San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-18
COMMENCEMENT DAY
At ST. Mary's Female Institute, this |
Morning.

of our best Episcopal families, held
it's commencement this morning at IL
o'clock, in the presence of an over
crowded audience of the friends and
relatives of the pupils. The graduates
this year are Misses Wyche Hunter,
Mia Lacoste and Mary Fiske. Those
entitled TO certificates this year are
Irene Florian, Gertie Clark and Pearl
Glaze. The programme began by the
entire school filing in from the rear
class rooms, singing the chorus, con
ward, Christian Soldiers" and taking
their places by their accustomed
benches, which effect was very pretty.
Bishop Johnston, of the Episcopal
diocese, then began the reading of the
99th Psalm, to which the class re-
sponded. The creed was then repeat
ed and the bishop delivered very
feeling prayer. Then the following
exercises were had:
Recitation in concert, by II girls,
''The Leak in the Dixie"
Salutatory, Miss Wyche Hunter.
Arrangement from "Traviata,n Miss
Emma Belknap.
"Bingen on the Rhine" Miss Ger
tie Dwyer.
Recitation, days of the Week."
seven little girls.
Rev. Dean Richardson then read
the following report of st. Mary's
hall
The year 1SS7-'SS has been one of
peculiar sorrow to st. Mary's hall in
the loss OF dear Bishop Elliott, its
brave founder, who fell at his post
like true soldier, his last words be-
ing messages of encouragement to his
fellow-workers, sent from his dying
bed. Others more eloquent have
borne tribute to his memory, none
loved him better than the pupils of
this school, which Ito quote from his
own lips) Twas ever a joy and comfort
to him.
To his dear family we extend our
deepest sympathy, their grief is ours,
and as school, we mourn our friend
and bishop.
But God has been very good
in sending us one of his own
servants, true and kind; and we well
come Bishop Johnston with the
prayer on our lips, that we may be
loyal and Jealous in unfolding his
hands. Many letters and tok-
ems of sympathy have come
to us from dear friends in Massa-
chusetts, Pennsylvania, Connecticut.
New Jersey, Sewanee, Philadelphia,
New York, West Chester, Nebraska,
Seguin, ETC., each one is enshrined in
our hearts, and we sincerely thank
those who have so beautifully taught
us to realize what is meant by II be-
lieve in the communion of saints.n
We know these dear, dear friends of
Bishop Elliott have their names in
scribed in the "Book of Life,n and we
shall know them, when we meet
above.
Our roll numbers ninety-three pu-
pills, and eight teachers.
Miss H. Sullenberger, mathematics
and natural sciences.
Miss Mary S. Ogden, mathematics.
Prof. J. w. Rogers, Classics.
Miss P. Walthall, primary depart
ment.
Madame Favre, music.
Madame Bessiere, French.
Miss Alma Ogden, calisthenics.
Mrs. j. r. Dukes, plain sewing.
We thank God for our prosperity
through most trying year, and our
friends and patrons for their continued
encouragement.
Through the kindness of Bishop
Johnston and the ladies of Trinity
Parish, Westminster, Penn, we the
pupils and teachers of st. Nays hall,
have been able to add most COM
Portable addition to accommodate
the overflow, while waiting for
Elliott Hall" 1t is called "Bolton
Library" in memory of the wife of
Rev. John Bolton, a warm friend Of
this school.
st. Mary's hall will reopen Septem-
Der 18th, 1888.
Lessons will be assigned and lists
of books distributed Monday, Septem-
Der 18th, in "Bolton Library"
PHILIPPA G.. STEVENSON,
Principal st. Mary's Hall.
Essay, sculpture" Miss Nita La
coste.
Recitation in concert, "Paul Revere's
Ride"
Lizzie Villemain, "My Dolly"
Essay, upward and Onward" Miss
Pearl Glaze.
Song, "Arditti," Mrs. Favre.
Address, Bishop Johnston.
Awarding diplomas, Bishop John
stOn.
Recitation in concert, "Tell Me, Ye
Winged Wind"
Va1edictory, Miss Mary Fisk.
Doxology and blessing.
Recessional hymns by pupils.
Bishop Johnston, in his address,
alluded to the late Bishop Elliott,
very feelingly. A feature of the deco
rations, also, spoke of Bishop Elliott