The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-06-28
Closing Exercises of st. Johns
Academy.

marble halls the Auditorium presented
a scene far beyond the capacity of al
| artists skill. 1t is not often that hon,
is rewarded by fruiti0n 50 completely a.
the wishes Of the young ladies Of th,
Convent were met by the state of tn,
weather on that night.
Away with melancholy.
Nor doleful changes ring
On life and human folly
But nlerrily, merrily sing
Year after year. the exhibitions of the
Convent have tried to excel those Of the
preceding years, but surely for grandeur
magnlhcence and sublimity this one fal
exceeded those of days which have long
passed to these ''realms where blossoms
the rose of yesterday
1t would take pages to give the details
of the exhibition, We will therefore
contine ourselves to the principle charac-
tiers and speak Of the exercises in general
The people showed their appreciation
OF the excellent program by repeated
applause. Refreshments and cakes were
served at a moderate cost and an enioy-
able time was had by all who were pres.
ent.
The play Kathleen was presented with
as much skill as though the players were
all accomplished performers. As Kath-
leen, Miss Inez Crask far surpassed her.
self and is to be complimented on her
oratorial capacity. Is is necessary to
vaunt on the sterling acting of Miss
Naomi Falterman? In the character of
the little negress, Topsy. she was a per-
feet gem. All the characters in this play
distinguished themselves and are greatly
deserving Of praise. Is it possible to de-
scribe the Baby Show, presented by the
tots Of the Academy. Their acting was
simply superb for mere infants. "Splen>
did, is the only fitting word to use in
describing the production of that beauti-
full drill The Gypsy Queen
Inc boys IN both OF their plays scored
; big hit, and proved an honor to
heir teachers. The lovers of music were
'ewarded by the sweet strains which is
sued from The instruments of the skilled
players. True it is. music gives us a
lew life, and to be without that life is
he sane loss as to be blind, and not to
Know the infinite blue Of the sky, the
'arled verdure of the trees or the silver
parkle of the sea. Music is the Ian.
,uage Of the soul, but it defes inter-
)retatlon, 1t means something, but that
belongs not to this world Of
cnse and logic, but to another world
ulte real, though beyond all definition.
low different music is from all the other
rts. They all have something to imi |
ate which is brought to us bv the senses.
'ut what does music imitates Not the
otes OF the lark nor the roar uf the sea;
hey cannot be initiated, and if they are |
+ is but Caricature,
After the exhibition graduating hon.
rs were conferred on Misses Etienne
'runner and Rosie Eisele. They have,
last, won the much coveted prize. It |
oes without saying that they will be |
Kissed at the Academy, where first their |
ably lips lisped the alphabet; but the
'orld will welcome them with open
rms, but, remember in these |
avs OF adversely, to succeed you
lust have trinity of power, al
over to do something, a power to be
omething, and n power to serve human
ociety. Take for your motto, keep
} the right and let that standard be as
cd intended it should be, untouched
nd untainted by sin. The world well
ONES you and hope you will be good
nd strong and the best wishes of st.
ohm will follow you with love and pride.
In voice clear, ringing and sweet
liss Rosie Eisele read the valedictory
nd bid farewell to her teachers and
lassmates. In a voice vibrating like
ne notes Of violin. now swelling, now
oftly undulating. now thrilling, Miss
theme Drummer rendered the Farewell
ong. The world welcomes them and
III earnest prayer is that life will always
G to them howery path without the
horn that sometimes lie beneath. In
peaking of the exhibition we must add
word of praise in honor of the brave
'omen who left their homes to take the
urden OF childhood from the shoulders
weary mothers. Sisters of the Holy
ross-there is magic in the name God
ill reward you for your angelic good
ess, for man cannot. 1t is your prayer
nd undying zeal that renders your
;holars victorious and adds luster after
lster to the record of St. johns AGA.
envy.
The prospects for the next year is as
right as the record of the past the sue
ess OF the present and the energy aud
isdom of those who serve the institu.
on can make it. A few more years of
lch growth and the fond dream of st.
ohm will begin to be fully realized in
ne presence of Franklin of an institution
hose facilities shall equal any in the
md. whose influence shall be felt
the state and whose student
ody shall be made up of the stalwart
Ouths and brilliant maidens that throng
, her doors from all over this fair south.
md and there gaining rich stores of
ental and moral force, shall 60 forth
lence to transmit into terms of conse-
'ated civic service the high ideals which
re seeks to impart.
The delinquent tax list Of the town of
rankin appears in another colamn of
)~day'S issue