The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1872-06-09

Asteo GoucSsiOn, gave evidence of mn
research and studious thought upon the pa
OF the composer, Master John r. Potts. A me
iaughable song, My Grand father" was su,
IN character by Master s. Themes. The eloc
? tionsry graces Of Master 6. Muproe. GRANT
added to the beauties of " Warren's Address
which was followed by the farce of "Box
} cox" Then came the granting of Diplomas I
tine graduates: Masters J. J, Fipuertv. 7 !
Woulfe and p. Michero. This being finished
She valedictorian, J. J. Finnerty,, delivered sb
customary address in q beautiful and ratbs+;
manner. He was followed by J. Timmonv
ILL., D.' VINO admonished the alumni of the in
'f'cate paths through which they would bav,
70 walk IN the journey of life. He bade then
70 true 10 the good counsel they had received. te
10 upright in all their transactions. and. "a q
necessary result, they would possess ten,nor,,
ana eternal happiness. The parishioners Of
vt. Joseph's may well pride themselves on the
possession of such an institution in their n,;as+
the students should be grateful for its ex;st'
ence, and the Brothers, particularly Brother
oAuoc' 'he DIRECTOR can continue in their good
"ofk, 1eehng that they have the sympathy of
all friepds of true education. -,
st. Nary's col1ege.-on last Monday, Tues
day, Wednesday and Friday evenings, the
varieties Theatre was visited by the pa-
irons and friends of st. Mary's College, for the
purpose OF witnessing the Second Commence
ment and Annual Examination Of that institu-
ton. The students acquitted themselves verp
credltably, evincing o most thorou Oh knovl-
edge OF the various branches in which thew
were examined. Indeed, We would have
been surprised to have seen otherwise. for this
institution has been always recognized as a
noael one of its kind. The programme was Of
varied and interesting nature, showing, in
MS particular, the great tact and Judgment of |
ne courteous President, Brother Thuriau. |
me audience ON the first evening was numer |
us and appreciative, thus being q source Of
Encouragement to professors and pupils.
-fter fine overture by the College Band. Of
Tbieh that accomplished gentleman and true
rtlst, MI. J. Eckert, is the professor, Master
l 81, L. f'nney recited very sprightty piece,
III Dc man" The examination of the
eceno CLASS In Bookkeeping was most thor
agn' ana excited qnite a generous spirit of
nuiation among the examined. Notable for
'eir correct responses and speedy solution of
calculations were Masters Jno.
Conner and j. W. Eckert. Then followed
instructive and excellently-written ESSAY. {
Our Country" by Master E. McShaue. We {
ere agreeably surprised while the Latin
ass of Prof Athanasiades was being ]
terrogated. During the course of this 1
animation we noticed commendable fea n
re - an innovation upon the American f
'thod of teaching the Classics. The results \
this system are satisfactory, being correct s
onunciation, an adherence to formula (uot K
derogatory sense), facile translation and Z
with the syntax-an and genius of t.
language. Besides the reflections from Il
opera OF the Bohemian Girl" in which the N
nor Solo, Master J. Swift, was unusually IL
Oh, there were two very readable essays by m
sters M. Shelly and w. J. French, and a "
endld Grafton on the very difficult subject Of to
an, by Master G. Pritchard. In conclusion gr
band played a lively march. The exer- rio
g of the second evening were of higher 10
racter than those of the evening previous. be
First Glass of the Collegiate Department of
fenced much familiarity with the intricate fig
atoms ofTrigonometry and Comic Sections. tri
choir sang some pretty selections with col
'e ana precision not inferior to many older mis-
teurs. tduet, by Masters Kennedy and 9th
""S AopooScUiS applauteu the Lol
oanuer in which it had been rendered. ems
ter G. Campbell read magnificent essay ION
. The Vanity of Worldly Grandeur" The the
ION on Patriotism" was happily con. Fai
ID and well delivered by Master Jno. not
yoy. The French defamation of young mel
er Brousse received the unstinted COM be
iation of all present, But that which one
~ interested those in attendance was the end
iuation of the graduates in bookkeeping ing
3 young gentlemen have been for some best
past engaged in arduous and incessant to Il
:. They have metamorphosed the study Star
into counting-room, located places of Cog
ess within it, organized q bank room, mitt
opposed an original method of practical ont
GENTRY. Hence their proficiency in Re
ercal knowledge. The unmistakable snpd
Ire visible upon the faces of the auditory pres,
have fully compensated the young gen. Mr.. !
n for the mauy hours of studi Gus prepara- fell
On the third evening there was a stree
d increase in the attendance. The band dro,v
al opened the exercises and the various uo-t,
OF vocal music, introduced by way of lon1
oil