The annual prize-giving of the Public and Thomas Hanbury School for Boys (Northern and Western, Schools) took place on December 17 at the school, the prizes being Bregented by the Rev. G. W, Shep-
The headmaster, Mr. R. Ross, in {plroducing Mr. Sheppard, thanked Mra. Leslie, of the Education Com. mittee, and Mr, L. C, Healey, Superintendent of Education, for being present.
He said that, in looking back over hin twenty odd years' association with the school, he was glad to say that, whereas in the previous years, hi boys perhaps, needed. prizes as. incentive to work, the present tenddeney happily was for boys to work because they "were interested earning for its own sake.
Following the presentations, Mr. Sheppard was himsel€ presented with a book from the boys by the school would bear in mind the headmasters reply, Mr. Sheppard said he
remark that prizes must. be an me ventive to work (laughter). How. ever, he preferred "to. think of today's prizes as a recognition of work already accomplished during the year. For those who had. ceived no. prizes, he would remind them that "success. in examination {ests was often a matter of lick, Dut there "was always. the, consolation thatthe attainment of knowledge was its own reward, He concluded wishing' the boys good luck in life,'a happy. Christmas, and, above all, enjoyment in. their work.
presenting' the Healey" House Cup to the captain of the winning] house (Nansen) 1, Mr. Healey said hho hoped the same house would win next term but he ventured to whisper an aside to the other houses; to do their best to take it away, from them.
Continuing the headmaster again thanked Mr. Sheppard for his serices to the school He reminded the boys time was associated with the and receiving of presents, it should, above all, bea time of cheerfulness, for a smiling face and wil to help others.
Club Staged most. successfaly. John
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