Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-21

ora and Prizes-cIass Banquet. The 42nd annual commencement ex- erciHes of the Academy of the Holy Mary's church. A solemn high mass ' was offered, with Rev. J. V. B. Be- . langer celebrant, Rev. U. O. BellerOse, . 1aftville. deacon, and Rev. $. H. Mil- z ner of Pennsylvania, sub~deacon. Rev ' F. s. Dessureault, of Occum, mastsr of z The school choir, accompanied by z Miss ATilner, sang the mass in a. man . ner gratifying to their Instructors as [ well as most pleasing to the many guests present
 The church was decorated with lau- q rel, the class flower, and pink roses A number of clergymen from neigh boring parishes were present in the saanctuary. Father Belanger gave shenediction.
 Addressed by Father Lynch. The baccalaureate sermon, which swas delivered by Rev. Father Lynch @of Baltic, was full of inspiring sthoughts. well deserving Of being estored away in the minds of the de- sparttng graduates. Father Lynch sdwelt upon the responsibility of the egraduates, going forth from the Aca- sdemy, so we'll equipped in both mind fand heart training. He warned them MFAAtH LAAE WOGlQ"N iWOutn G4pSCD~-HAlU stustly so-a far higher standard of Sliying in them than 1t looked for in sthose less carefully prepared for life's lworlS.
 Father Lynch amplihed the motto of sthe class: We finish to begin" and Sclosed his excellent discourse by teli- ting the graduates that they should be every exact in what they begin; and shaving begun well, to be just as care Baking in finishing their tasks. Visitors Present.
 A large number of guests. friends of the Academy and relatives of the Sgraduating classes, were present sAmong those attending from distant splaces were MT. and Mrs. P J. Lynch Sof Haverstraw N. T., Mrs. T. Nam mery and daughter and Miss Cannon rof Boston, Mrs. AT Bailey of Hart Ford, president of the alumnae, Mrs. De Peitro, and Miss T. Moran, Mrs -Andretta, Mrs. e. sTurner Miss Sulli- van. New York.
 Graduating H6nors.
 Graduating honors in the academic course were conferred upon: Miss Ri- Va Felicienne Champeau, Putnam; !; Miss Genevieve Warburton Lynch, I1averstraw, N. Y.; Miss Helen Marie Martin. Willimantic.
 Graduating honors in commercial course conferred upon: Miss Pauline Marie Ashe, Springfield, Mass; Miss Toseprine Rose Afcnahan, Haverstraw, N. K.; Miss Lucy Gertrude Sanzone Eofrington: Miss Edith Agnes San- gone, Torrington; Miss Katherine Frances Sullivan, Boston; Miss Mary Angela White, Stafford Springs.
 Award of Prizes. Gold medal for Christian Doctrine in high school department: Miss Mar Buerite Claire Fitzgerald, Norwich; Gold medal for Christian doctrine ir commercial department, awarded te Miss Lucy Gertrude Sanzone, Torring. ton; gold medal for eatechism in jun. ipr division, awarded to Miss Allie, Mary Connolly, New London; goIG medal for conduct awarded to MisI Mary Elizabeth Ffnnegan, Norwich gold medal for scholarship awarded ts Miss Margaret Claire Fitzgerald, O Norwich; gold medal for diligence anC application awarded to Miss Florett, Laura Grenier. Jewett City; gold med tl for application awarded to Mis- tseona Hermine Belanger, Norwich Fold medal for English composition awarded to Miss Marguerite Clair Fitdgerald, Norwich
 Special Awards.
 Underwood diplomas were awarde, Mas Abbie Elizabeth Farrell, Hart ford: Miss Lucy Gertrude Sanzone, o Torrington: Miss Edith Agnes San gone, Torrington; Miss Katherin Frances Sullivan, Boston: Miss Mar. Angela White, Stafford Springs.
 Diplomas for bOOlgxaeDiTlg Wer