The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-07-21

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on hand to console us for our Inability to tast
the 'fssh-pots" of Egypt. We fairly revellet
in the anticipation of lake breezes, gloriou
times, etc. A ride in q horribly crowded train
and the Lake End was reached. This was las
Monday, the first day Of the races. The pro
gramme called for single sculls, working boats
and gig entries. The favorte in the frst men
| toned race was James O,Dopnell Of the Hopes
To .such an extent were his friends sanguins
that parties would not buy against him in the
pools for two days previous to the regatta
New ertheless be was beaten, not only by Mnm
ford Of the Perseverance,, but slso by the Gal
weston Boy" Crotty, who was thought to have
but little sLow. This result caused q terrible
disappointment to the knowing once, and made
them necessarily indignant. The wherry race
was won by Brooke, Of the Lets, Another I'M.
looked for deaouem ent to the betteys. The Hopes
(favorites) oonsoled q few by coming in first
in the gig race.
The next day, Tuesday. the weather was
considered somewhat unfavorable for owing.
It was alleged that the Lake was too roBgh,
that no she'll could plough the water, that the
utmcs5 which was practicable would be to
allow the barge race to go on. The Hopes won
this also.
From day to day the races was postponed up
to Thursday evening last, iuciusveiy. And
alwsys, no sail from day to day. We forgot to
mention that race for light weights in the
single scull took place last Monday, in which
young friend, Mr.. B. c. Shields, of the Orleans,
has not been heard of since he started out
with his scull.
TAXING THE VEIL The Feast of Our Lady
of Mount Carmel, occurring Tuesday last, was
observed with becoming solemnity at st.
Mary's Academy in Greenville. St, Dominic
himself must have been there just then with
q special benediction for those SO happily en-
gagged in the perpetuation of his mission. The
auointed, always given the work, were accord
ed on this occasion with conspicuous willing
ness. Loug before the appointed time the
chapel of the Convent was filed
with the guests invited to assist at the cere-
mony of admitting postulant to the privi-
lege of taking the White Veil with it's attend
ant responsibilities, according to the Dominican
rule. The young lady was Miss Mary Frances
slumnus of the Academy, daughter of
Mr.. j. and niece of Mr.. P. B Gilmore, of
this city. The officiating priest, Rev. Father
Andrieux, was assisted by Father Kenny, of
st. Johns, and Father Giesen, of st. Alphonsus'
Church. Other clergymen and several semi
larians were also in attendance. Father An
irieux's address on the vanities of human life
md the enduring beauties of the better part,
;ouching the already affected heart, awakened
lender emotions and presented to the mind
hemes for salutary reflection.
A group of pretty Aower-girls, headed by the
Miss Katie Gilmore, strewed the
way Of the new Sister, Mary Agnes, with
ymbols of chasteness and love. The impress |
veness of the scene was so feelingly enhanced |
" the sntiphonal chanting Of the sacred |
music as to have drawn from every eye the |
tear and from every heart the ex- |
ression Of pious sentiment.
Finally, the guests were led to the refectory, |
Vhere most enjoyable rspast, with ice
reams, wines, ETC., awaited them. The pleas
ntness of the evening was agreeably impress
d by the forethought with which the gracious
ction of the Nurs was seconded by the Met g.
fillmore.
The report of the Grand Jury with reference
} the Insane Asylum and the Boys House Of
eIuBe naS cEeALeu quite D eenebIlOu through
ut the City.
The J Jarors say they found the Asylum in
cry unsatisfactory condition, the beds withc ut
1eets or mosquito barr, the mattresses torn
nd emitting offensive odors, etc. They con-
ode with q recommendation that the care of
ne insane be given to the Sisters Of Charity.
With reference to the House of Refoge the
,arges they make may be summed up in q
w words: that the boys hsve been treated
ith great brutality and that many of them
ear terrible Gears on their persons, the re-
llts of merciless punishment for tr fling
fences.
At the meeting of the City Council, Tuesday,
Lr. Edwards, Administrator Of Public Build
,gs, under whose control the Insane Asylum
, presented q lengthy and, we think, q salts
ctory reply to the charges of the Grand Jury.
be Mayor stated that he was sstisfi ed that
le Jury were entirely mistaken as to the Asy-
m. 1t had never in ten years, been 30 we'll
anaged as at present. Two ladies who had