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From the academy hall, after the display of sleight-of-hand had amazed and amused for an hour and a half, the guests withdrew to the chapel, which was brilliantly lighted. The long procession of pupils entered solemnly a few moments later, singing the old school hymns to the Sacred Heart. When they had taken their places, all—religious, guests and children—recited the Creed, the "Our Father" and "Hail Mary." Then was read the following "Act of Consecration :"