The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-07-07
St. simoons School, AnnunciatiOn Street.

| The end OF the scholastic year occurring
Thursday, june 9th, the premiums collected
| for the annual distribution were awarded in
| the exhibition hall on that day. The crowd
| turned away for want of room exceeded that
| which found accomm odation.
The Sisters of Charity, of 81 Theresas par
ish, SO long known and universally respected,
have found favor in every quarter for their
superior management of the schools over
which they preside. Their teaching abilities
| and other characteristics peculiarly service
able, have endeared them to the people who
know how to appreciate virtuous talent. The
| name of st. Simeon's wherever mentioned lie
always coupled with praise. This year the
earnings of compliment were particularly
good. The showing justified txpec. alton and
Satisfied all Immediately concerned with the
results.
Rev. Father Massardier, pastor of St. The.
resa's church, was, as ever, vigilant and help
fol during the year, visiting the classes fre.
quently and giving advice and encouragement
or administering a paternal rebuke as occa'
sion required,
A pretty feature of st. Simeon's is that the
post-grsdustes alumni of the school re- as
sem BILE and form themselves in to distinct body
known as the Floral Court" and take part
which, in their hands, becomes very beautiful
in these annual performances. "The Court"
after the entrance march, sang eve Come from
the Mountains" with q bea utifal impressive
ness and an effect as softly aud chastely lumin
ous passing through the soul as that of sum
shine through the waters.
The Queen for this time, selected by her COM
panions was Miss Lena Kennedy. After hav.
ing received the sceptre-bearer's address her
Magesty, the Queen, herself took the crown
from her brow and laid it at the feet of Mary,
the Q Queen of Heaven. This tribute-as touch
ing as it was gracefully bsstowed-was ac-
kno wledged with q mingled feeling of admira-
tion and pleasure.
Honors were conferred for proficiency in
English and French literature, music, painting,
drawing, wax and fancy work and other
branches of study. There was becoming
timidity noticeable in the demeanor and voice
| of the young ladies which, instead of detract-
ing from added to their merits. The elocution
was easy and naturally enough modulated
The panses were correctly observed both in
place and measure and the words as q rule dis
tinctly sounded. The music spoke for itself as
music always will in the hands of skilled per-
formers. Both vocally and instrumentally the
harmonies gave general satisfaction. limo
UgEce Hud mrstu and fair companions to
whose benign iph1ence olntly or separately,
may God give q wide and active circulation !
There were on exhibition some very clever if
not absolutely fine specimens of painting,
drawing, wsxwork, etc.
Gold medals, crowns and diplomas were
awarded Misses Taylor, Harvey, and Kennedy;
and diplomas and crowns to Misses Arrey and
Higgins.
The roll of homer was as long as the entire
list of attending echolars.
SAINT vINCENT's scHooL.
This school fronts on Thalia street near An
nunciatiop, and is conducted by Sisters of the
came community as those having charge of st.
Simeons,
In accordance with the invitations circulat-
ed among the friends of the pupils the distri
button of Premiums, held June 2stb, was very
largely attended. As an expression Of taste
the order and character of the arrangements
bespoke system and culture. The spectator
| was fAvorably Impressed by the appearance and
general bearing of the children. Numerous,
orderly and well dressed they presented as fine
picture of health and intelligence as one need
| wish to see.
The different studies as far as pursued had
been we'll understood. Signs of careful train
ing and an intelligent apprehension, on the
part of the children, of what they were doing,
| were evident on every hand.
Solos were sung by Miss Kirk and Miss Nc
Mahon. The applause which followed showed
how we'll each song was received. RecitAtions
were subsequently delivered in very pleasing
and effective way by Miss Katie Mcmahon and
Miss Mary Mshan.
In the junior circle Miss Agnes Taylor and
Miss NJ. Cascerta distinguished themselves in
vocal performances. Miss s. Lagsn, q sprightly
little elocutionist, forth at the close of the
exercises to the happy entertainment of the
audience. Gold medals we're given by Father
Massardier to Miss A. McMahon and Miss N
Garrity for application and punCtual attend
ancs at Mass, vespers, sodality and school.
The fear of God and respect for parental an