DISTRIBUTION OF SCHOOL PRIZES.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 13353, 6 December 1906, Page 6

DISTRIBUTION OF SCHOOL PRIZES.

WESLEY COLLEGE, THREE KINGS.

The annual prize-giving in connection with "Wesley Collogo, Three King's (an institution attended by Maori lads) took placo at the college yesterday afternoon, and was very largely attended. The Rev. Geo. Bond presided. The proceedings were opened by the scholars with the song, " I) for a Thousand Tongues to Sing," and this was followed by a prayer by the Rev. W. dittos. The Chairman congratulated'the principal (Rev. J. H. Simmonds) on the excellent work done during the year. He impressed upon the boys that the tuition they were receiving would be of life-long advantage to them. He also commented most favourably 011 their behaviour, and said that it was a pattern for many white l>oys to copy. The Rev. P. S. Smallfield, principal of Sr. John's College, also addressed the boys. During the afternoon songs and recitations were given by the scholars and were greatly appreciated, and the chairman presented prices to the following successful students: —

Form ]. : . Oorgrapliv, Ilotuhopa Te Haupjpa ; lauding- and recitation, Wiari Anderson. Form II.: English. Tanialiiki Wairoa ; i-sonnge steward. Herewini lliriaki. Form 11.: Arithmetic, llapeta Kenaia. Form IV.: English. John Tangnroii; industrial work, Tata llongi Ilongi. Form V.: Diligence. Waipapa Mangakahia; Latin, Clarke Waipo; English composition, Nathan Wvnyard. Form VI.: Arithmetic. Willie Dermaii : history and geography, Edward Te Tutu: English language, Roll a Rnngi. ' Form VII.: Latin. Hone Wrt«re Tabea; athletes, Percy Moke; Scripture and catechism, John \Varena and Rolta Rangi; industrial work, Clarke Wiapo.

Tho principal, the Rev. J. H. Simmouds, in his report said the year had been successful in every way. The staff mid scholars with one or two -exceptions had enjoyed uninterrupted good health, and speaking generally the boys had behaved and worked better than ever. There was scarcely a scholar whose conduct had not been good enough to secure him a welcome should lie desire to return next year. Speaking of the industrial work the report suited that there was no room for idleness owing to the constant cave bestowed on the large homestead, with its buildings, gardens, plantations, fences, and stock. Speaking of the future ot the scholars the report slated that the sphere in which ihev were to work was not in the city. They must go in the rural districts and attend mainly to the cultivation of the soil or the keeping of stock. The adoption of the report,, which was moved by the Rev. \\. Slade, who spoke in high terms of the Rev. .J. H. Simmonds' work, was carried unanimously amidst applause. Afternoon lea was partaken of, and an inspection was made of the grounds, the condition of which evoked general admiration, the gardens in particular coming in for most favourable comment.