The Progress., 1893-07-01

dition, viz: the thoroughness Of each
pupil in her particular part-the clear
enunciation and the perfect smoothncss
with which the whole was executed.
His grace, Bishop Durricr. Of Match
ltochc-, d"livcd fine address just be-
fore the conforring Of medals aud di-
/ plomas. In substance hc said that
he hoped the audience had learn
ed from the programme just presented
that something besides religion was
taught in convent Religion isa nee
ossary foundation Of morality. aud God
should bc lirst i'm the heart. first i'm the
church, first i'm the homo and first i'm
the school. I'm converts the Catholic
faith is taught all Catholic pupils, but
the faith Of Protestant children is never
intcrfcrcd with.
| In conclusion | do not know whom to
congratulate most, the patient teachers
or the bright young pupils who have
received So many graceful accomplish
ments through their thorough training.
The intense heat prevented many from
attending the commencement exercises
! of Saiut Mays convent. held at the
/ Grand Opcra-housc on the 29d inst, and
Yet n full house greeted the teachers and
] Al
ment was rare exhibition of intellectual
ability very perfectly { aimed and proved
ia these quiet. refined. unostontatiuus
teachers, with such pure happy faces.
are very thorough educators.
Their aptnass in correctly locating tai
ent, and developing it. to its utmost ca-
pacity, and their beautiful system of
gently leading, rather than forcinA u
child into m ,ral and refined department,
are two OF the strongest supports upon
which rests the great success of this
excellent school. The programme opened
with the Gala Lilly march and drill" 10y
the whole sc ool, and this and the Cos
sip pautomime" by nineteen llliputian
"grandmothers," with white caps, spec
tacles, and marked symptoms of rheuma-
tism, aud "Song of the Mystic" panto-
mime, by elocution class were alone worth
the price of admission and ref cted great
credit upon the able and patient training
of their teacher of calisthenics and To-
cu,ion. The French plav,was something
new To n Shreveport audience and much
appreciated.
In Aunt Matilda's Experience" a well
acted ana very amusing come Dialogue.
Miss Niua Sledge, distinguished herself as
"Mahale" an old darkie. Miss Clara
Florshems fine talent shoue at its best
/ in the recitation, "IIow ~" ransom was
paid" Music OF a MornIug Dream" a
! mel drama i'm three acts, was simply
grand. The costumiug and scenic effect.
carried the audience through drtamland
into fdiryland, and entertained them
IN st delightfully."-. l. title Bibette Drey-
/ fuss as Spirit of the SalviI. ana Annette
| Drey fuss as Dew Drop, were Us graceful
and dainty ~ amy little fairies ever ere
uted ny the wonderful Imagination OF "A
Hans Andersen" All the participants
played their parts perfectly, and were
repeatedly applauded. The music
throughout was very autlful aud evI-
denced very perfect training.
/ ihe valedictory essay
Wisdom breathed the message grand,
Light inurple glow.
/ Floods the world. aud heart and
Mind crave to love and know"
Was a revelation of graceful thoughts
and feeling very gracefully expressed.
Miss Mary Dickinson deliucated mate
rial light aud its blessings TO mankind;
| Miss Jennie Durham, intellectual light
with its magnificent power. and Miss
Llllie Spellman. spiritual light that brings
infinite comfort and eternal salvation TO
mortals. Finally in concert they recited
the glorious benefits of the triple glow
Miss Clara Florsbeim received the
gold medal Misses Mary Dickinson,
Jennie Durham and Aurelia spellman.
were asarded diplomas in English, and
Miss Lille Spellman one for English and
music
81. Mary certainly scored a grand sue
cess in this exhibition.
t4t
Again il il my pleasant duty TO record
the happy union of two young hearts.
On Wednesday evening n number of
Mrs. Rudolph Romagosa to witness the
marriage of her sweet young sister. Mel
lie h. Wheeler to Mr.. w. f. Palls, one