Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-14

The years work and the weeks
events at the Villa de Chantal came to
close this morning when the com
mencement exercises were held in the
assembly hall of the Villa and diplo-
mas and medals were awarded by Dean
J. J. Quinn. The hall was much too
small to accommodate the many friends
of the graduates, who thoroughly APP
preciated and enjoyed every effort of
the young ladies on this occasion. The
platform showed exquisite taste in its
dressing of palms, ferns and sweet
peas, the class flower. The program.
as previously announced, was carried
out, the exercises of the class opening
with Memberships Kriegsmarsch, two
pianos, by Misses Luella Jones, Oar
lene Code, Mary Wall. and Eileen
O'Hara. which was rendered remark
ably we'll Miss Amy Lardner then
gave the salutatory, choosing as her
subject The Building of the Temple
Since the days of Solomon temples
have been built to the Lord, and in
the building of every temple there are
two significant days: the day of the
corner stone laying and the dedication
of the finished structure. The founda-
ton determines the strength of the wall
and tower The structure which is to-
day cOnSecrated to God, that temple
never made with hands, is infinitely
superior to buildings of wood and stone
The soul is not made by plan and rule,
but built to the music of years, that
IF
opment is boundless. So the members
of the class of '06 go forth to join the
force of builders. Each has laid a sure
and strong foundation, is full of hope
and ambition, until now henceforth
the aim shall be to make the super
structure planned by the Master Arch
! itect, who leaves 70 each one its adorn-
ment, it's establishment. completion
The glee club next rendered the
"Reapers'' by Clapisson, singing with
perfect harmony and sweetness of tone
and expression.
Verse Basis.
How beautiful on the mountains are
the feet of Him that bringeth glad It'd
ings." was the verse on which Miss
Teresa Herlitzka based her remarks.
What greeting more appropriate.
what message more alluring than that
of the prophet who thus addressed the
waiting multitude, With what accla-
nations of joy was he greeted. with
eyes turned toward him, with what
suspense of heart was he awaited and
then what congratulations were pour
ed out upon the deliverer of the mes
sage! Thus the class of '06 have well
coined the bearers of messages with
eyes and ears strained, with hearts
open to receive all the glad tidings
brought to them. Miss Herlitzka ad-
dressed sweet and tenderIy
u. Quinn the new rector Of
St. Joseph's parish, and paid a beauti-
full tribute to the sisters for their noble
example and self-denial shown through
out the course of years, closing with,
Il am not troubled, having thee near.
Misses Mabel and Amy Lardner fol
lowed with a duet for piano and violin,
playing a sonata from Mozart. Both
young ladies evinced great talent and
comprehension of their instruments,
playing in a manner that thoroughly
pleased.
owe Are Seven"
I'VE are Seven" was presented by
Miss Winifred Kavanaugh. being a
clever parody on Wordsworth's poem
of the same title Miss Kavanaugh in
an entertaining way and with clever
sallies wove into the parody the prom
inent traits. characteristics and dispo-
sitions of each member of the class.
And now" she said, "I'll end our rec
ord brief and leave the rest to Heaven.
But. though we're called the noughty
SIX remember. sir, we're seven''
"Marinella,' by Randegger, was sung
by Miss Emily Boylston with much
sweetness of voice and in a manner
showing considerable ability and an ex-