SCHOOL VACATIONS.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XVIII, Issue 12120, 23 December 1913, Page 7

SCHOOL VACATIONS.

REDCLIFF SCHOOL.

Though Jupiter Pluvius frowned on the evening of the 19th, his angry visit could not scare away a host of well-wishers to the Iledcliff School upon the occasion of the children's concert. In spite of the wintry weather, an audience of nearly 80 assembled >at the school. In the absence <of Mr Henderson, Mr T. Hamilton took the chair and introduced the performers. The Misses Anning opened the programme with a pianoforte duet, and the following items followed: — Recitation, "Two little kittens," Master Alex M'Neill; Christmas carol, "Good King Wenceslas," school children; "song, "Roses," Miss G. Aiming •; recitation, "I'm grandmamma," Miss Tottic Wills; recitation, "Mercy," Mick Fleming; song, "Row your Ijoat-s," school qliildren; piano solo, Master AVillie Stott; recitation, "St. Augustine," Master Farquhar M'Rae; recitation, "Curfew must not toll tonight," Misses K. Brown and H. M'Xoil; song, "John Peel," school school; recitation, "How to be happy," Miss Margaret Hamilton; piano solo, Miss Arete Anning; song,

"The Rain," school children; recitation, "My Week," Miss Annie M'Xeill; song, "Hearts of Oak," children; recitation, "How to be happy," Miss Margaret Hamilton; slave's dream," Master Duncan M'Rae; recitation, "Helping Mother," Master Thomas Hamilton; song, March A"\vay," school children; recitation. "The Loss of the Royal George," Master John Fleming; recitation, "School Children," Master F inlay M'Rae; song, "May God Bless," school children; song. "God Bless our native land," school children; song, "Gcod-night," school children. The parents and visitors appreciated the efforts of the children and were enthusiastic in praise of the way in. which the young performers had; been trained. The whole of the performance was supplied by the scholars with the aid of a few young ladies wlio had recently left the school. The .ladies responded liberally to the request for "a basket," and the commissariat supply was excellent. Messrs C. and H. Pelvine acted as M.C. and pianist, and their efforts gave the greatest satisfaction to the dancers. The general arrangements were tinder the able supervision of Mrs Goodeve, while Miss Olive Goodeve rendered valuable assistance in playing the accompaniments for the carols and songs. At the conclusion of the dance hearty thanks and cheers were given for Mr and Mrs Goodeve for the successful entertainment. The net proceeds of the evening will amount to over £6, which will probably be set aside to the credit of tho Shelter Shed Fund. Mr R. Waldie kindly acted as doorkeeper.

MAEREWHENTJA. The annual prize distribution and picnic of the Maerewhenua Sun-day School was held oil Saturday last, at which there was a large gathering of parents and friends. Mr Wolfe distributed the prizes, after which refreshments were handed round. The afternoon, which was fine, was spent in a very enjoyable pk> nic. Tile Committee's thanks are due to Miss Cole, and Messrs Isaacs, Adams, and Beck for special prizes. An address was given in the school to a large audience in the everting by Mrs Fox on "Christian Unity," at which a collection was taken for the Salvation Arm 3- Widows' and Orphans' Fund.

DUNTROON. Last Friday the Christmas prizes •md gift books were presented, to the children. The chairman (Mr W. J. Yard Icy), previous to presenting the prizes, apologised for the Rev. A. Sangster not being with them. He said that- owing to the death of Mr Lockart, the work at the school was a. bit disorganised, and they were only giving special mention to the garden work. The medals presented by Messrs G. and T. Young for first-class attendance certificates -wcl'e won by Annie Bell and Patrick Poland, and secondclass by Henry Feild. The first in the flower plots were Elizabeth Beck ■iTid Christina Sutherland, and in the Kitchen gardens first by Cyril Hamilton and Alex Wallace. All the children received a gift book. Hie silver medal was won by Margaret Smith, the best writer in", the school. Standards IV., Y., and VI. competed for this and points were allowed for the different standards.

Thre:o cheers wore given for theteachers, Mr F: Foote and Miss E. Barber. Owing to the wet clay the nsual sports could not he held, and the children and friends went to the Defence Hall, where they had a few games and races, and refreshments wei-e passed round.

< On Sunday morning the Sunday School scholars were presented with their prizes by Rev. A. Sangster and Mr R. Hamilton.

LIVINGSTONE SCHOOL. A fine afternoon was anxiously looked; forward to, hut parents arid children were to be disappointed, as rain continued throughout the day. A very interesting sports programme was to have' been gone through by the children, but had to be postponed' on account of the inclement weather. The prizs-giving took place in the hall. The Chairman, in his introductory remarks, gave the teachers great praise for the way in which the work had been carried on and also commented on the excellent report received by the school. After the prizes had been distributed the children were presented with toys, and both boys and girls enjoyed the improvised sports arranged' in the hall. Although the weather was not all that could have been desired all thoroughly enjoyed the 'afternoon's amusement-. The following is the prize-list:— Standard Vl.—Wm. M'Quade, dux (medal presented by Mr Young), Clarice Yoeman (medal presented by Mrs Gougli-Gubbins) 2. Standard V.—Eileen M'Quade 1, Doris Lory 2. Standard IV. —Colin Frater 1, Wm. M'Cone 2.

Standard lll.—Daphne Paterson 1, John Cook 2. Standard ll.—-Jack Christian 1, Phoebe Sharkey and Rita M'Quade (equal) 2. Standard I. —Isobel Cook 1, Ray Smith 2. Good progress made during the year — Primer- III.: Mary Cook and Flora Blanc-liard. Primer II.: Alex. Baxter, Norman M'Quade, Edna Paterson, Mabel Pringle. Primer I.: Edith M'Cone, Lexie Paterson, Murley Cook. Spelling (prizes presented, by Mr A. E. Hunter) —Standard II.: Jack Christian. Standard I.: Ray Smith. Primer III.: Gordon Kennedy. —Sewing.— Standard Vl. Clarice Yoeman (Mrs Kcan's prize) 1. Standard V. —Eileen M'Quade (Mrs Christian's prize) 1. Standard- IV.—Lena Blancliard 1. Standard 111. —Grace Blancliard 1. Standard ll.—Rene Kennedy 1. Standard I. —Isobel Cook 1. Primer 111. —Mary Cook 1. Attendance —Eddie Stuart, Grace Blancliard (Miss E. Potts' prize), Geo. M'Quade, Jack Kennedy. I Shooting Allan Blanch a rd, 73 (medal), 1; Robert Somerville, 63 (medal), 2.; Harry Lory, 61 (Mr R. M'Quade's prize) 3. Neat writing—Bertie Blancliard, Oswald Frater, Audeny M'Quade, Margaret Adams. Eric Lory, Ronald Frater.

Best progress made during the year —Standard VI.: Walter Smith" (Mrs W. M'Qnade's ' prize). Standard III.: Harry Lory. Best original story and design-—Annie Charters (Mr Eraser's prize). Best original design and writing , in Primer 111 —Geo. M'Quade (Mrs- W. M'Quade's prize). Gardening—Girls: Rosie Smith ana Lena Blanchard (equal) 1.. Boys: Wm. M'Quade. Eddie Stuart, Percy Smith.

KAUROO HILL SCHOOL. The annual break-up for the holidays took place on Thursday, when there was a large gathering of parents and friends. A varied programme of vocal and elocutionary items was:-rendered by the children in a most creditable manner. after which the prizes were distributed bv Mr D. Rodger, in the absence of the Chairman. Having partaken of

various sports, which they thoroughly enjoyed. Much credit it due to Miss Renshaw for the success of the gathering. The following is the pme-list: — Standards Vl.—Bessie Rodger (for general proficiency). Standard V.—Rita Robertson 1, Helena Dillon 2, Eugene Dillon 3, John Dillon 4. Standard IV. —Annie Rodger 1, lladge Mulligan 2. Standard 111- —Mary Youart. Standard ll.—Grace Mulligan 1, Alphonsus Dillon 2. . Standard I.—General proficiency: Muriel Dillon, Mary Mulligan, Edna Scott, Francis Youart, Robert Rodger, Martin M'lnerney. Primer ll—Frances Dillon, Barbara. Rodger, Miritim M'lnerney. Primer I.—Rita Bam, Elsie Bam, Eric Scott, Grant Robertson. —Special Prizes. — Attendance (Committee prizes)— Helena Dillon, Annie Rodger. Best work done during year (G. ancL T. Young's medal)— Rita Robertson. Best sewing (silver thimble presented by Mrs J. B. Taylor)—Annie Rodger. Best sewing by pupil from Primer I. to Standard 111. (Mrs Gardner's workboxl —Grace Mulligan. Best sewing done .by infants (prize boOk.i —Edna Scott. Best behaved boy (Mr J. M. Brown s prize")— Eugene Dillon.

AWAMOKO SCHOOL. The Awamoko annual picnic was held on Friday last under unfavorable conditions as regards the weather. The picnic was to have been held at the Awamoko Creek, but owing to a heavy shower of rain coming on at about halfpast eleven the Committee decided to return to the school and hall properties, where ample shelter could be obtained. About two and a-half hours was spent in the usual sports for the children in a paddock adjoining tho school, kindly lent by Mrs Johnston. Afterwards all retired to the Public Hall, where a number of amusing games were played, with Mr Burns as Master of Ceremonies —just the right gentleman in the right place. Everything went off without a . hitch. During the afternoon the young men engaged in quoiting, throwing the hammer, putting the ball, etc. At about five o'clock tea was provided for all present, everything that was good being set out by the ladies. Lollies were provided by. the local grocers, to whom the thanks of tho Committee were heartily accorded. After tea all wended their way homeward, seemingly well pleased with their day's outing. The following are the names of the principal winners: — Bicycle Race —J. C. Smillie, scr, 1, D. Sweeney 2, G. Fricker 3. Boys' Sack Race —Geo. Glenn 1, S. Bremner 2, Robt. Gillespie 3. Young Men's Race —M. Couglilin 1, N. M'Phee 2, M. M'Phee 3. Young Ladies' Race —Miss V. Selman 1, Miss M. Selman 2, Miss FyalL 3. Young Married Ladies' Race —Mrs Burns 1, Mrs Irwin 2, Mrs W. M'Phge 3.-

Girls Race, 11 to 15 —Ellie Johnston 1, M. Whitham 2, Elsie M'Kenzie 3. Bovs' Race, 8 to 10 —G. Shad welt 1, A. Fricker 2, W. King 3. ■ Girls' Race, 8 to 10 —0. Bremner 1, Lottie Geddes 2, K. Glenn 3. Boy's Race, 11 to 15 —Geo. Glenn 1, D. Bremner 2, D. Fyall 3. Girls' Three-Legged Race —M. Whitham and E. Shadwell 1, M. Elstone and R, Whitham 2. AVheelbarrow Race—T. Glenn and D. Bremner 1, W. King and D. Smillie 9

Boys' Three-Legged Race —D. Fyall and F. Glenn 1, T. Glenn and T. King 2. Young Married Men's Race —C. Barney 1, A. Bremner 2, J. Irwin 3. Boys' Consolation Race —D. Sweeney 1, S. Bremner 2, D. Hills 3. Quoiting. S entries—L. Knight 1, J Fridd 2, M. Hedges 3. Putting the- Bull—\Y. M'Culloch 1. AY. M'Phee and; J. Fridd (dead heat):2. Throwing the Hammer—W. M'Phee 1. \V. M'C'ullocli 2, J. Jackson 3. ST. LUKE'S SUNDAY SCHOOL.

The Vicar presented the prizes to St. Luke's Sunday School scholars on Sunday afternoon, the following being the prize list: — —Girls. — ' Class 1 (Miss Gift'ord) —Agnes Jones 1, Mina Topp 2, Doris Blair 3. Eva 'Williams received Miss Gilford's prize. Class 2 (Mrs Haines) —Fay M'Kinnon 1, Grace Jones 2, Myra Barley aud Peggy Turve.y (equal) 3. Mrs Haines' Catechism prizes: Myra Barley and Grace Jones.

Class 3 (Miss Carter) —Yola Grave 1, Elva Manton 2, Nella Whitham, Phyllis Kent, Eva Kibblewliite (equal) 3. Class 4 (Miss Simkin) —Lizzie Manton 1. Milly Blair 2, Brenda Hazelmore 3. "Miss Snnpkin's j>rize: Eunice Moyle. Class 5 (-Miss Sprott)—Lizzie \Vard 1, Lottie Henderson 2, Lilias Whitham, Olive Granger, Esther Bezett (equal) 3. Miss Sprott's prize: Milly Gilchrist. Class 6 (Miss Orr) —Kathleen Cross 1, Leah Johnston 2, Vera Frederickson and Rita Whitham (equal) 3. Class 7 (Miss M'Kinnon)—Ada Blair 1, Margaret Ogilvie 2, Winnie Bradfield. Edith Todd, Winnie Baxter, Lassie Connell, Louie Welch, Sybil Budd (equal) 3. . Class 8 (Miss Bradfield) —Elsie Hazelmore 1, Lily Lapslie 2, Ena Barley and Elsie Gibson (equal) 3.

—Boys.— Class 1 (Miss Williams)— Harold Lapslie 1, Hoani Jennings 2. Class 2 (Miss Smith)— Percy Johnston 1, Bertie Cross 2, Frank Gibson 3. Miss Smith's prize: Jack Henderson. Class 3 (Miss Russell)— Frank Jones 1, Pat. Jennings 2.' Class 4 (Mr K. Steenson) —Charlie Granger 1, Jack Granger 2, Charlie Rennie, Jack Budd, Trevor de Latour (equal) 3. Class 5 (Mr E. Hewat)—Max Smith 1, Fred Irwin 2, Eddie Lapslie, Leu Irwin, Alex. Sherwin (equal) 3. Class 6 (Mr I. Steenson) —Nelson Blair 1, Frank Hore 2, Fred Ward, Laurie Alexander, Harry Kent, Willie Hawtin (equal) 3. The Oamaru Loyal Orange Lodge prizes for attenda'iSSe on every Sunday during the year were awarded to Agnes •Jones, Fay M'Kinnon, Yola Grave, Lizzie Ward', Percy Johnston, Frank Jones, and some others. Special prizes for attendance at church every Sunday during the year were awarded to Doris, Milly, and Ada Blair, Jack and Lottie Henderson, Yola Grave, Eva- and Nellie. Williams. "The teachers are grateful to Mrs Townsend, Messrs M'Douall, T. Jones, Lucas, and J. M. Brown for gifts ot prizes. „ „ At Newborough the following prizes, were presented by the Rev. D. JaiiueS °Class 1 (Miss G. Barley)— Roma Travis 1, Iris Howlett 2. . Class,3 (Miss Holmes) —Doris Taylor 1, M*"gie Miller 2. Special: Esme Cionk, = Vera Hartley, Mary Whitton. Infants (Miss D. Barley)— May Hamilton and Alfred Curwood (equal) 1, Jean Travis and Bobbie Turvey (equal) 2. Special: Annie Turvey. . Special prizes were kindly given by Mesdames Barley and Ilohncs, Miss Holmes and Mr J. M. Brown. At Totara the Rev. D. Jamieson presented the following prizes:— Classes 1, % and 3 (Miss M'Cormick) —Helen Smith, Elizabeth Ttaweliffe, —Helen Smith 1, Elizabeth Rawcliff'i and Sadie Rawcliffe 1, Joshua. Rawchtto and Doris Smith. 2, Arthur Taylor and Slav Smith 3. Classes 4 and 4 (Miss, W. Smith)— Jeannie Rawcliffe and Annie Rawcliffe 1, Sybil Brown and Lester Morriss 2.