The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-06-12
Lafayette Theater Pack
ed Wi h Friends of
the Students.
MANY AWARDS OF. MERIT
Musical and Literary Program Well
Rendered - Right Rev. Thomas ].
Shehan, S. T. D., Delivers Interest
ing Address to Students.

An audience composed of social. lit
erary, and religious representatives
packed the Lafayette Square Theater. &c
its doors yesterday afternoon On the
occasion of the annual commencement
of the Academy of the Holy Cross. Uni
ted States Senators and Representatives
occupied the boxes; in the orchestra
were the Roman Catholic clergy. not
only of Washington, but from New York
Baltimore, Alexandria, and nearby
cities. The stage, banked with palms
ana flowers, was filled with pretty young
girl students. and prominent citizens
filled the theater to overlooking. Alto
gether it was one of the prettiest COM
mencements of the year.
The exercises began at 1880 o'clock,
when the notes of a Midsummer
Nights Dream" broke upon the audi
ence, just as the curtain went up. Miss
Gilhooly sang the solo from Shakes
peare's romantic comedy. She was fol-
lowed by q quartet, composed of the
Mise. NJ. Clark, G. Whyte, Darr, and
Keleher, who rendered selections which
brought forth applause from the audi
ence. They were accompanied by violins,
played by the Misses Dillon, Montgom-
cry, G. Harms, Davis, and Mr.. R. \. Al
varez and Mr.. A. o'Toole. and harps by
Misses Bowden and VERIFY
Miss Mabel Montgomery. who sang a
solo entitled. "Gipsey Life was hearth
ly cheered. Her clear. strong voice fill
ed the big theater from orchestra 10
gallery. She was accompanied by the
Misses o'Toole, Gilhooly, and May.
An Original Poem.
Miss Eleanor Moriarty recited an origi-
nal poem, entitled, Might" which was
much enioved
\ harp duet. entitled "Rigolette," was
next on the program and was rendered
by Misses Bowden and O'TooIe. with
Miss Clark as accompanist The Misses
Montgomery. Dillon, and Haniey then
sang selection, which brought to
close the first part of the program.
tableaux, in which large number
of young ladies took part. formed the
nail Vi inc pioSIdM anu Was
much enjoyed.
Father Shehan's Address.
Ri. Rev. Thomas ]. shehan, s. T. D.,
addressed the students in place of Rt.
Rev. H. A. Pace, who is i'll. He said
in 9art:
Il have just arrived in the city, but l
want tc welcome all who attend this
commencement. It is an honor to be
gathering.
TO the young ladies l would say.
Zealously abide by the teachings of the
academy, where naught that is evil can
enter. The teachings of the school are
good; they tend TO elevate the soul and
better prepare mind and soul foe the
struggle of life. They uplift the one
and train the other. They plant the
seeds. of honesty, integrity. faithful
ness, religion. And of religion | would
especially speak.
Soon you. young ladies. will take
the places of those who will fall TO
rest. Religion has spread during the
years, and humanity demands that il be
spread through the centuries TO come.
enc generation will pass to eternity.
and another will come. You must be
taught the great truth of religion,
SO that the faith may be advanced 10
the furtheImost parts of the earth.
Thus will our work be blessed. and the
holy gospel be spread"
Distribution of Prizes.
Music followed Father Shehan's ad-
dress. The Rev. Thomas s. Lee Of
Fg-aI .,I
tribution of Certificates Premiums were
awarded to the following students:
First senior class-Miss f. Brett.
Miss n. Curtin, Miss NJ. Howard, Miss
F. Harms. Miss NJ. Madigan. Miss NJ.
Montgomery. Miss E. Moriarty. Miss NJ
o'Toole, Miss NJ. Wells
Second senior ciass-Misses B. Bailey.
NJ. Bailey. J. Braendle. c. Green. NJ. Gil
hooly, A. Hanley, f. Hastings. b. KEEL
cher. A. VI. O'Toole, a. Ryan, g. Whyte.
Third senior ciass-Miss A Norris.
Miss NJ. Loeffier. Miss L. Darr, Miss
L. Camalier, Miss c. Egan, Miss
d. Arnes. Miss G. McNally. Miss N
Clcary, Miss Z. Robinson. Miss f. Harms.
Miss \. MAJ. Miss N Dillon, Miss c.
Hatch. Miss b. Plamondon, Miss NJ
Beaulac. Miss NJ. Clark. Miss D. Clark,
Miss \. Moriarty Miss K Moriarf/ Miss
L. Conner, Miss y. O'Brien, Miss u Da-
Wis. Miss F. Whitaker, Miss G. Gala
CHER.
Preparatory Glasses.
First preparatory class-Miss NJ Cur
it's, Miss Z. Leech, Miss NJ Cain, Miss ].
Harms Miss a. Downey. Miss c. Bailey.
Miss E. Danforth. Miss II. Kearney.
Miss X Schaefer, Miss S. VERIFY. Miss
NJ. Tally, Miss NJ. Downey. Miss E
Aveilhe, Miss H. Whyte. Miss r. Dedge. |
Miss II. Brett. Miss a. Garet Miss V. |
Garcia Merou, Miss 4. Garcia Nerou
Miss 7. Alvarez Calderon. Miss r
Brick, Miss l.. BoS2-ts, Miss ". &c As
is-Brasil. Miss f. Gerrodette. Miss |
Sanborn. Miss b. Handy. Miss NJ |
Campbell. Miss J. Owens
Junior class-Miss NJ Parks. Miss p |
Madigan. Miss n Cannon. Miss A |
Bronson, Miss 4. Mcmahon.
Third preparatory class-Miss G.. Nc- |
Donald. Miss Z. Spalding Miss VI. Esher. |
Miss NJ. Crowley. Miss A. Murphy. Miss
/. poach Miss T. Matthews. Miss
Newman. Miss z. Nav. Miss VI. Collins.
Miss n. Nav. Mis- z. Katzen. Miss V
Malet. Miss !. Schaeffer. Miss VI. Butler. |
Miss +. Butler. Miss y. Howser. Miss A. |
Ayeilhe. Miss B. Alvarez Calderon
Primary Glasses.
Primary class-Premlums for improve
nent in studies. awarded to Misses NJ. |
Durham. c. Esher. v Loughran. E.