The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-06-22
A GREAT SUCCESS.
Closing Exercises of st. Josepn's
College Highly Entertaining.
Written for THE HERALD.

OOiltSe, scetcIudl tlic 2-uO iusl.
Before ENTERING into the different
parts of of the program, it is but
just and fitting to remark that any
appreciative mind could see imme-
diateiy the pains and interest taken
by the Brothers in training their
youthful charges. Order and dicip-
line prevailed, while the various
roles were executed as to make it
visible that the boys had been most
skilfully taught. The parents Of
the performers NAV justly be proud
OF their manly lads who acquitted
themselves so nicely. Well may
tits inference be drawn: ii the
Brothers are SO earnest in teaching
the pupils TO get up such a credit
able commencement, how much
more do they not strive during
school hours to benefit the boys I'M
der their charge.
The program was arranged and
carried ont with taste and judge
ment, and the performance was all
that could be expected from child
ron. The bows marcked on the
the stage in excellent order keeping
time to music. Then followed the
soIutatOry. The skill with which
Master NJ. Valdez rendered it, 80
we'll as that manifested by Harry
ST. Clair in the farewell address,
was an unmIstakable proof of the
pains taken by the boys and their
teachers I'd make the commencement
successful.
The singing throughout was Ell
cellent. To SIMPLE vocal power
was added sympathetic earnestness :.
The beautiful "Laughing Song"
was truly a treat and was very Mise
" rendered by the little lads. In
the singing, as well as in recitation,
the matter was well chosen, the
articulation distinct and the gesture
natural and graceful. The play en-
titled geography" was very good j..
The part OF the school-master was
taken By Fl. 81 Clair, and his acting
was all That could be wish for in an
amateur.
During the intervals between the
dialogues; very enjoyable music
was given
"a Court Trial" a most leughable
dialogue, was spiendidly performed
and highly appiauded. 1t was most
entertaining throughout, each part
Being played with telling effect and
skill. There was in each of the
drariatis persona an absence Of
seif-consciousness and Al earnest
ness and enthusiasm that bespoke
talent and training. The play was
pronounced splendid and reflects
great credit On pupils and teachers.
"Dont." by Master Colonel Wre-
ford was warmly appIaufled by the
pleased audience.
Then followed an exhibition in
calisthenics by ii. St. Clair, and
later on q club-drilI by some of the
BOYS. Each was tleservedly ap-
plauded.
The Spelling Bee" was thorough
~ enjoyed and unstintedly applaud
ed. Masters f. Lacaze and NJ. Val
de were captains of tie respective
sides. "Three Men Of Science" was
excellently staged, and was acted
with a precision which carried the
enthusiasm OF the audience from
he opening lines TO the close Of the
last scene. The eomical part Of
"Drone" "a sersanD was entrusted 20
Master z. Fernandez and the Young
artist Certainly deserves the warmest
praise FOR his remarkably clever
acting OF character which presents
MANY pitfalls for nervous or eare-
less performer. For this reason, the
perfect way in which p. Fernandez
realized the proper bonds 10 his role