MASTERTON. ST. PATRICK'S SCHOOL.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXVI, Issue 33, 22 December 1898, Page 31

MASTERTON. ST. PATRICK'S SCHOOL.

The dismissal of St. Patrick's School for the midsum me holiday took place on the 13th inst. in the presence of the Rev. Father McKenna, who presided, the Rev. Father Long, and the members of St. Patrick's Church and School Committee. The report of the Rev. Father Thomas O'Shea, Diocesan Inspector, on the annual examination of the school, was read by Father McKenna, and the pass certificates in connection therewith were distributed to the pupils. The successful candidates at the recent Wellington Technical school examinations in Geometrical drawing were also presented with their cards of merit, and special English composition prizes were awarded to A. Bryoska, W. Chapman, J. Collins, and F. Coyle. The Rev. Father McKenna eulogised in high terms the work of the teachers, with whom he said he parted with most reluctantly. Mr. Dolan had brought the school to a high standard of perfection by his energy and organisation during the six years he had been in charge, and Miss Carrick, in the eleven years she had acted as teacher, had gained the esteem of the parents and pupils alike. Miss Hourigan had also performed the duties assigned to her most satisfactorily. He then presented Mr. Dolan, on behalf of the children, with I a silver-mounted pipe and case, and on the committee's behalf with a silver sovereign case and watch box combined, and Miss Carriok with a biscuit barrel and dainty velvet purse. Mr. Dolan thanked the children and the members of the committee for their kindness; which he assured them would never be forgotten. He also returned thanks to Miss Carrick and Misa Hourigan for their able co-operation in all his efforts for the advancement of the school. Mr. Stempna replied on behalf of Miss Carrick, whom he said he had known since her advent to this district. He informed the children that she was heartily thankful to them for their generous gift. Loud cheers having been given by those present for the teachers, Father McKenna and the members of the committee the children dispersed.— {Wairarapa Star).

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