The annual treat was given to the children attending this school on Thursday last. Sir Cracroft Wilson and Lady Wilson were pre sent. About half-past ten the children were marched into the school, where a number of valuable prizes were handed by the chairman to those pupils who had gained them during last year. The prizes were provided by the school committee, and those for sewing by Lady Wilson, who complimented Miss Seager on the good sewing of the girls, considering how young they were. Mr Whiting proposed a vote of thanks to the chairman and Lady Wilson for their at tendance on that occasion. Sir Cracroft replied that it was a pleasure to Lady Wilson and himself to be present that day, and that they would be always glad to do anything in their power for the good of the school. The children, accompanied by the Suhnyside band, were then marched into a paddock belonging to Mr Fantham, who kindly provided a tent for the occasion. Various kinds of sports and games were then engaged in till a late hour in the evening. Mrs Harrap and also Mrs Fantham, assisted by other ladies, were kept busy all day superintending the eatables, of which there was a great abundance. Several members of the committee, and parents and friends of the children were present during the day. It may be stated that the school [committee had appointed a sub-committee, consisting of Messrs Whiting, Meares, Harrap, and Rax worthy, to carry out the details of the enter tainment, which they did in a manner creditable to themselves and satisfactory to all concerned. At the close, Mr Davidson assembled the children in front of the tent, where three cheers were given for the school committee and for Mr and Mrs Fantham, after which all dispelsed to their homes. Tae following is the prize list Class I—Andrew Henderson, 1; Thomas Sherlock, 2 ; Edgar Kinsman, 3. Class II Ellen Griffiths, 1; George Heaven, 2 ; Jane Henderson, 3. Class lll—William Henderson and Flo rence Raxworthy, equal; Louisa Whiting, 2; Gains Whiting, 3. Class IV—May Seager, 1; Richard Hole, 2 ; Emma Coom, 3. Class V-—Jane Johnston, 1; Arthur Rax worthy, 2 ; Edward Roud, 3. Class Vl—William Smith, 1; Maud Har pap, 2; Beyell Ellis, 3,

Prizes for General Improvement—lsabella McDonald, Archibald Neil Smith, Harry Whiting, Goolabco Sohmun. 