SCHOOL BREAK-UPS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19048, 19 December 1923, Page 8

SCHOOL BREAK-UPS.

FORBURY SCHOOL. The annual break-up ceremony of the t’odbury School was held in the St. Kikla Town Hall yesterday, the infants being taken in the morning, junior in the afternoon, and the senior pupils in the evening. A-fc each ceremony the hall was crowded with pupils, parents, and friends, and the utmost enthusiasm was in evidence. A quaint and entertaining programme of folk Bongs and dainty choruses was given by the infants in the morning, the kiddies putting their whole heart into their work. Undoubted talent was displayed by the juniors,

•who presented a varied and pleasing programme during the afternoon. The senior pupils proved themselves excellent entertainers, and their programme made a distinct impression. At the morning gathering the head master (Mr W. A. bproat) addressed a few words to the children. He mentioned that Miss Ford (infant mistress) would be leaving for the Old Country on exchange at the beginning of next year, and eulogised her abilities us cm inlant mistress. Mr W. Eudey, ©x-head master, also addressed the children and spoke highly of Miss Ford's work*.

Tho junior children were addressed by the Rev. Duncan Wright, the Rev. B. IMotscn, and Mr W. Fleming, all of whom wished the children a happy Christmas and to those who did not gain a prize every (Success next vear.

At tho evening gathering Mr J. Wallace, chairman of the Otago Education Board, stated that he rejoiced to see such a grand gathering of children and parents. It was wonderful to knew that such a hall could be filled three times in one day. In referring to the teaching staff, the speaker Stated thag tho Otago Education Board had every reason to be proud of tho Forbury ibohocl teachers. In conclusion, he wished tjhsm all a pleasant and happy holiday. The Revs. R. Scott Allan, R. Fairmaid, arid Guy Thornton. Messrs Patten and W. Endey (ex-head master) also addressed the children, the last-named being greeted with cheers upon rising to speak. The Hon. C. E. Statham presented the Navy League prizes and congratulated the scholars and teachers upon the excellent record shown for the year. The prize list is as follows:

Standard IV. —Boys: Arthur Lucas dux. Ronald James 2, Arthur Rix 5, Ivan Lee 4 r»merit—Henry Findon, Murray Yernon, Walter Napier; improvement—Leslie Harris, Alexander Shanks, Guy Dunlop; general knowledge, Alexander M'Gill; neatness, Ronald James. Attendance certificates—First. 13: second. 15. Girls; Winifred M’Tigue dux, Nancy Grant 2, Phyllis ■Hunt 3, Mary Roberts 4; merit —Edna Russell, Nancy Denholm; improvements—Gwendoline Harrop, Mary Wright; sewing—Vere Duff, Phyllis Horn. Attendance certificates •—First, 6; second, 13. Standard Va.—Ernest Barret dux. Freda Hobbs 2, Catherine Keen 3; improvements —John Salter, John Stevens, Eric Bardsley, Myrtle Suters, Martha Robertson, Mabel Lrquhart; oral work. Muriel Clarkson; ■wilting —Annie Mnnson, John M‘Farlane; Navy League—Ena Rennison. Eric Salter, Catherine Keen; sewing—Mona M’Crorie (Mrs Eitdey’s prize) and Ena Bennison (Mrs Sproat’s prize), equal. Attendance—First dass, 15; second class, 6. Standard Vb.—Lawrence Flockton dux, Richard Seddon 2, Rita Lorimer 3; improvement.. Doris Thomson; drawing. Muriel Barclay: sewing, Rita M’Pherson. Attendance —First class, 7; second class, 5. .. Standard Vl.—John Taylor dux (gold medal, Reid memorial prize, £1 Is, Mrs Barrold’s prize), Roy Lucas (Mr Munro’s prize) 2, Edward L. Bolting (Old Boys’ and Old Givis’ Club) 3, John B. Bell 4, Edward Grainger 5: improvement—Lily Urquhart (Mrs Nelson’s prize), Arthur Thompson (Mr Eudey’s prize), Cyril Gilchrist (Mr Poulter’s prize;; proficiency English—lvy Toner (Mr Eudey’s prize); neatness, Reta Henderson (Mr Poulter’s prize); oral work, Monteith Poulter (Mrs Nelson’s prize); sowing prize, Reta Henderson (Old Boy's and Old Girls’ Club); Athenaeum prize, John Tay- !. lor.

Standard Ilia.—Class prizes—Jean Ballard 1, Lucy Robinson and Alexander Ellis (equal) 2, lan Roberts 3; improvement— Duncan Todd, Winnie Jackson- oral .work. James Allan; neatness, James Glossoo; good ■work —Richard Neill, Reginald Vial; writing, Edna Knudson ; sewing—Gladys Barnett, Stella Ward. f/'" Standard IHb,—Class prizes—‘David Robertson T, Bertrand Dunford 2, Eileen Mann 3; improvement, Harry Brooks; good work —Edna Wilson, Henry Perriton; neatness. Daphne Murdoch: arithmetic, Phyllis Tnokey; sowing. Rita Angus. Standard Ha.—Class prizes—Celeste Bardsley 1, Edwin Wiggins 2 John Mills 3V improvement—Janet Mason, Tan M'Allan, Mary Gavel!; sewing, . Lenore Read.

’Standard Tib.—Class prizes—Muriel Grocott 1, Fred Hately 2, Alfred Barlow 3; improvement—Edna North, Winnie Strong : arithmetic, Arthur Penny; progress, Ada Pringle; special prize, Mary Walker; sewing, Mono. Townsend,

Standard la. —Class prizes—Betty Dunlcp 3/ Eva Sutherland 2, Mary Dillon 3; improvement—Findlay Bunting, Robert. Cleaver. Ola M’Lean. Christina . Ramsay; Mrs Miohie's prizes—William Cherry (top bov), Arthur Lyons (neatness).

Standard I (Lower).—Class prizes—Norman Roberts 1. Molly Hobbs 2. Leslie Gough -3; reading, Daisy Brooks ; arithmetic, Charles Glesson: improvement—lsabel Munro. Richard Wilson (Mrs Michie’s prizes); spelling, Charles Sandom; poetry, Audrey Cormack; handwork. Jack Best. Navy League Prizes.—Alma Rowlett and Kov Lucas (equal) 1, John Tavlor 3. Health Week Essay.—Dorothy Morton. Best all-round footballer (medal from Pirates’ Club). James Rack-lev. , Best football back, Harold Chooquee. Attendance certificates: First class, 12; esoondi class, six. BAND PRESENTATIONS. Mr Wm. Pullar’s medal and book, Leslie

Steele (silver medal for reliability and ability); Walter Napier, book for rapid progress. PORT CHALMERS DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL. Secondary Department. * Dux of school, William Lindsay; Lilian J. Booth (Miss Allan’s prize) 2. Senior B—.Margaret Aitcheson 1. Intermediate —Lyall Bambery 1, Laura Davidson 2. Junior— Eric Lowe 1, James Beasley 2. Woodwork, 1,. Bambery. Cookery—Gwen M’Millan 1, Laura Davidson 2. Navy League essay— Senior: Lilian Booth (special mention) 1; Junior: Lyall Bambery (special mention) T Eric Lowe 2. Primary Department. Standard Ml.—Boys: H. Noy 1. D. Campbell 2. Girls: Helen M'Ghee and Doreen Asher 1, Agnes Alexander 3. Progress prizes, T. Wilson and F. Bell. Brushwork, Mpllio Densem. Sewing, Isa Maclaren. ■Cookery—Doreen Asher 1, Helen M’Ghee 2, Woodwork —M. MTlae 1, D. Campbell 2. Navy League essay—Mollie Denscrn 1, Helen .M’Ghee 2, Doreen Asher 3. Attendance certificates, 16. Standard V. —'Boys: W. Miller 1, J. Knewstubb 2, S. Clifford 3. R. Olsen 4. Girls: I. M’Alpine 1, C. Tewsley 2, F. Campbell 3, M. Reeves 4. Progress prize, Arline Dollimore. Cookery—l. M’Alpine and M. Catherwood (equal) 1, M. Reeves 2. Woodwork —A. Hunter 1. D. M‘Donald 2. Navy League essay—C. Tewsley 1, I. M’Alpine 2. M. Reeves 3. Sewing, M. Bain. Attendance certificates, 12. Standard IV.—Boys: A. Anderson 1. T. Middendcrf 2, J. Kerr 3. Girls: M. M’Clelland 1, F. Simpson 2, E. Lawson 5, P. Honeybone 4, L. Coleman 5. Progress prizes—W. Goode 1. E. Robertson 2, A. Hodgson 3. Handwork, E. Roberts. Sewing, E. Roberts. Homework —E. Groves, W. Robertson. Attendance certificates, 10. Standard IH. —Boys: E. Knewstubb 1. J. Porter 2. D. Paris 5. Girls; M. Neill 1, O; Dougherty and N. M’Ewan 2, L. Coleman and M. Murray 3. Homework, J. M’Glelland. Sowing, A. Munro. Attendance certificates. 12. Standard II.—Boys: J. Borrio 1. J. Rae 2. J. Neill 3, P. Sou ter 4, G. Robertson 5. Girls: B. Asher 1, A, Watson 2, N. Davis 3, Sewing, Tui Clark. Progress prizes—A. Parker, R. Wadsworth. Attendance certificates, 15.

Standard I. —Boys: A. Wilson 1. S. Carey 2: Girls: Dorothy Reeves 1, Katherine ’M'Leiland 2, Amelia Thetford 3. Progress prize, Evan Edgar. Sewing—Olivo Mothers and Mav Thorn (equal). Attendance certificates, 11. Infant Room.

P 4.—First boy. Colin M'Donald; flirt girl, Lilian Murray. Arithmetic: Boys—W. Wade 1, A. Borne 2; girls—Joyce Johnson 1. Emily Wilson 2. Writing: Boys —W. Wilson T, D. Collier 2; girls—Elizabeth Chalmers 1. Edna Athfield 2. Spelling: Boys—R. Watson 1, A. Newton 2; girls— Edn» Irwin 1. Corona Anthony 2. j J. —Boys: M. Harwood 1, E. Watson 2. %. Underwood and J. Lawson 3. Girls: Amelia Wadsworth and Dorothy Scott 1, Bessie Wilson and Rose Davis 2, Joan Thomson 3. Attendance certificates. 6.

ST. MARY’S CONVENT SCHOOL, MOSGIEL. A bright , entertainment preceded the annual distribution of prizes at the school conducted by the Sisters of Mercy, Mosgiel. Tuneful choruses, amusing dialogues, recitations, dances, and pianoforte solos were rendered by the children in a praiseworthy manner. The Mayor (Mr J. P. Walls), who presided, read the prize list, and at the conclusion of the function addressed the scholars and the parents and friends of the children who had assembled to listen to the entertainment provided. The proceedings closed with a vote of thanks to the sisters for their labours throughout the year and to the children for their concert. The following is the prize list; — Christian doctrine and proficiency, Vera Quelch; Scripture history and proficiency, Kathleen Gillespie; proficiency, Geoffrey Howard. Class VI. —Highest marks, Rona Quelch ; highest merits, Dan Walls; arithmetic, Charles Pearson; English, Moira O’Neill; class singing, Mav Sohriffer : drawing, Kathleen Ferrell; spelling, Doris O’Brien- brush work, Molly Schriffer. Class V.—Highest marks, Dolly Hardy; reading, Iris Shaw; needlework, Doris Kovaloski; writing, Alma Steven; arithmetic, Alwyn Parker. Class i\ T .—Highest marks, Jim Restieux; mental arithmetic. Jack Craig; English, Agnes Kovaleski. Class lll.—Catechism, Annie O’Neill; highest marks, Brenda Quelch ; highest merits, Eric Gordon; arithmetic, Raymond Wilkins; English, Howard Wilkins; writing, Tomas Downey; nature study, Robert Craig ; recitation, Florence Mehalski; spelling, Frances Anderson; drawing, Maude Mehalski; reading, Kathleen Rodgers. Class ll.—Highest marks. Elizabeth Shaw ; composition, Anthony Parker; arithmetic, Mary Downey; drawing, Veronica Shaw. Class I.—Highest marks, Oswald Pringle ; spelling, Brendan Wilkins; recitation, Frank Herbert. Infants.—Highest in Catechism. Lenore Yuill; second in Catechism, John Dee; best in class, David Herbert; writing, Bernadette Shaw; spelling, Anita Farrell; writing numbers, Denise Shaw ; plasticene, Leo Parker ; tables, Walter Rodgers. HAWTHORNE SCHOOL, MUSSELBURGH. Th© annual breaking-up ceremony of the Hawthorne Preparatory School and Kindergarten, Musselburgh, was held in Wesley Hall. Before the singing of the school hymn a pupil presented the principal. Miss Lees, with a beautiful bouquet from the whole school. Th© children rendered a very pleasing programme of marching, kindergarten games, recitations, etc., reflecting great credit upon their teachers, Misses M'Adarn and Matheson. The physical culture display and a fairy play entitled “Ellio in Fairyland’’ was a special feature of the entertainment. Before presenting the prizes the Rev. Basil Mctson road a short report of the school work for the year and then handed the prizes to the following pupils:— • Standard lll.—Dux, Emily Tilbury. Lower Standard lll.—May M‘Goun 1, Marjorie Lane 2. Standard II. —Eileen Wilson 1, Muriel M’Gcun 2; conscientious work, Margaret Henderson. Class IV.—Helen Chapman 1, Constance Nikel 2, Eileen Simpson 3. Class ll.—Marie Naylor 1, Frances Anderson 2. Class I.—Jean Huggins and Ena Williamson (equal) 1; spelling and reeding, Yvonn© Lloyd. Kindergarten Class.—Winsley Perkins (writing end figures), Mildred Shaw (handwork), Rattray Brodie (good conduct), Rena

Simpson (Kindergarten gift). Joyce Pearson (slate work), June Nikel (Kindergarten gift)Special Prizes.—Drawing. Emily Tilbury, May MTJoun, Majorie Lane, Eileen Wilson, Mary Dunlop. Needlework; Emily Tilbury, May M‘Goun, Eileen Wilson, Lucy Anderson, Esmie Usherwood. Attendance: David Thomson (two years), Emily Tilbury Physical culture: May M'Gonn, Marie Naylor, Mary Dunlop. ST. PATRICK S COLLEGE, TERCHEMAKERS. The annual break-up ceremony of St, Patrick’s College, Teschomakcrs, was held on December 7, when Monsignor Mackay and the Rev. Father‘Fenelon presided at the annual concert and the distribution of prizes. The following is the prize-list: Grade I.—Class prize. M. Conlan; politeness, M. Griffin; reading; snelling, number,' L. Hill. Grade ll.—Glass prize,; N. M‘Cormack; Christian doctrine, drawing, singing, H. Conlan; arithmetic, C. O’Brien. Grade. lll.—Class prize (silver medal), P. Crawford; reading, recitation, singing, writing, M.-Gallien; arithmetic, handwork, P. Patterson; spelling, M. Columb; Nature study, singing, M. Hill; drawing, arithmetic, N. Dougherty.

Grade JV. —Clara prize (silver medal). M. M’Cormack; writing, composition, M. Johnson ; writing, composition, K. Mowat; knitting, T. Woods; reading, recitation, B. Inglis; neatness, I. Bolton. Grade V.—Class prize (silver medal), S. Patterson; Christian doctrine, H. Patterson ; Nature study, writing, composition. E. Inglis; geography, history, N. O’Brien; general improvement, J. Clarke. Grade VL—Class prize (silver medal). M. Ryan; reading, recitation, composition, drawing, A. Gonrley; arithmetic, E. O’Connell. Grade Vll.—Class prize (silver medal), E. Doalc; Christian doctrine, A._ Columb; writing, general improvement, K. Brown; writing, general improvement. B. Columb. Form Illb.—Class prize (silver medal), N. M’Phee; science, M. O’Reilly; history, elocution. E. Usherwood; essay writing, singing. N. Usherwood. Form Ilia-—Class prize (silver medal), M. Maxwell ; French, mathematics, K. Harney. Commercial Class.—Typewriting and shorthand. Marjorie M’Cormack; English, A. Woods.

Irish History.—M. Toomey, M. Nye, E. Doak, M. Maxwell.

Junior Music.—(Honours), silver medal, M. Ryan. » Senior Music. —Marjorie M’Cormaok, Mollio M’Laughlin. Harmony.—Advanced junior (honours), A. Weeds; junior (honours), M. Ryan- preparatory (honours), S. Patterson. Cookery.—J. Baxter, Sheila Kooffe. Gardening.—E. Doak, B. Columb. Darning.—S. Keeffe. Games.—Net ball, Jessica Baxter, Marjorie M’Cormack; tennis, M. Ryan, M. Maxwell: swimming, Marjorie M’Cormack, Mary, M’Cprrnick; cricket. J. Baxter, M. Ryan. Politeness. —Noel O’Kane. Deportment.—Silver medal, J. Baxter; silver medal. S. Stumbles. Painting.—Silver medal. Sheila Keeffe. Elocution.—Silver medal, S. Stumbles (honours); silver medal, N. O’Brien (honours) : silver medal. M. Johnson (honours). Religious Knowledge.—Gold medal, M.Toomey. Conduct.—nGld modal, M. Nye; silver medal, A. Gcurley. Form IV.—Class prize (silver medal), M. Toomey. Form V. —Dux (gold medal), M. Nye. Wreath for amiability, awarded by the vote.? of the pupils, M. Nye. Af the conclusion the Right Rev. Monsignor Mackay congratulated the pupils on their concert and. on the excellence of their year’s work. He added that the number of medals ant! prizes showed that satisfaction had been given to the teachers. Luring the.holidays he honed that their parents and friends at home would find them sources of happiness and that the many hooks just received would help all to pass a happy vacation. MAUNGATUA.

The annual break-up function of the Mauugatua School look place last night in the school before u packed house. Mr Wm. Leask, chairman of School Committee, presided, and the Rev. Mr Campbell distributed the prizes. The following is the prize-list ; Standard VI. —Dux of school (gold medal), Grace Hamilton. First class: Walter Beattie. Second class: Andrew Goodlet, John M’Leod. Special prizes: Composition, Grace Hamilton; gardening, Walter Beattie; Navy League essay, first, Grace Hamilton.

Standard V.—First class: George Gordon, William Leask. Second class; Jack Richards. Third class: Launce Here, David Forsyth. Specials: Gardening. George Gordon; homework, William Leask. Standard IT. —First class: Effie Hamilton, Olivo Kinnaird. Second class; Albert Hore, Vera Currie. Third class: Kelly Kenny, Grace Lockhart, Jean Maxwell, Ivy Maxwell, John M‘Common. Specials: Sewing, Effie Hamilton; diligence, Olive Kinnaird; geography, Grace Lockhart; Navy League essay, second, Effie Hamilton. Standard Hl.—First class: Betty Hamilton. Stanley Mann. Second class: Frank Richards. Third class: Doris Cameron, Cedric Mitchell, Simon Kenny, Mavis Kinnaird. Specials: Sewing. Betty Hamilton ; homework. Doris Cameron; geography, Stanley Mann; gardening, Cedric Mitchell. Standard 11. —First class; Jack Hore. Second class: George Islip. Third class: Osborne M'Camition, James Carrutners, Dorothy Kenny, Bessie Gordon, Alice

Campbell. Specials: Sewing, first Bessie Gordon, second Alice Campbell; arithmetic!, George Islip. Standard I. —First class: David Beattie, Alec Drake. ■ Second class: Iris Kenny. Specials: Sewing, Iris Kenny; arithmetic, Aleu Drake.

P. lll.—First class: James Hamilton, Iris More. Second class: Laurence M’Leod. Third class: Nellie Gordon, Winnie Richards, Willie Currie.

P. II. —Class prizes: Willie Cameron, David Harris, Mary Simpson, lona Black, Molly Konny, Wilson Gordon. P. ].—Herbert Hewitt, James Kenny. TOKOITI SCHOOL. There was a large gathering of parents and friends at the annual concert and distribution of prizes of the Tokoiti School on Friday evening. An excellent programme was submitted, which was much enjoyed. At the conclusion of the concert Mi- J. B. Wilson, at the invitation of the committee, distributed the prizes. Standard VL—Dux of school (gold medal) —Rita Lucy Wilson, Jack Wyber 2. Standard V. —Gwen Hughes 1, Ruth Hughes 2. David Kenney 3. Standard lY.—James Beel 1, Ada lorrestor 2, Violet vv ilson 3. Standard 111. —James Cowio 1, Micnael Boyle 2, Phyllis Wilson 3. Standard II. —Joyce Ussher 1, Edith Forrester 2. Gertrude Nicholls 3 Standard I. —Millom Vickers 1, trank Calvny 2, Audrey Hughes 3. Special Prizes. —Navy League essay : Rota Lucy Wilson. Excellence in attendance for a long period: Ada Forrester. Arithmetic; Standard VI, Linda Fiddes; Standard V, Meredith Wilson. Athletic prizes: Reta Wilson and Howard Lilburne.

All scholars in the infant department received a gift book.