New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-24
LOQCET INSTITUTE.

Loquet Institute for young ladies, Miss NJ
A. Burr, principal, which took place OF
Thursday evening last, at Lyceum Hall
are worthy of more extended notice thar
they have as yet received in this paper.
The music, which formed an importan
part OF the evenings entertainment, dis
played to an admirable degree the close
attention which that divine art receives il
this school.
dered with spirit and expression by young
ladies who have evidently made music a
thorough study. Their superior perform
ance was heartily enjoyed by the large and
appreciative audience which had assem-
bled at an early hour.
Immediately following was an operate
solo. Ill faut Partir," which displayed the
fine and highly cultivated voice Of Miss
| Lucie X.
La Danse Indienne," by Miss Evrie j.,
Is equally worthy of commentator, and the
lively dialogue by the members of the inter
mediate department was entertaining in
the extreme, and speaks well for the ability
! of the teacher who superintends that de-
partment.
We should like to make note of each per-
formance successively, but time and space
are limited, and those which we pass over
in silence were by no means unappreciated,
for indeed, to single out the particular
merit of one above another would be an ex-
ceedingly difficult matter, all were SO
worthy of commentator.
Admiration for the mastery manner in
which Miss Augusta L. executed that diff
cult ''Havaneras' compels especial atten-
ton. as does also the splendid recitation
given by Miss Leila E., entitled the "Widow
of Glencoe" Catching the spirit of the
poem. she appeared to throw herself entire
ly into it, partaking of the sentiments there
in expressed, rendering the pathetic parts
in the most touching manner, and through
out displaying extraordinary talent in that
direction.
The French dialogue La Vieille Cousine"
was carried out with spirit by the fair par
ticipants, and did not fail to elicit warm
applause, for it illustrated the thoroughness
with which the language is taught in this
institution.
The music that followed was excellent,
and the March and Wand exercise was one
OF the most interesting features of the eve
ming. The soldier-like exactLess with
which the young ladies conducted them
elves was enhanced by the martial effect
of their scarlet and black uniforms. and
called forth the most rapturOus applause
from the interested spectators.
ID Anna Boleyn" was then charmingly
rendered by Miss Louella T., whose sweet
and well-trained voice produced a marked
effect upon the audience
After listening to more fine music, the
laughable dialogue of Christmas Tide"
was presented by the members of the aca-
demic department, and can not be too
most prominent character, acquitted herself
IN an unexceptionable manner, and all the
participants are worthy of great credit for
the superior manner in which they per
formed their several parts, particularly Miss |
Florence A., in the quotation from the |
Lady Of Lyons" which was magnifcently |
After fine duet and an equally fine |
chorus. came the dumb-bell exercise, which
was deserving of the interest it created.
Miss Burr, the accomplished and elegant
principal. accompanied by Professor r. NJ.
Lusher, then came upon the stage, and after
l few suitable remarks from the latter, en-
gagged in the distribution of prizes, whose
'ichness and multiplicity spoke highly for
he generosity of the directors, as we'll as
:;pients.
After the distribution Of prizes, diploma
vas awarded to the sole graduate. Miss
LOU s., with very appropriate and COM
'limentary remarks from Professor Lusher
This concluded the exercises of the eve
ling.
1t was, in short, an occasion which re-
ected great credit ON both teachers and
cholars, particularly those Of the former
with the musical department,
Thich is under the supervision of ladies of
he highest order of musical ability, assisted
y Mr.. Provost who is too we'll known in
is profession to need compliment at our
ands.
The school is in most t1ourishing condi-
on. and under the admirable supervision
its present principal bids fair to be SO
,r a long time to come. 1t is our earnest
'ish that such may be its fortune, and that
$ prosperity may increase with its years.
Military.
The first company City Guard, com.
anded by Captain Henry Street, will pa