New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-07-15

Nj, WEsT, the principal, then read the hePOfs
of the Committee on Drawing and Painting lne
Medal was awarded to MISS ANNA a; 0ICU ~, VI
New.York for the best painting IN oil There
,,s,a also several minor prizes declared for draw
ipgs water. color sketches, &c
Now came the most interesting portion OF the
ceremopy-the Distribution OF H0nors. hev Dr.
FYRRIs performed this most agreeable task. Tax,
ing station in front Of the pulpit he began the roll
at the youngest class-the wee things oil the oe'-
entb Department, whose heads could scarcely be
seen above the pews. As their names were called
they rang ed themselves along the upper end OF tne
middle aisle in front Of the venerable President
and received each fine book, suited to their years
and tastes. Each Department was gone through
with In like manner the presents increasing III
worth as the students increased IN ege anu a. ~
ouirements A great number Of certihcates OF ai'
plonss work. boxes and fancy articles were dls-
tributed in the course Of the progress through tne
seven Departments. The interest was at lts night
when the Rev. DIR. arrived at the Gold Medals. Of
these. seven are awarded every year. On this &C.
casion they fell as follows;
For beat Composition. First Department Anna H. JEwETr'
For best Composition Second Department ELIZA NWoOL'
yor bssi Companion Third Department MARY sEELyE,
For first Proficiency IN French Language the Crosby
Medal ELIZA N. WooLsEY, New-fork.
For bssl Peumsnshp the erris Medal HasSAHL CRANE
For Sesi Original Painting in Oil, ANNA A. STOUT, New
The Mathematical Medal, highest honor, MARY ANDERSON
NewYoik.
Each of these successful pupils was hailed with
applause as the DR.. placed the glttering reward OF
merit and diligence in her care. When MissWool-
sey came ~ for second medal, there was great
demonstration Of surprise and delight. AS DR..
Ferris passed the ribbon of the Mathematical
Medal over the head of Miss Anderson, he remarked
that the girl to whom he was giving the highest
honor had first learned to read in the Institute and
for eleven years hadneyer had an imperfect weeks
report.
Dr. Ferris then called up the Graduating Ciassof
twenty one pupils, as follows:
Rebecca @ Altman, Mary Anderson, New York En-.
ma j. Barnsds Brooklyn; Elizabeth Beyer, Marbletown;
Ion HsDnsh l. Crane, Sarah j. Derry, Maria p Eyerts,
New.York; Sarah Harris, Brooklyn Ann Hil, New
Eew.YOrki Arns H. Jewet, Brooklyn; Mary A Morn'
con, New York Mary =. Powell MI Pslaune, lAn9lsi
Elizabeth A. Smith, Z. Durham; Emma 8. rhorp, Han
nah NJ fiebout, New.York; Georgana Z. Watson, Sing
sing; Maria H. White, New.York;
DR.. +. made brief and atfectonate address 20
them, pointing out some OF the principles whlcn
should guide them In their new relatlons WIN 'no
world and citing the last words OF General Tayior
as q noble example, and one worthy OF emulatlon-
to saw have endeavored TO do my duty, In such
an hour would be a consolation worth lite OF ei
fort Dr. Il. babe the class farewell, and commend
ed them to the care and protection OF God, re-
marking that Wherever tneI might 80 sno PiayoiiS
of their old teachers and mental guardians would
ALWAYS be arovnd them. Every member of the
class seemed deeply affected by this kind and ia
therly address.
The Graduating Class then joined 10 singing a
parting song. .,,- -,
benediction.
An animated scene Of congratulation greeting
and parting followed. 1t was nearly half an hour
before the fair pupils had all shook hands and said
good by to the Doctor, to Prof West their Princi
pal, and others OF the Faculty Their lesvetakingi
of each ether, being more ardently sealed than by
n shake Of the hand, made new sort of Church
music not by any means disagreeabe to hear Oh
participate in.