The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-30

assembled the entire school, headed by the
Rev. Fathers Hurth and Lauth seated on
dias at the further end, and thanked bv
the sisters in charge and the visitors.
The ceremony was opened by march on
the piano, by Misses E. Foster and B.
Piltuck, followed by a grand chorus by
the vocal class, after which Misses Foster
and Crosson read sour Ladys Journal"
a monthly, conducted by the seniors, and
written, not printed) read each month.
This is an interesting feature of the
school, and one in which all delight. The
editorials show no little journalistic tai
ent, and the editorials and selections are
some instructive, some amusing and all
entertaining. Next came the "Swing
Song" by Misses Mary A.
O'Connor and FRANKIE Jones (who,
let US hope, has recovered from that little
trouble, the mention of which caused
much innocent mirth.) The Way to Par
adise," a difficult vocal solo, by Miss
Sarah Hanky, accompanied by Miss Pit
luck, was rendered with skill and atten-
ton to detail that evidenced much prac-
tice and careful training. The "Overture
to Vim. Tell" by little Misses Lizzie
Crossons and M. Graham, was simply
wonderful for children of such tender
years, while that to "Laila," by Misses
Hanky and Young reflected much credit
on them, showing the possession of the
musical talent in no small degree. Miss
Ruth Lee graduate of last SESSION. and
Miss Hanky, executed the Carnival of
Venice" in highly artistic manner, such
as to awaken visions of the "Uity of the
Sea-" with its tiara of proud towers, its
water ways and gondoliers. Miss Lede
Steele, of Georgetown (belle of the
SCHOOL,, indeed, with a silvery tongue, de-
lighted the audience with recitation, "a
Christmas Carol" which gave all fore
taste of the delights of this blessed holy
day-holiday. Then came beautiful "Sou-
venir de Scotland" difficult instrumental
piece, we'll executed by Misses Emma
Burleson and Buchanan. The "Swiss Boy"
vocal solo), by Miss Ruth Lee, after
which Miss Fannie Daniel, Or. DIS little
blue eyes) recited cute little "Story of
Wav. Willie and Annie's
Prayer" was given next, in touching
recitation (it almost brought the tears),
by Miss M. McCashin; it was listened to
with deep interest by the little ones, in
whose minds, no doubt, it made lasting
impression, and conveyed good lesson.
The musical part of the programme
closed with Glove by Moonlight" by
Misses Benavidez and Carr, but the fea-
ture of the occasion was Miss Hankey's
Description of Reubenstein's piano play
ing" 1t was simply inimitable and beg
gars description. After chorus by the
entire vocal class, came cheering words OF
commentator by Rev. Father Hurth, and
"Good by and Merry Christmas to all"
And the little ones, those who are SO blest,
will go to their homes and enjoy reun-
ion with the loved ones; while the mother
less ones will remain in the tender care OF
the good sisters, who will, we warrants
make their Christmas as bright and JOY
Gus as any in the land.
Austin, indeed, has cause to be PROUD
of st. Mary's academy. The building,
erected by the untiring efforts OF Inat
wonderful people, The Sisters OF the Holy
Cross, is an ornament to the CITY IL
crowns the hill like diadem, and is one
of the most striking features in the place