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The Duke of Edinburgh presenting the prizes at the Royal Nayal School, New-Cross, [London], 1871. 'The Prince...was greeted with loud cheers; whilst the band of the Royal Horse Artillery, stationed in the courtyard, played the National Anthem. His Royal Highness having taken his seat, Mr. Eames, the secretary of the institution, read the reports of the examiners. After which the Rev. E. B. Slater called up, in order, the successful pupils to receive their prizes. At the head of the list was Mr. W. E. W. Noble, of the sixth form, who had gained the vellum medallion certificate and an extra prize of books for good conduct and proficiency in learning. Mr. Noble took also the Malcolm University Scholarship. The Yarborough Naval Scholarship and Cadetship was taken by Mr. Sturdee; the second naval cadetship, by Mr. Truscott; and a special cadetship, by Mr. P. J. Elliott. A statement was read by the secretary of the successes achieved by former pupils during the past twelve months...the Duke of Edinburgh... heartily wished future success and happiness to the gentlemen who had gained these prizes...[and hoped] they would feel the honour of belonging to that service which guarded the interest and honour of the British empire'. From "Illustrated London News", 1871.