Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-06
CLOSE or THE SEASON.
Annual Exhibit of Glass Work By
 Catholic Women's Association.

Jathol1c Women'S ASSocfdt1on. Over 300 persons attended the an- nual closing of the Catholic WOmen's association last evening and took ad- vantage of the opportunity of inspect ing the large and beautiful exhibit Of class work. Two large rooms were filled with the exhibits, which. were ar ranged with 8 neatness and taste that at once drew the visitors attention to them. The exhibits were splendid and many words of praise were be- slowed upon them. The work in art and dresSmaking which was displayed combined usefulness with beauty. Beautiful lace work attracted the eye on every side and drew forth words of admiration from the visitors. Hand some sofa pillows, finely embroidered,
 lay here and there and gave home like touch to the surroundings. The visitors fingered a long time where the embroidered doylies were displayed. The workmanship was indeed excel lent Not only did the members of the classes whose work was exhibited re ceive much praise, but also the Misses Sheridan and Lawlor, whose efficiency as teachers of dressmak1ng has been we'll proved, and also by Miss Josephine Egan, whose work as teach CT Of art could not be surpassed.
 The other classes and teachers dur ing the past season were as follows; EIocution, Miss Minahan; French, Miss Anita Woisard; shorthand, Miss Libby Quinn; grammar and arithmetic, Miss Jennie O'Neill; physical culture, Mss Loretta Hayes.
 The classes as a rule have been well attended. The faithful work of the teachers was responded to by the put pills. Both teachers and pupils worked hard to make the past season one of the most successful ever enjoyed by the Catholic Women's association, and they succeeded. The classes will re- open In the fan.
 Incidental to the exhibit of class work an entertainm was given. 1t was a splendid success. The most pleasing feature of the entertainment was the Japanese fan drill by twelve little maidens dressed in Japanese fashion. The recitative part was rem dered by Miss Catherine Maloney in g. manner which won for her many favor able comments Miss Mary Mccarthy showed that she possessed much his- trionic ability by her fine rendition of Longfellow's poem, "The Famine" :" The balance of the program was as fol- lows: Piano solo, Dance of the Honey Bees" Miss Hattie Smith, select read ing, Our Folks" Mss Lillian Mona han; conbraito solo, selected, Miss Mary Peters. The success of the entertain ment was due to Miss Minahan, the teacher of elocution, who had charge of 1t.
 After the entertainment whist was played at forty-fv tables. Ten games were played Pretty prizes were awarded to the winners. Dancing fol lowed.
 The following committee succeeded in making the evening a very pleasant one: Arrangement Misses A. J. Cor den, Julia Becton, Mary Bowling, Mary Kenny and Annie Kavanaugh; enter tainment, Miss Mary Minahan; recep- tion, Mesdanes E. W. Mcdonald, T. w Fitzmaurice. Sarah Hayes. T. J. Kilmartin, H. J. Crane J. E. Russell and Mark Leyden; class work, Miss Josephine Egan; whist, the Misses Katherine McPartland. Katherine Mo- Guire. Katherine Sullivan, Nellie Gal win, Jennie Culhane, Margaret Swee- ney, Loretta Henebry and Nora Mo Evov: refreshment. bhe Misses Mary C1afpey. Julia O'Brien. Ella and Etta White and Anna Keenan.