Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1915-12-02

perfect uay from hrst To last was
the good fortune of the st. Magy's
Academy Alumnle Society for their
annual Thanksgiving Day reunion.
The attendance at the exercises in the
Academy was the largest in the his
tory of the society for reunion day.
Miss White Burch presided nc the
business meeting assisted by the Vice
President, Miss Bessie Abel. Mrs.
DR.. l.. b. Johnson, Secretary, read
the roll, which showed a gratifying
increase in membership. Mrs. Roy
Guyther, Treasurer, read the annual
financial report and demonstrated the
growing prosperity of the society.
Some amendments 10 the constitution
were proposed for discussion at the
next general meeting, several new
members were elected or proposed as
candidates, and some practical ways
and means were suggested for adding
to the Alumnae Hall Fund.
The election of officers was held with
the following result: President, Miss
Leila NJ. Mattingly, LeOnardtown;
Vice-President, Miss Marie Mattingly.
Bushwood; Mrs. L. b. johnson azsd
Mrs. Roy Guyther were unanimously
elected Secretary and Treasurer re-
spectively. The hew president will
shortly appoint the three working
committees of the society; also com
mittee composed of two members from
each section of the county TO manage
the next big Alumnae event-a South
ern Maryland supper, TO be spread
some night early in the New Year 1916.
The Alumnae then marched into tbs
Dining Hall TO the strains of the ia
nous Lohengrin March with its happy
"reminiscences for not few of the men,
bers. At the officers table sat the
President and her predecessor, the
other ex-officials and the new incum-
bents, and Rev. Father Kelly, who
has been identified with the society
since its organization, over seven
years ago. The banquet was a typical
Thanksgiving feast and was served in
Alma Matters hes: style by bevy of
sweet girl undergraduates - future
members of the society.
At 2:30 p. m, the faculty, pupils and
Alumnae were treated to a literary
and musical feast, the serious and the
gay being blended in pleasing variety.
The program follows:
PART FIRST.
Song of Welcome. .Alumnae
Presidents Address. ..............
Tribute 10 st. Mary's. .......
......M Miss Gertrude Edwards
Recitation. ~ Miss Eftie Russell
AT the End of a Perfect Day. ..
......M Miss Evelyn Bowling
My Old Kentucky Home. .Alumnae
PART SECOND.
Prelude. .................... Piano
Miss Agnes Johnson.
Mercy ................ An Essay
Mrs. George Hutchins.
Recitation. -. Miss Helen Greenwell
Humorous Reading. .-................
................... Mrs. j. r. Lee, Jr.
Recitation. ,.......M Mrs. Il. NJ. Guy
Closing Remarks. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
.............. Rev. l.. j. Kelly. s. j.
Final Chorus
............. Maryland, My Maryland
The Alumnae brought TO q close this
perfect day by a grand public euchre
given to their friends and guests in
Hotel 81. Mary's at 8 p. IN. The Re
ception Committee, Mrs. W. NJ. Loker.
Mrs. John f. Guy. Mrs. j. r. Lee,
Jr., and Miss Lillian Mattingly, had
carefully prepared all the details and
the playing began shortly after the
hour arranged. Luncheon was served
after the Euchre, and the following
successful prize-winners 1.-THE two ex-
tremes!l were announced
First prize: Gentleman's General
L. A. Wilmer; pocket book; Lady's-
Mrs. Lucy Spalding; handbag.
Second prizes: Gentleman's-Mr.
j. T. Herbert; gold pencil; Lady's-
Miss Mary Garner; bonbon dish.
Third prizes: Gentleman's = Mr..
Jno. II. T. Briscoe; handkerchief;
Lady 's--Mrs. J. r. Duke, fancy hair
pin.
BOBBY prizes Mr.. Fred. L. Wathen
| and Mrs. Il. 4. Sterling.