Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-21
LOCAL NEWS

nation at this institution was continued yester-
day. The first recitation was in arithmetic BY a
class instructed by Miss Shaw. This class ac-
quilted themselves with honor. They were ex-
amined in fractions, principally, and showed, by
their promptness and accuracy, an excellent &C
quantance with the various operations
The second exercise was recitason by class
in HARNESSES Second Latin Book to Miss A. A.
Judson. This class, as well as most of the 9th
ers. was questioned by the examining committee,
and the replies showed progress in the school
highly satisfactory.
Next in order was the first arithmetic class,
Miss Shaw, instructress. This was an advanced
class of fourteen young ladies, who we're exam.
ined at the blackboard in the solution of practi-
cal questions involving various operations. The
problems were Worked out with promptness, and
explained with precision and readinessr
The first class in Virgil, Mr.. Greene instructor,
then recited. This class have read the first four
books of the -Eneid in two terms, and although
they have not progressed with great rapidity,
yet they seemed to have correct knowledge o.
the authors style, and gratifying familiarity
with the story.
class of two young ladies in analy teal geom-
etry, instructed by Mr.. Reynolds in this distinct
branch of study, passed thorough examination
by their teacher and Prof. S. S. Greene of the
examining committee, With great credit to them
selves and their teacher. We have avoided men
tionIng individuals who have distit guished them
selves in the various classes, but the universal
promptuess and accuracy of this recitation Of Miss
R.,fr 49, hal fvh nth nal
talent and warrants deviation from our course.
The class in Racine, which recited to MissJud-
son. rendered the text with exceeding fuehcy
and eloquence, and were prompt in their answers
upon close examination.
A large class in botany, taught by Miss Shaw,
made the first recitotioh in the afternoon. This
delightful science has evidently been made a study
of great interest to the class by the teacher, and
the enthusiasm and promptness Of the scholars
showed her success.
The advanced class in algebra Miss Whitney,
instruclress, recited next and won much praise
from the company by their ingenious and rapid
solution of the problems assigned.
Mr.. Greene's class of four young ladies' in
Cicero, acquitted themselves nobly. The recita-
tion of this class was one Of the chief features of
the examination. They seemed thoroughly ac-
quainted with the letter and imbued with he
spirit of the author, and the language he knew
so well how to WELD.
Miss Judson's class (Which was large one) in
the French Grammar passed an examination Of
an exceedingly gratifying character to the teach
ers and friends.
The last recitation was Of Greek class Of
three in Homer, instructed BY Mr.. Reynolds
This class manifested by their recitation that
they we're making rapid progress in the acqpisi-
ton Of this beautiful old language, which has
been thought heretofore--we know not Why
without the sphere OF common studies, or, per-
chance, by some, beyond her capacity.
After the parting song, Mr. Reynolds arose,
and said that he had nothing in particular to say
for himself, but Professor Green, who had assist
ed in the examination, bu, was delayed to leave
early in the afternoon, had requested him to say
that he was very much pleased with the exarnin
alton, and in comparison, thought that much adj
vancement had been made.
Mr.. r. said that since he had been connected
with the institution, the general department and
desire Of improvement, manifested by the young
ladies, had been very gratifying to him.
DR.. Caldicott. in behalf Of the Trustees, said
he had been much pleased with the examination,
and that the officers were making every effort,
and with great encouragement, for the success Of
the institution.
They had elected Mr.. Reynolds permanently to
the position he has held the last term. In com
cusion, he hoped they would remember and
make snch use of their acquisitions here as
would be for lheir&ternal welfare.
Mr.. Jones next addressed some practical and
encouraging remarks TO the students, making, in
conclusion, touching appeal to those who are
never to return to remember always their God.
Benediction was invoked by Dr. CaIdicott.
The musical exercises OF the day we're as fol-
lows;
Trio--"Neva Boatman's Song" by Misses A.
c. Hastings, g. M. Weston, and Ada Chambers.
'Homage 10 Verdi" (second part, eight hands),
performed by Misses Fannie Long, Ada Cham
bers, g. M. Weston, and Mary A. Stone. car
rayed in Clouds Of Golden Light" duett, by
Misses Hastings and Weston. "The Herd Bell, >
Duet, by Misses Weston and S. G. Ayres. Part.
ing song, " Chant we now, solo by Miss Wes-
ton, chorus by the school.
The exercises were wound up by grand levee
in the evening, when the buildings were for the
first time illuminated with gas recently introduce
ed Music, vocal and instrumental, was also fur
nished BY the young ladies.