Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-16

= At So, AMB0Y
Exercises at st. MaFy's
School, Diplomas Given
Out by Bishop Walsh

SOUTH AMBOY, June 16.-The
commencement exercises of st.
Mary's high school, held in the
school hall last night, proved to be
one of the most delightful presen-
tations the people of this city had
the pleasure of enjoying. The Rt.
Rev. Thomas j. Walsh, bishop of
the Trenton diocese, presented to
the graduates, sixteen in number,
their diplomas.
The valedictorian of the class,
John Connors, charmed his hearers
with a very appropriate address. He
was honored by the Rev. DIR. Edward
C.. Griffen by the presentation OF a
medal, given each veal to the gradu-
ate standing highest in marks for
the four year term of the high
school.
Miss Margaret Mckenzie, second
in honors by a close margin, was
distinguished by being presented
with a scholarship at Mt. st. Mary's
College, Plainfield. Miss McKen-
sic, out Of a field of scholars
throughout the Trentan diocese,
competed for the honor by writing
an essay. Her work was adjudged
the best Of the entire field.
Bishop Walsh in his address to
the graduates lauded the work of
the graduates, carefully outlining
the benefits of a good and thorough
education. He praised the work Of
the pastor and the teachers and
thanked the parents for allowing the
children to continue on their studies.
which he said. fitted them for the
hattie Of this life, making them
strong in their faith and paving the
vav for better American citizens.
A carefully selected cast presents
I'D one of the finest comedies seen
in this section. my Aunt from
Brazip, made an instant hit and
kept the large audience in an up
roar. John Mcdonnell was tried and
found equal to the leading part that
4 posing as the aunt from Brazil.
Lord Fancourt Barberly was
played by John Mcdonnell. The
cen that followed were side
splitting, and at times the youthful
acters had been delayed by the In
cessant laughter of the audience.
The play was we'll portrayed by every
member of the class, as each in or
der of their appearance, We're given
a hearty ovation.
The exercises of the grammar
school will be held during the lat
ter part of next week. fhe program
in full follows:
The program follows:
Opening Chorus-"Hail Us! fe
Free"
One Spring Morning
Macushla-Choir Boys.
Comforting of Graduating Honors by
Rt. Rev. Thes. J. Walsh, ID. d.,
LII. D., j. 9. d
Neutrality-suspicious. Connors
SolozMargaret Mckenzie
ChorusE"Hallelujah" ...,. Handel
The graduates follow:
James Joseph Birmingham, John
Philip Cennors, Mary Ann Gallagher,
Rose Marie Kennedy, Francis John
Lyons, stephen John Maljk, Fran
els Joseph McCabe, John Joseph Me-
Dopnell, Margaret Russell McKen-
zie. Margaret Mary Monaghan, Mar
saret Anita Mullen, Ann May Mum.
Elizabeth Veronica O'Neill, Law
renee Francis Trinley, Joseph Fran
els Vail, Mary Beatrice Watts,
Comedy-"My Aunt Frem Brazil
Cast OF characters:
Calonel Sir Francis Chesney-James
A. Mcdonnell.
Stephen spettigue, solicitor-John
Triggs.
Jack Chesney, Charles Wykeham,
Lord Fancourt Barberly, under
graduates, st. Olde's College, OK
ford. Birmingham, John Ryan,
John Mcdonnell.
Brassett, College Scout-James Lem
ahan.
Donna Lucia D'Alvadorez, from
Brazil Anna Mum.
Kiftv Verdon, Spettigue's yard
Margaret Mullen.
Amy Spettigue. Spettigus's Niece
Elizabeth O'Neill.
Ella Delahay. an orphan-Mary
Gallagher.
Act 1. Jack Chesney's room in
College.
Act II. Gardens outside Jack
Act III. Drawing room st. Olde's
College. Oxford.
chorustPussy Willow. Spring Song,
Girls.
Observation-Disclosures. VIM. Stephenson