Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-16
ANNUAL AWARDS.
DISTRIBUTION OF PREMIUMS AND COMMENCE
MENT EXERCISES
At ST. JOssph'S Acknowledgement Hall Filled With
Patrons Of the Institution, Who Listen
With Pleasure to the Splendid
Programme.

hot weather the parents and friends OF
the pupils of the institution attended in
such numbers as to test the capacity OF
the hall. The audience was cultured
one and it gave frequent manifesto
tons of its appreciation of the excell-
ence of the several numbers OF the pro-
gramme by hearty applause. The vo-
cal and instrumental numbers fully
sustained the high position which has
been earned by the Academy on &C
count of the excellence of its musical
instruction and training.
The stage was appropriately deco
rated with bouquets Of roses, and ported
plants and flowers. In front of the
stage were seated Rt. Rev. Bishop Kahn,
MonsignOr j. Z. Sullivan, and Father
Reynolds, of Wellsburg. At a quarter to
eight o'clock the Entrance March was
rendered in a very effective manner by
Misses Katie Cameron and Lizzie DIM
mack at the first piano, and Della Nc
Fadden and Katie Howard at the Sec
oud. The pupils of the institution
marched in. and bowling to the Bishop
took their places in the seats reserved
for them, Immediately in front of the
stage. They were all becomingly at
tired in neat white dresses, and pre-
scented a very animated, as well as a
pretty appearance.
The next number on the programme
was a chorus, THE Ocean Spray" by
Richards. which was rendered in d
splendid manner by class of about
thirty-fye little girls. This was one OF
the gems of the evening. Miss Ada
Bosley followed in recitation, entitled
The Sculptured Christ" The selec-
ton was an admirable one, and in its
rendition she displayed considerable
evolutionary ability. A piano seXtette,
"Valse Caprice" by DrlcmhGller, was
played in very pleasing manner by
Misses Maggie Jepson, Gertie Riester,
and Lucy Cameron, at the first piano,
ard Misses Annie Hoffman, Mamie
Scnaub, and Gertie Vogler, at the
second.
The rich contrato voice OF Miss
Katie Gather has frequently been
heard at the muSicales and commence
ments at the Academy, but never TO
better advantage than last night, in
the pleasing selection of 1.-The Raft, :"
by Pinsltti. She was rewarded with a
storm of applause. Miss Tillie Feinler
followed with recitation in German
entitled "Die Entdeckung Americas"
Miss Feinler has very pleasing del1v-
cry, and her effort was well received.
The second part of the programme
opened with piano quartette Cover
ture to Massaniello," by A1tber. Misses
Tenie Shaffer, and Katie Cameron pre-
sided at the first piano, and Misses
Susie Riester and Della McFadden at
the second. The selection was played
in faultless manner.
The next number was a vocal trio,
1.-The Violet" Miss Josie Flading was
prevented by illness from taking part,
and Miss Kate Gather took her place
very creditably, with Misses Sue RieSter.
and Lottie Nelson. The Thirteenth
Led" was the subject of difficult re-
citation, which was handled in an ad-
mirable manner by Miss Mamie Harri-
son. Misses Tenie Schafer and Susie
Riester followed in Sonata" in ID, first
and third movements, by MOzdrt which
they rendered in manner showing
marked improvement.
Miss Julia Clarke, Of this city, was
the only pupil this year who completed
the academic course, which with uni
form excellence of conduct. and fidelity
to rule, merited the honor Of the in
stitution. She read well written
paper on "The Poetry Of Ireland, J"
which evinced careful research, and
study. Each of the poets who became
noted, was considered and the names
of those who made Erin famous in
poetry and song were eulogized. Miss
Clarke spoke in a clear and forcible
tone, which could be heard distinctly
in all parts of the hall.
Miss Susie Riester won new laurels in
her rendition of the pretty solo
Judith" by Concome. She has re-
markaby sweet soprano voice, which
has shown great Improvement under the
careful training of the Sisters in. charge
of the Academy. The programme
closed with a chorus SO Summer
Night" which displayed the ability of
Rev. Father j. B. Bauer, of the Cathe-
dral, as a composer and also the train
ing of the young ladies by whom 1t was
rendered.
Each of the girls in the several grades
was rewarded with a premium for APP
plcation and merit in the several
branches throughout the year. The
names were read by Rev. Father Rey-
noldS, of Wellsburg, and the premiums
were received at the hand of the Bishop.
There were, in addition, number OF
special awards The following
misses received premiums for reg
ular attendance at mass: Katie
Hughes, Rose Lotus, Maggie Gribben,
Mary McCabe, Minnie Aul, Emma
Finerty, Bee Fnerty, Rosa Dimmey,
Mary Maxwell, Loretta Owens, Loretta
Truschel, Lenora Bonini, Mary Lally,
Katie Lally, Annie Maley, and Julia
Farley. For exemplary conduct crowns
were bestowed upon the following
Misses: Eta Smith, Bertha Desmond,
Rosa Dimmey, Mary Fitzgerald, Emma
Finerty. Clara Welty, Josie Warehouse
Annie Brennan, Annie Jepson, Manic
Schaub, Elinora Loecher, Katie Bel
Hughes and Mary Jane Carney. Each
of the girls knelt before the Bishop,
who placed the wreaths upon their
heads.
The announcement of the Academic
hopors was awaited with interest. A
crown and the Sullivan gold medal fol
perfect department are presented each
wear, upon vote by the school, to one
OF the girls. The honor fell to Mis-: