Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-06-20
WaVerly Seminary.

THE COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES AT LINCOLN HALL
The commencement exercises of Waverly semi
nary were held at Lincoln hall last night. group
OF young ladies in white formed a tableau in
floral setting on the stage. upon which the audience
gazed admiringly. Two grand pianos were placed
upon the stage. and number OF selections OF vocal
and instrumental music were rendered exceently
by the young ladies. The salutatory was delivered
by Miss Emma Scars Miss Emma Baird read the
medal essay. - He who Views the World as a Poet
i 1T Heart King Musical selections were rem
dered by Misses Muldrow and Powers Miss Minnie
simpSon, Miss Lillian Munson. Misses sears and
Henning. Miss Alice Church. Miss Lucy Lilley; and
Miss Emma Baird delivered the valedictOry The
medals and certificates were distributed by Rev.
j. III. Elliott. who delivered pleasing address to
the graduates Certificates or graduation were
awarded 10 Miss j. Emmie Baird, Miss Alice "
Cnurch and Miss Emma $. Sears. of the District
Hoh"rS We're awarded as follows: First honor
scholarship medal for highest average In literary
course. Miss Emmie Baird second honor scholar
ship medal. Hiss Emma Sears: iInproyemppt in
elocu,!On. Miss lillian Munson extra medal for
improvement and proficiency Mis- Lucy Lilley:
high standing during the junior and senior year in
ei0cut"n anil v"ca! music. Miss Alice Church, best
graduating essay. Mss Emma Baird first inStrl-
mental music medal. Miss Anna Henning: second
,.iss Mary ianders; Improvement and diligence In
French, Miss Louise MUidTon; first penInanshlp
medal, Miss Matte Church,; intermediate, Miss
Mary Lamar SprigS.
THE NATIONAL CATHOLIC UNroN-The National
Catholic MON held It's closing session In Baltimore
YESTERDAY resolution was adopted that all edu-
CGtion should ne pTrdlcattd on religion. The fol-
lo"In" Officers were elected: Pew. j. H. Mitchell,
New York. PRESIDENT Rev. James T.. Cleary, Phia-
d".phia: and ". +. +. Whall, Boston, vice presi-
dents. Thomas p Byrne. OF this city, SECRETARY
ih'' delegates we're entertained AT Il banquet at the
'arroilton hotel last evening. Among the guests
present were ~ nator Jones. OF Florida; Hon John
v l. flndlay AID Hon. VIM. F. Hcrrick.
TIE SWISS RESIDENTS AND THE Swiss LEGATION
nee ting OF swiss residents or this city was held
NJ E1n!S rest urant. on 1th street last evening to
take action regarding tine threatened abolition OF
The >v.-S legation in Washington. Mr.. Maurice L.
Nuechlefaan presided. and Dr. Alfred Kappeler
actec secretary Capt j. r. Teiliman, OF haiti
more. represented the Swiss residents OF that CITY,
coinini,iee, consisting OF a.essrs Felman. Hur-
Ter DR. kappe.er. Weber, and NJ. Tanner, ST. was
appointed 10 prepare suitable address TO Col.
Frey. the swiss minister. asking him To withdraw
MS resignation, Resolutions proposed by Capt.
iihrser were adopted requesting the high federal
council oil switzerland 10 induce Col Frey to with
'fdw his resignation, and urging the council to
conihue the maintenance OF the legation at Wash.
lnstOn.
THE NsTioSAL GAAE.-rhe game of ball At Ath.
ley park yesterday was one OF the best of the SEQ.
sofa Although the WGshngtons were defeated
'ae defeat was very credltable one. The St LOUIS
club made three runs 10 their TWO, the former be-
llg earned A home run decided the game The
NaShingtons have gone west
NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION VI, prSr.
SfLNANA RAHROAD--For delegates and visitors
attending The national democratic convention
ut@"tS 10 Chicago VIII be placed on sale ar the
OlicrS OF the fennsylvelia railroad July to = in
elusive good gcIrg 10 destination on or before july
;liG good ior return passage or before july "a
Fare i1f TIE foGn6-irip. i2l5O. The T. r. r. ofYer,
superior advantages over other lines and a trim
pTer the road at this season Will be one OF pleasure
and comfort.
EXTENSIVE SAFE OF HORSES AND CARRIAsEs.-Nr
Downing vii sell Tomorrow. at u O'CLOCK at his
auction roOrila, nfteen horses. a number OF car.
r3ges. couDes and buggiFs The horses are good
ones. and the sale offers fine opportunity Tor pur-
cilsers to secure first-class stock Owing TO the
great number OF horses the sale viii take Diace On
The lltl-sreet side and In the large court In the
rear OF the store
DoSN PIarT has pungent letter on Blaine In the
Saksd,tg Herald.