MONASTERY OF THE SACRED HEART

New Zealand Tablet, 27 December 1906, Page 2 (Supplement)

MONASTERY OF THE SACRED HEART

(From our, Christcliuroh correspondent.)

On the afternoon of December 14 a numerous gathering of friends, relatives, and others interested, were present at the prize distribution to the pupils of the Sisters of the Mission High School, and at the following excellent musical programme submitted:— Duet, 'The Village King,' Misses I. Green,- K. Hayden, K. and M. O'Malley, I. Grange, A. Cbakley, U. Williams, G. Baker, E. Poff (organ), S. Anson and K. O'Halloran . (harp); instrumental selection, 'Advance Guard' (Ellis),- Misses ,W. Brick, V. barker (violins), O. Coakley (banjo), R. Young i (harp), L. Dwyer (piano), N. Coakley (organ); action; song, ' Polite Little Maids,- 1 junior pupils; cantata, ' The Children's Queen' '(Straitton), the pupils; trio, - Aye Maria' (Schubert), Misses L. Barker (first harp), R. Young (second harp), and D. Amyes (organ); instrumental selection, 'Remembrance' (Telma), Misses W. Brick, C. Coakley (violins), A. Riot-dan (organ), M. O'Connor (piano), M. Barker (harp); duet (Weber), Misses D. Amyes, N. Coakley, L. Backer, E. Murphy (first piano), F. Lyford, V. Barker, M. O'Connor, A. Riordan (second piano) ; chorus, ' Holiday Duet,' pupils. An inspection of the display of work revealed a wealth and variety of the useful and ornamental in a bewildering' array. Taking the exhibits in the aggregate, rather than to individualise, one is at once struck -with, the advancement in. many subjects and the uniformly high ordeT of merit shown, -which reflect the greatest credit on the teaching ability of the Sisters and diligence and talent of the pugils. To summarise, there were to be seen paintings in oils and water colours, drawings in black-and-white, etc. Modelling and wood-carvinor still maintain prominence; the articles shown included tables, music cabinets, sideboards, and photo frames. In fancy work were shown cushions, fire screens, mantel drapes, lace, and embroidery. In plain sewing and articles of artistic finish there were' shown handkerchief sachets, table centres, bed spreads, specimens of Mountmellick work, lace, drawn thread, and Teneriffe work. Specimens of dressmaking by advanced pupils, a wol-k recently introduced, held a foremost place. In the kindergarten section was shown quite a creditable array of pretty things. The Ver»- Rev. Father Le Menant des Ohesnais, V.G., presided at the distribution, of prizes, a number of visiting and resident clergy being also present. After addressing those present and congratulating the Sisters and pupils on their successes during the year, he read the following results of examinations held during 1905 : — School Examinations. — Civil Service: Irene O'Connor (dist.), A. De Garney. Associated Board of »R.C. and R. A.— Higher Division: (Singing) M. O'Connor (pass) ; (pianoforte) A. Riordan. (pass). Lower Division : N. Coakley (dist.) 5 E. Murphy, R. Buchanan (pass). Elementary : M. Ryan (pass). Trinity College (Musical Knowledge). — Senior Division) : A. Riordan (honours) ; M. Wildey, M. Yemm, K. O'Halloran, E. Murphy (pass). .Intermediate Division: I. Sheppaid, N o Coakley (honours) ; V. Barker (pass). Junior Division : N. Cronin, G. Barker, E. Moyna, Flo. Lyford (honours) ; D. Randall, E. Cronin (pass). Preparatory Division : M. Mullane (dist.) ; M. Rodgers, M. Cummings (pass). Trinity College (Practical Examination). — Higher Exams. : Lottie Barker (A.T.C.L.) ; M. O'Connor (C.T.C.L.). Senior Division : A. Riordan (honours) ; Kura Robinson, L. Dwyer,- M. Parsons (pass). Intermediate Division : F. Lyford, E. Murphy, N. Coakley (honours); M. Wildey (pass).' Preparatory Division: Isabella Greene (dist.) ; .Vera Barker- (pass) (violin). Associated Board of R.C and R.A. — Local Centre" (Intermediate ands Rudiments) : A. Riordan (pass). " Higher Division : E. Poff, D. Amyes (pass). Lower Division : A. Rainbow (dist;). Elementary : K. O'Malley, P. Scott (pas®). Primary : I. Grange, S. Ansen (dist.) ; A. Coakley (pass).'