Souvenir of the Fiftieth Anniversary, Or, Golden Jubilee of St. Mary's Academic Institute, St. Mary of the Woods, Vigo Co., Ind., (June 24, 1891.)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1891. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER IX. New Providence Blessed And Occupied--Electric Lights--Title Sisters Of Providence--Golden Jubilee--Congratulations And Good Wishes From Ruille-sur-loir. Jn the morning of September 8th, 1890, new Providence was blessed. The Rt. Rev. Bishop Chatard said mass at 6.30 o'clock, during which beautiful hymns were sung. After mass he addressed a few words to the Sisters, extending his congratulations and reminding them of the gratitude they owed to God for the successful completion of a work begun and continued under His protection, sought in earnest prayer. He bade the Sisters rejoice, assuring them that a subject of joy for man is to see his undertakings crowned with success; therefore he said: Let to-day be a family feast. At the conclusion, assisted by the venerable chaplain, Rev. John B. Gueguen, he performed the ceremony of blessing the house. That evening the first meal was taken in new Providence; and though recreation was granted, there was little talking done and little food consumed, for emotion deep and heart-felt destroyed appetite and checked utterance. Beautiful new Providence! Precious convent Theodore. The only preparations for the celebration of the day were of a religious character; however, the Sister novices, as customary, arranged a programme consisting of appropriate poems, congratulatory addresses, music, etc., in honor of the memorable day, and to manifest love and veneration for those who are cherished in the Community as precious relics of the past--links that unite the humble beginning and the glorious present---viz., Sister Olympiade, Sister Mary Xavier, and Sister Agnes, the first two being the only remaining ones of those who fifty years ago bade farewell to home, friends, country, and Ruille-sur-Loir, and Sister Ag...