Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-06-28
ST. JOSEPH'S ACADEMY.


Closing Exercises of the School Yesr-A
Fine Entertainment at the Oldest Educs-
tiop al Institution In the State.
The closing exercises of the school year for
1852 of st. Joseph'a academy took place yes
terday afternoon, commencing at $50 p. m.
The exercises were held in the study hall of
the academy, which was tastefully decorated
for the occasion. The spacious room was
literally packed with the friends of the insti-
tuition and parents of the pupils.
The close of each recurring school year of
this institution for the education of young
ladies and girls, is always invested with ps-
culiar interest. 1t is the Oldest educational
establishment in the state, having been CON-
menced as early as 1S51-less than two years
after the organization of the Territory of
Minnesota From small beginning it has
grown to be one of the leading institutions of
learning in the United States. Additions have
been made from time to time to the
building, and at present it has
accommodations for 200 pupils-boarders
and day scholars. The grounds around
it are ample and are handsomely ornamented,
given severy facility for recreation and
healthful exercise, while the study rooms and
dormitories are large. commodious and well
ventilated.
The institution is under the special direction
Of the Right Rev. T. L, Grace, bishop of St..
Paul, and is conducted by the sisters of st.
Joseph. 1t aims to, and does afford all the edu-
catlonal advantages which any parent might
desire for his daughters. While the institu-
ton is Catholic the religious principles of
non Catholic pupils are not interfered with,
but all are required to conform
to the external discipline of the
house, for the maintenance of good
order. The annual term is divided into two
sessions of five months each; the first COM
mencing on the first Monday in September,
and the second on the first Monday in Feb.
ruary. The annual term closes with public
exhibition in the latter part of June, and this
exhibition for the year 1882 took place yester-
day, as stated above.
The programme of exercises was given in
full in the GLOBE yesterday mornisg, and this
programme was carried out in full in man
ner which reflected the highest credit upon
both teachers and pupils.
Among those present we noticed among the
clergy Bishop Ireland, Rev. Fathers Riordan,
Stanley, Reilly, Gallagher, Alphonse and
Nealis OF st. Paul, and Father Kelly of
Marquette, Michigan. Among others pres
ent were Hon. Joseph Oppenheim, president
Donnelly of st. Paul, Hon. P. Fl. Rahilly Of
Wabashaw county, and others.
Upon the large platform was placed four
grand pianos, a beautiful harp and six guitars.
The exercises opened with the En-
trance, played by twelve young ladies on
the pianos and SIX young ladies on the
guitars, while Miss Jennie Rahilly presided
at the harp with all the grace and abandon of
Spanish princess of the olden time when the
harp was a favorite instrument of music
among the ladies of rank in the old world.
While the march was being played by this
company of nineteen performers the pupils
marched upon the stage two by two, each
couple gracefully saluting the audience and
taking their places at the rear of the stage;
the younger in front and the older behind.
This movement was well executed and af
fOrded the audience most agreeable surprise.
All the pupils having taken their places, the
entire body united in singing a welcoming
song with splendid effect. The class was ac-
companied by Miss Lizzie Linenfelser and Miss
Jessie Dilley on the piano.
This was followed by Miss Marian Wallace
who delivered an excellent essay, her theme
DelnS Our IroSreSS IN SclenCe. Inc essay
showed careful thought and 1t was couched
in eloquent language and was spoken in a
clear voice and perfect manner.
The next thing in order was the comforting
of crowns for excellence and correct deport-
ment. The names of the successful pupils
were read by Father Nealis, and as their names
were called they came forward one by one and
were crowned with beautiful wIeaths by
Bishop Ireland and the other members of the
clergy present. The following are the names
of those crowned