The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-06-11
ST. LOSHPHs ACADEMY.
a Silver jubilee Tribute to Rev. Father
Louis x. BsZiu.

WASHINGTON, GA, June SIN honor of
the silver jubilee OF Rev. L, Y. Bazin.
which occurs on June so. the young ladies
OF st. Joseph's Academy tendered their be-
loved father-director a most unique and
charming entertainment As they leave
for their homes before the date Of this
happy event they anticipate the day by a
few weeks. unwilling 60 be deprived Of the
opportunity of expressing their love and
gratitude for one who has endeared himself
to them in every way during their school
life, and Of Offering their congratulations
on the 25th anniversary OF his ordination TO
the holy priesthood. Numerous guests had
| been summoned by dainty silver cards Of
invitation, and supplied with silver mounted
programmes, and as they gathered into the
spacious reception rooms the elaborate and
tasteful decorations elioIted EXPLANATIONS Of
surprise and delight.
Shimmeriug silver Cleaned on every side,
as If tue moonbeams had stolen in aud sill
vered the clouds Of gossamer laces, the trail.
ing vines and masses of lovely flowers.
Rev. Father Bazip, accompanied by Rev.
Fathers Semmes and Kennedy, entered the
hall escorted by a number of gentlemen of
the congregation. The large audience
quickly grew silent for the welcoming ad-
dress, delivered with admirable grace and
sweetness by Miss Bessie Gallagher of Sa-
vannah, who seemed true lily maid kissed
DY the moonbeams in her snowy raj ment
cleaning with silvery light.
At the close Of the address a wee little
maiden. Marguerite Mary Hines, presented
Father Bazin with a basket Of exquisite
flowers typical of the flowers Of prayer the
girls had gathered for him. The address,
incased In an elegant hand-painted cover,
was also handed to the reverend father.
Then followed the gem OF the
evening, an original drama enacted
" fhn Id
in number, representing the angels
who had watched over and cared for Father
Bazin from his infancy TO the present day.
First his guardian angel, personated by
Miss May Roman of Savannah with her
sweet angel face and gentle voice, told how
his soul had been committed to her care
from the first moment of his life by the
great God who had created it, and now she
called on her sister-spirits to recount what
they had done for him through all the
years.
These lovely, white-robed, silver-crowned
spirits, ranged in half circles tier above tier,
responded 10 her call, and their voices
seemed to come from the gossamer clouds
The angel of baptism told the sweet story of
the little babe Louis when the regenerating
waters were poured upon his brow. The
angel of childhood recouuted how she had
watched his infant steps and saved him
from every harm. The angel Of holy COM
munion told OF that day Of days in the life
OF the boy Louis, end the angel of contrma-
ton brought all the angels of the Holy
Ghost with their seven-fold gifts
The angel of France sent him as a
missionary to foreign shores and the angel
of America received him gladly and blessed
his work in this fair land. The angel of the
orphans told OF the great work be is doing
now, and how the angels of these helpless
little ones for whom he is caring plead for
him daily and hourly. The angel Of years
bore a chain of silver links-the silver years
OF his priestly life shining with their fulness
OF good deeds. When the heavenly spirits
had finished their sweet recitals, their voices
united in the jubilee hymn, filling the air
with angelic harmony. Rev. Father Balm
was much affected 10y the lovely tales Of the
angels, and memory ran DER the happy
scenes of his infancy and boyhood, his youth
and young manhood in sunny France.
Soon the glorious strains of the "Mar-
seillaisen rang out in the duet "Vive la Re-
publiqe," aud every heart responded to the
soul>inspiring anthem.
In the Legend of the Rainbow" the
young ladies, habited In the diferent colors,
made beautiful rainbow across the SHIN
iuering goSsamer clouds. The song,
"Chiming Bells, ~ was beautifully rendered.
The next part of the programme con-
vulsed the audience with Laughter, as the
different nations OF the earth, assembled in
Queen Vic's drawing room, discussed the
p opriety of attending the worlds fair.
The humorous hits were brought out clev-
erly by the spirit and animation of the
gifted young actors aud keenly appreciated
by the attentive audience. Columbia ap-
peared on the scene and sustained her part
with great dignity. The grand fms was
the triumphal march, in which ali the proud
nations passed under the stars and stripes
singing in perfect unison, Columbia, the
Gem Of the Ocean"
The entertainment closed with q grand,
full, harmonious "Te Deum." As the last
notes died away, Rev. Father Balm arose
to thank and congratulate the young ladies,
but hs heart was too full for speech. The
old, sweet memories awakened by music
and legend. the great love and affection
shown by pupils and teachers in this elab-
crate and elegant jubilee tribute, ovorcame
him, and for once the ever-eloquent speaker
had no power of words His evident emo-
ton spoke for him, and all present felt with
him the exceeding JOY or the happy occa-
sion.
Another surprise awaited the guests as
they left the reception rooms. Rev. Faith
ers Bazn, Kennedy and Semmes with
body guard Of gentlemen we're ushered into
a banquet room, O perfect beauty bower.
where long table. glitJerlnR with silver,
adorned with masses Of cut flowers and iu-
Vulnerable wax tapers In silver candeabra,
whose soft light shed fairy-like radiance
over all, bore every dainty OF the culinary
art. A large oil painting OF Father Bazin
rested on an easel at one side of the room
and loving hands had wreathed il in q
wealth Of vines and flowers and silvery
fancies.
In the meantime the ladies and children
had been spirited away to another scene of
a beauty, where delicious ices and delicate
cakes were served in royal abundance. The
young ladies who had acquitted themselves
50 worthily in the evenings entertainment
also partook of the delightful refreshments
Tho revelry within was rife with true
Jubilee gladuess, while without the summer
moon shed her soft beams Ia magnificent
etfulgence, lending to this happy silver
jubilee the exquisite perfection of her
radiant silvery lovellress.
Melons Short in Mitchell,
CAMILLA, Ca, June 10-I have person.
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