Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-06-28
AoADEmYsT. vINoENrDEP PAUL.
TwentY-SeFenth Annual Commence
menE Exercises - Distribution Of
Prizes.


The twenty-seventh annual commence
ment exercises OF the Academy Of st. Vim
cent de Paul took place at the Savannah
Theatre last evening at eight o'clock. The
lower portion of the building was filed to
its capacity by the parents and friends OF
the scholars, and the liveliest interest was
manifested in the proceedings, the audience
frequently attesting their appreciation by
cordial applause.
The exercises opened with the sAlutstory,
which was delivered by Miss N. Bryan, as
follows:
Respected Auditory: As in a gallery Of
paintings where there are the best works Of
the bess masters, there is always one which
more than others draws the heart and rivets
the eve. Such Is our commencement day
among the other days Of our school life. It
is the canvas upon which the dearest and
most Tevered faces are grouped. SO Right
Rev. Bishop and very dear Father, gather
from every heart its wsrmest thanks for
your presence here tonight, and we are
assured that your approval and benedictions
will follow rs through our exercises. Do
not dismiss us with them now, but send
them with as in the grAver hours Of after
life. In the wars of men they tell us that
when one file Of soldiers is swept away by
death another steps forward. So we too.
Next year It will not be I and my COM
panions whowill welcome you. We will
claim only your recollection and your pray
ers. Follow us with these, and long may
you live to bless and brighten with your
presence the commandments OF st. Vim
cents. To our dear Father Csfferty 8 well
come need hardly be spoken. During the
school year which has glided so quickly
away he has ever been with u.s. guiding,
cheering and encouraging to greater efforts.
Let the loving chances which greet him
speak all our lips would wish to say.
A heartfelt welcome to the dear clergy OF
our Forest City, and words are feeble to ex-
press our Joy when We recognize among
them the faces of clergy from other cities
of our Empire State.
Beloved parents and friends, each one Of
you has had among as some one held dear,
aud In her name l bid you welcome. To
the many who are here assembled, whether
known to us or not, in the name Of the
pupils Of s.. Vlncent's 1 give an earnest
welcome to the closing exercises Of our
academy.
The opening chorus, cave Maria" was
sung with fue effect by the senior classes,
and was followed by charming trio, Misses
Connolly, Quint and Mcmahon, who hand
EOMEly Gail OhiOp.
A recitation entitled "Bue and GRAY, (" by
Miss 7. Savarese, was well given and re-
Aeeted credit upon her talent as an elocu-
ZIONIST.
Misses Terrell and Black followed in a
we'll executed duet, "Bounding Ball."
The singing of the lively song Dancing
Der the Wsves,n by the senior classes, was
exceedingly creditsble to their musica al
training, and was greatly enjoyed by the
appreciative audience.
Miss J. McMahon's recitation, 'fSome-
body's Mother" beautiful poem, familiar
10 nearly every one, was rendered with
much feeling.
Misses Connolly and Hamilton followed
in a beautiful duet, "Blushing Morn Polka. "
The smaller children OF the school
sang with good effect, and very sweetly,
''MY Pretty Bird" after which Miss Igoe
recited "The Knights Toast" The Misses
Black, Cloud aud Connolly, an accomplish
ed musical trio, favored the audience with
"Christmas Gifts Waltz" very lively pro-
duction.
The Dead DOLL" by little Miss Mamie
Golden, was excellent, and called forth lib
eral applause. After it followed a musical
quartette, Misses Igoe, Mcclure, Black and
LAWN, in ''ViOls Galop."
"SceDes from the Life OF Mary Stuart"
were admirably described IN a recitation by
Miss l.. Carson, who showed an apprecia-
ton of the subject and thorough under
standing Of the powers of recitation. It
was fine effort aud did her infuite credit.
The duet. "Sky Lark, /" by Misses Mcclure
and Connolly, was very good, and the song,
"LonzlY Bird" by Misses Harvey and
lyman, with fine chorus, was a pleasing
feature Of the evening. Miss NJ. Kennedy
capitally reeited "Our Homes" in g manner
which touched the hearts of her auditors,
&, hvrN Ttecao Mnf1fofpo
ney and Carson on the plano, a talented
tril who superbly rendered the favorite
"Mocking Bird"
A beautiful operetia, entitled "The Lost
Sister," was then presented IN a style which
reflected great credit upon the participants
and upon the good Sisters who had doubt
les been at no little pains in arranging all
the details. The drdnlatis perSOn@ was as
follows.
Msy Queen. ...........M Miss Nab. Stanley.
The Lost Sister .... Mis- Florence Stanley.
C0rinna, Anna, sarV.. .Schoolmates.
Pnciosa, a Gypsy Girl, Maids OF Honor,
Chorus, G psies and School Girls.
The scenery was attractive and the tab
leaux effective, and the opereita was en-
Enthusiastically received.
At the close of the operetta the distribu-
ton OF prizes TO the successful scholars
during the past year followed, the honors
UEiIk aHdIucu ny INC DASuOp, ho bnC bCuOl-
srs in answer to their names, as read out by
Rev. Father Csfferty, came forward. The
following is the premium list;
PRIMARY DEPARTMENT.
First prize in cateehism and second In
reading, awarded Agnes Comm; second
prize In eatechfsm and frst in spelling
awarded Teresa Kennedy; second prize In
catechism and first 10 spelling, awarded
Nellie Connolly; first prize in catechism,
awarded Ida Aveilhe; first prize in spelling,
awarded Sadie Smar'; first prize 10 reading,
awarded Aggie Lyons; first prize In reading,
awarded Annie Bell; second prize in SPELL
ing, awarded Bessie Reilly.
JUNIOR DEPARTMENT.
First prize In cstechism, awarded Bridget
Kennedy first prize in spelling, awarded
Katie Walsh first prize in reading, awarded
Josie Mcmahon; first prize In arithmetic,
awarded Mamie Meyler first prize in writ
ing, awarded Marie Grady first prize In
geography, awarded Marion Smart. Second
prize in catechism, awarded Sallie Black
second prize in spelling, awarded Amelia
Qdint; second prize In reading, awarded
Mamie Murphy; second prize in arithmetic,
awarded Veronica Donelsn second prize In
writing. awarded Maggie Bell second prize
In geography, awarded Agnes Esgan.
EUNIoR DEPARTMENT, FIRST GRADE.
First premium in catechism, awarded NJ.
Lyons; second premium In cateehism and
grammar, awarded Agnes Fitzgersld; first
premium in geography, grammar and
arithmetic. awarded Agnes Won Newton;
first premium In spelling, penmsnship and
second premium in geography, Kate Gau-
dry; first premium in reading, Mamie Blum !;
frs premium in history, Teresa Lawn; first
premium In composition, Jesse Cloud,
second premium in arithmetic, Carrie Dow
ell; second premium in penmauship, Annie
Mcmahon; second premium in reading,
May Kennedy; second premium In spelling,
Mary E. Bouhan.
SENIOR GRADE, SECOND DIVISION.
First premium In grammar and arithmetic,
Miss T. Savarese; second premium ia gram
mar and arithmetic, Miss X. Flannery; first
premium in geography and second in pen
manship, Miss NJ. Hamilton; first premium
In history and penmanship, Mary Ray; first
premium In composition and second in his
tory, Annie Goette; first premium in orthog-
raphY, NJ. Pepper; first premium In reading,
Marie Phillips; second premium In geogra-
ply, Mamie Lehwald; second premium In
photography, H. o. Sullivan; second pre-
MUM in reading, Mamie Comm.
SENIOR eRADE-FIRsT DIVISION.
First premium in cateehism, Aunie Theus:
first premium in geography, penmaDship,
history and second Ia catechism, Mary
Bradley; first premium in grammar and
second in history, j. Bragdon; first premium
In eloeutiop, second in penmauship, and
second in geography, Mary Harvey; first
r,rarogrrn IN n0mnocfffnu Nora MoMohor.