The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-07-04
HORNSBY INSTITUTE.
Closing Exercises of this Instltu-
tlon-Successful Session.
pondence to the Statesman.

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Notwithstanding the inclement weather
the large assembly room was filled with a
pleased and appreciarive audience, which
was united in The opinion that the pro.
gramme as carried out afforded chaste
and beautiful entertainment.
Music Inspiration March compt SD
ard dedicated TO the ladies of Texas by
Faith Dunlap, Of New Orleans, brillisr
musical msrceau. "Open the Gates as
High as the Sky" by the school
chlldren-a unique and lovely arrange
mert of the old fashioned play
so dear to childish hearts, was led bv
Master Harry Hornsby, in the giitteripg
reffal attire of King George the Ill
ENTHUSIASTICALLY Mother" by
Master Eugene Smith, was given in tones
of touching pathOs.
TriO-"In the Starlight, Miss Beyille,
Mr. Hornsby and Miss Hoge. Miss Be-
villes rioh voice blended finely with the
tenor AID alto.
The Seasons and Elements, with song,
by six little girls and boys.
Music-"Mexican Waltz"
"The Train to Mauro," farce, Miss
Pickett, Mr.. John Hornsby, Master Hill
Rowe. Mrs. Buttermilk was irresistibly
comic.
Quartette, Misses Beville and Hornsby,
Messrs. Pucket and Neil McLauren.
"a Lesson in Geography" Meesrs. Alex
auder and McLaurep, had telling effect.
Soug-"Little BIRD Why Singest Thou"
Misses Mamie HOrnsby and McLluren,
was an exquisite vocal gem.
Music-Strauss Waltz.
"Father Time," "a Day" or "The Rec.
ord of the Hours" Mr.. John McLeuren
and twelve young ladies. Nothing could
be loveIier than the tableau made by old
Father Time, with his long silvery hair
and beard and his majestic figure US the
beautiful Hours-in trailing, white robes
with golden zone and diadems-paced
slowly before him, giving in stately verse,
a record of the good each had wrought,
distinctly heard above the soft piano ac-
compartment. day" daughter Of the
gods, divinely tall, and oh, divineIy fair,
the center of the enoircling group,
bent her head crowned with golden
sunhowers before the mighty power
Time-"that shapes all things to some
perfect end" in acknowledgment, that
one sweep of his snowy wings could blot
out everything she had striven to accom-
plish, receiving from him assurance that
when Time should be no more these good
deeds would shine forever in Gods pres
ence.
"George Washington"-Comio and
original story Of "the little hatchet."
MISREPRESENTATION
Song-"A Boys Best Friend is His
Mother" by the sohoolboys, touch ed all
hearts.
Speculation"-Far Misses Vaughn
and BeVilla, Messrs. Smith Hornsby,
Rumley and McLauren. Miss Vaughn as
"Aunt Samantby" called forth loud ap-
plause. Mr.. Smith Hornsby made an
adorable lover, Mr.. Rumley a good
"Spec."
Music-"Midnight Scottiche."
Faroe-"Brother Jonathan and the God.
dess of Liberty-Mr. Will Rowe and Miss
J odie Beville, Miss Pickett and Mr.. Joe
Smith, Master Eugene Smith and Miss
Lille McLauren. Miss Jodie Beville's
beautiful delivery received marked notice,
and Mr.. Rowe as Brother Jonathan was
excellent.
Fourth of July fancy drill, with song,
'Marchir Away."-All.
In this last the yonng gentlemen and
ladies' were uniformed in red, white and
clue. The spectacle was brilliant, beau
tiful and inspiritipg.
The address of welcome was delivered
by Mr.. John Hornsby, in good style, and
IN clear, manly tones, ran as follows:
Ladies ard Gentlemen.-We bid you
Welcome in our midst this evening. 1t is
we'll that these intervals of relaxation
these seasons of social reunion, should
occasionally break through the stern du.
lies and discipline of our daily lives. The
whole being is strengthened by such in
jeroourse. We return to our work with
renewed interest-with increased alacrity,
Ind with keen realization of the truth,
hat labor ipse voluptas."
In regard to the Hornsby Institute,
We but voice trustees, patrons and
eacher, in saying that the last quarter of
mis- term has closed with entire sstisfsc- !
ion to all who are interested in the school. |
The methods introduced for |
raining and developing the faculties |
Tor cultivating at once both the mental
fleet, and will, If continued through fu- |
,ure terms, produce admirable results.
The trustees are pleased with the man
lgement of the school; the patrons are |
satisfied with the progress of their chill
irep, and Mrs. Montgomery bids me thank |
hem all in her name for the uniform |
,ihdness and courtesy extended to her.
With the hope that the exercises ar
.arged for Your entertainment, simple |
Ind unpretendiug though they be, will
meet your approval, we again warmly and
heartily bid you welcome.
Look for the germ seed, and when |