SCHOOL VACATIONS.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 10647, 22 December 1910, Page 6

SCHOOL VACATIONS.

NORTH SCHOOL. Mr Jas. Mitchell, Chairman of the School Committee, presided at the meeting of the North School. Addresses were delivered by the Chairman, the headmaster (Mr Barrett), the Revs. 11. J. Porter and W. J. Williams (ministers connected with the school). Following is the prize-list:— —Standard I. Preparatory.;— Boys: "George Burns 1, L'uscombe Robinson -2, John Metcalfe 3. Girls: Mavis Walker I,'Jocelyii Sump, ter and Bjobel Dickson (equal) 2, Myrtle Amies and Henrietta Rusbatch (equal) 3.Attendance certificates —Ist class: Benjamin" Lamont, ' Robert Rusbatch, George' Burns, John Metcalfe, Victoria Kibblewhite,' Evelyn Radford, Louisa Abbott, Dorothy Familton. 2nd class: Percy Roberts, Jennie More. ';' —Standard I. —

Aggregate marks 1 —Boys: Douglas Meldrum .1, Donald Farrant 2, Craw.ford Young 3. Girls: Jennie Grave 1, Eva Barley 2, Ruth Ruffell 3. Reading—Sydney Cross 1, Hedley ! Dunn 2 } Douglas Meldrum, Donald Farrant' and Arnold Sutton (equal) 3. Girls: Lizzie Robertson 1, Jennie Grave 2, Daisy ."Fergusson and Ruth Ruffell (equal) 3: Spelling—Boys: Douglas Meldrum, i Sydney Cross, and Hedley Dunn (equal) 1, Donald Farrant and Arnold Sutton (equal)'2/ James Olds 3. Girls: Jennie Grave 1, Margaret Maekay 2, Gladys Golding<3. Writing—Bo3's: Douglas Meldrum and James Wilson (equal) 1, Edgar Miller 2. Hedley Dunn, Charlie Duncan, and Ivan ; 'M'Donald (equal) 3. Girls: Eva Barley arid Jennie Grave (equal) 1, May Fergusson; arid Alicia Wilson (equal) 2, Margaret 'Maekay and Annie Martin (equal) 3. Arithmetic —Boys: Crawford Young 1, George Glenn 2, Donald Farrant and James Wilson (equal) 3. Girls: Jennie Grave 1, May Fergusson 2, Phyllis Tiddy 3. Drawing—Boys: Edgar Miller 1, Donald Farrant 2, Cyril Smart 3. Girls: Phyllis Tiddy 1, Alicia Wilson 2, Jennie Grave 3. Poetry:—Boys: Crawford Young 1, Arnold Sutton 2, Charlie Duncan 3. Girls: Era Barley, Jennie Grave, Annie Martin, and.Ruth Ruffell (equal) 1, Phyllis Tiddy and Mollie Keith (equal) 2, Alicia. Wilson, Daisy Fergusson, and Gladys Golding (equal) 3. Nature Study—Boys: James M'Shie ]. Girls: Edna Sinclair 1. Sewing—Emmeline Austin 1, Alicia Wilson 2. Specials—Diligence: Boys: Oliver Ruslmtcli, .Bertie Ferris. Girls: Hilda Muneey; Brushwork—Boys: Robin Johnston. Girls: Elsie Sinclair and Marjory'Patterson. Attendance—lst class: Hedley Dunn, Bertie Ferris, Edgar Miller, Oliver Rusbatch, Eva Barley, Margaret Maekay. 2nd class.: Ivan M'Donald, Douglas Meldrum, Ernmeline Austin, Daisy Fergusson, Minnie Mark, Jennie Grave. \.. —Standard 11.

Aggregate marks—Boys: Westland Ferens I, Carl Ferris 2, Douglas Clarke and Jorni Mackay (equal) 3. Girls: Myra Barley 1, Elsie Scoon 2, Myrtle Roberts 23Reading—Bovs: Westland Ferens 1, Carl Ferris 2, Donald M'Pkerson 3 Girls: Noeline Barrett 1, Myra Barley 2, Mvrile Roberts and Norma Milne (equal) 8. Spelling—Boys: Andrew Paterson--1, Westlanift Ferens 2, D. Clarke, J. Mackny, nrfcl J. Peebles (equal) 3. Girls: Norma Milne and Myro Barley (equal) 1, Beryl Robertson and Elsie Scoon (equal) -2, Noeline Barrett 3. Writing—Boys: Eric Hamblcton .1, Leslie Smart 2. Douglas Clarke and A. Paterson- (equal) 3. Girls: Myra Barlev .1, Olive Piercy 2. Composition—Boys: Westland Ferens 1,-E. Hanibleton and A. Bain (equal)-2, J. Mackay and C. Ferris (equal) 3. Girls: Myra Barley 1, Lenore Miller and Beryl Robertson (equal) 2, Myrtle Roberts and Noeline Barrett (eqnaj) 3. Arithmetic—Bovs: J. Mackay and D. M'Pherspn (equal) 1, D. Clarke 2, C. Ferris ?and D. Johnston (equal) 3. Girls: Myrtle Roberts 1, Nellie Searle 2, Elsie Scoon 3. Geography—-Boys: H. Golding, Eric Hambleton, Donald M'Pberson, Gerken Bain, Douglas'Clarke, Carl Ferris, W. Ferens •jfequal) 1, . Douglas Jolmston, Fraser 'Jones, John Mackay, George Sumptcr (equal) 2. Girls: Lenore Miller, Elsie Scoon, and Myrtle Roberts (equal) 1, Myra Barley and E. Franklin (equal) 2, Beryl Robertson and Norma Milne (equal) 3. Drawing—Boys: Eric Hambleton 1, John Mackay, Donald M'Pherson, Carl Ferris, Westland Ferens, Thomas Glenn (equal) 2. Girls: Myra Barley and Emily Mark (equal) 1, Myrtle Roberts, Nellie Searle. aud Ethel Scott (equal) 2, Beryl Robertson 3. Poetry—Bovs: Carl Ferris 1, George Sumptcr 2, Douglas Clarke 3. Girls:' Myra Barley and Neoline Barrett (equal) 1, Myrtle Roberts 2, Norma Milne and Emily Marks (equal) 3. Specials—Conduct and diligence: Herbert Rusbatch and Frank Anderson. Design: Lizzie Robertson. Improvement in Arithmetic: Evelyn Kibblewhite. Neatness: Eva Fraser. Conduct : Elsdon Anderson. Attendance-—lst class: Carl Ferris, Noeline Barrett, Evelyn Kibblewhite. 2nd class: Harold Golding, Eric Hambleton, John Mackay, Andrew Paterson, Ivan Wansbrough, Freda Archibald. Kate Austin, Myra Barley, Binnie Denholni, Phyllis Sutton. —Standard 111.

Aggregate marks —Boys: Bertie Tait 1, Maxwell Douglas 2, Arthur Kibblewhite 3.. Girls: Rose Amies 1, Clara Grey 2, Grace Jones 3. Reading—Boys: George M'Kenzie 1, Willie Peebles 2, Gregg Milne and Max Douglas (equal) 3. Girls: Rose Amies 1, Clara Grey 2, Linda Joues and Kate Wilson (equal) 3. Spelling—Boys: John Hubbard and Bertie Tait (equal) 1, Willie Peebles 2, Kenneth Scoon and Richard Farrant (equal) 3. Girls: Clara Grey, Grace Jones, Rose Amies (equal) 1, Lizzie Tiddy 2, Mabel Rusbatch and Leta Dunn (equal) 3. Writing—Boys: Arthur Kibblewhite, and John Robertson (equal) 1, Gregg Milne 2, Kenneth Scoon and Bertie. Tait (equals 3. Girls: Grace Jones and Clara Grey (equal) 1, Rose Amies 2, Linda Jones and Lizzie Paterson (equal) 3. Composition—Boys: Max Douglas, and Willie Peebles (equal) 1, Gregg Milne 2, John Robertson and Bertie Tait (equal) 3. Girls: Rose Amies 1, Grace Jonas 2, Clara Grev 3. Arithmetic—Boys: Max Douglas 1, Bertie Tait 2, Arthur Kibblewhite and John Robertson (equal) 3. Girls: Clara Grey batch 3. , Geography—Boys: Arthur Kibblewhite 1, Alex. Fergusson 2, Bertie Tait 3. Girls: Clara Grey 1, Grace Jones 2, Rose Amies 3.

Drawing—Boys: Gregg Milne and Kenneth Scoon (equal) 1, Arthur Kibblewhite, Willie Peebles, John Robertson, and Max Douglas (equal) 2. Girls: Grace Johos and Linda Jones (equal) 1, Rose Amies 2, Clara Grey 3. Poetry—Boys: Gregg Milne 1, Max Douglas and Bertie Tait (equal) 2, Kenneth Secon and Richard Tarrant (equal) 3. Girls: Harriet Milne 1, Clara Grejand Ross Amies (equal) 2, Ivy Franklin, Rita Martin, and Lizzie Paterson (eniwl) 3: ' Heuitrs—Edith Reynolds 1, Rita Martin 2i*;»

->P" wis—D'ligcncr Edith Re\iwld> r .i r .i'chnst Gordm Sutton John i>i<kv" Conduct and Dilisrenre 'fi>iu dc Courccx and Beitha Metcalfe ( ouduct, Dilieenre i.id Attendance—l>m Aithm Kibbler lute, girl Grace Jones. Attendance—lst class: Grace Jones, T ind i Jones, Agnes Jones Ma> Watson, RitT M.iitm Arthm Kibblewhitc Beiti2 Tait. William Peebles, Ste\en Rus-h-itch Arthur Robins, Kenneth Scoon 2nd class- Leta Dunn, Annie Foster, Xellie KniKlit, Ll//10 Patirson, Gl.idjs Padtoid John Hubbard, Gordon Poiv. IT.'rold Peteiscn Hei n de Conrcej. —Standard TV.— \p-j:ii,!iatc marks—Boys: Albert Koheitson and How aid Sumpter (eqml) 1 V. alter James 2 Girls Rurh 1- R.l>i son 1, Mn\ Busbatch '2 Zoe God in -\ S Arithmetic—Bo\s illicit RnbeiNon 1 Biuce Robertson 2, John \oui" 3 finis Ellen Williams i Ethel \Vli\r. 2. Mm HivO.itcii 3 Speiirag—Bovs- Hmolci Cross- 1 Albert 2, John Meldrum and Ilovnid Sumpter (eqivii) 3 Girls Mnr,ori<? "Yorke 1, Zoo Godfroi and* Riuii Robertson (equal) 2 Jessie Wil-* son, Mary Rusbatch, Ma Tune\j and Elleu "-"tt llliams (equal) 3 Writing—Boys: Walte' .Tame 1 ' < *■ is <

John Meldrum 2, Howard Sumpter and Gow Harvey (equal) 3. .Girls: Catherine Metcalfe I,' May Turvey and May lliiffell (equal) 2, Margaret Denholm, Jessie Steele, Marguerite Broad, and Zoe Godfrey (equal) 3. Composition—Boys : Howard Sumpter 1, "Walter James 2, Albert Robertson 3. Girls: Mary Rusbatch 1, Marion Meldrum 2, Marguerite Broad, Margaret Denholm, May Turvey, and Winifred Amies (equal) 3. Geography—Boys: Howard Sumpter 1, John Young 2, John Meldrum 3. Girls: Zoe Godfrey 1, Winifred Amies 2, Ellen Williams, May Turvey, and Ruth Robertson (equal) 3. Drawing—Boys: Cyrus Clarke 1, Carl Garard 2, Arthur Sinclair, Fred Farquhar, and Walter. James (equal) 3. Girls: Mav Rusbatch 1, Zoe Godfrey and May Turvey (equal) 2, Jean Farquhar, Jessie Steele, Ruth Robertson, and May RuffelL (equal). 3. - - Recitation —Boys: Horace Ruffell and Walter James (equal) 1, Howard Sumpter and Albert Robertson (equal) 2, James Nimmo and John Young (equal) 3. Girls: Marjorie Yorke and Winifred Amies (equal) 1, Jessie Steele, Zoe Godfrey, Mary Rusbatch, Margaret Denholm, and May Ruffell (equal) 2, Ellen Williams and Ruth Robertson (equal) 3. Conduct—Boy si ■ George Farr.ant and Junies Nimmo (equal) 1, Albert. Robertson and Bruce Robertson (equal) 2, Horace Ruffell, Howard Sumpter, arid Clifford Bain (equal) 3. Girls: Ruth Robertson, Ethel Whytej Marjorie Yorke, arid Marion Meldrum (equal) 1, Doris Blair and May Turvey (equal) 2, Mary Rusbatch and Catherine Metcalfe (equal) 3. Diligence—Boys: Howard Sumpter 1, Albert Robertson and Horace Ruffell (equal) 2, John Young, Dan de Goufcey, and Donald M'Leod (equal) 3. Girls: Ruth Robertsori and Marion Meldrum (equal) I,' Doris Blair and Marjorie Yorke (equal) 2;' Mary Rusbatch, Ethel Whyte, and Zoe Godfrey (equal) 3. Physiology—Boys: Selwyn Steenson and Donald M'Leod (equal) 1. Girls': Doris Blair and Zoe Godfrey (equal) 1. : SpecialsJohnston arid William Cooney. Neatness: Clifford Bain. Steady Work: Jean Farquhar. Sewing—Marion Meldrum 1, Ruth Robertson 2. Attendance —• Ist class: Donald M'Leod. 2nd class: Hugh Rankin, John Meldrum, Arthur Sinclair, Howard Sumpter, Doris Blair, Ellen Williams, Mary Rusbatch, Zoe Godfrey, May Turvey, Jessie Steele". —Standard V.—

'• Aggregate marks —Boys: William Williams 1, Malcolm M'Leod 2, Robert Wilson 3. Girls: Elsie Moscrop 1, Ivy Johnston 2, Madge Grave 3. Reading—Boys: Malcolm M'Leod 1, William Williams 2, Edwin Willetts 3. Girls: Elsie Moscrop 1, Ivy Johnston 2, Madge. Grave 3. . Spelling:—Boys: Albert Latimer"l, William Williams- and Malcolm M'Leod (equal) 2, Joseph Rusbatch. 3. Girls: Elsie Moscrop 1, Madge Grave 2, Ernestine Familton 3. Writing—Boys: Stanley Martin 1. William Williams 2, Arthur Sutton 3. Girls: Elsie Moscrop 1, Beryl M'Ghie, Olive Meldrum, and Ivy Johnston (equal) 2, Madge Grave, Juanita Clarke, Kate Allan, Jessie Gilliand, and Molly Jewell (equal) 3. -. ; . Composition—Boys: William Williams and Arthur Brown (equal) 1, Malcolm M'Leod 2, Edward M'Murtrie 3. Girls: Elsie Moscrop 1, Madge Grave 2, Ivy Johnston 3. Arithmetic—Boys: William Williams ■l, Malcolm M'Leod 2, Robert Wilson 3. Girls: Elsie Moscrop 1, Madge Grave 2, Beryl M'Ghie 3. Geography—Boys: Malcolm M'Leod, Robert Wilson, and Arthur Brown

(equal) 1, Joseph Rusbatch 2, Arthur Sutton. 3. Girls: Elsie Moscrop 1, Ina Hartley 2, Beryl M'Ghie 3. Drawing—Boys - * -Arthur Sutton 1, Arthur Brown 2, William Williams 3.

Girls: Elsie Moscrop 1, Beryl M'Ghie 2. Olive Meldrum 3. -

' Poetry-—-Boys': William' Williams 1, Edward M'Murtrie 2, Malcolm M'Leod 3. Girls: Elsie Moscrop 1, Mabel Evans, Ivy Johnston, and Girlie Familton (equal) 2, Edith Paterson, Kate Allan, and Madge Grave (equal) 3. Sewing—Olive Meldrum 1, Ina Hartley 2.

Specials—Diligence and Progress: Nea Presland and Lily Bain. Attendance (Ist class) —Boys: Malcolm M'Leod, Joseph Rusbatch, William Williams, Edward M'Murtrie. Girls: Elsie Moscrop, Beryl M'Ghie. —Standard VI Dux of School —Lawrence Dunn. Aggregate marks —Boys: Lawrence Dunn 1, William Austin 2, James Blyth 3. Girls: Netta Young 1, Ivy Amies 2, Margaret Whillans 3. ; Reading—Boys: Albert Hamilton 1, William Austin and William Miller (equal) 2, Robert Jamieson 3. Girls: Frances Acheson 1, "Ivy Amies and Margaret Whillans (equal) 2, Netta Young 3. Spelling—Boys: William Austin 1, Lawrence Dunn 2, Charles Kibblewhite 3. Girls: Netta Young 1, Ellen Bruce 2, Ivy Amies 3. Writing—-Boys: Lawrence Dunn 1, Albert Hamilton 2, Charles Kibblewhite, James Blyth, William Austin, and James Robertson (equal) 3. Girls: Nellie Reynolds and Ivy Amies (equal) 1, Frances Acheson 2, Mabel Douglas 3. Composition—Boys: Lawrence Dunn 1, James Blyth 2, William Austin 3. Girls: Margaret Whillans 1, Netta Young 2, Ellen Bruce and Ivy Amies (equal) 3. ■ . ■ "

j Arithmetic—Boys: Lawrence Dunn 1, Charles Kibblewhite 2, William Austin 3. Girls: Frances Acheson 1, Ivy Amies 2, Netta-Young 3. Geography-—Boys: Lawrence Dunn 1, Robert Jamieson 2, Herbert Whyte 3. Girls: Frances Acheson 1, Nellie Reynolds 2, Netta Young 3. Drawing—Boys: Lawrence Dunn 1, Herbert Hamilton 2, James Blyth 3. Girls: Ellen Bruce and Margaret Whillans (equal) 1, Nellie Reynolds and Ivy Amies (equal) 2, Netta Young 3. Poetry—Boys: James Blyth 1, Lawrence Dunn 2, William Austin 3. Girls: Maggie Whillans 1, Netta Young and Fanny Acheson (equal) 2, Ivy Amies 3. Sewing—Maggie Whillans 1, Nellie Reynolds 2.

Specials—Diligence and Progress: Zeala Marshal, Edward Radford, John Russell. Reading: Josephine O'Donnell. Mental Arithmetic: Robert Jamieson. Arithmete and Writing: Netta Young. Correspondence: Albert Hamilton and Margaret Whillans. Attendance—lst class: Boys—Charles Kibblewhite, Lawrence Dunn, James Williams: girls: Ivy Amies, Ellen Bruce, Mabel Douglas. 2nd classBoys: Herbert Whyte, Edward Radford.

Lindsay Memorial Prize—Boys: Lawrence Dunn. Girls: Ivy Amies. —Attendance Prizes.—

For those living at a distance (presented by Mr Jas. Mitchell)—Sholtow Johnston, Annie Rusbatch,' Bertie Ferris, Percy Roberts. ''■••■

For those haviug gained first-class attendance certificates for three years: Nellie Bruce, Agnes Jones, Evelyn Kibblewhite, Arthur Kibblewhite, Steven Rusbatch, Joseph Rusbacth, and Lawrence Dunn. :

—Swimming Prizes.— School's 25 Yards—J: Williams' 1, E. M'Murtrie 2. '

Open 50 Yards—E. Swindley 1. Dive—E. Guthrie 1, R. Wilson. 2. Ncvelty Race—A. Hamilton 1

The Committee desire to thank the following dnnois of spec*inl purr-, Mcsdames "W S T\ md Pniin ml \\ F Meldrum, Miss Vettn ],mdxi\ ni<' Messis W S AWrl T M Hiovn i MDomld 1 l- Miielull 1 [),ni fin W F Mirken/i«, Geo » lor eS. Mollison, V. Doran, Robt. Million'. J. B. Grave, W. Smyth, A. Frasor. Thos Jones, Geo Mitchell, D Fono'i J Gilhand, A "Webster, R J Meldrum, Ch'ns. Duncan, Arthur Stofk. G. E. Lamont, Jack M'Kenzie, Phil; Sinclair, Duncan Gillies, Walter M'Diarmid, and the Athenaeum Committee. MIDDLE SCHOOL The piesentation of prizes at the Middle School took place this afternoon Mi Riach (Chairman of the School Committee) presided, and the prizes were h mded to the successful childien b> Mi- Buckingham The Re\ F G Buckingham and a number of. other ir t rubers of the Committee uere also ini-i'nt I lit> schoLus contributed i progiamme <»t «nngs, etc, uhicli fl.is interspersed with addi esses b-\ the headmaster (Mr Karl) the Chairman (Mr Riach) and membc.l s of the Committee "—Standard VI Dnx'Oiil (medal presented by Mr Jas Cnia> Laurel Badeley. . I TJirOttyv (medal presented bv Mr J I T Onkdeirt " Reuben Dinuck , - | Readme;- Reuben pimick and. Hugh '

Robertson 1, Ivy Coatman 2, Laurel Badeley 3.. ; ; , : - I .Spelling: Hugh Robertson and Ivy Coatman 1, Laurel Badeley, Win. King, and Reuben Dimick 2, Nelly Drummond 3.

Writing: Wm. King 1, Reuben Dimick 2, Laurel Badeley and Ivy Coatman 3.

Geography: Wm. King I, R. Dimick, Ivy Coatman, and L. Badeley 2, Nelly Drummond 3.

Arithmetic: Reuben Dimick H. Robertson 2, I. Coatman 3. Grammar and Composition: H. Robertson 1, Laurel Badeley 2, Wm. King 3. Drawing: Ivy Coatman 1, Wm. King and Laurel Badeley 2,-Robt. Rosic 3. Aggregate Marks:"Boys—R. Dimick 1, Wm. "King 2. £ Girls: Laurel Badeley l; Ivy' Coatman 2. > Attendance Prizes: Ist class —Hugh Robertson, Wm. King, Reuben Diihick,' Nelly Drummond, Laurel Badeley, Mamie M'Murtrie, Hetty Taylor. 2nd class —Robert -Rosie, Ernest Cunningham, Kate Simkin, Jane Passmore. Regularr-Sophia- Chalmers. Navy League Shield (for composition) —Reuben Dimick 1.

Shooting (winner of challenge cup)— Cadet Ernest" Taylor 1, Sergt. R. .Rosie and Cadet It. Dimick (equal) 2, Sergt. John Bevan 3. Navy League .Medal: Sergt. H; Robertson. , • -•> - - Swimming: Boys Open, Robert Rosie 2nd; Middle School Handicap, Arthur M'Murtrie 1, Robt. Rosie 2. Sewing: Ivy Coatman 1, Nelly Drummond 2, Laurel Badeley 3, Hetty'Taylor'4. ■ —Standard V.— Reading: Phyllis Adamson and Florence King (equal) 1, Ella Tempero 2, Ella Dunn, Nelly Young, Walter .Whittaker, and Victor Burns 3. Spelling: Phyllis Adamson 1,, Ella Tempero 2, Ella Dunn and Florence King -3. Writing: Phyllis Adamson 1, Florence King 2, Ethel Mitchell and Edith Guthrie 3. Geography: Phyllis Adamson 1, Ella Tempero 2, Nelly Young 3. Arithmetic: Maggie Taylor and Howard M'Mullin 1, Phyllis Adamson and Nelly Young 2 Ella Meikle 3. ' Grammar and Composition: Phyllis Adamson 1, Ethel Mitchell 2, Howard M'Mullin 3. Drawing: Ella Meikle 1, Walter Whittaker 2, Maggie Taylor and Ella Tempero 3. , Sewing: Mearl Galloway 1, Ella Meikle "2, Phyllis Adamson 3, Ella Dunn 4. Attendance Prizes: Ist class —Ella Dunn, Ella Meikle, Ella Tempero, Phyllis Adamson, Margaret Taylor. 2nd class —Mearl Galloway, Nelly Young. Athenaeum Prizes: Phyllis Adamson, Howard M'Mullin. —Standard IV Reading: Wm. Harper 1, 'Mavis King, Eric Swinard, and Elsie Booth 2, Alex. Russell and May. Falconer 3, D. Booth and Mabel North 4. Spelling: Wm. Harper, Mavis King, and May Florence 1, D. Booth, Mabel North, and Ada Riach 2, Alex. Russell, Harold Gibson, and Maggie Westphal 3, David Jennings and Ronald Adamson 4. Writing: Mavis King .1, Wm; Harper 2, Elsie Booth and May Falconer 3, Ewart M'Diarmid 4. Geography: Wm. Harper 1, Mabel I North and Ewart M'Diarmid 2, Alex. Russell, Harold Gibson,.and Edith Hopley 3, Eric Swinard 4. . Arithmetic: John- Scott 1, Elsie Booth 2, Eric Swinard 3, May Falconer 4. Grammar and Composition: Mavis King.l, Elsie Booth 2, Harold Gibson 3, Mav Falconer 4. , Drawing: Mavis King and Elsie Booth 1, Eric Swinard, Jno. Scott, and Lily Deem 2, Wm. Harper, May Falconer, and Harold Gibson 3, Mabel North 4. „ Sewing: Elsie Booth 1, Mavis King 2, May Fakoner 3, Mabel North and Lily Deem 4*. ' " ' —Standard 111. Aggregate Marks: Alice Shalders 1, Olive M'Leod 2, Winnie King 3, Olive Gordon 4. Reading: Alice Shalders and Olive M'Leod (equal) 1, Doris King 2, Hilda de Norvillc and Janet M'Mullin (equal) 3- ~,. ,

Spelling: Doris King 1,-Janet M'Mullan 2, Alex. Galloway 3, Olive M'Leod

• Writing: Winnie King 1, Alice Shalders 2, Arthur Puttick 3, Olive M'Leod

Arithmetic: Alice Shalders i; Olive M'Leod 2, Olive Gordon and iMartin Rosie (equal) 3, Winnie King and Kenneth Hutchison (equal) 4. - . Composition: William Ruddick and Olive M'Leod (equal) 1, Olive Gordon 2, Kenneth Hutchison 3, Hilda: de Norville and Janet M'Mullan (equal) 4. V . : Geographv: Alice Shalders 1, Winnie King 2, John Bradfield and Alex. Galloway (equal) 4. •■«,.' Drawing: Henry Wray 1, Olive M'Leod 2, Olive Gordon 3, Winnie .King 4. ,_,., ' Sewing: Chloris Badeley 1, Eileen Chilcott 2, Hilda de : Norville and-Olive Gordon (equal) 3, Alice Shalders and Myrtle M'Murtrie (equal) 4. . Attendance: Ist class —Stanley Chilcott, William Deem, Alex. Galloway, Clarence Grocott, Arthur M'Murtrie, Martyn Rosie, Chloris Badeley, Wmnifred King, Olive M'Leod, Alice Shalders. 2nd class—Eileen Chilcott, Olive Gordon, Doris King, Myrtle M'Murtrie, Dorothy Sinclair, Ivy Beath, James Wilson, Henry Wray. Regular: John Bradfield, George Chalmers, Harvey Chalmers, William Rudduck, v Albert Young, Kenneth -Hutchison. ' Special Arithmetic Prize: .Stanley 'Chilcott. •' ■ c . Home Work: Doris King, Kenneth Hutchison. —Standard ll - . " Reading: George Gamble arid Mary Taylor 1, Mabel Mitchell'2, Rosie* Petersen 3, Bella Ramsay and Lizzie North 4. Spelling: George Gamble 1, James E. Hopley 2, Bella Ramsay 3, Lizzie North 4. Writing: George Gamble 1, Edith Granger 2, Mabel Mitchell 3, Rosie Peterson 4. Arithmetic: George Gamble 1, James E. Hopley 2, Eric Speid 3, Mary Taylor 4. Drawing: Edith Granger 1, George Gamble 2, Mabel Mitchell 3,. Ivan Swinard 4. Composition: George Gamble 1,-Mabel Mitchell 2, Linda Badeley 3, James E. Hoplev and Mary Taylor 4. Sewing: Ivy Wilcocks 1, Mabel Mitchell 2, Bella' Ramsay 3, Edith Granger and Rosie Petersen 4. Attendance: Ist class —John Grocott, George Gamble; Huia M'Murtrie, Lizzie North, Edith Granger. 2nd class—lvan Swinard, Bella Ramsay. Regular-: John Russell, Stewart M'Neil, Mary Taylor. Aggregate Marks: George Gamble 1, Mabel Mitchell 2, Mary Taylor 3, Edith Granger 4. \ General Improvement: • Albert E. King, Mavis M'Mullan. Homework: Mabel Mitchell. -7-Standardl. — •

Aggregate Marks: Edna M'Jennett 1, Willie M'Lcod 2, James Alexander 3, Lyall Sumpter 4. Heading: Lyall Sumptor 1,. Edna M'Jcnnctt 2, Bessie M'Fadgen 3, George Scott 4. Spelling. Edna M'Jcnnctt 1. Willie M'Leod 2, George Scctt 3, Francis Mcikle and Stella Pvgall 4. Arithmetic- Harold Parks and Willip M'Lcod 1 Edpa M'.Tennett 2. Frances M.'iklc a. T.i .ill Snmirter 'l.

Wr'ling Olive Tripp 1. Willie M'L.od and John Wilson 2. i Eric A danism- ;uicl Mabel Wiav 3. Jamc<= Alexander 4.

Drawinc: James Gilchrist and Harold Parks T. Harry Rawcliffe 2, Effie Young and James Alexander 3. John Wilson 4.

Sewing: Effie Young 1, Mabel Tonkin 2, Lottie Sampson and Stella Pygall 3, Olive Tripp 4: & Homework: Mabel Tonkin. ■ General Improvement: Robert Wilson, Ivy Petersen. Attendance: Ist class —Willie.M'Leod. Ruliv Jamieson, Jane Russell, Mabel Tonkin, Stella Pygall. 2nd classHarold Parks, Edna M'.Tennett. Regular: May Granger,' Effie Youngt

—lnfant Department.— , Attendance: Ist - class —George 'Jiradfield, Thomas Shalders, Frank Grbcott. Nellie Ramsay. 2nd class—Linda Speid,. Olive Granger, Nannie M'Neill. Regular—Dudley Stagpoole. ■ ? Merit: Standard I. (Preparatory)— George Rradfield (dux). William*Chalmers. Allan Falconer, Alice Rawcliffe (dux). Linda Speid.' Lily Passmore. ■ Nellie Ramsay. Edna Russell, Ist-- cla.s=r pnV.es; Cedric Hastings, Charles *Wray. Olive Granger, Maude WJlspn,/ 2ndclass prizes; Evelyn Sinclair, ' MariVm. King, Jeannie -Bews, Ethel Hopley., i Annie Robertson. Phvlb's _'M'Kayj *Er- , 'pest"Gilchrist. ' Franlj-'Bryden, --"John']

Creagh, Ella Trimble, 3rd class prizes. • Class IV.: Thomas Shalders, Stanley Riach, Hazel M'Neill, Ist class prizes; William Gilchrist, Roy Irvine, Percy Deem, Kathleen Plunkett, 2nd class prizes; James Gray, John Chilcott, Christina Todd, 3rd class prizes. Good Conduct (special): Roy Irvine, Charles Granger, Maude Wilson, Hilda Gibb. SOUTH SCHOOL. The season of holidays is close at hand, and for some fortunate classes has .already begun. Among those .fortunate'people'/are the little'people ofj -our public schools, who' have not for six weeks'to" think of lessons.' The first of the, Oamaru public schools to break up-is :the- South, which yesterday held its annual' cerejmony in connection'with the. presentation' of prizes. The prizes .were presented to the lower and preparatory classes in the afternoon, the headmaster (Mr Aldred) .and the Chairman of-the School Committee (Mr Lu-, cas) making-hrief speeches. The ceremony-in-chief, however, was held in the gyhmasium in the evening in the presence, of a large gathering or children and parents and others. By the-generosity of parents and others the Committee had been enabled to purchase a goodly showing of prizes, and the prize-list was of such length and variety that Mr Aldred remarked that there was little need to condole with the.'unsuccessful scholars, their opportunities for success had been so many. All the children present looked alike in one respect—they all appeared to be happy, and. with good reason, too, for if they had not all got prizes, they had all .the prospect of a long holiday. On the walls of the gymnasium were disElayed specimens of brushwork, cardoard modelling, and writing, testimonials to the ingenuity and manual dexterity for the exercise of which the modern educational system afford ample opportunity. , The Chairman of the School Committee , (Mr Lucas) presided, and in an, introductory speech remarked that every parent must feel gratified at the work done hy the scholars during the year. Mr Lucas went on to speak to the boys and girls, taking as his text the words "Perseverance and punctuality." Regarding the attend- ■ ance, Mr Lucas said that it .had increased considerably during the year, the number of scholars at present "being 314, so that only six pupils were" required to secure the services of an extra assistant teacher. Mr Aldred apologised for the absence of Miss Cook, who had been obliged to leave on account of the illness of her father. He explained the system on which the class prizes were awarded—namely, on the highest aggregate of marks gained during the three terms of the year. These class prizes were the particular awards of merit, the gaining of which indicated that the pupils had worked well -and consistently. There were special prizes in addition, but these 6ftcn went to boys and girls who had special ability-. All who gained class prizes, however, had to work hard for them. , Mrs Lucas then presented the prizes. Following is "the prize-list: — —Standard I. — Dux of' class —Irene Hall. Division A—Boys: Arthur Bartrum 1, Francis Kennedy 2. Girls: May Heron 1, Elva Manton 2. Division B—Boys: Ivan Paterson 1, Douglas Paterson 2. Girls: Irene Hall 1, Alice Milne 2. ' General Proficiency—Division A-. Edna Ramsay, Yola Grave, Kathleen Pritchard, l''lora Robertson, Gladys Wisnesky, Elsie Graj, Ethel Ross, Bertie . Rae, David Searle. Division B: Kathleen Rule, Alice Crombie, Hazel Paterson, ■ Louie B'erry, Jemima Bee, Dora Milligan, Bertha Mam. Attendance —Ist class: Arthur B.artrum, Louie Berry, Bessie Kidd, Hazel Paterson. 2nd class: May Heron, Ethel Ross, Miina Bee, Irene Hall. • —Standard 11.

Dux of class—Rubiua .Searle

Boys: Victor Crombie I,. Clifford Austin 2, Hiirold Farr 3. Girls: Kubina Searle 1, Nora Sharpe 2, Helen White General Proficiency—Minnie Free, Doris Genge, Helen Dewar, Ellen Whitham, John Grant, Eileen M'Quin, Leslie Batson, George Kofoed. Attendance —3rd class: Percy Johnston, Alfred Couper, Clifford Austin, Nella Wliitham, Bessie Wallace, Annie Richardson, : Eileen M'Quin, Andrew M'Jennett. —Standard 111 Dux of class' —Evelyn Hall. Bovs: Walter Gibb 1, Douglas M'Quin 2, Leslie Dalgleish 3. Girls: Evelyn Hall.l, Laurie Rule 2, Phyllis Kent 3. General Proficiency: Ivy Bottle, William Wylie, Edith Moore, Robert Walker, Ross Kofoed, Olive Bartrum, General -Improvement: Florence Ward. _. Attendance—lst class: Fay M'Kinnon, Horace-Hughes. 2nd class: Walter Gibb, William Wylie, Albert Halpm, Edith Moore; Iris Paterson. —Standard IV Dux of class —Frank Johnston. Boys: Frank Johnston 1, George Sutherland 2y Lunan Dewar 3. Girls: Irene Genge 1, Ella Kidd 2, Stella Rule 3. ."'•■■'. General Proficiency: Arnold Couper, Gordon Watson, Harold Shepherd, Eva (Farr. , General Improvement: Sarah Tripp. Attendance —Ist class: George Sievwright, Ella 'Kidd. 2nd class: Frank Johnston, Eric Mollison. —Standard V.— Dux of class—Cathy Dewar. ■Boys: Arthur Williamson 1, David Couper 2. 'Girls: Cathy Dewar 1, Gladys Hall 2. General Proficiency: George Bennett, Walter M'Gombie, Mabel Ross. class: Robert Winsley, 'David Couper, Francis Tresidder, Marjorie Kidd.. 2nd class: Ivy Kean, Victor Aitkeni • '—Standard Vl.

Duces —Alain Thomas and Winnie Pile. Boys: Alan Thomas 1, Frank M'Kenzie 2. Girls: Winnie Pile 1, Doris Halpin 2. General Proficiency : Ellen Sievwright, Catherine Direen. Arithmetic: Andrew Hunter. ■ class: Charlotte Newman.'

—Special Prizes. — Mental' Arithmetic and Rapid Calculation—Standard 111. (Mr W. J. Wylie's prizes): Ivy Wray. 1, Ross Kofoed 2. Standard IV.: Frank Johnston. Standard V. (Mrs Cottrell's prize): Arthur Williamson. Standard VI. (Mr J. Crombie's prize): Winnie Pile.

JDrauing —Standard IV (Mr W Ward's prize) George Sievu right Standards V. and VI. (Mr Frasei's arize): Robert Winsley. Navy League Essajs—Standard VI Catherine Direen 1, Winnie Pile 2 Standaid V. Arthur Williamson 1 dathy Dewar 2. Athenasum • Prizes for English: Alar Thomas and-Winnie Pile. Recitation—Standard I Hazel Dal gleish, Mima Bee and Emily William son 2. Standard II Eva Bottle 1 Helen Crisp 2. Standard 111. Olive Baitrum 1, Douglas M'Quin 2 Stand arc! IV.: Lunan Dewar I'. Annie Dnlgleish 2 Standard VI Ed* ird ililn. 1, JebSis Eie S Standard VII (Mr A prize 1 ) Maggie Cnip; 1 ("Mr Tn\wisend'<= puzel Yvonne Luc i<~ 2 Mflvt Popuhr Rnv (Mr J M i'.ioun' pn/ij \1 iii Thomas Mosf Pi.piil.ii C.irl (Mi J M Biovn - jiii7i) l'\ehn Hall l'h\>i(il Km irises—fitind ml VI M\rU. ('oupii Stnndaid \ M i'wl Cut no Standard IV Saiah Tripp Standard 111. Myrtle Crombie 1 Fa> M'Kmnon 3 Standard II Norah Sharpe 1, Elbe Dewar 2 Standard I. Hazel Paterson 1, Ethel Ross 2 Drill (Standauls I. and H )—Boys Perc\ Johnston. Cardboaid Modelling—Standards VI and V Robert Winsley Standard IV. Albert Townsend 1, Irene Genge 2 Standard III.: Ruby Paterson 1, Robert Walker 2. Brnshuork—Standard II ' Nor,. Sharpe 1, Alfred Couper 2 Standarc I • Ivan Paterson 1, Irene Hall 2. Sewing—Standard VI Winnie Pilt 1. Ellen Sievwnght 2 Standard V. Cathy Dewar"* 1, Frances Tressider 2 standard IV - Mabel Biooker 1, Elsii Ta\lor 2. Standaid HI.-JEmih Shep herd 1. Ruby "Paterson 2 Stindaid II Voi.i Sharpe 1, Mane Stirkman anc Riibma-Searle 2. Standaid I Kath leeir Rule 1, Edna Hamuli 2 Shooting—Eric M'Krii7ie ] Roberi Winolev 2. Best 'Best Collection of Now Views—Qowne< Grant. "* Swimming r(2syds handicap)— Alar Tha'xn** 1, Hafr'-'SWart ?.

Relay Race —"William Stewart, A. Thomas, Harry Stewart, H. Cunningham.

Flower Show (over 12 years)— Kate Direen (3rd), Jeannie Couper, Maggie Craig, Jane Crombie, Annie Dalgleish, Olive Bartrum, Bella. Todd y Yvonne Lucas, Lily Clarke, Ivy Bottle, Ellen' Sievwright." (Under 12 years)— Annie Richardson (Ist and champion bouquet), Leslie. Dalgleish, Victor Crombie, Yola Grave, Albert Cross, Alice Crombie,-Eva Bottle, Nella Whitham, Harold Farr, Hazel Dalgleish, .Jean Sievwright, Myr- . tie Crombie, Iris Eaterson,. May Heron, Marie Sitckman.

,' : Best, Collection of New Zealand Leaves—Annie Dalgleish (2nd), Fay M'Kinnon (3rd). "Writing—Standard JV.—Girls: Mabel Brooker. Standard lll.—Girls: Evelyn Hall. The dux medals for this year werepresented by, Rev. W. Wright and Mr: Lucas! The Committee gratefully acknowledge the. liberality of parents in subscribing so freely to the prize fund and gifts of special prizes by thefollowing: Mesdames Williamson, Cottrel), and Hunter, and Messrs Ward, Wylie, Fraser, J. M. Brown, J. Crombie, Townsend, and Strachan. " ' Room. — Class IV.—Boys': Robert Rae 1, Ivan Broad 2, Augustus Price 3: Girls: Jessie Kidd (dux) 1, Florrie Harris 2,^Nettie Bee 3. Class VI. (2)— Boys: Herbert Curwood 1. Girls: Nellie Simpson and Lucy Webb (equal) 1. Glass V. —Boys: James Johnston 1. Girls: Margaret M'Cabe 1. Class IV.—Boys: Cyril Clarke- 1.. Girls:, Dora M'Kenzie 1. . . ' Class III.—Boys: Alan Stewart,!. Girls: Nellie Couper 1. i ; :.. Class II.—Boys: Bertie Miller 1. Girls: Rona Bee 1.

Class I.—Boys: Joseph Hay 1. ; Girls Cara Price 1.

Exercises —Class VI. (1) —Boys: - Arthur Knights 1, Fred Hood 2. Girls: Florrie Kennedy 1, Myrtle Davey 2. Class VI. (2)— Boys: Frank Gibson 1. Girls: Nellie Simpson 1. Class V. — Boys: Frank Lee 1. Girls: Rita Witham 1.

Singing—Boys: Douglns White 1. Girls: Florrie Harris 1, Vera Halpin 2. Brushwork—Class VI. (1) Boys: Albert Brooker 1. Girls: Myra Farr 1. Class VI. (2)— Boys: Percy Symoh 1. Girls: Lucy Webb 1. Class V.—Boys: Douglas ■ White 1. Girls: Kathleen Cross 1. Class IV.—Boys: Alfred Berry 1. Girls: Marjorie Kent 1.

Recitation —Jessie Kidd. Good Work—Class V.: Robert Lee and Leila Kightly. Class IV.: Bertie Kofoed and Rita Sytnon. Class III.: Hugh M'Cutcheon and Winnie Cairns. Class II,: Mollie Rae. Class I.: Willie Cunningham, Willie D'Oridant, Flora Hamilton, and Mary Bruce. Best Behaved Boy or Girl—George Malcolm.

Attendance —Ist class: Rita Symon. '2nd class: Frank Gibson, Robert M'Fadgen, Augustus Price, Alex. Ward; Nellie Bee. Jessie Kidd, Lilias Whitham, Rita Whitham, Florence Harriss.

The Rev. D. Jamieson, who was invited to speak, remarked that he supr posed they were wondering why he was there. He was wondering himself. He had come because he had a great xespect for the Chairman of the Committee, whom he esteemed as a most level-headed citizen, and who, he felt quite certain, would not have invited him unless he had' expected him to say something that was not foolish. He remembered the time when he first went to school. Circumstances were altogether different then. His school was a little one in the North of Scotland, and one of the 'rules was that each scholar had to bring a peat each day during winter. Since that time he had attended many schools. His school days were very pleasant memories to him, and. if he had the opportunity he would go back to school. He always felt more sympathy for the boy not like to go to school. It was natural for a boy not to wish to settle down to work ; but it was an inclination that had to be overcome. They would learn that the greatest pleasure that could be obtained was the pleasure attaching to hard work. It was hard work, too, that made all the difference between one person and another. Some people would talk about natural gifts, but that all went for nothing. What really counted was hard work. He hoped they would have much pleasure in their holiday, not because the holiday was a time in which they ran away from work, but because it was a time in which they laid up strength for further work. Mr Jamieson proceeded to speak of the methods of learning, dwelling upon the benefits to be derived from the study of modern languages. Passing on to the uses of education, when it had been attained, lie urged the children to preserve the beautiful English language. They should never think that their education was finished, but should keep on adding to their store of knowledge and they would find in the work greater pleasure than ever miser had in his pile of-gold. If they did this they would always be able to look back on their school days with joy and thankfulness. Mr Luiian Dewar moved that a hearty vote of thanks be accorded to all the people to whom they were indebted, including, the parents who had responded generously to the request for contributions to the prize-fund, the donors of special prizes, the staff, Mr Lucas, and the Rev. D. Jamieson.

The motion was carried with Jiearty applause. Mr Lucas said they could not help recognising the good work that lino, been" done'by the staff this year. The school had passed successfully through the ordeal of proficiency examinations. He would have liked to see the three pupils who gained competency certificates gain proficiency cards, but they all ;knew the vagaries of examinations, arid evidently these'pupils had been tripped up by them. Mr Aldred thanked Mr Lucas and members of the Committee for their appreciation of the work of the staff. They felt that the school had achieved a certain amount of success. Speaking on the subject of home work the headmaster said there was a tendency among children nowadays to think that they should not be asked to do any homework. He asked the parents to' recognise that with the efforts of the teachers, seconded by a little assistance at home, the success of the school would be greatly added to. Addressing; the boys, he advised them to have a" thoroughly good holiday, and he wished them a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

ST. PATRICK'S SCHOOL, WAIMATE

The annual distribution of prizes took

place in St. Patrick's School on Monday lasb. The awards were as follow: Attendance (Sunday School): Jones, Flossie Bell, Michael Cleary, Cecil Jones, Christopher Hansen, Veronica Hansen.

:■' Attendance —Standard I.: Mary Keane. Standard II.: Blanche Jones, Cecil Jones,. Standard III.: John M'Clinchy.' Standard IV.: Agnes Lawlor. Standard VI.: Michael Cleary. Christian Doctrine—William Patterson, Madge Craighead, Thomas Cleary. Sewing—Agnes Ferriter 1, Margaret Black 2.

Standard I.—Reading: Kathleen Craighead. Arithmetic: Fred Pearce. General Improvement: Peter Hogan. Writing: Evelyn M'Donald. Spelling: Pat. Kennedy. Drawing: Willie Patterson.

Standard ll.—Reading: Alice Ferrl-it-r. Arithmetic: Maggie M'Carthy. Writing: Maggie Kennedy. Spelling: Mary Frewen. Reading: Mattie Bell. Geography: James .O'Brien. Spelling: Agnes Hickey. Drawing: James Nolan. Composition: Mary Fitzmaurice. Standard lll.—Reading: Catherine Keane. Arithmetic: Maggie Horgan. Spelling: George Pearce. General Improvement: John Quinn. Arithmetic: Thomas Frewen. Composition: Monica Reeves.

Standard IV. —Reading: Hannah O'Shea. Spelling: Ruth 'London. General Improvement: Joseph Leonard. Composition: Maggie Nolan. Geography : May Quinn. Arithmetic: Madgo Craighead. General Improvement: Lena Hogan. Drawing: .Agnes Lawlor.

Standard y. —Composition: Norah Hickey. Arithmetic: Chris Edwardte. General Improvement: Leo Gorman. Spelling: Minnie Kane. 1 Standard Vl.—Dux ■ Thomas Clearv. Good Conduct: ThomfK Clearv. 'Arithmetic': Michael M'Ciirthv. Writing Stanley Fox. Geographv: Joseph Lawlor. - Composition: Elena Darragh. Good- Gonduct: Vcionica Hansen. Drawing: Nellie Melton. Bookkeeping. 'Annie'Fitzgerald. - ° , Most of the infants-also received prizes,' ■'.•..' ■'•.

Prizes were donated by the following: Mesdaraes Harris, J. O'Brien, Quinn, A. Jones, M. Bell, Lawlor, Craighead, Black- Patterson, Davidson, Hickey, M. O'Brien, J. Quinn, and M. Leonard. Misses Ferriter, Gorman, Bartos, arid ■Bell, Messrs L. Thomas and M. Leonard, Rev. Fathers Aubry ami Burger. ; KUROW" SCHOOL. Kurow'School broke tip to-day (Wednesday), 21st Deceuibor. Tlie prizes, in-tho-unavoidable absence'--of the chairman, Dr Stevens, were presented b\ the Rev: .'Mr Neave, member of tli4School Committee, who in his usual felicitous style, made happy references to3thc work of both children and teachers. The school will re-open on February 6th. .The following is'the prizelist^—"-- ■ '"'■ . ' Dux—Lucy Rcardon, Class VI. Maurice Mulvena 1, D. Scott 2, Class V. May Smith 1, Flora MfGregor 2, Ritchie Warwick 3, Class IV.' Gretta Barclay 1, Fred -Stevens 2, Nelly A flan 3, Class 111. "Hilda Munro,' special, Class 111., for general proficiency. George Martin 1, Herbert Collins 2, Hector Miuiro 3, Class 11. Ida Robertson 1, Arthur Allan 2, Zota Munro 3, , Class-1. Sewing Prizes. —Special: Lucy Reardon and Hilda Munro, highly commended. Class IV.: Flora M'Gregor. Class III.: Gretta Barclay. Class II.: Mary O'Brie-i 1, Jllva Ha'irison 2. Glass I.: Eva Pavae I,' Zeta Munro 2. Class I\: Susie O'Brien.

Writing Prizes, presented by Miss Kinder —Eva Pavne, J. Saunderson 1, Sydney Watson" 2. .Arithmetic, presented by Miss Kinder—May Robertson. Industry, prize presented' by Miss Kinder—May Butler. Good conduct, prize presented by Father Farthing, Oamaru—Willie Condon. -

'Good Conduct, presented by Miss Kinder —Thelma Martin and Muriel Barclay (equal). Speed and Accuracy in mechanical arithmetic, Mr Allan's prizes—Class III.: Herbert Collins. Class IV.: Fred Stevens and Nelly Allan (equal). Class V.: Flora M'Gregor. Class VI.: Manrice Mulvena.

Drawing Prizes, presented by Mr H. Gray,.ox-pupil of the school, for best drawing in Standards IV., V;., Vl. Hilda Munro, Class IV. Donald Munro,, -Glass V. , Science and Geography, best experiments —Classes 111. and IV., presented bv Messrs Barclay Bros., Kurow — Class III.: Louis Warwick. Class IV.: Maurice Neave.

Science and Geography, presented by Mr Frascr. Oamarn —Goldic Gray, Class VI.

Medals for most popular boy and girl, presented by Miss Falconer, Oamaru —Won by May Smith and Stanley Spiers by acclamation. It was found so difficult to decide on the best-conducted girl in the senior department, that the prize for conduct, so generously presented by Father Farthing had to bo held over in the meantime. —Attendance Prizes. — First Class. —Lucy Rcardon, Class VI. Bessie Gibson,' Class IV. Hilda Munro, Class 111. Lauchlan Munro, Class IV. Fred Stevens, Class 111. Hector Munro, Class 11. Arthur Allan, Class I. Ida Robertson, Class I. May Robertson, Class I. Willie Payne, Class I. Charles Robertson. Class P. Se;on:l Class.—Noll."? Albn, 111. Grotta Parch.-, CJ:i.-> HTi M.-in-rice Novo, IV. Donald Mtinn. Class IV. ' John Mulvena. Class IV. Leo Cairns. Class TV. Eva Pavne. Cla«s I. Jam's Brockit Class I. May Butler, Cla-.-j I. Muriel Barclay, Clasp P. Cecil Munro, Class 111. In addition to the above list of prizes, all the infants received a gift book with their names inscribed. The 'teachers and pupils are much indebted to th<> School. Committee for their though tfulnbss and generosity in presenting such a fine lot of prizes as graced the master's desk on the memorable 21st of December, a redletter day in the lives of "all prizewinners, and I trust an incentive to all those who have been less successful.

SCHOOL CONCERT. The school concert was held

Mimro's Hall on the Ist December, and proved in every way a great success; the performers evidently gaining the goodwill of the audience, if one may judge from the hearty applause that followed their efforts. Where oil the performers were children, it would he a mistake to draw comparisons; howr ver, the favorites seemed to be "Off to Philadelphia," sung hy Maurice, Mulvena, in character; "Ten LittleNigger Boys," exceedingly well done by hoys of the infant department, and chorus by little girls; "Cainplown Races," hoys of Standard IV., in character "Robinson Crusoe." "Seasons." "Old King Cole," "My Pretty Maid" ; while the quadrille by children of the infant room was jjivatly admired. The success of the concert is greatly due to Mrs M'Gregor, for her kindness in assisting in the training of the performers and in playing all accompaniments. The teachers of the school (Bliss Kinder and Mr Allan) are to be congratulated on the success of what may, in fairness, be called a very good concert. The farce at the end elicited roars of laughter, and seems to imply that there is a considerable amount of histrionic talent latent among the rising generation of the district. Dr Steven made an efficient chairman, and carried out the programme in good style. A hearty vote of thanks was proposed by the chairman to all who took part in making a success of the concert: to the teachers for their efforts, to the parents for their goodness in providing the refreshments, which make all country concerts so enjoyable; to the members of Committee for their help, to the performers for their efforts, and to the public for their patronage and for the patient and favorable hearing they gave the children. Personally, I think the children did very well, and that the encouragement given by the audience was in some measure a factor in their success. WESTON SCHOOL. This school broke up yesterday for the holidays, when the prizes were distributed by Mrs J. R. Mitchell, wife ;of the esteemed Chairman of Committee. A slight memento was also presented the Rev. Mr Roseveare from the pupils of his class for religious instruction. Mr Kelly, in presenting it, referred to the able way in which .the class was conducted, and the good likely to result from the teaching of the Scriptures.

Mr Roseveare said that the class was a delight to him, and that his work was made easy for him by the assistance rendered by the teachers. He took the opportunity of thanking them, and also the Committee for their continued support. After again thanking the children he wished them all a. happy New Year and a return to school by' and bye reinvigorated for work. The following is the prize list: —""•" Standard VII. —Jane West, general work (Hon. T. Y. Duncan's prize). Standard Vl.—Winnie Dennison, dux (Mrs Gilchrist's). Standard V.—Marjory D.ennison, Ist arithmetic, Ist drawing, Ist writing, Ist exercise work, 2nd spelling (Mr Mitchell's); Chrissie Stringer, Ist spelling (equal), 2nd arithmetic (Mr Harvey's) ; Erie Kelly, Ist spelling (equal), 2nd writing, 2nd drawing, 3rd exercise work (Mrs J. McDowell's)";' Ina Mitchell, 3rd writing, 2nd' exercise work (Mrs , Sinclair's); Wm. Harvey, 3rd spelling I (Mr Eraser's). Standard IV.—-Alice Jackson, Ist writing, Ist exercise work (Mr J. Dick's); Elizabeth M'Ghce, 2nd writing, 2nd spelling; James West, 3rd writing, 3rd spelling, 3rd arithmetic;* Horace M'Dowell. 2nd arithmetic, 3rd writing; Ellen Pattnn. Ist .spelling; James Jackson. Ist drawing, Ist arithmetic; Ellen Baxter, 2nd drawing, 2nd arithmetic, 3rd exercise work i Rita Farquhafson. 2nd exercise work. ' Standard TTT.-Arthur Scherp, Ist arithmetic. Ist • .spelling. 2nd Writing, 2nd exercise work; Gladys Dennison. Ist drawing, Ist writing, Ist. exercise work; Richard Stringer, 2nd arithmetic;" Robert Britton, 3rd-', arithmetic 2nd spelling:.Wm. Morris, 3rd writing. 3rd spelling; \. Smart, 2nd drawing. Standard TT.~ Luev West, IM, spoiling, 2n'd writing, 2nd arithmetic feqnrli. Ist exercise work: Maggie Sparks, L'-l arithmetic, 3rd gelling. I Standard Tl.—Annie Pntton, 2nd I spelling: Annie M'Ghce. 3rd writing.

3rd exercise work; Maybery Mitchell, 2nd «-xercise work; Douclas M'Gregor. Ist writing; "Wm. M'< illivray, 2nd arithmetic; Mary M'Llm, 3 rc j - arithmetic, ' ' -. -

Standard I.—W. Sinclair, Ist writi M „ Ist spelling, Ist arithmetic; An<lr 0 K ' Jackson, Ist drawing, 2nd spelling 3,5 writing; Vera Kelly, 2nd writing; C|J Jackson, ,2nd drawing, 2nd "iirithnii'iij. 1 Preparatory I.—Douglas Pati-r.sun, ]j, writing, 2nd spelling; Alice Horn's,' ]'! arithmetic, 2nd writing; Talbot, I)<'mjj' son,' Ist'drawing; Horace Synmns, 2,„j drawing; Tairluna Patton, 2nd ant), metic, 3rd writing; Nellie Patton, i v spelling. . Sewing.—Standard VI., Winnie D,,, nison (Mrs Irvine's); Standard \'., \| : , r ' jory Dcnnison (Mrs J. Mitclnir,,,! Standard IV., Alicc_ Jackson Oh\ ,| Mitchell's), 2nd Rita Fari|iiliai>nn' Standard 11., Maybery Mite-lull. -> n ,\ Lucy West; Standard 1., Vera Kill, (Mrs J. Mitchell's), 2nd Clara .IncU,,, Samplers.—Ellen Baxter (Mrs .1. Mr. chell's). Marjory Dennison and IWar,. M'Dowoli were by vote considered •,-,,, best-liked girl and boy rcspeem-rK while Win. Harvey was awarded a ( , ll?i ; for his work in the garden. NGAPARA SCHOOL. The annual prize-giving and break.,,,, of the Ngapara School was held in u,,, Hall yesterday afternoon. A very 1;,,.,.,, number of parents and friends were ], r ,,. sent. Mr M'Culloch (Chairman of (/„„, mittee) was unavoidably absent, am! Mr R. Nicol (secretary) presided. \|.,.J. a few remarks bearing on the \vi r s work and urging greater effort for m-x; year, the worthy chairman called up.m the pupils for the programme of and recitations which they had yf ( . pared. This was thoroughly onie\,,l After the distribution of prizes ~|„v rj were called for the teachers In Jir Bond and for the prize-giver-; by )[. Stenhonse, which were heart dy -,. sponded to. The singing of the Nati Wlil Anthem brought tho proceedings ti, j close.

Following is the prize-list : Standard Vll.—Marks: - Tlkuii,i, Black. Writing: Ellen M'Cnlloeh. Standard Vl Marks: Captain \i ni . mo (dux, medal presented by Messrs Milligan and Bond) 1, .T. Pater-inn ; A[abel Hewton 3. Writing: Kdi t |, Wardlo 1, Mabel Hewton 2. l)iani M(; . Mabel Hewton 2. Recitation: Capum Nimmo 1, Edith Wardlo 2. Plain S™. ing: Edith Wardlo. Darning and lluitonholes: Mabel Hewton.

.Standard V. —Marks: John !!<vk | Ponrl Lotto 2, Elspeth Holmes ;t. Writing: Sinclair Sutherland I. Itertram Saunderson 2. Drawing: Hertram Saunderson I, Elspeth Holmes 'J. !{,.. citation : John Bock 1, William Umikl j Plain Sewing: E. Holmes. l>:u etc.: E. Holmes.

Standard IV. —Marks: Kenneth \V,I,. her 1, Fletcher Kydd 2, Jas. RoMu,. ;i. Writing: Jas. Robbie 1, Kenneth Wt-li. her 2. Drawing: Kenneth Webber 1, Geo. Orr 2. Recitation : Fletcher Kvdii and Elizabeth Blair. Plain Sewing:'];, Blair. Darning, etc.: E. Blair. Standard 111. —Marks: Arthur I'atrt. son 1, Nathaniel Black 2, Thomas Diiven 3. Writing: Nathaniel Black 1. ltu-h----ard Direen 2. Drawing: Artliur I'ulirson 1, Jas. Halkett 2. Recitation: .\H r . man Hardman. Plain Sewing: Surah Black. Darning, etc. : Jessie Ruliliio, Standard II. —Marks: Fanny llnlims 1, Madge Beck 2, Leonora Wanllc 3, Writing: Fanny Holmes 1, Alice Watson 2. Drawing: Fanny Holmes 1, .Ma(k> Beck 2. Recitation: Stella Webber 1 Albert Blair 2. Plain Sewing: MmW Beck.

Standard I.—Marks: Elsie WaKm 1, Grace Hall 2, Rosalie Beck 3. WriiiiieBella Black 1, Hugh Kydd 2. Drawing: Elsie Watson 1, Rosalie He'-I; •>. Recitation: Rosalie Beck 1, Hue.li Knli 2. Bella Black 3. Plain Sewing: KI,,V Watson.

Class P.—Plain Sewing: Annie llnnd, —Special Subjects.— Brushwork (Standards 11. ani 111 Richard Direen 1, Fanny l-lnln.--.-. (Class P. and Standard I.)': El-i V son 1, Samuel Holmes 2. , Physiology and first-aid: Pearl I,an* Neatest Notebook: E. M'CulWh I E. Wardlc 2.

Elementary Agriculture and (1.-mli-n----ing: John Patersoji (special bv .Mr I Fraser) 1, Thomas Black 2, D.'l.ittk- 11. Rifle Shooting: John Patersnu (.Mes-i\ G. and T. Voting's medal) 1, Sim-lair Sutherland (Mr Hood's modal) 2, .l.in.rs Halkett (Mr Stcnhouse's medal') .'I. Attendance—lst class: Captain .Vanmo, Thomas K. Webber, Edith Wanlln, Stella Webber, Leonora Wardle. Oliw AVardle. 2nd class: John Patei-sini, Artliur Paterson.

DUNTROON SCHOOL. | Following is the prize-list:— j Preparatory—Harry Field I. Rn.hol Jardine 2. Stiiml;ir<l I—Stanley Hamilton 1, Solum Miinley 2. Standard ll—Margaret Huxl'onl 1, Alex. Macdoimld 2. Standard Hl—Elizabeth liwk 1. Aimio Hell 2. Standard IV—Cyril Hamilton I. Alex. F.vfc 2. Standard V—Sinclair Hamillon 1, Jessie (iilison 2. Standard Vl—Dux ol" Si-linn): (tlivo Beck.

—Special Prizes. — Composition—Douglas Mitchell I. Jes sie Gibson 2.

Improvement in Composition—Win. J. Tiddy. SewiiiK—Standard V, L. .\l. Hell; Standard 111, A. K. Johnston; Kiandiird 11, M. Carling; Standard I, S. Mauley and'J. Millar (equal); Preparatory. 11. Jardine.

Gardening Girls: Seniors —M. Groan ey, M. Haugh, and 0. Ht-ck: juniors—T. Beck, L. Carting, uml ('. Sutherland. Boys—D. Mitrfiell I. * Hamilton and A. Fyfc 2. Attendance Prizes. —First: It. S. Hamilton, A. Fvfe, S. Neil, V. Lnnj-lt'.v, L. Carling, A. Bell, F. Fvfe, S. Hamilton, A. Tallentire, J. Millin, A. Xc-il, and 0. Tallentire. Second: C. Hamilton, J. Pringle,- J. Gibson, M. Vise, J. Beck, and E. Tallentire. Navy League Essay.—o. Beck 1, A. Fyfe2. , „ The committee desire to tliMik nil who contributed so generously t" J'"' prize fund, and especially Miss Falconer, Messrs G. and T. am Mr Davidson, for the gift of :-|"'i'ial prizes. MAHENO SCHOOL. The following is the prize-list —First Prizes. — Girls—Standard VI.: Margaret, Wilson, Margaret Calder. Standard \ .'■ Margaret "Low, Ethel Reid, Eliza"''. 1 ' 1 Byers, Jessie Taylor. Standard l* : ; Johanna Wharton, Daisy Byers, A | » 1 " , Calder. Standard III.: Mariana Vn>«, Florence Mac Queen, Catherine Wilson. Standard II.: Thelma Crow, Am/usU Annett. Standard I.: Martha l'' in< '' Primer No. 3: Dora M'Kcn/.ie, M»ra M'Kenzie. Primer No. 2: .Mark's Wharton, Alice Annett. Primer N«. ' : Mary Wilson. Boys—Standard VI.: William M.vits, Robert Maeaulay. Standard V.: I' rl ° Wilson. Standard IV.: Williams'" Currie, Robert Harvey, ■' Colin V'>»»P' Standard III.: Kenneth Mitchell, Harold Carrodus, Charles Annett. Standar'l II:: Stuart Hunter. Primer N<>. 1: Theodore Kcarns. Primer No. 'J: A'' l " Townslcy. —Second Prizes.— Girls—Standard II.: Ivy WhartonStandard I.: Peda Hustoni Eliza Harvey. Primer No. 1: Hazel "'', Standard V.: Alice Carrodus. Standard III.: Georgina Harvey. ~ Boys—Standard I.: George Mais' ■.?■ •;■ Furly Rawson, Thomas. Rolfe. St' l '; 1 ' I ard II.: Robert Neill. Standard I" ■ Arthur Carrodus, John Hunter. { '"' Rawson. Primer No. 3: William II ,; ter, Alf. Kearns.