The sun., 1919-06-15
ACADEMY OF THE HOLY NAME

Commencement exercises took place
OF the Academy of the Holy Name, Al
bany. y. Y, Saturday, JuneS7, at 10
A. NJ. The occasion was unusual even
In long series OF similar events. The
benignity and dignity OF the Right Rev.
Edmund F. Gibbons and his Excellency
Gov. Al Smith gave a charm to the
exercises that all present realised. The
young ladies' who received medals and
diplomas do not hesitate In consequence
to pronounce their graduating day unique
In the history OF the academy.
When the Bishop. the Governor. Mrs.
Smith. Al Smith, Jr., Emily Smith and
Major Al .Glynn had taken their seats
the programme opened with 'Listl the
Cherubic Host" solo quartet and chorus
BY Saul. Irene Nagle's magnificent voice
never did better than with this selection;
her rich notes were a delight. She was
ably seconded by Mary Burke. The
chorus was excellent. being composed
Of the best voices in the school, Louise
{. Kelly niece OF the Rev. James Kelly,
who was present, gave the address to
his Lordship in very pleasing manner.
Rosemary Gallagher addressed his Ex-
eelleAcy The young ladies did remark
ably well; the wonderful personality or
both the men. or rather leaders of men.
compel ones best, and the best seemed
to come on this occasion without an
effort, so strong was the call to meet
superior ability and utter integrity on
their own high level
Summer Rain" Wellerby. was artis-
acally rendered by Lorena A. Kehoe,
while Frances NJ Cantwell Interpreted
tiSzts "VRlse Impromptu" with hor
usual high artistry. Catherine Geary
he ~ "a. GtaR M
Depicting with warmth the pleasures
ewating them just outside their school
Gays, while Anna C. Oak soulfully told
what happened TO the dreamers. Ade-
h'de J. schaefer the winner Of highest
regents counts. gave the valedlctory In
an approximately spirited manner.
After tn- ''ptomas had been presented
oy his Lordship and the medals by his
Excellency the Rev. William R. Charles
addressed the graduates. He appealed
70 their loyalty as alumne he told
what other students had done for their
Anna mater; he exhorted the young
hdles 70 take part In every activity
: mat tended to better humanity, whether
parocAial. municipal or national The
pa"o' had brought women out OF their
nome, consequently they should use II
Wisely and well. In a word, the Rev
Neud Father pointed out TO the girls
MOI the fords that awaited them around
Tue bend In life's way" that they were
turning, but the good that lay ready
lor their hands TO do in a restless
Norld wherein much seems amiss, and
e'eTy helper is needed He insisted that
Mey must aid in the great Americana
tauoN movement with this reservation.
nat While English should be used by
~ mother tongues should not be neg
Nc'ed, since every language mastered
means new world explored by its
possesy1r
The Right Rev. Edmund r. Gibbons
next spoke. He referred to the dignity
ulSt Characterized the exercises He
sS'o the event confirmed his conviction
.he need OF moral and spiritual as
vel as mental and physical training.
sce the results were so pleasing. In
.eleFring 10 the addresses delivered by
"a. e young ladies he said so many beau
u thoughts followed one another so
,aI'aiy that he was at afloss to choose.
~ 'here was ono remnHk he could not
Sass over that which touched on the
-ctIo IN Dnurch and State" who were
Sstnl APPLY indeed did his Lordship
ler 70 what Gov Alfred E.. Smith had
sone Tor education and the noble ex-
tnple his Excehency aet In this par
TuiaS The" Hight Reverend BiAhap1A