The Portland daily press., 1870-07-08
Anniversary at St. GATHERINGS Hall.

tiara. Rome without end. Amen"
Anniversary at St. GATHERINGS Hall.
AUGUSTA, July 6, 1870.
To the Editor Of the Press:
Doubtless many of your readers would en-
ioy the pleasure of participating in the festivi
ties now transporting at ST. GATHERINGS Hail.
but as it is not in the power of all to do so
they may be pleased to read of the interesting
proceedings.
The Introductory service was held in St.
Marks church, Tuesday evening. A large
audience was present and the music was par
ticularly good. The young ladies of St. Cath
crimes accompanied by their teachers occu-
pied seats in the nave. The Bishops sermon
was founded on Luke, 1921: "And she
had sister called Mary which also sat
at jesus feet, and heard his word" He
said that it was true of Ch,st that he was
man of sorrows, with no place which he could
call his home. But in the latter part of his
ministry there was at least one household
where he was always welcome, one hearth
stone that was ever warm and glowing for
Him. The characteristics of the members of
the house hold were brought out. Martha, the
head of the household, is frequently described
as worldly minded person. She was not so.
Jesus loved her and she received Him into her
when the household was in distress Her
words on that occasion did not exhibit selfish
ness. But while Martha served, Mary sat at
Jesus feet. Martha was careful to serve
Jesus. Both were bonoring the guest. There
is another side of religion as distinguished
from the active side. We may not only serve
Jesus by active works. but also by drinking in
his words. The Bishop affectionately Impress
him that they must sit at the feet Of Jesus if
they would truly learn of Him. This school
| has been established as Christian school,
where the pupil shall sit at the feet of Jesus.
We should never forget that He is the Eternal
Word through which all knowledge comes.
While from this source comes all knowledge
| there are certain things to be learned directly
| from Him. He is the "Werd, the Truth and
| the Life" the only Saviour from eternal and
hopeless misery. He is the renovator Of our
happiness; the Reconciler who gives
| peace; the Great Physician to heal our
| spiritual infirmities; the Good Shepherd,
| who gathers the lambs into His bosom and
beside still waters. These are the the lessons
to be drunk in while sitting at the feet of Je-
sus. We learn, too, that He is our only pure
Examplar, taught not only by his words but
| by his life We learn the value of self
sacrifice, that happiness is gained by forgetting
and denying self. We are led through the vale
of humility to seek the good of others. We
learn the lesson of meekness and gentleness,
| qualities generally despised by men as incom-
patible with true manliness. Christ has said,
/ Blessed are the meek Are men seeking
their blessings by this channel? To sum up all
l IN one word, we are taught the reality Of
character. Not that woman should become
versed only in the arts OF worldly life, but that
| she should possess that grace of character that
/ is real and depends upon the religion of Jesus.
/ An assumed grace becomes repugnant. The
inner life must send forth the flowers that are
| beautiful in the home circle and in the walks
/ of life. The school would send forth its pupils
with minds we'll trained-women able to think
for themselves-but above all, it would send
| forth true Christian women, with the ability to
beautify home as the home at Bethany was
] graced by her who sat at jesus feet. Those
/ who day by day have led these pupils to the
! fountain of knowledge have not done so for
mere professional Tor mercenary motives, but
have been actuated by Christian principles.
of those who have been under their charge.
/ He trusted that they would ever be taught of
| Christ, and at last be welcomed to the eternal
mansions of rest.
The graduation exercises took place on
Wednesday afternoon, and although the
weather was excessively warm, yet there were
many naronts aud friends present. The ut.
Rev. Bishop of the diocese presided Below
we give the programme:
1. Music.
oyes,uss am assam -four hands Misses
II ~~S---S>>
cnSFgsJoy %a, joy Freedom to-day" from
3. Composition-Little Things >
6. Glimrses into the World OF Books.
Z. Piano solo-''Hone! Sweet Home!" Miss M.
Smonds. Thalberg.
8. Composition-Women of History.
Q. Composition-The Battles OF Life.
/ TO- Solo and ChOIns-Frou "LEllsire D'Amore"
Miss Lerned and Class.
/ H. COmpostion-The Record OF the Rocks.
r. Comforting OF Diplomas.
Il b. Parting SOlp-Graduating Glass I T. Eusien.
| IA. Doxology.
/ Is. Benediction.
Rev. Mr.. Upjohn and James Bridge, Esq
read the compositions which were all very fine
and upon practical subjects.
The musical part of the exercises, both vocal
and instrumental, was well sustained, and
showed that this necessary art is carefully
l taught in the school. The Bishop then con-
ferred diplomas on the following young ladies:
| Mary j. Houdlette Richmond; Alberta Wo.-
happier, Portland; Susie p. Clement, Port
land; Harriet j. Dixon, Damariscotta; Cath
arine Murdoch, Portland; Emma j. Walker,
Augusta; Anna j. Perry, Gardiner.
The Bishop proceeded to express his great
satisfaction with the school. He did not like
boarding schools; thought them poor places
for pure girls; but he was sure, from close
4 a
| dy was as safe within its wall ss anywhere out
side of the influence of the best of homes. The
course of stndy was equal to the best schools
fits class in the country. 1t was also the aim
to give to the pupils a Christian education He
| also c0mplimented the teachers on their sue
| cess. ,-.
The hall is finely located on a high emf
| nence and commands grand panoramic view
OF the surrounding country and the Capitol
The grounds are spacious; on the front is a
large lawn shaded by rows of elms, and in the
background are lovely woods. The halls of
the interior are handsomely furnished.
There are now at the school "a boarders and
rs day scholars, with prospect of an increase
at the commencement of the fall term in Sep.
TENDER, which will necessitate more room.
This the trustees will provide, and the school
will be blessed with continued prosperity.
The Daughters Of St. Catherine gave bril-
liant reception to their friends in the evening.
Dancing, conversation and music made the
hours speed swiftly away. A nice collation.
was also partaken of.
While at Augusta we made our head eu..s--
tiers at the Augusta House which still main
tains its well known and excellent repu-
the courteous landlord, Mr.. II. Baker
and his gentlemanly clerk we will en-
sure o brilliant success for it in tho future.
We would add that the bill of fare is all that
could be asked for, and the walters attend to
their duties promptly and we'll. REP
PRINCE LEOPOLD OF HoHENzoLLERN AND
THE SPANISH THRoNE.-There is grand COM
motion just now in Paris over the offer, by
zen. Prim, of the Spanish crown to Leopold,
'l'e son OF Prince Charles Anthony, Of Hohen-
Aonerh-oigmarigen, and his wife, Princess
Josephine, OF Baden, daughter OF Stephane
de beauharnais, the adopted child of the First
Napoleon, and aunt of the reigninp Nspoleon
of France. Leopold is about IS years old ond
has fair reputation for well-behaved vo,,ro.
man, of no special gifts or brillancy; titular.
colonel in the Prussian service Though of a
Protestant family, he is, himself a Catholic,
and is the head Of the youngest branch Of
the house of Hohenzolern, of which King
William of Prussia is the head. He was mar
red in 1861, to the Princess Antonio of Portu-
gal, a younger sister of the reigning sovereign
OF that kingdom. Leopold, is therefore, well
connected with the reigning sovereigns of Eu-
rope-Prussia, France and Portugal-though
Prince Of but bit of German territory of