THE SOHOOL VACATIONS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 8686, 25 December 1889, Page 6 (Supplement)

THE SOHOOL VACATIONS.

BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL,

The annual breaking up and distribution of prizes at the Boys' High School took place on the 13th inst. in the ceutro hall of the school building, and was witnessed by a considerable number of people. Amongst the gentlemen on the platform there were:—The Rev. Dr Stuart (chairman of the High School Board of Governors, the Hon. T. W. Hislop (Minister of Education), Rev. W. Bannernmn, Rev. R, R, M. Sutherland, Rev. A. R. Fitchett, Mr W. J. M. Larnach, M.H.R., Mr A. H. Ross, M.H.R, Mr VV. D. Stewart, M.H.R., Mr J. Fulton, M.H.R., General Fulton, Mr H. D. Bell (Wellington), Dr Brown, Dr Shand, Messrs J. R. Sinolair, A, Wilson, M.A. (principal Girls' High School), J. M. Ritchie (president of the Chamber of Commeroe), and E. B. Oargill. The prizes were distributed in accordance "with the following list :— CLASS PRIZES. FIRST HALF. Form Vl— Literature : W M Macdonald. Science: W J Oran. Form V (Upper)— Literature: W C Macdonald. Science •. Q Craig. Form V (Lower)— Literature : J Watt. Science: H T Haycock. Form IV—Literature: G F Adams. Scixnoe : A Beokman. Remove-Literature: C H Williams. Science: O X Oooti. *orm 111 (Upper)-Literature: X H Gaulter. Arithmetic: O'Shea." Form 111 (Lower)—Literature:—F W Dunlop. Arithmetic: GButts. Form ll—Literature: F D Herbert. Arithmetic: ¥ D Herbert. Form I—Literature: P B Braithwaite. Arithmetic: P B Bralthwaite. SECOND HALF. Form V (Upper)— Literature: J Taylor. Science: JRBurt. Form V (Lower) — Literature: P Maoasaey. Soience: TD Haig. Form IV — Literature: Richardson. Soienco: B B Coiutun, Remove — Literature: Little. Science: Newlands. Form 111 — Literature : Ritchie. Arithmetic: Macassey. Form II — Literature : Haggitt. Arithmetic: Ritchie. Form I—Literature: Isaac Arithmetic: GrierThe class prizes include gifts from Mi A. Wilson, Mr Downie Stewart, M.H.R,; the staff, and former duces of the school. IPRIZE LIST. Upper School.—Dux of School, W M Macdonald gold medal); Dux of Lower School, V J Mouat (Bilver medal); mathematics, W J Oran (Mr Wilkie's prize); arithmetio (medal), T R Herd (Chamber of Commerce's prize); practical chemistry, T R Bnrt (Otago Institute1! prize); theoretical chemistry, W J Oran (Otago Institute's prize); English (medal), W M Macdonald (Chamber of Commerce's prize); essay, J PJJunlop (Me Morrison's prize); Latin (1), W M Macdonald (Campbell fund prize); Latin (2), A Sherratt (Campbell f uud prize); French (1), J Gibson erector's prize); French (2), W II Howes (school prize); German (1), J Gibson (Dr Brown's prize); Herman (2), J Watt (Mr Williams'prize); Geiram (special), AII Adams; drawing (medal), W A Durie (Otago Art Society's prize); writing, D Munro (Dr Stuart's prize); gymnastics, N Owen (Messrs Sargood's prize); challenge cup (cadets), J W M'Brearty (Mr G M Thomson's prize); challenge oup (fives), J R Burt (Hawthorne fund prize); extra gymnastic prize, W C Macdonald (Mr Hanua's prize). Lower School.—Latin, Frank Dunlop (Mr Macpherson'a prize); English (medal), S T Brugh (Chamber of Commerce's prize); arithmetic (medal), Thos Snow (Chamber of Commerce's prize); French, S H Stewart (Mr Sinclair's prize); drawing (medal), A J Cameron (Otago Art Society's prize; writing (1), J Burna (Mr A Burt's prize); writing (2), & 3 Graham (Mr A Burt's prize); gymnastics, J N Macdonald (Messrs Sargood's prize).

In presenting tho prize to the dux of the school, the Rector said: It is a pleasure for me to introduce Macdonald as the dux of the school on this occasion, because he is the son of my honoured and much respected predecessor, Dr Macdonald. —(Cheers.)

The following are the principal items in the

hector's annual bepobt.

During the year the total number of boys on the school roll has been 276, of whom 85 entered the school this year.* The average of attendance throughout the year has been 215. Forty-seven boys receive free education. At the end of 18s8-81 boys left school, either for college work or for situations. There was, at the beginning of this current year, a demand for the commercial work an intelligent boy of 15 or 16 can accomplish. This exodus caused a decline of the numbers in attendance at the beginuing of ISB9, compared with the corresponding period of 1888-the normal supply over the wholo of a year, according to the average of the past five years, being about 87 boya. Contrary to the experience of past years, there has been no falling off during the year itself. As no visitation of sickness or period of bad weather has a fleeted the work otthey ear the average of our daily call-over lißt has been highranging from 91 per cent, to 99 or 100 per cent. The work has gone on unbroken up to the week in which the exhibition was opened. We were reluctantly obliged to shut school for three days between the 26th November and the 3rd December. I am truiting that no ill effect upon our univerßity class lists may result; but, with a view to this interruption, nothing was allowed to break in on the course of school work during the whole session. The number of boys presenting themselves for public examinations continues to increase. The honour and distinction list appended to my annual report becomes every year more extended, and shows the growing connection between the university work and this senool. Our boya admittedly seek degrees for professional purposes, but the time may not be far distant when to take a degree will be the customary termination of a liberal education.. Meanwhile, all friends of education will be glad to notice the development of bonds between the parts of our somewhat disjointed educational system. The chief distinctions won at the end of 1888, direct from school, arc aummarised thus:—The "First Junior University Scholarship, the First Senior Provincial Scholarship, the First Junior Civil Service place; and first places respectively innmthematics, latin, science, and German, in the Junior University Scholarship examinations. Addresses were delivered by the Hon. T. W. Hislop (Minister of Education, an ex-pupil) and Mr H. D. Bell (Crown Prosecutor, Wellington, another ex-pupil). Mr J. M. Ritehie, president of the Chamber of Commerce, who attended to present the usual silver medals given by the chamber, also made a short speech. GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL. The annual distribution of prizes to the pupils of the Girls' High School took place in the concert hall of the exhibition on the 17th inst. and was very largely atteuded. The Earl of Onslow presided over the ceremony. His Excellency, who was accompanied by the Countess of Onslow, arrived at the hall punctually at 230 p.m. They were attended by Miss Constable, the Rev. Dr Stuart (chairman of the Board of Governors), Bishop Nevill, Viscount Cranley, Messrs R. Walrond and H. N. Garland, and the following members of the Board of Governors:—Hun. W. H. Reynolds, M.L.C., Rev. A. R. Fitchett, Dr Brown, Mr J. Fulton, M.H.R., and Mr Colin Macandrew (secretary). As the vice-regal party proceeded through the hall to the dais, the children, under the leadership of Mr A. M. Braik, sang the National Anthem, Mr A. J. Barth presiding at the organ. Among those who were present in the' body of the hall we noticed the Keys. Dr Watt, J. Ryley, J. Chisholm, R. R. M. Sutherland, B. M. King, R. J. Porter, J. Kirkland, and J. Waters, Dr Stenhouse, Dr Burns, Dr Hislop, Professors Black and Salmond, General Fulton, the mayor-elect (Mr John Roberts), Messrs J. I Allen, W. Barron, and W. D. Stewart, M.H.R's, U. Bell, K. Ramsay, D. White, G. M. Barr, W. Somerville, and others.

The Rev. Dr Stuabt having given a brief sketch of the history of the school, the Rector (Mr Wilson, M.A.), at the request of Lord Onslow, read his annual report, fram which the following are extracts: —

1 have the honour to report that the total number of pupils enrolled during the present session is 2,9— 124 in tho upper, and 85 in the lower school. Of this number, 65 have entered the school for the first time. For the four quarters the numbers on the roll have been respectively 189,198,198, and 195. Thia is the largest attendance in the history of the school. Fourteen senior and five junior scholars of the Otago Education Board have been inattendance during the year. Reports of the progress made by its scholars have been sent to the Education Board at the end of eich quarter. Seven girls have received free education, having obtained 50 percent, ot the marks obtainable at the examination for Education Board senior scholarships. Mies Bathgate informs me that 27 resident boarderi, 1 weekly boarder, and 7 daily boarders have been entered during the year. The general health of the brarding house has been excellent. I am satisfied that much good has been done in the school during the session; and as regards the rotations between teachers and pupil 3 the year has been a very pleasant one. In connection with what may be called the technical part of the school course, there are one or two poiuta -worthy of notice. The fourth and fifth forms have received instruction in cookery from Miss T. Mackenzie, who holds a South Kensington certificate of competency to teach this subject. A very interesting syllabus has been worked out with good resulta. I have also this yearprovided for thefourth aad fifth forma a course of instruction in cutting out and fitting; in this, too, under the skilful teaching of Miss Douglas, good progress has been made. Sewing is taught in all ihe forms except the sixth; and this session all pupils except thuse in the first form, have placed, sib well as sewn, their work. O wing to the fact that the best pieces have been sent to the exhibition there has been no display of work on the BOhool premises this year. I desire to thank Mra Dymock and Mrs Fergusson for the trouble they have taken in examining the sewing. The examiners report:—"We have had much pleasure in inspecting the needlework at the Girl»' High School. On the whole it was very creditable, aud some difficulty was experienced In choosing the best specimens. Those selected could hardly be surpassed in the excellence of their performance. It is very satisfactory to see so much pains and attention beatowed on this necessary branch of girls' education."

The gymnastic le3sons continue to be a feature of the school. Mr Hanna, as in other years, has given Mreful attention to this part of the work., and at preient ther* are amongst the pupil? some excellent gymnasts. At the same time I am forced to the conclusion that there pome parents and pupils who do not sufficiently realise the importance of this part of a girl'a education. I desire to record my thanks f>o my colleagues for their willing and efficient assistance and co-opera-tion. The school thia year loses a valuable teacher in Miss Grant, who has always: devoted herself to her duties with the raost praiseworthy zeal. Miss M. I. Fraser, who has been, selected to fill Miss Grant's place, is a teacher of very considerable exp rlenee, and a distinguished graduate of the New Zealand University. From Mlbs Fraßer'o career as a student and teacher the friends of thia school have every reason to anticipate that ahe will prove a valuable accession to the teaching staff.

His Excellency, then delivered an address in which, after referring to the young ladies' schook depicted by novelists, he said he was glad to find that in this colony there was an endeavour to keep before them a curriculum of study which sought to preserve a robust mind in a healthy body. In concluding, he said:— Every woman has her appointed place in the great fabric of society. Every girl hn.s before her certain appointed duties to perform, and in order that she may fill that place in society —in order that she may be able adequately to perform those duties—we seek to give her what we call the higher education of women. We endeavour, as far as lie» in our power, to fit her for her

oareer in future life, that we may make her, as far as! human possibilities may, as Wordsworth has truly said: —

A perfect woman, nobly planned, To waru, to comfort, and oommnud; And yet a spirit still and bright, With something like an angel light. The Countess of Onslow then;"presented the prizes according to ahe prize list: —

LOWEH SCHOOL. H First Form.—Bnglish: Isabella M MacdonaUl. 3 French: Isabella M Muodonald. Arithmetio: Isk- n bella M Macdonald. Writiug: ltthel Austin. Draw- I ing i Ethel Austin, (jewing: Lilian Whitson. Class I sinning: Lily Braithwalte (Mr Braik's prize). J slcoad Form. — Burllbli : Winifred Bathgate. 1 French: Winifred Bathgate. Arithmetic: ttose Myers. Writing : Jessie Moodle. Drawing: Lillie I Gillies. Sewing: Daisy Ramsay. Olftss ringing: 1 Nina Schlotel, Mabel Bralthwaite; JMr Wilkie I Third Form.—English: Mary Perry. French (beginners' olaBs) : Jessie liiddell, Mary Gellatly. s Mathematics : Ktla Adanis. Science: Ella Adams. Drawing: Daisy Middleton (Mr Caffln's prize). / Sewing: Ella Adama. Olass singing: Uthel Gor- 1 don (Mr Wilkle's prize). Dux of lower school I (Board of Governors' Bilver medal): Minnie Bute- l ment. , uppsn school. ' Fourth Form.—English : Jessie Middleton (Mr J Braithwalte's prize), Hilda Salmond. French: Ulas3 J C, Agnea Bowie (Mesera Ooulls, Oulling, and Co. n I prize). Mathematics: Minnie Somervillo (Mr Brent'd 1 prize), Dora Lewis. Science: Jessie Middleton (Mr Oaffin'a prize). Drawing: Fanny Hay (Otngo Art Sootety's medal). Sewing: Caroline Hamsay. Outting out: Jessie Middleton. Cooking: MinnieSomerFifth Form.—English: Lena Stewart (Mr J X i Sinclair's prize). French: Class B, Lena Stewart, j (Mr Sledeberg's prize), Hilda Salmond. Latin: Class B, Christina Burns, Elizabeth Anderson (Dr , Stuart's prize); Olbbb 0, Lena Stewart, Mathe- j matlos: Division A, Martha liobertson (Dux AasoclA- : tion prize): Division B. Catherine Cameron (Mr W ! D Stewart's prize), Ethel Benjamin (Mr W D Stewart's prize). Solenoe: Alice Ounu (Otngo Inetitute prize). Drawing: Margaret Stewart (Art . Sooiety'a medal). Sewing: Kthel Maeassey. Out- J ting out: Lena Stewart. Cooking: Lilian Tin-ton, j Sixth Form.—English: Rote Davey (Mr E M Morrisou'a prize), French: Margaret Uruickshank (School Club prize). Latin : Margaret Oellatly (Dr ; Belcher's prize), Alice Uownes (Mr J Klnder's prize). : Mathematics: Division A, Margaret Gellatly(Messrß ; Browu, Ewirig, and Co.'s sliver medal); Division U, ; Ada Hopcraft(Dr Watt's prize). Science: Margaret Smyth (Otago Institute prize). Dux of the school (Board of Governor's gold ' medal), Emma M Itainforth. '■ SFHOIAI. PHIZES. ' Shßkespeare Olub reading, Catherine Cameron; ■ best readers in lower school, Hosie Itoss and Maud ] Blandford; diligence and progress, Janet Wilson i (first form), Elli: Morris and May Stewart (second j form), Honorah Hartnett and Iris Brent (third j form), Jean Anderson (fourth form), Edith Barclay, Jessie Barr, and Minnie Keid (fifth form), Chris- j tina Cruickshank, Mabel Salmond, nnd Emily : Siedeberg (sixth form, Mr X Ramsay's prize); best ; dressed gymnastic doll, Caroline Hamsay (Mrs , Burn's prizo); best dressed baby doll, Olive Turtou ; (Miss Bathgate's prize); darning, Jesßie Kiddell; j house prizes (Mrs Holmes') Annie J Smith, Itebecca t Campbell, and Miua Matbeson; musio. Catherine ; Hieper and Ellen Ward (Mrs White's prizes), Jean j Maokellar (Madame Muller'a prize); fives, Olive Turton, 1; Mabel Kempthorne, 2; tennis, Hora , Barron and Mabel Kempthorne; gymnastics, Ada Sinclair (first form), Nina Schlotel (second form), i May Ramsay (third form), Edith Shand (fourth form), Hilda Bulau and Flora Campbell (fifth and ] sixth forms). THE DUCKS. 'i The duces of the school have been:—lß7l, Mlsb Flora Muir; 1872, Miss Isabella Shand and Miss j Flora Muir (equal); 1873, Miss Geor C ina Tewsley; 1674, Miss Wilhelmlna J Mackay ; 1875, Mlsi Isabella , J Hislop and Mies Annie M Burn (equal); 1876, Miss Isabella L Gillies; 1877, Miss Mary Montgomery; 1878, Miss Margaret Alves ; 1879, Miss Flora Allan; ■ 1880, Miss Marion Steel; 1881, Miss Annie Forbes; 1882, Miss Isabella CJ X JDuncan; 1883, Miss Marion : Angus Ferguson; 1884, Miss Isabella M'L&ndress; i 1885, Miss Catherine Mobs ; 1886, Miss Sylvia Esther ■ Gifford; 1887, Miaa Barbara Mary Watt; 1888, Miss , Edith H Fearce; 1889, Miss Bmma M Hainforth. > ._ Before the winners of the dux medals were called up, The Kectoe explained that bbese medals were given for general excellence, aud the winners of : them took no prize. With regard to the gold medal for the dux of the school, the winner was first, he thought, in every subject but one, and in that subject she was nearly first. After votes of thanks and cheers had been accorded to the vice-regal party the proceedings terminated. NORMAL SCHOOL. The Normal School was closed on the 13th. inst. without the usual formal or breakiug-up ceremony, Mr White, bhe head master, distributing, the merit and attendance certificates to the deserving pupils. Merit certificates of the first and second classes were awarded on the results of the usual quarterly and monthly examinations of the school conducted by the head master and his staff. The attendance is quite ■ up to the regulation numbers fixed by the ' board according to accommodation, the average i attendance for the past threo quarters standing ■ at 700. There were 100 first-class attendance ' certificates, and 97 second, the highest yet ' reached by the school, showing that nearly 200 pupih may be said never to have been absent at all during the year. In addition to certificates, a silver medal was presented to the dux of each • standard. The medallists are as follows:— ' Standard VII (dux of school), Marjory Scott; ' Standard VI, Edward D. Mosley; Standard V, J Jessie Miller and Ella Murisou (equal); Stan- ■ |dard IV, Ernest Cumming; Standard 111, Arthur D. Aitken; and Standard 11, Effie ' Lucas. The girls carry off four out of the seven J medals. The annual examination was conducted j by Inspectors Goyen and Taylor, when the pupils did well in the ordinary subjects, and the s tone, order, aud attention of the school were ' reported to be " excellent." * MBHIT CERTIFICATES. ( Standard VII, Division A.—First' class: Mary \ Trainor (dux), Annie Mosley, Hugh Dickeon, James J Niven, Janet Hoporaft, Ada M'Carthy, John Nicol- J son, Magnus Thomson. Second class: Matilda ! Lo Keong, Kate Keam, Annie Campbell. ' bivision B.—Firßt olasa: Marjory Scott (dux), J Ethel Keith, Isaac Moss, Charles Eyre, Thomas Hendry. Second class j William Moore, Mary Mor- ; rison, Kate Greenslade. l Standard Vl.—First Class: Edward Motley (dux). 2 Alexander Sligo, Victoria Hopcraft, Percy Benjamin, J William Clarke', Arthur Gibbs, Henry Holmes, George Palmer, Minnie Andereon, Grace Farnie, ' Esther Gunn, Edith Johnson, Mary M'Dougall, J Alice Niven. Second class : Donald Cameron, '" Albert Dornwell, George Eyre, William Hinton, fc William MLeod, Alexander M'Vioar, Stuart Moore, Henry Simmonds, James Adair, Ida Benjamin, J Annie Keid, Lily Sullivan, Jessie Yates, Grace Gro- *■ V.—Division A — First-class: Jeisie Milkr, Klla Murißon, Clara Kae, Ella M'Kechnie, J Violet Pynmore,.Marie Williams, Margaret Traiuor, \ Mabel Jones, Hannah Cowan, Marion Donovan, J John MKechnie, William Renton, Kdgar Johnson, William Stewart, Sherwood Tomlinson, Claude ° Fenwiok, John Simon, John Jacobs, Edward Newell, John Lambert^ William Lokeong, Bertie Glendining. Second class: Carrie Moss, Lydia Anderson, Martha Young, Kva Hammond, Kate Sinclair, Mary Lambert, Lizzie Broad, Kmily Woodland, David t Taylor, David Abbot. Division B: First class— li James Hughson, Archie Headman, Sidney Taylor. „ Second class-Ernest Nees, Kenneth M'Kenzie, «. Arthur Youngman, Gus Necs, Jessie Headman. "" Standard IV.—First olais: Ernest Cumming, a William Peterson, Robert Gardner, David Ker, n Lewis Gibbs, Mary Hughsou, Maud Hall, Hlsie Eliot, t] Ambrose Hudson, Walter Asher, Edith M'Erlaslian, Q Jessie Mills. Second class: Bertha Simpson, Colin „ Gordon, Joseph Baird, William Smart, Peter Anderaon, Mabel Boaz, Ida Duff, John Veitch, Henry Siedeberg, Thomas Hogget, Conrad D'Albedyhll, n Kenneth Melville, George Baird, Daniel Lookhart, tl Evelyn Hamilton, William Anderson, Annie Dick- rl son. v Standard lll.—Divißion A—First class: Arthur D * Aitken, James Harrison, Percy Aitken, Harriet Vl Hosevear, William Lawler, Bella Hogget, Netta g Young, Abraham Jacobs. Second class: Olive J Mvans, Fred Norden, Fred Stonebridge, Emily \\, Strang, James Renton, William Hunter, George Lloyd, Ada Gibba, Joseph Dunatan. Division B— First class: Oswald Mosley, Robert Bsveridge, Jessie L Knox. Alice Woodland, Charles Williams, May I* Simon, Stewart Durie, Frank Hendry, Annie Green- M slade. Second claBB: Violet Butterfield, William _ Cameron, Bessie Harris, Alexander Smith, Nellie 5? Valentine, Peter Coutts, Florence Broad, Theresa bl M'Glashan. Standard ll.—Division A—Flrat class: Effle Lucas, *J Nora Smith, Maggie Devar, William Gooaeman, " John Stewart, James Sinclair, William Hogg, Robert 8' Hughson. Second class: Oharleß Spragg, Ernest Reid, Lewis Cameron, Fhosbe Hodge, J?ranceß Sims, ";' Maud Aria, Alice Faulkner, louis Little, Aaron * Faigan. IMvision B— First class: Vivian Jacobs, b< John Gordon, Maggie Smith, Bryden Glendining, William Hook, Arthur Walsh, H Palmer Williamson. »*i Second class: Jessie Macfsrlane, Jessie Smart, Grace " Htt, Jane Cameron. Matthew Tomba, Kate Abbott {■ Annie Fender. Walter Boaz, William Mills, ABnie *' Fox.Flora JNiven, Bertha Johnston, Mary Williams. A Standard I.—Division A-BoyB: James Simon, Norman Smith (equal), 1; Alexander Hardie, Alex- ™ »nder Barnard (equal), 2. Girls: Susie Brown, Ade- £ lalde Sims (equal). 1; Tilly Buchanan, Nelly Bills X ;cqual)2. Division B—Boys: William Brown, Er- ar nest Wiseman (equal), 1; Alfred Hintz, Uohert Wil- _ ion (equal). 2. Girls: Georgina Gorn. 1; Clara Cl Perry, Maude Jones (equal), 2. INFANT DEPARTMENT. at Division I. Maggie Morrison and Thomaß Bevin, , r 1; Maggie Smith and Janet Thomson, 2; Frank H 3earle. Division ll.—Alice Spragg, Vera O'Keefe. X i Division lll.—Robert Wilson and Jessie Woods, 1; irthur Smith and Alice M'Queen, 2. Teachers:—Standard VII, Mr J H Don, M.A.. and Pr ttr AE A Palmer, 8.A.; V, Miss A Stevens; IV, Mr =c! toung; 111, Miaa Dow and Mr Charles North; 11, "' ttr Peter Badie aud Mr A Mosley; I, Miss H Dow Bl uid Miss M Cook; Infant department -MiS3 Huie, JI lEsisted by Misse6 Allen, Jones, and Ford, ™r ARTHUR STREET SCHOOL. "* The annual distribution of prizes at the [J irthui|jtreet School took place on the 13th inst, Fr vhen there were a large number of the parents se< if the children aud others present. Only two Dl nembers of the school committee, however, put n an appearance—namely, Mr R. N. Adams S° chairman), and Mr A. Sligo. The following is i, O he the prize list: — c INFANIS. Jai Class I.—Bdith Angus, 1; Marian Fraaer, 2; Gil leorge Cumming*, 1; John Simpson, 2. Special see irizes for table 3 - Cathie M 1: cod, 1; James Bruce 1 Class 11.-Lily Alexander, 1; Bella Carnie 2- E Villie M'Ewen, 1, George Brown, 2. Special prizes Bee or tables—Minnie Watson, 1; Willie Sparrow, 1 Bai Claaß lll.—Martha Forman. 1; Kate Allen, 2- AU Mward Hay, 1; Qeorgß Smith, 2. E Glass iV.-Minnie Lee, 1; Ruby AngUß, 2; Stan- pri sy Irwin, 1; Archie Forman, 2. ki,, Class V.—Lizzie Moffat, 1; James Simpson, 1. S Drawing Prizes.—Willie Warren.l; James John- Mo ohnston, 2; Graham Miller, 3. \^\ Standard I, Division A.—Boys: James Watßon, An ; Jnmes Alexander 2. Girls: Mary Webb, 1; Olive S :ougliton, 2. Division B.—Boys: David Reid, 1; Etl eonard Burnard, 2, Girls; Lottie Bohm, 1; Amy me .rmour, 2. p r e Standard ll.—Division B: Boys-Haroldßnrth, 1 • Thi harles Nicholson, 2. Girls—Lena Gunu, 1; Lucy S [ayward.a. Division A: Boys -Charles Sidford, f; and termanTietjens, 2. Girls-Annie Hay, 1; Rachel Agi [inchco, 2. ■•- - Nir Special prizes.—-Drawing: Boys—Harold Barth. S iris—Lucy Hay ward. Mental arithmetic—Rina Alii hompson. Am Standard lll.—Division A Boys—Jameß Kirk- Vio »m, 1; Frank Aitchison and Thomas Mathieon, 2. S iris—Amy Young, 1; Florence Robinson and Am gatha Adama, 2. Division B: Boys—Henry Bill- Ste ]g. Girla—Kathleen Graham. Mental arithmeticrank Aitcheaon. Drawing-Albert Hustle, Lina S! uttou. by ] standard IV —Boya: Campbell MAdam, 1; Frank Mm Ktaeail, a; George Brown, 3. Girll: Maud Clifford, p : Mary Johnson, 2; Ethel Farrant, 3. Mental Au(

arithmetic—AlbertFlsh, Drawing—John M'Naughton.l. Floreuco Clifford, 1. Writing-Fanny Burt, 1; Florence Clifford, 2. Ucoltatlon—Ethel Farrant. Elementary science—Campbell M'Adam. Standard V.— Boya: Adam Hay, 1; William M'Vioar, 2. Glrla: Mary Watson, 1; Alice Buhauau, 2. Drawing and mapping-Boys : William Wood. GlrlB: Annie Watson. Boys: Alexander Gilohrlst. Glrla: Mary Watfion. Science: Alice Buehauau, Best exercise book: Jeatle Uric.

Standard VI.-Boys: Andrew Mathison, 1; William Armstrong aud ltobert Hay (equal), 2. Glrh : Jeanlu flurt, 1 j Alice M'Leod, 2. Mental Arithmetic: ißabol M'Kewan. Mapping and drawing: Andrew Mathiaon, Elementary soiance: John M'Goun. Grammar: George Fenwiok. Beading: JohnM'Gouu. Best exercise book: Boys—Harold l'ewsley, Girls—Maggie M'Leod. Standard Vll.—First prize silver medal (presented by Mr H Ktil): William Marshall, dux. Second prize: Mabel Tayler and Linda Fenwick (equal). English grammar: Linda Fenwiok. Arithmetic: William Marshall.

Good attendance certificates,—42 first clasa; 88 second class.

Speolal prizes wereoontributedby—Misses M'Neill,. AltoheßOn, Mesdames Cooto, Buchanan, Sparrow, Urio, Isaacs. Sir Hobert Stout, Captain Oikney, Messrs It N Adaroß, H Meill (silver medal for dux), H Hay, A Sligo, J Hnrdle, J H Cnapman, A Barrett. Teachers: Matron—Miss I B Hay. Standard I: Miaa M Dawson, and Mr W Bird, II: Miss H J M'Leod, and Misß E Bell. HI: Mi»! O Miller, and Mr T It Ooutts. IV: Mr T A Flnlay, and Miss M Uric. Vt MrPM'Gregor. VI: Mr J H Chapman. Headmaster: Mr A Barrett.

WILLIAM STREET.

The Chairman of the School Committee, Mr B. Isaac, and Mr Cameron presented the prizes at the breakirjg-up of this school to the following prize-takers:—

Standard Vll.—John Hamann (dux), I; Malcolm Stalker (Mr Smith), 2, Special prlzea.—Mapping: Gillies Crawford—writing desk (by Ding, Harris, and Co.) Printing: James Wallace—writing deßk, by D.1.0. Certificates of merit: Jamea Donaldson, liobert Hutchison, Oissle Marks, Marjory Cooper.

Standard Vl.—Boys: John Kingston, 1 j Joe Marks, 2. Girls: Maggie Howes, I; Alice Gunn, 2. Special prizes.- Good conduct: Boys—John Kingston iMr Farqubar); girls—Alice Gunn (Mrs Farquhar). Essay : David Stark (Mr Park). Mental: Joe Marks (Mr Smith). Mapping prize: Gertie Keam. Certificates of merit; Audrew Melville, Kate Wilkiuß, David Stark, Helen Johuston, William Tomlinson, Jessie Saunders. Good attendance certificates: 10 first claua, 11 second class.

Standard V.—First division: George Howes, 1; Jemima Fleming, 2; Nellie Moore, 3. Second division: Ernest Wilson, I; Murdoch Boss, 2; Janet Henderson, 3. Mental arithmetic : George Howes. Ksaay: Percy Earland. Writing: Jessie Hutchison. Merit certificates: Jesßie Hutchison, Minnie Qilmour, Lila Matthews, Percy Barland, Hugh Davis, Fanny Burt, Ada Dnrton, Christina Clark, Alex M'Aulay, Ida Bemshardt. Attendance certificates : 8 first eh™, 16 secoud class.

Standard IV.—Division I: Ettie Myers, I; John Marks, 2 ; David Xomlinson, 3. Division II: Lilla Urquhart.l; Lizzie Jamieson, 2 ; John D Clark, 3. Mental arithmetic; David Tomlinson. Writing: John Marks. Composition: Marianne M'Nee (Mr Park's prize). Merit certificates: Cissy Turner, Marianne M'Nee, Flossie Fenwick, Charles Rowlatt, Jessie Shaw, 1. Fred Hall, Henry Urquhart, Percy Proctor, Marjory Stuart, Willie Johnston, 2, Sewing prizes—Marjory Stuart and Constance Hughes. Attendance certificates: 13 first-class, 16 second olasfl.

Standard lll.—Division I: David Gilmour, 1; Lancelot Craig, 2; Jessie Gilmour. Division II: Alfred Holdernesß, 1; Robert Niohol, 2; Ralph AusMn. Hon mention: Susannah M'Knlght, Olive Meroer, Adelaide Harriß, Robert Fleming, John Henderson, Adelaide Hellyer, Robert Clifford, David Miller, Elizabeth Ah Ting, Violet Short. Good attendance certificates : First class, 10; second class, 14. Sewing prize: Lucy Branson(Uiviiionl),Nellie Gibson (Division II), Mrs Cannon's prize.

Standard ll.—Division I: John Lomas, 1; Minnie Wntson, 2; Jeanie Meroer, 3. Division II: Annie Tomlinson, 1; Frederick Fish, 2; Jessie M'Nee, 3. Hou mention: Eliza Thorn, Cecil Spedding, Reginald Baber, James Martin, Phcebe Hughes, Mary Jamieson, Hanuah Price, Florence Robertson, John Shaw, Walter Mutimer. Certificates of attendance; Firstclais, 14; second-class, 22. Sewing prize, Kllen Thomson.

Standard I.—Lower Division: Jeanie Clark, 1; Gilbert Gillies,-2; Mary Ingram, 3. Certificates oi merit: Alice Johnson," Stanley Clark, David Weir, Mary Young, Rose Gresham. Good attendance certificates: First-class, 3; second-clasß, 10.

Standard I, Higher Division.—John Little, 1; Maude Kimbell, a; Jessie Rutherford 3. Certificates of merit — Arthur Rowlatt, Antonie Apsteln, Florence Sheffield, Madge Keam, Edmund Lomas. Sewing prize—Florence Sheffield. Attendance certificates : First-clans, 7; second-class, 5.

lufnnt Room. — Attendance certificates: Fin olhbs, 15; second-class, 15.

Standard Vll—Emma Robertson (given by Kempthorne, Prosßer, aud Co).

Standard Vl.—Minnie Fish (prize by Butterworth Bros), 1; Fanny Joss, 2. Standard V.—Bella Patrick, 1; Eliza Matthews, 2.

Standard IV.—First Division: Marjorie Stuart second division (prize given by Ross and Glendining) Constance Hugneß.

Standard lll.—Lucy Branson, Standard 11. -Ellen Thomson.

Standard I.—Florence Sheffield,

Teachers: Head—Mr Park. Standards VII and VI: Mr J W Smith and pupil teacher. Standard V: Mr John A Johnson. Standard IV: J S Tennant. Standard III: M W Alve3. Standard II: M Cameron. Standard I (L.D.): Charles A Smith; do (H.D.) : Donella Martin. Infant room : Miss Anderson and pupil teachers.

GEORGE STREET.

The distribution of certificates on the 13th inst. took place in the presence of a number of the parents, and there were also present Messrs Simpson and Cohen (representing the committee), the Rev. J. G. Smith, and B. King. The following is the prize list:—

Standard VI I.—Dux of school—Alice Greaves (gold medal), 1; dux of boys—John Lillie (Bilver medal, presented by Mr Lumley), 2; Daisy Peake, 3; Henry Skey, 4. Mapping: Joh Lillie. Writing: Daiay Peake.

Staudard Vl.—Alfred Harbour, 1; Walter Shaud, 3; Agnes Johnson, 3; Fred Smith, 4. Mapping: Fred Smith. WritiDg: Minnie Davidson. Drawiug : Alfred Harbour.

Standard V.—Boy«: Eldred Hercus, 1: Halbert Goudie, 2; Ralph Bray, 3; Sinclair Grove, 4. Girls : Charlotte Harbour, 1; Elinor Roberts, 2; Lillie West, 3; Margaret Waugh; 4. Writing—Boys: Hilph Bray, liobert Telfer (equal); girls: May Wilson. Mapping—Boyi: Geoffrey G Sale, Sinclair Grove (equal); girls: Looie M'Carter. Drawing - Boys: Sydney Clarke, Sinclair Grove. Standard IV.—Boys: Gore Adams, 1; Alfred Ohadwick. 2; William Thomson, 3; Montague Chadwick, 4 ; girls: Annie Lappan, 1, Agnes Allan, 2; Margaret Fox, 3; Dora M'Cracken, 4. Writiug: Bernard Hobert>on. Drawing: Abraham Matheson. Standard III.—Boys: Alfred Butement, George Hercus (equal), 1; Amorßagley, 2 ; John E Thompson, 3. Uirls: Mabel Shand, 1; Mary Hannagan, 2; Georgine Sinclair, Susan Wain (equal), 3; Alice Shand, 4.

Standard II.—Boys: Nathaniel Benfell, 1: George M-Nair, 2; Walter Harris, 3 ; Arthur Anderson, 4. Girls: Lena Huuciman, 1; Elizabeth Campbell, 2: Annie Uttley, 4: Elizabeth Carroll, 4.

Standard "I.—Boys: Frank Crowther, 1; William Tibbies, 2; Arthur Lawson, 3; George M'Gregor, 4. Girls: Elizabeth Smith, 1; Louie Melhuish, 2; Mary Herbert, 3; Marion Auld, 4.

Attendance Certificates. —Firßt-class, 44; secondolaßi, 80.

UNION STREET.

The prizes at Union street School were distributed on the 13th inst. in the presenco of a large number of parents and friends. The chair was occupied by Mr J. L. Gillies, chairman of the School Committee, but he had to leave early, and deputed the senior member of the committee (Mr J. Jackson) to act as chairman, and this gentleman was assisted in the distribution of prizes by Rev. Dr Stuart, Rev. Hr Wallace and Messrs Swan and Selby.

After the prizes had been given out the head master expressed his entire satisfaction with the work of the staff, and presented each of the retiring pupil teachers—Misses Thomson and Woods and Mr Jones—with a handsome volume. Three hearty cheers having been given for the teachers, the school was closed till January 27,1890. The following is the prize list :•—

Standard Vll.—Boys: George Shelton, 1; Andrew Thomson and George Eobertion, 2; John Hutchison (regular attendance). Girls: Jane Duchieand Kate M'Millan, 1; Ada Strachan, 2.

Standard Vl.—Boys Gaffney, 2. Girls: Strachan, 2.

Benjamin Hill, 1 ; Thomas Edith Collins, 1; Clara

Standard V.-Boys: John Oliver, 1; Joseph Shelton, 2; James Cable, James Lowe, X Halford, 3. Girls: Lily Greig, 1; Mary Laing, 2; Maggie Kilgour, 3. Standard IV.—Boy» : William Rodgers, 1; George Ecott, 2; James Millie. 3, Girlß: Mary Permin, 1; Annie Eobertson. 2; Jessie M'Beath, 3. Exercise books: Florence Shearer, Mary Thomas.

Standard III.—Boys: George Uttley, 1; Herbert Robertson and Gerald Israel, 2; Neil Donovan, William Thomas, William Gawn, and Fred Cosbie. •3. Girls: Eva Butler, 1: Mattie Torrance and Flora Hopcraft, 2 ; Joanna M'Queen and Jeauie Arndt, 3.

Standard II.—Boys: Harry Thomson, 1; Boberfc Wylie and Chailea Clifford,2. Girls : Janet Lewis, 1; Annie Cable and Emily Hills, 2. Writing: Eobert Knox and Alice Downs. Drawing: Joliu Butler ann Amelia Hberhardt. .

Standard I. — Boys: Willie Philpot, 1 j Willie Connor and Theodore Wright, 2.

Divifion I. — Girls: Jane Stronach, 1; Cora Stephenson and Edith Bull, 2.

Division II.—Boys: Willie Thompson, and Fred Harridge, 1; Willie M'Millan and John Cramond, 2. Division ll.—Girls: Alberta Goy and May Wright, 1; Lizzie Strachan and Maggie Stratton, 2. INFANT DEPARTMENT.

Chambers' Book 1., Division I.—Boys: First prize, Llewllyn Woods and James Sargison; second, Charles Oharnley and Sidney Burnett. Girls: First prize, Janet Wilson and Adelaide Burgeßs; second prize, Ruby M'Queen. Division II.—Boys: First prize, Willie Gillon and Sidney Tro'vmson; second prize, Willie Banwell. Girls; First; prize, Clarice Walker and Grace M'lvor; second prize, Alice Butler. Chambers' Infant Eeader, Division I,—Boys: First prize, Herbert Permin and Allan Forsyth ; second prize, Thomas Lambeth and Sidney Seob.le. Girlß •. First prize, Annie Thomson and Emma M'lntosh; second prize, Flora Lawrence and Annie Martinell Division 11-Boys: First prize, Leonard Pole and Andrew Bremner; second prize, John Little and Eobert Keir. Girls: First prize, Mary Lawson and Mary White; second prize, Gwendoline Woods and Louisa M'Callum.

Chambers' Primer, Part II.—Boys: First prize, James Stevenson; second prize, Willie Hamilton. Girls: First prize, Mabel Marley and Dora Bull ■ second prize, Nellie Searle.

Standard Vll.—First prize, Kate M'Millan; Becond prize, Ada Straohau; hon. mention, Mary Barclay, Jane Duthie, Annie Rodger, Maggie Alexander.

Standard Vl.—First prize, Clara Strachan; second prize, Mary M'Queen; hon. mention, Agnes Jenkins, Isabella Allan, Grace Wilson, Mary Stewart. Standard V.—First prize, Mabel Bacon and Bthel Morgan; second prize, Janet Mitchell and Minnie Laiug; hon. mention, Agnes Fyfe, Helen Fyfe, Annio Stewart, Deborah Goldstein, Eva Aicock.

Standard IV.—First prize, Florence Held and May Btheridge; Becond prize, May Etheridge; hon. mention, Jessie M'Beath, Jessie Stewart, Mabel Preen, Georglna Robertson, Mary Permio, Mary Thomas. .

Standard lll.—First prize, Mary Summerell and Chris. M'lvor; second prize, Agnes Stewart and Agnes M'Beath ; hou. mention, Lily Olliver, Maggie Nimmo, Eobina Whitelaw. ■

Standard 11.-First prize, Lily Willis: Becond, Alice Homeril; hon. mention—Amelia Eberhimlt, Anuie Cable, Alice Downes, Janet Lewis, Ada Hyde, Violet Kilgour.

Standard I.—First prize, Lizzie Wallace; second, Annie White; hon. mention—Jane Young, Cora Stevenson, Lizzie Adamson.

KNITTING.

Standard ll.—First prize, Jane Duthie (presented by Mrs Alexander Allen); second, Lizzie Swan and Mnry Barclay ; hon. mention — Annie Rndger, Sophia Tilbury, Ada Strachan, Kate M'Millan, Angelina Donovan, Kthol Robertson.

ALBANY/ STREET.

Though there was uo presentation of prizes in the ordinary sense at the Albany atroet school, a picnic being given instead, there was a distribution of certificates for attendance—B9 first class, and 69 second: the former being accompanied by a little book. There were also prizes given by Mrs Frcdric, Messrs E'erguson, Thompson, and Mathews, for shooting, and these wero won by T. Brodie (1), B. Armstrong (2), D. Campbell (3), and E. Holmes (4;. Mr Barnett, one of the school committee, presented the certificates and prizes, and addressed a few words of encouragement anJ good counsel to the scholars. Be also paid high compliments to the head master (Mr Ferguson) aud the staff generally for the satisfactory manner iv which the children had been advanced. The picnio on the 13thtook place at Quarantine Island, about 1200 altogether proceeded down the harbour in the p.s.. Osprey. The picnic was a thorough success, and before returning the youngsters were taken on board H.M.S. Opal.

DOMINICAN CONVENT HIGH SCHOOL

The annual distribution of prizes at the Dominican Convent High School took place on the 20th inst. at St. Joseph's schoolroom, which was decorated for the occasion with overgreens, &c. The Most Rev. Bishop Moran presided, and was supported on the left by Father Lynch and on the right by Father O'Leary. A very enjoyable programme, comprising vocal solos, and selections for the harp, violin, and piano, was gone through iv the usual artistic and finished manner for which the pupils of this school are noted, the prizes being distributed at intervals, The programme was opened by a pianoforte duet on three pianos by the Misses S. Hall, G. Allen, S. Cameron, A. Moloney, Kate Martin, and O'Eiely. The selection played was Balfe's " Bohemian Girl." Miss Howell followed with the song, "The colleen," to a harp accompaniment." Miss Cameron gave a very pretty rendition of Kuhe's "Martha," and Misses O'Shea and Eivers played as a piano duet" La Figlia del Keggimento." Bight small performers gave on four pianos in a very pretty manner, " Robin Adair." Misses Ethel Neill, J. Fagan, E. Lawrence, Lilly Allen, and M. Stout then played " Bocciherine," aud Miss M, Howell, who came next, played " Polka de la Reitie" (Raff) a.nd "Regatta Venezirar." The work of the pupils was inspected by a large number of visitors during the afternoon. Owing to the display at the exhibition there was not so large a show as usual, bat notwithstand this there were some creditable specimens of plain and fancy needlework, &c.

The following is the prize list: —

Class VI-Bnglish: Miss Qullter, 1; Miss Fleming, 2. History and composition: Miss Fleming, Latin: Miss Qullter. Arithmetic: Miss Carson. Geometry: Miss Fleming. Algebra: Miss Carson. French: Miss Quilter. Transcription and penmanship : Miss Carson. ClaBS V-English: Miss Newman. History and composition: Miss Newman. Latin: Miss M'Grath. Arithmetic: Miss Dickenson. Algebra: Miss Dickonsou. French: Miss Cameron. Italian: Miss Munroe. Transcription: Mini Cameron. Class IV—English : Miss Connolly, 1; Miss Houlehau, 2; Miss Kivers, 3. Mapping: Miss Howell. Arithmetic: MissHoulehan, Geometry: Miss Connolly. Algebra: Miss Houlehan. French: Miss Knott; Tran«criptlon: Mlsi Prlntz. Class lll—English: Mils O'Neill, 1 ; Miss X Blaney, 2. Arithmetic: Miss Skene. French: First division—Miss Rivers; second division—Miss Acheson. Transoription: Miss Ancell. Application: Miss H Fraser. Gensral improvement: Miss Sarah Cameron.

Class 11-Engiish : Miss Bush, 1; Miss L Griffen, 2. Arithmetic: Miss Bush. Transcription: MissK Martin, Application: Mils Fitzgerald. Class I—Bngllsh: Miss E Nelll, 1; Miss J Fagan, 2. Arithmetic: Miss F Skene. Transoription: Mibs Huckcr. Application, Mils A Ancell.

General Prizes—Scripture.History: Miss M'Grath. 1; MissSkene,,2; Christian Doctrine: Miss O'Sbea, 1; Miss Skene, 2. Christian Doctrine (day pupils): Miss Colnmb, 1; Mias O'Neill, 2 ; Miss Buah, 3j Miss S Hall and Miss P Perrln (equal), 4. Politeness (boarders): Miss Cameron. Politeness (day pupils): Mibs Ancell. Deportment (boarders): Miss M'Grath. Order (boarders): Miss X Dickenßon. Order (day pupils): Miss Douglass. Domestic duties: MissHoulehan. Calisthenics (boarders): Miss Connolly. Oalisthenici (day pupils): Miss Oorrigau. Fancy work: Miss Dlakensoo.,l; Miss Connolly, 2. Lace work : Miss Lynch and Miss Davies. Plain work: Miss M Howell, 1; Miss Ancell, 2. Flower modelling: Mies Hughes. Drawing : Mlsb Hughes. Oil painting: Miss Prints. Water colours : Miss Howell." Music: Miss Howell, 1; Miss Cameron, 2. Improvement in music: Miss G Howell. Harp: Miss Lynch. Violin and harmony : Mias Diokenson. Attention to eingiog: Miss M Howell. WritiDg: MiBS A Moloney, 1; Misß IS KTeill, 2. Book keeping: MissM'Grath. Attendance: Miss M Knott. Good conduct. MißßM'Grath, 1; Miss A Moloney, 2. The following received prizes In the kindergarten class :-Miases X O'Weill, Lilly Allen, Cissie Kennedy, Annie Fagan, Nellie O'Neill, Mary Meenan, (Third Standard). Misses Lily Prin'z, Lily Netil, Katie Woods, X Dwyer, Nellie Marten (Second Standard). Misses B Lawrenoe, Winnie Pagan, Winnie Carroll, (First Standard). Misses Hesford, Alice Meenau, Olive Lawrence, M Gilmour, Hose Perrin, and Master Frank Neill (Infant Reader). Misses Ethel Hogg, Annie Liston, Bumbury, Ruby Dunne, Maggie Fagan, Maggie Dwyer.Mary Dunne, Nellie Coughlan, Eosio Peters, and Masters Reginald Christopher, Dan Flanaghau, and George Cotter (Primer).

The bishop's prize for the most popular girl in the school was decided by the votes of the pupils in favour of Miss Mary Knott.

In the evening a concert by the pupils and tableaux vivants were given iv honour of Mr Dillon, M.P., who was presented with an album containing photographs of the school, church, &c.; similar albums being also handed to him for Sir Thomas Esmonde and Mr Parnell.

ANDERSON'S BAY.

The Anderson Bay School pupils were dismissed on the 13th inst. for the Christmas holidays, the distribution of certificates being made by the Rev. A. Cameron. Over half the roll of pupils received first or second-class attendance certificates, the average attendance during the year beiug very satisfactory. The certificates were photographic groups mounted and framed. The annual picnic in connection with the school was held at Quarantine Island in the afternoon. The following is the prize Hat: —

Standard 1.-First class: Ethel Hazlett, Margaret Walker. Ellen Luke. Second class: Eva Soui.h, Eliza Vine, Margaret Luke, James Somerville, Rtbenoa Harland. Third class: Ernest Lynn, Jameu Maxwell, Allan Lee.

Standard ll.—First class : James Johnson, Patrick Hartnett, Thomas Black. Second class: Alexander Henderson. Third class: Jane Kirkwood.

Standard 111.-First class: Eobert Niohol, Mary lennon, Francis Morris. Second class ; George Presley, Tom M'Gregor, Nellie Pryor. Third class : John Evanu, John M'Curdy, Ernest Smith, Oliver Oreighron Standard IV,—First class: Charles White. Bella Pryor, William Harlaud, B. Wilson, Flora M'Donald, Harriet Vine. Second class: X Somerville, Thomas Miller, Emma Piessiy, Carrie Miller, Fanny M'Kialay, Kate Hartnett. Third class : Charles Ooate, George Kirkwood, Cecil Hazlett, Louisa HeJlyer, Albert Hellyer.

Standard V.—First ela»8: Thomas Harland, A Henderson, Harris Morris. Second class: Robert M'Kinlay, James Nicol, Harry Bvans, Elizabeth Pressly, Elsie Walker, Eliza Smith. Third clasß: Neil White, John Auld, Walter Haggitt, A Cadzow Standard Vl.—Kirst class: John White, Elizabeth M'Ourdy, Fanny Black, Second class: William M 1 Donald, Lily Hellyer, Third class: John Stanford.

Standard VII. — First Mass: Charles Miller. Second class: Isabella Miller. Third class: James Luke, Robert Carswell, John Ross, Fred Stanford.

Twenty-five firat-class and twenty-nine secondclass certificates were awarded.

CAVERSHAM,

The breaking-up of this school took place on the 13th iust. in the presence of a number of the parents and friends of the children.' The Council Chamber, in which the distribution of prizeE took place, was decorated with some very pretty floral wreaths, and action songs and musical exercises were cleverly given by the pupils under the direction of Miss Donald. Mr Rutherford (chairman of the School Committee) distributed the prizes, aud addressed a few words of good counsel and encouragement to the children.

The following is the prize list:—

Standard VII (Mr G Mitchell).-William Abel Elizabeth Paterson.

Standard VI (Mr J Ecnnie).-Wllliam John M'Gonigal, 1; Frederick Hall, 2; Grace Clulee, 1 ■ Gertrude M'Pherson, 2.

Standard V (Mr T H Gill and Miss A J Forsyth) — James Moreland, 1; William Bridges, 2; Emma Chanuon, 1 -, Lott'e Rose, 2.

Standard IV (Miss Ewen and Mr E Smith).David 0 Smith, 1; George Smith, 2; Ada Paterson 1; JeosieNeii, 2.

Standard 111 (Misses J D Mill and J Paterson) — Prank Walsh, 1; John 1£ Hamilton, 2; Flora htewart, 1; Emily Clark, 2. Extra prize: Lesa Bridger and Georgina M'lvor. Standard II (Mr W F Bastings).—Charles Scurr 1; Albert Butherfora, 2; Annie M'Cracken, 1; Christina Mundie, 9. Extra prize: John Foote and Grace Smith.

Standard I.—Upper division (MiS3 Donald, matron; Misses Leary and Ohalmer): Boys—Robert Huberts, 1; Harold Bremner and John M'Gregor (equal), 2. Girls-Jessie Parsons, 1; Lily Renfree. Lower division: Boys—William Gib6on, ] • John Coatawoith, 2. Girls—lsabella M'Gregor and Lilian Dow (equal), 1; Maude Pearce and Nellie Glendining (equal), -'. Mrs Orchard's prize for the most popular boy in Standard 111 ("In Memory of Little Alfy") wf.s awarded to John Robert Hamilton. Two hundred and twenty-one first and 110 second-class «ttendauce certificates were issued, these latter being accompanied by a neatly executed photo, of the recipients' claas mates.

EORBURT,

The Forbury school broke up on the 13th, in presence of members of the school committee and a large gathering of the parents and friends

of the pupils. The prizes and certificates were distributed m the various rooms by Mr J. Ross, chairman of the school committee, who, before making the presentation, spoke encouragingly to the children, and mentioned that a picnic would be given thorn on the 17th inst. The classes were also addressed by tbo Rev. William Campbell, Mr Wardrop, and Mr Bellett.

The following is the prizs list: —

Standard Vll.—Boys: Wm M'Kertey, 1; Ernest Vickery, 2; Charles Slater, 3. Girls: Mary Rutherford, I; Am.ie A6hton, 2.

Standard Vl.—Boys: Jamea Chambers, 1; John Hambleton. 2; Peter Jensen, 3. Girls: Matilda Scott, 1; Minnie Watkins, 2: Isabella Lister, 3.

Standard V.-Bi>ys: Campbell JU'Naughton, 1; John Rodgerson, 2;" William Adnir, 3. Girls: Maude Pearee, 1; Alice Webb, 2; Isabella Walker, 3.

Standard IV.-Boya: Thomas Scott, 1; Claude Wiikins, 2; John Howard, 3. Girls: Flora Hamblelon/T ; lSuphemia Wilson, 2; Alice Alexanders. Standard III,—Boys: Alexander Findliiter, 1; Ernest Hodges, 2; Waldemer Jensen. 3; Montresso VV>i!keim, hon. mention. Girls: Ada Brookes, H Mary Smith, 2 ; Eliza Findlater. 3. Standard II.—Boys: Roi-.ert Hunter, 1; Edward Hardy, 2; Fred Hordern, 3. Girls: Agnes Cunningham, 1; Ethel Williams, 2; Bella Edmunds. 3.

Standard I —Boys: Qeorge Hunt, 1; Henry Alexander, 2; Herbert Vickery, 3. Girls : Florence Wilkins, 1 ; Alice Scott, 2 ;'Adeline Lucas, 3. Special prizes: William Adair. William Foley, Ada Brookes, Urnes.t Swete, Emily Uoseßarkman. Miss Alexander's Claeses.—lnfant department: Kaeh child in this department received a picture book and a bag of sweetmeats. Fifty-four firßt claßs and 33 B^cond class good attendance certificate were distributed.

At the conclusion of the distribution of the | prizes a very handsome gold bracelet was presented to Miss Hettie Kingston, who had just concluded her term of apprenticeship as pupil teacher at the school. Mr Reid, the head master, iv making the presentation, spoke in complimentary terms of the work the lady had done, and referred to the regret felt by tho teachers, by whom the presentation was made, at her severing her connection with the school. Thu gift was suitably acknowledged by Mr Whetter, on behalf of Miss Kingston. It is worthy of note that among the fir at class attendance certificates presented was onu to William Adair, which makes the eighth year this scholar has received this, never having been absent during school hours for eight consecutive years. The special prizes won by Ada Jones and Francis Foley, for being the best behaved girl and boy in the school, were given by Mr Bellett. A vote of thanks was accorded to the committee for the interest they had shown in the prosperity of tho school during the year, and three hearty oheors wero given by the children for Mr Reid and the staff.

On Tuesday, the 17th, the scholars mastered at the school in full force at 10 o'clock and proceeded along with their teachers to Forbury Park, where they thoroughly enjoyed their picnic notwithstanding the strong wind that blew during most of the day, MORNINGTON SCHOOL.

The annual distribution of prizes in connection with the Mornington School took plaoe on the 14th instj, prior to the children being dismissed for the Christmas holidays. A large number of visitors, consisting principally of the parents of the scholars, were present. Mr (J. P. Austing, who gave out the prizes, addressed a few words to the young folks. PKIZE LIST; Infant Department (Miss Mackintosh, matron, assisted by Mlas Tomlinson and Mr Crawford). Upper Division: Boys—George Samson, 1; Thomaß Dick Low, a. Girls—Annie Porter, 1; Mabel Uicklaon, 2. Lower Division: Boya—John Gouah 1 • Altred Mellor, 2. Girls-Olive Lye, 1; Annie M'lntyre, 2.

Staudard I (Sir Scott).-Boye: Hugh Webb, 1; Frank Webb, 2; Eobert Bruce, 3. Girls: Annie Towniy, lj Margaret M'Guire, 2; Sarah Goui>h,3, Special prize: Mllen Horaburgh. Standard II (Miss Marchbauka)—Boys: John Samson, 1; Oswald Austing, 2; William Maryatt, 3. Girls: Olive Morton, 1; Jessie Caldow, 2; Ethel Lye, 3. Writing: Joseph Mickey and Mmily Bush. Standard 111 (Miss Hobortsou).—Boya: Ernest Matthews, 1; Edwin Oldraan, 2; lan Galloway, 3. Wirls: Marian Loan, 1; ISmrna Frapwell, 2•, Emma Higgsaud Eliza Johnoon(equal).3. Writing: Kobert Morrißon and Mary Smith. Reading: Laura Glaister and ISmma Frapwell. Good conduct: Frank StathamandMmmaLongley. Speolal prize: Emma Lougley.

Standard IV (Mr Gray and Miss Stark).-Boys: Fred Seelye, 1; James Liud, 2; Thomas Biok, 3. Girls: Lily Oldman, lj May Marryatt, 2 ; Maggie Napier, 3. Special prize-. Reginal Webb. Writing: Eobert Stables, Eva Overton, and Agnes Craik. equal.

Standard V(MrMalcolm)-Boys: James Shirley, 1; Jameß Wallace, 2; Jeremiah Johnson, 3. Girls: Julia Aitoheson, 1 ; Milly Frapwell, 2 ; Agues Samson, 3. Writing: Douglas Bett and Janet

Standard VI (Mr Stewart and Mlsb Hume).—Boyt: Cecil Mitchell, 1; 1 homas Wallace, 2; Walter Monk, 2. Girls: Louisa Oldman, 1; Annie Low, 2. Writing: Andrew Crawford and Mary Thome. Home work: Campbell Scolon.

Standard VII (Mr Stewart and Miss Hume).— Dux and first Latin: Frank Bett, Mathematics: John Seelye. English: Elizabeth Lane. Arithmetic: Herbert Stephens. Domesiio Economy Class.—Standard V,' Julia Aitohison; Staudard VI, Annie Low; Standard VII, Elizabeth Lane.

PORT CHALMERS DISTRICT HIGH

SCHOOL,

The annual break-up and distribution of prizes previous to the Christmas recess of the Port Chalmers District High School took place on the 12th inst., in the presence of a large number of the parents and friends of the pupils. The weather being favourable, it was decided to distribute the prizes in the quadrangle used as a playground, where seats were placed for the accommodation of the visitors. At 11.15 Mr A. Thomson (chairman), with Borne of the members of the committee, proceeded to the grounds. Among the visitors were the Revs. J. Ryley, W. M. Grant, and J. D. Jory. Amongst the prizes was a medal given by Dr Drysdale for the dux of the school.

Extra classes. Upper division.—Dux of the school, Eliza White (medal presented by Dr Drysdale), 1; Ada Downes, 2. Special prize for mathematics, Archie Purdie. Special prize (Mr Horsburgh's) for languages, Mary M'Lymont. Lower Division.—Boys: Chas. Falconer, 1. Girls: Anuie Bauchop, I. Sewing : Kate Oable. Staudard Vl.—Boys: Thomas Hunter, 1: George Tait. 2. Girls : Kate White, 1; Hellie Driver, 2. Home exercise (Mr Falconer's): Lizzie Kettle. The Mayor's prize for politeness : John Campbell. Staudard V.—Boys: Bruce Anderson, 1: Samuel Innes, 2; Thomas Elder, 3. Girls: Charlotte Wardle, 1 ; Georgina Bauchop, 2; Bvelynde L. Graham, 3. Home exercises (Mr Falconer's prize) : Robert

Standard IV.—Boye: Hey wood Fletcher, 1; 'Xhos. Mill, a; James M'Queen,3. Girls: Nora Mooney, 1; Betsy Schumacher, 2 j Lily Neale, 3. Home exerd«es: Arthur Fail and Lizzie Matheson. Standard 111.-BoyB: Hugh Moore, 1; Thomas M'Qucen, 2; Herbert Allen,3. Girls: Annie arete, 1; Jane Falconer, 2 j Alice Davis. 3. Home exercises: John Walker and Jane Lindsay. Special prize (given by Mr Eennie): Louisa Olten. Staudard II.—Boya: John Murray, 1; John Moore, 2; James Lindsay, 3. Girls: Hanuah Nelson, 1; May Drysdale and Sophie Sutherland (equal), 2; j Annie Dale, 3. Home exercises: George Heale. Sewiug: Mary Thomson. Staudard I.—Boys: Frank Bott, 1; Henry Murray, 2 ; William Stewart 3. Girls: Lizzie Athfield, i ; Lellie Mulqueen. 2; Jane Stewart, 3. Writing' John Goudie and Lizzie Way. INFANT DEPARTMENT. Division VI.-Boy»: Heginald de L Graham, 1; John Taylor, 2, Alfred Stevenson, 3. Girls: Mary Findlay, 1 ; Euphemia Anderson, 2; Hellie Stevens 3. ;

Division V.—Boys: Duncan Cameron, 1; John Stevenson, 2; Hugh Chisholm, 3. Girls: Hester Critchley, 1; Edith Erridge, 2 ; Maggie Thomson, 3. Division IV.—Boys: Willie Dale, lj John Connelly, 2; Leonard Putnam, 3. Girls: Frances Cook, 1; Mary Stevens, 2; Sarah Greig, 3.

Sixty-eight first-class and 56 second-class certificates for regular attendance were also distributed.

A SAD CASE OF SUICIDE.

51R G. H. ASHCROFT SHOOTS HIM-

SELF.

A rumour current last Friday morning that Mr G. H. Ashcroft, railway stationmaster here, hail committed suicide by shooting himself, was at firct generally believed to be incorrect, but unfortunately it proved to be only too true. From inquiries made it appeared that the deceased gentleman entered St. Paul's Church at 1 o'clock in the morning, and it is supposed committed suicide about 5 o'clock, by shooting himself in the left side. He was found lying in the chancel about half an hour later on by Mr George Davie, who acts as verger to the church. Davie did not at first understand the serious and terr'.ble nature of matters, and it was only on the f.rrival of Dr Brown, some time after, that the real state of affairs became apparent. Mr Ashcroft was atonce removed to the Hospital,where he died. Deceased was a nephew of Mr James Ashcroft, official assiguee in bankruptcy, and had occnpied the position of station master at Dunedin for about 9 years, in which capacity he was at all times noted for hia courtesy and consideration towards the travelling public. He had been an enthusiastic volunteer, and belonged to the B Battery of Artillery. There is no doubt that financial troubles led to the rash act, as he was very heavily involved, Bnd it is known that there are serious deficiencies in funds of which he had charge. He was a married man, and leaves a wife and three children. INQUEST. An inqueßt was held on the body at the hosDital during the afternoon by Mr Coroner Carew and a jury of six, of whom Mr A. &ligo was chosen foreman, when the following evidence wai given'— Edgar Arthur Ashcroft, electrical engineeV said he identified the body shown to the jury as that of his late brother, George Henry Ashcroft He was barn in Aberdare, Wales, and had been about 12 ye;tra in the colony. He was married, and had three"children. He was Btationmaster at the Dimedin station nimre he had been about nine years. Witness, who did not live in the same house, last saw dec'ense< alive yesterday morning aboM 9 o'clock, Witness had a conversation with deceased. He was suffering from a very severe cold, but there was nothing said to throw any light on the deed, nor did he appear in low spirits. There was nothing whatever said ai)out want of money. Witness knew nothing about deceased affairs, but he had heard that lie was pressec for money. He would have been 32 next January George Davie, verger at St. Paul's Church, denoted that he was also caretaker at the exhibition of the South Sea 3 court. He was in the habit of going to the church early so as to get to the exhibition. That morning witness went to the church about 5.30. He was alone, and went to sweep the church out. He entered nt the side door at the parsonage side of the church. The keys were in the ve6try door, which was not locked. On entering witness went Into the chancel, and was surprised to Bee a man lying down on the oarpat apparently asleep. Witness shoe him, and nsked him what he was doing there He replied, " lam Ashcroft, give raea drlnlc." Witness believed the man was asleep, and that the shaking awoke him. Witness went and brought him some water which he drank, raising himself to do so He said, " Don't tell anybody." Witness did not notioe that the man was injured in any way. He asked witness to get him a hassook or cushion for his head which witness did. Witness went on with his sweeping, aud after half an hour he could hear the man moaning and vomiting, upon which he went to him and said had he uot better get :\ cnb and take him home. He said he was in great pain, but said: " No, go and fetch Dr Brown; and tell him to briug something with him that will ease pain." Witness then hurried away for Dr Brown, whom he saw after waiting, and told him that Mr Ashcroft was I.vlng ill in the chancel at St. Paul's Church, and that he was in great pniu. Hu also told the doctor to bring something that would deaden pain, and that it was Mr Ashcroft's wieh. Witness then hurried back to the church and told Mr Ashcroft that the doctor would be there directly, and that he would go and look for him at the g*le. Mr Aahcroft appeared to be in great pain, and when witnefiß wanted to touch him lie told him not to. The pain appeared to be in the left Bide.' Witness said the doctor was a long time coming, and Mr Ashcroft aid, " Well, go and fetch EoberU; any doctor under the circumstances." Witness went for Dr Roberts and found that he was out of town, and resumed to the church juab as Dr Brown arrived, The doctor was feeling the pulse when witness entered the church, and was injecting morphia into the arm. Witness had a suspicion that something was the matter, and on looking around noticed that the cushion in front of the communion rail wp.s raised, as if there was something under it. On liltin." un the cushion witness notioed a revolver in a leAhercase. Witness put it back again, and tho doctor told him to staud by him while he went to tho Hospital for the ambulance. Witness thought the doctor must have noticed the revolver. After the doctor had gone witness nsked Mr ABhcroft had he shot himself, and he repl edf "Yes, just under the heart." Witness Baid, "My God, what made you do such a rash act 88 that? Was it trouble or money that made you do it'" nnd he replied. 'Yea. I camo in here at 1 o'clock, nnd I Bhot myself at 5.' Witness said, " I bad better go and fetch Archdeacon Edwards, and also let your wife know," »nd he replied, ■■ No, don't toll anybody." The doctor th»n arrired with tho m'

ambulance, find with help he wai put in It, and witnosß came down to Ihn hospital, The doctor said when down at the hospital that witness had bettir give the pistol up to the police. After tho doctor had gone for the ambulance Mr Ashcroft said, "Davie, takeobargoof that" (meaningtho pistol), and witness put it in his pocket, and subsequently gave it to the police. It was about H o'clock when Dr Brown came to the church first. Witness' iirst Impression was when he saw Mr Aahcroft that lie had been Indulging and was sleeping it off. Belnjj an ofHce-bearor, Mr flshoroft might have occasion to go to the church for a book. Wisne«» found no marks of blood about the chancel.

Patrick Nash stated he wai employed at tlia Dunedin railway, and was on duty the previous night from 11 to 8 In the morning. Witness saw deceased at 1 o'clock. He leit the station about 11.30 and returned about 1 o'clock. He asked witness for the key of his office, which he gave him. Witness did not notice any light in the office, ami when he returned to it about 1.30 be noticed that it was locked «nd so removed the key from the doot. It was unusual for deceased to come at that hour aud he did not appear aB cheerful as he usually did. Witness heard deceased telephoning to a doctor at 11.30, but he could not say what the name waa although he hoard it. Dr Copland, surgeon at the hospital, stated that ho was at the hospital when Mr Ashcroft was brought a few minutes after 9 o'clock. He was then alive and conscious. Dr Brown was with him. Ho was stripped, and wounds were found in front of the abdomen, just below the ribu, on the left side. Hi» shirt was Bluntly Btained with blood. They opened the abdomen and searched for the injuries, and found that the bullet had passed backwards and towards the right, wounding the arteries in four or five places and tearing the blood vessels. It had itruok the rib at the back and travelled upwards. The bullet was not found, and the patient was too weak to continue the search. The whole of the abdominal cavity was filled with blood, and it was evident that deceased had been bleeding for some time. He died shortly after 10 o'clock from hemorrhage, CAUsed by the woundß aa described. From the appearance of the wound it must have been caused by a small bullet fired at close quarters. They, asked him in what position he held the weapon, and he said in his right hand, while he pulled the trigger with his thumb. Iv a note case he had in his pocket witness found a slip of paper, on which was written the following:—

1 a.m.—Piayed for my wife and children.

1.30.-Still do.

2 a.m.—Very cold; in great distress,

3.30.-Mu»t have slept. 4.—Very cold and hopeless, 4 15:—uavllght. Oh, the agony of this night 1 4.30.-(Blank).

Alexander Grant, district traffio manager, said Mint he last sawdeceased alive about 5p.m." on Thursday, but had no particular conversation with him. On Tuesday last witness wished to see him in conneotion with a special that was leaving the next morulDg for a trip up the Otago Central, but could not find him. This was very unusual. Witness went to the station again in the evening, and asked Mr Ashcroft where ho had been. Ke aiid that he had been unexpectedly taken away on private business. Witness saw him again early next morning, but noticed nothing unusual then. That morning when witness' chief clerk informed him what had happened he went over to his office, and got this letter on his desk. It was In the deceased's handwriting: — " Dunedin, December 19,1889. " Memo, for District Traffio Manager. " Dear Sir,—l hereby tender my resignation as a servant of the Railway Commissioners. " I shall be glad also if you will kindly advise the commissioners that I claim compensation from 22nd January 1887 to February of the present year.—l have, &a., Geo. H. AsHOHOfT, S.M."

The date last referred to In the letter was when the Eailway Commissioners took office. From a oursory examination of his bookß, witness was afraid there were some discrepancies, but he was not sure until they had been properly examined. He told witness on Tuasday night that some man had dragged him inte some mining speculations, and he had been up town getting it put right. He said he had got the matter all put right. George Esther deposed that he knew deceased intimately. Witness met him by appointment at the Grand Hotel at 6 p.m. on Thursday. He said he was in serious financial trouble, and wanted to ask witness how to get out of it. He owed witness a large some of money, and asked if he was prepared to wait. Witness replied that he was. He said for several days he had been »uffering most excruolating pains in his head, and if the pain continued he felt ha should almost go Jmad. He put his hand up to his brow, and said, " My God, Bather, if this continues I feel certain I shall go mad." Witueas aßked him if he was in any immediate trouble, and he said he scarcely knew how he stood. It was not his own business. He had been drawn into- it by others iv mining matters, but if they got time he had no doubt they should pull through. He was very much agitated. Witness saw Mm during the day, anil could see that he was depressed, but was endeavouring to keep up. They parted at 10 minutes past 6 that evening, and witness did not Bea him again. James Ashcroft, official aisignee in bankruptcy, said deceased was his nephew. He was of very reticent disposition and very Beusitive about any interference with his private affairs. He did, however, mention to witness about two months ago that he had made two or three successful specs in mining shares, and witness uttered a few words of caution. He told witness he was very careful to make himself safe as he went along. Within the last fortnight witness thought deceased was looking depressed, and hearing a rumour that be was mixed up with another gentleman in some mining losses about a week ago witness spoke to him at the station. He said yes he had got into some trouble through some partnership in some shares; about £100 was the amount; but he said that in a little time the shares would be worth the money.and they must wait—meaning the parties to whom the money was due—but it would be a lesson to him not to mix himself up with other people again. Witness went away reassured, and deceased had not mentioned the matter since. There was a heavy look about the eyes of late, and witness guessed from it that deceased was in trouble. He had a good deal of external cheerfulness by which he could conceal his feelings if he was in any trouble, aud had dislike to persons seeing his real teelings if he was in trouble. Mr Carew intimated that that was all the evidence, and he thought that the jury would have no difficulty in coming to the conclusion that deceased had taken his own life. The law presumed that a man was iv his right senses until the contrary was shown. It was for the jury to say whether a man in his position, in the prime of life and getting a good salary, would be likely to commit such a rash act wbeu in his right mind. Of course deceased wiu in debt, aud it was for the jury to say whether such was sufficient to trouble his mind and make him commit the deed.

After a retirement of about 20 minutes, the jury returned a verdict" That the deceased met his death from the effects of a piitol shot fired by himself." The jury also found that there were circumstances leading them to conclude that the deceased's mind was for the time being off the balance.

A STRANGE OASE OF SUICIDE,

Chbistchubch, December 11. Early this morning the news spread quickly through the city that Gideon Withers, the well-known managing clerk of Messrs Matson and Co., had committed suicide. It appears that about five minutes to 8 o'clock this morning George Goodridge, storeman in the firm's employ, went into Mr John T. Matsou's private room and found the corpse of deceased sitting propped against the Bofa with the vest and shirt unbuttoned, and a six-chambered bulldog revolver in his hand. Two chambers were discharged, and there was a wound over his heart. He must have fired at his naked breast, and died immediately. Thore was little or no exterual hemorrhage. The bndy was quite warm when found, and was removed to the Empire Hotel. In the room were found two loz bottles of laudanum. The revolver, it has since been ascertained, was purchased on the previous day. Deceased, it was understood, contemplated leaving for England at an early date, and it is said that he had picked a cabin in the Aorangi which he would have occupied on the trip. He had occupied the responsible ■ position of managing and confidential clerk to the firm for upwards of 30 years, during which time he proved himself a faithful and conscientious servant. Nothing of which the firm has any knowledge can account iv any way for his self-destruction. Deceased left a number of little notes and memos. lying about the place— one to the head of the firm containing a reference to private business affairs, and another, which runs as follows, and which was written in blue pencil:—" Tuesday, 2 o'clock a.m. Since yesterday at 11 a.m. I have taken 3oz of laudanum and no effect, and so have had recourse to powder and ball. Sic transit gloria rnund'.' Another says:—" Tuesday. Left this sphere at 6.45 a.m. My last hours have been spent in here all night." Another requested that his body might not be taken to his house, but none .gave any reason for the suicide. Deceased leaves a widow engaged in business in the city and a grown-up sou. In musical circles the deceased gentleman was exceedingly well known as a flautist of no mean merit. He was always ready in the old days to place his services at the disposal of any musical organisation for the benefit of public or private charity. His age was 52. An inquest wns held this evening, but no evidence was adduced of anything wrong with his accouuts, or of his being in financial trouble. His son stated thac he had. recently suffered from headaches and occasionally fits of depression. The jury found that he had died by» his own hand, aud that there was no evidence as to the cause or of unsoundness of mind. The coroner entered up the verdict as one of felo dese.