The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1881-08-23 00:00:00

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE GIRLS' AND

INFANTS' GENERAL SCHOOLS.
A public examination of the senior scholars of the
Girls and Infants' Schools was a pleasing feature in
the proceedings at the 26th annual meeting, held in
the schoolroom of the former on Friday evening. The
room was again handsomely decorated. From the
beams and walls depended rich masses of greenery,
greaten and Sowers, and II ral designs were fixed to
the walls. The head of the room was dressed with
dahlias, and ern the table in front of the Chairman,
where the prises were ranged, stood several eper,rnes
of choice blossoms and ferns. The room was crowded
to excess, a number of parents of scholars being pre.
lent. The Mayor (C. Edmund, Esq.) presided, and
was supported by Mr. W. Gate:, B.A. Rev, R.
Lent, Rev. Carpenter, Rev. E. Francis,
Alderman Reynolds, Aid •rman Beach, Mr. T.
Edmunds, and Mr. S. Chami . hon. sec. Present
among the audience were Mr. and Mrs. Stradling,
Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Coppock, Nlrs. T. T. Stephens and
family, are. Reynolds, rt.c., tce.
The Mayon announced the following programme,
which was creditably performed :
Sons -She is s rich and rare land."
Il4eit stion ...... ......'' The dinnei-boue Annie FrillUl&n.
Song... ...... ..." Who are su happy and joyous r'
Racitation......... "The Spani.h Armade...Roaa Whittle.
Questions on History (Elizabeth) Mn.. Reynolds.
Sing ...... ..-.-......... ..... "I'll try again."
R0ci,ati0n.............."Tb. two toonnets" 11arrist Thorne.
Song "Sm.,
Conversation.... ..... " Dimeatic economy."
Song.. ....... ..... ......"The Swiss t
Recitati0n............... "The speliii,s bee'.. Florence Pun
Soot " Been: iful ri .were.'
Reeitation......" What ailed the owl lins"...Amanda Hann.
"Youthful pleasures."

His Worship then distributed the prizes, consisting
mainly of neatly-bound volume.. The committee
presented 42 prizes, an followa :-18 prizes for scholars
making from 350 to 300 attendances ; 7 from 300 to
350; 10 from 350 to 400; 5 from 400 to 429, and one
from 430 to 432. The trustees of Daniel Taylor's
Charity gave 57 prizes. as follows :-15 prizes from 300
to 350 attendances •' 19 from 350 to 400' 18 from 400
to 429 • 3 from 429 to 432, and 2 from 432 to 435.
A drawing board and square were presented to
Bessie Hawkins, as Government prize for successful
examination in the first grade (drawing); Daniel
Taylor's Charity al. offered prizes for essays on the
course of lecture. by Armstrong, of Leeds, which
were recently given in the Tows Hall. Alice Maid)
and Ellen Farr each received sa, Emma lisamitt a
lamer sum, Ada Kniffit, Edith Thorne, Lizzie Hotui-
sell, and Ellen Brown —b mks.
The MAYOR thought all would agree with him when
he said that the scholars had acquitted themselves
creditably—(applause) —and it was a source of great
pleasure to find thechildren in those schools taught so
well and efficiently. He would call upon Mr. Champ
to read them the annual report and financial state-
ment. -

Mr. W. COLTOX seconded the adoption, and referred
to the subject of " Domutic Economy" as one of great
importanoe, and be war glad to find it taught in those
Nohools, and that Miss Armstrong's lectures ha I ailed
be people in their knowledga of sanitary matter.. He
earnestly lloPeel the school would continue to prosper,
ml that the subscriptions would not fail.
Mr. EnIIONDe then moved that the following
gentlemen be appointed gentral committee : Mr.
Ja.. Beach (treasurer), and Mr. S. Champ (hon. secre-
tary). Committee: Ma are, Rev. F. J Aurtin, J.
Beach, Rev. E. L. Carpenter, W. Colfox, 8.A., T.
Collo:, C. Edmunds, P. G. Holmwood, .1. M. P.
Montagu. C Tucker, G. M. Evans, H. Randall, and
A. .1. Stradling ; and as trustees of Daniel Tajlor s
Charity—Messrs. Stephens, Reynolds, and Edmunds.
The Rev. E. FakIIICIS seconded, txpressir g his grati-
fication to find the 'oboist.' had completed their lira-
grarnme DO ably, and that tne schools were sa well
conducted by good officers.—Ciarried.
Mr. Siam! Moved that the following ladies be
appaintai committee :—Gi.is' Soo: Mrs. Austin,
Mrs. Beach. Mrs. Carpenter, Miss Colt ox, Mrs.
CePPerk, Mrs. EL Dunham, Mre, G. B. kwens, Miss
Howell Mrs. Reynolds, Mrs Stephens, Mime Suttill,
Miss Wausey, and Mrs. Wilson. /Voids' Sclec.ol:
Mrs- Miss A. L Coll.:, Mrs. Dunham, MIS.
Edmunds, Miss Gibson, Mrs. Gordon, Miss M.
Howell, Mrs. A. Knight, Mrs. H, Rondell, Miss G.
Stephens, Miss Buttili, Mre. W. T. Whetham, and
Mr.. White.

The Ides. It. L. Casrsiirsit seconded, remarking
that the harmonious working of the schools waa a
great encouragement.—lhe motion was carried unani-
mously.
Mr. S. CHAIM then moved a vote of thanks to the
Mayor for presiding, and he (Mx. Champ) would be
pleased to assist them in their musical arrangements
again. The Mayor was always willing to whit in any
good work. (Applause.)
The MAYOR, who was periCantly cheered, thanked
the meeting for their kind re..aption, and assured them
that it wee to him pleasing and refreshing to be pre.
sent.

PRICSINTATION TO Tlll MIBI7IIBB.

His WORSHIP then sai I he had, on behalf of the
ladies of the smmmittee, to perform a pleasing duty—
to present Mies Lake with • very nice teapot. (Loud
chnsre.).. . . .

Miss Lake advanced, and received from the hands
of the Mayor a beautifully chased silver•mounted tea-
pot, which had been subscribed for by the ladies form-
ing the committee.
the Woname believed Mist Lake had put forth all
her efforts on behalf of the Girl's School during the
past six years, and she had brought it to a high state
of efficiency. (Loud applause.) The teachers had
subscribed towards a cruet stand, which would be
presented in due course.
The meeting closed with the National Anthem.