The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1871-07-23

Ms hearers with some choice music ON tnc
piano; he is . son of Mr.. "a. Rice, OF the well
known firm of Rice Bros. A grandson Of OK
Gov. Moore, at tho close Of the music, stepped
forward and detained "The Hearts Resting
Place." Master F. Farrell, = particularly
bright boy came next and repeated with sp-
propriate gesture Lord Chatham's celebrated
speech on tho American war. Master d. 8.
Flower, . young relative of Richard Flower,
Esq., Of this city, ct the close of the last decla-
nation, drew from the piano some excellent
music. A poetic recitation, ARNOLD Winkel-
ried," by Master T. o. NJ. Hayes, "a brother OF
Master B. NJ. Hayes,) excited the warm en-
th1sasm of the audience, The band con-
cluded the mornings exercises.
In the evening the I'd, Sd and 4th collegiate
classes were examined in mathematics, Greek
and Latin, and gave general satisfaction.
Masters Farrell and Flower, of the 4th class,
exhibited remarkable proficiency in mathe.
matics. The exercises comprised q salutatory
from Master w. A. Elder, relative of Bishop
Elder, of Natchez, who, in q neat address,
welcomed those present, whom he considered
kind in gracing the occasion with their pres
ence. An essay by Master Joseph lesson, en-
titled True Glory" in which the young es-
ing to those who least deserve them those
honors which belong of right to an entirely
different class of men. He made d happy al
fusion to the good George Peabody, whom he
designated as the beau ideal of the true hero,
and such as alone are truly glorious. Master
E. Schinkel and v. Duffel followed at the
piano and executed some very difficult music.
"Onr Politicians aed Their Influence" an ora
ton composed and delivered by Master s.
Brandt, Jr., contained many truthful COM
ments upon the method and policy of those
who try to palm themselves off as statesmen.
He was followed by Master G. D'Aquin and ".
Duffel, who entertained the audience with ex-
quisite music from the flute and piano. Master
D'Aquin's flute playing was remarkably good.
We must accord to Master Horace Dufour, q
son of the late Cyprien Dufour, the credit of
the best recitation on this evening, Sergeant
Bnz Fuz in the case of Barden rs. Pickwick."
We have often heard this amusing piece de-
claimed, but never with more satisfaction and
pleasure. A quartette, consisting of flute,
VIOLIN cornet and piano, followed Master Du-
tours speech, in which Masters D'Aquin,
Clarke, Young and Burke took part.
Master Geo. Sill read an essay entitled
Results of Experiment" The composition was
excellent and very interesting, and received
the earnest appreciation of those who heard it.
Master H. c. Burke's performance on the piano
was excellent. Music by the band closed the
exercises of the evening.
SECOND DAY.
On Wednesday morning the attendance of
visitors was quite respectable, the programme
comprising the examination of thethird and
al
class, and the delivery of orations, the reading
of essays and defamation; these were occa-
sonally interspersed with music, and taken
altogether, it was programme we'll calculated
to entertain. Master l.. Rice led off with
with "The Obligation of an American Citizen, !"
the delivery was very good, and his speech
contained many things pleasing to the ears of
his hearers He was loudly applauded. Master
f. Fourier followed him with an exhibition
of musical talent at the piano. Next came
forward Master Thos. Wheelahan, o son of our
well-known merchant on common street, MT.
NJ. Wheelahan. Indeed, the father had reason
to feel proud of his little son, who, in a very
pleasing and feeling manner recited, 1.-The
Burial of Sir John Moore" Master d. Carnal
next bowed to the audience and acclaimed
marco Bozzaris," piece extremely difficult
to recte, but which was not too much so for
Master Carnal.
Masters Bdrke and Fourier again appeared
at the piano, and executed brilliant duett.
&" The United States and the Cherokecs," a
piece selected by Master L. Santamand, for
defamation, was recited with much effect,
this young gentleman evincing considerable
declamatory powers. Master A. Hertzog ap-
peared next and acclaimed "Justice to the
Whole Country" which drew forth express
sions of delight from the audience. The flute
and piano again came into requisition, the per-
formers being Masters Curtis and Burke.
Master G. Generes, a son of Mr. Generes OF
this city, next appeared and delivered the
speech of Gustavus Vasa to the Delecarlians
Master Generes has undoubted talent for elo-
cution, and will, certainly, in the course of a
short time, be able to compare favorably as q
speaker with any student in the college. The
excellent music for which the college band is
so we'll known terminated the morning exer.
cises.
We will conc1ule our ba nexi