The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-23

IHJDRErINo ExEkfasE8 AT GRAMMAR SoAOoL No. H.-n
has bacn customary this shooi for several years past
" give entertainment to the rents and friends Of the
pupils whore the proficiency Of the scholars well warrant
public exhibition Of their talents, as was evncsd yes
erday tho satisfaction OF all who present during
the exercises. Number H. which Is situated In West
Seventeenth street, Eighth avenue the first boys
school that entered upon the advanced
of study prescribed by the Board OF Education The
scholars number about four hundred and 1ity though
little better than halfthat number present at the
hibton About eleven O'clock the schoolroom being we'll
Allied by highly respectable audience or both sexes the
exercises we're commenced by the reading OF Scrptura
new song, rendered by the choir and school Master
Adams youth Of IA years Of age then came forward,
and taking his position the PLATFORM gave decia
tons from Andrew Johnsons speech in the Senate, July
r. 1851. HIS delivery correct, and his pronuncia
the boys were formed in line, and, conducted by Mr.
Fsbce vice principal school, went through several
evolutions Of the lnc and drilled in their facngs in
manner highly credabc to their discipline and training
Master Tuns Cooper, accompanied by the pianofots,
then sang s'Ts the Peace Jubilee" in remarkably fine
voice. and took his amid the continued paudits OF
those assembled. A defamation. tho "Peace We Have
Won," from the Thanksgiving sermon OF Rev. H. w.
Beechor was given by Master Thomas in such manner
10 elicit the praise of the School Trustees who
present. well as OF all present. An eloquent address
to tho boys advising them to their duties through life
and 10 become good and honorable members OF society,
and with beautiful allusons to the Christmas festival
was made by VIM GLAND Bourne A. NJ, and atten.
lively listened to by them But decidedly the feature
OF the exhibition consisted In od-fashoned spelling
match by members OF the senior and junior classes,
which was conducted by Mr.. wandei, one OF
the room, being nicely sized, the taller boys In
she centre list OF the most dlcult words, which had
Ssen epase was then given out having
b. allowed, and that committing third the de-
inquent should take his seat. Consequently one boy
We'd with the other right manfuly to hold bis position
on the floor; but gradually the line grew less as the
words grew more and more dcult Walker and Webster
frequently conflicting being brought into requisiton
by the teacher for reference who himself more than
once compelled to admit his part upon the
authority Of one OF the other dictionary Alter an hours
hard spelling Master George Woodruff remaining master
OF the field, was the recipient of rounds OF applause.
The first prizes ~ spelling subsequently awarded
William Howe, second prize; Tunis Cooper, third prize
ana Anthony Lcong, boy trn years OF age, received
the fourth prize "Herald Angels beautiful Christ.
mas hymn, then sung by Master A. Mitchell, aud
shortly after, the exercises being Brought TO close,
achcr pupil parent andsfrend alike departed, entirely
satisfied with tho option Of Grammar School No. H.
and that nothing was wanted on the part OF the princi
pal, Mr. Hopper to make the affair perfect success
MUSICAL AND EVOLUTIONARY ExEscsiEs GRAMMAR
SCHoor No 17.-There very interesting pro-
ceedings at Grammar School No. II Thursday after
noon in honor Of the present Christmas anniversary The
programme which consisted of anthems decianatons,
choruses dialogues, drill OF the Educational Light
Guard and concluding with 'rie Last Beam hymn,
by the entire SCHOOL, were wei Jrncu from COM
inoncecnt to close tho teachers and pupils conducting
themselves in most orderly manner feature which
created CONS dcfabe rnerIment was selection from
s.Solon Shingc, Samuel Ferguson Soon After the
conclusion OF this portion OF the entertainment id
dress delivered by Rev. Mr. Bell In the evening
there more cocutionary and musical exercises
der the direction Of Wa. 4. +. Davis the ~ Mc
night s..:"is which wcro equal :, tboee or The sfter
noon Mapy Or the y..v,iycs and near friends OF the
pupils present rpon the occasion Of both exhibit
TONS and expressed themselves as very web entertained
.fad
bad made III the various departments.
Tnr SECOND AfsEnpIy UNroE ASSOCIATION held an cleo
zion last evening for the year 1886 The following or
elected only four votes being cast 10 oppos-
tion Henry G. Leask, President, Gerrett Bell, First
vice President; John 0'Bren, Second Vice President;
Joseph Knex Recording Secretary; Matthew stewart,
corresponding Secretary; NJ j. Ryan Treasurer; Horny
g. Leask, Morris rreadsOr Jark Iauigan, ~ ]. Ryan,
dSen 0onne and James Oates. delegates to the Union
Central Committee Tor 1856.
CcspIrrysriay SgprEr TO Mr.. jams LsFs--A BRu-
riAsr REusIox.-0lc Of the most pleasant reunions
that has occurred In this y for many years happened
on Thursday evening last nj thu Astor House. II was
the occasion of complimentary suroer 10 Mr. James
Linen OF California, gentleman who has won merit
rrac and distinction apoot ofthc genuine Barsscho
BEING cf Scotch extraction and affiliations, his iso
coun,rymen and his many friends among oldest resi-
dents in this city took extraordinary pains 10 make the
affair pass or with tcat The chair occupied by tho
venerable William Cullen Bryant, Speeches were made
BY large n.mber Of gentlemen including Mr. LneI,
W. Sfysni, =: WINS Gaylord Clarke, DR..
The Messrs. Eadie Me- Smith Clark, President of the
Travellers Club; Mr.. H. G. Thomson, Mr. G. :. Van
Wrinkle, .ir Edward Walter, Mr Nicholson, President,
Of the Burns Club Mr. Robert d. Holmes, Grand Mas
ter OF tho Frccnesons of tia state OF New York. Captain
Joseph LANG, OF the Seventy ninth Hghlander; Mr.
Mitchell President Of the Caledonia Club; DR. John B.
Rae and many Others. Tho evenings festivities were
enysued by the INTRODUCTION OF novel feature for suoh
occasions. Madame Hoffman and Miss Zildc Harrison,
two charming vocasts, sang several appropriate songs
assisted by Mr. Edward Hoffman on the piano Mr.. s.
c. Campbell native yccalisi Of superior ability, aroused
the esrtiest enthusiasm by his yocalsm Letters
read from N. p willis, Senator Nyc, General Hooker
&c. Several amateur singers Including Mr. William J.
Hoyt, OF WILLIAMSBURG Mr. Malcolm Taylor, Mr.. John
Beray of the Thistle Association; Mr. Gibson and others
enhanced tho harmony OF the orcasIon which, was aided
during the entire evening BY the music OF Robinson's
Seventy ninth regiment band. The whole affsr was =
decided success rejecting the highea: credit upon nil
concerned well as honor upon the distinguished guest
The Navy.