Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-06-20
FIRST EDITION.
COMMgNCEM MENT EXERCISES
OUR HEALTH GUARDIANS
Lithcgraphs of Wilmington
School Commencement.

CLOSING OF THE SECOND TERM OF ST. pAUI's
PARoCHIAL SCHOOL,
Last evening the second annual commencement
Of the st. Panis Parochial School, took place in
the Sunday School Hall oil st. Piul's Catholic
Church. corner of Fourth and Jackson streets, in
the presence Of an audience which crowded the
large room in every part.
The room was handsomely a. ranged for the oc-
casion. Along the east wall large stage was
erected, adorned with beautiful scenery, and COW
cred with a bright carpet. The exercises were
participated in by l25 girls and 50 boys, who oe-
cupied positions on seats which rose In tiers ON
either side n the stage. The effect OF these ar
Engagements was very st,iking.
The programme opened with music 10y lie baud, j.,
followed BY beautiful aud graceful Cllisthemic
March, which was participated in by 90 gr!s 1t
was warmly Bppauded.
The "Welcome Address" was then delivered
by Miss Mary Sweeney, who during its process
presented u beautiful bouquet to Father Reilly,
who was among the guests oi the evening. The
address was appropriate in it's wording and excel
lent in delivery.
II was followed with the "Wecome Chorus, -
by the Gltls' Vocal Class and a "Muscai Recitl.
tive" by class OF boys und girls both OF which
were well rendered
"Castes in the Air, a dialogue, was participa.
ted III by seventeen boys each OF whom descanted
| upon the trade or profession he would fellow III
| after life, and the fame or isrtune ne would ac-
| qure thefefroni.
The .'Connecticut Peddlers," was an excellently
conducted dialogue between John liuested, JOSEPH
| DAILY and John McClalierty, peddlers and VIM
| Crumlish, the merchant upon whom they endeav
| ored 10 impose their wares.
"Ihe Voice of Spring" very pleasing pro
| ductou, was well reeited by Miss Mary Shaw
"Miss Willis WILL" Minor School Drama
was conducted with spirit and excellence by
Misses Julia Sweeney, Mary Cannon, Jennie
Hooper sallIe Murray and Mary Morris. 1t wa
| followed by "Chidhood's Days" sung by A boyi
from the Junior Department.
"rhe Cross in the Wilderness, was a suggestv,
| dialogue, by Masters John Wilson and jane
| Grant. 1t represented meeting between Prizes
| and all Indian on the war-path. BY his gentl,
| counsel and merciful pleadings the good Prizes
finally pers ldes the fierce red man TO relnqusl
his vengeiul intentions, retrace his footsteps ant
| follow the pursuits OF peace.
a number OF scholars from tie Boys Depart
| ment sang "Comic Chorus" after which a Sc
| lection from liking Henry NlII," Qhe interview
between Cardinal Wolsey and CromHelD was wei
| presented by masters James Cprran and Peter j
Ginder
distant Chimes" was snng in a pleasing man
ner by Misses Mary Cannon, Mary Quigley an
Annie Dooley.
john O'Byrne, Esq was here introduced, an
| made few pleasant remarks, praisng the pupil
and heartily endorsing parocha schools.
| The Farewell Chorus" was then sung by a
the pupils, and the audience departed during tn
inspiring strains of the "Ext March, by III
band
The above programme was pleasantly varied
several excellent selections by the band, whic
kindly offered its services q compliment.
| The affair throughout was very successful, an
passed of i'll manner pleasant to all concerne
| Among the prominent quests present were he
Fathers Reilley Lyon, McGranu, and Fallou,
Wilmington, Sorentlnc, ofSt. James, and, Vitagl
| ano OF Palermo, Italy.