The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-11

At Trinity College. . well-known
educational institution for young
women who come from all over the
United States. and even from
abroad. ono may find q gallery Of
the beautiful works Of the old mas
l ters-not their identical pictures,
except in . few cases. but very re-
marlkable facsimiles of leading
paintings, made by well-known Ital.
ian copyists - Bardi. Grinaschi,
Swicker-Artists famous for their
faithful reproductions. These COP
les were all made from tho origi-
mails. in whatever country they may
now Be found. And the collection
II . gift to Trinity College from
Mr.. Myies p. O'Connor. Of San
Jose, CAL. a. . tribute to the higher
education Of women and as an op-
portunity for special study Of art.
Mrs. O'Connor was herself an artist,
CAich accounts for the careful
choic xof the collection. Not only
did Mrs. ~Q'Connor sive the collec-
ton but the large building which
enshrines It. Several original and
rare pictures by old masters are also
owned by Trinity. tho Holahan col
lection. and these are hung in the
reception rooms on the first floor
of the college. A third collection,
in the art studio. includes oils.
water colors, bronzes and clois-
some.
Let US. then. on a Sunday after
noon. enjoy this atmosphere Of the
medieval. and the spiritual enthusi-
asm Of the Renaissance, still pre-
served for us by the good sisters.
who will welcome us gladly to Trim
ity College, II we are sincere in our
wish to study their splendid collec-
lions. From the moment we enter
the gray walls of Trinity, beside
which a new college chapel is in
process of erection, until We leave,
we shall be conscious every moment
Dof the utmost friendliness in the de-
sire of the sisters to have us enjoy
their art treasures.
PERSONALLY CONDUCTED.
II the very talented sister who is
the teacher of art and secretary Of
Trinity College, is not otherwise en-
gagged she will herself conduct US
through the labyrinth OF rooms and
galleries of Trinity, everywhere so
redolent Of the great past. pistin-
Ruished guests from everywhere in
the United States, Europe. or the
Far East may be In attendance, but
the sister will, If possible, excuse
herself even from them in order to
accompany and explain her beloved
pictures.
When the Queen Of Belgium visit
cd Washington. she of course made
q very special stay at Trinity.
where an honorary degree was con.
ferred upon her at special exercises
in her honor. the only degree she &C.
oepted in the United States. and the
only honorary degree ever confer
fred by Trinity. 1t was tine de-
kres Of Doctor Of Letters. and
the diploma was very specially
illuminated parchment executed
ut Trinity by the sister who teaches
art and who is to be our guide
toda '. Other parchments which she
has illuminated. also, were for the
degrees Of Doctor Of Sacred The
oloxy conferred upon his eminence.
Cs--iinal Mercier, and Doctor Of
lAws for His Majesty the King Of
Belgium. both bestowed by the neigh
boring and affiliated Catholic Univer-
sity.
NOT CLOISTERED NUNS.
Every year in the past 1t has been
the custom at Trinity College for the
late beloved Cardinal Gibbons to
preside at the commencement exer-
cises. when each young lady grad
uating felt herself especially fortu-
nate In receiving her degree from
the revered cardinal. for he had
Heen from the beginning the head OF
Trinity College, as president Of the
board OF trustees. an office now to
be continued by the new Archbishop
Curley OF Baltimore.