The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-06-08
DELIGHTFUL REUNIONS,

EEisI DELlGdItUL,R REUNIONS. ~ So
There was nothing formal arranged
FOR the afternoon. and twas spent by,
the numerous visitors in walking about
the charming grounds and buildings.
or in holding delightful reunions with
schoolmates Of former years. The af-
ternoon's gaiety contrasted strongly
with the impresslveness OF the morn
& Ing services, and the many chatting
groups testified to the pleasure de-
rived by alumnH meeting with alum
ma. You haven't changed BIZ" was
a frequent remark, and It led 10 the
observation Of one distinguished alum,
ma from Tennessee THAT Mount girls
never seem to grow DID,"
The Opera House orchestra was sta
toned out in the grounds under q large
spreading oak tree, and discoursed a
pleasing programme throughout the
afternoon. Monseigneur MartincIN.
with q group of Other distinguished d.
vines. were photographed from the en-
trance. Inside the buildings there was
an animated scene. Every one Of the
large rooms was supplied with easy
chairs, and conversation on when We
went to school here" was entertaining
to no small degree.
The good sisters Of the Mount were
indefatigable in their efforts 10 enter
tain their old pupils. They were as
sisted by the reception committee. The
trustees looked after the visiting cler-
gy. The trustees are Bishop D0nahue,
Col Thomas O'Brien, Patrick Kcnne-
dy. Robert Devries and George Fceny.
The clergy were rendered an elaborate
luncheon in the parlors, and luncheon
to the alumnae was served in the chill
dren's refectory.
In the evening. beginning at O'clock.
the Mount pupils sung the "Nltkado,"-
and the tunefui opera was rendered
with charming grace and finish reflect
ing the greatest praise on the PERFORM
ers. The apostolic delegate Joined with
the rest of the audience In compliment
ing the girls on their fine performance.
The cast Of characters was as follows,
The Mikudo OF Japan. =. Manettc Joyce
Nanki-Poo......... Gene Waterhousc
ko-ho.. :......................B esS Pomeroy
Pooh. BAH. Eleanor McCracken
Pish-Iush............ ..........S Sadie O'Bryan
UNI um.. Frances McQua!d
l'lttl-SlnS....,......... Flora UmberEer
Peep Boo.... .......Gertrudc Becker
kEtisha...... Emma Forbes
To-day's programme consists OF o
pontifcal requiem mass at 10 o'clock
for the repose OF the soul OF the late
Bishop Whelan.- founder Of Mt. de
Chanta!. Archbishop Kahn will be cele-
brant, assisted by Rev. Joseph Stcnger,
deacon. Rev. John Mcbride, sub-dea-
con. The attendants TO the archbishop
will be Rev. Daniel O'Connor. v. G.,
and Rev. Joseph Mullen. Rev. Father
Mccarthy, the eloquent Jesuit, OF New
York. will preach a sermon on Bishop
Whelan."
This afternoon occurs the annual
distribution Of premiums. The COM
mencement exercises take place this
evening. There are four graduates, as
follows: Miss Gene Warehouse and
Maggie iJepson. of Wheeling: Manette
Joyce, Of Youngstown. and Lena Dent,
OF Bridgeport. The graduating classes
have never; exceeded seven members.
Tomorrow will be "Alumnae Day."
bringing the jubilee to close. An
alumnae organization will be perma-
nently effected tomorrow morning, and
what promises to be the most enjoyu-
bic feature ON the programme-the
alumnae banquet-will be held In the
afternoon at 2 o'clock.