Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-10-28
Reunion of St. Ursula's Alumnae

Lowell says: what so rare as a
day in June ~ but the Ursula's Alum
nae of Arcadia justly recognize that
there is none more dazzling in beauty
than when the golden orb, rising to
it's height of splendor, darts its rays
against the many tinted foliages of
the mountains ~encircling the spacious
grounds of their Alma Mater; when
young and old, from near and far
come to the loving embrace of friend
ships fostered in their girlhood days.
Apparently all nature seemed to an
ticipate the arrival of these bright
faced maidens and hoary crowned
matrons.
Tuesday, October 10, the members
of the Alumnae began to arrive for
their three days jubilation. After
participating in a wholesome lun-
cheon, it was announced that an old
time picnic was to take place at Shut
in, thus enabling them to revisit
Elephant Rock and the picturesque
Lake Killarney
At 1880 A. M. the guests were invit-
ed to the spacious auditorium to wit
ness the select numbers prepared by
the residing pupils. Notably on the
program were a "Greeting to the
Alumnae," a "Festive Dance" choice
vocal and instrumental selections;
"Estudientina," a costumed song and
Spanish Dance by twenty-fou young
ladies, gave evidence of much drill and
careful training; but the climax was
reached when Miss Fern Lee Mat
thews, a postgraduate, impersonated
the story of "Endymion" In a panto-
mimic dance.
After repairing to the cold Dormi-
sleep made no rappings at the heavy
eyelids until the wee hours of morn.
The much-talked-o OF game of Basket
Ball took place Wednesday morning.
The goals were gaily trimmed in
colors of the teams and each partaker
in the game displayed her color. An
enthusiastic crowd assembled at the
court and rooted heartily. The yells
resounded through the grounds as
first one and then the other seemed
successful. Finally, the "Diamonds''
defeated the tStarsn with a score of
20-17.
The afternoon was spent in exciting
games of !Five- hundred" and
HEuchre." Prizes were won by Misses
M. Gummersbach, M. Lind, B. Flan-
nigan, K. Keyes, Mesdames Ida Canty
MCGEE and frankie Motz Lanigan.
The Alumnae devoted the evening
hours in entertaining with song, in
~strumental, recitations and dance,
Miss FitzGerald of Houston, Texas,
excelling in the Irish jig, while Mr..
Hastings took the audience by his
humorous recitation.
Thursday being the patronal feast
of the Ursuline Order, solemn High
Mass was sung by Rev. L. G. Wernert,
assisted by Revs. A. Holtschneider of
Festus, Mo-, as deacon, and ]. M
Huber of Perryville, Mo-, as sub
deacon, and j. Adrian master of cere
monies; solemn Benediction followed
by the re Deum ended the morning
service.
A sumptuous banquet was served
promptly at p. M. The beautiful re-
fectory was artistically decorated with
palms, ferns, intermingled with yellow
and purple chrysanthemums, and
streamers. The tables arranged so as
to form a perfect star were held in the
center by an elaborate floral decora-
tion.
The graduates of 1916 and two post.
graduates took active parts in serving
Mrs.. Brisco was toast mistress. "Oul
Alumnae" was responded to by Miss
K. McNulty. A witty Resume oil
College Life and Graduation by Mrs
Townsend, received hearty applause
"The Noble Work Done by the Ursu-
lines" by Rev. A Holtschneider. Ad-
dresses were made by Mrs. G. R
Matthew, Rev. j. M. Huber, Mrs
Demetrius M~anousopolos and Miss
Fern Lee Matthews. A vote of thanks
was rendered the Jealous, energetic
president, Mrs. G. r. Matthew.
Immediately after the banquet 6
business meeting was held at which it
was decided to send delegates to the
international Alumnae Association at
Chicago at its next meeting. The
closing feature of the three day.
festivities was a dance. All departed
with smiling faces and words Of APP
probation for oourtesies shown by the
Sisters. The extended hand of cor
diality On the part of the nuns be-
spoke their desire of another happy
reunion In the ear future.
Among those present were:
MESDAMES
Nellie Bigley Matthew, st. Louis.