The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1868-11-29


y. BAY aSP. LOUIS >Nov.-29 1868.
Editors Morning Star and Catholic Messenger:
Dear Sirs-Having been present at the Ex-
animation and Exhibition of the students of
ST. Stanislaus College, feel that a few remarks
concerning such excellent Catholic institu-
ton will he acceptable to your numerous read
crs and at the same time n simple act of JUS
tice to that deserving establishment. Let our
Catholic Schools and Colleges he known and
they will be literally patronized. This is my
motto and am only sorry that my humble eN
ertions will fall so far short of what / have
proposed to myself
The examination began on Monday, the 10th
instant and was continued the same evening
and also the following day. To say that it
was IL perfect success would be useless words (:
if added that it surpassed the most sanguine
expectations of its earnest admirers, l should
be nearer the truth. Although many of the
younger pupils appeared there in public for
the first time, they answered correctly aud
with that case and confidence which the
result of thorough and systematic traipinS-
What 1 say of the younger pupils applies with
grcater furcA to the older and more advanced
classes. TIN answered readily many prac,i-
cal questions, and explained clearly many diff
culties that would have puzzled older and
more experienced minds.
The friendly and familiar manner in which
the questions addressed on the one hand,
and the childIike yet respectful affection mani
tested on the other, elected the following re-
mark from several gentlemen: . always con-
sitlered an examination dull and dry, but this
one is quite the contrary" Another fact, which
contributed to render it pleasant and interest
ing was, the tasteful variety of choice comic
dialogues, well delivered pieces, and delightful
musical selections, on the piano and violin
. each so excellent i'll its kind, and so well exc
cuted as to receive tunultuous applause--nay,
many were encored again and again.
The students of St. Stanislaus seem to pos
sess special talents for music, or rather special
facilities for perfccting themselves in that
beautiful art. The College Band, under the
direction of the talented professor of music,
Bro. NJ Germain, has already won for itself SO
many concentrations, that it would be super
tluous on my part to praise its splendid pcrtor-
manccs during the last few days The cNecn-
ton on the piano and violin, especially some
choice duets ON these instruments, won univer-
sal praise
THO. c!S!rrhition came OFF on "Wednesday
night. and truly 1t was display of artistic
and oratoricat skill. "Thc Hidden Gem"
beautiful innocent aud highly interesting dra-
ma by Cardinal Wisenlan, WAS played i'll such
an able and attractive manner, that during the
entire performance the attention of the audi
cnce ntv yer wearicd for moment. and at the
last touching scene many eyes were DIM with
tears The moral of the piece, so noble, so
lofty so holy, could not but strike every heart.
If some of the theatre plays in some slight de-
gree rescmbled the virtuous sentiments of the
'H,iden Gem" how many foul thoughts and
horrid crimes would never have been thought
of. 1.-The Hidden Gem :" what poetic title,
and how much does st. Stanislaus resemble it
For though it has been patronzed to certain
extent, how far has it been from receiving that
patronage and confidence which it so richly
Deserves Like the hero in this piece. the good
Brothers who direct this institution toll on
with silent energy, expecting reward only
from above. would not deprive them of this
reward by publishing their merit, but would
that parents and others who wish their chill
tlrcn educated in Christian and thoroughly
practical manner, should try this Hidden
Gem" w. NJ. l..