PRIZE GIVING.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1929, 11 December 1913, Page 9

PRIZE GIVING.

ST. PATRICK'S COLLEGE.

SUMMARY OF SUCCESSFUL YEAR. i The annual entertainment and distribution of prizes in connection with St. ' Patrick's College took place in the study hall of the college last evening. His Grace Archbishop- Redwood presided, and with him were his Grace Coadjutor Archbishop O'Shea, Archdeacon Devoy, Dean ltegnault, Dean Sraythe, the Rev. Dr. Geaney, the Rev. Fathers Herring, Venning, Peoples, Daly, Hurley, Barra, Toohey, and Sullivan, the Rector of the collcgo (Dr. Kennedy), N and the college clergy. Amongst tho largo number of tho laity present lvcro Colonel Heard and ■Dr. Cahill.. The Rector's Speech. Prior to tho distribution of prizes the Rector of the college (Rev. Dr. Kennedy) delivered an address. In welcoming those assembled, he stated that thoy were particularly pleased to have presiding there their beloved and venerable Archbishop, while there was also present an illustrious "old boy" in the person of his, Grace Archbishop O'Shea. Tho Rector mentioned that ho was also pleased to notice two "old boys" who were only a few years ago at college, now reporters, and present at the press tablo. Apologies for absence had been received from the Prime Minister, Sir Joseph Ward, and a number of Ministers, and also from the Mayor. Tho Rector then went on to refer to the work of tho year. The conduct and work, ho said, had been such that the prefect of discipline had had very few occasions to uso tho cane or strap, and tho spoakcd believed that that person was seriously thinking of relegating that instrument of torture to the museum to bo placed in a glass case, besido tho convict's shackles, as relics of ancient barbarism. The excellent spirit of discipline amongst the boys was no doubt iu a largo measure duo to tho careful home training which they had received, and ho was also convinced of tho rciining influence of their religious training, which consisted not in mere religious instruction, but specially in the religious practices such as daily Mass, frequent communion, and other pious exercises. The Rector went on to say that ton boys had passed the matriculation examination at the end of last year, 22 had 1 passed the Junior Civil Service, and 3 the Senior Civil Service. They were continuing tho uso of what was I called tho direct method in the teaching j of French, all, or nearly all, the lessons being given in the French language, and with very gratifying results. One of the boys taught entirely according to this method had succeeded a year and a half after he had commenced tho study of the language, in winning tho gold medal offered for competition by the local French Club to pupils attending tho city schools, and under 18 years of ago. Another pupil had been awarded third placo. A similar method had been adopted in tho junior Latin class, and both teacher and pupil had pronounced the system a success. He had hopes that during tho course of.next year some of tlio pupils would bo able to givo a public exhibition of tho method in both languages. Another innovation had been introduced into tho college in tho form .of a kinematograph, and, thanks to tlio generosity of a friend who wished his identity to remain unknown, they ivcro in the possession of a moving picture apparatus, and were now giving exhibitions to t1i0..-boys.-.weekly. ..The speaker also wished to'thank the New Zealand Picture Supply Company for helping to supply films and lending them for projection. Dr. Kennedy thanked the donors of scholarships to tho college—Mrs. ■'(.'. G. M'C'arthy and Messrs. jl. Kennedy . and M, Scgrief. The scholarships, said the speaker, helped tlio college to faeo that very difficult problem at present existing. The . State, provided scholarships, but tlio winners of such could not take advantago of them in a Catholic school, but only in a non-Catholic one. "These State scholarships are nothing • moro nor loss than a bait to lure our best boys away from our schools," said the Rector, "but our boys won't touch this bait. They may nibblo it, but they won't take it. The State won't let us take advantago of these scholarships, so what aro we to do? Supply our own scholarships, and that wo will be able to do as long as wo have generous peoplo like the three present donors."

Archbishop's Speech. r ' Later in tlio evening Archbishop Redwood spoke a few words. He congratulated tlio college on the year's work, and ho was S'.ire that still more admirable results would como from the institution in the future. He then wished the boys a pleasant holiday and a merry Christmas. Archbishop O'Shea supplemented theso remarks with a short address. An enjoyable programme of music and elocutionary items was given by the students. The programme was made up as follows:—Pianoforte duet, "Capricante" (P. Wachs), Masters G. Boyd and G. O'Meog'hanj dramatic dialogue, "Wolsey and Cromwell" (Shakespeare), Masters M. B. Bergin and P. M'Kcnnn; song. "The Arab's Farewell i'to-liis Steed" (J. Blockley), Master .T. Spillane; oiation, "Emmet's Speech from the Dock" ; pianoforte solo, "Cal- | linhce" (C. Chinade); recitation, "The Gay Gordons" (11. Newbolt), Master Gicsoking; sons, "Mother Machrce" (Oho-tt and Ball), Master J. Spillane; college song, "The Blue and White" (L. P. Wntkins). Master G. O'Mccghan acted as accompanist.

PRIZE LIST. The following is tho prize list. Honourable mention "was awarded to students who were entitled to a place yet from having taken the prize in the same conditions in a previous year or for other reasons did not enter into competition:— Special Honour. Good conduct. —Senior division (gold medal presented by His Graco Archbishop Redwood, S.M.): William Craighead. Next in merit :Guy Poppehvell, Frederick Burke, Gladstone Boyd, Joseph Spillane, Dermot L.ynehj Cecil KniMit. Hon. mention: Ivan Campion. Junior division (gold medals presented hv His Grave Archbishop O'Shea, S.iM.): John Kennedy, John M'Hardy. Next in merit: Timothy Brosnahan, Maurice Dowling, Peter To Weri, William Gieseking. Jixtom division (gold modal presented by the Venerable Archdeacon Devoy, S.M.): Bernard Chapman. Next in merit: Basil Howard, Alfred Harrison, Henley Harrison, Alphonsus Halpin, John Mexted, James Bourkc. lion, mention: Cecil M'Crossin, Thomas Tiller.

Diligence. —Senior division (gold medal presented by tbe Very Reverend Dean Regnault, S.M. Provincial): Patrick M'Carthy. Next in merit: Daniel Connor, William Craighead, Ivan Campion, .Bernard Bergin, Frederick Burke, Thomas Higgins. Junior division (gold medal presented bv the Very Reverend Dean Hills, &.M., V.G.): John Kennedy. Ncsfc in merit: John M'Hardy, Timothy Brosnahan, Maurice Dowling. Form VI. General excellence in class work (dux gold medal presented li.y the Old Hoys' Association): William Craighead. Prize: Desmond O'Sullivan. Next in merit: Cecil Parsons, Bernard Bergin, Brian Digiinn. Christian doctrine (gold medal presented by His Lordship the Right Reverend Dr. Grimes, S.M., Bishop of Christchurch'i: Desmond O'Sullivan.

Prize: Cecil Parsons. Next i« merit William Craighead, Bernard l.enrin Daniel Bradley.

Kssav ([irizf' presented by the Very, Reverend V-.ithcr Kcon.u, S.M., B.A.V. Cecil Parsons, Desmond O'Suliivau. Next in merit: William Craighead, Bernard Bcrgiii, Brian Digimn. English.—Prize: Bernard Bergin. Nixt in merit: Cecil Parsons, Daniel Bradley,' Desmond O'Sullivnii, William Craighead. History and geography.—Prize: Frederick M'Kenna. Next iu merit: Brian Dignan, Bernard Bergii;, Bernard Chapman, Patrick M'Cnrthy. Latin.—Prize: Bernard Bergii). Next in merit: Desmond O'Suliivau, William Craighead, Bernard Chapman, Patrick M'Cnrthy. French (prize presented by the Very Reverend Fathex Moran, S.M., 15.A.): Bernard Chapman. Next in merit: William Craighead, Desmond O'Suliivau, Bernard Bergin. Charles Hodgins. Arithmetic and Algebra A'.—Prize: William Craighead. Next in merit: . Desmond O'Suliivau, Cecil.Parsons. Arithmetic and Algebra B.—Prize: Daniel Bradley. Next in merit: Bernard Bergin, Bernard Chapman, Patrick M'Carthy. Geometry ami Trigonometry (A)-— Prize: Wiiliam Craighead. Next in merit: Desmond O'Suliivau, Cecil Parsons. Geometry (B).—Prize: Daniel Bradlev. N'cxt in. merit: Bernard Bergin, Patrick M'Cartl>y, Charles Hodgins, Daniel O'Connor. Science. —Prize: William Craighead. Next in merit: Desmond O'Suliivau', Cecil Parsons, Bernard Bergin, Brian Dignan. Form V. General oxcollenco in class work (gold medal' presented by Mr. Martin Kennedy, K.S.G.). —Awarded to Basil Howard. Prize: Joseph Spillauc. Most in merit: Thomas Higgins, Cecil Knight, John Seymour, Frederick Burke.

Christian Doctrino (gold medal presented by tho Very Rev. Dean Carcw, S.M.). —Awarded to: Joseph Spillauc. Next in merit: Thomas Higgins, Basil Howard, Cecil Knight, Francis Grogan.. Essay.—Prize: Joseph Spillauc. Next in merit: Francis Grogan, Basil Howard, Celcstim Duilou, John Seymour.

English.—Prize: Basil Howard. Next in merit: Thomas Higgins, Joseph Spillauc, Lcger Reeves, Itoy Q'Donoghue. History and Geography.—Prize: Basil Howard. Next in merit: Joseph Spillano, Edward Cullinnn, Frederick Buri;e. Latin.—First prize; Joseph Spilhuie. Second prize: Thomas Higgins. Next in merit: Cecil Knight, Gladstone Boyd, Frederick Burke, Basil Howard. French, (prize presented by tho Very Rev. Father Moran, S.M., B.A.) — Awarded to: Basil Howard. Next in merit: Thomas Snillaup, Celestin Duilou, Gladstone Boyd, John Egan. Arithmetic—Prize: Francis Grogan. Next iu merit: Celestin Duflou,_ Basil Howard, John Seymour, Cecil Knight, John, Egan. , ' Algebra and Geometry.—Prize: John Seymour. Next in merit-: Basil Howard, Celestin Duilou, Frederick Burke. Science. —Prisis: Basil Howard. Next in merit: Francis Grogan, John Egan, Thomas Higgins, Cecil Knight,

Form IV A. General Excellence in Class Work.— First prize: Jolin lie illy. Second prijw: Carroll O'Donneli. Next in merit: James Riordan, Clifford Bowler, • Iran Campion. Christian Doctrine (gold medals prescntcil l).v Mr. T. Burke., ami Mr. W. Casquoin'c).—Awarded to Carroll G'Donncll and James Riordan. Next in merit; Ivan Campion, John Kcilly, Clifford Bowler, Thomas Bourkc. Essay.—Prize: James Riordan. Nest in merit: Carroll O'Dounell, Ivan Campion, John Reilly, Alphonsus Hnlpin, English.—Prize: James Redly. Next in merit: James I?io«ian,.CifJ'roll ■O'Dounell, Ivan Campion; Clifford. Howler. History and Geography.—Prize: Carroll O'Dounell. Next in merit: John Ileilly, James Riordan, Ivan Campion, Joseph Coll. . i Latin.—Prize-: John Kcilly. Next in merit: Carroll O'Donneli, Clifford Howler, Vincent M'Glone. French (prizes presented hy the Very Rov. Father Moran, S.M., ■ 8.A.).-~ Awarded to Clifford Bowler and Carroll O'Domiell. NVxfc in merit: James Kiordaii, Cyril Dealy, John Ileilly. Arithmetic.—Prize: Jolm R-edl.v. Next in merit: Carroll O'Donncll, James Riordan. Guy Poppcl'.voll. Ah'ebro and Geometry.—Prize: Mm 2Tei?iv; ' N'ext in merit: Alfred Harrison, 'Carroll O'Donnell, Ivan Campion,Henley Harrison. Science.—Prize: John Reilly. Next Hi merit: Carroll O'Donnell, Thomas Boiirko, Clifford Bowler. Drawing.—Prize: Joseph Coll. Next iu,merit: Thomas Tiller, Jamos Riordan. Francis Cranston.

Form !V B. General Excellence in Class Work.— Prize: Cecil M'Crossin. Next in merit: Philip Flood, Daniel Hurley, William Carmine, Francis Punch. Christian Doctrine (gold medal presented by Mrs. Jameson).—Awarded to: Kenneth Smith. Prize: William Coles. ~cxt in ihejifc": William Carmine, Daniel Hurley, Philip Flood, Desmond Campion, Cecil M'Crossiu. Essay.—First prize: Desmond Campion.- 'Second prize: Daniel Hurley. Next in merit: Cecil M'Crossin, Phillip Flood, Gerald O'Domicli, . Francis Punch. . ~ „ ~ Knglish.—Prize: Cecil M'Crossin. Next in merit: Daniel .Hurley, Ivenncti! Smith, William Carmine, Arthur Ihmto,: - , -~ • tHistorv and Geography.—Prize: Kenneth Smith. Next in merit: Cecil M'Crossin,.Daniel Hurley, Arithmetic—Prize: Gerald O'Donnell. . Next 'in merit: Daniel Hurley, William Carmine, Philip Flood, s Algebra and Geometry.—Pmo:Cccd M'Crossin, Next in merit: Gerald O'Donnell, William Carmine. Form Ml A. General Excellence in Class WorkPrize: John Kennedy. Next m merit: John M'Hardv, William Beveridgc, Gordon O'Meeghan, Vincent M't.lone, Maurice Dosvling. Christian Doctrine.—Gold medal presented bv Mrs. D. Kennedy, awarded -.v John Kennedy. Prize: VincentM Uiono, Next in merit: Garden OOleoglian, John M'Hardy, William Bovcndgo, Linns Colder. . ... Essav.— Prize: Andrew Barry. iSext in merit: John Konnedy. Maurice Dowling. John M'Hardv, William Bcveruigo, Gordon, O'Meeghan. ' ... , Knglish.-Prizc: John Kennedy, it, merit: Gordon O'Meeghan, .John M'Hardv, Maurice Dowlmg, Hilnam Bovcridie, Vincent M'G'one. History and Geography.—Prize: Jolm Kennedv. Nest in merit: Gordon O'Meeghan, Maurice Doivlnm, -iwlrciv Parry, Jolm M'Hardv, William BevcLatiu — Prim: John Kennedy and Cvril Dealy. Next in merit: James Riordan, Maurice Dowlmg, William Beveridgc, Thomas Idler, Jolm M'llardy. . ~ French .-Prize: William beveridgc and John Kennedy. Nest Maurice Dignr.n. John Michael Burke, Maurice Dowlmg, Vincent M'Glono. , Arithmetic.—Prize: John Kennedy. Next in merit: Gordon O'Meeghan, John M'Hardv. William Beveridgc, Lcrnard DlilTv. Vincent M'Glonc. Algebra and Geometry—Prize: .loin Kennedy. Next in merit: Jolm M'llardy, Albert Yoiim:, William Beveridgc, Gordon O'Moegimu. Sciene-.-Prize: John M'Hardv Next in merit: John Kennedy, William Bevorids;e, Linus Colder, Maurice Dowlinr:. Michael Burke, Writing—Prize: William Gicsomiig. Next in merit: Gordon Lmibrick, Andrew lhrvy : Albert Ynimg, Maurice Johnston. .. Drawhta.—Prize: Maurice Don-fine.

Next in merit: Gordon O'Mceghan; Wil- I ' liam Carmine, William Be.vcridgo, .Vin- I cent M'GSunc. t Form HIS. General Excellence in ("lass Work.— ', Prize: Gerald. Komi v. Next in merit: William Mullan. William lleeiiau, Ed- ' wiii Whittle, Peter To Weri. Christian Doctrine.—Prize: Edwin Whittle. Next in merit: William Mnl- ; lan, William Hccuaii, William Guoriu, Peter To Weri. Essay.—Prize: William Mullan. Next in merit; lVter 'IV Weri, Edwin Whittle, William lleeuan, Gerald Kenny. English.—Prize: William Floc-nan and Cyril Jones. Next in merit: Peter M'Crr/isan, William Mullan, Edwin Whittle. History and Geography.— Prize: William 1-Jeenan. Next in merit: William Mullan, Donald Ilouldsworlh, Gerald Kenny, Edwin White. Latin.—Prize: Edward Kerrigan. Next in merit: Timothy Brosnaban, Andrew Barry, John Burke. French.—Prize: Joseph Coll. Next in merit: Louis Cullen, Leo M'Hroarty, John Chapman, William Oioseking. Arithmetic.—Prize: Peter M'Crossan. Next in merit: Gerald Kenny, William Mullan, Louis CuhVn, William Guerin. Science.—Prize: Francis Punch. NVxl iu merit: Maurice Johnston, Noel Woybriurnc, Timothy Brosnahan, William (iiesr-king. Writing:—Prize: Peter To Weri. Next in merit: Moana. Pnharn, Edwin Whittle, Donald Houldsworth. ! Junior Class. Christian Doctrine.—Prize: Francis llaydou. Next in merit: James Bourke. English.—Prize: John Mexted. Next in merit: Mutu Hikito. History and Geography. —Prize: Adolp Lsitz. Nest in merit: Amoroso Story. i Reading and Recitation. —Prize: Thomas- Quinlivan. Next in Merit; i Adolp Lntsi. I Arithmetic.—Prize: James Bourke. Next in merit: Mutu Hikito,

Writing.-'-«Bfize: Mutu Hikito. Commercial Course A.—Prize: Cecil M'Crossin. Next in merit: Desmond Campion, Daniel Hurley, Thomas Punch, Philip Flood. Commercial Courso B. —Prize: Gerald Kenney. Next in merit: Edwin Whittle, Kennedy Gasquoine, Francis Bradley, William Hcemrn.

Commercial Courso C.—Prize: Moana Puhara. Next in merit: Mutu Hikito, Donald Houldsworth, Patrick Toohiey. Agriculture.—Prize: Francis Punch. Next in merit: Philip Flood, Gerald Kenney, Maurice Johnston, Daniel Fitzgerald.

Oratory and Debato. Senior Society.—Gold medal presented by .tho Very Rev. Dean Tubman, S.M., awarded to Cecil Parsons. Prize: John Seymour. Next in merit: Frederick M'Kenna. Oratory.—Gold medal presented by the Very Rev. Dean Hollcy, S.M., awarded to Bernard Bergin. Prize: Frederick M'Kenna. Next in merit: Frederick Burke. Hon. mention: Joseph Spillauc. Junior Debating Society.—Gold medal presented bv Mrs. T. G. MaeariliY, awarded to Philip Flood. Prize: William Gieseking, Peter Te Weri. Noxt in merit: Feiix Doyle, Alphonsus Halpin, Edwin Whittle, Peter M'Crossan,

Music—Pianoforte. Senior Division.—First prize:. Gordon O'Mceghan. Second prize: Roj' O'Donogliue. Next iu merit; William Coles, \> itliam Craighead. Junior .Division.—First prize: Arthur Hunter. Second prize: Edwin Whittle Next in merit: Moiuja .Puliara, John Burke. . , . Board of Honour Prizes.—Bernard Bergin, William BeVeridge, Gladstone Boyd, Timothy Brosiialuin, Frederick Burke, Ivan Campion, Bernard Chapman, Joseph Coil, William Craighead, Maurico Dotvling, 'Thomas Higgins, Basil Howard, John . Kennedy, Cecil Knight, Donnot Lynch, Patrick M'Carthy, Cecil M'C'rossiu, John M'llardy, Eric M'Laren, John Mexted, Gordon O'Meeghan, Cecil Parsons, James Riordan, iiiomas Tiller, 'Patrick Toomey, Peter To Weri.

Prizes for Four Mentions and Credit Certificates.—Timothy Brosnahaii, Frederick Burke, Michael Burko, Ivan Campion, William Carmine. Brian Dignan, Celestin Duilou, Philip Flood, William Guerin, Donald Houldsworth, Cecil Knight, Gordon O'Mceghan, Albert Young.

Certificates -of Proficiency, Standard Vl.—t'nuifiai Bradley, Louis C'ullen, Donald Houldsworth, Cyril Jones, Gerald Kenny, William Muilan, Moana I'uhara, Peter Weri.

Prizes wore donated by the following; —His Grace Archbishop Redwood, Ills Grace Avclibishop O'Siioa, His Lordship Bishop Grimes, Very Rev. Dean Regnault, S.M., Prow, Venerable Archdeacon Dovoy, S.M., Vcrv Rev. Ucn.il Hills. S.M., V.G.; Very jtcv, Dean Smyth, S.M.; Very Rev. Wean Carew. S.M,; Very Rev. Dean Tubman, S.M'; Very Rev. Dean Hollcy, S.JL; Very Kev, Father Kcogli, S.JL, 13.A.; Very Rev. Father Moral], S.M., 8.A.; Rev. Father Aubrey, S.M.; Rev. Father Fav.'S.M.; Rev. Father O'Counell, S.M.; Rev. Father O'Sullinin, S.M.; Rev. Father M'Donnoll, S.M.; Mr. and "Mrs. Martin, Kennedy, Mrs, T. G. McCarthy, Mr.' and Mrs. Segrief, Mr. and Mrs. 51. O'Connor, Mr. and Mrs, J. Dealy, Mr. and Mrs. W. Gasquoinc, Mr. and Mrs. J. Henrys, Mr. and Mrs. I). Kennedy, Mr. and Mrs. Cullinan, Mrs. O'Donogluie, Mrs. Fitzgerald, Mrs. Lawlor, Mrs. Jameson, Mrs. Premieville, Dr. Gain'!], Dr. Makin, Mr. T. Burke, Mr. I'. Griffin, Mr. G. C. Tripe-, ill". Poll, Tho Old Dovs' Association, Mr. and Mrs. Hooves, Dr. M'Evedv, Mr. Mel. Crombic ; Entrance EohoJacshtpS. The Kennedy f.fcholarships, of tho yearly value of i'M, tcmiblo for four years, have been gained by: Charles Percy Chase, Catholic Roys' School, Nelson ; and Daniel Michael Fiuuigan, Catholic Boys' School, Nelson, The Mncarthy Scholarships, of tho yearly value of* £10, (.enable.for two years, open for competition to boys attending Catholic schools in Wellington or suburbs, havo been gained by: John CostePo, Marist Bros.' School,' Hawkcstono Street, Wellington: James Skcdden, Marist Bros.' School, Hatvkcstoiio Street, Wellington; Vincent Whitaker, Marist Bros. School, Hawkestone Street, Wellington. The Scgricf Scholarship, of the yearly value of"£10, tenable for two years, open for competition to hoys attending Catholic schools in Wellington or suburbs, has been gained byj_llorace Claude Gregory, Marist Rros.' fecliool. 'i'asmaii Street, Wellington.

TECHNICAL COLLEGE*

SPEECH BY HON, JAMES ALLEN. The animal distribution of prizes in connection with tho Wellington Day Technical College was held in the Concert Chamber of tho Town Hall lust evening, Mr. J). Robertson, chairman of the Technical Education Board presided, and amongst those on tiie platform were the Minister of Education (the Hon. James Allen) and the Mayor (Mr. J. P, Luke). Tho chairman remarked that he felt sure that ali parents of pupils would be pleased to know that the work in tho school was going on satisfactorily, especially so iuview of tho inconveniences which they had to put up with. The Technical Education Board was. working under great difficulties, and they looked to the Minister, au the friend of education, to watch their interests, and obtain for them a better building. Dlrectsr's Report.

, Mr. W. S. La Trobo, Director of tho Coiiege, read his annual report, in the course of which he stated that the day

numbers wore good, it'lio attendance being excellent, and i: httio more than Liu-- average of Uo per cent, attained last .Year. in; paid ;i ui'uuiu to the work .)!' tlio teachers, and renetred at some lengm Uie worst uV '.ho various classes., which i)o saici hod been very satisfactory, lie also characterised the results in the associated classes as food, and added that the standard of -ittniu- j iiieiil had been raised as high as possible under the circumstances. He mid I iounil in his ton years' experience in | Wellington that there was a steady and j .Misaligned demand by employers for I itudcnls properly trained in technical j :ditcatioii. The work of technical eduction was beiny carried out in iive iliforono buildings, and the accommodation .vas totally insiilheleiit, 'J'licso buildups were all badly arranged for toclilical school purxios.es, and tho equinr.ent was deplorably inadequate. lie «ihed to thank the Kducatiou Board or grants, and the Electric Light Uowrtuicnt of tho City Council for tho ;ift of plant. His thanks were also lue to the staff of the school for tlio miustrj- and skill shown in their work, ind to tho pupils for their diligence and ittcution to their studies.

Speech by Uio Mayor. .Tlig Mayor expressed thanks on behalf of tho City Council and the citixciis to the Director ami his stalf for the' results whieh they had achieved, ami also complimented iho students on their won:. This community, bo said, was essentially ■ British) and what had stood to Britain and made her strong was (along with her agriculture), the industrialism of her people, ltcfcrriug to tho inadequacy of tho present buildings, Mr. Luko said that tho Gity Council | had decided to take a hand in the matter of a site. They had passed a resolution agreeing to resume the old site, at Mercer Street, and to finance up to a sum of £1.0,000, a scheme for a new site adjacent to a very line recrea- | tiou ground, so soon as tho Minister J was able to iind them the money for & new building. In this "work they must, however, have, the co-operation of the Education Board. They did not expect to got tho money for tho new buildinn this year, in view of what the Government had already been faced with, but ho would urgo one and all to be solid in every way and assist in getting tho new sciioo).

Mr. Win. Cable also spoke, endorsing tho remarks oi' tJio previous speakers,

Tho Minister's Speech. The Hon, Mr. Allen was received with applause. Ho expressed pleasure at being able to get away from the turmoil ot tho dying days of the session of Parliament, and get amongst tho young and vigorous Use of the community. ,He, as Minister of Education, said tho Government realised fully tho value of technical education, and they— and, indeed, tho whole community— realised that no modern people could prosper unless they took advantage of scientific knowledge and thought. It had been mentioned that Great Britain had kept ahead, but he must remind them that it \vu3 not many years ago since she had fallen miles behind an. other country because- she had ii()t taken advantage of technical training and scientific thought. Germany, bj' so i i doing, had made immense stridos, and ! so it became of supreme importance to ! them as a nation to take advantage of everything that they could get hold of iti science, and they had tiio opportunity in technical education. The Minister went on to give some interesting particulars as to his experiences whine visting technical schools during Aiia stay in England, and congratulated all concerned on the success which had attended the year's work in Wellington. He. expressed himself a 6 delighted -to 'hoar' that employers were seeking those who had gone through technical training. It was a very inspiriting idea, and would go far to break down tho idea that nothing elso but a practical training was required, and establish the fact that underlying scientific principles wove also wanted. Proceeding, Mi. Allen referred to the satisfactory manner in which the people of Duncdin had responded to an appeal for funds towards the establishment of a course of home science and domestic arts, and, in doing go, remarked that homo life nowadays was by no means what it should be. Ho urged the pupils to make all they could of their home life; to make it earnest, true, and good, which would be the foundation of our national life. Touching on the question of tho conditions under which the operations in Wellington are carried on, the Minister said {hat he understood that they were far from satisfactory, but reminded his hearers that even under great difficulties men had won through before. He could, of course, do oritliiiig t-'liis year, as already on the Public Works Estimates there were sums innouiiting to £25,000 more than _ had been provided last year. They might, however, rest assured that the Minister of Education, the Government, and Parliament were quite prepared to find means when urgently required for technical schools and equipment. When thesite had been found and the Government was persuaded that the work was urgent, Cabinet would not neglect them.

Additional Prize List, The Minister then presented the prizes to the successful scliolars. The prize list was published in yesterday's issue, but owing to an error in the list supplied, Dora Stevens was credited with having won the first prize iis lite firstyear .art course, instead of Venetla 'Thompson. Following is an additional prize list: — Full attendance for IOLL-Class A Commercial: Dorothy Powell. Class A Commercial: Florence Carriithers. Gladys Collins, Beatrice Love, Arnold Smith, Dr.lcie 'Sliarpe. Class ]! Commercial: Jeaunie Currie. Class C Commcrcial: Louis Card, Vera Collins, Fred Maudcrsesi, Leslie Swift. Class I) Commercial: Ruby Clark, Clarice Cambrili. Minna Gray,' Winifred Hart. Class E Cnminercial': Thomas Midge, Desmond O'Brien. Class F Mechanical: John liollons. Class G. Electrical: John Fv'-s Lawrence Hatpin, Hcnrv Kuch, Selwyn Rod, William Pettongol!. Class G 'Mechanical: Thomas Bollons, William Butcher, Lancelot. Hall. Class G Car ; peutry: Walter M'Phcrson. Class K Art: Florence Hcltany.

Absent.—Kathleen Bealcs, Leah Cambrill, William Meyer, Florence Wilcox. Full Attendance 101-' and 11713.— Jolm Bolloiis, Florence Carrnthers. Jeaunie Currie,. Dorothy Powell, Arnold Smith.

ST. MARY'S CONVENT. THE PRIZE GIVING. In the presence of a largo number of pupils aiul their adult friends the animal prize distribution and concert in connection with St, Mary's Convent College took place on Tuesday. His Grace Archbishop Redwood and His Grace. Archbishop O'Shca were pre. scut, and there was a representative, gathering of tho clergy. The concert occupied" the first portion of the programme, and the manner in which the" various items were rendered rollected great credit upon the Sisters of Mercy who havo been responsible for "turning out snmo very finished pupils in the past. The programme was as follows :—Concerto, Alleg.ro from Opus l! 5 (Mendelssohn), soloist .Miss Nellie Henuelt, orchestral .part, .Miss Muriel BhiUe; Shakespearean part song. "Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind" (Stokes); vocal nolo. "Mas Sorrow Thy Young Davs Shaded-' (Monro), Miss Madge Higgins; vocal trio, "Ave Maris" (Marclietti), Misses T. M'Knroo, 10. Martin, and K. Morrison; piano solo. "Waldosransclinn" (Liszi), Miss C. Dwyer; vocal solo. "Polonaise." from Mignon (Ambrose Thomas), Miss Teresa M'Kn!oe; piano solo, "Norwegian Peasant banco" (Hubebier), Miss Girlie dibits: vocal trio. "0. Where's tho S!avo' : ,

(Moore), Misses T. M'Enroe, K.Martin, miti F. IMorrifsou; vocal solo, "When the Flowing Tide Conies In" (Millard), Miss Frances Morrison; chorus "Christmas JiofJs" (GYmvird). Tho acconipiiiiiluents were, played in an artistic manner by Miss Girlio CJiblis. Tho prizes "on by tl.'o pupils were presented by Archbis."iio;> "lleihvood, who, i\t the close of the, distribution, expressed Jh'r Ureal- satisfaction at the work accomplished by the pupils, of whom there were now 151 registered at the. college. The prize-list is is follows;—

List of Honours. Good conduct, boarders, nold medal, ! Memorial" of Mr. T. O'ltourke), Teresa Mahonoy: good conduct, day pupils, gold medal (gift of Mr. YVhite), Marie Doherty; good conduct, junior pupils, boarders, TcsSie Mewhinnoy; good conduct, junior day pupils. Yiviau Williams. « Class .Prizes.—Christian Doctrine, (-'■ old medal (gift of llev. Father Tymons), Mildred Trolovc; Christian Doctrine, gold medal (gift of Uev. Father Hickson), Agnes M'Dnvitt; Englirih composition, gold modal (gift of His Grace Arebishop licdwood), Mildred Trolovo; dux of tho school, highest marks, gold medal feift of Mrs. T. G. M'Carj thy), Ita Gould: diligence, gold medal fe'ft of Dr. Maekin); Ha Gould; elocution, gold medal, "Tho Mcchtildo Memorial" (gift of Mrs. Hose), Mary. Gamble; mathematics, sold modal, "The M'Ardle Memorial" (gift of Mrs. M'Ardle), Ita Gould; English (gift of Rev. Father Bowdcn), Jean' Mathoson,; French (sift of Mr. Williams), Jean Malheson; Latin (gift of Mr. Williams), Joan Malheson; geography and snapping (equal in merit), Mildred Trolovc and Marie Doherty; agriculture, Ita Gould; freehand drawing, Mildred Trolovo; literature, Lily Dealy; ancient history and mythology, gift of Mr. Martin Kennedy, Gladys Coulter; French conversation, gift of Mr, Martin Kennedy, Gladys Coulter; German, gift of Mr. Martin Kennedy, Gladys Coulter; composition, Eva M'Alister; fieomotrical drawing, Mario Doherty; history, Mildred Trolovo: physiology, KiI vira Curtail].

i.Y.. Form.—Christian doctrine, Eileen M'Davitt; English, Katie O'Lcary; highest marks, Lily Dealy; geography, Lily Dealy; French, Olivo Cox; French conversation, Katie O'Lcary; literature, Eileen M'Davitt; mathematics, Teresa Mahoney; diligence, Hilda Keys; Latin, Hilda Keys; penmanship, Hilda Keys; composition, Kathleen Lovett; botany, Teresa Mahoney; ' elocution, Kathleen Levelt; English history, Lily Dealy.

Form 111. —Christian doctrine, Gemevove W'hilaker; English, Inez Rigg; highest marks, liwx lUgg; algebra (equal in merit), Doris Guise ami Eileen Buckley ; geometry, Eileen M'Davitt; arithmetic, Ailcen Sutler; English history. Aileen Butler; geography, Eileen Redwood; botany, .Bessie Martin; geo-

metrical drawing, Agnes Ward; French, Allies Ward; Latin, Molly Chapman ; English literature, Zoe Cranstone; composition, Zoo Grimstone: penmanship, Josephino O'Donncll; diligence, Agues M'Davitt. Class YJ. —Christian doctrine, Frances M'Grath; diligence, Nana Day; highest marks, Isabel Redwood;.' reading, .'fliclma White; recitation, Marion Levett; English, Ida Brookes; arithmetic (equal in'merit), Edna M'Crao and Shelagh Hobon; writing, Eileen Hanrattyj Composition, .Alary Ready; spelling, Ida Brookes; geography, Isobcl Redwood; literature, Jiileen Q'Sullrraii; history, Vera Howell; freehand drawing, Frances Gasquoino; geometrical drawing, May Gardiner; botany, Mary Hennessey; French (equal in merit), Essio Farmar and Maisrio Reeves. Class V.—-Highest marks, Reno Fabian; arithmetic, Elsie Hull; reading ami recitation, Lcnoro Flanagan; writing, Molly Chapm-ui; English, Dovina La Dette; spelling', Peggy Reeves; drawing, Molly Chapman ; geography, Reno Fabian; composition, Frances M'Grath; history, Loiiore Flanagan; French, Valmai "Williams.

Class IY.—Christian doctrine, Francos Matier;'highest marks, Valmai Williams; English, Valmai Williams; geo* graphy, Eileen Staff; history, Eileen Staif; spelling, Eileen Staff; reading and recitation, Kathleen Blomfield; French, Francos Maticr: writing, Ahnai Card; diligence, Almai Card; 'arithmetic, Vivian \Yillir\ms; eoinposition, Kathleen Grimstone; drawing, Kathleen Grimstone.

Preparatory Soiioof. Class I.—French (equal in merit), Hclga Swan and Owen Curtis; arithmetic, Mary Moxted; geography, Tesisie Mewhinney; history, Tcssio Mewliinney; reading and recitation, Maurice Reev«; .spelling, Florence iNidd; writing, Flarenco -Nidd; English, Kathleen Ferris; singing 5 Grace Saverie. Class H.— Christian doctrine, Lorna Chapman; arithmetic, Lulu Cohen; French, Zita Ross; writing, Doreen O'Shaughncssy; rearliiig and recitation, Phyllis Fuller; geography, Glen Riddell; drawing, Glen Riddeit; spelling, Patricia Hilton; composition, Zitn Ross. Class Hl.—French, Lorna Oiiapinan ; arit'hiuutic, Widter Staff; reading, Thurza Rogers; recitation, Loraa C'liapmiin; spelling, Barney Rogers; writing, Tlitirzii .Rogers. SuociaJ Prizes.

Singing, cold medal. "Tho Grace Memorial" (gift of Mrs. Lan Uunran), Agnes Gallagher; special pnV.e for singing (gift of the Pew Dean liegnault), Teresa M'JEnroe; advanced grade for singing, lloyal Academy, Madgo Higgins; artva'nced grade for singing, Trinity College, Gladys Goulter; school singing for senior pupils. Jlarv Gamble; school singing for junior pupils, Grace Bavicri.

Pianoforte pkving. L.A.B. DivisionGold brooch, gift of Mrs. K. W. G'lblis, Cecilia Dwver; A.T.C.L, Division, gold medal. gift"of Mrs. T. U. M'Carthy, Victoria Spraggoii : advanced Margarita tiunny: senior Trinity, equal in riierit, Teresa Mahoney and Mary Kcdiciiu; International itoyal Academy Division, Jessio Ward and Mary Gamble: Intermediate Trinity Division, Linda lliddcll; Higher Koyal Academy Division, Annie.'Jlvnn; Lower Koyal Academy Division. Eileen lied wood; Elementary Jloval Academy Division, Jsobel Kedwood, Kilceu Staff; Primary Division, Kena Fabian: violin playing, Mary Parsons. Theory of Music.—Advanced iiarmony, Muriel Plaice ; counterpoint, Grace, liivd ; intermediate division, Lily Healy ; higher division, Agnes Ward-, lower division, Jlai-v' .llediVun; nidinieiils, Marv Gamble;';school rudiments, Hilcen Hedwood; priiiiarv division. Mary Hennessey, Painting, gold modal, gift o! Lady Ward, Mildred Trolove ; next in merit, Vera Howell. . Physical CulGuo,— Boarders (gist ol Mr Ifch'in), Teresa Mahoney.; day pupils, silver medal (gift of Mr. O'Connor), Ida Brookes' junior pupils, hoarders,' Mary Moxted; junior day pupils, Zita iloss. ~.... .. >, .Sight reading, gold modal (gilt ol Mr. Chapman), Linda Uiddell. . Ni-edle.work.--Cias3 I, first prize. Ivy Noes- second prao. Mary Parsons. Class il.—Kssio Farmer. DH.ssmaking.-Ivv N"*. ]> M* r > Parsons and Hlvira Curtain, J,

COMMERCIAL CLASS. Tvpewritinp-Marmiriia Himny, 1 ; Srlii Uohinsnii. 2\ Moon Flni.aMii, 3. Shorthand— Hiloon Mana-taii, 1 ; Margarita »""">■> 2 - . Aileon I!lltk>! '' ;!; t,vve " Cox.]; Sola «ob. iiißoii, L>; Ailcen Hntlr-r, :>., The Sisters of Mercy desire to thank the following donors of prizes :—His (iruro Archbisliou Ik-dwood. Wy llev, Dean UoßHaull. Very H;v, Father liiskson li-ev. Fathers Howdon and Tymotis, Lad" Ward. Mesdamos T. («. M'CarUsy, lan Duncan, M'Avdlo, Cox. Segricf, iioso, M'Alister, Misses M'liit.yro and Williams, Messrs. Kennedy, Riiidoll, O'Connor, Williams. Malwnoy. Dc-ily, Oiisf|iioiiie, O'Hoiirke, Law. Italian, \\'liil<\ Mewiiiiusey. Hrookes. Chapman, Dr. M»fikia. Mr. Malicr, Mr. llecvcs.