The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-06-19
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SACRED HEART COMMENCEMENT.


Strikingly effective was the scene In
Sacred Heart Academy hall Thursday
morning when the graduating eXer-
cises were rendered, and four In the
academic course and two In the con-
servatory of music received final hon
ors.
The spacious auditorium Of the
academy was well filled with an ap-
preciative audience, that admired the
artistically decorated stage. A beau-
tiful centerpiece. the guardian angel,
formed an exquisite background. with
drapIngs of red and white, and floral
festoons Of the same color, those Of
the class 1909 were everywhere in evil
dence.
Prominent among the guests were
Reverend J. Sullivan. D. D., Butte,
Rev. J. Kennedy, Butte. Rev. J. 3.
Thompson, Bozeman. Mont, Reverend
j. Ryan and p M. Cushnahan, Ogden,
Rev. j. Guinan, C.. M, president of
All Hallows' college, Salt Lake City,
Rev. L. Killedy, c. NJ, Rev. ]. Duclos,
C. NJ. Salt Lake City. Rev. J. Honll.
han, Salida. Colorado.
From the opening chorus from
Lohengrin to the last note played by
the two graduates in the Conservatory
of Music, artistic taste and exquisite
finish were displayed 'Wynken,
Blynken and Nod" by the private vo-
cal class was appreciated as it de-
served-a perfect combination Of
words and music. The work of Miss
Stewart in vocal and instrumental
music was exceptionally fine. and Sec
oy1x To hot nf hnt
young ladies being graduates in Sa-
cred Heart Conservatory of Music
Special commendation was given Miss
Kicbler and Miss G. Malone, young
violinists of rare merit. The physical
culture class in exercises and artistic
dancing won prolonged applause.
The literary numbers were of un-
usual merit. The timely recitation,
"The Maid of Orleans" by the class
in expression, was given in perfect
unison, and was a gem In movement
and Interpretation. Miss Malone, in
her monologue, The Musicale" cap
tivated the audience by her natural
ness Of expression and acting. The
essays were individual in style and
treatment, Miss Elizabeth O'NeilPs
showing depth of thought and strength
of expression, while Miss Monica Mil
ler's was a poetic gem, echoing the
lofty inspirations Of her mountain
girt land. Miss Hagues sympathetic
view of Tennyson was timely and talk
ing, while the valedictory. as deliver
ed by Miss Malone, was touching and
tender, poetic phrasing OF gentle
thoughts and fearful farewells.
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diplomas fell to the ever-faithful friend
of Sacred Heart, Rev. P. M. Cushna-
han, whose heart was evidently in his
work
The address to the graduates by
George III. Davis was gem Of
thought and expression, in which he
urged the young ladies to cultivate
the poetic element. for he declared
that the poet saw his fellowmen more
clearly than they saw themselves, for
he realized their best. The force Of
the threefold training in which the
spiritual and ethical were not neglect
ed was apparent, Mr.. Davis declared.
In the graduates Of Sacred Heart, and
he urged them TO be true to those
ideals.
The art and needlework display in
the library repaid those who visited
the second floor, where beautiful sam
pies Of students work were displayed.
Drawing, designing, pen and ink
sketching, water color, oil, china and
typography all found place, and amid
the dainty cups and saucers, one might
inspect excellent samples Of Palmer
penmanship, geometry exercises, etc.
Special mention should be made Of the
work of Mrs. Bowen, Miss Irene Tom
ask, Goldie Roberts. Susie Jaclman,
l. and A. Terrill, Irene Cromar, Sadie
Beecher, Nydia Rouff and Hilda An
derson.
The fancy work was Of exquisite dain-
tiness, dresser scarfs, centerpieces in
eyelet embroidery, beautiful designp
in battenburg, and servlceably up
pliqued pillows prevailing.
The final exercises of 1909 closed
with banquet at Idlewild 1t was
given complimentary to the class of
1909 and the members were initiated
into the Alumnae of Sacred Heart
Academy.