Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1906-06-27
(From Fridsy's Daily.)

seldom II ever has thefe Deen wiz
sasscd such an exhibition Of talent,
developed by careful, thorough and
skilfui training NJ was presented at
the Elks' theater last evening upon
No occasion OF the commencement OK.
escises Of ~. Joscph's academy Of
Ais city, when the sisters Of tho acad' |
my gave practical proof OF their cf'
seicncy in the conduct Of an aca'
drmic institution by the efforts OF
their pupils, who contributed to
brilliant and most entertaining pro-
srsm. Father Dalton in the predatory
remarks 20 his address, well Expressed
the situation when he said that the
vspiis are to be congratulated upon
having such competent teachers and
tho teachers are to be congratulated
upon having such talented pupils.
Not n seat was vacant when the
curtain rolled up revealing a beauti'
fol grouping of girls and two lads,
Sho comprised the orchestra that pre-
.snted the opening overture, scrcnade.
There were IS Of these rosebuds Of
Young womanhood, and with violin,
guitar. mandolin and piano, they fur
aished a charming number. This or
ehcs,rs has only been organized for
sLA.S
therefore all the more remarkably mcr'
itorious.
Then they sang a chorus with
vnltz movement, which again reverted
into a dreamy and dangerous waltz
entitled moonlight and Roses The
-urtain then fell and Miss Hooker and
Miss Hagler contributed n pleasing
sumbci, "Harp Of the Winds" Both
young ladies have charming and well
trained voices, and their effort ELECTED
marked applause.
Apaiu the curtain assembled. aud will
y pretty woodland scene as back
ground, the three graduates appeared
daintily dressed in white. and seated
on tho stage, fronting Father Dalton
o. q. A. chaplain, who conferred grad
cation honors upon Lena Mabel Hook
-, Kathleen Mac Burke, and Ros
Mains Wooster. The young ladie
we're literally overwhelmed wit
flowers and gifts from their friends
which were conveyed TO them by
bcvy Of dainty little tots, who displa.
cd keen enjoyment in their task.
Father Dalton then made the follow
ing announcements, and IN the name
were called, each person came forwar
aud received her or his honorariun
the bestowal again being accompani'
by n profusion Of Aoral offerings;
Alumnae medal for excellence
Awarded to Myrtle Brady.
Christian doctrine medal and mus
prize for application Awarded to FIR
Morrison.
Diplomas for completion of rour
IN shorthand Awarded 10 Nam
Louis. Bond aud Ethel Tinsler.
Certificates for completion of graz
mar course, emitting holders tn adm
Ion to High school in September
Awarded to Harry Shumate. Rel
shumate. Mabel Brislcy, Alice FIJI
gerald. Helen Barrett, James Merri
Felieita Contrurcs, Mabel Foley. Ma
Burke, Stella White. Lura Hagl
Dixie Wellington. and Susie Murph,
The address of Father Dalton, whi
was directed exclusively 10 the aca
cmy scholars. and TO the graduates, "
upon the subject Of 18th" True "a
ycnship for the valicnt Christian "
men Of Our Country AZ foun'
ton of his remarks he approprin'
the class motto, "Too low he aims "
aims beneath the stars
His address was thoughtful, pungc
and Mt times caustic. when he "a
to deal with tn. subject Of the IN
woman aud "old maids sunni
up in u sentence, Father Dalton'S
vice to tho young women WINS to
come wives and mothers, saying -
far IA human Judgment can rem
conclusion, you hnvc bright p'
poets before you Of a more mature
valiant womanhood, wherein, In the I
violence of God, let M hope You are {
tined 10 become the mothers Of n 9
Grafton vet unborn. and III" guard
angels OF our future citizens in
our glorious country"
Tho speaker divided women