The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-06-28
ST. JOSnPH'S ACADEMY.

COMMENCEMENT ExgRcISEs AT FLUSHING, l.
L-MEDALs AND HoNoRs CONFERRED BIZ
BISHOP LoUGHLIN.
large and select blagc OF ladies ana gentle
men Witnessed tho seventeenth annual compence
ment at ST. Joseph's Academy, Flushing. L. l., yes
terday afternoon. The exercises took place In the
academic chapel, which tasefulIy decorated with
the national coors and paintings representing Lead
Ing Catholic dvines OF the past and present The
temporary stage was adorned with gariands oil oak
leaves The young lady Students TO the number OF
about hundred occupied positions on seats rising
one above the other adjoining the stage, and
were dressed In the conventional white tue gren-
adine, relieved by iavors Of bright blue Notwith-
standing the intense heat which prevailed outside
the atmosphere oil the Academy delightfully."- cool,
while The perfume dispelled from proiuson OF lovely
lowers transformed tho whole building into de-
hcious conservatory Before the time announced Tor
the opening OF the exercises every available seat in
tne spacious chapel was taken tho chairs immcda
IN 'front.' oil the stage being occupied by cergymer
and prominent lay visitors, the Lady Superior, with
most o her corps oil assisiants-the sisters of ST.
Joseph-being sealed IN The gallery.
Right Rev. DR.. Lougnin, bisnop OF the diocese.
presided and was assisted Wy Rev. Father NICK ennu
pastor OF 81. Michaers Church, Flushing Among
the other clers, men present were Rev. Father Cork
ran, 81. Josepn's Brooklyn; Rev. Father Dyer. ST.
Johns College, Brooklyn; Rev. Father McEnroe, Glen
Cove; Rev. Father Cotton ST. Stephens, New York;
Rev. Father Ntzhugh, st. Anne's. New York Rev
Father Curtin, Brooklyn; Rev. Father MeCare,
Brooklyn Catnearal; Rov. Father Kelly. BrookIyu,
and many others from that city, New York and else
where.
The exercises commenced With an opening march,
performed on eight pianos by sixteen young ladies'
whose dexterity in touching the keys
sell manifest TO tho apprccativs audience. This
dents participated Alter another talented display OF
musical proficiency on the eight instru-
aered plano solo. which el,cltcd hearty
applause. An original drama entitled "Eirnc, the
ladies suitably costulned, eacn Que performing ner
part IN mighty crsaitabie manner. The assembfagc
who proved herself . brilliant performer. Other
rocsl anu Instrumental exercises including strauss
charming SpriDg," by aoubo quartet, wero
Mamie squlres gave an original recitation, appearing
as an OLD fashioned New England dame, and causing
much merriment BY her quaint pronunciation and
mrth-provoking expressions. polka iron ID Albert,
by twenty-ioar o. The students on egnt pianos, fol-
lowed, anu WAS the nusicai climax OF the occasion.
Tue valedlctory was delivered by Miss Gilligsn
=. It's conclusion was rewarded by prolonged ap-
piause.
MEDALS AND HoSors
As there were no graduates at This term Of the
femic course Rev Father McKenna proceeded 10 an
nounce the names OF Inc students who had been
awarded medals and other honors, which were then
presented by Bishop Loushlin. The gold medal Tor
Mas Lizzie o. ooe. Miss Rosa Moan received the
prize medal for French translation. rbe gold medal
For proficiency la music Aiss. Emma storm, post
graduate, received tho gold medal The gold medal
tut tufistiau gwen 10 MISS Fanny rat
tsrsop, and ike prize Ior embroidery and fancy
work Was awarded to MISS jennie Al uiry.
Floral crowns were conferred tho folio wing
young ladies' rs The irst honors OF their class -
Misses kalie Coyle, Lizzie Giiligan, Nellie Kelly
Lizzie 0Ioole, Katie Corr, Ellie hcIsrnan, Katie
benton sadie Madden FANNIE Kinseiia Ross Moan,
Mamie squires Nellie o'BrIcn, Katie Clarke, Anna
Donerty, Mary l.. Norris, cecnia Cassidy, Mary
WiiIoughDy, Cecilia Clarke Cora Oiens, Katie Kin.
sella Kane Linley ana Katie Mulnollaud. Prizes
were also given 70 large humber OF students IN tho
JUNIOR classes who haa aistlncuished themselves In
tncir various studies during the academic term.