OUR SCHOOLS

New Zealand Tablet, 30 December 1915, Page 45

OUR SCHOOLS

ST- PATRICK’S COLLEGE, WELLINGTON.

.. V The prizes gained -by the scholars of St. Patrick’s College on the jvork don© during the past year were distributed on Tuesday afternoon, December 14, in the presence of his > Grace Archbishop Redwood, S.M., who presided. The proceedings opened with an overture by the college orchestra, the selection * Maritana ’ being rendered in a pleasing manner. The college choir then sang The rebel.’ The prizes were presented by Dr.Kennedy, rector of the college. , Dr. Kennedy thanked one and all for their presence on such an occasion, and said he was specially delighted to see amongst, them . once ; again, their, beloved Archbishop, who was missed so much during »his absence from the Dominion last year. He was also pleased to welcome bask Archbishop O’Shea, who had only recently returned from a visit to America. In referring to the operations of the college, Dr. Kennedy said that earnest and solid work had been done by the boys during the past year. The conditions throughout had been excellent, and the progress most satisfactory. His Grace Redwood expressed his, pleasure in being present once more to distribute the prizes, and his satisfaction with the report of the year’s work. He complimented the boys on the advantage they enjoyed in being able to receive a good education in a Catholic institution. A large number of old pupils of the college had gone to the front and had fought with conspicuous bravery and heroism in defence of the Empire. f Some of them had made the sacrifice of their lives. He was sure the present boys would be inspired by the noble example set them by their predecessors. Several vocal and musical items were afterwards contributed by the college choir and orchestra, the latter being under the conductorship of Mr. H. P.. Clarke, while Master G. O’Meeghan was accompanist. The following was the prize list:—'

Entrance Scholarships.

The Kennedy Scholarships of the yearly value of £2O, tenable for four years, have been gained by Henry McDonald. Marist Brothers’ School, Wanganui, and William Thomas Benefield, Marist Brothers’ School, Wanganui. The Segrief Scholarship, of the yearly value of £lO, tenable for two years, open for competition to boys attending Catholic schools ’Tn Wellington or suburbs, has been gained by Roy Knight, Marist Brothers’ School, Hawkestone street, Wellington.

Good Conduct.

Senior Division-—Gold medal presented by his Grace Archbishop Redwood, S.M., .awarded to F. Grogan; next in merit— Joyce, R. O’Donoghue, C. Bowler, J. Coll, P. Foley; hon. mention—M. Dowling, J. Kennedy, J. McHardy. Junior Division— medal presented by his Grace Archbishop O’Shea, S.M., awarded. to J. Foley; next in merit, A. Lysaght, J. Kilgour, T. Sheen. „ Extern Division Gold medal presented by the Yen. Archdeacon Devoy, S.M., awarded to A.‘Harrison next in merit, B. Howard, L. Reeves, B. Hyland, F. Edmonds, B. Parsonage.

Diligence.

Gold medal presented by tbe Very . Rev. Dean ,Smyth, S.M. (Provincial), awarded to J. McHardy; next in merit, M. Dowling, A. Lysaght, T. ; Cleary, J. Kilgour, C. Bowler, J. Joyce, P. Foley, J. Coll hon. / mention, J. Kennedy. Honorable mention is awarded.. to students who, ■ while entitled to , place, yet from .having taken the prize in the s&me conditions in a previous year, : or for . other reasons, do not enter into the competition. Form VI.» A.—General excellence in, class work ? Dux gold medal presented,.by the Old Boys’ Associa- - ; tion, awarded -to B. Howard; next in merit, J. Reilly,

J. Riordan F. Grogan. Christian doctrine—Prize,J. > Riordan; next in merit, B. Howard, J. Reilly, , Essay ' —Prize, *F. Grogan ; ; next in merit, , B. How;afd, JJ. Riordan. English Prize, B. Howard j next in merit,: 4 J. Riordan, J. Reilly. Latin Prize, J. Reilly; next in merit, B. Howard, J..-Riordan. French. —-Prize, .. B. •. Howard ; next in merit, J. : Riordan, J. Reilly. Arithmetic and algebra— B. Howard; next in ~ merit, F. Grogan, J. Reilly. Geometry and trigonometry— B. Howard next in merit, J. Reilly, P. Grogan, —Prize, B. Howard; next •in merit, F. Grogan, J. Reilly.

Form VI. I?.—General excellence in class work— Gold medal presented by the , Very Rev. Dean ' Reg* nault, S.M., awarded to C. Bowler ; next in merit, A. Harrison, J. Joyce, L. Reeves, P. O’Regan, Roy O’Donoghue." Christian doctrine— C. Bowler; next in merit, J. Joyce, A. Harrison, J. McMahon, L. Reeves. Essay— L. Reeves; next in merit, Ch Bowler, J. Joyce, R. O’Donoghue, P. O’Regan. English—Prize, C. Bowler, A. Harrison, J. Joyce, L. Reeves, P. O’Regan. History and .geography—Prize, A. Harrison, C. Bowler, J. Joyce, O’Regan. Latin —Prize, C..' Bowler; next in merit, P. O’Regan, s j. Coll. . French—Prize presented by the Very Rev. Father Moran, S.M., 8.A., awarded to C. Bowlfe; next .in merit, C. Dealy, P. O’Regan, L. Reeves, ?A, Harrison. Arithmetic—Prize, C. Bowler; next in merit, R. O’Donoghue, J. Coll, A. Harrison. Algebra and geometry—Prize, A. Harrison; next in merit, J. McMahon, C. Bowler, L. Reeves, H. Harrison. Science Prize, A, Harrison; next in merit, C. Bowler, R. O’Donoghue; J. McMahon, H. Harrison. . .• r

Form V.—General excellence in class work-Gold medal presented by Mrs. D. Kennedy, awarded to J. : Kennedy; next in merit, J. McHardy, M. Dowling, W. Beveridge, G. O’Meeghan. Christian doctrine—Prize, J. Kennedy; next in- merit, J. McHardy, M. ; Dowling, Gordon O’Meeghan, W. Beveridge. Essay — Prize, G. O’Meeghan; next in merit, J. Kennedy, M. Dowling, J. McHardy, W. Beveridge. EnglishPrize, J. Kennedy; next in merit, G: O'Meeghan, J. McHardy, M. Dowling, W. Beveridge. History and geography—Prized J. McHardy ; next in merit, J.. Kennedy, M. Dowling, W. Beveridge, G. O’Meeghan. - Latin Prize, W. Beveridge next in merit, J Ken* “ nedy, C. Dealy, M. Dowling, J. McHardy. French — Prize, J. Kennedy next in merit, j. McHardy, M. Dowling, W. Beveridge.' Arithmetic—Prize, J, Kennedy; next in merit, W. Beveridge, J. McHardy, M. Dowling. Algebra and geometry—Prize, 1 J.; Kennedy; next in merit, J. McHardy, M. Dowling, W. fieYeridge. Science Prize presented by Mr. L. Reichel, awarded to J. McHardy; next in merit, J. Kennedy, W. Beveridge, V. McGlone. '

Form IV. A.—General excellence in class workGold medal presented by J. Foley, awarded to T. Cleary next in merit, P. 'Chase, J. Skedden, W. Heenan, P. Foley. Christian doctrine—Prize, T. Cleary ; next in merit, W. Heenan, .. P. Chase, J. Skedden, D; Finnegan. Essay— T. Cleary; next in merit, W. Heenan, C. Griffith, P, Chase, E. O’Donnell. English— T. 'Cleary; next in merit, J. Skedden, P. Chase, W. Heenan, D. Finnegan. History and geography—Prize, W. Heenan; next in .merit, T. Cleary, P'. Chase, J. • Skedden, R. Barrett, A. Costelloe. Latin Prize, T. Cleary; next in merit, P. Chase, E. O’Donnell, J. Skedden, R. Barrett. French — Prize, T. Cleary; next in merit, P. Chase, W. Heenan, J. Skedden, E. O’Donnell. Arithmetic J. Skedden ; next in merit, T. Cleary, P. Chase, A. Costelloe, C. O’Connell. Algebra and. geometry— Prize, J. Skedden; next in merit, P. Chase, T. Cleary, P. Foley. . Science—Prize, T. Cleary; neat;h^gi|; P. Chase, J. Skedden, C. Griffith. Special arithmetic Prize, C. O’Connell; next,j in ■ merit, P. Foley,' ? J', Price; J. Kilgour. ,7'" . y?.

Form IV. B.— General excellence in class vtork— - 5 Gold medal " - presented }■ by Mrs*,- Mv ‘.QB)oni>gJiß»^|' Awarded to T. Fouhy • next ip : i merit, -A. Xysagtt^ J< v

Lynch, F. Hally, B. Hyland. r Christian doctrine—Prize, T. Fouhy; next in merit, J. Lynch, F. Hally, B. Hyland, A. Lysaght. —Prize, A. Lysaght; next in merit, T. Fouhy, F. Hally, P. Adamson, B. 0 O'Brien. —Prize, T. in merit, \ A. Lysaght, J. Lynch, F. Hally, H. Gregory. History and geography-Prize, A. Lysaght; next in merit, T. FouhypF. Murray, F. Hally, J. Lynch. Arithmetic— Prize, T. Fouhy;,next in merit, A. Lysaght, F. Hally, J. Lynch, J. Kilgour, J. Price. Algebra and geometry—Prize, A. Lysaght; next in merit,- T. Fouhy,. J. Kilgour, F. Hally, J. Price, J. Lynch.

Form lll.—General excellence in class work—Gold /medal presented by A. C. Barry, awarded to J. Davey ■next in merit, P. Parkinson, P. Edmonds, L. Green-

wood, M. Blake. Christian doctrhfe—Prize, Pi Parkinson next in merit, T. Darby, J. Davey, F. Edmonds, L. Greenwood. Essay Prize, W. Larcombe: next in merit, P. Parkinson, J. Davey, M. Blake, F. Bennett, T. Darby. English Prize, J. Davey; next in merit, P. Parkinson, F. Edmonds, T. Darby, M. Blake, T. Sheen. History and- geography Prize, J. Davey; next in merit, W. Larcombe, L. Greenwood, F. Edmonds, P. Parkinson, M. Blake, T. Darby. % Latin Prize, A. Lysaght; next in merit, T. Fouhy, ■F, Hally, J. Ivilgour, J. Lynch. French—-First prize, T. Fouhy : second prize, F. Hally ; next in merit, B. O’Brien, J. Price, J. Lynch,' A. Lysaght. Arithmetic —Prize, J. Davey; next in merit,. J. Foley, B. Parsonage, S. Hoskins, F. Edmonds, M. Blake, L. Greenwood. Algebra, and geometry—Prize, P. Parkinson ; next in merit, J. Davey, M. Blake, F. Edmonds, B. Parsonage, E. Murray. Science Prize, T. Fouhy; next in merit, A. Lysaght, J. Lynch, J. Davey, B. Hyland. Special arithmetic—Prize, F. Edmonds: J next in merit, J. Foley, E. Murray. Drawing—First prize, Mutn Hikito : second prize, P. Parkinson ; next in merit, T. Sheen, L. Greenwood, B. Parsonage.

Preparatory Class. —General excellence in class work—Prize, J. Toomev ; ‘next in merit, Hiwawa Te Kami, W. D'Ath. Christian doctrine—Prize, W. D’Ath : next in'merit, J. Toomev, ITiwawa Te Kuril, P. Bridgeman'. Essay—Prize, J. Toomey : next in ■dtiefit, W. D’Ath, P. Hunt, W. Percy. English—

Prize, J. Toomey ; next in merit, W. D’Ath, Hiwawa Te Kuru, W. Percy. History and geography—Prize, J. Toomev; next in merit, W. Percy, P. Bridgeman, ITiwawa Te Kuru, W. D’Ath. Arithmetic—Prize, Huyawa Te , Kuru-: next in merit, J. Tourney, .W. D’Ath, W. Percy, R. Hunt. Reading and writing Prize, ITiwawa Te Kuru : next in merit, J. Toomey, W. D’Ath, R. Hunt. Drawing—Prize, ITiwawa Te Kuru ; next in merit, R. Hunt, W. Percy, W. D’Ath.

Commercial Course. —Second year—Prize presented by 11. Bolton, F.1.A., awarded to N. Weybourne; second prize, E. Whittle; next in merit, 11. Hawkins, P. Treadgold, J. Mexted. First year —Prize presented by H. Bolton, F.1.A., awarded to B. Hyland : next in merit, P. Parkinson, F. Burkett, T. Sheen, E. Murray. Agriculture—Prize, P. Foley; next in merit, P. Parkinson, M. Blake, T. Sheen, F. Burkett, Oratory and Debate. Senior Debating Society— Gold medal presented by Mr. Martin Kennedy, K.S.G., awarded to J. Joyce; next in merit, F. Grogan, F. Doyle, R. O’Donoghue, J. McHardy, J. Kennedy. Junior Debating Society—Gold medal presented by Mrs W. Macarthy-Reid, awarded to T. ,Cleary; next in merit, P. Chase* E. O’Donnell, R. Barrett, J. McGrath. ■ ; Pianoforte. —Senior* Division — R. O’Donoghue.j next in merit, J. Price, M. Burke, E. Whittle; / \ hon. mention, G. O’Meeghan. Junior Division— T. Cleary next in merit, D. Keith. ‘ Violin. Gold medal presented by H. P. Clarke, - awarded to F. Murray; next in merit, W. D’Ath, P. Parkinson, J. Foley. - _ ' Board of Honor Prizes. —W. Beveridge, C. Bowler, ’‘J; F. t Chapman, T. Cleary, J. Coll, F. Connor, M. Dowling, -,,F.^ Doyle, 'F. Edmonds, P. Foley, J. Foley, T.

Fouhy, F. Grogan, A. Harrison, H. Harrison, B. Howard, B. Hyland, J. Joyce, J. Kennedy, J. Kilgour, A. Lysaght, P. McCrossan, J. McHardy, F. Murray, R. O’Donoghue, G. O’Meeghart, L. Reeves, J. Riordan, J. Toomey. s £«j • £ £. Prizes- for Four Mentions.—*M. Blake, P. Chase, T. Darby, M. Dowling, L. Greenwood,„R. Hunt, W. Percy, T. Sheen, J. Joyce, J. Kilgour, J. Lynch, E. Donnell, ,R. O’Donoghue, P. O’Regan, JrTPric©. I Certificate of Proficiency .—Standard, VI. P. Adamson, F. Bennett, F. Burkett, E. Edmonds, Mutu Hikito, T. Sheen. Sports Prizes.—The following sports prizes were also distributed:— Swimming— 100yds ,college championship, McMahon 1 (medal), Murray. 2 (medal) college championship (50yds)—T.' Quinlivan 1 (medal); life-saving . championshipM. Blake and C. Dealey (medals). ; - ' •' * - • - ■ - ■ r-

ST. MARY’S PREPARATORY COLLEGE. * ■ V ' SEATOUN. ' V ■ The following is the prize list: . Good conduct, P. Hailes and J. Payne; Christian doctime, P. Barrett table mannersseniors, J. O’Shaughnessy; juniors, R. Buick. Musjc—elementary’ division, E. Card; primary division,-!- V.- Mewhinney; singing, F. McFarland; theory of music—lst division, P. Hailes; 2nd division, F. Hailes. Physical culture— Galvin Davey; hon. mention, J. Gawne and L. Coogaii; juniors, R. Buick. - -'

The following boys gained proficiency certificates at an examination held by Mr. Bakewell/ inspector pf schoolsP. Barrett, G. Martin, G. Davey. ■' • •• • - *v

Class Prizes.

V Standard Vl—English, P. Barrettj 1 arithmetic, P. Hailes; geography, P. Barrett; history, G. Martin; drawing, G. Martin; reading and recitation, J. O’Shaughnessy; composition, P. Barrett; writing, J. Gawne; French, G. Davey. , - /. ■ Standard V.—English and composition, E. O’Malley; arithmetic, E. Card; writing, E. Card;, reading and recitation, J. Quirk; geography, E. O’Malley; drawing, E. Card; history, J. Quirk; French: J. Quirk.

Standard IV.— Composition and spelling, L.. Coogan : arithmetic, B. O’Malley; geography, L. Googan; reading and recitation, V. Mewhinney; writing, J. , Payne; drawing, J. Payne: botany B. O’Malley. Junior Division.—Good conduct, A. Fantham, P. Redwood, L. Jansen ; Christian' doctrine, M. Kennedy, V. Redwood; arithmetic, A. Fantham, R. Buick, V. Redwood; reading, T. Hull, A. Sexton; spelling, R. Buick, G. Rutter mental arithmetic, F. Sexton; geography, A. Fantham, W. Googan; recitation, R. Buick, T. Hull; writing, S. Wood, P. Redwood’; drawing (original), T. Hull, R. Buick; brushwork, F. Sexton. The college re-opens on February 1. • v

MARIST BROTHERS’ SCHOOL, TASMAN « STREET, WELLINGTON. . An enjoyable entertainment was given in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening, December 15, by the pupils of the Marist Brothers’ Tasman Street School. There was a large attendance of pupils, parents, and the general public. Among those present were his Grace Archbishop Redwood, his Grace Archbishop O’Shea, Very Rev. Dean Regnault, S.M., Yen. Archdeacon Devoy, and Rev. Fathers O’Connor and Smyth. The net proceeds of the entertainment will be forwarded Home for the relief of those members of the Marist Brotherhood, numbering between six and seven hundred, who are fighting the nation’s battles. Every item contributed reflected credit on the boys, and • especially on the conductor, Brother Fidelis, who has trained his pupils to a, high pitch of perfection. The effort of

the juvenile voices in the various choruses 'was excellent.- In the boys’ vocal solo carnival competition, Robert Beveridge secured second place, and James Beveridge third place. ; The' school choir took part in ■ various public concerts, and won ' golden opinions from those best qualified to judge. In athletics also the school has been very successful, winning the 6th B football championship, and being second in the 6th A championship. The entertainment began with an overture on the grand organ by Mr. G. O’Meeghan. The chorus, ‘The old brigade,’ by the school choir, was sung in a most pleasing manner, the boys being loudly encored for their efforts. In his rendering of the solo, ‘Lead, kindly light,’ Master Robert Beveridge was heard to great advantage. Master John McLean executed a Highland fling in a finished manner' An excellent item was the semi-chorus, ‘ The last rose of summer,’ by the choir soloists. . The school juniors gave a finished exhibition of wands drill. A ’cello solo by Master Ralston Fitzgerald, entitled ‘ Nocturne,’ was also a pleasing item. The junior scholars were again most successful in an action song entitled ‘Bed-time.’ The character recital, ‘ Wolsey,’ by Master George Ashbridge, was a very clever and pleasing item, and as a mark of appreciation for his effort he was presented with a silver medal by Mr. O’Brien. The second part of the concert was equally entertaining, the choral selections by St. Joseph’s boys’ choir, with organ accompaniments, being among the most pleasing items of the evening. Masters Harry and John McLean were loudly;applauded for the dance ‘Shcaun Triubhas.’ An exceedingly pleasing item was the vocal solo, ‘ Sunshine and rain,’ -by Master Leo. O’Brien. The. part choruses; by the senior classes, Swedish drill by the juniors (trained by Mr. J. Duffy'), the class recitation ‘ Little boy blue? the tableau vivant ‘ The Christian martyr,’ and the chorus ‘Autumn’s golden leaf,’ by the school choir, completed a highly successful and pleasing entertainment.

ST. MARY’S CONVENT HIGH SCHOOL.

PONSONBY.

The annual concert and distribution of certificates took place on December 10, when there was an exceptionally large gathering of the parents and friends of the pupils. The Eight Rev. Dr. Brodie, V.G., in the unavoidable absence of his Lordship Bishop Cleary, presided. An address, which contained a report of the year’s work, was read by Miss Louisa Harris, after which Miss Shanly came forward and read an address to the Right Dr. Brodie, in which were conveyed the congratulations of the pupils on his appointment to the Bishopric of Christchurch, and a gold fountain pen w#s presented to him. The Right Rev. Dr. Brodie, in reply, expressed in feeling terms his long-standing friendship with the Sisters of Mercy, who had prepared him, in years gone by, for his First Communion, and who had directed his early training conjointly with his dear -parents. In later years he had obtained the Sisters for his parish of Waihi, and had noted, with intense gratitude, the marvellous improvement in his parish, from their advent in the district. Then to the Sisters of the Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Mount Eden, he owed, under God, -his recovery from a most serious illness. Now their pupils'offered him congratulations on the dignity conferred on him by his Holiness the Pope. Never would he forget, he said, this kindness ; and very proud and glad he would be to see any of his young friends when they visited the south. - , : ■ /-The' Mayor of Auckland made a ; pithy speech, in which he -spoke in eulogistic terms of the music, singing, and recitations to which he had just listened, and said ■ that the Sisters were giving the students at this school an all-round - education, suitable for , the women of to-morrow.’ ' ‘ v

, - The musical programme opened with an orchestral item, / Gloria,’ from Mozart’s ‘ Twelfth Mass,’ played in a spirited manner by the Misses . McGruer, Hopkins,

V> '* * 'c ■ - ‘•A-.- Thompson, C. Ryan, M. ; Tristram, K. Harris (violins), N. Kelly ,;/M. McVeagh (pianos), assisted by Messrs. T. Adams (bass), H. Hiscocks (’cello); > A three-part song, ‘ The meeting of the wallers,’' was then ; expressively sung by the senior singing class/ Of the pianoforte items, the,, duo, ‘ Hymn© . triumphale,’ de- j serves special praise, being brilliantly Executed by % Misses A. McGruer and K. Kelly. ‘ Carnival/ by Misses L. Harris and M. Kantfaorpe,-‘ScaVarnouche/ by Misses t). Wilson and C. Ryan, also a quartet by Misses D. Sneddcn, E. Markey, 11. McNaught, and E. O’Brien were also played, in a very fine style, and reflected credit : on the teachers of the several performers. The efforts of the junior singing pupils were greatly admired in their action songs, Snowflakes’ and the-' French doll,’ especially the latter, .-the chorus of which was sung in French. In the monologue, ‘ Our debt of honor,’: Miss K. Kelly pleased the audience greatly,- and Miss Y. McVeagh recited / Boy blue ’ with excellent /taste. - The contributions of the two junior elocutionists— Misses L. Thorpe and ~M. Harris —were highly appre- : elated. The songs, * Girl guides’ and ‘ Red, white, : and blue,’ added much to the patriotic sentiment of the evening’s programme. Two bracketed numbers by the orchestra were also effectively' played. The Spanish gipsy song and dance were charmingly bright and pretty. In the cantata, ‘ Ten virgins,’ the seniorgirls displayed much vocal ability- and dramatic skill. : A noticeable and very pleasing feature of the pro- ■ gramme was the tableau, ‘ Ufiited Kingdom,’ in which; Miss Carrie Bell was Britannia, Miss-Eileen Markey Erin, and Miss R. Stichbury Scotia. Miss Knight is to be congratulated on the satisfactory interpretation of the different .elocutionary items by her pupils. At the conclusion of the concert the-list of certificates was read by Rev.-Father Murphy. No prizes were given, as the pupils had voluntarily relinquished them, and the donations will be forwarded to the Patriotic Committee. The secondary department report from Mr. Gill, a highly satisfactory one, was read, also one from Mr. Algie, teacher of the Latin class,' and the reports on the primary department, from Messrs. Lambourne and McLeod, bore testimony to the ; efficiency which this division of the school had attained. The visitors inspected the work done by the? pupils, consisting of plain and fancy work, pen, water, and oil paintings, kindergarten .work, dressmaking, and exhibits from the cooking class, all taught by the Sisters. • .

Prize List. , . '

Christian doctrine (gold medals) May O’Brien, Amy Shanley, Willie Flynn. Conduct (gold medals)— Boarding school, M. O’Brien; day school, M. Flynn'. Dux of school (gold medal)r—Marguerite Linel. Diligence (gold medals) —A. Markey, R. Stichbury, L. Somerfield. Music (gold medals) — McGruer (piano, violin, and theory), K. Kelly (singing). : Composition (gold medal, presented by , the Sacred Heart parish branch of the Catholic Federation for essay, competition) —D. Newton. The following young ladies were highly commended by the Catholic Federation for their essays- Kelly, P. Flynn, V. Snedden.

Class Prizes.

' Form V.Christian doctrine, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, Latin, Nellie McDonald; English, French, mathematics 2, A. Markey; history, geography,; botany, C. Bell. ' I.

Form IV. Christian doctrine, literature 2, L. Harris; English language and literature? mathematics, botany, A. McGruer ; French, English, composition, M. McVeagh ; geography, English, . grammar, N. Prendergast; history, application, R. Stichbury; composition 2, Christian doctrine, M. O’Brien.

Form lll.—Christian doctrine, composition, writing, E. O’Brien; Latin, mathematics, botany, geography, K. Hazard; Latin 2, arithmetic 2, C. Broughton ; arithmetic 1, English 1 * algebra and geometry 2, A. Prendergast; English, general knowledge, N. Corbett. Commercial Class.—Shorthand, book-keeping, M. Fanthorpe; drawing 1, typewriting, v book-keeping,

shorthand, N. Jones; drawing 2, writing, book-keeping, C. Ryan geography, shorthand, book-keeping, typewriting, L. White. f 1 > Standard VI.-Christian doctrine, arithmetic, history, M. Flynn; Christian doctrine 2, arithmetic, K. Dowdle; spelling, geography, B. Graham; reading, domestic science, L. Kiely; recitation, French, Y. McYeagh; drawing, E. O’Connor; geography, arithmetic, V. Snedden; composition 2, arithmetic, pen painting, 'A.. Thompson; nature study, F. Corbett. Standard V.Christian doctrine, reading, French, M. Duflou; composition, E. Kiely; arithmetic, M. Clarke; writing, E. Gau; arithmetic, nature study, H. Graham; drawing, needlework, M. Johnston; writing, needlework, K. Harris; pen painting, S. Kelly; reading, M. Lough;-general improvement, E. Leece; Christian doctrine, arithmetic, M. Mackay; geography, S. Martin; general knowledge, D. Newton; general knowledge, L. O’Connor; catechism, general knowledge, domestic science, A. Shanley; arithmetic, D. Smith writing, A. Leslie; 'domestic science, dressmaking, L". Somerfield. ■

Standard IV.—Christian doctrine, C. Kelly ; arithmetic, reading, E. Gifford • aggregate marks, L. Thorpe general improvement, T. Russel; composition, H. Leslie. v

Standard lll.—Christian doctrine (aggregate marks), R. Shanley ; general excellence, J. Mackay ; reading, I. Jones; composition, A. O’Connor y general improvement, R. Ussher*: diligence, E. Harding; improvement, M. -Graven, E. Bimbler. f 3: Standard ll. —Christian doctrine, general improvement, handwork, W. Flynn ; general excellence, needlework, K. Wilkins; reading, writing, W. Corley; general proficiency, D. Koefoed ; Christian doctrine, improvement, needlework, M. White; composition, M. Graham; drawing, reading, N. Buckley; writing, reading, needlework, Norma Gaw ; composition, Mamie McHugh ; needlework, recitation, Audrey Thompson ; arithmetic, hand work, Bruce Koeford ; Christian doctrine, oral composition, M. Harris ; drawing, needlework, P. Gabriel ; composition, needlework, K. Gabriel. Standard I.—Christian doctrine, reading, L. Thompson ; Christian doctrine, needlework, progress, N. Flynn ; general improvement, A. Baster ; Christian doctrine, reading, arithmetic, C. Russel; composition, arithmetic, K. O’Connor; general improvement, D. Thorpe; writing, C. Harding; general proficiency, D. Mason; improvement, I. Kiel}' ; industry, R. McVeagh; arithmetic, handwork, V. Ledger. • Primer lll. —Writing, Z. Raynes; spelling, drawing, I. Schofield; numbers, handwork, K. Molloy; general improvement, B. Batersby ; Christian doctrine, reading, N. Flynn; drawing, M. Gifford ; writing, handwork, O. Baxter; numbers, A. Baxter ; spelling,' M. Casey '; writing, R. Whitefield ; general Improvement, B. Shaxxley; numbers, T. Gabriel, M. Stewart; spelling, hand work, M. Cunningham ; reading, L. Batersby, L. Gabriel. Kindergarten.—Reading, phonics, writing, E. do Erneste : reading, phonics, handwork, I. Leslie ; writing, A. Ryan; numbers, K. McKone ; handwork, O. Baster.

Special Prizes.—Latin, N. McDonnell ; elocution, L. r Thorpe, Y. McVeagh; dressmaking, M. Johnston, C. Ryan • Music. Piano and violin —A. McGruer; special mention, K. Kelly, C. Ryan, L. Harris, B. Graham, E. O’Brien, M. Fanthorpe, L. White, V. Snedden, E. Gaw, A. Boenicke, R. Shanly, M. Webster. Singing—K. Kelly 1; special mention, N. Kelly, M. Johnston. Theory— A. McGruer 1; special mention, L. Harris, S. _ Kelly, K. Hazard. Trinity College Music Examinations.—Practical— Associate pianiste, A. McGruer, K. Kelly. Higher Local division^ Harris, K. Dias, S. Kelly, B. Graham. Senior divisionE. O’Brien (honors), A. Thompson, L. White, S. Martin, K. Hazard. Intermediate division— Gaw, L. SornerfielJ, M. Mackay, M. Lough. Junior division—N. Kelly ; (honors, singing), A. Thompson, A. Boenicke,- M. Clarke, N.

Buckley, L. Thorpe, M. Harris. Preparatory division* — M. Johnston (honors, singing), C." Peterson (honors),l M. McHugh, L. Jew, G. Jew, I. Jones. sr First Steps— K. Gabriel. . ' WVi i

Associated Board, R.A.M., and r R.C.M. Ad-.. vancod harmony, A. MeGruen. (2 sections of teacher’s; L.A.8.). Rudiments Harris, N. Kelly. PractiHigher division, V. Sneddon ; lower division, D.l Smith elementary E. Gifford, M. Grenatt, I. Doorty„ K. Dowdle, M. Shandle'; primary— M. Webster CV Kelly. ' . - ’ , y Auckland University of Music. Senior division,*! E. Sharpe, M. Fanthorpe; intermediate, K. Kelly (singing), N. Jones. || Book-keeping-Intermediate, M. Fanthorpe; elementary—L. White, M. Fanthorpe, N. Jones, C. Ryan ; junior—L. White, N. Jones, C. ByanV^T'^; 1 - Shorthand. —lntermediate—M. Fanthorpe, L.l White, N. Jones; junior—M. Fanthorpe; L. White, N*.' Jones. . ’ ~.i‘ ■

ST. MARY’S CONVENT, WELLINGTON. The following is the prize list of St. Mary's Convent, Guilford terrace, Wellington : Good conduct—Senior borders, E. Lynch; junior boarders, E. Eraser; senior day pupils (equal in merit), 1 E. Buckley and H. Keys preparatory school, T. Rogers. t Christian doctrineA. Butler, I. Redwood, L. Flanagan, E. Fitzsimmons; preparatory school (equal in merit), M. Matier, K. Fitzsimmons, and D. Eccles. Dux of school-J. MatJjeson. ... . : .

Class Prizes.

Form Vl. English literature,; H. Keys; geo- | graphy and mapping, E. Redwood; Latin, J. Matheson ; Irench language and literature, 11. Keys; history y of music, J. Matheson : mathematics, IK, Keys; agri- !■ culture, H. Keys: English composition (gift of his % Grace Archbishop Redwood), K. Levatt. |. Form V.—English, O. Cox; composition, O. Cox; % French, A. Ward; literature, J. O’Donnell; mathe- | matics, A. Butler; geography and mapping, A. Butler; % agriculture, A., Ward ; history and civics, H. Wilkinson. | Form IV. — English, 11. Wilkinson; geography, H. |j Wilkinson; history and civics, E. Redwood; math©- I matics, A. O’Shea; French, E. Buckley; Latin, CL. I O Regan; composition, J. O’Donnell; agriculture, E. Buckley. " . * • Form lll. —Composition, Z. Chapman; literature*, Z. Chapman; botany, I. Brooks : English, C. O ’Regan; | English • history, C. O’Regan; arithmetic, Z. Chapman | French, I. Brooks; algebra, Z. Chapman geography, i I. Redwood drawing and penmanship, ; L. ; Riddell ; It geometry, I. Redwood. - •- I Standard Vl.—Composition,' P. McGrath ; recita- | tion, L. Flanagan; French, L. Flanagan; reading, P. | Reeves; dictation, M. Chapman •; writing, E. Me-. y Govern; arithmetic (equal in merit), Q. Sterling and * Molly Chapman ; geography, V. Williams ; drawing, T. I Jeffries ; English, F. McGrath; literature, E. Staff; I history, Q. Stirling-; first aid, O. Khouri; diligence, G. ? Jeffries; mapping, A. Card. ; . | Standard V.—Highest marks, K. Ferris; .arith- • metic, E. Bradley 1, V. Wood 2: composition, D. 80l- ... ton,,; reading and recitation, F. Nidd; geography, T. Mewhinney: history, K. Grimstone ; writing (equal in merit). K. Ferris and E. Bradley; spelling and""dicta--| tion, D. Bolton; French (equal-in merit), D. Bolton, | E. Fitzsimmons, and M. Mexted; diligence, E. Fitzsimmons; drawing, K. Grimstone; English, T. Me- i whinney. . *' ' | Standard IV. —Arithmetic, English, geogra- ■' phy, Z. Ross; composition. L. Cohen reading and recitation, Z. Ross;, history, L. Cohen; writing and draw- -;| ing, M. Green. r . 5 . Jr* ,1

Preparatory School.

Form I. —Arithmetic (equal in merit), T. r Rogers and E. Foley; geography - (equal «in •’ merit), L.Black and T. Rogers; reading and recitation, L. Black; J

English and composition, E. Fraser; writing, E. Fraser ; diligence, E. Foley; spelling, M. Matier; drawing, T. Rogers; French (equal in merit), M. Matier and L. Black; singing, L. Black. T"-'■■■- , Form I. B. Arithmetic, M. Bonner; geography (equal in merit), C. CKapman and S. Dealy; reading and recitation, C. Chapman; English (equal in merit), D. Martin and M. Dempster; composition, D. Martin; writing,' B. Rogers; diligence, M. Dempster spelling, Q. Mitchell; drawing, C. Williams; French (equal in merit), D. Martin and C. Chapman; singing, V. Pritchard.

Form I. B. (Div. -2)^-Arithmetic, C. Williams; geography, Y. Pritchard; reading and recitation,' N. Murray; composition, Y. Pritchard; English, S. Dealy; writing, B. D’Ath; diligence, N. Murray; drawing, J. Card; spelling, Z. Flanagan'; French, K. Fitzsimmons 1, F. Eccles 2; singing, J. Card. Commercial Class. Penmanship, K. Ryder; shorthand—lst division, H. Keys; 2nd division, I. Brooks; 3rd division, R. Nees. Book-keeping-Ist division, K. Ryder; 2nd division, I. Brooks; English, R. Neesj typewriting, I. Brooks. Special Prizes.—Painting, F. Gasquoine 1, G. Jeffries 2; elocution, K. Levett 1, J. O’Donnell 2 ; sight reading, M. Chapman, i-7 Singing.—L.A.B. diploma, A. Foster; advanced grade, M. Higgins; intermediate grade, M. O’Donnell; higher school division,-V. McDonald 1, L. Edwards 2 ; elementary division, K. Corby; Trinity College, junior division, E. Lynch : Royal Academy, primary division, K. Ryder; school singing, L. Riddell 1, L. Cohen 2: Trinity College, senior division, L. Morgan. Pianoforte Playing.—L.A.B. performer’s diploma, G. Bird: A.T.C.L., M. Parker; advanced grade, Royal Academy, M. Gamble ; senior division, Trinity College, I. Brooks; intermediate, Royal Academy, E. Lynch; intermediate, Trinity M. Hanlon ; higher division, S. Mulholland; lower division, M. Ward; elementary division, D. Bolton primary division, T. McKenzie: violin playing, A. Mitchell; diligence in music, K. Ryder and M. Green. Theory of Music.—Counterpoint, J. Matheson ; harmony, intermediate grade, M. Parker; harmony, rudiments, S. Mulholland; harmony, higher division. L. Edwards; grammar of music, first division, M. Wright; grammar of music, second division. O. Khouri; grammar of music, M. Blackiock.

Needlework.—K. Corby 1, D. KhourL2, V. Nash 3. Knitting, M. Green. Physical Culture.—Senior boarders, K. Levett; senior day pupils, A. Ward : junior pupils, L. Cohen B. Rogers. .

GIRLS’ PRIMARY SCHOOL, TIMARU. The following is the prize list: Good conduct Standards VII., S. Delury ; V., P. Mel lor ; 111., A. Flint; 11., R. Leeming, E. Geraghty; 1., R. Richardson; P. 4., A. Esplin. Christian Doctrine. —Standards VI., S. Delury; V., F. Mellor, K. O’Meeghan; IV., M. Feely; 111., K. O’Connor; 11., A. Crowley; 1., N. Mellor, W. Geaney. ' .

' Class prizes. —Standards VI., K. Lynch; V. K. Jefferson, A. McAuley, R. Reardon, C. Croxford, M. Delury, L. O’Brien; IV.—L. Neeson, M. Johnson, W. Fitzgerald, M. Feely, E. Cosgrove, K. Roper ; 111. A. Stapleton, A. Flint, K. O’Connor, M. Sterling, M. Quinn, J. Jefferson, H. Lack, M. Flett; lI.—E. Delury, M. Mallouk (equal 1), P. Lynch 2, G. Kearns, M. Leigh, E. Tobin (equal 3), D. Speechley, P. Dickel, Monica Fearoxx (equal 5), E. Gunderson ; —S. Quinn, M. McAuley, E. Harding, F. Ogden, I. Bell, N. : McKenzie; M. Coulon and T. Kirk, D. Blair , and P. Niel (equal 2), M. Fulton and P. O’Brien 3, C. Watts 4. - ' '

Regular' attendance (never late or absent)M. Quinn, E. Quinn. •

i ~, Sunday school attendance (never absent)— ...Gunderson, fA. , Kent, /A. McAulay, T. Kent, K.' Delury, M. Me An! ay. * 'V

SACRED HEART CONVENT, TIMARU: j „ • of v prizes at the Convent of the Sacred Heart in Timaru, took place on December 14 - when an interesting ceremony was gone through. : The first part of the evening was taken up by a fine- musical programme interspersed by tableaux* and then followed the distribution of.- prizes. - The following gained?

Fourth ribbon of merit, given by ‘ the votes of the pupils;, ratified by the Religious—M. Craighead. Sixth ribbon, M. Hooker and ,M. Inkson. Seventh! head’ B ’ Goulter > C. .Wareing,/ B. Petre, K. CraigFirst green ribbon, E. Nottingham. Third ribbon, E - - Fourth ribbon, I. Hayward, M. Craighead and R. Burke. ■ n Pink ribbon—J. Mackenzie, A. Connolly, R; Connolly, M. Ardagh, C. Preston, C. Wareing, J. Loughnan, M. Moore, S. Myer, R. Fitzgerald, G. Nottingham, M. Scanes, J. Scanes, M. Skinner, M. Venning M. Inkson and' M. Mackenzie. ■ General good conduct—M. Craighead, M. Hooker/ and M. Inkson. % Christian doctrine—First division, M. Craighead M. Hooker; second division, K. . Craighead,. V. Ward third division, R. Nottingham,- M. Craighead, and M; Mahar; fourth division, A. Connolly, M. O’Callaghan. Second Class English subjects,' M. Hooker, M. Craighead. Science subjects, C. Wareing, M. Hooker.' Third —English subjects, B. Goulter, • B.' s Petre. Science subjects, B. Petre, V. Ward. ? Fourth Class—English subjects, W. Mahar, M. Craighead. Science subjects, M. Craighead, M. Rolleston. , Fifth Class—English, P. Caesar, E. O’Leary. History, N. Nottingham, P. Caesar. Geography, Eileen O’Leary, I, Hayward. ' _<gSixth Class—English, A. Connolly. History, M. O’Callaghan,- M. Gawne. Geography, J. Mackenzie;' Diligence, R. Connolly. ;• ; t vv Seventh Classßeading, J. Loughnan, S. Sutherland. Sacred history, M. O’Shaughnessy, M. McQuilkin. Diligence, M. McQuilkin. if Aiithmetic—Fifth division, S. Hayward, W. Mahar ; sixth division, K. Gawne; seventh division,'M. Ardagh ; eighth division, M. McQuilkin. Ninth Glass Sacred history, M. Skinner, G. Nottingham. Reading, M. Moore, J. Scanes. Numbers, S. Myer, M. Scanes. / .. Needlework—First division, B. Petre, C. Wareing; second division, K. Wareing, R. Nottingham, E. Fitzgerald; third division, ;E. O’Meeghan, M. Mahar, S. Hayward, J. Mackenzie ; fourth division, M. •Loughnan. M. McQuilkin. (j " French— Second division, M. Hooker, C. Wareing; fourth division, V. Ward, K. Wareing; fifth division, A, V. Inkson, R. Nottingham.:- Fifth division/ B, G. Kane, M. Inkson; supplementary division, I. Hayward, E. O’Leary; sixth division, P. Caesar, M. Gawne; seventh division, M. McQuilkin,.M. O’Shaughnessy; elementary division, G. Nottingham, M. Skinner. • -. ’ . ’'

—First division, C. Wareing, M. Craighead, B. Petre, K. Craighead ; second : division, E. Daly, R. Nottingham. ... , Domestic economy—M. O’Shaughnessy. , " Special prizes for music, presented by . Mrs. Mangos — Senior, M. Hooker; junior, E. O’Meeghan. Prize presented by Miss Knight, C. Wareing. ‘ Certificates for good conduct and diligencb -wefe awarded to M. Craighead, M. Hooker, C. Wareing,' K. Craighead, B. Coulter, B. Petre, K. Wareing, M. Craighead: Certificates for good conduct Inkson, E. Cronin, A. -Bennetts, G. Kane, E. Day, R. Nottingham.'. Certificate for diligence—N. Farrell, W. Mahar. •.1 ", v : -“r-