ST. PATRICK'S COLLEGE WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XVI, Issue 35, 21 December 1888, Page 23

ST. PATRICK'S COLLEGE WELLINGTON.

(From the Wellington dailies, December 5.) A YJBY large audience was present at St. Patrick's College last evening, when the annual presentati >n of prizes to the successful student! took place. The large study hall, which was nsed for the occasion, was most tastefully decorated, and for artistic excellence surpassed any previous display of the kind. At one end of the room was a raised platform, and in the background the handsome banner of the College Football Club fairly wreathed in flowers. Over the stage a bandwma Bcroll was placed, on whioh was the device, " Welcome the Governor of New Zealan i," and all arouad the walls were literally covered with drawing* and paintings, the work of the boys, and the greater number of vr hich were of exceptional merit. This braich is under the charge of (he Rev. Father Braxmeier, and he may be congratulated oq the high standard of excellence reached by his pupils. The decorations weie also the work of the same rev. gentleman, assisted by an enthnsU astic corps of lads. The large hall was filled to overflowing long before 7.30, when the procetdi igs commenced, and punctually at that i hour his Excellency the Govern t, attended by Mr. J. W. Fortesoae, Private Secretary, arrived at the College. He was received at the entrance by the College brass band, who played the National Ant beta, As he entered the hall his Excellency was greeted with cheers by the boys, aud again on his leaving three lusty cheers were given in bU honour. Amongat the guests present were the Right Rev. Dr. Grimes, Bishop of Christohurch, Very Rev. Father McNaraara, 8.41., VicarGentral ; Rev. Fathers Kerrigan, Smyth, Power, Keegan, Mahonej (Nelson), Lewis (Blenheim), Kirk (Wanganni), Lane (Lower Hutt), and J. McKenna (Masterton).

His Excellency tha Governor made the presentations in th« interval between the first and second parts of a capital programme of musical and literary selections, which was arranged in honour of the occasion. It was as follows : — Overture, '" The Two Blind Men of Toledo " (Mehul), College orchestra ; glee, " On, where's tbe Bkive " (Balfe), College choir ; recitation, " The Inchcape Rock " (R. Souther), Master J. A. Richardson; fantasia, "Con Amore" (Baseball), College brass band ; duet (piano), " Invitation poor la valae " (0. M, von Weber), Masters W. Haydon and M. Harming; recitation, " The Owl Critic ' (J. T. Fields), Master Walter Orombie ; selection,

" The Bohemian Girl" (Balfe), College orchestra; fantasia on Irish airs (arranged by Mr. (Jimino), College brass band ; glee, " Dear harp of my country " (BalfV), College choir ; recitation, " The> Death of King Conor McNessa" (P. D. Sullivan), Master George W. Harper; gavotte, " Heart to Heart " (Latann), College orchestra ; duet, piano, " L<i Vivacite " (W. Gann), Masters H. Hotildsworth and E. Kimbell | overture, "La tiouveiaine " (Herman), College orchestra; fluale,

" Liuputian polka" (Round), College brass band; "God save the Queen."

The proceedings were opened by the College orchestra, comprising the following instruna. Nts : — First violins — Masters John Ainsworth, Ernest Maginnity. Albert Richardson, Francis Neal, Russell Qidce, Patrick F. Garvey ; Becond violins — James Ward, Patrick Callau, Walter Houldawortb, Thomas Gaffaney, David Cnlliaane ; violas— George Haydon, James Hoare ; violincello, Rev. A. Braxmeier, B.M. ; contra baaeo, Rev. N. T. CaroJan, S.M. ; flat*, Master William Jeffries ; cUrinet, Mr. T. Trowell ; cornet, Mr, 8. Mahoney ; euphonium, Master Balvatore Cimino ; horns — Masters Henry McSherry and Kthelbert Smith ; drums, Master T. Brenaan ; pianoforte, Master J. Kearslcy, who under the leadership of Mr. Trowell, played Mehul's overture, "The Blind Men of Toledo," in a very creditable manner. Then followed the glee, " Oh, where's tha Slave," by the College choir, composed of the following members : — Soprano — Masters F. Grace, C. Holcroft, P. Mulligan, M, Crombie, H. Lovegrore, T. Brennan, J. Bourke, F. Dunne, P. Garvey, W. Failon, W. Crombie, U Holcroft, J. Orr ; tenor— Rev. N. T. Carolan, 8.M., and Master S- Cimino ; alto — Masters A. Mcllroy, H. McSherry, J. liocke, P. Callan. C. Kenne iy, J. Hoare; bass— Rev. J. P. M. Hickeon, S.M., Mr. B. Mahony, Masters C. Holley, H. Houldsworth, D. S leedy, J. Kearney; pianist, Master J. Kearaley, Master J. A. Richardson, a little lad of about twelve summers, next recited S 'Uthey's poem, " The Inchcape Rock," in a pleasing style. BuscheU'f fantasia, '' Cou Amoie," by the College band, then followed, under Mr. Cimino'H leadership. The members of the band are — Rev. J. P. M, Hickson, S.M., Rev. N. T. Carolan, 8. VI., Mr. T. L. Trowell, Mr. 8. Mahoney Masters J. Ainsworth, W. Misserj, Donald Reid, Sydney Sauuders, Richard Lovegrove. F. Dunne, G. Laird, B. Smith, H. McSherry, J. O'Biien, W. Failon, Joseph Kearsley, William Haydon, Salvatore Cimino, George Haydon. Michael Coogan, James Ward, Daniel Maloney, William Jeffries, Patrick Callan, Thomas Brennan, William Butler, Pnihp Mulligan. Surprise was expiessed by all present at the excellent manner in wuich this difficult item wu rendered by the youthtul performerp. Masters Wm. Haydon and H, Harming were applauded for their performance on the piano of Ton Websr'a " Invitation pour la Valse," as was also Master Walter Orjmbie f*>r his recita ion, •' The Owl Critic." The first portion of tha concert concluded with the " Bohemian Girl " played by the College orchestra, and the m inner in which this pelection was performed was a cie>lit not only to the boys but m their instructor, Mr. Trowell. ▲ feature of thit* item was the eup'ionium solo played by Master S a Ciminj, whuh would have done credit to a much older performer. Prijr to the distribution, the Very Rev. Rector addi eased tha audience, Dr. Watters said he had in his hands the verdict of the College faculty on the work of tbe past year, and it was a record of cIOM study on the part of the most, and, he thought he might add, of tixm solid progress on the part of all in letters, art, and scieoce. To a generous sympathising public who bad faith in their cause they owed it that i he awards were of great attraction and of highintrinaic value, and the students of the College hai in the prizes themselvei, making abstraction of the motives, incentives to work which would compare favourably with other colleges,no matter how richly endowtd But those awards meant study, and industry, and unremitting attention, and it was their aim to attain a lofty ideal, as might be ie«B

from a glance at their College calendar. While in no way underrating the immense advantage now-a-days in the race for position in life of a solid mercantile education, for which ample provision was made in their curriculum of studies, while not blind to the great utility of technical education within due limitation, they still pinned their faith to the classics — the standard authors of Greece and Borne — as the basis of true education, and for this reason, that in the calm opinion of those competent to judge, there may be no pretence to finish in the education of youth till the studeat was brought into close relation with those giant minds of the past, who had shaped the thought and moulded the taste of all that is great and noble in history. If not presumptuous on his part, he would, however feebly, sound a note of warning to all who have an interest in real education as who had not, to be well on their guard against the cry of the hour ; against the vapid theories of irresponsible experimentalists, who, without tbe argument of past experience to point to, would make a leap in the dark, and as far as in them lay, stripping education of all that beautifies and ennobles, would degrade it to the level of the primary school. We live in an age of break-neck pace and electric Bpeed ; in an age when great results are unreasonably looked for from disproportionate time and trouble, and it was no uncommon expectation from the parents of some pupils that in twelve months " Young Hopeful " should be able to lead a parish choir and to speak a couple of languages. Not in a day does the gnarled oak wave high above the forest, but it is still the office of sober responsible minds, on whose action the future of the people depended, to stand out as firmly as may be, against learning- made-easy, and proclaim in •eason and out of season that instruction is not education, and that a high standard of culture is only attained by a corresponding expenditure of brain power, of patience, and of self-control ; and indeed in the eyes of the world their great institutions would lose their yery raison d'etre if the programme they set themselves was to be reduced and filed down. As an authority in support of the views he expressed, he would mention one — himself a master of letters, viz., John Morley the member for Newcastle-on-Tyne, who, quoting Dr. Arnold, the grtat headmaster of Rugby, than whom none was more qualified to speak, said that rather than see tha classics crushed out of a college course, rather than see physical science assuming absolute pre-eminence in the schools, he would in all seriousness prefer that his sons should believe that the sun moved round the earth, and that the stars were spangles tetin the sky. Wnile not holding with those who made such enormous pretensions in favour of physical science — while not allowing that physical science was the be-all and end-all \oi a college course — he was still glad to believe that in due subordination to the more refining pursuits of the classics, something might still be achieved in this field of investigation. Of one thing they might rest assured, the study of the classics would always be one of the planks of the College, and that he hoped without detriment to that practical knowledge which|equips the youth for the battle of life. Dr. Watters, in conclusion, expressed deep regret, on his own part and that of the fathers, that the present would ba the last occasion on which his Excellency would preside in their midst, and assured him that wherever his lot might be cast they would follow his futnre greatness with interest and affection. He also thanked Dr. Grimes and the other visitors for their presence (applause).

His Excellency the Governor, who on rising was loudly applauded, eaid'that after the excellent addre-s they had received frem the rector, Dr. Watterß, he did not feel inclined to enter into a discussion in the general subject of education, and be had therefore very little to s»y. To his mind eiucation meant rather the placing of the mind 1q the state of acquiring knowledge in after lifa thin the knowledge which was drilled into tbe brain at the moment. As to which was the best course of education, he waa of opinion that a boy should be sent to a good public school first, and he might receive a scientific and technical education afterwards. In concluding His Excellency expressed sorrow that that wps ihe last occasion on which he would have the honour of appealing at the College, but he would always look on it as a happy circumstance that tbe establishment of the institution had occurred during the time he bad occupied his present position, and he was induig.ng in no flattery when he said that great credit was due to all who had taken part in the establishment and maintenance of the institution, from the rector downwards. Hia Excellency particularly mentioned the Hey. Father Devoy, and said hj was Bure that much of the success of the institution had been due to the efforts of Father Devoy in his department. Int&king an affectionate leave of the Colony he might say that to no institution did he wish greater success through its future career than to St. Patrick's College. He was sure that his successor — although the. speaker hid not the pleasure cf being personally acquainted with him— would give all the assistance to toe establishment of educational institutions throughout the Colony, as anyone whose heart was in the right place could not help being intcested in the matter of education. He was sure the Wellington College felt no jealousy at the success which had attended St. Patrick's College, and the same applied to the latter institution (applause). While in Australasia and, more especially while in New Zealand it had hlways been his desire to cement the relationships existing be'ween the people who inhabit these colonies, without reference to nationality or creed (applause). There were Irishmen — he was one himEelf (prolonged applause) — Englishmen, and even the economical Scotchman, and it had always been his desire to Bee them work harmjniously together. In conclusion, he again assured them of hia best wishes (applause).

As his Excellency had not yet recovered from his recent indisposition he begged to be excused and retired amidst cheers.

The concert was then continued, the band opening the second part with a fantasia en -'Irish Airs," arranged by Mr. 8. Cimino. The caoir re^deied the glee, "Dear harp of my country," after which Mr. b. Mahoney iccited, in a faultless manner, T. D. Sullivan's poem, " Tbe Deatb of King (Jouor McNessa." The itern9 " Heart to He^rt ' and "La Souveraine " were played in a masterly manner by tbe orchestra and the entei tamrnent was brought (o a cli se by the piano duet " La Vivacite," the iny.runi.: it.ihhis bung ll.steisli. Juoulds-

worth and E. Kiabell, ahd tha selection " Lilliputian polka " by the band. , " Before the gathering dispersed, his Lordship Bishop Grimes spoke briefly, addressing himself mainly to the students, to whom he sincerly wished a happy and holy vacation. He congratulated the diocese of Wellington on the possession of such an excellent college and such a devoted rector and staff, to whose whole-heartedness he bore earnest testimony, having been behind the scenes of the inner work of the institution. la the names of the assemblage he also thanked tbe children for the excellent entertainment they had furnished. The assemblage dispersed at about 10 30 p.m. The college will re-op»n on the 2nd of February next. THE PBIZE-LIST. His Excellency then handed tbe prizes to tht victors in the recent examinations as follows :—: — Diligence. — Intern students.— Prize medal (presented by the Hon. P. A. Buckley, M.L.0.), for highest marks attained during the year—l, 8. Ryan ; next in merit, W. Tymonp, D. Malone, 0. Clarke, W. Houldsworth, J. Ainsworth, M. Harming, H. M'Bherry, W. Haydon. Extern students.— l, T. O'Brien ;2, D. Whitchouse ; next in merit, J. Casey, M. Crombie, W. Nidd, J. Kearsley. Preparatory School. — Diligence. Intern BtudentB — 1, C. Ryley ; next in merit, T. Butler, P. Mulligan, J. M'Mahon, F. Caulton. Extern students — 1, P. Connor ; next in merit, A. M'Donald, E. Blundell, W. Putnam, J. Beatty ; hon. mention. T. O'Shea. Good Conduct. — Intern students. Senior division. Prize medal (presented by His Grace the Most Rev. Dr. Redwood, 8.M., Archbishop of Wellington)— l, T. O'Shea ; next in merit, W. Tymons, H. M'Sherry, .3. Ryan. G. Harper, 8. Sauniers. Intern students. Junior division— l, L. O'Sullivan ; next in merit, F, O'Brien, J. Malm, B. O'Brien, J. Henly, R. Grace, J. Burke. Extern Btudenta— l, J. Brown ; next in merit, D. Whitehouse, T. O'Brien, W. Abeam, J. Casey, W. Nidd ; hon. mention, H. Lichtscheindl, J. B. M'Donald. Preparatory school— l, P. Mulligan ; next in merit, C. By ley, A. M'Donald, B. Devine, F. Kennedy. Special Prizes. — Essay writing. Matriculation class. Prize (presented by Mr. John Curran, Wellington)— l, W. Tymons; Hext in merit, D. Malone, J. Roche, C. W. Tringham, C. Clarke. Irish history — Prize, gold Maltese cross (presented by Mrs. W. Haydor>, Dunedin)— l, D. Malone , next in merit, S. Ryan, J. Roche, W. Haydon, C. Clarke. In steady and signal progress in higher branches during the year — A. M'llroy, and Thomas O'Shea. Second class — Prize medal (presented by Dr. Cahill)— l, W. Butler ; class prize, M. Harming ; next in merit, T. O'Brien, H. M'Sherry, J. Ainsworth, J. Keefe, J. Kennedy. Christian Doctrine. — Matriculation class. Prize medal (presented by Very Rev. A. Sauzeau, S.M , Vice- Provincial) 1, S. Ryan ; next in merit, D. Malone, W. Tymons J. Roche, S. Saunders. Second class — 1, P. Cooney ; next in merit, J. Ward, M. Harming, J. Ainsworth, H. Houidsworth, T. O'Brien. Third class— (ex aequo), W. Houlds« wort h and F.M'Lean; next in merit, P. Skerrett, J. Kearsley, M. Cleary, C. Cleary, T. Brennan, C. Holley. Fourth class— l, D. Mahar ; next in meiit, J. O'Brien, •». Bourke, J. Casey, M. Crombip, F. O'Brien. Fifth class — 1, E. Kimbell; next in merit, F. Neal, R.Collins, J. Mahar, J. Hoare, W. Falton. Preparatory School. Senior division (ex aequo), A. M'Donald and T. Butler ; next in merit, P. Garvey, J. Scully, J. M'Mahon, P. Connor. Junior division— l, J. Gregory ; next in merit, J. Beaty, W. Putnam, P. Mulligan, J. Lessington. English. — Mitriculation Class. — Literature and Authors — 1, S. Ryan ; liext in merit, W. Tymons, D. Malone, W. Haydon, C. Clarke; Grammar and Analysis— l (ex aequo), W. Haydon, C. Tringham ; ntxt in merit, W. Tymons, D. Burues, 8. Saunders. English History and Geography — 1, W. Tymons ; next in merit, 8. Ryan, C. Clarke, D. Malone, C. Tringham. Secoud Class. — English Composition— l, G. Harper ; next in merit, M. Harming, W. Butler, J. Ainswortb, H, M'Sherry, G. Haydon. Literature and Authors — 1 (ex aequo). J, Ainsworth, T. O'Brien ; next in merit, G. Harper, M. Harming, W. Butler, J. Keefe, P. Callan. Grammar and Analysis — 1, G. Harper ; next in merit, H. M'Sherry, J. Ainsworth, T. O'Brien, J. Kennedy, H. Ho'jldsworth. English History and Geography— l, M. Harming ; 2, J. Kennedy ; next, in merit, J. Ainsworth, G. Harper, H. Houldsworth, T. O'Brien, G. Haydon. Third Class.— English Composition — 1, W. Jeff lies ; next in merit, P. Skerrett, M. Cleary, C. Kennedy, W. Houldswortb, D. Woitehouse, F. Dunne. English Authors — 1, F. M'Lean ; 2, W- Houldsworth ; next in merit, P. Skerrett, J. Kearsley, M. Cleary, J. Dwyer, D. Whitehouse, P. Fay. Grammar and Parsing — 1, P. Sktrrett ; next in merit, D. Whitehouse, W. Jeffries, C. Kanne^y, F. M'Laan, M. Cleary, W. Houldsworth. History and Geography — 1, F. M'Lean ;2, T. Brennan ; next in merit, J. kearsley, P. Skerrett, M. Cleary, W. Jeffries, D. Reid, W. Houldew'orth. Fourth Class. — English Composition — 1, J. Bourke ; next in merit, J. O'Brien, J. Casey, E. Harper, F. OBnen. English Authors —1, J. O'Brien ; next In merit, M. Crombie, F. O Brien, J. O'Dwyer, J. Henley. Grammar and Parsing — 1, M, Crombie ; next in merit, j! O'Britn, J. Casey, J. Bouike. E. Harper. Irish History— l, J, Casey ; next in merit, J. O'Brien, J. Bourke, J O'Dwyer, M. Crombie, Outlines of History and Geography — 1, J. O'Brien ; next in merit, J. Bourke, D. Mahar, J. Caeey, M. Crombie, W. Missen. Fifth Class. — Reproduction- 1, E. Smith : next in merit, E. Kimbell, A. Richardson, R. Collins, J, Mahar, J. brown. Reading and Recitation — 1, D. ClaTke ; n»xt in merit, E. Kimbell, J. Brown, R. Collins, J. Mahar, G. Laird. Grammar and Parsing— l, E. Smith; next in merit, E. Kimbell,F. Neal, W. Fallon, J. Mahar, R. Collins. Irish History— l, F. Neal • next in merit, E. Kimbell, W. Fdllon, G. Laird, J. Brown, A*. Richardson. Outlines of History and Geography — 1, A. RichardBo'n ; next in merit, E. Kimbell, F. Neal, W. Fallon, G. LurJ, W. T'in'gham. Preparatory School. — Senior Division.— Exercises — l,"j. McMahon ; next in merit, T. McEvedy, A. McDonald, P. Connor, E. Blundti!l. Reading and Spelling— l, P. Garvey ; next in m:rit, F. Grace, W. Ciumbie, J. McMahou, A. McDonald. Recitation —1, F. Giac ; nexti'i unrit, P. Garvey, A. McUoudki, W. Cromiii, 1. tsu'ler. Guo^rapby— l, J. Butler ; next in merit, T. Butler, P,

Garvey, J. McMahon, H. Hay ward. Grammar and Parsing— l, P. Garvey ; next in merit, T. Butler, J. Scully, P. Connor, W. Crombie. Penmanship — 1, J. McMahon ; next in merit, T. McKvedy, A. McDonald, E. Blundell, P. Connor. Junior Division. — Reading and SDelling— l, F. Kennedy ; next in inert, J. B°atty, W. Putnam, O. Johnson, T. Brennan. Recitation — 1, F. Kennedy ; next in merit, J. Gregory, J. Beatty, P. Mulligan, T. Brennan. Penmanship— l, W. Putnam ; next in meri*, J. Leamington, O. Johnston, F. Kennedy, M. Reid.

Latin.-Matriculation.-Gratnmar and Composition— l,W.Haydon; next in merit, W. Tymona, S. Saunders, C. Clarke. Translation — 1, W. Haydon ; next in merit, 0. Tringham, W. Tymons, S. Saunders. Second Class. — Grammar and Composition— l, S. Ryan; next in merit, G. Harper, J. Kennedy, D. Burns, J. Ainaworth, J. Kearsley. Translation — 1, G. Haroer ; next in merit, S. Ryan, J. Kennedy, J. Kearsley, D. Malone, J. Ainsworth. Third Class. — Grammar and Kxerciaes — 1, J. Keefe; next in merit, J, Caßey, H. Saunders, D. Mahar, G. Haydon, 8. Cimino. Translation — 1, J. Keefe ; next in merit, J. Caeey, H. Saunders, Q. Haydon, D. Mahar, P. Cooney. Fourth Class — Grammar and Exercises— l, H. M'Sherry; next in merit, P. Skerret, J. Henley, J. Ward, P. Callao. Fifth Class.— Grammar and Exerciseß— l, M. Crombie; 2, W. Quinn; next in merit, F. O'Brien, J. Mahar, J. O'Brien, Jaß. Bourse, W. Jeffries, Joseph Burke.

Greek."Matriculation.--Grammar and Translation — l,W.Tymons; next ia merit, W. Haydon, 8. Baunders. Second Class, — Grammar and Translation — 1, J. Ainsworth ; next in merit, S. Ryan, H. Houldsworth, Q. Harper, J. Kearney, J. Keanedy. Third Class. — Grammar and Exercises — 1, J. Keefe ; next in merit, J. Casey, H. Saunders, A. M'Donald, G. Haydon. Fourth Class. — Grammar and Exercises — 1, H. M'Sherry ; next in merit, P. Skerrett, J. "Ward, J. Henley, R. Grace.

French. — Matriculation. — Grammar and Composition. — 1, W. Haydon ; next in merit, W. Tymons, C. Clarke. Translation — 1, S. Saunders ; next in merit, W. Haydon, W. Tymons. Second Class.— Grammar and Composition— l, J. Kennedy ; next in merit, J. Keefe, S. Ryan. G. Harper, J. Kearsley, J. Ainsworth. Translation— l, G. Harper ; next in merit, J. Keefe, J. Kennedy, J. Ainsworth, S. Ryan, W. Butler. Third Class. — Grammar and Composition — 1, P. Cooney ; rext in merit, R. Lovegrove, M. Harming, P. Skerrett, D. Malone, H. M'Bherry. Translation — 1, R. Lovegrove ; next in merit , H. Saunders, D. Malone, J. Roche, T. Brennan, M. Cleary. Fourth Class. — Grammar and Exercises— l, T. O'Brien ; 2 (ex aequo), L. O'Sullivan, J. Henley ; next in merit, M. Crombie, W. Nidd, R. Grace, W. Honldsworth, D. Mahar, P. Fay. Fifth Class.— Grammar and Exercises— l, J. Mahar ; 2 (ex aequo), E. Kimbell, F. O'Brien ; next in merit, J. O'Brien, J. Burke, J. Dwyer, R. Collins, D. Whitehouse, J. O'Dwyer.

Mathematics. — Matriculation. — Prize presented by Mr. Daniel Sheedy, Greymouth, for excellence in algebra and arithmetic— W. Haydon. Arithmetic — 1, W. Tymons ; next in merit, D, Sheedy, C. Trmgham, D, Burns, P. Cooney. Algebra— ], C. Tringham ; next in merit, W. Tymons, D. Sheedy, P. Oooney, J. Kearney. Geometry — 1, W. Haydon ; next in merit, W. Tymons, P. Cooaey.C. Tringham, S. Saunders, J. Kearney. Second Class. — Arithmetic— 1, S. Ryan ; next in meiit, J, Ward, T. O'Brien, H. M'Sherry, J. Ainswonh, J. Kennedy. Algebra— l, 8. Ryan; next in merit, P. Cullati, J. Ainsworth, H. M'bhtrry, J. Ward, P. Fay. Geometry— 1, S. Ryan ; next in merit, J. Ainsworth, J. Ward, T. O'Brien, D. Malone, P. Callan. Third Cla*s. — Arithmetic — 1, M. Harming ; 2, W. Houldsworth ; next in merit, P. Skerrett, J. Dwyer, J. Burke, M. Crombie, E. Maginnity, J. Casey. Algebra— l, J. Burke; 2, J. Dwyer; next in meat, M. Crombie, M. Harming, E. Magintnty, P. Skerrett, J. Henley, W, Houldsworth. Geometry— l, M. Crombio ; 2, {ex aequo), J. Casey, H. Saunc-iers ; next in rnent, M. Harming, T. Brennan, W. Houldsworth, J. Buike, J. O'Brien, D. Maha^. Fourth Class.— Arithmetic— l, F. O'Brien; 2, D. Cullinane; next in merit, 0. Lovell, D. Whitehouse, J. M'Killop, S. Cimino, W. Nidd. Geometry — 1, A. M'Douald ; next in merit, E Harper, D. Whitehouse, 8. Cimino, F. O'Biien. Arithmetic —1, J. Brown ; next in merit, A, Richardson, R. Grace, E. Kimbell, R. Collins.

Preparatory School.— Hemor Division. Arithmetic — J. M'Mahon ; next in merit, P. Garvey, T. Butler, W. Crumble, F. Caulton. Junior Division. First Class. — Arithmetic— I O.r aeqitd), J. LL QB9irgton,Q 89irgton, C. Riley ; next in meiit, A. M'Donald, P. Mulhtran, C. Holcioft, M. Reid. Second Class.— l, O. JohnsUn ; next in merit, J. Gregory C Killeen, E. Blundell, F. Kennedy.

Science.— Senior Course. Pnz3 presented by Dr. Cahill for excellence in physics, G. Harper. Sound and light— l, D. Mai me; next in merit, W. Haydon. H. M'Sherry, J. Ainsworth, T. O'Brien', S. Ryan, M. Manning. Juuioi Course. Botany — 1 (excequo), S. Cim, mo, M. Crombie ; 2 (ex ague), J. Burke, F. M'Leau ; next in meritR. Grace, E. Maginnuy, p. Fay, W. Jeffries, J. Kearsley, E. Harper. W. Hoaldsworth, D. Whuehouse.

Commercial Couise. — Bookkeeping. Senior Division— l, W, Houldsworth ; next in m^rit, T. O'Brieu, H. M'Djnnell, J. McDjiiald T. Brennan, Junior Division— J, O'Dwyer ; next in merit, D CnlhDane, C. Lovell, W. Misßen, J. M'Killop. Cjllegiate Course— l, P. Fay; next in merit, P Skprr-jtt, W. Jeffries. \V. Quinn, P. O'Brien, J. Bourke. Commercial Accounts. Senior Division— l, T. O'Brien ; next in merit, W. Houldoworlh, D. Whitehouse, Jobn Dwyer] H. M'Dounell. Junior DivikLn —1, D. Cullinma; next in merit, 0. Ljvell, J Brown, J. O'Dwyer, T. Gaffanev. Comrat rcial Correspondence.— Bern, i Division— l, D. Wlntehouse; next in merit, W. Houldsworth, T. O Buen, H. M'Donmll, J. D.vyer. Junior Divison 1, 0. Lovell ; next m meiit, D. Cullinane, J. O'Dwyer, W. Missen, J. M'Killop, G. Laird. Penmanship.— Third Cla^s— 1, P. Skorrett ; next in lue'it, C. Kennedy. P. F.iy, S. Cimino, \V. Jeffries. Fourth Class — 1, L. O'Sulhvan ; ntxt in rucut, D Cull-na-ie, F. O'Brien, J. Bourke, W. Nidd. Fitth Class— l, T. Gaff.iney ; next in meiit, c! Kimbell, E. Smith, J. Mabar, A. Richiudsjn. Commercial Course— l, W. Missen ; next in merit, \V\ Honkhwoi tb, D. Whitehouse, h' M'Donnell, J. Hoare. Phonetic Language.— 1, M, Hauinng ; next iii

merit, W. Jeffries, J. Dwyer ; hon. mention, W. Quinn, 8. Saun. dars.

Fine Arts. — Oil painting — Honourable mention, W. Haydon ; next in merit, E. Smith. Drawing. — Senior Dirison — Price mtdal for excellence in drawing, D. Malone ; 1, W. Haydon; next in merit, P. Callan, W. Tymons, 8. Byan, W. Quinn, H. Saunders, D. Beid, J. Henley. Junior Division— l, B. Smith ; next in merit, B. Grace, D. Mahar, J. Casey, J. Kearsley, G. Haydon, A. Bichardson, E. Kimbell, J. M'Mahon ; hon. .mention, S. Cimino.

Music— Prize (medal presented by Bey. Father Patterion, Palmeraton) for excellence in instrumental music, J. K?arsl«y. Violin— l.J. Ward; 2, G. Haydon ; next in merit, P. Garvey, W. Houldsworth, R. Grace, A. Bicbardson ; bon. mention, J. Ainsworth, D. Callinane. Piano.— Senior Division— l, B. Kimbell ; 2, W. Haydon; next in merit, H. Houldsworth, M. Harming, 8. Cimino, J. Henley, D. Sheedy, A. M'llroy, J. Bocbe. Junior Division — 1, T. Brennan ; next in merit, J. O'Connor, F. Grace.

College Brass Band. — 1, S. Cimino ; next in merit, J. Kearsley, G. Haydon, W. Missen, E. Smith, J. Ward, H. M'Sberry.

College Choir. — 1, H. Houldsworth ; next in merit, W. Missen, D. Clarke, J. Kearney, B. Lovegrove, T. Brennan ; hon. mention il awarded to S. Cimino.

Drill.— Benior Division — 1, D. Malone ; next in merit, G. Harper, D. Burnes, D. Sheedy, S. Saunders, T. O'Shea, W. Houldaworth, J. O'Dwyer, Junior Division — 1, J. O'Brien ; next in merit, E. Harper, J. Henley, L. O'Sullivan, 8. Cimino, T. Brennan, W. Butler.

Prizes obtained for four " Next in Merits." — J. Beatty, B. Blundell, D. Burnes, P. Callan, C. Clarke, M. Cleary, B. Collins, W. Crombie, W. Fallon, R. Grace, E. Harper, J. Kearney, G. Laird, H. M'Donnell* W. Nidd, J. Boche, D. Sbeedy.