The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-06-27
MADE THEIR BOW
SWEET GIRL GRADUATES AT THE
PRC-CATHEDRAL SCHOOL.

PRC-CATHEDRAL SCHOOL.
Children, too. Played an Important Part In
Delightful commencement Exercises
Large Crowd Present at the school Hal
bishop Henne.sy the Central Figure
and He Made a Charming Talk to His
Little Friends. the Children Music
Songs, REGULATIONS and Essays Consti-
tute an Interesting Program.
The eighth annual commencement ex-
ercises of the Pro-cathedral parochial
school occurred last night in the school
avenue. and was a great, and certain
~ very creditable event.
The hall was crowded as early as 7:5C
with a fine audience ana many were
compelled to stand during the exercises
which lasted two hours. The program
being highly interesting they did not
regret being present even though they
had 10 stand.
The stage was nicely decorated for
the occasion and the new and highly ar
tistic scenery. embracing some fine
landscape effects, presented a hand
some appearance.
The central figure at all parochial
schol doings is Right Rev. Bishop John
j. Hennesy. ID. D.. and he was present
last night, being seated among the con-
gregation in front Of the stage. Bishop
Hennessy loves the children, the cSil-
dren love him and IL is doubtful wheth-
er his heart knows any greater delight
than TO see the little fairies on the stage;
At a parochial school commencement
everybody from the primmer school
children TO the sweet girl graduate
participate. The children all know that
the bishop will be present with them
at commencement and II is a certainty
that they will be presentable, hence
the costumes were very pretty. IL does
not make any difference how poor
Catholic parents may be their children
will be as well dressed at commence
ment as the children Of millionaires.
Everybody was at the hall last night
apparently. Representatives of all ma
tionalities, races and colors. The old
people were there and not a few babies
could be heard through the audience
rivaling the sweet graduates in their
eloquence. They were good babies too,
for none of them cried or did anything
else more offensive than make music
on their lips with their fat little fingers
or every now and then shouted its APP
prevail at the wrong time greatly TO the
annoyance of its mother although half
reished by the father who is not usu-
ally susceptible TO bushes when atten-
ton is directed towards him.
The entrance march was played on
two pianos by Misses Jennie Willigan,
Mamie Sullivan, Agnes Hallowell, Lizzie
Carey and Mabel Harmon, and was ad-
mirably rendered.
Tn second number was chorus
Let music and song he our pastime
tonight! and it was a feature that de-
monstrated the wonderful patience of
the sisters In bringing the children Ia
such a standard OF excellence in vocal
culture.
Mis- Josephine Getto delivered an
essay There are poems unwritten and
songs unsung.' which was highly ap-
plauded and which showed deep thought
in its construction and admiral BILE grace
in it's delivery.
THE Bees from Voices Of Nature by
Sargent. was participated in by a score
of children and II was one of the most
delightful numbers of the evening and
the one that was probably most en-
joyed.
Miss Ollie Dunning one OF the bright
young ladies of the school recited Rob
ert of Sicily in most charming man.
ner.
"Valse de cancert" by Merz was rem
dered in the most con1endable manner
by Misses Bertha Martin, Magic Daw-
son. Clara Strang, and Agnes Hallowell
Number seven of the program was
an essay entitled "Wen Doing" the out
growth of interior worth, by Miss An
astasia Linot one of the brightest girl
graduates in the city. 1t was really an
effort that might reflect credit on high
grade academy.
Misses Josephine Getto and Maud
Allen played Beauties OF II Trovatore'
in the most admirable manner.
Music on the Rappahannock" by sum
merville was recited by the class. This
was most touching number embracing
as il did the finest recollections of the
late war and the era of home and peace
that followed. II is full of patriotism
and music besides.
The flower song by score of wee
children, accompanied by one Of their
number on the plano. was a charming
feature Of the entertainment. Each one
had a bunch OF violets which, al the
conclusion OF the song. they showered
upon the bishop all OF which was unex-
pected by him as well as the audience
resulting greatly to the delight OF all.
Empty Is Learning and Vain IL Art
when wisdom guides the mind and
rights the heart" was the subject
which Mss Maggie Shea chose for an
essay that was most delightfully."- spoken
by that bright young lady.
The drill and pantomime by dozen
or more daintily dressed young ladies
in Grecian costumes was a number that
proved to be a revelation 10 the audi
ence for the beauty OF its conception
and the great talent with which ii was
rendered.
Where Is Annetti." was recited by
Miss Nellie Fitzpatrick. a girl Of won
derful talent in that line.
The piano solo "Belisario" by Miss
Getto was also admirably rendered and
received great applause.
Bishop Hennessy then conferred the
honors. making one OF those delightful
which he is noted. The hOnors are az
follows:
Graduating medals, donated by RI.
Rev. John J. Hennessy. d. u. 10 class
of 80 conferred on Miss Bertha Martin.
Miss Anastasia Linot. Miss Josephine
Getto. Miss Margaret Shea.
Highest honors in common course
AWARDED to Masters John Wiliigan
John Wall. Misses Maggie Walsh, Mag
gle Dawson, Lillian Hannibal. Mary
Campbell. Anna Mahney Catherine
shea. Nellie McAlister. Carrie Wood.
Gold monogram for polite department
awarded By vote of pupils 10 James
Comfy.
Premium for polite department awsr-
ded by vote u pupils 10 Miss Joseph
ine Gette.
Premium for application in music
drawn by Mi Jennie Willgan.
Premium application n music
Grwn by NJ sertha Martin.
Premium 2. Improvement n music
awarded 10 Miss Josephine Getto.
Medals for regular attendance aTar-
ded 20 MS;ers Harry Hsz!lton. Frank
Diver. Misses Stella Walsh. Kate
Koehier.
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