The Van Buren press., 1894-06-30
SAINT ANNE'S ACADEMY COMMENCEMENT.
We Extract from the Fort Smith Times Por
tiOn Of the Report Of the Exercises.

We Extract from the Fort Smith Times Por.
ti0n Of the Report Of the Exercises.
It's q source of pride that among Fort Smiths
educational in stitutions oflearning she has q
convent that can give 1t students q good and
thorough training in the branches of its cur.
riculum. Fort Smith is one Of the few places
in the state that boast of such an institution
and convent. Saint Anne's academy is the
alma mater for hundreds of young ladies In
Fort Smith and the surrounding part of the
state and territory and every year the number
of its pupils, day pupils and boarding pupils.
increases.
The program rendered was very successful
and copy oft will be found below. Its ability
to please exhibited what the Sisters can do in
that line as well as in the lines of solid educa-
tion. The program was illustrative rather Of
the accomplishments of the pupils than Of their
school work. For the latter the giving of the
medals showed which ones had been leading in
the hard class work
Piano playing In general as done by amateurs
rarely pleases an audience In Fort Smith
There are so many who do not care for such
instrumental music and to them piano playing
is a bore. To others who do love good piano
music and have heard some good pianists, the
amateur efforts are not soul satisfying. OF all
the institutions hereabouts, Saint Anne's ap-
pears alone to have grasped this truth, and when
they are giving popular entertainment they
do not aflict the audience with great number
of piano solos. On the program for instance,
there was only one piano solo, and that good
one and from popular OPERA THE Bohemian
Girl"
Duets, trios and double trios are different
There is sufficient of dash about them to tickle
the ear always. Four of these trios were played
and all were very pleasing The welcome ad-
dress by Miss Marie Duval, a maiden of four
summers was cute Introduction to cute pro-
gram The pure young voices singly aud in
unison were sweet, fresh and musical and the
soloists gave ample proof of careful and artistic
vocal training.
The Quakers march, costume and song was
the most popular of all the number. Several of
the Junior pupils were arranged In long dresses,
kerchiefs, and Quaker bonnets, all looking like
miniature demure Kate Castletons. Their
quaking, singing and shaking was side-split.
ting. Miss l. Harshaw won honOrs as pianist
and as recitationist Miss Irene Baxter was
the star in the reciting line. The rendition Of
her rounds of applause. She is handsome
young miss of about IA summers with an attrac.
tive stage presence She promises to become Q
fine elocutonist
At the conclusion Of the program, Father
Lawrence Smythe and Colonel Duval awarded
premiums and prizes for the past years worh
| and for proficiency aud attainments in various
| branches.
| Among the pupils receiving special consider
alton for proficiency in various studies wer'
Miss lone Harshaw first premium for instru-
mental music and painting.
Miss lone Harshaw, gold medal for deport
ment
Below we give portion of the program:
Little Christel, recitation -Bradle!
Miss 1. Harshaw.
A Fishing Party, recitation -Hoadle!
| Miss l. Baxter.
La Bohemienne Fantasia Brilliante, Ins,
GIiiss l. Harshaw,
Come Where the Lilies Bloom. Song and
Chorus Thompson
All the Pupils accompanied by
Miss l. Harshaw.
The Banjo. Ins. Double Duet -Melnott
Misses A. Coleman B. Bushong
NJ. Moody L. Mivelaz.
Jerusalem Hymn
All the Pupils. accompanied by
| Miss B. Bushong.
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