The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1874-01-18
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VOLUME vi.

VOLUME vi.
Morning Star and Catholic Messenger.
syw ORLEANS. SUNDAY. JANUARY IS. 1s74
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The following beautiful poem was spoken at
the Peabody High School, by the Junior Glass;
70 the Graduates of December 18th, 1873:
OUR OFFERING.
We have o roble offering to make the wsfla sou"s'
rare and radiant treasure upon its shrne " 10y
Rpt while our fond lips murmur the sacrihcal prayer
Our hearts hsnds withhold it, and We feel we
bear w
To strip from tho jewels clear and orgn'
Whose beauty gave pleasure. whose lustre gave 10
light.
But the word Of Fate il spoken ana tne n'ut A"o
at last.
When from tender keeping our jewels must DO cs
Upon the glittering altar the world has deokea 'r
WHARF een our lowell shall shine radiant gem
We have them on our bosom through n"nS tAfP'
years; tito. ...s
No wonder that this parting should us tears
We shall miss calm, clear shining OF our d'a0aS'
rubies, pearls .
For you know these precious )e"eS Afo Jul
nate girls!
like the noble Roman lady bid the world behold
"Our Jewels too, whose value exceeds Oil "esn Va
gold;
Rnt unlike that Roman matron, wide our arms
Il And proudly olo IheiA iS"'o 49, Wv
charms;
+ We bid them shed on other scenes thA' 'i'~A ~A
light,
which makes our Past pleasant. cur future hopes &c
bright.
Va. da,r,v loved companions We bid you now depart
In all Lies many changes bear ye o noble part
Nav the emblem jewels be still your motto tru0
D. - Iovelv mv.tic meaning forever kept in view
Tat +bopabt and word and action be symboned oy thei
u worth; 80,
Then shall your young truly be jewels upon cart
Be your thoughts pure and stainless - Inc o1"'nN
radiant CLEAN, ,
r,oh ;nsniraton rising to BE- what You would seem!
Lat nction be tho ruby repiete with ardent zeal
Which in tho Of virtue, each eSrne0' Ao"' AN'
feel " ,.,
Let YOUR cords DO pearls Of candor' when 'ne o'p'
of truth unfold r
vbo.s inauepco long shall lnger when your silent lii
cold -. .o
Then CO. beloved companions In the "'f'o W ''"i ~
part
To sne,k the word comfort to do tho deeo OF ioVe
ia ~ hear auother's burden, TO lift the soul above
To helm the Door and needy, to cheer the heore IN pa
To lead tho erring footstep in honOrs pain again
t. All this is womans mission, her lot Is on 70" n''
Be then Gods blessing round YOU LIE SnN' up'1
III We said the world must claim you! An no 10
IA Eve tow, Of vanity our offering is for Heaven
b% There we shall fondly fancy eacn le"ei W W.
Ess In q diadem Of glory, in q radiant coroneE
~ Which shall shine upon inc ioFene" "
IA faithful one, ,, 800 +
rs That patient noble worker oS "hoS' -~
IN All. a.,
ID The triumphs of this hour-the gu " So.
FL ~ her to whom most surely your hearts 'ne'' h0-"
III pay .-.a-.d car
III which crowns your lives with virtue 10uf nANN'
III knowledge rare r. -o
like tho skinful lApidAry, her work IL S'ins ui.'
H Till sudden burst OF splendor reveaS s'1 No.
Rejecting rays OF beauty in darkness An ~ 80,
III 80 IN ,nnabIne or in shadow sin cleaning SSAn
Ia bright ,ur
l@ Yo are the jewels she has AASnl'neO' 'ON
IL That all who your shining the AS ~, -.
E And now, beloved companions, our hearts can -
E 1O.r,orv walk beside you in the life that
/. ~ oir,ish folly, we have caused you p'
IL We ask you to forgive u.s. Ah!WeA no eH On 1'".
For the happy days of childhood nA'' S'Ao -"
E Mse, r.r miugle as in the pleasant Past
Ia Farewell! Our fond lips fe"
L. "D. S..hetic .ndence was till this hour unh
La FAREWELL Nay evory beOsinE Atten% W. uanorv
E# While ye guard in sacred keeping '"'
H. =s,cS "a, made the Offering of our diamonds
pearls.
ii o1x-,s, 1zsaD them untnrnished, our nOole Rr'
ro- On acme happy morrow, the far uniading
1ro.-n.t+ IN Ard our Jewels set in beauty-eTefH
III, t.;o,ds Of Messrs. McCarty, scbn'
o5 scbeibert should be at Grun
i~h+ e. ace that their candidate
H. hon of