 The Sunday Gazetteer Sunday, June 28, 1891 pg. 4 ST. XAVIER COMMENCEMENT Thursday evening the annual commencement of St. Xavier was held at the academy building on Sears Street under the direction of the Sisters of of St. Mary. On this as well as on former occasions the crowd seeking admittance was much larger than the capacity of the hall, and all standing room in and around the doors and windows was occupied. Excellent order was preserved and the program, as printed, was rendered in a most gratifying manner. A neatly constructed and handsomely decorated stage filled the east end of the hall. The lights were brilliant, and as all the children wore toilets of pure white with gold ornaments the scene presented was truly beautiful. With the Sisters, however, appearance is not the object desired, only as an auxiliary to reflect the real purpose of the school and merit of its system of training as well as to show the progress of its pupils. Despite the crowded room and excessive heat the audience gave a most patient and respectful hearing. The children gave distinct articulation and the visitors in the rear of the building could hear and appreciate as well as those in the front. Although the enrollment this season is as large, if not larger than average, academical degree was passed upon but one pupil, Miss Winnie Cook, daughter of Judge J.M. Cook. The opening exercises began at 8, closing at 10. Following is the program: March Heroique, Sixteen Hands - Schubert: Misses James, Rennie, Chiles, Molett, Foley, Howe, Conrad and L. Byrd Addresses to the Pastors and Parents: Misses Ray and LaSue Oh! Gracious Spirit: First Solo, Miss L. Harley; Second Solo, Miss L. Chiles The Discontented Mouse ~ Recitation: By the Little Ones Two Little Heads on Contented Beds: Juvenile Chorus Homage to Verdi - Ten Hands - Abr. by Duroc: Misses Bernheim, Ward, Kennedy, J. Cook and R. Jones CANTATA OF FAIRES How He Saved St. Michael's ~ Recitation: Miss L. Harley Morning Invitation: Chorus Essay ~ The Spirit of Poetry: Miss Winnie Cook Operetta: The Two Sisters Spinning Wheel: Pantomime Chorus Lucretia Borgia ~ Fourteen Hands, Donizetti: Misses F. Washington, Sansoni, Nichols, McLynn, Wall and L. Washington Strecato Polka - Vocal Solo, R. Mulder: Miss Lillian Chiles Overture to William Tell - Ten Hands - Arr. by Schmidt: Misses Scanlon, Byrd, James, Jones and J. Cook Hattie's Work-box - Parlor Charade Valedictory - Miss Winnie Cook Presentation of Gold Medal to Graduate - Miss Winnie Cook Farewell to Graduate Good Night, God Bless You : Chorus The academy will re-open on the first Monday in September. St. Xavier's Academy History Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson CountyTXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |