Chronicles of Notre Dame du Lac
Edward Sorin, CSC -- Translated by John M. Toohey, CSC, 1895

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1850

pg 148       fixed upon its work in order to secure pupils.  If the number was 
             not as encouraging, there was at least more peace in all branches 
             of the work at Notre Dame du Lac.  It was [misery] enough to have 
             to fight at the same time with the Mother House and with the 
             wrong-headed man in the South.

                        10.  Growth of St. Mary's Academy at Bertrand

                  On the other hand, St. Mary's Academy this year begins to fly 
             with its own wings.  Miss Shee withdraws, and all things improve.  
             A wrong-headed person amongst the Sisters can do so much, and the 
             peace that follows her departure shows that she is not to be 
             regretted.  The pupils are almost double in number, there is a 
             better spirit amongst them, and the looks of the institution 
             improve daily.
                  In the month of January, the State of Michigan recognizes St. 
             Mary's Academy and bestows a liberal charter on it; in a word, the 
             future of this house is assured and the public have confidence in 
             its teachings.
                  Two Sisters having been sent to Loreto to learn music and 
             drawing, returned towards the end of this year and at once made 
             themselves useful to the institution.