SCHOOL VACATIONS.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XXXIX, Issue 10956, 22 December 1911, Page 6

SCHOOL VACATIONS.

OTEPOPO. —Junior Room. — Senior Infants. —First Class: Eileen Wilson. Gladys Stewart, Harold Fowke Daisy I"re. Gordon J'ater.son. Second Class: Lionel Fleming, John Falconer, George Gillespie. Inn M'Milian. Standard I. —First Class: Jim Mursell. Second Class: Charles Steward. Ethel Forbes. Lyla Wilson. Alex. Raync, Archie Frame. Ivor Morrison. Bruce Rennie, Guy Stringer. Sewing.—Annie S. Lodcr. Recitation. —Annie S. Luder 1. Ethel Forbes 2.

Standard ll.— First Class: Harold Johnston. Second Class: May Henderson. Jim Falconer.

Sewing.—May Hendcr»i. Drill and Exercises (the Misses Diehl's special prizes). —Boys: Reginald Hill. Girls: Margaret Irvine.

—Senior Room. — Standard lll.— First Class: Isabella Stewart. Second Class: George Hill, Joan Morrison. George M'Mann. Margaret Don, Ida Ure, Jack M'Millau, Violet Ure. William Reid. Sewing.—Jane S. Lodcr and Margaret Irvine (equal) 1, Ida Ure and Ina Frame (equal) 2 (Miss Campbell's special prizes). Recitation (Standards 111. and IV.) — Freda Glassford 1, Ina.Frame 2. Brushwork. —Percy Wilson (Mr A. Frame's prize). Standard IV. —Second Class: Jessie Forbes, Hugh, Pope, Frank Quigley, Ernest Hill, Freda Glassford, Eric:Borwick.

Sewing.—Freda Glassford. - Standard V.—First Class: Ella Forbes (Mr A. Fraser's prize), Eric D. Fleming. Second Class: Marion Falconer, James M'l. Stewart, May Reid. Sewing.—May Falconer l/'May Reid o

Brushwork.—May Falconer (Mr A. Forbes' prize). • Standard VI. —First Class: Angus M'Milian, Donald Mursell. Second Class: Maragret Robertson.

Sewing.—Margaret Robertson. Recitation (Rev. P. C. Rennie's prizes).—Margaret Robertson 1, Eric D. Fleming 2. " —Special Prizes.— Drill and Shooting (Captain Marshall's medal). —Corporal Mursell 1, Cadet J. Reid 2. Physical Exercises.—Girls: M. Robertson (Mr D. Morrison's prize) and May Loder (Mrs John- Falconer's prize). AVoodwork (Msr J. Fleming's prizes). —Eric D. Fleming 1, James R. Finlayson 2.

Singing.—Freda Glassford (Mr A: Frame's prize), Angus M'Milian (Mr J. Wansbone's prize). Mental Arithmetic. —Angus M'Milian (Mr Kitchen's prize). Good Conduct and Popularity (Mrs Finlayson's prizes) .—Ella Forbes and Donald Mursell.

Diligence.—Margaret Don (Mr John Falconer's prize). Arithmetic (medal presented by Mrs W. M'Milian).—Donald Mursell. Dux of School (medal presented by Mr R. Young).—Angus M'Milian. Good Attendance Certificates.—Firstclass, 3: second-class, 15.

MAHENO SCHOOL. The Maheno School held their annual break-up on the 20th instant. After the prizes liad been distributed (of which a list was published yesterday), Mr Nicolson. the headmaster, and Miss Allan and Miss Wilson said good-bye to the children, as the New Year would see Mr Rodger as head and the appointment of an assistant in place of the pupil teachers. Mr Nicolson, in a few words, thanked the children for their attention to his instructions during the past three and a-half years while under his care. Mr Nicolson has been appointed senior teacher to the Otago Board. While in charge of the Maheno School Mr Nicolson has had excellent results. Of 18 pupils sent forward for proficiency examinations all passed. The Committee and the parents of the cliildren maymuch regret his departure, but as he is improving his position he has the good wishes of all with whom he came in contact. The function ended by the children giving three cheers for their departing master. On account of the inclement weather, the school picnic will not be held until Easter.

MORVEN. The annual prize-giving took place on Thursday afternoon in the presence of a few of the parents. The children sang two verses of ''God Save the King," Misses L. Welbvood and M. Benson sang solos, while a chorus and part song were very well given by the IV., V., and VI. Standards (boys and girls). Mr Hay, Chairman of the School Com-

mittee, in introducing Mr Lindsay (a member of the South Canterbury Education Board), said he was very pleased to have Mr Lindsay present, amongst them on the occasion.

Mr Lindsay replied that he was very pleased to be there to listen to the singing, which had been quite a treat. He was also pleased to be able to congratulate them on having such a good teaching staff, as Morven School was one of the most efficient schools under the South Canterbury Education Board. It gratified him to see the keen interest shown by the School Committee in the matter of improvements about the school grounds. He spoke a kindly word to the boys and girls, some of whom would not be returning to school after the holidays, and said he hoped that the good advice given at school would have a lasting effect on them, and that, even if they were not able to gain their full desires, they would always do their best. He then distributed the prizes as follows: —Merit Prizes.— Standard VI.—E. Marshall (dux), (Mr Hutton's prize), W. Caldwell 2, Nita Fortes 3, Millie Hay 4. Standard V.—Doris Wellwood 1, H. Barnett and N. Caldwell (equal) 2, Esca Ancell 4.

Standard IV.—Nellie Slattery 1, K Fitzharris 2.

Standard lll—Emma Allnutt 1, Alex. Caldwell 2, Eileen Dillon 3. Standard ll.—Jean Tau 1, M. Fitzharris 2, Eric M'Pherson 3, Geo. Fisher 4.

Standard I. —E. Pullenger and M Craig (equal) 1, Marianne Symons 3;

Attendance.—First-class: Ernest Marshall (5 years without missing a day), Lily Wellwood (5 years), Doris Wellwood (4 years), Minnie Slattery, Frances, M'Pherson, Olive M'Pherson, Alex. Caldwell, Millie Hay (3 years), Nellie, Slattery, Ethel Hart, Elsie Pullenger, Jean Tau, Bertie Wellwood; second-class: Annie Dillon, Jessie. Forsyth, Emma Allnutt, Eileen Dillon, Martha Allnutt, Maggie Dillon, Adeline Wellwood, Pat Breslin; third-class: Geo. Fisher. Willie Caldwell, Eric M'Pherson, Willie Tobin, Maggie Benson, Maggie Brown, Maggie Tobin, Robert Pullenger, Bertie Hart, Francis Hanley. —Sewing Prizes. —

Standard Vl.—Lily Wellwood 1, Olive M'Pherson and Ruby Stokes (equal) 2, Francos M'Pherson (Miss Smart's prize) and Eva T-resize (Mrs Caldwell's prize) 4.

Standard V. —Inga Byers (Miss Smart's prize) 1, Doris Wellwood 2, Esca Ancell 3. Standard IV.—Nellie Slatterv. Standard lU.—Hannah Pyke 1, Dolly and Emma Allnutt (equal) 2. Standard. ll.—Margaret Fitzharris (Mrs E. Stokes' prize) 1, Nessic Craig 2. Standard I.—Myrel Craig (Mrs E, Stokes' prize) 1, Lily Bailey. 2; ■

Arithmetic.—Standard VI.: W. Caldwell (Mr T. L. Hart's prize). V-: N. Caldwell (Mrs R. B. Clarke's prize). IV.: N. Slattery (Mr J. Caldwell's prize). III.: F. Bailey (Mr J. Caldwell's prize). II.: Allan Eain (Mr G. M'Pherson's prize). I.: Jean Ancell (Mr S. J. Bailey's prize). Diligence.—Joyce Barnet (Mrs-R. Wellwood's prize): Willie Breslin (Mr M. Hnnley's prize): Stanley Morton. (Mrs R. Wellwood's prize'); Eileen Breslin (Mrs R. Wellwood's prize). - Spelling— Annie Allnutt (Mrs T. L. Hart's prize): Elsie Pullenger (Mr A. Borwick's prize). Improved Spelling.—Lizzie Borwick i.Miss Smart's prize).

—Gardening.— Girls: Frances M'Pherson 1, Millie! Hnv "2 ('Mr J. K. Blair's prizes). Boys' Carrots.—E. Hav 1. H. Barnctt ■-' (Mr J. T. Hay's prizes').

Weeding.—E. Hay 1. W. Brcslin "2 (Mr A. Jones' prizes), S. Morton 3 (Mr R. R. Clarke's prize). At the close of the distribution three cheers were given for E. Marshall (dux of school): for Mesdamcs Caldwell and Morrison, who judged the sewing; Mr Davies. who judged the gardening; for the teachers of the school, and Mr Lindsav for giving out the prizes. Mr Clark (headmaster) thanked the parents for sending their children to school so regularly, and remarked that the children" that lived farthest away attended the most regularly. The gathering broke up with the singing of '-Aiild Lang Syne" by the cliiFdren. The school has closed for seven weeks.

LIVINGSTONE SCHOOL. The annual break-up and distribution of prizes in connection with the above school took place in the hall on "Wednesday evening, when, notwithstanding the verv threatening appearance of the weather, there was a good attendance of the parents and friends of the children. A short, but much appreciated programme of school songs and recitations was gone through, all the items being well rendered and as well received, reflecting credit on the teachers especially when the short time allowed for preparation is taken into considera--tion. Among the number of pleasing items one deserving special mention was a duet, "Wliere are you going to, my pretty maid,": by Miss Daphne Paterspn and Master Colin Frater. This was" excellently rendered and fairly brought down the house. Miss F. v Smith sang a solo,. "Mother's message, m ver? good stvle. This young lady has a fine powerful voice, which, with training should make her an acquisition to any concert platform. At the conclusion the chairman, Mr H. Lory, thanked all who had contributed to the evening's enjoyment- and especially those who liad so liberally responded to the anneal for prize funds which resulted in some £6 being spent in books, etc. There were a number of special prizes, the donors being Messrs G. and 1. Young, Mrs Hutton, Mr Fraser, and the Oaniaru Mail Company, and for these the thanks of the school committee and pupils was most heartily tendered-. Advantage was taken ot tl.e occasion by the pupils of the upper rooms to present Mr Hartstonge, who has held the position of relieving headteacher here for the last four months, with a small token of «£eent in the form of a fountain pen. Mr Hartstonge suitably thanked the boys and girls tor their kindly mark of appreciation, lne accompaniments were nicely played by Miss Eileen M'Quade- .... The following is the prize-list, Standard Vl—Dux, May Blancliard (Mr Young's medal), Herbert Roberts 2 ' Standard! V—Eric Roberts 1, Stanley Frater 2.„, . .. , Standard IV—Clarice Yeoman 1, •Eileen M'Quade 2 . Standard 1 lll—Chrissie Irvine 1, Reginald Roberts 2. Standard ll—Willie M'Cpne 1, Frederick Blancliard 2. Standard I—Raymond \eonian 1. Henrv Lory 2. Preparatory III —John Cook 1. .Maud Carlin" - 2. 'Preparatory ll—Raymond Smith 1, Edith Smith 2. Preparatory I —Gordon Roberts i, Gordon Kennedy 2. —Special Prizes. — Good Conduct (Mr Hilton's prize)— Girl: May Bhuichard. Boy: Wilhi M'Cone. ' „ . , , Attendance—Eric Roberts 1, Reginald' Roberts 2. . , Special Essav (Hon. G. Jones' prize) — Edward Christian 1, Katie Smith 2, Reginald Roberts 3. Sewing—Standard VI: May" Blancliard 1, Grace Smith 2. Standard IV: Clarice-Yeoman 1. Lena Blancliard 2. Preparatory I and: II: Grace Blancliard 1, Rona Kennedy 2. Arithmetic —Highest marks: Raymond Yeoman 1. Best Garden —Edward Christian and Bert Roberts.

Special prize Standard VII —Katie Smith.

| PAPAKAIO. —Class Prizes. — Standard Vl.—Dux: Sara M'Leod (Mr Young's medal); 2nd, Thomas Bell. Standard V.—lst, William M'Phail; 2nd, Ina- M'lntyre. Standard IV.—lst, Ronald Cameron ; 2nd, Thomas Nimmo. Standard 111. —Ist, lan Macdonald; 2nd, Jessie Maepherson. Standard II. —Ist, Keita Winchester; 2nd, John Nimmo and Margaret Gillespie (equal). Standard I. —Ist, Lucy Maepherson: 2nd, Mary Nimmo. Prizes. — Sewing. —Standards IV., V., and VI., Gladys Gillespie (Mr Brown's prize). Standard 111., Effie Martin. Standard 11., Mabel Gibson. Standard 1.. Florence Gardiner. Infants, Ivy Mime.

Woodwork. —Ist, Douglas Eraser; 2nd. Henry Fraser.

Arithmetic—Thomas Bell (Mr D. A. Whyte's prize). Improvement.—Effie Seyb. Spelling. Senior, Jane Gardiner; junior, Reita "Winchester (Mrs Seyb's prize). "Writing (Mr W. Gardiner's prizes).— Girls, Sara M'Leod; boys, lan Macdonald.

Navy Xieague Prize. —Sara M'Leod

KUROW. The school broke up yesterday for the usual summer vacation, when there was a fair attendance of-parents and friends of the school. The School' Committee were represented by t"he Rev. Mr Neave, chairman of the School Committee, Mr H. Barclay, secretary, and Mr M'Grego'r. Each of fhese gentlemen addressed the pupils in a few suitable remarks. The prizes were then presented by the chairman amidst applause, after which lollies (the gift of Mr Barclay) were freely distributed to all present. The school is greatly indebted to those ladies and. gentlemen who so kindly contributed to the prize fund bv sending special prizes. The school will reopen on Monday, sth February, when another good year's work will be entered upon with renewed' energy. Following is the prize list-: —Class Marks. —

I.: Ruth Appleby 1, Sydney "Watson 2, Willie Payne and Susan O'Brien (equal) 3. U.:Nellie Wilson 1, Mary O'Brien 2, James Brocket and Arthur Allan (equal) 3. „ ' , III.: Louis Warwick 1, Herbert Collins and Eva Harrison (equal) 2, Trevor HassaL, George Martin, and Ethel Hutchison (equal) 3. IV.: Hilda Munro (special)., Grctta. Barclay 1, Nellie Allan 2, Cecil Munro 3. V.: Flora M'Gregor 1, Annie Wilson 2, Laura Wilson and Bessie Gibson (equal) 3. —Specials.— Poetry—ll.: Ruth Appleby. Drawing.—lll.: James Brocket; IV., Leo Cairns; V., Nellie Allan. Arithmetic—lll.: Mary O'Brien; IV., L.. Cairns (medal); V., John Mulvena ; VI., Bessie Gibson. Reading.—V.: Cecil Munro; IV., Eva Harrison. ,

Spelling.—ll.: Nellie Appleby; 111., Ethel Hutchison. Shooting.—S. Spiers 1, D. Munr'o 2. Sewing.—l.; Ttutk Appleby and Susan O'Brien (equal) 1, Nellie. Appleby 2; 11., Nellie Wilson 1, Eva Payne 2; 111., Eva Harrison 1, Ethel Hutchison 2; IV., Hilda Munro.l, Gretta Barclay 2; V., Bessie Gibson; I*, Annie son and Flora M'Gregor (equal) 2. Attendance. First-class: Lauchlan Munro, Maurice Neave, Hilda Munro, Willie Payne, Sydney Watson,- Muriel Barclay; -second-class: Bessie Gibson, Ritchie Warwick, Nellie Allan, Leo Cairns,- Louis Warwick,, Eva Payne, Allison Harrison, Nellie Appleby, James Brocket. The school is indebted to. the following for " special prizes:—Mrs Brims (Kurow), Mr Young (Oamaru; medal), Mr Spiers (Kurow; two medals), Mr and Mrs Watson (Kurow), Mr H. Gray (Kurow), Mr E. Neave (Kurow), Mr H. Barclay (Kurow), Mrs M'Gregor (Kurow), Mrs Reid (Kurow), Miss M'Lay and Mr Allan (teachers), Father Farthing (Oamaru).

TOTARA SCHOOL. Following is the prize-list:— Dux Boy—W. T. Matches and Wni Feeley (equal). Dux Girl—E. J. Buick. Standard V —Dux: Olive Dunne; A, M'G. Doak 1, M. Simms 2.

Standard' IV—F.-J. Matches 1, U. N. Black 2. AY. S. Maepherson 3,. K. O'Donnell and S. Maephersou (equal) 4, J. Rawdiffe 5, AY. P. Meehau 0. Standard lII—L. Hawkes 1. R. M'G. Doak 2. M. Cunningham 3, E. N. Hill 4, R. D. Gibson 5.

Standard lI—E. S. Rawdiffe 1, H. G-. Barron 2. J. A. M'Donald 3, V. H. McDonald 4, 13. C. Fulton 5.

Standard I—A. N. O'Donnell 1, J. S. Fee-lev 2. K. 31. Morgan 3, E. AV. "Wilson 4, 1. Briscoe and S. J. x AVilsoa (equal) 5. . ' Preparatory IV —John O'Connor and Albert Matches (equal) 1, S. Rawcliffe and Reta Briscoe (equal) 2,:Mona Perry aud Rita Cunningham (equal) 3. . Preparatory lll—Quennie Morgan and George Morgan (equal) 1, Gladys M'Donald and Myrtle Sidon (equal) 2; Svbil Brown and O. E. Twist (equal) 3.

"Preparatory II —Leslie G. Pryd'e 1, Rutherford' . Brown and' H. T. Hill (equal) 2, Robert Sinclair 3. Preparatory I—Haziel Morgan 1, Lennie Sansom-2, Wm. Barron 3, Arthur Parker 4, Jas. Holmes and D. Holmes (equal) 5. Attendance Prizes* — -. Arthur Tayles, Gladys Perry, Mona Perry, Thos. Tayles. .Second-class: J. R. Hill, M.; Stems,• V.-Perry,-Sybil-Brown: Medals were donated' to the school by Miss M'Donald, Mr Cossens, and Mr Young (Oamaru). Tlie prizes and medals were presented on Thursday afternoon by Mr W. Perry (Chairman of the Scliool Committee). -