Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-06-24
srnmination Of tae PubIie schools
YIFTH rAx.
EIGR SCHOOL

A@scA- 1SaHE Ills cAheuSct NcEo wv
large and beautiful Gags, elegantly
draped over portraits Of Mr.. Lincoln
end Generals Grant and Sherman. On
the right hand wall, as you enter, was in
scribed the Latin motto, "!Sic isur Gd
astra" On the left wall were the like
aesses of Washington and his wife ele-
gantly set in wresths Of red and white
roses and evergreen, also q portrait Of
General Sheridan, if our eyes did not
deceive Us. The desks Of the pupils
we're adorned with bouquets and small
Gags. The youths and maidens we're all
present in their best attire, and could not
fail to make favorable impression upon
visitors. The School was opened by
singing, and prayer by the teacher. The
singing was improved BY the assistance
Of an elegant nelodeon, the property Of
the School.
The 6rst class examined was that in
English Grammar. The exercise was
the analyzation of sentences and pars-
ing. The recitation was conducted in a
very digni6ed manner, . little, We
thought, at the expense of animation,
bat showed proficiency and correctness
on the part of the pupils, and faithful
instruction on the part of the teacher.
The lesson in Botany, for want of
time was hurried over. The claas, 1t was
stated, had passed over the most i'm
portant parts Of the work, and the ques-
tions asked in different parts OF the text
book were 80 readily answered and with
90 few mistakes, that we we're satisfied
the class had not studied the science In
vain.
Problems in Algebra we're worked on
the black board and explained with
fuency. The class in Algebra were
only examined in Equations Of the 6rsi
degree, but appeared to have mastered
the subject as far as examined.
interpreted with the recitations were
compositions BY young misses, quite
creditAble to those reading them.
Glasses were next examined in Latin
and French. In the former, translatiouI
from Roman History and Virgil were
read and few sentences parsed In
the Latin Grammar the class was ex-
amined in the various coDjugstions
Of the verb. The French Glass appear,
ed to have made progress. Their pro-
nunciAtion sounded FFsnchy, but we
know too little Of the language TO judge
Of its correctness. The class read and
translated French into English with
ease and grace.
The closing exercise was the exam
ination of class in Geometry. The
pupils in this class are evidently learn.
ing how to demonstrate. All the
theorems placed upon the board were
correctly demonstrated and without con-
fusion or hesitation.
The School, after this recitation, took
q recess until o'clock.
AFTERNOON.
The afternoon was occupied in the
examination of the classes in Greek
Natural Philosophy, Logic, History Of
the United States and Mental Philoso-
ply, the exercises being interpreted
with reading compositions BY the young
ladies, declarations by the young gen.
tlemen, and music BY the choir.
The class in Greek had just concluded
its task when We entered the room.
The classes in Natural Philosophy
and History were very large, but the ex-
animation was thorough and very salts
factory.
The Graduating Class was examined
in Logic in which they displayed re-
markAble proficiency. Two Of this
class passed q most rigid examination
in Mental Philosophy and came out
most triumphAntly, elicitinR the admir-
alton of oil present.
Indeed, all ths recitations Of the Af.
ternoon manifeated the most profound
study and earnest and diligsnt ApplicA-
ton.
The Compositions we're generally good;
some of them excellent That By Mas
Grimes on the subject of Dish-Washing
was very fne, and was highly commend
ed BY the large crowd of spectators
Some of the young ladies read too low,
and their subject even could not be de-
terpined upon by many in the room.
The Destinations we're generally
good; two or three remarkably so.
Those by Geo. Walker aud J. Colema I
were highly applaudsd.
The Music in the High School 10 in,
deed charming. The song entitled
Freedom and Union" sung to the ali
Of Marselaisses Hymn, was admirably
rendered, and was greatly admired By
the audience.
| @AfaS4@A w~A1 hAFGA ~ elo AohOWt9H
young ladies, all accomplished scholars
Annie Farrell, venetta Heberd, Lizzie
Decker, and Hattie Bierbower.
Mr.. Parsons distributed prizes, Oh
rather souvenirs, each to Miss HsberG
and ]. Coleman, as 9 token of the higt
esteem in which be hsid them on Aeeoun
Of perfect department, diligence, appli
cation and scholarship. In presenting
the presents, Mr.. Parsons paid 9 higl
CON 2liment to those young students, ont
of which they may be justly PrOud u
their dying day.
Miss Annie Farrell, in behalf Of the
scholars, presented to Miss HOugh
beautiful silver card case containing
cards of all the female scholars, and i'm