Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-06-22
ST. GATHERINGS HALL.


V"e VI thc iedulbB 0pJects OF holding the
Diocesan Convention in Augusta this year
was to call general attention throughout
Maine and New Brunswick to ST. Catherine's
Hall, which most excellent institution closed
successful school year yesterday. The
average attendance Of boarding and day
scholars has been about fifty. and the outlook
for the future was never so bright. The corps
OF teachers is to be increased, and strong ef-
forts put forth in other directions to extend
the benifcent influences of this school.
The closing exercises last evening were
attended by large and very select audience.
which completely filled the exhibition hall.
AT a little past seven the long line of girls
ranging in size from tiny dots Of five or six,
up to graceful young ladies-followed by the
lady teachers and the two Bishops, marched
into the hall, to the sweet melody of a pro-
cessional hymn. The fresh. happy faces of
the girls, their rustling bright dresses, and
the flowing vestments of the prelates, made
beautiful and impressive spectacle. PRAYER
was offered by Bishop Nicely, after which the
following programme was rendered.
PROGRAMME
Proces sional- German Choros.
Prayer.
Piano Duo-Allegro Moderate, from Concerto lin
the italian style).-Bach,
Miss Grace b. Randall.
Piano SOlo-Rondo in Eb. Op. 62-Weber.
Mics Annie NJ. Richardson.
Es.ar-Hotel de Rambouillet. -
Mis-. Sarah E. Darling.
Misses Prindle. Haynes Coxhead, Weeks, Church,
Sawyer.
Scene from Les Precieuses Ridicues-Mo lere.
Misses Gray, Harris, Prndle.
Piano solo-Polonaise in BIB. Op. 7i-Chopin
Miss Marie otty.
RecitatiOn-The Criiic-Jdmes r. Fields
Miss Mary Lilly whitmore
Serenade-Op. 96. Concert Arrangements for two
Pianos Gurlih
b. Nocturno. d. Finale
Misses Wales, HAYWARD. Church, Richardson.
Latin Recitafion-stsbat Mater-Jacobas de Bene
dicfis.
Miss Mary G. Child.
"a. Fugye in C-Bdch.
Piano Solo, b. Marche des Davids Buudler coutre
les Phistins-S chumann.
Miss Grace ingalls,.
Recitation-rhe Wreck of Rivermouth-W hiftier.
Miss Eleanor b. Farley.
Vocal Trio-Bird, why sing'st Thou? From tie
Misses Upjohn. Manley, Farley, SAWYER.
Scene from Maria Stuart--SchiHer.
Misses Gray and Coxhead.
Piano solo-scherzo in Alb. Op 81, No. g. Beetho.
rem.
Miss Annie Hayward.
Essay-Culture.
Miss Lillian Hill.
Anacreon-Concert Arrangement for two Pianos
Misses Ingalls,, Hay ward, Hill. Dunn.
Giving of Testimonials.
Address.
Hymn.
Benediction.
1t is stating the facts very tamely to say
that the audience was surprised and delighted
at what they saw and heard, and manifested
their appreciation by frequent and generous
applause. The young participants acquitted
themselves with a grace and self possession
which was truly marvellous, and which speaks
volumes for their native genius and the ad-
mirable instructions of che Madame and her
assistants. In instrumental music, they dis
played great brilliancy of execution, prof.
cheney and finish. The recitations were we'll
delivered. while the essays and dialogues
were unusually good. Bishop Nelly then
read the roll of honor, and presented each Of
the % young ladies whose names stood high
est in department and scholarship throughout
the entire year with appropriate testimonials.
With 10 as a maximum. none of the scholars
who received testimonials ranked less than
10 in department., or % in recitations. By
invitation of Bishop Nicely, the Ri. Rev.
Coadjutor Bishop of Fredericton, spoke a
few pleasant words to the school. Coming
to this Diocese stranger, his lordship has
won golden opinions from all with whom he
has come in contact by his eloquence, his
affability. and his modest yet digniied bear
ing. The shower of applause which greeted
him shows how thoroughly he has captivated
our people, and he will in the future receive
warm welcome here whenever he chooses
to honor us with visit. After benedicton,
the company passed the remainder of the
evening, in forming acquaintance, inspect
ing the specimens of drawing and painting
on exhibition, and in other pleasant ways.
The evening put blossom on year of hard
and honest labor, and gives all friends of
St. GATHERINGS Hall high hopes for the
future.