Our Colleges and Schools

New Zealand Tablet, Volume LII, Issue 52, 30 December 1925, Page 41

Our Colleges and Schools

- Sacred Heart College, Auckland ANOTHER BRILLIANT YEAR. ) (From our own correspondent.; The Sacred Heart College students held their annual prize-giving ceremony in the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall on Wednesday evening, the 16th inst. The hall was packed to the doors by parents and friends of the college. The report submitted by Rev. Brother Borgia, 8.A., Director of the college, showed ample evidence that the college had achieved another brilliant year. ~; The examination results for 1924 were: Six passes gained for University Entrance Scholarships; eight Higher Leaving Certificates (University Bursaries); 21 passed Matriculation (9 M.S.P.'S); 32 intermediate and senior National Scholarships, and 9 Public Service Entrance Examinations were won 'by students. The Director stated that he had been in charge of the college for four years, and had ample opportunities of studying the boy on which the Dominion's future depended. "I find nothing wrong," he said, "with the mental and physical endowments of the New Zealand boys, but I have gradually come to the conclusion that if we wish to maintain a virile race in this Dominion, we must attain a fuller realisation of the vital importance of the early training of our boys." _ The Director stated that the parents and home influence should be the paramount >J factor in moulding the character, more par- / ticularly in the early years of childhood. If this were so, there would be little trouble when the period of .self assertiveness arrived. Generally speaking the boys of to-day are sons of educated parents, who should realise the urgent need of parental care and vigilance. Yet I am very doubtful if, as educators, they compare favorably with their pioneer fathers, who, in their simple way, seemed to have a surer grasp of their fundamental duties to their children. There are, of course, many excellent homes where the educational functions of the parents are understood and practised conscientiously, but I am afraid the general tendency is in the direction of side-stepping parental responsibilities. The college had achieved distinction, both as regards scholarship and sport. The record has been an excellent one, and very gratifying to the teachers and parents. For the first time in the history of the college, day pupils numbered over 100. The increase was principally due to the establishment of 1 a system of day scholarships. Several permanent day scholarships had recently been awarded, tenable for three to four years. A FINE ENTERTAINMENT. i_ Prior to the prize distribution, the students presented a very attractive and entertaining programme of items which helped ...,.>■ materially and pleasurably to glide away the passing hours. The college orchestra was , r responsible for two bright and tuneful overtures which excellently opened up the pro-

gramme in each half. The college junior choir sang delightfully and tunefully "Sweet Vale of Avoca," "Ave Maria," "Hush 'Tis the Twilight," and "Ireland, Beautiful Ireland." The work of the chorus was well balanced and showed evidence of careful training under the able oonductorship of Brother Dionysius. This indeed was one of the most pleasing performances on the programme, and Brother Dionysius must be congratulated on the excellence of his work. The pianoforte duet, "Galop Brilliant," by Terence O'Brien and John Prendefgast was spiritedly and appropriately rendered. The scene from Dickens—" Nicholas Nickleby," was well cast and intelligently interpreted. M. Hawken as Mr. Squeers struck the spirit of the part, and the remainder of the characters acted well up to him. Mr. G. Lanigan played a very tasteful violin solo. The Forest Scene from Shakspere's "As You Like It" was well spoken. Wallace as the.banished Duke spoke the lines well, and ,/ "Touch stone" was in the capable hands of M. Hawken, who infused a good deal of life into the lines, and together with his comedy with "Audrey," created great amusement'. The Lords were suitably depicted by Masters Brosnahan and G. Doherty, and the lines of "Jaques" were correctly delivered by Master D. Reilly. Perhaps the most delightful item of the evening was the vocal solos of Master Tom O'Brien, who has a soprano voice of true quality. But for a little too much tremolo, the solos would have been perfect. As it was the performance was a rare treat. Master Cuddon-Large did not quite grasp the true spirit of "An Incident in the French Camp." He, however, delivered the lines intelligently and made the recitation enjoyable. The "Burlesque" was a highly diverting piece of humor in which Maurice Hawken was the life and soul of the party. It was keenly enjoyed by the audience, who showed their appreciation by pronounced applause. Mr. Finer made an excellent accompanist, and the orchestra was in the capable hands of Mr. Dhnerv. It was pleasing to see Dr. Liston present, who attended owing to the illness of Dr. Cleary. Mr. M. J. Sheahan, in a neat speech welcomed his Lordship, and the audience showed their appreciation by giving him three hearty cheers. The following is the prize list: Form Va. Special prizes: The Coolahan medal for good conduct (presented by Bishop Cleary): Richard Gilhooly. Religious knowledge (presented by Monsignor Cahill): Richard Gilhooly., The Arthur Foster memorial prize: Philip Soljak. Dux of the school (the director's prize): Philip Soljak. Latin and French in sixth form: Philip Soljak. Mathematics in sixth form: Harold Wallace! Aggregate merit in form V: James O'Farfell. Science in form V (the Val Blake memorial prize): George Foy. The McVeagh memorial prize essay: Basil Quin 1, Peter Burke 2. The old boys' prize essay: Rupert Keenan 1, Philip Soljak 2. The Barry Farley memorial prize for History in form V: : Dec-

lan Reilly. Sports championship: Senior, f| Maurice Hawken; junior, Thomas McCarthy. Jumping e?ent (gold medal presented :byf" Mr. M. Flynn): E. Brill. Handball championship: Senior, Nicholas Bradanovich; junior, Angus Macdonald. '^ Forth Via.—Second in aggregate merit: R. Keenan. Science: F. Redman. Appli-1§ cation: C. French. '}''■''- Form Aggregate merit: R. Gilhooly ;J 1, D. Maher 2, N. Bradanovich 3. ' English essay: E. Murphy. v| Form Aggregate: G. Foy 2, J. Brad-f bury 3. .~sß Form IVa Aggregate: R. Parker 1, J. Rodgers 2, R. Duggan 3. Religious know-i; ledge: B. Mulhern. i Form Aggregate: S. Rockel 1, J. f Curran 2, T. Hickey 3. Religious knowledge : E. Doherty. sa| Form Ilia.—Aggregate : R. Cuddon-Large f 1, M. Smith 2, B. Quin 3. Religious knowledge: I. Martinovich. '-'lB Form Illb— Aggregate: J. Jamieson 1, M. McQuaig 2, T. Toye 3. m St. Mary's College, Wellington m DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES. | Happy in the thought of meeting one another once more, and ready to extend a welcome to new scholars, the students of St J Mary's College returned in April of this year to their Alma Mater. Strenuous and generous efforts were needed if the college were to maintain its well-1 known standard of efficiency, for many weeks had been lost by reason of the unavoidably long vacation. Be it said then, to the credit of teachers and pupils, that lost time has been redeemed. c •'" The usual examinations have been entered for, and. results to date amply reward the untiring devotedness of the Sisters and the ready response of the students. v Portrait painting, still-life painting, pen painting, leather embossing and modelling are features of the school curriculum, and J very many of the scholars ■ excel in dressmaking and in practical domestic economy. J The spirit of the college is one redolent of happiness and contentment and replete with perfect sympathy between the Sisters and the children. *f The spiritual Retreat for the children was eloquently preached by Rev. Paul Kane of the Marist Missionary staff. The prize-winners are as under: -'A Good conduct, senior boarders (gold medal gift of Mr. Denton): Mildred Sim; next in ; merit: Ima Scholium, Norma Vallance, E. Wilkinson, Elsie Boniface, Clarice McLeod. Good conduct, day pupils, senior (gold medal, gift of Rev. P. J. Smythe): Eileen! Mansfield; next in merit: Minnie Khouri, Madge McMahon, Nancy Sloane; hon men-; tion: Flora Smith. J\ Christian doctrine (gold medal, gift ofi Mrs. Margaret O'Connor): Patricia Connor';! prizes: Flora Smith, Eileen Mansfield, and Dorothy Dealy; . English composition (gold medal, gift of his Grace Archbishop Redwood), Edna Wilkinson. . ;- ' "•.'-,:-

;•' Fine arts (gold medal, gift of Lady ;;/ Ward)/ Hilda Kirkley. jj& Diligence (gold medal, gift of Mr. Dealy), Smith. *¥ ;; Commercial" work (gold medal, gift of Mrs. i\ Robinson), Norma Vallance. |p|g Elocution (gold medal, gift of Mrs Rose, V The Mechtilde Memorial"), Eileen Mans- \ : field. '*, Elocution (gold medal), Minnie Khouri. ;V; Mathematics (gold medal), gift of Mr. D. : Burke), Flora Smith; hon mention, Mildred •;;;; Sim. ;./. Physical culture (gold medal): senior boar- ■ ders, Peggy Bagby; do (gold medal, gift of Mr. E. W. Kane): Senior day pupils, D. Dealy; do (silver medal): junior boarders, : Peggy Woodward. Form V.—English, Edna Wilkinson; comsposition, Gwendoline Schmitt; French, Flora :■/, Smith; science, Mildred Sim; penmanship, Elsie Boniface; English history, Patricia .;.■; Connor; Latin, Agnes Thurston; geography, :'y Eileen. Mansfield; oral French, Edna Wil- : kinson. Form IVa. —Composition; Madge McMa- ;; ; hon; English, Madge McMahon; history and IS- civics, Norma O'Donnell; arithmetic, Nancy ; Sloane; algebra, Phyllis Stratford; geometry, Nancy .Sloane; botany, Madge McMahon, -. French, , Madge McMahon; highest marks, T vT- Madge McMahon; geography, Gwen Schmitt; : bookkeeping, Minnie Khouri. A : , Form Composition, Margaret Lan- ' der; English, Margaret Lander and Barbara Chorlton; history and civics, Barbara Chorlton; penmanship, Barbara Chorlton; arithmetic, Gladys Edwards; algebra and Gladys Edwards; botany, Nata /Furlong and Phyllis Scanlon; French, P. • /Scanlon and Bernadette Scanlon; drawing, Margaret Lander; highest marks and diligence, Evelyn Thurston. ■ Form Ilia.—Diligence, Cecily Ellis, Dorothy Dealy; English, Cecily Ellis, Mary Moron, Joan McCormick; composition, Cecily Ellis, Eileen O'Connor, Maureen Wilson; reading, Peggy Killick, Maureen Wilson, M. McCarthy; penmanship, Francesca Moleta, Dorothy Dealy; history, Francesca Moleta, Eileen O'Connor, arithmetic, Amy Fouhy, N. Anderson; algebra, Peggy Killick, Alberta . Fitzgerald; geometry, Nan Anderson, Alberta Fitzgerald; botany, Doris Sloane, , Maureen Wilson; Latin, Cecily Ellis, Nan Anderson; ;;; French, Peggy Killick, Amy Fouhy; oral French, Helma Douglas, Eileen O'Connell; elocution, Eileen Burke, Shirley Milner, M. Moron; bookkeeping, Francesca Moleta; /practical botany, Peggy Killick, Ethel . Brownlie, Maureen Wilson; geography, E. O'Connell, Nan Anderson, Maureen Wilson; highly satisfactory progress, Fay Brownlie', ..Doris Godfrey; highest marks, Cecily Ellis. :.••; Form Christian doctrine, Patricia V; Doherty, Zena Bright;.shorthand speed, M. - Hoskins; do grade 1, Betty Souter; do grade \ 2, Lola Bush, Kathleen Healey; bookkeepk ing: rad 1 Gwen Wilson, grade 2 Eileen y- Pierce, grade 3 Molly Day; typewriting is/ speed, Freda Carter, grade 1 Gwen Wilson, : grade 2 Linnea" Nordell, grade 3 Kathleen W. Healey, Lola Spring; English, Z. Bright; g| composition. Georgina O'Connor; penmang| ship, Polly Carroll; highest marks, Margaret ' Hoskins. ..;.'.'

Class VI. —Highest marks, Lalla Oben; Christian doctrine, Marjorie O'Connor; reading, Joyce Reed; recitation, Lalla Oben, M. Stephen; spelling, Margaret Casey, Marie Lane; writing, Manu Parata; composition, Lalla Oben, Agnes Bradey; arithmetic/ L. Oben, Orviss Thomson; English, Peggy Bagby, Orviss Thomson;, geography, Marjorie O'Connor, Eileen-Clarke; history and civics, Mary Ferris; drawing, Joyce Knight; science, Marjorie O'Connor, Nellie Burge; French, Mary Ferris. Class V.—Highest marks, Molly Goodman; Christian doctrine, Bonnie Lulham; reading, Fjelda Croft; recitation, B. Smith ; writing, Dolly Jones; composition, Barbara Smith; arithmetic, Kathleen Goodman, M. Goodman; English, Barbara Smith; spelling, Bonnie Lulham; geography, Molly Goodman history, Kathleen Goodman; drawing, Dolly Jones; science, Tui Sewell; French, Moira Dorizac. Class IV, Division I.Highest marks, A. Emerson; Christian" doctrine, M. O'Shaughnessy; dictation and spelling. Olga Bardebes, Agnes Emerson; arithmetic, Ruth Crombie, Agnes Emerson; diligence. Ngaire Bright; English, Patricia Souter; reading, Patricia Souter; composition, Helen Waddy, Ruth Crombie; recitation, Olga Bardebes; history, Helen Waddy, Veronica Mann; geography, Agnes Emerson; French, Moya O'Shaughnessy, Agnes Emerson; writing, Molly Duffy; drawing, Nora Mcßirney, Helen Waddy; needlework, Helen Fay; handwork, Nora McBirney. Class IV., Division 2.—Christian doctrine, Nora Burke; dictation and spelling, Mona Lane; arithmetic, Iris Lowe; English, Helen Hammond; reading, Beattie McColl, Sheila Fitzgerald; composition. Iris Lowe, Helen Fay; recitation, Elsie Mann ; history, Eileen Gill; geography, Carol Brown; writing, C. Brown 1, Helen Fay 2;. French, N. Burke; general improvement; Marie Boyd; needlework, Molly Duffy. Class lll.Highest marks, Betty Cameron ; Christian doctrine, Phyllis Holmes; dictation and spelling, Peggy Woodward. Marjory Greenop; arithmetic, Kathleen Brosnahan, Stephanie Flanagan; composition, Betty Cameron; geography; Kathleen Brosnahan 1, Peggy Woodward 2; English, Betty ron; history, Mary Mcßirney; reading, P. Holmes; French, Stephanie Flanagan; Ellen Moleta; needlework, -El Moleta ; general improvement, Patsy Barker, Inez Staples; writing, Noeline Croft; drawing, M. Mcßirney; recitation, Monica Kelly; handwork, Ellen Moleta. - ST. MARY'S PREPARATORY COLLEGE. Good conduct.— D. Stouart, day pupils, E. Hardinge. Class I, Division I.—Christian doctrine, M. Walker, F. Quiniivaii; diligence, Joan Howton 1, Mabel Walker 2; highest marks, Lorrie Wood 1, Doris Scanlon 2; arithmetic, Robert Smith and Mabel Walker (equal); writing, Florence Quinlivan, Betty McKeowen ; reading, Acila Patterson; recitation, Acila Patterson, Lorrie Wool; literature, Doreen Stouart; history, Gabrielle Loftus, Joan St. George; spelling, Joan St. George;geography, Betty MsKeowen ; nature study, Gabrielle Loftus, Joan • Newton, Jon ~'; St.

George;. composition, Forence. Quinlivan "1, Acila Patterson 2j drawing, Doris Scanlon ;■ handwork, A. Patterson, E. Hardinge; French, J. Newton 1, Doreen Stouart *>2.-; French recitation, G. Loftus; English, R. Smith, J. Newton; needlework, E. - Hardinge; music, A. Patterson, J. Newton.

Class I, Division 2. —Christian doctrine, D. Scanlon; diligence, M. Moleta; arithmetic, M. Moleta; writing, M. McUllum, J. Meyer; reading, P. Welch; recitation, -N/ Johns; spelling, N. Johns, M. McUllum; history, N. Cannons; geography, N. Johns, nature study, L. Wood; composition, P; Welch; handwork, F. Darragh; drawing, N. Cannons; French/ M. Moleta 1, L. Wood M Class 11, Division I.—Christian doctrine, C. Mann; diligence, M. Goodman; arithmetic, C. Lonergan 1, M. Goodman 2; writing, C. Lonergan; reading, I. Walsh; recitation, C. Lonergan, J. Meyers; spelling, I. Walsh; history, J. Greenop; geography, C. Mann; nature study, D. Walker; composition, J. Greenop; handwork, D. Walker; drawing, J. Greenop; French, J. Meyers, D. Walker. Class 11, Division 2. —Christian doctrine, B. Brosnahan; arithmetic, J. Emerson; writing, S. Barnao; recitation, G. Burd; spelling, B. Brosnahan, J. Whittaker; geography, J. Emerson ; nature study, G. Burd ; composition, J. Whittaker; handwork, G. Burd; drawing, S. -Barnao; French, S. Barnao. reading, Joan -Emerson.

Primer V. —Christian doctrine, H. Vincent; arithmetic, P. Crombie; spelling, P. Ciombie; handwork, K. Coltman; writing, L. Cameron ; drawing, L. Cameron; reading, H. Vincent; recitation, K. Coltman; French, H. Vincent 1, K. Coltman 2.

Primer IV.—Christian doctrine, J. Oben; writing, J. Oben ; reading, J. Oben ; spelling, F. Crombie; tables, F Crombie; arithmetic, D. Brownrigg; handwork, D. Brownrigg; French, F. Crombie; recitation, J. Oben. : , Primer lll.Christian doctrine, M. Lonergan ; reading, B. Steward; spelling, J. Stephens; -writing, M. Lonergan; number work, M. Lonergan; handwork, D. St.' George; French, M. Lonergan 1, J. St. Stephens 2; recitation, M. Lonergan. Primer II. —Christian doctrine, K. Holst; reading, K. Holst; recitation, B. Coltman; spelling, B. Coltman. J

Primer I, Handwork, G. Thornton; drawing. L. Frew; French, B. Coltman; handwork, G. Hobson; reading, A. Parkinson; spelling, J. Jepsoii; drawing, B. Thornton. The following pupils were successful in the public examinations:

Teachers’ D (partial)—Bernadette Gibbs. Matriculation—Bernadette Gibbs, Ita O’Shea, Mary Costello. Public Service.— .Wilkin Peggy Reed, Patricia Connor-, Joyce Young,' Margaret Fonhy. ■’; '■ . /

Intermediate.— Madge McMahon, Nancy Sloane, Eileen McLelland. Flora Smith. Patricia Leydon. * .

The following pupils obtained ' their Proficiency certificates;—Norma Vallance. Peggy Bagbv, Nellie Burge, /Margaret Casey, Eileen Clarke. Marv Ferris. Jovee Knight, Marie Lane, Lalla Oben. Ala none if)’Con nor/ Mann Parata,7 Gladys Robinson. -Toyce Reed/ Marie Stephen. Orviss Thomson, ; Agnes Bra(ley. Borb-ra Rrowu. Arjbi : Ellison/ 7/7“/ /'

it : -'•/" School of Music. g_s Prize for singing, Ima Scholium; gold ' :f^ eda l (gift of Mrs. Macarthy Reid), Dolly Carroll. "|ip Pianoforte.—Gold medal (gift of Rev. N. Moloney), Winifred Secombe; (gold medal, ■ "feift of Mrs. Gibbes), Mildred Sim. Intermediate Royal Academy Division, Z. | Bright. | .. Senior Trinity Division, Eileen Clarke; %' junior, Nora Burke; intermediate, Lalla Oben; elementary, Iris Lowe; primary, Mary i Mcßirney. Diligence in Music—Molly Rutter, Fran- ; cesca Moleta, Doris Godfrey, Peggy Bagby, Kathleen Brosnahan, A. Paterson, J. NewI ton, Helen Waddy. H'- Violin playing.—Marjorie O'Connor.. Theory of Music. ; :; Art of Teaching.—Winifred Secombe. I Harmony Class.—Mildred Sim. Rudiments.—Peggy Killick. Dressmaking.— Dorothy Dealy; special mention, Mary Godfrey, Molly Rutter, Fay Brownlie, Ima Scholium, Manu Parata, Lena Moleta, Nellie Burge, Gladys Robinv son. Trinity College Practical Examinations. Diploma Examinations.—Licentiate.—M. Pigou (singing), Audrey Jamieson (singing). Associate.—Dorothy Dudson (singing), M. • Bolton (singing), Elvira Meban (singing), M. Sim, Winifrede Secombe. Higher Local Honors.—lma Scholium . (singing), Dolly Carroll (singing); pass, K. XJEennessy, Phillis Haswell, Molly Ellis (singing), _ * JSenior Division Honors.— Riddick, Eileen Clarke, Francesca Moleta; pass, K. Mcßrearty, Isabel Thompson. Intermediate Division Honors.—Lalla Oben, Isabel O'Regan (singing), Gwen Spurgin; pass, Monica Lander, Betty Gronboch, Stephen Johns. Junior Division Honors.—Nora Burke, M. Stephen; pass, Inez Staples. - ; First Steps Division.— Watts (violin). Royal Academy Practical Examinations. Local Centre. Intermediate.— Bright, I. O'Brien, /Evelyn Aplin. ' School Examinations. Lower Division.—Kitty Kirley, Joan Sidford, Joan Powell. , Elementary.— Lowe, Molly Duffy, Olga Bardebes. Primary.— Holland, Mary McBirney, Kathleen Brosnahan, Helen Fay, . J. Newton, N. Johns. Trinity College Theoretical Examinations. Diploma Certificates Art of Teaching and Rudiments.—Phyllis Blakeney, Lalla VonAgnes Wright,. E. Tingey, M. HamC; erton, W. Secombe, M. Doherty; rudiments only, M. O'Connell (art of teaching only). §?; Senior Division.—M. Chote. Royal Academy. Qualifying Paper for Licentiate.—Marie Hamerton.

Local Centre Rudiments.—M. Chote, P. Haswell, L. Nordell. Intermediate Harmony.A. Jamieson, A. Bright. . - Lower Division. — Dealy. The Sisters of Mercy wish to thank the following donors of prizes: His Grace Archbishop Redwood, Rev. Fathers Smythe and Moloney, Lady Ward, Mesdames Rose, Mac-arthy-Reid, E. Clarke, Margaret O'Connor, Robinson, Gibbes, Messrs. Brookes, Dealy, E. W. Kane, D. Burke, Denton. "Villa Maria," Riccarton, Christchurch REPORT FOR 1925. Notwithstanding the short year, satisfactory progress has been made, and the Sisters and pupils have every reason to be pleased with the result. This year a new science room has greatly facilitated the work of the secondary department. The inspector of Secondary Schools, who visited "Villa Maria" during the year, expressed his approval of the equipment of the science room, also of the schemes of work submitted. The electric range for cookery classes received special commendation from him. Henceforward all practical work required for the various examinations in science can be done at "Villa Maria."The gymnasium, also built and equipped this year, has provided the girls with plenty of interesting work, particularly when weather conditions have obliged them to remain indoors. All the Standard VI pupils presented for examinations obtained their Proficiency Certificates. In practical music—pianoforte and singing—practically all the candidates obtained honors marks. In the examinations in elocution all the pupils presented acquitted themselves creditably. The commercial department has also a good record, all candidates presented having passed their examinations. Prize List. Christian doctrine and Scripture History —Senior division: Molly Hannafin (gold medal donated by Mr. El McCarthy). Junior division: Kathleen Ainger (medal donated by Miss McCarthy). Std. 5: Molly Finnerty. Std. 4: Patricia McNamara. Std. 3: Joyce Strahan and Doreen Finnerty—a tie. Music. Associate T.C.L. Piano: Mavis Walker (medal donated by Mr. Kelly). Singing: Mavis Walker. Higher Local Piano: Cassie Armiger; senior, Myrtle Collett; intermediate piano, Mary O'Keeffe. Theory of Music: Thelma Bennett. Arts: Sheila Earl, Katherine Thornton. Cookery: Marie Tully. Dressmaking: Molly Taylor. Sports and Gymnastics: Lulu Robins. Commercial. Classes; Excellence in Class: Laurel Collett. Book-keeping: Mavis Walker. Typing and Shorthand: Enis Burt. General Progress: Thelma Bennett. Form V: English literature and English

history, Marian Hay ward; arithmetic, Mar-" ian Hayward; Latin and mathematics, Molly Hannafin. Form IV: English Literature and history, Lulu Robins; French, Myrtle Collett and Lulu Robins —a tie; home science, Myrtle Col lett; arithmetic, Molly Taylor. Form III: History, Peggy Pearson; French; Iris Threlkeld. Standard VI: Excellence in class, Joan Marquet; English, Kathleen Ainger; arithmetic, Betty Kent; history, Molly Pratt. • Standard V: Excellence in class, Molly Finnerty; English composition, Mary O'Keeffe; needlework, Sheila Earl; diligence, Joan Cutts; drawing, Marie Tully; geography, Margaret Preston. Standard IV: English composition, Patricia McNamara. Standard III: Excellence in class, Doreen Finnerty; English, Joyce Strahan; geography, Rua Tansey; arithmetic, Marjorie Eden; writing, Edie Clarkson; needlework, Olive Threlkeld. St, Mary's Convent, Ponsonby, Auckland ANNUAL PRIZE DISTRIBUTION. The annual breaking-up and prize-giving ceremony of St. Mary's Convent High School, Ponsonby, was held on Tuesday afternoon, the 10th inst. His Lordship Bishop Cleary presided over a large gathering of parents and friends, and made a brief hut appropriate speech for the occasion. A very interesting and enjoyable programme was submitted by the pupils for the entertainment of the visitors, including a morality play entitled "Via Vitae." The east was a good one, and several of the pupils displayed capital histrionic ability. A very pleasing announcement which is most commendable was that the girls had decided to forego their prizes this year, and apply the money towards the Maori Missions' Fund. The following special prizes were awarded : Conduct.—Awarded by Sisters: Nancy McKone, Cecily Doherty. Voted by companions: Grace Dyer. Dux of school: Rona Kelly. Dressmaking: Edna Parker 1, Mary Corbett 2, Vera Jude 3. Cookery: Mary Kell 1, Mavis Bowden 2. Elocution: Margaret Franklin 1, Joan Kiely 2, Doncee O'Brien 3. Eurythymics: Seniors, Molly Hdban 1, Molly Aislable 2, Nora Brddie 3; junior, Marie Drysdale 1, Joy Davis 2, Marie McDonald 3. Gardening: Eileen Geary 1, Muriel Handley 2, Ada and Olga Sommerville 3. Class Lists. Form Aggregate marks: Grace Butler 1, Thelma Parker 2, Eva Cassidy 3. Christian doctrine: Eva Cassidy. English: Eva Cassidy: French: Grace Butler. Mathematics: Joyce Parker. Science: Thelma Parker. Form Aggregate marks: Katie Hackett 1, Rona Kelly 2, Carena Franetovic 3. Christian doctrine: Marie Devereaux. English: Katie Hackett. Mathematics: Noel McDonald and Imelda Murdock. French Madeliene Edwards. Science: Katie Hac-