Aftor distributing the prizes Mrs Lewis exhorted the young pedplo to be earnest in their work, congratulated' them on the success which had attended their applica tions, and hoped they wpulfl carefully peruse tho historical works they had just received. She thanked them most heartily tor the.birthday present sakindly given to her, ,aqd dismissed them to enjoy them selves till sundowu. ;"'•';-'

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OAMARU, -Friday.
