ST. PHILOMENA’S COLLEGE, SOUTH DUNEDIN

New Zealand Tablet, 28 December 1916, Page 45

ST. PHILOMENA’S COLLEGE, SOUTH DUNEDIN

. V There was a large attendance at the breaking-up ceremony in connection with St. Philomena's "College, on December 14. An interesting programme was given. ; A spectacular; item of a patriotic nature, ' Aboard a Man-o'-war,' was executed by, some thirty little boys in midshipman uniforms. The patriotic song, drill, and figure marching of the junior girls was another popular item. Two juvenile efforts—' Little Colleens of Erin 'and ' Bonnie Scotland given vin the picturesque national costumes of Hibernia and Caledonia, were received with applause, and had to be repeated. '.The Rejected Protegee,': a serio-comic drama in-three acts, filled the second part of the programme. The leading parts were sustained by Misses Sylvia Inder, Brigid Meade, »Brenda Marlow, Rita Brown, Madge Rodgerson , Moan a Poppelwoll, Monica Rodgers, and Teresa. Nelson. Other items were much appreciated. y - '■ The Rev. Father Delany, who presided, read the annual report which stated that the results had reached the highest expectations, and that the attendance, advancement in studies, and improvement constituted a fresh record. The conduct and working spirit of ; the students were entirely satisfactory. Mr._ Gill (Government inspector) paid two visits, and in his report expressed himself well pleased with the organisation, the staffing, the comprehensive schemes of instruction, method of carrying them, out, and the progress made by the seniors. In September the primary classes were examined by Inspectors Bossence and Don,' whose report was an excellent one. : In the examinations of the National Business College, Sydney, one student scored 100 per cent, for typewriting, and the. gold medal awarded by the examiners. The results achieved in the School of Music were distinctly good. In, the Trinity College examinations in harmony, pianoforte, and violin, 53 students were successful in the various grades, many taking honors. Prizes were again won in the senior and junior Navy League historical essay competitions. There had been no lack of interest in the domestic science classes, and this year many of the girls made Christmas cakes to present to their parents. In the winter term a gala was organised to aid the Belgian children and the dependents of the brave British sailors who lost their lives in the North Sea-battle. . As a result, the girls raised £2OB 13s. The work of the art studio was well up to the average, and studies of exceptional merit had been executed in oils. The needlework, too, was very good. The kindergarten department was in a flourishing state, and the numbers continued to increase. s The following is the honors list: Senior School. Matriculation and Public Service Classes. —Christian doctrine and Bible history, M. M. Walsh; good conduct, K. McDevitt; advanced Latin, E. Tither; literature, K. O'Regan; higher mathematics, M. M. Walsh 1, E. Tither 2; history, A. Carroll; geometry, K. McDevitt; science, A. Carroll; geography, K. O'Regan. « Commercial class: Typewriting, S. Inder; shorthand, A. Daly. . .Intermediate Division. —Christian doctrine (silver medal), M. McMahon; English— Poppelwell 1, M. McMahon 2; practical science, N. Adamson; drawing, L. Carroll; essay-writing, P. O'Malley; mathematics, W. Harty; Latin — Poppelwell 1, A. Dyer 2; geometrical drawing P. O'Malley 1, W. Harty 2; science, A. Dyer; general improvement, M. Burke. Sub-intermediate Division. —Geography and writing, C. Noonan; good conduct, M. Daniel; geometry, M. Rodgers; mapping, P. Maloney; arithmetic, B. O'Malley; English composition, N. Kenny; history- and' civics, T. Nelson; botany, L. Murphy; brushwork, L. O'Connell; designing and object drawing, R. Gare. Senior Class I.History and geography, B. Meade; English and elocution, M. Rodgerson; botany, L. Meade; reading and comprehension, H. Atkinson; arithmetic, K. Neill; writing, B. Marlow; reading, M. Bradley; art needlework, M. Langford. Senior Class 11.-Christian doctrine, G-. Faulks; botany and elocution, R. Brown; geography and regular attendance, M. Tylee; arithmetic, R. Bradley; freehand drawing, O. Otto; elementary science, K. Dyer; history, M. Harrison spelling, N. Francis general improvement, R. Stewart; handwork, M. Otto; English and drawing, M. Francis; writing, E. Neill; composition, H. Hamill. Junior School. Grade I.—General excellence in class work, M. Brosnan; class singing and regular attendance, S. Daniel; composition, D. Scully; reading, M. Dawson; geographical observation, M. McCarten; general improvement, N. Arthur; attention to studies, P. Stewart; neatness and diligence, E. Kennelly; comprehension, K. Golden; mental arithmetic, I. Pitfield ; drawing, N. O'Kane; oral composition, M. Rigby; arithmetic, C. Meade; Nature study, Murray. . "" : . Grade 11. Writing and general improvement, L. Campbell; mental work, E. Meade; comprehension, W. Pettit; geography, E. Ward; general knowledge, E. Dris-coll-Shaw; diligence and amiability, A. Penlington; reading, E.- Walker; arithmetic, A. Murray; general excellence in class work, 'J. McKewen; elocution, L. Carroll.

■'l. 'C Grade lll.— Christian doctrine and Bible history, O. • Rowland ;' number and recitation, -E. 'O'Malley;' compre- ' hension, M. Tylee; writing, L. Stewart; arithmetic, D. Carroll; writing and order, M. Dee; handwork, E. Kehnellyj -' good conduct and regular attendance, M. Rigby"; sentencebuilding, E. , Lemon; Nature-study, E.;Otto;; sight-reading, E. Harrison; home lessons, M. Ryall; reading, T. Quinn; tables, T. Silve; mental.arithmetic, J. Faulks; number, L ? Scully,; geography, M. Kennelly;. general excellence in class§ work, W. Meade; diligence, T. McKewen; • general Mcnow*- . ledge, J. McCarten. . : • '■ - -. ... "■-'-'.'.' ;■■ 'Kindergarten:'. .- - ■' 7 ]*'-'' ']'.:'"■ ' Division A. —Catechism, Z. Dawson; good conduct, L. Cook; writing, E. Butel; neatness, K. Howard; crayon work.and coloring, N. Kennedy; home studies, M. Meade;/ diligence, M. Monaghan; mental arithmetic, V. Murray: politeness, M. Pascoe; spelling, K. Robinson; reading and recitation, D. Samson;- attention in class, G. Toomey; drawing, C. Dawe; general knowledge, L. McDowall; tables, N. Monaghan ; arithmetic and physical exercises, O. Care' - , . . -. „, ... cC ■■■;■'-■ -•;.-... Division Catechism, V. ' Caiiill; tables, B. Scully home studies, J.. Delaney; attention in class, J. O'Connell; drawing and coloring, W. Haydon; Bible stories, G. Daniel writing, A. Silve; recitation, C. White; diligence, M. Carroll; reading, F. Fox;, pricking,. J. Brown; word-building, W. Rodgerson; attention in class, L. Mee; politeness, R. Quinn; good conduct,. E. Houston-number, pictures' V. Robinson. . .:' ■ _ Division Bible stories, J. Carr; 8.8. drawing, ; L. Donnelly; block-building, L. Lemon crayon work, M. Boyle; stick laying, P. Gye; attention in class, L. Barwick; drill and exercises, D. Murphy; reading, M. Henaghan: coloring, E. Fitzpatrick; observation, I*. Murfitt; modelling, C. O'Connell; mat weaving, J. Shaw; attendance, M. McKewen; number pictures, D. Samson.' The large statue of the Sacred Heart, presented-by ; .the Rev. Father Delany for regular attendance, was won by Miss Molly Tylee, whose record shows unbroken attendance for five years; Sylvia Daniel (silver medal), five years; Teresa Nelson, two years; Mavis Rigby, two;years::'*... J '•: School of Music. Trinity College of Music, London.---Theoretical: Higher local, Kathleen McDevitt. '-'.- - w Senior.—Katie Walsh (honors),... Eileen Tither, K. O'Regan. • ' '. Intermedial}.—Sylvia Inder (honors), Bessie Gibb (honors), A. Carroll, May'Curtin, Monica Rodgers. Advanced Junior.— Harty (honors), May Daniel. J. McDermott. ' . \ - Preparatory.—Honors: Patricia O'Mallev, Lettie O'Connell, Leila. Campbell, Bessie O'Mallev. Pass :■ Nellie Ferguson, Olga Otto, Molly Tylee. "~ Senior (Practical).— O'Regan (honors), Muriel Johnson, Cecilia Noonan, Nellie Adamson, Sylvia Inder, May Curtin, Marie McMahon, Agnes Daly. Intermediate (Practical).—Honors: Brigid Meade, Lelia Campbell, Agnes Carroll.CiPass: Rose Bradley, Mary Bradley, Agnes Pelett. '.._ . e - < : .* ~... . -• ■>,, * Junior (Practical)."—Margaret Bourke (honors), May Daniel (honors), Jennie McDermott, Isabel Curry, Winnie Harty (violin), Lettie O'Connel' Monica Rodgers (violin). Preparatory (Practical).—Olga Otto, Eileen Ward, Elizabeth O'Malley, Lyla Grant, Mollie Tylee, Gretta Faulks, Patricia O'Malley. \ " - . / • •''£.. First Steps (Practical).—Margaret Rigby, James McKewen, Maisie Dawson. Successes in Various Examinations. * -.'ii Senior Free Place—E. Tither, M. M. Walsh. National Business College (Sydney).—Shorthand (junior and elementary)—Agnes Daly 96, Sylvia Inder 95. Typewriting (junior and elementary)—S. Inder 100 (gold medal); Agnes Daly 9-1. . - St. Patrick's School proficiency certificatesl. Fahey, L. Fahey, M. Roy, A. Thomas, J. Casey, A. Cousins, J. Dninun, J. Farrell, W. Reddington; competencyJ. Davis. ST. COLUMBA SCHOOL, AUCKLAND "-■ —■/■ .'■■■':": : The following was the programme given at the Marist .Brothers' concert, at the Town Hall on Wednesday week': Chorus, ' Massa's in de Cold, Cold Ground,' pupils; dumbbell drill, junior pupils; class recitation, The Conquered Banner,' Standard V.; action song, ' Four Little Curly- • headed Coons,' junior pupils; bar-bell. drill, junior pupils recitation, •' Jack and Jill,'. T. Ruston; songs of Erin ' Ireland, My Ireland,? pupils; "Mother Machree,' L. Stewart; 'Just a Bunch of Irish Shamrocks,' pupils; chorus, 'When the Boys Marching By,' pupils; vocal solo, pupils; parallel bars, junior pupils; dialogue, 'The Evil Adviser,' R. MoKintorch (Frank's father), R. Fullarton (Frank),. L.-- Walters (Evil Adviser); farce, 'The Doctor's Holiday,' in which the following took part—-L.' Sayers, L. Prendergast, M. ' Clarke, J. Flynn, T. Ruston, R. . Cooke, ;J. McMahon; chorus, 'God Defend New Zealand,' •.