The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-29

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The commencement season at st. Mary's
comes to a close this morning with the
delivery of diplomas.
The exercises thus far have been most
interesting, and these led UP to the bril-
liant concert given last night IN the par
lor at st. Marys.
The parlor, the halls the recitation room
beyond, and the piazza all had occupants.
The people who desired to hear the musl-
cal recital simply could not be accomo-
dated and there were many who were not
in attendance simply because they knew
that the event would attract an audience
far beyond the capacity of the parlor.
The room was attractive in its decora-
tons of green, while about the walls hung
pictures Of historic value. The audience
was an inspiring one, for here were col
lected some of the best and most cultured
citizens of Raleigh and the State, besides
those from other States.
At eight o'clock the concert began with
a piano selection, "The Roman Carnival
of Bernlioz, this being brilliantly rendered
4 by Misses Hampton Greenleaf. Meares
land Tyler. 1t was followed by song
/ MdIChNdlu uC Olu MIL III Which, VIC
voice of Miss Fannie Escosura Williams
was heard to advantage. A violin solo,
| Bohm's "Tarantella" by Miss Fannie
Hines Johnson was daintily rendered and
/ it won applause, as had the preceding
numbers.
/ The next number was from Beethoven,
Sonata, Op &C. Variations, Funeral March
and Rondo. 1t was most effectively pre-
sented by Miss Annie Gales Root, this be-
/ ing followed by "Elizabeth's Prayer" from
| Wagner's Tannhausser, ably rendered by
Miss Margaret Gray Steadman. Next
came one of Chopin's selections, the Polo
naise, in c Sharp Minor, an excellent rem
dition of this being made by Miss Sadie
Marcellne Jenkins. Miss Ellen Durham
was next welcomed by the audience and
won great applause by her charming rem
dition of ''Sogni'' by Schira. Her voice,
4 full and clear, rose and fell in perfect ac-
/ cord and sympathy with the motif of the
song, whose harmany was most agreeable
Following this came piano selection from
IulIak, this being the "Barcarole' 1t
was the offering of Miss Marie Antionette
| Williams and was most artistlcally render
ed, the beauty of her skilful lingering be-
1 ing Il nOLlCedDie feature.
Charming in its vivacity was the song
with which Miss Gertrude Elaine Sanborn
delighted her hearers, rendering with
spirit and effect "Stella" by Faure, her
very expression and laughing face adding
! to the beauty OF the music. This was the
| last number of the FIRST and like the
young ladies who preceded her. she was
rewarded with much applause
| Part two began with a piano selection,
! the Hungarian Dance" by Brahms, this
being well rendered by Miss Carrie HELEN
Moore 1t was followed by song that
won continued rounds of applause The
selection was Trotere's italia" and it was
rendered most chamingly by Miss Annie
! Webb Cheshire, who by her clever inter
probation won the splendid applause given
her. Miss Florence Jackson Thomas pre-
sented excellently a piano selection, ''The
Norwegian Bridal Procession by Grieg
and the applause showed that the audience
appreciated it.
| As Mrs. Charles McKimmon appeared
the applause which greeted her was an
earnest of the melodious song which
rewarded the audience. This was from
Donizetti, the aria 90 Milo Fernando"
and most splendidly did Mrs. McKimmon
render this gem.
violin solo, Scene En- Ballet" by de
Beriot rendered by Miss Gertrude Elaine
Sanborn was happily done. The next
number was a song by Miss Mackey, this
being Centemeris' Deep In My Heart,
which was sung with great expression.
The succeeding number was Leschetizkys
THE Two Larks' piano, and this was
nicely rendered by Miss Susie Simms Bat
tie.
The final number Of the enjoyable pro-
gram was a quartette, Robin Adair,' the
harmony of which was by Buck. THIS was
rendered without piano accompaniment by
Misses Mackey, Sanborn, Marshall and
Mrs. McKimmon, whose voices, fuli, sweet
and round, made a boquet OF melody which
was a fitting finale to the evening OF
charming music.
THE ART EXHIBIT.
The art exhibit of ST. Marys had been
open for inspection on Tuesday and yes
terday At the close of the concert the
visitors were invited TO visit the art room
and soon this was filled and the beautiful
work was the subject Of much favorable
comment.
The entire exhibit was very attractive
and showed excellent work ana artistic
aptitude on the part of the students anu
careful training on the part OF MISS Fen
ner. the art teacher. The exhlDlt was
varied one and showed the versatility OF
the accomplished instructfess.
The work in pencil consisted Of drawings
from solid and still life, plants etc, geom
etrical forms and casts being variously ar
ranged. The work in original designing
was attractive. One piece IN particular
was much admired by the ladies, tins being
a design for shirt waist. Work OF this
kind is particularly important, as 1t brings
out originality and talent ana may lead
the student into a profitable branch OF IN
dustry should this be desired.
The water coIors ehoun were bright and