South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-17
ST. J0SEPH'S ACADEMY
Margaret McClane and Catherine
Zeiger, Editors
AN INTERESTING TRIP.

By request l am writing a short ac-
count OF my late trip to Indianapolis.
1 consider myself indeed fortunate in
having the opportunity. on the morn
ing of Jan. Z at IL o'clock the senate
opened with prayer by the pastor of
st. Mary's church, indianapolis, after
which the lieutenant governor ad-
dressed the body of senator's and audi
ence, laying before them the principles
of efficiency and economy 10 be up
held during the 1915 assembly. Fol
lowing the newly elected senators, sec
rotary and assistant secretary, roll
clerk and other officials took the oath
OF office before Judge Spencer Of the
appellate court at Indianapolis.
Several resolutions were read re-
garding rules to be observed and Of
that body's utilization with the house.
At II o'clock the senate adjourned
to go over to the house and hear the
governors message in which he spoke
of the necessity of reform Of certain
bills Of past assemblies and read the
public expenses since the last session
and insured economy for the future
one. At o'clock the house adjourned
after the adoption of a resolution for
members of both bodies to meet at
? o'clock the next day to hear Pres't
Wilson's speech. Early Friday morn
ing the national coIors were waving
from the highest pinnacle to the low
est of tenement houses in waiting for
the president of the United States,
who favored Indiana with his pres
ence
Mr.. Wilson came as the guest of the
Indiana Democratic club and Tomlin-
son hall was engaged for his speech.
Although the president did not arrive
until o'clock thousands had already
gathered in the hall a short time after
1 ~ IL N
excepting the boxes and reserved sec
tions. While waiting the indianapolis
band furnished entertainment by play
| ing all the national and popular airs.
The hall was profusely decorated with
flags while a large painting OF the
president and vice president hung
| from the ceiling above the platform
and a painting OF Andrew Jackson. ii
| being Jackson day, was placed i'm
front of Wilson's platform. Promptly
| at o'clock the nations leader as
cended the steps of the stage amid the
roaring of congratulatOry words and
a sea of stars and stripes before him
| In his speech Pres't Wilson showed
! the power Of the democratic party and
| also is mode of governing. His ad-
| dress was entirely too brief 10 please
his audience who, when he finished
sat as if amazed at the forceful
words that came from his lips. The
crowd dispersed we'll satisfied with the
presidents message while the band
was playing America"
| Pres't Wilson then attended the re-
| ception held at the Democratic clut
rooms and retired to his private cal
at $50 sunday evening. on our re-
| turn trip I had the pleasure of hear
| ing Mrs. w. +. Miller's account of her
trip to Washington. She related tC
us how she was granted the privilege
| of shaking hands with Pres't Wilson
and laying before him problems con
corning the child for his considera-
| ton.
| Never have I enjoyed anything SC
much in my life as this visit to ouI
! metropolis. due, no doubt TO the fact
that it was at such an Opportune time
4 JUNIOR -.
The sophomore's review in algebra
1 is we'll nigh its end after which an
| examination will ensue. Woe be &c
those who fail TO show a mark be
/ low 10.
| The elocution class holds in store q
great deal of interest for those study
/ ing this work. the next lesson will
consist OF several readings TO be given
out by Miss Parrish.
The usual weekly meeting OF the
| Cslee club was held last Wednesday
/ -Four new songs are being practised
| for future entertainment.
The Misses Helen Nennett and Flor
ence Kopp visited the academy at the
noon recreation period Thursday. Let
4 your next call be OF longer duration
girls. especially when We are in for a
4 history recitation.
Mass on week days now begins al
I FIVE minutes to eight instead Of az
s o'clock. so il will be necessary foI
some OF US 10 rise a trifle earlier
Girl IN English class with oratorical
ability: What have statesmen done
for me or men like me-"
The sophomore class is slowly but
surely following Caesar in his line OF
march and in his battles each day
from II 10 1880 a. m.
Father O'Brien never fails us OF
Tuesdays and Fridays and the hall