St. Joseph's School,
CONGEST AND DRAMA. A most successful entertainment, con* sisting of a concert and drama eventuated last evening at the above school, Wiilough* by street. There was a crowded, and highly appreciative audience, and, judging from the gratified looks at the close of the proceedings, the entertainment was fully enjoyed by the numerous ladies and .gentlemen present. All institutions in connection with the Sisters of Mercy are justly celebrated for the excellence of their educational system; this may be especially remarked in connection with the study of the Divine Art, over which the Goddess Euterpe presides, and the concert held last evening served to demonstrate the excellence of the teaching, and will undoubtedly assist the Con* vent Schools to sustain their well earned popularity. An excellent programme was prepared and satisfactorily carried , out. The first item, on the programme which demands our attention was the duet by Mrs Kilgour and Miss Coney, which was admirably, rendered, the sweet voices of' the ladies engaged blending in beautiful harmony, and transporting the listener from the terrestrial to the celestial sphere. The ensuing number brought to the front a young lady, who has not before appeared before a Thames audience, and who on this, occasion made her de*but in a harp and violin duet. We allude to Miss Eva Douglas, who with care and study bids fair to become a good harpist. Mr Stewart's violin selection was satisfactorily played. The " Lone Starry Hours," by Mrs Lawless, who also appeared for the first time, was an excellent prodaction, and the lady's efforts were further greatly assisted by the harp accompaniment by Miss A. Mcllhone. " The Elfin Call," a duet by | Mrs Lawless and Miss Stephenson, was well given, but was to our thinking taken too slow. Mrs Kilgour appeared to great advantage in her song " Waiting," and obtained a vociferous encore. The drama—The Witch of KosenbergT-con-veyed an excellent moral—Virtue—and the young ladies who sustained the parts acted creditably, although several times dependant on the prompter for assistance. The second part of the programme was then proceeded with. Mrs Lawless in her solo "Yesterday," Mr Batchelor in his clarionet solo, and Miss Stephenson in her solo " To-morrow " acquitted 'themselves well. The "Caraovale," a time honored glee, concluded the programme. The choruses were as a whole fair, but the members, we learn, suffered through insufficient music copies, and under the circumstances any errors can be excused. The Her. Father Fynes thanked the audience and the performers for making the concert a success, and the proceedings terminated with the National Anthem.
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Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3726, 3 December 1880, Page 2
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426St. Joseph's School, Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3726, 3 December 1880, Page 2
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