The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-10-28
81. aooTee'I young Msn's Bsnsvoisut Ausoct1,ion.

SS' SSSA6oh &SeSB ~1sA ~~~~'~' A@sSSAehous
The object of this Association, ss specified
in it's constitution, is the cultivation of religion
friendship and benevolence. That religion hss
been fervently praoticed by its members, ths
Redemptoriat Fathers attached to st. Marys
Church Germany will cheerfully testify. Tha,
friendship characterizes the relations Of the
young gentlemen, will be borne out by the tee.
timony of all who have observed their mutual
intercourse. That benevolence has been ever
one of it's most prominent features, will be
substantiated by the repeated and continued
visits to its sick members, the disbursement Of
moneys for their relief and, IN case of death
for their interment. In order to successfully
carry ont that portion of the constitution wbis5
pertains to benevolence, it is necessary to have
the wherewith-a well.illed treasury. Tb,
last mentioned necessity is not always at hand
not only in this Association bat also in
others. This is fEt that persons connected
with societies will readily acknowledge. Ac
cordipgly associations are often compelled to
appeal to the public for the benefit of "relief
funds" st. Georges Association was in this
category a short time ego, and desirous of con.
tinuing in the good work it had heretofore
done, determined to give dramatic entertain.
ment in st. Msry's School-hall, Constance
street, between Jackson and Josephine, the
purpose being to raise money for necessary re-
lief. Monday evening, October 22d, 1871, was
the date fixed for the event, and fifty cents the
price for admission. Two plays we're selected
for the occasion, "The Fathers Curse aud q
farce, " Ipcognito." The fsst mentioned isa
| historical drama in four aots replete with in
terestiDg situations, stirring incidents, and
| possessed Of well.conoeived plot It wm
| magnifcenty mounted with scenic appoint
ments and gorgeously dressed with strict nd.
herence to the era in which the actions are,
supposed to have transpired. The cast en-.
| braced the full strength of the Association
| the distribution of the characters being most
judicious. That the piece was excsllently inter.
| preted was apparent from the loud aud repeat
ed applause upon the part of the large audience
| which filed every available portion OF the
| spacious auditorium. This is the second time
| that the " Fathers Curse has been performed
| By these gentlemen it being put on the stage
| this last occasion at the earnestsolicitation Of
many German Catholics of the Fourth District
The following gentlemen deserve especial credit
| for their respective characterizatiens Messra
F. Won der Haar, F. Brusseau, B. Hans, j. B,
fSteiner, W. Becker, F. Borg, G.. Buchert, Il.
Bent, ]. j. Gilliard, J. w. Werner and G.
sohaub. The military bearing and evolutions
of the young men comprising the Spanish and
Turkish soldiers are worthy of praise, mas
much as weseidom see "stsge army" impress
an audience with any degree of respect. We
here dismiss the Fathers Curse" and will
now say few words about the farce "Inoog-
nito." This piece was intended for the special
delectation of the German portion of the
audience. The writer was much pleased with
the esprit of the participants, who succeeded
in bringing out all the ris conlica possible. The
rendition was received by our German friend
with hearty and sustained laughter.
We hope that before long this Associatiuu
will treat it's friends and patrons to anothe
evening of like entertainment.