The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-10-27
GREATER THAN EVER
Wonderful Work of the Mount
Carmel Academy.
AN IMMENSE ADDITION
Has Capacity for Two Hun
dred Students.

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tic over the front entrance 10 the beau
tiful new addition built at a cost Of so, ool
The name was suggested by Pit. Rev
John J. Hennessey. bishop Of the do
cese, who has always held that al
HaLoWs was not an appropriate nam.
for young ladies' seminary. The fam
Gus "Au HanoWs" OF ireland is q boys
school, ard II was a priest who graduated
from that Institution who chr1stened Ii.
Wichita academy "a honor Of his alma
mater Under whatever name, this acad
envy VIII always inspire the people O.
Wichitai with pride. But the pride O.
Wlchitans is Inspired Only by the achieve
ments Of the school, its magnificent vic
tory over the adverse conditions thar pre-
vailed during the first half OF the las
decade, when 80 many institutions were
shaken 10 their foundations. If not sHeut
entirely away. Their pride would be in.
creased ten-feld if they could all see
the beauty OF the location and the inn
posing grandesr OF the structure in its
present development
God IS good 10 the sisters The maple
tHigs Of a few years ago have grown
u stately trees. while nature has denied
nelShcoring groves the privilege even OF
dWarfed cXistense. Their blue grass has
noIrishCd beyond comparison with that
sown by others under equal advantages
and for some reason their gardens have
prospered ard WELDED wei. If net boun-
tifully. Wichita people have heard in a
general way that mauy skilled artisans
have labCre6 fCr several months at the
academy. but owing To its sequestaration
from the busy ceuters OF the metropolis
few have anything lie a proper concep-
ton O. the imEensity Of the work being
done. Beauty and endurance are the
first essentials IN AL Catholic architec-
ture, and IN this instance they are sd-
hered 10 in the most minute details.
Yesterday q reporter for the Eagle was
received by the sister superior in the
reception room Of the original academy,
where she kindly gave him such informa-
ton as he desired with reference TO the
new building.
But. perhaps she said, you would
prefer to see II for yourself. It was nee
essary 10 pass through the class room
When the door was opened and the young
lady students noted the presence Of a
visitor every fair daughter Of the south
west lana. as Il moved by q single gov
erning thought. rose from their seats
with the perfection OF clock work and
remained standing while the visitors were
in their presence. u vas an instantane-
Gus manifestation Of perfection OF disci-
pline that vas beautifully impressive.
This said the sister superior. is the
entrance. pointing 10 an unfinished stair
way. attractive for its width and the angle
of its incline, designed with a view 10 the
conserve ton Of energy in those who may
ascend IT, Ii is a wei known fact that
sharp inciines in stairways are a men
ace 10 the health OF young ladies' and
all the stairways II the academy are
constructed with this material objection
removed. On the first floor Of the new
building are twelve music rooms. a beau
tifuI and spacious reception room. a very
pretty and cosy parIor commanding an
enchanting view Of the environments q
library and reading room and an Office for
the sister superior. The music rooms
are all separate and each viii be sup
Piled with guitar. mandolin and Ia
fact. all Of she smaller stringed iastru-
raents. In the general music room VIII
be a magnificent harp, the sisters DEEM
ing it one Of the most charming musical
instruments ever designed by man.
or the second door are two large dor
mitories. an iniruary, a spacious studio
with windows especially designed for light
advantages. q guests room and q chapel.
The chapel VIII be supplied with beauti-
ful imported stained glass cathedral win
dows and an altar that viii exceed any
chapel altar in the state. II not in the
west from an artistic standpoint 1t
viii have g. seating capacity for nearly
40 persons. The chapel roof IS arched
and has a height equal 70 two stories
OF the building II VII also be sup
Piled with a handsome litde gallery on
the west end.
The auditorium VIII occupy the third
floor. II has an immense floor SPACE
ana = spacious stage. II VIII De useo
Tor athletics and win be furnished with
every variety Of supplies used in physi-
cal development Bishop Hennessey. who
is an enthusiastic believer IN the influence
Of Intellectual drama and light comedy
on young minds has asked the sisters
Tor the privilege Of supplying the stage
settings ont OF his own private purse
In the winter. 20 stated intervals, tbeatri-
ozI performances VIII be given there, and
not only with an appreciation OF legIti-
mate moral drama be cultivated in the
rsi1as az the students. but they VIII be
taught the graces necessary 70 give them
distinction NJ operate parties IN public
theatsrs The sisters prepare girls to
shine gracefully ID the world and they
have the good sense 70 know that at
teudi-s theatres is social function OF
no mear importance in the lie Of cul-
ture5 women
From the same aditortum one sets sn
Inspiring v5ew ~ prairie grandeur. For
miles ID The west one can see The calm
btlioes ~ the ear5en spot OF this en-
chanting valley. its yOuthtui groves. pref
II farm houses. green wheat fields ard
hro7vsiinE herds. and what g magnificent
sunset. with the orb OF Gay bathing IN
me guided rapor of the horizon. the
slstunn leaves Tor two or three leagues
sAinarneriuE is ITS mellow Hsht, many OF
them for the las- ur1e-
IN the basement are the assembly room
of the sisters. store rooms. refect1ry,
stem laundry. the lighting apparatus
a,5 many other thing ot convenience +
and utility.
~ b,.,isine vii Re lighted by acety-
-. ~as ana the sisters are considering
- fsasiblirv Of puttiaz in private
.i.,r-s- lfrhr plant The entire building
Vii be heated by hot water Two IN
raense wells and a clsteru VII IlE-iisa
the pate- supply ard machinery NIL DC
e.n1loyed IN punriEls u
sr present there a-e eighiy-elshl pi-
ms ~ rhe academy. with applications
era-ra. 70 make the number u wien
seconmodations are ready Tor tHe-l ana