ANNUAL PRIZE-GIVINGS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19512, 16 December 1926, Page 17

ANNUAL PRIZE-GIVINGS.

THE GIRLS' GRAMMAR SCHOOLS. CEREMONY AT HOWE STREET. INCREASE IN ROLL-NUMBER. CHANGES IN THE BOUNDARIES. The annual prize-giving ceremonies of the Auckland Girls' Grammar Schools look place yesterday. Their Excellencies the Governor-General, Sir Charles Fergusson, and Lady Alice Fergusson presented the prizes. , The function at the Howe Street school ■was held in the afternoon in the presence of a large gathering of pupils, parents and friends. Professor A. P. W. Thomas, chairman of the Auckland Gramusa.r School Board, presided, other members present being Dr. E. Roberton and Mr. J W. Ward Baker. Lady Alice Fergusson, j Miss E. M. Johnston, head mistress, and Miss M. Dive, first assistant, were presented with bouquets. The assembly hall was prettily decorated. In her report, Miss Johnston said the roll-number on March 1 was 559, 30 more than last year. The increase, was very satisfactory, in view of the fact that at tho beginning of 1926 the boundaries were still further narrowed. The school had had a very good year in spite of the ravages of influenza in the middle term and an epidemic; of mumps iu the third term. Tribute to Headmistress. Professor Thomas said they greatly appreciated the kindness of Their Excellencies in being present. Miss Johnston, the new headmistress, had carried out her duties with energy and he was sure she had endeared herself to her pupils. (Applause.)- Next year there would be changes owing to tho opening of a new school at Takapuna. One of thes difficulties that always confronted the board was the growth of the population and the consequent necessity for altering boundaries. He hoped parents would not think the board too hard when it had to change boundaries from time to time. The school at Takapuna would help to relieve pressure in the city. Professor Thomas said he realised some pupils did not get tho best advantages out of their, education. He urged that the energies of pupils should be directed into channels from which they -would derive the most, benefit. The girls should take the bast advantage of the opportunities •which the school offered them. The only satisfaction in work was the satisfaction of doing it well. The Governor-General then presented the scholastic prizes and Lady Alice Fergusson the sports' trophies. His Excellency gave a brief address in which he urged the guests to maintain the school spirit after leaving. Songs sung by the girls were , greatly appreciated. When Their Excellencies left, the Vice-Regal car passed through lines of cheering' white-clad girls. The prize-list was as follows: ** Special Prizes.—English essay (prizes given by Old Girls' Association): Sixth and fifth forms, D. D'Esterre: fourth forms, B. Robertson; third forms, N. Appleyard. Beading: Frances Aplin Haultair. Memorial prize. J. Minns. Prizes given by Old Girls' Association: Sixth and fifth forms, P. Morris; fourth forms, B, third forms, W, Moore. Drawing: Sixth and fifth forms, P. Giles; fourth forms, J. Sibun; third forms, A. Stevenson. Laboratory: Sixth and fifth forms: Botany, B. Foster; home science, P. Giles; fourth forms. C. Jackson and I. Bowman; third forms, E. Short. St. John Ambulance examinations (Dr. Coldicutt's prizes): Home nursing, Z. Menzies; first aid, V. Stanley. Collection of native plants (prizes preeented by old girls): M. K, Granville-Jones special prize, modern VB, presented by Mrs. J. J. Winter;' M. C. Bollond. Magazine _ prizes J Upper school, D. D'Esterre; special prize, R. Rapson; verae, upper school, D. D'Esterre; middle school, V. Thornhill: lower school, Palmer; illiistraiion, K. Clarke and I). D'Esterre. General knowledge: - Prize given by sixth. A form, E. M. Bodle and E. M. Clarke. .Sixth Form, Division A.—Languages: D. C. i otheringham, 1. Mathematics and science: A. K. Allum, 1. Certificates, English; C, R. Rapson. Latin: S. B. Archibald. Botany; S. B. Archibald. Sixth Form, Division B..—Languages: D. F. D'Elsterre, 1; R.- O. Boyd. 51. Mathe- [ matjes and science: C. McK. Weir, 1; E. 'M. Clarke, 2. Certificates, history: V. M. Paterson. Botany: M. M. Brooko, Hygiene :M. M. Brooke. X'ra'wing: J, • Mel. Cochrane. Fifth Form, Division A.—Form prizes: R. M. Bodle, 1; S.. M. Mollard. 2. Certificates—French: E. R. Bere:s and R. Ross. Fifth Form, Division B.—Form prizes: W. V. Yokes, 1; I. I. Corner, ,2. Progress: t*. A. Neely. Certificates—English: J. Minns. History: M. J. Allely. French: C. M. Hintz. Mathematics: C. E. Doel. Home science: D. L. Mills. Form, Division Modern A.—Form pnze3: D„ B. Lane, 1; I. A. Waitson and P.'G. Ncjfris.'2. Progress; ,T. M. Bollard. Certificate—-Historv: A. V. Rayner. Hygiene: F. Sydenham. Fifth Form. Division Modern B.—Form prizes: J. McDonald. 1: A. C. A. Middleton and M, Cowan. 2. Certificates—English: M. C. Bollond. History: M. A. Williams. Home science: J. G. Oliver. Drawing: E. M. Green. Hygiene: J'. G. Oliver. Fourth Form, Division A:—Form prizes: E. B. Hawkins. 1; N. M. Ward. D. L. B. Andrews and J. M. Alison, 2. Certificates— English: V. Thornhill. Fourth Form, Division B.; —Form prizes: M. Branson, 1; L. M. A. La Rosa, 2. Progress;. prizes: J. McKinnev and K. M. Ways. Certificates —English: T. F,. Driscoll. History: M. Dalryniple. Drawing: J. G. Roberts. Fourth Form, Division Modern A.— ForHi prizes: .T, Hunter. 1; T. C. Emnson. 2. Progress prize: M. I. Laing. Certificate—Home Science: A. H. E. Schroder. Fourth Form, Division Modern B.—Form prizes: W. W. I'ybus, 1; J. E. Baxter, 2. Prog-ess prize: K. M. McAulnv. Certificates—Ell ulish: G. J. Bark. _French: F. Symons. Drawing: B. Gribben. Fourth Form, Modern Commercial.— fcorm prizes: A. Bellam. 1; P. M. Tonkin. 2. Progress prize: J. Doar. CertificatesHistory: R. A. Blair. Geography: R, A. Blair. Commercial work: L. Lawson. Third Form, Division A.—Form prizes: I. V. McElrov, 1; M. J. Sheffield, 2. Progress prize: T. M. M. Clarke. Certificates —English: J. W. Scott, History: N. I. warren. . Latin: G. T. Eew. Science: M. i"'. Archibald. Drawing: L. E. Donovan, Third Form. Division B.—Form prizes: T. H Pettit. 1; R, G. Pettit. , ilnd M. E, Blyth, 2. Progress prize: J. F. Jackson.' Certificates—French: M. E. Simmons. Latin: M. H. Cato. Mathematics: M. J. Tyer. Drawing: Z. A. Blade. Third Form, Division C.—Form prizes: L. L. McDonagh. 1; S. M. Wood. 2. Procress prize: G. E. Sanda. Certificates— French: F Shearer. Mathematics: R. A. MeLeay. Science: R. P. Willis. Drawing: L. E. Scott rhird I'onu. Modern Housecraft.—Form prizes: R. L. Woodford, 1; R. E. Tennant and X. G. Meanis, 2. Progress prize : 1; E. iwxon. Certificates- -Mathematics: E Robert!',. Drawing: J. M. Field, • 1 orD1 > Division Modern Commororm P H. A. Persson. 1; O. D. Cary. 2, Progress prize: I. Y Yeoman. Certificates—English: K. H. 'Falls History: K. H. Fulls Mathematics: J. E. 2mk: K. C l. C PaUs. ° n " el1 ' C<smraercial ■ Form, Division Modern CominerM « F r , pnzes , : A n K - Bennett. 1; M. McK. Hawken, 1. Progress prize: G. Stevenson; Certificates—English: D G Jon ' Schramm HistoryE. McD. Crawl ford.- trench: L. M. Emery. Home and domestic science: E. A. Sessions. Drawing: L. ,T. Bush. Drill and Game?.-Drill (school championship aud badge pre:ienled by Old Girls' Association): O. J. Taylor. 'Tennis championship: Senior, 0. J Taylorjunior, J. Sfagle; doubles;. O. 'J. Taylor and J. Chambers. Cricket Challenge . Cup: 1" °rin VI, f Basketball (Blanche Butler Cup) :_Fornl V Modern B. The Potheringham Tenaij Cup: Form \* Modern A. Fives (Bn'nsden Cup): M. Miller, Straight . wall fives. M. Miller The Walrond Swimming Cup: Form IV Modern A. Swimming • championships: J. - Roberts. The -Kohn Cup for life-saving; Form V Modern ' A." ' ' ' ' ' ' ■ •