The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-06-04
Pleasing Event Given at the
Opera House Last
Night.
MUSICAL NUMBERS AND REclTA-
TIONS ARE WELL RENDERED,
AND REFLECTED CREDIT UPON
PUPILS AND INSTRUCTORS
PRIZE WINNERS ANNOUNCED.

The annual commencement Of the
convent schools took place last night
at the Pensacola opera house. being
essentially an affair of the children,
who had been drilled to stage OF
pleasing perfection by the Sisters Of
Mercy, whose pupils they have been
during the past school year. The
little people were a bright, attractive
lot, and the wee girls sang, and the
little men drilled in a manner to do
your heart good. There was vim and
interest and intense enthusiasm IN
every move, with it all, and Pensacola
had every right to be proud OF her
little people last night The Rt. Rev
Bishop Allen, of Mobile, lent his pres
enee TO the events of the evening, an
honor which was duly appreciated,
and the lone graduate, Miss Aoa NC
Hugh, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Pat
Mc4ugh. and one Of the most attract
i've young women of the city, was
showered with all the honor due her
on an occasion so suspicious.
Work of the Children.
Too much may not be said relative
10 the work of the children. Their
efforts as a whole presented world
of careful drilling and patient study,
and the boys, as well as the girls,
we're never seen to happier advan-
tage. The musical numbers and the
Rotations were all OF especial interest,
the effects good, and the small actors
entirely at home behind the loot
lights. A particularly good number
proved How the Ladies Conducted
8 Business Meeting" clever skit
done by a group of clever girls.
"The Last Words of Emmett"
beautiful with its tableaux effects. its
pretty girls and its manly boys, proved
one of the popular numbers with the
audience, being artistic and very pa
triotie in tone.
The work of the boys in the Battle
of Lexington is worthy of especial
comment Those who took the lead
ing parts were the recipients or
much enthusiastic applause, the young
soldiers having captivated the house
with their martial bearing and quick
commands. the whole showing con-
siderable talent and much efficient
training. After this part Of the pro-
gram, the distribution Of medals and
prizes occurred, not before, however,
Miss McHugh had read her splendid
graduation essay on the beautiful
subject of Christian Womanhood."
Ebly written was this gem from the
pen of a beautiful girl, full OF thoughts
breathing Of the telling influence OF
convent days, and as she read, the
house grew very, very still with the
interest evineed, for her theme was
of interest to one and all. So, in
fact, thought the Rt. Rev. Bishop AL
len, evidently, for in his closing re-
marks, he also chose the theme OF
s'Chrfstian Womanhood,' touching
briefly on the great influence OF this
same Christian womanhood, and OF
the good that follows in the wake Of
every goad and pure woman. The
bishop also, in his mastery way, com
plimented the children for the fine
work done. adding words Of encour-
agement which will be long remem-
bered by the tots assembled.
Awarding OF Medals.
The awarding of the medals and
prizes for the past years work was
also OF much interest, the following
young people having been fortunate
last night:
Gold medal donated by Knights of
Columbus. won by Miss A. Ntzhugh,
Gold medal donated by Daughters
OF Isabella, drawn for by Misses NJ.
Hatton, L. Cusachs, ]. and r. Daniels,
NJ. Cusachs, A. McHugh, won by Miss
r. Daniels.
Gold cross Of honor awarded Miss
A. McHugh for perfect lessons and
department This young lady bears
the honorable record OF never having
lost a mark in department.
Prizes were also awarded the fol-
lowing young ladies for general eff
cheney: Misses e. Schambeau, S
BeTgin. NJ. Hatton, L. Cusachs, n
Sweeney. J. Daniels, NJ. Clarke, H
Sheppard and L. Martin.
For general satisfaction: Misses
H. Bicker, F. Booke, A. p. johnson
NJ. Cusaehs, A. Mooney, G, Touart, N
Giackmeyer. A. Johnson. L. Garlin
L. Hallmark and L. and A. Blumel
and E. Rupert.
The intermediate Girls.
The prize for highest average was
awarded Miss Nellie Belote; Miss
Mary Kimble receiving q second prize
Miss Mamie Frank won the prize FOL
history, and Miss Mamie Bicker fol
Christian doctrine.
Music Prizes.
The music prizes this year were
awarded to the following young mu
sicians: Master Harrington Johnson
Misses Maggie Holifield, Virginia Mer-
rift, Lillian Adams, Nellie Belote
Annie and Helen Gonzalez Ora Ma!
Williams, Ethel Touart, May Kimble
Vivian Touart and Master Edward
Johnson.
The Senior Boys.
The gold medal donated by MIR. Geo
r. Morgan for elocution was won b!
Master Willie Merritt. the gold watcl
awarded by the st. AiOycius Sodalit,
for arithmetic to Master CIyd,
Bicker, the prize for penmanship Il
Master Adrian Farinas. for history
NToStar Cameron ROOif4V for Chris