The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-22
PUBLIC EDUCATION.
Distribution Of Certificates and Medals ~
Grammar School No. 20. II

Dstributi0n Of Certificates and Medals ~
Grammar School No. %. n
The semiannual distribution OF certificates at the
female department Of Grammar School No. 20, IN the
First ward, came on yesterday morning, and wasl
made the occasion Of fete day for the pupils,l
teachers and friends Of the institution. 1t odioue
to make comparisons In regard TO schools as 1t Is IN
almost any matter; but the statement must be madG
and maintained that the exhibitions OF pronciencyJ
advancement and general discipline among tho
scholars at this institution stamp It be-
yond doubt as one Of tire most creditabld
schools In the entire city, The school
is credable because it is located In portion Of thS
city which many naturally suppose to be almost emf
trely deserted, as far residences concsrned,j
and is crowded In by the demon OF tranc 80 muclfl
as to give rise TO the idea that business would ere
long crowd 1t entirely out OF existence Besides the
certificates which were to be presented there were
two handsome gold medals to be awarded for gems
eral ex cellence and regularity OF attendance These
medals were the gifts OF Congressman John Fox and
Judge Edward Hogan, and were made the more
valuable 10 the winners by the fact that they were
unexpected during the year. There were also G
number Of other prizes, such as books, writing
desks, workboxes and dolls, presented by the
several teachers TO deserving members Of the diff
ferent classes n
AT the the exercises opened there were present
commissioners Dupignac, Hall and Warren; lns
spectors John Otterson, James Kelly, James We
Gerard and Il. Littefeld; James "a. Miller Superins
tendent OF School Buildings; ex-Mayor James Harf
per. Rev. Dr. Thompson School superintendent
Jones' Trustees Bergner aud Bailey and numbef
OF prominent citizens OF this and the adjoining ds<
trlcts. Mr. j. q. Bailey, OF the Board OF Trusteess
presided, and opened the exercises With few
appropriate remarks, after winch the entire
school sang in good tune "Auld Lang syne.n It
may here be remarked that the programmed
was most judclously arran red. "Auld Lang
Of many OF the visitors present who knew and
lived in the First ward IN tue days lang syner and
who, finding themselves the guests OF the risn9
generation of that Locality, could not avoid the flight
or memory to the time when Institutions such as
that they were in were unknown and unthought or
The programme OF exercises was select and gave
general satisfaction.
10 give full and mertted acknowledgment to the.
various portions OF the exercises "a performed 1t is
only necessary 10 say that they could not be done
better by any similar class. Tne recitation of thd
beautiful Cater by Miss Emma Thompson was
very finely delivered, but, good as 1t was, the
''Woman's Appeal y by Miss Honora Pipgott, must
be permitted TO carry or the palm. The appeal waA
not for woman's rights. gimlet curls and Bloomer
trousers but solemn, hearty appeal 10 the hearts
OF American women TO DO what they can
street organ grinders. are obliged to earn
a pit;ance by the shame and not by the sweat OF
be styed--by her exquisite elocution touched the
feelings OF all present. and many q moistened eye
might be seen among her hearers when her appeal
was finished Mrs. 5ddons could not have done
better, II well The selections In reading and tho
other rectatons-"The Chldren's Hour" by Bella
Joaquin, and young Lochinvar," Dy Maggie
Corners, together with the musical portion OF tnc
programme-were very creditably given. The
medals were presented by Mr.. Boese TO Misses Emma
Thompson and Charlotte Lambrecht In brief and
appropriate address, Short speeches were also
made by Mr.. James W. Gerard, Rev. Dr. Thompson
and several others among the visitors all Of whom
compmented highly the children. Miss White, the
principal and her assistant teachers the treat Of
which they had partaken.
Distribution af Grammar School No. 3.
The semi-annual distribution OF certificates 10 the
female department OF Grammar School No. tool
place yesterday at the school building corner OK
Grove and Hudson Streets In the presence Of larga
number Of the friends OF the pupils and the school
officers OF the district. A pleasing programme had
WITH amer which the Kelly silver medals for general
moral excellence were presented BY the Rev. Dr. a.
II. Thompson Judge Brady, who was to have maos
the presentation not being present. on account" ,ha
funeral OF Judge Robertson. The winners ~ Wy
medals were Misses Mary A. Aiken ana 1,n =.
Forbes Pleasing addresses were made ~ M os ~.
Kelly inspector Of the district and uonv. y, .ns
medals and mem beers OF the local board OF uustees'
Opening of a New Primary scnoo''
The new primary school No. 4, ioca'eo On East SIX
tccnth street. near avenue A, was opened yesterday
morning for the reception OF scholars. judging rom
the number who applied for admission the school
viii not be long in being 1lled and the advantage
NJ auch an institution in this locality VIII be amply
,or,o,s,,a,ed There we're no formal opening exera
csas hvi in n abort time, when teachers aud pupils
become ACQUAINTED with their new quarters, puphs
reception VIII pe gwen