THE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2128, 18 December 1880, Page 3

THE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS.

The examinations of the various Catholic schools of this city have just been concluded. The results obtained, according to the examiner’s reports, are eminently satisfactory, and evince much application and attention both on tbe part of teachers and taught. St. Leo’s High School, which now ends it.? first term of existence, was examined by Dr, Doyle in Latin and Geography, by Mr W. B. Perceval in English, and by Mr B. a . Looghnan in French. All the examiners in tboir reports remark on the clearness and precision of tbe written answers, and compliment the principal on his method of tuition. In Latin the papers were said to bo particularly good for boys who have only studied the language for one term and showed a thorough drilling in the rudiments. English grammar seemed to bo remarkably well understood, and the French elements were completely mostered. The Select High School for young ladies was examinedby Father Ginity, wh> was very gratified with the results. Father Ginitj also examined the three female parochial schools

—St. Mary’s, St. Joseph’s and the Holy Angels’ —and iu distributing the prizes yesterday, said that he had been particularly gratified by the truly remarkable manner in which the infant division replied to the questions he had put them. In saying this he did not, however, wish to disparage the others. All had well earned their vacations, and he felt more than satisfied at their progress. The male parochial schools were examined by Mr Bathurst, who, in his report, complimented the three teachers on their patience and skill. He speaks highly of the manner in which the boys read and spell, and was struck by the knowledge which the first class possessed of higher arithmetic and bookkeeping. Ho found the intermediate classes well’up in history and geography, while all seemed to bo exceedingly well-disciplined. All the above schools, which include more than 600 pupUs, will re-open on Monday, January 24th, BREADALBANJ3 SCHOOL. The annual distribution of prizes at the above school took place on Wednesday evening last, when Professor Bickerton, of the Canterbury College, presented the prizes to the boys. There was present a large audience, composed of the parents and friends of the pnpils. The Esv. J. D. Fergusson, the principal of the school, after stating a few particulars in connection with the work done in the school, introduced Professor Bickerton. The professor, before presenting the boys with their prizes, addressed a few words to them by way of encouragement and advice, remarking that as a scientific man ho took especial interest in this school, as Mr F. D. Fergusson, the principal’s nephew, lately arrived from England, had been a successful teacher of science for the Oxford and Cambridge Local Examinations in the old country. As, with the ancients, physical power and skill in battle gave a man rank and fame, eo in this more enlightened and advanced age a man must rely for preeminence almost solely on intellectual culture and mental power. He did not, however, wish to say anything derogatory to proper cultivation and education of the physical powers of the body. He fully recognised the value of the corpus sanum as well as the mens satux, and no one knew better than he that a man possessed of an educated and nowerful mind could be of no service and could do no good to the community at large unless he had also a strong and vigorous frame to bear the strain consequent npon hard study and an exercise of the. mental faculties. Professor Bickerton then distributed the prizes, addressing a few appropriate words to each boy as he came lo receive his prize, after which the Kev. Mr Plavell and Mr Webb also addressed tbe boys, commenting on and adding.to what the Professor had said. At the call of the principal, three cheers were then given for Professor Bickerton, who in return called for three cheers 1 for Mr Fergnsson. After the distribution the large rehoolroom, which bad been profusely decorated by the boys with flowers, evergreens, and frnit, and which presented a very gay appear- ‘ anoo, did duty as a ballroom, the dancing being enjoyed by old and young alike. The following is the prize list:—

Senior Division—Bible History—l, Boa#, minor; 2. Turner, maximns. Ge'#raphy—l, ilTlraith; 2, Milton. Grammar —1, MTlraith: English History—l, Macfarlane ;2, Turner, max. Arithmetic —l, Pearce, major; 2, Boag, minor. Euclid— Pearce, major. Algebra—X, Pearce, major; 2, Boag. min. X-atin—l. Turner, max.; 2, Turner, maj. Roman History—l, Macfarlane ;2, Mollraith Science —Dransfield. Drawing—l, Macfarlane; 2. -Millton. Drill—Pearce, min. French, 1; M‘ll-

raith, 2; Pearce, maj. Middle Division—Geography—1, Pearce, min.; 2, Shackleton. Grammar—l, Hart, min.; 2, Turner, maj. English History—l, Bnchanan; 2, Broughton, max. Arithmetic —1, Fergnson ; 2, Cunningham. Latin—Pearce, min. Euclid —Hart, min. Writing—M‘Lean. Drawing—l, Rhodes; 2, Cunningham. Drill—Ferguson. Junior Division—Campbell, maj. Grammar— Rhodes. English History—Brown, maj. Arithmetic— Campbell, maj. Latin —Brown, maj. Writing—Broughton, maj. Drill—Lines. Juveniles —1, Campbell min.; 2, Garrick, min.; 3, Brown, min; 4, Garrick, maj.; 5, Turner, min.