The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1873-07-17

( corner stone Will be lald for the new Con-
vent to be erected near Silver Lake on
the Calumet road, under the most inpos-
ing ceremonies. 1t is expected that the
entire Catholic community of our city
will be present on that interesting oeca-
sion, and that large sum will be col
lected for furthering this important en-
terprise.
Since writing the above we have re-
ceived the following for publication
about miles and in Westerly di-
rection from Manitowoc rises gently a
hillock out of beautiful valley bounded
on two sides by forests trees. On the
other side sparkle the waters of the
''Snver Lake in which on bright dav
selves
What an eleyating sight to see the
| Silver Lake spreading itself like blue
eye IN the midst of green plains. In the
background small elevations gently rise
forming an undulating surface. What a
romantic scenery What more can be
wished? Trees, water. hills. valleys.
united III one region, always produce a
romantic impression besides the joyful
! twlttering of birds, which from early
morning until dusk never cease to
proclaim their songs of praise. And
there III that romantic region the Corner
Stone of the Nunnery will be laid next
| Sunday.
! There, IN future will be united with
the joyous songs-of the feathered inhabi-
tants of the forest in one harmony the
devout prayers of the devout School
Sisters, moved by the breath of the
Almighty, who speaks to us through ma
tllre and so united ascend to celestial
heights to draw down abundant blessings
The particular purpose, for which the
Sisters were founded, is the education of
our growing youth, without any excep-
ton of religion OF nation so that not
only Catholic children, but also children
OF all other religions may have their
| chance.
This building will be constructed in
the Gothic style, which is an emblem of
a heavenward tending spirit To the
front building, whichis 1876 feetin length.
are joined two wings I24 feet in length.
The right wing adorned with a tower is
appointed for a Convent Church. The
other wing and the front building will be
occupied by the Sisters. The centre of
the front building has tower which is
constructed in middle age style, adorned
III the middle with a statue of st. Fran
CTS OF Assist, the patron and founder of
the Sisters, according to whose rule they
live. The whole building will be three
stories high, besides the basement, which
is built of stone the rest is to be built of
| brick. The Architect is Mr.. Donidine
! of ST. Louis.
What beautiful adornment to the
neighborhood of Manitowoc, how bene-
| fetal for christian minds
Rise ye inhabitants Of Manitoroc and
0aelaaty; rise! to tie feast of the laying of
! the Corner Stone of this beautiful build
ing, which is an ornament for the county.
We Will refresh ourselves in that TO-
mantle situation surrounded by fresh
breezes Wewill wander along the shores
| OF the Silver Lake we will raise our
voices IN songs, rejoice our hearts and
cool our parching tongues with fresh tap
| psd-!l
The ceremonies will begin at l o'clock
P. NJ, next Sunday the Goth of July
But as it is somewhat difficult to walk to
this place III such heat as we have now,
there will be ready by the Catholic Churh,
corner of Main and Marshal streets, We
hlcles from the livery stables, from half
past, ten to bring our honored guests to
this beautiful place. All possible care
will be taken for the amusement of all.
beginning with the little baby up to the
dear old grandmother. That the throat
will not be forgotten is self-evident.
Now of the speeches it is to be re-
marked that they will be spoken in three
different languages, in English, German
and Polish. There shall be no difference
among the different religions and nation
ahties, all shall be united by one bond,
by the bond of cheerfulness.
Therefore all the inhabitants of Mani
towoc and its surroundings are invited to
attend this festival. The human heart
needs some amusement.