The Irish standard., 1903-06-20

now under the great golden dome of
the University of Notrc Dame, the
greatest Catholic inst titution of Amcri-
ca The vast family of students
gathered from all parts of the coun-
try is preparing to disbnnd for the
summer and the preparations attend
ant upon the breaking up are in the
making, says the Chicago Chronicle.
The tifty-ninth annual commence
memt of the college will'talie place in
Washington hall, the handsome audi
torium on the campus, June 18th,
when two dozen young men will re-
coive degrees and launch out into the
world to begin their careers.
The exercises of the graduating
class will be given Wednesday even
ing, June 18th. John Nj. Gcarin will
address the class in Washington hall
and Thursday morning at s o'clock
will witness the final exercises. At
that time Patrick McDonough Of New
WIN WY NhiSs IvSls w III NSilNNI liIS
annual poem before the class. Frank
Barry of Chicago will deliver the vale
dictory. Later medals will he award
ed and degrees conferred.
There will be many interesting
meetings during the latter days of the
semester and a great many reunions
are looked for among the alumni of
the college. Former pupils will make
pilgrimage to their alma mater and
will take part in the joyful festivities
| that mark the closing Of another year.
| There is unusual interest in the COM
| mencement this year on account of tile
brillinncy Of the class graduating.
| The class has been distinguished for
| its earnestness. Patrick McDOnOugh,
the class poet, was elected to the high
honor by his associates on account of
his decided literary ability.
Frank Barry, the valcdictorian, n
Chicago young man, has 81 bright mind
and is an orator of recognized ability.
Both young men are very popular and
| have a large following.
Notre Dame has always been a
| fnvOrite school for the Catholic youths
OF Chicago, and many have graduated
from there during the past. The
recognized standing of the university
and the high rcnown of the professors
there have made the school popular
one for western young men. But not
only have western men patroniZed the
institution, but the east has also sent
its quota to the famed institution and
every year the circle Of influence Of
Notre Dame becomes larger.
Not only has the institution been
noted for it's learning, but it has taken
a high rank among other colleges with
it's athletics and college sports. The
football teams, baseball mines and
varsity elevens have been able to hold
their own with the best of them. Louis
Salmon, the big football hero, the idol
Of the university, is known from one
end Of the country to the other and
there are many other men in the in
stitution who have won enviable rec
ords in one of the other departments
Of college sports.
At the present time President Nor
rissey is engaged in strengthening the
course of study and in bettering the
institution along all lines. At the be-
ginning of next year there will be
many changes in the courses Of study
and much advancement will be noted.
There has been gradual growth OF
the university for many years and
preparations are being made for still
greater growth during the coming
year.
President Morrissey, who was elect
ed to his high place in 1893, is one Of
the best-known educators Of the coun-
try, a man Of aggressive ability and
of much executive power. He is be-
loved by the students and under his
guidance the university has developed
remarkably.
Rev. Father Morrissey is the sew
enth to hold the highest Office in the