The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-30
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES.
Inc students OF All Haliows Acad .my did Or di,
to tnat Institution YESTERDAY.

! AFTERNOON 10 witness the exercises by the
scholars of All Hallows academy. The
stage was adorned with dressings of green
asparagus, myrtle and ivy. Above the
front were letters in purple and shaded
nowers reading: ''All Hallows Academy
lSG This was very pretty and artistic
On either side of the stage was fine speci,
mems of work-both in painting and
arasene work by the pupils Sitting on
easels and hung on the wall were fine land
scape scenes, portraits and tastefullv dec
Grated panels. Also the work of the
scholars. There was fine portrait Of St.
Aloysius besides the saints, Mary the
mother of Jesus and other significant and
histrionic characters.
The exercises opened with an address
salutatory by Miss Ella Burris, and was
highly creditable. Miss Ella is easy and
graceful in her man ner and presents fine
figure on the stage. Harp of the
| wind. vocal, by class with Miss Kellen Der
ger at the piano was very nice. 'Pothu-
| ri" (Brody) by Misses Bissantz, Guyton
and Dougherty with mandolns Misses
Guyton. Morris and Mccarthy with gui-
tars was delightfully."- executed The
| Minuet" by little Misses Adelaide Fitzpat
rick and Ada Shultz was the most beauti-
iul and captivating on the program These
little girls were graceful and sweet as
well. They executed the couple the
| high-step and balance in perfect time and
recitation was clear, musical and
well pronounced with all the
| old time style of obeisance
sance, courtesy and politeness. The
audience applauded loudly.
'Fantastics-Twelve japanese Maid
ems, " was unique, and well executed in
every particular. The young ladies rem
dering this were all dressed in japanese
costumes, with fans and decorations. and
while. as IL usual thing, japanese girls are
| not pronounced beautiful. in this case
there IS an exception, and the simple I'M
vanished truth is that all were beautiful,
and the motions. drill, poise and gestures
were executed in a perfect manner
| This was a charming exercise and
well received by the interested spectators
| Miss Morris executed the delicate and in
trlcate "Mazurka" in highly pleasing
manner. "Barcarol!e" vocal solo by Miss
Maize Alley with Miss Dougherty at the
| piano was very sweet and nice. 1.-The An
| gels of Buena VISTA This was both nan
tomlme and recitative and was performed
! by some twelve young ladies. To say this
expressive and pathetic piece was fine is
but small praiSe-it was simply elegant in
every part and the recitation by Miss
Jessie Guyton was in every regard all that
could be. She met the high character of
expression, surprise, alarm, anxiety, sor-
row and sympathy, and the young ladies
IN pantomime were in accord with her
every utterauce and expression. Puritani
(by Billin) was beautifully executed on
the piano by Misses Dougherty and Killen-
berger "a Worlds Affair." was
representation worthy of artists,
and In every part and particular
very fine. Miss Pearl Murdoch
delivered the prologue defining this as a
council of nations. Considering the pro-
priety Of taking hand in the worlds fair,
Miss. Pearl presented the subject concisely,
and in choice language and most finished
delivery. The young lady did herself
honor, and showed herself quite an elocu-
Zionist. The characters were as follows:
England. ................M Miss Katie Then
Ireland. Miss Nora Mccarthy
Scotland. Observation-Disclosures Miss Maize Alley
Germany. Miss Sadie Kellenberger
Holland. Observation-Disclosures Miss Orpha Jay
Spain. Miss Pearl Murdoch
Greece. Miss Ella Burris
France. .........,.... Miss Letitia Adams
Switzerland. .............M Miss Anna Boyle
Canada ..............M Miss Lily paugherty
Major domo.. Miss Emma Morris
Colum bia ..............M Miss Jessie Guyton
With body guard OF states.
Each lady was dressed in the colors and
h7bit of the country represented. The
different nations were somewhat disposed
to ridicule the impertinence of so young
and presumptious nation as the United
States, and in naming Chicago were at
loss to locate it until they consulted a
globe. One power, France, thought it
must be a wild region near to Kansas, but
Ireland and some other nations spoke
so highly that they concluded to
take part, and the telephone was
brought into use to advice with Russia
and Italy these honors not being present.
This was very amusing and Emma Morris
was perfect as Majordomo, and called up
Russia who declined and italy answered
favorably. Her call through the central
Office was for number Z, 167 6j1, for Russia
and broaght down the house. Soon she
announced the coming of Columbia and |
the various powers began to adjust their |
crowns, and arrange their bangs. and |
resolve upon dignity of manner. Column
bia Jessie Guyton) presented |
the worlds fair subject in eio- |
quent and dgnified language, treating |
with politeness all the nations and win |
ming all to the project. The play closes |
with all the powers singing Columbia,
he Gem of the Ocean," and all maaching |
under thu starry banner-England, France
Germany, Spain-being led by string by |
while the others pay tribute.
Ireland kisses the folds and China rushes
under them under protest.
After this followed an essay by one of |
the graduates, Miss Forbes. her subject |
being, "Those Who Range a Wider Land,
Higher Climb" This was we'll handled
and delivered in very fine style
with good voice and elegant dction. Her
idea was to show that education was cal
culated to lift us from the fog and mists of
ignorance TO the clear and bracing atmos-
phere OF pure thought, virtue and religion.
"Rigoletto,'' Q.isz;) by Miss Nora Nc
Carthy, was executed in the highest style
Of arr and melody This Is 4 rare selection
and Miss Nora demonstrated the thor
oughness of her training and natural tai
ent TO high degree in Its rendition.
"Guarda-The Blanca Luna" vocal
duet. by Misses Katie Then and Jessie
Guyton, was sung with sweetness and mel
ody. Those young ladies possessvery musical
voices and under excellent training. They
were accompanied by Miss Guyton on the
piano.
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harmony science aud sweetness ali IN Que
volume Of delightful music by Misses Cor