Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-07-09
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GEoRGETowS, July 9, 1857.
The annual distribution of premiums and exhi-
bition Of painting, needlewoIk, &C at the Ladies
Academy, Convent of the Visitation was attended
yesterday by an immense crowd of persons citi-
zens Of the District and strangers The occasion
was honored by the presence Of his E1ceIlency
President Buchanan. accompanied by his neice,
and several of the heads of departments. and other
notable persons. The exercises were such as 10
reflect great credit upon both the Young ladies Of
the institution and their teachers Those in mu-
SIC upon the piano, &c was very fne. and elected
me admlratIon Of the entire assemblage, The
whole passed of with considerable eclat. aud the
large throng of visitors left highly delig hted with
the entertainment
The number of premiums awarded Tor excel
renee In the various studies was very large and
handsome. Those for TAPESTRY. ornamental work
plain sewin". mantua work. and domestic econ
"my' The Il st nors in the snior circle,were
awarded to vi SIS Mary Pizzii 4 of Richmond
Va, Miss Priscilla Neale, of Charles county
Nd, Miss Mary Doughertv, of Harrisburg Pa
Miss Caroline Hickey, Of Washington. D. c.
Ferrall. Of Halifax, N c. Miss Amelia I,ancasteT
81 Washington, and Miss Lavinia Clements. of
our own city; They were distributed by the
President, we hear.
exhibited. Those which ELECTED the greatest
admiration Were executed by Miss Carrie Hickey
ana MISS Amelia Lancaster, Of Washington. ID.
y; MISS Mary PiZzini, Of Richmond Va Miss
IiIllarn, Of Petersburg, Va and Miss Mabee Of
Evansville, Ind.
The specimens in needlework were excellent.
and ELECTED considerable praise
The medals and premiums Were distributed nv
President Buchanan, assisted by Rev z Maguire
and Rev. Mr. StoneStreet The President also
placed the crown upon the heads Of the success
full young ladies
The Methodist sabbath school under the super
intendence of W. VI Edes Esq and Mrs y n
Brown, had tine time of il at Arlington Spring
Yesterday They were accompanied by the pas
tor Of the church. Mr.. Brown and a large num-
Der of the parents and friends of the children
L he DAY Was spent IN the most agreeable manner
During II they were visited by the old sage Of
Arlington. who seemed to be well pleased with
the respect paid him by the multitude Of iuyen-
lies, and their teachers and Superintendeuts
They returned about sunset, all safe and sound
and well pleased with the DAVIS exercises
The Temperance demonstration al the Dunbar
ton-street NJ T.. church on next Monday evening
blds ialr to be one Of considerable interest. in
addition To the able addresses that NAV be poet
ed from the Rev. DR.. Bocock and the Rev Mr.
Brown the choir Of the church, led by Mr. IA
Wilson, and assisted by number Of excellent
vocalists will he in attendance to enliven the oc-
casion with some Of their verv best music
We would remind the readers of the Star that
Mr. ID. O'Neal has on hand and is constantly re-
oelvin2 every species Of fuel Of the superior
quality. Give him call; his motto IS - Quick
sales and small profits" His gentlemanly and
accommodating demeanor and reasonable priccs
are sure TO please all. See advertisement
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WINFIELD, Port Deposit, lumber TO Libby a Son;
Sontherner, Lefevre, from Port Deposit, lumber 20
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Horace Beale, Johnson, with granite for Treasury
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