The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-01-31


denominations ofthe Young Lasates' III gA
scho6i-nIRs J. S PkaAup, PRtnoPAE-
We amended yesterday the public Examinations Of
the Pupils attached 10 the High School for Young
Ladies. situated upon Clio street. and spent several
hours listening to the REGULATIONS. The school bore
that pleasant aud cheerful appearance which we
noted when attending for similar purpose some
months since. We recognized, too, many Of those
who attracted our attention atthat time, by their
proficiency in their studies and we missed others,
who then babe farewell to their school-days, and
carried with them into the busy world the stamp Of
intellect, and the marks Of its careful cnlture.
Even half year adds many features Of interest TO
a school like this, and which can be more plainly
seen by one whose visits, like our own. are few and
far between. We could see the step Of progress up
the hill of knowledge, aud trace the path Of the
young aspirant from The last restng-place below
could perceive where the hand of the guide had
smoothed the way, and where the wish to excel in
the race had prompted renewed energy We
marked the rapid progress of many of the young
girls with much qualification, and Of none more
than the juvenile writer of the sprightly articles
which we have selected from the compositions Of
the junior class, and publish.
A number of ladies and gentlemen attended the
examination. Mr. Maybin, the Chairman of the
Committee upon this school, and several Of the
Trustees, were present, extending the usual eour
teses 10 visitors. The interest shown in the pro-
ceedings, and the warm approval manifested, were
but merted testimoniasto the benefits conferred by
our system Of Public School Education. and the
zeal and industry Of the teachers
The classes in Eocuiion, Algebra, Botany, &C.
ometry, and Philosophy, showed very creditabIe
eonversance with these different studies, and the
demonstrations upon the black board evinced that
theory and practice went hand in hand.
The compositions of the senior class, which con
sisted of twelve young ladies, were all well written
and appropriately delivered Night" a very
happy theme, was interspersed with passages of
much beauty. The second composition contained
touching eulogy upon Mothers Love; and the
essay upon g Christianity" embodied the princi-
pies of pure faith. Man never is, but always
10 be blest,'' was the appropriate commencement
Of an article painting the pleasures of Hope, which
diplayed a cultivated mind and pleasing pen
"Amiability," a subject well suited to lady, was
treated with much good sense, and had several
excellent points. The article upon the Lords
Prayer" deserves more than passing notice I; il
was strain Of sweet thoughts clothed in moving
words. !" The Tear Of Penitence I" seemed twin
sister to the preceding and "The Power Of Pray
er " well expressed the influence wrought by invo.
king the aid of the Most High. "The Events of
the Past Year" touched upon the mournful events
that have characterized it recalling wildly to
remembrance the sad details. The Dialogue be.
tween the Moon and the Old and New Years.
abounded in original and striking fancies and was
entitled to all praise. 1t was rected by three
young ladies', the Misses c., B. and r., and elected
much commentator Female Education the
last of the compositions we subjoin, also selec.
ton from those submitted by the junior class. We
publish them, not that they are superior to the
Others read, but the subjects are better suited to
accompany our notice of the examination.
THE PLEASURES OF EXAMINATION. BY Miss P.
This pleasant, though ongexpeeted time has at length
arrived Who can orego the pleasures OF examination?
Fruy tits almost ordeal of fire to somehy should it be
The invitation only extends the public in general and
even Il there does shine among them the Editors of certain
newspapers, is nothing be afraid Of Editors can do no
harm, unless there be harm in filing up long column with
our praise. For nsance Miss So-andso read exquisitely
Miss r. recited her piece remarkably wel and Miss r.
demonstrated well in geometry; but the gem Of the
whole performance Miss b., who played admirably on
the piano forte; . and 500
The best examination, has been said about Christmas
comes but once year. and therefore should eueavor
to show off to the best advantage The public in general
ought not to make any allowance the pupils whom they 90
to see and hear examined for surely their failure cannot be
attributed to embarrassment and if they do make mistake
it must be because they know better.
How delightful II is to young lady get up, sammer
appear very much confused blush. and sit down. mortified
and greved and it all be because she before an audi
ence for the first time? The teacher feels degheddeghted
because her scholar has answered her highest expectations
Her feelings indeed enYiabel Next young lady called
to play. but alas first there loud strain of rc
ody and as silent She has failed, because she seems con-
fused And last, though not least among the pleasures Of
this eyentfn days the reading of these essays 1t not
hard tasno not at all yet would appear from the
trembling hands, Now would suggest that the Editors
should not any OF these aur-and why? Because
they proceed from Public School scholars.