Oamaru

New Zealand Tablet, Volume 31, Issue 44, 31 October 1907, Page 23

Oamaru

(From our own correspondent.)

October 28.

The following pupils of Rosary Convent, Oamaru, Averc successful at the examinations held on Saturday, October 26, by Mr. Edwards, examiner for Trinity College, London (full marks 100, honors 80, pass 60).—Intermediate grade— Florence Reid, 82, honors (singing) ; Mollie Dore, 80, honors (piano). Junior grade — Annie Lynch, 96, honors ; Ailis, Molloy, 92, honors ; Maggie Ardag'h, 80, honors ; Julia O'Meara, 77. Preparatory grade— Kitty Aixllagh, 9o ; Lily Grant, 89 ; Isabella McCone, (55. The pupils of our twej Catholic teachers, were very successful at the recent examinations held by Mr. Edwards. The pupils of Miss Cartwrighi, A.T.C.L., were:— Intcvmediato — 11. Cartwri'ght, 84 (honors). Junior Division — E. Cartwright, 97 (honors).. Preparatory Division—A. Archibald, 100 (honors), M. Cartwright, 93 (honors), J. Glynn, 90. (honors). Miss Falconer's pupils who secured honors in Preparatory were :— Master J. Stevens, 93, K.Murray, 92. The members of the local branch of theH.A.C.B. Society received Holy Communion in a body at the 8.30 o'clock Mass on Sunday. There was a very large • muster of members, who, in full regalia, marched from St. Patrick's Hall to the Basilica. At the same iu ass the Children of Mary Confraternity approached the Holy Table in full strength of members. It was a most edifying sight to see these large bodies of mostly young people showing their devotion and faith in such a worthy manner, and the Rev. Father MacDermott congratulated the societies on their splendid musters, and tfie edification they gave. The oratorical competition for a diploma of irerit, conferred by the executive of Ihe Federated Catholic Clubs, was held in the rooms of the local club *on Friday evening last. Owing .to the mission, the number of competitors was not large, but some excellent speeches were delivered. Mr. J. ' Wallace presided, and the Rev. Father O'Neill acted as judge. After hearing the speakers, the Rev. Father announced his decision in favor of Mr. Frank Cooney, a young and promising speaker, who gave a highly creditable address on ' Robert Emmet.' The result was received with loud applause. The mission, conducted by the Redemptorist Fathers at St. Patrick's Basilica, which has been continued for over two weeks, was brought to a close on Sunday last by the Rev. Father MacDermott. The attendances at the Masses and evening devotions during the mission had been very large, but on the closing' night the largest congregation probably that has -filled Ihe Basilica was present. The Rev. Father MacDermott preached a most impressive sermon, in which he exhorted the congregation to persevere, and remember their resolutions of the mission. He bade an affectionate farewell on behalf of the Very nev. Father Clune and himself, and paid a tribute to the unfailing kindness and' help received from the local clergy, and the assistance from the Dominican Sisters, Altar Society, and choir. The Rev. Fathers are at present conducting missions in the country districts -