Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-14
Rev. Mother Justina Re Elected.
UFor the Dispatch.)


The recent reelection of Rev. Mother
Justina makes her the superioress Of the
noted Academy Of the Visitation, Monte
Maria. for the fifth time In the history OF
her consecTated life. As. according TO the
Nisitandine rule she cannot accept the
honor another term without three-years
intermiSsion. IL may be interesting to the
reading public TO know who this distin-
guished lady is.
Rev. Mother Justna was formerly Miss
Marie Euphemia Provost, daughter OF the
celebrated professor OF French. John Bap-
list Provost, native Frenchman, but
long resident Of Baltimore. Md. Miss
Provost. the Oldest OF thirteen children.
wac born In Baltimore June 7. 1879. and
was early sent to the Academy of the
Visitation there, where she received a
very liberal education. She Is talented In
every way. but, Ike her gifted father. her
French naturally comes TO the front
making her an exceptionally fine French
scholar. cXcelling in translation on the
feast Of s.. Joseph. 1856. rcnouncing the
giittcriug world and It's fieeting honors
sne entered the same convent, her alma
Mater cons 'crating her affections, tai
ents. and accompli- hments 70 Gods honor
and glory in The beautiful visitation
order Before that time however Miss
Provost had won the grand reputation Of
being one Of the most able educators OF
the Monumental city" having been as
ISOLATED with Daniels Seminary. a school
for the elite only as well as having pre-
pared all OF her own brothers for college.
Mother Justina remained ten years in the
Baltimore convent, during which time
she gave the polish Of master touch of
her own superior finish to many Of the
most elegant ladies Of that city. among
h. NfVe xasfFa -
popular Professor Crcmcn, and mother of
the highly-cultured senior teacher OF St
Patrick's Academy. this city. In 1866 she
was sent with several other sisters 20
establish convent In Richmond-the
beautiful CITY on the James'-and here
she has been ever since carrying on the
grand and noble work Of delightful and
picturesque Monte Maria.
Personally Mother Justina is n petite
brunette. Of the genuine French type Of
beauty Digniiicd ana graceful, gentle.
cheerful. and unselnsh. she carries all
the elegance of the most exquisite re-
fnemeut without any Of that icy red
tape" 50 characteristic OF the excessively
polite French. BrOdd-minded she Is very
liberal in her views. blending common
souse" and kindness of heart in the SUI
uerlativc degree. lady of extensive
knowledge and rare cultivation. well
N0rsed IN the iutricacies Of that strongest
Of machines. the human heart, and under
standing 10 perfection the meaning OF
that sublime word. friend. she Is a most
delightful companion. Her solid intel
loctuality has ever made her a leader in
the educational army, whilst her deep
spirituality magnetic sympathy. and
charming personality render hc. positive
~ irresistible-a grand combine N of the
BEAUTIFUL the good. and the true Indeed
one feels pure and holy whilst with her.
Her lips drop pearls Of wisdom and love.
her voice IS sweetest music and her man
ncr like some wonder Of Heaven-tran-
quillizin". awe-inspiring, and fascinating
The very air seems fragrant. hallowed.
charmed around Rev Mother Justina Pre-
VOst. Of Monte Maria.