Schools.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXXI, Issue 12320, 14 November 1907, Page 5

Schools.

TECHNICAL SCHOOLS.

"Magnificent !" is the only word which will describe the exhibition of work frj Technical School pupils. One outstanding feature of this section is that the exhib ; ts shown are all the work of local students, and while it would be desirable to see competition from outside centres, a Wanpenui man cannot but feel a justifiable Dride in noting the splendid display made by ihe local institution, a display which does credit alike to the students and their irfetructora. -The- most . noticeable display ia that in the classes for carving, prom inert iir which is the mantel and overmantel exhibited by A. C. Robertson. This magnificent example of the woodcarver's oraft bore off a gold medal at the International Exhibition at Christchurch, and easily took honours to-day. It is a truly unique exhibit and was greatly admired. Other < examples of relict and chip carving m- v eluded mirror frames, boxes, piano stools, tables, panels and photo frames, while some very pretty examples of incised carving included tea trays, frames and cabinets. In modelling F. Caddy shows two fine pieces of work. The plumbers' exhibit shows evidence of first-class workmanship, while the carpenters' and ioiners' work is quite a revelation of the useful instruction imparted at the Techn'cil School, the exhibits of doors, sashes and staircases being very creditable. The architectural and mechanical drawing niso shows evidence of thorough study, vh'Je the paintings, drawings, shapings from the- cast, etc., are equally excellent with the exhibits in the more prosaic but useful acts of sign writing, design, etc. Following were the awards: —

Two Designs in two or more colours, to fill a square Bin side and a semi-circle Bin diameter. The design to be baaed oa plant form.— E. Caldwell 1 and 2. Drawing: in Light and Shade from the Cast.— N. Cox 1, L. Roulstone 2, A. Stemp 3, N. Cox v.h.c, A. Stemp h.c. Painting, Still Life Groups, or Flowers from Nature.— E. Caldwell 1, R. H. Allen 2, Miss M.Adamson 3. Beat Architectural Drawing. Sire not less than 20 x 15.— W. Burrett 1 and 2, C. D. Arnold 3, C. Hood v.h.c, C. D. Arnold h.c. Best Mechanical Drawing. Size not less than 20 x 15 inches.— W. Palmer 1, C. S. Hammerton 2, S. Swan 3. Best Set of Four Tickets for show purposes or window display. — R. W. Hall 1. Modelling in relief from cast or from nature.— F. Caddy 1 and 2. Best Carpenters' or Joiners' Work (staircasing).—E. Millar 1, G. Scanlan 2. Best Carpenters' or Joiners' Work — Sashes, Door 3, etc. — A. Bevejje 1, M. McMurray 2, M. McMurray 3, W. Comrie v.h.c, H. Hugill h.c. Best Exhibit Incised Carving.— E. Rabone 1, J. Thomas 2, G. Perrett 3. Best Exhibit Incised Carving (adults). — S. W. Wilson 1 and 2, Miss A. Beaumont 3. Best Exhibit Wood Carving in low relief (made up). — Miss Turner 1, Miss Stace 2, Miss Turner 3. Beßt Exhibit Wood Carving in high relief (made up). — Miss McMurray 1, J. Mason 2. Best Exhibit Wood Carving (unmouted). — Mis 3R. Hughes 1. Best Exhibit wood Carving (unmouted) /adutts>— Mrs F. W. Ebeling 1, G. F. D. Watson 2, Mrs Garratt 3, A. C. Robertson V.h.c. # PHOTOGRAPHIC SECTION. AMATEUR. Two best Farm Scenes. — A. 0. Cave 1. Two Best Outdoor Studies of Animals or Birds.— W. O'Hara 1, A. O. Cave 2. Two Best Lanscapes.— A. O. Cave 1, W. O'Hara 2. PUBLIC SCHOOLS. There is a paucity of entries itt the Public Schools classes, and, owing to want of room, they are cramped into a Very small space, preventing anything lik^p an effective display.* The quality of the exhibits calls for no special remark, in fact, is rather disappointing. Following arc; 'the awards : — Freehand Drawing, outline.-— Eric Reeves 1. Brush drawing and design. — Nellie Tarrant 1, Edith Ellis 2. Modelling. — Gordon Caiman 1. Plan of School Garden.— Leslie Cox 1, Roy Withers 2, David Parry 3. , - Best Drawing, any annual.— St. Lege Reeves 1. Plain Sewing. — Daisy McNeill 1 and 2. Collection of Grasses. — Sybil Clark 1.