Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-30


For many years there has been differ
ence Of opinion among eminent and learned
men,ss to the propriety and utility of school
exhibitions, and, notwithstanding the sub
jet has been thoroughly discussed, the ad-
vocates Of the pro and con seem to enter
tain precisely the same opinion as they did
ten years ago. For ourselves we believe in
their propriety and their utility, when prop
erly oc1dGeted, and have not the slightest
doubt that they are productive Of great
good TO the children, and are instructive
ard entertaining to the audience; and the
corractnessof this opinion has been fully
verified by many years Of close observation.
Exhibition day at st. Bernard'5 has al
WAYS been looked forward TO as one of un-
alleged pleasure by all VITO can appreciate
the beauties Of nature and art, rendered
more beautiful by the innocence and lovli
ness of the young performers, and more i'm
uressive by the holiness of the lives of their
Sister-teathers being stamped in the hearts
of their pupils.
The sixth annual exhibition, viii b took
place yesterday, exce.!ed, we think, any of
its predecessors end received the uDquali-
e.. Ca snproval Of an sppTecistiee audisnee.
The programme CO. sisted of vocal and in
strumental music, addresses, Rotations,
dramas, and tabaleaux, closing with crown
ing the young ladies whose application to
study and amiable department during the
past yeaf won for thena the, destruction of
| having their Lsmes inscribed on the "Bol
of Honor" And well We may give the
names OF these distinguished young ladies:
l. Ellie Healy, 8. AuEie Kelly,
| 9. Teresa McKeon, 4. Jennie Mccormack.
After few choice airs, by the members
of st. Joseph's Totyl Abstinence Society
Band, the bell rang, and the curtain rose,
presenting to the audience very beautiful
scene-sbout one hundred young ladies and
misses, richly and taStefally dressed, who
executed the opening march with grace aud
military precision.
The Opening address by Miss Jennie Nc
Cormsck was very pretty, and delivered as
| from her pure little heart, and the
welcome song by the pupils was given with
q vim that proved plainly that the young
ladies' meant TO give real welcome to the
| audience.
The greeting to the Bishop, and the duet
and chorus had to be dispensed with, the
Right Reverend Prelste not having arrived,
to the great regret of all, old and young;
but il was great grati6cAt.on to gee the
venerable and very Reverend Father Jarboe
occupying the seat intended for the Bishop,
with Rsv. Fathers Meagher, Doyle, Scanned,
and GsZzo on either side of him.
The Motto March, by 81. Joseph's Band,
brought upon the stage aboul one hundred
misses, each having bouquet OF natural
flowers from the gardens of Mrs. ?. l..
Nichol, which were deposited in the places
prepared for them, forming the motto "All
For Jesus"
This was followed by recitation by
Misses Prendergsst, Leckey, Fesly, McKeon,
ETC.; ChldbOod's Hours, by Misses SIM
mons, Grady, Dale, Paterson, Hanley,
! Brew, Dwyer; "Wll of God" by Misses
Lecksy, Fshg, Donahoe, DonaVaE, Breen,
Mogan and Fuller; Efie May, (chorus),
by the junior Misses-very pretty, and well
executed. Paddy Carey" on three pianos,
by Misses Msnnion, Mccormack, Davis,
Friel, Fealy and Blackburn, and Masters
Davis, Dalton and Davis. keep still, "by
the boys, created considerable merr.ment,
and the q Battle Prayer" also by the boys,
was excellent.
"rha Conclave OF Europe's Angels in
1872 "cRne next, ss follows:
( Archargel, Miss jennie Bentley; angel Of
Germany, Miss Annie CoInor; angel Of
| TIduCos HISS aAiNC mOOOAoO3 Sh5C1 VI
England, Miss Mary Warne; angel Of Italy,
Miss Joanna Ryan; angel Of Poland, Miss
Maria Cunningham; angel Of Russia, Miss
Sallie Davis; angel of Spain, Miss Lizzie
Blackburn; angel of Eric, Miss Teresa Nc
Keen; Yeni Creator, (cho-us) by the angels.
This was not only beautiful piece to look
at, being one Of the most splendid tableaux
we ever saw, but it was exceedingly in
structive and edifyiDg. The "Veni Crea-
tori by the angels, vas really musical
treat, which pleased many accomplished
| musicians.
A few minutes previous to the close OF
this piece, the arrival OF the Bishop was
whispered around, and just as TIE young
ladies' had taken their seats al the piano, to
perform the piece from "Fra Diavolo, "loud
cheers from The DO vs., and general upris-
ing of the audience, and clapping of hands,
announced the arrival in the hall of the
loved one. After receiving his blessing,
Miss Lizzie Pagan pronounced the greeting,
and the vocal class sang the Duet and
chorus .sLoDg Live our Bishop" when the
| programme was resumed.
Misses Ryan, Francisco, Farrell and
Pagan performed on two pianos selection
from ezra Diavolo," which was greeted
with demonstrations of approval
Next followed the Family of Martyrs
sn interesting drama, well personated by
Masters John Mccormack, l.. E. Olwili,
Charlie Murphy, James Dalton, Ed. Glenn,
| Dan. Writesman, Michael Davis, Burns,
Davis, Mccarthy, Olwill and Conry.
Bells Polks, on the piano, by Misses Joe
RYAN aud Ida Francisco; and "Th0ss Dis
tant Chimes" by the vocal class, were ex-
celient.
Recitation, "Er:n's Flag" by Miss Ann lie
Dolip, was admirably delivered. "Erin
must be Free" chorus by the pupils, was
well executed, and both were loudly 2p-
plalded.
Excelsior" was very pretty little piece
represented by the boyst0 the satisfaction
Of all.
The tableaux came next-"The conse-
Grafton of Ireland 10 the Sacred Heart" be-
ing the first. and eliciting concentrations
from every heart. paradise and the PERU
came next, being in five scenes, each sue
ceediDg one being more beautiful than the
other, until the final Grand scene-grand b.
yond description, and almost beyond con-
ception.
The "Gooi Bye" chorus was sung a. 10
! o'clock, the entire performance o. cupying
five hours and a half; and yet, so well
pleased was each and every one of the
numerous audieuco, that all remained to
witness the crowDing Of the four young
ladies named above.
Too much praise cannot be given the
young ladies, girls and boys, for their cor
rectness in every particular, and few
words in praise Of the young gentlemen
composing st. Joseph's Band, would not be
out of place; but the thanks of all present
were better expressed through the eyes Of
the ladies than we can hope 10 do.
They are always ready to give their services
gratuitously in a good cause. Thanks,
young gentlemen, on behalf of the Sisters,
pupils, aud people, thanks.
The entire performance went off without
a single mistake, Notwithstanding many Of
the parts were long and difficult. This is
due partly to the industry and mental ca
pacity of the pupils, but more especially to
the thorough training to which their minds
and bodies are subjected by their instructors
- the good Sisters, who never tire OF doing
good, and who are themselves so thoroughly
couversant with the art Of training the
| young.
| Magistrate 18th District.
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