Ross

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXV, Issue 48, 28 November 1907, Page 14

Ross

(From our own correspondent. x_ November 15. ; Our quiet , little township;" I am pleased to say, is on the eve of a revival, and likely to come into prominence soon, when our railway is completed and the Ross Gold, Mining Co. starts operations, which we hope will be in twelve months' time, at the latest. The Rev. Father O'Connor is away on his southern trip, which usually extends over a month. Given fine weather, we hope to see him back next week During his absence the- Rev. Father Creed celebrated Mass. ■ It is pleasing to note that the recent school examination, held at the convent by Mr. Norton, proved highly satisfactory, and reflects the greatest credit on the Sisters of Mercy, whose pupils have all passed with credit. The annual concert in aid- of St. Patrick's Convent school took place the day after the examination," and was also a great success. The programme was as follows :.— Pianoforte duet, Misses M. Wilson and M Pedrazzi ; song, ' Mona,' Mr; Etheredge ; pianoforte duet, Misses C. Cruikstiank and N. Moye ; action .song- ' The little cooks,' convent pupils ; instrumental duet (violin and piano-), Miss J. Sharkey and Mr. Robertson •, comic song, Mr. J. Maloney ; vocal duet, « Whisper *and I shall hear,' Miss A. and Mr. F. Healy ; pianoforte solo . Miss Patrick ; song, « Where the silvery Colorado wends its way,' Miss A. Healy ; Japanese fan action-song convent pupils ; vocal quintette, «,.Oh who would o'er the downs,' Mesidames Bruce and Evans, Miss Wilson Messrs Bruce and Mansell ; instrumental duet (violin amd piano) ' ' Forget-me-not,' Miss J.- Sharkey and Mr. Robertson • comic song, Mr. Maloney ; duet, • I heard a voice in' the tranquil,' by Misses El,.E 1 ,. and J. Sharkey, brought the musical part of the programme to a close. 'Ernscliff Hall,' a drama in three acts by the convent pupils brought a most . enjoyable entertainment to an end' Mr. J. Grimmond kindly acted as stage manager and the accompanists were Misses Sharkey, Healy Pedrazzi and Knowles. ' • '