Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-03-08
GREAT DAY IN BRYAN.
Immense Gathering and Imposing Ger
ermOnies Win Mark Corner Stone
laying Of Ursuliue cOuyest.

to destruction much Of the property
Of the widely known Ursuline con-
vent, leaving the devoted sisters with
merely the wreck Of what had been
their splendid Institution. Ignoring
their own losses and the dangers to
which they were exposed, while yet
the fury Of the storm was at its
height, they made Of their dis
mantled edihce haven Of refuge
wherein hundreds were sheltered and
saved, the manned and wounded re-
ceiying gentle ministrations.
When the wrath Of the storm was
appeased aud men gazed upon scenes
of unspeakable desolation that sick
ened the stoutest hearts, the brave
sisters, still uudauntcd in the pursuit
Of their great life work, cast about
for new location. They visited
many towns. some much larger ana
offering greater inducements than
Bryan. but after weighing well the
various advantages urged by each
point. the sisters determined upon
Bryan ~ the best place for the loca-
ton Of "A new convent, designed To
take the place of the old one to the
II fullest extent in the confidence ana
esteem Of the people Of the state
aud the thoroughuess and efficiency
of ii, work. The decision In favor
Of this city was due In part to central
and healthful location aud accessi-
bnity from all parts Of the state but
mainly 10 lbs reputation AS an educa-
tional center, a. the seat Of the agri-
cultural and mechanical college, the
Allen Academy and one Of the best
high schools In the state, and TO the
culture Of the people and the gener-
GUS and friendly spirit manifested.
The work Of construction has been
duly commenced, and on Tuesday.
March 10, the corner stone Of the
villa Maria " will be laid, Rt. Rev.
y. A. Gallagher, ID. D., u Galveston
1 officiating, assisted by twenty or
!: more clergymen from various towns
4 and cities.
The bishop will arrive at l;lI p
IN. on the day Of the celebration, aud
while here will be the guest Of Mr.
; and Mrs. John DAILY. After dinnel
he will visit the parochial residence
where reception will be rendered
At 3 p. m. the bishop will give
solemn benediction in ST. Joseph
II church, after which the procession
u will move 10 st. Ursula's hill. Gen
II. b. Stoddard VIII bee marshal o
n the day, assisted by Mr.. l.. b. Men
10 dola, the parochial marshal.
D. The order Of the procession will b
b. as follows:
IT. HOrsemen.
NJ United State flag.
II. A. and NJ. College band.
n st. Edwards Cadets (Austin).
e. A and NJ. Cadets.
To Church Societies.
Third Regiment band.
N CARRtAGEs.
nm Mayor and members city council
4 Citizens committee.
Ursuline sisters.
nm Clergy.
nj Bishop.
Citizens in carriages and on hors
back.
>" At the appointed hour the bish'
~ will lay the corner stone, with IN
~ pressive ceremonies. Rev.Thos He
-. messy Of Houston, pastor Of q
- Church Of Annunciation, and Jud
J. w. Doremus Of Bryan will d
''e liver orations. At night another 7
j" ception will be rendered TO the bish,
VI at the parochial residence by Il
,o ladies Of the parish. Music by ~
nails orchestra.
Committees have been appoint'
list and arrangements are we'll und
'd. way for the celebration, in which 4
as the people Of the city are cordial
invited to take part. The commit
vas on entertainment is composed
,od Mesdames John Daily, w. f.. Harl
nts and NJ, w Sims. On receptio
D Mesdames John X. Davis, &.
,th Moore, Fannie Reese Pugh, J.
SOS Hall aud l.. b. MENDOZA.
led The railroads will give low rat
. from Dallas, Galveston, san Anton
49, Palestine and intermediate poir
~ for the important occasion.
~, The dimensions OF the conve
~ building are l65x65 feet, the groun
include fifty acres and are situat
'ru on commanding eminence west
'u' the city.
Hotel Arrivals.
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