The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-07-16
COMMUNICATIONS.
Twenty.Ffrh AnnWal commencement
of st. Francis college. B.OretsO.

ton of the term is one of the leading desidcratd
/ through the columns of the FREEMaN, to offer
few remarks, which, tried by the touchstone
of experience, will L trust be found practical
and progressive. =
In the development of The youthful mental
exercise of piecept. discipline and example
the foundstioa, in oraeE to be successful, Ipust
ADVANTAGES, but FOR the higher and hoIier pur-
pose Of training youths ''in the way they should
CO." and thereby merting for themselves the
reward of eternal life, devote their time and
energies to this great labor of love. Your read
crs NAV ask, who those that perform this
IaudaSe duty to the rising generation of our
nounced the vanities and frivoiities of this
world, and who by the radiant light of Truth
guide the happy children entrusted to their
caIe along the course which shall eventually
conduct them to the port OF happiness-fur
thermorc, they are the good Franciscan Broth
ers ''ali the world over and particularly the
community ut Lotetto.
not speak, as they have many times and oft
heretofore been described by ablcr pens than
: mine, but cannot refrnin from saying that the
new chapel is one which must minarld the ad-
mrstion of every visitor to st. FraBcis'. It's
splendid altar OF Italian, Tennessee and Cone
mara (Wc>t Of Ireland marble, its magnificent
Stations of the Cross, which cannot be exceled
in the United states. its altar and bracket lamps,
its stained glass windows, and its many other
exceliences. should he seen to he appreciated,
any description given OF tnem must fail To-
On Tuesday, June 29th, the silver jubilee at
ST. Francis or the twenty fifth comrenccm cnt,
took place; and so successful has it been that
il won the unanimous approval of the respect
able and appreciative audience.
At3 o'clock, A. NJ, the mote of preparation"
brought to the Exhibition Hall the various par
ties who were enjoying themselves around the
College grounds and inhaling the pure air for
which this mountain region is so proverbial.
Approaching the College from the neat and
picturesque borough of Loretto founded by
that great and good missionary, Very Rev.
Prince Gallitzn), visitors passed under a tri-
umpha arch from which was suspended tab
let bearing the ?, rd, ''WeicOme!' On either
side. and about equi-distant along the curva-
of the arch, the American flag hOatGt
gracefully, salutine- as 1t were, the joyous pa
rents, guardians. friends and visitors aud speak
ing TO them in silent yet expressive language
of the proud era in our country 5 history when
the Flag of Liberty (unfurcd nearly a century
ago) anatcd on the atmosphere of freedom. dcs-
pite the frownings of tyrannicai mOnarchical
on a handsome dais, specially fitted up for
the occasion, the Bishop OF tne DIOCESE Qtt.
hand sat Rev. james bradley, pastor OF Newry,
and Eey. e: A Bush past4r OF L"r9tt2; Tne
President Of the College. Very Rev. J: Tuigg,
V. g., of Altoona; and Rev; Fathers Pollard,
(Altcona,l Ferris. Hackett, Boyle. Martin. Dav-
in, KittelI, Farren, murphy, McHush, Moliing
cluded when Rt. Rev. Rev. Bishop Lynch, of
Charleston, s c., arrived at the College, aud for
the high compliment thus paid to St Francis
the Brothers one and all, feel deeply grateful.
Amongst the large number of visitors pres
member of Congress. wilsonburg, W Va, your
own esteemed self. john Nolan, Esq W heeling,
Va John Feulon, Esq, Ebensburg, and Messrs.
Robert McGraw, MERCHANT, PITTSBURGH,
Cresson, James Cullen spruce Creek and many
other prominent gentlemen.
is due due to I Rey. Fl. S Bowen owe for m thr magntcent
style in which the music was rend' rel through
performs the piano is frceiy admitted by
those who are competent judges III the musical
department
The tirst OF the programme wa an Overture
Duet on the piano. "Saiuta:.ry Address,
by Geo. Q. Campbell, ParlSersbu az, W Va. and
here. a that Master faInDbpll de-
livercd an address in which accuracy OF pro-
were happily combined. In his character of
Justice Burcigh," in the amusing drama OF
persopated that important legal functionary
very elevcrly. and in h,s character song, "Oid
Black Joe" the Young West Nirginian evoked
n "Duet--Nocal--'Those Distant Chimes af-
ter which came an ADDRESS on american LIT
burg, W. Va. This address was telling COM
who should if they faithfully represented
Master Wilson'S delivery was clear, distinct,
and Indicative of careful training in the art of
day may be praciically applied in battling Tor
popular rights .'isa rdeil versus PIckwick'--a
next in order, and the students whose names
follow took each a part therein: Masters Geo.
Lynch. Jas Deni.y, Geo. BcIford, Thos. Hart,
Geo. Hunter, p. V. Doan, f. DAILY, ID. Hughes,
Brown. Duet on the piano and song, "Our
Mountain Home" written for the OCCASION
by Master ti F. Daiy, T of iohn5town This yonng
student a So gave evidence OF having prohted
After "A duet on the piano, stolen! twenty
Pounds Reward "a farce in one act-wa pre-
sented in good style. Geo. Belford. p. V. Doian,
J. y. Wilson, Thos. Hart, 4. j. Brown and John
Nolan sn;tatning the several parts. CHARACTER
Q. Campbell, and virtually drought down the
hnuse-" The Valedictory was gracefully and
over, Pa, WHO, on behalf of himself and fellow
students, paid nigh and wci-ncrited tribnte
clcrgy-thc patrons and promoters OF Catholic
and sound literary education in the extensive
diocese OF Pittsbur2 h. At the conclusion of
the Naledictory, the Bishop rose and addressed
the audience, showing in the course o. his re-
cation iudspensabIy necessary in these de-
generate days when vicious world must be
combatted and victoriousIy conquered by the
unfailing arms and protecting armor of faith.
In such institutions as st. Francis the youth
of our country becOmc fortified, against the as
saults of the enemies of their salvation, for
there the vigilance OF he good brothers is man
the young, susceptible hearts of their pupils
those undying principles OF religion and moral
bright and steady light viii conduct them safe
ly over the agitated ocean OF human lite Next
ums ana diplomas, the Rev. President reading
aloud the several branches for which they were
awarded. Knceiing at the feet of the Bishop
and kissing the ring on his finger, each student
whose name was called received from the Bsh-
op hand his reward OF merit. inc IoiQWlls
young gentlemen received diplomas for Book
keeping; p. wilson. Thomas Hart Geo. =.
Campben and p. V. Dolan. of w. Va 6 George
BeIford, of Illinois, and II. Deone and +. DAILY,
OF Pcnnsylvan
The Exhibition being over. the Bishop. Rev.
clergy and a large number of visitors SIT down
to SumptuOus dinner, which, in their usuai
style o: hospitality, was served up by the good
Brot hers WHO were all attention To the Bishop,
the clergy, and all their respected guests, 1he
tasteful arrangement of the dining hall calls
for Il word OF praise. On one side was the cheer
ing word, ''Weicomei" and opposite TO 1t Inc
Latin phrase, "jirdt academia NoStTd- Inc
walls handsomely decorated with pictures and
wreaths of evergreens presented a pleasing ap-
pearance and. let me add in conclusion. that
everything which good taste and refined Jndg-
ment cJuld accomplish in this sequestered re-
gion of the hlieghenieS was made aNaiiabie 10
render the Twenty-ffth Annual Commence
ment of st. Francis College what it really was
"a decided success VERITAS.
CREsSON. July IL, 1875.
DEAR FIREMAN. send you an account of
match game of base ball which was played at