The sea coast echo., 1898-04-02
ST. srANlsLAus WEEKLY NOTES.

II
y past month or so the students were la
= ing in rich stores of valuable lore. prep
ratory to tho examinations; hence a
hailed with intense gladness the public
tion of the most favored st udents.
The Graduating Glass made two salli,
this week with the surveying apparatu,
They wished to stop aud measure every ri.
of land, so high was their thirst for
trial OF the surveyors ''chain" and "the,
dolte."
A meeting of the faculty occurred Ia,
Friday. To study the situation, to Ia
plans for the coming contests in vaIiou
branches. As soon as all is arranged, tn
president will inform tho students of th
result. Arrangements arr being made fu
a series of final examinations for con
meuccment honors.
Last Thursday the president of the col
lege presided over the meeting of tn
League of the Sacred Heart, aud the So
dnlity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. A
Friday was the Communion Day of tn,
two religious societies. all the studenn
received Holy Communion in n body. Al
the greater number ot students are atfili,
atcd with the League or the Sodality OF
the Blessed Virgin Mary,
II is source of pleasure to note that
Very Rev. Father Blanc has been ap-
pointed Diocesan Director of the League
in the diocese of NItchez,
immediately after the Thursday lecture
the elooution exercises were held in the
large study hall. As usual, the College
| Brass Band diSeuursod some well-choSen
| pieces, and ELECTED applause. These de.
clamationS are weekly exercises and are
highly relished by the boys. Masters
Thomas Lobrano and Thomas Comeaux
made their maiden efforts in the recta-
tion Of "Burial OF Sir John Moore" and
''The Child and the klng,' Both were
well received and applauded.
But Master john Berret, of class 9a,
made the hit of the day. HIS rendering
of "Gratton's Nindictive to Cory was a
polished, studied, and elegant rcci,ation,
The talent evidently is in him. aud much
may be expected from him, His copoen-
tion was masterly; his voice deep and
senatorian aud tGll, The critic would
have had little to say adverse 10 the
speech. Johns articulation is perfect,
evidencing thoroughueSS. The compli.
ments to John were many and warm,
The president himself let drop few
words of encouragement and compliment,
Ii was a rare Ieat 10 witness a hot
game of ball last sunday evening, All
the students not connected with the game
witnessed It and encouraged their favor.
ties TO renewed action 10y their many
yells aud cheers. Next Sunday is the day
selected for another interesting game,
L he sides will be made ola picked col |
leSe nine and sporting nine from the |
bay. Last "Wednesday one of the man |
ayers of the locals came to arrange |
preliminareS.
The coming delegates of the Mississippi |
Ealtoual Association promises to be a |
grand affair for the citizens of Bay St. |
Louis and their many guests. The col |
IeSe will have a lions share in the recep- |
lion. The Brass Band will serenade the |
coming editors at the depot, before dis
from the train, and escort
them TO the Crescent hotel, The college
heartily JOINS III this effort to lay the ad- |
and worth of Bay st. Louis be-
lore strangers. These editors will retire
from Bay st. Louis with many warm
,ecollectlon aud an ardent wish to return.
IL is incumbent ON all to put forth their
best efforts To receive our friends, and
make them feel at home in our midst. The
'olieSe Will be opeu to Inspection, and
very Kindness shown the visitors, The
dramatic and literary societies Will rem
Ter three-acG drama entitled "rhe
lave been chosen with great taste.
Our esteemed contemporary, the Pro-
5Iess, seems to indulge quite freely in the
complimentary line. This kindness of the
genial and warm-hearted editor is recp.
rocated by his friend with increased good
will.
After much patient labor and many eff
forts the college front seems to be more
beautiful day by day. The two last rains
had good effect upon the parehed earth,
In front OF the lnirmary department IL
large beautiful rectangular plot has been |
lald out in walks and flower beds. The
whole plo', though not yet completed,
promises TO be beauty, on which the |
patients may rest wearied eyes.
Brother Daniel, vice president of the |
college, went to New Orleans Wednesday |
complete some plans regard |
ing The, coming entertainment. lie re-
turned Thursdu, evening, anG reports ''all |
is we'll"
The guests of the college last week in
cluded Mr., l.. Phster. of New Orleans; |
and MIR. V. Erath, of New Iberia.
The followingls is the
ROLL OF HONOR
in each department.:
GRADUATING CLASS
Chas. j. Tassin, Louis f. St. Julien,
Dan'l L. Doyle, George McCloskey, Jos |
LeBourgeois, s. ). Beall, w. T. Ethridge.
SUPERIOR COURSE.
Jno. Berret, A. Bethancourt, Adrien
Louis Sentilles, G, j. Dalferes.
Edw. S. King. LOUIS A. Guidry, I. j,
Theo. Keller, Gerald Murphy.
COMMERCIAL GRADUATING COURSE,
Jno. Welsh, jas. Delaune, rheo Landry,
NJ. Suarez.
SOPHOMORE CoTRsE.
7. Weston Brown, Eug. G. RoBichaux,
II. j. Waguespack, Martin II. O'Connell,
Albert L. Betz. Walter j. Braud, Joseph
Z. Hunter, Fred z. Wilbert.
FRESHMAN COURSE.
Philip j. McGrath, Armand Gervais.
Sidney Sandoz, Jno. Spotorpo, Charles
Emile Hotfmaun, Durand
Bienvenu, Albert BIenvenu, Fereol Reg
ard, Edw. Robertson, Harry Cunning ham
INTERMEDIATE--A.
Geo. Planchet. Julien Herbelin, Frank
Quintiui, Ernest A. Bernard, Anthony E.
ThIery, Thos. Comeaux,
INTERMIDIATE-B.
Ant. .Dalferes, Benz, WIlbert, Ray
Moueh, Frank Girouard, Robert Sandoz,
Arthur Brou, Maurice Ephralm.
PRIMARY COURSE.
Percy Hale, Edw. Bordage, o, Brulie,
A. Trlseoni, NJ. Waguespack. Silvio Con
sOulin, Robert Sims,
PREPARATORY COURSE.
r. Hamilton, +. Lietmeyer, l.. Wuertz,
P. Bordage, Thos. McGrath, Geo. Burch,
The following student, haying by earn
est labor and constant application, have
received the March premium:
Glass '9S-Chas. j.. TassIn.
Superior Course--Edw. 5. King,
CONT Graduating Coursc-Jno. Welsh,
Sophomore Com Jas. Hunter,
Freshman COurse-Chas. Cancienne,
intermediate. A-E, Bernard