 Year-End Ceremony, June 1877 Denison Daily Cresset Friday, June 22, 1877 A. M. D. G. Closing Exercises of St. Francis Xavier's Academy At Nolan Hall - Both Successful and Creditable Nolan's hall was crowded last night to witness the closing exercises of the pupils of St. Francis Xavier's academy. The exercises were opened by a chorus of senior pupils rendering "Gentle Spring." "Address to parents" a declamation by Miss Gene Rue, was almost faultlessly rendered. "Three angels," a pleasing instrumental duet was well rendered on the piano by Misses Lilly Boss and Daisy Hotchkiss. "The flower girl," by little Miss Lee Rue was happily represented. "The Sacrifice of Abraham," a chorus in which Misses Fannie Sims ( Isaac), Maggie Rutledge (Abraham), Melanie Perry (an angel) and Annie McGowan appeared was rendered with splendid effect. "I'd choose to be a daisy," by the junior pupils. "The pond," was pleasantly rendered by the junior class. "March in Norma," an instrumental duet was well rendered by Misses Melanie Perry and Fannie Sims. "St. Agnes," by Misses Lilly Boss and Mollie Collins was especially well rendered. Miss Lillie Boss is possessed of rare talent; her every action was both elegant and graceful, and in all showed careful study. "I built a bridge of fancies," by the senior pupils. "Compliment au Clerge," a declamation in French was well rendered by Miss Melanie Perry. "Now I lay me down to sleep," a solo by Misses Sims, Perry and Rue, with a chorus by the senior pupils was well received. "Cora and her cat," provoked much merriment as rendered by Misses Annie Dismukes, Mattie DeHaven and Sallie Riddle. "Swallows farewell," vocal duet, by Misses Sims and Perry. "The wise dog," by Misses Lilly Boss and M. Tilden. "March de Concert," instrumental duet by Misses Rue and Perry. Bring absent back to me," solo by Misses Sims, Perry and Rue with a chorus by the senior pupils. "The three rabbits," a comical juvenile piece was pleasantly rendered by Misses Caffay, Hotchkiss and O'Maley. "Watching for pa," a pleasing chorus by the juniors. The exercises closed with "Cross and crown," a solo, chorus and tableaux. The exercises from beginning to end showed the most thorough and careful preparation and discipline. The Sisters of St. Mary, under whose charge this prosperous academy is, deserve great credit for the success of the entertainment. The Cresset is proud of St. Francis Xavier's academy, and wishes it God-speed in its noble work.  St. Xavier's Academy History Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson CountyTXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |