The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-12-23
ST. JONEPH'S ACADEMY.
Graduating Exercises Held There
Last Evening.
An Interesting Programme - Young
Lady Graduates, and Those Who
Have Won Distinction.

The commencement exercises last
night at st. Joseph's Academy, conducted
10y the Sisters Of Mercy. called out far
greater number Of visitors than could
crowd into the large classroom oftheAcad-
envy, and many ofthose who gained admit
lance had to stand. A large number who
could not crowd into the room were
obliged to content themselves with what
could be seen and heard from the win
dows and doorways, while many others,
unable to either see or hear, Withdrew.
The exercises commenced shortly after
: o'clock, and for nearly three hours the
young ladies and misses Of the Academy
entertained their large audience in a
charming manner.
The programme was a long one, con-
sisting of over twenty numbers and parts,
with some long musical selections, reci-
tations, songs, etc.; but the pupils taking
no hint Of confusion or delay, and there
fore nothing was omitted.
The entire programme was eXcellently
carried out, and 1t would require IL great
deal Of space to mention all the deserving
participants, or even refer to each ,spe-
clalty. The Instrumental duets, in sew
eral of which SIX pianos were played by
twelve puplls-and in one eighteen-werC
executed with admirable efficiency, and
the various songs by the singing classes
were very sweeuy and tremendously
rendered.
The address Of welcome by Miss G.
Mitchell, and the recitations by Misses
Murphy, Beatty and others. were very
gracefully and happily given.
Two classes IN physical culture Went
through their drills under the efficient
direction Of their youthful drill mistresse>
with the precision Of WelI-disciplined
soldiers and an added grace entirely pc
cuIiar TO themselves.
feature OF the evening was the com
edy of THE Peak Sisters,7 a charming
and unique sisterhood, indeed, and they
made the most marked impression, per
haps, of the evening, and were roundlS
applauded.
Their songs of the Muffin Man.
''Sleep, Baby, Sleep" and others. To-
gether with their novel and graceful
manners, quite captiVated the audience
The religious drama, "Christmas
Wishes" participated in by twelve pu-
pills, representing as many virtues, was
delightfully."- given. Miss Molhe Shee-
han, as Beatrice" received the homage
OF her graceful troop Of followers and
presented the hOnOrs to her guardian
with most becoming dignity and grace
being well supported by her companions
Miss MOllie Sheehan also presided al
the piano during the evening with very
marked proficiency.
Inc song, "Gloria in EXcelsis Deo,'
given by the singing class, was very
worthy of the commentator it received
as was the rendition of sisters Birth
day" by the junior class.
The vaiedictory invocation, by Miss Il
Mahoney, was very we'll done, and the
programme in its entirety was a fine
example OF thorough discipline and care.
iul instruction, which reelected great
credit upon the academy and the efficient
management OF the worthy Sisters.
The three young ladies receiving the
graduating honors-MisS W olIie Sheehan
ISIS Agnes Murphy and Miss Amanda
Rlckey-were identified with the exer-
cises throughout, in many parts, and
Lear the close of the entertainment We're
presented to the Right Rev. Bishop
ManOgue, at the front of the platform.
where he awarded them their diplomas,
placed about their necks the gold medals
OF the academy and crowned them with
Wrcaths of laurel.
The ceremony was an impressive one.
The graduates, dressed in white, were led
TO the Bishop by little girls bearing
baskets of flowers and wreaLhs. and they
received their honors at the hands Of the
venerable Bishop in a very graceful and
becoming manner.
Those awarded honors for proficiency
in music and singing also received then
tokens from the Bishop.
THE PROGRAMME.
Celestial Thoughts" instrumental
duet twelve pianos) Misses Nj. Duffy
a. O'Brien, B. Cronan. K. Mahonev. N
Blue, NJ. Bronner, X. Gardiner, q. Wise.
man, \. Coghlin, X. Weadick Il. Giffen.
L. Thompson.
Address of welcome, Miss G. Mitchell
Song of greeting, vocal duet and solo
singing class.
Yankee Doodle" instrumental due
twelve performers)--AIisses Esther Tai
bot, l.. BOylan, a. King, NJ. Shea, l.
Burke, S. Kelly, 2. Cohen, Q. Summers
L. King, U. Grisby, NJ. Conway, E. Feth.
erstone.
Junior class in physical culture-''Th,
Y dice of Star" recitation, Miss A. Muir
ply; "Alma Redemptoris Mater" voca
solo and trio, singing class; "Robir
Hood" instrumental solo -four pianos
Misses NJ. Sheehan, B. Duffy, K. Shee
han, NJ. Gildersleeve.
Liberty and Patriotism," recitation
Miss l.. Beatty; The American Flag. y
vocal duet, singing class.
christmas Wishes" religious drama
dedicatory. Characters-Beatrice who j,
DESTROYS of honoring her GUARDIAN. Mis-!
NJ. Sheehan; Gratitude, Miss A. Hickey
Charity, Miss X. Dunn; Hope, Miss NJ
Cassidy; Humility. Miss 4. Burke; Wis
dom, Miss I. Picket; Affection, Miss A
Murphy; Faith, Miss L. Won Haitian
Purity, Miss n. Dunphy; Patience, Mis-:
NJ. Touhey; Perseverance, Miss B. Duffy
Peace, Miss +. Coppersmith.
"Gloria In Excelsis Deo," vocal duet
linging class; 1.-THE Whirlpool" instru.
mental solo, Miss NJ. Sheehan.
Senior class in physical culture Fir
Heitere Schlitten Wettfahrt," instru-
mental duet twelve performers)-Mis
X. Mahoney, f. Sheehan, NJ Kelly. B.
Cronan, +. Thompson, a. O'Brlen, T.
Pickett, L. Weadfck, N. Cassidy. =.
Martin, NJ. KEEPER, G. Azayedo. Might
Sends Out the Stars" vocal solo and trio;
LES SyIphes," instrumental due
twelve performers Misses NJ. Cassidy
u. Gihen, i. McGrath, X. Norton. A.
Sermonet, NJ W alters, l.. Beatty. Il. Ser
ton. X. keefe.
1.-The Peak Sisters" comedy-NIisse,
NJ. Hughes, NJ. Hennessey, r. Sheehan
X. AlcGinty, X. Hassett, R. Robbins. II.
Burke, I. Grisby, Q. Summers and l..
Boylan.
''sister's Birthday" vocal duct, junior
singing class; TAM der Maikafer., i'm.
strumental trio eighteen performers
Misses L. Sheehan, L. Martin, q. cox
X. Gardiner, L. Beatty NJ. Blue. n
White, X. Hassett, \. Burke, NJ. Divinv
NJ. O'Connell, V. Washburne, E. AstiiI
L. Flaherty, d. Mitchell, NJ Summers
X. Azavedo, NJ. Washburne.
Graduating honors-N aledictory invo,
cation. Miss r. Mahoney; "Graduates
Farewell" vocal duet; "Marche DIES Phan.
toms,' instrumental duet twelve Der
formers}-Misses NJ. Sheehan. NJ. DuTv
NJ. Hennessey, b. Duffy, Il. Sheehan, Nj
Gildersleeye, NJ. Touhey, a. Boban, n
Dunphy, A. Weadick, q. Mitchell, [
Summers. a.Co0d NiUht;, vocal trio