Oamaru

New Zealand Tablet, 3 December 1908, Page 23

Oamaru

The following arc. the results of the examination 'of tb» Associated Board, held by Mr. Thomas Dunhill at the Dominican Convent, Oamaru, on Friday last :— Higher division (maximum 150, distinction 130, pass 100) — Margaret Twomey, 127. Lower division— Annie Lynch, 140 (distinction); Ailis Molloy, 132 (distinction) ; Kathleen Gallagher, 130 (distinction) ; Eily Kelly, 124. Elementary— Kitty Ardagh, 131 (distinction); Elsie Fleming, iji (distinction) ; Rita Kelly, 125. Primary— Mary Greaney, 130 (distinction) ; Agnes Forde, 127 ; Maggie Fitzgerald," 126. In Mr. Dunhill 's report, which was handed to the local secretary, he pronounced the 'teaching excellent,' and said what struck him most was the unusual proficiency attained by all the candidates. He singled out one, Miss A. Lynch, saying she was the best all-round student he had examined this year.

A pleasant little ceremony took place on Wednesday evening November 25, in St. Joseph's Schoolroom (says the Oamaru Mai!), when Miss Cartwright, A.T.C.L., * late organist of St. Patrick's choir, was presented with a beautiful gold cross and necklet. The Right Rev. Mgr. Mackay, in making the presentation, referred to the long and faithful service rendered to the Church by Miss Cartwright's self-sacrifice and punctuality in attending the practices. The Monsignore regretted to lose her valuable services, but owing to over-pressure on her time he had to reluctantly release her from her duties. Mr. Mulvihill responded on behalf of Miss Caitwright, and thanked Monsignore for his kind words, and the members of the choir for their valuable present. Songs were rendered by Misses Magee and Barry and Messrs. Ford, Curran, and Diver. The accompaniments were played by the present organist, Miss -O'Grady. Some excellent selections were then given on the graphophone. Light refreshments were handed round by the ladies of the choir.