HIGH SCHOOL, LYTTELTON.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 181, 10 December 1868, Page 2

HIGH SCHOOL, LYTTELTON.

v The annual examination of the scholars took place this morning in ' the schoolroom, in the presence of the Rev J. Mcintosh,' chairman of directors, his Worship the Mayor, and a large nnmber of the parents. The. room had been tastefully decorated with floral wreaths and evergreens by the scholars, and on a table were exhibted ah excellent selection of books to be distributed as prizes. The junior classes were examined by MrD. i Thomson, second master, and many of the scholars shewed great proficiency in the various branches. The upper classes were examined by Mr J. Ross, first master. It was evident from the answers given that great attention had been paid to the various studies. The specimens of penmanship were excellent. At the conclusion of the examination, His Worship addressed the scholars, and expressed his pleasure at the proficiency shewn by them. He concluded by distributing the prizes. The following is the prize list : — SBNIOR DEPARTMENT. (Conducted by Mr Rosb.) First English and History. — Agnes Grubb, 1 ; Annie Grubb, 2. Second English and History. — John Reston, i ; Margaret Clifford, 2. Third English.— William Clarke, 1 ; Henry Lissiman, 2. First Grammar and Geography. — Agnes Grubb, 1 ; Annie Grubb, 2. Second Grammar. — Mary Dimond, 1 ; Annie Dimond, 2. Second Geography.— -Annie Dimond, 1; David Grubb, 2. f'f First Arithmetic— James Milsom, sen., 1 ; Jdary Stout, 2. ''.. Writing. — James Milsom, 'sen., 1 ; James Milsom, jun., 2. '"'"■'' Mathematics. — James Milsom, sen. First French.— Mary Stout. Second French.— James Milsom, sen. Latin. — James: Milsom, jun. Bible. — James Milsom, sen. Good Conduct.— Margaret Clifford. ZZZJZ-tZ;.- juniob department!; -ft .XCond.uct.ed bjr Mr D. Thomson.) Fir&t '-'Cia^te^Jqtyl Tfteigrave,' 1; Sarah Grubb, 2; Hefirjr' Thornley. Second Class. — Mary Jenkins, 1 ; Frank Collins, 2. Third Class.*— Thomas Grange, 1 ; Charles Littlecot, 2. Fourth Class. — Charles Roberts, 1 ; Isabella Grubb, 2. Fifth Class.— William Vpitcaithly, 1 ; John DOyly, 2. y Third Geography .^-Mary Ann Turner, 1; George Wilkin, 2. Third Grammea. — William , Clarke, 1; Robert Pitcaithley, 2. ' ' Second Arithmetic— Margaret M'Clatchie, I ; Agnes Henderson, 2. First Arithmetic. David Grubb, I; rhonun Wallace, 2,