Masterton

New Zealand Tablet, 27 September 1906, Page 14

Masterton

(From our own correspondent.) September 21. The many friends of Mr. Dupre, sen., will learn with regret that he is seriously ill. Inspector Fleming conducted the annual examination at St. Patrick's school on Monday and Tuesday last, and of 101 pupils presented, 96 passed. The success achieved is highly creditable to the Sisters of St. Bride's Convent. The annual meeting of St. Patrick's Day Sports' Association was held on Saturday evening. The secretary presented the financial statement for the year, showing a credit balance of £37 5s sd. It was decided to hold the annual sports gather ine on Thursday, March 14, 1907. The following pupils of St. Bride's Convent were successful at the examination in musical knowledge, held in connection with Trinity College, London :—lntermediate honors, Coralie Smythson, 80. Intermediate pass, Muriel Grey, 74 ; Margery McKenna, 73 Junior honors, Margaret Collins, 94 ; Colina McKenzie, 89. Preparatory grade, Frances Duggan, 95. A meeting of St. Michael's branch of H.A.C.B. Society was held in St. Patrick's school last Tuesday, President Bro. O'Sullivan in the chair. Three candidates were proposed for membership. During the evening. Bro. P. O'Leary was presented with a 'handsome framed emblem by the branch as a mark of their appreciation of his" term as president. Bro. Morlarty, representing the 'Tablet,' was accorded a hearty welcome. The subscriptions received during the evening amounted to £16 4s sd.