The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1872-06-23

believe all the students and Rev. professors of
st. Msry-Jefferson College are to arTiys BY the
steam cars from st. James on Saturday eveu-
ing, July 9th. A procession will be formed at
the Canal street ferry, and, beaded by their
splendid brass hand, they will march to the
lively strains Of one Of the best amatsnr, bands
of the South 70 open tho Fair ae.7 o'cloek
punctually.s We know that many parcuts
hearts will throb with Joy to see their. child or
children, a. the case may be, come so far to
print lasting impression ON tho memories Of
the present generation of ATgters. And stir
more will those hearts heat with delight whom
the happy parents behold their youthful sons
standing ON the platform. in the evening to en-
tertain the first Of many mighty throng that
will assemble within the walls of the first pure
gothic church ever raised In tho Southern
States. They promise us three delightful
hours on Saturday night, to begin at 8 o'clock
We only trust the good people of Algters will
make their visit to our suburban town ~
pleasant and comfortable ~ possible, for the
first duty of the henosed IL to honoEe Thoso
welcome young visitors will remain. We under-
stand, until Monday, when more serious duties
will cali them back to the place they loft be-
hind them. We have every reason to bslieve
they will eDliven the town throughout tho
Sunday with choice tit-bits from their exhaust.
less store cf music, for, besides playing ut the
sacred concert in the evening, they will most
likely, during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass,
mingle with the incense of prayer the sweet
aud melodious strains of instrumental music.
Yosng Mea's Literary association. "A very
agraeeb]e entertainment was given by the
young gentlemen constituting this Associa-
ton, at st. Theress's Hall, which had been
most generously placed at their disposal by
Rev. Father Kenny. The exercises were in
augurated by an eloquent address ON "The
Necessities and Advantages of Literary Assooi-
ations,n by that versatile scholar, Prof: D. X.
Whitaker, SO favornbly known to our COM
munity by his lectures on Commerce and the
Fine Arts. He was followed by Mr.. w. P.
Richardson, who read q very interesting essay.
| "The Griefs of Remorse." Then came Mr..
George Campbell, who delivered an oration.
"The Progress of Science" which was notable
for profundity of thought, elegance Of dietion,
and an intimate knowledge of tho subject.
The essay ON "Englieh Literature," was a
most comnendable effort, evincing great judg-
ment in the treatment and much grace in the
reading Of It by the composer, Mr.. n. D. Camp
bell. The quarrel scene from " Jalius Cesar :
was declaimed by Messrs L. Robie and T. j.
O'Sullivan. with action, warmth and precision
It was repeatedly applauded. An interesting
question, "Is the Modern Tragic Drama In
ferior to the Ancient" was debated by Mr.. w
!: P. Richardson (afirmitive) and Mr.. 7. j. OSnl
livan (nsgative). The committee, Messrs w
B. Kleinpeter, J. j. Foley and Jno. McPhelir
decided in favor of the negative. The enter
tainment was concluded by the address OF }
J. Foley, Esq, q gentleman distinguished TO
his legal and oratorical abilities. He spoke
length upon "Eloquence and its Advantages.
The audience was select and appreciativt
with the exception of some disorderly boys
who viii insnuate themselves into such place
, to annoy the rest of the assemblage.
Tsmperance.-A preliminary meeting of ger
tlemen desirous of forming Total Abstinen
Union upon the basis of religion, and with th
4 purpose of afiiliatipg with the National Unior
3 was held last Thursday. 1t decide
that each one of the gentlemen presen
should exert himself to induce his friend
to attend a meeting to be held in the Mornin
J. Star Hall, 124 Carondelet street at 5 o'clocl
r Sunday evening, June 30th and that all thos
b favoring the establishment of such a Unic
Q should be invited to attend. One OF tn
Rev Clergy will be present and will addret
. the meeting and, no doubt, permanent O.
ganization will be effected. All favorable
i the cause are cordially invited to attend.
ls Hideaa;an Benerolent and Mutual did Assoc
Ii tion-Board-ef ImmigratioR.-On Monday nigf
Z last the Board of Immigration was organizs
q by the election of the following gentlemen
70 officers: Robert H. Bartley, President; p. M
Is lony, Vice President; Thos. A. Boland, Seer
a tary, and John T. Gibbons, Treasurer. Th
5 Board is composed Of one deiegate from eat
,s ,e Branch delegation in the Central Board Of 4
Hibernian Association and is intended, at l
. 4 distant day, to work great good to onr State
= the introduction of colonies of skilled agricr
turists from Erin's green isle.
y, Departure Of Rer. Father Duffy, C. SIS. R.7-o
a Catholic population will be pained to lea
10 that Rev. Father Duffy, c. SIS. r., has be
ig compelled to leave this city on account Of !
b. health. 1t is hoped, heweyer, that the bene
ht which may result from a change of climate a
ut complete repose will permit the Rsv. Fathe