Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-07-01

ST. MAay's SCHOOL Owing to the
want Of time after tho closing exer'
| cises in St. Mary's School yesterday
afternoon, we were unable to comment
in our published article, as we wished,
upon the various performances of the
scholars, and other attendant incidents
Of the occasion. Dan De Quille, the
solemn local of the Enterprise, who was
also present, had more time on hand,
and gives his own as well rs our views
in the following sketch
"No Flag blu, the Red White and
Blue" was well rendered, rs was also
the "Sword of Bunker HILL" In the
"Beatitudes," a number Of young
ladies appeared wearing badges upon
which were printed the notices given
above, and in TURF chanted verses
appropriate to their notices. The
"Maiden's Prayer" was we'll executed,
also "The Secret" the songs in which
were much applauded, particularly
"Tea and Turn Out" in the third
scene. One of two young ladies who
appeared in this sopg-Miss Hunnewell,
we believe-has q remarkable voice for
one so yeung. "Scandal was also q
good thing it always is and
HCome Where the Violcts Blow was
exquisitely rendered. The premiums
were awarded at Intervals during the
exercises, and to see the blushibg maid
ems coming UP TO receive their prizes
was not the least interesting part Of
the exercises. That the little ones who
had not been awarded prizes might not
be disappointed, all were called up and
presented with q small picture book
each. We noticed that after they
regained their seats they turned the
leaves Of their books with eyes
as sparkling and faces as hap
py as were those of the young
ladies who carried off the pom.
derous volumes. That no child present
might feel sighted, even the infantilt
portion of the crowd was not forgotten
each little one was presented with q
large paper Of candy. At the conclusion
of the exercises the children repaired &c
the spacious dining-hall below, where
they partook of II sumptuous repast
while the Reverend Fathers present
members of the press and other invited
guests were well feasied in another hall
Having seen the lions fed (Wilson's), We
wished 10 see the feeding OF the lambs
and, with the permission o Sister Fred
erica, went into the hall in which thu
children were dining at two long tables
covered with good things. They hat
been supplied with several dozen of bot
tied soda water and sarsaparilla, ant
during our visit u vigorous attack was
made upon these Such n popping o.
eorks never was heard before. We were
soon forced to beat q hasty retreat in
order TO save our eyes, as we soon 90
served that the misehievous little
" wreiches were all firing straight at
US. We never saw a%jo!lier lot OF little
lfolks. IL was fine to see some of the
| unsophisticatcl little ones trying 10
| drink soda from the bottle, and observe
their astonishment when, upon turning
up the bottle, they found i, coming out
| al their noses. The children o have
a vacation, and At the conclusion of the
exercises Father Manogue, in n brieI
address, gave them much & cd advice
as TO the manner in which they ought to
conduct themselves while out of school.
The Sisters are deserving ofgrcat credi,
for the proficiency and good behavior OF
the children of their school-they APP
pear to have perfect command over all,
and nj n look are obeycd,