The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1871-07-30
TIE COMMENCEMENT ExEscIsKs.

THE COMMENCEMENT ExEscIsEs.
Tho largest attendance of any yet, BY far,
were seated in the elegantly arranged hall on
this occasion, and from the beginning 70 the
close of the proceedings the audience was per-
fectly delighted. The deepest interest was
taken in the exercises Of the graduates, but
the under graduates received their share of
the attention Of their auditors.
Masters Stewart, Elder and Shelby were
equally deserving Of praise FOE the grace and
elegance of their delivery and for the material
of their compositions Master Ig. p. Deve-
reux's thesis was q mastery production, and
exhibited throughout thorough and almost
unlimited Investigation and study OF his sub
ject. "Ariston Metron Guothi" (Know the
Golden Mean), an grafton, delivered by Master
j. r. Knapp, was more satisfactory evidence
of the proficiency to which this young gentle
man has attained in all his studies, than could
be elected by O formal examination OF many
| hours duration. He touched upon almost
everything, and the proportions which he ad-
vanced were founded upon the soundest prln-
| ciples and sustained by irrefutable arguments.
His delivery awakened the warmest enthusl-
asm. To his worthy father, DR.. James knapp
we tender our congratulations. Master knapp
also recited an original poem on Robert E. Lee
yaledictory address of Master J. J. ORorke
was listened to with feelings of sympathy for
the Young gentlemen who were about to sepa-
rate and bid . Last fond farewell to the scene
of their happiest days. It was well written
and delivered with evident sincerity.
The degree of Bachelor of Arts" was then
conferred upon I. P. Devereux, j. r. Knapp and
J. J. O'Rorke, by Brother Isaiah, the President
of the College. The degrees being conferred
Mr.. J. R. Knapp, to the surprise OF every one
d present, and particularly 90 to Brother Isaiah
d advanced, and in o short address, composed, in
yerse. for the occasion, presented to the Presi-
y dent. in behalf of the graduating class, an
y elegant silver cup. Brother Isaiah responded
10 In a few appropriate remarks, at the close OF
a. vhich he introduced Prof j. g. Harrison, A. NJ,
ID NJ. D., of New Orleans, who was announced 10
rs deliver an address to the graduates DE- har
rison deserves no little credit for the evidens
= pains which he took to prepare his address,
III but we must say that o greater portion OF II
te was perhaps irrelevant, although calculated
to excite the interest Of those who are fond OF
or hearing lectures on philosophy. Another OBJ
ra section to the Doctors address was its length
sr, and no doubt, this mistake was discovered by
es- tho sneaker himself before he concluded 1t.
ed Tina closed one of the most brilliant exami
nd rot;ons and commandments we have ever hat
the pleasure Of attending, and the same opinion
&C. was expressed by all who were in attendance
among whom we had the pleasure OF meetin
ere many Of our wel-known citizens, such as
ses M. Lusher, Esq, Drs. Knapp and AeAan
I'M Messrs Fournier, Wheelahan, Coyle' Devereu.
ich Markey and Clinton The clergy from our GU
vii was also we'll represented in Fathers Flann'
,dy Gan, Kenny, Kennedy and Landry. Inc ne
,ro- Father Finn, of Ocean Springs, Miss, ais
Las oraeed the occasion with his presence. Fath'
en- yicar-General of the Diocese OF Natche
sic, was present at the closing exercises ana e.
ion, pressed himself as highly gratihed with u
cry, entertainment
eme wecannot close without returning our 'nan
ling to the officers of the College, for the e&'sen
in urbanity with which we were received anu VI
try, uniformly generous treatment accofaeu
% of during our stay, which will ever conpe' 40
ster hold them in grateful remembrance
best The next session will begin on the "a %
lest. tober. Mr.. James Timmony, the agent aor
race College. Office No. 6 Davidson's Court Caf>
ence delet street. will furnish all necessary inhor
Bug ton and mako arrangements for the recep"
,ung of students at the College.
Nu' ANEW AND USEFUL ENTERPRIsE'-ihe Gu
mands of the Church, as well as the o'c'~se'
scnnarakiy0 upOn pare