The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1892-10-29
THlBoDAUN COLLEGE.

l. Address, "Columbus,' by Octave
Coignet.
2. Address, "The Catholic Schools
of America, by Francis knobloch.
8. Address, "Isabella," by Arthur
Tetreau.
4. Address, "America's Future" by
Alphonse Aucoin.
Miss LAFoREsT's SCHOOL.
l. Song, "Our Fair Land forever"
by the School.
2. Recitation, "AmerIcan Flag
by Misses Celeste Ancoin. Vivian
knobloch, and Helene Laforest.
Every thing Wen off very well, and
every body enjoyed the entertainment
at St. Joseph's Hat, amid often renew
ed applause of approval, for tie chill
dren of these different schools went
through their parts very satisfactory
ly. The college four boys above
named in delivering their addresses
did admirably well especially Mr..
Coignet, On columbus; this young
man has a powerful voice, and was
distinctly heard all over the hall /; his
articulation was good, and delivery
very natural !; if his ability is
developed, as it is expected it will be.
he will become a remarkable speaker
some day.
Miss Therese Aucoin, in her French
discourse, did remarkably well, and
deserves a special mention.
The celebrated Thibodaux Brass
Band furnished the music ut this cele-
DratlOn.
After every thing was over at st.
Joseph's Hail, Rev. Father G.. VI. Me-
nard treated all these different school
children to lemonades, cakes, and can
dies. and to him is due the celebration
at this place.
Last but not least came in the eve
ming the grand civic celebration, in
the form of a grand torch light pro-
cesslon, and II grand entertainment in
the Thibodaux Opera House.
The procession was torme | in front
of the Opera House at precisely 7:3O
T. M. with over one Thousand torch
lights and chinese lanterns. headed by
the Grand MARSHALL, Mr.. w. II. Price,
assisted b his several aids appointed
10y the committee OF thirteen, and the
Thibodaux Brass Band who had graf
uitously offered their services for the
occasion. The order of march was
given, and during one hour and ii half
the procession marched through the
town, along the line of march fixed by
the committee. The sight presented
along this line of march is one
that will not soon be forgotten by the
people of the Parish of Lafourche.
The town itself presented a brilliant
sight indeed, with its thousand and
one lighted chinese lanterns. flags and
bunting, especially along Main, Jack
son, Philip, Green and Canal Streets.
1t was the grandest sight EVER wit
messed in Thibodaux.
The pr, cession came to IL halt in
front of the Opera House, into which
the participants all en,ered to enjoy
the finale of this days grand celebra-
tloD. Never before was there such IA
crowd in the Opera House it Was
packed from pitto dome AID hundreds
were unable to enter.
dered
Overture. Medley on National Airs,
by Home Circle Orchestra.
Hail Columbia, Chorus.
Address, by Thos. 4. Badeaux.
Waltzes, Alone, by Orchestra.
Home Circle, By Orchestra.
O! Columbia, the Gemof the Ocean,
Chorus.
Galop, Spectators, by Orchestra.
Hope of Alsace, by Orchestra.
The Star %Spangled Banner, Chorus.
Waltzes, Sobre las Olas, Ly Orches-
ira,
the whole ending with a Grand Ball
in the Hall OF the Opera House, which
lasted until D O'clock A. NJ. the next
morning.
We regret that circumstances over
which they had no control, prevented
invited orators of national reputation
from taking part in this grand cele-
bration. MIR. Thos. A. Badeaux, who
was prevailed upon at a very late
hour, delivered aihasterly address eu-
loglslng Columbus, the great naviga-
tor and d~iscoveler of America.
In conclusion too much praise can
not be given to the Home Circle Or
chestra for the sweet ana lovely music
they discoursed on this grand occa-
sion. They also, like the Thibodaux
Brass Band, furnished their services
gratuitously, and in the name of the
good people of ThibodauX and the
Parish of Lafourche we offer to these
two bands our sincere and grateful
thanks. To the Committee of Ar
rangement, and specially to Messrs H.
n. Cnnlon and Frank Iprpott in :.