Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-25
AT NOTRE DAME
Fine Programme Put on By
 1908 Graduates.

Lame was neiu ldst evening II
 Grand Army hall and if an excel
 lent literary, musical and artistic
 entertainment still makes a pro
 nounced impression, it will be many
 years ere the audience present las
 night will forget the graduates O
 1908. The programme was of ar
 excellence that is seldom equalet
 and was distinguished by qualitie! ? that could not fail to excite admir-
 ation for the faculty and their pro
 teges. The essays delivered were re
 markable for their brilliance oi
 style, the affiuence of thought
 much care and study in arrangement and the musical selections were suct
 that Right Rev Michael Tierney
 bishop of Hartford, highly compli
 mented the young graduates and those that assisted them in the ex. ercises and said it was one of the most enjoyable and instructive en- tertainments that he had heard ir many years.
 It cannot be denied that the eff. forts of the graduates last evening were by far more interesting to the audience than commencement exer- cises usually are. There was nc long tedious essays, no speaker who was bore rather than a pleasure no selections so classical that only the most proficient in music could enjoy-all of these were lacking. In their stead were few speakers who had chosen we'll their subjects and as for the musical programme, it suffices to say that it was in no way inferior to any programme rendered at the convent in recent years.
 Although the weather had some effect upon the attendance the big majority of those who had intend, ed to be present were net deterred by the rain--they had anticipated much and as they realized they were not to be disappointed, they braved the storm.
 The stage was artistically though not elaborately decorated, being banked with large ferns and palms, above which the class motto Eide ct Virtute' was conspicuous on a blue and white banner of rather novel design. Here and there was an occasional bunch of cut flowers so arranged that 1t was clearly ob- vious that the decorator had an aesthetical eye.
 The opening number on the pro- gramme was selection, "Feramors" from Rubenstein, and gave the mu- sicians ample opportunity to show how we'll versed they were in tech nique and harmony. The phrasing was especially fine all things con sidered and the selection, so we'll rendered, merited more applause than 1t received The following took part:
 Pianos: Misses NJ. Garde. l.. Fitz- maurice, M. Thompson, M. Hodson, M. Gaffney. J. Shields, J. Keeley, c. Corchado. c. Jackson, A. Sweeney.
 First yiolins: Misses l.. Holohan. M. Sweeney. A. Henderson; second violins: Misses H. Martel, Al Lonergan; harps: Misses R. Brown ell, A. Carroll
 A two part song (Delibes) which served as a greeting, was sung by Miss Mary A. Thompson, and the selection of this young lady was a surprise. She possesses a rich so- prano voice of which last evening she had we'll nigh perfect control. Moreover she interprets the passages of her selections in a manner that would do credit to a more experi. enced singer and her every effort was pleasure.
 Miss Margaret A. Sweeney. salu- tatorian of the class, read an essay,l on the class motto. Eide ct Vfr- tute,' and the composition as deliv- cred by the young lady was truly a treat. So we'll nigh perfect was her enunciation that her read. ing was distinctly heard in the re- motest corner of the hall. After touching upon the motto Miss Sweeney extended the class well come during which she took occa- sion to pay the following tribute 10 the Right Rev Monsignor William I. Slocum.
 Many a time and oft in the course of this year whose early months were fraught with anxietyl because of the absence from our halls of the dearly beloved father It was ever joy to surround, the nrst word of our motto has been quickening inspiration. With ever Increasing faith in the promise con- corning the infallibility of prayer, We have stormed heaven to obtain prolongation of his years on earth. Thank God for the grace he is here, sublime and gracious as of old. our right reverend dear monsignor. No need to tell him. now, his presence is the consummation of our iov-l full we'll he knows that in the land there is no other to whom our hearts are so Loyalty given"
 The third number was a concerto from Chaminade. The compositions or this artist are heard more at the convent than any other place in the city and always delight the ear of one who loves tuneful music. The concerto was played by Misses M 0arde. L. Mccarthy. NJ. Healey. L. Fitzmauriee. Fesselet.
 The following number on the pro- gramme was a French poem, sung and recited by four of the graduates. Misses L. Fitzmaurice. NJ. Sweeney. A. Mahaney and A. Larkin. IL was perhaps the most difficult selection of the evening and the young ladies that participated are deserving of great praise for so we'll enaeting this poem. The training of the teachers was very conspicuous during this reading and the instructors certainly had reason 10 feel proud at the conclusion of the number. It was Jeanne d'Arc around whom the poem centered-her early life. her wondrous experiences. the