The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-05-19
Jefferson College. St. James Parish.

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Last Sunday, the Feast of the Patronage OF
st. Joseph, the students Of Jefferson College,
which is under the control of the Marist Fs-
thers, gave their annual entertainment in honor
of the Father President, Very Rev. J. B. Bigot,
8. N. This day is alwsys joyful one for the
college /; but it was especially Sd in the present
case, for the interesting programme, Joined to
the fine weather, gave every prospect of spend
ing q pleasant afternoon. Long before the
commencement Of the entertainment, the spa.
cious hall of the college was filled by select
audience, several of whom had come many
miles to be present on the occasion.
About two o'clock, the proceedings COM
menced by an overture, LA Cnravane, ;" execut-
ed with great effect by the fine brass band OF
the college. We were happy to see that Jeffer-
son College has not forfeited it's right to the
reputation it has go long enjoyed of producing
good musicians, especially when we heard the
piano solo by Master Claverie. AS an agree
able variety the third item was q chorus, on Q
of tie finest pieces of spofforth. Not only was
it appropriate to the season Come bounteous
May" but it's harmony Was everything that
could be desired, while its execution spoke well
for the pupils and their music master.
linen followed Inc leAulpB Iedluio Va IIC ch'
tertainment "The Prophet Daniel" or "The
Triumph of Duty and Justice q sacred drama
in four acte. The subjsct, taken from Holy Scrip
ture, forms one of the most interestir & episodes
in the history of the Jewish people. 1t con-
taiIs great fund of instruction under pleas
ing form. However d Aicult it may be to Per-
form suoh piece, the students on this occasion
showed themselves equal to their task. They
rendered admirably well all the pathos of that
great event. The audience could not but
admire the dignity and naturslness of Master
J. Roman as Darius. King Of the Medes. At
the same time Daniels frmness in resisting G
the impious decree, Joined to his calm conf
dence in the protection of the God of his
Fathers, csptivated everyone, ard showed to
advantage the acting powers of Master o Ro-
man, Master F. Chopin, ss Pharn abszus, tie
deadly enemy of Daniel, acted to the life, es-
pecially when plotting the destruction of "that
miserable Je,c." Many were moved to tears at
the feeling appeals made to Darius by the two
children, in behalf of the condemned Prophet.
The fourth act WAS particularly interesting, as
it represented the miraculous deliverance of
Daniel and the punishment of his enemies.
Between the acts several musical pieces were
given. The "Conoerto," by the orchestra, was
quite treat for the numerous lovers Of music
who were present, while the two vocal selec
tions "Comrsdes in arms" and the "Capstan
Chorus," were especial favorites.
After this came a laughsble piece, entitled
Poisoned" farce in one act. The audience
were kept in continual roar of laughter by
the comical blunders of Sam, Master ]. Sevier),
the servant of Mivins, (Master P. F. Chopin
Mivips had procured q bottle of deadly poi
son for killing rats, and had put it into cup
board strictly forb;dding Sam to touch it. As
soon rs the masters back was turned, Sam, full
of curiosity, wanted to know all about the bot
tie. By soma blunder he spilled the poison,
and in order not to be detected filled the bot
tile with water. Mivins came in soon after,
and in fit Of abstraction drank the contents
of the bottle. Great was the hubbub when he
perceived what he had done. Thinking him
self poisoned he sent for Doctor It was only
after the arrival of the medical man that Sam
could prevail upon himself to explain to his
master what had taken place. So by mis-
take on Sans pat, Mivins escaped poisoning.
The interesting entertainment was brought
to close by grand finale played by the brass
band.