The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1891-07-17
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SAN ANTONIO, Fla, June 6. 1891.
tor Cambria Free1n0n-

SAN ANTONIO, Fla, June e. 1891.
Editor Cambria FTeelnon:
SIE:-As the breeze from the old ocean
kisses my cheek this afternoon i wonder.
whether borne DER hill and dale, IL will
leave message for me among the beauti-
| full hills and grand old mountains of Penn
sylvania. But no, I'll not trust you, tickle
| wind You are too much like changeable
humanity-now you come with gentle
! caresS; to- morrow you may change into a
| bowling, tormenting demon OF the air.
that ! claim home or seek there any
hangs my hat" A Nomad l. But
! CHANGING To be present at a most interest
ing exercise here recently. and learning
/ that some of the gentle Sisters had dear
| ones living in your section, l concluded to
! let them know what theyiare doing in the
southland"
/ am going 10 speak of the commence
ment at the Holy Name Academy. After
/ a weeks examinations, in which the pupils
! acquitted themselves in a manner that
would have done credit TO some Of our old,
yes. grey-headed, institutions of the
North The school was closed on the 10Th.
Early in the morning friends and relatives
began TO assemble to witness the eXer-
| cises. At 10A. NJ. the curtains We're drawn
aside, disclosing a beautifully. decorated
stage. Misses Klein, Bishoff. Stratner and
others greeted those present with a well
come song, after which a bright little miss
from Clear Water, a coast town, delivered
the salutatory. The bright eyes and in
tellectual features of Miss Ruby Wallace
show that with proper training she may
make a literary woman. "Forget-me- not
was next on the program by two little girls,
Abbie and Annie Mccarthy, OF Ocala.
Music followed. "Dottie's Dream" a
glympse of fairyland. was next on the pro-
gram. Little Miss Ginse. sof Chicago, act
ed the part of the wilful Dottie. Queen
Nab Mrs Bonen) and group OF fairies
made a pretty picture as they waltzed
around the sleeping Dottie. Music fol ow-
&c, after which a number of songs were
sung by the little folks.
The seniors then gave droll drama,
representing life in the oil regions. A serio-
comic. The Peddler," was next presented
by Misses Stratner, Klein and Bishof. A
recitation, The Last Hymn" was pathet-
ieally rendered by the talented little Miss
gifted elOcutionist. Having touched all
hearts in her sad recital of the poor ship
wrecked soul, in response TO an encore she
threw them into laughter with 'Why the
Rooster Would Not Die" Again music
lent its charm. When the curtains next
rose il was The Dentist in which Pats
proverbial wit and ready tongue were
brought into play, and kept the audience
amused from beginning to end. A beau
tiful farewell chorus was rendered by the
school. The valedictorian. Miss Stratner,
OF Crystal River, then thanked the aud
fence for its announcement, and bade fare
we'll TO Sisters and companions.
An address by Bishop Moore was listen
ed 10 attentively. AT the close he awarded
the premiums, OF which there were gOodly
number. The medal for attendance was
carried off In triumph by Miss Moan, of
ST Louis. Master Kennedy bore the palm
for superior conduct and was awarded an
elegant gold pen. Three beautiful silver
thlmbles were bestowed for needle work,
Misses Osborne, Cons and Kennedy being
the recipients. Every branch had at least
one premium.
This academy is destined to be pride OF
the South. under the management Of the
present able and efficient directress,
Mother Dolorosa (Scanlanl She possesses
rare business ability which, combined with
those endeariug traits that make a woman
loveable, wins all true hearts. A sweet
home has she made for her Sisters. shall
not forget the strange, sweet feeling that
possessed me when for the first time she
showed me her home. A longing for Its
quiet and rest fills one. But relentless |
fate bids US up and away. Shall we bow |
10 its decree and turn where duty calls, or |
list TO the sweet siren who bids US .linEer |
where the heart has found repose for even |
short time. Be that as il may, i only |
wish this school and its surroundings were !
more widely known. Then from our |
Northern home pupils and invalids would |
come and reap golden harvests from the |
sunny cline and well-equipped school. A |