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

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After Many Years lol 11! See the Gypsy Camp,’’ cried Alice. “They must have come since morning. because I didn’t notice them when 1 was going to school. They say FJTQGjJ gypsies can tell what will happen years from now. Let’s have our for tunes told.” “No,” said .Margaret, “we had better not. You know it is wrong to go to those places, and besides, why should we want to know what will happen years from now? Let’s go home.” “I think that’s best,” said Alice. And the girls, all seniors from St. Xavier's Academy, parted at the next corner, each going in a different direction. Margaret was soon home chatting with her mother. “Mother, you can’t imagine what a great temptation I have just overcome.” Xo, indeed, I can’t. What is it, dear?” “A band of gypsies was encamped along the road and we girls were tempted to have our fortunes told, but we decided that it was best not to.” “Well, I’m glad to hear that. Seniors should not bring reflection on their school.” “Yes. that’s true, Mother. I’m glad we didn't go,” answered Margaret, as she took her books and went to her room to study, lint not being able to forget the incident of her victory, she decided to rest a little while and to study later. She fell asleep and, in her dreams, wandered back to the Gypsy Camp. On the way she met Marion, who told her that the thought of the gypsies had dis- Thc Xavier Page Twenty-One

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Lillian Mm Slirriilini • 113 Arnold Street ‘kiwi thoughts, k:wl mini X. kiwi ilrnl.s. Lillian canu to us iii tlit first year from Tyler, but she is a 1 v a v s found with Hit1 g r o u p f r o in “Cleary”, —— we wonder why! Lillian is one of the bright lights in the coinmereial course. Slit is a member of the group of rapid talker:-. and this accomplishment comes in very handy in reading over her shorthand notes. We are certain that success awaits Lillian in her future career as a nurse. Elizabeth Teresa Snlliran 119 Olney Although this little miss hails from sober North Providence, she is the life of our class. Everyone enjoys herself when Bessie is around, because she sends melancholy to northern climes. Her witticisms make her a favorite with all her classmates. Although Bessie has been one of the social leaders of our class, she has never allowed this to interfere with her studies, notably, English. Marie Dorothy Sullivan HIklilan 1 Beach, Warwick, U. . os 'To lire in heart s wc lea re belli ml. is no to die; 'Tin street to be remembered.” Marie is small, but big in heart. She left S. X. A. in the second year to attend Bayview. but returned in the third. Marie is an amateur actress of great talent, and she possesses a sweet, soprano voice which has added much to the finish of our programs. We feel that her future audiences will not fail to appreciate her. Anna I'anlinc Teibert 147 Pomona Avenue “She if: it nirl both laving awl kiwi.” Anna is our secretary. As one of the class artists, she has contributed to the beauty of our Year Book. She is a member of the Commercial Division, and the leader in her class. Anna carries with her the love and r e s p e c t of her classmates, for she has been an indefatigable student. Olya Maria Vicar io ? S5 Arthur Avenue '■ “Iler xoft voire ix becoming to her gentle manner.” Olga is calm, self-possessed, of our leaders. She loves languages, but we believe that l-'rench is her favorite. Her quiet manner has m a d e her the friend of her teachers and classmates. Perhaps Olga will grace college with her presence in September, and in her dignified and gracious manner, we know she will win. I'aye Twenty The Xavier”

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turbed her so much that she, too, was stealing back to get just one more look at them. The two girls continued their journey together. When they arrived at the tent, a small gypsy boy directed them to a very old woman whose long straight hair hung around her shoulders. She promised to tell the girls how she obtained the art of reading the future, if they would permit her to tell their fortunes. As the two girls had been struggling with the Class Prophecy, they consented, on condition that she would let them know also the future of their classmates. She agreed; so, crossing her palm with silver, the two girls at once became interested in the crystal. The old soothsayer peered into the globe for a few minutes and then said, 1 see you, light-haired Miss, as an author; and you (pointing to Margaret), a teacher of little children. Among your pupils are Dorothy Ryan, daughter of Gertrude O’Donnell, and Anna Powers, daughter of Lillian Sheridan. Now 1 see a crowded theatre. In the audience. Mary Kagan and Mary Mulligan are enjoying themselves after a strenuous day of teaching in one of our foremost colleges for women. The first is a Latin teacher and the latter, a Spanish teacher. Mary O’Donnell and Marie Sullivan are there also, having just re turned from their concert tour abroad. The girls leaned over the old woman’s shoulder and looked into the crystal. There in tin orchestra they saw Catherine Lynch playing the violin, accompanied by Evelyn Bullock. The curtain arose, and Bessie Sullivan and Cecilia Richer appeared, playing the leading parts in one of the Shakesperian dramas. The globe clouded again, and, as it cleared, a beautiful studio came to view, with Mabel Burke and Louise Manley busily putting the finishing touches to some portraits they had done. The door of tin studio opened, and Mrs. Kent (Helen Daniels) came in with her little son, whom she wished to have portrayed. As that picture faded away, an operating room appeared. Outside the door, Olga Vicario, superintendent of the nurses, and Jane Moran, her assistant, were congratulating Dr. Sophie Campbell and Dr. Josephine Fitzpatrick on their success in a recent difficult operation. Peering further, the girls saw a large Academy with Sisters of Mercy” over the door. Two Sisters, teachers in the Academy, were acting as portresses. “Margaret,” said Marion, “are we seeing right? Can it be -Yes, it is Jane Johnson and Gertrude Riley! 1 wonder what names they have now?” The two Sisters were very busy bringing visitors to the chapel where the Bishop was preparing to perform the Profession ceremony of Sister Mary Joseph (Angela Crowley) and many others. Several invited guests arrived for the Profession Elsie Fleckenstein and Isabel O’Neil came from their Interior Decorating Studio in New York, Alice Casey and Charlotte Murphy from their secretarial offices in Washington. They were cordially welcomed by the assistant Art Teacher. Sister Mary Frances, once Anna Teubert. The girls hoped to set more of the convent, but the crystal grew dim. The next picture was a fashionable dress-making establishment. The famous designer. Bertha Condon, and her assistants, Irene Cooney and Mar Paqe Tirruti Tirn ‘'The Xavier