Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-02
uRSuLlNE ACADEMY.
Decidedly interesting Exercises Mark the
s. Close of the school Year.

Decidedly Interesting Exerc,ses mark the
Close of the school Year. =,
The closing exercises at Ursuline
Academy, at Delaware avenue and ilar-
rison street, were held Thursday after
noon, and the assembly room on the
second floor was crowded with relatives
and friends of the pupils.
The stage in the assembly room was
SO arranged as to represent a balcony
scene, the flies and front being almost
hidden by maple leaves, cypress and
natural flowers, and when the top llghts
were turned on the effect was beauti-
full. To the right Of the stage was an
elegant piano, which was thoroughly
in tune and produced a rich sound.
The pupils were at their best, and
proval Of their efforts, which not only
reflected great credit upon themselves,
but also spoke volumes for their in
structors, the Ursuline nuns. The
sentiments of those in the audience
were voiced at tho conclusion of the
exercises by Bishop Curtis. William
Michael Byrne and several others who
personally congratulated the nuns who
had tha children in charge.
The programme was decidedly in
teresting throughout, each participant
appearing to feel that the success of
the whole affair depended upon her,
and the department the pupils was
perfect.
One of the most interesting features
of the entire programme was the song
"Kissing Papa Through the Tele-
phone" which was rendered with pre-
cision and correctness by 7-years old
Eleanor Kelley, who was accompanied
on the piano by her S-years- old sister,
Maria. This effort of the little ones
was loudly applauded.
| The doll drill was also taking fea-
ture. 1t was participated in by the
younger children, who, with dolls in
| hand, suited the actions to the words.
| There were IA little misses in this
performance, and each showed careful
study and Ietentive memory. Tbs
older girls gave tambourine drill
with equally good effect, and they,
too, captured the hearts of the specta-
| tors. -.
1t would be unfair to give special
mention to any of the participants, for,
while two or three excelled to a certain
extent, all were at their best and were
deserving of equal praise.
Etiquette is also taught at the
academy, and the closing event of the
afternoon was the presentation oi
the etiquette medal, which is of solid
gold. Ii is in the form of wreath en-
circling the monogram of the academy
and is very pretty 1t was donated by
Bishop Curtis, who also had the honor
of presenting il yesterday afternoon.
Two of the young misses-Nan Neary
and Sophia Kessel-had tied fol
highest honors during the term, anG
it fell to their lot to draw for the prize.
1t was won by Miss Kessel, who wal
congratulated by her competitors
Others were deserving of the honorar,
mention also.
There is also an etiquette medal il
the institution, which is worn for ,
week by the pupil who displayed tn,
best etiquette during the preceding
week, This medal remains with tn,
institution, but the medal awarded t,
Miss Kessel is her property absolutely
At the conclusion Of the programme
the guests inspected the paintings il
the studio, which now occupies larg
room on the third floor. The work
we're decidedly interesting and tru
to life Those who contributed to tn
exhibition are as follows: Misses Bessi
Price, Sophie Kessel, Modesto Kelley
Eta Bradford, Nellie Dougherty
Blanche Keaveny, Jane Crilly, MAJ
Neary, Rigne Kelley and Sara Malloy
Some of the artists are quite young
! one. being only years of age, and a
!, have shown remarkable talent. One Q
the instructors stated that her pupil
took d great interest in the work.
The academy will reopen on Tuesday
September lst, when there will b
added an annex department for boy
from to u years of age. This wi
be an entirely new feature.