ST. MARY'S SCHOOLS.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume VII, Issue 22, 25 January 1872, Page 2

ST. MARY'S SCHOOLS.

(Comm un tea ted.) The prize? were presented at St. Mary's Girls' School on Friday evening by Mr. Luckie, who, previous to their distribution, said that he had experienced great pleasure iv witnessing the orderly conduct of the school and the order! y„and mannerly bearing of the pupils.- He pointed out the necessity of that order" and obedience which the Sisters had instilled into the | school, and expressed his approval of awarding prizes for diligence and attention to studies. . Father G-arin, in the course of his address entreated the children to bear in mind the advantage of persevering strenuously in their endeavors . to obtain prizes, as even should they fail in doing so, they secured a reward in the knowledge that j they would obtain in striving for them. They must not be disheartened by some failures, but first satisfy themselves that in whatever they undertook they had right on their side nod their perseverance and care would be sure to secure them success iv the end. Mr. Richards also addressed the pupils, remarking that; though . they were always called upon to pay attention to their studies there was special need for exertion now. as~up to the present time all our chief offices under Government; had been occupied by persons who had received their education in Europe, but that we must, now look to supply the talent ourselves, and to prepare to the best of our ability, by careful study, for filling any of the various positions of responsibility. Though these positions would be held by. men, the girls, as they k re w older, would not, fail to learn the important; influence they, exercised if sufficiently educated, rile exhorted the ; pupils to strict obedience, hoping they would also display some, anxiety to please their teachers, ns they would by such means best show their affection for them. The prizes were then distributed as follows :— First Division. First Class.— Good conduct, Mary Kealy, Ist prfce. arithmetic, geography, grammar, and needlework, Catherine Kealy; 2nd prize, reading and writing, .Mary Foickman; 3rd prize, for spelling, presented by Mr. L. Broad, Christina Frank. Second Class.— lst prize, ior spelling, presented by Mr. James, Priscilhi Patching; 2nd prize, geography and grammar, Annie C. Frank; 3rd prize, artithmetic, Margaret Thompson. Third Class— Geography, grammar, and spelling, Kate Hollis. Second .Division. Fourth Class — Good conduct, Elizabeth Rentley; Ist prize, Elizabeth Baker; 2nd prize, Annie Lloyd. Fifth Class.— Rose Frank. Attention to studies, Elizabeth Leech? regular attendance, Mary Yarral; politeness and general improvement, Emily Brunetti. An exhibition of the magic lantern iv the evening concluded the day's proceedings.