SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS. St. Francis do Sales' Superior School. (From the " Auckland Star.") December 22.

Te Aroha News, Volume I, Issue 30, 29 December 1883, Page 3

SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS. St. Francis do Sales' Superior School. (From the " Auckland Star.") December 22.

The annual examination of this school took place on Thursday afternoon. There were present : His Lordship Bishop Luck, supported by Monsignor Fynes (Vicar-Capitu-lar), Fathers Walter Macdonald, Lenihan, O'Gara, Paul, OHara, Luck, and also the Lady Superior. The pupils, who wore present in large numbers, were very neatly attired, and proved very orderly, while their performances during the afternoon reflected much credit upon the instructions of the Sisters of Meroy. At intervals, a variety of musical items, both vocal and instrumental, were given as follows :—: — Entree, u Indiana Waltzes " (two pianos and harmonium), Misses Keicl, Soars, Murphy, Lynch, and Craig; " Cor Amoris," sacred quartette, Misses Williams, Nolan, ODea, and Wilson; "The Old Love and the New Waltz," Miss Stephenson (harp) and Miss Johnston (violin); chorus, u The British Lion ;" song, " Good Company," Miss Fernandez ; " England," instrumental quintette, Misses Kelly, B. Lynch, D. Lynch (piano), Miss Stephenson (harp), Miss Johnston (violin) ; " The Good-bye at the Door," Miss ODea; "Marche Celeste," Misses Gwynne, Williams, Lynch, and Craig (piano), Miss Stephenson (harp), Miss Johnston (violin) ; " Her Bright Eye Haunts Me Still," Miss Wilson ; overture, "Guy Mannering," piano, Misses Fitzsimon, Lynch ; harmonium, Miss Craig ; harp, Miss Stephenson; violin, Miss Stephenson. The valedictory address by Miss Williams followed, after which His Lordship distributed to the successful pupils a number of handsome and valuable prizes as follows :—: — First Class : Christian doctrine and Scripture, Miss Williams ; highest number of markb for examination paper, Miss Carrigan; good conduct, Miss Kelly (same young lady was awarded the Bishop's special prize for Christian doctrine) ; English composition, Miss Derrom : arithmetic and book-keeping, Miss Fitzsimon ; French, Miss C wynnc: general improvement, Miss Nolan ; history, Miss Quaid ; general im provement, Miss A. Den ; music, Mips Lynch ; amiability and obliging manner?, Miss A. Mcllhono ; special prize for best maps, Miss Williams ; wreath of honour for amiability, voted by companions, and presented by Very Rev. Father Walter McDonald, Miss Carrigan. Second Class. — Christian doctrine, Miss Turner ; good conduct, Miss Bond ; highest, number of marks fox- examination paper, Miss Hackett; highest number for the year, Miss M. Carrigan ; regular attendance, Miss Thornton ; mapping, Miss O'Sullivan : politeness, Miss Eyre ; grammar, Mi.«s Fernandez ; reading, Miss Murphy ; study of home lessons, Miss Soars ; geof raphy, Miss Jackson ; general improvement, Miss James ; general improvement, Miss Jennings ; singintr, Miss Wilson ; writing, Miss R. Mellhono ; wreath of honour for amiability, voted by companions, presented by Very Rev. Father Walter McDonald. Third Class.— Study of home lessons, best paper, Miss Martin ; history, Mis. 1 * K. Lynch ; writing, Miss Glover ; general improvement, Miss Larkin ; wreath of honour for amiability, voted by companions, Miss Martin, presented by Very Rev. Father W. McDonald ; spelling, Miss E. O'ltegan. Fourth Class. — Reading Miss Trapeni ; writing, Miss Stitt ; Christian doctrine, Miss Darby ; good conduct, Miss A. Lynqh ; general improvement, Mi&s Gleeson ; regular attendance, Miss Humphries; politeness, Miss C. Lynch ; neatness, Miss E. Howden ; reading, Miss Little ; ditto, Miss E. Mcllhone ; ditto, Miss Hall. His Lordship then made a few complimentary remarks upon the progress made by the scholars, and the proceedings closed by the singing of the National Anthem.

St. Patrick's Boys School. His Lordship examined this school (conducted by Mr Regan), and at the close expressed himself gratified at the manner in which the pupils had answered his questions. The list of awards is as follows :—: — Proficiency in Christian Doctrine. — First prize, a most valuable book, the gift of His Lordship the Bishop, was awarded to John Quinn, ho having scored the highest average, 97 per cent, of the questions set to the higher grade. Prizes in this class .were also given to all who answered over 90 per cent., viz. : Patrick Condon, Andrew Fernandez, John J. Healey, Tho.«. Condon, Wm. Miller, E. Eyre, Geo. Quaid, Cha? and Geo. McEntce. Junior Grade. — Catechism : Prize. The gift of the Benedictine Fathers fell to the lot of Hugh Mcllhonc, who answered 93.5 per cent. Prizes were awarded in this division to all who answered over SO per cent., viz. : Joseph Skarrott, Thomas Healey, J. Scott. Prize for geometry, presented by Very Rev. Father Walter to Wm. Miller The other boys who were proficient in this subject were Patrick Condon, John J. Healey, John Quinn, and A. Fernandez A prize for regular attendance, presented by Messrs Flynn and O'Reilly, was taken by Andrew Fernandez. Prizes for general improvement were awarded to Patrick Condon, John J. Healey, John Quinn, Andrew Fernandez, Edward Eyre, Thomas Condon, Wm. Miller, Tlios. Healey, J. Skarrott, Charles and George McEntee, James Scott, George Quaid, Geo. Sullivan, Edwin McDonald, Jas. Paul, and Hugh Mcllhone, as well as to about twenty iunior rmnils.

St. Patrick's Convent School. This school, which is attended by 60 pupils, was also examined by His Lordship. The children were questioned in spelling, grammar, arithmetic, geography, &c, and several recitations were ( given in a creditable manner.

Infants' School. The examination was held in St. Patrick's Hall, where His Lordship and party attended. The scholars, who number about 150, were examined in spelling, geography, grammar, &c , and several recitations and songs were also given. A large number of prizes were distributed, and the proceedings closed with the National Anthem.