The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1874-08-02
Annual Commencement of the Jesuits' College

The annual commencement exercises of the
Jesuits' College, corner Baronne and Common
streets, took place last Monday evening, at
o'clock, in the large study hall of that lnstitu-
ton. AS usual on these occasions, the number
of persons DESTROYS of Witnessing the proceed
ings was greatly in excess of the accommoda-
tions great as these were, and consequently
many had to depart after merely catching a
glimpse of the stage from the head of the stairs.
The exercises commenced with very in
structiye debate upon the important question,
lis Our Present System of Currency Sound 7"
In this debate Messrs. T. Commagere, Jr., +.
Bourk, CHI. Theard and X. Williams took part,
the two first maintaining the affirmative and
the two last the negative. In literary
ability, logic and eloquence, the two sides
appeared nearly equal, as in the great debate
last winter in the Senate on the same subject;
but here as there, one element was wanting
on the side of the irredeemable paper currency
men, that was truth, and consequently Messrs.
Bourk and Commagere were as completely
routed by the hard money" Theard and
Williams as were the Mortons and Logans of
the Senate by the redoubtable Schurz. Tho
decision announced by the chairman, r.
Bourk, Jr.
| Mr.. Ii. DeMahy then sang a comical French
song, after which was performed, with the fol-
| lowing cast,
1.-THE Hidden GEM"
Euphemianus a Roman Patrcian. L. Leveque
Alexis, under the of Ignotus, his son A Guyo
Proenss his GeY s snd
Ensebius, Slave, freed after Act i.-.E. E9nTneG
DAVIS Warren
Ursulus .--.........-.-----.....--.-; j; Wogan
Gannio beggar: " Cn, Me4spo
An Oncer p. Maspero
With reference to this drama all agree in
pronouncing the acting perfect success. ME-
r. d. Williams, in the pant of Bib"tus, ELECTED
frequent applause, bringing out in bold relief
the revengeful character of the Asiatlc slave
his articulation was excellent, his gestures
full of ease and elegance. Mr. A: Guyol, as
the pilgrim, had thoroughly studied his
character; all the meekness, forbearance, and
humility of St. Alexius shone forth by turns
in him and the deep attention with which
his words were received proved that he wal
fully adequate ts his task.
Master L. Laplace as Carinus, on account o
his youthful appearance, freshness of voice
and intelligent manner, contributed in nc
small degree to make the piece success. His
part was certainly one of the most captivating
How pleasing, indeed, in this age of irreiigior
and indifference to hear child of thirteen
years. uttering these words! My desire is:
ITO wear no purple, but what once he wore
The King that ruled DER Pilates mocking court
To stand before altar. not q throne.
bearing not tho worlds lordship, but it's Lord
The chorus of slaves, in which Master P
Collens had a solo, was another pleasant Incl
dent of the drama.
All the other parts were well rendered
Messrs. L'Eveque, R. Bourk, E. Fourier, ant
f. Warren justified the expectations of ever!
J one.
The distribution of premiums then followed
after which, the hour being late, the audience
retired.
/ We arc happy to state that during the pas
year the average attendance of pupils at thi
, college has been as high as two hundred.
The next session will open on Thursday, DC
tober 1st,