The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-15
LAURALTON WILL GRADUATE CLASS OF 18 ON FRIDAY
Bridgeport is Well Repre- sented in Young Women
 Who Will Get Diplomas.

Milford June K5.-One of the Iarg- est classes ever graduated from Laur- alton hall in Milford will complete their courses of studies tomorrow when Is young women will receive di- plomas. Though this is not the Iarg- est class that has graduated from the school, it ranks above many of past years and practically every member has achieved special merit.
 Included in the list of those who are to graduate are eight ridgeport girIs-Ursula C1abby, daughter of John w. Clabby; Anna Marie Kenny daugh- ter of Mrs. Joanna Kenny; Cecilia Mo Govern, daughter of Collector of Port J. l.. McGovern; Ruth Catherine Greenwood, daughter of John w. Green wood; Esther Louise Hatfield, daugh- teo of William A. H. Hatfield; Lucy Irene McGee, daughter of Patrick Nc Gee; Mildred Camille Neal, daughter of Mrs. Theresa Neal, and Marie Char 1otte Wilson, daughter of Charles E. Wilson.
 The exercises, which will commence Friday afternoon at o'clock, will be held in the auditorium of the school which is to be decorated for the occa- sion. Rev. F. H. McClean, s. T. L., pastor of St. Peters church in Mill ford. will deliver the address to the graduates.
 Of the IS to receive diplomas, nine are graduates of the commercial course, which extends for either two or three years. Eight will graduate from the academic course, while one has completed the musical course. The latter is Mildred Emily Knowles of Springfield, Mass, who, in addition to taking the course in music has also taken a special hrgn school course. Last month Miss Knowles gave a re- cita1 which was greatly enjoyed by those fortunate enough to hear it.
 Instead of having a va1dictory ad- dress, the pupils will recite from Mac beth" Each of the graduates will take g. part in the portrayal when the char acters appear and speak to each grad uate.
 Scholarships for excellence have been awarded Marie Foley of New Haven and E1ynore Rosa1ie Quinn of Hartford, and they will pursue their studies next year at New Rochelle col lege formerly St. Angelus' college.
 During the past week the seniors have been feted by the members of the other classes. Tuesday evening the graduates were the guests at a banquet rendered by the sophomores in the recreation hall. The color scheme was white and yellow, the menu and place cards being hand painted and printed by the sopho-
  dered the seniors a reception when each of the graduates was presented with a souvenir Look. The recep- ton was held in the auditorium and refreshments were served at the con- cIusion of the festivities.
 The Sisters of Mercy, who have charge of Lauralton Hall, have been 1 somewhat disappointed this year in being unable to hold the commence | ment exercises in the large building l that is now being constructed. It i was believed that the structure would l be completed in time to have the ex- | ercises held there but the work has not been completed and the exercises l again will be held in the auditorium | used in past years
 The graduates! Academic eouse- Ursula Clabby, Bridgeport; Marie Foley, New Haven; Anna Kenny 1 Bridgeport; Vivian Lovejoy, Bran ford; Cecilia McGovern, Bridgeport; Elynore Rosa1ie Quinn. Hartford Annabe11e Elizabeth Stevens, New | Canaan, and Kathryn Isabelle Wildes l HaveFfii11, Mass.
 Music Mildred Emily Knowles, Springfield, Mass.
 1 Commercial course - Catherine Mary Askew, Meriden; Kathryn Mar | jorie Carey, Winsted; Ruth Catherine Greenwood, Bridgewood; Esther Louise Hatfield, Bridgeport; Lucy Irene McGee. Bridgeportj Mildred Camille Neal. Bridgeport; Florence Servilla Vanderbilt, Milford; Kath- ryn Isabelle Wildes, HaverhiIl, Mass.