The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-07-13
Marriages
Exhibition of the Sisters Acad
 emy at Tucson.
To he El;tor of the A,izona Miner i:

To the Elitor of he A,izona Miner:
 On Thursday, June %, had the pleasure of being present at the commencement ex- ercises of the Sisters Academy at Tucson. The large audience that crowded the hall be- spoke an occasion of great public interest, and am happy to say that the expectations of even the most critical were fully realized.
 It will be remembered that this institution is only two years old, but in that short space of time it has gained we'll deserved repu- tation; considering the number of pupils in attendance and the very flattering encOur- agement it has received at all hands, since it's foundation, there can be no doubt of its excellence. Any body who bears in mind the vital importance of edu"ating women, especially in an isolated Territory like ours, will immediately appreciate the necessity oi such an institution among us.
 The seat of honor was occupied by Gov ernor A. P. K. Stafford; on his right sat the representative of the Most Revd. Bishop Sal foint, Father Jouvenceau, and on his left, the learned Father Antonio. recognized in the audience, many of the prominent merchants of the town, also some military officers and a number of distinguished civilians.
 The programme was ample, and included various exercises in English and Spanish, musical, oratorical and dramatic, skillfully blended so as to add the salt of variety to the performance. It may seem invidious to particularize however, I may say that among the ladies who distinguished them selves, the following were the most conspic- uous: Julia Mizner, Louisa Robinson, l.. Oury, V. Elias, F. Leon, A. Islas, NJ. Lee, G. Ortero, A. Ortiz, NJ. A. Orosco. Miss. Julia Mizner exhibited remarkable talent on the piano and her "Storm'' was heartily applaud ed. Miss. L. Robinson, who opened the pro- gramme with the "Hcavenward March" is, also, a good pianist.
 The dialogue entitled "The Queen of Flow ers," was choice selection. After we'll contested debate between favorite blossoms, the priority was awarded to the rose, which the judge pronounced to be the sweetest and the prettiest of flowers. City Sights with Country Eyes" by Miss A. Ortiz, called forth much merrlment; this was fol- lowed by "Memorare" of Rossini. "Hada Perspicaz," a Spanish play in four acts, elcited much applause.
 We can only mention other dialogues, such as "The Beauties of Gossip" A Curtain Lecture" &c., for we would not be allowed to dilate on them.
 The most elaborate thing in the pro gramme was Dorothea, (drama), Scene of the Third Century," which was very credita- bly performed; some of the costumes, atti- tudes and scenes, were quite artistic. The only fault that could be found with it was a slight anachronism in the equipment of the lictors,who, in drama of the thlrd century, were armed with Springfield guns.
 Of all the pieces of vocal music, "The Refugee" by F. Leon, dressed in pilgrims garb, was the best executed.
 Miss l.. Robinson then delivered a short but heartfelt valedictory, and the exhibition was brought to a close by the distribution of premiums, which were awarded quite liber- ally to the most deserving. V. II.