The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1872-07-07
IzTTHa 1RoN TUSCALOOSA, Ala.


assembled here to take part In the joyous
fesH and happy reunions of this week.
Among the annual commencement exer-
cises Of the several female schools In our
midst, not the least interesting was the dis
tribution of honors ct the UrsuIine Academy
Of St. John. the Baptist. This pleasant en-.
tertaiument took place this morning, and 1
write while the merry voices of the convent
children are still ringing in my ears and
their happy faces are fresh in my memory.
The Instrumental duets, by ak young
ladies, were played in such admirable time
quent upon the use Of three pianos, one
could have imagined there was but a single
performer. The vocal duets aud choruses
were we'll rendered, aud without any of
that fashionable affectation which always
falls short Of its object, and disgusts rather
did credit to the judicious taste OF the Mo-
Their Superior, who has lsbored 20 assidu-
ously during the past year, In cultivating
| the mental powers of her pupils, and 10
leading their Young souls into the paths of
virtue.
The list of donors awarded was read by
our pastor, Rev.sW. f. McDonough, and
the crowns for exceiience in conduct, DO
liteness, diligence, order and application
! were placed upon the rheade Of the happy.
recipients by tire hand OF our we'll beloved
Bishop, the Right Rey.,Johnv Qainlau, who
is honoring us at present with q flying
the gentlemen who sat near him, he re,ers
onsly viewed lis right-of bestowing tie
honors, thus giving n,utaahasurprise and
pleasure to parents and children. The little
! ones had their share Of enjoyment on THE
! occasion. OHe little girl, about eight years
old, received four crowns; this gave rise to
Pope, for he wears only triple crown, 49,
The Valedictory was'beautifnIly deliver
ed BY a little, fairy-like creature of six
summers, and nothing could exceed the
childish grace with which che presented to
the Bishop the floral offerings freely chow
cred upon her. tJ-. -
must not forget the honorable mention
made of those young ladies who had ex-
celled in making light bread, biscuit, cakes
and other dainties, as we'll as IN general
domestic economy while around the exhi-
bition room were displayed specimens of
tapestry, pencil and crayon drawings, with
beautiful paintings In pastel. We were
rather disappointed at not receiving an ad
dress from the Bishop, but he seems to
have an aversion TO excepting people wait
ing in ouch warm weather.
State more worthy Of universal patronage
than the Ursuline Academy in this place.
The Institute lie situated In healthy and
beautiful locality the studies are varied
and profound, aud the good Sisters are
tireless in their efforts to promote the vel
fare of those under their charge. e
This afternoon the Bishop confirmed, in
the Convent chapel, eleven persons, among
whom were several interesting converts.
The address of his lordsbip was brief. bnt
full and concise, embracing every point of
information concerning the origin, nature
and effect Of this sacrament.
This has been quite q gala day to the
Catholics, although it is a source of deep
eSae we aoE
morrow, but we hope to see him again be-
fore long, as he will probably not return to
Mobile until after the dedication of the
new church at Birmingham, Alabama's
little city of magical growth, on the A. g.
looaa. am, most respectfully, yours.
Ass%'.