St. Dominic’s College, Dunedin

New Zealand Tablet, 22 December 1921, Page 37

St. Dominic’s College, Dunedin

The "breaking-up" ceremonies in connection with St. Dominic's College took place on Monday afternoon, the 12th inst. His Lordship, Dr. Whyte, Bishop of Dunedin, presided and there were also present Very Rev. Father Coffey, Adm., Rev. Father Kaveney, and a number of the relatives - and friends of the pupils. For the children of the preparatory and junior schools a Christmas tree had been provided. The young people gave a bright little entertainment consist ing of hymns, songs, and recitations, very daintily rendered. After the prizes had been presented Dr. Whyte spoke to the children expressing his pleasure at being with them and congratulating tihem on the pretty programme they had gone through. His Lordship laid special stress on the good enunciation of the children and on the elevating nature <ff the songs and recitations which, while quite suitable for the age of the little ones, were calculated to inspire them with noble thoughts. The distribution of prizes to the senior girls took place in the study if all. The following programme was presented : Andantino (violin), Lemare— Alma and Audrey Thompson, Grace Beath, Ada Sligo, Moira Coughlan; "Adeste Fideles," pupils; pianoforte duet Misses Alma and Audrey Thompson; vocal solo, "Love's Infinity," Miss V. Inder; part song, "Who is Sylvia?" senior pupils. His Lordship the Bishop presented the awards and afterwards addressed the pupils, congratulating them on the good work done during the year; and urging them to be faithful to the lessons inculcated on them during their school-life. His Lordship made reference to the work of the St. Vincent de Paul Guild, and expressed a wish that the members would continue in their home parishes the work they had begun at school, as work of this. kind was a sovereign remedy against selfishness. In response to his Lordship's invitation Very Rev Father Coffey next addressed the girls; he also spoke in appreciative terms of the work done by the guild, especially in the instruction of children in Christian doctrine

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