The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1876-07-09

ST. MARY's SCHOOL. cARRoLLToN.
CARRoyLToN. Jane 23rd, 1876

ST. MARY'S SCHOOL, CAkROLLToN.
CARRoILToN. Jone 2Srd, 1876.
Editor Morning Star,
Il was my good fortune to be present at last
years exhibition of st. Mary's School, Carroll
ton, and SO well had / been pleased with the
entertainment that was not . little delighted
when an invitation to attend this years exer-
discs, which took place yesterday, was placed
in my hands. I always like to attend school
exhibitions; there are 20 many happy, eager
faces to look at and then how wildly is
brought to mind the recollection of the golden
days of youth, when the cares aud anxieties of
| life began ndended in the school room. Stand
ing upon the threshold of life, this world, to
our inexperienced minds, seemed q beautiful
garden where bloomsd the sweetest and
choicest flowers; the gates stood open as If to
Invite us to enter and Gull the sweets Of life.
Alas! how soon did contact with the world,
with its disappointments, dispel OUR dreams and
turn the budding flowers into ashes of bitter
nessi
Oh. q nsitri protsritos referat Jupiter amos !"
The wish is o vain one, but ever fresh and
green in the heart are the tender memories Of
earlier and happier days.
Want of time and fear of trespassing upon
your good nature, preclude a special mention
of the different exercises aud of all those who
| took part therein. I will give only the names
of the young ladies most distinguished for
general excellence, department., etc. They are
Misses N. Cleary, NJ. Mandin, F. Louvair, s.
Millet, E. Gossen, c. Bsstoso, L. McHugb, NJ.
Zimmerman, L Westetfeld, A. Perrett, A. Nc
Cam, L. Riley and C. Vidou.
The days exercises were opened by a short
but eloquent address by Rev. R. vallee, pastor
of the parish, on the subject of Education The
great feature of the day was the valedictory of
the graduate, Miss Josephine Peters. This
gifted young lady, sby her conscientious atten-
ton to her studies, her strict compliance with
tie rules of the school, and her smiable de-
pertinent, has deservedly won the esteem of
her teachers, her schoolmates and all who
know her. It is beyond my power to do her
justice, but doubt if St. Mary's School has
ever sent into the world a graduate more
worthy of the crown aud medal, or who has in
a greater degree merited the prayers and good
wishes for her failure welfare, that followed
her exist from her "Alma Mater" can only
offer my congratulations to herself and her
parents, who have every reason to be proud of
her, with the hope that she may meet the trials
of life with the same firmness with which che
has met and overcome the trials of the school
room.
After Miss Peters address, Row. Father
Chase, in a few we'll timed remarks, congratu-
lated the Sisters and the pupils on the success
of the days entertainment.
Before closing, cannot refrain from paying
q we'll deserved tribute to the good Sisters who
are in charge of st. Marys School. This school
is, perhaps, unknown to fame but venture to
say that in no school in the State can children
receive q moro Thorough education, useful and
ornamental. In proof of this, refer to the
specimens of every kind of Notwithstanding,
mathematics, drawing, tapestry work, artificial
flowers fancy needlework, etc.-that were dis
played for public inspection; and as q further
proof of what our good Sisters can do, We point
with pride to Miss josie Peters, the worthy
graduate of 1876. GKRAD.