NEW ZEALAND GENERAL

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXIII, Issue 39, 28 September 1905, Page 20

NEW ZEALAND GENERAL

A Roxburgh fruitgrower informs the ' Tuapeka Times" that present indicaWo-n'S point to an abundant fruit croft next season. The danger from late frosts' is, however, not yet over.

iMr. Frank Cullen, of the Westport Railway Department, son of Sergeant Cullen, has just put up a record in shorthand by passing the test speed for one hundred words per minute (106 was the exact speed) after less than four months' study.

At the recant annual meeting of the Society of St Vincent de Paul (Cathedral Conference), Christchoirch, writes a correspondent, the following were elected offi • cers for the ensuing year : President, Bro. E. O'Connor, J.P. ; spiritual director, Very Rev. Father Ld Menant des Ohesnais, V.G. •; vice-presidents, Bros. G. C. Hayward, J. McOormick, /and W, S. Malaquin ; secretary, Bro. E. J. Shanley ; treasurer, Bro. P. O'Connell ; wardrobe-keeper, Bro. Frank O'Connell

Sir T. H. Grattan Esmtonde, Bart, M P., senior whip of the Irish party, writing to a friend in Auckland by letter received on Friday, s^ays . — ' We ha\e just now come to thio end of a long, tiresome mission, in which wo have not oWtiaineid anything very substantial for Ireland ; but all the same the Home Rule cause is progressing slowly, perha/ps, but still progressing;, and a further iwstalmcmt of self-government is not far off. This Ministry will remain in until 'next year, but when the general election comes in the Liberals will have a big majority. I 'hope it won't bo too trig a majority. Whatever happens, Ireland will profit undoubtedly.'

The following is a list of pupils of the Convent of Mercy, Greymoufh, who passed in the theory of music examination in connection with Trinity College, London, ajn'd held in June last : — Senior honors — Kathleen Martin 90, Norabella Trowland 81. Intermediate honors — Myra McLiaky 85. Intermediate pass— Kathleen O'Dormell 78. Junior honors— Elsie Williamson 99, Cyril Whitaker 99, Rose Bade 97, Basil Peterson 97, Erin O'Reilly 91, Gladys Han nan 92. Preparatory grade— Mary Mundy 90, Mary Creagh 95, Margaret Troy 95, Lena Higjgins 95, Daphnei Heaphy 91, Nellie Deere 93, Frank Duffy 90, Ruby Goodman 88.

An excellent result (writes a cox res pond out) has been secured from the examination in musical knowledge ivconnection with Trinity College, and held in the Convent school, Kaikoura, on Jinne 10. The pupils of the junior division have obtained 'hom'ors. In this division Katie Kerfl obtained 99 marks, May Mackle 97, and Lena, Schrou'der 97. In the preparatory division the following; secured! di'Stimcti'O'n'S : Veronica Brunei 93, Kathleen Bur land 93, Ita Sto^e 93, Elvina Curtain 92. The above information, just received from Tondon, reflects higfl\ credit both on the Sisters and the pupils.

An old and 1 higthlv esteemed resident of Oamaru, in the person! of Mrs William Bee, passed away on the 20t-h ult. in tier 64th year. Mrs. Bee was ome 'of the oldest residents of Oamaru, and arrived in Oamaru from Scotland, to be married, close on forty years

ago. She amid her husband lived for the first few years of their married life in Ure street, and later on removed ta their present residence in Wansbeck street, where they) have lived ever since without a break. The daceaseid lady had been in delicate health for several years, a)nd| hiad failed fast in the last twelve months, but death came very suddenly at the end. Mrs. Bee, who was of & most lovable and charitable disposition, and wasi widely and sincerely liked and respected for her good qualities, bore five children)— two daughters and three sans. Of these all except one girl (Mrs. R. M'Dowell) survive their mother. Mr. Bee and family had. the sincere sympatlhy of the whole community in. their bereavement. The following are the results obtained by the pupils of.' Aha Sisters of Mercy, Hokitika, tat the examination in the theory of music, held by the representative ol Trinity College in June Jast : — Senior division — Aileen Daly (Hokitika) 85 (honors)'. Intermediate divisionMay Sullivan (Hokitika) 82 (honors) ; May Moloney (Hokitika), 6-0. Junior division— Margaret Burger (Kumara), 971 ('honors) ; Mamie Kennedy !(Kiuroara), 97 (honors) ; Elizabeth Burger (Kumara), 93 (honors) ; Violet Wright (Hokitika), 89 (honors) ; Cecile Lloyd (HoklibUca), '88 ('honors) ; Aileen Frank (Kumara), '87 (honors),; Kathleen Foster (Hokitika), 78; Maggie Mationey (Hokitika), 71 ; Kathleen St. George (Hokitika), 69 ; Mary Flaherty (Hokitika), 60. Preparatory division — Elfirida Kennedy (Kumara), 96 ; May M'Donald (Kumara), 94 ; Nora Donnellan (Hokitika), 90 ; Katie M'M'aaiors (Hokitika), 90 ■; Aileen Kennedy (Kumara), 89; Maude Roowey (Hokitika), '85 ; Annie Martini (Hokitika), 7<6 ; Emma S'hrodcr (Hokitika), 61. The following are the results of the practical examination, held! iby Mr. Alfred Mistowski, in vocal and instrumental music, at ' Villa Maria,' Sacred Heart Convent, Wanganui, on September 12 :— Professional examination, Dora Carroll, certificated teacher. Senior division—Singing, Dora Carroll 7E ; pianoforte, Ruby Perrett 71. Intermediate division — Pianoforte, Mabel Ma-hony 71, Annie Sullivan 68. Junior division—Singing, Clarice Gower 71, Annie Sullivan 70, Josephine Lloyd 66 ; pianoforte, Winnie Naylon 77, Annde> O'Sullivan 71, Olive Olberg 68, Mabel Dickson 68. Preparatory division— Pianoforte, Nellie Bennett 87, Lena Sullivan 82, Eileen Sullivan 75, Eileen Carvell 67. The above resfciltsi are highly satisfactory and reflect great credit on teadhers and pupils alike.

His Excellency the Governor has received the following cable from the High Commissioner for South Africa :— ' About 500 horses will be required for the SouitW African Constabulary 'between now and Fieblruary. Can you forward by telegraph a tender to supply ? The conditions are as follow : To be landed at Durban. Inspection an/I selection of horses to Le made by a represent at he of the South African Constabulary not later than the fifteenth day after disembarkation. South African Constabulary to ha\e full powers of rejecting all or any of them on tbe following grounds : Unsoundnes'S, i! ns'iii liability for work, want of condition, faulty conformation. Si/O to be 14 2to 15.1 hands ,; five to seven years of age. Must be geldings or mares. The latter will bleu given preference ; conformation for riiina; only, not for dflaugiht. Stamp required is that for rural constabulary. Horses should be stout, thick-set, but with qurality, and should be al)ou't three-quarter thoroughbred. Good market for horses in South Africa at present. ' Ever islinee its mstStutiom Victoria College has been considerably hampered in its operations owing to the absence of a- suitable building. This defect, however, will soan be remedied (writes our WeUwigitora correspondent), for the new building at Kelburne should bo ready for use next year. The students of the College, who have throughout displayed an admirable spirit, some time ago contributed a substantial sum to the buildinpj fund. Quite recently it was* found fhat three or four tennis courts could be laid down in the grounds attached to the new 'building by the application of a little energy. The finances of tne institution were too slender to admit of any present expenditure in this direction, so the students, resolving to help themsehes, formed a working bee, and, armed with the necessary implements, commenced operations, in which the professors and lecturers gallantly lent a hand. The first sod' was turned by the Premier, who, recognising the fine spiirit displayed by all connected with the College, and deemiivg them worthy of assistance, informed the assem-Hace that Parliament would be asked to provide on th'o Public Works Estimates an additional £6000 for the College. The announcement was received with applause, and the Premier having wheeled the first barrow, departed amidst cheers. Each Saturday afternoon is now devoted to the work of excavation.

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