ST. MARY’S CONVENT, WESTPORT

New Zealand Tablet, 8 January 1914, Page 27

ST. MARY’S CONVENT, WESTPORT

St. Mary’s College was the scene of an interesting function on the occasion 'of the distribution of prizes gained at the term examinations. A short programme of musical items was : gone 'through very creditably. The opening chorus, ‘ Distant chimes,’ by the pupils, was very well rendered, the voices blending beautifully, the expression being good, and the pitch well maintained. A pianoforte solo by Miss Parsons followed, which was well played. A dainty chorus, ‘ Bring me a rose,’ by junior pupils, was very pretty, and was much appreciated. Little Miss Freda Drew attracted much applause for her rendering of ‘ Little orphint Annie.’ An attractive item was a musical monologue by Miss Clarice Taylor, and Miss Violet Russell sang very prettily a sweet song, Because I am blind.’ Other items followed, and in all the pupils acquitted themselves to everyone's satisfaction. The rewards were then distributed by the Yen. Archpriest Walshe. The-prize list ’is as follows: Christian doctrine (gold medal) —Elinor Mears. Good conduct (gold medal, presented by the Yen. Archpriest Walshe) —ST.. Mary’s Boarding School, D. Conradson; day scholars (senior division), E. Linehan; day scholars (junior division), Taylor. - Punctuality and order (gold medal, presented by the Yen. Archpriest Walshe) —St. Mary’s Boarding School , M. Nugent. Politeness and deportment (gold medal, presented by Mr. T. Q. O’Brien), Castle. , Neatness and order —B. Martin. Regularity and punctuality Senior division, S. Ryan ; junior division, P. Bracey. Teachers’ division Highest marks secured by N. Doyle; second prize, E. Hennessy. Matriculation —Highest marks secured by Norman. Junior entrance examination, Walshe. Standard VII.—E. McCormack. Music (D Section). —Royal Academy and Trinity College, advanced pupils, three gold medals, presented by the Rev. Father Cronin for highest marks in pianoforte, singing, and theory of —Pianoforte, B. Doyle singing, E. Fair; theory of music, M. Parsons. Higher school examination (Royal Academy), first prize gold medal, presented by Mr. W. Hoey , O’Brien 1, Skinner 2. Lower division Olga Taylor 1, Violet Russell 2, Junior division (Trinity College)— Lena McKenna I. Mary Nugent and Maggie Sullivan (equal in merit) 2. Lower theoretical examination— Bessie Martin. Special prize for proficiency in singing (gold medal), Amy West; pianoforte, Castle; violin, Bright. An exhibition of the work done during the year was then held. The exhibits were very numerous and very varied, including some dainty mirrors, enhanced by artistife paintings, handsome landscapes and seascapes, plaques, crayon drawings, and varieties of the latest fancy work. The following list of marks obtained by St. Mary’s College examination, conducted under the auspices of the Correspondence Federal Business College of Sydney is just to hand. As will be seen, the percentage of marks is very high, and is a good indication that commercial work is well worthy of attention. The Principal of the above college stafes: ‘ 1 am more than pleased with the excellent work sent me in every section. There is plenty of evidence before me that the training of these pupils is being conducted oh the right lines, and it is easy to see that the pupils are industrious and intelligent. The answers to the" theoretical questions were highly creditable to the pupils, and the handling of the practical work was excellent. i Junior Bookkeeping. — Sara Rvan* 80 ; Marion Martin, 90 Mary Parsons, 90 : Amy West, 75 ; Alice Castle, 9u; Eileen Tee, 70 ; Margaret Corby, 70; Dorothea Conradson, 80 : Eileen McCormack, 75. Intermediate Bookkeeping. Vera Walshe, 85 Nora Norman, 75; Annie Sherlock, 85; Elinor Mears. 83. ' Junior Shorthand.—Amy, West,. 95. V ' Junior Typewriting.—Dorothea Cohradson; 85; A. West, 90; Eileen . McCormack,,' 85. .- V- ' -