The times., 1899-05-31


toast to the clock was proposed and
responded to by Mrs Adele Morrison Kel-
ley Mrs. Kelley spoke as follows: In
thus becoming even for five minutes, the
target for your critical shafts, feel there
lies more peril in your eyes than twenty
heroes could unblushingly encounter. In
appointing me to reply to our present
toast, The Clock the good sisters have
given proof of ruthless memory. as well
as of a proper sense OF the fitness of
things. Who could speak more knowingly
upon this comprehensive subject than one
who has so often outrivaled her compan-
ions in the role of Niobe before that SYM
pathetic countenance in the hall. II, in
our after days, we have had but vague
idea of time; If we have been late for
breakfast and early for dressmaker ap-
pointments, may We not attribute our de-
1iciencies in this respect to an errone-
Gus impression of hours and minutes made
upon our youthful intelligence by the too
frequent contemplation Of that grim men-
tor? Fellow -sufferers Let us take ad-
vantage Of this memorable occasion to give
voice TO our grievances. TO feed fat our an
cient grudge. and, in the interests OF our
successors. to unanimously demand the
abolition of this barbarous mode of pun
ishment.
u sOlllt vi US pSl hulo, q SiCNh LiHJ
seem no more than a useful and orna-
mental article of household furniture.
Some time ago l CHANGED upon one bearing
the inscription. This is Time. what is
Eternity? Since then the purlieus of my
mind have harbored a distaste for these
ticking reminders of years and follies,
these portable consciences that are forever
pricking us with n tireless little bodkin
of reproach. Even the convent sentinel,
IL.
ry tick-tock with grayer cadence. Hur-
ry.' it seems to say. Good intentions alone
form too short a ladder. Behold my Wis
age and measure the remnant of your
youth. All, hasten to fill your space with
deeds and not with lingering years
There are some among US today who
are just setting out for the Hesperides.
Others there are who have climbed the
mountain top and are preparing to de-
scend thence to the table lands. Others
have already reached the quiet plains.
But for us all, life is, and has been, made
up of the doing of tiny things with a giant
heart.
An admonitory glance from the powers
that be warns me that the wise woman
keepeth silent. knowing her time. I cannot
leave you, however. without a word for
our absent friends, these both of the elois-
ten and the hearth, who now dwell III the
silent land; and one noble spirit in par
ticular whose memory we have not cast
into dusky corner of our hearts Fide,-
ity of thought is the sole tribute we can
render them. They are our sisters still.
our sisters in time and in eternity"
To toast. The Convent Girl" Mrs.
Wilhelmina Easily Smith responded with
graceful speech, which she introduced
as follows:
THE convent girl. How shall speak
of her? Though nearly half a century,
with its many changes. has passed since |
first knew her type, still her gentle gra-
ciousness is observable now as then A
peculiar subtle charm of manner which,
meet her where one may, marks her un-
mistakeably as the convent-bred girl
Trained by the gifted sisters. instructed in
arts and science letters and accomplish
ments. with the Ole end of learning kept
ever in full view, dwelling in the shadow
of the cioister, surrounded by an atmos-
phere of holiness. the mSiden as she
emerges from her school life is the em-
bodiment of old-iasnioned notions OF mod
esty. reserve. and innocence. 1t seems a
pity that with her entry into the world
and its conventionalities. society and its
Establishments, must come the risk oi
marring the exquisite bloom of her ma
turing beauty-a beauty of heart and mind
far exceIling that of form sud feature
however perfect tiiese may be-"
Convent Days" was the title of toast
responded to by Mrs. Myra Knox Semmes
in which she recalled the many pleasant
reeollections and associations of her life
in the convent.
THE Girls We Knew. and What They
Are To-day" were talked of by Miss Agatha
O'Neale. This address brought out many
personalities, and caused no little mirth
and amusement.
Mrs. Moran then addressed the alumnae
on the proposition to reorganize the asso-
citation with view to giving some form o
financial assistance to the institution which
was so dear to them, and closed the toasts
by reciting the following verse:
''HoIy in thy endless rest
Ruling battles fierce commotion;
Helper Of the sore distressed,
Sweetly blessing their devotion,
Earth and heaven, sky and sea,
All belong, God, TO thee"
Congratulatory kilograms were received
from the Rev. Father p. F. Healy. at ont
time President of Georgetown College anC
chaplain OF the convent; Mrs. Fannie
Whitney Hatch, and Mrs. Potter Palmer
Rev. Father Chidwick, former chaplain o
the Maine, who was expected to attend
telegraphed that he was delayed in Boston
The St Louis graduates presented
through Mrs. Julius Walsh as a token OF
their loyalty. one hundred five-dollar gol(
pieces, stacked up in beautifully dec.
GRATED cut-glass vase, around the STANDARD
of which was knOtted broad satin ribbon:
Of white and yellow, bearing the inscrip.
tion, st. Louis Alumnae to Georgetown
Convent" together with the names of tht
! donors.
Tof2y will mark the close of the cele.
| bration. and another programme of ex.
| cellence has been carefully arranged
| solemn mass of requiem will be suns
at the Church of the Holy Trinity at 9 a
m. for the repose of the souls or decease &c
| sisters and aIumnae; celebrant of The
mass, His Excellency, Most Reverend Sc.
bastian Martinelli, Apostolic DeegEte dea.
con of the mass. Rev. Jerome Daugherty
S j.; sub deacon of the mass. Rev. .Johr
Brosnan. S. ]. AT half-past 10 the Alum.
nae Association holds its reunion, and il
the afternoon at $50 O'Clock a dramati,
entertainment by the pupils closes the fes.
| tivities.
| Miss Isabel Mckenna will entertain tht
! alumnae at her home this afternoon.
The following is the list of ecclesiastical
! dignitaries who were dined at the conyen
yesterday at / O'Clock: -.t-
Father sauthgate Father Caughey. DR.
/ Strahan, Father Julius, Father Deville
| Father Donovan. Father Griffith. Monsig.
nor Sbaretti, Father Doherty DR.. Conaty
/ DR.. Garrigan. Father Nicholas. Rev. G. A
! Dougherty, Rev. Gilbert Simmons. Rev p
| E. Murphy. Rev A. Magnien, Rev. |. I
| Dillon, Rev. Felix, Rev. Shannon, Rev. T
/ Kennedy. Rev. ]. J. Koch, Rev. Foley
! Rev. ROCKER. Rev. Mr.. Kilrain Rev. W
! Emins, Rev. j. Daugherty, Father Mallon
| Father J. z. Bradley, Father w. J. Hig
! gins. Father o'Donohue. Rev. J. NJ. Barry
Rev. John Brosnan, Rev. j. F. Galligan
Rev. Edward Tuohy. DR.. D. ]. Stafford
/ Rev. Stephen c. Hullesey Rev Fatbe