The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1870-07-31
College Ex.u1iaation.
BAY ST. LOUIS, July 2Ot

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Editors Morning Star and Catholic Messenger:
To me there is NO subject 80 full IF inter
est and real intellectual qualification as
the examinations or exhibitions of schools
and colleges. Horticultural displays, agri-
cultural fairs, and museums Of art full Of
the wonders of nature and mechanical
skill, are all interesting in their way, pre-
struct the mind but these do not, in my
opinion, furnish SO much food for agreeable
reflection as those difficult trials of the
young idea-iR the exercises Of which
speak.
As the mind is the noblest part amid all
the works of creation, its cultivation, its
development, it's education, in fine, must
portion to it's good or bad education, will
be it's future career of success or failure.
These thoughts were rapidly passing
through my mind as was seated at the
examination of the pupils of st. Stanislaus
Commercial College, last week. The ex-
ercises this year, it is said, and, think,
with truth, surpassed all previous years IN
the proficiency manifested by the students,
and the general interest awakened. There
who gave frequent and warm evidence of
their appreciation. Besides the ordinary
branches examined, there was successful,
and, must say, very successful examina-
ton of the seniors in geometry, trigonome-
try, algebra, philosophy and rhetoric. The
we'll In these branches, but the following
Edeserve special mention: j. Clavery. 81.
Gelpi, Jno. Marquer, j. Saucier, JAS Sey-
{ ~ - T. R0aw erth, r. Walker and e.
I d S 81 s.. ffle 81l aBsnt N1GS
charm away monotony and to disco1rse
sweet strains during intervals which were
given for amusement. :
There were also beautiful nsorceaur on
piano and violin by the talented young
performers, L. Mestier, j. Saucier and Ed.
Baylie. could not think of intruding on
your columns a detailed account of the
three days examination, suffice to say, they
were creditable to the students and con-
formable with the high reputation justly
enjoyed by the college.
The exercises of the closing night de-
serve particular notice. The Debate, Is
reading of works of fiction more injurious
than beneficial" was well delivered, and
the composition did great credit to the
young gentlemen engaged. The decision
of the committee was given against novels
| the successful debators being Masters F.
Browne and w. Walkey. The play, "Da-
| mon and Pythias,' was very well rendered
and gave opportunity for Ferd. Walker to
distinguish himself in new sphere. A
goodly array of premiums was distributed
| by the respected pastor, Rev. FL. Leduc,
whose parting address to the students was
kind, practical and fatherly. The large
| audience seemed as much pleased as the
boys, and though the performance, etc.,
lasted till Il late hour, no one left till the
last moment.
The brothers Benedict, Henry, Bernard
and Symphorian, though youthful looking,
seemed we'll skilled in the handling and
examining their respective Classes, and
well qualified to perform their respective
duties, with credit and success.
One gentle brother, who presides over
the musical department., must not be for
| gotten; for much of the pleasure OF the
evening was due to his musical genius; and
a genius for music he undoubtedly possess
eS.
The genial and affectionate president
Brother FlorimOnd, was to be seen every
where, consulting for the comfort OF all
and bore on his pleased countenance evi.
dence that told everything was passing
hof to his entire approval.
In going round the college on an ex.
ploration of enquiry, we found two room.
handsomely fitted up for the chemica
Laboratory, just received from New YORK
The president seems determined to nsks
this a fret class college. IL
The library of the Calhoun Literary So
| ciety contains between three and four hun
dred select works, mostly contributed by
the students themselves, with the aid o
some generous donors, friends Of the col
lege.
The college is now chartered by tn
State, enabling the faculty to grant Diplo
mas in the commercial department.
In conclusion, can safely commend thi
Institute to the patronage of the public
Communities seldom fail in the arduou
task of education their motto Away
being, "excelsior," upward and onward
Respectfully, J. NJ.