DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 11840, 18 December 1901, Page 7

DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES.

MOUNT EDEN COLLEGE.

THE Domain Cricket Ground presented a bright appearance yesterday afternoon, when an innovation in prize distributions was made by the Misses Hews (principals of the Mount Eden Ladies' College). Alter tile ceremony of handing the prizes to the successful pupils, which was performed from the pavilion by the Rev. Win. Beatty, M.A., who also made a congratulatory speech, a sports programme was indulged in. The weather was most favourable, and the girls entered thoroughly into the spirit of the sport, acquitting themselves most creditably. Numbering about 70 all told, they wore yellow rosettes, and were attired in white dresses and caps, and a decidedly pretty effect was secured, especially in the musical drill and bicycle rides. Afternoon tea was served by the pupils and their friends, and Marriage's String Hand supplied a musical programme. Dr. A. C. Maitiand acted as starter, and the following gentlemen were the judgesßevs. W. Beatty and W. H. Johnston. Dr. T. lloj-e Lewis, Messrs. liees George, S. Ilesketh. ,1. C. Macky, F. Bodle, I). Walker, W. Southull, 1-. J. Sanderson, G. W. Bews, and P. T. Upton. Musical drill was gone through with admirable precision by some 70 girls. Three maypoles were employed in maypole dances, and the graceful movements of the dancers on the green, sward made this one of the most attractive events. A bicycle parade, in which 23 girl riders participated. had a surprisingly pretty effect. Miss R. Walker deserved special mention, for the part that she took in this event was the keynote of its success. The riders went through intricate movements in a most facile manner, and showed excellent riding and control of their cycles. Other events comprised flat races, tugs of war, cycle races, and tilting at ring, menagerie race, sack race, hurdle race, and jionning competitions, all of which proved most interesting contests. Appended «re the results of tile various events: —

Flat Race (small boys, open';: ,T. Baddeley. Bicycle Slow Race: Miss True Walker. Tug-of-war (boys and girls): A. Barstow's team beat W. Powell'* team. Dog-driving Competition: Miss A. Goodwin. Flat Race (girls): Miss Kathleen Crowe. Sack Rare (open): Miss .T. Hog?. Tilting the Ring: Miss A. Hunter. Thread the Needle: Ronald Morton. Menagerie Race: Master -J. Gilmore (dog) was the successful competitor. Other competitors were--Mis»es A. Hunter (rooster.!, R. Cadman (chicken). E. Richardson (duck), and R. Wliyte (rooster,). Tug-of-war (girls): Miss F.thna Pierce's team. Hurdle Race (under 15): -Icssie Hogg. Bicvcle Obstacle Race: Miss A. Hunler. High Jumn: Mi=s Jessie Hogg (jumped 3ft 6in easily). 1-. Highly commended— H. Bacley and W. Bodle. Manx Race: Jessie Hogg and Molly Taylor. The school prize-list- war, as follows: — Form VlT.—Dux. Ella Mackv. Prize presented by Air. A. Towsey for highest marks in English. Fr'n- 'i and mathematics (class work and exam in-; ..>••.<') : English (class work). Aileen Hunttw; En;' mi (examinations): Ella Macky: English (examinations), Ethna Pierce: mathematics. Kn till pen Crowe: French. Ella Maeky ; drawing. Ethna Pierce. Scholarships (tenable for one year) awarded for highest marks in English, French, and mathematics (class work and examinations). Form VI.: Hazel Buckland. Form V.: Inez Alexander. Form V. removed: Beatrice Dawson. Form TV.: Gladys Erson. Form —English (class work). Nest ft Kinder; mathematics, Nesta Kinder: special prize for mathematics (presented by Miss CrrPunter). Marv Ilesketh: wood-carving (prize presented by Miss Ayling). Evelyn Richardson. , , Form V.—English (class work and examinations): Winnie Bodle, 1: Jessie Hogg. 2. French, 1.-Alexander: mathematics. I. Alexander; special prize for mathematics. Lorna Towle; needlework. Nellie George; drawing, Hetty Baglcy; map drawing. Maidie Johnstone. . , , ... . Form Removed.—English (examinations). Flora Petrie: French, Beatrice Dawson: mathematics. Beatrice Dawson; needlework, Ruth Whvte: drawing. Annie Goodwin. Form IV.—En-dish (class work and examinations): Marine Hesketh, 1: Grace Grant. 2. French, Gladys Erson; mathematics. Gladys Erson: special prize for arithmetic (presented bv Miss Orr-Huiitcr). Jamie Kneebone -.writing, Gladys Robins: needlework, Alice Barstow ; drawing, Daisy Carter. -nwiiio Form 111-, First Division.—English, Phjllis Macfarlme; history. Owen. Oeale. trench. Rachel Gorlie: mathematics, Rachel Gorrie: Scripture. Rhoda Bodle; needlework, Rachel G Form XII.. Second Division .—English, Ronald Morton: Scripture. Allan gihiiore. Form 11.. First Division.— English: Mav Heather and Charlie Johnston 1: Ltinj Tid. 2. French. May Heather: ar.thmeiic PL.Ub, Coombe Baker: special prize, English and arithmetic. Jim Baddeley. Form 11.. Second Division.— Maij Heather- recitation. Geoffrey Beale. Form 1.. First Division.—French. Dorothj Newcomhe: arithmetic, Douglas Ma'cfarlane: writing. Claude Robins; needlework, Ethel FormT.' Second Division—English. Beatrice Barnard: special prize for reading. Adeline T Mus?°(Tinitv College examinations, presented by Mrs. St. Paul).— May Dawson. Ruby Cadman, HildaTJloomfleld. Walker Tennis.— champion: liene Walker. Handican tournament (prize presented by Mrs. Hunt): Tru Walker. _____ TOI'NG LADIES' COLLEGE. " THE WILLOWS." The function in connection with the closing of the Young Lakes' College, superintended -At "The Willows," AVynyard-street, by Mr . Williams assisted by her capable staff, took til ace ves e 1a v afternoon in the commodious classroom of the college before of assemblage Previous to the distribution 01 riri-j'l the visitors availed themselves ot the Sssasa^S v.alls. whicii bad been done b> _ the bcrioiar ff ihp n"year. 1 Irie presided at Vhe lam (vicar ol r St.* Matthew'*) presided at the prize-distribution ceremony, and made a short bnt encouraging speech, congratiuatiug the principal, and her band of Vhe coile-e The the continued success of the college. ine Daisy Brown, J Form a v\ r "iMSfcon Eric Btompied. Rosalie Becher, Ella Blacklock Form IV.: Janie Brownlie. f.ladjs Ae.U-on. Mae "ft Daiton. Sandy Geddes. Form III.: Grace Sharlaiul, Kathleen Saarland. James St an well. Jessie Geddes. Charlie Abbott, Ruth Spencer. Doris Uarnei. Form II.: Isidore dimming. Upper Form I.; Flossie Abbott. Ruby Blomfield. Arthur Ilellaby, Constance Craig. Lillie Bee'nv, Willie Geddes. Lower Form I.: Kenneth Spencer. Primers: Bertie Abbott. Kate Churton, Colleen Partridge. Conduct, medals : Muriel Special Prizes.—Conduct insdal-?: Campbell. Gladys Newton. Conduct, Form III.: Gertrude Giliam ipresented_ by aiss Tilly. Attendance: Doroihv Denniston. Vj - lie Geddes (presented by Mr. W. LlomneLU; French: Edith Partridge. Algebra: sat Parker. Drawing: Flossie V. right- (presented b'v Miss Tvei. Mapping : Daisv Brown. Rosalie Becker, Sandy Geddes, Muriel Campbell Presented by Mr. J. McK. Ged.ie;. Sewng (fancy): Daisy Brown. Gladys Newton..Maiule Marsden (presented by Mr. -T V. Lngi-ami . Sewing 'plain) Ruby Blomfield. Flossie Abbott. Ruth Spencer. . -~,i„nrt Both plain and tun-v sewm- were .nidge bv Mrs Gillani. After oe nrize-ii«t bad oCt.t. ma-'e 'out Mr. Marsden kindly sent- three conFolaC"ii iiri7"~ for atiendnnc to be a warned to Afam'e Marsden. Edith Par ridge, Gi ace Sharland. -aho had lost by a day absence At "the close of tiie prize-eiving h»arfv votes of thanks to th" donors of special prizes, to the chairman. o,d Mrs. Williams and her staff were carried. The guests were subsequently provided with afternoon tea.