The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1915-10-23

Mother Superiors and Sisters OF
Joseph were present from St. Paul,
Minneapolis, Graceyille and Fargo.
There was a large attendance at
the new Chapel at ST. Johns Academy
Thursday morning when Bishop Shan.
ley celebrated Pontifical High Mass
and formally dedicated the new build
ing
Increased Attendance.
During the summer of 1900, the
Sisters purchased two lots on Third
Avenue opposite the school building,
and three, years later well equipped
little infirmary, costing six thousand
dollars, was erected on the property.
During these years a marked in
crease in the number of pupils was
noticeable. Quoting again from the
Alert Of March, 1905: Today has
been an eventful one at st. Johns
Academy for the faculty and pupils.
1t was the occasion of the annual visit
to the school of Bishop Stanley, &C
companied by a number of clergymen
from different parts of the state. The
Bishop expressed himself as pleased
with the growth of the school and
gave short address of encourage
ment and instruction to the pupils.
Each year there is a renewed
growth seen in the attendance at the
Academy and this year! there are over
ninety boarding pupils in addition to
the day pupils who board outside of
the Academy"
Academy Park" one of the attrac-
tive spots in the city of jamestown,
is part of the st. Johns Academy
campus. This beautiful little park is
a memorial to the generosity of the
business men of that enterprising city
who, in 1906, donated the property to
the Sisters. In the following spring
the work of beautifying the grounds
was begun by planting various kinds
of trees and shrubs, and every year
adds to their attraction and value.
Modern Brick Structure.
In 1906 it was found necessary to
the institution again. Accord
ingly, brick building was erected at
a cost of $4,000.
When the new building was propos-
ed, it was found necessary to buy the
lots, and the Kneebone and
the Montgomery properties were pur-
chased for the sum of $1,000. The
dedication of the new structure took
place on May %, 1907. Pontifical
High Mass was celebrated by Bishop
Stanley, many priests from different
parts of the state being present. The
Academy choir, assisted by Fathers
and Vandenburg, Mesdames
Niemeyer and Wolff and Stephen
Hayes sang La Hache's celebrated
Mass in F, the beautiful Vocation, a
gift from the music pupils, being used
for the first time on that memorable
occasion. The new Altar was donated
by Mr.. Patrick Burke, benefactor of
the Academy.
On this occasion a correspondent of
the jamestown Alert wrote: 'In the
evening there was a festival musicale
and those who have been instrumental
in assisting the Sisters in their work
were invited to rejoice with them in
the acquisition of the new and hand
some building. The musicale was Civ
en- in the old chapel, now a school
room.
Bishop Shanley's Response.
Bishop Stanley responded feeling
ly to the "reminiscences in which
he was honored for the large part he
had taken in assisting, encouraging
and watching over the Academy, pre-
dieting much of it's present success
He said he had taken very profound
in the school, He realized it
was one of the best works of the
Church in this Diocese Destroy all
the churches, if need be, and we could
get along, but we could not get along
without the schools to teach the doc
trines of Jesus Christ 1t is most i'm
portant to have good one in every,
Catholic parish in the state and he
hopes to see it before he dies.
With intense pleasure he heard
that his recommendations for an ex-
tension of the work here had borne
fruit, fallen upon good hearts, and an
other building had been added to the
Academy. / feel that great kindness
has been done to me as well as to the
C;eforc IL, oS1,, ckr,,oF;,,or 4b;e, ,,or,, oddil
ton. / wish every man, woman and
child in jamestown to know how
grateful and the Sisters feel for ev-
erythihg done to assist in establishing
this building, an educational institu-
ton which forms one of the chief at
fractions of the city of Jamestown he
THE program was very interesting
and each number excellently rendered.
stephen Hayes contributed fine solo
and was recalled, this being a special
extra number.
''Afterward the gathering leisurely
the new building, everything
being thrown open to them from the
light and airy basement where are the
dining rooms, bakery and kitchen, to
The fourth floor and the dormitories.
Everything is simplicity and neatness
Itself, the floors of thing and hard.
wood, the woodwork oak and the walls
and ceilings finished harmoniously.
The Chapel is especially worthy OF
mention, all appointments being in
good taste and harmony. A dainty
piece of frescoing adds much to the
Interior