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

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(31rt iHentoriaut Mrs. Newman McDevitt K. I. P. Loved Bessie, dearest child tlwn zvert, Pair gift of God's dear love; Sweet flower of His Saercd Heart, He crowns tliee now above. IVliile the “Xavier is in print, we learn of the breaking of another S. X. A. link in the sudden death of Mrs. Newman McDez’itt (Bessie McCarthy of ’09), and zee hasten to arrange for the inserting of this page in order that the tender sincere sympathy of all at St. Xavier’s, Sisters and girls, may reach Bessie’s bercaz’ed husband, her afflicted Mother and family, and all those who love her and whom she loved. -The Xavier Page Eleven

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Our Chapel There are many loved scenes of the Convent Now hanging in memory’s hall, But there’s one that we take most delight in— The chapel stands rival to all. llow fondly we think of its windows. With stories so richly portrayed; Retreat days are sweet recollections Of hours that we knelt there and prayed. The shrines of St. Joseph and Mary, Those treasures with beauty replete, Inspire all with love and with long-ing To prostrate at Jesus’ pierced feet. But the Altar where Jesus reposes Is the magnet that draws with its love Our minds, and our hearts’ deep affections And seals them for heaven above. —Joaephinc C. Fitzpatrick Paf c Ten “The Xavier”

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i t ' - Catherine Etula BrnneM Evelyn Veronica Bullock 165 Angcll Street A s r A Hymansville. R. 1. V h v “A full, rich nature free to trust “.4 sunny tray. a smile for all.” I.Oil’ll. I.lllll illl’l just. Our president Kate , not Katli-ryne. is one of the pioneers of S.X. A. from her “Minim” days. Loyalty, candor. and generosity. are Kate’s outstanding traits of character. She always looks and draws others to look for the sun that most shine through the darkest (hauls. Her motto, “He cheerful-wipe thine eyes,” is contagious. The class of ■”: will never forget her loyalty to them. Evelyn e o m e s from the country every morning as is shown by her rosy cheeks, which toll the country's charms, and Evelyn has charms, too many for this volume to hold. Her rendering of “Carolina,” etc., have helped us in our Physical Culture. A succesful typist we hope to see Evelyn in the future. Mabel Josephine Hurler 41 Manning; Street 'Fun is seen in her ilnneinff eyes Mabel is one of the group that occupies the lower table at luncheon and to state that fact means to speak volumes. She has artistic ability, too, as you will see by her sketches in the “Xavier.” We winder at times is it French or Drawing that most attracts her. Mabel is rf a gentle and kindly nature, much loved by everyone in S. X. A. 1 ary Sophie Campbell 8'.! Hope Street It is latter to he lauyhiny than to he stalling.” Sophie's witty sayings and comic remarks have been a source of amusement to us from time to time. She is quite interested in ' irgil. and has done some good English work that surprised us. She belongs to the “Social Six.” a group of most congenial girls. She is reviewing for College “Exams.” Ilarnarcl Mary Cantwell Lonsdale, It. I. hi inti hearts are mare than coronets.' Margaret came to ns in the third year: her loving manner and genial disposition are an inspiration to 11s. She excels in English, especially as a poet, and she leads in the short story. If one can judge by the past and present, her future work will gain for her love, friendship. and trust. ••The Xarier Cape Tirelre