The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-07-17

Firis, on Eoh street, adjoining the
Cathedral. was laid in the presence Of
a large assemblage OF Catholics Of
wheeling and vicinity. This ceremony
was preceded by an imposing street
demonstration, and the exercises at
tending the corner stone laying, while
brief, were unfortunately marred by
alternate outbursts of wind and rain.
The exercises occurred from plat
form erected over the foundation Of the
new building. As protection from the
sun, a large canvas canopy had been
erected, whose supports were tastefully
decorated with the national colors, and
large American fiag occupied com
spicuous position. A violent wind
storm nearly carried the canopy away,
Just as the EXERCISES were about to be-
gin, and some time was consumed in
strengthening the guy-ropes. DRILLING
rain at intervals contributed to the
brevity Of the ceremonies.
The AFFAIR was set for o'clock, and
It was but few minutes later when
the parade arrived at the building.
Then procession of altar boys with
Bishop Donahus and local and visiting
clergy, wendell its way from the
Cathedral across the convent grounds
to the speakers stand. After Melster's
band played a suitable selection Bishop
Donahue blessed the stone, and he laid
It in place, assisted by Contractor P. j.
Gnligan. A box containing coins and
newspapers was stored away in a de-
pository in the stone
The party then took seats on the
stage. Among the clergy were Bishop
Donahue, Father Shandelle. s. j., Of
Georgetown university; Fathers Me-
Bride, Moye, Harris and Altmeyer Of
the Cathedral; Kluser, of Edglnton's
Lane: Mullen. OF the Church Of the I'm
maculate Conception; Boyca. Of
Moundsvllle.
The only address on the occasion was
by Father Altmeyer. who said:
Fright Reverend Bishop. Reverend
Fathers, Ladies' and Gentlemen:-Filled
with feelings Of love and gratitude we
have assembled to lay the corner stone
OF a new academy 10 be erected by
and under the control Of the Sisters
of St. Joseph Of the diocese Of Wheel
lug
The reverend gentleman then re-
minded his auditors OF the deep graft
tude many OF them owed the Sisters
for the thorough education received by
them In past years, and still given to
the children ut the present time by
their able teachers. He then added:
> Il am interpreting correctly the senti-
ment Of these people before me when
I say that they have gathered here
this afternoon TO do honor to the Sis
tiers OF ST. Joseph, and to show their
appreciation OF the work they have
done since their coming Into our
midst"
After abiding to the introduction Of
the Sisters into the diocese in 1858 by
the ri. Rev. R v. Whelan. Of sainted
memory the speaker dwelt at length
upon the Increase OF their lnbors
throughout the diocese. despite the
hardships to be undergone and the
sacrifices to be made. and "to-dHy we
lay the corner stone OF the new ST. Jo-
seph's Academy, whose doors will be
open to all the girls OF the Cathedral
parish and Wheeling"
The sellcitude OF the church In the
matter OF education was then taken
up. and plain statement made Of the
high standard attained by the Cath
ole schools in the state OF West Vlr-
ginia, as well as the Catholic educa-
tiOnal establishments in various parts
of the Union.
Religious and popular education will
go hand In hand, and the pupils who
attend this academy will be hourly I'm.
der the religious influences which must
necessarily develop the germs OF faith,
hope and charity implanted In the soul
by the sacrament OF baptism. To the
English studies taught IN all schools
will be added that religious instruction
and training which enables the Catho-
lie man and woman to estimate life
at its proper value. GleaninBs from
the life OF our Lord Jesus Christ, OF
His Blessed Mother. from the lives OF
the Apostles, martyrs, the doctors OF
the church and the saints Of all ages
will daily strengthen the love Of God
and desire for the things OF eternity
in their young hearts. To do this will
not Interfere with the thorouRhness OF
the academic course given, as the past
record Of the academy has proved un-
deniably. The arts. Latin and the
modern languages will be continued as
in the past, but under more favorable
conditions. In n word, the young la
dies who complete the course in St.
Joseph'B Academy vii leave II perfect
ladies, perfect Christian wOmen-the
need Of the hour.
"The Christian home Is OF paramount
Importance, not only 10 the well-belng
OF the church, but likewise to the pros
perity Of the state; hence. II Catholic
parenst hope to have their declining
that their children are thoroughly
grounded In the teachings OF Holy
Church, and give them not only an
ordinary education, but by word and
example awaken spirit Of emulation
that will make them strive for the
honor and lifelong blessing Of IN
academic course.
''The Sisters Of ST. Joseph. In the
erection Of this stately school, have I'M
dertakcn much for the chuse OF Cath
ole education. bu with Gods help and
under the patronage OF ST. Joseph they
Will succeed
The reverend gentleman concluded by
invoking the blessing Of Almighty
God upon the work already begun. and
upon all those who In future by word
or deed support md strengthen the
cause.
The parade formed at p. m. Mt St.
Aiphonsus' church. South Market
street. and was made up as outlined In
Saturdays Intelllgencer with the eI-
caption OF the Cathedral Cadets and ST.
stanislaus' society. who were unable to
turn out. The various organizations
made a fine appearance and nearly all
turned out strong, The route was from
st. Alphonsus' church, on Market to