Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-06-24
Annual Exercises OF st. Agnes
Academy

The usual interesting ceremonies OF
the st. Agnes Academy commenced
yesterday evening, and profnng by our
experience at the preceding concerts Of
this fsyorite institution, we started early,
and were fortunate enough to share
window-sill with some speculative indi-
vidual, who offered his seat to the high
est bidder, and refused q bid of fifty cents.
Upon arriving at the institution We
were, through the courtesy of Sister
whose sanity visage reminds one of the
beautiful ideals of Rsphaei's Ma
donnas - shown into one Of the
parlors, in which large and perplexing
variety OF Worsted, hair and needle work
and painting was on exhibition. Where
there was such a large assortment, die
playing 80 much taste and skill, it was
impossible, without the assistance of an
adept, to form any opinion on the COM
parative merits of the articles on exhi-
bition. A very pretty design Of worsted
work, by Miss Leonora Busby, first at
trReted our attention, and 8 beautiful
matt, by Miss Arab Bolts. The
most elaborate piece of worsted work
in the room was piano cover. The de-
sign was large peacock In the center,
the corners and edges Ornamented by
wreaths and groups OF flowers. The col
oriDg and drawing reflect much credit
on the young lady, graduate of last
year, Miss Fenwiek, whose soul within
the last year has fed to brighter and
happier sphere. IN elaborate ottoman
and chair cover, by Miss Marie Gibbons,
and very prettily worked pair of slip
pers, By Miss Katie League, deserve
especial notice amongst the many
beautiful specimens OF raised worsted
work. Miss Mollie Brooks had on exhi-
bition several specimens. We were also
attracted by very pretty piece Of work,
a hearth-rug, by Miss Jennie Dickerson.
Passing from the worsted work our at
tention was arrested By fine piece of
needle and bead work, which much to
our surprise we were informed was the
work Of Miss Mollie MeNsmara, child
of only about eight years of age.
Amongst the most exquisite specimens
of skill the hair jewelry deserves
speeial notice-a hair set by
Miss Marie Gibbons, a necklace and
bracelet by Miss Fannie Jones, very
aIaborte design of flowers by Miss Annie
Kelly, and very pretty and Hastily de-
signed watchguard, by Miss Mary Boro.
The exhibition of painting does not com
pare with last year, still, q "rOse bud +"
and Landscape" by Miss Alice Morris,
and q Landscape by Miss Mary Boro, |
show that the fine arts are not neglected |
in this admirable institution. Owing to |
the dense crowd which finally en-
croaehed upon our corner Of the window
sill, we were compelled, reluctantly, to
give way, and heard very little Of the
exercises of the evening, The harp solo !
by Miss Mary Boro was well played, and |
Judging from the silence it produced, was
appreciated by the audience. It is GER
tainly much to be regretted
that the rooms in which the /
exercises were held sre so small,
:, .-rh&Ds only half of the visitors were
able to get into the densely pacAc> -,,-'--, -.
The best Of order, however, prevailed,
and those who were SO fortunate as to
get within sight or hearing, were
highly entertained with the exercises
of the evening, which reflect equal credit
on the young ladies, as well as on the
character OF this popular and most ex-
cellent Academy.