The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-06-29
The URsulise Academy Closing
Exercises


Exercises.
Yesterday afternoon the Ursulipe academy
was crowded to Its utmost extent bv specially
invited relatives and friends of the young
lady students, who having closed their ex-
smina,ions for the session had assembled to
receive their diplomas. rewards OF merit,
prizes, ETC., which the seasons labor had On
titled them to, rs also to treat their audience
TO music, dramatic exhibition, etc. Below
is inserted the Programme. The hall
WAS wrtathed with evergreeDs, flowers, f's
toons, etc. while about the walls were lastly
arranged paintings, worsted work. and other
attractive things, all from the fair hands Of
thu accomplished and diligent students. jus,
below the stage we're couple of tables
wherein were scattered 10 enticing profu-
sion the various presents and rewards Ia.
tended for the deserving and winners 10
the competition. The exercises were opened
by II piano solo, a grand march, by Miss
Merzbacher, followed by the sslutstory by
Miss Kate Stubs, this being IN origins
pee icsl composition short and to the poin..
Then came Fsbiols, three act drams, il.
Illustrating in vivid ma lner the trials and dan-
gers and fasl trlumphs OF the early christian
converts in the land of lis foes. The exc u O.
ton of this drama WAS most admiral y rem
dered, E,ch participant Was well up in her
part, requiring no prompting from beginning
10 end, and embu d witt. a thorough concept
ion of the characters personated. Ia the
operetta Of L.ila, in three parts,
there was como exquisite singing, aud
tho smaller children acted well their
parts indeed. They were all
most enchantingy dressed in appropriate
costumes aud seemed like sure enough fairies
The close of Fabola, was so sif4ciingly por>
trsyed with the sad tate of the beloved young
christian lady convert, that many eyes IN the
audience SWAN ia tears, and handkerchief s
were in general requistion. The character
OF the slave was not only we'll acted but
manifested rare eloculionary powers in the
youog lady persouatiug it.
In judith, vocal solo, by Miss RoJerta
RosSer, there was exhibited most remarkable
vocal powers. Her low notes and
her high, the swee.ly, soft and ten
der ones and the quick explosives, we're oil
gwen not only win exceeding accu acy and
expressive emphasis, but in admirable taste
from commencement to close. Miss Rosser
bids fair TO be one Of the most attr 4c.ivo OF
singers, her voice having grest strength,
volume and sweetness. Along with hers 10
the piece Lsils, WIS the sympathetic, clear,
tender and charming voice Of the beloved Of
her former schoomates and friends Miss
Mary Guil!ot the charming graduate of last
year.
A peculiar feature of the prize distribution
was the contest between Misses Emma Nc.
b mis- and Annio Lse Rodgers. SO faith
iullJ mad these two siriven for the gold
crosses IN their generous contest of months,
that each was awarded similsr rriz. for
religious instruction.
The parting of the classmates gavs rice
TO some affecting scenes. Lowing to devo-
ton those pure and devoted sisters who had
50 labored il the cause OF their education,
they had come to equally love their alma
mater and their fellow students The scenes
and enj)yments of yesterday will DO in their
memories fadeless thing OF happiness for all
the coming time.
The following is the
PR GRAMME:
ClaytoL's Grand March Instrumental solo)
Miss Merzbscher. S4luustcry, Miss Katie
Stubs. Fabiola-Drams ia three acts.
CrYcent City values, Misses Merzbschrr,
M. Levy. Llila-Operelta in three parts.
PART I.-Mountain children, singing and
gathering flowers, interrupted by the
approach OF teggsr woman aud her chill
dren' pare as Snow" Instrumental solo)
Miss Matte Levy.
PART II -Lsila, tho favorite of the noun
tain children, loses her way she kneels to
ask aid from her good angel. Fairies enter.
"kelurn of Spring" Instrumental sulo) Miss
Jos. MeIzbscher.
PART uI.-Mcuntain children searching
for Lsils, and while expressing their grief,
Lsils is led in By the fairies md lher queen
Rewards Of merit.
judith, Vocal so'o) Msi Roberta Rosser.
Distribution of prizes.
Vaeiictory. Miss Llls Hurt. The Crown
ing Comforting OF diplomas.
Following IS the list Of REWARDS OF
MERIT:
Misses Lulu Hurt 1863; Mary Hereford
Jas; Bette Frichot 1873; Bottle Good 1877
Il 'oorts II sser 1856; Mary Bergin llS: jose,
phine M'Izbecher III; Annie Lpo Rlorore
10; Annie Msy Taylor ll3; Emma Bic
EaHis lOS; Maggie l. nr'on 1903; Courtney
Hood lOl; LuOu pix 81; Matte Lavy Is;
Kate Sullivan 81; Alice O'uaey 81 Alice
Stevens "a, Annie Or %; Emma Patterson
90; jesse ''oughs SO; +, IRA Llcy SO; K 4,ie
Slubbs SO; Lulu Dysart 50; Roena Patterson
81; Jennie Cfstrn 81; i.svina ID lev 81:
Aibertne Capy 81; Lulu L,cy 70; Katie
Frey %; Jennie Mctnn 10; Elz,
Capy 20; Lizzie Ne, or 60; Katie
Lsngton 81; Annie B.yer GO:
Sarah 5reenan G3; Hannah Sullivan GO:
Lizzie Boil SO; Fannie Pickrell so; MAY
Mnmand As; Cassie Whitaker As; Minnie
Alstcn 80; Della Qnlkin 81; Rosa Collins 3G:
Louisa Boyd 81; Kstie Sreenan 70; Maggie
Ryan w; Fannie Butcher 81; Lsuretta
Myers 62 Nellie Walsh so; Lena Powers
80; Mary j. Hsrdsraves SO; Louisa Cre,ien
81; Annie Mccoy 80; Resale Brocher 81;
Alice Moody 81: Maggie Fitzpatrick As;
Virginia Harris 40; Emm. Penn al; Mar,
Bennett 80; Lizzie Brooks 80; Josephine
STANLEY 80; Julia Doboins SO; Ollie Grim 81;
Grace Collins Il; Lizzie Prnphetl 2l;Emma
Shsnley 20; Lizzie Fitzpatrick 10;
Bridget Critic IA; Cora Mcclure Is; Nelly
Durwey IL; Ksue Morressey As; Florence
Butcher AZ; Ellie Moore 45 Henrietta Fab,.
lender As; Ella Shilito 35; Annie Ken,z 30;
Eliza Guilin S5; Augusta Ken,z 80; Mar,
Byrns 30; tionevieve E,gen 20; Katie Byrns
%; Edith Rodgers 20; Lizzie Housemsn II:
Jennie Carey Is; Ahnlo Miller 90; Macy
Duncan lS; Minnie Mathews
II, Ollie Mathews ii; Minnie
Culpreth 10; Annie Hesrn 10; Laura Powers
10; Garry Zlmperman I; May Parry 4;
Following Is the list of
PRIZES FOR MERIroRIous CONDUCT.
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