The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1874-03-01
St. Mary jefferson College, St. James, La.
FIRST EXHIBITION GIVEN BY THE MEMBERS OF
THE LITERARY ASSOCIATION.

FIRST EXHIBITION GIVEN by THE MEMBERS OF
THE LITERARY ASSOCIATION.
Jefferson College presented a very lively ap-
pearance on Sunday, I'D ult. Visitors from
the surrounding parishes, parents and friends
of the Institution, gladly accepted the invita-
ton to be present on the occasion of the first
exhibition given by the members of the Acad
envy which has been recently established.
Several of the alumni, clerical and lay, graced
the hall with their presence.
The College Hall was tastefnly fitted up for
the occasion, the students took great pains
to render the different exercises as enhancing
as possible J. ng before the opening, tho
exhibition hall was flleI with select audi
once. At O'Clock, Master j. f. Kenncdy-a
taieh ted young gentleman of our city-in a few
appropriate remarks, welcomed the visitors
and ia his address, briny explained the object
and good effects that would necessarily accrue
from the Literary Association just instituted.
Ho pointed out the great advantage, in point
of literature, and the praiseworthy rivalry
that would evidently accompany it's workings.
In conclus sion Master Kennedy briefly reviewed
the history Of literature, and justly observed
how essential close application Is to attain any
distinction in the literary world. His address,
marked impression on both students and vsi-
tors, and frequently elected the applause of
the audience.
The report Of the copies received by the
Academy, was then read by the President, J.
Kennedy, in the unavoidable absence of the
Secretary, Mr.. Joseph Claudet it was listened
to with breathless attention as he praised or
criticized according to the merits or dement's
of the numerous compostors.
Among those who have gained distinction
adopts in composition, J. f. Kennedy holds q
prominent position. Mr.. j. Claudet, too, as
we'll Messrs Gourdain, Nicolle and o. Harang,
evinced a creditable skill in the management
of several abstract subjects.
The members of tho Academy, by some
pieces publicly delivered, exhibited training
that did credit to themselves and to the nsti-
tuition. Mr.. Henry Goldberg made very
spirited speech on the "Conduct of the North
towards the South" Mr.. John Fleetwood
composed and delivered a discourse on the
" Confederate Dead - his Grafton was received
with repeated applause. " Education from q
religious point of view" by Master J. Claudet,
was, for a beginner, well handled, and dis
played thought. Master J. Kennedy's Voyage
of Life" was mastery production; when he
retired, the plaudits of all proved how well
his composition appreciated.
Then followed u comic piece, Look before
you Leap" in which j. Kennedy as " Old Cub
bins" j. Fleetwood as 81. Gubbins," Master
J. Molony as "Charley wilkins" b. Leath-
ers as " Ezekiel Pounce," and Master G.. Briere
Waiter" acted their parts to such perfection
as to afford great amusement to the audience.
During the intervals, the College brass band
played some very fine pieces; and Master
Maurice Briere executed several select airs on
the piano. Accomplishments were played
by Masters George and II. Godbery, as we'll
by Masters G. and NJ. Brere, which proved
highly effective and pleasing. panegyric on
the lamented Father Gaud, late President of
the College, delivered in French by Master
Henry Poursine, moved his hearers to tears.
Indeed, we may safely say that the exhibit
ton was grand success, and great literary
treat and when the exercises termi ated, the
visitors went away highly pleased with the
College, and well satisfied with the progress
of the students.