Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-06-21

The fifty-fourth annual commence
ment of Loretto Academy, held last
night in its auditorium was one of
the most satisfactory in The history
Of the institution. The seating capa-
city of the large hall was scarcely suf-
ficient to accommodate the large num-
bers who attended. Besides hundreds
of Santa Fe people who have the in
terest of the Academy at heart, there
were present many from other towns
throughout the Territory whose daugh-
ters are among those enrolled.
The stage Of the auditorium had
been artistically decorated for the oc-
casion and presented pretty appear
ance. Flowers and palms were used
extensively and were so arranged as
to create a handsome effect.
The program which comprised vocal
and instrumental selections and liter
airy numbers had been we'll arranged
and was thoroughly enjoyed. Excel
lent training was evident throughout
and the pupils of the Academy re-
flected credit upon themselves as we'll
as upon their instructors. The open
ing chorus was sung by the vocal class
and was well rendered. The Misses
x. Taylor. BIB. Lodge and M. Gormley
played violin selection and were
accompanied by Miss Edith Hickox
The Interpretation and execution were
fine and they received liberal applause
Comforting Of Honors.
One of the pretty features of the
program was the comforting of the
graduating honors. The two graduates
the Misses Mary Elizabeth Taylor, OF
Deming, and Edith Ferry Hickox OF
this city, each accompanied by two
little girls carrying large bouquets of
flowers, entered the stage and kneel-
ing down before Rev. Father Antonio
Fourchegu were crowned with laurel
wreaths. The sub-graduates, the
Misses Elizabeth Lodge and Caroline
Olson, were in a like manner adorned
with half crowns.
The Misses Taylor and Lodge played
a violin duet and were accompanied
by the Misses Hickox and Olson. The
selection was we'll chosen and skill
fully rendered. A chorus was sung by
the Juniors, and the little girls, CON-
prising the class completely captured
their audience. In a well delivered
recitation, Miss Carrie Olson showed
herself to be an elocutionist of more
than ordinary ability. She possesses
a strong clear voice and her expires,
sion and enunciation were good.
A piano selection was played by the
Misses F. Hernandez, E. Roy, F. Sar-
racine, M. Hotz, H. Sparks, G. Rob-
ins, R. Baca, and s. Salmon. -Four
pianos were used, two of the per-
formers sitting at each instrument.
The perfect time and ease with which
they played showed the thorough
training which they have received. The
Misses Kelly and Taylor sang duet,
which was nicely executed.
The Loretto Orchestra then played
appropriate selections:
Violins Misses E. Taylor, B. Lodge,
M. Gormley.
Mandolins-Miss E. Hickox, e. Ham
ple,, $. Cayot, r, Hinojos, E. Roy, G.
Olson.
Guitars-Misses G. Casados, ]. Ma
poleone, e. Gutterman.
Pianos Misses E. Carol, M. Berar-
dinelli, L. Newhall, A. Brown.
Cymbal-Miss R. Baca.
In Miss Frances Hinojos, one of
the students, the public last might dis
covered vocalist possessing talent far
above the ordinary. In spite of the
fact that she is but fifteen years of
age, she has voice Of wonderful vol
ume and sweetness. The accuracy
with which she interprets every note
is pleasing to hear and before she had
sung her first selection she had
found her way into the hearts of the
audience. She first appeared In a
chorus in which she sang the solo part.