SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume I, Issue 36, 3 January 1874, Page 8

SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS.

DtTNBDIN. Thb Duaedin Catholic schools were examined last week, and a number of handsome prizes were given to the pupils. invebcargill. The • Southland Times' sayß : — "The viva voce examination of the ohildren attending St Mary's school was conducted by the Most rteverend Dr Moron luring his recent visit, assisted by the Rev. J. Carden ; and the written examination by the Rev. J. Garden, assisted by the teachers (vtr Wood and Sim Carden). The pupils were subjected to a rigid examination in the various branches, and acquitted themselves in a mauner highly creditable to the teachers and pupils. The knowledge shown by the first class children in English history, grammar, geography, spelling, mental arithmetic, musio and sinsjin? was remarkably good, and received warm commendation and a promise of premiums from the most reverend examiner. The paper work showed considerable proficiency in Litm, Euclid, algebra, higher arithmetic, Roman, Grecian, anr 1 scripture history, &o. We under stand there are 130 pupils at the school, this being an increase of more than 100 per cent, during the past nine months, ohildren of all denominations being admitted ; also, that two premiums of tho value of J620, to be called ' The Invercargill -Scholarships,' will be open for competition in July uext for all children who have attended the school for six months previously. Mr Wood announced that the school duties would be resumed on January 19th, after which three hearty cheers were given for tho Bis>ion, the K,ev. J. Carden, the school teachers, and the visitors." The* same paper states that a number ot prizes awarded at the examination, and consisting of valuable and handsomely bound books, were ou a subsequent day presented to the pupils. We understand that his Lordship the Bishop has since the examination become patron of the school, and that it will be re-opened under new regulations, due announcement of which will be made. AUCKLAND. . From the report in the ' Southern Cross ' of the distribution of prises at St. Mary's Convent Schools, we take the following : — There were present — The Right llev. Dr Croke, Bishop of Auckland; "the Very ReT. Dr M'Donald, the Rev. Fathers Walter M'Donald, Golden, Pjnes, Paul, and Simpson ; Messrs D. Ouickshank, Waterhouie, J. Sheehan, M.H.R., Stalkei, C. O'Neill, M.H.R , Brigham, P. Darby, | IS.. Corcoran, J. Casey, Drs Grey and Wood, and many other influential citizens. In the forenoon, the Orphan School distribution of prizes was held, and two prizes presented by the Mayoress were given to the two best scholars. Afterwards & geneial distribution of piizes took place to the others. This was called by the children an auction, and vastly delighted they were at the prizes awarded them. At the Select School the drama of " Mary, Queen of Sco*s," was performed, the parts being all sustained by young lady scholars. Between the acts several young ladies performed selections on the piano and harmonium with great taste. His Lordship Bishop Croke then presented the prizes to the lßt and 2nd classes, with a tew appropriate remarks to each recipient. His Lordship at the conclusion addressed the spectators, and expressed his thanks for such a large attendance. There were some beautiful drawings, &c, hung round the walls of the schoolroom, which were well deserving the praise lavi>hed on them by the ■visitors. tuapeka. The annual feast, given to the children attending the Roman Catholic School before breaking up for their Christmas holidays, took place on Monday at noon. When we looked into tho school, a very pleasant sight presented itself to us, of upwards of one hundred tidy and well-dressed children, evidently enjoying an abundant spread of sandwiches and all kiuds of sweet cake. The table was neatly spread, and had on it numerous bouquets of flowers. The Rev. Father Larkin seemed thoroughly in h:s element in attending to the wants of the children. He busied himself, and made certain that noue of them were overlooked. The usual examination was not held on this occasion, as the children had so recently undergone a thorough examination by Bishop Moran and Father Coleman. We may state that all the provisions used were the gifts of friends of the church. — ' Tuapeka Times.'