Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-06-26
ST. MlCHAEL'S COLLEGE
Commencement Exercises Thurs.
day Largely Attended.
tddrens by the Rev. W. J. O'SuIiiynn
of Observation-Disclosures and d.
oiomss Conferred, and
Prizes Awarded.

Thursday afternoon at two O'Clock tre
commencement exercises were held at
u. Michaeps College before a large
rathoring Of priests. and friends and
}eletives Of the graduation
This, tho ninth commencement of the
'ollcge, is particularly worthy Of notice
- iris is the drst one since the !nstitu-
ion was granted It's charter as a col
eye by the Legislature Of the State of
Vermont on January 2S, 1903, and Thurs
lays three college graduates are tho
irst to whom st Michaels College has
granted the degree Of Bachelor OF Arts
They are: Nessrs. j. Doyle, A. Char
bonneau and P. Nolin.
The various essayu. the recitation. sing
ing and music were greatly appreciated
by all present. The speaker for the oc-
casion was the Rev. w J. O'Sunivau OF
Montpelier, who very eoquently address,
cd the graduates Taking as his theme
The Mission Of Catholic Student IN
the Society Of To-day" he spoke Of the
great need society has Of men of faith
and OF Christian principles, and Of che
courage and determination necessary "a
carry them out. In this respect the
speaker especially referred to the actual
state Of restiveness to the false doctrines
and principles which are being r-o-
mulgated and are a menace and danger
10 the homes, institutions and liberties OF
Sur coLdtry There Is n call from church
and State for recruits to enter the ranks
and do battle for God, for religion, for
humanit,'. The sojourn of the graduates
In 81. NTichaeps College has been time
of preparation for their mission, but now
they are called to so forth with deter
mination and definite purpose to fulfil
the duties that await them and thus
realize the object of their dreams, pray
ers and education.
Before closing his address Father O'Sul-
Ivan made a few practical suggestions.
First the young men who are now leav-
ing ST Michaels College should as soon
as convenient. become members of Cath
Ole organizations, where they will meet
with kindred and friends and be protect
ed against the pitfalls and dangers Of all
sort Being men Of education it is natu-
raj that in time they should assume the
leadership of such societies Tor the bet
ternent and uplift of their fellowmcn as
citizens and as church members. Second
ly, they should be faithful to the practices
OF tnrlSIlh1 Ire anu ConuuCI w men lHey
acquired during their life as students, be-
cause IL these things were necessary dur
ing the time of preparation they must ne
much more so IN the thick and strife Of
battle Thirdly, they must be men of
prayer, since our Rcdcemer has admon-
ishcd us that without Him we can do
nothing. Finally, the speaker appealed
to the graduates to he faithful to the
motto which they have chosen: I'm hoe
slgno vinces." in this sign shalt thou
conquer and he loyal to their allegiance.
to the banner of the cross, walking and
fighting the good cause beneath the pro-
lection of It's arms. Tho victory of the
cross will then be assured.
The following members of the clergy
We're present: The Rows. w. ]. O'Suri-
van. 4. j. Clcrmont l.. Marccau, j. p.