THE SCHOOLS

Southland Times, Issue 20673, 20 December 1928, Page 12

THE SCHOOLS

PRIZES DISTRIBUTED TECHNICAL COLLEGE FUNCTION SUCCESSFUL YEAR REVIEWED The annual breaking-up ceremony and presentation of prizes of the Southland Technical College was held in the Museum Hall yesterday afternoon when there was a large gathering of parents and students present. The chairman of the board, Mr J. H. Reed, presided and associated with him on the platform were. Mrs Reed, his Worship the Mayor, Mr John Miller, the Mayoress, the principal, Mr C. A. Stewart, members of the board and staff. Proceedings opened with the singing of the National Anthem, the chairman making sympathetic reference to the prolonged illness of his Majesty the King. The chairman extended a welcome to his Worship the Mayor (Mr John Miller), Mr A. W. Jones, acting-chairman of the Education Board, Mr J. Gilbertson, representing the MacKinnon Trust, and Mr Charles Gray, who for many years had given valuable singing instruction to the pupils. The Mayor spoke of the greatly improved conditions now operative as compared with those in his school days. He offered his congratulations to rhe pupils who had gained success in their classes, and hoped that those leaving school would continue their studies and make great adyancement in life. Mr Miller referred to the fact that some years ago he had been associated with the school as an instructor in the agricultural section. There were then only about a dozen boys who studied veterinary work, and this was very discouraging. He understood that the Government was now making provision for classes for veterinary instruction for students of advanced years. Report of Principal. The principal, Mr C. A. Stewart, submitted his third annual report as follows: — This year the school opened with a roll number almost exactly equal to last year. The total enrolments for the year exactly equalled the March numbers of 1926, that is the record number of 503. They were distributed as follows: Art 7, agriculture 1, building 73, commercial 171 (101 girls, 70 boys), domestic 126, engineering 95. Of these a total of 285 or 56.6 per cent, were first-year pupils. Considering the exceptional qualifications of our art instructors, it is regrettable that the community does not take greater advantage, in both day and evening classes, of the facilities offered. Our agriculture course maintains its numbers well, and compares quite favourably with other centres. It is encouraging to note the large percentage of pupils in this course who return for a second and third year, and also to note the fact that younger brothers of former pupils also enrol. The fact that most of the boys in the course are sons of farmers is an evidence that practical men have some confidence in the training. Boys in the trades course continue to receive an excellent training in

both practical and theoretical subjects. From reports of departmental officers, and from comments of others competent to judge, I believe that the training given to our engineering boys is as thorough and the w’ork is of as high standard as any in New Zealand. Our woodworking classes are in a more spacious workshop now; but the organization still necessitates loading our teacher with large classes and requiring constant work in the care and sharpening of tools. In face of these difficulties Mr Beer continues to do fine work and to stimulate the energy and activity of his boys. The commercial course seems in no danger of loss of popularity. It was noticeable this year that an unusually large number of boys entered for this course (46 girls, 47 boys). With such keen competition for positions in office work, employers will naturally be more critical in fheir selections of applicants for positions; and only pupils who do really well can expect to receive our recommendation. The domestic department has worked this year in the new building in very pleasant conditions. The work shown in the exhibition indicated a rise in standard no doubt partly due to improved conditions of work. If we are successful in securing an early extension of the new building, then we shall have better facilities for laboratory and laundry work, to say nothing of much needed cloakroom accommodation for girls. In outdoor activities the year has been one of varying fortunes. While 1927 saw our Rugby first fifteen reach high water mark, this season saw play at a low ebb. In the August tournament, after winning the competition for three successive seasons, we were this time beaten by both Dunedin and Christchurch. Cricket still seems not to be a natural growth among us. In basketball our girls did very well in the local competition, and made a good showing in the tournament. Our hockey showed a revival of interest among the girls, and for beginners they did very well. The Cadets continue to do good work, and benefited again by the week's continuous camp in February. Our shooting this year has been particularly good. The Old Students’ Association has again given us valuable assistance and shown steady interest in our welfare. We are indebted to the. association for two medals presented to-day, and also for a good contribution, the result of a special concert, for our gramophone fund. It is a great, pleasure to me again to express my thanks to teachers for loyal co-operation and zealous work during the year. Much of our success is due to the harmonious manner in which staff members work together for the good of the school community. Special thanks are due to those teachers who give up their time on Saturdays and after school hours to organize and coach various teams. Mr Kania, who joined us only in the third term, deserves a word of appreciation for the heartiness with which he has entered upon his duties and given up his Saturday afternoons for the cricket team. My personal thanks are due to the office staff for constant zeal and attention to multifarious duties. Chairman’s Report. The chairman’s annual report stated, inter alia: The year 1928 will probably be remembered in this country as a year of searching self-examination in the realm of educational policy and administration. The rule of a new Director of Education, ihe issue, in England, of the Hadow Report on the training of the adolescent, the issue of the report of our Syllabus Revision Committee have all been factors in stimulating public interest in educational matters. Now the changes in the Ministry opens up further possibilities of change. In these circumstances it was natural that the August Conference of the Technical Education Association should have specially long and interesting meetings. One matter that the executive has under consideration is the vexed question of local unification of control. As vice-president of the association. I hope to be able to make some contribution to the deliberations, and to play some part in deciding these larger matters of policy. It is but seemly that I should express the board’s appreciation of the sympathy shown to us by the late Minister of Education, Mr R. A. Wright. To him we owe the grant for the first part of our new domestic building. For our own school here we may fairly claim that the year has been successful. Visitors at any reasonable hour are welcomed to look through classrooms and workrooms, to see classes at work and to question the teachers. As chairman of the board, I have to express our thanks to all who have helped the school during the year and now at the end of the year by contributing towards our prizes. The board’s thanks are also due to the teaching staff for wholehearted and efficient work throughout the year as proved by the flattering nature of the inspector’s report. A special word may be due to our caretakers for the thoroughness of their work in buildings and grounds.

THE PRIZE LIST. The prizes were presented by Mrs Reed as follows: — Art Course (first year) : Doris Matheson. Agricultural Course (first year boys) : Form A.I. hirst —Gordon McGillivray; first in general proficiency; first in history, arithmetic, nook-keeping, botany, hygiene, wool-classing; second in English, chemistry, dairy science, agriculture. Second—Stuart Mckerchar; second (equal) in general proficiency ; second in history, book-keeping, botany, hygiene; and second —George Edwards; second (equal) in general proficiency; first in English, chemistry, dairy science, agriculture; second in arithmetic, woolclassing. Building Course (first year boys) : Form B. First—Clifford Sneyd—first in English, science, practical geometry; second in mathematics, Engineering theory, building construction; third in history, metalwork. Second -Eric Mapletoft—first in woodwork, building construction, metalwork; third in mathematics, practical geometry, engineering theory. Third —Roy Jackson—first in history, engineering theory; second in science, practical geometry; third in English. Fourth—John Scott —first in mathematics; second in English, history; third in science. Special prize for improvement— Leonard McEwan. Commercial Course (first year) : Form C. First—Gwenneth Mackintosh—first in drawing, shorthand, English, history; second in arithmetic, typewriting. Second—Joyce Evans—first in arithmetic, geography, bookkeeping; second in shorthand, English, history. Third—Lily Campbell—first in typewriting, correspondence; third in history. Diligence and General Excellence—Nola Bell. Form C.I. b.: First —Norman Calder—first in mathematics, book-keeping; second in correspondence, typewriting. hygiene. Second —James Fraser —First in hygiene; second in mathematics; third in typewriting. Third—Albert Blee—First in Geography, history; third in drawing. Form C.I. c.: First—Jack Beaton—First in arithmetic (aeq.), second in English (aeq.), history, geography, mathematics (aeq.) ; third in hygiene and James Botting —First in book-keeping, typewriting; second in English (aeq.), hygiene, drawing (aeq.); third in geography (aeq.). Third—Clara Williams —First in history, arithmetic, shorthand, hygiene, needlework; second in geography, book-keeping. Diligence —Christina Templeton—First in geography; second in arithmetic, shorthand, needlework (aeq.) and Frank McLew—First in English, his- [ tory, geography; third in arithmetic. Domestic Course (Ist Year Girls).

Form D.I. a.: First—Doris Ryan —First in accounts, hygiene, needlework, dressmaking; second in history; third in English. Second—Mavis Lilley: First in history, arithmetic; second in English, hygiene, cookery, millinery. Third—Daphne Robertson—pirst in English; second in arithmetic, accounts; third in hygiene, cookery, Needle, work, dressmaking. General Excellence in Practical Subjects—Elsie Nelson—First in cookery, millinery, drawing; second in needlework, dressmaking. Improvement— Aroha Breayley. Form D.I. c.: First-Myra Nicol—First in accounts, hygiene, drawing, millinery, dressmaking. Second—Kathleen Boyle Second in arithmetic, accounts. Third — Marjorie Fletcher—First in English; second in needlework. General ImprovementMavis Hunter. Special prize for practical needlework, dressmaking, millinery—lsabel Jennings. Engineering Course (Ist Year Boys). Form E.I. a.: First— James Ward—First in English, mathematics, science, geometry, engineering theory, woodwork (aeq.) ; second in drawing (aeq.). Second—George West—Second in English, history (aeq.l, geometry, engineering theory, woodwork, metalwork, sketching; third in science. Third—Leslie Thomas—First in drawing; second in mathematics, science; third in geometry (aeq.). Improvement—Joffre Henry. ~ r Form E.I. b.: First—Haldane PhilpotFirst in English, history, science, mechanical drawing, geometry, engineering theory, woodwork, drawing, metalwork; second in mathematics. Second —Philip Clearwater First in mathematics; second in science, geometry, engineering theory-, drawing; third in English. Third—Cyril More—Second in mechanical drawing, woodwork, metalwork • third in mathematics, science, geometry. Special prize for progress-Hector McKinnon. Special prize for most promising first-year boy in practical work—Vernon Russell. Agricultural Course: (2nd Year Boys). Form A2: First—Alan Jackson—First in English, history, book-keeping, hygiene, agriculture, woodwork; second in arithmetic, botany, fieldwork, woolclassing; and Alan Murray-First in dairy science botany, woolclassing; second m English, hygiene, woodwork, metalwork. Special prize for progress—Sidney Carewell. Building Course: (2nd Year Boys).

Form B2: First—Francis LindquistFirst in history, mathematics, mechanics, practical geometry, engineering theory, woodwork, building construction, metalwork; second in design. Second—George Weeds—First in Woodwork; second m engineering theory. Special prize for progress —Alan Hodgkinson. Commercial Course: (2nd Year). Form C2a: First—Raymond AndersonFirst in history, geography, arithmetic, mathematics, book keeping; second in typewriting. Second—Joy Jensen—hirst in English, shorthand, hygiene; second in geography, correspondence. Third-'Thelma Warnecke—First in drawing; second in English, history, hygiene. Form C2b: First -Doreen Robins—First in English, history, arithmetic, office method, typewriting, hygiene; second in drawing; third in book-keeping. Second—Vera laylor—First in book-keeping, shorthand, needlework, drawing; second in history, hygiene, typewriting; third in geography. Third—John B. Ramsay—Second in bookkeeping, office method, geography. Domestic Course (2nd Year Girls). Form D2a: First—Mavis Wilcox—First in English, history, home science, hygiene, French; second in cookery. Mrs J. H. Reed’s special prize—Edith Clark—First in arithmetic, needlework, dressmaking, millinery; second in history, home science, French. Special prize for general work— Edna Briggs. Form D2b: First—Dora Boyle—First m English, history, arithmetic, science, cookery, needlework, millinery, dressmaking; second in hygiene. Second —Monica Boyle—First in dressmaking; second in history, cookery, needlework; third in millinery’ Third—Margaret Caldwell—Second in English, science, millinery; third in hygiene, dressmaking, needlework. Special prize [or general work—Mary Mullan. Engineering Course (2nd Year Boys). Form E2: First—Cyril Stroud—First in history, mechanics, drawing, geometry, engineering theory, woodwork, metalwork; second in electricity, heat engines. Second —Alan Reid—Firet in electricity; second in mechanics drawing. geometry, heat engines, woodwork. Third— Francis Greenwood —First in English; second in mathematics, drawing, geometry and Alan Broad—First in metalwork, electrical engineering; second in history mathematics. Special prize for general improvement —Stanley Cooke. Building Course (3rd Year Boys). Form B 3: First—Raymond Ashby—First in English, history, mechanics, practical geometry, woodwork, metalwork; second in mathematics, building construction. Commercial Course (3rd Year). Form C 3: First Gwendoline Preddy— First in English, economics, office method, typewriting; second in shorthand, bookkeeping, third in arithmetic. Second— Joyce Skinner—First in book-keeping, shorthand, geography; second in office method. Third —Jack Dixon-First in arithmetic, mathematics; third in economics. Fourth— Frances Scitt —First in drawing; second in English arithmetic; third in book-keeping, shorthand, typwriting. Domestic Course (Third Year Girls). Form D. 3.: First Mary Wilkinson—First in English, history, home science, hygiene; second in cookery, needlework, dressmaking, I millinery, drawing.

Engineering Course (Third Year Boys). Form E. 3: First—Robert Harding—First in mathematics, applied mechanics, practical geometry, engineering theory, heat engines, woodwork, metalwork, machine drawing; second in electricity. Second — Douglas Robins—Second in mathematics, applied mechanics, practical geometry, engineering theory, heat engines. Special prize for general proficiency—Robert Maclean. Special prize for practical work and sketching (Donated by Mr R. Russell) —Horace Sutton. Scholarships and Special Prizes. Athletics: Sports champions. (Medals donated by Amateur Sports’ Trust) : Girl champion, Lily Campbell. Senior boys’ champion. lan Hamilton (also cup presented by Messrs Gilmour and Marshall). Junior boys’ champion, Richard Thomas. Temperance Essays. (Prizes donated by Women's Christian Temperance Union) : Raymond Anderson and Thelma Warnecke. Essays on Motor Cycle Engine (Prizes donated by Mr A. Tapper) : Robert Harding (senior), John Grieve (junior). Set of Engineering Tools (Presented by Messrs Brown and Sharpe) : George Davenport. Scholarships And Bursaries. Scandrett Scholarships: Domestic —Dora Boyle. Trades —Frederick Mayhew. T. H. S. Second Year Scholarships: Mary Hunter and John Grieve. Domestic Science First Year Scholarship: Elsie Nelson. Free Text Books and Exemption from Schol Charges 1929 for merit in first year work: Beryl Rhind and Roy Jackson. Library Prizes: For best range of reading: Gwendoline Preddy and Raymond Anderson. Old Students’ Medals: For the best allround pupils in study, games, etc; Mavis Crisp, lan Hamilton. MacKinnon Trust Scholarships: A. Jackson, A. Murray, S. Carswell.

MIDDLE The annual breaking-up ceremony and presentation of prizes in connection with the Middle School was held yesterday afternoon.A large number of parents of scholars, and past pupils assembled with the present scholars in the quadrangle and were addressed by the Rev. J. L. Robinson who spoke on success and the means to attain it. Self-reliance, alertness of mind, foresight, patience, “whose root was bitter but whose fruit was sweet,” and loyalty to high ideals were all essential said Mr Robinson. and success in life always came to those who worked for it, never to him who slacked. Dr. A. T. McCaw who presented the Anzac essay prize to Miss Pauline Anderson, spoke of the necessity to keep alive the memory of that achievement. The headmaster, Mr D. D. Steadman, announced that school would resume on February 4. He also commented on the fact that the school savings bank showed a credit balance of £53 3/6 in the scholars’ names. Referring to the recently laid concrete in the quadrangle, he asked for the future co-operation of parents in the attempt to continue with the work of concreting the school grounds. CLASS PRIZES. The following were the class prizes presented in the class rooms:— Standard 1: Dux, Betty Taylor and Jack Winter; spelling, Mervyu Keane; writing, Mina Moffett; reading, Jessie McLaughlan and Ashley Aitken; drawing, Betty McGregor; composition, Lynn Anderson; comprehension, Luido Thomson; neatness, Margaret McCullough; general excellence— Colin McMillan, Robert Waters, Jean Peterson, lan Mills; Progress, James Johnstone, George Cameron; at tendance certificates — Norma Wakefield, Walter Kennedy, Jean Robertson. Elvra Bulman, Fanny Korner, Rose Tomlins, Norma Booth, Jessie McLaughlan, Colin McMillan, Jack Winter, Colin Harris, Marion Symon. Attendance certificates Primer 5: Nina Bulman. Freda Cooke. Standard II a. :Dux, Bruce Gordon; second prize, Stanley O’Connell; third prize, Stanford Batcheler; general excellence, Guy Baker, Raymond Crosbie, Walter Weeds, Gladstone Paterson, Gordon Elder, Percy Cooke; progress, John Hyndman, Douglas Hale, Eric Wilkes, Norman Pay; diligence, Frederick Allen, Darcy Wilson, Errol Henderson: recitation and story, William Stewart; general improvement, Archie Hughes; special spelling prize, Roy McMillan ; most improved writer, Douglas Gavan; deportment and good manners, Percy Friberg; attendance certificates, Douglas Gavan, Percy Cooke, Eric Wilkes, Herbert Spriggs, Lloyd Woollett, Darcy Wilson, Edward Stokes, Norman Pay.

Standard II b.: First prize, Margaret Fraser; second, Linda Thyne; third, Joyce Maley; progress, Pearl Dempster, Sydney Orr, Nancy McMurdo, Arthur Halbert, Kathleen Taylor. Rangi Dickson; diligence, Vera Dickison, Winifred Stokes; specials—improvement in writing, Lois Boyd; progress in arithmetic, Beryl Hardcastle; progress in arithmetic, Beatrice Hansen ; general improvement, Ida Mills; general excellence, Joyce McPherson; neatness, Myrtle Sellars; special spelling prize, Phyllis Mason; deportment and efficiency, Ethel Butson; first in sewin" Violet Bennett; attendance, Valmai Lapsley, Marion Johnson, Violet Bennett. Standard lllA.—First James Pollok, second Morell Anderson, third lan Anderson; general excellence—Olive Stott, James Taylor, John Gray, Cyril Robinson, John O’Grady; improvement and progress—Duncan Yule, Stanley Benfell. Edward Boyd, Arthur Brown, Charles Harvey, Noel Cockroft; attendance certificates S 3 A.—-lan Anderson, Noel Cockroft, Leonard Jenkins, John Pagan, William Wakefield, Rowland Hopgood, James Seiwood, Stanley Jenkins, John Taylor, Arthur Fogarty, John O’Grady, Kenneth Ramsay, Douglas Ramsay. Special prize for progress, donated by Mrs W. G. Gilchrist: Michael Toole; special prize for good work, donated by Miss Dundas: William Watson. Standard lllB.—First, Daphne Swift, second, Winsome Blue. Special prizes: Industry, Norris Galt; industry and progress, Janet Lind; progress and composition, Mabel Allen; diligence, Ana Halbert; general excellence, Mavis McKenzie. Attendance certificates: Winsome Blue, Noel Booth, June Booth, Nellie Brown, Lily Lea, Nancy Lea, Janet Lind, Dorothy McEwan, Esma Moffatt, Ethel Neame, Mavis Riddell, Gladys Tomlins, June Springford. Standard IVA: First, William Fairlie; second, William Anderson; third, Clifford Abbott. Merit prizes: Edward Spriggs, Lester Harper, Ernest Friberg, Leslie Parry. Attendance certificates: William Anderson, William Fairlie, Bruce Neame, George Savory. Section of Std. 3: First, Colin Jarman; second, Jack Simpson. Progress, Frederick Buck. Attendance certificates: Gordon Dopson. Henry Denton, Bernard Logan, Johu North. Standard IVB: First, Pauline Robinson; second, Bernice Dennis; third, Doris Stalker. Progress: Doris Kidd, Christina McDougall; sewing, Madge Gordon. General excellence, Norrie Woods, Jessie Buck. Attendance certificates: Isa Dopson, Christina McDougall, Catherine Wakefield, Rona Cowley, Muriel Kennedy, Joan Wilson, Onawe Rodgers, Lily McMillan. Standard VA: Dux, Donald Waters; second, Reginald Buddle; third, Evelyn Christie. Diligence, Joan Wicks, Douglas Jackson, Ronald Sloan, Doris Grey. Library prize, James Swift. Attendance certificates: Maisie Kambleton, Fred Johnson, James Reid, James Burns, Evelyn Christie, Alfred McManue, Mervyn Finkle, Ernest Crosbie, George Anderson, Douglas Jackson, Alan North, Reginald Ker. Standard VB: Dux, Pauline Anderson; second Joyce Kelly; third Beverley Mitchel. Diligence prizes, Hilda Anderson, Beryl Johnson, Joyce Preddy, Molly McGregor. Composition, Helen Yule; Writing, Mary Eadie. Good conduct, Margaret Moir. Library prize, Dulcie Jarman. Anzac essay prize, Pauline Anderson. W.C.T.U. temperance essay prize, Joan Fisher. Attendance —Doris McCreath, Phyllis Wilson, Molly Macgregor, Alice Selwood ; Joyce Kelly, Moira Lind, Leona McLeay, Dulcie Jarman, Madge Jacquiery, Hilda Anderson.

Standard VI, Boys: Dux, Ronald J. Jarman; second, Percy Johnson; third, Fergus McKenzie; fourth, Roy Walker. General excellence—Garfield Brown, Walter Ramsay. Composition and general knowledge— Kenneth Good, Henry Simpson, Harvey Strang. Diligence and progress (Special prize presented by Arthur Anderson, Esq.) Andrew Dunn. Business letter (special prize presented by Percy Shaw, Esq., Auckland) Verdun Painter. Progress, Leslie Thyne, Sinclair Giles, James Harvey, William Berriman, Ray Barbour. Neatness and drawing, James Mclntosh. Attendance certificates, Percy Johnson, Ronald Jarman, Leslie Thyne, Edward North, John Smith, John Savory. Attendance medals, five years, Allan Bishop, Norman Wood. Standard VI (girls).—Dux, May Roxburgh; second, Annie Pollock; third, Annie Ward. Sewing and excellent conduct, Janet Pack. Business letter (Mr Shaw's prize), Eunice Steadman. Drawing, Lois Rodgers. Industry and perseverance (special prize Mr A. Anderson), Agnes Wakefield. Attendance (special prize), Gladys Tomlins. Progress (special prize *, Josephine Lea. Excellent conduct, Lilian Keane. General good work, Molly Weeds. General improvement, Myrtle Bromby. Reading, Hilary Hyndman. Drawing, Eileen Murray. Progress, Myrle Allen. Darning, Eunice Steadman. Improved conduct, Ailsa Campbell. Good work, Jessie Fleming. Industry, Joyce Brown. Excellent conduct, Matilda Remington. Attendance certificates: Hazel Woollett, Janet Pack, Isabella Dempster, Lois Rodgers, Agnes Wakefield, Hazel Jenkins, Ailsa Campbell, Betty Penman, Jessie Fleming, Louisa Elder, Margaret Pay. Attendance medal, Janet Pack (six years), Hazel Jenkins (six years', Louisa Elder (five years*, Isabella Dempster (five years), Hazel Woollett (seven years). Special Prizes. The following sports certificates and special prizes were then presented by the Rev J. L. Robinson:—E. Neame, second girls’ 50 yards under 10 years, second girls’ 50 yards skipping under 11 years; J. Kelly, second girls’ 75 yards under 12 years; S. Ward, second girls’ 75 yards under 14 years; E. Pratt, first girls’ 75 yards under 14, first 100 yards skipping under 15 years, first 100 yards girls’ under 15yrs.; T. Barr, second 100 yards girls’ under 15 years, third girls’ 75 yards under 14 years; B. Double, second solo slopping under 15yrs; M. Jaquiery, third girls’ 75 yards under 13 years, first girls’ 75 yards skipping under 13 years; E. Steadman, second girls’ 75 yards under 13 years, second girls’ 75 yards skipping under 13; Robert Horsburgh third boys’ 50 yards under S years; A. North, third boys’ 75 yards under 12 years; J. North, third 75 yards under 10 years; C. Harvey, second boys’ 75 yards under 11 years; R. Crosbie, first long jump under *l3 years, first 75 yards hurdles under 13 years; L. Thyne, third high jump under 15 years; R. Buddle, second boys’ 100yds under 14 years. Tennis champion, Joyce Kelly. Girls’ sports champion, Edna Pratt. Dux of school (giris), May Roxburgh; (boys) Ronald J. Jarman. MEETING OF COMMITTEE. The monthly meeting of the Middle School Committee was held on Tuesday evening, the Rev. J. L. Robinson presiding. The headmaster reported that the roll number for the year was 742 while the attendance for the past month was 668. The final term examinations had been completed with very satisfactory results throughout the school, while the results of the proficiency examinations were extremely gratifying. A special resolution was passed thanking all parents and donors of special prizes who contributed so generously towards the prize fund as a very satisfactory amount was collected, enabling a liberal distribution of prizes in all departments. The work of remodelling the school is now completed while the grounds have also been put in a very satisfactory condition, adding greatly to the comfort of the staff and pupils of the school. Arrangements have been completed for the annual picnic which will be held at Colac Bay on Wednesday, February 13, one week after the vacation is completed. SOUTH The South School break-up commenced with a function in the infant room yesterday afternoon when the prizes in the preparatory division were presented. Several songs were contributed by the children to an appreciative gathering of parents. Mr C. W. Patton, chairman of committee, and Mrs Garrett, a member of the committee, presented the prizes. The principal function look place in the evening at Stobo Hall when an enjoyable programme was presented by the pupils. The programme was followed by the prize-giving which was conducted by the chairman of committee and Mr A. W. Jones. Thanks were accorded Mesdames E. Derbie, Strang. Messrs Hain, Grenfell, McCarter, Frederick, "Ex-pupil,” J. M. Brown and Co., and members of the staff for prizes donated. PRIZE LIST. Class P. 4: First, Irene Shiels; second, Raymond Davies; third, Russell Davis. Gass P. 3: First, Gwen Knuckey; second, Joyce Hannon; third, Isabel Angus. Class P.2: First. Frank Farley; second, Dolly Palmer; special reading. Alan Sutton. Standard 1 (B section*: First, Geoffrey Bryce; second, Leslie Hutson; third. Jessie Falconer; for merit, Jean Berry. Attendance certificates—Dorothy Jean Berry. Jessie Falconer, Phyllis Hall. Man Millar, Myrtle Winter, Stuart Campbell, Cecil Francis, Leslie Hutson. Len dnsail. Robert Mcßeath, Donald Mclntyre, Cecil Smith, Gerald Storrie. Standard 1 (Bov’s): First, Merle Kynaston; second, George Wild; third. Harold Poole; general excellence, Arthur Shaw; attendance certificate. Alan Forde. Standard 1 (Girls): Dux, Ray Wilson; second, Aldyth McCrostie; third, Vera Boniface; fourth. Doreen Jackson; spelling, Kathleen Stobo; writing and diligence, Joyce Hemingsen and Marjorie Pope; progress, Heather Stewart; attendance certificates: Ray Wilson, Margaret McDermott, Olive Hughes. Standard 2 (Boys) : First, Andrew Dawson : second. Harold Brauman; third, Billy Mayhew; attendance certificates: John Adamson, Alex Biggs, Edward Matthews, George Mcßeath, Allen McLaughlin. Jack Morrison. William Pagan, Keith Shaw, George Service. Standard 2 (Girls): First. Joan Swale; second. Heather Brown; third, Phyllis Martin; composition, Grace Hunter; attendance certificates: Joan Hannon. Eileen Johnstone, Daphne Davis, Eva Withington. Standard 3 (Boys) : Dux of class, Andrew F. Wilson; second, Edward Leary; third, Alexander Adamson; attendance certificates: Desmond Fyffe, Raymond Gibbs, William Hatton Arthur In.sall. Gordon Mason, Albert Meads, Cyril Sherlock, Robert Wilson. Standard 3 (girls): First, Winnie Shiels; second, Adele Macdonald; third, Betty Semmens: attendance certificates: Rosie Wood, Adele Macdonald, Marjory Wain, Minica Ford. Standard 4 (boys) : First, Dave Robertson ; second, Campbell Stewart; third, Harry Drummond; general excellence, spelling. Jack Huffadine (Mr. Kitto); general excellence, Gifford Shirley (Mr. Kitto); Anzac «ny, Garnet Blampied; attendance certificates: Mervyn Winter, Stephen Wilson, Norman Murdoch, Garnet Blampied, Keith Lythgoe, Harold Meads. Jack Huffadine, Fraser. William Hope, Gifford Shirley, Charles Fell, Harold Clark. Standard 4 (girls) : Section A —First, lone McCarter; second, Ignore Nicholson. Section B—First, Patty Ford; general excellence, Hazel Collett and May Derbie; attendance certificates: Wilma Brown, Eileen Hannon, Lsobel Withington, Ethel Matthews, Margaret Swale, Pearl Philpot, Jean Mcßeath, Jessie Edmonds, Joyce Lamont, Edna Huteon. Hazel Collett. Standard 5 (Boys) : Section A—First, Oswald Beal; second, Gavin Mackay; section B: First, Clarence Shirley; second, Desmond Young; English, James Robbie; at-

tendance certificates: William Edmonds, Robert Middlemiss, Gavin McKay, Malcolm Wilson, James Hannon, Lloyd Walker, Clarence Shirley, William Withington. Standard 5 (Girlt?) :—First, Ismay Fenn; second Nora Allison; third, Meignon Coomer, English, Enid Lindsay; attendance certificates; Kathleen Adamson, Nora Allison, Joan Barnett, Dulcie Davis, Frances Fortune, Nancy Meredith, Clarice Stobo. Standard six (Boys) :—Dux, Alan Paterson ; second, John Boniface; third, Colin Lythgoe; English Arthur Kirkland; John Smith; sports and drill, Robert Tinnock; geography and history, John Taylor; progress, Francis Maxted, Leslie Pennicott, John Ford, Donald Cameron; attendance certificates: Harold Patton, Harry Greenhalgh, John Macpherson, John Smith, Arthur Kirkland. John Boniface, Oscar Maxted, Colin Lythgoe, John Taylor, John Ford, Frank Hutson. Standard 6 (Girls) :—Dux, Florence Baxter; second Catherine Adamson; third equal. Dorothy Fox and Elsie McCarter; athenaeum prize. Hazel Stewart; special prize for excellent work, Jean Nichol; progress prize, Nina Todd; sports prize, Vera Sim; attendance certificates: Catherine Adamson, Esina McLaughlin, Isabel Carrie, Maisie Sutherland, Edna Ewan, Mina Swale, Marjorie Jeffries, Hazel Stewart, Daphne Mason. NORTH The annual presentation of prizes in connection with the North School took place yesterday the distribution of prizes for Standards 1, II and 111 being made in the morning by Mr J. Holland, chairman of the school committee and Mr W. Anderson. In the afternoon there was a good attendance of parents on the occasion of the presentation of the senior prizes w’hich was undertaken by the Revs. W. Tanner and J. Robertson. Mr Holland again presided and, in moving a vote of thanks to the staff, paid it a tribute, stressing particularly (he valuable work done by Miss McDougall with Standard VI. The presentation of prizes for the temperance essays was made by Mrs Chalmers on behalf of the North Invercargill Christian Temperance Union. During the afternoon an excellent entertainment was given by the school children. PRIZE LIST. Following is the prize list: Standard VI: Dux of school, Cyril Pascoe; second, Florence Pullar (Mr Hyndman’s prize l , third. Jack Rollo. General excellence. Hazel Martin, Pearl Richards, George Paterson' progress, Jarvis, Gwen Frew; diligence, Ronald Mac Lean, Hilda Stocker; history and geography, Gordon Botherwav: neatness (special prize), Gwen Frew: attendance certificates: Hazel Martin. Pearl Richards, Alma Vincent, John Matheson. Alexander Robertson, James Sadlier. Leonard Saxton, Ewart Tanner. Standard V: Dux. June Perry (library prize) ; second, Maisie Weir (library prize) ; third. Bruce Godward; fourth. Mavis Thornley; spelling, composition and history, Reid Gerrard: arithmetic. Ivy Morton; composition and writing. Kathleen Evans; reading, Oliver Scott: writing, Jessie Wilson; spelling. Agnes Burgess; writing, Foster Sherburd; drawing: James Smith; drawing, Godfrey Beissel; geogranhv Ken Kennedy; history. Russon Spence; best sports girl, Jessie Bell; Temperance essay prize (presented by North Invercargill W.C.T.U.) : Girls. Kathleen Evans; bows, Bruce Godward; mapping, Elsie Titchener, William Mullen. Standard IV: Dux. Margaret Watson; second. Margaret Jaquiery; third, Noel Davies; fourth. Eric Davies; fifth, Anna Mitchell; general excellence, Vera Fraser, Zoe Smith. Winsome Sadlier, Donald Kennedy ; arithmetic, Ernest Mullen; history, Dorothy Spence; geography, Elizabeth Crawford; drawing. Esther Smith; neatness homework, William Hollamby, Henry Holland; progress Leslie Small; attendance: Henr- Holland. Beth Crawford, Ruth Jaquiery, Gladys Robertson, Winsome Sadlier, Zoe Smith. Edith West. Standard 3:—Dux, Annabel Weir, second Leo Andrews, third, Winnie Gerrard, fourth, Lance Harper: progress, James Treweek; neatness, Ena Clapp, Robert Mitchell; writ ing, Hazel Moore; arithmetic, Harry Gilbertson; history and geography. lan Spiers. Attendance, lan Taylor, lan Spiers, Herbert Brown, Robert Mitchel. Norman Wilson, Hugh Wilson, Annabel Weir. Winnie Gerrard, Florence Burns, Margaret Henderson, Vera Doogin. Standard 2: —Dux—Betty Don, first, Paul Bennets, second, Dorothy, Watts, third, Allan Jaquiery; Politeness, Adeline Henderson, conduct. Cyril Gray, Progress, Heather Matheson, drill, Raymond Davies, drawing Gladys Wilson; neatness, Marjorie Hughes; diligence, Hugh Ritchie, spelling, Hazel Dobbie; attendance, Heather Matheson, Gladys Clarke, Edna Whitaker, Morris Fearn, Forbes Scott, George Beissel. Standard I:—Dux —Joan Hemmings, second, Mavis Gregory, third, Margaret Kennedy; first boy, Kenneth Sherburd; conduct, Dorothy Stott, consistent work, Joyce Davies; neatness, Gem Witt, politeness, Joan Murphy; progress, William Strathern; drawing, John Meredith; writing, Agnes Smith; general proficiency, Joyce Speirs; composition, Lyla Titchener; trying hard, Frank Mudock; reading, Ruth Cook; certificates, Clarence Wilson. Gem Witt, William Flaus, Joyce Davies, Marjorie Jones, Margaret Kennedy, Lloyd Jones. Primer 4.—Dux, Joan Maclean, second, Linda Matheson; third, Maurein Ferry; first boy, Robert Halliday, second, William Barrett. third. Eric Witting; general excellence, Daphne Pepper, Norine Riddell, William Hamill, Roland Watson; progress, Ivan Reid; reading, Maisie Wilson. Primer 3: —Dux, Hazel Brumby; second Bruce Crawford; third, John Allen; recitation, Joyce Pullar, Cyril Hunt; reading, Ray Cowley, Nancy Holmes; progress, Allison Kennedy, Ross Ritchie. Joyce Pepper; diligence, Fred Targuse, Erek Moen; writing, Sylvia Taylor. Thelma Green. Primer 2: First equal—Peter Stead, Reginald Robertson, John Smith; second, Keith Wilson, third equal, Frank Calvert, Charlie Calvert. Girls:—First Florence Barrett; second, Margaret Gray, third equal, Dawn Taylor. Joan Ayling; progress, Russel Dodds, Ruby Hamilton, Joyce Long. Primer 1: First, Gladys Maclean, equal second, Rosaline Ferry, Jean Bain. Primer 1 lower: First, Robert Lewis, second, Daphne Marshall, Gloria Dawson. ST. GEORGE The breaking-up ceremony and presentation of prizes was held last evening, when there was a large attendance. The chairman of the committee, Mr G. R. Brown, presided. The chairman reviewed the progress of the year, which had been most successful He referred to the fact that the roll number had increased during the year from 623 to 688, which number was a record for the school. During the evening an enjoyable programme of songs and recitations was provided by the pupils. The prizes were presented by Mr Brown, Mr T. J. Daniel and the Rev. E. Gardiner. Mrs Robb presented the Temperance essay prizes, and Mr F. G. Hall-Jones the Anzac essay prizes. PRIZE LIST. Standard 6: Dux—Julia Mannix, Doreen Mackay 2, Annie Ure 3. Prop-ess —Flo Bain, Mildred Burgess, Joyce Wilson, Rea Glass, Len Jones, Robert Giller, Valmai Cuppies. Athenaeum prizes—Doreen Mackay, Len Jones. Anzac essay—Doreen MacKay. General improvement—Mavis Hilton, Richard Caird. General ability and conduct -Felix Forde. Attendance certificates— Gladys Pay, Joyce Wilson Doreen Mackay, Nora Pasco, Julia Mannix, Herbert Mackley, Egerton Officer. Allan Raines, lan Raines, Jabez McDowell, John Pay, Eric Carmichael, William Cull, Ronald Gillies, Frank Withington Eric Campbell, Angus Mclver. Standard 5: Dux—Raimonda Feil 1, Lois Mehaffey 2, Joyce Jefcoate 3. Progress— Mons Allis'-- Peggy Meredith Verdun Grenfell, Peggy Smith, Don Collie, Jean Tyrell. Allan Jones. Temperance essays— Jean Tyrrell, Joyce Jefcoate, Louise McDermott, Verdun Grenfell, Don Collie. Attendance certificate- -Gwen Cook, Ada Pinkney, Violet Spencer, Ruby Bridgman, Margaret

Caddie, Peggy Meredith, Alberta Dore, Raimonda Feil, Norman Burgess, Andrew Lilley, Arthur McEwan, John Phillips, Norman Henderson, Robert Penny, James Grieve, Norman Checketts. Standard 4: Dux—lrene Johnson 1, Marjory Mackay 2, Stan Douglas 3. Progress— Amy Clifford. Larry McKeever, Edna Wilson, Rupert Blick, Lauritz Clark, Emily Ingram, Edgar Wood, Nelsa England. General improvement—William Withington. Attendance Certificates—Mavis Martin, Janet Pryde, Margaret Bassett, Rona Gillies, Bessie Birss, Ruby Ure, Lily Pay. Irene Johnson, Cathie Dore, Letty Sligo, Amy Clifford, Mary Caddie, George Cleveland, Albert Dark, Archibald McArthur, Edwin Oliver, Stanley Walker, W’illiam Withington, Selwyn Mc.Ar/hur. Standard 3: Dux—Alma Thomas 1, Betty Fraser and Fred Cleveland (equal) 2, Florence Orr 4. Progress—Aileen Clifford, Marjorie White, May Scott, Flo Walsh, lan Mills, Moira Wohlers, Gwyneth Abercrombie. Attendance certificates—Marjorie White, Daphne White, Lily Lock, Lucy Duff, Betty Aitken, Ixtuls Birss, Mavis Macfarlane. Ethel Beckham, Morton Bassett, Cyril Orme, lan Glass, Oswald Voight, Norman Troon, Fred Cleveland, Albert Smithies. Standard 2: Dux—Lola Hoffman 1, Joan Cleveland 2, Noreen Dicks 3. Progress— Pearl Bradshaw. Desmond Crowley, Roy Cuppies, Jack Elliotte, Myrna Orme, Noela McCombe, Peggy Foster. Attendance certificates.—Pearl Bradshaw, Annie Jenkinson, Peggy’ Foster, Imelda Dwyer, Agnes Pay, Aileen Lay, Herbert Sherborne, Alfred Ure, Alfred Cull. Martin Kimble, Arthur Morris, Stanley Nelson, John Pryde. Standard 1: Dux —Allan Macdonald 1, Norman Morrison 2, Enid Gregory 3. Progress—Marjorie Minogue, Harry’ Smith, Stuart Gregg. lan Hope, Peggy Ball, Norma Mood, Charlie Williams. Attendance Ijertificates—Bena Sligo. Eva Beckham, Marjorie Minogue, Margaret Ball, Joyce Crowley. Olive Patton. Hazel Pay, Bruce Adams, Roland Adams, David Jones, Stuart Gregg, Robert Lilley. Primer Classes: Attendance Certificates — Adeline Bemrose, Fay Voight, Essie Cull, Casilda Fiel. Joy Lyons, Margery Maclachlan. Eva Beckham, Fradelle Fiel, John Oughton, John Wilson, Alex O’Brien, Gordon Lyons, Victor Nelson, Harold Longley, Albert Imbs. John Thompson. WAIHOPAI

On the occasion of the annual presentation of prizes there was a good attendance of parents at the Waihopai School yesterday afternoon. Mr R. M. Strang presided and suitably addressed the children. A very enjoyable entertainment was given by the pupils and the distribution of prizes was then carried out, Mr T. S. Tomlinson presenting the prizes to Standards I, II and 111, and Mr F. Tucker to Standards IV, V and VI. The banner for the Anzac Day essay was presented by Mr L. MacVicker. Mr B. C. Galloway distributed certificates and cups to the successful performers in sport, Mr R. Smith presenting the soccer cup to the school. In addition to these trophies the basketball cup and the solo skipping cup were also presented. The basketball cup was recentlywon by the primary schools in the north of Invercargill against the south, and the Waihopai School is entitled to hold the trophy for four months, the cup then passing on to North and Waikiwi Schools. The presentation of the infant prizes was made at the school yesterday morning, Mrs R. M. Strang presiding. The distribution of prizes at the Park School was also carried out yesterday morning, there being a satisfactory attendance of parents. Dr. J. G. Macdonald and Mr Grieve presented the prizes to the successful pupils. During the course of the morning several musical items were given by the children, these being much appreciated by those present. WAIKIWI There was a good attendance of parents and others at the annual presentation, of prizes in connection with the Waikiwi School, the ceremony being held in the Waikiwi Hall last evening. The Rev. W. J. Robertson, who presided and distributed the prizes, mentioned in the course of his remarks that the roll call for the present year was 262 as compared with 265 last year. The average attendance for the school year ended on September 30 was 229 as compared with 219 last year. An enjoyable programme of musical items supplied by the pupils, contributed in no small wav to the evening’s success. The junior school was dismissed in the afternoon, the Rev. W. J. Robertson distributing the prizes. DOMINICAN CONVENT The annual distribution of prizes to the pupils of the Dominican Convent, Bluff, took place yesterday. The Rev. Father McKay (Invercargill) presided. Prior to the prize-giving an enjoyable programme was presented by the pupils. While briefly addressing the gathering of parents and children, Father McKay drew attention to the excellence of the entertainment provided. In thanking the children he made reference to the cultured tuition which had succeeded so admirably in the unfolding of youthful talent. He impressed upon the pupils the duty of lifelong gratitude towards their enthusiastic and self-sacrificing teachers. Prize List. Standard Vl:—Arithmetic. Laurie Nixey, English and history, Bill Robjohns, geography and drawing, Roy Massey, composition, Kathleen Fletcher, English, Molly McTigue. Standard V.—Class prize, Jack Kelly. Next in merit, Don Cameron, arithmetic, Tom Heads, reading and composition, Allen Fletcher, history and geography, Joyce Fowler, spelling, Daphne Calder, drawing and recitation, Cora Sherlock, needlework, Joan Grindlay. Standard IV.—Class prize, Pat Cameron; arithmetic, George Calder, drawing and reading, Ora Massey, history and geography, Nancy Kane, recitation, Evelyn Vincent. Standard lll.—Class prize, Patricia Ryan, composition, Violet Dimond, English, June Burk, arithmetic and mental, Cedric Ball, reading, Lilian McDermott, arithmetic and hand work, Annie Plank, recitation, Eunice White, writing and comprehension, Bruce Gilroy. Standard II. —Class prize, Phyllis Harrison ; arithmetic, Violet Calder, composition, Delca Gilroy, reading and recitation, Bill McGorlick, spelling and writing, Grenville Hankey, drawing and hand work, Michael Dimond. Standard I.—Reading and recitation, Joe Haberfield, spelling and writing, Daphne Gilroy. The children of the Primer classes were made happy by being allowed to select a gift from the Christmas tree. General Prizes. Christian Doctrine: Senior, Laurie Nixey (gold medal), intermediate, Nancy Kane; junior, Bill McGorlick. Music and class singing, Joan Grindlay, attendance, Jack Kelly (silver medal); politeness, Cora Sherlock, good conduct, Bill Robjohns (silver medal). Dux of school, Laurie Nixey (silver medal). Proficiency certificates, Laurie Nixey, Roy Massey, Bill Robjohns, Molly McTigue, Kathleen Fletcher. TISBURY There was a large attendance at the break-up of the Tisbury School yesterday. Mr F. Holloway, chairman, presided, and Messrs Powell (secretary), Skow and Dean represented the committe. The junior pupils acquitted themselves well in the play, “Mother Goose,” while the musical items were pleasingly rendered. After the distribution of prizes afternoon tea was served by the ladies. The following were the successful pupils: Standard VI. —Athol Garthwaite 1, Jean F. G. McCann 2, Annie P. Holloway 3. Standard V.—Ella Powell 1, Lily Duncan 2, Margaret Verity 3. Standard IV.—J. Frisken 1. Syd Gilson 2, Jemima Mclntosh 3.

Standard lII.—Wm. McChesney 1, Mary Creighton 2, Norma Sheppard 3. Standard ll.—William Garthwaite 1, Constance Powell 2, Mabel Tait and Eric Gilson (equal) 3. Standard I. —Joseph Newell 1, John O’Connell 2, Kathleen Feaver 3. Special Prizes. —Good Conduct in Class and Grounds, T. Newell. Athenaeum prizes, girls, Jean McCann; boys, Athol Garthwaite. Good Attendance Certificates, Standard VI. Rebeccah Feaver, Jean McCann, Robert Mclntosh. Standard V., Ella Powell, John Dale, James Johnstone. Standard IV., Jemima Mclntosh, Dorothy Tait, Sydney Gilson. Standard 111., Jean Dale, Hilda Evans, Susan Hall, Wm. McChesney. Standard 11., Constance Powell. Primer, Ruby Evans, Mavis McCann. GOKE The Gore School breaking-up and prizegiving ceremony was held yesterday, when work was set aside and the children spent a happy day taking part in games and in the various races organized for them. The sports gathering, which was held in the school reserve, was a highly successful one and a great deal of interest was taken in the school championship events in which some excellent times were recorded. Luncheon was also provided for the scholars and in the afternoon Mr D. A. Dunn, chairman of the School Committee, presented the prizes to the younger scholars. The presentation of prizes to the older pupils took place in the Gore Town Hall in the evening, when a large number of parents were present. Mr D. A. Dunn presided and congratulated the children on their excellent work for the year, and expressed the hope that they would enjoy themselves during the holidays. A brief address was also given by Mr J. Hunter, M.A., Rector of the Gore High School, who in the course of a happy speech advised the children to forget all about their lessons for the time being and to enjoy their vacation. Several items were also given by the scholars and were greatly enjoyed. Votes of thanks were passed to the headmaster, Mr J. McK. Millar, to the teaching staff, to the School Committee and to Mr Hunter. PRIZE LIST Standard VI: Dux of School, James Hunter. Boys - Second boy, Greer Miller. Third boy, Monteith Shore. Merit: A, Raymond Anderson. Merit, B, William Milne. Merit C, Robert Hamilton. Merit D, Robert Mackie. Boy making most progress—Norman Kingdon. First boy for Drawing, Greer Miller. Best in Arithmetic, James Hunter. First in Agriculture, Roger Bacon. Best Batsman in Cricket, Raymond Shore. Best Bowler, Robert Mackie. Girls —First Girl, Edna Broom. Second Girl, Marcia Barnett. Third Girl, Heather Robertson. Merit A, Eva Dunlop. Merit B, Kathie Mitchell. Merit C, Doris Bishop. Merit D, Adelaide Holland. Girl Making Most Progress, Nancy Turnbull. First in Sewing, Muriel Stark. First Girl in Drawing, Heather Robertson. First in Cookery, Doris Bishop. Second in Cooker}', Adelaide Holland. Temperance Essay, Edna Broom. Standard V.: Boys—First in Class, Davina Dunham. First Boy, Ralph Smith. Second Boy, Russel Campbell. Third Boy, Andrew Peterson. Merit A, Duncan Macara. Merit B, John Jenkins. Merit C, Craw ford. Merit D, Harold Boult. Most Progressive Boy, George Davidson. First in Industry, Cecil Tutty. First in Agriculture, Henry Mclntosh. Best Prefect in School, Byron Stuckey. Girls—Second girl, Irene Turnbull. Third girl, Annie Garrick. Merit A, Rose Baldwin. Merit B, Verna Yates. Merit C, Betty Drysdale. Merit D, Lois Dolamore. Most Progress in Girls Irene Allison. Temperance Essay, Lois Dolamore. First Sewing. Isabel Noble. Standard IV.: Boys—First boy, Patrick Fisher. Second boy, Bruce Henderson. Third boy, Alex. Mclntyre. Merit A, Vivian Powley. Merit B, John Gresham. Merit C, Raymond Shore. Girls—First girl, Rhoda Smith. Second girl, Edna Carter. Third girl, Gwendoline Ferguson. Merit A, Doris Starke. Merit B, Isabel Baldwin. Merit C, Edna Thompson. Most Improvement, Roland Rogers. Composition, James McDowell. Spelling, Doris Cannon. Grammar, Elva Small. % Writing, Lorna Collett. Arithmetic, Desmond Staples. Drawing, Percy Esplin. History, Findlay McArthur. Handwork, Duncan McDougall. Georgraphy, Lester Briggs. Sewing, Muriel Harrison. Tennis, Noeline Pillar and Beth Piper. Helpfulness, Dan O’Shea and Nancy McKitterick

Standard III.: Boys—First boy, Austin Wilkinson. Second boy, John Graeve. Third boy, John Wilson. Merit A, John Brown. Merit B, Albert Yates. Merit C, Cuthbert Tutty. Best in History, Wilson McKenzie. Best in General Knowledge, Turnbull. Girls—First girl, Maisie Brownlie. Second girl, Amy Reynolds. Third girl, Mona Smith. Merit A, Elsie Wilson. Merit B, Marjory Allen. Merit C, Doris Pearce. Arithmetic, Clancey Stark. Spelling. Miriam Worsfold. Sewing, (3A) Grace Brown. Sewing (3B) Isabel Burgess. Neatness, Margaret Garrick. Standard IL: Boys—First boy, Clive Smith. Second boy, Ronald Wilson. Third boy, Norman Burgess. Merit A, Frank Cullen. Merit B, John Garrick. Merit C, Sinclair Reynolds. Merit D, Eric de Roo. Progress, Albert Sullivan and George McDonald. Best School Advocate, Eric Bishop. Girls—First girl, Jean Cockerill. Second girl, Bessie Mitchell. Third girl, Joy Whytock. Merit A, Mabel McDonald. Merit B, June Aitken. Merit C, Betty Cameron. Merit D, Doris Weir. Most Progress, Valerie Romans. Progress, Florence Collett and Ella Drysdale. Neatness, Norma Wilson. Sewing (2A) Jean Cockerill. Sewing f2B) Joy Whytock. Best School Advocate, Jean Cockerill. Standard I.: Boys—First boy, James Wright. Second boy, Alan Cockerill. Third boy, Alfred Kirby. Merit A, Noel Smith. Merit B, Harold Gutscclag. Drawing, Allan Stead. Progress, Frank Nicholson; Alan Hamilton, Lloyd Aitken; Robert Weir; Morris Campbell, Eric Sullivan. Girls.— First girl, Isabel Thomson. Second Girl, Joyce Kcrse. Third girl, Gwen McLeod. Merit A, Marjorie Miller. Merit B, Sheila Sherborne. Progress, Marjorie Hodgson, Ena McCallum, Ngaire McLeish, Lorraine Brownlie. Writing, Joyce McQuillan. Composition, Emily Cunningham. Sewing, Ena McCallum 1, Louise McKenzie 2. Handwork, Maisie Butler. Every child in the infant department received a booklet. Sports Gathering. —Girls’ Events.— 50 yards, five years.—Jean Millar 1, Mavis Falconer 2, Daisy Gutchlag 3. Six years —Jean McQuillan 1, W. Wallis 2, Isabel Drysdale 3. Seven years.—R. Wilson 1, M. McAurther 2, G. Kirk 3. Eight years— G. Stevens 1, Jean Cockerill 2, E. McKenzie 3. 75 yards, Nine years—J. McQullan 1, J. Thomson 2, M. Worsfold 3. Ten years.— E. Stevenson 1, A. McMath 2, C. McMath 3. Eleven years. —E. Murdoch 1, Clancy Stark 2, Nancy McKitterick 3. 100 yards, Twelve years.—D. Connon 1, E. Wilson 2, L. Dolamore 3. Thirteen years.—D. Stark 1, J. Mcßain 2, B. Rdysdale 3. Fourteen and over.—V. Briggs 1, E. Smith 2, lsobel Noble 3. Sack race, 10 years and under, 50 yards —J. Baldwin 1, Betty White 2, Gwennie Ferguson 3. 10 years and over, 75 yards —Nancy McKitterick 1, Edna Murdoch 2, Doris Starke 3. Three-legged race, 10 years and under, 50 yards.—P. Pennman and C. McMath 1, Winnie Gerken and J. Holland 2, I. Stevens and lsobel Thomson 3. Ten years and over, 75 yards.—V. Briggs and Doris Stark 1, R. Small and Lois Dolamore 2, B. Drysdale and G. Mcßain 3. Relay Race, Standards 3 and 4. —V. Briggs, E. Murdoch, Doris Stark and Clancy Stark. Standards 5 and 6.—M. Hampton, V. Yates, Nancy McKitterick and Lena Sullivan. Consolation, 8 years and under—M. Hodgson 1, P. Patterson 2, R. Wilson 3. Second race. —P. Clutterbuck 1, E. Collett 2, A. Reynolds 3. Twelve years and under —D. Dunham 1, N. Pillar 2, M. Thomas 3. Second race.—J. Clutterbuck 1, Nancy Turnbull 2, S. Holland 3. School Championship.—Doris Stark 1, Vilot Briggs 2, Josephine Mcßain 3.

—Boys’ Events.— 50 yards, 5 years and under.—Leslie Domigan 1, Bevian Millar 2, G. Tutty 3. Six years and under.—James Wilson 1, Ivan Brown 2, Reg. Busbridge and Ronald McMath (dead heat) 3. Seven years.— Paul Burgess 1, Allen Cockerill 2, James Burgess 3. Eight years.—Allan Stead 1, James Ryder 2, Frank Crowford ). 75 yards, 9 years.—Bert Yates 1, Norman Burgess 2, James Ferguson 3. Ten years.—Dale Hawke 1, Finlay McAurther 2, Ivan McPherson 3. Eleven years.—J. Hunter 1, Greer Millar 2, Jack Gresham 3. 100 yards, 12 years.—Keith Martin 1, Nevile Aitken 2, Douglas Pope 3. Thirteen years.—John Stewart 1, Roger Bacon 2, Cecil Hutly 3. Fourteen years and over. —Thomas Bishop 1. Douglas Martin and Leslie Crawford dead heat 2. Sack Race, 10 years and under, 50 yards —Jack Wilson 1, James Cameron 2, C. Tutty 3. Ten years and over.—Gordon Stevens 1, Robert Hamilton 2, Robert Mackie 3. 100 yards championship—Thomas Bishop 1, John Stewart 2, Leslie Crawford 3. Time, 12 secs. Three-legged race.—C. Tutty and L. Turnbull 1, Leslie Crawford and L. Cowie 2, W. Latham and J. Campbell 3. Sack race, 10 years and over.—John Stewart and C. Tutty 1, Thomas Bishop, Leslie Crawford, William Horn and T. McLeish (dead heat) 2. Consolation, under 8. —J. Tutty 1, Milton Park 2, Colin McAurther 3. Twelve years and under.—Frank Nicholson 1, Loyd Aitken 2, John Garrick 3. 440 yards Thomas Bishop 1, John Stewart 2, Leslie Crawford 3. 440 yards open.—Douglas Martin 1, Robert Burgess 2, Robert McKitterick 3. High jump championship.—John Stewart 4ft 6ins 1, Thomas Bishop 4ft sins 2, Leslie Crawford 4ft 4ins 3. Long jump championship.—Thomas Bishop 14ft 2ins 1, John Stewart 13ft lOins 2, Leslie Crawford 13ft 7ins 3. School championship.—Thomas Bishop 1, John Stewart 2, Leslie Crawford 3. GORE CONVENT (From Our Correspondent.) The pupils of the Gore Convent School spent a pleasant time yesterday when the breaking-up and the prize-giving ceremony was held. The presentation of prizes was made by Father Fenelon, who congratulated the scholars on their work for the year, and expressed the hope that they would spend a very pleasant vacation and come back in good health to commence the new school year. He also urged the children to put into practice all that they had learned theoretically in the class-rooms. and to cherish the good advice given them by their teachers. He complimented the Sisters of Mercy upon the very efficient manner in which they had instructed the children and upon the highly satisfactory percentage of proficiency passes obtained. Of 19 pupils who had sat for this examination, 15 had passed, two had gained competency certificates and the remaining two endorsed proficiency. The work of the Sisters was a labour of love without any monetary recompense, but he knew that they were happy in their work, and were more than repaid by the generous response and good conduct of their pupils. He concluded by asking the children to give three cheers for the Sisters. These were heartily given, the children wishing the Sisters a very happy Christmas. Following on the prize-giving, a sports gathering was held for which prizes had generously been donated by the parents. The children spent a very pleasant time and showed that , they were more than pleased with the form which the closing ceremony took. PRIZE LIST. Standard VI. —Christian Doctrine (gold medal), Molly O’Neil. Dux of the school (medal), Tom Mulvey. Second in class, Edward Shea; third in class, Basil Steel.

General Excellence, George Currey 1, Lily Columb 2. Progress (boys), John Kelly. Diligence, Leslie Main. Brushwork and Drawing, Jean Murtagh. English Grammar and Drawing, Hiram Smith. Essay Writing, Rena Clearwater. Reading, Kathleen Shea. Writing and History, Annie Sculley. Spelling, Patricia Fitzgerald. Geography, Doreen Smith. Progress (girls), Margaret Hutton. Sewing, Mary Kelly. General Improvement, Archie O’Connor. Attendance, Lily Columb and Leslie Main. Popular girl, Molly O’Neill. Popular boy, George Currey. Drawing, Tom Welnoski. Standard V.—Christian Doctrine (medal), Cissie Currie 1, Eric Steel 2 and highest in Merits, Trenna Packer 3, Marie Cooney 4, Gae Schultz 5. Arithmetic and Sewing, Doris Schultz. Progress (girls), Teresa Mark. General Proficiency, Celia Schultz. Composition and Diligence, Isabel Scott. English and Writing, Eva Turnbull. Neatness and Sewing, Mona O’Shea. Spelling, Gabrielle Henrey. Games, Kitty Fitzgerald. Improvement, Annie Hutton. Writing and Neatness, Molly Hauley. Singing, Georgina Abernethy. Reading, Mona Ward. Writing and Spelling, Eileen Kubala. English and Spelling. Pat Columb. Progress (boys), Willie Connolly. General Improvement, John Fitzgerald. General Proficiency, Fred Hutton. Spelling, Ted Hoffman. General Knowledge and Composition, Gregory Mulvey. General Proficiency, John Neilson. Writing. Maurice Wilkins. Improvement, Hugh Wilkins. Drawing, Dave Currie. Beading, Leslie Ferris. Sports, Arthur Reynolds. Attendance (watch), John Neilson and Ciasie Currie.

Standard IV.—Christian Doctrine (medal), Anthony Francis and second in Merit. Edward Cuddiby, first in class, Francis Bonlsh 2, Yvonne Smith 3, Laureen Hutton 4. General Proficiency, Kathleen Collins 1. William Green 2, Margaret Cooney 3. Drawing, Irene Turnbull. Reading, John Cooney. Spelling. James Holland. History and Drawing, Ettie Burns; Geography. Kathleen O’Shea. Arithmetic, Annie Johnston 1, Patricia Windle 2. Essay Writing, Margaret Boult. History, Edward Savage. General Improvement, Sylvia O’Shea 1, Marie Gaudion 2. Neatness, Mary Reynolds. Punctuality, Milton Green. Politeness, Kathleen O’Neill. Good Conduct, Willie Welnoski. Mental Arithmetic, Peter Burke. Brushwork, Maisie Rose. Attendance (watch), Lewis Welsh, Nora Schultz and Nellie Martin. Sewing, Nora Schultz.

Standard lll.—Christian Doctrine (medal), Clarice Dunn. First in Class, Francis McGoldrick, Margaret Ferris 2. General Proficiency, Kay Connolly. Drawing, Adeline Hoffman 1. Kitchener Reynolds 2. Reading. Mary Hutton 1, Joe Howard 2. Arithmetic, Pat Cooney 1, Dominic Ward 2. Spelling. Maureen Holland 1, Bernard Kelly 2. Essay Writing, Violet Martin 1. May Bonny 2. Punctuality, Kitty Henderson. General Improvement, Constance McGoldrick. Politeness, Jessie Mowat. Attendance. Frank Neilson. Sewing, Clarise Dunn.

Standard ll.—Christian Doctrine (medal), Catherine Welsh. First in Class, Sadie Currie. Catherine Welsh 2, Clare Schultz 3, Eileen Schultz 4. Reading and Spelling, Mary Burke. Composition and Spelling, Patricia Cooney. Recitation and Arithmetic, Agnes Fitzgerald. Geography, Sheila Henery. Reading and Recitation, Susie Kelly. Arithmetic and Geography, Mona Kubala. Recitation and Singing. Molly Mark. Reading and Spelling, Patricia Smith. Geography and English, Moana Turnbull. Arithmetic. Jack Botting. Arithmetic and Spelling, Michael Holland. General Knowledge, Gerard Mulvey. Politeness, Owen O'Neill. Spelling, Brian Windle. Arithmetic. Bennie Ward. Amiability, Eddie Wallace. Sewing, Eileen Schultz. Popular boy, Michael Holland.

Standard 1.--Christian Doctrine (medal), Margaret Mallon. First in Class, Maurreen Smith and Margaret Mallon (equal), Joan Neilson 2, Daphne O’Shea 3, John Smith 4. Arithmetic and Spelling, Mary Howard. Neatness and Arithmetic, Eunice Columb. Reading and Recitation, Winnie Cooney. Improvement, Ida Bonny 1, Pat Mulvey 2. Sentence Building, Joe Currie. Spelling, James Holland. Politeness, Douglas Hutton. Arithmetic and Spelling, Owen Fitzpatrick. Reading and Recitation, Ross McGoldrick. General Improvement, William Packer. General Proficiency, Campbell Steel. Tables, Jack O’Shea. Arithmetic, Maurice Ward. Popular girl, Margaret Mallon.

Primer IV.—Christian Doctrine (medals), Margaret Brownlie and David Burke. First in Class, Kevin Windle, Edith McDonough 2, Mary Mallon 3. Kathleen Holland 4. Reading, Kevin Dowling. Spelling, Peter Mellon. Sentences —Jane Wallace. Tables, John Holland. Writing, Brian O’Neil. Arithmetic, Joan Turnbull. Drawing, Doreen Birr. Recitation, James Walders. industry, Ruth Morton. Plasticine Work, Thomas Inder. Handwork, Zita Ward. Comprehension, Norma Cuddily. Stories, Ivan McKinnell. Word-building, John Connolly. Neatness, Ivan McKinnel. General Improvement, Mary McDoudugh, Patrick Francis, James Holland. Highest Merits, Catherine Fitzgerald. Singing. Reggie Kubala. Popular boy, James Holland. Popular girl, Margaret Brownlie. Primer lll.—First in Class, Brian Fitzgerald, Eileen Millane 2, Margaret Dowling 3. Kevin Kelly 4. Improvement, Patricia O’Brien. Reading, Noleen Burke. Sentences, Patricia Packer. Singing, Phyllis Reynolds. Writing, Isabel Scully. Primer II. —First in Class. Roa Paul, Terence O’Neill 2, David Cooney 3. Primer I.—First in Class, Valerie Smith, Julia Ward 2. Infants.—First in Class, Phillip Conolly, James Howard 2, Maureen Cuddiby 3, Joseph Burke 4. Plasticine, Mary Holland. Sounds, Susan Mark. Picture Number, Imelda Cooney. Drawing, Connor Mulvey. Paper Folding, John Holland. Thanks are due to the following who generously contributed to the prize fund:— Hibernian Society, Catholic Men’s Club, Messrs M. Roche (Mandeville), M. Windle (Riversdale), J. Howard, I). O’Neill, Jas. O’Neill. J. J. Kelly, 11. Windle, T. J. Muir, J. Tinnock, J. Brownlie, J. Dunn (Riversdale), Matthew Hanley, G. C. Hamilton, W. D. Sheltoi), W. L. McGoldrick, W. E. Packer, G. Poole (Invercargill), A. Speden, McKinley and Murray, Murray and Robertson. H. and J. Smith, E. O’Connor (Christchurch', Donald Stuart (Dunedin). Whitcombe and Tombs (Dunedin), Steel Bros., Mesdames D. L. Poppelwell. J. Brownlie. J. Brennan, J. Henderson, J. Tinnock, J. Bonlsch. P. Martin (Mataura), M. Burke. Burns (Pyramid). G. Holland, C. O'Shea (Riversdale), Currie (Riversdale), Misses E. Welsh (Arthurton) and E. Millane.

MATAURA BREAK-UP CEREMONY. (From Our Correspondent.) The annual break-up of the Mataura School took place yesterday when a large number of parents were present. In the morning at 11.30 luncheon was served at the school grounds after which the children saluted the flag and sang the National Anthem. Mr T. Major (chairman of the committee) expressed pleasure at seeing such a large gathering to whom he extended a hearty welcome. The picnic was a new departure this year* and it was held with a view to getting the parents to come along and get into touch with the teachers. He congratulated the staff and children on the very fine results of the proficiency examinations, and the thanks of the committee and parents were due to the staff. The inspectors report had been splendid. During the year the senior football tearn had an unbeaten record, while the juniors (frew at Wyndham in the final and held the shield for half the year. Af Invercargill the juniors won the seven-a side tournament and were successful in the Eastern District tournament. He congratulated the teams and the staff for coaching them. The girls had done remarkably well also and in the hockey tournament won three games out of five. The basket ball team also did well and the speaker congratulated all the young folk on the high honour they had attained on the field of snort. During the year there had been a lot of demands on the public and the vario” o calls were well supported. The relations between the committee and staff

had been most cordial, due to the co-oper-ation with the staff. He thanked the parents for their assistance and the speakers for their presence. On behalf of the committee he wished the staff, pupils and parents a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. The thanks of the committee were also due to the Mataura R.S.A., Angling Society, Dr Woodhouse, Sister I. Y. Scott and the teaching staff for donations to the prizefund. Mr D. McDougall, M.P., said he was pleased to appear before such a fine healthy looking lot of school children. Southland was the place for honest men and bonnie boys. The boys and girls had the future of New Zealand in the palms of their hands and they should never bg satisfied but go on and on. When he came Io New Zealand he had 15/- a good Scotch wife and two children. The boys and girls should enjoy themselves during their holidays as much as possible and at the same time make themselves useful to their parents. He concluded by thanking the committee for the invitation to be present and wished them all a good New Year. The Rev. R. Mackie, in addressing the children, advised them to aim high and do their very best throughout their lives. He offered his congratulations upon the success of the school during the year, and rhe teachimr staff, pupils and parents seemed to be all co-operating to make Mataura the best school in Southland. He wished them all a happj’ Christmas and a prosperous New Year. The prizes were then distributed as fol lows:—Dux medal, presented bv Dr. Woodhouse. Murray Robertson 1, Wallace Ross 2. Mataura R.S.A. prize for best Anzac essay, Standard 6, Murray Robertson 1, Margaret Thompson 2. Standard 5. William Folster 1, Jean Cameron 2. Diligence prize, presented by Sister I. Y. Scott,’* Samuel Gordon. Diligence prize, presented by Mataura Retailers Association, Molly McDonald. Highest in class marks, Standard 5, presented by Miss A. T. Winning, Andrew Swale. Trophy for most helpful member of the hockev team, presented by Dr Woodhouse, Margaret Thompson. At the conclusion cheers were given for teaching staff and the committee. School Sports.

An adjournment was then made to the Recreation grounds when the first annual sports took place. A lengthy programme was carried out in which the committee had the able assistance of several parents. The starting was carried out by Mr W. Leitch, while Messrs J. S. Corbet and J. McErlean acted as judges of running. Results:100 Yards Senior Bovs Championship: R. Butel 1, A. Scott 2, G. Henry 3. Time, 13secs. 100 Yards Junior Championship, first heat: N. Wylie 1, J. Hannah 2. Time, 14secs. Second heat: L. Currie 1, L. Major 2. Time, 14 l-ssecs. Third heat: W. Ladbrook 1, J. Sayers 2. Time, 14 4-ssecs. Final: W. Ladbrook 1, L. Major 2, L. Currie 3. Time, 15secs. 75 Yards Senior Girls. First heat: H. Calder 1, N. Curtin 2. Time, 10 3-ssecs. Second heat: E. Watt 1, H. Newland 2. Time, 11 3-ssecs. Final: Calder 1, Watt 2, Newland 3. Time, 11 3-ssecs. 75 Yards Junior Girls Championship. First heat: L. Redman 1. M. Smyth 2. Time, 11 2-ssecs. Second heat: M. Adam 1. R. McDonald 2. Time, 11 4-ssecs. Final: Redman 1. McDonald 2, Adam 3. Time, 11 2-ssecs. Boys’ Tyro Race: Roy Buchanan 1, H. Mac Gibbon 2, W. Swale 3. 220 Yards Senior Boys Championship: Alan Scott 1, G. Henry 2, R. Butel 3. Time, 31 l-ssecs. 50 Yards Junior Girls Championship. First heat: M. Adam 1. J. Cameron 2. Time, 8 l-ssecs. Second heat: L. Redman 1, P. McDonald 2. Time. Ssecs. Final: Redman 1, McDonald 2, Adam 3. Time, Bsecs. 50 Yards Senior Girls Championship: H. Calder 1, E. Watt 2, D. Coombes 3. Time, 7 4-ssecs. 440 Yards Senior Boys Championship: A. Scott 1. R. Butel 2, G. Henry 3. Time. Imin. 12secs. Junior Boys 220 Yards Championship: L. Currie 1, L. Major 2, J. Sayers 3. Time, 34 4-ssecs. 75 Yards Junior Girls Championship Handicap. First heat: Etta Grant and S. Calder tie. Time, llsecs. Second heat: J. Cameron 1. M. Adam 2. Time. 11 2-ssecs. Final: Etta Grant 1, S. Calder 2, J. Adam 3. Time, 11 2-ssecs. Married Ladies’ Race. —Mrs R. McDonald 1, Mrs A. A. Turner 2. 75 Yards Junior Boys’ Championship L. Currie 1, W. Ladbrook 2, L. Major 3. Boys’ Tyre Race.—Roy Buchanan 1, L. Bolger 2. Second Race: A. Swale 1, T. Monoghan 2. 75 Yards Senior Girls’ Handicap.—First heat: Mary Grant 1, N. Curtin 2. Second heat—V. Ross 1, H. Newland 2. Final— Newland 1, Grant 2, Curtin 3. 50 Yards Handicap Junior Girls.—Etta Grant 1. J. Adam 2. 100 Yards Handicap, Senior Boys.—J. Leitch 1, G. Henry 2, R. Heaps 3. 50 Yards Handicap, Girls. —N. Curtin 1, V. Ross 2, D. Coombes 3. 220 Yards, Senior Boys’ Handicap.—J. Leitch 1, G. Henry 2, R. Heaps 3. 75 Yards Junior Boys’ Handicap.—J. Sayers 1, G. Corbet 2, A. Swale 3. 220 Yards Junior Boys.—G. Corbet 1, M. Murphy 2, J. Sayers 3. Senior Girls’ Skipping Race: N. Curtin and H. Calder (tie* 1, A. Stewart 3. Junior Girls’ Skipping Race.—L. Redman 1, Mary Grant 2, M. Adam 3. Long Jump, Senior Boys. R. Butel, 14ft 31in., 1, A. Scott, 14ft 3in, 2, G. Henry, 14ft lin, 3. Long Jump, Senior Boys (handicap).—R. Heaps, 12ft 3in, 1, V. Alderson, 12ft 2in, 2, C. Finlay, 10ft SAin. 3. Long Jump, Junior Boys.—N. Wylie, lift Sin, 1, L. Major, lift 7in, 2, W. Ladbrook, 10ft llAin, 3. Long Jump, Senior Girls.—D. Coombes, lift Ilin, 1, H.'Calder, 10ft 6Ain, 2, E. Watt, 10ft Gin, 3. Long Jump, Junior Girls.—M. Adam, 10ft 1, P. McDonald, 9ft Bin, 2, N. Sutherland, 9ft 7Jin, 3. Hop, Step and Jump, Senior Boys.—A. Scott, 30ft 3in, 1, L. Scott, 24ft ljin, 2. High Jump, Senior Boys.—A. Scott, 4ft sAin, 1, L. Scott, 4ft 3Ain, 2, R. Butel, 4ft lAin, 3. High Jump, Junior Boys.—L. Currie, 4ft lin., 1, L. Major, 3ft Ulin, 2, A. Hardy, 3ft BJin, 3. High Jump, Senior Girls.—D. Coombes, 3ft Ulin, 1. H. Calder, 3ft lOlin, 2, N. Curtin, 3ft 9lin, 3. High Jump, Jnior Girls.—L. Redman, 3ft 7in, 1, M. Adam, 3ft slin, 3. High Jump, Junior Girls.—L. Redman, 3ft 7in, 1, M. Adam, 3ft slin, 2, P. McDonald. 3ft 4lin, 3. High Jump, Boys 10-12.—Owen Bolger and J. Sayers (equal) 4ft s|in, 1. Championship Points.—Senior boys, A. Scott, 20 points. Junior boys, L. Currie 13 points. Senior girls, Hazel Calder. Junior girls, Lizzie Redman. Prizes for decorative work were awarded as follows:—Decorated bicycle, M. McDonald 1, Ernest Newman 2. Decorated pram, Beatrice Pryde 1.

RIVERSDALE The - following is the prize-list for the Riversdale School : Standard VI. Dux of school, Christine Tither (gold medal). Christine Tither 1, Elizabeth Hodge 2, Norah Kennedy 3. Attendance, Cyril Greer (seven years’ unbroken attendance), Ethel Smith (four years). Standard V.—Dorothy Green 1, Henrietta Austin 2, Marie Kennedy 3, Alfreda Hodge 4. Attendance: Leonard Miller (8 years), Thomas Greer (6 years), John Mackenzie (6 years), Patrick Kelly (3 years), Dorothy Green. Standard IV. —Andrew Wright 1, Frank Nolan 2, Vivian Watt 3, James Austin 4. Attendance: William O’Connor (4 years). Standard Hl.—Margaret Kennedy (Ist merit), Edward Green, Mavis Watt, Isabella Reid. Attendance: Gladys Greer (3 years), Doreen Smith (3 years). Standard ll—June McKenzie 1, Margaret Macaskill 2, Margaret Shea 3. Attendance: June McKenzie (3 years), Margaret. Macaskill and Eric Butler. Standard I.—Ethel Green 1, Ernest O’Connor 2, William Kerr 3, William Smith 4. Attendance: Lester Greer (3 years), William Smith (2 years), Leonard Smith (2 years), William Kerr. The primary classes all receive a prize. Those gaining attendance prizes were Annie Cromie, Henry Halford, Malcolm Wright and Mervyn Greer. Dux medal. Murray Robertson; runnerup, Wallace Ross.

Anzac Essay.—Std. 6: Murray Robertson, Margaret Thompson. Std. 5: William Folster, Jean Cameron. Diligence.—Boys, Std 6: Samuel Gordon. Girls Std. 6: Mary McDonald. Class Maries. —Std. 5: Andrew Swale. Most useful member of hockey team.— Margaret Thompson. Attendance Certificates.—Std 6: Dulcie Coombes, Esme Henry, Mary McDonald, James Leitch, James Richmond, Wallace Ross, Robert Stewart. Std 5: Hilda Haigh, Frances McGowan, Marjorie Perry, Frank Coombes, Ijeith Currie, William Folster, Andrew Swale. Brian Smyth. Std. 4: Leslie Bailie, John Sayers, IJzzie Redman, Bruce Mac Gibbon, Owen Bolger, Hilda Thompson, Relle Clearwater, Agnes Stewart. Std. 3: Hamish Buchanan, Aubrey Baillip, William Cockburn. Raymond Clearwater, Winnie Duncan, Hugh Mac Gibbon, Thomas Monaghan, William Jenkins. William Richmond, Alex. Mac Lean. Std. 2: Alice Balloch, Mary Ladbrook, John Coster, Eric Coster, Thomas Clarke. Frank Clearwater. Std. 1: Reginald Williams. Morris Gilder, Maurice Coombes, Maurice Barclay, Robert, Balloch, Pearl Aitken, Willie Swale, Bruce Marshall, Leslie Marshall, Grace Ladbrook, Doris Jardine, Mavis Hocking. Infants: Edna Baillie, Betty Hocking, Muriel McCartney, Jean Nicholl, Elsie Clearwater, Jackie Monaghan. Ernest Sinclair, Robert Jenkins, Morris Sinclair.

PAHIA PRIZE LIST. The following is the prize list of the Pahia School:— Standard VI.: Dux of School —Stanley Dillon. Second —Alex McPherson. Class prizes—Andrew Homer, Edward Haslam. Albert Knowler, Mervyn Skeggs. Standard V.: First—Edith McPherson. Second—Andrena Templeton. Class prizes —Eileen Tecofsky, Spencer Dillon. Standard IV.: First—Mavis Tecofsky. Second —Stephenie Skerrett. Standard III.: First—Hannah Skerrett. Second—Mavis Agnew. Class prizes—Leonard Grey, William Murray, Gordon Knowler. Standard IL: First—Lance Brown. Second—David Brnwn. Class prizes—Nita Murrav, Annie Murphy, Ethel Skeggs, DonJd McPherson, Douglas Dudfield, Nugent Skerrett, Geoffrey Robson. Standard I.: First: Thelma Tecofsky. Second—Ethel McPherson. Class prizes Ina Murray, Betty Skerrett, Elsie Tecofsky, John Murphy, John Knowler. Primers. —Dorothy Dudfield, Lilia Tecofsky, Mira Skerrett, Jenny McPherson, Esther Knowler, Jean Robson, Nellie Shadforth, Albert Taylor, Arthur Christian. Sewing.—Senior Stephanie Skerrett. Junior—Nita Murray. Agriculture —Andrew Homer, Spencer Dillon. Attendance. —Stanley Dillon, Andrew Homer, Stephanie Skerrett, Hannah Skerrett, Mavis Agnew, Lance Brown, David Brown, Nugent Skerrett, Jack Knowler, Betty Skerrett.