Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-06-26

inaion In Christian doctrine was awarded
by Rev. Father Henry Cutler, rector 81.
Msry's, en- rquo to Cadets VIM. E. Harlow
and Richard l. Carne, jr, Alexandria, and
John E. Burns, District OF Columbia, and
given by lot to the first named.
He,z's March in Cymon" then followed,
during which the curtain fell for moment
end rose upon lire of cadets under arma,
ready for The competiiVe drill. Col. Downs
and Capt. Samuel l. Monroe acted as
jadges, and by ones and twos the candidates
fell out until there were but five left, Fick-
lio OF Fauquier The Reids, twin brothers, Of
Washington, and Crymes and Fsirfex. OF
Alexandria. After some time eli dropped
out but 1st Sergt. Flcklin aud Cadet VIM.
Harvey Rsid, and at last, by a mistake OF
the former, The latter was declared the vic
ter and presented by Col. Downs With the
elegant medal given by him. 1t was q
handsome gold target, supported by two
rifles With gold stocks and platinum barrels,
suspended from bar representing sword
with gold hilt and platinum scabbard l.
was splendid specimen of the gcldsmith's
work.
Hone Sweet Home" closed the proceed
ings soc n after 10 O'Clock and the visitors
shortly dispersed to their homes and the
dt pote, whilst the cadets marched back to
barracks.
Ten States and Territories we're repre-
sented in the school last session.
Prof. E L Scharf's juvenile orchestra was
compose OF thu following members Piano,
Misses Mamie and Eleanor French and Ell.
ma Grimes fate, Archie SIaymsker; Ger
net, Arthur Mohler. of Washington; vic
Iins, Misses Kroese Ficklin, Emma Lucas,
Berthe Young and LIZZIE Waddey and Mil
ton Fairfax, Ezra Gould, Marvin Damaine,
Charles Peff, Steuart Smith and John Mob
Ter, of Washington.
| ST. MARY'S ACADEMY.
The 22d annual commencement OF this in
s.itutiop took place yesterday at Lannon'S
Opera Honse IS seated In the GAZETTE.
The hall was filled with the relatives and
friends OF the pupils. Among those pre- 'ent
we're Rev. Fathers Cutler. Mccarthy. Chss-
.er, S. J., and Heating g. ]. The pre-
ersnms of exercises was we'll rendered.
Premium we're given 10 all the pupils.
Special premium in the senior department
for Cbrietian doctrine was won by M. Nc
Farlspd.
Special premium for Cbristian doctrine
in the preparatory department was Won by
NJ. Oatigny.
Special premium in the junior depart
Steiner.
Special pri m u m for improvement in PEN
manship was won by l.. Kenrney.
Special premium for map drawing wse
won py K Ahern.
apecisl prs mimi for plain sewing IN the
fret Class was won by M. Q1InD.
sRecisl pismDm for plain sewing in the
second class was won by J.. Baadar.
Soeoial reminm for fancy work wac won
Ivy g Harlow.
Special premium for drawing and paint
irg ives Ion by L. Schiller.
Gold medal and certificate Of schol, iship
wss conferred on Miss Edith g. DePutron,
gho hss completed The academic course.
God medal for excellence in Lessons in
the senior department. presented By Rev. D..
O'ksne, s. j., awrid a ,q1si'y 10 Misses d
Mcfarland. L. K-srney. E Grahsm, a
Williams A. fleming. Drawn by Miss A
Flaming.
Cold medal for lessons In the Preparatory
DEPARTMENT. presented by Rev. D. O'ksne,
S J awarded equally tn E. Kearney, M.
Power and M. Ostigny Drawn by Mss M.
O tieDy.
Gold medal for Lessons 10 the Junior De-
partment. presented by Rev ID. O'kane, 8.
] awarded equally to Misses F. Lyles. M.
Golden. J. Harlow. N. Young, B L,up-
heimer aud M. Steiner drawn by Miss N
Young.
Gold meds FOR excellent department 10
the Senior DEPARTMENT. awarded equally 10
Mieses NJ Mcfarland, L. Kearney. A. Fem.
ing, E. DsPntron. R. Murtsueh, M. McFad
dep, L. DePntron, E. Kelly and M. Qlinp
drawn by Miss Rosa Murtsugh.
Gold medal for excellent department In
4 Id
eqnally to Misses NJ. Power, n. Temple. K
Auern, E. McGahey, E. Kearoey, K. Price,
Nj. Wise, G. Idlson, l.. O'Brlen and III.
| SchoeDi deswn by Mics Esteile Kssrney.
Gold medal for excellent department. IN
the Junior Department. awarded equally to
Misses B. Bsegett, K. Strider, B Laupheim-
er and NJ. DePutrop drawn by Miss B.
| Beg2ett.
| Honorably mentioned, but on account OF
not having been the required time at the
academy, did not msrit to draw for the de-
psrtment medal. were Misses ]. Lindsey,
E Graham, T. Schiller. 8. Webster, n Nor
riss, N. Studds, M. Travers, N. Paul, D.
LsDnon, J. Burroughs, B Orosan, J. Fegap.
E. Chichester. A. McFadden, NJ. Griffin, NJ
Monroe l. Hasiett, G. Harlow, ]. Harlow,
e LIVES, L. Blader, R. Nash, l.. Wiring
M. Whiting H. Green. N. Jones, A. Batch,
E. Smith, G.. Hanraban. Presentations OF
bonors was made by Rev. F. Cutler.
Closing remarks were made by Rev. ]. a.
| Chester s. J.
The work OF the pupils during the ysar ia
on exhibition for parents and friends, in st.
Lnke's studio. Tbs art display consists Of
a number OF well-e1ecuted portraits in cray
on--fgures, Landscapes, and flowers, paint
| logs in oil and water colors and pastel, and
on one side are The map drawings, showing
great attention and skill; also carefully
shaded blocks aud sketches from nature.
Ga the fancy work tables are come beat
tiful pis csa, tasteiully designed and worked;
nor is the plain sewing forgotten on two
tables are aprons jack Its, underwear, hem
stitched handkerchief, etc, showing the
pupils do not devote all their spare time TO
the beautiful.
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