Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-06-30
ST. JOSEPH'S ACADEMY.

The Annual Closing Exercises---A Record
Made Which Speaks Admirably for the
MISUNDERSTANDING of Crowns.
The annual exhibition attending the closing
Of St. Joseph's Academy, took place yesterday
aftern DON in the audience room of the acade-
my, Nelson and Western avenues. The spa
cious room was crowded with the friends and
patrons of the academy, and quite number
of persons were glad to accept standing room
during the interesting exercises.
On every hand was visible the artistic handi-
work of the pupils and their pious and learned
instructors. The walls were adorned with
portrait and landscape paintings, the finished
productions of the young lady pupils, while
an added charm was given the surroundings by
the lavish display of flowers.
The programme, as arranged by the good
Sisters, could not have been crowned with
greater degree of success. There was not a
tedious moment in the long list of exercises,
and while the entertainment displayed the va
red accomplishments of the young ladies it
reflected high degree of credit upon their
gifted tutors, the Sisters.
The front seats were occupied by the
clergy and Sisters, and word is due
to their scrupulously neat and
sweet appearance. The exercises
were under the immediate supervision of Sis
ter St. Rose, the mention of whose name is of
itself sufficient praise.
As to the young lady pupils, they were ap'
propriately attlred in white, relieved with Or
naments of bright ribbon and jewels.
Theirhppearance and Difference to the amena-
ties was as near faultless as anything could
be and they acquitted themselves in man.
ner they may well feel proud Of.
ENTRANCE MARCH.
The exercises opened with march by
Wagner; this was given with four pianos,
by eight yong ladies, the pianists being the
Misses l. Clark, ]. Bryan, G. Prendergast, 8.
Murphy, NJ Palmatier, A. Robert, c. Mackey,
s. Robert.
During the volume OF sweet melody pro-
duced by so fine an assemble, over fifty girls
entered and took positions on the stage. Up
on the conclusion of the march, greeting
was given by the vocal class. The effect of
so many voices in unison was perfectly charm
ing. The accompaniment was by Miss A.
Robert.
Following the above an essay was given by
Miss NJ. King, on the subject of Fame. Her
treatment of the subject was intelligent, show
ing correct research and study, and the essay
was given without trace of affectation.
She was the recipient of flowers and ap-
plause.
selection by Smith, entitled "Blooming
Youth Schottishe," was next given on the
piano by the Misses j. Chapman, A. Wheeler,
E. Franklin, c. MORN, M. Gavin, A. Igoe, l..
Lineufelser, S. Doherty, L. Rogers, B. Malone,
E. Nc Ardle, 4. Hughes. The execution was
admirable, and elected many tokens Of appre-
citation.
CoNFERRING OF CROWNS.
Crowns for excellence in department were
then conferred upon the following named
young ladies, the Rev. Father Neaiis
officiating:
Miss Marian Wallace, Miss Mary Walsh,
MISS Alice Delaney, Miss c. Norm,
| Miss B. Thornton, Miss NJ Hamm,
| Miss Stella Robert, Miss Rose Trombley,
Miss Lizzie Koch, Miss j. Chapman,
| Miss Lilly Grace, Miss Mary Doyle,
Miss L. Lihenielser, Miss X. Mcdonald,
Miss Ina Darling, Miss j. Olivier,
| Miss Sarah Doherty, Miss Alice Brown,
Miss Lizzie Healey, Miss Nellie Grace,
| Miss Mary Bahan, Miss Agnes Grace,
Miss Judith Clark, Miss N. Gierlet,
| Miss T. McCauley, Miss Annie Preston,
| Miss A. Wheeler, Miss K. Prendergsst
| Miss Maggie Crowley, Miss Clare Judd,
| Miss Mary Dunn, Miss Lucia Judd.
Miss Mary Breen, Miss Julia Burke.
A sweet little girl, Miss Lucia Judd, .hen
| recited in artless and winning manner, "The
Little Angel Her performance was justly
considered remarkable. She received warm
| congratulations and many flowers.
A class of ten Young ladies then read In con
cert, "The Burial of Isabella of Castillo" The
allusion to the dead queen was beautiful in
rendition and quite pathetic, while the reading
of the young ladies was without flaw.
The four pianos were brought into requisi-
ton for medy of Irish melodies by the
| Misses A. Robert, N. Krappel, NJ. Palmatier
familiarity with the intricacies of the key
board, and their effort was one of the events
of the exhibition.
pure as lilly, then sang, "Papa come Home
to your Darling" in manner that was per-
fectly captivating. She was accompanied by
Miss Nellie Brown.
The concert trio, Come, Ills now Our
Festal Hour" by Wallace, was given in fine
voice by the Misses /. Clark, G. Prendergast
and M. Palmatier. They received many DIES rived
favors of appreciation.
In the Grande Valse de Concert, by Schil-
hoff, which followed, the audience were
treated to some excellent Instrumentation. 1t
was interpreted by the Misses n Prendergast,
s. O'Halloran, C. Mackey, J. Dilley, F. Muir
ply, s Robert, j. Bryan and c. Prendergast.
They received fattering. applause.
"The "Miller of Dee'' was recited in naive
and beautiful manner by Miss Cassie Mozart
lin, whose effort was crowned with floral trib-
utes and applause.
After this an instrumental sole was given
by Miss. !. Clark. She displayed o perfect
command of the instrument and her success.
full effort was worthily appreciated.
THE FLOWER QUEEN.
A cantata, 1.-THE Flower Queen" In two