The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-06-03
LOCAL MATTERS.

L ~CiC III dtLenQdDce, I0geLner VIII
,'se number OF the friends of the school and the
se'sases Oh the scholars The scene was delight
'ai one The faces of the children beaned with
pea'an' excitement ard happiness; and the girls
~ parucu'ar' arrayed in white and adorned with
"'eaths oil beautiful flowers, looked like bloom.
ihs garden OF young fairies, The exercises were
"penea win pertinent and pleasing speech from
MISS Lucy Wicks, charming girl, of about q wears
oi age Col Ellis, in behalf of the scholars then n,e.
sented splendid bible to Mrs Burton. tfe spne,;n.
tenoeAt, as token of respect and affection on ,h
part towards her. Mr.. E. took occasion r. .,,,a,
in very happy manner, to the self SACRIFICING and
| indefatigable labors of Mrs. b. while e,gaea5 i.
preceptress to the school during the last few
The Rev. MIR. Hoge made graceful acknowledge.
ment of the gift in behalf of the recipent-taking
occasion, in the course of his remarks to affection
| ately advise the children. The different classes in
reading, geography, mental and practical arishme.
TIC, grammer, history and astronomy, were then
examined, exhibiting great proficiency in their
several branches of learning. little cherub of a
boy named Nicholas Carlile, about S years of age,
then gave address which elected much applause.
A dialogue between Charles Murry and Lucy Boaz
followed. A song was then sweetly sung in honor
of the Tredegar Sunday school, of which most of
the scholars were members. Then came the coro-
nation of the Queen of May, sight upon which the
good spirits lowering DER the tiny actors must have
beheid with celestial joy. So much innocence -
So many guileless and merry hearted performers -
The scene led us back to the days of early child.
hood, when we, too, walked proudly one of the
envied guard of the blushing, beauteous Queen -
Of nf clr tod bx,,r iii
ly selfshness -undarkened by the blighting pre-
sence of lfe-cares and sorrows.
Choice books were then presented to six of the
scholars who were the most distinguished for good
conduct, punc.uality and diligence during the ses-
sion of the school Their names were Mary Muir.
ry, Ann Mauch Mary Mauch, Lucy Wicks, and
Nicholas Carlile. The first four received Bibles
and little Nicky book called the Little Speaker
avery suitable gift to such youthful prodigy -
Small presents were then distributed among the
different scholars, and with the benedction the ex.
ercises concluded.
We certainly shall look back upon our visit to
this school green oasis in the parched desert
of ieportoria labor. This school is part and par
Gel OF that vast foundation of general education
upon which the superstruc.ure of our republican
AoJ la VI SOSClAiuSuL IcStS- we nope tlaL LQe
trustees of this school may find it thriving ward
They certainly entitled to great credit for their
labors in sustaining and building tup. We under
stand that the funds for its support accrue, one.
third from the State one.third from the city, one.
third from private subscription. We hope to see
these Free public schools multiplying. Their pro.
pagation is intimately connected with our civiIiza
ton and Our christianity. The rising generation
are to be the future rulers for veal or wos of the
destnies of America. How importan then is it
that the seeds of wisdom, of intelligence and of
virtue should be sown broadcast in the field of
their minds, that they may grow into future har-
vest Of wise and intelligent action for our country
ORAToRIo' OF AHsALoM.-This splendid Oratorio
will be performed more tonight, for the ben
efit OF MIR. Stevens, as the reader will see by refer
ence to the advertisement.
The objection to the execution of Absalom, at TIE
first exhibition, were such incident to every
first performance. The performers, all excellent
wanted that confidence in their own powers which
practice alone can give. They feel backward in
1laying themselves OUT" the phrase is; that is
to say, in giving to the music all the force and ex
preston which it is capable of receiving We were
not present at tue etGOBQ GAQlOltiOD, Out COuL6m
porary asserted that the improvement was very
great, and several good judges have assured that
it was surprising. We have not the least doubt of
the fact for there were many good voices, and a
large amount of good taste among the artistes. All
t1at was wanting was the proper degree o. conf
dence We had previously had no conception that
there was so much musical taste and execution to
be found in this city
The only difficulty has been removed The com.
pany have been daily practising together-they have
encountered the first shock. and worn eff the first
disagreeable feeling. They now, we Learn able
to do full justice to themselves and we feel assured
they will do il We expect, for ourselves, and we
take the liberty OF saying to the public, that they
will find this evening prepared for them, musical
entertainment of which any city might feel proud.
The exertions made by all the parties concerned
to afford us such delicious enjoyment, surely oe
serve the warmest response on the part OF the
public. We expect TO see a crowded house
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