Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-06-18
st. Bernard's Aeademy-Fiffh Annual
Exhibition

Exhibition.
The fifth annual exhibition Of the pupils
Of st. Bernard's Academy took place at ST.
Mary's School building on Vine street
yesterday. Nearly two hours before the
time announced for the commencement Of
the performances, the visitors began to
arrive, and before the curtain rose for the
opening march, the hall was filed. The
bell rings, and St. Joseph's Total Absti-
hence Society Band pealed forth the sweet
strains of stDixie." The tsMarseillaise
Hymn" was played by the band for the en-
trance march, which was really grand,
more than one hundred young ladies going
through the various figures with a grace
and dignity that was really charming.
The opening address by Miss Annie
Dolin was one of the sweetest and best
delivered we have ever heard, and the song
| by the pupils, which followed, was pretty,
to the point, and well executed.
The "Motto March" is very pretty, and,
we believe, new in this part of-the country.
| The pupils march in procession around the
stage, on which is large scroll frame work,
in which the young ladies each place a small
boquet Of natural flowers. at the con-
clusion, we find upon the frame, the motto,
framed Of the sweetest flowers GAN for
Jesus" The couplets recited by the pupils
explain the motto, and some little ad-
dresses teach some wholesome lessons of
Christian duty.
Misses Ryan and Davis executed the
Cavalary March on the piano accurately,
and the "SWord of Bunker HILL" by the
vocal class, brought forth deserved applause.
Next followed the drama, "Louis in
Chains" which was admirably performed
by the boys, all being dressed in appropriate
manner, according to the fashion of the
times, the principal characters wearing rich
and costly costumes, made expressly for
them. Not amistake was made throughout
the piece, OCCUPYING an hour and half in
its performance. Below we give the cast:
Louis, King of F-ance, Master Lawrence
E. Olwill; Philip, his son, Master Charles
A. Murphy; Almadam, Sultan of Egypt,
Master Morton Burge; Octai, Commander
of the Mamelukes, Master James B. Dalton;
FOLEY, one of the officers, Master Daniel
Barr; Osman, Prince of the old Royal
Fymily of Egypt, Master Matte Carney;
Rodolpb, Master John Barr; AdhOmar, an
Apostate Christian, Master John Davis;
Almanzar, the Apostate's Brother, Master
Michael Davis; Guards and Mamelukes,
Masters Bowling, Burns, Eckelcamp, Ryan,
Olwill, Burge, Lee, Conry, Healy, etc.
II may truly be said that every one of
the vast audience, except one or two who,
like the writer, had the pleasure of witness
ing rehearsal, was utterly astonished at
the degree of perfection, in elocution, in
gesture, in general style, of these young
amateur actors.
A song and chorus by the Junior class
follcr-ol 1,,rEE IL
bowers" a sweet song, well sung by the
vocal class.
The tableau of the Weeping Mother, by
Misses Lizzie McLeon and Julia Farrell,
was very beautiful and was loudly ap-
plauded.
"Trust in God' was another beautiful
tableau, in which Misses McKeon, Farrell,
Mcdonald, Murphy, Hanley, Peacock,
Ryan, Glenn and Dolin took part.
The Coronation March," piano duet, by
Misses Ryan and Farrell, was well exc
cuted.
The tableau styled "Religious Orders
was pretty, instructive and edifying; the
principal characters were Misses Warne,
Moggiana, Francisco, Mccormack, Tansey
and Long, representing the Sisters attend
ing to their various avocations, Of attending
the sick, teaching school, taking care of the
orphans, etc.
"Johnny Schneider" by the boys created
considerable merriment.
A piano trio, by Misses Farrell, Ryan and
Pagan, was received with applause.
"The Landing of Columbus, i" represented
by Masters Olwill, Grady, Mccormack,
Fitzwilliams and Murphy, with Indians,
sqIaws, sailors, etc, was very fine. An
other name, representing a prominent
character in this tableau, was in the pro-
gramme, but not among the joyous crowd !
last might've allude to Johnny Mckee, now |
numbered among the dead. he had studied |
his part, and his costume was made, but |
instead of contributing to the general JOY |
of the evening" he lies cold in death, his |
parents, relatives and friends mourn |
ing over his sudden departure. Johnny |
was well and out dnday morning, COM
planning only Of a soreness in his foot, in |
which piece of glass had entered a few |
days previous. During the night dangerous |
symptoms presented themselves, and despite /
the best medical skill, he died yesterday
Johnny was one Of the best boys |
in the Sunday school.
The tableauX of "Mother Goose" Great
ed roars OF laughter. The principal char
acters in this were-Masters Lawrence Oh
will, Dan. Barr, aud John Olwill; Misses
Dwyer, Burge, ard ReaGy.
The valedictories, by Misses Julia Far
rell and Lizzie McKeOn, were short, sweet,
and to the point. They were well deliver
ed, and drew tears from nearly every eye in
the hall. The parting was really an affect
ing one.
At the conclusion the Right. Rev. Bishop
made few interesting and edifying re-
marks. He thanked the audience for their
attendance, and the children for the very
pleasing entertainment they had given. To
The good Sisters. to whom above all, we are
indebted for what we have seen and heard
more than thanks are due-language is in
adequate to express our obligations to them.
Premiums were then distributed accord
ing to merit in their several classes and
studies. Not having a complete list we de-
fer the publication of any for the present.
The distribution being ended, the crowd
began to diSperse, at half past nine
o'clock, many having remained in their seats
nearly seven hours. Good order was
throughout. May all live to
enjoy the next annual exhibition. The
Band of St. JOseph's Total Abstinence So
ciety contributed materially to the enjoy