The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1871-11-12
1,rn,nx Star and Catholic Messenger.



On Tuesday night last sacrilegious THE
robbed the poor.boxcs Of st. Louis Cathedral
Tho number Of daths In this city during tn
week ending November 5th, at p. NJ, was on
hundred and twenty eight.
Geo. g. Lacey, City Attorney, and the Hon
John Ray, on Thursday last, held consulta
ton relative to a license tax ordinance for thi
city. They desire to frame an ordinance tina
will be stringent and free from legal flaws.
Licenses for the year 1872 will soon be in de
mand, and those interested shoala~pay atten
ton to this matter.
On Wednesday night, about nine o'clock, Mr.
Peter A. Lanauze, aged ffty-five years. com
mitted suicide by shooting himself in the head
No cause for the act has been ascertained
Deceased kept . hardware store On Orleans
street.
On Thursday morning, about o'clo.k, a fire
broke out in the four-story brick building, at
the corner of Camp and Poydras streets, known
as the Branch Washington Exchange The
building is owned by Alfred Penn, Esq, and
the bar-room by DR.. J. West, with James
Grisntead as agent. The damage was slight,
amounting to about $500.
On the same day fire occurred in the Ma
ginnis Cotton Seed Oil Factory, corner of Julia
and Tchoupitoulas streets, but was extinguish-
ed without damage.
. CHURCH ITEMS.
ST. VINCENT OF PAUL CHuRcH.-1Ae His
sion.-IAe Dedioafion.-A most interesting COM
munication from the able pen of q sterllr g
member of st. Vincent's congregation has been
received, but is unavoidably crowded out for
want of space. A synopsis of the leading
facts is presented, however. Through the ex-
ertions of Father Foltier, the interior of st.
Vincent's, SO long bleak and bare, has at length
been finished. The church will now, compare
favorably with any in the Diocese. The in
complete mission of December last will be re-
sumed, towards the close of the present month,
by the Redemptorist Fathers. Being simply
continuance of last years mission, it will be
necessarily of brief duration. On the 10th of
next month the Most Rev Archbishop Perche
will bless and specially dedicate this church
to the service of God. The attendance will no
doubt be large Father Foltier, we learn, cor
daily invites all the clergy, all religious socie
ties, the various benevolent, national and mill
tary organizations to be present at this inter-
esting and holy ceremonial. Duo notice of
particulars will be given in the MORNING STAR.
ST. sTEPHEN's CHURcH.-The laying of the
cornerstone of this edifce will take place
next Sunday. The Most Reverend Arch bishop
Perche, assisted by Bishop Quinlan, Of Mobile,
will be the orator of the day. The various
societies are invited to attend, and It Is Hoped
that all of them will be present. The process
sion will form at the intersection of St. Charles |
and Napoleon Avenue, and will move at two !
o'clock p. NJ. Arrangements have been made /
to seat 10000 persons We regret that the
want of space renders it impossible for us to
publish the full description of the edifice, which
has been kindly furnished us. The mastery
plans of Mr.. T. w. Carter, architect give assur-
ance that this church will be fine one indeed.
Since that gentleman and Mr.. Thos. O.Neil, the
well-known builder, have the matter in hand,
the Catholics of the Sixth District are confident
that st. Stephens Church will be one to be
proud of.
The Fair at Masonic hall has continued with
olerable success throughout the past week.
There is plenty of room for improvement in
he matter of attendance. The earnest efforts
# the charitable lady managers should be
nore ably supported by heir gentlemen friends.
The attractions of the fair arc numerous and
'aried. There are many useful articles for
aff1e and for sale. There are refreshment| .
ables, where nico little suppers may be OBJ
aimed at moderate prices. 1t is earnestly i
rged upon the public topatronize the fair.
remember that charity is not content, that it's
light extends afar off, but watchfully protects !;
he brood at home. Among the tables particu- ,
arly noticeable, must be mentioned the Cross !
nd Shamrock table, presided over by Mrs. t
Delaney, assisted by Mrs. Mccormack. At this !
able are many useful articles for sale cheap 9
nd many other articles for rattle at moderate =
hances There is the silver tea set presented r
y Messrs. c. H. Zimmerman 6, Co., six pieces, L
lid and costly; a.silver pitcher presented by t
lessrs. Rice Bros; handsome chrome rcpre- .
'nting. Christ Oh the cross, the gift of ex-
ayor Heath valuable rug and pair eff cor
ices, the present of Mr.. E. c. Palmer; valu- t
Ole family bible presented by Mr.. p. F. Co .
arty and a massive photograph album, the d
1T of Mr.. A Eyrich. Leaving this table and d
8 many attractions, the visitor comes to the
asst Chance Table, and here Mrs. Walker well n