Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-20
sADUATES DINE
Making al Notre Dame
 AIumnae Banquet.

femininity In overWnelning num-
 5 last evening, the occasion being
 eighteenth annual meeting of
 Alumnae association.
 The quiet seclusion of the nuns
 cious home was invaded by rol-
 ting girlhood, and 1t was pleas
 sight to witness. There were
 |utiful gowns in profuslon, offer-
 striking contrast to the s0nbre
 b of the black-robed nuns, whose
 dly greetings made each alumna
 leone to her alma mater.
 At 8 o'clock the rank and file of
 women proceeded to the chapel. rolling notes of organ and voice
 hded in anthems of praise and as
 last tones of the Te Deum died by the procession wended its way
 the banquet hall. Covers were
 for 160 guests, and there was
 a vacant chair. Hodson Bros pred and provided a royal repast.
 The guests of the evening were 5 George Curran and Mrs Walsh
 Middletown, Mrs John Moylshan
 Chicopee Falls, Miss Stella Matti- re of New York, Rev Father kynor of Waterville, the sisters of
 house and the local clergy from various parishes.
 Mrs Thomas F. Jackson, the pres | mt of the association, welcomed
 the association the class of 1907.
 address was a graceful tribute
 the sweet June graduates, and 1t liked high among the evenings lrary treats. Mrs Jackson also Id letters of regret from several ends of the institution and absent of town members. At the close
 her address she introduced in a |asing manner the toast mistress, ss Susan c. O'Neill, IL. B.
 rhe program prepared by Miss Eeill was an innovation. She de- tted from the custom of hack Fed toasts and chose for her theme he Apotheosis of Woman" Her |lical quotations for each subject Fe ap& and we'll chosen. Miss Eeill established a splendid repu- ion as an after dinner speaker. IT natural ability. coupled with |al qualifications of high degree. hbled her to speak extemporane- sly. Her comments upon the sev- Il subjects and her charming in- 'ductions of the various speakers mped "cleverness" upon her cry speech.
 Woman in the Convent" was ably iponded to by Mrs Charles A. ckson. Her tribute to tho re- ious glowed with fervent admlra- n and appreciation of their noble rk. Her views were broad and reaching, showing a deep in ht into the chosen theme.
 Music interspersed the program. l the first number. Spring Song." s double quartet. Sopranos. s William Monagan, Miss Marie uby. Miss Mary McElligott, Miss cilia Moriarty; altos, Miss Eula-
 Madden. Miss Stephanie Herin- :, Mrs Terence Carmody, MisJ "a McElligott; harp, Mrs Thomas Larney; plano, Miss Marie Herin- 4 humorous treat was the toast
 Mrs John M. Sweeney, Woman the Home." Mrs Sweeney is al- ys heard to advantage, but her rth-proyoking remarks. mingllng
 light with the serious side of manhood in its highest ideals. scented view as unexpected as was refreshing. Mrs Sweeney's ponse was among the best of the 'ning's program.
 Miss Gertrude Guilfoile respond to Woman In Art" and she did fail to do justice to her subject. A quartet composed of Mrs ]. ynahan, the Misses Bauby, N. Me igott and Madden, sang Peggy" only they can sing it. It was re- ved with. much appreciation Woman in the Professions" won
 Miss Genevieve Hayes fresh lau- 5. though she needed none, occu- ng as she does an exalted position ong the alumnae's brightest mbers. Her delivery was llaster- and her production a gem. \ duet by Mrs McLarney and Miss ,wnell was a beautiful melody on
 sweet toned harps. Following sely was Mrs John Kllduff, who d tribute to Woman in Indus Il Activities" Mrs Kildulf showed
 practical side of woman's na- 0 and presented a view of Ter in
 manifold methods Of wage ners.
 real literary treat was Miss " 0'Connor's paper on Woman the Government" He- literary isions showed deep research and
 speakers originality bespoke oh praise on her behalf.
 Hiss Genevieye Hayes varied the gram here with a piauo solo. It ipared favorably with her eIocu- lary success.
 Hiss Rosalind Brownell presented oman and Society" with uneon- 'us grace. Her paper contained ch merit and to 1t was added the of personal charm. o Mrs Emma Hendrick Boyle was sn a choice theme. Woman and a." and though last ca the pro- m. it was awaited with patience l rewarded. Mrs Boyle's pen was ped in wit and humor. Laughter
 applause made it difficult for her proceed, so continuous we're the 'rruptions of audible delight. Boyle's paper abounded with anecdotes and racy
 It was without question the of the evening.
 he delightful program closed h that. sweet. soul-stirrIng mel . the Alumnae Song. to the air of l Ie Last Rose of Summer. In much 1ovad uaa1odv r.ara noarz 1