The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1884-07-10
st. Mary's Institute.

mencrment at ST. Mary's Institute
on Thursday afternoon, attracted
another large gathering OF persons
To the beautiful Exhibition Hall OF
this Institution. There were u num-
Der OF distinguished persons from
other states, and many parents and
relatives OF the pupils. The audience
that filled the han this year, was the
more noticeable, from the choicer
| elements OF refinement, In attire, and
other material mental and superb
oritv.
These, occasions being intended TO
please md satisfy the finer feelings.
and highest sentiments ct the human
heart, no reasonable means are
spared to make the surroundings ac-
cord with this intent. Every parent
and person invited, were comfortably
seated In the perfectly ventilated
bali. and the pleasant weather was
favorable TO their enjoyment. The
exercises were diversified, original,
and evidences OF faithful teachisg
and diligent study. Music, tho
charming accomplishment of stu.
dents at st Marys institute, Is never
neglected. It formed the main fea-
ture Of the exercises, and enhanced
tho charms OF moral and mental
training evinccd by the pupils.
CoSFERRlNa DIPLOMAS AND MEDALS.
As 1t Is usual ut this we'll conduct
cd Institution, the programme was
OF rich and superior order. The
promptness with which each part
was presented, and the time ind uni
son led ono to believe that they were
listening to professionals. The
young la,lies prove beyond pcrad-
venture that they can handle and
play the violin as well us gentlemen,
and with more grace. Miss A. E.
Ntzhugh,, who has been finishing her
course OF knowledge in music and
painting, and with this term closes
her education in those branches,
gave such an exhibit OF her pcrfcc.
ton ON the violin as to amaze the
most skeptical critic. In the execu-
ton Of the Carnival OF Venice" she
displayed wonderful control OF the
bowling and lingering. It was given
with variations, and we have never
heard 1t rendered by professionals
In better manner, or In better time.
To give an extended and full re
port OF ii, aud each one their due.
would require columns. which with
our limited space. would be incon-
sistent. While we have mentioned
the violin IN particular, 1t is well to
bear in mind that the piano, organ,
harp and either, form no small part
or the musical education Of st.
Mary's pupils.
The Essay. "Salutatory" by Miss
H. p. kerby of Lawler, Iowa, and the
"valedictory" by Miss G. G, Finch,
OF Garner, Iowa, was excellent in
composition, and all rendered with
perfect diction, and ease OF manner,
seldom eqnallcd. and difficult to
surpass.
No words OF praise can add to the
merit OF these Liteary exhibitions on
part OF the pupils ard faithful teaca-
ers OF st. Mary's Institute. Their
actions, aud utterance were their
own best commentator.
At tho. closc, Right Rev. Bishop
Tlasch and Hon. John Lawlcr went
upon the stage. The Bishop award
ed the Gold Medal and Diplomas
to graduates: Miss Catherine q.
Finch, and Miss Hanora p. Kerby;
and in a few well-chosen words OF
advice to the pupils, impressed upon
their minds the Importance OF obedi-
ence to parents, and the duty OF
being useful members OF home, as OF
society. He concluded with Benc-
dic.ion to all present.
Thus closes the Twelfth Annual
Commencement of st. Mary's Insti-
tute at Prairie dc Chen. Under the
direction OF tho good School Sisters
Of Notre Dame, this school has pros.
kpercd. and its influence has already
spread from state to state, and blcs-
scd thousand homes. From a
modest little frame School House, ii
has grown to such proportions that
three beautiful brick edifices are re-
quiled to accommodate its numer-
Gus pupils. May prosperity ever at
st. Mary's Institute, and the faithful
work OF the School Sisters Of Notre
Damc.-lp Prairie du Chen Courier.