The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-22
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Graduates are Guests.
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Saint Peters high school graduates
OF 1918, were guests of honor at a
party given last evening by Saint
Peters alumnae, which is composed Of
the women graduates of Saint Vim
cents and Saint Peters schools.
ST. Vincent's hall was decorated IN
the school colors, gold and white. The
graduates and trustees OF the alum
nae, with four priests. the Very Rev.
J. w. Gillespie, v. F.: Rev. Jno. Court
ney, D. D.; Rev. Geo. Giglinger. d. D.:
and Rev. ]. W. Dunnion, were seated
at large square table in the center.
while the alumnae were seated at
long tables around the hall. The place
cards for the honor guests were en-
bossed in gold. S. P. n. S.. and decor
ated by hand, with yellow roses.
Supper was served at seven O'Clock
by the domestic science class OF st.
Peters high school, under direction
Of the sister In charge. The class
was highly complimented on its cap
ability. The menu consisted of cold
picked tongue, pimento potatoes,
peas. fruit salad, coffee, rolls, ice
cream and cake.
Following the supper. Mrs. r. Walk
er, the president, extended to the
graduates, the congratulations of the
alumnae, welcoming them into the
alumnae association, which she re-
minded them, is affiliated with the
International Federation Of Catholic
alumnae, composed of over $4,000
Catholic women. She urged them to
be loyal to their alma mater, to be
proud OF the grand old school which
has weathered the storms for fifty
one years, each year adding to the adj
vantages offered her pupils, keeping
abreast of the times; to be proud OF
their beloved pastor and the kind, ef-
ficient sisters, who make 1t possible
for these advantages to be enjoyed,
and to be proud Of their parents,
many OF them, alumnae, who have sac
rificed their own pleasures to sup
port st. Peters church and school, in
order that their children might be
properly prepared for their duties in
life.
Routine reports were made by the
secretary, Miss Marie Moeller, and the
treasurer, Miss Anna Connolly. The
report of the committee which audit
ed the treasurer's books was given by
Miss Josephine Kennedy. Her assist
ants were Mrs. Robert Greaves and
Miss Kathryn Hatton.
After hearing the finance report, It
was voted by the meeting to send one
delegate to St. Louis international
convention in October 1918.
Ballot election resulted as follows,
for term of office from July l, 1918 to
July /. 1920:
Honorary president-Mrs, A. M.
Mcbride.
President-Mrs. Robert Walker.
Vice president-Miss Marie Hayes.
Secretary-Miss Katherine Hayes
Treasurer-Miss Anna Connolly.
Trustees-Mrs A. NJ. McAndrew.
Miss Agnes Skyles, Miss Ruth Miller,
Mrs. Harry Rein, Miss Helen SARGENT
Mrs. Jas. Breheny, Mrs. Edward F1n1-
gan. and Mrs. Edward Walsh.
Delegate to st. Louis-Mrs. Clay X.
Bryan. Mrs. Walker will attend state
convention as vice governor and will
st. Peters alumnae.
Father Giglinger addressed the
meeting, praisfng the Catholic schools
and people for their work, and urging
them to continue their service to
their God, and to their country when
ever and wherever the need arises.
His talk was wonderfully patriotic
and greatly enjoyed.
Father Courtney was next on the
program. and the ovation which he
received on his appearing plainly be-
smoke the love and respect which St
Peters pupils, young and old. have
for their assistant pastor He appeal
ed to all present. that they offer all
their life's work for the honor and
glory of God
VERY Rev. Father Gillespie, Y. F..
was suddenly called away ,on prfestly
dutv iust before his address, much to
the disappointment Of all present.
The applause at the kindly mention OF
his nans b. ether speakers vas trib-