Putnam patriot., 1912-06-21
Notre Dame Academy

| filled St. Johns hall, the thirty seventh annual commencement ex- ercises of Notre Dame Academy were held "Wednesday morning at II o'clock. The program as usual was well carried out and each number re- ceived hearty applause.
 The young ladies go forth from the institution prepared to enter upon the duties of life or to pursue their studies for higher education, or in the words of tn. valedictorian "with trained minds and virtue loving hearts," The influence oi their training will sur round them all of their days and its value will prove inestimable.
 The academy has reached high plane of efficiency. Its courses are varied including instruction in music, sewing, christian doctrine, beside the usual academic, English and commer- eial courses. Each study Is in charge of . capable teacher. The sisters in charge obtain the best of results by winning the confidence and love of the pupils. The school is constantly growing as 1t becomes more and more prominent through wider circle of pupils who are constant in it's praise.
 The Academy orchestra never played better and their selections were we'll chosen. Miss Cavanah sang in good voice of rare sweetness and even tone.
 The sacred cantata "The Ten Vir- , gins" was exceptionally well received. Rev. Fr. Van den Noort distributed the honors and prizes and as each pupil stepped from the stage to receive her award there was clapping of | hands.
 A selection, two violins and two comets was an excellent number played in good tone. tr Van den Noort made short address saying. "We thank you for the | fine program you have given, the sing | ing music and all. We think 1t very nice. It Is great day for you and for your parents, for you to meet your par ents here and for them to meet you | here, il is proud moment. 1 hope you all will come back next year re- freshed by your vacation and resume your work. Education at convent makes you emipently fitted for places in society and in your homes. It teaches you to lead upright, Christian, virtuous lives. Never forget your duty to God. Remember your kind parents who have given you this education, help them and be a blessing to them. 1 wish you very happy | vacation.n
 The full program was AS follows: Orchestra Salutatory, Miss Isabelle Kane Conferring of Honors Orchestra Memories, Vocal Solo Miss Pauline Cavanagh Sacred Cantata The Ten Virgins First Scene, Sleepers Wake Second Scene,
 Virgins Awaiting the Bridegroom Third Scene.
 The Foolish Virgins Despair Violins and Cornets Amaranthus Miss Farrell Miss Kane Miss Murphy Miss'Dolan Valedictory Miss Farrell MULLER FOR7KS" Diplomas and MedalsAwarded to Graduates 4cademic Course Miss Marguerite M Farrell, Mt. Vernon, N. Y. Musie Course Miss Marguerite NJ. Farrell, Mt. Vernon, N. Y. Commeyriai Course Miss Helen H. Mcclure, Bridgeport, Conn. Miss Gertrude NJ. Gleason, East Haddam, Conn Miss Isabelle M. Kane, Clason Point, N. Y. Gold Medal foy Christian Docfyine Gift of Rev J. Van den Noort) Miss Thomasina Boucher. Hartford Gold Hedai foy OyrheSfya Gift of Rev. r. J. O'Leary) Miss Isabelle M Kane. Clason Point, N Y.
 Gold Medal 70, Violin
 Gift of Miss Camilda Woisard) Miss Marguerite M Farrell,
 Mt. Vernon. N. Y. Cy0unS of Honor Miss Gertrude N Gleason
 Fast Haddam, Conn. Miss Agnes O'connor,
 New York City
 .Sii5ey Medaf foy Seging | Miss Anna Schulz, Berlin. Germany 1 Sfivs,' Medal for Embtoidety Miss Ellen Hansberry.
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