The New York herald., 1863-10-17
ApaslaAl EARRAaur II SCHOOL.

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Al The special invitation a Ne scholars q ths male
department., Rear Admiral Ysrvasut md h accomplished
lady visited Ward School No. IL, In West Seventeenth
street. yesterday morning. and the rectpeotsof
grand ovation, all ths pleasing account Of the
source from which IL emanated.
1he school was crowded with most fashionable
semblage OF ladies and gentlemen, and very tasteful
decorations consisting Of ags and evergrecns
msnted the walls and platforms In the higher school
Of the boys where rst part Of tho
occurred, the decorations particularly remarkable
Over the archway Of the large SCROLL
containing the following inscription evergreen letters
Over the platform fine likeness OF Admiral Farragut,
surrounded by the Stars and Stripes, likewise sus
pended and may be said in brief that the decorations
h oil The rooms were in equally good taste.
Among the celebrities the platform Messrs.
Peter Cooper, 8. g Randall, City Superintendent Of
Schools Rev. DR.. Osgood and Rev Dr. Lindsay together
with School Trustees Deamater, Wendell and st. John,
besides number Of elegantly dressed ladies and gen.
tlemsn.
AZ eleven O'Clock precisely Admiral Farragut and lady
entered tho exhibition hall and greeted with
round Of enthusiastic cheering At the time Miss
heGeechy Of tho teachers struck up grand march,
and the boys marched In excellent ORDER taking their
lowing proermamc then carried out
]. Chanting OF the Lords Prayer by the schoars
sepg, "The Dearest Spot Of Earth to No." by the
"1ell not in mourn.ul numbers"
4. Another song
O. Song, "The Battle Cry Of Freedom
The military exercises performed the cre
dtsble MANNER the boys marching in style that might
excite the envy Of tho best OF crack militia rcgents
not excepting even the gallant Seventh.
Mr. Hopper the principal Of the school, next introduced
tho Rev. Or. 0sgood, who made short speech congrat
ulatiog the children the excellent manner which
they had acquitted themselves They had shown that
their education based the right principle and tha.
they had learned to appreciate their duty in the proper
light. They had given evidence that they were truly
loyal-loya 10 their God, their homo their coun.
try and tho blessing OF the Almighty would ever follow
them while they preserved these great principles before
them Referring to Admiral Farragut he told
the children that they had before them one who
had done great things for the country. He had
found the great Mississippi cboed up chained by the
rebels and he had unclaimed the Father OF Waters and
set II free again from It's shtckcs. In conclusion the
speaker introduced TO the children Admiral Farragut as
"the bero OF New Orleans and he Mississippi"
The boys thereupon INDUCED in iusty cheer after
which the Admiral rose, and ret urned thanks as fol
lows
My YoUNo fRIESDs-This gentlemen tpointirp 10 Rev
Or Osgoot) hiss said ali TIA he could say that could
say on the subject Of education shall only make you
few remarks have been a teacher all my fc--t is
part OF my duty to teach the young AID the DID, both
have been well rewarded 10 many instances When
Lrst heard OF tho Iubic sch ols--ari then great
many people would not send Their en- to them
! could not understand WY bh | find
everybody sends their chlldi ca 10 the public
schools understand it ai. know very little about
these schools AZ my occur on has been IN different
element. had no ccncepliaa uEt wincsse the exhi
bition OF young friends how !, these schools
had such great reputation; but now happy 10 give
my testimony In their favor, and thank tie gentlemen
who invited me here TO day for the opportunity which
they have Afforded me CT judging for myself The speca
Gle has given great qualification and viii be interest
ing 70 mo al the days Of my life.
Tue Admiral then sat down amidst the most enthusas.
tic cheers and OF the boys ,mmeately after sprung
TO his feet and exclaimed IN loud voice. propose three
cheers FOR Admiral rarrngut" The call was responded
~ with viii ty all present. mad three times three cheers
were gwen IA. re. y t. subsequent similar calls
Several beautiful pieces were next performed on the
piano, and shortly after the company proceeded up stairs
10 the female department, where another reception gas
Ssr e s~e 81 9Gs The y0aps female r,p, aa il
ladies' had every thing apple pic order. Tho exercises
The girls gave astonishing exhibitions in calisthenIcs and
went through asc-ies Of ihy picturesque nanonvios
with poles decorated AZ both ends with red white and
blue ribbons very discreet old gentleman locking on
made the sage remark that no ''ped the meu who got
those es Tor hgsban for they were altogether
After seyer- excellent son and performances on the
piano one of The y0urg girls, named Mis- Mary Clars
zane ward and welcomed Admiral Farragut 10 the
follow ing tesms;--
In NJ nob!e mansion or splendid palace but IN an
Fnbe schoth use, with the banner OF the noat.
n-- 'r heads we are assembled TO welc one
ing over -~ va.
SO 'hn,oh
- Iuiii COW un.ss,.
witf lovifs Aud sslsul tA. Il the brave defender
s SSis aaa s q 's,cS ssTs Aps5sI ,sns, s42
rSS,aee hero Of Mssi;sys Whit !. u not our
and - so torth gndcs - pahaer Of our oour,ry
spoh thc ne.. cattle we eaa do womH-rs part
seuIg ,s 40 gs; aud such blessing hobe admiral.
invoke Tor you Nay yoir career DC ever sue
s.r and glorious way ever stream on ~ncn nS you
dertako be Nicksburg Accept these, our ieepio
demonstrations Of respect, aEd may tho flowers Of me
vict.rs your brow bloom ever as fresh AID
look ever AZ bright those which now presont 10
you token love aud esteem May the blessing
of the CD Of battles be wh you in ~ your undeTtAk-
rgs and may lie spare you u the Slars aud r,cs
feat over all land from North TO SOUTH from East 10
West. loud appause) -,
AZ the conclusion o. this speech beautiful little girl
presented Admiral Fsrrsrut with magnificent bouquet,
which accepted, and hen thanked them as fooWs-
Ny o5drcn scarcely Know hat y say 70 you on this
occasion Permit tc tbank ycOfy your kind recei-
ton and for The beautiful glt Win which you have pre-
scnted ] oaly say u you 10 cherish the prln-
cpcs taught TO you now 20 that yon may when women
mon an mmcnse power 10y good or evil. have
noticed during this rebellion that women can do great
deal more Than the men wben they Ike ana trus when
and emulate the zeal q the southern ladies. who have
been but too jealous 10 bad cause
The party next proceeded 10 tie primary department,
where another interesting exhibition took place. and
short addresses delivered by The Admiral ard Dr.
Osrood - =,
rsrtiea concerned and will doubtless be a the nDst
pleasant episodes 10 ine NE o. admiral farrasu'
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