The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-06-27

81. Josephs Acodemy-The distri5ution { f
prizes and testimonials at this academy took
place on Thursday last in presence OF large
number OF spectators, who, notwithstanding
tine iucessant rain, assembled at the appointed
hour to witness the exercises. There weie
about seventy scholars present, all entering
the hall IN double hie to the music Of the
pianos. Rsv Bishop Magiil was present, aud
distributed the prizes 10 the successful COM
petitOrs.
The crowbing honors were the first of the
exercises. Each recipient coming forward,
knelt on q cushion, and the Bishop placed the
crown on the heal.
COEOsATIon UV srSIoR CsECLs.
First crown, frat hoDOrs-Misses III Man
dsrs, A M'Canghey, n Heavy, N III Kspny,
Smith, N Hurdle, Walihali, A. Oiell, +
Pace.
FRS: Crown, second honors-H6isees nj Bis.
sat, j Trip!et, N E Finn, M Mason, Il Corr,
A F,nuey, III A Nj Kenny, X swank, l. Hay.
ward.
Ssooad crown, first honors-Mss II e Cut
ler.
Second csnwn, eecord honors-Missss l.
M'GAir, X Waithall, A Clash.
JgxsOs CIRCLE.
Fret crown, first honers--Misses N Mescc,
N Carr, f FOgerty, Ii NJ Dowsli, v BranIOn,
n Bavges, u Shaw, ID + Till.
First crown, second hOaOr5--Misses Il Bel.
knap, L Mshoney, Il Mallory.
Second crown, first hOnors--Misses N
O'Keetse. l. Hammond, K Stephens, Il Gull
luams, IL Hoii nan, & Smith.
Second crown, eecond hOnors-Misaes v
Goodman, ID Doughertv, NorthrOp, Il Bra.
dy, f Mcdowell, A Hurdle, l. COtoyni, V
Clark, N Pizzini, l. Purcell.
The frat crowns were composed Of full
blown and variegated roses aud other Il ,wers;
the eecOBd crowns wera green wreath, with a
few flowers inter Wov en-; while the first Gro WIS
os th~i isniaz -eixAlas -ssero ss@passi oaly OF
The gold medal was awarded to Miss NJ
Bisset, aud the silver medal to Mise Bessie
u0rner.
"Chiidhood's Hours" solo. daet, and chsrus,
composed by Prof. Roster, and dedicated to the
pu ills Of tho academy, was sung with much
spirit By the whole school
There were many pieces sung aud played
by the pupils Yha execution in AL WISE ex
cslient, aud did the highest credi. to both seho-
lars aud teachers.
A vocal daet, by Misssa l. No,throp and ii
Baratas wac heard with much pleasure, and
was swes:ly sung.
LA Jsuae Martyre,' by Miss NJ. Bissett,
formanoe. This young lady seems u possss
much musical talent, aud was awarded 81 tirst
class premium for her proficiency in vocal nl',
sic.
We would also mention beautiful instru
mental trio, performed by Misses NorthrOp
Samxuni and Earatta, very sweet instrn
mental solo by Miss BETTE Horuer. and !
grand Instrumental duet by Nisses L. Mcuarf
B Homer M. Bissett, a ID X. Waitbaii.
At the clcse Of the exercises, Il little girl
Miss Louise Mallory. daughter Of the Sscre
tary Of the Navy, went f,rward and delivered
; short addrsas, ia most inimitable, yet unpre
| tending style, sesting forth the claims Of the
'littie folkr," who wers pushed aside by the
older 0pes in their competition for priZes.-
She then presented the Reverend Bishop with
a bouquet of flowers AS a token OF esteem ant
love tsou tho smaller scholars.
Ths Bishop replied appropriately, hui
| briefly, and closed by exhorting the scholars
to pray for peace, early and honorable peace
The exercises throughout We're highly inter
estiDg and entertaining, and tho pupils can
| Quoted themselves with quie. decorun
| which IL not generally observed in soenes o
distribution. The present session Of th'
school Ia now closed, and reOpsns Oh the ls
| MOnday of September next