Regina Grey Nuns Hospital School of Nursing - Memorare Yearbook (Regina, Saskatchewan Canada)

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Choir Boys Scene Following this, a chorale was sung by the choir boys of Holy Rosary Cathedral, Twenty-eight young lads, dressed in red and white cassocks, raised their voices to honor Marguerite d’Youville. An amusing scene of community life was next in sequence. It illustrated the fact that in spite of all the trials these dauntless young women faced, there was much room in their hearts for pleasure. At that time the group sang French songs still sung today. £ji|J j jfcUjjj :,s. [ ' mil pPiwint HDUHS rwm K 3 rm WmTfM U lit] r ' g: ' •» - n I.? -— 4.—i |

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The Pageant The Garden Scene BOUQUETS TO HER GLORY After weeks of much preparation, “Bouquets to Her Glory” was presented to the public on November 22 and 23. Dignitaries of Regina as well as the general public were impressed with entertainment that varied from religious music to classical selections rendered by the String Ensemble. Upon entering Sheldon-Williams Auditorium all were greeted by the strains of organ music played by Mr. Max Laidla w.The music finely woven through all the performance, added a touch of dignity and solemnity. On this occasion we witnessed a celebration of the Beatification of Blessed Marguerite d’Youville, foundress of the Grey Nuns’ Sisters of Charity of Montreal. In the dimmed and hushed auditorium, the commentators who were Messrs. Bob Hi ll and Hugh Delaney, told the story of a Quebec born woman, who with the Grace of God and her inex¬ haustible desire to serve the destitute, founded an order of “Grey Nuns.” After seemingly insurmountable setbacks and trials this small community was recognized and to-day has in¬ creased in numbers and services. A tableau accompanied. The first scene portrayed the festivities on the day she married Francois d’Youville. The Glee Club of R.G.N.H. attired in the contemporary dress, sang songs that were popular in her time. Veronica’s dancers, six small youngsters, danced the minuet. An interlude of music was presented by the String Ensemble featuring Howard Leyton Brown and other members of the Regina Conservatory of Music. Selections varied from chamber music to hymns, to the “March Militaire.”

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Chapel Scene The scene in the Chapel was viewed. The Glee Club, directed by Mr. Bill Duignan, and guest soloist Mr. J. B. Goetz, sang an arrangement of “Ave Maria” and others. The finale was breathtaking. Amid illuminated clouds stood Blessed Marguerite d’Youville, played by Lucille Mercier. The singing of ‘‘Praise the Lord” brought this outstanding evening to an end. All will agree that this evening will be remembered by the viewers and the performers. A word of ‘thank you’ goes out to all who so generously gave of their time, and congratulation to Sister Brodeur and Mrs. O. J. McNeill, who directed this successful event. Glory Scene