The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1900-06-16

many took part in jhe programme.
Judging by the large crowd that hlied
the hall, every invitation sent out mao
been accepted. The evening through
out was most enjoyable, as the arrange"
ment of the programme was suthclent-
~ varied to avoid the nonotony that
usually characterizes commencement
exercises.
Decora tionS of the stage were most
artistic In the front were potted
plants across the entire stage, while
across the rear were festooned stripes
of evergreen wrapped with red punt
ing In the center of the stage was
hung a bell of flowers. Between the
two entrances was a red silk banner
with the single word "Loretto' in sill
yer letters, with the date 1875" on the
left side and 1890" on the right. Moth
ing had been left undone to make the
hall assume an appearance befttlng
the occasion.
The programme opened with "Zam-
pa" overture, arranged for eight hands,
played by Misses Minneola Pryor, Jen-
ME Thombs. Annie Dempsey and Lola
| McFeely. all members of the alumnae.
The artistic rendition of the number
showed that the young ladies had not
neglected to keep up the musical train
| ing received at the academy in the
years of their school days. Twenty-Five
I
! in the second number Each little one
represented a year of the lift of the
academy which was indicated on sill
yer medallion hung from the waist. Be-
ginning with 1876, which was a mere
| screscent, each succeeding year ADDED
/ fullnesS to the part circle until 19OO,
! when the medallion reached complete
1 circle. All were dressed in dainty lit
| tie yellow frockS. First they sang a
welcome song, which was followed by
a dance. Forming in a semi-c1rcle
about the stage, each little one rectted
a verse appropriate to her respective
year. The little ones marched off the
stage with a cake-walk step, amidst
storm of applause.
Next came the most impressive part
of the evenings programme, that of
comforting, the laurel wreaths upon
those who had completed the prescribed
course of study. The three graduates
Misses Jennet Mcdonald, Mary Bunrss
and Agnes Langdon, each accompanied
by maid of honor to act as crown
bearer, came upon the stage and stood
in waiting. Captain J. J. Lambert, who
has long been a silent but potent fac
tor in the advancement of the institu-
ton, crowned the young ladies, as each
in turn stepped forward with bowed
head to receive the distinction which
represented her years of duty well
done. Not word was spoken as each
received the simple laurel crown. Ex-
PLANTATION was unnecessary. Immedi-
ately following this ceremony a stately
coronation march was played by Misses
Carrie Carlile and M. Crook
With the accompaniment of the grave
music three more young lives pre-
pared for the great world by years of
association and study and fortified
against temptation by the religious ex-
ample of the good sisters, stepped forth
into the future to complete their llfe's
work so well begun.
Mrs. Louise Vidal Hayes of Denver.
president of the alumnae, was next
upon the programme in an essay on
Compensation" She said. in part:
To take, yet equal give, is natures
Is not this equity without flaw.
THE hinge upon which the great
door of eternity swings toward bliss or
misery is loving service rendered by
us and reward or punishment returned
by God. Familiarity with nature begets
admiration, sublimity and wisdom.
Tender sentiments are inspired by con-
templating the great works of God.
We realize the wonderful law which
governs the heavenly bodies and that
gravity is compensation in nature. A
ceaseless change is constantly going
on, and we are but component parts Of
a great whole. Material success does
not always crown the efforts of the
worker, yet there is compensation in
other ways. Nature abhors monopo-
lies and exceptions and ever seeks a i
level. Give what is best and trueSt and /
the compensation will come in some
form. All through Gods kingdom we |
lind the impressive law of com2ensa.- |
hrinOinC a Io nd
truth that the Lord God Omnipotent !
Following her essay Misses n. Pryor |
and J. Setter, pupils of the academy, !
were heard in Kowalski's March !
arranged for two pianos. .
The difficult concert march was well /
handled and was literally applauded.
First of the graduates of 1900 to ap- |
pear was Miss Mary E. Burns, who
The big subject was excelently
handled by the young lady, who
showed careful preparation in the
treatise. She said, in part: zone of
the striking facts of history today is
the growth of the United States. To-
lay we have 10000, 600 white inhabitants
under a social organization balancing
and independent. Vigor-
BUS Independent life is going on in
uniformity in the general government
Each state is a safety valve for the es-
cape of surplus political steam. We
nave nothing to fear from foreign foes,
so let us be on our guard less unappre-
lended danger arise to destroy this glo-
'ious union that Americas best sons
lave died to obtain
Chief among the musical numbers of
he programme were popular selections
n
;trumentation: Harp, Miss NJ Pryor:
'iolins, Misses n. Dempsey and H
Oonnelly; mandolins, Misses N. Fitz-
patrick, A. Dempsey, NJ. Mcdonald;
pianos, Mrs. L. Vidal Hayes and Miss
]. Thombs. After the completion of a
medley a chorus of girls entered and
'endered beautiful number with full
orchestra accompaniment.
But one recitation was on the pro-
yramme, which was given by Miss G..
4angdon. The subject was Con
science and Despair" and the intensely
lines were brought out in fine
ityle by the young elocutionist. Last
before the drama was a piano duet by
Mrs. l.. Vidal Hayes and Miss N. Fitz-
gerald. They played Overture du
Bravo" Lavignac, with fine feeling,
handling the technical difficulties with
'ase. The number was heartily en-
Dyed.
Miss Agnes Langdon,, one of the
read an essay on "Conceits
# the Age" which not only showed
! marked literary ability, but also a !
lecided vein of humor She said. in !
'art: "Conceit is best in small guam
tiles. Woman is proverbially afflicted !
With too much, especially on the suf- :
rage question. The old-fashioned girl !
vas not so susceptible ii conceit as :
he modern maid. Politicians, ex9an- :
ionists, monopolists, etc, are all to be :
laced among the conceited individuals +
f the age" 4,