PRIZE DISTRIBUTIONS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 13625, 19 December 1907, Page 8

PRIZE DISTRIBUTIONS.

KING EDWARD'S COLLEGE. Tun annual distribution of prizes in connection with King Edward's College, Lower Symonds-street, took place ( at the college last evening,' when there was a large attendance of those interested in the work of tho institution, and past and present pupils. The chair was taken by Mr. F. E. Baumc, K.C. (chairman of the board of governors of the college), and associated with him on the platform were tho Hon. W. Beehau, M.L.C., tho headmaster, Mr. T. Harle Giles, and Mr. P. J. Nerheny. Apologies for 'unavoidable absence were received from the Mayor (Mr. A. M. Myers), and Messrs. La wry and Poole, M.P.'s.

Prior to distributing the prizes, the chairman said that for many years he had advocated a free system of education, enabling every lad to obtain a thoroughly good education, but at the same- time ho had always recognised tho advantages of schools not included in tho State system, such as this. Nothing was more disadvantageous to true education than a certified system. This collego catered specially for thoso wishing to enter into commercial life, and knowing what lie did about mercantile matters, he was sure the instruction was valuable, ami thorough. Mr. Baume proceeded to refer to the value of education to everyone —to the worker and the tradesman, as well as those entering the learned professions. The headmaster had referred to tho scarcity of boys for commercial positions, but lie did not regard this as a matter to be regretted altogether, as probably many of those who received a good education were going in for trades. That was a very good thing. In conclusion, tho chairman congratulated the principal and tho staff on what had been accomplished during the year, and expressed his gratification that so much attention had been paid to athletics. He trusted the school would be quite as successful during the forthcoming year.

The chairman then presented the college prizes as follows: —

Dux, commercial side, senior division (gold medal), ('. O'llara; second, commercial side, senior -division (silver medal), V. 11. Bennett; dux, commercial aide, junior division (silver medal),' Stanley Mcllveen; dux, examination aide (sold medal), F. J. 11. Filiation; certificates of proficiency, C. O'llarii, V. 11. Dennett, M. hay, C. K. Wilkinson.

Mrs. Baume presented tho sports prizes, as follows: —

100 yds maiden, C. Cochrane', 100 yds handicap (16 and over), Mervyii Kay; onemile bicycle race. .T. W. l'robeii 1, Leslie Palmer 2: 100 yds handicap (15 and under). T. Marshall; 100 yds college championship, ('. K. Wilkinson; 100 yds old hoys' handicap, K. Rutherford; 75yds sack race, S. Mcllveen ; lOOyda handicap (open), ('. Cochrane; evening; students, 220 yds handicap, V. Hawthorn; evening 2nd, 220 yds and 100 yds, A. 0. Butler; evening students, 100 yds handicap, J. 11. Stephens; half-mile handicap (open), '!'. Marshall; 220 yds handicap old hoys, ,1. F. Wilson : 440 yds handicap, old hoys, W. K. Clarke 1, .N. Kay 2; steeplechase, ('. Sherley; juvenile race, F. Mcllveen 1; beet all-round athlete in open, events, W. Walters ; college cup (three distances), C. K. Wilkinson (Ist 440 yds. Ist 220 yds, 3rd lOOvds), total 11 points (cup presented bv (he Mayor of Auckland, Mr. A. M. Myers) 1, J. D. IVrrett (watch-and chain presented by the president, Mr. T. Harlo Giles) 2; consolation race, C. O'Hara; tug-of-war, 12 knives, presented to B team (.1. Pascoe, F. Hawthorn, F. ■ Filiation, 0. Cook, M. Kav, N. Kay, B. Roche, W. Walters, C. Tills, C. Hildrcth, K. Dykes, P.. Selley). Souvenirs of the sporto were presented to Master K Baume, and to the secretary (R. L. kitten), starter (U. W. Parker), and the handicapper (F. Glover).

In commenting on the work on the commercial side during the last year, Mr. Giles said that the demand for well trained commercial lads had never been greater, and he had been unable to fill the positions at disposal. In spite of the fact that the salaries were very much in advance of -what they were a few years ago, parents did not seem to be desirous of sending their lads into the mercantile world. His curriculum in respect of commercial training was thoroughly practical, and on the " bread-and-butter side." Mr. Giles concluded by expressing his pleasure at seeing so many old boys present. Out of tlie oOOp boys who . had passed through his hands, ho did not believe lie had lost the run of half-a-dozen. (Applause.) Mr. W. J. Gatenby, 8.A., and Mr. F. G. Dunlop, M.A., reported as follows on the work of tho evening classes: —We have much pleasure in reporting that the work of the evening classes throughout the year has been most satisfactory. The attendances have been good, and the standard of the work done by many students has been very much beyond the average, the classes in general evincing an enthusiasm in their studies that has rendered possible unusually rapid progress, and that gives great promise of success for the large largo number of candidates who have entered for the public examinations. Mr. Dunlop gave a short address dealing with the work carried out during the year. lie deprecated strongly the "shoddiness" which was entering into many of tho examinations hold. . A short programme of musical and other items was contributed to by Mrs. Mixner, Miss Emily Moon, Masters C. O'Hara, Fred. Mixner, and T. Hildrcth, and Mr. Horace Stebbing.

GIRLS' COLLEGE, DEVONPORT. The annual distribution of prizes in connection with the Girls' College, Devonport, took place yesterday afternoon. There was a large attendance of parents, visitors, and pupils. The Misses Matthews and McHarg had all the arrangements for tho reception of visitors in capital order, and had a large tent pitched on the lawn. Prior to the distribution of prizes the visitors inspected the various works of art, including paintings, drawings, and needlework, all of which reflect credit on tho pupils and their teachers. Miss Matthews (ono of the principals) afterwards delivered a sliort address, in the course of which sho said that the plans for the future of the school were as yet undecided, but in all probability a lady from England would take it over early next year. Tho ceremony of presenting the prizes was entrusted to Mrs. Ferguson, one of the first pupils to attend the school. Tlio following is the prize list: —

Form V. (senior).— Miss D. Maetier; mathematics, Miss D. Hohnden; Latin, Mini L Regan (presented by Miss Metcalfe); French, Miss D. Hohnden; botany, Miss I). Mactier; year's work and leaving, Miss 1). Hohnden; leaving, Miss L. Itogai) and Miss N. Renßhaw. Form IV,—English, Miss G. Tompkins; mathematics, Misses G. Tompkins and K. Knight; French, IV.A, Miss D. Cardno; French, IV., Miss A. Gilflllan; botany, Miss N. St. Glair 1, Mies M. Buchanan 2. Form 111 English, Miss T. Cardno; mathematics, Miss A. Gillillan; Latin, Miss A. Gilflllan: French (remove), Miss M. Wyatt; French, 111., Miss M. Cardno; botany, Miss M. Renshaw; year's work, Misses I. Cardno, A. Gillillan, and E. Dean. Form 11. (junior).— Miss V. St. Clair; arithmetic, MiHB K. Haddow; French, Miss V. St.. Clair; year's work, Misses V. St. Clair, 0. Dean, and M. Cardno. Form I. (junior).—Arithmetic, tables, figures, Miss D. Creeth; spelling, reading, writing, Miss K. Wolfe: French, Miss K. Wolfe; object lesson, Miss I). Cooper. Extra prizes.Needlework (presented bv Mrs. Bums): A, Mjbs M. Renshaw; B, Miss K. Knight; C, Miss 11. Creeth"; D, Miss V. St. Clair; 1, Miss K. Wolfe. Drawing: Examination mark*, Miss I. Cardno; neatness, year, Mies M, Wyatt' (pre--sented by Mr. Wright). Physical culture (pre-: sented by Mrs. Heap): Seniors, Miss ]). Mactier; juniors, Miss V. St. Clair. Essay : A, Muss M. Kogerson; B, Miss V. St. Clair. Tennis: Seniors, Miss (1. Tompkins 1, Miss C. Corry 2; juniors, Miss V. Philson 1, Miss M. Wyatt 2.

AUCKLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL. The annual distribution of prizes in connection with the Auckland Grammar School will take place at the Choral Hull this evening, Lord l'lunket presenting the prizes to the boys, and Lady Plunked thoae to the girls. Following is the prize list: — < Eric Hooton prizes for English Essay.—Senior: 11. Kirkbride. Junior: E. A. Watkin. Workshop: O. It. Brown. Drawing.—Form V.: E. A. Bond 1, J. 11. L Dobbs 2. Form IV.: ('. Dromgool 1, W. it. Swales 2. Form III.: If. Ballantyne 1, C. G. Whitaker 2. Laboratory work: P. L. Ross. Reading.—Senior: J. 0. Brook. Junior: S. Q. Clement. Writing—Senior: C. R. Brown. Junior: G. L. McKinstry. ENGLISH. LATIN, AND FRENCH. . Upper Form VI.—H. Kirkbride 1, A. Wallace 2. Certificate fur English: D. L. Ross. Lower Form VI.—W. M. Jones 1, C. C. Marsack 2. Certificate for English : E. S. West. Form V.—E. Blampied 1, G. S. Coldham 2. Certificate of Latin : F. C. Coombe. Form Modern V.—J. G. Wilson and R. B. Steele (equal) 1. Form IV.—Division A— C. McCown 1, C. N. Jaoobsen 2. Certificate for French: H. E. Le Oron. Division B—L. Mathieson 1, O. E. Burton 2. Certificate for Latin: A. J. Massara. Division C— M. Grey 1, R. 11. Clark 2. Certificate for Latin: F. D. McLivw and A. T. Scott (equal). Division D—C. H. Courtney 1, T. C. .Webster 2.

Form Division A—E. A. Watkin 1, W. G. Stevens 2. Certificate lor English: R. V. Atkinson. Certificate lor Latin: 11. G. Johnston. Division It—W. J. Snieeton 1, A. C. Newcomb 2. Certificate for English: C. 0. McCoskrie. Division C—(}. A. White i, G. C. Higham 2. Certificate for English: A. .7. Billington. Division D— F. Winks 1, 11. V. Cribble 2. MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE. Upper Form VI.—A. Wallace 1, D. L. Ross 2. Certificate for science:' 11. Kirkbride. Lower Form VI.-W. M. Jones 1, 11. F. Ellis 2. Form V.—F. C. Coombe 1, N. B. W. Thomas 2. Certificate for mathematics: 11. L. Crook. Modern Form V.—lt. A. Wilson 1, 11. L. Dobbs 2. Form" IV Division A—H. E. he Cren, 1, W. Caradua.2. Certificate for science: J. 'J. S. Cornea. Division It—lf. P. Spencer 1, C. Dromgool 2. Certificates* lor mathematics: L. Mathieson at;] F. E. Sutherland (equal). Division — A. T. Scott 1, F. D. McLivor 2. Certificate for science: W. C. llartland. Division D—C. 11. Courtney 1, F. J. Cox 2. Form 111 .Division A—W. 0. Stevens 1, E. A. Watkin 2. Division 15—II. A. Twining 1, C. 0. MeCoskrie 2. Certificate for science: 11. W. Shackelford. Division C— C. Higham 1, G. A. White 2. Division D—II. V. Gribblo 1, A. F. Winks 2. His Excellency the Governor will present the prizes at the Choral Hall this evening. Proceedings will commence ab 7.45 o'clock. AUCKLAND GIRLS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL. The following is the prize- list of the Auckland Girls' Grammar School:— Lower Form Vl.—English, Latin, French: T. D. Tompkins 1. M. E. Freeman 2. Mathematics and science: M. E. Freeman 1, 11. J. Adlington 2. Certificate for botany: C. M. Archibald. Form English, Latin, French : G. G. Curtis 1. M, S. Vickcrmun, 2. Mathematics and science : M. K. .McNmighton 1, E. K. Gillman 2. Certificates: English, E. H. Hare; botany, D. D. l'hipps. Upper Form IV.—English, Latin, French: A. 11. M. Moore 1. S. A. Robertson 2. Mathematics and science: N. Mucky 1, A. H. M. Moore 2. Certificate for English: E. 11. Crawehaw. Modern Form IV.—English, Latin, French: F. A. Ilattersliy 1, V. Silvester 2. Mathematics and science: E. F. lumber 1, 11. M. McKay 2. Certificate*: English, D. I. Langmuir; Latin, B. if. Helling.*; French, 15. E. Rankin; botany, F. A. Battersby; mathematics and botany, L. M. Andrews. Lower Form IV.—English, Latin, French ;. D. 11. K. Stacey 1, L. C, Patterson 2. Mathematics and science": 11. A. Worrall 1, M. C. Hazard 2. Certificates: French, E. Pickens; botany, K. J. Rowe. Form lll,—Division A—English, Latin, French: B. M. Bell 1, K. E. Williams 2, D. B. Burrow 3. Mathematics and science: B. M. Bell 1, K. E. Wilkin* 2. L. L. Barriball 3. Division B—English, Latin, French: E. A Dixon 1, W. M. Clarke 2. Mathematics and science: E. A. Dixon and A. A. Snell (equal) 1. Certificate for mathematics and botany: G. E. Granger. 0 Division—English, Latin, French: E. Atkinson 1, J. E. Mackenzie 2. Mathematics and science: M. 11. Laurie 1, 0. •Tones 2. Certificates: Botany, E. Barr; English, Latin, and French, 0. Paykel.' Essay Prize Senior: I M. O'Connor. Junior: R. Pirritt. Certificates: A. Crum and E. Chapman. Reading Prizes.—Senior: M. McElwain. Junior: K. E. Wilkins. Writing Prizes.—Senior; M. S. Vickerman. Junior: N. Ross. Drawing Frizes".—B. M. Bell 1, C. Pennikeb 2. Certificates: 1). B. Burrow, L. L. Barriball. Painting Prizes.—D. I. Langmuir 1, M. C. Hazard 2. Certificate: E. F. lumber. Laboratory Prizes.—Senior: M. F. Bell. Junior: I). B. Burrow. Certificates: C. M. Archibald, B. M. Bell, K. Sharland. NEWTON EAST SCHOOL. At the Newton East school yesterday certificates for good attendance were presented to the scholars by the headmaster (Mr. D. D. Metge). The following is the award list—■ First Class.Standard VII.: Irene Fletcher. Standard VI.: Edgar Wilkinson, Frank Finlay. Standard V.: Hannah Fegan, Hilda Griffin, Edith Ferry, Georgina Turner, Ernest Evans, Sam. Goodman. Arthur Boss. Standard IV. : Myrtle Larder, Hazel McDowell, Rhoda Ritchie. Barry Farley, Leslie St. Clare. Standard 111. : Vivienne McCarthney. Lily Smerdon, Willie Gash, Richard Howitson, Alfred Walker, James Armstrong. Standard 11. : Dorothy Goodman, Elsie Metfcam, Tom Ilealey, Horace Jones, Walter Ritchie, Percy Veale, Standard I. : Florrie Hewitaou, lieue Wood, Clifford Digging, Hector Kuowles, Sydney Peart. Primers: Eric Kidd, Albert Taylor. Second Class.—Standard VII.: Reggie Horning, Rex I'nrdy, Ray BayJiss. Standard VI. : Annie Hewitson, Dorothy Lepine, Vera Marshall, Christie Moulden, Tom Rankin, Sam. Youlden, Jack Pirritt. Standard A*.: Neva ' Watt*. Fred. Ooppins, Willie Fawcet.t, Leonard Lloydd, Duncan Simpson. Standard IV. : Lucy Fegan, Ruby Know lets, Ida Larder. Ivy Johnson. Wilfred Badley, Alfred Kelly, Stanley Paul, McKay Rankin, Roy Spinley, Ronald Hart. Standard 111. : Mary Harley, Flossie Hoey. Willie Harley, Eric McLiver, Walter Slade, Ray Sparks. Standard II.: Hazel Smerdon, Frank Pricker, Kenneth Watts, Norman Rowland, Bessie Rankin. Standard I. : Rose Kelly, Jessie Robinson, George Perry, Heber Tattereall. Printers; Amy Riesterer, Edith Cakes.