Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-07-01
ST. JOSEPH'S ACADEMY.
Interesting Closing Exercises-Prizss
Awarded In the Different Departments.

Interesting Closing Exercises-Prizss
| Awarded In the Different Departments.
The annual closing exhibition by the
pupils of st. Joseph's academy took place in
the audience room of the academy, corner of
Nelson and Western avenues, at 2:30 O'Clock
Yesterday afternoon. The attendance was
unusually large and programme was pre-
scented of exceptional excellence. The ele-
CANT not to say the fastidious appointments
of the hall in which the exercises took place
elected immense admiration.
There was an air of elegance in the sur
roundings that were entirely free from con-
veying the least impression of the tawdry.
| The walls of the rooms were adorned with
sketchings from the easels of the scholars,
and specimen of their exquisite handiwork
were visible on every hand. A spacious and
well appointed stage occupied one end of the
room, and the tasteful manner in which it
was adorned with flowers and eyergreens was
especially noticeable.
| The front seats were occupied by the
clergy, headed by Bishop Ireland and the
Revs. Fathers Stanley and Stimmler. In
the rear of these were seated a large number
of the sisters, whose quiet and neat appar-
rel afforded charming contrast to the bril-
liant background of color. The captivating
beauty of the sweet girl pupils, however,
formed the rich, living and opulent picture
of which the flowers perfume, and, all else
present was the less arch, but also beautiful
| frame. - a za1 f d
| The exercises we're in charge Of Sister st.
Rose, and consisted of vocal and instrument
| tai music, essays and Rotations. The selec-
| lions were given IN q creditable manner, and
heard with pleasure. s...
| About 8 o'clock the pupils entered to a
| march from Mendelssohn, the, music being
| supplied by four pianos and an organ, and
performed by the following pupils: Misses
| E. English, M. Palmatier, L. Conner, G..
Mackey, L. O'Brien, M. Derham, 81. Byfeld,
| V, Hinckens and Miss L. Eckenbeck, Or
ganist. :.
Following the march "Regna Terrace
| was given by the vocal class, accompanied
| by Miss A. Ward. The recitation was i'm
pressive and very beautiful.
An essay was then given by Miss A.
| Robert, on the "Ethlca of Taste" The at
| tfactive appearance of the young lady indi-
Gated familiarity with the subject which
could not have been much strengthened by
the most classic diction. The subject was
delightfully."- treated and the young lady's
effort ELECTED applause.
A polka rondo was then performed by the
following pupils: Misses K. Burke, L. Curran,
j. billy, M. Rahilly, e. Berrisford, L. Lin
enfelser, j. Miller and L. Rogers. The Sc
lection was pleasingly rendered and showed
correct Instrumentation.
Meetings. "Return of Spring." was
| then performed on the piano by Miss j.
Darling, who unites thorough familiarity
with the score to refined and correct meth
cd.
Crowns for correct department were then
conferred by the clergy on the following
| pupils:
| Miss Mary O. Brien Miss Judith Clark,
Miss Teresa McCauley, Miss Ida Miller,
| Miss Nellie Brown, Miss Hattie Byfeld,
| Miss Ida Darling, Miss Mary Walsh,
| Miss Ida Dufrene, Miss Mary Doyle,
| Miss Mary Wren, Miss Esteile Wilson.
| Miss Nellie Collins, Mics Katie O Leary.
Miss Itasca Tuttle, Miss Rosa Carivaux,
! Miss Katie Mcdonald, Miss Mary McPartiin,
Miss Fannie Madden, Miss Nellie Gieriet.
Miss Oracle O. Hallorap, Miss Julie Donneliy,
Miss Cassie McPartlin.
| A vacation song followed by class of
charming little girls, whose effort afforded
| the utmost pleasure.
| A recitation was then delivered by Miss
M. Palmatier, who chose the captivating
! theme ''Marguerite of France" The brave
and beautiful queen heroine of Louis court
was described at length and an inspiring
! picture was given of the manner in which she
haxI oh Cd 4ho
| infdels. The recitation was well delivered
and received with applause.
| An overture from Suppe, "Poet and Peas
ant" was rendered in charming style on
the piano by the Misses L. Jourdain, A..
Robert, L. Conner and T.. Eckenbeck.
A miniature darling, named Nellie Gieriet,
sung Happy Little Maiden in a manner
that pleased the whole audience.
| Following this, an instrumental selection,
entitled ''Lily Polka" by Bollman, was per-
formed by the Misses Il. Berrisford, I. OAR
ling, j. DilIey and nj. O'Brien. The ssiec-
ton was gracefully and artistically per-
formed and highly appreciated.
An essay ON "Parsntal Affection was
then read by Miss L Jourdain. The compo-
sition displayed fine talent, and was perme-
ated by sentiments that displayed profound
A quartet of young ladies, named the
Misses A. Robert, A. Ward, III. Palmatier,
and r. O'Hara, then performed selection
| entitled ''Boute en- Train," from Keterer.
The selection is lively and full of the most
jocund melody. 1t was charmingly executed.
vocal selection, ''The Three Calls" was
rendered by the Misses M. McPartIin, A.
Ward and G. Blackford, accompanied by
Miss L. Conner. The weird and almost sol
| emn selections were we'll rendered and re-
ceived with applause.
| If comparisons were in order, the piece
| that followed would rank as the gem Of the
entertainment. The selection was named
sour Birds Nest" and it was spoken by a
| witching little maid named Miss Cassie
| McPartlIn. The artless and perfect delivery
and graceful manners Of the child captivated
| the house.
| concerted piano selection, entitled the
International Fantasia, embracing number
of familiar airs, was then admirably executed
| by the Misses L. Eckenbeck, 1. Clark, Rose
| O'Hara, and e. English. ~
The graduating medal in the ACADEMIC
course, was then awardedto Miss Z. English,
| by Bishop Ireland.
The graduating medal in the musical
course was conferred on Miss T.. Eckenbsck.
Both medals were solid gold, accompanied by
handsome and valuable chains.