Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-16
AT NoTRE DAME.
Reception Rendered 10 the Reverend
 Mother Superior General.

Reception Rendered 10 the Reverend
 Mother Superior General.
 A reception was rendered thel reverend mother superior general of the Congrega- ton de Notre Dame yesterday forenoon by the pupils of the academy. They nearly filled the large and tastefully decorated hall. A stirring duet played by six young ladies greeted the distinguished visitor as she entered, accompanied by Madame St Agnes of Jesus and all the teaching staff. A feeling song of "Welcome'' then fol- lowed. after which an address in French was pleasingly read by Miss Debue. A Greeting From the Little Ones" was cutely rendered by ten charming little misses. A song in French next was sung by the convent choir, followed by 8 touch- ing address in English, beautifully Ten- dtred by Miss G. Curtis. who said in part:
 With saddened hearts we gaze in spirit upon the mass of ruins that from the sum init of Mount Royal tells to the passers by it's pitiful tale of present suffering attend ant on the sacrifice of two hundred years of toil. Within the chilling shades of destitution to-day the congregation home less stands-homeless, but, we love to think, not friendless. Strength and solace from on high are surely needed to bravely bear. loved mother, the burden God has laid upon your bleeding shoulders. We tender our heartfelt sympathy, but even while We do, Hope whispers her sweet message of cheer and glorious prom ise Again we see fair structure raise tsahallowed spire aloft to mark the peace fui dwelling place of the daughters Of Margaret Bourgeois. The heart divine of him who lovingly saw fit upon the eve of such a day to plunge the home so dear to heavens queen into the crucible of suffer- ing, knows we'll the way to draw it forth again, purified and frightened by the fires, to shine with renewed brilliancy and fervor, n beacon light amidst our nine teenth century schools. He himself has said 1.-The heart that nestles closest to my bosom must bleed and suffer most in my embrace The time to bleed and suffer is now. the portion of the dear community you guide. Through blood and suffering, its right will be forever won to nestle closer still than ever within the heart divine, bearing one more trait of similarity with her whose life and virtues it aims to re- produce-Mater Dolorosa."
 During the reading Of the address the reverend mother seemed deeply affected. Tears coursed down her cheeks when mother house. She briefly responded in
 
 ing the Waterbury pupils and fading them so sympathetic. She congratulated ed them on their beautiful new school and the spirit of progress everywhere visible | within it.
 At 7:30 last evening the members of the Alumnae association assembled in the convent parlors to greet the distinguished visitors. A beautiful address. expressive of welcome and sympathy, was pleasingly read by the president, Mrs 0. A. Jackson l The reverend mother touchingly respond ed, assuring them of the pleasure she ex perienced in meeting the alumnae, abou whom, she said. she had heard so many th2-ming things. Presentation of thu members was followed by some pleasan chatting. A brilliant piano selection by Mrs T. J. Jackson brought the reception | to a closc.
 The reverend mother general will leave Waterbury on Monday to visit the Provi l dcncs mission.