The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-28
ST. JOSEPH'S ACADEMY.

Commencement Exercises at tho Convent
OF st. Joseph, ut Flushing, l.. 1.
This ancient and historic city, OF the earliest
settlements on Long Island full Of Revolutionary
incident, mostly Of sad import, was moved
to pleasant feelings yesterday by the COM
mencement exercises OF st. Joseph's Academy,
under the charge OF the Sisters OF st. Joseph,
which came of in the Town Hall. The usual prac-
tice in the case OF institutions of this kind is to
have such exhibition" as it Is frequently called
occur In the convent; but the want
OF space in this case compelled the
Sisters, in order to accommodate the
relatives and friends Of the pupils, as well as the
townspeople, to make use OF the larger hall In
spite of many drawbacks, which increased their
labor In making proper preparations for the to
them important event. These drawbacks are to be
considered by critic upon yesterdays exercises,
although not noticeable to an ordinary observer.
THE PROGRAMME
Of exercises was varied and Interesting, opening
with grand march Of Kowalski, after which
was o vocal chorus, admirably rendered,
"The Huntresses," Bordese, when the Junior
Glass was introduced In Concert In
fantin," thrty-sx hands in the programme,
which, however, does not carry the same meaning
as In the labor movement, but may be interpreted
as eighteen performers. This was an excellent
performance, in which Miss Lizzie Luby was NOTICE.
able for the dellcacy Of her touch and brilnancy OF
her execution. Miss Luby appears to promise
much musical excellence.
RECOGNITION.
After this came French address by Miss Louisa
Morcau, OF San Domingo, when commenced the
award OF medals for superiority In the various de-
partments. Thus
Miss Fannie Smith, OF New York, obtained a
medal for excellence in oil and water color draw
ing, her work on exhibition being a crayon "Ma-
DONNA"
Miss Annie Smith obtained similar recognition,
while Miss Gertrude Van Name was equally recog
nized for crayOn drawing.
Miss Mary Salin was similarly preferred for supe-
rority in penmanship, while Miss Jennie Moore OBJ
tanned the gold medal for music and Miss Marcela
In painting Miss Fannie Smith obtained special
recognition, and Miss Lizzie LIBBY In tapestry. In
the latter department OF industry Miss Belinda
Blessing Little Children" and Miss Annie McGlincy
for Napoleon Bonaparte."
was awarded to Miss Tessie Cotton for amiability
motc 1t, young men OF the period, with Misses
Marcella Clark Mary r o'Bren Annie Smith Jen
Katie Coyle got crown OF honor.
IN OTHER DEPARTMENTS.
Miss Maggie O'Dwyer OF Fair Haven. Vt, OBJ
Chester, OF Little Neck, for Oriental painting
THE CONCLUDING EXERCISES,
after the coronation and award ofmedas, comprised
the following :-Selectons from "Martha"- (IIar-
monium and piano., Lick, Misses Moore and
Cotton song from Ter9 Misses Done mo-
sone ae Tess S Cotton ie qYsr
Ese Noo n Sb afnss ss b caase
Smith. Mcguire, Garvey, Higgins, Chester,
Fannie Smith, Donavan and Kellogg; sonata
vocal -"Cheerfuness," Gumbert, Misses
Cotton and Garvey; piano solo-"Air de Grace"
from "Robert,n Miss Jennie Moore; vocal SOLO
ments1, Guonod, Miss Tessie Cotton; Gaiop-
ltwenty.four nands), Qaidant. Pianos-Msses
e ByTnes, Cassidy n Smith, Smith, NJ coton
Costello; valedct0ry, Miss N. Francis O'Brien;
chorus-'Tempest }" Campana.
THE MOST NOTICEABLE
OF these were the overture "Gazza Ladra," which
was given with precision and accuracy OF touch,
producing choral harmony, which came as q faint
After this came
by Misc M. Francis 0'Bren, an EFFORT happily be-
yOnd the usual stereotyped effusion OF schoolgirl
eloquence. The fair elOcuti0nist on this occasion
evidenced thought and Judgment In the prepara-
ton OF her theme, as well as taste and eloquence in
It's presentation, offering some realistic pictures OF
school life and Of truthful, II usually sup
f he' ESSAY on the Whole, though short, was brilliant
and deservedly spplauded.
in short address which he made after the dstrbu.
ton OF prizes, although remarkably Unconditional
man, took occasion to compliment the author and
speaker Of the vaedictory upon the superiority o.
tiers upon the progress which the young ladies'
under their charge had made during the past year
and the growing usefulness OF the institu-
ton OF st. Joseph's Academy. ne also ex.
pressed his satisfaction as their spiritual tnas
while they were advancing In worldly xnowIedge
they also progressing In taat higher .n knoW i
make them worthy exemplars In whatever situa-
ton In life might be their lot.
- THE ATTENDANCE
mn. ,srco Intending very many OF the clergy,
emon~ whom were the Bishop already mentioned,
Raw. Father Turner, Vicar General OF Brooklyn,
Father O,Byrne, Of Flushing, and Rev. Fathers
Msherry kattgan, Kelly, Sheridan Dr. Freel,
Fathers O'Brien, Carroll, C0rcoran, Mulligan,
O'Donnen. Gleason and Mcguire; the latter Of New
York