New Plymouth

New Zealand Tablet, 24 September 1908, Page 14

New Plymouth

September 15. The Sisters of Notr y e Dame des Missions, Taranaki, are to be congratulated on the higli standard attained by their pupils at the practical music examinations conducted by the representative of Trinity College, London, this 'month. Out of twentyfour candidates who passed, six gained honors. Miss Mabel O. Clarke and Miss A. H. Smith, the successful candidates for the title of A.T.C.L., are the two first in the district to obtain this

, distinction. The title of Associate is the highest that Trinity College, can award for practical work, and it speaks well for the proficiency of these two young pianists that they have obtained such a; success. Both young ladies have received their entire musical education at the- New- Plymouth Convent.' The following is the list : — Higher examinations — Mabel O. Clarke, A.T.C.L. (New" Plymouth Convent), 88; Amelia H. Smith, A.T.C.L.- (New , Plymouth Convent), 85; Gwendoline Evans, certificated pianist (Stratford Convent), 76; Helen Middleton, certificated pianist (Opunakc Convent), 66. Senior Division — Clare O'Brien (New Plymouth ConvenJ),, 78. Intermediate — Florence Cuthbert (Stratford Convent), 84 (honors) ; Kathleen Sexton (Stratford^ Convent), 68;. Katie O'Rorke (Opunakc Convent), 64; Ida Cameron (Stratford Convent), 63 ; Frances Harris (New Plymouth Convent), 60. Junior Division— Norah Sexton (Stratford Convent), 83 ; (honors); Winnie Fitzgerald (Stratford Convent), 82 (honors); -Vera Cummins (Stratford Convent), 78; Nellie Moynihan (Strat,ford Convent), 76; Doreen Healy (New Plymouth Convent), 73; Ngaire Bayly (Stratford Convent), 75; Mary Keppel (Stratford Convent), 71; Annie O'Sullivan (Opunake Convent), 66; Maisie Grant (New Plymouth Convent), 63. Preparatory DivisionBarbara Riera (Stratford Convent), 82 ; Arthur Hunter (Stratford Convent), S2 ; May O'Sullivan, violin (Opunake Convent), 80; Clarice Street, violin (New Plymouth Convene), 78 ; Nellie Fischer (Stratford Convent), 74. ' - " . V At the theory examinations held in connection with 'Trinity College, London, in June last- the following, pupils of the Sisters of Notre Dame des Missions, Taranaki., were successful :—lntermediate Division— lda*Cameron (Stratford Convent), 92 (honors)Mary Keppel (Stratford Convent), 87 (honors);' I la. Henderson (New Plymouth Convent), 82 (honors) ; Rita Sole (New Plymouth Convent), 76; Katie' Towler (Stratford Convent), 71V .Junior Divisipn— Mabel Median (Now Plymouth- Convent), ' 86 (honors) ; Mary Ann Jones (New Ph mouth Convent), 82 (honors); Frances Harris (New Plymouth Convent), 76. Preparatory DivisionFlorence Rcvell (Stratford Convent), 94; Vera Cummins (Stratford Convent), 93; Ivy Hornblow (Stratford Convent), 90; Anastasia Fitzgerald (Stratford Convent), 87 ; Mary Hackett (Stratford Convent), 76; Arthur Hunter (Stratford Convent), 70.