The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-07-09
LOCAL MATTERS


81. Joseph's Acadsmy-The annual distri,a,.
ton of prizes at this Academy, took place on
Thursday last, in the presence of n large and
Intelligent assemblage of citizens.
The Rt. Rev. Bishop McGiil presided, and
was attended by his local clergy. The Rev.
DR.. ID. Wheelan, vicar general Of Cincinnati,
also, was present, and the Rev. DIR. ID. Mulyey,
OF Petersburg, assisted the Bishop in the dis
tribution OF premiums. The fair pupils en-
tered the grand hall of the Academy making
oheisance to the Bishop while piece of music
(l-a Chasse Infernale Quadrille, by Baker,
was bein. performed, on two pianos, by the
pupils Misses Maggy Bissett, M. Baratta, Z.
Plzzini, and L. Miller
Miss Maggy Bissets of Petersburg, deliver
ed an introductory address, which we ap-
pend:
"The cordial greeting the heartfelt wish, and
Tie pronered gilt are feeble, but truthful, ex-
pressions of natures hoIiest and most benuti-
ftil feelings and though the offspring may be
simple, and the language that of artless child
hood, yet fathers heart will fondly accept
the Tribute. 1t is then meet, beloved compan-
ions, mat the voice of affection should speak
our sentiments. 1t is meet that a token of
love should proclaim our devotedness TO our
Bishop rather on this bright auspicious day.
but now repay his unceasing kindness, ms
iona soIicltude, his untlring zeal for our hap
piuess Not earth, but Heaven alone can
oestow the boon, and, like the gentle dew,
which night distills on shrub ard flower, il
will refresh the heart on which il falls Ac-
cept, theI, beloved Bishop Father the sincere
Sratltude ana warmest wishes of thy children.
May the sunshine of Divine love cheer thy
shadowy pathway of life; may Hope beguile
It's weariuess with visions of the celestial
country, and when thou hast happily reached
he port of eternity, after a long and we'll
spent life, may thy brow be crowned with
never fading flowers, of which these frail
blossoms are but emblemS.'
Then came the coronation. with white
wreaths, OF those pupils whose conduct atten-
tlon, industry and progress had won for them
nigh distinction during the past seholas Tic
term. We append their names:
In the Senior Circle-First honors-Misses
a. Wakeman, N. Mahony, f. Devereux, NJ. J
Doherty. $. Simons. Alice Dooley, L. Richard
son, NJ Mahony, NJ. Raynor.
SECOND l.oIors.-Mlsses NJ. j. Norman. NJ
Manders, X. Manners, A. McCaughey, A Ray
mond, NJ. Altmeyer
Junior Crcle-First Honors-Misses Nj
Mchenny, G. Pizzini A. Finney, A. Conner,
| M. English.
! Second Honors.-NIisses NJ Bissett, F. Doo-
| ley, f. Butler, G. Mcdonald, NJ. Burns. A
Drumgold, X. McCann, c. Dwyre, G. Butler
| I'll. Okeef
| A Juvenile circle of forty little voices sang
| pretty little holiday song-"I HPve Tidings
| Glad Iidings, of Home"-accompanied by Miss
| Nj. Balatta on the piano. Between the dis tri
| button of premiums to each class, appropriat,
| pieces of music Vocal and instrumentaD wer,
| performed.
| by way of variation, Miss ]. Zetelle,
small girl, delivered the following address
which was highly applauded. 1t reads thus
| So much lin the world of importance and might
IS attached to few little inches of height,
| was fearful the big girls, with their dignity,
| Might forget little people like me;
| Now. such things these regard as no Jokes,
| We don t like neglect if we are little folks;
We make agreat stir in this school, YOU must know
Ash our dear Sister teachers they II tell YOU so.
| lou viii scarcely believe me, but We little elves
Have lessons to iearn. Oh! as long ourselves;
| We pore over studies until our heads ache
| You don't know how hard It's to keep us awake.
! really believe studying so,
| is the worry best reason why We do not grow;
But ts better to be little, with brains in ones head
Than grow very fast and be ounces instead
So We'll Just be contented. We little folks here,
And try for the medals and premiums this year.
You all wish us success, am sure of t-don' I you
| fon II come and see our prizes, then, certainly
Did We not ask you, you'd think We neglect you,
| So don't dsappont us, Wen surely pect you;
| II our hopes OF distinction showeb prove mis-
| take,
Excuse US, We beg on the score of headache!
| Several pieces of vocal music with piano ac-
| compartments. We're given by the young Ia
dies, III admirable style, all showing the great
care given by the Sisters, who conduct the
school, to the instruction Of their pupils
BY way of closing, Miss Alice Dooley deliv-
| cred the following address:
Indulgen friends, you have heard US through h,
| In kindness we can bid you all adeu;
| The closing hour OF school has come at last,
| How quickly have the moments fitted past.
| 1t seems. know, dream of sportiye plays,
Yet, parents dear, well spent have been our days.
| Teachers, our grateful thanks to you We gi'e,
May Heavens blessings cheer you while you live;
| Go on, assist the human soul to rise,
| For brighter joys await you IN the skies.
| Gay, happy band oIlr feelings who can tell
! As now we part, and parting say farewell?
In future years when life Q gay scenes have He'd
| And we, perhaps, to distant lands have sped.
! How will remembrance these br Int days recall,
| And Wisdom's lessons treasured IN this hall,
| Teachers and friends. pleasant classmates, too,
We kindly bid you. one and all, adleu.
! The Bishop then made a few remarks com.
| plmentary 10 the pupils and teachers, at the
conclusion of which number of scholars
| sang Il faren;ell anthem. The entertainment
closed with Il quartette, from Puritani, on two
| pianos.