Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-06-30

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Distribution of the Prizes and Class
HonOrs-A Pleasing Entertainment.
The twenty-ninth annual commence.
ment exercises of the Academy OF ST
Vincent De Paul took place last evening III
the Masonic Temple, which was crowded
to its utmost capacity. The Right Rev
Bishop Gross and others of the Catholic
clergy, and the Sisters of Mercy oc-
cupied seats reserved for them II
front of the audience. The exercises
commenced with an entrance march per-
formed on two pianos, by Misses Nc
Clure. Mcmahon, Black and Connolly.
during which the pupils OF the Academy.
headed by the graduates, marched in and
took their positions upon the stage.
THE sALUTATORY.
Miss Alice Kennedy, upon whom de-
yolved the honor of delivering the saluta-
tory, stepped forward and performed the
duty very gracefully. Her production
was brief but well written and admirably
read.
RESPECTED AUDITORY: Again commence
ment night is with us, telling of eXamina-
tiOns passed-Of pleasant vacation months TO
fOllOw-and who more fitting to pronounce its
welcome, to tell its greeting, than one who,
the last time participates III IT'S lt5ltNltlt
To school girls, cOmmencements are the GASES
in the desert. the green spots in the otherwise
cOlOrless walks of school life.
Commencement night has round it halo
which will shine the brighter for future joy,
and be undImmed by future sorrow. This
evening 'tls our sweet privilege to welcome
here the highest dignitarles OF church and
city-nOt indeed to "a feast of reason, and
flow of sOul''-an effort to please is all, we can
claim.
An Operetta, which perchance, may awak-
en- memories of the ''long ago." when, too,
some among our audience personated Falrle
or sea-nymph. and told wOndrous tales of
the elfin land. A song or two, sung not quite
in modern operate style, but the strains,
Right Reverend Bishop and cler-
full voices. and bespeak the joy with which
we hail your presence on this festive occasion,
for are we not sure of your apprOval-speaking
smile, nor fear we criticism apart from you.
Well we know none better, that loving eyes
will follow us through tO-night's perform
ance, loving hearts rejoice in our success,
loving lips speak tender words of praise when
our entertainment is at an end. SO, buOyed
on by such bright fOreshadowings. Well do
the best that circumstances allow to those we
are happy and proud TO welcome as hOnOred
guests.
on the part, then, of the pupils of st. Vim
cents, and in the name of the class which to-
night utters Naledictory to school days
''fleeting and far permit me, Right Rev
erned Bishop, Reverend Clergy, parents dear
welcome to our twenty-ninth annual COM
mencement.
The opening chorus was very sweetly
sung. after which the pupils retired from
the stage, the smaller ones occupying the
balcony on the west side of the hall.
Misses NJ. Smart and t. LAWN then
executed an instrumental duet, "Birth-
day Ball." which was receives with ap-
plause.
The first recitation was "The Catholic
Psalm" by Miss Lizzie Carson.
Miss Carson's effort was one of the most
pleasing features of the evening. Her
graceful manner and clear, distinct voice
charmed the audience. Her portrayal of
the scenes of the recitation were vivid,
and at its close she was greeted with loud
applause and was the recipient of masses
of beautiful flowers.
Next was an instrumental piano quar-
tette by Misses Z. LAWN, V. Connolly, NJ.
Ward and l.. MOriarty, which was eX-
cellently performed.
The song, ''Come where the Lilies
Bloom" was eXcellently sung by Misses
lyman, Teheus, Carson, Roy, c. Grady,
T. Savarese, Goette, BragdOn, Ray,
Brennan, accompanied by Miss Kennedy.
The duet, "Grand Valse de Concert"
was performed by Misses lyman and
Mcclure, and was followed by the song
''Sunrise," sung by Misses lyman, Car
son, Kennedy, Youlihan, Theus, Roy, c..
Grady, T, Savarese, Goette, Ray, Bren-
nau, BragdOn, accompanied by Miss
Black.
Misses Carson and Kennedy then per-
formed the instrumental duet la
Flagere Galop,' which was received with
merited applause.
The next feature of the entertainment
was the vocal duet, "List! tits the Wood
II. L.
sung by Misses lyman and Ray, accom-
panied by Miss Carson.
The most graceful recitation of the ev-
ening was the defense of FJoan Dare"
by Miss LeOnOre Hussey. The rendering
of this piece was admirable. The true
character of that woman of history, the
Maid of Orleans, was clearly portrayed,
and the wonderful scenes of her trial and
conviction as witch and sOrceress were
wildly pictured.
The song, PPM Going to Write to
Papa" by little Mamie Reilly, Josie
O'Byrne, Aggie Lyons and Carrie Dixon,
was very sweetly sung, and the little ones
received hearty applause.
A charming operetta entitled Lilly
Bell" in three acts, was then presented.
Every part was we'll performed, and
the presentation was not only a
compliment to those who partici-
pated but to the worthy Sisters who
arranged the details. The argument
was read by Miss Nellie Ward, Miss Car
son presiding at the piano. Tae drdmdtiS
persona was as follows
Titania, Fairy Queen. Miss a. Kennedy
Lily Bell, her favOrite Miss NJ lyman
ThistledOwn, 2 rival -.-...-.. Miss /; 9Hssey
Hearts Ease, Fairy Hiss J" Mcmahon
EudOra, the NaiaA queen Miss A. Theus
Ghorgs of Fairies and Maids.
The scenery was well arranged and the
Operetta was enthusiastically received.
The acting of Misses lyman, Kennedy and
Hussey was excellent.
Following the Operetta was the instru-
mental quartette, the ''Dance of the Hay
Makers" by Misses LAWN, Mcclure,
Black and Hamilton.
The distribution of the prizes to the
successful scholars then followed, the
honoFs being awarded by the Bishop as
the pupils came forward in response to
their names read out by Rev. Father
Cafferty.
The following is the
PROGRAMME OF PREMIUMS.
The premiums in academic course for
church and modern history, chemistry,
literature, bookkeeping, rhetoric and
composition were awarded to Misses Ty-
nan, Carson, Kennedy, HOulihan and Roy.
FIRST SENIOR CLASS.
First prizes in history and composition
were awarded Miss j. BragdOn.
First prize in rhetOric-Miss NJ. Bradley.
First prize in astronomy and second
prize in rhetoric-Miss Nora Powers.
First prize in reading and second prize
in penmanship--Miss Eleanor LAWN.
First prize in penmanship-Miss a.,
Black.
Second prize in histOry-Miss Ellen
O'COnnell.
Second prizes in astronomy and COM
pOsition-Miss Nora Mcmahon.
Second prize in reading-Miss e. Nc
Carthy.
First prize in Christian doctrine Miss
C. Grady.
Prize for applicatiOn-Miss May Muir
ply.
SECOND SENIOR CLASS.
First prizes in ancient history, orthog-
raphy, algebra and penmanship-Miss
Lizzie Moriarty.
First prizes in geography and arith-
metic and second in ancient history and
compositiOn-AIissA Annie GOette.
First prizes in United States history,
geography and cOmposition-Miss Katie
Grady.
Second prizes in United States history
and OrthOgraphy-Miss Agnes Won New
ton.
Second prizes in philosophy, physical
geography and penmanship - Miss v.
Connolly.
First prize in philosophy and second in
grammar-Miss Mary Ray.
Second prizes in arithmetic and algebra
Miss Teresa Savarese.
Second prize in geography-Miss IL.
O'Sulliyan.
First prize in grammar-8Iiss A. 1oley.
For general Improvement, premiums