The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-07-25

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valediotory was read by Miss J. Brown.
| The graduates were addressed by Miss NJ
Flynn, after which song entitled Farewell
to St. Marys," sung by the entire vocal talent
| of the school.
best schools in the city Of Mobile. where young
girls who have desire to improve are sure OF
receiving thorough English education. The
ornamental branches are BY no means eglected,
as was proved by the fine specimens of drawings
in pencil, crayon and water-colors, needlework,
tapestry, wax work and penmanship which
were placed on exhibition. XXX
MOUNT CARMEL CONVENT, THIBopAUx, LA.
The annual exhibition took place at this
splendid Institute on Saturday, the 18th inst.
A large number of persons were present, ell of
whom seemed delighted with the exercises.
The programme was q most excellent one, and
the young ladies acquitted themselves in q
very creditable manner.
The opening address was spoken with much
feeling by Miss Lucille Folse, after which the
following instrumental pieces were played in q
most artistic manner: "Carnaval de Venise, +"
by Julia Smith; "Flowers of May" by Ivie
Beeler; ;" La Fileuse," BY Mary Folse; LIE
Concert dams lie Feuillage," by Stella Folse
s'soft Fell the Dews of the Summer Night"
by Mary A. Cannon, was beautifully sung.
"The Earth Child in Fairy Lands" by the
younger pupils, and "Gourmandise ct Mem
songe," French drama, in one act, by the
young ladies, We're presents in good sly lie
and with fine effect. The following piano
pieces were well played: Fanfare des ra-
gons," by Lucille Folse "Chant du Matin,"
by Clara Gianelloni, and "Cbant du Sor," by
Mathilde False. One of the most amusing
features of the exercises a comic duet,
Lies Voyageuses," sung by Misses J. Smith
and III. A. Cannon. The sweet voices and
graceful acting of the young ladies in this
piece were much admired.
drama in three acts, entitled "The Fortune
teller of the Village" was received with great
applause, the young ladies playing we'll 4heir
parts. "Ecume de Champagne" by Mamie
Fleetwood; Bridal Polka" by NJ. a. Cannon,
and "Galop Brilliant" by Pauline Schol, were
executed on the piano with touch and finish
which proved that the young ladies had under
gone long and careful training and gave
promise of a brilliant future to each of them
The closing address, by Celestine Delluoky, was
much admired for it's literary merit and the
eloquent style of its delivery.
The exercises of the day closed with the dis.
tribution of premiums by the Very Rev. Chas.
NJ. Menard. Among the young ladies from
New Orleans who received prizes were Misses
A. and NJ. Cook, Miss Annie Leo, daughter of
our well-known fellow citizen, Andrew Leo,
Esq, and Miss II. A. Cannon, a sister of Miss
Theresa Cannon. OF the several prizes award
ed n Miss Cannon yraa for oh
Miss Leo, among other distinguished honors,
received the first premium for tapestry.
The Mount Carmel Convent is located in one
of the most healthy and pleasant parts of the
State. The education given is thorough and
practical, and is in evory respect, calculated to
develop whatever there is of good and to
crush out whatever there may be of evil in
human nature.