Patea Convent Schools

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXIV, Issue 2, 11 January 1906, Page 20

Patea Convent Schools

The Harmonic Hall, Patea, was crowded on the oc.casion of the presentation of prizes to the pupils attending the Convent School, conducted by the Sisters of St. Jioseph. An excellent programme had been provided, and many items in which the junior pupils were eminent bore testimony to the careful trainling they had received. The following was the programme : Overture, Misses Mahony and Lawson ; song, pupils ; song, senior pupils, pianoforte duet, Misses Fowkes, Dickson, Lawson, and Mahony ; song, junior pupils ; recitation, . Miss E. O'Brien; vocal solo, Miss Fowkes; fan drill, senior pupils ; pianoforte trio, Misses M and E. Dickson, A. and W. Lawson, E. McKenna, N Bennett ; vocal duet, Mesdames Mitchell and Edwards • vocal .solo, Miss Carroll ; pianoforte duet, Misses E. Dickson, M. Casey, A. Williams, and E. McKenna ; tableau and song, .'Erin the tear and the smile,' Erin, Miss Dickson, angels, Misses Fowkes and McComisky, song by Miss McComisky ; vocal solo, Miss Robson ; Japanese song and dance, junior girls ; instrumental trio Mesflames Mitchell (pJano), Edwards (violin), and Miss Jacomb ('cello) ; gavotte, senior music pupils. The accompaniments were played by Misses Mahony, Jacomb Robson, and Mrs. Edwards. The entertainment was U)rought to a conclusion by a farce entitled ' Blunder■bt Dick,' the characters being filled by Masters F J. Mahony, and F. WilHams.

At the conclusion of the entertainment Archbishop Redwood, accompanied by the Mayor, Father M'Grath, and Mr. H. Q, Clarke, took their seats on the stage. The Mayor announced that Archbishop Redwood had very kindly consented to distribute the prizes, and on behalf of the meeting he had to extend to his Grace a very hearty welcome. Archbishop Redwood thanked the Mayor for his kind welcome. He was sure that they had all enjoyed themselves that evening. An excellent programme had been submitted, and many of the items would have done credit to a performance in a large city. He admitted he was surprised to find so much talent in Patea, and he congratulated the various performers. He referred to the success the convent in Patea had been, and said he was very pleased to see that the number of pupils had caused the school to be enlarged. "He paid a high tribute to the devoted Sisters who had charge of the school and to whom the success was solely due. Mr. Clarke, whose rising was the sfignal for applause, in a neat speech referred to the success the convent had been, which he attributed to the refined, sympathetic, and highly trained teachers whose teaching had proved very beneficial to the pupils placed in their* charge. The Archbishop then distributed the prizes, the list being as follows :— Special Prizes. Christian Doctrine (prizes presented by Rev. Father M'Grath),— Senior grade, Patrick Gilligan,; junior grade, Joseph McKenna ; preparatory grade, Norah Bergin. Amiability (chosen by vote of pupils.— Mabel Mahony (crown by Mrs. Keane). - Good conduct (chosen by vote of pupils).— Francis Gilligan (medal by Mr. J. McKenna). Dux of School.— Francis Gilligan (prize by Mr. G, Williams). Music— lst, Mabel Mahony (prize, medal by Mr, C\ Casey) ; 2nd, Nellie Bennett (medal by Mr. Travers). Singing.— Francis Williams, John Cribb, Norah Dempsey. Drawn by Frank Williams. Attendance.— lst, Joseph McKenna (prize by Mr J Boyle) ; 2nd, Thomas Keane (prize by a friend). Best flower garden (prizes by Mr. O'Donnell).— lst, Beatrice Dickson ; 2nd, Ethel O'Brien and E. McKenna Sewing.— Beatrice Dickson, Ada Williams, Elizabeth McComisky, Kathleen McKenna. Drawn by Ada Williams. Class Prizes. Standard Vll.— General merit, shorthand and bookkeeping,. Mabel Mahony (prize presented by Mr. Hogan) • shorthand and brushwork, Edith Dicks'on (prize Iby Mrs' Mahony). Standard Vl.— lst, Patrick Gilligan (prize by Mr. G. Williams) ; 2nd, Eileen McKenna ; 3rd, Erwin Ashton • 4Lh, Margaret Uasey. ' Standard V.— lst, Rita Brenner (prize by Mr. Bergin) ; 2nd, Joseph Mahony (prize by Mr. G. WilI'iams). Standard IV.— lst, Beatrice Dickson (prize by a friend) ; 2iid, Norah Dompsey (pri c by Mr. Gilligan) • 3rd, Olive Ashby (pri by Mr. G. 'Williams); 4th, Sylvia Power. Standard lll.— lst, Kathleen Glenny (prize by Mrs Mitchell) ; 2nd, Maurice Lawson ; 3rd, Elizabeth McComisky ; 4th, Walter Fitzwater. Standard ll.— lst, James Bergin .(prize by Mrs Burke, Kakaramea) ; 2nd, Flossie Hunger ; 3rd, Enid Cargill ; 4th, Constance Lister. Standard I.— lst, Margaret Gilligan (prize by Mrs Deane) ; 2nd, Maud Fitzwater (prize by Mrs Deane) ; 3rd, Wilfred Cribb. ' The Archbishop, at the conclusion of the distribution of prizes, wished the pupils " a Merry Christmas" and a happy holiday.

Mr. Thomas Jenkins, having purchased the tailoring business carried on by Mr. \V\ lies at 79 Princes St., Dunedin, has removed into his new premises. Mr Jenkins assures the customers of the late firm that nothing will be wanting on his part to merit a continuance of the patronage so liberally bestowed on his predecessor....

Mr. H. Frapwell, monumental sculptor, etc., havingpurchased the premises occupied by the late Mr Palmer, Princes street South, Dunedin with the object of continuing the business, respectfully solicits a share of public patronage. He assures his patrons that by purchasing from him they will save money:, as he imports all his stock direct. Mr Prap--well will be pleased to give designs and estimates for all kindfj of monumental and other work, which he will carry out at the lowest possible rates..;.