Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-07

figures, defining each as drawn. From
lines they passed to leaves and completed
the exercise by drawing the map Of Geor-
gia. The routine Of classes was varied
by select Rotations, which were dis
tinotly and feelingly delivered.
A contest in spelling concluded the
mornings work, and the little ones may
well feel proud Of the applause gained by
their brilliant examination.
On Wednesday the examinations of the
b and A grammar and q collegiate
classes took place, in the presence OF a
still larger audience. A hymn to st
Joseph opened the exercises, after which
a class in catechism of perseverance
showed by their correct answers what
perseverance had been practiced to learn
so well the long topics given in their text
books.
The c collegiate class in algebra were
examined from equations, and solved
problems innumerable before the signal
was given for dismissal. Geography here,
toe, received due attention, and the girls
were prompt in their response to rapid
questioning.
THE ADVANCE CLASS IN CHRISTIAN DOC
TRINE
acquitted themselves most creditably. and
deserve high concentrations for the earn
est manner in which they must have pre-
pared their lessons for the year. A class
in arithmetic began their recitation by a
mental drill, and then proceeded to exc
cute blackboard work, which equaled
the proficiency of other classes.
The class in botany referred to charts
during recitation, and thus materially
assisted the audience to follow out their
respective definitions. Grammar received
due attention, for after answering
technicalities, sentences were written on
tho hoard and fhn qlaCG fncfad in anolxrefc
\ most entertaining lesson in natural
philosophy was beautifully illustrated by
experiments performed by the pupils.
The school is provided with a choice
collection of apparatus and this was
skilllully used by the class, showing that
pupils are drilled not only in theory, but
also in practice.
Ancient history was recited by the
same class, and in this they sustained the
reputation won in previous studies, and
we are sure all present were well pleased
at the success OF the talented young
ladies'.
Thursday morning found a very large
audience in attendance, and, to add to the
Importance of the day, Rt. Rev. Bishop
Gross and Father Bazin graced this ex.
animation with their presence. At 9
O'Clock the B and A collegiate classes
entered the room, ready for the ordeal of
the day.
A hymn to the Sacred Heart was the
opening prayer and then followed the two
classes in church history. The recitation
was entertaining and instructive, and
many chapters were beautifully recited.
The graduates were then examined, first
in English literature and then in astrOn-
Omy, the latter science being APPLY
illustrated by appropriate designs drawn
by the pupils. Geometry called forth their
mathematical abilities, and in this study
remarkable skill was displayed in draw
ing geOmetrical problems and demon.
stTating theOrems. General knowledge
greatly interested all, for the questions
proposed ELECTED answers that no doubt
enlightened many Of the guests upon sub
jects not found in text books.
IN BOTANY CRAYON DRAWINGS
| illustrated answers from the tiny Seeding
TO ferns and fungi, and the charming
study seemed to grow more inviting dur
! ing their recitation. TrigOnOmetry was
| a mystic maze of sine and cosine, unin-
| telligible to many, but all could not re-
| frain from admiring the rapid
demonstration of theOrems and the
| solving of examples. In eX-
perimental chemistry the young
| ladies skillfully performed the expert
ments asked of them in quick succession.
| The attention of the audience showed
| their appreciation and expressed regret
when the lesson closed. Song and recita.
| tons varied this as in the previ-
Gus examinations. In conclusion
the Bishop expressed his warm ap-
| prevail of the brilliant success of the
| examination, and after happily deducing
beautiful moral reflections from their sew
eral studies, dismissed the young ladies
with many wishes for happy vacation.
Friday evening was the GROWING of an
IL
rain large audience assembled in ElOyd's
Opera House. Miss Katie Flannery, OF
Savannah, beautifully greeted the Bishop
and other friends in a finely delivered
salutatOry, and prepared them for the
treat of music and song. The duet
shooting Meteor" was performed by
Misses Alice BOdell and Nellie Gassman,
of Savannah, and then came the essay of
Miss Bena Fitzgerald. of Savannah, en-
titled Footprints" 1t was well read,
well composed and listened to with breath
less attention. compliment suggestive
of great merit. The sacred cantata OF
"Daniel'' cannot be here given the praise
it deserves. Costumes and effect were in
harmony with the sublimity of the theme,
and the young ladies evinced thorough
training in the rendition of their several
parts. Where all did so excellently, JUS
tice will not permit of especial mention,
and the drdmdtiS persona must suffice for
the abundant praise due the young ladies
chiefly participating:
Daniel .-.-.-................M Miss n, Meredith
King ..........- Miss NJ. BENEFIT
Queen 1870. ........ ..... Miss l.. Funk
AZariah .---.- ...-.-. ..-...M Miss A. Mclaughlin
Misael. .-.-.-......-....... Miss X. Flannery
Ananias ..............-.... Miss Al. DOYLE
Sister of Azariah ....-.-..-. Miss L. Gaudry
Miss NJ. PhilpOt
Princes ...-.............. Miss g .O'Donoghue
Miss NJ. keOgh
Herald ................... Miss A. Bodell
Miss Lille Williams, Of Washington, in
her recitation of the story of George Wash
ingtOn, graphically depicted a humorous
scene by the felicity of her delivery and
greatly contributed to the entertainment
of the evening. The Tattoo" by Miss
n. Ruddell and Miss X. Flannery, of Sa-
vannah, was followed by the essay OF Miss
Addie Brennan, of Sumter, 5. c., ''Fancies
by Moonlight" a pOetIcal efusiOn, re-
markable for beautiful composition, and
still more beautiful powers Of magma
ton.
Miss A. Days (of Macon spring song
was executed in a mastery manner; also
the duet Pearl of the Sea- by Misses
NJ. KeOgh and E. O'COnnell, of Savannah.
Miss NJ. Doyle, of Savannah, eXcelled in
evolutionary power when she recited in
so feeling a manner 1.-The Deathbed of
Benedict Arnold She was warmly APP
| plauded. and deserves the many en-
comiums lavished upon her happy
rendition Of so difficult a selection.
1.-The Return OF Spring." by Miss
A. BOdell. of Savannah, and
''Airs from DOnizetti's Operas" trio by
Misses L. Gaudry, G.. GOez, and L. Will
liams, preceded the essay Of Miss Mary
Smith, of Savannah, CAB Hoe ct alb Hac, y
a queer title, but one that suited her
| theme, as she humorOusly made "hats''
an index of character. She was inter-
rupted by rounds Of applause, and, on
concluding, obliged to return TO acknOwl-
edge the appreciation of her auditors.
The duet, ''Starry Night" of Misses
NJ. MUllarky, of Augusta, and y. Mere
/ dith. OF Savannah; vocal 500, ssWait-
/ ing" by Miss L. Funk, of Augusta; 1.-The
/ Last Hope" by Miss G.. O'DOnoghue, of
Savannah; vocal trio, "a Bird from over
the Sea-" by Misses n. Meredith, a.
Mclaughlin and NJ. KeOgh, all of Savan-
nah, interviewed before the valedictOrY.
"Ihe Aftermath'' was read by Miss NJ .
/ Croake, OF Augusta, who is one of the
| pioneer pupils of the academy, having
/ been the second bOarder of the school.
/ To her fell the sad adieus to her alma
mater, and most tOuchingly did she
refer to the lab0rs of the Bishop and
especially the jealous director of st.