THE SCHOOL VACATIONS. CHRISTIAN BROTHERS' SCHOOL. NORTH-EAST VALLEY SCHOOL.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 6828, 4 January 1884, Page 2 (Supplement)

THE SCHOOL VACATIONS.

CHRISTIAN BROTHERS' SCHOOL.

NORTH-EAST VALLEY SCHOOL.

THE BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL,

RA.VENSBOURNE SCHOOL,

The distribution of prizes took place at noon on Dec. 18, and the hall was crowded with parents and friends. Among those present were: Revs. Dr Stuart, Dr Roseby, W. Will, 0. S. Ross, and J. M. Sutherland ; Mesßrs J. Fulton, M.H.R., T. Bracken, M.H.R., M. W. Green, M.H.R., E. B. Cargill, G. Turnbull, G. Bell (chairman of the Chamber of Commerce) ; Professors Sale and Macgregor; Dr JiVgusson, Messrs F. R. Chapman, W. M. Hodgkiua, J. B, Park, S. Solomon, J. R. Sinclair, Izard (Wellington), J. A. Connell, and Glendining. On the motion of the Rev. Dr Stuart, Mr E. B. Cargill was voted to the chair.

The following are the Rector's report and the prize-list:—

During the past session 100 boys have entered tho Hieb School tor the first time, and tho total number enrolled U 321—!2) in tho Upper and 201 in the Lower School. Too numbers on the roll for the four quarters wore 280, 280, 287, 276 ; the lower avorage attendance this year having been caused by tho sickness prevalent in TJuncdin. Nineteen senior and eight junior scholars of the Otajro Education Board and three provincial scholars of tho Westland Education Board have been in attendance during the yeir. Mr Thomson informs mo that 51 boys have boon rocoived into tho boarding estibl shnient. By on unspeakably sad accident we havo loat William Edward Street, who was a pupil of the school for four years, and whoso memory dear to all that knew him.

The candidates who went up from the school to the junior university scholarship examination of last year John SomerviLe, Charles T. Little, end Robert Donald-were all Buccessfjl, Iho result was highly gratifying; and It haß caused, »9 might havo been expected, an increase in the nurnhor of competitors this year. No fcaor than six have presented themsolves, and the total number throughout the Colony is io. Our candidates are youngor than those of last year ; and this circumstance causos us to look forward to the issue of tho examination with groator anxioty. Jly acknowledgments are due, and are most heartily given, to tho chairman and the other members of the Board of Governors for their unfailing kindness to mo during my recent sevora Illnesa. I have also to return ray sincere thanks to Mr Brent and Mr Wilson for their efficient administration of tho school during my absence. The following old pupils of the High School bavo gained Univcrcity honours during tho past year :— UNIVERSITY 01' NIIW ZEALAND. John W Ealmoud: Degree of Master of Arts, with Becond-clasß honours in mental science. William D Jlilno : Degree of Bachelor of Laws. D W M Burn, James Johnßtone, Poter A Lindsay : Degreo of Bachelor of Arts. : UKIVKRSITY OF OTAOO. A Montgomery, M.A. (University senior scholar): First ctaM second course mining, flrat class petro graphy, second class geology. William D Milne, B A., LL.B. (University senior scholar): First class English law. J Johnstons, B.A. : t'irtt class bnlo^y (prize), first class practical biology. W A Fleming (University scholar): First class ssrgery iprize), Becond class senior anatomy. William Allan : First class surgery, second class sonior anatomy. John Somerville (University ech lnrj: First claas (prize) chemistry, firstcliKS(piizo)practkalchou]i3try, solution of chemical problems (piize), Urs1; clas3 junior, anatomy, firbt class practical biology, second class biology.

Clmrlts T I.ittlu (Univcivitv srlwlar): First flnsi •liDmlstry, Eucond ela s j.rictiral t-litmlatry, •olntion jf cheniic.i! i>rcbleinii. Hctvnd class Jiinlur anatinny. Ada!|h Ha-nann (University scholar): Second e'ass i-Jvancsd taathi-initlcs.

John Murray : Second cla?s senior malhcmatici. W-lliaiu A S.nith : Koo:nd class senior auutoniy. T Iv Xi lo) : Second c!a-s junior inontul feience. J Ash-!r : Kecond clasj Lutiu, ucco:.d cl.iiic) Greek, tic:o-dcli.LS matiicinatic-i. W Dtrmer : Second ckigs junior anatoaiy, second clwipmciiral biology. T Ilium: Sei-ond-clo33Juniora'mtDiny. L Joel: SJution of chwiiicnl pro!>lo-i>s. UANTIMIIUUY COLI.EOB. Robert M Liing : First-class goolofy, exhibition in natural science. USIVKHSITY OF KlMSill'linll. P.'ter A Lindsay : University medal, hotany. I h.u-0 iiiui-li pleasure in acknowledging tlie kindnees of the warm friends of the High School in presenting us with prize, in addition to the medals and books voted by the Board of Govo-nora. Tho Chamber of Commorco have ugaln iiiven a cold modal for the best scholar in English and arithmetic; a silver medal for the best arithmetician in thowh-lu school; and a silvcriiKd.il fn the best arithmetician in l!ie Lower J-'chool. The .Shakespeare t-'lub h;u renewed its prize for tho encouragement of tho mt of reading. Mis Hutu, Rev. Dr Stuart, Mr George Turnbull. Mr Maurice Joel, Mr W M Hodeklus, Mr Gilbert Matheson, Mr A R Livingston, Mr Wilklo, Mr j'B Sinclair, Mr S Solomon, nnd Mr Hnttoii have kindly continued their gifts. Mr James T Jlnckernw iv.d Mr James ilorslmreh have also favouro.l us with prizes.

PRIZE LIST. I.OWKII SCIIOOI.

Preparatory Class -Latin: Vincent Forguason, Kenneth Muorao. English: Vincent, Fergusson. Arithmetic: Kenneth Macrae, Harry T Gillies. Writing : Lionel U Cox. First Ciam. —Latin : Ilercus Black, Frank 0 Tibbih. English : Will am Korsylh. Writing: Charles W Harvey. Drawing : John CsrW. Second Class. Latin : Ludwi,' Mian, William M Maedonuld. English : Arthur'W Gillies, Ludwig Blllau. Arithmetic: Algernon Mair, Andrew Pitchei. Writing: W Stiphenson Drawing: W Stophcnson. Lower Tiiinl C1i89.-T.atin : diaries F Salmond, William AUu English: Peter llereiw, Lawrence llerdinan, IVrcy Mitchell French : Leander X Perceval. Ar thmoti.': Lawrence Hcrdman, George Binnatyno Duwing: Frederick Cntsani. Upper Third Cla»g.—English: Onslow Fulton. French: Horace Rosa. Arithmetic : Neil dilchrist, Frank Day a. Drawing : Kobert Wales. For the Brat Header (Shakeapeare Club prize).— Robert Henry Ashcroft. For tho llest Writer (Ur George Turubuli's pr'zc).— Neil GnVhrist. Chamber of Commerce Silver .Medal for Arithmetic. Henry Charles Mathe on. Dux ol the Lower School (Governors' Bilvor medal). Andrew Macdonakl. UPPER SCIIOO&. Lower Fouvtli Class.—Latin: llonoit 18%ac3, Thomas D Poarco. English: John Porteous, Sydney Bridgman. MatbcinitUa: William H Meek, Sydney L Beck. French: John Pjitoous. Science: Geoige C Fjclm. Drawing: A Wadie. Upper Fourth Clasa. - Latin: Frank E Wt'son, James Torranco. English: Wil nun W bird, John U Sloir. Mathematics: Alfred E Inder. French: James Drabble. German: Robert II Hogg. Science : David J Evaus. Drawing: David X Blair (Mr Hod,<kins' prize). Fifth Ciasj.- Latin: J Bell Thomson, William Waters. KoglUh : J 8.-ll Thomson (Mr Horsburgh's p izo. French: Thomai U.ump. Mathematics: Adim Begg (Sir S.lomoi.'d pr.zc). Seie.-ico : Adam Begg. German : James H Rrid. Drawing : Frank Armstrong (Mr Hutton'a prizu). Dox in Latin (Ur J T Mackerras' prize).—Robert Bauchop. Dux in English (Mr Maurice Joel's prizs).—David Watt. Dux in Mathematics (lit Wilkie's ] riz ) -Frank Bowen Alien. Dux in French (Mr J R Sinclair's prize). -William Mill. Dux in Gorman (Mr M&theson'd prizr,),—Robert Bauchop. Dux in Science (Mrs Bu;n'a'prizj).-Frank Bjwou Allen. For tho best Reader (Rev Dr Stuart's pi izo).—Walter II Ne'ley. For the he-,1 Writer (Mr A R Livingston'^ prize).Charles E S Gillies. Chamber o< Commo'ce Silver Medal for Arithmetic John Bell Thomson. Chamber of Commerce Gold Medal for Arithmetic and Engll h. -Frank Bjwen Allen. Dnx o! tho School (Governors' gold rae'dal).-John Rogersou Montgomery. TKXKI3 PRIZES Ladies' Cup: John Kogcraon Montgomery. Medals: W Hurt (2), R Isaacs, H Fulton, F Clutiam, B Fulton, A Burt. CERTIFICATES (P MKItIT. Preparatory Ch<B.—Alfred \Vlnte, Latin ; Cecil P Allen, Koith liamsiy, English ; Harry Outline, Jamc3 Gray, arithmetic. First Cla^s. -E F B Konynn, Charles Low, Latin ; Alfied Keast, Richard Hudson, English. See-nd Class.-Rlnglis, Latin, Enjli h, and arithmetic; A W Qilliea, Latin and arithmetic; J M Kicokon; Latin and English ; J Alves, E-iglish ; John Tufton, Henry S Mackenzie, arithmetic. Lower Third Class. Peter Ilcrcua. English, French, and arithmetic ; C F Silmond, English and French ; David 11 F Bla.lt, Latin and arithmetic; Alfred Moore, French ; Norman N Kirkcaldy, arithmetic. Upper Third Class.-Charles Uili', English; Charles Day s, Robert Gillies, arithmetic. Lower Foutth Clasa -Grarr.un Turton, Latin; Neil Paterson, English and mathematics; Hugh Clarke, English. Upper Fourth Class.—John Challi", James Inglis, Latin; John a Scott, Engli,h and French; F V Siedeb-arg, David Todd, French.

Fifth Class—William Elliott, Latin and Engli-.h ; Percy G Morgan, Latin ; Samuel J Harrison, English and French ; William II Bawden, Alexand r A Cameron, science.

Sixth Class.- Frank F Haggitt, German.

THE GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL.

The annuul distribution of prizeß to tho pupils of tho Otago Girls' High School took place on Wednesday afternoon. The building was crowded for some time before the proceedings commenced, and when the chair was taksn standing-room could not bo obtained. Most of those present were tho mothers of the pupils, but a fair number of geiitlomeu who are connected with or take an interest in education were also present. The proceedings commenced punctually at noon. On the motion of the Rev. Dr. Stuart Mr James Fulton, M.H.R., took the chair and presented the prizes. IUCTOKT AND rRIZE-MST. The following are the Lady IMncipal's report and the prize-list :— Burins; the session jaat closed 78 girls have attended the Girls' IIi K h School !nr tao llrat time, tin total numter enrolled being 213—112 in the Upiier, and 101 in tho" Lowe? School—an increase of six over last year. Tho numbers on tho roll for tno four quarters respectively have boon 170,10 i, IDG, aud IS9. Of tho 11 provincial scholars attMi.ding ttie school six aro.seniors nn.i n\e juniors, lam sorry to have to add thai one of the latter, v girl of great promise, had to roturn horns early in tilt year ou ac-ount of ill health.

It is with ishasire I announce tho irrival of Miss M'K. an, my vice principal, with reference to wligne appointment I have inserted in mj report tho following paragraph furni.hed by the Chairman of tho Biard of Governors:—" The Bond, in accordance with their resolution to specialise the subjec's of tuition to a greater extent than formerly, requested Sir Dillon Cell, the Agent-General of the Colony of London, with the advice of Professor Sidgewick, in Cambridge, to bclect a lidy teacher to tako charge of the mathonmt'oil department, and to assist the .'a ly principal in tho important work of classification, &c. Tho position o; mathematical teacher and viceprincipal w.13 given to Mits M'Kcan, who entered oa her duties in Noveu.bor. It is due to this lajy to state that her application was accompanied by the most tatisfactory evidences of abil ly and professional attainments and experience. While giving the lady principal welUarned assistance, the Board isconfUent that the appointment of Miss M'Keau will strengthon the school in her.department."

Miss Steel, our dux of 1881, last year obtained a New Zealand University Junior Scholarship. Miss Forbes, dux of ISSI, and Miss Duncan, last ycar'B dux, whoso provincial scholarships have not yet lapsed, are fetill attending sjhool, and dJ.-)g a considerable amount of special work .with a view to p occcd to the University. These girls, having already takon the highest school houours, do not compete for class prizes. Mr Hutton reports: " During the past scs3ion the same course of in traction lias bsen pursued a3 heretofore freehand drafting from blackboard oxerciso, freehand drawing from copy, firsS and secoi.d grade ; perspective, model drawing, and drawing and goading fiom the cast. It alTords ma groat pleasure to stale that the ptogresfl of the pupils in tho various classes has >een very sitisfaetory." Miss Holmes this year announced at the beginning o' the session that her prize would be given for four fdiawinga—a dejign for a tile and for a fan, a drawing rum still life, and a Respective or original drawing. 1 must nst pass over in silence two associations conmctcd with tho school which have just tprung into being. Tr.c flist of these U called the Girls' High School Dux. Association,, and is comprised of all tne old head girls, ami has bden formed for the purpose of showing interest in the school by giving an annual prize, for which they select a subject and correct the examination papers. Tho subject of examination this year is arithmetic. The other is known as tho ex-High School Girls' Ciub, and its object is to promnte "social iutfrcouise between its members by means of both intellectual and, physical pursuits.

The girls t till coutinuo to semi flowers to the Hospital every week during the ses.ion, a praotico that has boon in existence for tho laat five yoira. I thank many friends f"r renewed gift 3to the school—Mrs Holmes, Misj Holmes, Misa Dalrympie, Dr Stuart, Dr Macdocald, Mr A. Wilson. Mr George Tjrnbull, Mr Maurice Jool, Mr J. Wilkie, Mr Livingston, Messrs Wise, Caffin, and "Co. Messrs Brown, Swing, anil Co. have again given their silver medal, the Shakeßpcaro Club their prize for reading, and tho noivly-formed Dux Association its Ilrst prize.

PRIZE-LIST. LOWKB SCIIOO&.

Form I.—Elizabeth Anderson, dux; Kthel Benjamin and Eva Orkney (equal). 2; Mary Hang, i : El'cn ltltchio (Miss Douglas' prize;, 5. Writing—Frances Catomore. Form ll.—Jano Henderson and Emma Weldon (eaual) ducoj; Lilian Joel, 3; Louisa Poterj, 4. French-Division 1: Jane Henderson. Division 2: Louisa Ptters.' Steady work throughout the halfyear • Annie Marka (Misa Little's prize). Writing: G -cndolinc Roberta. Form lll.—Dux (Board of Governors' silver medal), Anna M'Noill; Ellen Longford, 2 ; Annie Mason, 3. Mental arUhmetic-Anme Baron (Miss Gillies' prize). French-Anna M'Neill. Writing - Ellen Scoular. Mapping Florence Irwin. Form"lV.—Florence Brown, dux; Annie Park, 2; Anna Copland, 3. English-Annie, Park. FrenchDivision 1: Vcra Maitland • (Mrs Holmes prize). French -Division 2: Edith Bljth. Form V. Ellen Farnie, dux ; Onio E Mackenzie 2; Isabella Matbeson, 3. Enulish—Christina Longtord. Latin—Division 1: Ellen Farnie. Division 2:' Ada Howison Gorman-Katherino Cuttcn (lira Blllau's ur'ze) French — Christina Longf Ji'd. FrenchDivision 2: Edith Pearco. Chemistry—Onio E Mac°Form VI.— English dux (Mr Jool'6 prize)— Lucy Salmond. Mathematical dux (Mr Wilkie's prize)Kathorine Walker. Mathematics—Division 2 : Kathorinc Mosa. Latin dneea (Dr BU'au'B prizo) -Marion An"us Ferguson; (Dr Macdonald's (irizo), Isabella M'Laiidreß3. German dux (Dr Bilbu's prize)-Lucy Silniond French dux—Lucy Salmond. Science dux - Marion Angus Ferguson. Third place in chs3 work, I-abolla M'Landross; second place in class work (Mr Wilson's p iziO, Katherino Walker ; dux of Echool (Board of Governors gold medal), Marion Angus FergMBOU. Messrs Brown, Ewing, and Co.'s silver modal for excellence in English, Arithmetic, and Geography.— Marion A Ferguson. Dux Association's prize for Anthmotic- Kathorine Walkor Shakespeare Club's prizo for tho best Reader in the School.-Elizabeth Platt?. Second beat Reader (Dr Stuart'B prize).—Blanche Joel. Miss Holmes' prize lor Spocial Drawings.—Margaret Hartloy. Mr TurnbuU'a prizo for tho bust Writer in the School.—Florence Browne. Mr Livingston's prize for tho second bost Writer in the Sch-ol.—Lair a Kennedy.

Miss Dalryniple's "Victoria" prizes for Diligence, Order, and Punctuality. — Upper School: V:olet Turton. Lower School: Annie Mason. M:s Holmes' p-izo for Steady and Satisfactory Work. -Upper School: Chiistiua liinnie. Lou'er School: Mabel Maeandrow. Mcs>rß Wise, Callln, and Co.'s prize for Steady and Satisfactory Wnrli.-Ann'.e Tmman. Mapping.—Minna Kehberg.

Mrs White's prizes.—Upper division^ May F.va and Katherino Cuttci). Lower division :,,Luy Mitchell, Alice Wilton, Lilian Joel, Helen Jlain, Nellie Scoullar. Mrs Wilmot's prizes.—Anna Coplnnd II Mary Mur-

colt and Marijarel Chisholm (oi|ual), '2; Lizzie Gor■ii'is Spoonn's i.rizea.-Jano T'homwii, lilla Walus, Annie Mus.-n. CBIITIKICATIiS 01' MKKIT. Form 1.-Obiw woik, Juie Oroy, Emma Potera ; Euijlibh, history, K oo!,'-aphy, and objt-el lessons, Friincra Oitrmoro nnd lillc:i Ilit.-hio ; English hiftory, «e'({ra|.hy, and nrithmo-ic, Thy.-i Arthur; Kn«lish, hUti.ry, and gnoirriphv, Kdith Shand ; Ifinali^i, g*>tttnphy, and ol>ju-:t Imi-jih, l£u|homin Imrlu ; Knglißh, t'COi'raph.v, and nrUhmoliu, Kthol Roborts; KnKlU'haiidi'eri-'raphv, ISditli Faniubar; (rcngraphy, I'loronco Lewis; liUtury, Mhiuie Street and Mabel Form ll.—English, geography, object lessons, and French, Annie Marks; English, ailthmet'c, a»J French, Lilian Brent; English, object leasom, aod French, Rac.nl Marks ; Lnjjllsh, olijeel Icpsom, and hUtorv, Aiiiii* Slnnid; Kuzllsh and objsct leaons, Lucy ilowlUon, Mary Huds n, and Mibcl .Salmond; EiiKllsli and aritlimetie, Ellen Murray; Eng lab and French Ada Macrae; English, Carolina B.irns and lilancho Gregg; arithmetic, Gwendoline Koberti; object lessons, Kdith Kirkuy ; French, Lilian Joel and Elizab-tb Streor. Form 111 -Claaj work throughout tho yoar, Emma IVcki .gf-ale, Kalhnrlno Birr, Klleu Uarron, Maruarot Burns, Johnina Dads, Elizabeth Gilcbrltt. Isabsll* Oloiidinliift, Annie llowlison, Florenci) Irwin, Mabel Mae.indrow, Janet Ramaay, Ellen Seoular, Ella Wales, Ali :o Wilson ; Kngliah, Amelia Wise. Form IV.—Class work throughout the year, Helena Baxtur, Florence Muir; English, history, and geography, Eva Daniel, Graco Irwin ; La'ln, Marie Bli'au, Gertrudo Williami; arithmetic, algebra, and phytical geograiihy, Elizabeth Wni.c». Form V — Arlthmollo, nlgelca, ehe-nlatry, and Latin, Margaret Coinrio, Barbara Watt; English, history, and geography, Katherino Cutton, Christina Longford, Emilia Moore; arithmetic, algebra, and che'iiialiT, Margarel Hirtley ; Latin, Christina Uinnic, Oona Burton, Margaret Cnlsholm, Elizibotli Platts Violet Tuiton, Grace Wright; Gdiman, Blanche Joel.

ST. AIVJYSIUS' (I4OMA.N CA.T!IIQhU})

COLLEGE, WAKARI

At the annual distribution of prizes before dispersing for tho Christmas holidays, the prizes weru presented by Bishop Moran, and several of the parents of tho pupils wero present at tho ceromony. A very good programme, showing tho proficioncy of the pupils in I'Yonoh, Latin, music, history, geography, &c, was arranged, and tha manner in which it was rendered showed tho great care bestowed by the Jesuit Fathers on their pupils. Ono of the most interesting items was a sketch of sacred geography given by Master G. Haydon, and .1 scene from Molibre'a "Fourberios de Seapin" was creditably given in the original. Bishop Moran, in presenting the prizes, congratulated tho boys on the result of their examinations. It appeared to him that they manifested greater improvement this year than they had in any previous years, and their gratitude was duo to their teachers, who with Buch infinite care and labour had contributed so largely to this success. In conclusion, ho wished them all happiness during their holidays. The following wero tho principal prizetakers :—

C Mien-in (English, grammar, and spelling, Euclid, bookkeeping, i rench, Latin, and Christian nootrine), J JI Donald (reading and ileclamatron) J Ahcru (arithmetic, E did, uookkeeping, ivnd French), P Ward (algebra, geogcupSy, English composition, and dita-). P Redwood (writing), L P.cdwocd (w.iting, French, and eood conduct), J Ml roy (mapping, shorthand, muiic, and drawing), J Hyicu (ramie).

Tlio following special prizes were kindly presented by AXr3 Haydon :—Music (piano), Mozart's sonatas; good conduct, a rich photographic album.

Standard Vl—lSoys : Robsrt L Ritchie, 1; Arthur Bauehnp, 2. Girls: Bella M'lntyro, 1 ; Sla^gie Jjhnstonp, 2. Standard V Boys : George F Dodds, 1; George N Goldio, 2. Gir's: Magglo Dick, Maud Murray (equal). Standard IV—Boys: 3 >hn Crawford, 1; James Rib^rtson, 2; Wiiiium Crow, 3. Girl*: Christina Faiquharson, 1; Julia Aeale, 2; Muriel MAcDonnell, 3.

Standard 111-Boys : Thotnis Kelly, 1; J hn Facer, ■2. Girls: Kupheniia Whiti", 1; Sarah Hitchcock, Bella Watson (equal); 2. Standard 11-Hoya: Petor Kindlny, 1; Alex Ful conor, James Kitchie (squtil), 2. Girls : E izi White, I; Ada Downes, [yivinia KitchcocH (equal), 'i.

Standard I—Boys : Alfred Julior, 1; John Campbell, 2 ; Jatuo-) strauhan, 3. Girls: Annie Anderson, 1 ; Bella Cable, 2 ; Ohristir.a Sinclair, 3. Sewing.—Mi' S G Smith's prizo (value £1 Is) for plain uewing, Sarah Hi encock; Mrs J II Monson's prize (workbox) for sowing, Julia Neale. Senior: Mitiam OodcK 1. Junior: Violet Bench, 1; Lavinia Hitchcock, ■> ; Kate Inuo3, 3 ; Beatrice Thomson, 4.

DOMINICAN CONVENT.

Tho annual distribution of prizes to the pupils attending the Dominican Convent, Dunediu, was mado by his Lordship Bishop Moran. Tho concert usually given was omitted this year, owing to the fact that the young ladies have had a groat deal to do lately in connection with the musical performances given at the Cathedral bazaars. There was, howovor, an interesting exhibition of needlework done entiroly by the pupils, including artistic specimens of lace, crewel, and bead work, tapestry, &c. There were also some beautiful groups of artificial flowers. The specimens of mapping and writing showed great proficiency. There are now a large number of pupils attending the Dunedin Convent, and within the last few years establishments under the charge of the Dominican Sisters have been founded at Invercargill, Oamaru, and Queenstown. An interesting feature in the presentation ceremony_ on Tuesday was tho crowning of Miss O'Driscoll, who won the Bishop's prize'for good conduct by the votes of her fellow-pupils. The following is the prize-list:—

English Prizes.—First Class: Miss O'Meagher, 1; MissO'Bron, 2: L Roberts, M Fagan, W Perrin, distinguished. Sosoud Class: M Colmut, 1; V Penin, 2; L Harming, distinguished ; Annie Hall, 3 ; Missos Cameron and Mcenan, distinguished. Transcription : M Hungerford. Third Class: J M'Lachkn, 1; D Yamm, 2; M Browne, 3. Transcription: I) Yainm, 1• M Browne, distinguished. Mapping: M O'Neill. Fourth C'asi: M Harming, 1; A Watson, 2. Comp Isition : M Harming. 1. M*py>ing : A Watson, 1; M Aherno, *. Pif'.tk Class: M O'Driscoll, 1; 11 Cameron, 2; A Conwav, 3. Composition : C inway, 1. Arithmetic..- First Class; Miss Koberls. 1. Second Class: Mi's Browne, 1; Misses R Mills, Morrison, and Colmut, distinguished Third Class: Miss Yamm, 2. Fourth Cla-o: Miss Conway, 1.

'French.—First Class: Miss O'Meagher, 1; Misses Robeitn, Pagan, and W Porrin, distinguished. Second Class i Miss Browne, 1; Misses Tnmm and M'Lachlan, distinguished. Third Class : Mbs Perrin, 1; JI Harming, distinguish!'d. Fourth Class: Miss Day, 1; Miss O'Driscoll, distinguished

Writing.—Miss O'Driscoll, 1; Miss Browne, 2; Hiss L Haiming, dist'nguiahed. Catechism.—Boarders: Miss Browno, 1; Misses O'Diiscoll, Murphy, Ilanninfr, Nealo, Cameron, Perrin, and W Perrin, distinguished. Day pupils: Miss Martin, 1: Misses M auU R Mills, II and C Cameron, Carroll, Donnelly, Yamm, Meetan, Sheedy, Hall, Mullins, Fagan, distingul hed. Bible History.—Miss 11 Cameron, 1; 'Misses Neale, Murphy, distinguished. Church History.—Miss 0 Cameron, 1; Misses Martin, Mills, Cameron, Carroll, Donnelly, Yamm, Sheody, Hall, distinguished. Music—sllß3 O'Driscoll (presented by Mr West), 1; Convent prize, A Watson; Miss Browno (presented by Air Wes'). 2; Misses Harming and Williamson, distinguUhed ; Miss W Periia (Junior School), 3; Misses Morrison, O'Meagher, Frazer, Duncan, distinguished. Singing. Mi 8 C Cameron, 1; Missed O'Driscoll, MillsrConway, distinguished. Plain Work —Mi?s Carroll, 1; Miss Hall, 2; Miss Morrison, distinguished. FannyWork.—Miss Carroll, 1; Misses Camoron, Mills, and Watson, distinguished; Miss C Cnmeron, 2; Misses Harming and Martin, distinguished. Order. — Miss X Cameron, 1; Misses Browne, M'Lachlan,' Watson, Mills, O'Neill, distinguished. Hending.-MissM'Laehlan, 1; Miss O'Driscoll, distinguished. Attendance.—Miss Leoa, 1: Misses Ahorne, Donnohy, ■yamm, Martin, Morrison, Columb, Mullins, ilivtißgais! cd. Politeuesa and Deportment. - Boardors: Mias Murphy, 1; Misses O'Dri-col', Cameron, Browno, M'Lachlan. diitingui-ihort. Day pupils : Misi H .Mills, 1; Misses Watson, H and C Cameron, Conway, Mills, Martin, Day, Lees, Aheruo, distinguished. Fiower-making.—Miss Cameron, 1. Conduct.—Bcarderti: Mi<s Harming, 1; Misses O'Driscol, Brown, O'Neill, distinguished. Day pupils: Miss Watson, 1; Misses Conway, II and C Camoron, Lees, Mills, Aherno, Day, Deunohy, Yamm, distinguished. Junior School: Miss Columb, 2 ; Misses Median, Annie Hall, Roberts, Faiau, distinguishud. Lace Work.—Miss H Cameron, 1; Misses X Cameron, Mills, distinguished. Knitting.—Miss Browne, 1 ; Miss Manning, distinguished. Gorman.—Miss Murphy, 1. Bishop's Prize —Miss O'Driscoll.

THE NORMAL SCHOOL,

At the Normal School, the head master, Mr Montgomery, in dismissing the school, intimated that next year some mark of distinction, in addition to the ordinary attendance certificates, would be conferred on those whose attendance was considered good. In conferring such, due regard would be paid to unavoidable absence, such as sickness, &c. He was also very pleased to announce that next yoar a scholarship would be open in connection with the Normal School for competition exclusively among Normal School children. The scholarship would probably be- of the annual value of £10 or £15, and would afford also free education at the High School. After distributing the attendance and class certificates, the school dismissed until January 28. Tho attendance lists and class lists are appended :—

PRIZE-LIST. CIiAGS CERTIFICATES.

Preparatory Students (Mr faruio, assisted by Mr

auni)).-l)ivifiion A-First daos: Alice Little, Kate Feririmiti, ICulo Fraser (dm:!!-'); l,oui-.a Stone. Divihi. n It-KirKl class: Kdith ilalton, Amelia Biylcy, Kdiih l.'oolt. Snuond clast: Mary Cameron, Maggio Diuple, Mary J I'Vascr, (Jiaco Fitaerald. hixi.li Htaiidard (\\r Fa.nie).-First claFs: Alfred Biackmorc (dux), Kcniiolh M'Adfim, Divid KoU, Lizzie Hcanlan, Jidm J.\mics3n, H'lwina Johnson, Graco Ross, Kobert Juye. 8«-oml class: Jancb Thomson, Alice Hume, Bella \Wlauo, Lizzio Kllisou, Eilitii Vivian, Aloxau<l,r CiuUtio. Fifth Standard (Miss Stevens) - First class : Mildred M'Ge)l|/o (dux), Kato Martin, ,'jxndford fcindiir, Julia Jacobs, Emiia MC.i thy, )l.iilv Wilkinson. Second claBS. Mark Siac'.air, Olivia Hordcr, Amy Koacby, Annie Gibson. Fifili Standard (Mr Don).—First class: Arthur Arlidgfi, John lk-cklugsalo (duues), James Hannah, Charles North. Second clasa: Frank llurrowos.

Fourth Standard (Mr Seymour).—Pint class: Frank Binnio, Bertram Urud o, George GhrUtlc, Jo-'cpli Isaacs, David Swin'on, George Taylor, Liurn, Manlcy. Second elasß: William Burie, Peter E'lio, William Johustone, George Jolly, Louis Moss, Harry Stone, Georgo William-. Fourth S'andard (Mr Tennant and Mr Seott).-Flrat class: Annio Loudon, Lily M'Donald, Maggie Ford, Maul JO'ins'on. Second-class: Madge Durio, Dora Sarney, Constance Jonc3, Janet Gibson, Marie Beiss-1, Miry Thompson Third Standard (Mr Tennant nnd Mr Scott).-First class : Augusta Be'mol, Mary Allan, Mary Lang. Third standard (Mi-s Dow).—First c'asß : Annio Korr, Lily Necs, Murisou, Agnes Mitchell, Helen Burt, Annio Winefleld, Frank Ilereus, Vtud. Hanson, Hugh Dickson, Wi littm Smith. Third Standard (Mis* Briton).—First cUjs : Forsjth .lohnstonc, Alexander M'L-cnn, Albert B lieissel, Kemieth Chamber*, Alfred C Stannaul. Stcond elasi: Charles A Coote. Second Standard (vlr Don, as-lated by Mr J Fitzirorald)—First class: William Christie, Ue'laM'Jl-irtie. Second clava : Bcrlhold Nees, Albert Strang, Juliet Hopcraft, Lily Rawso.-i. Second Standard (M;si Livin£;3tone).-Fir»t class: Grace Sandilands, Cnarlotte Kuox. Mr Earlo'u Classes (Model School). Fifth Standard : First class, A Wooilburn, A Blaekio. Fourth Standard : Second cbsa, W M'Lsan. Third St.in-.lard : Firat class, F Campbell, J Robinson ; second class, A North. Second Standard : First clays, J Kivtn, A M'Cartliy; second cla-s, J Maelie.

From tho above list supplied to us the following names wore omitted :— Alfred Ifoolo received a second-class certificate for Rood attendance, and Ada 0. Hopornft a firstclass certificate for lessons in Standard IV.

WILLIAM STREET.

The distribution of prizes at tho William street School (Mr Park's school) wa,i conducted by his Worship the Mayor (Mr J. B. Thomson), Mr B. Isaac, and Mr J. JTyman. The singing of the pupils was remarkably good, and waa much appreciated by the parents and friends present; and tho specimens of writing exhibited were highly creditable. In mental arithmetic great proficiency was shown, and as in this three were equal, his Worship and Messrs Isaac and Hyman promised extra prizes. The prizes were awarded as follows :--

Passed Standard Vl— Mabel Mathes>n, 1; John Carter and M-iry A M'Mdlan, hon mciiciou. Standard VI. -Boyj: Robert Uaitheson, 1; Duncan Niven 2 • Win Douglas and ilex Martin, hon mention. Girld: Alice Forsyth, I; Margaret Smyth and Bjl'.a blakiily (equal). 2; Mary AUchieou a-id Hannah haac, hon mention. Mental arithmetic - Margaret Smyth, 1. Standard V.—Bo.vs: George M'Beath, 1; George Smyth, 2; .Linus M'Gioriro and Wm M'Callum, hun ineii'.ion. Girld : Hattio Burn, 1; Louisa Burn, 2 ; Jceio Ewart, 3; Mary Aitkei," L'zzie Jenkins, ]di Bnrtrn, and Mugeie Ewan, hon men: ion. Mintal a-itlmet'C-Jessie Caller S andard IV.—Fir^t Biviri m—Bella Cooper, 1; Gaorgi Proctnr, 2; Elizabeth Watsuii, 3; Marry Clifford »ml Mabel M'i.ermoit (ef|ual), Aichio Wallace, John liobcrt Wallace, Emily C'arr, Janet Galloway, Horace Fisher, Reginald Matheson, hon m-n tioh. Second Divh-ion—Maggie Dow, 1; Florence Poantlev, 2; David Melville, 3; Har?y Price and Willie Hutchison, hon mention. Mental arithmetic, Archie Wallace. Standard lit.—Firit Division- James Taj lor, George Fleming, Alfred liodge. Second Divi,ion—Harry Thompson, Eliza Wairinaton, Helen Dickson. Honourable monu.m: Edith Kimboll, Janet Watson, Ida Bell, Amelia Warrington, Magsio Watson, Wiliio Bat-in. Standard ll.—First Division -Cora Russell, 1; Harriet Kimi.ell, 2; 'Ihirza Bill, 3. fecond DivisionNcSly fchuphard, 1; Dj.iay Uii-f, t ; tiuiily Howos, 3. Honourable Mention : Emily Atstein, Lily Cjllino, Jano Vizuv, Nelly T.ir.nabill, Lizzie B iV.er, Lizzie \\ allace, Kobert Nlitino. Standard I.—First Divition-Nelly Davis, 1; John Warring-on, 2 ; William Divies, 3. Secmd Division - Linda Km wick, 1; Violet M'Doruiid, 2; .Nolly- Orr, 2. Hcmou able mention : Lottu Hopcraft, Antuo Owen, Tom Davidson, Isaac Moss. Adam M^iller, Alice Moflat. ' o UPPER ISFAVT ROOM. F rst Clara-Robort Hutchison and Fanny Orr. Second C.ass - AlfrDd Kimbt-11 and Alice Campball. ISI'AST ROOM. First Division-William Turnbull and Annio Mariett. Second Divi.ion—Tiiomis Hughes and Elaiche Gr.iham. Third Division—Walter Lane and Lillian F slier. Fourth tivi-ion-Jo-oph Mirks and Grace Clulco. Thirty-nine first-class attendance certificates were presented. The school's staff is as follows:—Heail master, Mr Park; matron, Miss Anderson; assistants—Messrs \V. Hislop, J. 'NY. Smith, Misa Coull, and Miss M'Williams.

ARTHUR STREET SCHOOL. The pupils of the Arthur street public school, conducted by Mr A. Barrett, were dismissed for the Christmas holidays, when a number of selections of music were very well sung by the pupils, and the recitations given by the elder boys showed considerable proficiency iv the art of elocution. The number of names on tho school register is 807, and the averago attendance for the quarter has been no less than 738. Messrs Robin and Nathan presented the prizes in the presence of a large number of visitors.

The prize-list is as follows : —

Infant Department (matron, Miss J RHay; pupil teaebc'M Misses Anderson, Bolt, and M'Arthur).— Division A : Mabel 13,:.ithwaite, 1; Jane Hast'O, 2 ; John iiarr, 3. Division B: John Kingston, 1; Roberta 13 Ferguson, 2 ; Ida Benjamin, 3. Standard I (teachers, Misjes Jl Montgomery and D Lawrence).-Division A: Eupheruia Elliott, 1; Janet Meikle, 2; Uachel Ross, 3 ; Alexander Howisoo, 4. Division B : Mabel Taylor. 1; Alexander Henderson, 2; Grace Mason, 8; Frederick MacVcil, 4. Sowing prize: Agnes Paisley. Mental arithmetic prizes: Alexinder Howlaon, Stewart Dallas?.

Stmida'd II (teacher?, Miss C Miller and Master J M Beat!ie)-First division: Alexander Williamson, 1; Jessie Urio, 2; Arthur Wing, 3; Agnes Cooptr, i. Second division : Fad Mo <at, 1; Duncan Mathcson, 2; Winifred Armstrong, 3; Gorge Thomson, 4. Mental arithmetic: Alexander Crawfmd. Sewing : Caroline Ens"r.

Standard 111 (teachers, Mr R Coivan, Miss J Sutherland, and Mr Campbell).—First divisi n: Rachel Uro, 1 • Louiaa Goldstein, 2 ; James Uitmatyne. 3 ; William -Simpion, 4. Second diviiin: Mary Frederic, 1; Jane Munro, 2 ; Edward Win/, 3; Einest Mirinw, 4. Third division: William tasters, 1 ; James Young, 2; Carcl.ne Dunlop. 3; Anna Within, i. Sawing prises: Annie Anderson und Annie Horn. Mental ariihmitic : Alfred Kinvig and Cnarlej Coote.

Standard IV (teacher, P il'Gre.'or).-Boys : Philip Miiums, 1; Alfred Gregory, 2. GiiU: Mary Robertson, 1; AUm ll'li.tosh, 2. Mental Arithmetic, Herbert Cooto ; sowing, Ma'garet Moikle ; writing, John Urle (special piizo byllrs G Duu:an) Standards V and Vl (ttachers, Messrs J H Chapman, G D Briik. M.A , and II V Kclk). - Standard VBoys: Fiank Wells, 1; Alex Bain, 2. Girls: Ka'e Goldsmiii, 1; Blanche Tayie ,2. Special iirizes— ft-r dili"cnco and good conduct (piesented by Mrs G Dunciu), Elizi Couston; for tewing, Jemka Henderson; for mental arithmetic, Frauk Wells. Standard Vl—Lower: Kathleen Wing, 1; Joseph Campbell, 2; for sewing, Isabella Kinvig. Upper: Hubert Elliott (dux of the school), 1; Margaret Thomson, 2. Special piizes-for rccita'ion, Alfred Ilenney; for mental nriHimetic, Margaret Thomson ; for best Bswing (workbasket, presented by Miss M'Ncil), Ettie Smythe. Donors of Special Prizes—Miss M'Neill, one workbasket and two hooks; Mrs Mason, one globe and four books ; Miss M Montgomery, two books ; Mrs G Duncau, two. boohs; Miss J B Hay, ono reticule; •Mr Wise, tix books.

Fifty nine first-class attendance certificates were also granted. Mr J. Robin also presented a valuable writing-desk and silver pencil-case to Mr Andrew Campbell, who has creditably finished his term as a pupil teacher. The desk bears tho following inscription:—"Presented to Mr A. Campbell by tho pupils of his class, as a token of respect and esteem; and with be3t wishes for his continued success as a kind and diligent teacher."

ALBANY STREET.

The annual distribution of prizes to tho scholars of the Albany street School was made on by Mr M. W, Green, M.H.8., and Mr A, Brunton. The prize-list is as follows :—

Clasi Upper VI.-A'exina Fleming (dux of school), 1; Charlos Finlayson, 2. Phyaioliigy : 'ihumas Thomson. Mapping: B'JJcio Litile, MiHiu Trrseder, Emily A nolman, George AlaWmwaon, Kltic Breinner, Cordelia Collins, Aii'Xina Fleming, limily Priest, Helen Ternent, Ka'.o Dernier.

C1a».03 VI and V. —VI- General Proficiency : James Richmond, 1; Barbara Anderson, 2 ; Hose Woclley, 3 Mapping: John Finlayson, 1; Egbert D Currio, 2. Progress: Annie Weitzel.. V—Gor.cral Prollciencv ■ Walter Elundell, 1; Albert Johnstone, 2 ; Arnold Currie, 3. Mapping: Wi!liam J Pdrcival. Progress: Annie. Bsrry. Ciaa-, iV. — General work : Bjys — John D Brown, 1: David Gow, 2; Fred Jones. 3. GirlsAlice Martin, 1; Chrisie M'Leui, 2; Krlith Shackloford, 3. Menial arithmetic—John D Brown, 1; Arthur Burnett. 2. Writing—Christina Matthewsori, 1 • Edith Shactli'ford, 2; Lizzie Anderson, 3. Mapping— Janus M'Millau, 1. Class lll.— Gertrude Warren, 1J Fanny Hay, 2; Lillio Dormer, 3; Edith Barclay, i.

Clasa lll.— General excellence—Boys: Robert J Walls, 1; Wm E J Glass, 2; Henry G Peorce, 8. Girls: Rachel Pearca, 1; May Maitland, 2.

Class II —Annie M'Laren and Mizibeth Forsyth (equal), general exco'lence, 1; Matilda Thomson and hlizabeth Cowan (eqnal), do, 2 ; Mary Jane Cowan, d', 3 Arithmtt'.c : Mary Sinclair, 1. Heading and spelling : Amelia Aitken and Sarah Robinson (equal), 1; Mary Jane Kobinson, 2. Writing : Agnes Robertson, 1; Uobert Bolton, 2. Class ll.—Gen ral work : Andrew Miller, 1; David Rodgers and William Moroton, 2; Samuel Evans, 3 Arithmetic: Andrew Miller, 1. Reading aud recitation : William Duncan, 1. Class I.—First division: Boys—Campbell Morris, 1: James Francis, 2; William Niven, 3. Girls-Lucy Powell, 1; liliu-ibetli Scanlan, 2. Second division: Robert Dixon, I; Albert Maitlaml, 2. Class II (infant room). - First division : Frank Pepperell and Florence Lambeth (equal), 1; William CUrke and Henrietta Matthcwaon (equal), 2. Second division : Grace Twiname, 1; Mary E Matthowson, 2 ; Giuce Broad, 3.

Forty-two first-class attendance certifieatea were also awarded.

UNION STREET SCHOOL,

At the breakiug-up of the Union street School for the Christmas holidays the prizes were distributed to the pupils by tho Roy. Dr Stuart. A number of parents and friend* of the pupils were present, and considerable interest was taken in the proceeding*. At this school, which is conducted by Mr A. Stewart and a staff of six teachers and eight pupil teachers, the average attendance for the year has been—boys, 336 ; girls, 314 ; and the total number on the roll is 7-11. The prize-Hat is as follows :—

Upper VI Standard.—Boys: Alex Carson, 1; David Dempster and Alfred Jinking (equal), 2; Hobc-rt Rodger and Robert Duthio, hon mention. Girls: Mary Aloxander, 1 ; Eliza Mowat and Minnie Torrance (equal), 2 ; Cecilia Aitkon, Julia Strachan, Je*ie Gibson, and Elizi Whitvvell, hon mention. Division I—Biys: Campbell Kujrcll, hon mention. Girls : E'iza Wright, 1 ; Jane Nunn and liinnie Crawford (equal), 2; Jane Wright and Kliz4 M'Quccii, hon mention Division 2-Bojs: Edward Davis, 1 ; John Gibson, 2; Stephen Fyfe, 3; John Swan, Archibald Griham, William Porter, and Herbert Gilles, hon mention. Girls : Lizzie Hunter and KuUna M'Gill (equal), 1; Maggie Rodgor, 2 ; Fanny Aldred and Mary Smith, hon mention. •Standa d V.- -Division 1-Boys: Charles Robertson and Kenneth M'Kcnzie (equal), 1; John Robirtson, hon mention. Girls: Emma Church, 1 ; Lucy Freeman and Alico Pay, hon mention. Division 2- Boys ; James Qallanl, 1; Arthur P. ior and Duncan Sulhcr-

land (eo.ua'), 2; Duncan Sutherland, lion mention Girls: Ksthcr Cohen, 1 ; Lncrctla Ctiisj and Lillian l-'ctcrs (equal). 2 ; Christina Munvo, lion mention. Standard IV.—Bo.vs: Alfred R Jones and William Alfred Scarfo (canal), 1; Joseph Cable, 2; William Dray, hon rcciitiou. Girls: Ka'.o Emily Chaie, 1; Kato MeKßct, i ; Kate Emily Chase, hon inoiitlon. Shmdard '11. First Division-Boys: Rouut rt'ilfon, 1; John Orahain, James srCulincli (cquil),

2; James Alexander, lion mention. Grls: Minnie l'ai.illo, 1; Jaiio Wi'.EOn, Kilitli Flinders (vrjiial), t; Jano Koiigcr, hoa mention. Secmid DivisionBuys: John imnmin, 1; Ralph Gsbbie, William Gibion (c(ual). 2; C'raiionU, hoi mention. Girls: Bvrah Wilson, 2; Oertrujo M Dtiasco, Oertrudo X Ford, Isabella Sutherland (of|ual;, 2; Kthol Robertson, hon mention. Third Divi ionHoys: Alfred Graham, 1; Eustace King, 2 Girls : Flora Summerell, 1; Jessie Torrwcc, 2. Standard I [. ■ Firat Division-Boys: JohnM'Nauglit, 1; Percy Putciy, 2; John Atlkon, Georio Sholion, William Mcllor (equal), 3. (,irl<: M-iuKie Stowirf, 1; Jane Dutbie, Elizabeth Hunter (f q;jal),' 2 ; Jcjsic BittBon, 3. Kccond Uivlaion-Boys: Frederick Hollman, I; Alfred l'rior, 2; Hobert Mdlis, 3. Girls: Rose Blair, 1; Nellie HykeJ, 2 ; Gertrude uray, 3. Standard I.—Hoys : Charles Clarlr, I; John Ouy, Peter Robertson (equal), 2. Girls: Nellie Fyfo, 1; Annie While, 2.

No 2fi',yal Holder.—First Division-Bays : Thomas Davis and Andrew Thomson, 1; Oo r^c Hborhardt, 2. Girl): Ad«hne Kitby, 1; Agnej Jenkins and Angelina Donovan, 2. Second Division-Buys: Thomson Bailey and James Thomson, 1; J«mos Dowue-, 2. Girls: Minnie Mason, 1; Lizzie Dreaver, 2. No. 1 Royal Kcalcr.-First Ditisiou-Boys: Bon Hill and Oec.l Patillo, 1; Thomas Oavony, 2. Girls : Annio Rodger and Violet Greigr, 1; Ada Cox and Mary Alexander, i. Socord Division-Boyj :(i WMtwell, 1 ; James Matheson and George Council, 2. Girls : R Brown, 1; Emily Vickcrs and Alex Terry, 2.

Infa-it Rnyal Reader-First Division Bjys: John R:df;er as d James Hills, 1; Ut-orgc Cox, 2. Giris: Dma Lichtenitein, 1; Bessie Mcggct, 2. Second Division-Boys: JUlt^n Blanden, 1 ; James Lewis, 2. Girls : Mar, Stewart, L ; Lillian Hawkins, 2.

So.viuff —Prizes for sewing wore awarded to Caroline Ta'bot, Alurion Uille-pie, Blanche Lujcombc, Christina Muuro, Christina M't'heison, Rebecca Buchanan, /ida Strnchan, 1.-abella Diay, Ramsay Russtll, and Jessie M'lvor.

ijpo.-ial Prizes. —Arithmetic, awarded to Robert Rodger, and lirat |<rlss> Writing, awarded to MoiitngTO Pizey (presented by Mr ctracha ); reading nnd recitaUiion, a-,vardcd to Uva fogson (preto.ited liy Mr H M l'arli).

fcifty lirot-cUs3co'.tiflaitosr;f attendance were rdso granted.

GEORGE STREET SCHOOL,

The break iug-np of the above school took place in the presonce of it large number of parents. The different rooms presented c, very Kay appearance, they being nicely decorated for the occasion. A number of recitations, &o .were given by tho children in a very creditable manner, after which Mr M. W. Green, M. H.K., presented the prizes. The ordorly manner in which the children conducted themselves throughout reflects great credit on Mr M'Nicoll (head master), Miss Spratt (matron), and the assistants (Messrs Fitzgerald, Smith, and M'Lean, and Miss Fraser). The uumbor of names on tho roll for the quarter just ended was 789; average attendance, 070. After the prizes had been distributed the children gave three hearty cheers for Mr Green, Mr M'Nicdl, and all present. They were then dismissed till January 23. Subjoined is the prize-list:—

Sixth CUbs—T'pper divioion: Alexander Dippie, 1 Loui-a Baird, 2. Lower division : Robert Gibbs, 1 John Ha. tour, 2: X Fox, 3. feitiiicates of merit Elizabeth Harbour, Walter Burnside.

Fiit'i Cl.is,—Boys: Oeoree Heads, I;' Wi liam Mirami>, .lames Thomson, 8. Girls : Mary Urquharl, 1; Jefs'.e CauiptoP, 2; 1 illian Wallace, 3. Certificate!) of merit: Boj'J, fi:si class—Thomas (Junninaham, John Grcs;, Alexander Wiugh, Fred Fulton, Herbert Ulirams, William M'Donald, Erne.-t Kioo; second clasj—William Urquharc, Eyro ta'Nall, Tiiomis Lpn.^, John bucitec. Girla, first class -nary Lumley, Isabella ILimcr, iarua.-et Fitzsinimoue, Jessie M'Ke-.zio, Annie V. iii-on, Adelaide Frecmin, Margaret Dazgrr ; iccind cl.6s—lsabella M Dota'd, Flora Wahon, Agr.o?

Fourth C.'ass -Higher division: William Browne, 1; Winnia Browne. 2; Alice B ouna, 3. Lower division : Jane Mitchell, 1; David FuiiUiiru, 2 ; Mary Djnald, 3. CcvtiuYa e.i of merit: Higher division, ttrst class Chris.ma Hums, Alfred B owue, Jjlm Doig, Fred White, AlbiitMathuwd; leoondcla^- Junes GillcspU', Jussio Muir, Elizibe h Lumley, Eilwin Urowr.c, John l'utrivk, F.ornco Jljyur, Wlliam Sinclair, l,ydia Harb ur, Cnath-a Bowilen, Alico M'het.zis, btlia YounK, Siiaoi M'DonalJ, tieujniuin Millier, Ernest Jones, Uussel Dymook, Mina Bisaland Lower division: first class—Fanny Brown, William Sim(.sop, Goor(;i3 Smith, Charles Coombs; tecond class — Warwick Patrick, Archio Gall, Howard Manders, Elizibeth James, Robert Tnompion. Max Bother, James Brownlie. bred lliljeo.lorf, William Msrcor, Agues Turner. Third Class Higher division: Ellen Ure3»\rell, 1; Elizibeth Hartley, 2j Ernest Siucpck, 3 Lower division : Jo=sie Penman, 1; lilizabeth BurnsHe, 2; John Kcir, 3. Certificate" of merit: Lily Peak, Mary M'Nair, Sarah Freeman, Lotlio Orr, Elizibeth Sharp, Maggie Grounds, Annie Stewart, Harold Brookraan, Samuel Uutherford, George Chi-holm, Hairy Gret'ir, Thomas M'Cornilok, Thomas II pc, Andrew Headj, Henry Ridley, Sherman M'Kenzie, Robert Ru Eell, John younsr, Alexander Harrison. Second Class—Higher division : Henry.Harbour, 1; Jessie Ross, 2; John Burns, Agnes Hope, and Jehu Drummind, 3; George Wright, 4. Hist Ciass-Higher division: James Ht.ilop, 1; Marion Cameron, 2; Johan Siaipson *nd Mary Wardlaw, 3. Ljwer division: Albertus Ecliluff and Albeit Tvrtll, 1; Albert Foord and D^vid Mitchell, 2; Clara Collins, S. Wiiting—Sixth class, Will.am Arthur and Ka y Goudie; fifth class, Fred Fulton and Isabella DcnaM ; fcurth cla?s, Henry Searlc ; third class, William Dick

Recitation-Sixth c!as->, Charles Liliie and Mary Goudio: fl.'th class, David I'ryor and Elizabeth Hilgcu :otf; fourth class, Fred White ; third chas, Emma Kice ; second class, John Burns. sapping—Sixth class, Jimes Hunter; fifth class, Flora Watson.

Mental Arithmetic—Sixth class, Robert Harrison lifth cla-.s, Hugh M'Donald; fourth clas-, Ernes Joiies.

Exerci c Bcoks-Sixth class, John Ha b;ur and Louisa Baird; fifth class, Ernest llico and Am ie Wihon ; fourth class, Albert Mathewa and Florencj Mayer; third cla-;B, Mary Steveuß. Iheory of Music ll^rry Tapper. So ving—Sixth c'asj, Jane Hopj; fifth crass, Sarah Biss'.and ; fourth class, Christina Burns.

Certificates—Sixih class, Margaret Fult-n and Ellen M'Cormielc; filth elas-i, Katie Dow, Mary Lumley, Ak'nci M'Lenuau. and Lillian Wallace ; fourth clas?, Aiicc M'K'iuzio, Winnie Brovtne, ai;d Alice Brcomc. Attendance certificates were distributed as follows : 21 first-class and 42 second-class.

1 lie annual distribution of prizes was mado at this school, Rattray street, whon tho Most llov. Dr Moran presided, and there was a large gathering of parents and friends. The schoolroom was tastefully decorated, and some very line specimens of mapping by tho pupils were exhibited, A musical and elocutionary programme was arranged, and performed in a highly creditable manner, sotno of the pupils giving readings Irom Shakespeare' and Dickens that would do credit to much elder amateurs.

Bishop Moeas, before distributing tho prizes —many of which were of considerable value, — said the progress made during tho past year was highly satisfactory. There were now 230 Voya attending the school, and he hoped to see tho number increased vary considerably next year.' The following is the prize-list: — Senior Boost.

Regular attendance (Mr J B Cilla-u'a prize).—F WalLcr. The following were present ovary day during the year:—F Walker, J o Connor, J Cousins, and D Falhncr.

Good conductors Haydon'sprize) —A O'jullivan. Home work (Mrs Murphy's prizes.!.—First (highest) class: J Ilally mA F Hall. Second c.a b: C Fottrell and E Shecdy. Christian doctrine.—First c'ass: J Ilally, I; A Sullivan, 2. Second class: E Sjbcedy, 1; Joshua Deaker, 2.

Arithmetic—Firtt elasi: A O'Suliivan and F H 11, equal. Second cla,a : John M'Cluakj and D Falkner, equal. English (Mr M Fleming'] prize) —F,'r,t claw : J O'Connor 1; J Hally, 2. tecond class: A O'Brien, 1; D Rilkner, 2. Bookkeeping.—first cla's: J O'Cncoraud J Hally, equal. Second class : C Fttlroll, 1; A M'llroy, 2. C 0111503 tion (Mrs Haj dun's prize).—First class : F Walker, 1; J Hatly, 2. Second cl»sa: A o'Briun, 1; W Hayes, 2. H'story (Mr J B Callan'j p-iz.').-F,rat class: F Walker, 1; F Hall, 2 l-ojoud msa : D Falkner, 1; I' Drunim, 2. Goograpby.-First class: A O'Suilivan,.l; W Pearson, 2. Second class: Jbha Carrol, 1; Joshua Doaker, 2. Ooometry (Mr F W Potre's priz"). -A Court, 1; A O'Sullivan, 2.

Al <cbra'(Mr M Mccnan'sprize).- J Hilly, 1; F Hall 2 ; L Pavlelich, 3.

Mensuration (Mr Gartlaud's prize). - J Ilally, 1; F Hall, 2. Latin.—First class: A O'Sullivan, 1; F Hall, 2. Second clasa: W Pearson, 1; C iiolumb, 2. French.—First cUss: A O'Suliiv.in, 1; A Court, 2. Second tlisß : T ll'Xarnsra, 1; C Foftrell, 2.

Dr.uving.-J Cousins, 1; W PcatJOn, 2. Vocal music (Rev. Father Lynch'srriz»).-F Walker, 1; J Ilally, 2 The fallowing in this room pa:sed tfiu oxuniriafron for tho junior cerUfUuto of tho Tonic Sol-fa College:—F Walker, J Hilly, W I'carso:), C Cuming, A Court, T M'A'amara, C Fottroll, and P Smith.

Best writing (Sir N Smith's prize).—First class : J Hally, 1; Jeremiah O'Connor, 2. Sccoud class: J Slittory, 1; FMe ide, 2. Roeitition.-J Hally, 1; F Walkor, ?.

Speciil Prizes.—Uojt-flnishcd home exorcigc-book (Mr N Smith's prize): Jeremiah O'Connor. Orthography : First class -A 0* juliivan, I; F WaUter, 2. Second olae.s -C Mtadc, 1; J Farroll and E Sheedy (equal), 2, Mapping : Jeremiah O'Connor, 1; Joho ■llally, 2 Junior Sdiolarahip. -Awarded to Daniel J Falknor, who received b9 l-7th per cent, of the po-siblc liuniber of marks. In the examination for the Jm.ior Scholarship C Fottrell gained EC 6-7 th ; J Diakcr, 86 ; J Farrell, 83 4^7tih ; A M'llroy, 81 4-7ih ; T Jl'Namara, 79 ; W ll'Cormick, 78 2-7t.h ; A O'Brien, 76 5-7 th ; W Hayes, 75 3-7 th ; John Carrill, 72 ; and U Cuter, 71 5-7 th per cant of tho total possible number o( marks.

Bishop's Scho arship.—Thi <, tho gift of the 5109t Rev Dr Sloran, was awarded to John A Hally, who made 04 2 3rd per cent, of the number of marks possible, In tho examination for this scholarship A O'Sullivan obtained 9IJ; Jeremiah O'Connor, 9CJ; X Walkor, 89; F Hall, 88 D-6th ; A Court, SSJ; W Poarijon, 7GJ-; and D Hartaett, 71 6-Cth per cent, of the total possible number of marks. Certificates.—Bishop's Scholarthip certificafo: This certificate was granted to those who in the examination pa-sed (i.e., made not less th.n "0 per cent) in Christian doctrine, arithmetic,. English, and bookkecking. The subjects examined in were :-(l) Christian doctrine ; (2) arithmetic; (3) English grammar ; (i) bookkeeping; (s)composition ; (6) history ; (7) geography; (S) geometry. J Ha-ly in, 1, a, 3, 4, 5, 0. a-d 7 ; A O'Sullivan in 1, 2, 3, 4. 6, IS, 7, and 8 ; J O'Commr iv 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, (i, aad 7; F Walker in 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 ; F Hall in 1, 2, 3, 4, fi, (i, and 7; and A Court in 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. Junior Scholarship certificate: This was given to those empetitord who in examination lor the Junior Scholarship made not loss than 70 p;r cent, in Christian doctiinc, arithmetic, and English grammar. Tho following we.-c tho subj cts for the Junior Scholarship:— Christian doctrii.o, arithmetic, English grammar, bookkeeping, competition, h'stiry and eeocrapby. I) Falknor pa^Bcd in all, C Fcltrell in all A M'llroy in all, W ll'Cormick In all, snd Joseph Deakor in all. W Hayes ius=«l in all except go-grai by. James Farrell iv all except bw kkceping, and T Mis Tamaia in all except bookkeeping and geography. All these received the Junior Scholarship Dux of' fcliool.—Silver medal (the gift of tho Catholic Litera-y Socioty) — Frcdo.icl: Charles Walker. Middle Room Dux (silver medal, gift of Mr M'Kcay, solicitor), J Maguiro. Good conduct-II Giiffen, 1; J Bradley. 2. Hegular attendance—ll O'Ueilly, F O'DrUcoP, C Bistor (equal). Homo lessons (Cluistinu doc! rino.Flisliiiig, grammar, l'o3?iaphy)-Divis'ioii I: First (bigneal) cbsa—Ur J Flfininii's priz-, W Woods. I; John Mcenan, 2. Second ilasß-Tbon'ttß Walsh, 1; A Miles, 2. Third class A Fuller, 1; John Bensloy, 2. Division II: First class-A Murphy, 1; Thr.mas Webb, 2. Second classPeter Dolabanty, 1; M Franc's, 2. Third class-F O'Drisedl, I; E O'Neill, 2. Homo exercises-Division I: First class-Mr J Fleming's prizo, J Maguirc, 1; W Woods, 2. Second class—S Darragh, 1; W Taylor, 2. Third class—A Ful'or, 1; D Edmonds, 2. Division 11-First class—A Murphy, 1; M Hiokey, 2. Second class—M Francis,

1; Joo Cantwcll, 2. Third claes-K Blordan, 1; J Taylor, 2. Heading- Division I: Charlrß Ea^ar, 1; II Griflen, 2. Divi-ion II : J Cintwell 1; F O'Driscoll, 2. Arlthinotic-DivMonl: MrThoinia Power's prize, J Meennn, 1; II Cnillen, 2. Division II: Thomas O'Brion, 1; Thoioafj Prima'e, 2. Writing-Excellence: Mr Thomas Power's prize, Charles Ea-jar. Mirks; James Jliguire, 1; W Woods, 2.

Mapping -A Murphy. licst-llni»hcJ cxer.-iac-bock—James May-uiro.

Ucst-(liii»hel copy-book—E CSuhl'an. Singing—Tonic Sol-la College certificates p-nined by CJjorgo Pearson, Jamua Majuiro, F Murphy, W Woods, H Giilfjn, A Murphy, John Jloenan, Joe Maccdo, John Connor.

Junior Room. Christian doctrine—First c'a a. John Woods; Eecond elnsi, W fStrnirach; third class, J Durkia. Writing-Kiret ciasß, J Woods; second clan?, J Harris; third cto, J Connor. lteadm,'—First class. II Brown; B-con.l c!a33, M Fahey ; third cla^s, A Hall and W Kayo (equal). Anth i o ie-First cUss, J Durkln ; second das', W Connor; third c!a3s, B Bcasley. Dictation and flpelling—first class, M llorris=ey; eecond clafs, J M'Donald; third class. J Connor. Home work—First ciasß, J Fjgaity; Becond class, J Ilarru; third class, U Wilkinson. Ilnme lessons—Firot class, J ISoyle ; second class, G Rutheiford. Regular attendance-John Fogarty and II Morrljsey (equal).

CAVERSHAM SCHOOL,

At the breaking-up of the above school for the Christinas vacation a good number of visitors were present, and the room presented a very pleasing appearance. In tho absence of Mr Rutherford (chairman of Committee), Mr Craig distributed the prizes and certificates. Mr Barron (the only other member of Committee present) actively assisted. There aro over GOO names on the roll, tho average.attendance being 500. This school has for som<? years past taken a high position as regards the numbor of attendanco certificates gained by the children, and this year lias been no exception, there having benn 182 first-class, and 08 second-class certificates awarded. Appended is the prize-list:—

Advanced Class — Thomas Griinmett, 1; exlra, Allan Uiemner.

Standard Vl.—Boys: J Cunningham. Girls : Clara Chalmcr.

Standard V.-Upper Division—Boys: Edgar Monk, 1; Daniel M'Kenzie, 2. Girls: Jessie Paterson, Kato MorrUm (..qual). Lower D.vision—Hoys: William Brngir, 1. Girls: Emily Brlggi), Annie Alien (equa!) ; extra, Andrina Johnson,

Stam'aid IV—Boys: Samuel Gcddia, 1; Heibert Moss, 2. Girl.4: tvelyn Oswald, 1; Agnes Allen, 2. Standard 111. Boys: Alexander Johnson, 1; William Drennan, 2; extra, Fred Graham. Girls: Rosa Bates, 1; Helena Metz, 2; extra, Oraco Tait. Standard II.—Boys: Theodore Cameron, 1; Charles Pearce, 2; • extra, Hugh Calder. Girls : Maggie DuKuid, 1; Eliza M'Lennnn, 2 ; extra, tlsle Hitchelt.

S-andird 1.-Uppar Division—Boys: James Clark, 1; Frank Olark, 5. Girls : Lizzie Paterion, 1; Amy Eardwoll, 2 Lower Dlvuion-Boys: Albert Monk, 1; Koheit Fraser, 2. GirU : Coriaaca Smith, 1; ltcso Lowe, 2,

First Division.-Boys: Alexander Klcol, 1; John P. i'.uihcrfoid, 2. Uirls: Margaret MOrego-,. 1; Esther Pa. k r, 2. Second Division ■• Boya: James M'Cracken, 1; William John M'QjDijal, 2. Girls: Mary Birron, 1; Gertrude M'Pheraon, '/..

Kxtra Prizes.—David Cuuningham, Helen Beavers, Lil» Moss, Georgina Peiplej. Wrltins Prizas Room No. I.—Allan Bremner, 1; Alice Bowling, 2; Jtiruaret Tennant. extra; Marietta Jones, 3; Ro-a Bates, 4 ; Uargaret DuguM; 5.

Sewing PriZDS-Rooin No. 1.-Clara Chalmers, 1; Curoline Arrow, 2; Margaret Temu&t, extra; Annis Bate i and Agnes Alieu, 3; Helena lietz, i; Eliza M'l^eDnan, 5. ■ ••■...

FORBURY SCHOOL.

Tho pupils of tho above school were dismissed for the Christmas holidays in Niuiinann's Hall, which was selected as being the most suitable place for the distribution of the prizes. The weathor, unfortunately, was not very propitious, but, notwithstanding this, the building was well filledj a. great number of the children's parents being present. Mr Wardrop (chairman), after making a few exhortatory remarks to the children, called on Mr Bracken, M.H.R., and intimated that tbat gentleman would distribute the prizes.

Standard VI - Boys: William Vickery, 1; Cliari's MacauUy, 2. Girls: Hetty Kingston, 1; llarga'et Dawson, 2. Special prizes JEavas Macau'ay, Charles llnciulay, Charles Yatea. S aiidird V - B ys: tlobcrtColo, 1 ; Alfred F.rre',l, 2. Git-la: Jano Glass, 1; Lottie- M;inn, ?. Special prizes-Loltio Mann, 1; Charles Mmanlay, 2. Sandard IV.-Boys: .Henry Gnhirn, 1; Fred. Greatrev, 2. Girla: Ksthe: Tho nas, 1; Mary Alexander, 2. , Standard HI.-Biys: James lliyse, 1; Hugh M'Cntcheon. 2. Girls : Margaret Liddell, 1; AdeMJe Henderson, 2. Standard II.—Boys: John Thomson, 1; Robert Cunningham, 2. Girls : Florence Home, I; Margaiot Wa ker, 2. Standard I.—Boys: William Lucas, 1; James Watson, 2. Girls: Mary Uutherford, 1; MarJ-.ry Scott, 2. Infants' Gro-jp, ffo. 0. - Bays: Charles Slater. 1; George Walkeni, 2. Girls: Auuie Ashton, 1; Margaret Hardy, 2. Infants' Group, No 0 — Boys: Wil'hm Thomson, 1; Htnry LyoD3, 2. Girld : Fanny Davis, 1; Elizabeth Ingrain, 2. Spo^iil Prizes.-Barbara Robertson, Thomas Moore. Room No. 1.

Special prizes (good conduct). -Barlnra Robertson, Thomas ilooro.

The followiug is tho prize-list:—

Standard [.—Harriet f laser, 1; J M'Leod, 2; John Peterson, Sydney Faulkner, Wil iam Forbes, Lily G.uy, Jlay Clayford, 3. Good-conduct prize : Walter Bruu'ton. i'ewinjr prizes-: Emma HirrU, Lily Gray, and Harriet Fiaser.

Standard 11. - Jano Buchanan, Florence Gough, Davi-i Stoidinan, and Jamea Farquharson, 1 ; George Shiigieton and Leonard Hutton, 2; John Caldcr, Maggie Stco'.e, Hector Peel'les, ami Alexander Frassr. Sewing prizes: Florence dough, Jano Buchanan, and Jestfie Lawyers.

Standard 111.—James Richardson, Andrew Anderson, Donald Munro, John Satneon. Frank Saleman, Margaret Forbo?, Mary Fraser, Jane Carter, Deli.i MGra'h, John Ma.'farlauo, Ununelino ColleLt. and Charles James. Stwinu prize.-: An:.io M'Jftr'aiie, Jsjsica Mills, and Harriet Wiight. .

Staihl.ird IV.— Eighty por c ;nt. , marks: William Grey. Forty-five per. cent, marks: David C:i}.nr, Laviford Iloevi-s, Jimea Johiibton, David Feathors, Ua-ry Biyd V, Jnraas Kunclnun, Archie Dobbic, Co:it.taucj Sp: in,-(.r, A nnio Pollen, and Ai.nie Bethune. Good-cimluot prize (liven by Sirs Uethuno): Hubert M'Domld S-wing prizes: Florence Sinclair, Ada Wright, and Agues Farquhirsou. Standard V.—Bertha Wriaht, John Go-don, a-id laabella Cummina I; Lizzie" Braid, Norman Wri.-h; and Alexander Miilor, 2. (iocd-conduit piizes: John Bethune, M Duljble, and Win Anderson.

S nndara VI.- Maggie Kirr and Qeorze G.-cen, 1, Alicu Jcfftsry and Charles M'Leod, 2. Seiviug prizes in Fifth and Sixth Siandarcl*: Isabella Cummiu^, Lizzie BraU, and Bertha Wr ght. Duxo! tchool —\Villi,im U'Lcod (hardaomo writingdesk, presented by the School' Committee). Special Prizes.-Clasj arithmetic: Uoorfro Green (presented by Isaac Green, Esq , Mayor). Prizes for boys who passed Standard Vi.: William M'Leod, A.lan MVood, Jamed Jl'Doua'd, a^d Uoliort Hayes. For best Fewer in the school (Mrs Doaic's prize): Florence Gough. For best made shirt (Sirs Bethunc'B prize): Euii.y Gough.

Tho following is the prize-list :— Special p'iz! for passing Standard VI: Robert D Jack, 1; Agues Gillies, 2 Standarl VI (class work).-Thoma9 Hunter, 1; Emily Milnes, 2. Standard V (cla33 work).—Dora Little, 1; Lily Young, 2; Amelia Blackio, 3. Wriiin». Standard Vi.: Nel'.io Palmer, 1; Aunea Gilließ, 2. Standard V: John lloff, 1; Dora Littlo ami Oeorge King. 2. Mental Aiitlimotic.-Staodard VI: Agnes Gillies. Standard-V : Alice Pcpo. AUppins. — Standard VI: Isabella Gillanders. Standard V: 0 Holler and D tittle.

Special Priz > for Regular Attendance. - 0 lin Mo'ler. Standard IV (cla« work).—Kl.zabeth Cairnay, 1; Elijah Jlullesircr, 2; Kva Wood, 3. ■ Standard 111 (class work) —Arthur Hirrop, 1; Margaret Grant, 2; Annie Hunter, 3. •--.-. Writing. • Standa-d IV: Tbos Gillies, 1; Arthur Little, 2. Standard III: Arthur Harrop, 1; Cuthbert Warburton, 2. . Mental Arithmetic—Standard IV: Thoa Gillioa. Standard M: Tray ton Wickona

Mapping. Standard IV: Arthur Little. Stand-.l'd III: John Stephens. Standard II (class wort).—Wm Parton, 1; John Young, 2; Lewis Gillanderj,- 3. Writing: Kiehari Palmer, 1; Alico HarroUl, 2. Mental arithmetic: Pvichard Palmer, 1;. Wm Parton, 2. Sowin-,'.-Alice Pope, 1; Amelia Bhckle, 2; Jano May, 3; Mary J Milnes, 4; Marjory Gcoillet, 5. Attendance Cortillca es.—First-.class, Agnes Whyto ; Sccjnd-clas-a, Uichar.l Hoffmann, llobcrt D Jack, Alico Hayes, Alfred Marsdei.

Two special prizes (the gift of Key. M O'Connor), for regular attendance at BiWeclaas, wero gained by Alfred Marsdon and Dora Little.