Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-06-29

Interesting Closing Exercises of the School
Year,


Year.
The annual closing exercises of the girls
department of the Cathedral school took
place at 2:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon in
the class room of the building, corner Sew
enth and st. Peter streets.
The seating capacity of the spacious room
was not large enough to accommodate the inn
mense number of visitors, and programme
was presented of rare excellency.
A platform stage occupied one end of the
room and the front seats were occupied by
Bishop Ireland, Rev. Father Stanley, q
number of the Sisters ard clergy.
The exercises were opened with song en-
titled 'Patriotic Glee," rendered charmingly
by chorus of nearly fifty girls and yousg
ladies.
The beautiful poem, "The Changed Cross"
was then recited by Miss M. Powers, who
interpreted the touching pathos of the lines
with great feeling.
An essay was then given on the subject of
Ru1ns,' by Miss M. Maher. The young
lady treated her theme in very intelligent
manner, referring in charming prose to the
ruins of Ireland, the historic abbies of Scot
land, and the famous landmarks Of classic
Italy and Spain.
Following this Miss M. McManus sang the
delightful air Beautiful Isle of the Sea-. %
The young lady possesses fresh sweet
voice, and the song was greeted with ap-
plause.
A humorous selection, Troublesome
Neighbors," was then read by Miss A. Esgan
whase graceful delivery of the lines drought
down the house."
A drama followed entitled, "My Aunt'e
Heiress," impersonated by the following
cast of characters:
Mrs. John Smith, .............M Miss L. Butler
Annie Maria, Daughter of Mrs. Smith. -.
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Arabella, Daughter of Mrs, Smith. NJ. Stanley
Jemima, Daughter of Mrs. Smith. :. NJ. Butler
| Sophia, Daughter of Mrs. Smith. IN. o. Dea.
Matilda, Daughter of Mrs. Smith N. Casey
Clementina, Daughter of Mrs. Smith. E. Athey
Jane, Daughter of Mrs. Smith. =. m. Larkin.
Mrs. Alexander DeCourseY Smith.
.......... 5000. Miss M. O'Donnell
Mrs. Betsey Brown. Miss u. Butler
| Sippets. Miss b. Doyle
The amusing situations of the drama were
admirably drawn out and its rendition was
interrupted by frequent applause.
A vacation song by score of little girls
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requested arepetion, which was accorded.
Miss M. Maher then recited selection en-
titled "Miss Mcbride" The lines we've de.
ightfully spoken and highly appreciated by
the audience.
solo, Chords of Creation" was sung by
Miss B. Murphy, whose admirable rendition
of the song was received with tokens of the
warmest appreciation.
Following this, an essay was delivered by
Miss M. McManus, who chose the captivating
theme &c itholicity in America The es
say showed careful and profound study il
the method and treatment, and the delivery
was without flaw.
The drawing for gold medal then tool
place for excellence in department. anc
scholarship. The candidates were Mise!
M. Maher, M. Casey, NJ. McManus and M
O'Donnell.
The comforting of crowns for excellencs
snd department. followed, chaplets of fowert
being given to hundred and twenty fivt
pupils. The entertainment closed with tn,
"Memorane," solo and chorus, the solo par
being sustained by Miss M. McManus. Th,
singing was delightful and appreciated b,
all.
The first drawing resulted in victory TO
Miss McManus, who having held the me DIAL las
year declined in favor of the other candidates
second drawing resulted in victory for Mis-
NJ. O'Donnell.