St Francis Xavier Academy - Xavier Yearbook (Providence, RI)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1921 volume:

INSURANCE Gallivan and Company .. 709-710-711 UNION TRUST BUILDING James Gallivan, Jr. Formerly of GALLIVAN O’DONNELL Blackstone Valley Roofing, Company CENTRAL FALLS, R. I. ROOFING CONTRACTORS ALL KINDS OF ROOFING J. J. Mulligan, Prop. FITZGERALD HIGGINS Louis Oliver Class Photographer □ 333 WESTMINSTER STREET PROVIDENCE, R. I. W. J. Sullivan Company . . . 96 JEFFERSON STREET College Jewelry Class Pins Class Rings Made the best way Emblem struck from Steel Dies Wear better and longer and give the most distinct design Stenefartors of “(Stic Xamer” Rev. George W. Brown Dr. Joseph C. O’Connell Rev. John F. Sullivan Representative Michael P. McLaughlin Rev. Joseph E. Hughes Frank McCaffrey Rev. Marlin F. Reddy Mrs. Mary A. McCaffrey Rev. James Bartley Mrs. Tobias Burke Rev. John F. Murray Eileen Mary McCabe Rev. James P. O’Brien Harry F. Storin Rev. Wm. J. Phelan P. S. Daniels Mayor Joseph H. Gainer Peter T. Barrett Judge Frank E. Fitzimmons Mr. R. J. McIntyre Michael J. Dooley Margaret Ellis '22 ST. XAVIER'S ACADEMY aftjc Xauiet” U}he Hear Hank of aiitt iffraitris Xauier Acabetuy Hulitmc il taMti'b bit the (Erabuatimt (Class JJrmnbpitce, Slinbe Jlslaub 19 2 1 3e icatiim tu (§ur SUglit Mencreuit Uistjnp To you, our beloved Bishop, we are greatly indebted for your inspiring interest and cordial encouragement, and we thank you for the privilege granted to us of linking in this, the fifth volume of our Year Book, The Xavier, the prestige of your honored name. Your most loving and obedient children, CLASS 1921 Per Mary T. McCaffrey The Xavier' Page Thre “THE XAVIER OF TWENTY-ONE A Prodigious T-A-S-K,—but Stars!! ’tis Done Dedication...................................................... 3 Foreword........................................................ 5 Officials....................................................... 6 Editorials...................................................... 7 To Dante—Verses................................................. 8 The Genius of Dante............................................. 9 Personals...................................................... I Class History.................................................. 19 The Revised Braille System..................................... 21 Class Prophecy ................................................ 23 Our Alma Mater................................................. 27 Important Dates ............................................... 28 A Slight Error—Original Story.................................. 30 The National Shrine............................................ 32 Adios in Verse................................................. 34 Junior Class Knocks............................................ 35 The Glee Club.................................................. 37 Dante’s Sex-Centenary.......................................... 38 Social Events ................................................. 40 Alumnae Notes.................................................. 43 The Book Shelf................................................. 44 Things We Can’t Imagine. . . ,................................. 45 Wise and Otherwise............................................. 46 Last Will and Testament........................................ 49 A Jnmunrii As you peruse this book, dear reader. Be not unkindly to comment. And not with critic’s eyes consider The pros and cons of our attempt. Some lines within these strange collections Are full of nonsense you will say; But they’re the haunting recollections Of the care-free days at S. X. A. J. M. C. The Xavier” Page Five (Elaas of 1321 MOTTO: Nihil Sine Deo Class Colors—Blue and White CLASS OFFICERS President, Catherine Fitzgerald Vice President, Jeanette Caulfield Secretary, Helen Phelan Treasurer, Margaret Mary Barry EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-m-Chief Catherine Fitzgerald Assistant Editors Mary Kelly Elizabeth Williams Business Manager Mary McCaffrey Assistant Managers Margaret Allen Julia Walsh Social Editors Katherine Louth Anna Taft Art Editors Jeanette Caulfield Helen Phelan Gertrude Haven Circulating Editor Gertrude Barrett Page Six The Xavier” libitorial Nihil sine Deo!” What meaning does this motto convey to the hearts of forty-one glad graduates? It reminds us that we have a strong weapon of defense in struggle, a bright torch of light in darkness, a true sign of victory in battle, a star of hope on the sea of life. It epitomizes the teachings of four happy years at S. X. A. It will always be for us the password to Happiness, for it will ever remind us that nothing happens which has not been pre-ordained by God, and also that no success can be achieved but by His divine assistance: Nihil sine Deo! We regret exceedingly that The Xavier must go to press before our annual retreat takes place, but, judging from that of last year and also from our knowledge of the Reverend Father who will give the retreat this year, we feel certain that at the end of the three days we shall be strengthened both spiritually and intellectually. We are very fortunate in being privileged to have Reverend Cornelius J. Holland, a priest well-known for his experience in giving retreats, and also as the author of that widely-read book I he Divine Story.” A more detailed account of our retreat will be found in The Providence Visitor of May 5. Graduation Day! How each girl has looked forward to it! To some it means the end of school life. To others it serves as a mile stone in their academic work. All of us, however, interpret it in the real sense of the word, “Commencement. Some new work will be ours when we leave S. X. A. Whether we enter upon our chosen work when we graduate, or whether we still continue at school, we know that our four years at St. Xavier’s have given to us an appreciation of what is really great and good in life, and have instilled into us a desire to be in every sense of the word, true and loyal daughters of our Alma Mater. ACKNOWLEDGMENT We, the class of 1921, wish to thank all who have in any way helped us to publish The Xavier. We know that without the co-operation of the faithful Sisters who have been our teachers, the book would not have been a success. We also wish to express our gratitude to the benefactors and advertisers who have aided in making the business section as interesting as the section devoted to the class activities. We hope that the succeeding classes of S. X. A. will meet with the same good for- tune as that of the class of 1921. The Xavier” Page Seven Qfn Hattie Dante, thou truly lives! at this hour. As truly as six hundred years ago; Thy name today proclaims a mighty power No other bard can claim, no fame can show. Great Tuscan, King of Poets, Nations love thee. Thou art “the central man of all the world”; Thy theme, the greatest work e’er wrought in story. Doth unto man Faith’s lesson deep unfold. On thee, deep Mystic, Bard of mighty vision. Six centuries of homage we bestow. Oh. may earth’s tribute be but the Elysian Bliss above, reflected here below. —Elizabeth Mulve ) I’age Eight The Xavier ©lie (jjtemus of 0autc (irp HE thirteenth, greatest of centuries!” How inevitably these words recall to I us to the grandeur of civilization in the Middle Ages, particularly in the cities of Italy. Florence, the birthplace of Dante—gay, capricious Florence, was the center of art, of intellectualism, and of culture. It was natural to expect that from the midst of her culture and development a great genius would arise. Ah, yes! But Dante the crowning glory of her greatness exceeded by far the highest hopes of all. There have often been prodigies in some one field of mental achievement—in music, art, or science, in history, philosophy, or theology; but Dante is the master prodigy. His knowledge of the Ptolemaic system of astronomy, of heathen mythology, of the laws of physiology and therapeutics, of the customs of ecclesiastical and civil courts, of Greek ethics, and of scholastic philosophy is stupendously amazing. But it is almost equally surprising to find that under his firm hand, all those hard laws, stern facts, and uninteresting principles are transformed, by imagery, into sweet and musical poetry. Nowhere is this more discernible than in his masterpiece the “Divine Comedy.” All other works of literature must be subordinated to the Divine Comedy. It has had more influence on the literature of the world than any one production. In Italy, even during the poet’s life, commentaries on the Divine Comedy” were produced, and this high estimation of Dante continued throughout the highest periods of Italian litera- ture. Among the distinguished Dante scholars during the Renaissance was Michael Angelo, himself famous poet, architect, and sculptor. His appreciation of Dante is beautifully expressed in the following sonnet; ‘ What should be said of him, speech may not tell; His splendor is too great for men’s dim sight; And easier ’twere to blame his foes aright Than for his poorest gifts to praise him well. He tracked the path that leads to depths of Hell To teach us wisdom, scaled the eternal height. And heaven with open gates did him invite. Who in his own loved city might not dwell. Ungrateful country step-dame of his fate. To her own loss: full proof we have in this That souls most perfect bear the greatest woe. Of thousand things suffice in this to state: No exile ever was unjust as his. Nor did the world his equal ever know.” “The Xavier' Page Nine Excepting Italy, England was the first country to feel the influence of Dante, and to recognize the merits of his work. Chaucer, “Father of English Poetry” is in- debted to Dante for many inspirations, and from him. down through the ages, we may trace the course of Dante’s influence on English literature. Germany was never without some famous Dante scholars, and consequently, the world has been enriched by the fruit of their labor. In fact, the intensive study of the Supreme Poet in Germany has taught his own countrymen to understand and appreciate their wondrous gift. Here in our own United States the Cambridge Dante Society contributed not a little towards the world's understanding and appreciation of the Divine Comedy.” Future generations will gratefully remember Longfellow for his excellent tianslation and annotation of the Comedy, and Lowell for his magnificent essay on Dante. In fact, there is scarcely a nation in the world that does not contain a library of Dante. Were it not for the “Divine Comedy” the bookshelves of our libraries, private and public alike, would lack many noted commentaries, essays, and sonnets, relating either to Dante himself or to his “Divine Comedy. Many a poet and author would never have been able to realize his talent had he not devoted a great part of his time to the study of Dante’s masterpiece. It brings out what is best in man, encourages his good traits, elevates his ideals, and raises him to a higher plane. Critics differ in their explanations and annotations, yet they all unite in declaring that the Divine Comedy ’ is the masterpiece of literature, surpassed by no other, since the beginning of the world. It is, quotes Dr. Walsh, in “The Thirteenth, Greatest of Centuries,” “the most astonishing poem in the world, dwarfing ali others by its theme, pulverizing most of them by its majesty and sustainment, unique in the force of its paraded personality and the thunderous reverberation of its judgments on the living and the dead.” —Catherine Fitzgerald “And you who judge so harshly. Are you sure the stumbling-stone That tipped the feet of others Might not have bruised your own? Are you sure the sad-faced angel Who writes your errors down Will ascribe to you more honor Than him on whom you frown?” Page Ten The Xavier” Personalities Mary Allen Peggy” is that much beloved maiden of magnetic force. All who know her, love her. Coming to us in the second year from Cranston High and ever working for the welfare of our class, a place in our hearts, stenography, and some day we expect to hear of Margaret as the Governor’s stenographer. Agnes Rila Ashworth The Senior year showed a slight change in Agnes. Three years compan- ionship caused us to believe that she was a quiet, demure maiden, but the fact of her “being a Senior” added new interest and energy. She has not yet disclosed her plans for the future, but we have an idea. It’s a fine habit, Agnes. Margaret Margaret has won She is an expert at Gertrude Catherine Barrett Gertrude arrives mornings just in time to slip to her seat before the bell rings. Tall and fair, she has distinguished herself in many � ways, especially as a very efficient worker, both for our Thanksgiv- of music. In this field we speak for her success. ing Sale, and for the class book. She intends to enter college next year, and to keep up her study Margaret Mart) Barry Gertrude Loretta Bergin Margaret Mary has those dreamy blue eye? and all that goes with them to make a captivating miss, and one of no ordinary intelligence. We look in awe when Mar- garet and her pal Grace converse in French and also when they translate passages from the classics. Her ambition is unknown to us, but with such a personality and dispo- sition as Margaret Mary has, there is no need for us to be too concerned for her future. Two years ago, a little girl with fluffy, golden locks came into our midst from Bay View Seminary. Since then she has made a corner for herself in the hearts of her class- mates by her attractive manner. Although her exceptional partiality to French might cause one to think that Gertrude would some day be a teacher of that language, her fiddle” has won out, and after a course at the New England Conservatory, Gert- rude will begin her Concert Tour. The Xavier Rage Eleven Lillian Catherine Byrnes May we bring lo your attention Lillian B. She is one of the lucky girls who occu- pies a desk at the back of the room. Al- though she seems con- servative. she is quite the contrary when the occasion offers. She came from Tyler and has been with us throughout the four years, one of the leaders in our class. We are certain that success will follow her wher- ever she may go. Jeanette Marie Caulfield A girl she is “of cheerful yesterdays and confident tomor- rows.’ Jeanette, our Vice President.joined the ranks of the Se- niors in September. Quickly we discov- ered a staunch, loyal and active classmate. Jeanette is very tal- ented in art, and many of her sketches may be found in this book. Jeanette, in the fall, may study Italian, and take up the work of Americanization. Helent Gertrude Corbett The English course has attract- ed Helen Corbett into its happy fold. Although she is very quiet, she is greatly interested in any- thing concerning the class, and one day we remember that she distin- guished herself during physical culture. O yes, Helen remembers it, too. We expect that her love for chemical analysis will make a great chemist of her some day. Mary Louise Costello One of the Chemistry girls is Mary. Nothing disturbs her serenity. Dancing is her great attraction, and usually the inter- mission period is so spent. Next year she will accompany many of her classmates to R. I. C. E. She is bent on stopping and looking and listening. Lucinda Cecilia Cottam Lucinda looks very much undisturbed, but she, like all of us, has spent many hours in anxious anti-exams agitation. She never fails to seize an opportunity for dancing, and is al- ways ready when the music starts. Her hobby is “Commer- cial Arithmetic. We are sure that Lucinda will faithfully fill her destined place in life. Page Ttvelve “The Xavier Olive Mar)) Dana Alice Helen Donahue Ding-a-ling. Hear that bell? Olive’s ringing it. Yes, Olive is our alarm clock. Regularly at 8:45 a. m. she shakes the bell so that it may be heard down at Ex- change Place. She is very studious, and her favorite language is Spanish. Before long, she may compile a new Spanish Dictionary. Who knows? Alpha betically speaking, Alice is the first of the Gold Dust Twins. We couldn’t tell Mary and Alice apart if it were not for their faces. She is one of our gigantic? kindergartners, b u t my her brain power !! This petite de- moiselle has focused her attention on peda- gogy at R. I. C. E. Mar)) Ursula Falvey Excuse me! Did I tread on you? Well, why don't you grow a bit? Mary started in the Clas- sical course, but changed to the English-French in her Third Year. She’s very small, but her size does not take away from her knowledge. Mary is going, next year, to study Natural History at Kingston. Mary Margaret Fife “Laugh and the world laughs with you.” That is May’s motto. We know May could not look serious for a second. May is one of our girls who loves to travel. When we were all Freshies,” May had the pleasure of visiting Kansas, where she stayed for two months, coming back to us in the Sophomore year and remaining with us ever since. May has taken the commercial course and intends to be a bookkeeper, and stenographer under French dictation. Catherine Frances Fitzgerald Here we have the Senior s Beacon Light and “gym” leader. For four years as steadily as the hands of a clock, Catherine has daily betaken herself from that well- known town, Pawtucket, into the bustle and strife of the commercial city of Provi- dence. We think that riding continually has made Catherine try to speak as quickly as trains move, for she is frequently asked to repeat slowly. As President of the class, she has shown herself most capable of the position. Next year Brown will shelter her. May the best of luck follow you, Catherine. ”7 he Xavier Page Thirteen Gertrude Patricia Fitzpatrick Who is this pleas- ant faced girl always so courteous? Why, it’s Gertrude Fitz- patrick. She is wil- ling to work for any worthy cause. The greater part of the time she is pensive and quiet. We know that her future as- sociates, whoever they may be, will find her as pleasing and agreeable as we have during our high school days. Her teachers will miss her. Catherine Teresa Flynn Let us introduce you to Catherine, the girl with the winning smile and the big blue eyes, which she uses to advantage at all times. Although she does not believe in too close study, Cather- ine has a high standing in her classes. We do not know what her future plans are, but we give her our best wishes. Clare Angela Ceraghty Mix a solution of smiles, gig- gles and happiness, and you have an optimist of exceptional sweet- ness who is—Clare. Coming to us in the second year, she has proved herself a loyal member of our Chem, and just hates to come away. She is not yet decided about her future. Perhaps she will be a schoolma’am. We wonder. Clare Veronica Cor man About nine o’clock daily we hear her feet tripping up the stairs. The next mo- ment a face appears at the door of our Latin room. Of course it’s Clare. You see, she comes from Central Falls and belongs to the T. G. A. Clare and her violin are fa- miliar objects to all. Her witty remarks have been the source of very much enjoy- ment in allourclasses. College will claim her next fall. Eleanor Abigail Corman When you first look at Eleanor you think her to be quiet and demure, but looks are deceiving. Eleanor is joyous, merry and fun-loving; she has won the hearts of all her school mates. Eleanor hopes to be a stenographer. Good luck to you. Miss Gorman. Don’t forget your city friends when you set- tle down in rural content. Page Fourteen “The Xavier” Margaret Louise Harber Anne Certrude Haven To look at Mar- garet, the conclusion might be that she was the inspiration of the song“Margie.” May- be she was. ‘ Many times and oft” she has forced us to smile aloud, as in her fluent French conversation. After graduation, Margaret will leave her country home in Pawtucket and go to the city of Provi- dence on her alluring career as nurse. Don’t forget us, Margaret Louise. “Gert” is one of our most lovable, sweet, and lady-like pals. English is Gert- rude’s favorite study, and her exceptional results of imagination in original work has made us hold our breaths. Doubtless her dexterity has come in handy during exams. ’ Together with her artistic ability and her dignified ap- pearance in tortise shells,” we have no doubt as to Gertrude’s acquiring a high standard in her life work. Mary Margaret Kelley “O what a pal was Mary!” and one of our very best friends. How could we have spent our recreation periods so pleasantly if it were not for Mary’s accommo- dating “orchestral selections.” Being musically inclined, her fa- vorite recitation is scansion, but her favorite study is English, ex- cellent results proving the fact. She will join the happy throng who will pursue the pedagogical profession. Good luck, Mary ! Katherine Agatha Louth Katherine is a tall girl with grave eyes that are often misleading. In her first year she joined the “quartet” and remained a staunch member. Serious in her studies, but full of fun, she is one of the very popu- lar girls of ’21. K. Agatha expects to climb the heighths of pedagogy, and some- times we may hear of her as a “school ma’am.” Madeleine Louise Manning Madeleine came down to us after three years at Classical, and the only thing we regret is that she stayed from us so long. Madeleine feels that way, too, except dur- ing French conversa- tion. Madeleine will probably enjoy R. I. C. E. for a few years after leaving the Academy, and later we will possibly hear of her Missionary work in China. The Xavier' Page Fifteen Catherine Elizabeth McCaffrey Catherine may be found with a group of girls who daily wend their way from the heights of Smith Hill. She is very fond of astronomy, and may be found any clear night looking for stars!!! Undoubtedly she, also, will join the ranks of those who have in view the “way to higher flights.” Mary Teresa McCaffrey Here is the most sensible and agree- able little business manager that any class might boast of. And that isn’t men- tioning Mary’s erudi- tion as a student; she is ever ready to impart her knowledge to her “friends in need.’ Mary, no doubt, will be a credit to the Academy when she becomes private secretary to one of our city’s politicians. Lillian Rosalie McCambridge Lillian came to us in her third year a student from Classical High School. She was eagerly welcomed in our ranks and has proved herself a very true friend to the class. Her favorite study is oral chemistry, where she has made the marvelous discovery match. She intends to finish her that H20 is an extinguisher of a education at R. I. College of Education, where we hope she will meet with much success. Ceclia Grace Mulligan Here she comes, wreathed in smiles, that little “Miss” from Central Falls. Her sunny disposition has made “Cutie, as she is called by her friends, one of the favorites among the girls. She is also one of our bright pupils. We do not know what Dame Fortune has in store for Grace, but whatever it is, we know that she will take advan- tage of every oppor- ity offered her. Elizabeth Philomena Mulvey Yes, this is our Elizabeth—one of the famous alto singers. She was also a mem- ber of our Picture Committee. Her love for Alma Mater has been displayed on many occasions, but especially in her zeal- ous work for our fa- mous Bazaar. Eliza- beth hopes to take dictation next year, and we feel certain that whoever has Elizabeth for a ste- nographer will grow rich some day. Page Sixteen “The Xavier” Eileen Catherine Murphy Mary Helen O'Connor ■ Eileen began faith- ful work on her first day at Saint Xavier’s and has persevered. Nor at the end of her labor, having confi- dently plunged through Caesar, Cic- ——------------------- ero, and Virgilian scansion, she has become a criterion on Roman History. We realize what a task it will be for Eileen to become a school teacher and to settle down, for that laugh of hers will out. Stop! Look! Lis- ten! and you hear and see Mary with her lively and pleas- ing disposition. She is one of our best stu- dents. Constantly is she with the other Gold Dust Twin— Alice. Mary entered our ranks four years ago, and has made herself many friends. She intends to go to the R. I. C. E. in the future. We know wherever Mary goes she will meet with appreciation and love. Helen Louise Phelan Here’s our Helen. Jolly, lov- able, studious, and every ready to help one in distress—all that ex- actly fits her. Helen is an actress of no little talent, and she has proved it in our plays. She is also a good artist. Helen expects soon to be a successful stenographer. Saint Xavier’s will miss you. Helen, especially in French con- versation. Mary Helen Rosmond Estelle Florence Seeley The next person of note on our list is Mary R. Her merry smile has won her hosts of friends with- in the old walls of S. X. A. Mary has not yet decided on her fu- ture career, but she expects to take dicta- tion. Best wishes of her class attend her. In the third year, Estelle came to us from Franklin. N. H. Quiet and unas- suming, she won the confidence of all of us. Her favorite study is Latin, in which her ability for expression is remarkable. Her plans for the future are as yet undecided, but Virgil may claim her. The Xavier Page Seventeen Ellen Rita Shields Mart) Henrico Storin Ah! here is one of our ‘ bright lights,” a very versatile young lady. Her broad smile and happy disposition have gained for her hosts of friends while at St. Xavier’s. Too, she has maintained a noble record. Ellen becomingly upholds the name of “Mount Pleasant” and its environments. Rhode Island College of Education is her ambition. We excuse Mae for coming from Pawtucket as long as she has supported the “bakers dozen” Latin class and has been a credit to said class and to all her classes. Mae enjoys dancing, and also studying, if circumstantial evi- dence can prove anything. She intends to spend the rest of her life in the education of youthful America. Margaret Louise Sullivan “Bobby,” alias Margaret, enjoys the great honor of being the smallest in height only in our class. She has her opinions withal, and is held in high esteem. Her clear soprano voice has furnished us many pleasant moments, and we all know that her future audiences will enjoy it as much as we have. Julia Elizabeth Walsh Here's Julia, the “senorita espanola” of Smith Hill. How eager she is for that Spanish period and the recitation of the poems of that beloved language! Julia’s only worry is her initials, for we know from experience that they have caused great confusion. In a few years, Julia will be big enough to take a position and show her “stenographical bent. We hope her J. E. W. will not mar her future career. Anna Marie Taft O no, Anna isn’t a Freshman. The ob- server might think so, but we know differ- ent. No, indeed! a learned and dignified Senior. Never shall we forget the times her hand has saved us — from failures. And we might add that Anna is a walk- ing encyclopedia of Greek myths. Anna’s lucky star foretells that after a few years she will hang up her Elizabeth Genevieve IVilliams Last in our alphabet but foremost in all class affairs is “Betty.” She excells in all her studies and also in the leading of gym- nastics. At noon recess or on Friday after- noons you may see her “tripping the light fantastic toe” with her pal. She is the fourth member of the “quartet.” Next year she will grace the halls of the R. I. C. E. We’d like to be her f.u t u r e pupils Elizabeth is well liked by her teachers. Page Eighteen “The Xavier' (Jlasa history ON the eighth of September, 1917, a date long to be re- membered by the class of '21, fifty or more little misses, ranging from the ages of twelve to fifteen, tripped proudly up to the Academy, to commence their high school career. Nearly every city and suburban town was represented. Strangers at first, the girls quickly made friends, al- though separated in different class- rooms throughout the entire year. All followed the general course. The year passed quickly bring- ing at its end the final examinations. Having faithfully studied, the greater part of the class of 1917 successfully passed the exams, and departed for their well-earned sum- mer vacation. The pupils, however, kept in view their reunion as sophomores the fol- lowing September. September at last! and everyone was delighted to return to school. Freshmen no longer, but aspiring sophomores; they were to occupy that bright, beautiful classroom on the first corridor, and continue their x y z,” and be introduced into the “Laws of Motion,” etc. This year was not destined to pass smoothly, for after a very short period, St. Xavier s, like all other schools of the state, was closed, because of the “Spanish In- fluenza; several weeks of study were lost but the sophomores, on their return, suffered a greater loss, the friendship and companionship of a beloved classmate, Mary Maguire, who died a victim of the disease, R. I. P. The holidays came and passed in quick succession, soon bringing the joys of spring. An outing to Newport had been planned by the Seniors for the whole school, at the end of the year, and all were waiting patiently for the appointed day. It finally arrived, warm and sunny, just the day for a sail down the bay, which can long be remembered by all as one of June’s perfect days. Nor was that the only day of happiness, for the sophomores, as they can look back, and say that their second year at S. X. A. could not have been equalled. The class of 21 were now Juniors, and we were happy to be again united after our long pleasant vacation. On our return we were all delighted to enter the Junior room, where we were initiated into higher studies and activities. This year will be The Xavier” Page Nineteen especially remembered because St. Xavier’s was honored by a visit from the noted and venerable Belgian Prelate, Cardinal Mercier, who had come to America to thank the people for their support in behalf of suffering Belgians. Gymnasium, and the daily use of the compass now became the features of the Junior’s program. Yes, we drew perfect circles (leaving the imprint of the compass on the desk). At this point, the original composition of poetry was our great boast. May of this year, the girls had the privilege of making a retreat. It was con- ducted by Rev. Michael O’Brien, who was truly a spiritual inspiration to the classes. The girls sang their hymns each morning at Holy Mass, and each afternoon at Bene- diction. On the last morning all received our Divine Lord in Holy Communion, and left His Holy Presence feeling spiritually strengthened for their future work. The whole school also had breakfast that morning in the Convent hall. The days of days! We were Seniors at last! What did the word “senior mean for us? Especially good example for the younger girls by our demeanor and silence on the corridor and stairs, between periods. This was not very difficult, for we were always noted for our observance of quietness. Class election now took up the attention of all, and although there was much talk and excitement, it passed smoothly, the result giving us for class officers, Catherine Fitzgerald, president; Jeanette Caulfield vice-president; Margaret M. Barry, treasurer; and Helen L. Phelan, secretary: four girls whose only aim is and has been the welfare and betterment of the class. The distinguishing event of November was the Annual Academy Sale. The class of 1921 aspired to the success of their predecessors of '20; and were amply rewarded by surpassing them. However, we feel that the experience and good example of the girls of '18, '19, and ’20 played no little part in the success of ’21. After the excite- ment of the sale, studies were earnestly resumed until the approach of Christmas, when the accustomed play had to be chosen and prepared. This was very easily settled, and the play “Scrooge was given a few days before the holidays. The principal roles, taken by Anna Taft and Helen Phelan were well acted. After the play a very effective Pantomine, “Nativity. was also given by the Seniors. This beautiful tableau filled every heart with the real Christmas spirit, and all went home for the holidays, the memory of Bethlehem’s Crib influencing them. The mid-year holidays and classes were resumed early in January. Because the year 1921 is Dante’s sex-centenary, we began the study of the “Divine Comedy. To aid us in the appreciation of this masterpiece, we secured the services of Dr. Walsh, the celebrated lecturer of Fordham, New York. He traced the world’s estimate of Dante in a most scholarly way, and dismissed us with a longing to learn more of the Great Florentine, pronounced the world’s poet. 1 hrough the four years, especially through this last one, we have been waiting patiently for our graduation date, and although we feel sure that it will be a happy day, there will be much regret in leaving dear old S. X. A. No matter to what corner of the world its members may go, the class of ’21 will always be faithful and loyal to Alma Mater; this is our present and firm resolve. —Eileen Murphy Page T ivenly The Xavier’’ Ojlip Stmseft Iraillp 6 gstem FOR many years the Catholics of the United States have been called upon, for various reasons, to help their less fortunate brethren. The most recent appeal is a plea for the study of the Revised Braille, a system by which the blind are taught to read. This appeal comes from Reverend Joseph Stadleman, S. J., of the Xavier Free Publishing Society for the Blind, New York City. Reverend Father Stadleman has been the apostle of the Blind for more than twenty years. During those years he transcribed hundreds of Catholic books into the New York Point and into the American Braille, among them the Bible in fourteen volumes—a stupendous task. He placed these books in state libraries where he believed they would be of best service, and he began to feel that the greatest part of his struggle was completed and that his voyage would henceforth be “smooth sailing.' when a new condition of affairs overwhelmed him. The Commission on Uniform Type for the Blind decided upon a new system, to be known as the Revised Braille for Reading and Writing. This meant that the life-labor of the American pioneer Apostle of the Blind ceased to be of value except to the present generation. It was truly a tragic climax to twenty years of unwearied self-sacrifice. Many another would have despaired in seeing his life work crumbling before his eyes, but not so this noble Crusader. It was as if he saw future generations calling to him for light—for books from which they might learn the truths of our holy Religion, for books through which they could maintain their position in the world— and with this vision the ardor of youth seemed to return to him. He began work again. He mastered the Revised Braille System, and he has today an extensive library of books transcribed according to the improved method. But the demand for books is far greater than the out-put. Reverend Father Stadleman needs co-laborers in his vineyard, for there are three special classes of blind people that he desires to benefit: those desirous of higher education, soldiers who have returned blind from the World War, and children in public institutions. The benefit of text books was clearly shown by the fact that two blind girls recently graduated with honors from Trinity College, Washington, because all their class books had been trans- cribed into Braille. The second class will undoubtedly appeal to us. The lonely hours of our soldiers who gave their sight that we might enjoy liberty can be made bright and cheerful if we are able to provide them with profitable reading. And thirdly, the fate of Catholic blind children is indeed a serious problem. There are but three Catholic institutions for the blind in the United States, two in New York and one in New Jersey. Since it is impossible for all blind children to be accommodated in these three “The Xavier' Page Twenty-One schools, Father Stadleman hopes that his books may reach non-Catholic institutions, so that Catholics there may learn something of their religion. Realizing the scope of Father Stadleman’s work, the International Federation of Catholic Alumnae has responded to his appeal. The Federation has established, in its Department of Education, a bureau of Revised Braille. This was accomplished through the efforts of Miss Louise Banton of Emmitsburg, Maryland. During the World War she contributed her quota of service to our Country by mastering the Revised Braille System and transcribing books for the soldiers who had become blind. Just after the War, May, 1919, the I. F. C. A. held its third biennial convention, at which Miss Banton suggested a resolution that Catholic blind children be provided with Catholic literature. She generously offered her knowledge to the Federation, even proposing to teach the course by correspondence. The Federation gladly adopted her plan, and Miss Banton began work at once. Before the close of the year she had issued twenty- eight certificates, and the recipients of these commenced the work of transcription. Some of the books transcribed were Joyce Kilmer’s “Memoirs, “The Life of Cardinal New- man,” “Blind Rosa, and The Life of Saint Anthony.” The course required to fit one for the work of transcribing extends over a period of three months. The student first memorizes the Braille alphabet, then transcribes ordi- nary print into the Revised Braille. These transcriptions are corrected by a proof- reader and, when perfect, are presented to Reverend Father Stadleman, who arranges for the printing, binding, and circulation of books. He leaves the transcriber free to select whatever Catholic book she may wish to offer, provided it has not already been done. The printing of books is only one feature of the work undertaken by the I. F. C. A. The Chairman also wishes that members of the Federation locate the Catholic blind in their neighborhood so that they may be given the opportunity of learning Chris- tian Doctrine and of receiving books which are lent free by the Xavier Free Publication Society. I am happy to be able to complete this little account by reporting that a class in Revised Braille has been formed at our own beloved Academy. Miss Trainor, a blind teacher, and Mrs. Taff of the I. F. C. A. come to Saint Xavier’s every Saturday from Boston to conduct the class work. The class consists of four Sisters of St. Xavier’s Con- vent and members of the three federated Alumnae Associations of Rhode Island—Elm- hurst, Bayview and St. Xavier’s. We congratulate these members on their noble, self-sacrificing spirit and we trust that their generous labors will inspire many others to follow them. —Elizabeth Williams ‘There is so much bad in the best of us. And so much good in the worst of us. That it hardly behooves any of us. To talk about the rest of us. Page Twenty-Two “The Xavier (Jlje Gllaas {fropeqj JUNE. 1931 SISTER Mary Blanche was in her office and was very busy. She was the registrar at the College, and so each day's mail brought her an additional task. Uncle Sam had reminded her many times of late that the tenth anniversary of her graduation from Saint Xavier’s was close at hand, and that she must soon begin prepara- tions to carry out the work assigned her by her Class, the famous forty-one. On graduation day at St. Xavier’s, June, 1921, the class appointed a reunion committee and persuaded Cath- erine Louth, now Sister Mary Blanche, to continue to be the Chronicler of the class in the years to come, as she had so faithfully kept the record of events during the school years. Catherine promised that she would keep herself informed as to the destiny of the dear forty-one in order to be able to assist the Committee appointed on that day. to plan for a reunion at the end of a decade of years. How remarkably Providence had come to her assistance! When Catherine left dear Saint Xavier’s, she regretted very much that the Sisters of Mercy had no college in Providence where she might complete her education with them. Since there was no alternative, she went to Pembroke for her college career, and in June, 1925, was graduated with distinctive honors from that institution. Lady Day of the same year found her back at her old Alma Mater, loved St. Xavier’s, this time in the ranks of the Sisterhood. While Catherine, now Sister Mary Blanche, was making her novitiate—was it her prayers that had brought it about?—Mercy College, the first Catholic Woman’s College of Rhode Island, was begun at Mount Saint Rita’s. It was formally opened in 1928, and three members of the class of 1921, who had joined Catherine in the Novitiate, were appointed as members of the staff. Sister Mary Blanche. Registrar and teacher of Latin; Gertrude Fitzpatrick, now Sister Mary Naomi, teacher of English, and Madeline Manning, Sister Mary Josabeth, teacher of French. The work of the Sister Registrar for the first year was to file the record of all the members of Saint Xavier’s Alumnae (might not some of the senior members have daughters who were leady for college?) to communicate with them, and to assure them that sin e it was “ The Xavier” Page Tn en y-Three they who made Mercy College possible, the College Would always look to them for protection, for guidance, for encouragement. Sister Mary Blanche was sitting at her desk sorting mail on the morning our narrative opens. She raised her head and looked out across the beautiful landscape of the surrounding country. Truly, she thought, this scenery rivals the beauties of Switzer- land. Just see the hills bathed in their soft, half-purple, half-silvery haze, separated by that winding avenue so prettily arched with majestic pines! While she gazed at the beauty and appreciated it as though seeing it for the first time, she heard the toot of a horn and presently she saw a handsome Lincoln speeding towards the college. After a few moments, she recognized two of her old classmates, Olive Dana and Alice Donahue, the two who had been appointed with her to the Reunion Committee in 1921. She hastily summoned Sister Mary Naomi and Sister Mary Josabeth, and all three hurried down the driveway to welcome the dear girls. After the exchange of glad greetings, the five of '21 strolled about for a little while to enjoy the beauties of nature and to talk over old times. They soon returned to Resident s Hall, and to the Registrar’s office on the first floor of that building. Sister Mary Blanche was about to take down the first volume of registration when Alice ex- claimed,—“Oh, yes Sister, we love all the dear girls of S. X. A., but some other day we shall begin with 1852. Today let us open the record of the class of 1921. And as she spoke she reached up to secure the treasured volume. “You know it is now ten years since that glorious June, 1921, and our reunion is planned for August, 1931. Only six weeks to gather the girls together—but the preparations have been making for ten years!” Sister M. Naomi and Sister M. Josabeth had been busy arranging chairs at the long table and providing blank books and pencils for all. As Alice ceased speaking, Sister M. N.aomi invited all to “draw in.” ‘Oh, Sister, tell us where is Catherine Fitzgerald, Helen Phelan, Lil---- “I see, my dear, you are the same impetuous Olive as of old. Now let us save time by being somewhat systematic. The names are all arranged alphabetically (or acccording to profession) and we shall take them as they come. Each girl has her own section, and I leave plenty of space so that I may add something from every letter I receive. I think there is no detail omitted, for the class of 1921 has con- tinued true to its old principle of reliability. Every one promised to write to me once a year and so far the record is intact. Now we are ready—A—.” “Oh, Sister, what about Margaret Allen?” “Margaret is now in Detroit and is private secretary to the Governor. “Isn’t that grand!” “Agnes Ashworth, Sister? “Agnes is in Waltham. She and three others, Catherine Flynn, Lillian Byrnes, and Julia Walsh are teachers at the flourishing Elizabeth Mulvey Business College of that city.” “O----------h!” Margaret Mary Barry, as you know, is a professor at the Rhode Island College of Pharmacy. Page Trvcnty-Four ‘The Xavier Gerlrude Barrett—it will not be hard to find Gertrude. She is here at the Mount every week training our girls to be as graceful as Miss Dodge made us long ago. Gertrude Bergin has a music studio in Los Angeles, and, of course, has Clare Gorman with her. Their fame is, indeed, far-reaching. Jeanette Caulfield—dear Jeanette has had a most successful career. She is one of the prominent teachers at the Rhode Island School of Design. Many of her famous pictures are now displayed in the Tildcn-Thurber Art Gallery.” Oh, Alice, said Olive, did we not all prophesy this in 1921, when we saw Jeanette’s etchings in “The Xavier!” Lucinda Cottam—Lucinda is at present in Lewiston 27 Marlborough Avenue. Should you drive along that avenue, you could not mistake Lucinda's home, for at a distance of many rods you would notice the large sign which reads—“Dr. Lucinda Cottam, Osteopath. Among the efficient nurses employed in Dr. Cottam’s office, the names of two are dear to us—Miss Mary Costello and Miss Margaret Sullivan. Helen Corbett—Helen's life work is readily understood, for did she not always redeem the class when the rule of silence was concerned? She is still living in the world of books—Librarian at the Providence Public Library. Olive Dana—Mrs. George Morgan, 1 35 Angell Avenue, St. Paul. We are proud of you, Olive. The Catholic Woman’s Club of St. Paul is indeed fortunate to have you at its head. Alice Donahue—Mrs. James Lowell. How singular, Alice dear, that you should locate at St. Paul, too. You must be a quiet inspiration to your parish. Mary Falvey—our “petite Marie ’ is now in Chicago, a dignified school-ma’am of five feet, seven inches. Among my pupils,” she writes, “none are dearer to me than little Bobby Brady and Dorothy Ellis the first, the eldest child of our old class- mate, Estelle Seeley, now wife of Hon. Charles A. Brady; and the second, the little daughter of another dear one, May Fife, now Mrs. Alexander Ellis. Catherine Fitzgerald—Catherine’s just what we always predicted she would be, a prominent lawyer. Her office is in Concord Building, Washington. And who do you think has an office in the same building and is engaged in the same work? “Why, Anna Taft, of course,” said Alice. “You are right. They write me that they are even now the friendly rivals that they always were at S. X. A. Clare Geraghty—Clare is still in Pawtucket. She has one of the most famous botanical gardens in the state. Do you remember how she loved botany? Eleanor Gorman—Eleanor is a kindergarten teacher in Lowell, Massachusetts. Oh, Sister, didn’t Eleanor love children!” Gertrude Haven—Gertrude is now known by the nom de plume Marie Mayler. She is in Philadelphia and really rivals Isabelle Clarke as a novelist. Margaret Harber—Margaret is the gymnasium teacher at the Pittsburg High School and enjoys her work very much. She hopes to pay a visit to St. Xavier’s some Friday afternoon to see if the girls there now do as well as we did in the days that are gone. Mary Kelley—Mary is the leading pianist of the great Orion Club of Boston. The Xavier” Page TtvenlyFive They are coming to Providence at the end of this month, so I shall look for a visit from Mary. Lillian McCambridge—Lillian is now a fashionable Modiste in Baltimore. She always dressed tastefully so it must be a pleasure for her to design and make pretty gowns. Grace Mulligan—Grace has a position that gives her an opportunity of meeting Lillian frequently. She is head buyer in one of the large department stores of Balti- more. Grace often meets Mary McCaffrey, too. Mary travels as a representative for the largest Advertising Agency of the United States. Catherine McCaffrey---“Oh, we all know where Catherine is. Sister.” “Yes, our dear Catherine has given her life to its Giver. She serves God now as a nun in the Carmelite Order. Ellen Shields is at dear old S. X. A. She, as Sister M. Patrice, is vocal teacher at the Academy. Eileen Murphy—Eileen is on the high road to fame as a poet. She is living quite near Gertrude Haven in Philadelphia. Mary O’Connor—“Petite Marie’’ has devoted her life to the language she always loved so dearly. She is teacher of Latin at the Albany High School. Helen Phelan—Helen, too, has followed her natural talent. She is teaching elocution at the Montpelier Normal School. Mary Rosmond—Mary has a very charming little millinary establishment in Provi- dence. So for vos jolies chapeaux, allez a Marie. Mary Storin—Mary is the proud and happy mother of three darling little ones. She is now known to her friends as Mrs. Joseph Braintree of Pawtucket. Elizabeth Williams—“Oh, Sister, what has become of Betty, the baby of our class—always so full of pranks?” “She is now a nurse in Saint Agatha’s Hospital, Pittsburg, soon to be married, I hear, to a prominent young doctor of the city. “And so ’tis writ.” And Sister closed the book. “Oh, Sisters, what a splendid record our class has made! What congratula- tions we shall offer one another on August 15, our grand Reunion Day. I shall begin this very evening to notify the girls and I know there will not be one missing if it is at all possible for her to be present. We shall carefully plan the whole day’s program and shall lay much stress on the business meeting. Mercy College has now been opened three years, and though, as the Alumnae, we have done much towards its future, we have not as yet signalized ourselves for the College as the Class of 1921. But wait till 1932, the first Mercy College Commencement Day!” —Olive Dana and Alice Donahue Page Ttoenty-Six “ J'he Xavier GDur Alma Hlater IF you, dear reader, should wonder—and say, Now what is Saint Xavier’s?”—we'd answer this way: Tis our own dear Academy, loved by each girl, The treasure of all, each one’s priceless pearl; The dearest of mothers, of teachers the best. The high school of learning, that has oft stood the test; 'Tis the ladder we climb, ’til we reach the last round. The sea that we cross, so secure, safe and sound. Tis guardian, ’tis help-mate, 'tis mother and friend. The school to which all will be true to the end. Tis where everyone studies and works with a will, 'Tis a long narrow path up a steep rocky hill. Yet half is not said, which we mean when we say Our loved Alma Mater—Saint Xavier’s for aye. —Katherine Louth “ The Xavier” Page Tmenty-Seven Important Satra Sept. 1 3. Glorious Reunion—St. Xavier’s Opening! Sept. 16. Oral themes begin—everybody’s happy?!!!? Sept. 1 7. Election day—for the Seniors. Sept. 20. Mary Kelley informs the class that “Esther” came from the Bible. Sept. 23. Everyone burns her “Ouija Board. Sept. 24. Pilgrimage to the Chapel. Oct. 5. Miss Allen takes the honors in French. Oct. 6. Class witnesses Hamlet.” Oct. 7. Hamlet is repeated on the Academy Campus. Oct. 8. Class has first Swedish Lesson. Oct. 22. Misses Louth Williams give exhibition dancing in the hall. Oct. 25. A few (?) girls forget to bring their music codas to the Glee Club Meeting. Oct. 27. The affirmative-negative is discussed in Latin. Oct. 29. Halloween Social! Nov. 2. Class takes a lesson in facial contortion and learns to say “vu.” Nov. 6. Corneille’s “Cid to-day. Nov. 23. Miss Donahue, of “O’Connor Donahue Co.” insists on telling Mile. Thompson that she is on the refreshment table. Nov. 29. Mary O’Connor, of Donahue O’Connor Co.,’’ wins the prize for work- ing hardest at the Bazaar. Page Trventy-Eighl “The Xavier” Dec. 1 7. Dicken’s Christmas Carol” is performed. Jan. I I. Jan. 20, Feb. 9. Mar. 1. Mar. 2. Mar. 10. Mar. 1 I. Mar. I 4. i Mar. 17. Mar. 23. Mar. 29. Apr. 6. Apr. 12. Apr. 13. Apr. 18. Apr. 19. Apr. 21. Apr. 22. Exams begin to-day. Olive Dana wears a hair net! Rev. Father Meehan, lecturer, talked on Ireland today. Lecture on “Dante” by Dr. Walsh. We begin our last French classic, Athalie.’ One of our teachers is edified by us—strange!! Pres.” appears with her hair A la mode.” Ellen Shields and Eileen Murphy say something about “La Salle in their French conversation. “What does this mean, girls?' Helen Phelan has a private box seat at the Glee Club “Mirabile dictu! Easter Holidays!!! Great expectations! Look to the End! Lively discussion as to the title of “Year Book. Pen pictures and photos go to Engraver. Many excuses from Physical Culture—Cause—“The Xavier.' “Things must be settled to-day.” “The Xavier’’ claims the attention of all. Lecture in the Hall by Dr. Walsh—“What Civilization Owes to Ireland. “Ancora de prora jacitur.” Book VI of Vergil finished today! “The Xavier” is writ! We bid our glory live. “The Xavier” Page Twenty-Nine A {rror IT all happened in the busy little village of Squeedunk on a Monday afternoon in May. Myra and Helen Butterfield were playing house on their front porch, and affairs were running along smoothly when all of a sudden—crash! There on the floor lay Arabella—dead! Arabella! the pride of Myra’s heart, with eyes that opened and shut .and real eyelashes and real hair. Since everyone admits that ‘boys will be boys, naturally it follows that girls will be girls. They both cried brokenheartedly: Myra, because Arabella was her best doll and Helen, because she had brought about the fatal accident by rocking too far back and upsetting Arabella's bed. And now, of course, there had to be a funeral. The little girls found an old black crepe veil in one of the trunks in the attic, and this they draped artistically on the bell knob. They tearfully dressed Arabella for the last time. At this stage of the mournful proceedings, Mrs. Butterfield put her head out of an upper window and said, You children had better play somewhere else. Your father is trying to sleep and wants it quiet.” (Reuben Butterfield had been troubled severely for several days with spring fever and was still rather weak). 1 he little girls immediately brought their playthings into the house and started for a walk, forgetting all about the crepe on the door. Half an hour later, Amanda Edmonds came past the Butterfield house on her way downtown. Suddenly she stopped and threw up her hands, “My land!” she ex- claimed, “that ain’t a crepe on Butterfield’s front door! Reuben Butterfield, dead! f never suspected any such thing!” Instead of stopping in, she sailed speedily along, tightening her lips and shaking her false curls in outward sign of inward emotion, eager to be the first to break the sad but interesting news. All out of breath, she entered the general store. Sam McCaffrey, the proprietor, who wore his glasses half way down on his nose, lowered the newspaper he was reading to see who had entered. “Ain’t it too bad about Reuben Butterfield?” began Amanda. “O yes,” answered Sam, folding his newspaper, “Mrs. Butterfield was in here last evenin' and she said he was gruntin’ round yesterday but she expected he'd get on fine now.” “Well, he won’t be gruntin' ’round no more, said Amanda, “He’s dead!” What a moment of ecstasy for the gossiping Amanda Edmonds! What happiness to be the reporter of any such startling news! Old Sam McCaffrey jerked his head back so suddenly that his glasses fell off and he was so astonished that he nearly fell off the cracker barrel on which he was comfortably seated. “Reuben Butterfield—dead? Are you sure. Miss Edmonds?” Page Thirty “The Xavier' “Of course, I’m sure,” said Amanda, “I saw the crepe on the door.” Amanda didn’t stop to talk long but departed to further her campaign. By this time, the news had already been spread through the village and everyone that knew any of the particulars, said it was perfectly scandalous the way Mrs. Butter- field was acting during so sad a period. Eddie, the grocer boy, was indignant although he didn’t look as if he had enough ambition to get into such a state. He told old Mrs. Loud that when he went into But- terfield’s house to deliver the goods, there was Mrs. Butterfield in the kitchen making pies and singing Kitty Kelley. AVhen he fold her he was sorry about poor Reuben, slie just laughed and said, his condition didn’t worry her anymore. Old Mrs. Loud immediately went over to the Butterfield house to investigate mat- ters. As she was going in the back way, there, in the yard, was Mrs. Butterfield with her mouth full of clothes pins, hanging out clothes. Mrs. Butterfield,’’ broke forth Mrs. Loud, “this is a very solemn matter.” Mrs. Butterfield looked at Mrs. Loud nonchalantly and began to laugh. I don’t see nothing very solemn about hanging out some of Reuben’s old clothes that he 11 never wear again, she said. “The only thing they’ll be good for now is crazy-quilts.” Why Mrs. Butterfield? ' said Mrs. Loud, “The neighbors will talk!” “If the neighbors will ’tend to their own affairs. I’ll ‘tend to mine, she retorted hurriedly. Old Mrs. Loud just sighed deeply and walked down to the general store to tell Sam about it, leaving Mrs. Butterfield somewhat amazed. Late in the afternoon, a little boy brought the daily paper, “The Squeedunk Re- port to Butterfield's front door. Mrs. Butterfield sent it upstairs to her husband. I here on the first page was this announcement:— We stop our press to announce the unexpected demise, this afternoon, of our highest esteemed and honored fellow-citi- zen, Mr. Reuben Butterfield. Details will be announced later.” Yes, indeed,’ bellowed Reuben, details will be announced later, and I’ll—.” At that moment Mrs. Butterfield entered the room. Look what was on the front door when I went to get the paper from the boy,” she said, holding the innocent crepe in her hands. “How did it ever get there.!” Just then, the bell rang again. Mr. Butterfield who had now wholly recovered all symptoms of sickness by the shock, went to the door and ushered in the minister, and------Miss Amanda Edmonds. Why er—er Mr. Butterfield, there’s some mistake” declared the Rev. Dr. Springwell, “I—er---------” Poor Amanda stood as if petrified. “Yes, there is some mistake,” answered Mr. Butterfield, “but who’s the guilty person? At this juncture, his two little daughters sauntered indifferently into the house, and cleared the mystery. So ended the most exciting day in the history of Squeedunk. —Jeannette M. Caulfield “The Xavier” Page Thirty-One 5[lie National Shrine of tlie immaculate Conception IN all the Catholic countries of the world there are beautiful shrines dedicated to Our Blessed Mother under various titles—Our Lady of Montserrat in Spain, Guadaloups in Mexico, Loretto in Italy, Einsiedeln in Switzerland, Oostacher in Belgium, Maria Zell in Germany, Czenstochowa in Poland, Conception in Chile, Boulogne in France, and Lujan in Argentina. All are, and have been through ages past, celebrated, not only for the heavenly manifestations and marvelous miracles wrought through the inter- cession of the Blessed Virgin, but also for their grandeur and beauty of architecture, sculpture, and paintings. Not considering the countless pilgrimages made by devoted Catholics to these holy shrines, it is surprising how many architects, sculptors, artists, and even tourists visit them, regardless of any religious motive. But the grandest of all shrines, one which will surpass even the most perfect of the former in sublimity and splendor is now being erected at our Capitol. It will be the greatest masterpiece of its kind ever created. It will remain, through ages to come, a lasting memorial of the century in which the whole Catholic population of the country united in one great effort to give the world something really worth while, and to render to our Blessed Mother unlimited praise and glory. It will bring to the entire country numerous blessings and benefits, and will be a most certain means of obtaining Mary s co-operation. It will be, too, an everlasting monument to the soldiers and sailors who perished in the Great World War. This marvelous shrine, serving so many purposes, is being constructed, under the auspices of a committee chosen for the purpose, by the votive offerings of the faithful. It will be called the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. This masterpiece of architecture will not only be a great memorial in the history of the Church, but will also cause much sensation in the world of art. If we stop to consider that its sanctuary alone cost one million dollars we can conceive some idea of what is magnificence will be. Four hundred and twenty feet in length, one hundred and twenty-four in width, and two hundred and fifty-four in height, it will be, indeed, a most majestic structure, one worthy to be dedicated to the Holy Mother of God. A massive dome, like that of our Capitol building, and an imposing belfry, a representation of the Washington monument, will be its two most distinguishing features. In the in- terior there will be one great main altar, consecrated to Our Lady of the Catacombs, while the sides of the shrine are to be bordered with several smaller altars, exquisite representations of the famous national shrines of all Catholic countries. Fifteen small, but strikingly beautiful chapels, dedicated to the fifteen mysteries of the most Holy Page Thirty-Two “The Xavier” Rosary, are also planned to be erected within this mighty structure. Like many of the greatest chapels of Europe, this shrine will have no pews, and it is expected to accom- modate three thousand people. Some may be interested to know how the great amount of money needed for the accomplishment of this work will be secured. Without doubt, the collections and dona- tions made in similar undertakings are under way, but a most original and efhcacious plea was proposed by Mrs. Sheeran, ex-president of the International Federation of Catholic Alumnae. She suggested that a campaign be held throughout the entire country, seeking an offering of one dollar from every Mary and every person whose mother’s name was Mary. What plan more suitable and inspiring, could have been conceived to aid in this great enterprise, the real object of which is to render to that greatest of Marys the praises and honors due her? Do we realize how sincerely due her? What, indeed, would we have done without her guidance and co-operation in the past, and how could we, struggling on through the trials and temptations of life, work out our eternal salvation without her in the future? Mary brought Christ our Savior into the world and devoted her entire life to Him. Mary suffered indescribable torture during the passion of our Saviour, and consented to His crucifixion for our salvation. Mary, be- queathed to us by Christ dying on the cross, is mother of us all, and joins with each one of us, individually, in our joys and sorrows. Safe, indeed then, will be our peti- tions and prayers made at her shrine especially those in behalf of our brave fathers, brothers, husbands, and friends, who sacrificed their lives for liberty and justice in the Great World War, and in whose memory this shrine is being constructed. Of the countless names and titles with which we glorify and supplicate Mary, there is not one, excepting that of her greatest dignity—Mother of God—so beautiful and full of meaning as Mary Immaculate. From this, flow all of Mary's lesser titles under which we direct to her our invocations and petitions. Conceived without sin—she is the Refuge of Sinners, the Comforter of the Afflicted, the Queen of Angels, the Queen of Saints, and above all the Gate of Heaven. How appropriate and beautuul, therefore, is this title of Mary for our National Shrine, especially, as Mary Immaculate is the heavenly patroness of the Catholic Church in America. —Estelle Seeley “7 he Xavier” Page Thirty-Three JKiiius THE gates of the future lie open before us. We pause on the threshold and backward we look. While with eyes dimmed with tears our lips faintly utter These words, as we think on each corner and nook: “Adios to thee, O cherished Saint Xavier’s, To blest convent days so free from all care; Goodbye to our teachers, to truly loved classmates. And purest of joys in which we’ve had share. We say “Au Revoir” to assembly and classroom. The stage of so many a full, happy scene; The desks that are vacant now truly allure us As we turn on our way with sorrow so keen. And the days that are coming will hold these fond memories. So close are they twined in the web we have spun; They’re the ties that will bind us, unite us forever. To loved S. X. A. and nineteen twenty-one. —Anna Taft I1 age 1 hirl$-Four The Xavier Junior (Elass Kuucks For they conquer who believe they can. In thy face I see the map of honor, truth and loyalty.” All’s well that ends well.” High erected thoughts seated in the heart of courtesy.” Never anything can be amiss, when simpleness and duty tender it..” Edna Hackett Marcella Egan Gertrude Cogan Mary Keith Margaret McCann A propensity to Hope and Joy is real riches.” “As constant as the Northern Star.” “ Those who bring sunshine into the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves.” Brevity is the soul of wit. They are never alone who are accompanied with noble thoughts.” As merry as the day is long.” 'Character is a perfectly educated will.” A lady to the finger tips.” “Another, yet the same. “While there’s life there’s hope.” Who says in verse what others say in prose.” Be great in act as you have been in thought.” “Her voice was soft, and gentle and low, an excellent thing in a woman.” The most manifest sign of wisdom is continued cheerfulness.” A merry heart doth good like a medicine.” 'Content is the true philosopher’s stone.” May Sheridan Mary L. McCarthy Mary Nolan Bessie Downes Anna Neilan Hope Scott Catherine McCann Evangeline Manter Alice O’Neil Margaret McLaughlin Betty Duffy Regina Coutanche Anna McElroy Helen McGough I eresa Coyle Margaret Goulding 7 he Xavier” Page Thirt )-Fiv Perseverance, here is thy master. ' Tireless at work and play was she. “Thou dost faithfully whatever thou dost. “She minds her compass and her way. A scorn for flattery and a zeal for truth. “She is gentle and doth gentle deeds.” “In joys, in grief, in triumphs, in retreat. Great always without seeming great. “A pleasant companion is as good as a coach.” A mind content both crown and kingdom is.” “Mild and unassuming. “Thou hast no sorrow in thy song.” A woman on to duty. “She works with patience which means almost power.” “Just a dutiful little daughter.” “None but herself can be her parallel. “Who does the best that circumstances allow, acts nobly.” She is of a kind, a blessed disposition.” “True she is, as she has proved herself. “She will outstrip all praise. And make it halt behind her. “A rose with all its sweetest leaves yet folded. “She is beloved because she is aimiable. Who among us does not agree that Order is Heaven’s first Law? Mildred Power Estelle Caulfield Mary E. McCarthy Elizabeth Greene Mary Shea Mary Durkin Anna Cox Louise Mackinney Julia Harnedy Marita Coughlin Helen Sullivan Anna Alchorn Margaret Ellis Catherine Murphy Agnes Mahon Kathleen Collins Marie Keefe Hope Dowling Mary Donahue Dorothy McIntyre Catherine Walsh Juniors SHAKESPEARE UP-TO-DATE Freshman Year—“A Comedy of Errors.” Sophomore Year—“Much Ado About Nothing. Junior Year—“As You Like It.” Senior Year—“All’s Well 1 hat Ends Well. ’ Page Thirty-Six The Xavier 6lee (Cluh nya)y HOULD you ask me of the Glee Club Of the sweet, demure young ladies, With their soft melodious voices. Peeling forth in gladsome chorus. Blending in one smooth accord; I would turn the leaves of mem’ry And reflect on days departed. Then should hasten to inform you In the measured lines that follow. In our school at Sixty Broad Street, In our hall hung round with pictures. Many times we met to-gether. Happy joyous mirthful Glee Club! There we sang of birds and roses, Sang of waves and good Old Home Songs, Sang of how the grass came creeping. Sang the “Taps’ and hymns and round songs,— Verily, we had a “Wild Thyme. 1 hus we passed, a few short hours. Hours that now are gone forever. Vanished into mist and vapor. Leaving only recollections Of the days that used to be. Other girls are in our places Singing songs we sang so often;— Happy they as one time we were, 'Neath the wings of Alma Mater. —J. M. Caulfield “The Xavier’’ Page Thirl -Scvcn Sante’s 8 px-0jinttcnarg THE sixth hundredth anniversary of the death of Dante is to be elaborately cele- brated in all countries of the civilized world during September, 1921. Scholars and lovers of Dante are anxiously awaiting this event in order to bring to a fitting climax the preparations for the most momentous literary celebration ever held. It is hardly conceivable, at first thought, that a man dead for six hundred years should re- ceive the homage of cultured people in every land, especially when many of the people do not speak his language nor profess his religion. What does the Dante of six hundred years ago mean to this advanced twentieth century? Let the Dante National Commit- tee answer, and its noted members will tell us that they bow low before Dante because his mighty genius undeniably stamps him in the words of Ruskin, “The Central Man of all the World.” The Italian government is making strenuous efforts to further the knowledge of Dante by contributing two million lire for its accomplishment. One of the features of the year will be the publication of a new edition of Dante’s works and the official opening of a Dante library in the “House of Dante.” This literary house has offered a prize of 5,000 lire for the best book on Dante published during the year, and has also made arrangements to have Dante lectures throughout the principal cities of Italy. A motion picture is also being prepared in Italy which will be given to the world in September. This film will be a very accurate reproduction of Dante's age in scenes, dress and action. Besides these literary preparations, the event is to have a religious character in Italy. The work is now in progress for the restoration of the Church of Saint Francis at Ravenna, where Dante is buried. This church was built in the fifth century, and, in spite of the many alterations which the deterioration of years has brought about, it has yet retained much of its original beauty. What could be a more appro- priate tribute to the deeply religious genius of Dante, than to rebuild this church which has guarded his mortal remains for six hundred years! It is most fitting that its recon- struction should form an important feature of the Dante celebration in Italy. Germany and Spain are actively engaged in preparing worthily for the great event. The Dante Society of Spain is to present a statue of the Poet to the city of Barcelona and is also to conduct pageants and dramatic representations of the “Divine Comedy.” The German plans have not yet been made public, but the National Committee, which has been formed in Germany, states “The sixth centenary of Dante’s death must not pass unnoticed; for his genius was not national, but universal.” And what is America doing to show her appreciation of the great Florentine? She is proving herself worthy of her early Dante lovers—Longfellow, Lowell , Parsons, Norton, and others—and is zealously laboring to give to the literary world the inspiring Page Thirty-Eight “The Xavier message of the supreme poet. A National Dante Committee and a Dante Memorial Association have been formed in this country. The names of Ecclesiastical and educa- tional leaders of every denomination may be found in these organizations, for all agree that Dante’s message is not for any one race or creed, but that it is universal. Though this of course, is true, we as Catholics are gladly proud to read the words of our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XV who writes: “Dante is ours—He has mounted to the very heights of the Catholic faith and has sung in a poem almost divine the ministry of our august religion.” The National Dante Committee of America has arranged an exten- sive program. It urges all High Schools, Colleges, and Universities to promote the study of Dante during this year, and for this purpose it has published a most helpful Dante bibliography. At the request of the Committee, the Houghton-Mifflin Company has agreed to publish a special edition of Norton’s translation of the Divine Comedy.” Many other relatively minor plans have been adopted, but the feature that is causing most enthusiasm is the visit to the Poet’s native land. A delegation, consisting of students from American Colleges and universities will visit Italy this summer to place a bronze wreath on Dante's tomb at Ravenna as America’s tribute to “the greatest, truest, sincerest man of modern Europe.” With all these acknowledgements of genius, with the whole world bowing in adora- tion, do we not all admit with Ruskin that Dante is the Central Man of All the World. —Mary Kelley “Today is your day and mine; the only day we have. But we must play our part.” “Some little thought that steals to God away When all thy thoughts are busy here, And save one moment from the fretful day To spend in pleading at thy Father’s ear— Some loving thought may bring thee riches more Than all the weary hours that went before.’’ “There is one surpassing good in our lives, and that is our Catholic Faith; from it all other good radiates; to it, as to its source, all else ascends.” 'The Xavier Page Thirty-Niru I OUR THEATRE PARTY The Seniors attended the splendid representation of the Shakesperian tragedy, Hamlet,” on Wednesday evening, October 6, 1920. It was certainly enjoyed by all and it can be truly said that we were impressed by this performance since on the follow- ing day at lunch period a few of the girls acted out the most striking scenes of the drama; as that of the ghost bidding Hamlet follow him, acted by Catherine Fitzgerald as the ghost and Jeanette Caulfield as Hamlet. In another act Betty Williams took the part of Laertes, and Catherine Fitzgerald, that of Ophelia; while Jeanette again proved herself an excellent imitator of Hamlet. The other classes crowded around, intensely interested in the would-be-actresses. HALLOWE’EN Have you ever been to a real old-fashioned party with ghosts, spooks, and other mysterious persons? If not, you should have been at the one which the Seniors held in St. Xavier’s Hall, October 29, 1920. All came dressed up, some daintily, others ridiculously, and it would be difficult to describe the different costumes. 1 he Sisters were present and it was evident that they were amused. The hall was decorated for the occasion with ghosts, black cats, and witches, showing the good taste of the girls on the committee. Games were played and spooky stories told, while all held their breath in the darkened hall. The witch scene and the night-walking scene from Macbeth were acted out. Those taking part were: Helen Phelan, as Lady Macbeth. Anna I aft as the Doctor, Elizabeth Williams as the nurse, and Margaret Sullivan, Alice Donahue Page Fori) “The Xavier and Mary McCaffrey as witches. After that, refreshments were served consisting of ice cream, cake and candy. The first prize for the prettiest costume was awarded to Catherine Fitzgerald, who was dressed as a gypsy. The second one was won by Mar- garet Donnelly who was robed in the Stars and Stripes. The prizes for the quaintest costumes were carried off by Katherine Louth and Eileen Murphy. The evening passed very pleasantly. OUR ANNUAL SALE The annual sale was held by the Seniors, Wednesday, November 24, 1920, in the hall. There wsre six booths, artistically decorated. It was a success both socially and financially. In charge of the booths were: Religious—Misses Mary Falvey, Clare A. Geraghty, Mary L. Costello, Margaret L. Harbor, Eileen Murphy. Mary H. Storin, Gertrude Barrett. Refreshment—Misses Jeanette Caulfield, Alice H. Donahue, Cath- erine F. Fitzgerald, Catherine T. Flynn, Katherine A. Louth, Mary H. O’Connor, Anna M. Taft. Elizabeth G. Williams. First Fancy—Misses Eleanor A. Gorman, Gertrude L. Bergin, Estelle F. Seeley, Margaret M. Allen, Clare V. Gorman, Lillian C. Byrnes, and Helen L. Phelan. Second Fancy—Mary T. McCaffrey, Mae M. Fife, Margaret Donnely, Julia E. Walsh, Margaret L. Sullivan, Lucinda C. Cottom. Third Fancy—Misses Mary H. Rosmond, Olive M. Dana, Ellen R. Shields, Lillian R. McCambridge, Mary M. Kelley, Gertrude P. Fitzpatrick, Helen Corbett, Margaret M. Barry, Grace C. Mulligan, Catherine E. McCaffrey, Agnes R. Ashworth, Eliza- beth Mulvey. Many girls in the Senior Class won articles, among them were: Mary Kelley, who won a velvet pillow and scarf; Elizabeth Mulvey, a linen pillow and scarf; Katherine Louth, an embroidered blouse: and Eleanor Gorman a hand painted pillow. A business program was arranged by Miss Eleanor Gorman and Miss Margaret Allen, of the first fancy work table, which added greatly to the amount of money collected at that table. Refreshments over the top.” CHRISTMAS PROGRAM As Christmas time drew near the Seniors decided to have an entertainment. This program consisted of Dicken’s Christmas Carol;” a Pantomine, Holy Night, and a violin solo. The cast of characters in the play was as follows: Scrooge, Anna Taft: Fred, his nephew, Helen Phelan; Bob Crachet, Lillian McCambridge; Martha, Betty Williams; Mrs. Crachet, Margaret Allen; Tiny Tim, Margaret Sullivan; the other Crachet children Margaret Mary Barry, Alice Donahue, Mary Falvey, and Mary McCaffrey; the ghost, Gertrude Barrett; the gentleman, Catherine Fitzgerald; Scrooge, as a boy, Jeanette Caulfield; the boy, Alice Donahue; the pawnbroker. Elizabeth Mulvey; the laundress, Catherine McCaffrey; and the charwoman, Katherine Louth. The girls, taking part in the pantomine were: Eileen Murphy, Katherine Louth, Margaret Sullivan, Gertrude Haven, Margaret Mary Barry, Estelle Seeley, Clare Gor- man, Gertrude Bergin, and Mary O’Connor. I he Xavier Page Forl )-One The violin solo was rendered by Clare Gorman, accompanied by Mary Kelley. In conclusion the school sang, Adeste Fideles” and The First Noel.” ST. XAVIER’S ALUMNAE BALL Many of the Seniors, lamenting the fact that the 1921 class could have no class dance, were somewhat compensated by the invitation to the Alumnae Ball, given to them by Mrs. Jones. Many of the girls attended it on February 9, 1921, at the Churchill House. No need to say that all enjoyed themselves, “Cela va sans dire. Realizing that they would be tired after their night's enjoyment, the girls were given permission to rest till late the following morning, a favor greatly appreciated. LINCOLN’S BIRTHDAY On Lincoln’s Birthday an impromptu entertainment was held in the class-room. 1 he program was as follows: America, School; “The Flag, Katherine Louth; “Reading, Grace Mulligan; Solo, Margaret Sullivan; Poem, Helen Phelan; Recitation, Gertrude Barrett; Abraham Lincoln, Anna Taft; Original Essay on Lincoln, Elizabeth Williams; Recitation, Alice Donahue; Star Spangled Banner,” School. Page Forty-Two The Xavier Alumnae Nutes SAIN I Francis Xavier’s Alumnae has held three successful meetings during the past year. The first, on Mercy Day, at which Lawyer Cooney gave an address on “The Constitution of the United States, which was instructive as well as interesting to all. 7 he second, on St. Xavier's Day, Decem- ber 3, Reverend Clement Donovan, O. P., was the speaker of the evening. His subject was “The Morality of Music. Father Donovan inspired all who heard him with a love for, and a deeper appre- ciation of real music. The third meeting was on Mercy Foundation Day, March 12. Mrs. Flynn delighted the members present by her timely topic: “Louise Imogen Guiney.” The most important meeting of the year will be held on May 30. We as a class are eagerly looking forward to that meet- ing, for on that day, we shall become members of the Saint Xavier’s Alumnae Association. The Alumnae has formed a class in Braille, a system of notation by which the blind are taught to read. The members who have given their time to this noble work are: Mrs. Robert F. Jones, Mrs. Wil- liam Flanagan, Miss Alice Cooper. Miss Frances Cooper, Miss Mollie Doran, Miss Mary McEnan- ley. Miss Mary McKitchen, Miss Regina O’Don- Because of illness Miss Agnes Gormley resigned as Governor of the Rhode Island division of the Federation and Mrs. Robert Jones was chosen to complete Miss Gormley’s term. We congratulate the Alumnae on their social successes during the year. Miss Josephine O’Connor, Class of '20, is president of her class in the R. I. C. E. Congratulations, Josephine! Miss Mary E. Connolly '16, will graduate from the School of Nurses, Saint Josephs Hospital, April 27, ’21. Success be with you, Mary! MISS McTERNAN’S VISIT Monday. March 21, 1921. Miss Mary McTernan an alumna of the Academy, and a Social Worker entertained, the Juniors and Seniors with numerous anecdotes of her experiences in France. She described the course of studies at Clinton School, Wash- ington, and told the great need for workers in Social Service. The Class of ’21 received congratulations from the I. F. C. A. because of its one hundred per cent subscription to the Federation Bulletin. The Xavier” Page Fort )-Three Q|lje IBook £ helf Great Expectations Elizabeth Mulvey The Light in the Clearing Lillian McCambridge Two Standards Alice Donahue and May O’Connor Treasure Island Jeanette Caulfield Wild Times Our Class Meetings The Hope of the House Margaret Allen Our Mutual Friend Clare Geraghty The Dawn of All Helen Phelan Rose of the World Mary Fife The Path Finder Mary Storin It Never Can Happen Mary Costello The Shepherd of the Hill Mary McCaffrey Newcomes Estelle Seeley and Madeline Manning Sign of the Four “Pres.—Anna—Betty—Kath” Lady of the Lake Gertrude Haven Not like other Girls Gertrude Fitzpatrick The Master’s Violin Clare Gorman Anne of Green Gables Gertrude Bergin Our Next Door Neighbors The Juniors The Etude Mary Kelly Minnehaha Grace Mulligan Lorna Doone Margaret Barry The Great Heart Gertrude Barrett Every Girls in Her Humor Lunch Period Shakespeare’s Heroines All of Us Peg O’ My Heart Margaret Harber I ales of a Traveler Our Excuses Rebecca of Sunny brook Farm Ellen Shields TTie Spectator Helen Corbett Duty Eleanor Gorman Sense and Sensibility Catherine Flynn Little Women Mary Falvey and Margaret Sullivan The Treasure Catherine McCaffrey Phoebe Pyncheon Julia Walsh Esther Eileen Murphy Twice Told Tales Agnes Ashworth The Traveler Mary Rosmond Refuge of All Lucinda Cottam Great Possessions “The Xavier —Helen Phelan CLASS OF 1921 Page Forty-Four “The Xavier things fflz GJan't imagine Mary Falvey as 6 ft. 3. May Fife without a smile. Margaret Harber writing poetry. Margaret Allen keeping silent during study periods. Helen Phelan not talking French. Clare Geraghty giving lectures on Dante. Mary O’Connor as the life of the party. Eleanor Gorman teaching French. Mary Costello teaching Spanish. Ellen Shields missing a ball-game. Clare Gorman without wedding bells. Alice Donahue without Mary O’Connor. Mary McCaffrey without a business proposition. Helen Corbett as a speechmaker. Anna Taft flunking exams. Estelle Seeley starring in “Chatter.” Gertrude Bergin without curls. Mary Kelley out of tune. Catherine McCaffrey as a rope dancer. May Storin on time. Elizabeth Williams not dancing. Grace Mulligan without a laugh. Julia Walsh with blue eyes. Gertrude Barrett as a ghost. Catherine Fitzgerald sans quelque chose a dire. Gertrude Fitzpatrick in “Musical Comedy.” Gertrude Haven without admirers. Madeline Manning a French debater. Eileen Murphy in a serious mood. Lillian Byrnes with a “habit.” Margaret Sullivan with long hair. Margaret Barry without waves. Mary Rosmond with perfect attendance. Lucinda Cottam not pleasant. Agnes Ashworth as Black Beauty. Catherine Louth not doing charity work. Jeanette Caulfield with a dislike for drawing. Olive Dana without a bell. Elizabeth Mulvey without a definition. Lillian McCambridge out of style. Catherine Flynn catching the train. —Lillian McCambridge The Xavier” Page Forly-Fivc LITERAL TRANSLATIONS IN LATIN. FRENCH, ETC. Estelle S.—“Thus she spoke and cut the hair with his right hand.” Anna T.—“That I might decorate the altar with leafy branches and a horrible monster.” Eileen M.— He opened his three mouths mad with anger. Margaret A.—Do you dare to bring my eyes to the sword?” Elizabeth W.— Come forward, my affection.” Catherine McC.— ‘You have, my dear lady, the most unfortunate happiness”— Elizabeth M.—“Get up, Rodrigo, just because Rodrigo has a cold, Elizabeth thinks he’s a little horse. Mary K.— Alas, what can I do in the middle of these people?” French Teacher— How can we dispose of-Mary Falvey---—?” French Teacher— What does ‘a vos pieds’ modify?” Mary C.— Moi.” Eleanor G.— Nor have I sold my hat (chateaux) in Spain. Elizabeth M.— Are your eyes able to permit this marriage? English 1 eacher— Name another of Scott’s works.” Olive D.— The Lady of the Last Minstrel.” Page Forty-Six “The Xavier Catherine F.“—He set out with a few guineas.” English Teacher—“What is a sage? Mary McC.—“It means something spicy.” Gertrude F.—“His eyes gushed forth violently.” English Teacher— What does the ‘Rape of the Lock’ mean?” (Name withheld)—“The picking of the lock.” Helen L. P. (before reading poem)— Sister. I think mine is blank verse.” English Teacher (after reading said poem)—“It certainly is blank.” Catherine L.—“They starved of hunger.” Teacher—“What is a miller, Julia? Julia W.—“A man who works in a mill.” English Teacher—“Name a river in Purgatory.” Impertinent Girl—“Eunoe, Sister. Madeline M.— The Israelites are served with sweet bread for dessert.” Mary McC. (Class Meeting)—“Wait a minute, let me talk. Olive D.—“Does one come to snatch out the arms of Jealousy? Spanish Teacher—“Do you know the third person singular of ‘oir?’ ” Bright Pupil—“Oye.” The girl stood up before the class To give her oral stump She staggered! stammered; stumbled! stuttered! And how her heart did thump. TAPS Down to lunch. Down to lunch. How we all scramble down in a bunch! Back again Ah, too soon Lunch is o’er. “Could you tell we which hand should be used in stirring tea?” asked one of the Freshmen. My dear child, always use a spoon.” A Freshman asks—“How should a lady walk on the street when escorted by a gentleman?” “The lady should walk inside the gentleman.” ‘7 he Xavier” Page Forly-Seven “What is the correct expression to use when drowning? I shall drown” is the correct phrase.” “I should like information as to what became of last year’s snow?” “It was melted and used to fill up clam-holes on the Neptune Estate.” I noticed one of the Seniors dancing with her little finger held daintily between her teeth. Is it a new fad?” “No, it's a fancy.” Eleanor—“May, what notes do you play on a shoe-horn?” May—“Foot notes.” Eleanor—“One hundred per cent.” Page Forty-Eight The Xavier” QJljeHaet SHU mt OJeatamemt of tlje QJlaaa of HI21 Be it Known Unto All Men by These Presents THAT we, the class of nineteen twenty-one, of Saint Xavier's Acad- emy, being of usual and even gener- ous mind, inasmuch as we are about to leave this beloved edifice, do hereby make, publish and declare this to be our last will and testament. To the class of 1922, we bequeath the following: FIRST: The right to enter in September under the highly esteemed and venerated appellation of Seniors. SECOND: The privilege of rebuking the Juniors for tearing downstairs at a terrific speed, to secure the best of the vast assortment of sandwiches, cookies, etc., at recess, of ignoring the sophomores and of taming the freshmen. THIRD: The right of overflowing the treasury with class dues. FOURTH: The beautiful plants which ornament the senior class room, on con- dition that their present state of repose be not disturbed. FIFTH: The many works of art decorating the above mentioned class-room, including our class picture, the intelligent countenance of which, we hope, will be an inspiration to all. SIXTH: The faithful time-keeper which has been getting faster since the Class of 1921 has taken possession of it. SEVENTH: The two handsome flags in the senior room, the right to salute them daily and to pronounce the “r in “Liberty. EIGHTH: Our expensive pencil sharpener, situated at the corner of the room. CUSS WILL Paste Forty-Nine “The Xavier” NINTH: The use of the laboratory, located on the pinnacle of the school build- ing. in which many seemingly unsolvable mysteries have been solved. TENTH: The privilege of wearing a gas mask or similar device as a protection from the fragrant odor of carbon disulphide. ELEVENTH: The right of falling from the movable chairs during study period, thereby breaking the solemnity of the aforesaid period. TWELFTH: The daily sermons for speaking, slightly above a whisper, on the corridors and stairs, when opportunity presents itself. THIRTEENTH: The privilege of shining forth in great splendor as instructors of Terpsichore, for the newly created Juniors, in the hall, on Friday, under the direc- tion of Miss Dodge, the advocate of exercise, sunshine, and fresh air. FOURTEENTH: Our best wishes for success, loving memory and esteem of all. FIFTEENTH: Our sincere hope that “Loyalty to the school” will be the motto of the incoming classes, as it has been ours during our happy days at S. X. A. In Witness Whereof, we have hereunto set our hands and seal this 1 7th day of June. A. D. Nineteen Hundred and Twenty-one. Signed, CLASS OF 1921. Notary M. M. Barry •’age Fifty The Xavier” Naviga, Navis, ad Nostros Amicos ! 1 he Xavier Page Fift )-Onc BICKFORD Engraving Electrotype Co. 20 MATHEWSON ST. PROVIDENCE, R. I. Phone Union 3887 A. Hoolonian Hope Shoe Hospital 89 HOPE STREET PROVIDENCE, R. I. O’Donnell Co., Inc. INSURANCE Thomas E. O’Donnel, Pres. John F. O’Donnell, Treas. 48 CUSTOM HOUSE ST. WILCOX BUILDING PROVIDENCE. R. I. Telephone Union 694, 695 If you want your washing done right, send it to Cullen Galli an 37 EAST STREET Phone Angeli 3657-W The Freshmen 8 1. Xauicc'a Kathleen O’Brien ostello o______ 234 CHESTNUT STREET William J. Feeley Ecclesiastical Wares 511 WESTMINSTER STREET PROVIDENCE, R. I. 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