TIMARU NOTES

New Zealand Tablet, Volume LI, Issue 45, 12 November 1924, Page 26

TIMARU NOTES

(From our own correspondent.) October 31. St. Patrick’s Hall was crowded on the 28th and 29th inst., on the occasion of the annual concert by the pupils of the Marist Brothers’ School. The school is to be congratulated, not only in possessing such talent, but also on the manner in which it has been developed. It will be seen from the programme that the items presented were of a high standard, and were rendered with ease and simplicity; special attention being paid to expression. The Brothers and the youthful performers deserve to be complimented on the excellent entertainment which was greatly enjoyed by the large and appreciative audiences. Following was. the programme:—Qhoruses—“Zealandia,” '‘The Irish Maiden’s Lament,” “A Boy’s Best Friend,” “Welcoming Pa,” “Oft in the Stilly Night,” “Let Erin Remember,” “Lullaby,” “Where the Shamrock Grows,” “The West’s Awake,” and “God Defend New Zealand.” Pianoforte solo, “Impromptu” (Schubert), John Albert Murphy (10 years of age). Recitations, “Not Understood,” R. Sutherland; “The Angels,” J. Murphy and F. Taylor; “A Digger’s Tale,” J. Ketts; “The Shandon Bells,” Maurice Crowe. Humorous dialogue, “Lord Pepicone’s Dinner,” D. Cosgrove (as Molly) and T. Hertnon (as Larry). Master T. Hertnon sang “She Is Far From the Land” in splendid style, and Master F. Taylor danced the Sailor’s Hornpipe excellently. The statue drill, club swinging, and dumb bell drill were well received as also was a short .play entitled the “Magic Wand” by Masters L. O’Brien, J. O’Connor, C. Hall, J. Laws, F. Cosgrove, B. Gilmore, W. Kyle, J. O’Leary, G. Murphy, and P. Sullivan. The accompaniments for the vocal numbers, dumb bell and statue diill weie efficiently played by Mrs. J. G. Venning and Miss P. Lynch, L.A.8., and Miss M. Sullivan, L.T.C.L. fbr the hornpipe and club swinging. ■ ■.■ The devotion pf the Forty Hours’ Adoration .commenced in the Church of the Sacred Heart on Sunday the ' 26th .inst., at the conclusion of the High Mass, when a, pro-

cession of the Blessed' Sacrament took place in the church. The Rev. Father McGrath, Marist Missioner, preached at all the Masses, and at the devotions on Sunday and Monday night. Very large numbers attended the devotions and practically every parishioner approached the Holy Table. The church was thronged with worshippers during the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. The altar and sanctuary were most tastefully decorated, and the choir rendered appropriate music. __ At the A. and P. Show held here on 29th and 30th inst., Mr. M. O’Connor (who has been a very successful exhibitor for many years) secured a number of prizes Ist for milking shorthorn cow, 4 for produce, 3 for roots, and 2 for apples. Mr. Win. Hall received 2 firsts and a second for dessert and cooking apples Carl Hall also receiving a second prize. Mrs, Venning and Miss DAvan secured prizes in the cookery section. In the roots class for three pasture plants, accompanied by one page essay, open to children under 16 years, B. Gilmore (of Marist Brothers’ School) received third prize and commended. The Marist Brothers’ School was awarded first prize for best collodion of farm and garden produce from, school gardens, which made a highly creditable display. It comprised twenty exhibits including a dozen well-grown grasses, some green peas, and other seasonable vegetables all wedgrown. November 7. A number of children made their First Holy .Communion on Sunday, the 2nd inst., and were afterwards entertained by the members of the Altar Society in the Girls’ Hall. In the evening Rev. Father Barra preached on the Saints. Two reliquaries containing relics of a number of saints were exposed for veneration. The Gazette contains the official results of the examination for teachers’ certificates held in August and September. The following South Canterbury names appear in the lists: —Passed in Class D— L. Cassidy (Timaru). Passed in four subjects for Class C— Slattery 1 (Timaru). Obtained partial pass Class D.—S. A. Angland (Timaru), M. 0. -0. Barron (Temuka), M. U. Callaghan (Timaru), G. S. Maloney (Timaru), W. M. O’Connor (Timaru), E. M. O’Reilly (Timaru). Obtained pass in one group for Class D. —J. M. O’Connor (Timaru).