Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-04-03
The Ne,x Oenxent at RAMONA.

EDITORS HERALD-As the work pro-
crosses on the new Convent at Ramona,
the passers-by. and especially those who,
living in the vicinity, are more particu-
larly interested in this late enterprise,
essarily inquire who are these Sisters
to whom the future education of our chill
dren is to be entrusted? In reply we
may say: Although the "Sisters of the
Holy Names" are comparatively young
order in the church, youth in this case is
merit, since, Notwithstanding its short
existence, both the institute and the
constitutions by which it is governed
bear the seal of the highest earthly
authority and appreciation, that OF the
reigning Pontiff, Leo XIII a rare gift in
these days, and one which demands the
highest testimonials of excellence.
The order in question originated in the
vicinity of Montreal, Canada, under the
inspiration and direction of the sanity
Archbishop Bourget. Like all indigenous
plants, its growth was rapid and vigor
GUS, and surprise was manifested that,
even at it's debut, it took rank at once in
teaching with the older orders trans
planted from Europe for more than a
century. 1t prospered to such an extent
bA6b bhO ehho 1lbhOPo VI blO
two Canadas, Manitoba, the Eastern,
Western and Southern States solicited
and obtained branches of this new insti-
tuition in their respective dioceses.
The fame of Hochelaga Convent, the
Mother House of the Order in Montreal,
grows with the number and high stand
ing of it's pupils, who are met at all points
of the compass but it is especially in the
NArthnrr, poaiHo Gfofoo that fhn ffSfctaro
of the Holy Names" have left the impress
competency as teachers. They were the
as 1859. The Alumna at the Silver
Jubilee in 1884, Portland, quote the fol-
lowing eulogy from the daily papers of
the time: ga large number of young
ladies, many of whom are among the
most noble and cultured women of Port
land, have passed from the portals of ST..
to their sex and credit to the institution.
When diplomas are conferred on young
lady at 81. Mary's, her independence
may be relied upon"
In the commemorative poem for the
occasion, we read:
Arts pioneers in this new rugged land,
They brought refinement, music, poetry,
And song, and science. Here they wrought
For oregon's young women more than pen
Can tell. The moral culture, sOultraining,
High aspirations, noble sentiments.
The different establishments in Port
land, Salem, Seattle, The Dalles, Spo-
kane Falls, etc., still continue their de-
voted task of usefulness to society, in a
more extended sphere now, perhaps,
than in former years.
And what shall we say OF the Provincial
House on our own coast? Who has not
heard of the Convent of Our Lady OF the
Sacred Heart on Lake Merritt, Oakland
This stately edifice, with the unique
loneliness Of its surroundings; the taste,
art. learning and science which reign
within its walls, where education is
lifted to high moral and religious plane,
and where the type Of womanhood is the
grand Christian, the valiant woman
whom the inspired volume teaches us to
seek "from the uttermost coasts" In
days gone by, the pupils were principally
from the elite of San Francisco society
to-day, new currents have set in from all
parts of California and surrounding
States, and have filled the convent to
overfowing. Our own city OF Los An.
geles is largely represented there from out
some of its most distinguished families.
With a record of unequalled prosperity,
and SO pregnant with great results, may
we not ourselves anticipate from ouI
children the rare and precious boon
which others have enjoyed? And may
we not augur a brilliant future for the
rising Convent of Ramona?