SCHOOL VACATIONS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 11923, 22 December 1900, Page 3

SCHOOL VACATIONS.

CHRISTIAN BROTHERS' SCHOOL.

_~o distribution of prizes in connection with the Christian Brothers' School took place in St. Joseph's Hall last night in the presence of an audience that quite filled the building. Previous to the handing-out of the prizes an excellent programme was presented by the pupils. It comprised a violin sole by Alan Sbain, a little fellow of seven years, who was recalled for his capital playing.; three class songs, "Erin; the tear." " Music and her sister, Song," and " Be kind to the dear ones," Brother O'Hare acting as conductor; gymnastic contests; and a parliamentary debate, " Should Bad Boys be Birched "? In the debate the parts were taken by Masters ,T. Wilkinson (Mr Speaker), T. Pound (Premier), R. Burke (Leader of the Opposition). J. O'Sulli■ran, E. Campbell, M. .Rojsboths-m, James Collins, T. Meyer, W. O'Connell. Claude Thomas, J. Trcstou, Thomas Day, T. Bpvin, and P. AVilson. The motion submitted by the Premier was to the effect that bad boys should be birched when they deserved it, and after a long debate, in which cogent^ reasons were brought to bear foi and igainst the motion, p.n amendment was submitted, providing that bad boys should bo birched when they desired it, and in the altered form the motion was carried without dissent. The pupils showed admirable elocutionary powers, every one speaking distinctly and in good style. The audience greatly enjoyed the debate, and bestowed liberal applause upon the effort? of Hie youthful parliamentarians. The results of the gymnastic contests arc given in the prize list. 'Master J. robin acted as accompanist.

Subsequent f* tlie competitions, feats on the stage were taken by Bishop Verdon. Father Murphy. Brother Fogarty (principal of the school), ami Brother Fornn. Brother Fogarty said: My Lore*, '.Ladies ami Gentlemen, —The prizes won by the pupils are about to be distributed. I would like to impress on parents that these prizes are not to be looked upon as Christmas gifts. They have been awarded on strictly competitive lines. The parents of the successful children will naturally feel proud of their children's success. To some extent they will look upon it as a personal triumph. For my part 1 think they are justified in so doing. Parents have more to do with the progress 01 their children than is generally supposed. Some few appear to think their responsibility ceases when they have their boy's name eritered on the school register. They expect too much from the school. It is only when the duties devolving on the parents arc efficiently and faithfully performed that (he teacher is placed in a right position for discharging his. A certain English school inspector on one occasion found in a nortion of his district an amount of enthusiasm for school work on the part of the pupils which to him was novel and astounding. On inquiry he discovered that the cause was not very superior ability on the part of the teachers, but the interest felt and shown by the parents. lam glad to say the parents of our boys for the most part spem to understand thoroughly the necessity for keeping their children regularly at school, of providing them a time and a place and every convenience for prenaring their home lessons, and. above all. of seeing that they make a good use of the time and the place and the convenience provided. The physical education of the boys has been in the hands of Messrs ,T. C. Smith and James M'Cleavy, the former in the gymnasium and the latter in the football field. You hove seen some of Mr Smith's work to-nisrht, and I leave you to form your own opinions as to its quality. — (Applause.) Mr M'Cles.ry's department was rmially successful.—(Apnlauso.) He entered his team for the school football competition, and brought them through the season winners of the pennant and as yet unbeaten.—(Applause.) T may mention that this was the school's first year in the Schools' Association, and I have great •pleasure in savins that, the reception given the Christian Brothers' boys by the public schools was in every case cordial and courteous.— (Anplau«e.) Our annual examinations, held in March last b, our inspector from Sydney, were on the whole satisfactory. 'Masters P. Skcuh, .T. P. Haetiticrs, ■T. O'Leary. and .Tames Scanlon nassed the junior civil service examination last January.—(Applause.) The general conduct of oiir boys was up to the usual, and their punctuality in freoucnling the Sacraments was edifying.-fApplausc.) This year, thanks to the generosity of Mr W. A. Sham, we are enabled to present the dux of the school with a superior gold medal.—(Applause.) I have nre.it pleasure in awarding it to John Patrick Hastings. — (Applause. To Mr Sham and our other kind friends who so generously contributed prizes the Christian. Brothers return their most sincere tiianf:?.— (Applause.) The prizes were then distributed by the Bishop. The following is the prize-list: — HIGH SCHOOL. Seniors—Matriculation class: J. P. Hastings, anx, C. J." Collins 2, J. O'Leary 3. Examination honours (first m subject;.— Christian doctrine, M. Rossbotham; church history M. Eossbothom; Latin, J. O'Leary; French, C. Thomas; English, J. P. Hnrtinea; Euclid, J. O'Leaiy; :algebra, C. J. Collins; arithmetic, J. P. Hastings; shorthand, F. Bourke; penmanship, 0. J. Collins. Civil service class.—Albert Knox 1, Thomas Pound 2, John Scanlan 3. Examination honours (first in subiect).— Christian doctrine. W. Sham; church history, A; Knox; English, A. Knox; geography, A. Knox; arithmetic, J. Scanlon; algebra, J. Delargey: Euclid. T. Pound; shorthand, X W: Spain; typewriting, J. O'Snllivati; bookkeeping J. Scanlon; penmanship, ,T. Scanlon. Intermediate class.—J. Tobin 1, F. Bevin 2, James Collins 3, M. Scanlon 4. Examination honours (first in subject).— Christian doctrine, James Collins; Bible history, J. Tobin. reading, J. Brennan; spplling and dictation, J. Brennan; recitation, M. Scanlon; grammar, M. Scanlon; composition, J. Tobin; geography, F. Bevin; mapping, F. Bevin; arithmetic, J. AVilkinson; home exercise, James Collins; handwriting. Jpmes Collins ; Euclid, J. Tobin; alegbra, J. Brennan; French,' M. Scanlon: Latin, M. Scanlon ; bookkeeping, E. Campbell. Junioi Class.—A. Macdonald 1. T. Garvey 2, G. Byrne 3, W. O'Connell 4, F. M'Bride 5. Examination honours (first in subject).— Christian doctrine, G. Byrne; Bible history, C. Pollock; reading, G. Byrne; soelling and dictation, G. Byrne; recitation, P. "Wilson; grammar, J. Hart; composition, F. Freed; geography, F. Freed ; arithmetic, W. O'Connell; home exercises, F. Freed; handwriting, J. Skene; mapping, F. Freed; euclid, F. M'Bride; algebra, G. Byrne; French, G. Byrne; Latin, F. M'Bride; shorthand, C. Pollock , PEIMAEY SCHOOL ' Fifth Class.—W. Higgins 1, C. O'Brien 2, J. SVhmer 3. .• ' lamination honours (first in subject).— Christian doctrine, E. Bourke; reading, T. Meyer; recitation, W. Layburn; dictation, E. Bourke; writing, A. Davis; arithmetic, C. Hannagan; composition, \V. Higgins; grammar, R. Bourke; geography, J. Skinner; Australian history, A. Byrne: English history. A. M'Ca.l----lion; Euclid, W. Higgins; drawing.H. M'Hugh; home exercises, A. Davis. Fourth Class.—C. Popplewell 1, T. Day 2, J. Walsh 3. Examination honours (first in subject).— Christian doctrine, J. O'Sullivan; reading, J. Blanchfield; recitation. J. O'Sullivan: dictation. A. Wood; writing, F. Fogarty; arithmetic, E. Kiely; composition, S. Anderson; grammar, E. O'Connor: geogianhy. J. Treston; Irish history, E. O'Connor; objects, T. Laffey; drawing, M. Jones; home exercises.'J. Walsh. Third Class.—lD. Fog.irly J. Eric Snain 2, W. O'Connor 3, C. Tarleton 4, E. Poopplwell 5, Claude Macknness r>, B. Connor 7, D Murphy 8, A. Dean 9, A. AtlW 10. D. Burke 11. Examination honours (first in subject).— . Christian doctrine, .T. Ryan; reading. C. Bnnwell; arithmetic, J. Bryant; grnmmai, D. Moore; geography, Eric 'Scam; writing.' W. O'Connor: home exercises, J. Fogarty; recitation, W. Griffith; drawing, C. Mackaness; dictation, I). Fogaiiy. Second Ons?—lT. Freed 1. A. Sham 2 Timothy XifFov 3, W. Power 4, F. Power 5. C. Keenan 6, R. Hungerford 7. George Lawlor 8. Examination honours (first in subject) — Christian doctrine. A. Strain; renting. W. Kavanagh; dictation. IT. Freed; arithmetic, "'. Laffey; grammar, A. Sham; geogrnohv. H. Freed; drawing, W. Dillon; writing, M. Coughlan: home exercise, H. Freed. First Clnss.—W. Ryan 1, J. Tarleton 2 J M'Quillan .1, J. Salmon A, G. Wnkclin 5 J M'Donald 6, Joseph M'Kay 7. B. Long S R M'Cluf-9, C. Spain ]0. C Criohton 11, 11. Dixon 12. J. Stapleton IS, Charles Hill 14. Examination honours (first in subiect).— Christian doctrine B. Long; geography," P. Olsen; writing, W. Ryan; readme. B. Moore; arithmetic, W. Ryan ; drawing. John H'Kenzie. Special Prizes —Elocution : Senior—P. Wilson ; junior—T. Meyer. Gymnastic contest: Seniors—H. Hunccrford 1. J. O'Sullivan 2; juniors—J. Ryan 1, W. O'Connell 2. In a brief sneoch to the hoys. Bishop Yerdon counselled them lo attend diligently to their studies. Although some nf them did not gai'i prizes this year. their perseverance would not bo lost upon them. The hoys had very many advantages at.the

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school Ttteir teachers were experienced men. They belonged to that wide society the Christian Brothers, and wherever the brothers were they were honoured and respected. They had been doing good work m Dunedir. for many years, and he. trusted they would continue "for many years more lc spread the blessing of religious education around them.—(Applause.) The boys about to leave school he advised to join the junior branch of St. Joseph's Club. On the motion of Mr P. Hally a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Bishop \erdon for presiding. , , . A vote of thanks was also accorded the Christian Brothers and the gymnastic instructor (Sir J. C. Smith).