PRIZES PRESENTED

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23221, 15 December 1938, Page 4

PRIZES PRESENTED

ANNUAL CEREMONY ST. CUTHBERT'S COLLEGE DRILL AND DANCE DISPLAY The perfect weather which prevailed yesterday added considerably to the enjoyment of tho annual prize-giving ceremony of St. Cuthbert's College, which was attended by many parents and friends of the pupils, The spacious grounds of the college, with their lino trees and hods of bright Hovers, made a perfect sotting for the function, u feature of which was the display of drill and marching by tho pupils. The guests were received by tho principal of the col logo, Miss L. Cloußton, and by Mr. James Robertton, chairman of tho board of directors. In the course of her address Miss Clouston said education should produce not only knowledge, but judgment and balance, it, should teach the children fair play in relation to others, and consideration for other points of view. Further, it should encourage them to work hard, even at uncongenial tasks, and enable them so to arrange their thoughts as to secure greater effectiveness. It should foster in them a senso of responsibility, and in a college such as St. Cuthbcrt's, where the Christian idea of service was stressed, it was emphasised that greater opportunities meant greater service. Discussing the school activities Miss Clouston said the girls had worked splendidly for their respective houses and had made many useful garments, which had been sent to families in need. During tho term a fete had been organised by the girls, its purpose being to raise funds for a library. Thu sum of £176, which included a dona* tion from tho old girls, had been raised and it was hoped eventually to build a room which would be worthy of the school. "The Old School Tie" Tho chairman, Mr, James Robertson, stated that tho "old school tie" spirit could be a very disagreeable and hateful thing, or it could become one of the most beneficent and powerful influences working in tho community's life. There could bo no clearer indication that a school had" failed completely to impress its standards upon its pupils than an arrogant self-esteom and its consequent despising of others, and in this case the whole "school tio" business became pernicious humbug. Where, however, the pride in tho school meant a dedication to tho principles for which tho school stood, and a maintaining of its highest traditions, the "school tie" spirit was commendable. Following the speeches the prizes were distributed by Mrs. R. M. Algio, who was presented with a bouquet by Miss Isabel Henderson, tho head prefect of the college, on behalf of the college. Miss Clouston received a bouquet from the pupils, which was presented by Susanne Macky, a kindergarten pupil. She was also presented with a bouquet by ex-members of the Black Watch in recognition of the fact that tunics of the Black Watch tartan arc worn by pupils of tho college. Entertaining Programme Afternoon tea was served at small tables set out on the terrace under shady trees, and in the dining room, where the _ tables were charmingly decorated with small bowls of bright sweet peas and carnations, while larger bowls of vivid hydrangeas were grouped in the corners of the room. Following tea tho guests were entertained by the pupils 011 tho main lawn. The programme was arranged by Miss E. McNicol and included a Scandinavian dance, Greek dances, the eightsomo reel, figure marching and drill.