Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-21
N0TRE DAME ALUflNAE NIGHT.
The Fourteenth Annual Event Was One of the Most
 Pleasing and Successful Ever Held.

The fourteenth annual luncheon o1
 the Alumnae of the Congregation l Notre Dame was held last evening 1T
 the convent hall. It was unquestion
 ably the artistic triumph in the Alum
 nae's history of social reunions.
 Promptly at half-past seven the
 members of the association assembled
 and were conducted by Rev Mother Superior to the chapel The sweet | melody of girlish voices blended ill | richest harmony as the strains of the
 'Magnifcat" rose and fell on the peace, full convent air. Thence to the grand hall did the procession of gaily gown
 ed girls wend its way, with many all
 interruption as the laughing face or the
 hand of an old friend greeted a sud, denly discovered companion of convent days. The hall was in its most festive
 garb. Snowy tables. brilliant lights,
 a wealth of roses and handsomely
 gowned femininity made the scene re-
 splendent The speakers and officers table was prominently p1aced at the
 base of the stage, the class of 1905 oc-
 cupied circular table In the center of
 the hall and around this attractive
 coterie the remaining portion of the
 festive board was laid.
 Many of the clergy were in attend
 ance and were conducted to their seats
 of honor by the president. Among
 them were the Reverend Fathers
 O'Brien. Brennan, Crowley. Sheehan,
 Dunigan, Sullivan and Dr Martin. At tending alumnae from out of town were
 Miss Kate Smith of New Hartford;
 Miss Byrne, New Haven: Miss Ange
 line Slocum of Winsted. Regrets were
 received from number of absent clergy and alumnae.
 Mrs Thorpe catered in an eminently satisfactory manner and during the luncheon pianola discoursed merry. music without cessation. Happy con- verse. "reminiscences of g<ylish pranks, merry laughter and dainty luncheon filled up the hour with astonishing haste.
 Then came the literary and musical treat. The president Miss Emma L. Hendrick arose and was greeted with deafening applause. It was real ova- tion, testifying to the popularity of the toast-mistress and attesting the facl that Miss Hendricks ready wit and graceful style are deeply appreciated in convent circles. When quiet was restored the president welcomed the members of the Alumnae association and guests. Miss Hendrick has been a tireless worker for the Alumnae since it's formation and largely to her efforts is due the crowning success of last evenings entertainment Miss Hen- drick's introductory remarks and speeches were characterized by her own original style. bright, breezy, hu- and intellectual Miss Lulu Kilroe paid a glowing tribute to the honorary president, Mother Superior, in most pleasing manner and re- ceived well merited applause. The toast to the clergy by Miss Anne Coye was masterly production, showing scholarly research, and keen appre- citation of the priestly character. The literary part of the program was pleasantly interrupted here by song by Miss Cecilia Moriary. Il Love You, Sweet" by J. Bartlett, was her selec ton. Miss Moriarty was never in bet ter voice and as usual. charmed all her hearers. The class or 1905 was wei. | comed into the ranks of the alumnae | association by Miss Mary Cruse Fay, | ] member of the class of 1904. Bright | y and happily did she convey to her former associates right royal wei come to the alumnae's swelling ranks. |
 At the close of Miss Fay's remarks, | Marie Bauby, 1905, favored the as 'embled multitude with a song, ''Silent IS Night" by Carl Bohan. Miss Bau- ,y possesses voice of singular sweet less and rich compass and, as the remarked, "she sang her elf into the hearts of the aiumnae."
 The officers of the association rece.v- d attention next. Miss Mary c. J'Connor set forth their fads and -of ies, nor did she forget, with all her nirth, to render generous homage to he present staff of officers for their endeavor to fulfill the purposes or which the association is formed. Hiss O'Connor's discourse was lit rary gem. Her beauty of thought, legance of language and faultless won for her many laurels nd placed her in hign rank as an elo- She held her audience pellbound and we'll merited was the applause that followed fer eulogy of the officers.
 ''The press received its full mead of raise from Miss Alice OConnor. She andled her subject ably and with deli ate humor. Miss Hendrick observed hat the power of the press is to be ,1+ f,, la h at,I tnI | ,'Connor to demonstrated the truth or alsity of the statement.
 By special request. an cld-time fa- Orite, 70 Memory" was sung by Mrs Iinnie Hendrick Martin, Miss Mary nd Nora McElligott. Mrs Martin was he soloist in this trio and was listen Il to with rapt attenrfon. Her voice , sweet and clear, blending in per get harmony with Miss Nora McEr- ott's rich contralto and the duleet alto Miss Mary McElligott. This musi- al number was a most delightful iece of harmony and left general esire 10 hear these accomplished yo- alists more frequently. h
 Aud Lang Syne was responded 10 by Iiss Mary Mitchell. another young Idy who surpassed even the highest opes of an expectant audience. As Iiss Mitchell recalled the girlisk ranks and irrepressible fun common , all convent girls she was constantly Interrupted by unrestrained laughter. iss Mitchelfs response was a mirthful reduction from beginning to end and et a deep vein of conyentual love as plainly visible throughout ths rilIiant piece of reminiscence
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