MUSIC EXAMINATIONS

New Zealand Tablet, 25 September 1913, Page 45

MUSIC EXAMINATIONS

TE AROHA. - The Trinity College, London, practical examinations were held at the Convent of Mercy High School on August 13. The results are as follow: Higher local division. Alma McGruer, 77 Eva Johnson, 67. Intermediate division. Edith McSweeney, 65. Junior division.——Stanley * Hewins, 83; Pass—Maureen Kean (Convent, Waihi), 77; Muriel Smith, 72; lima Robinson, 69. \ Preparatory singing.—Alma McGruer, 75. . Preparatory division (piano).Thelma Moon, 77; Harry Levett, 76; Archie Packer, 73; Minnie Lipsey, 70; Alberta Bygrave, 69; Muriel Adams, 69. First steps division.—Mabel McSheffery, 79. The results of the theoretical music examinations which were held at the Convent High School on June 7 last, are as follow: —- Maximum marks, 100; marks required for pass, 60 ~ honors, 80, Advanced senior division.—Pass—Alma McGruer, 61; Vida Cooper, 60. Junior division.HonorsDoris Keesing 83. Pass —Elizabeth Collins, 73; Doris McGlashan, 60. Preparatory division.HonorsMyrtle Farmer, 100; Stanley Hewins, 100; Kathleen McLoughlin, 97; Walter Donovan, 96; Muriel Smith, 96; Constance Wagstaff, 95; lima Robinson, 87; Bridget Cobb, 86; Muriel Adams, 84. —Margaret Cobb, 75. HAWERA. At the recent Trinity College examination, conducted by Mr. H. St. George, Maizie Fennell (pupil of the Sisters of St. Joseph, Hawera) satisfied the requirements of the board for Certificated Pianist (T.C.L.), and was also successful in passing senior theory. CHRISTCHURCH NORTH. The following pupils of the Sisters of Mercy from St. Mary’s Convent, Colombo street, Christchurch, passed the theoretical examination, held last June in connection with Trinity College, London: Senior division.——Florence McMillan, 90; Irene Oldbury, 89; Helen Brown, 80. Pass Howard Moody, 67. Intermediate division.—Vera Wilson, 66. Junior division,HonorsComfort White, 100; Dorothy Hunt, 91; Horace Sturgess, 90; Marjory Courtney, 85; Mary Morris, 82; John Rogatski, 81. Preparatory.— Kathleen Mullan, 97; Aileen Carter, 97; Dolly Carter, 95; Irene O’Donnell, 94; Eric Goodsir, 87; Arthur Sugden, 85. ■ DEVONPORT. The following are the names of the pupils of St. Leo’s Academy, Devonport, who were successful in the Trinity College theory examination held last June: Intermediate division.—lrene McGarry, 67. Lower Junior.HonorsJessie Seagar, 97; Muriel Craig, 86. —Lou Croll, 60. Preparatory.—Honors—Elva Moylan, 84; Kathleen Whelan, 81. GREYMOUTH. The following is a list of the successful candidates from the Convent of Mercy at the local examinations in theory of music, held in Greymouth in June last, under the auspices of the Trinity College of Music, London:— Preparatory.—Honors Dorothy Brooks, 100; Veronica Roche, 100 ; Clarice Brooks, 97; Alice Bourke, 97; Margaret Fisher, 90; Annie Watchman, 90; Marjorie Morice, 87; . Rita Moss, 87; Doris Costello, 84. Junior division.—HonorsMary Phelan, 97; Lilian Elliott, 95; Violet Larcombe, 90; Doris Wickes, 87; Margaret Phelan, 83; Eileen Hewlett, 82; Annie Kelly, 80. Pass Frances Braidwood, 74; Louise Morice, 71 Ivy Williams, 70. Advanced junior division.—Margaret Duggan, 73; Rose Elliott, 68. .. .

(LiSk. TffVr ..... ' STRATFORD. At the examinations, conducted by Mr. St. George in connection with Trinity College of Music, London, at Stratford, on September 4, all the candidates , presented by the Sisters of Notre Dame Missions were successful. The following are the results - - Higher examinations for teachers.—Ellen Margaret McCabe, L.T.C.L.; Winifred Fitzgerald, certificated pianist. Higher local.—Barbara Riera, Gladys Turkington. • -Senior division. Cameron, Annie Dromgoole. Intermediate division.—Gertrude Bredow (honors), Edith Williams, Mildred Berry. Junior division. James Rooney (honors), Ida Bleakley (Eltham Convent), Ruby Volzke, Gertrud© Burgess, Josephine Sattler. " Preparatory division.— O’Neill (honors), Jean Robson, Robert Hill, Leila Hill. First steps division.—lsabelle Hunter, Rita Grubb, Eileen Hodgson. At the theory examinations held in connection with the same college in June last, the following candidates were successful: Advanced intermediate Annie Dromgoole, Barbara Riera, Intermediate.—Gertrude Bredow (honors).. Junior (2nd grade). —Ruby Volke. Junior.—Josephine Sattler (honors), Alice Sullivan. Preparatory.—Vera O’Neill (honors), Robert Hill (honors), Jean Robson (honors), Leila Hill, At the theory examination held in Hawera in connection with the Associated Board of the R.A.M. and R.C.M., Jessie Cameron passed in the rudiments of music, PONSONBY. The following are. the results of the examination in the theory of music held in Auckland in June last. Except where otherwise mentioned, the successful candidates were pupils of St. Mary’s Convent High School, Ponsonby: Advanced intermediate division.—Honors—Linda Perkins (Convent of Mary Immaculate, Pukekohe), 80. Pass Mary Costello (Convent of Mary Immaculate, Pukekohe), 73; Leila Tanner, 60. Intermediate division. Mary F. Cowlrick (Convent of Mary Immaculate, Pukekohe), 61. Junior division.—Honors—Eileen Magill, 99"; Hazel McNaught, 98; Lily White, 96; Margaret Flynn, 90; Naomi White, 90; Beatrice Graham, -87; Freda Litherland (Convent of Mary Immaculate, Pukekohe), 84; Vera Williams (Convent of Mary Immaculate, Pukekohe), 74; Maud Pearl© (Convent of Mary Immaculate, Pukekohe), 83; Irene Williams (Convent of Mary Immaculate, Pukekohe), 82; Ruby Teddy (Convent of Mary Immaculate, Pukekohe), 80. Pass Sheila Kelly, 77- Lilia Casey, 76; Nora Kelly, 76; Doreen G. Hamlin (Convent of Mary Immaculate, Pukekohe), 74; Maud Pearl© (Convent of Mary Immaculate, Pukekohe), 73; Katie E. Pulman (Convent of Mary Immaculate, Pukekohe), 71; Rewa Corbett, 60. , Preparatory division. Annie Wilson, 100; Eileen O’Connor, 96; Alma Thompson, 96; Jessie Hodge, 91; Amy, Shanley, 90; Aileen McCraig, 79; Marcella Clarke, 76; Kathleen. Harris, 75; Edna Gaw, 66; Alice McMahon, 61; Lenore Somerfield, 60. HAMILTON. The following is a list of successful candidates from the Convent of Notre Dame des Missions, Hamilton, at the recent examination in practical music, conducted by Mr. St. George: Certificated pianist.—Nora Hulme, 70. Senior. Honors, Bessie Butler, 80. Pass—Annie Barnett, 73; Dorothy Burnand, 72; Eileen Hudson. 62.. Intermediate. Honors, Irene de Coeck, 84. Pass Marie Dold, 70; Ivy Jamieson, 62. Honors—Alice Ryan, 94; Hermia Luka, 83; Amelia Schoemetzer, 82. Phyllis Fitzwilliams, 67.

Preparatory.-Honors —Leo MacMahon, 84 ; Ivy Stubbs, 89. Pass—Kathleen Sheard, 70; Madge Lemon, 67; Irene Coakley, 69; Jack Hulme (violin), 60. First steps.—Myrtle Goldfinch, 85; Stella Hickey, 69; May Turner, 66; Daphne Titchner, 77. Theory examination held last June: Senior pass. Eileen Dudson, 70. Intermediate.—HonorsEva Simms, 83; Irene de Coeck, 92; Nora Hulme, 80. Pass — Dold, 77. Junior honors. Dorothy Burnand, 99; Annie Barnett, 98; Susie McCarthy, 93 Bessie Butler, 85.