Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-21
BISHOP TIERNEY WAS THERE
Conferred Diplomas, Medals and Hon.
 oB on Neho Dame Graduates.

the doors last evening by relatives of the graduates and friends of the in- stitution from all parts of the city and many from other places. It was the twenty-ninth annual commence ment exercises and the attendance showed that the convent still holds all its old time fascination for ad- mirers of higher education for young woman. The place was very hand somely decorated and presented very cheerful appearance. "Cordo ct Ani- mo-" with heart and sou) the class motto occupied conspicuous position over the great profusion of flowers.
 Right Rev Bishop Tierney D. D.. presided. grouped about him were a large number of Catholic clergymen. The program was as follows q:
 Pianos, viollns and Harps. Greeting -Three-part song. Brahams Soloists-Misses Fay, Daly and NJ.
 Thompson.
 "Corde ct Animo."
 The Class of 1906.
 nterMezzo-Valse ..... Thomas Pianos-AIisses Fay, NJ. Hodson, NJ.
 Gaffney, NJ. Brown, A. Fesselet, J. Shiel.
 1st yiolin-Misses Holohan and
 Sweeney.
 2nd violin-NIisses A. Henderson, and
 H. Martel.
 Harps- Misses Brownell, A. Larkin,
 and A Carroll.
 "Atholic" Tragedy ....... J. Racine
 Act l. Scene 4 (music by Riga). Soloists-Miss Bauby and Miss
 Brownell.
 COncerto-Pas Des Cymbals ......
 ............. Chaminade, Op. 56 1st piano-Misses Brownell and Ma
 honey.
 2nd piano-Misses Garde, Gooding and
 Buttomer.
 Vocal Class-Cantate Domina ....
 .................. ... Hummel Soloists-AIiss Daly and Miss A. Lar
 kin.
 ..The Beautifier of Time"
 Miss Brownell
 Presentation of Graduation Honors. ''The Real and the Ideal"
 Coronation March ............ Widor Pianos--Misses Fay, Brownell. Ma
 honey, Garde, Gooding, Butto- mer, C.. Casey. Daly. Healey, Fraser. H. O'Rourke. E. Bergin. 1st violln--Misses Holohan, Sweeney, Henderson, Martel. 2nd violin-Nfisses Bresnahan, Thomp-
 son. A. Larkin, NJ. Hodson. Harps--Misses NJ. Larkin, A. Car roll.
 The music was exceptionally fine and the essays were beautifully writ ten and exceedingly we'll read. so much so that that the bishop took oc- casion to express his appreciation of their efforts md also complimented the sisters on the splendid results of the year. You must always feel grate- full to the sisters" he said flor what they have done for you" He counsel cd them to do their work as well in the future as they had in the past. to be mindful at all times of the lessons they had learned at this Alma Mater. true to the teachings of the church and then there they will live up to the motto, e-Corde ct Animo.'' 'eH' frT" The prizes were awarded as fol- lows: Miss Rosalind Brownell. for general proficiency. one for French and special prize for uniform defer ence to authority: Miss Loretta Ma honey. prize for application in French and first prize for needlework and oil painting: Miss Katherine Bresnahan. special prize for deport- ment fin concert rules and another for application to the study of French: Miss Katherine Casey. first prize for regular attendance and one for needle work and water coloring: Miss Anna Bowes. first prize for Christian doc urine and one for drawing In rastel and water color painting: Miss Mary Larkin. prize for diligence in harp study and for regular attendance and needle work: Miss Alice Goodlng. prize for instrumental music and one for application to study of French and for oil painting: Miss Dora Butto- mer. for Instrumental music and one for creditable application to all her studies: Miss Irene Daly. for vocal music and one for china painting: Lucy Reid for order. neatness and general ladyllke behavior: Miss Cas- ey. gold medal for highest percentage in an examination in United States history: Miss Daly. gold cross as sec ond prize in the same contest: Miss Bresnahan. gold medal for domestic economy: Misses Fay and Brownell. gold medals for excellence in instru- mentation: Miss Loretta Mahoney. first prize for piano and gold medal for Christian doctrine.
 II al fnr uA xx~In h<xtgr its fifteenth annual meeting to-