The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1868-07-05

AMI CAIHUIlC- MESEENGEk,
deep swelling notes Of the bass. Thus
Nature, no doubt, smiling ON the good deed
!; Of tho Sisters, took this emphatic and bril-
A little band q young fairies, numbering
ABOUT twelve, came on the stage and tool
the audience by storm, in their rival effort
, 70 perform their great role in the days fes
tiv1ties. The little darlings acted thei1
parts admirably, in that enchanting tone O.
nspang childhood that carries away al
hearts, while the eyes are feasting ON Their
sweet, innocent faces.
There was another little fairy trio fol-
declamatory honors, that brought a finished
cn u.;.. to the heby performers, who ener-
try" in tho dialogue of "The Clock, the
Fec, and the Broom.n As the merits Of the
dtscussi0M were 81 difficult to decide. ma
hsx1nk wholesoA1e fe&r o6 tho little lady
WIN the bro0m-WhdcA sho Aourished with
most stalking OBJECT -we shall retain ffom
When the performance was soncwhat
advanced, tho distribution Of premiuns
commenced. Tho young ladies most Dis
! t,nso1sned for correct department. during
tho year received crowns, to the number 81
some twenty. A little episode occurred
here, between the pastors Of St. Joseph's
and st. Theresa's, - to who should do the
honors-which ended in Father Smith's
forcing tho honor Of " crowningn on his
modest friend, Father Kenney, Who had to
submit to the unsought-for distinction,
while the former read the names of those
distinguished.
Here 1t is bat just to state that the Sis
tiers provided h0nors for their pupils with
no sparing hand, when we mention the fact
that nearly all Of the two hundred and fifty
received some distinction or other, either
IN crowns, books, or pieces Of select muaic.
This will be the more appreciated when it
Is known that the enumeration for their
services il very small, and, ON ACCOUNT of
the general distress Of the times, nothing
at all in majority Of cases.
interrupted with music. The " Coronation
Chorus, " by several of the senior pupils. was
very line, and the perfect unison of the |
voices was charming characteristic, while |
Prof. Vom Hofe's accompaniment and di-
rectlon made it as perfect as musical talent |
was an evidence of considerable experience,
taste, and skill, and reflected unusual credit |
on the young lady performers.
A duet on the piano by two of the pupils |
was well executed, and won well merited |
distinction.
The last dispensation of the .s Cornu.
copia Of distinction, fell on the innocent,
tiny pupils from the reverend dispenser of I
honors, in the shape of tasty, diminutiye
little dolls, which elected much amusement
as Father Kenney, with features beaming
an al over with unfeigned pleasure, handed
ures One little one kissed her doll
with such delight, on receiving it, as no
language could express, as she toddled off
to her seat I'd caress it at leisure.
Inc distr!bution being over, music and a
8. ., farewell chorus Of exquisite pathos closed
ing Prof: Vem Hofe in ffatterEng n m naang
before the audience, for the professional ,
, ,ea ri displayed in presiding at the piano,
sweet band of skillful choristers.
When the proceedings were closed,
Father Smith adroitly devolved the .onus ]
IF addressing the audience on his blush '
ng, reluctant friend, Father Kenney;
loosely requesting them not to look too ]
closely at the orator while delivering his
address, lest his modesty should give way,
md they would lose fine speech
Father Kenney rose, after some hesitation, 7
md for ten or fifteen minutes reviewed in 3
YARN and glowing terms, the beauty, the s
Produced by the evidences of the evenings
He beautifully portrayed
he untold fruits and blessings yet in store
or the Practitioners of st. Joseph, from the +
ehglous culture Of the children, blessings ~
Which would bring forth their rich eligiousl
ions yet to come. He Congratulated all,
arents, Sisters, and pastor, ON the grand
esults of their few yeara of lsbof. Thel
ight presented 20 them that day wasI Z
ne that all had reason to DO proud of-theI
Intelligence manifestad by tho numerous
yidences, i'm the distribution Of 90 large q
umber Of honors, the modest, Cnassuming
ir that marked the department. Of tho
nallest to this largest pupil, was peculiarly
Of the children under the care of
1e religious orders, and of none moro 30
IAN of those of the noble, distinguished
rider of ST. Vincent de Panl The Row l.
ather closed an eloquent address by con-
ratulating all connected with bringing "a,
Don't the beautiful display of virtue and
incation witnessed with such delight by =
y who had the happiness of being present, L
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