School Prise Days

Southland Times, Issue 14814, 15 December 1900, Page 4

School Prise Days

» SAINT CATHERINE'S CONVENT The annual distribution of prizes in conttection with this institution was held ftt the convent yesterday afternoon, when a large number of parents and friends of the pupils were present. The Very Rev. Dean Burke presented the prizes to the successful scholars, adding a few kindly words to the recipients. In dismissing the children he uaidhe bad to compliment them on the very good work done during the year. In regard to their painting, drawing and fancy work there was striking evidence all round of what had been done, and with regard to their book studies, of which those present liad no opportunity of judging, they had also done well. In conduct they liad been particularly good ; no fault had been found with them either by teachers or others. That said a good deal for them as there were always a number of Mrs Grundys about. (That they had been admirable in this re spect he was assured as he also had been on the watch. In manners the school had been good. They had been amiable aiwi kind to one another. He congratulated tho&o who bad received prizes. It was well -• . that prizes were not given to all, as there would be no recognition of special excellence. ' Those who had not gained prizes would • work all the harder next year. Those whe were not to return to the school would, he hoped, do credit to the convent, and he was sure they would always remember theii teachers with gratitude. He hoped all would spend a pleasant holiday and return to their work with renewed health and strength. T Those present then eagerly availed themselves of an invitation to inspect the work oi theptspilfl. Therewasagreatdisplay.andthe - whole of th« work, as usual, exhibited skill and cleverness on the part of the pupils and patient teaching. The painting in oils and w»t«r colours was exceedingly beautiful, and. the .drawing was highly spoken of. The handsome chairs, stools, cufihioni, overmantels and other articles were finely worked and evinced charming taate. The needlework, plain and fancy, c£?*jng> tad ■cores of ornaments and nicknacks, quite surprised the spectators, and was worthy of the high praise that could bo heard on every - aide. ' During the afternoon songs were ' ' aiven by Misses J. McLeod, and Vauniosuj manodueta by MiwwFeldwiok udfierlihy, U Godky ana CuUiat , and pfaftQ folot by

MisßM AUc* Conijit and Catri* Sheehan. The muiio provided at the Convent ia always of ft nigh order, and the audience were delighted with the various numbers. Following is the prize lilt :— Cours Buperieur : Edith Feldwick. Medallist (senior grade B) : Ngaio Wilkin ; next in merit, Nellie Shepherd. Medallist (intermediate grade A) : Lily Godby ; next in merit, Cora Feldwick. Medallist (intermediate grade B) : Alice Colling ; next in merit, Frances Knright. Prize (junior grade B) : Mavora Vyner ; next in merit, Vera Wilkin. Religions knowledge (senior) : Edith Feldwick, Nellie Shepherd ;do (junior) : Maggie Griffin. Politeness : E. Feldwick and Florence St. Paul ; hon. mention, Cora Feldwick, Maggie Griffin. Fancy needlework : Teresa Enright, Alice Cushen ; hon. mention, Ethel Kingsland, F. Enright, Mabel Feldwick, N. Shepherd, C. Feldwiot, Ethel Price, Susie Roche, D. Forde, Mary Herlihy, Lily andLorna Godby, Alice Collins. Improved application : Susie Roche. Shorthand : Mary Herlihy. Wood carving . Lorna Godby. Music, senior grade : Extern pupil ; jnnior : Alice Collins. Improvement: Mary Herlihy. Drawing : Ida McKenzie ; hou. mention, Lily Godby. Painting (senior): Extern pupil ; junior, May Wilkin; hon. mention, Ngaio Wilkin, Lorna Godby. Nuns' conduct prize : Edith Feldwick; hon. mention, Janie Roche, Ida McKenzie, Ngaio Wilkin, Delia Forde. Wreath awarded by the votes of her companions to the most amiable girl in the school: Nellie Shepherd. Misses Carrie Sheehan and Ethel Kjiigaland were also mentioned as having passed the Royal Academy examinations in music. Junior and kindergarten prizes—Politeness : Janet Millar. t Gentlenoss : Intisil Jackson. Amiability : Nellie Burke. Class Work: Eileen Mahoney. Geography; Daphne Vyner. Good : Madge Turner. Kindergarten : Ethel Murray. Painting : Kitty Farrell. Mat weaving and arithmetic : Edna Mohr. Attention to lessons ; Johanna Burke. Plain sewing : Dorothy Norton. Drill : Ethel Grace. Gentleness: Muriel Kingsland. First gift : Mary Affleck : Good conduct: Lena Jackson. Third gift : Hilda Norton. Kindergarten : Marjory Murray. Singing : Fred Wood. Reading : Willie Steans : Writiug Jack Mahoney.