"Impressive Opening of Carmelite Novena. An impressive ceremony of prayer, in which 2,500 participated, took place last night on the lawn of the Carmelite Monastery, 9150 Clayton Rd. Ladue. It was the opening of the novena in honor of "Our Lady of Mount Carmel," the Blessed Virgin Mary. This picture was taken as teh congregation knelt for benediction of the Blessed Sacrament."