Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-07-05
Commencement at Arcadia.

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anticipations, commenced rolling up the ele
CANT drive leading to the college buildin
and deposited their burdens under the mas
| sive portico which adds to the appearance
and comfort of the entrance. The crowd ii
waiting was sufficient to fill every seat in tn
exhibition hall within three minutes afte
the doors were thrown open, and many hat
to be satisfied with standing room until chair
could be procured from other parts of thu
building.
| AS soon as the rush was over and exactly
| at half past two the curtain rose and the en-
| tertainment was opened with Trio, save
| Maria," which was beautifully rendered by
| three young ladies, Misses White. Feldmanr
| and Duncan. This was followed by "Prin.
temps des Amours," an exquisite instru-
mental piece performed on two pianos by
Misses White and McFadden. Next came
the principal feature of the programme, the
sacred cantata, asst. Ursula" This is a beau
tiful story, full of touching incidents, and
held the close attention of the audience from
beginning to end. The drd0,dtis persong
was as follows: Dionotus, King of Cornwall,
Miss NJ. Nugent; Conan, Prince of Brittany,
LFeldman; Ursula, Daughter of Dionotus,A.
Hull, meth, Champion of Ursula, E. Izatt;
Gaunus, Chief of the Huns, a. DucaI.
In addition to the foregoing were some
thirty-four young ladies who played the
parts of Maidens, Sailors and Huns. The
firts scene is at the court of Dionotus, who
had betrothed his daughter Ursula to Conan,
a Breton Prince. The company has assem-
bled for The purpose of celebrating Ursula's
marriage but she fails to appear. A mes
senger is sent in quest of her and she is
brought before the court to whom she tells
how an angel had appeared to her In vision
promising her a heavenly crown and COM
handing her to that end to make pilgrim
age to Rome. This scene closes with Ursula
entreating the permission of her father to
on the piano Congress Grand March," and
"Cymbeline Gallop," by Misses Mclaughlin
and Canty and Misses NJ. and S. Martin, all
of whom gave unmistakable evidence of the
excellence of the musical department of the
Institution.
The second scene is on board ship and
represents Ursula and her company taking
their departure for Rome. This scene dis
played the handiwork of the good sisters and
was all that could have been desired. The
curtain falls as Ursula bids farewell to her
father and Conan. 'Little Pomp," a poem
BY little Lillian Runnels, next claimed the
attention of the audience and was received
with rounds of applause. Then a song,
Little Voices Heard no More," was excel
emily given by Miss NJ. Paule, who has ex-
raordinary vocal talent for one so young,
md promises, with proper training, to win
more than local renown.
The third scene of Ursula is at Cologne, |
whittier Ursula and iher companions have
Irrived on their way home from Rome, where
hey received the Holy Fathers blessing, but
10 light was thrown on the angels prophecy. |
They are met in Cologne by Conan, who had |
ourneyed there to meet them. Simultane- |
JUS with the arrival of Conan and Ursula |
vas that of the Huns, who were carrying
fire and sword. At the close of
his scene Miss Susie Roughly delighted the
nusic-loying with Grand Valse de Concrrt
nd was succeeded by Misses n, B. and NJ.
)uross on two pianos in the "Blacksmith,"
unique and charming selection.
The fourth and last scene of st. Ursula
epresents the Huns surrounding the Chris
ian church in which Ursula and Conan have
net. The chief of the savages is attracted
y the beauty of Ursula and desires to make
er his wife, but she repels his advances
With Christian fortitude, and boldly asserts
hat she and her companions would rather
lie than prove unworthy to their baptismal
ows. The barbarian, frenzied with anger,
riders the Christians to be put to death, and
hus does Ursula become the bride of heav.
n and the angels prophecy is verified. We
hould like to particularize here and make
mention of the excellent work done by the
Dung ladies in this cantata, but were we to
tart we would not know where to quit and
ur space is limited. Suffice to say, howey-
r,'each participant showed special love for
he part to which she had been assigned and
he enviable reputation which the students
f this institution have earned as producers
+ operas and cantatas was fully sustained at
he late exhibition. Following sSt. Ursula"
vas the ''Birth. Day Waltz" enticingly ex-
cuted by two little misses ,Paule and Nugent
Sext was song, "The Brook" by Miss X.
)uross. Then came an essay on Longfel-
owls Eyangeline'' by Miss K. White, this
ears graduate. Miss White handled her
ubiect in scholarly manner and her pro-
uction gave evidence of considerable
bought and a close study of the subject un-
er discourse. Following was "Serenata"
for the violin by Rev. j. j. Hen
essy) by Miss f. Regain, an excellent pro-
uction, and shows Father Hennessy is
musician as well as scholar. The remainder
the programme, which was equally well
endered, as that which preceded it and re-
ected credit on every participant, was in
be following order: "Valse Des Fleurs,"
Mamie's Dream" poem, Miss NJ. Duross.
Henriette and Bridget" duet, Misses Hull
nd Davis. "What is Baby Good for:"
oem, Miss c. Nugent. "Lorena," piano,
Iiss 1. Latimer. "Mrs. Doctor and Mrs.
ROTOR" Comic Duet, Misses NJ. Nugent
nd E. Izatt. "Mardi Gras Quadriles,"
iano, Misses Z. Chapman and r. Tarr. t
Mountains of Life" poem, Miss A. Thorn s
IN. "Clayton's March," piano, Miss X. |
uross. /
While Miss Duross was playing "Clayton's
[arch" the entire school assembled on the
age and as the last strains of music died :
way Miss Kitty White stepped forward and ,
a feeling and appropriate manner deliver
l the Valedictory. In few, well chosen
ords Miss White told of her school life In
rcadia, paid a much deserved tribute to
nd patience, and then, after a last farewell
Il