The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-07-03
Closing Exercises In Holy Angels
College.

The scholastic year terminated in the
above institution on Thursday, Goth of June,
with public examination and exhibition.
The little class was first examined by Prof
Lynch in reading, spelling, geography and
arithmetic. They showed thorough
knowledge in the elementary stages of those
subjects The best in the class was Master
Joseph Bowles. Professor Delany examined
the intermediate division in grammar, his
tory, geography and familiar science. The
best answering was by Masters Balm, Kaiser,
Sheahan and Wall. Father Schram, the
president of the college, examined the
higher department in ancient history, physi-
cal geography and rhetoric. The distn-
guished students were Masters J. B. Bowles,
f. Padden, Chas. Bowles and A. Oliver.
Father Junger superintended the examine
ton, aiding and assisting the examiners by
kind suggestions. The afternoon session
was opened by an overture from the College
band, after which Prof. Delany examined,
first, the intermediate department in arith-
metic and algebra, and afterwards the
higher department in arithmetic, algebra
and geometry. The examination in arith-
metic included compound ratio, common
and decimal fractions, and square and cube
roots The algebra extended to quadratic
equations which were solved by the Hindoo
method, and the geometry included two
books of Robinsons Geometry. The stu
dents who distinguished themselves were
J. B. Bowles, Chas. Bowles, F. Padden,
J. Healy, A. Oliver, J. Sax, A. Kaiser, H.
Wall, j. Balm, j. Sbeahan, H. Conner and
A. Marion, but the names are not given in
order of merit Father Schram examined in
bookkeeping J. Sax, J. Healy, A. Oliver.
Masters Bowles and F. Padden distinguished
themselves.
At 7:3O o'clock P. NJ. the College band
gave an overture, after which Prof Delany
read an article on Education. The profes.
sor advocated the study of mathematics as
mental discipline, and the study of English
language and literature as a means of mental
culture. The paper was highly applauded
| by the audience. Master Chas. Bowles
next read an original essay on gambling,
and from the manner in which the young
essayist handled his subject we would con-
slider him to have more than ordinary talent.
We are sorry that we can not give his essay,
even in part, for space will not permit.
The exhibition was drama entitled Use.
the Christian martyrs in the early days OF
the faith when the pagan emperors did all
they could to eradicate the doctrine of the
Christians. Masters J. Healy, J. Sax, C.
Bowles and A. Bergevin did very well, and
seemed to be far ahead Of all amateur actors
which we have seen. The closing tableau
was exceedingly grand. Before the audi
ence the medals were distributed. Master
j. B. Bowles took the mathematical medal
after a spirited contest with Master F. Pad
den. The examination consisted of one hun.
dred and one questions, of which J. B.
Bowles answered eighty per cent. and F.
Padden seventy. The first in Christian
doctrine was F. Padden, making eighty per
cent, and he was awarded the medal for
that subject. The medal for general excel.
lency was awarded to Master j. Balm; Harry
Wall, j. Sheahan and j. Bowles taking
prizes in their respective classes. The ex-
aminations were all written Prof. Delany
Christian doctrine, and Father Schram in
general studies
The president may well feel proud of his
college and all connected with it. May
it still continue to fourish-we need such
an institution in our Territory.