The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-06-24

| Jesse, David father. Paul Landry
samne' Prophet i: Morton Henderson r
Attendants to Queen Abigail VIM. Blumenthal
David, the shepherd; later King. Jos. Heating
Saul. King of Judah. .......... Charles Maurn
| Jonathan, friend Of David. Karl Leche
' Attendants sentinels and shepherds.
MERCHANT OF VENICE,
| DRAMA IN ACTS.
Presented by a Cast from the Glasses Of 1905
and 1907.
DRAaATIs PERsoNE,
Tubal, friend to shylock)
s MaEntico Robert ambrose
Bassanio, friend to Antonio. ;. Wilfred Landry
Antonio, the merchant. Joseph Boudreaux
Satanic to Bassano ds ss su liass!
NeFissa': ............. Robert Higgason
shylock. the money lender. Lee Babin
Act III in three SCENES
THE QUARREL.......... halae neehe Crochet
When the curtain rose for the
graduation exercises there were seated
on the stage in a semi-circle the mem
bers of the class of 1905, the Brothers of
the Institute, the speakers of the eve
ming, and a number of prominent citi-
Zens and members ofthe alumni associa-
ton. Rev. Father J. S. Crozier de-
livered an eloquent and interesting
address in French, taking as his
subject 'Christian Education He
discussed the physical, intellectual
and moral phases OF education, and
argued convincingly that special
stress should be laid upon the cultiva-
ton and development of the moral,
which is beyond doubt paramount to
the physical and intellectual phases in
the formation OF character. At the
conclusion Of Father Crozier's ad-
dress, r. N. Sims introduced Hon. j.
j. Mclaughlin, of New Orleans, who
delivered a beautifully worded and
forceful address to the graduates on
the subject OF character. . Mr.. Nc
Loughlin is a speaker OF much clio. |
quence and ability, and his remarks |
were listened to with wrapt attention BY |
the large audience. Following the ad- |
dress to the graduates, Brother |
George announced that Samuel Ro- |
drignez and Nicholas Leblanc, of the
class of 1905, had captured the two |
scholarships il Tulane University, to |
which st. Josephss Institute is en- |
titled through It's afiliation with the
New Orleans institution. The gold |
medal offered by the alumni associa-
ton to the member of the graduating
class scoring the highest percentage
in studies was awarded to Nicholas
Leblanc, Aramis Melancon, president
OF the association, presenting the
trophy to the talented winner in
neat little speech. Gold medals were
awarded to Albert and George Pons.
accomplished young musicians, for
having materially assisted the Bro
theirs in arranging the musical part of
the program for the commencement
exercises and for having volunteered
their aid at various times during the
session. Gold medals were presented
to the following students for having
obtained a percentage of 100 in their
studies: Commercial course, Henry
grammar course, Walter
Beatty; preparatory course, Leonce
Gre; second preparatory course, Elmo
Landry; primary course, Adam Le-
Blanc. The gold medals offered by
Father Massardier, pastor of the Don.
Catholic church, to the
Of the Institute securing the
highest percentage in catechism were {
awarded to George Gullatta, OF the :
1rst class, and Jos. Heating, Jr., of )
he second class. Diplomas of gradu-
alton were presented to Nicholas Le-
Blanc, Frank Leblanc, Samuel Ro- {
lriguez, William Cox, George Pons. 6
louis Dehon and George Fortfer, On
whom the degree of M. A. was con. !
erred. Samuel Rodriguez delivered
he valedictory and acquitted him. \
elf in way that would have done F
redit TO an accomplished speaker of ;
naturer years. The brilliant ex-
rcises were brought to close with a 0
ecitation by Mr.. Mclaughlin of one c
# his inimitable Jack Lafaience,s C
ketches, which was received with n
aughter and applause. e
The program was interspersed with F
1usical selections exquisitely rendered tt
y an orchestra composed Of Miss cl
idle Cook, Prof. John F. Terrio. cl
gorge and Albert Pons. Louis Dehon' W
' alter Lambert, Felix Fortier. Yves. C,
" Proffitt, Ulysses Rodriguez and T
J. Ohlmeyer. Among the selections 81
as one entitled my First Trial b
' altz.o composed by young Albert il
ons, who is a flutist and composer Of til
luch ability and promise. ia
The Brothers left no stone unturnea &C
! their desire to make the exercises be
1905 surpass all previous efforts on
e part of the pupils Of the Institute.
I'D that they met with unqualified ~
recess is evidenced by the enthusi- nj i
'tic expressions of appreciation that an
ere heard on every side at the close If Il,
Wednesday nights perform anee. 90 &c,
ae Institute will reopen on the first Ne
onday in SeDfamher Gu
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