The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1872-01-07

The MORN
The programme consisted Of . pretty little do
nestle drama, entitled "Ths Harvest Storm"
and tho lsughsble FARGO Of Boz and Coz"
We cannot " ell single ont any ono OF the dra-
matte persomme upon whom to bestow especial
praise, for all did remarkably well. And -
some, who are capable Of nliing more import
ant roles. psrsonatsd minor characters on this
occasion, and were mot given the Opportunity I
Of doing Justice to themselves, we win not en- |
tar into critical dissertation on the merits Of |
each individual menber. The efforts OF the |
young men were sanctioned by the presence !
not only Of the worthy pastor Of the parish, |
Father Kenny, but also by that of many other |
Fathers. We heartily congratulate the young |
men upon their Arst effort, and trust that ere !
long they will again give thor many friends
an opportunity of enjoying the amusing plays.
1ox;.;ano Retree. Fair-Ss. Joseph. 1able.-we
arc happy to inform the public, through the
columns Of the STAR, that We have been able
70 present to the above-p.med institution
xwhich We thank all our friends who 20 kindly
sss a. ras e No.
x Tsrs a. foiiows Miss 4: M.rfsy, lss votes;
Mis- u. Donavan, Ill Misc Henrietta, 81, and
Miss K. Boyle, "a. Miss ~: Mari vas thc lucky
R ieT me rsosvsa the q.
| havine the greatest number Of votes. The
magnificent bohemian glass lamp was won BY
Miss n. Cahill; and MI: Ihos. Gleason, seo Sr-
$50 hat We return our thanks to Mr.. WIN.
Wss1her. of the Marble Hall, and to the liberal
propristors Of the Macs House for punch for-
nis6ed during the Fair.
- i. 80. MISS B. HUGHES.
The New Church of St. John the Baptist.-At
half.psst 10 o'clock to-day tho solemn benedio-
ton Of this splendid new church will take
:. plaoe. The ceremony will be performed by
His Grace, Archbishop Perohe who will be Us
sisted by Bishop Quinlan of Mobile. Pontii
cal Mass will be sung by Bishop Quinlan
= The sermon will be preached by Father Ryar
| which fact alone should be sufficient to CT owe
the church, spacious as 1t is.
y Father -Rvan's Extraordinarily evening
u at O'clock, this distinguished clergyman viii
u lecture in St. Miohaers Church, opposite An
T. nunciation sqnare. Father sheehan, the goo
nastor. h.s performed wonders in q short tim
in this parish, having had to organize it, bull
D the church, etc, all of which he has success
90 fully accomplished. His Church, however,
Do still heavily in debt and 1t is to help to pm
y this that Father Ryan delivers this lectpr
b We confidently expect to see the church crow
ed next Tuesday, as the object Is one whie
appeals to all, and tho name OF the lectnr
- ono at which the heart Of every admlrer
true eleauenoe throbs with delight
or little Sisters of the Poor. AT six o'cloc
nv Sunday evening, January 18th, Rev. Fath
liza Bourpeois, the celebrated Dominican Preacns
will deliver o sermon at the Jesuits Churc
cd for the benefit of the Little Sisters OF the Fox
ID The good Sisters have seventy-fve old perso
ne If both sexes under their charge for who
.n every want they provide. Tho Jesuit fatne
.ue with characteristic generosity, have oner
of their church to the Sisters, and we hope thar
ars will be crowded on the occasion.
,ir. : At q meeting of the Philomathic sooie
IN held on Tuesday, January I'd, the election
To officers to serve for the ensuing term te
de place, with the following result: John =. n
ers nedy, President; George Campbell, Vice Pr
All. dent: John F. Deeves, Secretary +. Nj
Who Hogan, Treasurer; Edw. McShane, Marst
for The Society is composed of the students OF
von English literature class of st. Mary's Cole
nd's [Communicated.l
a in If tbere be aught of truth in the oft-repea
ank saving that some are born to luck, then.
sned among the lucky, for on New Years eve did
iere- have the distinguished honor ana ehvls
he'd, pleasure of being present at the literary en-
) cry fainment given by the girls of ST. Pet
'one, School, Third District. This school, as
dard readers well know, is situated on mar arr
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