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CLIFTON HOUSE PREPARATORY SCHOOL.

The prize-giving at this school was held on Tuesday last, when the schoolroom, which had been nicely decorated, was filled with the parents and friends of the boys. After recita-

tions in English by F. Weller, G. Reinecke, P.     Robin, and R. E. Warburton ; in French by H. Stone and E. Paterson; in Latin, by M.   Angel ; and in German, by C. Reid, P. Stone, and H. Stone, the Head Master (Mr. A. W. Gosnell, M.A.) read his annual report:— During the year the numbers had more than doubled. G. Stoltz, who had come to the school with a very scant knowledge of English and arithmetic had after a year's tuition, succeeded in passing the Preliminary. Athletic sports had been held with great success. Tho carpentery class had increased in numbers, and done good work, some of which was on view. A school library had been started, and was greatly appreciated by the boys. The school examination which had just been held had shown that marked progress had been   made as the result of the year's work. In con- clusion, a prize was offered for the best collection   of objects of natural history made during the holidays, and boys were urged to practise swim-   ming with a view to swimming sports next quarter. Dr. A. Paterson, before distributing the prizes, said he could not speak too highly of the system of education pursued at the school, which encouraged not merely mental attain- ments, but also everything that was manly, and sternly repressed everything that was mean. Carpentry classes were held, and a love of natural history was fostered. He gave the boys a motto, that of Lord Nelson and of Lord Lawrence. He warned the prize winners against resting on their laurels, and encouraged those hard-working boys who had not won prizes by reminding them of Sir Walter Scott, who, while at the Edinburgh High School, at whichhe himself had been   educated, was by no means a shining light. He then presented the prizes. The Rev. R. Kenny, in moving a vote of thanks to Dr. Paterson for presiding, said that on every side he had heard great praise of the school. He drew attention to tho fine maps the boys had drawn. The proceedings terminated with cheers for Dr. Paterson, Mr. Gosnell, and Mrs. Gosnell.

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