Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-06-22
ST. sosKrn,s ACADEMY.
Seventeenth Annual Cemmencement-
Disfrsbution or Premiums, and Clos
ing Rxerelse3. Lnsf Might.


Annual Cemmencement-
Disfrsbution OF Premiulns, and Clos
Ing Exercises, Last Might.
The frequency Of school commencement
notices which appear at the close of each
academic year, grows, no doubt, mOnoto.
nous to the average newspaper reader; but
il must be born in mind that every educa-
tional establishment has its host of patrons
and friends who feel a deep interest in
these exhibitions. Hence, we always
cheerfully surrender much of our space on
these occasions, and lend what assistance
we can to promote the cause OF educa.
ton and to encourage both teachers and
pupils.
Among the most enjoyable Of these en-
tertainments this year was the one at the
St. Joseph Academy last night Long be-
was densely packed, and standing room vas
at premium. Many were obliged to leave
the ball on account of the suffocating hest
and seek fresh air on the outer porch. Al
$50 P. NJ. the pupils entered the hall in
twos, and filing up in front OF the stage,
gracefully made their obeisance to the Rt
Rev, Bishon and then took their seats on
TERED chairs placed on either side OF the
stage.
The programme of the evening was as
follows:
PROGRAMME.
"Marche Militaire' u pianos) .Ketterer
McGarrell and Anna Wingerter.
Chorus-"Come Mary Maidens, "-.....Gabussi
The Glass.
Dialogue-Der Schulstreit,
Pupils OF the German Class.
Piano Sextette -"Marche SentimentaIe,
aff
Mamie Welte, Susie Riester, Lottie Water
house and Lizzie Kuglein.
Vocal Trio-"The Whip-poor-wili' os,,hooh
Misses Mary oDonnsll, Marcelline Lagarde
French Selection-Le Champ du Repos,
Read by Miss Tillie Reilly:
Frech Dialogue-Le Chameau ct lie Chat,
Misses Mamie Kennedy and Susie Reister.
Misses Anita Gagarde, Nina Bosley and Anna
seIection-The A. Proctor.
Read by Miss Nina Bosley.
Vocal Solo-"The Bird that came Ia Spring,
Miss Marcelline Lagarde.
Selection---Parting of Marmion and Douglass,
Read by Miss Anna Carroll;
Piano Solo---"Cinquieme Nocturne," Leybach.
Miss Raie Wingerter.
Misses Mary o'DonneiI and Anna Carroll,
Composition Mission of the Sunbeam,
Written and read by Miss Anna McGarrell.
DIsrRIBUTIoS OF PREMIUMS.
m snS MsrceSe LarSarde and Kate Riester.
Vocal solo--"Fhoughts of Home" 49,. Ascher
Go Mis- May oDonneliai pharmaceutical,
Miss Marcelline Lagarde.
Calisthenic Exercises,
Compositlon--The Fertila Field OF Science, >,
Chorus--"Loyely Flowers "................Fabiani.
The Glass.
ACADEMIC HoNoRs.
The rosy hue of health and happiness
beamed on the faces Of all the pupils; their
quiet manners impressed the visitors with
the conviction that the good example of
the teachers is faithfully copied by those
modest and graceful young ladies who as.
sembled in the music hall to the step Of
the March Militsire," which was played
in true military precision and faultless ex-
ecution by Misses Vaas, Bosley, McGarrell
and Wingerter. The chorus, Come
Merry Msidens," was sung with
spirit characteristic of merry maidens
indeed. Dressler's March Sem
tementale," piece of moderate difficulty,
was we'll played by Misses Waterhouse,
Bonenberg, LOTUS, Welty, Reister and
Kuglein. They are all very small children.
Their playing evlnced great talent and
They may justly feel proud of their first
public performance.
The vocal trio, THE Whip-poor Will"
by Misses 0'Donnell. Lagarde and Carroll,
was sweetly sung. The young ladies have
full, round voices, and they rendered very
effectively the sweet and plaintive song of
the WHIP. poor-Will. The piano trio by
Krug, was played in superb style by
Misses Ragarde, Bosley and Carroll. The
fairy-like delicacy, sweet tenderness and
Joyous ripping were all distinctly express
ed. Seldom have We heard trio the
strains of which will live longer in memory
than beautiful "0beron." Miss Lagarde's
vocal solo deserves more than a passing
notice. Her voice is sweet, her cultivation
artistic. Her piano solo LA Source" was
the finest musical selection of the pro-
gramme. She has an exquisite touch and
rare musical talent. She had true con-
ception of the authors meaning which she
by the manner in which she
brought out the delicate shading and bril-
liant gliding of BlumenthaPs La Source"
Miss Wingerters Nocturne was beauti-
fully played. The fine effect, however, was
somewhat married by her hesitating man.
ner. The vocal duet by Misses O'Donnell
and Carroll was one of Abt's lovely gems,
and it lost none of its lustre from the sweet
and sympathetic voices of these young
ladies. The piano duet, "Qm Niye," by
Misses Lagard and Reister, was brilliantly
executed. This piece, as well as all the in
strumentai pieces, displayed the perfect ton
and superiority of the Stuttgart method
which is taught in the Academy. Thoughts
Of Home" vocal solo by Miss O'Donnell,
was pleasing and soothing bringing to our
minds, by its true rendition, thoughts OF
Home, Sweet Home. The French
and German dialogues were spoken
with a good accent aud an ease which
showed many of the pupils were familiar
with the language. The selections from
Scott and Proctor, by Misses Carroll and
BoSley, were specimens of good reading.
Miss McGarrelrs composition, THE Mis-
sion of Sunbeam" was we'll written and
nicely read. Miss ODonnells on THE
Fertile Field of Science" was cleverly
written and she handled the subject with
which proved she had been
in that fertile field, and was ac-
quainied with all its products.
The teachers Of st. Joseph's believe in
having healthy mind, in healthy body,
as the calisthenic drill proved. This was
very interesting feature of the performance;
the pupils went through the exercises with
ease, grace and yigor; all their develop
ment of their muscles-noue of them SUI
pertiuous or tiresome. The closing scene
was the giving crowns Of honor and rewards
Of merit tothe worthy members Of each class
md judging from the number given, the
year must have been proitably employed.
At the close of the performance Bishop
Kahn complimented both pupils and teach
ers in his usually felicitous manner and
exhorted the pupils to renew
their studies next year with redoubled en-
ergy; but above all TO remember that they
were Christian maidens, and so to live that
they would mature into Christian women
and useful members of society.
The system of education taught by these
good sisters deserve the highest commend
alton. The school is in the front ranks of
establishments, and its motto
is excelsior.
HoNoRs AND CROWNS.
Academic honors were conferred as fol-
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