New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-06-24

and preserve its original beauty. But here
Gods goodness did not rest. for in addition
to this external paradise OF light and How
ers, He bestowed upon man an inner garden
which would also require cultivation; and
be fitted for its Makers abiding tplace, and
all its primitive glory increased many fold
by mans industry and goodness; but when
man plucked from the tree of life the for
hidden fruit and became an outcsst from
Eden, the flowers af the mind removed from
the sunshine of Gods smile, lost their fresh.
ness, and the fertile soil, which before had
Welded so abundantly, now became blasted
by the curse, and nothing but thorns and
thistles rewarded mans labor.
The soul of man for centuries continued
dark; for ages he bowed beneath the weight
OF that dreadful curse which crushed all his
energies and prevented his toll from being
rewarded.
But there came the second man, the glo-
rious Son of God, softening the effects of
the curse and permitting light and sunshine
to illuminate the human mind; then mortals
found their labor recompensated, and
flowers bloomed again though struggling
for existence amid the thistle and weeds
that heretofore had dominion in the soul.
Hope now beamed on man and became
his angel guide on the journey of life, after
cheering him when discouraged.
Now life was to be made beautiful again,
by diligent effort it is true, yet the protfered
reward was far greater than the work i'm
posed.
Deeds of love and kindness, the faithful
performance of stern duty, and the culti-
waiting of his talents and heart were to con-
stitute the beauty Of mans life.
Some have made life beautiful-they have
glorified it by deeds of bravery and hero.
ism: others have written their names in
bright and shining letters upon the records
of literature and art; and others, yet nObler,
have done more than these, have fought q
harder battle than that one on the battle
field, have gained victory over self, have
made beautiful not only their own lives. but
those of others, and have obtained fame
more enduring than that which crowns
poets or an artist brow.
at the present time. there are some who.
disdaining to sit down idly and enjoy the
luxuriant pleasures surrounding them, gird
on the armor of energy and patience OF
fighting under the banner of true Christian
ity for the good, the true, and the beautiful ;
their reward shall be great, indeed, for.
when the stern battle OF life has been fought
and the grand victory won, Hope and Faith
shal, bear the soul up to the eternal summer
land of bliss, where the flowers OF the soul
garden, which were fostered on earth, are
now blooming afresh beneath the smiles OF
God.
And the victor shall join the grand anthem,
not that which he had helped to swell on
earth, but one even more glorlous-the
HYMN Of the angels about the throne OF
Jehovah, where immortal beauty relgnetn
forever more.
Queen Elizabeth, with the following cast:
Mary Stuart, Miss E. Marcy; Queen Eliza
beth, Miss A. Brownlee; First Maid of Honor
to Elizabeth, Miss M. Myers; Second Maid OF
Honor to Elizabeth, Miss A. Latitte: Maid OF
Honor to Mary Stuart. Miss l.. Thomas;
Earl of Leicester, Miss A. Larose; Earl OF
Shrewsbury, Miss E. Neral.
Miss E. Marcy. was greatly admired for
her admirable personation OF the unfOrtu-
nate Mary. Her action and reading were
worthy of an older actress.
Recitation-The School Girls Plaint-by
Miss Kate Munster.
The Mirror Editorial, by Miss Annie Lud-
wick, As this is an editorial, we make bold
to copy it entire into our columns, giving
the fair Annie the proper credit, however,
as becomes an honorable member OF the
press: :.
| hides her face at well regulated seasons to
shine more refulgent again. The fury king
of dav and the mild queen of night move
on smoothly and regularly in accordance
with the laws of nature. So may it be as to
our schools. Vacation is drawing nigh, and
we are about to separate tor brief season,
| with the hope that We may all meet again to
resume our studies with renewed energy.
Time flies swiftly, and time lost can never
| be regained. Youth is the seed time OF life
and as we sow we shall reap. Therefore l,
| becomes US to use all diligence in our power
to gain knowledge in youth, that We may
| have the benefits of it in after years. What
ever NAV be the statutes in regard to oul
schools, we are morally bound, individually
| and collectively, to support education IL
| some way. We do not pretend to dictate as
| to how our schools shall be conducted
| trusting to older and wiser heads for just
| and co uitable arrangement for all. This ls
not question for US to decide. IN sepa
rating, we hope all shall enjoy the time
| pleasantly; that recreation and relief from
the schoolroom may have tendency tt
| create new life, and that not ont
| single seat shall be vacant wheI
the day comes that we are called
| together again to resume our studies
Words fail to convey our thanks to oul
| teachers, to whom we are so deeply 1ndebt
| ed. True, we have sometimes thought thel
rulings we're harsh, and that our burden;
| were greater than we could bear; but upoI
reflection we discovered our error. and Wer'
| constrained to wonder why we were 81
leniently dealt with. The responsibility o
a teacher is urbounded and underlined, ant
| human nature is severely taxed when dut.
is the governing principle. The question
naturally occurs to US, have we done oul
duty in proportion as the teachers nave
| done theirs? Does this question find al
| afirmative!echo in cur conseiences? Glass
mates, We pause for reply.
! In conclusion, we return our SINGER
thanks to all of our teachers, hoping tn
| brief time allotted to them as relief from
| their arduous duties may be a happy an
| pleasant remembrance. To our classmates
| we wish gentle breeZes may soothe them, an
] that they may return with rosy cheeks, nap
| py hearts, and with an earnest determine
! tion to gain knowledge. pure and undetile'
as the waters of the little brook that trlckle
down from the mountain side.
Duet-"Ah! Could l teach the Night
| ipgale BY Misses A. Brownlee and L
| Brown.
English Recitation" Jairus Daughter y
| By Miss Neva Nelson.
| French Dialogue-Spoken with much fee
ing and great effect.
| SongE.sTell Me where do Fairies Dwell.
The exercises closed with dialogue i
French, entitled Lies Precienses Ridicules,
with the following distributioniof characters
Nine. Gorgibus, Miss A. Lafitte Mile
| Cathos. Miss l.. Landrodie; Mile Madelor
Miss j. Vicknar; Mr.. La Grange, Miss N
Rayel; Mr.. Du Croisy, Miss K. Hunster; MI
| Mascal lille, Miss A. Larose; MIR. Jodele
Miss S. Neral; Mr.. Marotte, Miss r. Barrett
Mr. A!manzor, Miss G. Caretta; deux gen
darmes, Misses Ludovick and Messies.
This piece was rather long. and was inter
rupted by the audience, which was not re
markably orderly throughout the evening
The teachers are-Mrs l.. NJ. Richardson
principal; S. G. Weiss, R. NJ. Woodley an
c. Watson, associate teachers Madam
Corior, French teacher.
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