Bishop Buddy Scrapbook 1937 (2)

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played the piano, of which instrument she is an acknowledged master. Mama, darling, my bath hour is n?w a_p- proaching so it is necessary to close this epis- tle. I trust that you are all very happy at home. My best love to you and Papa. Your affectionate and obedient daughter, Maude.

tained the prize, but suffered, it seems, rather severely for their precious bite. Then, too, in earlier days the girls com- bined curricular and extra-curricular activities somewhat as we do today. There were an art society and a number of literary societies be- sides the religious organizations. Dumbbell exercises and dancing the two- step and the minuet (for the promotion of "health and grace of movement") helped to pass many hours away indoors. In the winter there was a delightful sleigh ride to Misha- waka and back. During the summer session the girls remaining at school spent their after- noons in reading, walking, and playing cro- quet. "Strictly speaking, there was no Christmas vacation," but it was customary to dispense with classes from December 22 to January 6. Many spent this time at Saint Mary's. For these there were games, books, music, and one special evening of entertainment with a play

Hall. The parts were acceptably taken by Grace Cowan, Mary Smyth, Madeline Mee- gan, and me. We were indeed the objects of praise and warm approval. Rev. Father Zahm and Father Corby, from the University of Notre Dame, honored the occasion by their presence. After the performance we put on our Sunday clothes and had a delightful party -with ice cream and cake. Mary Wickham

and vocal and instrumental music. Of course, Santa left a tree in the minims' room. But of all the events in the year there were two which still stand out vividly in the memo- ries of all. These were the visit of Notre Dame's band to the college grounds, and a tour that the young ladies made through the University. We can suspect, with quite a little accuracy that the "new spirit infused into the atmos- phere" by the appearance of the band was not entirely due to the effect of the music itself, although this was the comment made by the reporter, more than likely under the supervision of a watchful Sister. With just as much accuracy, we can infer that Father Morrissey and the Jubilee souve- nir medals he gave the girls were hardly the most important highlights of the visit to Notre Dame. Love will find a way-Sisters and Fathers notwithstanding. JUSTINE AP FELD '41. good Sisters arranged for our pleasure. It was held at "St. Patrick's Farm." We partook of a delightful meal, which satisfied both our aesthetic and our material wants. We then rambled through the woods and down to St. Joseph's river in quest of ferns and spring flowers. Oh, Mama, 'twas such fun! We re- mained out for the entire afternoon and did not return until about six o'clock. It was get- ting dark. Sister Claudia was awaiting us and I sincerely believe that she had been worried, even though we were well cared for by a num- ber of our kind teachers. Most of the young ladies returned from their holidays on last Tuesday. They were very happy to come back again. Tuesday afternoon, a most agreeable dra- matic scene was presented in St. Angela's

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MARTHA S CHWAB

After Dark

The hall was a vast sea of darkness, the hour was close to three, The sound of a padded footstep,-not a soul could the lassies see, The clock was a sentinel ticking, guarding the great fourth floor, As the three young maids came creeping- Creeping-creeping- The three young maids came creeping, up to a class- mate's door. They'd a great sight set before them, a candle burned low o'er the feast, A jar of potato salad,-a gallon to say the least. Potato chips crisp from the bakery, and jam without any bread! And they laughed with a muffied giggle, A merry muffied giggle, The four maids lightly giggled, seated on floor and bed.

"Epistolary Correspondence"

Saint Mary's Academy, Notre Dame, Ind., April 10, 1897.

"JJ,Jy Dearest JJiama , This dispatch is to advise you and Papa of all the enjoyable features arranged for us dur- ing the Easter holidays. There was not a moment without its delight. Several other young ladies, from considerable distances, likewise remained here. We were, indeed, very well attended to. Much time was spent in the society room of the dignified Seniors. We read, did some needle work, and sometimes played at a game of croquet. The most memorable feature of the holi- days was the superlative picnic which the

The hall was enveloped in sunlight, the hour was close to ten, The tramp of the many classes was heard in the long halls when The bell was so loudly ringing, sounding throughout the floor As the rhree young maids went creeping- Creeping--creeping- The three young maids went creeping, up to the pre- fect's door. HELEN MoRRIS '41.

Many a cracker they relished and many a pickle did spear With a hat pin from Mary's new bonnet, Spread jam with a knife quite queer. They ate with the greatest of pleasure, and laughed at the night's misdeeds, Till the sound of a nearing .footstep Woe, the dreaded footstep, The tread of a tall dark figure, wearing the rattling beads. (After Alfred Noyes' " The Highwayman" )

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