Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-07-05
st. Clara Academy-Co Commencement
Exercises.

st. Clara Academy-Comm
Exercises.
On the 29th of June the most at
tractlve place in Grant County was
at Sinsinawa Moand. 1t was the oc-
casion of the twenty. third annual
Commencement off ST. Clara Acad-
envy. Everything seemed to contrib
ute to the success of the day. The
heavy rains had ceased just in time
to put the roads in good condition
and to render the weather pleasant.
The exercises were of an unusually
interesting character, and the enjoy
ment of the day was greatly enhanced
by the hospitality which the authori-
ties of the institution extended to all
visitors. The large hall was crowded,
but the audience was of such a super
Tor character that throngs only increas
ed the pleasure of individuals.
There were present from distant
states, some of the distinguished Cath
Ollie clergy who, with the Sisters and
newspaper men, occupied front seats
H.H. Gray OF Darlington, John K
Williams of Shullsburg, NJ. Y. John.
son of Galena and other men of high
standing, attested by their presence
the exalted position that st. Clara
holds in the public estimation.
Last year the stage OF the large hal
was decorated with the Stars and
Stripes, fitting tribute Of our cen
tennial anniversary. This year the
walls of the stage were hung will
Romish flags and symbols, to com
memorate the fiftieth anniversary o.
the reign of Pope Plus TX.
The exercises opened with The
Grand March, accompanied by the
entrance of the young ladies two at {
time who greeted the audience, be
fore taking seats upon the stage. Miss
Kitty Wall delivered the Salutatory
She is a very small, bright child, and
her simple, distinct recitation was
heard with delight.
Grant County was well represented
by Miss Lizzie Winners of Potosi
who took prominent part in al! The
exercises. She appeared at the piano
harp and guitar; in vocal solos, and
choruses. She always acquitted her
self with credit, and at the close o
the exercises, was one of those whC
received gold medals. She starts al
once for Europe to visit Rome.
The charms of the little Indiar
girl, Wehakie La Bate, continue Il
increase. She took leading part il
everything. She was graceful, easy
and unaffected. By refinement anC
culture she has become a living ex
ample of tie poets ideal conception
of the "dusky maiden of the forest.
We were told that she wishes to be
come a Sister.
The smaller girls took part in col
loquy that had been composed for tht
occasion. In it they had an opportun
ity to criticize every one, not excep:
ing editors and lawyers. They also
recited some fine poetry, written by
one of the sisters.
The audience received the solos up
oil the harps, with marked apprecia'
ton. The harp is superior to all 9th
er Instruments It's tones are richer
softer and sweeter. The movements
of the performer are charmingly
graceful. If harp music receives it:
dues, the piano trade is ruined. The
introductory" by Miss Mary Kiest
was delivered in a clear, distinct tone
The production was well written.
The ideas were those of the Catholic
church. The Valedietory address
was delivered by Miss Maggie Tier
ney This lady spoke with great
clearness Her ideas were sound and
we'll expressed. The farewell words
were spoken with tender regrets.
Thu exercises closed with the dis
tribution of premiums. The system
of prizes is so we'll regulated here,
that every scholar gets reward. The
value of the prizes is graded. If re-
wards are to be given in school, this
is the true system. Those who were
most proficient in their studies re-
ceiyed crowns Of laurel The others
received books.
Music predominated throughout
the exercises, and was of higher
order than we ever heard elsewhere.
1t seems wonderful that children can
be trained to execute the most diff
cult music in such perfect time, and
with such requisite expression.
We spent several hours in looking
through the building, every room OF
which was thrown open for inspection
and admiration. There were upon
exhibition in the cabinet the paintings,
drawing and needlework which have
been executed during the year by the
students. One must sec these to APP
preciate them. From the cupola the
observer has view of Dubuque and
the Mississippi. The grounds of the
institution are elegantly laid out with
evergreens Of various kinds and walks
of shining white shells. Around the
base of the mound there is drive OF
a mile and half. On its top there
is raised a great white cross. A day
is a short time in which to see all that
may be seen at this beautiful place.
The visitor always leaves with a de-
sire to return. f.
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