The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-26
ABSENCE OF BIGOTRY
 NOT ITS PRESENCE
 THAT'S TO BE FEARED
STATEMENT OF RT. REV. THOMAS F. HICKEY, BISHOP OF ROCH- ESTER,T GRADUATING GLASS
 OF ST. CHARLES FARO. CHIAL SCHOOL
Little Child Bade Him Come


 Little Child Bade Him Come Where There Exists No Bigotry
 There Is Indifference, Which Is Far
 More Harmful, Asserts the Head of . the See of Rochester-Closing Ex-
 ercises of St. Charles School.
 The graduating exercises of St.
 Charles parochfal school were held last evening in the assembly hall of the school at the corner of East Main and Stillman streets A large audi ence gathered to see the class of 25, re- ceiye their diplomas which were dis tributed by Rt. Rev. Thomas F. Hick- ey, bishop of Rochester. Mgr. Synott, administrator of the Hartford diocese: Rev. Father Murray. the chancellor; Father McAulifre of St. Thomas sem~- nary, Hartford, and many of the To- cal clergy, were present. The address of the evening was by Bishop Hickey, who was introduced by Father Lynch, pastor of the church. Father Lynch told tow six years ago. when 1t was decided to divide, the old parish of St. MAry's the present school was built even before the church so that , the young of the parish might have the advantage of a Catholic training The Bishop of Rochester was asked to address the graduating class be- cause Rochester is the home of the sfsterhood whose members comprise the teaching stan of St. Charles fschooI.
 BISHOP HICKFY'S ADDRESS
 Bishop Hickey said in part: "I have come here tonight primarily to keep my word. dn passing through this city several months ago on my way 10 the funeral of Bishop Tierney I visited this graduating class in its room and was deeply impressed when one of it's young members arose and requested that should be present at the first graduating exercises ever held In this school. Another reason for bringing me here Is call which I always answer. the call of the cause Of correct education and the fact too that the sister who has charged of this cIasB was an old parishfoner of mine when was a pastor in country town For eleven years I was the principal of such 2 schoo, as tais and ahated- e.
 .sodtef,tsmes we hear bigotry com damned. but it is not bigotry that we have to fear. it is the absence of it. that religion. too, exists. Gt is indif- ference that we must overcome and nowhere can this be better accomplished than in our schools. All the schools. try are agreed that the important part of education is that which builds char acter. but they differ as to the meth ods employed The Catholic church looks for an ideal and chooses Christ as the highest possible ideal. and he who follows this example will never be an evH doer in society.
 .sChildren, this Is a happy night for %<rk %1 fe, school As this class of 25 moves on towards womanhood and manhood, may 1t always be faithful to its du- ties and faithful to God, never forget God and Alma Mater. And, children, pray that your closing examination In life may gain you the reward of Heaven" by the scholars Of the school and was very creditably acted. The grammar boys appeared in a unique drill, carry ing sunfower wands and wearing suits of green. The cute little minims sang. Sweet Little Voices and with their '.nfghtiss' and pointed night caps made the hit of the entertainment. The tableau. "Joan of Arc" concluded the program.
 A feature of the program was the awarding of three gold medals. one to Paul Lennon for scholarship; one to l John Kane for perfect attendance, and ono to John Corcoran for general ex- cellenee in studies. There were oth- | Stanley. for politeness; Elizabeth Mo Padden, writing; Esther Judge, arith- l metics; Rosella Judge, punctualityal Mary O'Brien, attendance at mass: Alice Kelly, excellence at work; Es- | ther Burns. courtesy: Loretta Payton | neatness; Bessie Lannon, grammar; | Anna McGee. spelling: Kathryn A. | Macdonald. geography; Lillian Fox, cation; Mary McGee, writing; Daniel Kenny, history: Harold Fox, general | Improvement; Peter Hanbery. home | work; Joseph Donnelly, historys | Simko. conduct; Francis Rock, com position
 Tue program as arranged for the | evening follows: Welcome. presentation D. D.. LLD.: Chorus. Ere Forth | From These Loved Halls We Co.," Class of 'o9; "A Burst of Sunshine" grammar boys; "The Double Throne" a one scene play in which the charac- ters were John Kane, Charles Mo Elroy. John Corcoran. Michael Simko, Mary McGee, Lillian Fox, Kathryn A Irene Stanley, Peter Han bery. Harold Fox. Loretta Payden, Rosella Judge, Elizabeth McPadden, Ethel Burns. Anna McGee, Pauline Francis Rock. Bessie Lannon, Joseph Donnelly, Lucille Grandfield, Daniel Kenny, Margaret Tierney, Mary OBrien. Alice Kelly, Esther Judge: Maths; !, At the Golden Gates" graduates: Pantomtme. Girls; chorus, boys; Tableaux, "Jo sp of Are" Anne McGee CD Joan 1eavtN her sword and banner on way to rectory; (z.) Joan in Glory; Finale.
 Those who received diplomas are as follows: John Corcoran. Joseph Don nelly, Harold Fox, Peter Hanbery, l Daniel Kenny. John Kane, Charles Mo E1roy, Francis Rock. Michael Simko McPadden, Mary McGee An na McGee. Kathryn A. Macdonald, Marie O'Brien, Loretta Payden, Irene Margaret Herman, Ethel Burns. Lillian Fox, Lucille Grandfield, Alice Kelly, Esther Judge. Roselle Judge, Bessie and Pauline Lannon |, |
 ONE ARREST CIRCUS DAY. Strangely enough circus day brought ,nly one arrest Consequently busi- ,ess in the city court this morning was