' THE SUM)M OREGOMAX, PORTLAND. JUXE 6,' 1909.
St. Mary's Academy Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary
' Catholic Institution Owes Its Existence to Twelve Self-Sacrificing Sisters of the Holy Names.
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RI. LEONE CASS BAER.
SMONG the noblest women in the
world are the communities of self
effacing nuns who have consecrated
themselves to the cause of Christian edu
cation. In no place have greater results
teen achieved for Catholic education dur
ing the past 50 years than in the Pacific
Northwest by the Sisters of the Holy
Names, who are this month observing
the golden anniversary of their founda
tion of education. St. Mary's Academy,
a fitting commemoration of past victories
and a promise of a new era of still higher
Ideals and broader lines of prowth.
In the year of 1S41. toward the end of
the month of May. two bishops. Monsig
nor Eugene de Mozcnod and M.msignor
iRnatius BouiRct. met in the old French
city of Versailles. Bishop Mazenod. illus
trious by his ancestry and rank anions;
the French prelates, had. 25 years pre
vious to this event, founded a society of
i missionary priests, known as "The Ob
lates of Mary Immaculate." Bishop Bour
et had only recently succeeded to the
pastoral charge as second bishop of the
' city of Montreal, Canada. While waiting
for his vessel to sail. Bishop Bourset re
lated to his new friend the necessity for
more priests to do the needed work in
the new world, and so impressed was the
superior-general of the young society
that he promised to send a small contin
, gent of Oblate fathers to the American
Continent. After two days the agree-
ment was ratified by the naming of four
missionaries Fathers Honorat. Lagier.
: Telmon and Bnudrand.
These four Oblatrs were Installed in
t the parish of St. Hilaire. a vacancy hav
j ing been caused at this post by the death.
In 1S41. of its i nre. The viriages of St.
, Hilaire and Beloeil are at points oppo
site each other, about miles from Mon
treal, on the picturesque river of Riche
lieu The parish of Boloell was in charRe.
; of Rev. Theophlle Durocher. With him
i dwelt his aged father and his sister. Eu
; Islle. the youngest of a family of 10
I children, three sons of which had entered
i the mlnistrv and two daughters the sis
terhood. Eulalle Durocher was born in
the village of St. Antoine Province of
; Quebec, on October ti. 1811. When she
was 10 years old she was sent to the
school of the Sisters of the Congregation
; of Notre Dame, at St. Denis, on the Rich
elieu, to prepare for her first communion
and to complete her elementary course
of instruction.
It was in her 12th year that Kulalie-s
vocation was determined she would con
secrate herself to a religious lifo In a
teaching sisterhood. Naturally of a splrit
ielle type, with a sweetness of character
and sanctity of purpose. K.ulalie lived in
an atmosphere of love and helpfulness.
Twice her naturally frail constitution
compelled her to leave the convent, and
later, when she had undertaken the nov
itiate work of the Sisters at the (general
Hospital at Quebec, she was forced to
return home on account of illness. In
their home life. Eulalie daily illustrated
the beauty of self-discipline, and enlight
ened as she was in her views, energetic
in the discharge of her duties, she was
the lode star of the poor, the suffering
and especially of the children in the par
ish. Hospitality is one of the. dominant
traits of the Canadian cure, and Eulalie's
hrother. Theophlle Durocher. had opened
his home and heart to the four Oblates
who had come to the parish of St. Hilaire.
Rev. Father Telmon. as a guest at tha
home of his beneficent neighbor psjest.
had an opportunity to study the daily life
of Mile. Durocher. He saw the possi
bility of establishing a Congregation of
Mary, which was as yet unknown in Can
ada. He canonlcally established a sodal
ity, of which Eulalie was unanimously
elected directress, and another young wo
man. Mile. Melodie Dufresne. " assistant
This organization, a departure from old
time traditions, met with oppositions, but
Mile. Durocher remained firm in her pur
pose. Convent schools were in the minority,
and the problem of the hour was to
avert the consequences to relisrioua and
social life that would result from this
lack of Christian education. Rev.
Father Telmon. who was about to re
turn to his native France, conceived
the Idea of bringing over a colony of
relieious from a lnliin. . .ti . j . '
the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus
and alary, that had some years before
been founded at Marseilles by Bishop
Mazenod. The Rishnn nf MnntrA.i
neai-d with enthusiasm the two-fold
plan of Father Telmon to open a novi
tiate of their order in Canada, and to
procure the Sisters of the Holy Names
from France. Steps were immediately
taken to further both plans. As the
village of St. Hilaire did not offer ad
vantages for the proposed location,
Longueuil. in the province of Quebec,
was chosen as the foundation by the
diocesan prelate, negotiations being- in
stituted at once with the cure of that
parish. Separate and suitable quarters
were provided for the Novitiate of the
Oblates aid the school building- for the
sisterhood. During the preparations
word came from Father Telmon at
Marseilles that the Sisters of the Holy
Names could not come, owing- to the
distance from France and the small
number of subjects.
On his return to Montreal Father Tel
mon began the task of fitting Mile. Eu
lalie Durocher for the foundation of a
community in LongueuiL Amidst many
trials, rebukes and opponents. Eulalies
purpose remained steadfast, and in
October 2S. 1S43. accompanied by Mils.
Melodie Dufresne, she went to Longue
uil. where they were joined by Mile.
Henriette Cere, -who had volunteered
herself for the new congregation, which
was to be exclusively an educational
one. On the morning of February 28,
1814. the three foundresses became the
first daughters of the congregation of
the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary,
Mile. Eulalle Durocher as Sister Mary
Rose. Mile. Melodie Dufresie as Sister
Mary Agnes, and Mile. Henriette Cere
as Sister Mary Madeleine.
The following months were marked
by progress, and in 1844, when the
ucmis ana numDers were aallv Increas
ing, the Sisters adapted the Hotel Rou
sel to the requirements of a chapel.
This building, in August. 1844. en
larged and remodeled by the trustees
of the parish at Longueuil. became the
Mother House of the Sisters of the Holv
Names. On December 8, 1S44. the old
parish church was the scene of the
solemn ceremony, when the congrega
tion vs canonically erected in the Dio
cese of Montreal, which later received
civil authorization under the laws of
Canada.
'
In 1S59. when Ogon was admitted
to the Union as a free state, the esti
mated population of Portland was 2874.
At this time the Vicariate of Oregon
had become an ecclesiastical province,
three sees having been created, those of
Oregon City. Walla Walla and Vancou
ver Island. The Archbishop Frances
Norbet Blanchet presided over that of
Oregon City, as its Metropolitan: Rev.
A. M. A. Blanchet, his brother, and
canon of Montreal Cathedral, was ap
pointed to that of Walla Walla, and
Rev. Modeste Demers to that of Van
couver Island. While the day star of
Oregon's advancement was climbing
higher and higher, the cross-crowned
tower of many an humble church spoke
of the Christlike love, and the -Christ-like
zeal of the three men who were
ministering to the religious needs of
the great Northwest.
Archbishop Blanchet. who was a su
preme factor in apostolic work in be
half of Christian education, realized
that his mission" must be largely devoid
of permanent results unless proper pro
vision were made for religion In the
schools. To supply this end, the pre
lates naturally turned to Montreal.
Archbishop Blanchet took the initia
tive step by purchasing from Daniel H
Lownsdale a block 200 by 200 feet. In
the southwestern section of Portland,
on which was an unfinished frame
Duuaing which he desired for his future
school. With a trust that would harbor
no disappointment, he hastened to Mon
treal. The evening of August 13. 1859. was
a memorable one In the lives of the
ij sisters destined for the Oregon mis
sion. v ith kindly consideration the
general superior had given to each sis
ter upon whom the choice fell the priv
ilege- or refusing or accepting her
ooeaience. No one entered a with
drawal. The chosen ones consisted of
sister Mary Alphonse (Mary David),
Sister1 Mary of Mercy (Adelaide Re
nauld). Sister Mary Margaret (Mary
O'Neill), sister Mary of the Visitation
(Aglae Lucier), Sister Mary Frances
Xavier (Vitaline Provost). Sister MsVy
of Calvary (Violet McMullen), Sister
Mary Febronia (Melanie Vandandal
gue). Sister Mary Florentine (Alphon
sine Collin). Sister Mary Perpetua
alanine iacnapeue), sister Mary Ar
senius irnllomena Menard). Sister
Mary Julia (Olive Charbonneau). and
Sister Mary Agatha (Celina Pepin.)
i ne eve ot tneir departure was on
September 15, 1859. The hours of the
day had been filled with adieus to
loved ones, touches of anguish upon
human hearts about to be severed from
home and kindred to face the unknown
terrors of the red man's country; the
sorrowful passing from the cenacle of
their youthful hopes and fears Into
the boundless wilderness to begin anew.
But none of the 12 shrank from the
verdict; It was met by- souls earnest
and hopeful In their life calling, souls
schooled In self-immolation, souls filled
with the pristine fervor of a young
congregation.
On the afternoon of September 20.
Archbishop Blanchefs band stood upon
linoleums, linoleums
12 feet Linoleum; extra good
quality 75
6 feet printed Linoleum. .50
We have only 2 Wilton Rugs,
, 9x12, left in stock, which wa
will sell, closing out price, your
choice, each $32.50
All-wool Art Squares, 9x12,
special ' ....$9.00
Our "prices include sewing, lay
ing and lining. First-class work.
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Bed Lounge, like cut, covered
with the best velours ; very
special $10.50
Tailhenhfiimer & Sdimepr Carpet and Furniture Co
the outgoing vessel from New York,
the Star of the West. Besides the
archbishop and the 12 sisters, the party
included Very Rev. J. B. Broulllet, vicar
general of the Diocese of Nesqually,
three Canadian priests for Oregon.
Rev. F. Malo. Rev. Z. Poulin and Rev.
L. Piette. chaplain elect of the Sisters
of the Holy Names, Portland; Sisters
Agnes and Prudent, Sisters of Charity
of the House of Providence, whose des
tination was Vancouver. Washington
Territory; Sister Mary of Bon Secours
and Sister Mary of Providence. Sisters
of St. Anne, recruits fr the lately
founded house of that congregation.
Victoria.
Sister Mary Alphonse, the future su
perior of the new foundation at Port
land, had been charged with the well
being of her sister travelers. The rep
resentatives of the three congregations
at once merged into a religious com
munity, in marked contrast to the
priestly garb and the coarse black
serge of the nuns were the brilliant
uniforms of General Winfleld Scott of
Mexican war fame and his staff. Though
bearing his, military honors with unaf
fected dignity. General Scott displayed
an affable simplicity In his Intercourse
with his traveling companions. Several
times dally tropical fruits and deli
cacies were sent to the sisters with the
compliments of their distinguished
friend. The pleasure he experienced
in visiting and conversing with them
was explained one evening; he, too, had
a daughter who had left the world for
tne convent. In vain he had endeav
ored to frustrate her design by sending
her abroad, but realizing that he was
thwarting her happiness, he had al
lowed her to follow her chosen path
way. He had stood unmoved, he said,
amidst the carnage of battle, but one
day he was called on to follow his.
loved daughter's remains to their last
resting place. At her grave he wept
as only a father can weep.
The fifth day out was Sunday, and
services were held, a respectful atten
tion being maintained by all, regard
less of sect.
An unusual roughness of the sea told
the passengers they were rounding the
coast of Florida. A military salute
from Fort Key West was fired In honor
of General Scott, and the vessel cast
anchor until the following day.- Here
in a little frame, cross-crowned 'church
the passengers again held services. The.
next morning at 7 o'clock the Star of
the West again breasted the billows
headed for Aspinwall.
The heat and consequent exhaustion
brought on attacks of mal de mer
among the sisters, but happily before
crossing the Isthmus they had all
gained in strength.. On reaching the
little city of Panama the party took
passage on the Golden Age. an ocean
steamer sailing for San Francisco, on
October 7.
I After many weary days, when the
vessel glided into the Golden Gate, a
volley of cannon hailed the conqueror
of Mexico. After two days of rest in
the home of the Sisters of Charity and
Sisters of Mercy, then In a state of
humble beginning in San Francisco,
the traveling sisters Joined their party
and took passage on the Northern, sail
ing for Portland. Once in mid-ocean
a furious storm was encountered the
ship was lashed and whipped by the
waves, and all seemed in imminent dan
ger of being lost. On the night of Oc
tober 19 the passengers were . roused
from sleep by, the cry of "Fire;" While
dismay filled every heart, the heroic
crew through Incredible exertions van
quished the flames. The approach to
tne Columbia bar proved a new cause
for fear, but fortunately the dense fog
lifted and the steamer passed safely
Into the channel of the river.
Before daylight on October 21, The
Northerner cast anchor at Fort Vancou
ver, where General Scotf was again sa
luted as the hero of the vast American
continent. To greet the arrivals two Sis
ters of Providence, who had founded a
house at Vancouver in 1856, were Mother
Joseph, of the Sacred Heart, and Sister
Blandina, the latter losing no time in
finding her own sister. Sister Mary Flor
entine, among the 13 Sisters of the Holy
Names. After religious services. Mother
Joseph would have detained the party for
a much-needed rest, but the latter were
eager to reach the end of their journey.
Four hours later, what seemed to be
Portland's population stood upon the
dock. Amid the booming of cannon,
when all eyes were centered on General
Winfield Scott, and his handsomely ap
pareled attendants. another band, a
smaller, humbler party, almost unobserv
edly, left the steamer, favored by a
friendly fog. and wended their way to
the unfinished Lownsdale house, which
had been purchased in anticipation of
their coming.
On Friday, September 16, 1859. the Sis
ters of the Holy Names had left Mon
treal, and on Friday, October 21, of the
some year, their arrival in, Portland
marked a new epoch in the history of
the congregation.
On that gray October morning no cheery
hearth, or home atmosphere awaited the
coming of the new tenants. The house
was barred, and Laicien. the man of af
fairs, forced an entrance. The wreched
ness of the hovel was apparent, its un
tenanted condition having made of it the
Great Sale on Iron Beds this
week; every bed in the store
reduced.
This Iron Bed. like cut, full or
size; pillars 11-16 inches;
brass vases 1 finches; full
brass top mounts; brass' top
tubes inch; filling rods
inches ; height of bed, 60 inches ;
any color desired ; regular price
$7.50; our special price. $4.75
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refuge for the town vagrant. Garbage
and refuse had accumulated everywhere,
and only by an ingenuity born of neces
sity was the first housecleaning accom
plished. The first housekeeping supplies, two
brooms, had been purchased by Archbish
op Blanchet; and Sister Mary Alphonse
Superior, and Sister Mary Febronia, rely
ing on their observations of the morning
to establish their bearings In the frontier
town, set out to purchase the first bill
of merchandise. The items are still
preserved and bear mute witness of the
purchases. Six blankets, 30 yards of cot
ton sheeting, one dozen each of plates,
cups, saucers, forks, knives, spoons, a
kitchen stove and various cooking uten
sils. The two sisters were cordially re
ceived at the general merchandise store
of the Hirsch Bros, and allowed to open
a credit account. The luxury of bedsteads
and mattresses was unknown, and the 12
used their carpet bags for pillows. The
six blankets did duty for all, and they
reposed on boards.
On the following morning the archbish
op arrived at an early hour to celebrate
mass. The trunks of the sisters care
fully piled, formed the temporary altar,
and it was amid this wretched- environ
ment that the house was consecrated to .
its use. On the morning of the second
day the numerous little necessities of a
home were in demand, chief among these
being a table for the service of the arch
bishop's breakfast. A search of the en
tire premises seemed to offer nothing,
when a stray cask was brought into use,
and after thorough cleanings and cov
ered with a newspaper, a breakfast of
dry bread was served to the prelate. The
sisters ate at a long bencli which' was
made serviceable after protracted scour
ings. In the absence of stools or chairs
they knelt to eat their dry bread.
The Lownsdale house stood in the cen
ter of the block now occupied by the pres
ent's St. Mary's Academy and College.
The land sloped towards Fourth street
and Mill street had not yet been opened.
Towards the east and west stretched
sections of forest, so that the "Sisters'
School." as it was designated, was at
the south end of the town.
The building was a frame one of two
stories, with two small wings. 17x17 feet,
on either side of the structure. Two
stairways led to the unfinished upper
story, and through the cotton ceilings
and wide chinks in the walls the rain
and winds came unbidden and unsought.
Through the effort of combined labor,
condition0 were noticeably improved. Rev.
L. Piette, the self-constituted head of
the carpenter department, toiled early
and late with two aids and at the end of
a fortnight an altar. tables, desks,
benches and other articles of needed
household furniture had been manufac
tured. The dingy walls and ceilings had
been covered with wall paper of pleasing
tints and a faultless cleanliness attested
the work of tireless liandP.
The foundation had been given the
name of St. Mary's Academy. With a
discerning zeal born of inspiration these
pioneer Sisters of the Holy Names in
augurated a higher standard of educa
tion In Oregon. The Strength and vitality
of the impetus given their Initial work,
combined with an innate insight into the
existing educational conditions of the
Northwest, led them to forecast correct
ly the future successes in store for their
school. From its very beginning all
conditions, were most favorable and kind
ly toward a mental and moral growth out
of all reckoning.
The opening day was on November 6.
1859; six pupils answering the roll call.
Three of these were Catholics. Emma
O'Brien, Anna reilschneider and Mao'
Clarke; two were Hebrews. Josephine
and Clementine Meyer, and the remain
ing one, Emma Sherlock, was a non
Catholic. In accepting a foundation in
Oregon, the Sisters had agreed to estab
lish a boarding and day school. Ten days
of school life had passed when little
Anna Cobletz. a 7-year-old motherless
child, was placed in the sisters' care.
Her name heads the list of the honor roll
of the resident students of 50 years.
These 12 sisters had been chosen with
reference to their especial adaptability
to the requirements at the institution
they were to found. Art and music were
in demand. A square piano, ordered during-
the sisters" brief stay in New Tork,
and shipped by way of Cape Horn,
reached its destination in February. Its
arrival caused much rejoicing among the
pupils and teachers and the solitary
instrument .was seldom silent during the
day. The fleeting months brought in
creased labor and a corresponding di
minution of agencies to accomplish it.
The -classes of girls required the service
of three teachers. Sister Mary Margaret.
Sister Mary of Calvary and Sister Mary
Florentine. A class of small boys were
under the supervision of " Sister Mary
Perpetua In one of the wings of the
building. In the boarding school ther
was an enrollment of- 12 pupils. The
demands on time for preparation of class
work and household duties compelled tne
sisters to rise at 3 o'clock, and seldom
did they retire until after midnight.
The first school session closed as quiet
ly as a beautiful sunset ends a peaceful
day. Patrons poured congratulations in
upon the sisters for the excellent work
achieved by their children. Since the
opening of school the register showed
Carpets, More Carpets
Axmirister Carpets 5j51.05
Roxbury Taps. Carpet. 1.00
Wool Velvet Carpet.. . .$1.05
Good durable Tapestry Carpet,
one that wears 75?
Extra all-wool Carpet 75
Angora Matting. something
new, 3 shades; this matting is
filled with wool, and has good
w earing quality ; price . . . 50
Parlor Suite, three pieces; made
with loose cushions; in green
plush; special price. . .$18.50
Our Special Supported Woven
Wire Spring Mattress, with 17
center springs and heavv cable ;
only -"$2.75
FIRST ST, COR-YAMHILL
an enrollment of 12 resident students and
S8 day students, of whom 60 were girls
and 28 were -boys.
On October 14, 1S60, Mother Alphonse
was called to the St. Paul, Or., mission
and on February 1. 1861, a school was re
established in a building vacated by the
Sisters of Notre Dame, which had been
closed sicne 1853. Besides Mother Al
phonse, there were Sister Mary Febronia
as superior. Sister Mary of Mercy, Sister
Mary Perpetua and Sister Mary Agatha.
St. Mary Academy had so enlarged its
circle of labor that the original building
could not meet the demands of the grow
ing school, and in the month of January.
ISfil, an addition was begun. The small
wing on the south side of the main build
ing was removed to the northwest cor
ner of the block and in its place was
built a wing of two and one-half sto
ries 50x25 feet. A recreation room, a
class room and a dormitory were added.
In 1S62. further enlargements were made
to meet the necessity of providing space
for the accommodation of sisters and
students. The second small wing of the
original Lownsdale house was removed
to the southwest corner of the block
where, remodeled and enlarged, it became
the home for orphan boys. In its place
was erected a two-story structure, th
upper floor of which was reserved exclu
sively for the chapel; the lower floor fur
nished two classrooms connected by clos
ing doors, in the event of using It as an
joom. anotner wing was als i
erected extending due east and west.
I Tirfivirflnir m.i.!. , j. ,
' b "" v- iwni. a. siuoio. sleep
ing apartments, infirmaries. dlning-room
and a kitchen. An octagonal tower with
a cross-crowned spire contained a beau
tiful bell and was placed above the grouu
of buildings.
The property of the community' w
1 iV.7 , itiuemy sue. Adjoining
this on the south were five lots, which
purcnasca in 1865 for $2000. Mill
street was opened and Market and Fourth
streets graded. The block owned by L.
F. Grover. bounded by Fifth. Sixth. Mar
ket and Mill streets, was purchased by
the Sister in 1SC ttnnn rr.i j,,.
- - --vw ,,wv. a ue grading
of the streets necessitated the building of
.uo.u oioue wan. at an expense of
J3000.
During the first decade of years death
had not entered the ranks of the- original
12 foundresses, until on January 8, 1871,
Sister Mary Florentine passed awav.
On April 9. 1871. permission was grant
ed to pfinerpiratlftti tn nn-. . I .
wherein young aspirants for religious ded-
..i,., mi migoi siuay. Tne first two pos
tulants were Miss Jane Kelly, who re
reived the name of SiFtef Mary Rose de
Uma. and Miss Hannah Young, who be
came Sister Mary Joseph.
The statistics of the novitiate for 1909
show an entry of 200 postulants, of whom
120 were admitted to the profession of
vows. Nineteen professed sisters have
died, and two novices. Sister Mary Nor
bert (Jane Drew), and Sister Claire Marie
(Belle O'RHent naeco .,., -. ...
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period of their chosen work.
On June 18. 1883. the entire Northwest
mourned the death of the venerable Arch
bishop Blanchet. after 62 years of priest
hood and toilsome labor on the Coast. He
was succeeded by Most Rev. Charles J.
Seghers.who was assassinated by one
of his attendants. November 28. 1886.
Most Rev. W. H. Gross. D. D.. was the
third archbishop of Oregon. His death,
which occurred in September. 1898. placed
Most Rev. Alexander Christie In the po
sition of archbishop. His lofty Ideals and
his interest and earnest co-operation in
educational work are well known.
St, Mary's or today is what It is be
cause of its yesterdays. It stands for the
education that creates true womanhood.
Its past students are legion In the North
west. Its glory is in her alumnae, num
bering 202. It turns to the future with
inspired hope and visions of clear pur
pose. Mindful of the struggle of the
olden days, the valiant women who up
held its destiny, who have made St.
Mary's name honorable and its influence
beneficent, behold the renaissance of
faith and hope.
Of the 12 original . foundresses, remain
only Sister Mary Frances Xavier. Sister
Mary Febronia. Sister Mary Perpetua and
Sister Mary Julia, precious remnants of
the 12 of '69. What must not this hour of
Jubilee mean to them?
Sees Phantom Airship.
BERLIN. June 5. (Special.) The Loka
lanzeiger prints a dispatch from Chris
tiania with reference to what it call? the
phantom passage of a German airship
over the North Sea.
Captain Egenaes. master of the steamer
Olva, trading between Blyth and Sarps
borg, reports, that at night when the ves
sel was only a short distance out from
the English side, a large airship carry
ing five searchlights appeared and hover
ing directly above the vessel directed all
its lights on the steamer's bridge.
The airship was within hall, but gave '
no answer to the challenge, and owing
to the blinding glare of the searchlights
It was difficult to distinguish any details.
Suddenly the airship swung off after
another steamer a mile or so away, on
which also the searchlights were direct
ed. The airship afterward made off at
a sharp rate toward the" south.
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