THE CONVENT SCHOOL

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 10521, 18 December 1901, Page 3

THE CONVENT SCHOOL

Exhibition of Work.

The annual exhibition of work done by the pupils of the Sacred Heart Con- . vent is now being displayed in the large schoolroom at the Convent, and will continue open to visitors until 6.0 p.m. on Thursday. We have no hesitation in saying that those who visit the exhibition will be both surprised and highly'pleased with the work of the pu..pils. The display of paintings is certainly very fine, and we are glad to see that the Conrent girls have gained such credit for their teachers and such honour for .themselves in the line of art. Heading the list we find the name of Miss Ada Dalziell, a young lady who was very highly praised "for her work last year. We heartily congratulate her on her progress and would again -earnestly recommend this able young lady to follow np an-- art for which she has such superior taste. Among her fine exhibits we, find a "Pheasant Group," which deserves special praise, while her "Fruit Study," drawing-room screen, and water colours are really beautiful. Miaa Lr. Dalziell shows some fine exhibits in panels and fire-screens, a-.ii Miss M. Barries "Kallantey," "Bunch of Hoses," and panels show that this Joung lady makes good use of her time, [iss M. O'Connelrs work in oils does her credit, and her exhibits show marked progress as she has only been learning painting for a year. Miss A. "Hyde displays a beautiful drawing.-room screen and. four panels; Miss S. Georgetti two fine panels and several smaller paintings; Miss B. McGorern same fine exhibits in the way of a cactus in oil, "Stag," and also smaller paintings; Misses B. Foster, T. Wilkie, B. Marsh, M. Ryan, £. O/Beilly, A. Schaeffer, G. Powell, and Hiss.E. Gibbons show fine work in. the form of fire-screens, mirrors, opals, panels, as well as a number of smaller 'paintings. Miss N. Hanson's drawing in crayon (Dogs) deserves special praise, while N. Bigarlsford, E. Wells, ST. Crowley, V. Summers, and E. Marsh have done really good work. The drawings are very fine. Miss X.. Daliioll, N. Pine, M. Byan, and Miss N. Hanson all having fine exhibits. . Ths fancy work merits the high eat praise. Variety strikes the eye, as one is able to see almost every kind of work in filoselles, arresenes, chenille, ribbon, bullion, point lace, drawn thread, Mount Mellick, Limerick lace, applique, and beads. There is a 'grand display of cushions. One by Miss A. Mitchell, worked in guipure lace, deserves special mention. Miss S. Georgetti and Miss ~L. Wright show very pretty ones in point lace. The following young ladies have cushions:— V. Galpin, E. Sullivan, A. Sullivan, N. Dwyer, D. Bull, G. Chapman, N. O'Neill, V. Summers, S. Grorgetti, G. Powell, M. Byan, B. Perrctt, and D. Tait.

Miss L. Dalzioll deserves special ircntion for, her fine exhibits in bead and ribbon. This -young lady exhibits a chair, two fender stools, two cushions, piano stool, three handkerchief sachets/ and a beautiful linen table cover in drawn thread (Mount Mellick - "work). Miss S. Mitchell is equally deserving of praise, and those who saw -her work )ast year will admit that she has a special talent for fancy work of the very finest kind. This year she shews a very beautiful plush chair worked in filoselles, gold thread and jewels. All her work will bear the cfbsest inspection. Her collar in Limerick lace has attracted very special notice, her strip of Torchon lace is very' pretty, and a handsome linen " tray cloth in drawn thread. Mount Melhck and Teneriffe work, looks very fine. Mias M. Palmer haß a chair worked in filoselles. ,

The following young ladies exhibit pictures in silks, beads, and jewels: — Misses K. Galpin, L. Dalziell, T. Wilkie, E. O'Reilly, A. Schaeffer, N. Manson, D. Tait, and W. Neylon.

Some very pretty wall pockets were shown by Misses A. Hyde, D. Tait, and K. Galpin. Miss A. Dalziell exhibited a very pretty table coyer of white and yellow satin, worked in filosselles, also, a banner screen. Miss S. Georgetti shows a beautiful stole in white satin, worked in gold." Kiss E. CEeilly shows one also worked in bullion. Misses T. Wilkie, M. Mitchell, M. Palmer, end N. Manson hare very fine exhibits. We 'must hot forget to mention the* grand display of table centres and collars in point lace shown by Misses M. Beaseley, S. Georgetti, T. Wilkie, L. Dalziell, M. Flynn, E. Gibbons, D. Tait A. Babriell, N. Dwyer, K. Quillinane, and M. Barrie.

The drawn thread in Mount MelUck work was very neat, the following young ladies showing different pieces: — Misses M., Barrio, G. Powell, L. Shanley, M. Mitchell, M. O'Neill, and S. Georgetti. 1 Miss F. . Goldfinch deserves great praise for .her care, and patience with • beautiful piece of Limerick lace, which is three yards in length and one in width. -

Misses L. Dalziell, A. Dalziell, and V. Galpin have some flowers and r>-az fruit, which add to the beauty of the room.

The plain sewing is a special feature of the exhibition. ' Miss L. Dalziell exhibits a little dress and also a pinafore, beautifully worked; Miss N. Bigarlsford has, a very pretty night-dress in muslin;- ' Miss G-. Hibbard (a clever worker with her -needle) shows tasty work in the form of pinafores and chemises; Mjbb A.' Hyde exhibits splendid "work, showing- three really pretty pinafores;. Misses E. Gibbons, B. McGovern, V. Galpin, and S. Newton deserve special praise; and Misses N. Nererman, D. Bull, E. Wells, W. Hatriqk, K. Hatricki and L. Hatrick have provjed themselves" skilful little workers; while Miss N. Pine shows splendid work, as also do Misses L. Stanley, D. T»it r M. Eance, M. Nicolson, C. Neill and I. Fine.

In conclusion, we must heartily congratulate the good Sisters for the splendid results achieved by their painstaking pupils, who are -a credit to tlicir capable teachers.

The annual entertainment will be given by the pupils in the Opera House to-morrow evening.

It is stated that the town butcliors intend reducing the price of meat from the commencement of the Now Year. Such reduction, when made, and the very earliest opportunity is desirable, will bo received with marked satisfaction by heads of households, especially those maintaining large families on limited incomes. In the District Court yesterday, in chambers, before Mr District Judge Kettle, in re Mary Catherine Parkes, deceased, Mr Treadwell. moved tlmt .letters of administration be granted to Frederick Richard Parkes, and that the usual «ecuritieo be dispensed with. An order accordingly, upon th* usual