Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-09

der the tuition Of the teachers of the
Mount.
Miss Margaret Jepson's retrospective
glance over the fifty years covering the
history of Mount de Chantal was GER
tainly both a careful and comprehen-
siye one. Her recital Of some of the
wonderful things which have been ac-
complished within that half century, in
the various fields of human effort, was
careful and striking one, containing
within brief space rapid sketch OF
much value. Her paper was by no
means, however, compilation of in
formation, but contained many beauti-
full thoughts pertinent to the closing
of the school year and the rounding out
of fifty years of successful work. Her
eulogy of the late Ri. Rev. Bishop Whe~
Ian was an eloquent one, while her re-
ferences to the parting with teachers
and fellow students were earnest and
sincere. Miss Jepson's style and man.
uci VI iOduiA6 "Sic uHCACcpllOHdi. any
she was listened to with both pleasure
and interest. Miss Jepson's floral re-
ward was very handsome one.
Mrs. Whitaker's splendid rendition
of the Donizelti recitative and cavatina
brought the musical and literary pro-
gramme to a close Mrs Whitaker was
accorded a great demonstration by the
audience, which insisted upon an en-
core, and at last she gracefully RESPOND
ed, her selection being loft in the Silly
Night" which she sang with exquisite
feeling.
The gold medals and diplomas to the
graduates were awarded by Rev Father
Moye, and the evidences of scholastic
work were conferred by Archbishop
Martinelli, each graduate at the same
time receiving great punches of flow
ers. At the conclusion of this cere-
mony the graduates returned to the
stage, and then followed the address to
the class and audience, which was made
by Rt. Rev. Bishop Donohue.
He announced a meeting of the Alum
nae Association at 10 o'clock this morn
ing, to be followed by an address by Dr.
Stenger, and that the banquet would
take place at 2 p. m. There will be
preliminary meeting of the ladies Of
the Alumnae at half-past nine this eve
ming.
The Rt. Rev. Bishop then prefaced
his address to the class by making
graceful acknowledgment to Archbish-
op Martinelt for his attendance supon
the jubilee exercises. Passing to other
things, Bishop Donahue made some
humorous and happy illusions to His
Grace Of St. Louis" who, he said, was
always making raids on his territory.
on the plea that he was going east
IF | am the father Of this diocese
said the Bishop,"he most strenuously in
sists upon being its grandfather. 1
fancy I shall have TO put up some sign
boards at such points as Parkersburg
and Terra Alta. with this inscription
thereon: No trespassing allowed
daughter and applause.)
After some further humorous re-
marks relating to himself as well as to
the graduates. the Ri. Rev. Bishop
made his formal address of congratula-
tons to the graduating class. As is
usual, the Bishop was both earnest and
happy in his remarks, his observations
upon the value and worth of such a
school as the Mount being particularly
timely and altogether true. Space will
not permit of the reproduction of his
address at this time, however.
The audience was dismissed at 1925.
after singing the Star Spangled Ban
ner," Mrs. Whitaker sogoist. and before
II O'Clock the special train had safely
returned to the city.
A feature of the exercises at the
Mount yesterday was the afternoon
visit of the cadets of the Cathedral
school. The boys were accompanied
By their splendid drum corps, and pre-
scented a very handsome and military
appearance and were accorded hearty
and enthusiastic reception by the very
large number assembled at the Acad-
envy.
There was another large attendance
Of visitors at the Mount yesterday
morning, and the congregation which
assembled in the chapel to listen to the
requiem mass for the repose Of the soul
of the late Bishop Whelan completely
filled the church. Ri. Rnv. Archbishop
]. J. Kahn. of St. Louis was the cele-
brant, with the assistants given in the
Register yesterday morning.
To-day is given up to the alumnae of
the institution. In the morning there
will be an address by Rev. Father Stem
ger, of Charleston, and this will be fol-
lowed by the alumnae banquet in the
afternoon, which will be merry oca-
sion. A concert will close the jubilee
festivities.
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