THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1319, 18 December 1880, Page 2

THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

NORTH SCHOOL,

The late hour at which the ceremony of breaking up at this school conoluded yesterday, and the very extreme pressure ! upon our space, precluded the possibility of our giving a lengthy report of the pro- , ceedings in our last issue. To-day pressure of other matters compels us to curtail considerably our remarks. The Head Master (Mr. Lindsay) had evidently made up his mind to close the year's operations with more than ordinary eclat, and the result was that tlje cerepionies werp both extensive and varied, comprising a number of pleasing features. The public? were admitted at about eleven o'clock, and from that hour until noon the children in the infant department sang a number of songs, and several of them gave recitations, all with very great credit. Especial mention must be made of the recitations given by Marion Steel £' ! I'he crossing sweeper ") and Charles Grave. During the course of these songs, <fcc., the children were exercised in a number of class movements, all of which were very neatly performed. Mr. Lindsay afterwards addressed the children before the distribution of the prizes, and expressed the greatest satisfaction at the manner in which this depart? ment had been conducted by the Head Mistress. The children were next addressed briefly by Mr. Stevenson, a member of the School Committee, who distributed the prizes. This department was then dismissed for the holidays, from twelve until one o'clock there was a break in the proceedings, in order to afford the visitors, of "whom there were a large nuniber present, an opportunity of inspecting the comprehensive display of work done by the scholars j and here it may be remarked that the visitors found little difficulty in passing the time very pleasantly'. Around the walls were exhibited a - large number of specimens of writing by the scholars in the four upper standards, the ordinary copy books in daily use, and not special attempts at caligraphy, being displayed. Taken as a whoJe ? the writing was really fins, some of tho specimens especially reflecting great credit upon, not only the scho}ars,but the teachers. But by far the most attractive exhibits were a great variety of pencil drawings of all classes and a host of maps, the hq-nfUwofk of thg scholars. |n nearly every case, the outlines were excellent, and the shading remarkably good. It is impossible to enumerate the multitude of drawings shown, or to speak of the respective merits of individual specimens, but we must make spegial mention of the heads, figures, and -limbs of human'beings. These forrji the most difficult descriptions of drawing, but the excellence of many of them gave abundant- evidence of the great care bestowed by Mr. Lindsay upon the children, many of whom are undoubtedly possessed of considerable natural talent. The wag algq hjghly cri&ditable? and again proved that the scholars are fortunate in possessing a iqaster so eminently well calculated to impart instruction in the delightful of drawing,; Amongst those who. excelled may be mentioned Thomas M'Naugfyt, Cfrq.ce M f Naught, .John Mainland, Caroline Bicknell, Augusta BiQknell, Ijmma Byrne, Gr. E- Collie, and H, Baker. Qne of the pupil teachers, Master Borthwipk, algo showed some fine specimens of drawing, including a well-executed and carefullycolored ' map. At one o'clock the higher classes of the : school assembled, and about two hours were spent in going through a carefully prepared programme, including $ nunjqpr qf we|lrendered glees, rounds, &c., and several recitations, all deserving of praise. Of the latter special mention must be made of Miss Barbara Carruth's mirth-provoking rendering of one of Mrs. Oaudle ? s curtain JectyFes, that in whjch stye rates ]sr. paudle 'fop having lpjft the family upir brella. At the close of this programme, the 3seys. Messrs. Crump and Barley and Mr. J. T. ijvang addregstad the scholars," and Mr. Tjindnay gave ap4 account of the year's work. M r - W. J. Smith, a member of the §ohdol Committee, with a few appropriate remarks, distributed- the pffogs, " Votes of thanks were accorded to tho donors of prizes and the teachers, and the National Anthem having been sung, tho scholars jyere disrflifjsed. The school was opened during the evening, and a number of ladies and gentlemen availed themselves of the opportunity of inspecting the exhibits of work done by, the gchojara. .

■' The following prize-winners were inadvertently omitted from the list yesterday : .... . SPECIAL PRIZES. Presented by Mr. G. H. Gordon for general proficiency—Agnes Bisset and John Lousley, 1; Maude Brown and Philip Ham; 2. For Mapping, in the upper sixth division, John Mainland gained second prize. WINDSOR-HOUSE SCHOOL. Mr. Ansted's scholars were dispersed for fctheir Christmas vacation yesterday, and the list of the successful winners of honors is given below :

FOEM V. —UPPER DIVISION. . English—A. Moeller and E.. Clowes, equal; N. Hood, 2; W. Miller and C. Allen, equal. Latin—C. Allen, 1; E. Clowes and A. Moeller, equal; L. Herdman and W. Miller, equal. Geography—E. Clowes and L. Herdman, equal; A. Moeller and C. Allen, equal; W. Miller, 3. History—W. Miller and A. Moeller, equal; L. Herdman, 2; E. Clowes and C. Allen, equal, r Arithmetic—E._ J2Los r es, 1; N. Hood, 2 ; A. Moeller, 3 ; L. Herdman and C. Allen, equal. Euclid—L. Herdman, 1; C. Allen, 2; E. Clowes and W. Miller, equal. Writing—N. Hood, 1; L. Herdman, 2. FORM V —LOWER DIVISION.

English—J. Herdman, 1; R. Hood and F. Clowes,. land, equal. Latin—J/; Herdmap, 1 ; R. Hood, 2; F. Clowes and- A. Newton, equal. Geography—J. Herdman, 1"; R. Hood, 2; A. Newton and F,.Clowes, equal. Herdman, 1; R. Hood, 2; F, Clowes and A. Newton, equal. Arithmetic—R. Hood and J. Herdman, equal; F. Clowes, 2; A. Newton and C. Roberts, equal. Euclid—Hood, 1 ; Herdman, 2; Clowes and Newton, equal. Writing—C. Roberts, !j J. Herdman, 2. FORM IV. English—J, Paterson, 1; G. Sumpter, 2; L, Roberts and E. Roberts, equal. Geography—G. Sumpter, 1 ; J. Paterson, 2 ; L. Roberts and E. Roberts, equal. History—W. Sumpter and J. Paterson, equal; G. Sumpter and L. Roberts, equal j E. Roberts, 3. Arithmetic—G, Sumpter, 1 : J. Paterson, 2; L. Roberta and E. Roberts, equal. Writing—G. Sumpter, 1; E. Roberts, 2. Drill—A. Moeller, 1; G. Sumpter;' 2. Recitation—F. Clowes, 1; R. Hood, 2.

NGAPARA' SCHOOL, Yesterday was a red-letter day among the young folk of .the . district. From early morn children,, well-dressed and happy-looking, were making their • way towards the school, The building was prettily decorated with ferns and flowers, and over the door was " Welcome." The Committee voted money for. prizes, to whioh Mr. Walker added a supplementary sum donated by some of the residents in the township. Besides thesq there were sixteen special Mr. Thomas Re id presided, and other members of O.omnrittee were present, besidg a goadjy number of ladies, all of whom appeared greatly interested in the display of copybooks, drawings, maps, and needlework. Mr. Walker, conducted-the examination, which was a large one. The- 'Remainder of the day was spent in recitation and singing. A dramatic piece, "William Tell at Alfarf," was well executed by eight boys. At the plqs§ of the % work Mr. Walker addressed the children in a few appropriate words, thanked the Committee for their support during the year, and called for three oheers for the Chairman, Committee, and those who had sent in prizes and money. This was heartily responded to by the girls and boys. Mi*. Reid then complimented the school for the creditable manner in which they had accjuittecj t'hem? selves, and believed they-would have done even better had Mr. Walker assistance, and a larger building for them. In response to Mr. Reid's oa.ll, hearty oheers were given for their teacher. Much satisfaction, too, was given in the needlework shown under Mrs., Dyer's instruction. The following is the prize list: — class x.

Reading—James Cruickshank, 1; Sidney Taylor, 2 ; James Bain, 3. W ruing—James Cruickshank, 1 j James Bain, 2; Sidney Tayior, «S. Spelling—James Cruickshank, 1 ; James Bain, 2; Sidney Taylor, 3. iiram-mar-—James Gruickshauk, 1 ; Sidney Taylor, 2; James Bain, _3. G eography—J ames Oriiiekshank, I ; Sidney Taylor and James Bftin, equal. History—James Cruickshank. 1 ; Sidney Taylor, 2; James Bain, 3. Arithmetic—James Cruickshank, 1 ; Sidney Taylor, 2; James Bain, 3. MappingsJames Cruickshank, 1; Sidney Taylor, "2 ; ,Tan}es Bain, 3, Science—James Cruickshank, 1 ; James Bain, 2 ; Sidney Taylor, 3. Behaviour-James Cruickshank, 1; Sidney Taylor, 2; James Bain, 3. CLASS 11. Reading—Ellen Leith, 1; Louisa Kelly, 2; Geprge Harvey,' 3. • Writing—o. Hawvey, 1 ; E. Leith, 21; L|. Kelly, }}. " Spelling—G. iiavvtiy, 15 Thomas Reid, 2; L. Kelly and E3. Leith, equal. Grammar—G. Harvey, 1 ; Henry Hay,' 2 ; Thomas Reid, 3.. Geography —E. Leith, 1; G. Harvpy, 2j H. Hay, 3. History—H, Hay, J ; Q, Harvey, 2; L. Kejly, 3- Arithmetic—H, Hay, 1 5 G-, Harvey, 2 ; L. Kelly, 3. Mapping—L. Kelly, 1; G. Harvey, 2; E. Leith, 3. Science—G. Harvey, 1 ; H, Hay, 2; T. Reid, 3. Behaviour -E. Leith and L. Kelly, equal; H. Hay, 2; G. Harvey, 3. CLASS 111. Reading Jane Crawford, 1; Annie M 'Minamin, 2; John Falconer, 3. Writing— A. M'Minamin, 1; J. Crawford, Margaret Craig, 3. Spelljpg—A. M'Minamin, 1; M. Oraig, 2 ; J. iCrav.'ford, 3. Grammar— J. Falconer, 1 ; A. M'Minamin and J Crawford, equal; M. Craig, 3. Geography—M. Craig, 1 ; A. M'Minamin and J. Crawford, equal; J. Falconer, 3- History—J. Falconer, 1 } J. Crawford, 3; A. M'Minamin, 8,- Arithmetic-.-J. Crawford, 1 ; A. M'Minamin, 2; M. 3, Behaviour—J, Crawford, 1 j A, M'Minainin, 2 5 M. Craig, 3. Ct,ASS IV. Reading—Jessie Leith, 1 ; John M'Minamin, 2; Sarah Haley, 3. Writing—J. Leith and S. Haley, equal; Margaret Westlake, 2 ; Donald Ross, .3. Spelling—S. Haley, 1; J. M 'Minamin, 2; J, Leith, 3. geography—J, M'MJqamin, 15 S. Haley, 2 ; J. Leith, 3. Arithmetic— : B.. Rqss and J. M'Mkfamin, equal; J. Leith, 2; S. Haley, 3. Behaviour—J. Leith, 1 ; S. Haley, 2; p. Ross, 3.

CLASS v, ■_ Boys • Reading—Qqi'dqq Ppompep and Jol(n' Read, equal; Duff, 2; William Simons, 3. Writing—W. Sinuous, 1 ; John Reid, 2 ; George Ross, 3. Spelling—(J. Bremneiy 1 ; W. Duff, 2; J. .Reid, 3. Geography—James Craig, I ; Or, IJremner and W. L)vjff, equal j G, Ross, 3. Arithmetic—W. Duff, 1 ; J. Craig, 2 j W. Simpns, 3. Behaviour—W. Duff and W. Simqns, equal; J. Craig, 2 j G. Eremqer, 3i Girls ; RfJadiilg—Mfl,ry Ann O'Jtigurke, 1 ; ifargarot Roes atid Williamiha Crawford, equal; I]. Jessep, 3, Writing—W. Crawford; 15 M, Ross, 2; E. Jessep, 3, Spelling— M. Rosa, 1; M. A. O'Rourke and E. Jessep, equal; >■ liza Westlalce, 3. Geography—M. Ross, 1; E. Westlake, 2 ; W. Crawford, 3. Arithmetic—E. Jessep, 1; M. Ross, 2; E. Westlake, 3. Behaviour—M. Ross, 1; E. Jessep, 2; W. Crawford, 3 t pvispiAL PRIZES, Mr. Gruar, ' writing case.—Arithmetic — George Hervey. Mr. Cruickshank, writing desk.—Boy who made most all-round progress—J. Cruickshaqk. . , . • MFt Cpuic{<Bhank, werkbox.—Most popular girl, voted by boys—M. Ross. Mr. W. Jessep, pockpt-knifo apdbpok.— Most popular boy," voted by girls—J. Cruickshank. • Mr, W, Jegsep, pocket book.—Rooiting i» gecond Walker. Mr, Boyje, albert and whistle.—Spellipg —W. Duff, sth glass, ' ' Mr, Boy I^,,lst Royal Reader Class, pnrgq eaafi.— ,Pyer,.E, Haley, - Messrs. H. Wise and Co. —Arithmetic— Atha Walker, 2nd class. Mr. J. Breen. —Hemming—Jano Crawford, L . Mr. .W. Welsh. Hemming Annio M'Menarnin, 2. Mr. Lejth.—Sowing— Craw-

Mr. lord, 1,

Mrs. Dyer.—Sewing, sth class—W. Craw« ford, 1; E. Westlake, 2. Mrs. Stitchbury, pair vases.—Knitting-* Louisa Kelly. Mr. Walker, book.—Composition—Louisa Kelly. _ ; ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATES. First class.—Atlia Walker. Sfecond class.—R. Thomson, W. Bremner, Rosa Jessep. The sewing was judged by the ladies present. The composition prize was for marks obtained, and all the other special prizes were competed for at the school during the examination day.