The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-06-03
ST. ROSE OF Lima
EIGHTH GRADE
Pupils Of Eighth Grade Receive Di-
pIomas on Thursday, Father
FarreIly Making Talk.
PICNIC IN THE AFTERNOON
Many of the School and Church
Drive to Coon Grove and En-
Joy SpItndid Afternoon.

Thursday May % was quite sur
prising day for the members of the
school and especially the Sth grade.
At 8 A. NJ. the old bell chimed out as
usual and all marched to the class
room which was beautifully decorat.
ed in white an blue. This was rather
pleasing to the occupants but yet it
was hard on the members Of the Sth
grade who were longing to learn the
good news from their examinations.
Many We're the questions asked from
their teachers as to whether they pas
sed; or failed. No encouraging re-
sponse was given. 1t was hard for
them to endure the suspense of one
long hour. N4
At 10 A. NJ. Rev, NJ. J. Farrelly en-
tered the high room where all the
pupils Of both intermediate and pri-
mary rooms were assembled. for the
exercises. They enjoyed the long faces
of the Sth grade who occupied the
front seats. First on the program was
hymn, "'Tis the Month of Our Moth
err" by the school. Then Rev. Father
gave an address,, spoke of the good
work done in the school by the teach
ers. and the pupils also of his trip to
st. Paul which was most interesting.
After his address, he presented dip
Tomas to the following:
Leslie William Gary, Melvin Thomas
Leahy, Glen Bernard Eggcrs. Verne
Agatha Eggers, Catherine Edwina
Naughton, Johanna Veronica Naugh-
ton, Catherine Patricia Lally, Margar-
ct Loyola Houlihan. Edna Marcella
Portz and Joyce Fidelis Servoss.
Congratulations were extended from
all their class mates. Master Leo o.
Cornell stepped forward. thanked the
kind pastor and also the Sisters for
the honors conferred ON his class, bid
a sad goodbye to all, hoping to see all
again in September. Far Away" was
sung by the school. This ended the
work OF this session.
At p. NJ. a most enjoyable picnic
was held at Coon Grove. Leslie Gary
headed the way, his wagon, being load
ed with ice cream. cakes and many
other goodies. He had rather frisky
team. and it took much muscle to keep
tight rein on them. Glen Eggers
followed second with a wagon load OF
happy folks. Vincent Mead was third
with his wagon damned full of little
folks. Mrs. p. J. Farrelly took the
Sisters in her carriage.
1t took but few minutes to reach
the grove. Games were played, songs
sung and racing were the principal
features Of the day also base ball.
Prizes were given for the races. Glen
Eggers, Simon McKane, Melvin Leahy,
Jennie McCaffery Loretta PortZ, Cath
crime Lynch being the lucky ones.
A bounteous luncheon was served
and at $3.50 all were ready. to start
for home. This happy day will always
be remembered by the pupils and also
their teachers.
Sunday afternoon Rev. NJ. J. Far
reilly and the Sisters were most cor
daily invited to attend musical pro-
gram rendered by Miss Portz and Miss
Eggers assisted by Miss Beatrice Far.
reilly. The selections were first class.
The solo Face to Face" by Miss Eg-
gers was highly applauded by the au-
dience.
After the program ice cream and
cake were served in the dining room
of the school. All appreciated the big
surprise. Viola Portz and Lorain Zim-
mer were the servers.
Sr. NJ. Bertha accompanied by Miss
Esther Bienlein departed Monday for
Clinton. Iowa.
Mis- Bienlein has been engaged in
teaching the Finneran school. She
intends attending Cornell college this
vacation.