. A descriptive and historical sketch of the Academy of Mount St. Vincent on-the-Hudson, New York City. 1847-1884 ... : Victoria Olwell. was added, and in 1848 the other wing. In 1850 the larger struc-ture at the left in this cut was built. On March 19, 1855, thelarge brick chapel at the right was dedicated, which, though notas commodious or as beautiful as the chapel on the banks of theHudson, was deemed a marvel at the time, and afforded every pos-sible aid to devotion and the exact carrying out of the ceremo-nies of holy Church. Bishop Hughes, styled by the journals of the day Th
. A descriptive and historical sketch of the Academy of Mount St. Vincent on-the-Hudson, New York City. 1847-1884 ... : Victoria Olwell. was added, and in 1848 the other wing. In 1850 the larger struc-ture at the left in this cut was built. On March 19, 1855, thelarge brick chapel at the right was dedicated, which, though notas commodious or as beautiful as the chapel on the banks of theHudson, was deemed a marvel at the time, and afforded every pos-sible aid to devotion and the exact carrying out of the ceremo-nies of holy Church. Bishop Hughes, styled by the journals of the day The Fatherand Founder of the Academy of Mount St. Vincent, was raisedto the archiepiscopal dignity in 1850. He went to Rome toreceive the pallium from the hands of the Holy Pope, Pius find him at the commencement exercises in 1851. The 52 HISTORICAL SKETCH. address to him on the occasion evinced the enthusiasm of thepupils : With what rapidity does not time bear on the dreamy inspi-rations of youth ! But a few short months have passed since oursouls were filled with sorrow and anxiety at your departure for a. MOST REV. JOHN HUGHES, D. : The Misses Sadlier. foreign shore. In spirit we followed your stately bark exultingover the azure sea; we marked its course as it rode gallantly on, HISTORICAL SKETCH. 5, the parting waves playing around its prow ; the billows were proudto bear you on their breast. Even to the presence of the Sovereign Pontiff we accompa-nied you ! Most reverend and beloved father, as your spiritual chil-dren, allow us to offer you our most respectful and affectionate con-gratulations on the higher dignity added to your sacred feel that words are inadequate to express the overflowing joyand exultation of our hearts at your speedy and safe return, andto greet you in our midst again—a happiness greater than we hadanticipated. The mild and balmy air of Italy, the pleasure experi-enced when your eye was gladdened by the view of the rich v
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