"BREAKING-UP" CEREMONIES.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 11102, 17 December 1897, Page 2

"B REA KING-UP" CEREMONIES.

♦ THE CONTENT SCHOOL. ' is surely no more enjoyable moans of diversion to most of us than that iv the provision 1 of which the happy smiling faces of children form the predominating feature. And it was an entertainment of this description that the friends and parents of the scholars attending the local Convent Schools were privileged to be present ifl the large schoolroom at the Uoftvenfc on Thursday afternoon. But) before referring at any length to the ert'teftainment itself, there is another ma'ttor which must be dealt with, and one that is tflways looked upon as d (specially interesting feature at the " breaking-Tip'" ceremony in question. Is is the exhibition of plain and fancy Bewing, &c, and wort's of art,- the results of the labours of the afore-mentioned young people. This year, as> in the past, the show of work is an admirable one, »nd the large number of ladies and geutlemen who inspected the vaTiotraJexhibita appeared to highly appreciate tbam". Oft the walk of the room that is usually Utilised for tbis exhibition we*e hung a number of oil paintings, water-oolour sketches, and crayon drawings. Miss Hearn (Waverley) had the largest number of oil paintings, and acme of her work was most Creditable ; among the other young artists in Gbia dass wero tho Misses Cullinano aud Watfr (Wauganni), P.obson and God kin (Jifgaire). Miss Mearn and Miss Robson als6 exhibited some good water colour sketches, which showed no little artistic taste. The crayon drawings were very numerous, and these gave evidenco of much care and trouble, while the shading in moafc of ihe drawings xras first-class. Prominent in this series wero Misses Brennan, Batt, fiuthrie (Wanganui), Culliuane, Godkin, ftdbson, and F. Avery. The artificial fioyteta were remarkably good,

Misses Wells (Puriho), Godkiu, and Hearn being .u-ualy responsible for these, ■while tho latter's Limerick lace had bean very cleverly done. Whereall weresogood it would be unfair to particular^, and lack of space forbids a detailed description of the exhibits, which afforded practical proof of the year* work, and which in iluded specimens of the following :—: — CrS-vel work, raisssd wool work, bead work on satin and plush grounds, bannerettes, firascreens, MounfcMelliek wo*k r raacrame, card baskets, and iflnamefable examples 6'f plain find fancy sewing, the many articles being both useful and ornamental. This fine display was* the result of the labours of the following young ladies:— Missas Hearn, Lucas, Roche,- Hanlon, Lash (Wanganui), Menherlnett, Butt, Arundel (Patea), M. and H Grey, Kyan, Joseph, M., X., and L Hart, Bourke (VVanganui), (Jullinane, Francis (Okato), Brewer (Waitura), Puttie (Wanganui), Dai»y Hook (Inglowool ), Wells (Puniho), George, G welkin (N-.'aire), Brennau, Lawi'on,- Brunette (Hawera), Bleasel (liawera),- A. Fiacber, Gnthrie (Wanginui , P. Eva, Fraser, Ratteubury (Waitara), ivy tfnd Beatrice Cock, E. Sole, N. Iloche, Mclibouo (Atfckland), and K. Hart. The listers and pupils are certainly deserving of praise for the fiae exhibition, and atter a good inspection of the work, everybody went to witness the entertainment. The programme submitted on this occasion was up to the usual standard of excellence, and was much enjoyed by the large number of parents and friends who had assembled in the schoolroom. It consisted of the following items : — Duet (4 pianos and organ), Chilperic, Misses Robson, Avery, Joseph, Roche, Goocb, B f unette, Gulliuane, and Godkin ; organ, Miss Hearn. Recitation. The Cost of Duty, Miss H. Grey. Chant Francais, Lea " Allouettes, senior pupils; accompanist, Miss Olofiel'i ; organ, Miss Robson ; violins, Misse? Guthria and Bleasel. Song, The Japanese Fxa (Cowley), junior pupils j accompanist, Miss Robson. Solo (4 pianos, orgac<aad 2 vio!iu«). Medley, ilivses Brunei to, Colliuanc, Robson, and Gooeh ; orgao, Miss Uldfield ; violins, Misses Gntime and Blease!. Phlogue, Examination D ly (a most arnU'iog contribution, and remarkably well given by the following little girls) : Misses Maekloo, X. Roche, Fischer, Buurke, h. Boarke, Lily and K. H.irfc, M. Joves r C. Sole, and Bedford. Spanish dance, "Cachuea ''—Misses Brunette, Fraser, J. Bourke, D. Bedford, Wells, Brennan, Bleasel, Lucaa, Kobson, Cv linane,Bnt, Francis, Ilearn, A. Wells add Gu'.hrie. Song and Chonn— "Driftiag with the Tide'" (r/iow/'SOH),— Senior i'upiis; accompanist : Miss 01 ifidtsi ; violins : Misses ble.isol and Giuh.-w ; orgac : Miss Robson. Duet (4pian«M)— "Knust" (Sydney Smith). Misses ilobson, Brunette, Franoi-!, Gooc-h, Avery, Cullinane, OldfieKl and Uiubric. Song— "Fiiiry Song. I.—Juasor1 .— Juasor pupils: accompani-t : Miss Robson. The programme was brought to a conclusion with the drama "Wealth and Wisdom" by W. Rover, the various characters being sustained as follows :— Miuerva/Goddesaof Wisdom) Miss H. Gray ; Goddess of Wisdom and Pleasure, Miss llubie Bennett ; Mrs Firefly, Miss Godkin j Mrs Foster (an invalid), Mis* Fraser ; Mm Goodwin (a visitor), Miss B:itt ; Mrs Hopkins and her si-tor, Misses Hearn and Brunette ; Mrs Holmes, Miss (Jullinane ; Hattie nnd Jemima (daughters), Misses May Guthrie ana Francis ; Children of Sirs Firefly, Dora Bedford, N. Fr.mcis, L. Hart, C. Solo and Bourko; Di Sceubenhoffonstciticr, Miss h. Godkin ; Libbie and Susie, Miss Robson and Bloasel ; J.mo (a servant), Miss Brenuan. Scene I.— At Mra Holmes. -Solo, " Negro D.vise," Mis-tes Cooch, Brunette, Robson and Cullinano. Scene ll.— At Mra Firefly's. — Srlo (vocal), "Tho Captivo Greek Girls," Miss Lav/son ; accompnuist, Miss Robson. Scenes 111. and IV.. same as Scene 11. -Solo (violin), "Irish Airs" (Farmer), Misses May Guthrie and Bleasol ; aecompauiafc, Miss Robson. Pcauo V.— Same us riueu i ll.— Solo, " La PerleduNord' (.l«;kv), Miss Robson. hecne VI. — -At Mis Foster's. The chaiacters were all creditably sustained, and although in the early parts tb9re was perhaps too much self cops :iousness on tho part of the performer.-*, yec a marked improvement was notice iblo towards the conclusion. Misses Godwin, Rolwou, Guthrie, and Francis were especially good. At tho conclusion of tho entertainment tho Mayor presented the prizes to tho fuccossful pupils, and in doing so, said it ga\e him very great i>le:i;ur" to return thanksicu behalf of those pryaunc, to the Roy Mother, to the Sixtors, and to tlio pupils for the splendid eutortainmont that hid just been given. Me thought that all preseut must have been made awuru of how much great care muse h:ivo been bestowed upon the pupils by the exculleut manner in which thoy bild acquitted thomselvea, which showed that tiiny also posrftssed considerable ability. Ife"a»;i.u thanked the Sisters Mid t'c;ir clover pupiis ioi tho cujoyablo outor-t-iinmons that b:ui been provitlod, aiul then pri.beni.ed tV prizes as follows : — Good conduct (boarder), Kate- Uallinane ; good conduct (day pupils) Mary Francis unil Ruby George. Christian docirtne, Winnie Lawcon and Josephine Bourko. Politeness (boarder), Auuio Butt ; Daisy Flof«k, 2ud. Politeness (day pui ils), Jennie Fiasur and Winnio Mackion. Auii.ibitity (^clay pupil), Priscilla Eva. Civil Sirvico Class. — tligho-it nuuibur of marks and composition, Katie Cullitiane. Diligonce and goigr.ipln, Airues JUol sou. Arithmetic, alcebr.i, and graiumar, Ethel I'ldfiuld. History, 2nu algobia and grammar, Jennio ll r r.i'cr. Chics Vl,— Highest marks, May Gnthj ie. Diligence r>nd writing, Susan Haulm. Reading, iliiiclla (Jroyg Class V.— Highest' marks, Lucy Ryan. Diligonce, D.-ra Bedford ; May Rocho, 2nd ; Mjukl Madgwiek, 3rd. Writing, i Boi-sio Bliavcl ; Lily Joseph, 2nd. Roaclii)!^ a-ui Fioi'ch, Dora Ke.lfurd. j O1!.!^O 1 !.!^- IV.— Highest n arkb, M»Ty | !s;> nuan sintl Mary i''ru.ueis, equal. Dik-(^(.•li'-i-, flc.-vj hiliO lioUlnO ami L)J) firutniotn, tijuai. :!nd writiug, Lily Brusmutu. (.it-neral iaipruvcmeui, Katio Hurt ; May Bart, 2nd. wmw d

Class lll.— Highest marks and writing,, Annie li&tt. Diligence, Annie Wells* 2nd writing, Ruby George. Reading* Olivia Brewer. Class ll.— Highest marks, Lily Hart^, Diligence, Mary Guthrie. Reading, Mary Jones. 2nd diligence, Lizzie Bourke. Writing, Clarice Sole, general improvement, Ada Fischer. 1 Class I— Highest marks, Nora Roche. Diligence; Olivia Kivell. Spelling, Flossie Artmdell. Neatness, Winnio Benaet 1 ..

Preparatory cla?s. — Highest marks, Alice Hart. Heading, Nellie Francis. Extras.— Music, Agnes Eobson, 1 ; Mary Francis, 2 ; Josephine Bourke, 3. Improvement in music, piano, Lily Brunette ; violin, May Guthrie. Singing , "Wiunie Lawson ; Winnio Stagpoole, 2nd. I Drawing and oil paintiDg, Nora Hearne ; water colours and 2nd drawing, Agnes Robson. Flower making, Lizzie Godkin. Plain needlework, Ada Wells ; Josephina Bourke, 2nd. Fancy needlewook, Marjr Brennan ; Flossie Arundel, 2nd. The Sisters wish to sincerely thank the» following friends who kindly contributed toward* procuring prizes for the children,, viz : — Eev. Father McKecna. Rev. Father Galhgher, Bis Worship the Mayor, Mr Oulliuaue, Mr and, Mrs MaeDiaimii, Mr Milmoc, Mr and Mrs Roche, Mr aud Mrs Parker, Mr O'Neil, Mr and Miss Teed, Mr and Mra Foote, Messra Fischer & Jones, and Miss Cottier. The Mayor complimented ftll the successful prize winners, and oil'ered a word of encouragement to those who had not been successful. He urged them not to be downcast and disappointed, bub to peraevere and determine to make upfor it nexc year. His Worship then wished them all the compliments «f the season. Tbe ceremony then concluded with the singing of a merry holiday chorus by tho children a3 the audience withdrew from the schoolroom.