The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-12-01
Christian Brothers College.

Having few moments of leisure, my self and CON-
panion called to the Christian Brothers last
uudsy afternoon, at their residence, Of
Dryadss ard Clio streets. We were cordially vel.
coined BY Bro. Oliver and his eonfreIes. 60 great is
the Improvement on the college building and the
entire premises that, although very familiar
with the sctool In bygcne years. We could hardly
recognize it.
The entire building has undergone thorough repa :;
and the improvements anch t the institution
for its work In q most efficient manner. The main
entrance s Dryadea street There are also separate
entrances the students the College and PaEoch
School. On entering the College, rotioed that the
hall and Psror are very SUITABLE arranged Adjoining
the parlor are equal to any have seen in
the best buildings for educational purposes. The
well laid out the ceilings high aecurngsm
light and ventilation. Really the inside Of tie build
ing looks though it entirely new, especiAly
to who it ard taught in it years ago. EverJ.
thing in the class is in perfect harm onydesE
maps, blackboards eto. In the rear Of the buildings
tn cooking department Here We found everything
in complete working order and the design such aSto
afford the servants the greatest convenience IN tne
discharge of their labors In the first Atory are ha
psrlor, cRss.rocms, Kitchen and reiectory; IN tn'
second the Brothers readng.room and library also
clasorooms; in the third the clotheG-room and dOrn
tory. Adjoining the College beautiful and spacious
play ground, in which the pupils can recreate lne"
selves during play hours. 1t is located In such
manner that the students at all times under 'n0
super vision of their teachers We learned hoin
liver that it is the intention of the Christian
to conduct one OF the best Commercial Colleges 'n1
can be found in the South. school where NA'nVnS
boys and young acquire knowledge oi ~.
Christian doctrine, and be carefully taughS tn' P
cples Of the English Language, mAthenSteS -
general Lbnsinees, etc. From cur Acquaintance "
Bro Oliver, and we have known him during the P-.'
ts.AN- he hat
ses for the institution will be fully realized as ons
1t remains in his charge.
Nineteen years ago, he opened St Johns scue0.
under the auspices of its pastor Rev. Jeremiah NV
nihan subsequently he was appointed. Director y, -.
Marys College, in this cityi and the numerous s'uu
taught by him then and who to-day NIL sone "a -
most responsible positions in the city, Dear A~f
testimony of his ability educator OF Soutn.
For several years paAt he has been engaged IN .s
ing in Philadelphia where he founded La Sale Oons s
Of which he was President and which, by hl0 -.
gable Efforts be of the moSt fourfShfDR so
Of the Quaker City He sent down here las' =,
to reopen st. Johns ParOchiAl School, and -.
present building occupied by the Brothers, W., t'
purpose above specified We are hSppy to stASs
along with Bro. Oliver has come our intimate =
Bro. Julian. It Ia needless to state that BIO ,r
10 of the ablest subjects of his Order that hS
taught in the South. .st
he stationed for sevsrAl years in this cig ssr.
Mary's College, Foucher street, sSo in the ~ by
College tPaSs Christian, Miss and is well .cc,u
his pupils and acquaiHtancss here a. m''' Rv.
pIished scholar. We learn that Bro Oliver I ,r es
| Julian are to teach the Senior DePAItmoH' t.np
| College, and better teachers We know not lii.
find. After the Christmas holidays, the brV aaiur
tend to conduct night-sohool for the Accoi.
of young men who may desire to improve theu hud.
in those branches appertaining to q mercahu'
mesa. ,+k 9
We bid the good Brothers hearty welcome .sqb
| New orieans and wish them the choicest PrO'PV'
| their arduOus undertaking..
/ An Ell.D Er7rnElST or THs CmRIsTIAH Bhol.-