DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2377, 18 December 1908, Page 2

DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES.

MANGAPAPA SCHOOL

The annual distribution of prizes in .connection with the Mangapapa School was Held yesterday afternoon. There was a full attendance of the children, and a number of their parents and friends were also present. Mr. AV. Lissant Clayton presented the general prizes, and in the course of a short address to the children he said that lie hoped they would not only value the gifts they were going to receive as prizes, hilt- would regard them as an incentive to rise to still higher things. He referred them to the lives of two great generals, the Duke of Wellington and Lord Kitchener, neither ol whom had been particularly bright while at school, but who by hard work had attained a very high position in the world, lie would urge his hearers to -act honorably and truly, and to strive hard, so that each one of them would have an opportunity to rise to the top of the tree in whatever sphere their future might be cast. (Applause.)*'* Mr, Clayton then, proceeded to give out the prizes, adding a word of praise and encouragement to each recipient. ' At the conclusion of this portion of the proceedings, Mr. R. Cole, headmaster, moved a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Clayton, not alone for presenting the prizes, but for live kindly interest lie took in the school throughout each year.

The motion was passed with acclamation, and Mr. Clayton, in replying, said that- although he was a great deal older than most of those present he was not too old to have a hoy’s heart, and he hoped that the children would still continue to look upon him as their friend.

The prizes won in the Bible class were then presented by Air. AY. H. Powell, and an illustrated book was presented to each child in tlie infant class.

‘ Mr. Goldsmith urged the non-prize-winners not t-o be disappointed, hut to continue to work hard in an endeavor to be more successful next year. On behalf of the children of the school. Miss Essie Scott presented Mr Cole, headmaster, with a handsome shaving outfit., and read a short address expressing their appreciation of him as a. teacher.

„Mr. Cole replied, returning thanks for the children’s gilt. He was glad that his efforts had been appreciated. He had always endeavored; and would still endeavor, to do his best to help them on. (Applause.) The prizes won by the girls of the sewing class were also distributed, and at the instance of Air. Goldsmith cheers were given, by the children for the teaching staff and the visitors. Then gathering then broke up with mutual expressions of goodwill for Christmas and New Year.

Tlio school breaks up at midday today for the midsummer A'acation. The following is a list of the prize-Avin-ners:—

Attendance. {First-class 'Certificate and Medal — Essie Scott, Thomas P erst oil, Edward Torrie, Andrew Torrie, Alex. Porter, Ben Broadhetul, George Torrie, David Walsli, Janies Torrie, John Camphell, Ernest Torrie, Lulu Forsyth, May Goldsmith, Kate Nossiter. Second-class Certificate and Book; — Thomas Cochrane, Gordon McCliskic, Kate Walsh, Emily .Scott, Dorothy Robb, Victor Goldsmith, Olive Henson, Gertie Gillman, Annie Grundy, Frances Kelly. Marks. Standard VI. —Kenneth Henson 1, Hilda Clayton 2. Standard V. — Thomas Pension 1, Victor Goldsmith 2. Standard :IV. —Essie Scott 1, Lois Saunders 2. Standard MIL— Lulu Forsyth 1, May Goldsmith and (Myrtle Thomson (equal) 2, William Gordon 3. Standard ll.—Doris Johnston 1, Lily Johansen 2, Julius Andrews 3. Standard I. —Frances Kelly and Jessie Smith (equal) 1, Evelyn Monzari 2, Hose Johaiison 3. Preparatory I LI. —Roy Bartlett 1, Cora Bartlett 2, Emily Gordon 3. Special Prizes. Mr. W. L. Clayton’s.—Emily Scott, Robert Douglas. Mr. R. Tawhin’s— Emily Scott, Minnie Brown. Prize presented by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Am nulls. Essie Scott. Shooting. Standard VI. —Robert Douglas; Standard V. —Arthur Gordon; Standard IV. —Reginald Clarke. Woodwork. Roy Andrew 1. Sewing. Standard Vl Agatha Cochrime; Standard V. —Minnie Brown; Standard IV.—Ethic Grundy; Standard 111 .—lrene Clarke ; Standard 11. Dorris Johnson; Standard I.—Mary Currie. Bible" Class. Standard VI. —Emily Scott 1, Hilda Clayton 2. Standard V.—Clarence Monzari 1. Standard IV. Elsie Scott 1, Eva Kennedy 2. Standard 111. —Gertie Gilman 1, Gooige Brcudhead 2. Standard II. —Eric

Ellery 1. Several prizes for attendance were also presented.

MRS. HOGG’S PRIVATE SCHOOL

Av very enjoyable (afternoon was spent yesterday at Mrs. Hogg’s private school, “Et/tric,” Clifford Street, the occasion being the,,, closing of the school for the Christmas vacation. The parents and children aasemtoeld ii-n the spacious new schoolroom, where the work of the pupils was exhibited, .and excited much (admiration on account of tlio great progress made in so short a period, the s-ohooa having ibeen but recently opened. The following children were awarded prizes : —Godfrey Redstone-, Annie Eorde Matthews, .‘May Fordo Matthews, Doreen Hamlin, general (improvement ; Percival Akroyd, drawing :Evalin o ’Akroyd, Kathleen Haul-ta-in, neat work. After the prizes had been distributed, tlie childi cn sang several -action songs m a vei y creditable (manner, showing careful training. The pupils presented 'Mrs. Holder iwith tastofuil i<md pietty giVt as >a token of the esteem in which sho -is held (lay them. Tlie school reopens on February 2nd.