Jasper County Democrat, Volume 9, Number 8, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 May 1906 — ST. JOSEPH’S COMMENCEMENT. [ARTICLE]

ST. JOSEPH’S COMMENCEMENT.

The commexicenient exercises will be held June 19th. There will be a large number of graduates. This being the fifteenth year of the existence of the College, and the tenth commencement, special efforts will be made to provide a worthy celebration. Father Delaney, pastor of St. Patrick’s, Ft. Wayne, will deliver the baccalaureate address. A preliminary celebration will be held the day before, and in the evening, June 18th, the Columbian Literary Society will present the splendid drama,Thomas A. Becket, arrangeed from Tennyson’s famous play by Father Guggenberger, S. J. The play deals with the historic struggle of Thomas A. Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, with King Henry 11., for the freedom of the Church. Victor Meagher, ’O6, will enact the title role, and Maurice Ehleringer that of King Henry. The play will be presented with fine costumes and scenery, several new scenes having been purchased in addition to those on the new stage. We desire all our friends to attend, especially the Alumni, this being a special occasion for them. The Alumni Association will meet on the day of Commencement, or the day previous.—The Collegian.