YEAR’S WORK ENDED

Dominion, Volume 27, Issue 68, 13 December 1933, Page 13

YEAR’S WORK ENDED

St. Patrick’s College at Silverstream PRIZE-GIVING CEREMONY i Evidence of the keen interest which is taken iu the activities of St. Patrick’s College, Silverstream, was shown by the large attendance of parents and friends at the annual prize-giving ceremony yesterday. The prizes were presented by his Grace Archbishop Redwood.

Apologies were received from Archbishop O’Shea, S.M., Mr. S. McCarthy, president of the Old Boys’ Association, Mr. B. Cahill, secretary of the association, and Mr. Vincent Ward. Prior to. the ceremony the guests were entertained by the college orchestra and choir under Father C. Feebly. The rector, Rev. Father J. W. Dowling, S.M., M.A., said that, judged by the usual standards, the year had been a successful one. The roll comprised 167 boarders and 20 day boys—a good number considering the difficult time which had been experienced. The college had not altogether escaped the prevailing sickness, but even so the health of the boys had been excellent throughout the year.

“Gratifying results have been obtained in the various examinations,” went on Father Dowling. “Results published early in the year showed that in the University Entrance Examination two of our boys secured credit passes and four obtained University National Bursaries. Fifteen were awarded Higher Leaving Certificates. In the University Entrance or Matriculation Examination 17 were successful, and 26 passed the Intermediate examination.

“The majority of our students follow a general course of studies, comprising languages and literature, mathematics and science, but a special feature this year has been the success obtained by those who followed the commercial course. Fifty candidates have been presented for various conimercial examinations, and of these 45 have beep successful and some resmts have still to come to hand. This course comprises not only bookkeeping and business methods but also secretarial work, typewriting and shorthand. The senior pupils take the subjects of the Accountancy Professional and Bachelor of Commerce Examinations, and all those presented for these examinations have secured a section. About 20 boys have followed the agricultural course, in which excellent work, both practical and theoretical, has been done. “Games and sport have held as prominent a place as ever in the school curriculum, and If the winning or games is a criterion of success we have been very successful indeed. The first fifteen had an unbeaten record in its college matches. The standard of cricket has improved considerably, and representatives of the college performed.very creditably in the secondary schools’ athletic sports. We have special facilities and excellent instructors for rifle shooting, and results published some time ago showed that last year we had gained pride of place among the various schools and colleges of New Zealand.” Father Dowling announced the results of the recent scholarship examination as follow:-—-

College Scholarship (full), available for four years:. Denis Feeney, Marist Brothers’ School. Wanganui. O’Connor Scholarship (£6O for three years): Vincent Campbell, Convent of Mercy, West port. Kennedy Scholarship (£4O for two years) : James RocbcKelly, Convent of Mercy, Seatoun; next in merit, lan McGrath, Marist Brothers’ School, Napier, and Owen Novak, Convent, Eltha’m. Mary Mac-arthy-Reld Literary Scholarship (£6O for two years): Brian Crompton. Pleasure at being present to distribute the prizes and at hearing such a splendid report of the college’s work for the past year was expressed by Archbishop Redwood. The college, be said, served a twofold purpose. There the boys received education which fitted them for this world, as well as training which prepared them for the next. He was particularly pleased to notice the high tone and character among the boys, for such was more precious than prizes. Archbishop Redwood extended his congratulations to the boys on their excellent work, to the college on its successes, and to the orchestra on its musical talent. “They should not be ashamed to perform anywhere,” commented his Grace, who concluded by extending bis best wishes for a happy Christmas and a pleasant and prosperous New Year. Cheers for his Grace were givtn heartily by the boys.

The prize list is as follows:— Good conduct (gold medal presented by his Grace Archbishop Kcdwood):'T. BunbUDii'x of school (Gilbert Memorial Medal): E. Morgan. Diligence (gold modal presented by thu Very Reverend Dr. Kennedy, S.M., Provincial) :D. Newson. „ , Gold medal presented iby Father ,1. Riordan, S.M., for the best Maori pupil: H. Menehira. Form Vl.—General excellence (dux of the school): E. Morgan; next in merit. O’Reilly and S. Walsh. Christian doctrine (Old Boys’ special prize): Morgan: next iu merit, Collins and O'Reilly; English literature (Watters Memorial); Morano: next In merit, X. Cleary and Walsh. Essay (Keogh Memorial): Morgan: next in merit, Walsh and Cleary, Latin (Bbwden .Memorial): Morgan; next in merit, O'Reilly an) Rodgers. French (Hills Memorial): O'Reilly: next in merit. Morgan and Walsh. Mathematics (prize presented by G. Craig. Esq., LL.D.): Morgan; next in merit. McGurk. Cleary, Smith. Science (Devoy Memorial) : Collins; next in merit. Morgan ami O’Reilly. Roman history (Ryan Memorial): Rodgers; next in merit. .Morgan and Smith.

Form VA.—General excellence (gold medal presented by his Grace Archbishop O’Shea for general excellence in the matriculation form): I. Dlek: next In merit. I’. Dwyer land Crompton. Christian doctrine: V. Vickers: next in merit. Dick and Dwyer. English: Crompton; next, in merit, Dwyer and Crutchley. Essay: Crutehlcy: next Iu merit. O’Fagan and Butcher. Latin: J. Cleary; next in merit. Crompton and Dick. French: Crompton: next In merit. Dick and Dwyer. Mathematics: Dlek: next in merit. Crutchley and Dwyer. Science: Dick: next tn merit, Dwyer and Crutchley. History: Dwyer; next in merit, Crompton and Butcher. Geography: B. Bourke; next In merit. Quin,

Form VB.—General excellence: .Mooney; next in merit. I*. Reid and Hampton. Christian doctrine: T. Cook: next in merit. Mooney and Kirby.- English: Mooney; uext In merit. Bergin ami Smith. Essay: B. Smith; next in merit. Ginn and Bergin. Latin: Bergin; next in merit, Quin and Ginn. French: Mooney: next in merit; Bergin and B. Smith. Mathematics: Quin: next in merit. Hart. Mooney; and Hampton. Science: Kavanngh; next in merit. Worder and Mooney. History: D. Bourke; next In merit, P. Reid and Hallam.

Form IVA.—General excellence: Dance; next in merit. Espagne and White. Christian doctrine: Espagne: next in merit. White and Creed. English: Espagne: next in merit. Creed and Fidler. Essay: Creed; next in merit, Espagne and Cleary. Latin: Espagne; next in merit, Dance and Fox. French: Espagne: next in merit. Dance, McCann, nnd White. M Cleary; next Iu merit. GaUaghor and Dance. Science: Fidler: next in merit. Trundle and Dance. History: Dance: next in merit, Creed and White. Geography: Shimtick; next in merit, McGrath, and Eiv-

ers. Prize for four mentions: White. Form IVB. —General excellence: P. Brennan; next in merit, Shinnick and Stilburn. Christian, dostrlne: Brennan; next in merit, C'orblshley and Te Awhitu. English: Irehoy; next in merit, Brennan, Stilburn, and Shinnick, Essay: Elvers; next in merit. Shinnick and Stilburn. Mathematics and science: Brennan; next in merit, Stilburn and Te Awhitu. History: Brennan; next in merit, G. Smith and Shinnick. Form 3A.—General excellence: Bergin; next in merit, Minto, Luke. Christian doctrine: Minto; next In meirt, Bergin and Hermann. English: Bergin; next In merit, Minto and Luke. Essay: Minto; next In merit, Coleman and' Grenfell. Latin: Luke; next in merit, Bergin and O Connor. French: O'Connor; next in merit, Bergin and Minto. Mathematics: Bergin; next in merit, O'Connor and Luke. Science: Bergin ; next in merit, Minto, Forbes, and Luke. History: Bergin; next in merit, Delaney and Minto. Geography: Delaney; next In merit, Bergin and Minto. Drawing: Shorthall; next in merit, Walkari and FlauaForm 3B.—General excellence: D. Burke; next in merit, B. Morgan and Walker. Christian doctrine: Levin; next in merit, Malone and Tangauoa. English: Burke; next in merit, B. Morgan and Mundy. Essay: Walker; next in merit, B. Welch and Garland. French: B. Morgan; next in merit. Garland and Tulloch. Mathematic.;: Burke; next In merit, Tulloch and Mundy. Science: A Smith; next in merit, Garland and Burke. History: B. Welch; next, iu merit, Brophy and Levin. Geography: Garland; next in merit, F. Campbell and Richardson. Drawing: Richardson; next in merit, Hoey and Walker. Arithmetic: Lile; next in merit, B. Morgau and WaikeForm ll.—General excellence: Walsh; next in merit. Harnett and Norman. Christian doctrine: Harnett; next in merit, Walsh and J. Barnao. English: Walsh; next in merit. Grady and Norman. Essay: Walsh ; next in merit, Harnett and Norman. Arithmetic: Grady; next in merit. Foot and J Barnao. History and geography: Harnett: next in merit. Caulton and Walsh. Nature study: Norman; next in merit, Walsh and Harnett. Drawing: .1. Caultou; next in merit, Beech and Loe. Reading an J spelling: Grady; next in merit, Norman. Prize for highest marks in proficiency: W. Foot. Senior Drawing.—Freehand: Clifford; next in merit, Kavanagh and K. McKay. Instrumental: R. Campbell; next in merit, Clifford and Lumley.

Bookkeeping.—Form IV: Stilburn; next In merit, G. Smith and Roach. Form. HI; Webber; next in merit, Jlllett and Plummer. Form VB: P. Reid; next in merit, Harker and Cropp. Accountancy.—V, Paino; next in merit, Escott and Bourke. Mercantile Law, Company Law, and Law of Bankruptcy.—Escott; next in merit, Paino and T. Bourke. Economics. —Piano; next in merit, B. Mathews and T. Bourke.

Secretarial Practice. —Escott; next in merit, Paino. .

Typewriting.—T. Bourke. Agriculture Bookkeeping.—,P. Lile; next In merit, H. Caulton and O’Brien.

Agriculture (Dr. Kemp’s Special Prize).— Internal Division: B. Eager; next in merit, Shorthall and Tanganoa. External Division: Brophy and McVcrry; special mention prize. Sborthall. Senior Oratory.—A. McKay; next in merit, Doolan and Bergin. Intermediate oratory: R. Dwyer; next in merit. Sievers and McCann. Junior oratory: Luke; next in merit. Minto and Levin. Music Prizes. —Violin: R. Dwyer. Plano: Johnston.

Orchestra Prize.—E. Whelch. Commercial certificates were awarded to the following:—

Diploma and advanced grade bookkeeping, Brian Harker: diploma and advanced grade. Philip Reid; diploma (N.8.C.) and advanced grade, Escott, John; diploma and advanced grade, Vincent Piano; advanced grade, Tom Bourke; advanced grade, C. Cropp; advanced and intermediate, A. Hart.

Intermediate Grade.—-Clifford. Corbishiy, Elvers, Jlllett. McArtty, Malone, Mundy, O'Donoghue, Paino, Plummer, Popplewell, Quinn,' Richardson. Roach, G. Smith, A. smith. Stell'in, ■ Stilburn, Tullock, Walker, Webber.

Elementary Grade.—ll. Caulton W. Smith, 'Stellin. Shorthand—Eelementary grade: S. P. Walsh. Economics: T. J Bonrke.

Higher leaving cerltflcates we're gained by the followingP, Cleary, C. McGurk, E. Morgan, R. Oißeilly, W. Smith.