The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1872-04-21

black walnut safe-is offered for fifty cents q
chance at st. Patrick's table, which is under
the supervision of Mrs. Swords, Miss Mullin
and Mrs. McDevitt. The beautiful wreath
which ornaments the front of the table will be
presented to Branch No. Z, H. B. g. NJ. A. A.,
on Saturday, 9th inst. There IRE four promi-
nent gentlemen of the Sixth District-Messrs
Lawlor, Burke, Turnbull and Tanner-who are
determined to gain handsome gold watch,
valued at $685. That one of the gentlemen,
who has the greatest number of generous
friends who will pay dollar to vote for him
will wear it. The table which makes refresh
ments q specially is the Florida" attended
to by Mrs. Camus and Mrs. Bullist. Yet should
any one desire substantials," let him seek
Mrs. Connelly's Restaurant" Mr. Fournier.
it seems. would not be outdone, SO he capped
the climax by having q retreat fog those who
love the weed. He always has bountiful
supply of delectable Havanas. On the whole,
the fair has been SO far success, the people
extending their support very generously.
Laying the Cornerstone Of the Ne,o Asylum of
the Little Sisters Of the Poor.-As announced in
the programme published elsewhere, the inter-
esting ceremony of laying the cornerstone for
this new Asylum will take place this evening,
at O'Clock. Archbishop Perche will oficiate
on the occasion, and will deliver an address in
French. Our distinguished fellow citizen, Hon.
Thos. J. Semmes will deliver an address in
English, which will be followed by one in
German from Father Giesen, c. SIS. R. The
procession, which will be composed of various
societies and laymen, marshaled by Mr.. James
]. Tarleton, will be formed on Laharpe street.
The presence of His Grace, our Archbishop
sufficiently evidences the deep solicitude which
he feels for the success of this charitable un-
dertaking, and it is to be hoped that the faith
full will, by their presence in large numbers,
show their desire to follow the excellent ex-
cellent example he sets them, and their appre-
citation of the disinterested zeal and devotion
of these good Little Sisters. These women,
severing the ties of kindred and friendship
which to MS worldlings would seem almost to be
the entire destruction of our happiness, devote
themselves entirely to the care and support of
tho aged and infrm. With their little wagon
or with baskets they 60 daily from house to
house, appealing for anything to aid in the
support of the poor old people whom they
have taken from the streets and novels of the
city, and to whom they have given compare
lively comfortable homes. loaf of bread, a
piece of meat, an old coat or dress, anything
at all, is received with the most humble and
touching gratitude. We are sorry to have to
state that the Sisters are not altogether happy.
Their daily rounds in the by-ways of the city
reveal to them many cases of restitution
and suffering amongst old people, which the
paucity of their resources and the crowded
state of their Home render it impossible for
them to assist, that their hearts are continu-
all w Ixxyit1 f.
Portable houses, have plenty to eat and wear,
and who rarely see very poor person, (though
there are many such in cur midst,) and when
we do gee one, consider the gift of a dollar or
two great charity on our part, can hardly ap-
preciate the exquisite torture felt by one whose
heart has been softened by a lifetime of service
to the poor, at the sight of destitute person
whom it is out of her power to relieve. Trust
ing in God and the charity of our people, the
Little Sisters have commenced the erection Of
q new Asylum, which will enable them to &C
commodate all the deserving and needy who
are advanced in years. 1t is to the laying of
the cornerstone of this building that you are
to-day invited, and it is hoped that no one who
can possibly attend, even ct the expense of
pleasure sacrificed, will be absent.
Handsome Pdinting-We understand that the |
Jealous parishioners of st. Theresa's church
are offering magnificent oil painting of their
energetic and jealous Pastor for rattle. The
sale of tickets has been progressing during the
past few days with great rapidity, fact
which surprises no one, as Father Kenny is be-
loved by not only every man, woman and |
child in his congregation, but by all the faith
full of other parishes who have had the plea
sure of knowing him; and it is but natural that |
each should be DESTROYS of possessing so excel
lent painting of him this is represented
to be. The drawing will take place on Sunday,
May 9TH, at o'clock p. NJ, after which the
young gentlemen of the Literary Society will
give one of their interesting entertainments.
ST. ALoYsIUs ACADEMY-Ths institution,
which lie directed by tho Brothers of the Sacred Heart
9 situated at the corner of Charities and Barracks
treete principal aim enable To