Pine Hill School.

Otago Witness, Issue 1622, 23 December 1882, Page 30

Pine Hill School.

The Pine Hill School held its annual examination on Friday afternoon. The Rev. Dr Stuart presided, and Mrs Macdonald adjudged the needlework. After several songs were well sung and a number of recitations given in good style, Dr Stuart examined the different classes in reading, spelling, and arithmetic. He also asked the senior classes to write an essay on the "Bush," which proved to be one of the most interesting exercises, as it called forth some original ideas. Some of the essays were characterised by the doctor as neatly-written and well-expressed productions. The bright, intelligent countenances of the children were specially noticed, and the teachers were com plimented on tho undoubted success of the year's work. The prize-takers were : —

John Ford, dux of school ; Arthur Gray, 2 : Margaret Wiight, 3. Class Hl.— Peter Marshall and Margaret Roy, equal ; James Douglas, 3, Class ll.— John Godfrey, 1 ; Mary Jane Gray and John Bunting, equal. Class I —lea Wright, 1 ; James Thomson, 2. Beginners.— John Watkins, 1; Mary Hoy, 2; Archibald Galbraith, 3.

Writing Prizes. — Eliza ISunting and Arthur Godfrey. Mapping.— Thomas Godfrey. Recitation. — Charles Godfrey. Singing.— John Marshall, Frances Macgregor, and Mary Kreft. Arithmetic. — Flor. Jlacgrcsror. General Improvement. -William Koy, William Anderson, and Ruth Jfacgregor. Sewing.— Katio M'Ara, Mary Jane Gray, ancV Jane Wright. >

Regular Attendance.— Marion Marshall. Special prizes were presented by Mrs Macdonald and Mr Wilkie.