Evening journal., 1908-06-17
RECEIVE HONORS
FROM THE BISHOP
RI. Rev. John J. Monaghan
Awards Diplomas at Exer-
CiSeS Of UrSuIine Academy

six hundred friends and relatives Of
the graduates OF the Ursuline Academy
gathered in the New-Century Club yes
terday afternoon on the occasion OF the
annual commencement exercises OF the
academy. Bishop J. ]. Monaghan pre-
sided and conferred diplomas and spe-
ciai honors upon five graduates. prior
10 which a splendid musical and liter
larry program was presented by the
graduates and undergraduates OF the
academy.
The auditorium and balcony OF the
club house were tested TO their capac-
ity. The Ursuine sisters and priests
of the city, with Bishop Monaghan, oc-
cupied seats in the fore OF the auditor
ium.
The graduates were Misses Agnes
Horty. Rosalle +. Dougherty Mary
Kelly. Margaret r. Woodman and An
lnetta Bradford. Attired in their dainty
white gowns, the young women were
1.-The center of attraction. but they were
Inv no means alone in acquiring the
lhonors OF the occasion. the little girls,
Idignihed little undergraduates, who
lparticipated in the entertainment with
Ithe graduates, winning a share OF ap-
Ipreciauon.
Miss Margaret r. Woodman was the
lsalutatorian and Miss Annetta Brad
ford the valedictorian. A scene from
lShakespeare's Julius Caesar ana an
lallegory, "The Parable OF the Virgins
lin which graduates and undergraduates
participated, were features OF the en-
tertainment Children appeared IN 2
lplaylet, "The Naughty Wind Spirits,
and a. drill and dialogue. "Story Of Old
lGlory." Miss Horty recited in frencf
Racine's lie Reve d'Athalic'" and
plano duet, Weber's 'Poiacca Bril-
liant" by Miss Horty and Miss Kelly
won much appreciation.
Miss Horty. who played Chopin''
"Polonaise," and Miss NJ. Kaiser, wh'
played the Polka Brilliant" by Bohm
piano solos. we're applauded generously
IOther numbers were "Jubelfeler' trl'
for piano, by the Misses L. Kelly, Brad
ford and Dora Sexton; birds o
Spring." quartet, Misses keyser
Dougherty. L. Kelly and Horty.
Academic honors were awarded y
Bishop Monaghan as follows Medals
certificates and laurel crowns TOT mrs
course graduates Misses Margaret Il
, Woodman. Annetta Bradford am
, Agnes Horty; for special course grau
yates, to Misses Mary Kelly ana hosa s.
lie Dougherty; gold medal Tor etiqus1,''
: donor, Bishop Monaghan' 10 Mls s,
Agnes Horty; gold medal TOT elluie
history donor. Very Rev 1oilh =
rvons To Miss Annetta Bradford; gol
,,,adal for Latin. donor, the Rev. F. V
c campbell. TO Miss Margaret Woodman
cold medal for general excellence
ldonor "A Friend,'n 10 Miss Margare
woodman: gold medal for essay. donor
ltba Alumnae. to Miss Annetta Brad
sora. gold medal for French, donor =
! Friend" to Miss Agnes Horty.
Bishops Address
Following the comforting Of the hon
ors and the distribution OF diplomas
Bishop Monaghan made a fehcitou
- address, saying in part;
Il am sure voice the sentiments
j. this large and appreciative audiene
e when say that this entertainment ma
$ been a. most delightful one. and tina
ar the program carried out with so mue
% nerfection reflects credit both on m th
n pupils and on the. teachers OF tr
ut ITrsuline Academy. l may aoo' to'
y that the graduating exercises OF to-ua
" have given another pleasure 10
s. here present by demonstrating the su,
II lcessful growth and prayers OF TN
~ school for the higher education
- Young ladies'. The Ursuline Nuns hay
= lbeen conducting this academy now ie
= fifteen years and during that time the
!. have deservedly won place IN IN
al hearts of the people Of Wilmington
: and it is indeed gratifying to us
~ to-day to see such evidences OF the
III success in the large number OF pup'
re attending this academy.
Addressing the pupils the oisno
- said:
x, you. my dear children. have rease
TO be congratulated that you have oet
ke trained and educated by such exper
enced teachers. The Church Is Just