The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1876-07-02

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Ursa Miss Katis IsrTin
Ursa Minor Miss A Dtjan
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Reggie Burns and Gilmore.
"The Wonderful soholar."-Comic Diaiogue)
Mrs. Mr.. Martin ;Mi's Como.
Scholar. Mss Larkin
Overture from Fra Diavolo (eight hands) Misses
Reggie, Dejsn Barns and Kelley.
Distribution Of Notwithstanding of Diplomas.
Read S1 nc. SSss by the Graduates
1'f''' z Reoited By Mia. IoRod%end ' A'''' '''
The graduates, who were of course the chief
objects of interest, were Misses Lizzie Burns,
Uranie Voisin, Bbbie Connor, Helen Conner,
Louise Reggie and Mary Barrett, six in all.
They were 30 equal in the mastery Of their
studies that it was impossible to classify them,
90 they graduated with the same honors, q cir
cumstance which the Rev. Father Finn, who
delivered TIE awards, referred to in terms of
the highest Oommendation and compliment.
The vsledictory, by Miss Lizzie Borns, wac
one of the most appropriate, feeling and effec-
tive we have ever listened TO- The language
was clear, correct, we'll chosen and expressive,
and the gifted valedictorian spoke it in such
an earnest, unaffected, sympathetic manner,
that her hearers felt convinced that each word
came from the depth of her heart, and so
acwke responsive echo in theirs.
Miss McRedmond read the address to the
graduates in splendid style, giving . correct
and pleasing expression to its admirable senti-
ment0.
The composition read by Miss Eveline A.
Waldo, on "The Wisdom Or not giving free
expression to our The0ghts," was an able and
correct view OF the subject, which the young
lady delivered in q most convincing manner,
which called forth many encomiums.
The musical part of the exercises ELECTED
much praise. Tho proficiency of the young
ladies was the subject of general and favorable
comment, especially with reference to the
Misses Burthe, Louise Reggie, Lizzie Burns.
Florence Schmidt, A. Deian, c. Craft, n. Burke
and q. Voisin.
The graduates were awarded . diploma and
gold medal, and large number of handsome
books were distributed among the scholars
who had distinguished themselves in their
studies during the past year.
Among the guests were many of the clergy,
all of whom took deep interest in the exer-
cises.
The guests, at the close OF the exhibition, re.
paired to the fine art room, where there was q
handsome display of needle work, wax work,
painting, etc., samples of the work done by the
pupils of the school. We cannot mention these
at length, but among them We noticed illumi-
mated notices by Misses u. Voisin, L. Burns, j
Larkins, z. Dejsn and N. Burke pillow shamt
in lace work aud braiding by Misses L. Reggie
E. Dejan, c. Craft, E. Riley, N. Howard and N
Guerrero; stole by Miss II. Conner; wal
dowara nv MIaRea b. Connor l., Burns and II
Conner; wax crosses by Misses Florence
Schmidt and K. Gilmore; wax motto by Mis-
II. Kelly; tapestry work by Misses N. Barrett
and E. Lagarde; embroidery by Misses B
Conner, E. Waldo, Della Ksrstendiek and n
Howard; herbariums by the senior class
paintings, drawings and other fancy work.
The evidences given by this institution of tn
skill and rare managerial ability, the refine
ment and erudition of the good ladies who con
duct it, were o pleasure to all present, and
witnessing them, no one could wonder at thu
high reputation in educational circles of tn
Dominican Convent.
ST. NARY's DOMINICAN CONVENT, DRYADE
STREET.
The writer of this remembers having read
pretty poem, the key note Of whose music wa
that nothing diSagroeable existed in this worl
to which there wss no corresponding pleasure
Last Monday the truth of those lines presents
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