The Washington times., 1895-06-18
SCHOLARS WORE COSTUMES
Pleasing Variation in the Gradua tinq
Exercises at Holy Cross
Waving Palms and Wealth Of Flow
zerott Hall Into Tiny Forest.

The nnualCommencement ofthe A Cademy
of the Holy Cross at MetZerott Music
Han yesterday afternoon drew an audi
ence that filled the house in every nook
and corner. The programme was an un-
usually entertaining one, being composed
of vocal aud instrumental selections and
| recitatious by not only the graduating class,
but the entire school.
The stage was beautifully decorated with
waving palms, many large potted plants
and a wealth ofilOweTs which extended
| along the footlights into the corners, trans
forming the stage into a miniature tropical
forest.
The opening march, ''Boabdn," was
played by Misses Cannon, MoTeland, Null
hall aud Berberich, pianos; Misses Tourney
and Wilson, harps. Gounod's Praise
Ye the Father was then rendered by the
entire vocal class, after which THE
Miuims," a charming little operetta, was
presented.
A pianod by the Misses Duffy followed
Next came a gavotte for the violin by Misses
s. Cannon, Keleher, Duffy and Davis,
| accompanied on the piano by Miss May
Hoffman.
One of the most enjoyable numbers on
the programme was then given. Mar
guerite of France" was read with great
spirit by Miss Bertha Burns, while the elo-
cution class, in Provencal costume, exc
cuted the gestures. The picture pre-
sented was one OF exquisite grace and
beauty.
Other numbers We're: A semi-chorus, en-
titled, ''FairylaDd," Sixth Air with Varia-
tions, piano, Miss Naomi Keleher; violin,
Miss Eva Keleher, and a barcaroIe, THE
Mariners" by Misses Dolan, G.. and E.
Fowler, E: Keleher, NJ Moreland and r.
Berberich.
The St Angela's musical circle rendered
Sousa's popular march The Directorate Z"
Henlien's nocturne Reflection" was charm
ingly executed by eleven mandolins, two
guitars and a harp.
The valedictory, The Parting OF Ways"
was delivered by the entire graduating
class Anticipation was the theme of
Miss Grace Fowler, while Miss Margaret
Duffy dwelt gpon the Realization" of
bright hopes. Miss Mary Claire Keane, in
Il clear voice tcld of The Ideal' cherished
by the class of 90 and Miss Mary Duffy
glanced into The Future
Sentiments of esteem ana gratitude en-
tertained by the class for its Alma Mater,
were expressed by Miss Mary Mulhall,
and Miss Myrtle Moreland in the name
OF the class addressed touching words OF
grateful affection to the parents. Miss
Blanche Herold thanked Rev Father Bart
for the religious instructions given during
the year. The graduates were then ad-
dressed by Rev. T. j. shahan, of the Catholic
University.
Gold medals We're awarded to Misses
Mary r ose Mulhau, Myrtle Lotta More
land, Mary Claire Keane, Blanche Teresa
Herold, Grace Clare Fowler, Ellen Mar
garet Duffy, May Letitia Duffy, L csc Ber-
berich, Eva Fowler, Annie Green, Helen
Tourney, Frances Bland, Jeanette
Cooney, Mary Collins, Ethel Hendershott,
Eva Keleher, Mary ODonneu. Alicia
Trainer. Florence Ferry, Annie Duffy, May
Hoffman, Ethel Howard, Rose Shea, Sa-
die Walsh, Marie Green Nay Trainer,
Alllie Howison, Marguerite O'Toole,
Those who received diplomas Were Misses
May Letitia Duffy, Ellen Margaret Duffy.
Grace Clare Fowler, Blanche Theresa Her
Moreland and Rose Niulhall