Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-06-22

fSr CECILIA ACADEMY COMMENCEMENT
ENrRcHEs. The fifth annual commence
ment Of this academy took place on We'd
ncHday night last The spacious building
was dcn-ely crowded at an early hour with
the elite of the CITY Notwithstanding the
Sisters in charge of this institution did not
make any advertisement of their closing
exercise still the attendance was one Of the
most complimentary Of the season. Rev.
AHRAM j. RYAN, Rev. Fathers BEn-
GRArH aud KEENAN, were present The cy-
erciscs were opened by the "ENrRANcE
MARCH" which consisted of eighty young
ladies marching with wrcaths in their hands
and were arranged according to hight, form
ing a semi-circle. The scene was very inn
prcssive aud beautiful, each one Of the fairy
thrpng bearing herself with becoming grace
aud dignity.
WELCOME ADDRESS by Miss +. Lon
GNErrE was most charming production,
be'peasing a fine mental cultivation and tai
cnt, aud elected much applause.
The "GRAND OVERTURE" This splcn-
did affair was conducted in the grounds ad-
iaccnt the building 1t consisted of a semi
circle Of the various musical performers of
the occasion The brass band occupied the
centre ofthe crescent, with twoguitars, piano,
and harp to the right the same to the left
and 4 guitar in front. Nariegated lamps
flashed their changing Examinations through
the dcnsely packed grove which mingled
with the soft silver RAYS of the queen ofnight,
rendered the scene delightful and sublime.
This portion Of the exercises was greeted
with prolonged applause.
"HNI, w Free and Flowers OF
AMERICA" were most admirably rendered
by the little girls, aud were much compliment
ted.
GRAND CANrNTN-This consisted in the
GROWING Of the Queen of May, and though
the accustomed month for the celebration Of
such exercises has passed, still this scene
was So well executed that we almost doubted
the fact of this being sultry aud parch-
ing June The Queen and her maids were
richly aud chas;oly attircd, and were much
complimcntcd for the absence Of that gor-
gcousncss of style that usually characterize
such exhibitions.
Several pieces Of music followed, which
contributed no little TO the pleasure and ap-
probation of the exercises
Mrs. DNFFapu Strikes lie" a drama in
three acts, arranged especially for the occa-
sion, was a capital scene, being a hurlcsque
un the great mania for oil speculations. We
doubt not hut what if some Of our friends
from OiIdorado were present that they
would have been provoked 10 smile at their
own experience 50 admirably illustrated in
this drama. Round after round Of applause
expressed the delight of the audience.
The Conquered Banner" one Of the
most popular ballads of the day, was long
and ,ocitcrously chcered
Too LAM -. SoNG AND rAmEAU.)-
This represented the parable of the virgin
An angel stood at the door through which
liN~th AiN WIZ Virgins, WIN lHtAI lamps
burning Ia few moments the foolish vir-
gins came and asked for aduittance into
heaven 4 voice from within forbid their
entrance, saying "too late" which was not
only repeated TO the applicants by the
heavenly sentinel but was echoed by the
wise virgins as they entered into the joys
of the redeemed The foolish virgins were
cast into outer darkness, repeating the fatal
words too late" too late" This scene
wa, almost As impressive as the iamou,
Miltonian TablcauN.
The exercises Of the entire evening reflect
the highest credit and compliment on the
Sisters who have charge of the institution
Every one sccraed cnraptured and charmed
and only regretted that they coHld not con
time longer.