The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-12
Exhibition of the Pupils of the st. PatrlcIx's
School.

The exhibition of the pupils of St. Patrick's school,
Mulberry street. given last evening" in presence Of
large and respectable audience consisting principally Of
the relatives and friends Of the scholars The occasion
Of more than usual interest," and all present
highly pleased with the proficiency displayed in the
rous branches Of education The school is under the
direction Of the Christian Brothers. society OF members
Of the Catholic church. organized nly for the nstruc
ton of children There at present five schools in most
successful operation under their auspices in this city
and Brooklyn and the number Of scholars is estimated
at two thousand. Their system Of education is
ceedingly simple but at the time most thorough
and admirably calculated to ct the pupils for the prac
affairs of every day life after they have entered the
busy world 1t is not more than six years since the first
school Of the Christian Brothers established in this
city but their in the comparatively brief period
that has elapsed has exceeded their sanguine
pectations. They have had many difficulties to contend
with-among which want of adequate means was the
most formidable, but with ardor and indefatigab!e
energy Deserving OF all praise they have persevered I'M
til their efforts have been crowned with the present gr
tng results The exhibition Of last night reflected the
highest credit both scholars and teachers between
whom there appeared to exist that feeling of confidence
friendship and respect which render the task OF
ing and receiving knowledge pleasure to both The
exercises consisted Of examinations in geography cate
cism, English grammar, arithmetic natural philosophy
mensuration, history bookkeeping, astronomy, recita
sent varying in age from six to fifteen years. and among
these we did not who unable to answer
OF questions 10 Dy MS INSTRUCTOR Inc
steal part of the exercises conducted by Mr. Miguel
under whom the boys have attained astonishing pro-
Gciency in the science They sung several difficult
pieces with accuracy that would have done credit
tbose who have made it study OF years.
Several excellent Rotations were delivered among
which of humorous character. that excited
the hearty laughter and applause of the audience.
Among those may mention 'EastaI's vaorn repre-
senting the well kno between vaian jack and
lrncc Hal " in which the former describes his des-
perate conflict with the in buckram. Masters J.
DUFF and J. McCoy personated the doughty knight and
his royal boon companion in that showed they
possessed right appreciation of the characters they
presented, well as considerable amount Of dramatic
talent During the whole Of this dialogue the audience
convused with laughter, and at its conclusion the
youthful performers greeted with marked applause
Masters Edward Moloy, H. Rice, J. Bambrick, McGure,
f. McGorie and j. McCann also received fair share of
the appreciation
At the conclusion of the exercises appropriate ad
dress delivered by Master John Duff after which
Rev. Mcssrs. Preston and Farrell made few brief
marks expressive of their high satisfaction at the adj
vancemen Of the scholars in all their studies For this
they said they indebted to the untring industry of
their teachers, whom they should always regard with
veneration and respect For the admirable manner in
which they had conducted themselves, and the prof.
cheney they had displayed in their studies Rev. Mr. Far
rell informed them they would be rewarded with two
holidays which it is almost needless
to state received with unanimous applause.
At the conclusion of the reverend gentemans remarks
the audience separated highly pleased with the enter
tanment. Exhibitions of other schools Of the Christian
Brothers have already been given with marked success,
and three viii take place next week.