The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-23
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The OLD AND ORIGINAL CoyTIYEYTALs.-The
members comprising this noted boby of promine E p
citizens advised on the fth page Of this morn
rigs CRESCENT, of q special nesting invoked for
to-n'gi { at Hawki1s's saloon. We gladly embrace
the opportunity which admits of our making any
siuslon TO this popular and highly esteemed or.
ganizstion, and though reappearing under differ
ent auspices from that which characterized its
previous existence-'tis not regarded with any
less appreciation from the noble and exalted
principles which actuate Its members.
MAsoSIc.-At q meeting of Louisiana Council
NO. z: X and :. NJ, held on Saturday. December
appointed, were installed in ample form by III.
Comp. II. r. Swasey. deputy past grand master
of the Grand Council Of the State of Louisiana:
III. Comp. E. A; Yorke, I. /. G. NJ; G. sontag,
TODD, treasurer; F. A. Dentzel, recorder: T. F.
Patton, @. of Guard; A. L. Dick, conductor; s. Ii.
Brown. steward; r. 8. Bushe, guard.
At meeting Of Orleans r. A. Chapter No. /,
beld on Monday. December 2lst. the following
Companions were installed In ample form by
Comp. 3. NJ. Todd, G. IL. p. Of the Grand Royal
Arch Chapter OF the State of Louisiana, viz:
Comp: j. A. Stevenson, N. E. II. p; E. A.
H.; II. I. Twicbell. p. j. I. Casey, r. A. c.;
F. A. Dentzel, secretary; W. NJ. Abernathy, q. NJ.
I'd "; NJ. Boyen, G. NJ. LIST "; J. G. Dunlap.
chaplain; Il. Cruce, guard.
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES OF THE HIGH
scHooLs--The recent exhibitions of the public
school pupils have been of such high order of
literary merit that parents and friends are begia-
ing to take interest in the speeches and essays as
well on account of their intrinsic worth as on &C.
count of their regard for the speakers and wri-
ters. SO last night standing room could scarcely
be obtained at Lyceum Hall. The programme of
the exercises was as follows
English salutsiory. Thomas Raymond
Original Essay-Fashon.. lionel Adsms
n;.s.i p solomon
Original pecamat french Cast ,nos
0rs nal Valentine Font sine
Awarding of diplon1a, 70 graduates,
By VIM. 8. Mount. 3D.. president of School Board
Naleoictoiy Add William Ken shaw
The salutatory by Master Thomas Raymond was
gracefully rendered. More cannot be said, as the
theme is barren of novelty and each salutatory
must inevitably resemble those that have gone
before and psrtake more or less Of the mannerism
alluded to by Master Lionel Adams In his
spIigbtly essay on fashion. The Latin Grafton by
Master Lucien f. Sslomon, evinced kno Wedge
of that ancient tongue on the part of that young
gentleman, that would be creditable to a college
graduate. This reporter would like to say some
thing concerning the original poem by Master
Even Morgan, but unfortunately the disconnected
and fugitive words that succeeded in reaching bis
ear gave him no idea OF its tenor or worth. The
public must not. however, imagine that this was
the fault of Master Morgan. That young gentle
man spoke az loud as any of the others;
aware that 1t is not necessary to hear
every word in that case In order to understand.
Poetry, however. being the best words in the best
places, requires that every syllable be heard, or
the meaning is a blank. The distant and extremely
back seat engaged % by this reporter, was the
disbolical cause. The original defamation in
French by Master John Csstelanos suffered the
same fate. 80 far as regards the writer, as Master
MorgaD's poem-it was lost in space. Enough of
Master William Hsle's essay on mirth reached the
reporters corner northwest uttermost) to en-
able him to decide that ii was tolerably good. Al
though the theme was mirth the essay was by no
means mirtbful, consisting Of rather grave advice
(prettily written it must be ADMITTEDLY as to the
proper times, places and circumstances for yield.
ing to mirthful propensities. Master Valentine
Fontaine. who followed with the defamation on
geniue, acquitted himself admirably. He evidently
ielt an interest in his theme. for his ideas were
well chosen, his dction spirited. and his delivery
foil Of life. The valedictory by Master VIM. Rem.
shaw, was feelinRly spoken. The emotions that
last nd look behind. ;" were eloquentIy portrayed
by this talented young gentleman. The exercises
wire diversified by musical advertisements from
the pupils of the girls high school.
THE CRESCENT bad no idea yesterday OF wound
ing the feelings or attacking the reputation of
Mr.. Charles r. Decker, the little gentleman from
Mississippi, who attracts crowds as he pcrambu-
la'es our streets. The remarks which Mr.. d.
takes to himself were not intended for him by
any means. They were intended for the thieves,
pickpockets and other rufiians that swarm in this
city, and the Inefficient and utterly incompetent
persons who are employed to select men 10 .1r-
rest and incarcerate them, as well as for the
legislators who abolished the vagrant law. The
adjustment Of the vasrant law was intended for
the benefit of the thousands of negroes that
bask on the levee from daylight to dark and from
dark 10 daylight that infest the State House. the
court lobbies and the chicken roosis-but not
for you, little Er. Decker. You have an honest,
handsome, rudy face your frank and open eye
shows your integrity. No, sir.
The FOLLOWING has been handed to the reporter
of the CRESCENT by responsible party:
Query.-If citizen. for simply inquiring the.
cause of mans arrest, is knocked down by the
metropolitan police, 1.-TWO or more) and so badly
beaten as to shake the stamps out of his pockets
and valuable studs out of his shirt, is he justified
in complaining of rough treatment! A VICTIM.
MAGNOLIA LODGE No. 81. /. O. o. F.. give a
grand fancy dress, regalia and masquerade ball at
their new hall, Friday evening, January 8, 1869.
The worthy secretary, Mr.. Chas. Broker, will ac-
cept the thanks Of the CREscEST for courteous in.
vitations.
THE TEMPERATURE yesterday, as shown by the
thermometer at G. Duhamel's, Ill Canal street,
lately corner Bienvile and Chartres streets. was
as follows: At ga. n. 4e degrees; II \. So; 8
P. n. SO; 6P.M.5s.
TIE REPoRTER Of the CRESCENT thinks that
Capt. Cain, superintendent of police, and his
deputies, Messrs. Boyd Robinson and Bradley. are
exertiDg themselves untiriDgly in preserving
order and arresting malefactors in this city.
Would he could cay as much for the subordi
mates.
Mr.. JEo. 81. CLARKE, the sklful photographer,
81 No. 10l Canal. has placed US under obligations
for cabinet sized photograph of our deceased
friend and colaborer, Israel Gibbons. The pic.
ture is admirably finished and the likeness par
rect. Mr.. clarke VIII please accept our sincere
thanks for his kind thoughtfulness.
LAST EVENING. in accordance with instructions
from the superintendent of police ordering the
arrest of all dangerous and suspicious characters
the police arrested and confined at the central
station, Jno. Killeen, Jas. alias E" Bow-leggedu
Donovan, Henry Queen, colored, G. Drowley,
Milton Hardwick, colored, VIM. Stille,
Jno. Donovan, Jas. Nelson aud Owen Duffy, ali
on the long charge. The FIVE first were appre-
snd Csnonee % ,ha two neTt A. Hsga";os warSst