ST. MARY'S.

Colonist, Volume LVIII, Issue 14284, 13 December 1916, Page 3

ST. MARY'S.

SACRED HEART HIGH SCHOOL

EXHIBITION OF WORK

I Tho annual exhibition of work in connection with St. Maryjs Sacred Heajt , High School took place' at the Convent yesterday afternoon, when there- was I tho usual large attendance of parents 1 and friend*. There was a fine display of the various subjects taught at the school, and tho craftsmanship of some of tho pupils spoke volumes for the excellence of tre instruction given by the Sisters. Round the Avails were hung paintings of floweis, figures, scenery", etc., in oil and water colours, seiveral of the studies being of .a high order of merit. Them were many specimens of carving, comprising collar boxes, fender stools, trays, tables, fern stands, medicine chests, etc., by both'senior and 'junior pupils,- and the workmanship was really first-class. A number of'handpainted ■ greeting cards, cardboard flower-pot covers', and specimens oi mat weaving by, the -children of the lower standards were also deserving of more than passing attention. A considerable amount of space was as usual taken up with specimens of fancy work, including stencilling, pen painting, hand-painted cushions, canvas cushions, Mountmellick work, pillow-shams, table covers, crochet work, etc. The all-round excellence of the work was the subject of much favourable comment. A number of garments made by the dressmaking class were also exhibited. A corner was occupied with a number of clever comic postcards, and "studies in expression" done in oil and water .colours. Altogether, the display was most interesting. . ■■"-,.. Medals nave been awarded the most successful pupils at St. Mary's Sacred Heart High School as follows:—Standard VI. aud upwards, general excellence, Veronica Satheiley ; Standard V. and downwards, Zita Mcßri.de Standard 11. and downwards, Guy Mcivee and Esma Louisson (brooch) • for excellence, Scott Gunderson; Christian doctrine, gold medal, Zita Barry. To-day the pupils of St. .Joseph's Parish School will hold their,' annual picnic at Wakefield, and the children of St. Maiy's Orphanage will be taken for a day's outing to the same-place to-morrow. On Tuesday the pupils of St. Mary's Sacred Hearb High School spent a pleasant day in the Domain at Wakefield. The usual games and races were held for prizes kindly donated by friends. These picnics are being given in lieu of prizes. Five oi1 six pupils of the Heart High School passed their examin • ation for proficiency certificates.