The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1910-11-26
ST. MARY's ACADEMY
Athletic Association.

The committee selected from the
academic classes for the purpose OIL
drafting a constitution for the attn
letic association now under process OF
formation. met with the gymnasium
teacher, Miss Snively, "Wednesday
afternoon and spent almost two
hours in careful consideration OF
the articles that had been prepared.
Several points await the approval oil
the faculty before the constitution
can be finally adopted, and then
signed by those seeking membership
but this being only matter OF tlhle,
the results of the meeting are deemed
| quite satisfactory.
st. Mary'S Journal.
The first edition of st. Mary's jour
nal for this scholastic term was pre-
scented Monday afternoon by the stu
dents of the graduating class. Inc
paper was divided into two parts,
the first being read by the Misses
Edith Kane and Catherine Curley;
the second by the Misses Berenice
Sidenfaden and Mary Hall. The oc-
casion being the feast of the Presen-
tation of the Blessed Virgin, the pro
gram was dedicated to this Heavenly
| patroness. 1t was opened by a piano
| duet, polish Dance" by the Misses
Lillian and Helen Davis. Between the
two readings, Miss Catherine emp
man played piano solo, In Cour-
ant" by Goddard, and at the end'
Miss Virginia Shannon sang Gounods
ave Maria" The merits of the en-
tertainment. both literary and music
al. were pointed out in words OF
warm approval and appreciation by
Sister Superior, who proved the sin
cerity of her expression by an uneX-
pected favor to the class-the privi-
lege of a holiday on the Friday after
Thanksgiving. Such moments, full
of happiness and joyful gratitude, are
a part of the reward that is sure to
crown the patient labors and the
faithful perseverance that lead to the
goal of graduation.
\ Japanese Tea.
The fourth in a regular series of
social affairs among the different
classes, took place Tuesday afternoon,
in the form of a Japanese tea, the
first academic being the hostesses
guests. Ordinarily such functions
are exclusive of all but the class in
vited and the Sisters; but when the
elaborate scale on which the prepare
tons for this occasion were being
made, became known, the desire to
have the doors thrown open to an
audience, was quite general Ac-
cordingly, the assembly hall was
chosen for the reception, and the
relatives and friends of the pupils
were invited to attend as onlookers
and listeners. The stage and middle
aisle of the hall had been made to
simulate a Japanese garden, the
arched gateway being directly in
front. The entertaining class were
seated on the floor of the stage, !
dressed in many-colored kimonOs, all
made by their own hands. Japanese
lanterns added to the brightness of
the scene, while chrysanthemums of
every hue, also the work of the first |
academies. enriched the color
scheme, and by their apt arrangement |
drew the eye from one object of in |
terest to another The walls were |
hung with conspicuous japanese de- |
signs in black and white, and all at |
testing the artistic skill of the stu
dents, as well as the intimate study !
of things japanese.
After the audience had spent some
time in thus noting the details of the
variegated scene, the guests, who
were also attired as maids of Japan,
entered the rear door of the study
hall and proceeding through the
arched entrance to the garden, were
received with most profound saluta-
tons, and took their places.
When the greetings had all been
exchanged with due solemnity, Miss
Edaline O'Neill announced the first
number on the program. which was q
piano duet by the Misses Isabel Crit
fin and Venus Romney. An interest
ing paper on The Early History of
Japan was read by Miss Helen
Brown. A violin duet was then played
by the Misses Ruby Jacobson and
Genevieve Gavin, with Miss Alice
O'Brien at the piano. The Religion
of Japan was explained in an essay
by Miss Dorothy BaTratt; the Flow
ers of Japan by Miss Ruth Mowrey; 4
Manners and Customs by Miss Eth
81 Farrell, and Japan of Today by
Miss Helen Davis. Between these in
and well-prepared readings
the musicians of the class rendered ]
A variety of attractive numbers.
The Japanese Love Song by the
Misses Frieda Johnson, Phyllis Ford
and Helen Berry. accompanied by !
Miss Ruby Jacobson on violin, and
Miss Alice O'Brien, piano, afforded {
great amusement; as did also the
Two Little Almond Eyes" sung by i
he Misses Edaline O'Neill, Ruby t
Jacobson and Helen Brown; piano, {
Miss Isabel Griffin. Eugene Fields
Japanese Lullaby was recited with {
good expression by Miss Phyllis Ford {
rhe climax of interest was reached 6
when Miss Adine Brownlee essayed /
With marked success real Japanese s
song, words and all, for which she
vas rewarded with an encore.
The Chinese action song by the t
Misses Mary T. Hughes. Alice Hughes. i
Helene Buehler, Genevieve Gavin and I
Helen Berry, was the final number on s
his very enjoyable program. {
The audience then dispersed, while |
he participants in the reception s
gathered closer into their own good |
company, and ere long they were re- '
ealing themselves with rice waters '
Ind sips OF tea from tiny cups that {
the prevailing decorative {
scheme. After a few appropriate i
casts, and a group-posing for kodak g
news, the floor was cleared, not
crap of the feast being anywhere
'isible, for cups and crumbs alike