Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-08-02
RIcHNoNp. Aua. 1. 1915

RICHMOND, Aus. |, ls45.
To The Editors Of the IVhig:
Gentlenen-We had the pleasure last evening of nj
tending All examination of classes ia Mrs Pellirs
School, Church Hill The were only in two
Branches class ia Music under Mr.. +. W. Roster
and class in the new Science OF Phreno lechny
under Prof Miles.
In Music, there about sixteen young Ladies'
Scientifically speaking, Musician but Judging
from feelings, and those manifested by the audi
ence the class did themselves and their Teacher much
honor; They sang variety of Songs aud other pieces
One song about shepherd Hill, quite comic
and one that followed It, beginning a high key and
falling low pitch and finally dying away and .dssoy
ing IN AIR. was most beautiful.
Not the least interesting the exercises was the
distribution Of prizes. Six eight elegantly bou bookt
distributed TO those who had by their diligence and
department, the appreciation OF the Teacher and the
class tor some o the presents awarded according
decision of the class, by ballot. beautiful and sub
sanal token OF esteem was also presented by the class
TO their ieGehe Mr. Roster. IN an elegantly bound copy
OF the Works OF ore OF the worlds greatest Poets.
We regretted that Mrs. Pellet had not gwen an omi
naon Oi hcr"hoc Schoo during some ortwo days,
the scho must done themselves and their
much honor by their exercises She deserves great credit
for engaging as talented and pleasing Teacher Mr.
RoseE Tor this department; Also for the very able
management OF her School and her abors appear be
well appreciated. and well rewarded by those living in that
vicinity OF the city.
The class in Mnemoiechny had only engaged in the
subject week; and with their teacher but hour
We must say were nstonished About twenty young Ia
dies and some OF them not nine age
were exercised hive pages Of statistics and def
oRy geography attitudes and ongitudcs the Of the
births and deaths OF remarkable men, and their age def
niions, sentiments OF flowers; and what do you think
Messrs Editor1 large share Of the "TariH Bill :" The
Professor would ask, what did Shakespeare flourish
The class would oil he died 1916 the age Of
Sides Carttsi 1880 at the age OF 55-Raphel1 1890
at the age OF 81. When the earthquake Lisbon7
Answer, 1855. When was Mexico conquered by the
Sp,niards, under Cortez Answer by the Class, 1921
The duty on Champagne Winei Answer, 40 cts. per
gallon; and large variety Of others Of similar nature
amounting in the aggregate about 1000 separate figures
in the different statistical tables. The Teacher also read
the class list Of 30 names Of perPons places and things
and they had been read once they repeat
ed them both forwards and backwards and would after.
wards tell any number called for-ss the 7ih Answer
stage coach-ihe 18th. Lord Byron, &C. II seems iiaS
ere iting a new faculty in the human mind.
" en- accurate knowledge of Chronology, is indispen-
sable IN correct and thorough knowledge Of history-f
knowledge OF Lattpdes and Longtudes. length of Ri.
and height Of MouHbins, extent and population of
countries, IL necessary thorough knowledge Of Geog.
aphy then this class Of students have Science hat
is invaluable to them. Mrs. Pellet is thoroughly con
WINGED Of The great practical benefit of Phreno MnemO
echny, that sc 10 going introduce it into her school,
regular branch OF study ior the purpose Of rapidly
certainly, and permanently acquiring knowledge of
ny subjects. This class has shown the g,sat value of
Fhreno Mnemorechny, intellectual exercise; and il
Professor Mss would deliver another Introductory lecture
and have some OF his E pupils exhibit their powers
are satisfied that he would have class OF hundreds in
stead OF scores Sincerely do hope tue Professor will
do this. before leaving Richmond.
We do not know when have been more gratfed
than Of this examination, credtpble TO both teachers
and pupils.
Tho enthusiastic and successful abors Of Mrs Pellet
and her assistants show that the oil important subject Of
Edueaon, is fully appreciated by many city. and
o, least on CHURCH HILL