DISTRIBUTION OF SCHOOL PRIZES.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 10320, 21 December 1896, Page 3

DISTRIBUTION OF SCHOOL PRIZES.

QUEEN'S COLLEGE. Tiik scholars of this College concluded their year's work and bejan their Christmas holidays on Thursday. While there was no public display, the principal (Dr. McArtliur) addressed the school, aud the senior scholars especially, as to their duties in the immediate future upon which they were about to enter. E. W. Alison, W. Fallon, and V. Young, three or the senior scholars, spoke as to the benefits they had received during the year. The college anil its classes nave entered for examination ten candidates for matriculation, five for Senior Civil Service, eleven for Junior Civil Service, and a large number of teachers for the January* examination, The following are tbc names (in order of merit) of the scholars of the College who gained first and second-class honours :— Font VI. : D. W. Mason, E. Alison. Form V.: F. P. Goldie, K. W. Alison, W. Fallon, G. Osborne. Form Vb. : O. Bell, J. White! iw, L. Spratt, F. Whitaker, C. lugali, E. White, F. Young. Form IV.: W. U:ting, W. Whitolaw, A. Whitehead, 11. Perceval. Form 1VB.: H.Gallagher, B. Ingall, J. Currie, R. Tanton. 11. Atkinson. Form III.: N. Ingall, 11. Tarbutt, W. Perceval, C, Roberts, 15. Esd.iilo, Form 111. a : It. Gallagher, S. George, R. T. Carson. Form I. : 1.. Williams. The special pi izes fur Scripture were won by:— Seniors: Jas Whitelaw, W. Utting, both equal. Juniors : S. George LOWER GLENSIDE SCHOOL. The annual distribution'of prizes and certificates, on breaking up for the Christinas holidays, took place at Lower Glenside school on Friday afternoon. There was a large attendance of parents and friends, who all expressed their admiration of the beauty and artistic finish of many of the drawings and paintings done by the pupils, some of them showing on amount of skill not usually found outside a studio. Tito proceedings began with a concert by the pupils. The singing class, conducted by Mr. H. Connell, gave three very pretty items, between which there were pianoforte and violin solos and duets. On three tables were displayed the garments made for charitable purposes by the pupils during the year. Each article was highly praised, the .needlework giving evidence of the groat care bestowed upon this most necessary accomplishment. The class and examination work for the year was of the most satisfactory character, and reflated great credit on the principal and stall'. The prizes were distributed by tho Mayoress (Mrs. A. Boardman), who apologised for the absence of the Mayor. Tho principal (Mrs. Young) read out the awards. The prizes consisted of valuable books and certificates. The two scholarships were gained by Miss Elsie Bridgman and Miss Muriel Martin. The prize list is as follows :— Form IV— Division I.; Miss Ruth Buckland, routine, Division II,: Miss Florence Browne, routine; Misses Ruth Buckland and Ella Parker, mathematics ami classics ; , Miss Violet James, special prize. Form III.: Miss Elsie Bridgman, routine; Miss I.ucy Ehreiifried, mathematics and classics; Miss Lottie Harrison, special prize. Form II. ; Miss Una Garlick, routine; Miss Eth.d Martin, arithmetic; Miss Lottie Viekerman, special pr.zu. F.tiii'l. : Miss Sybil Ballin, routino; Miss Muriel Jervis, sperl.il prize. The French prizes were the gift of Mr. Brilfault, ami were (tamed by Miss Ruth Buckland and Miss Malveno Pi ice. Prizes for nee llowork : Form IV., Miss Emma Wright; Form 111.. Miss Etta' Martin ; Form 11., Miss Nellie Tims; Form Miss Hazel Buckland. Examiii'Viimceitiiii'Atßs were presented to each girl, detailing the subjects passed. After refreshments in the garden the company dispersed, expressing themselves will pleased with the progress of the pupils during the year. ST. MARY'S CONVENT HIGH SCHOOL. The annual exhibition and distribution of prizes took place at St, Mary's Convent High School, Ponsonby, on Thursday evening, in the presence of a numerous assembly, the Right Rev Dr. Lfiuiban presided. Dr. Egan, Rev. Father l'urtou, and Mr. J. J. Holland were .u-o present. An excellent musical iirogia.'iiuie was provided. The pianoforte items were played with brilliancy and precision, and each of the vocal items were effectively tendered. The recitations were delivered in a clear, distinct, and admirable manner, The distribution of prizes then took place, after which the Bishop thanked the children for the many pleasant evenings he had spent at St. Mary's. He wished them a good time during their holidays, and hoped that they would not forget to share their Christmas comforts with the poor. The audience then examined the many beautiful specimens of needlework, cushions, panels, embroidery, point lace handkerchiefs, and collarettes. Tho children's talent in drawing and painting wjts displayed in the numerous landscapes, panels, shields, plaques, ami mirrors. Altogether a most enjoyable evening was spout, and both the Sisters ot Mercy and the pupils may congratulate them- ' selves on t.he result of the y&>'* labqurs. The following is the priz? list, :- Matriculation and Civil Service Clones: First prize to Miss lluthvuii for passing the matriculation examination; Miss Bryant, arithmetic and Kiijr-ii-li: Mi-, Stkhbu.-y, conduct and algebra: Miss F. McCiibi'. Kii'.'iish and arithmetic; Miss Johnson, composition and geography; Miss Jones, geography and aritlio ul<<:; Miss Ethel Casey, English and arithmetic ; Miss Court, algebra and English ; Miss C. Haven, algebra and English, Sinnd'iid VII.: Miss Marion Alison, grammar; Miss McCready, arithmetic; Miss 8. McCoy, conduct ami arithmetic; Miss Long, general improvement: M'ss Ellen Casey, composition; Miss Ivy Slieith. general improvement. Standard VI.. Miss I lanahei, conduct and arithmetic; Miss May llickson, composition and writme ; Miss Amy Kearney, writing and history ; Miss Harrison, grmuiar ami writing; Miss Meehan, geography and raiding ; Miss C. Bryant, arithluetic. standard V. : Miss Tina Ilickaon, composition and in ithmetic; Miss Lily Corcoran, writing and composition; Miss Ivy Ansley, reading and arithmetic : Miss Huxley, tenor dimpiovemunt; Miss It. Hastie, history; Miss M. Fallon, geography and writing; Miss F. Gray, grammar; Miss L. Williams, arithmetic. ■Standard IV.; Miss Matilda Brown, arithmetic and application; Miss K. Campbell, writing and geography; Miss N. Lynch, reading and history; Miss Brown, history; Mis.i 11. lirodie, general imei cut; Miss Dempsey, composition and readin . Miss Kva Laiiig.-iii, conduct and grammar; .'i.i • Vauglwil, geography. .standard III.: Miss Leah Brown, arithmetic and gei.'rapliy: Miss N. Mahony, history and arithmetic :'.Miss N. Ansley, writing and reading ; Miss Ellon Brown, application and arithmetic; Miss M. Ilewin, grammar; Miss 15. Court, geography and reading; Miss M. Ralph, writing; Miss K. Tole, reading ; Miss It. Sullivan, writing; Miss N.CampI) 11, conduct and googiaphy. Standard II. : Miss Eileen Mathias, composition and writing; Miss C. Sheath, conduct and arithmetic; Miss 1). Lees, arithmetic and grammar; Miss K.'iMahony, general improvement; Miss Manillaretia Tele, grammar ami reading; Miss Nellij Tole spelling and reading; M-'as It. Best, peo« graphy: Miss A. Ralph, arithmetic. Standard I. and Primer ! Miss M. Gibbons, conduct and arithmetic ; Miss K. M ihony, reading and spelling; Miss N. Mahony, tables ; Miss C. Tole, general improvement; Miss K Ralph, general improvement ; Master J. 'Cole, arithmetic ; Master F. Best, general improvement Extra Poizes.— Ruthveu, music, theory (senior); Miss Stichbury, theory, highest marks in pass and honours (intermediate); Miss Bryant, theory, highest marks in junior; Miss Johnston, music and singing; Miss Jones, Christian doctrine, anil music: Misses Stichhury, C. Haven, A. Court, F. McCabe, Jones, and Johnston, French. Standard VII. ; Miss M. Alison, needlework! Miss Medially, sing'iig; Miss Long, music. Standard VII,: Miss Median, Christian doctrine ; Miss Harrison, painting; Miss Daualier, drawing ; .Miss Danaher, music ; Miss A. Kearney, French. Standard V.; Miss M. Fallon, Christian doctrine; Miss Ivy Ansley, music. Standard IV.; Miss Dempsey, Christian doctrine ; Miss Matilda Brown, needlework ; Misi Matilda Brown, music ; Miss BiAwn, music; Miss N. Lynch, music. Standard III.: Miss N. Mahony, Christian doctrine ; Miss L. Brown, music; Miss E. Brown, music ; Miss 15, Brown/needlework. Standard 11. Miss C. Sheath, Christian doctrine ; Miss E. Mathias, music. Standard I. : Miss M. Gibbons, Christian doctrine. MOUNT EDEN PUBLIC SCHOOL. The annual distribution of prizes to the pupils of the Mount Eden Public School took plat' in the Congregational Church, View Road, on Friday evening last, before tv large gathering of parents and friends. Mr. James Muir, chairman of the Auckland Education Boatl, presided, and distributed the awards to the successful candidates, of whom there was a very large number. The headmaster (Mr. Alfred Hosking) in the course of his annual report stated that while the average attendance had been 137 in 1883, the progress of the school had been so rapid that during the outgoing year of 1898. the number bad increased to 483, with a roil number of 583. The school, originally built to accommodate 301), had subsequently been' enlarged so as to hold 450, and at the present; time it had been found necessary to proceed with the erection of further olassroonu The money for the' prizes had been subscribed mainly by the parents of the children, and the thanks of the committee was also due to Canon Hasclden, who bad so kindly come for». aid arid given entertainments in aid of the prize funds both'in 1893 and 1896, thus augmenting the amount by £12. In the loss of Miss Steel, the school bad sustained a severe loss, she having during during her many years' connection with the institution proved herself a most skilful teacher, and gained the respect and lovo of the children and their parents. Of the four scholarships in the John Williamson Foundation,- Miss Ethel Watts had won one and Miss Barbara Griersrm another; and both of them ' have done . exceedingly well .at tho Grammar School. Votes of thanks to Mr. Muir for presiding, the Church authorities for the use of the building,, the Glee Club (which contributed, items under Mr. Hooton). and to. the headmaster and staff, brought the gathcriug to a close. Mr. J. J. Craig notifies he -is prepared to supply best quality bricks in any quantity from this date, y