The Schools.

Temuka Leader, Issue 3835, 24 December 1901, Page 3

The Schools.

WINCHESTER. The annual school trent and distribution of prizes in connection with the above school was held at The Gums on Friday afternoon. The weather proved fine, and there was a good attendance of parents and friends. A long and interesting programme of sports was carried out most successfully by the committee and the teachers of the school, Mr G. Stephen and Miss Aimers, and the ladies supplied abundant refreshments. Mr F. R. Flatmau, M. H. R., was present during the afternoon and presented the prizes. On the motion of the headmaster, a hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr Flatman for his kindness iu presenting the prizes, to Mr De Renzy for the use of his grounds, to the donors of special prizes, and to the ladies. The following is the prize list: — Proficiency.—Standard VI.: Dux of the school, Aunis Rennie, Emma De Renzy and James Hatfield (equal); Standard V.: Fanny Harfleld, Helen M. Steven and Tom Elkis (equal) ; Standard IV : Elsie Bourne, Nelly Bourne, Nelly Harfleld. Percy Wright, and John McKellar (all equal); Standard II.: Amy Hide, Freda Barrett, and Gus McKellar (all equal). Chemistry, Frank Maurice (Mr P. W. Hutton’s prize) ; most popular pupil in the master’s room, Tom Eikis (Mr Flatman’s prize); silver medal presented by Mr Steven for the best cricketer, W. Scott; writing, Els'e Bourns ('Tv Steven’s prize). Sewing.—A. Rennie (Mr Flatman’s prize), Emma Deßenry, Cliff, Jessie Scott; darning, Ellen Bisctee, Fanny Harfleld (Mrs Patterson’s prize), Louisa Young, Ellen Harfleld, and Margaret Scott (equal), Rhoda Kennedy, Amy Hide, Edith Gimson (Miss Bisset’s prize), Edith Booket, Muriel Routlodge, Ida Moss, Irena Cliff, Jessie Scott; darning, Ellen Bisdee (Miss Aimers’ prize), Edith Budd ; cleanest work, Ellen Bisdee, Muriel Routladge (Mrs McCaskill’s prize). In the infant room every infant received a small book. RANGITaTA STATION. The annual picpic and prize distribution in connection with the Raugitata Station school took place on Friday last. The children’s anticipations were minimised by light showers falling in the morning, but about mid-day the sky cleared, and a glorious aften,oou succeeded. The usual games were indulged iu, and che children keenly contested for the racing prizes, each child, receiving a useful present. The ceremony of hoisting the New Zealand ensign was the next item. An excellent flag-polo had been presented by Mr A. Metcalf, and erected on tha school ground by members of the committee and other willing helpers. The school children, parents, and friends now gathered round it, and after the Rev. A. B. Todd had given an appropriate address to the children, Mrs Todd was called upon to hoist the ensign. The children then "aug “ The Red, White and Blue.” Mr J. R. Broriie next gave,a stirring address on the hoisting of the flag, the school children sang “ God save the King,” and three hearty cheers for Mrs Todd and the gentlemen who had spoken closed a ceremony as enthusiastically carried out as it had been anticipated. The afternoon was an ideal one for such a function, a light breeze gently unfolding the flag and showing it to advantage. This part of the proceedings over, all assembled in the schoolroom to witness the prize distribution. The prizes, numbering 49 in all, were neatly arranged, and made an excellent show, while on the walls of the schoolroom were exhibited specimens of writing, drawing, brushwork, and map ping. A few songs and recitations were given by the schoolchildren, and the Rev A, B. Todd before distributing the prizes spoke a few works of advice and en couragemsnt to them. At the conclusion cheers were given for the teacher, for Mr 1 nud Mrs Todd, and for all those who had •ssisted in making the gathering a success. An adjournment was then made to the playground and games resumed. In tho evening a social was held, which was largely attended. Tho arrival of Father Christmas was hailed with delight, his short visit being greatly enjoyed by the little ones. The thanks of the committee are due to Mesdames Todd and Connal for judging the sewing, to the singers and musicians who assisted in the evening, and to the several ladies who worked so hard to see that all wants w re attended to. Following is the prize list: — Standard Vl.—George Chalmers, Willie Coulter (equal) 1. Standard Y.—Sybil Metcalf, Maggie McNab (equal) 1, Maggie Haar, Mary McNab (equal) 2, Thomas Gynes 3, John Gore 4. Standard IV.—Lizzie Metcalf, Selina Edgar, Mary Haar (equal) 1, Nellie Webb. George Coulter (equal) 2, Dan. McNab, Kolger McNab (equal) 2, George Gore. Standard 111. Walter Hare, Alex. McClelland, Sarah Haar (equal) 1, Enid McClelland 2,

Standard II —Guy Connal, Ross Brodie, Bdward McNab, Hughie McNab, John Gynes, Joe l alkee, Torn Smith, -Jkllwo!! Miller, Jessie Edgar, Lizzie Haar, Ellen Coulter, Janet Smith. Standard I.—Charles MoNab, John Smith, Alfred Talkee, Alice Haar, Alice McNab. Infanta—Willie Chalmers, Fred. Miller, Lily Gynes, Maggie Crowe, Nellie Miller, Kitty Crowe, May Gynes. Sewing Prizes—Maggie Haar, Ellen, Coulter, Maggie McNab, Mary McNab, and Sarah Haar. PLEASANT POINT. The annual picnic of the Pleasant Point School was held on Friday la3t, and was very successful, but owing to the death of Mr Kay, a former chairman and member of the committee, the enjoyment was somewhat subdued. All kinds of games were indulged in, and the children were provided with refreshments. The school prizes were distributed after the sports, by Mr McKibbin, Chairman of the Committee.