Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-03-29

Declsmation-Chas. Perkins.
Composition-Mary Marshall.
Doolsmation-Geo. Newton.
Original Poem-Msry King.
Ausie-Mary Marihall and Sarah Ever
cit.
Reoitation-Csrrie Skid.
oEation-L. Lef8ngwell.
COmposition-Sara Everett.
oration-L. Heisel.
CompositiOn-Julia G. Whitbeck.
Masie, tviOlin and Piano. )-Messrs F. segur
and o. Boise.
Fer evident reasons we are unable 10
comment in detail upon the performance by
the several pupils Of the tasks they had as
sumed, but must ask our readers to be satis-
fed with the general observation that the
whole was creditabls in the highest degree
to the pupils and 70 those to whose care their
mental culture has been committed. Sever
al Of the orations were marked BY peculiar
excellence Of diction, and an elaboration Of
thought IS surprising IS prnissWOrthY. Az
rule, too, fhey were delivered with good
taste and in style that gave evidence Of
Ane culture in elOoution, The declarations
were selected from the best sources, and
were we'll delivered. A humorous selection
entitled "ADy other Man." was well man
aged BY Master Geo. Avery, and ELECTED
great msrriment.
OF she efforts of the young ladies, too
much cannot be said in praise. They were
marked by Ano sentiment and q cultivated
tone Of thought and feeling, and in point Of
competition, were concise and pointed. We
determined ct the outset not TO discriminate
In favor of any cOmPOsltion In noticing
the exercises, but We cannot forego the de.
sire to speak in terms Of especial commendS-
tion Of the original pOem-"Memory"-by
Miss King. 1t was truly & production of
rsre beauty and imagery, spdspOke lOftier
sncOnium than any words We could apply
would, upon the heart and head Of the
youthful authoress. r-s
The musical portion Of the programme
embraced some fine selections, which were
admirably executed, and formed not the
least gratifying feature Of the entertain.
ment.
The programme having been concluded
Rev. Mr.. Flake who happened to be pres
ent, was invited to address theaudience. he
spoke In the most Aatsering terms Of the
performances of the young people, and prof
fered some wholesome and valuable advice
he was followed BY the Rev. Mr.. Hawks
who in most complimentary terms, spoke o
the exhibition, and of the school and thu
teachers, cOngratulating all upon the eYiden
css of the excellent work being done by tn,
school for the community, as presented IL
the exhibition. He thought it gloriOu
privilege to have accsss to such system o
civiliEatiOn "a Is represented in the Publi
schools Of the North.
1.-The exhibition was then closed with tn
singing Of the DOxOlOgy.
WEST HIGH SCHOOL ExHIBIFEoA.
The exercises at this School commence
: ct half-Past two o'clock and closed at Ave
The spacious school room was full to over
! flowing, and throughout the entire pre-
: gramme the closest attention was paid to ev
8 cry part, and each was received with th
3 hesrtiest manifestations Of delight and SatiI
1 faction. The following was the programme
Musio-Piano, Anna Brewster.
DeclamatiOn-Gsrman George Taylor.
Declamation-H. Ingham.
Extracts from the ExcelHior-Horace Al
4 len.
Musie-Piano, Henry Hull.
Declamaticn-samuel Folsom.
b Recitation of Poetry-6erman, Jenn
% stiekney.
Music-Duet, Ada Jones and N. Denise
Declamstien--Henry Elliott:
Recitation Of Poetry Maria streeter.
f' Declamation--W. W. Castle.
3 MuBic-Piano, Anna Thome.
d Select Reading Mary Seymour.
a. Extracts from the Portfolio.
Discussion--0ught the Government,
case Of emancipation, TO colonise the slGv'
ne Affirmative; A. L. BesWick, i. 7. Denise
Negstive; Charles Lucas, R. 0. BesWiek.
" Il is not necessary 10 dwell particular
e. upon the several branches Of the Programu
nd as We could only repeat what we have
,sr ready said, that its performance was unS
oeptiOnsble. The discussion ct the cl,
was very spirited, and many good poi
To- were brought out, very crsditable 70 /
a. young thinkers.
" At the conclusion Of the regular sxsroiu
bv the pupils and those present ware address
n. by Rev. J. A. ThOme and the Principal, !
Hopkinscn. From the latter gentleman
Learn some facts IN the history of the sch
iOr FOR the pest IN years, during which time
sd has bsx charge Of It, which are Of pub
nG interest;
Humber Of dl9srsntpupils In the school dn.
ring the ten
a. Namber married Csnly E1x Of them msn)---..
NJ died o------ -2--.-----.s.-..--. .........
the in the army my-..,-.-.-4-....-......-.
-. Of grad1nteA--- - s,..--.--..-...-.-.
aci. erssusteS now tsSshers in ths several public
AA0 be-0ols.--~~-.s....-..-..
lore One FGPil, Miss Mary WallinEfOpd.
bssa q member Of the school for Eve q,