The Washington herald., 1911-06-04

markable progress has been made by the
institute in providing itself with alumni
and auditors to the number Of more than
one hundred. representing fifty-eight ma
tions. and withs adequate buildings well
adapted to its use. An English titled
layman has offered a prize for excel
lence in scientific Bible study. Three
series Of examinations are provided by
order of the Pope. one at the end OF
each year Of the course. The American
I students In the institute were this year
| commended for their scholarship.
The board of governors Of the Aloysius
Club have announced that the proceeds
of the clubs great excursion Of June 2S
will be donated to the New Gonzaga
College Fund" So worthy a cause should
make strong appeal to all Jealous
Catholics Of Washington. for 1t is the all
important cause of Catholic education.
Gonzaga College is the only Catholic day
college in the Capital City. and 1t is an
institution for all the Catholic youth OF
Washington. regardless Of parish bound
aries. new and much larger building
is an absolute necessity. and pride in our
educational Institutions should cause the
new college to materialize quickly. The
Aloysius Club appeals to the generosity
and loyalty Of the clergy and laity Of the
city to aid in making the excursion q
social and financial success.
The members Of the League Of the
Good Shepherd will receive holy commun-
ion in a body in ST. Patrick's Church to-
morrow morning at the o'clock mass.
The registration for the University
Summer School for teaching Sisters and
women teachers has reached a gratifying
figure. and the success of the school in
point OF numbers seems assured. So far
the students have come from more than
twenty States and represent over fifty
teaching communities. Many will find
accommodations In the vacant build
ngs that can be conducted as converts:
others will reside in various converts Of
the city. The teaching staff numbers
twenty-five, and the school will be open
from July to August I.
At the annual meeting of the Young
Women's Christian Association on May
"a. the following members were elect
ed to the board OF directors: Mrs. Perry
Heath, Mrs. Charles L. Frailey Mrs.
Woodbury. Pulsifer, DR.. Ada r Thomas,
Miss Elisabeth F. Pierce, Miss Margaret
Taber Johnson. and Miss Mabel Grandin.
The reports presented by the chairmen
of the different departments showed
gratifying increase over last year in the
number of young women who have
availed themselves of the advantages Of
fered by the association. Mrs Woodbury.
Pulsifer reported a membership Of 2343,
an increase OF l,16S in four years. Dr.
Ada r. Thomas reported a registration
of lS2 in Bible classes taught by Mrs.
Frank J. Goodwin, Miss Florence NJ
Brown, Miss Mabel y. Thurston, Miss
Della NJ. Grover. and DR.. Thomas A
vesper service. followed by a social hour,
was held each Sunday afternoon, and
the South American Club is enthusias-
tically helping to support the work OF the
association in Buenos Ayres.
Mrs. Herbert E. Day chairman Of the
educational department. said: This de-
partment regards ras its Lwn peculiar op-
portunity all educational needs OF the
young women of Washington which are
unprovided for by any other agency"
Glasses were taught in English. Latin.
German, French, Spanish. Esperanto,
speaking voice. stenography. current
topics, parliamentary law English and
American literature. arithmetic, gymnas-
tics, and domestic art. Several foreign
born young women were coached in Eng
lish. Besides lessons in the gymnasium.
lessons were given in fencing. esthetics
tennis. and swimming. fifty young women
being taught TO swim in the Turkish bath
pool In all AL were registered
Lectures on Banking" Investments"
and Insurance" were given by well
known business men at the Chamber OF
Commerce.
Miss Elisabeth F. Pierce, OF the ex-
tension committee, announced that the
vacation lodge at Cherrydale would open
June l. following a public reception and
entertainment on May 3d.
Hon. c. c. Bowman will speak at
praise service on June l.
One hundred and fifteen club meetings
were held. with a total attendance of