Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-07-14
St. MaH's Academy.

Academy, conducted hy the Sisters of Mercy, came off on Monday, July 2nd, lS60 The exercises reflected great credit upon both teacher and pupil, and com. bined both the pleasures of sound, sense, music and literature The exercises open ea with the inspiring national song of the United States, followed by an appropriate, we'll spoken address from one of the grad mates. After which, succeeded much beau tiful, well executed music, and several well spoken dialogues, some grave, some gay, and nearly all containing under their serious thought or laughing word sound, attractive christian moral Indeed, the beautiful morality which pervaded, as with the character of the good sisters them selves. so sweetly, so unobtrusively, every thought, word or gesture, threw over the whole exhibition an air of exquisite love ineSs. Where all was good, it would seem invi,lions to select and particularize any particular part; but we must notice two pieceS-one, a beautiful French dia- ogue, spoken by three of the young ladies with the ease and huenry of habit The other, the exquisite personification of the Flower Queen, summoning blushing spring with her awakening touch to call her sleep ing beauties from the winters rest.
 We have seldom behell more beauti- full scene upon any stage. Although not possessed of the variety, briliancy and overpowering eilert of the Flower Queen of the magnificent Keller Troupe, yet its simple beauty, touching innocence and sweet simplicity won far more upon our hearts and feelings.
 The distribution of the premiums was watched, especially by the younger scholars, with eager interest, and their number and variety plainly indicated how severe the contest had been A beautiful golden cup was the reward of highest merit. and was won by a young girl of this city, gradu- ate, whose touching valedictory wakened many long forgotten. but dearly prize'' emotions of our school days. It did honor to her heal and heart, anl offered a just tribute to the good sisters who preside over the school. The exercises closed with the presentation. by portion of the schol- ars to the Rev Bishop Byrne, of chair and kneeler for his use in his church. The address was spoken by merry black-eyed girl, and was an elegant expression of the feelings anl wishes of the scholars. lt was accepted by the Bishop in an appro- priate reply, wherein he expressed his feai to accept the beautiful gift, at their hands, lest he should excite the JEALOUSY OF. HIS CONGREGATION.
 It has seldom been our lot to witnes. g | m ore interesting and entertaining conclu sion of academic studies than was ex hibited at St. Mary's Academy; nor one which reflected more credit upon the schol ars or exhibited better taste on the part O the teachers. The exercises were through out well selected and we'll performed.- The school iS un Ter the supervision an guidance of the ladies of the Convent who have nobly devoted their lives to th' service and love of God and the education of children It is with them matter o pleasure and duty. not of profit, and WI would earnestly suggest b parents to ex anime closely and think twice before mak ing selections elsewhere of persons an' schools wherein to confide their children
 SPECTATOR.