The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-02
1T. AGNES SCHOOL OF "OUR LADY OF
MERCY.D

Musical Exercises by tho Pupils and Distri-
button of Prizes.
The annual distribution Of prizes to the successful
pupils took place Wednesday, at the Convent Of the
sisters OF Mercy, Elghty-second street and Fourth
avenue Notwithstanding the threatening state Of
the weather, the friends OF the pupils and OF the
good sisters attended in considerable numbers.
nlling up the large schoolroom until there was no
vacant space left. Such large attendance speaks
well for the popularity OF this institution among the
Catholic population. and is a pleasing sign of the
deep interest felt in
Etas THE PROGRESS OF EDUCATION.
st. Agnes school has only been couple OF years
IN existence, and 10 an ofshoot from the establish
ment OF the Sisters Of Mercy in ftyfourth street,
with which, until yesterday, 1t held In conjunction
the annual reunion. However, the oGshcot has
taken such deep root and is growing 30 vigorously
rnat IL can now move alone, and promises
before many years to rival II not eclipse the
parent establishment. The school room in
which the guests were assembled was taste
gully decorated with nags and festooned
with MOWERS and evergreens. A platform had been
erected to serve as temporary stage and was con.
cealed from the audience by drop scene represent
Ing the ruins OF an ancient city. On the arrival o.
the Very Rev. Father STAIRS, the Vicar General who
was charged with the distribution OF the premiums,
the drop scene raised, and the young ladies
walked out, two by two, and made their bow TO the
audience.
THE OPENING CHORUS,
.sThe Land OF Swallows" by II. Willard, was sung
with great tasse and effect. Eight young ladies then
played q selection from Meyerbeer's prophet I'M
der the direction Of Professor A. J. DAVIS which
gave opportunity for the display OF very credtabe
OF whom were very young. This musical treat was
followed by the distribution OF the premiums, and
wnen this pleasant duty had been performed
programme
WIN an exceedingly pretty. and appropriate
%s cas as sy foG
Violet, +. Koran; Orange Blossom, NJ. Friedlander;
laponica, J. Bropny; Danlia; N. Tonor; Helotrope,
J. Lynch; Lilac, M. Lowe, Geranium, M. Kearney;
Bass niger Esa'EE Ees srt Blue Ss
Grocus cSsIcf, camea <. Holan; Fuscnis L.
Beringer; Ivy, NJ. Biessy; LILY, 8. Martnot; Maids
little piece the music Is simple and natural ana the
words good. Every sentiment is fresh and beauti-
ful as the dew on rose leaves, with complete free
ern novel. The close
SYMPATHY WITH NATURE
snd the love OF all that is pure and beautiful In life,
which this charming operetta incucates, makes 1t
especially suitable as school exercise, and its
sense and right taste OF the directors Of St. Agnes
school. We are badly In want OF greater simplicity
OF lie and healthy communion with the fields and
creation OF these purer aspirations are rendering
double service TO the pupil and the community.
grace truly refreshing. In order TO display the prof.
cheney ofthe young ladies In the French language the
directors put In the programme q French operetta,
.'L'Avalanche" which was performed by the pupils,
VINO displayed quite an astonishing acquaintance
with French. The pronunciation was remarkably
good, and especially so among the younger pupils
MISS NJ. Brsse, in the part OF Gabriele,s spoke aud
sang like little Pa,fsienne. Miss :. Mar
tinot, pretty, goden-haIred little child also de-
serves special mention for her acting rs Lily, In
'THE FLOWER QUEEN"
in which she appeared as well as in 'LAvalanche.n
mo Cure, No Pay excited good deal Of amuse-
ment, and was followed by some excellent instru-
mental music and short address. The exercises
were brought to Q close with grand chorus, "Fare-
well, Bright, sunny Month OF May" The audience
dispersed delighted with the exhibition. Many
warm congratulations were offered to the Mother
Abbcss on the progress Of the young ladies' under
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