THAMES SCHOOL EXAMINATION'S.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XVI, Issue 5634, 6 December 1879, Page 6

THAMES SCHOOL EXAMINATION'S.

Christmas is rapidly approaching, ami with it the season for school examinations. O i Tuesday last the annual examinations of the schools conducted by the Sisters of Mercy in the school-room, in connection with S\ Joseph's Church, Willoughby-street, Shortland, were commenced. The proceedings were presided over by Eev. Father O'Eeilly, and there were present: Eev. Father Golden (of Waikato), the Eev. Mother of the Auckland convent, five Sisters of Mercy, and a large number of parents and friends nf tho children. The examinations commenced with the infant school. The proceedings were opsned by the singing of a hymn and a short address from the chairman. The classes then stood up, and the children themselves put the questions to one another, the answers being given very readily. Interspersed with the lessons a number of songs and recitations were very nicely rendered, some of the recitations being really well given. The examination for tho purpose of awarding the prizes had taken place previous to the public examination. The following is tha prize list :—

First Class: Carrie Pierce, good conduct; Mary 'Whalen, study; Edmund Twohill, reading and spelling; George Moore, general improvement and recitation; Margaret Tooher, study; Eliza Pierce, general study; Anne Dunne, general improvement; Mary Douglas, genaral improvement. Second Class : Nellie Griffiths, writing ; James McA.uly, spelling and reading ; Mary Quadri, spelling ; Emily Mulligan, tables and reading; Albert Hanlan, writing ; Norah Dowan, general improvement; Alice Allen, spelling: Kate Mcllhone, reading and spelling; Ellen Tooher, spelling; Norah Scanlan, reading and spelling. St. Joseph's school was then examined. The examination of the pupils attending this school was something similar to the previous one, the various classes standing np and the children patting the questions to one ano'.her.

St. Joseph's School.—First Class : M*ry Ann Mullini, Ist prize, catechism; Julia Rielly, writing, arithmetic, grammar; Ellen Roan, needlework; Ellen Mullins, study; Ludo Coefoed, writing, study, needlework; Lizzie Gleeson, reading and writing ; Mary Ann Meehan, history and study; Katie Tooher, 2nd prize, catechism. Second Class ; Maggie P. Eeardon, good conduct; Julia Gleeson, catechism ; Susan Boyle, study; Bridget Kelly, needlework and study; Jane Geraty, reading; Mary Gillies, neatness and needlework. Third Class : Maude Hanlan, study and general improvement; Mary E. Beardon, catechism; Annie Brown, obedience ; Mary R. O'Halloran, general improvement j Annie Twohill, arithmetic; Mary J. Pearce, writing. Fourth Class : Mary O'Connell, reading and study ; Rosy Mcllhone, reading ; Alicia O'Connell, neatness; Mary Ann Granity, reading; Katie Hennelly, good attendance; Agnes Grifiits, arithmetic; Louisa Scanlan, reading.

After the distribution of the prizes the chairman briefly addressed the audience. 7he Eev. Father Golden also addressed a few words to those present. The proceeding closed with singing the National Anthem. On Wednesday afternoon the public examination of the vonng ladies attending the Select School took place. This school i") also conducted by the Sisters of Mercy. The large school-room was crowded to excess, the audience evincing great interest in the proceedings. The Eev. Father O'Reilly presided. During tho proceedings several trios were given on two pianos and a harmonium, the effect being most pleasing. The singing of the young ladie3 was also really good, and was evidently thoroughly appreciated by tha audience. The programme concluded by short practices in calisthenics and deportment, Mr. Ba-low being the instructor. The prizes were then distributed to the winners, and three wreaths of honour for good-conduct wi re also given to—first class, Jliss Gibbons ; second class, Miss Mahoney; and, third class, Mies Eobertson. Fathers O'Eeilly and Golden addressed a few words to the audience, and the proceedings terminated with singing the National Anthem. The following is the prize list of the Select School:—

Ist. Cl&sa.—Miss Simmons, Ist prize for history, globes, and laws of health ; 2nd prizo for astronomy ; MiasConoy, Ist prize for astronomy, rj' °/ and French ; Miss Gibbons, Ist Ilhonol.f am - m[lr r aD , d Miss A. Mctnt» mV P ll2 ® f° r book-keeping : 2nd prize for catechism, and globes; mL Moore, 2nd prize for ancient history ; Miss Sydney Coney inrk-' rO M™ en \v Miaa Wilson. Ist priJe for work, Misa Enßor, cood conlucf • i*?" PIMS 6 n . e^ tnea3 - WreUlis of Honour ! Ist Class, Miss Gibbonh; 2nd Class, Miss Mabony; 3rdclass Miss Kobertson. 2nd Class : Aliss Mahcny, lat prize for catechism ; Miss Davies, lac prize for arithmetic ; Miss Stevenson, for study, Miss Aim Eva O'Connell, for spelling; Miss Williams, for obedience; Miss Claxton, composition and writing. 3rd Class : Miss Hyam, for arithmetic ; Miss Margaret M. M'llhone, for study; Miss Cooper, for writing and composition ; Misa Dunn, for music; Mis 3 Veale, for Grammar; Miss Leydon, history; Miss H. Stevenson, 2nd prize for catechism; Miss Banks, for spelling. 4th Class: Miss Helena Gibbons, English history; Misa Aitken, arithmetic; Miss Robertson, v>riting; Miss Honora Mahony, geography; Miss Mary Aitken, attendance; Miss Goldwater, good conduct; Miss Neale, neatness and study; Miss Jackson, general imrovement; Miss Gertrude Banks, spelling. sth Class : Misa McDonald, spelling and recitaion; Miss Esther Aitken, tables and recitation; Banks, spelling and tables.