The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-06-27 00:00:00

TUESDAY, JUNE •27, 1871

Esossetspire.

DORSET COUNTY SCHOOL.

The distribution of prises, following the Midsummer
examination, took place at the County School, on
Tumidity afternoon. The attendance wee not so barge,
as at former gatherings in Dorchester Town-hall, but
the short notice given and the showery weather may
account for it. The Veil. Archdeacon Sanctuary pre-
sided in the most genial manner, supported by the
Rev. Prebendary G. L Nub, the Rev. T. T. Perowne,
the Rev. It R. Bernard, the Rev. 0. W. Bingham, and
the Head Master (Rev. It. G. Watson).
In ()peeing the proceeding; the Archdeacon expressed
his regret that so short a notice had been given of the
meeting, enlarged on the qualifications and honesty of
the examiners, and then refeered to • pamphlet by
Dr. Ridding, blaster of Winchester college, and chair-
man of • committee of Head Masters who were
considering how the first and wand grade schools of
the country (Dorset County School belonging to the
latter) could best be examined. Ile (Dr. Ridding)
advocated its being undertaken by the Universities,
though he thought probably very little more University
power would he called into exercise by such systematic
examination than IIJW. That this was the feet as
regarded the Dorset County School, the Archdeacon
reminded them that the Ave gentlemen who had been
the examluers this half all held high positions at Cain •
bridge or Oxford. He (the Archdeacon) thought that
after one or two more examinations, they would
be conducted by the Universities either of themselves
or with the sanction of the Government., and that
they would possibly be accompanied by the giving of
oertifioates. He wished to read to them • few words
in which Dr. Ridding summed top the results he con-
sidered education should aim it—they were, "breadth
of interest, activity of thought, method of reasoning,
truth of imagination, elevation of feeling, refinement of
taste, love of truth, intelligence of principles, wisdom
of action, as well Ls elegance. exactness, and richness
of expression." Dr. Ridding discussed whether thou
high aims could be best attained by • classical educa-
tion or by the extended range of subjects taught at
schools like that, and he thought the balance
' wuin favour of toe latter system. He mentioned it its
interesting, being the testimony of such an eminent
man in support of the Dorset County School course of
study.
The Head Muter then read the list of prime, which
consisted of handsomely boned volumes, the gifts of
the Lord Bishop of Salisbury, the Hon. W. H. B.
Portman, IliL P., H. Gerrard Stark Req., ILP., J. Floyer,
Rea.. M.P., the Rev. Prebendary Baker, the Rev. F.
.Wares, and the Council of the school. The following
are the awards : •
CLAM PIUMS ST IMLY-Ylelee YARla—Sixth form, Taskor,
Ashton, Wimborne ; fifth form, Warner, Botley, Hants ; upper
fourth, Cordwent, Wellington ; lower fourth, Hitchcock,
Southinolton ; upper third, Duke, Woodeford ; lower third,
Cox IV., Cruxton ; second and first, Cox VI., Luccousbe.
Cum Puma IT &Mean% Yuma —Sixth form, Adlam,
Lymlngton ; lit th form, Haskell, Fontmell ; upper fourth,
/aiding, Woodford, Salisbury ,• lower fourth, Hitchcock, South
motion; upper third, Swatridge, Bewminster ; lower third,
I Watson. Charminster ; second and first, Cox VIII., Luccembe.
Dials-Myr—Seymour, Fontmell ; Longman, Smith-11ga.
CLUISJOI Lymlnton ; Litchfield, London!
EXOLtent—llibburd, Birmingham,
YATIIIXATICIL—Bruntmett, Bourne, Uncohmtdr• ; Welch 1.,
Gillingham ; Scutt 111. Bere Regis.
Faascu.—lllles, Dorchester ; Oioyne 1., Portsmouth.
The Rev. T. T. Peaowgr, 8.D., of Stalbridge, the
examiner in Divinity, said he fell great satisfaction
with the general style and character of the papers.
For the last twenty years he had done • great deal of
examining, and anew what it was to puzzle over
illegible, jumbled, and awkwardly written papers ; but
he was glad to be able to say these were very pleas tut
papers to look over—(hear, hear.) Those relating to
the Old Testament, book of Genesis, were on the whole
highly satisfactory, and evidenced that great and cares
al attention had been paid by both masters and
scholars. As to the Book of Common Prayer, judged
by the standard experience compelled him to erect,
the results were very satisfactory. With regard to the
papers on St. Mark be must confess to • certain feeling
of disappointment. In conclusion he hinted that more
, care was required in spelling, and advised them to en-
deavour to apply the knowledge they gained. remem.
I boring for what it was useful and how it ought to be
used for the bestipurpose. Finally, he expressed • warm
interest in the continued adulates and prosperity of
the school.
In the absence of the Revs Prebendary "(orrice. the
Rev. C. W. Bingham (who arrived later), and the Rev.
H. DOOM, the Camiutag read their reports.
The Rev. Prebendary Houma, M.A. was the
examiner in English. Al to grammar he said the papers
fluctuated. The parsing was generally fairly done,
and showed a good idea of analysis, though it was not
always well carried out. Seymour's paper was part'-
orderly well put out of hand. Perhaps it might be
well to hint that " cheeky" is (at present) • vulgarism,
and ought not to be given as a definition for insolent.
The definitions generally were °sealant. The history
papers were exceedingly well answered; though, I.
some instances he bad thought it t itto give lower
marks for bad composition or Ealwa Bat it was
evident the boys are not only tang I. but soots.
tossed to put their knowledge on paper. and to think
when • question rather out at the oommoo is jpropomd
is tem. The ',ogres*, woo sprayed to be belt.