NASEBY.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume III, Issue 137, 17 December 1875, Page 14

NASEBY.

The examination of the children attending St. Patrick's Catholic School, Naseby, took place according to appointment on the Gbh, 7th, Bth, and 9th December. Number in attendance, 57 ; average attendance, 50 ; number on roll, 70. The children were examined in spelling, reading, writing, arithmetic, geography, English grammar, algebra, mensuration, Euclid, English history, and Latin and Greek roots. The manner in which they answered the several questions put, must be a source of pride and pleasure and gratification to their teacher — Mr. Kearney — as well as to the judges and visitors. The examination was conducted by Mr. Kearney, in the presence of the following gentlemen, who kindly consented to act as judges, namely :— Messrs. Eobinson, DeLautour, Grummitt, and Bailey. The examination was thorough and searching, and the answering fully 90 per cent. I have no hesitation in asserting that the proficiency of the scholars can favorably compare with those of any primary school in New Zealand. On the 10th the pupils were treated to buns and cake by Father Royer; and at night the school-room was tilled |by themselves, their parents and Mends, who came in order to hear the names of the successful prize-takers. The chair was taken by L. W. Busch, Esq., Mayor of Naseby, who introduced the Eev. Father Royer to the audience, who, after reading his report on the state of the school for the last eleven months, and also of the satisfactory state in which it was at present, gave a lucid exposition on education, which was listened to •with, attention by the audience. At itsjclosc a vote of thanks, proposed by Mr. Brookes, oncl seconded by Mr. Dillon, was carried with acclamation. The names of the prize-takers being read out by the Mayor, was received with cheers by the youngsters, who also gave three cheers for Father Royer, and three for their teacher. Mr. Bailey proposed a vote of thanks to the teacher— Mr. Kearney —which was seconded by Mr. De Lantour, who dwelt at some length on the pleasure which he felt at the proficiency of the scholars, and the ability with which the teacher mastered the art of teaching. He also referred, at some length, to Mr. Kearney's ability as^a teacher, and said that he was a credit to the district. Mr. Kearney, in suitable terms, returned thanks, and proposed a vote of thanks to the judges for the manner in which they gave their decisions, and their impartiality in doing so. The audience was then favored with a number of recitations by the youngsters— all of which were given in. a creditable manner. Young Master Boyoo especially distinguished himself. The success of the Catholic school in Naseby is now an accomplished fact ,- and to the persevering efforts of the Rev. Father Royei- is the chief credit due. The ability of the teacher to perform his part cannot be questioned ; but if his salary was not forthcoming, avo could not expect him to remain. The jubilee comim-ncod here on Saturday. We have any amount of candidates in the field now for Mount Ida ; but T think 1 Avill still remain true to my old love — Mr. DeLautour. The following is the prize list: — Medals awarded for religious instruction— First Class (special) Bridget Brookes ; second do., M. J . Brookes ; third do., Sam lnder ; fourth do., Emma Nicholas; fifth do., M. J. Bradley. English History, Ist Class: Ist, B. Brookes; 2nd, J. Mcehan ; 3rd, P. Bleach. Latin and Greek Roots : B. Brookes and P. Bleach equal ; 2nd, M. J. Brookes. Reading, Ist Class : ] st, B. Brookes ; 2nd, P. Bleach ; 3rd, J. Meehan. Reading, 2nd Class : Ist, Mary Boyce ; 2nd, S. lnder; C. Millar and "P. Fenuessy, equal. Reading .'3rd Class: E. Nicholas and Lizzie Donnelly, equal; 2nd, H. Gason ; 3rd, Lucy Dorley. Reading, 4th Class : Ist, M. Bradley and Maggie Lenam, equal ; 2nd, Kate Fennessy ; 3rd, Annie Brookes. Reading, sth Class : Ist, M. Cogan ; 2nd, John Tait ; 3rd, Ellen Costello. Writing, Ist Class : Ist Bridget Brookes and M. J. Brookes ,"'equal ; 2nd, J. Median ; 3rd. P. Bleach. Writing, 2nd Class : Ist, S. lnder and Sarah Lav/son, equal ; 2nd, Mary~Boyce and A. Stephens, equal; 3rd, P. Fennessy and C. Millar, equal Writing, 3rd Class: Ist, C. Gason; 2nd, Catherine Boyce; 3rd, Lucy Dorley. Spelling, Ist Class: Ist, P. Bleach ; 2nd. B." Brookes; 3rd. M. J. Brookes. Spelling, 2nd Cliss: Ist, Mary Boyce; 2nd! H. Tnder; C.Millar and P. Fennessy, equal. Spellm-, 3rd Class ': Ist, E.Nicholas; 2nd, F. lnder; 3rd, H. G.ison. Geography Ist Class : Ist, M. J. Boookes ; 2nd, P. Bleach ; 3rd, Bridget Brookes'. Geography, 2nd Class : Ist, S. lnder ; 2nd, P. Fennessy ; 3r>l, A Stephens. Geography, 3rd Class: William Smith and F. Indorj equal ; 2nd, T). Median. Arithmetic, Ist Class : Ist, M. J. Brookes ; 2nd, P. Bleach; 3rd, B. Brookes and. J. Meehan, equal. Arithmetic', 2nd Class : Ist, S. lnder ; 2nd,'A. Jacobs ; 3rd, P. Fennessy. Arithmetic, 3rd Class : Ist, Emma Nicholas ; 2nd, W. Smith, D. Meehan and J. Brookes, equal. Mensuration, Ist Class : Ist, M. J. Brookes • 2nd, J. Meehan; 3rd, P. Bleach. Book-keeping, Ist Class- Ist' P. Blench ; 2nd, M. J. Brookes, B. Brookes, and J. Meehan. Bookkeeping, 2nd Class : Ist, S. Tnder. English Grammar, Ist ClassIst, B. Brookes; 2nd, M. J. Brookes. English Grammar, 2nd Class : Ist, S. lnder ; 2nd, M. Boyce and C. Millar, equal. English Grammar, 3rd Class : Emma Nicholas, Fred Tnder, Eliza Donnelly, W. Smith and D. Meehan, equal. Algebra, Ist Class: Ist, M j' Brookes ; 2nd, P. Bleach. Euclid, Ist Class : M. .1. Brookes and P. Bleach, equal. Htbkrnicus.