Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-11
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Editor Morning Neaos: A more re-
fined and appreciative audience has
seldom graced Summers Hall than
that which assembled there last Thursday
evening to witness the closing exercises Of
st. Joseph's Academy, Washington, Ga.
Although the evening was oPpressivelY
warm, the exercises were OF such an inter
esting and instructive nature that the cul-
tured audience were fully compensated
and listened with the greatest
pleasure to the rare literary and musical
feast so carefully prepared by the cultivated
pupils. The exercises commenced by an
entrance march "Ocean Waves" which was
capitally rendered by Misses Boiler, Debele
and Arkwright. Thirteen young misses
marched to the strains of the music, and
their excellent man 9uvering ELECTED I'M
stinted applause. The salutatory was de-
livered by Miss NJ. O'Brien. The compost
ton and delivery reflected great credit on
the talented young lady. "Cacilia,"
drama, was next on the programme, and sell
dom have amateurs performed their
parts better. 1t is almost impossible
TO single out any one for specisl hOnors, be-
cause they all did infinite justice to the
piece, and the rendition was so perfect and
faultless that all the principal characters
were heartily encored. However. too much
praise cannot be said of the magnificent
acting of Misses O'Brien, Boiler, Circopely,
O'Connor, Mckinley and Smith.
This was followed by a humorous piece
entitled, Esmeralda," or "Lost and Found"
In which the young ladies, more especially
Misses Faughnan and O'Donohue, distin-
guished themselves and played their re-
spective parts In manner that would nave
done honor to professionals.
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lows: Guilmartin gold medal, for excel
lence in scholarship, was awarded to Miss
E Debele. Gold medal for English compo-
sition-frst prize to Miss NJ. O'Brien; second
prize to Miss q. Burke. Gold medal for
mathematics, to Miss NJ. G'Connor. Gold
medal for Christian doctrine, to Miss n.
Powers. Gold medal for good conduct, to
conduct, to Misses G. Burke and NJ. Nal
lory. Gold pen for penmanship, to Miss
G. O'Donohue. Gold cross for domestic
economy, to Miss G. Vaughan. Gold medal
for music, to Miss A. Arkwrlght; second
prize to Miss G. Mckinley. Gold thimble
for plain sewing and darning, to Miss M.
Tuberdy.
Various other prizes were then dis
tributed, and afterwards Bishop Gross
delivered an eloquent address. In fine,
the songs, music, Rotations and dramas,
were exceptionally well rendered, and re-
fected credit alike on the pupils and the
Sisters. Prior to the commencement the
public examination took place, and deserves
especial notice. 1t was conducted in the
presence of some of the most distin-
guished men of Washington, and the prof
cheney of the pupils, their ready answers, and
the profundity of knowledge exhibited, in
dicated the thorough training they had un-
de. gone. The Sisters should feel delighted
at the result of their assiduOus labors, and
venture the assertion that there is no ineti-
tuition In our beautiful Empire State of the
South that gives more complete and flush
ed education than does this modern seat Of
learning-St. Joseph's.
The academy is beautifully situated in
Washington, on an eminence which over
looks the surrounding country. The climate
is very salubriOus, the grounds are pictur-
esque, and the artificial attractions added
to the natural beauty of the place, make it
the most inviting spot IN our beloved Safe.
The good Sisters, and the genial hearted,
whole souled Father O'Bnen are working
indefatigably to make this institution one
of the best in the country. The building
will be enlarged this summer, in order to
accommodate more pupils. 1t has prosper
ed in the past, and II the people of Georgia
will patronize home institutions and endea-
vor to revive the dropping energies Of our
industries, the day is not far distant when
st. Joseph's Academy will take its place
among the institutions of the South, be a
pride to the Catholics and an honor to the
State of Georgia. O'C.