The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1873-07-03
ST. MARY'S ACADEMY.
Third Annual Exhibition.
The Building Filled to Over.
flowing.
Four Young Ladies Graduate and
Receive Their Diplomas.
Full Particulars in Relation to
the Award Of Premiums
and Medals.
A Fine Programme and a Gen
eral Good Time.

A Fine Programme and a Gen.
eral Good Time.
Agreeable TO an invitation from the Sis
tiers of Charity, We attended yesterday the
Third Annual Exhibition of the Mount
St. Mary's Female Academy, and for the
benefit of those of our readers Who were I'M
able to be present We propose to give brief
report of the proceedings.
The time set for the graduating exercises
was o'clock p. L., but as early as 10 in the
morning the parents and friends Of the pu.
nils began TO assemble at the magnificent
academy building south of the city. Teams
came in from every direction, bearing
tbrones of visitors who were warmly vel
coined by the Sisters. When We arrived We
found the commodicus reception rooms
Grained to their utmost capacity, the hall
completely filled and every one anxious for
The exercises to commence. Shortly after =
O'Clock the doors Of the public hall and
study room were thrown open and
every seat was instantly taken. Extensive
preparations had been made for the accom-
mediation of guests, but they proved made
auate 30 large was the attendance. From our
point of view the stage presented magnii-
cent appearance. On raised platform ex.
tending entirely around three sides of the stage
we're seated the pupils OF the
school, all dressed in white.
and in the centre, surrounded by q sea ct
happy faces, sat the four graduates, who at
once concentrated the admiring gaze OF the
audience. Wreaths of flowers and garlands
of evergreens dropped from the ceiling
magnificent models of birds worked in bright
colored worsted might be seen perched In
different places the musical instruments
were bedecked with vines ofivy and cypress,
and through the tinted window shades the
| subdued light of beautiful afternoon
spread its glory over all.
We have not the space to give particular
mention to each of the exercises on the pro-
gramme, and will therefore merely mention
those of particular merit. The opening
song and chorus was sung by the whole
school. Miss Me,tie Beland at the piano.
| Next came an instrumental trio, which was
| beautifully rendered by Misses Lille Orle-
man, Alice Moore, and Lizzie Hayes. Six
| other pieces of music, vocal and instrumental,
followed in quick succession, and large
number of young ladies then took their
places for the dialogue entitled 1.-The
Disappointed Professor" Not mis-
take was made in this exercise
and the applause at its conclusion was de-
serving. Part second commenced with
vocal solo, "The Old Arm Chair, sung by
Miss Josie Warner, harp accompaniment by
Miss Kate Ryan, and closed with we'll
written essay on "Woman" by Miss Mary
Topp. In part third the vocal Duet "a b
c." by Misses Me;tie Beland and Minnie
Palmer was loudly appIauded. Miss Palmer
is deserving of great credit for her superior
acting in the piece, and We predict for the
little lady dramatic future. She certainly
has the talent. Miss Josie Warmers essay |
on Government" was replete with sound
historical truths, and her production is de- |
serving of special mention. Part fourth OF
the programme contained eight excellent
musical selections. The ''Gipsey Countess"
Duet with guitar accompaniment, by the |
Misses Ryan and Weber. was we'll received
80 Cor Amcris Victima," a sacred duo and
chorus, by selection of young ladies, was
beautiful. Following came sweet little |
Duet sung by Miss Emma Hoyt in very |
artistic manner. Miss Mary Woeber closed
part fourth by reading very instructive and
entertaining essay on "Hope." Part fifth
was introduced by "March from Norma. ;"
The vocal quartette 'Rocked in the cradle
of the deep" sung by Misses Mary Belt,
Ida Park, Emma Hoyt and Rosalina Ma.
son, was good. Then came Duet en-
titled "Hear Me Norma" sung by Misses
Ryan and Warner, accompanied by Miss
Mary Topp on the harp and
Miss Mary Woeber on the guitar. The Gel
ebra,ed Witches dance" was appropriately
rendered on the piano by Miss Mary Topp,
and appreciated by the audience. The en-
tertainment, "a far as the pupils were con-
cerned, closed with an original allegory en-
titled Gamma" read by Miss Kate Ryan.
1t described the wanderings of mythical
being of the above name, in search Of some
great event which it had been predicted
should occur TO her, and after recounting her
interviews with the imaginary being, Reason,
Gamma" at the foot of the cross, her wants
fully satisfied. and her redemption from a
world Of trouble guaranteed.
Father Schultz then in behalf of the man.
agement of the Academy awarded the d.
plomas TO the four graduates, Misses Marv
TOpp, Josie Warner, Mary Woebsr and
Kate Ryan. He spoke briefly Of the long
course of study they had been through in
order to obtain the scrolls of honor, and ex-
pressed the hope that they would work az
life to come. The award of the gold medal
for superior merit, was then made. Three
candidates, Misses Mary Topp, Mettie
Beland and Frances Hare made their appear.
ance. As they all stood on an equal footing
the prize was decided by CASTING lots, and
Miss Hare was declared the winner.
After the exercises in the public hall, the
visitors we're invited to enter the work room
the line of fancy work. Here We were quite ,
bewildered BY the display of elegant and
useful articles, all manufactured by the
young misses. The large pictures, worked 8
in zephyr worsted, by the five graduates, ,
drew an admiring crowd. Morning" by
Miss Warner, represented an angel bearing
through space a sweet little cherub, who ,
held in his Eand the torch which gave light /
to the world. ''Christ in the Garden"
was the subject of Miss Mary Woebers pic
ture, and it was most beautifully put upon I
A fine representative of a crouch |,
ing lion by the same lady was much adj J
mired. Miss Mary Topp exhibited come )
very fine pictures, and her skill in embroid 8
ery, Judged by the specimens We saw, is re- 2
markabie. Two beautiful chairs, the seats :
and backs elegant in design, were noticed
as being the work of Miss Kate Ryan. This /
young lady also exhibited two fine smoking
cana as evidences of her taste and L
kill. Besides the work of the above ;
mentioned young ladies We noticed s
some elegant articles manufactured by the .
Miss Emma Hoyt receiv-
ed many compliments for an elegant cloak g
which she hiss worked with her own hands. 3
A beautiful tapestry picture Of a monument :
worked by Miss Mary Fitzgerald, drew out
the plaudits of her numerous friends, and
her masterpiece. entitled st. Alvysius, de-
serves q better mention than We are able TO
give it. Miss Lizzie Hays, one Of the
pupils Of the academy, exhibited p
.ome very pretty buff mats, ard for the :
length of time she has been under instruc- 7
lion the little lady shows more than ordi-
nary genius and taste for the fine arts. .,
The many visitors left the work-room full T
y impressed with the ability of the Sisters +
% teach this important part Of their curric- i,
,ulum, and expressing their satisfaction
hat the fingers ~ we'll ss the brains of the :
pupils were under skilfull and capable in