THAMES.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXIII, Issue 39, 28 September 1905, Page 18

THAMES.

The following are the results of the examination in practical music under the auspices of Trinity College, London, held at the Thames Convent, on September '5,, "by Mr. Alfred MastowskiJ :— lntermediate.— Maud Simmons (Waihi Convent School), 74 marks : Nellie Montague, ,70 ; Rosina Fra-nces Lowe, 67* Junior.— Hazel Lowe, 73 ; Kathleen McLeod, 68. Preparatory.—Annie Gibson, 83 ; Alberta Gribjble, 82 ; Elsie Mann, 79 ; Kathleen McCabe, 73 ; Alice Stewart, 72. Jn an interview given to a representative of the ' Star,' Mr. Mistows'ki said the convent school was an enrolled institution, and. ..had. the privilege of having its practical examination conducted by an examiner sefnt out from Trinity College, it having complied with the necessary requirements for such enrolement.

There was a numerous attendance at the social held ow Thursday evening, September 7, in connection with St. Francis's Church (says the ' Star '), and the funds thereof should be considerably augmented. A chorus by the Cop-vent School pupils opened the programme, followed by ai son& from Miss Newdick, ' Believe,' and ' Sing me to sleep ' by Mrs. Crease; Mr. Finlay, a visitor to Thames, displayed considerable elocutionary talent in his recitation of ' Shamus O'Brien,' and in the double encoTe that was vociferoiusly /demanded, proved that he was equally at home in comic as well as emotional situations. Miss Gibson received her usual plaudits for a good rendition of 'Anchored,' and in response to a recall sang! ' Tne honeysuckle .and the bee ' ; Mr. Whittaker was encored in ' The yeomian's wedding,' and complied with the ' Diver ' ; Miss McEnteer gave a very sweet rendition of ' The swallows/ amd repeated- the last verse in acknowledgment of a'recall ; At. McMurray was beard to advantage in ' Doreen.' and was obliged to respond with an encore •; Mr. Finlay again delighted his hearers, and met with unstinted applause, /being loudly recalled ; while a pretty chorus by the convent pupils wound up the concert portion. Misses Muir and Montague were efficient accompanists.

At the conclusion the <*' 'Right- Rev. Mgr. O'Reilly thanked the fox their liberal patronage, also the performers who bad so kindly contributed items, and the committee who had made the necessary arrangements. A special word of praise is due to the energetic secretary, Miss Nolan.