Convent of Mercy High School, South Dunedin

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXIII, Issue 52, 28 December 1905, Page 13

Convent of Mercy High School, South Dunedin

The annual distribution of prizes to the pupils of St. Philomena's Convent of Mercy High School, South 'Dunedin, took place on Wednesday afternoon. The Rev. Father Howard presided. A capital entertainment, which bore convincing testimony to the excellence of the musical training imparted by the Sisters of Mercy, was given by the pupils. During the year 20 candidates had been presented for the Trinity College examinations in practical and theoretical music, and all had passed successfully. This was encouraging alike to teachers and pupils. At the recent concert parents had ample proof of the progress their children are making, and on this occasion fresh proof was given that this progress isi steadily maintained. Miss Maggie Cunningham opened the programme with a pianoforte solo, after which Miss I. Carrhody displayed considerable his- ' trionic ability in a recitation. Misses Winifred Marlow, Gertrude Carmody, Mary Ilanley, Irene Carmody, and Maggie Neylon gave an exhibition of club-swinging which reflected credit on their 'nstructress, Miss Mowat. The pupils followed with a spirited rendering of the pretty chorus ' Music of the birds. 1 After presenting the prizes the Rev. Father Howard addressed the pupils. He congratulated them on the good work done during the year, evidenced by the fact that so many beautiful premiums had been awarded by the Sisters. Though but a short time in South Dunedin, he had seen enough of the children to convince him that they were as distinguished for good conduct as convent children he had known in. other places. In conclusion he wished them a happy Christinas and a pleasant vacation. The following is the prize list :—: — Christian doctrine.— Senior division (medal)— Maggie Neylon. Good conduct, politeness (medal) — M. Ilalloran. Music (practical). — Senior division (medals) : M. Cunningham and I. Carmody (equal merit). Intermediate division (medal) : Gertrude Carmody ; hon. mention, _ — Hanley and — Robertson. Music (theoretical).— Senior division (-medal) : Gertrude Carmody 1, M. Cunningham 2, Irene Carmody 3. Intermediate division (medal) : Agnes Brown 1, K. Robertson 2, G. Carmody 3 Senior Class.— General proficiency : Winifred Marlow. Mathematics, Mary Hanley 1, Agnes Brown 2, — Lawless, — Mulliolland. and — Marlow, hon. mention; English history, Winifred Marlow 1 — Walshe and — Brown, hon. mention ; geography, Cassie Mulholland 1, — Marlow and — Lawless hon. mention ; French, — Halloran 1, Annie Jennings 2 ; reading and recitation, Mary Lawless«l ; English, — Neylon 1, —Ilanley and — Cunningham hon. mention ; geography^M. Cunningham 2 ; drawing and needlework, K. Robertson ; punctuality, Marione Walshe. Intermediate Class. — Christian doctrine, G. Carmody 1, J. Dunford 2; English, Irene Carmody 1, — Brown and G. Carmody hon. mention ; history and reading, May Brown ; recitation, Rose Fitzpatrick 1, I. Carmody hon. mention. Junior Class.— Christian doctrine, Leo Marlow 1, — Mcc and — Marlow hon. mention ; geography, Martha Dunford 1, Norah Mcc 2 ; English, Vera Marlow ; improvement in music, Tessie Dunford, — Mcc, and — Marlow. ft Kindergarten School.— Christian doctrine and highest number of marks, Mary O'Kane ; reading and recitation, Stanislaus Marlow ,1, A. and E. Jacques hon. mention ; punctuality, Mary Craballe ; writing, Eva

Jacques 1, Eileen Buckle}' 1; Christian, doctrine, and, reading,, Agnes Jacques 2, May Jones 3 ; French, Maty.. O'Karie'f; Agnes Jacques 2 ; arithmetic, F. Neill. Special prizes were awarded for fancy work, singing, calisthenics, etc., to — Robertson, Irene CJib-bs, Mary Hoare (girls), and Ronald Marlow and James Lyng (boys).