The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-07-03

In the first class OF eiocution, the first pre-
MUM was awarded to Thomas II. Stack, Vir.
giniaj the second premium to Gcorgc Z. Price,
In the second eisss Of eloeutiop, the pre-.
MUM wss swarsed to Joseph $. Aylmer. bis.
In the class Of drawing, the premium wa
awarded to William y. Walsh, Italy.
In the erst class o. penmsnshIp, the medal
Vas ~. awarded ,, 70 Henry psI,ey, Penn.yl,sniai
In the second class Of pcnmsnshlp, the medal
was awarded TO Frank II. Jones, District OF
COLUMBIA, the premium to William 5. walsh,
Ia the third class Of penmanship, the medal
was awarded to william II. Larman, District
q Coiumbiaj the premium to ,. Francis Walsh,
In the class of music-for knowledge Of
music, the medal was awarded to Charles Ray,
Louisiana, the premium 70 Charles s. voor.
For Improvement on the piano, the premium
was AWARDED to william L. Bremen, deorgis.
On the violin, the premium was awarded to
Charles Ray, Louisiana.
The Rev. DR.. Becker, Of Richmond, Bishop
elect OF Delaware, presented the medals, prizes
was confidently anticipated that President
johnson would hare honored the commence
ment with his portly presence, but indisposi-
PEELED S him &c .S:sn Himself hsi o%
Ing In the very Interesting exercises on the
occasion, and this reason will apply also to
o. the Academy Of visitaton on The f pSeSios:
fhe Marine band OF Washington enlivened
ss wh ss ss o,ss 4. as vert
oises.
,s John b gOsus Was entrusted with
his admirable management all the ladies'
have him to thank for comfortable seats. Mr..
Richard Truswell, officers Harvey and Rogers
ou ,ss hall ss: .ng
unbecoming or indecorous behaviour would
transpire inside; still, DR.. Mcguire, at the
being somewhat noisy, during the exercises.
on the occasion were very creditable and OF a
doned"and we DO not aiiad. 10 them IN IN e sny
"co%%on..en.e, ENLIGHTENMENT sroio sssrity,S ana
ssm By sshaE e s'q 3 A ssfS soa of TIE Ike
proprietor OF the Baltimore Sun, was of the
humorous strain and highly relished and
OF ladies who very naturally put most faith
in dreams than the male blpeds. But the
author did not cite one OF the most rcmarka-
BILE (prophetieD dreamsi that OF the capture
At the conclusion Of the exercises Rev.
Father Mcguire delivered a few brief remarks
Of kindly advice and encouragem ent TO the
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to battle in the great world for the right; 10
love their country, their whole country, for
she was worthy OF their love; to be governed
minds In the college, and their alma mater
to be just to their fellow.menj to cultivate the
ciples; to BE faithful TO their religion, true 10
their God, and He would be sure to bless them.
After the ceremonies the faculty of the col
lege and invited guests sat down to q sump-
dinner. n ~ a ira w "a n M n.
also a beverage somewhat stronger than NIL.
burne's "Polar Soda Water" but not more
refreshing, until that fastidious personality,
Thus ended the hfty-1rst annual commence
ment-a successful and pleasant one-with Its
many Joys, pleasant reniniscences, and re.
DrsrRtDurroS OF PREMIUMS AND MEpALs.-
The annual distribution of premiums and
medals to the scholars Of the Georgetown
public schools took place at Market Hall yes
terday afternoon. The hall was crowded to It's
American brass band enlivened the ooca-
sion with choice music, several Of the efforts
of 1.-THE the band !. eiSit.nS rSPtgrous applause
ent, and distributed the premiums and med
ais; the President of the board, A. Hyde, pre-
siding, assisted by Messrs. VIM, O, Magee, J.
The schools presented very neat appear.
ance, and the exercises were opened with
prayer, followed by the chorus OF "Hail to All
we Love the Dearest, !" In which all the schools
The Rev. o. Perinchlef then delivered an ap-
propriatc address; and, after music by the
premiums were distributed to primary school
MOL.
The exercises were OF most interesting
morning, precludes 4 detailed report, but sui.
fee II to say, the local effort OF the schools Is
worthy OF all praise, particularly the "Zula
Zong," BY the scholars OF female grammar
The premiums and medals were awarded to
the following:
Fourth class in spelling, premium to Jennie
Rohr. Third class in spelling, premium to An
nette Wandling. Second class In spelling, pre-
MUM to Martha Lunsford. First class in
Fourth class In reading, premium to Emma
Lederer. Third class In reading, premium to
Florence Gibson. Second class In reading,
reading, premium to Florence Eastlake. Sec
ond class in arithmetic, premium TO Cornelia
Goodrich. First class In arithmetic, premium
to Mary Dixon. Third class In geography,
premium to Estelle Lishear. Second class In
geography premium to Lucy Davis. First class
In geography, premium to Rachel Kctner.
iabaus. Second class IN writing, premium to
Lizzie Sullivan. First class in writing, pre-
MUM to Ida Gibson.
General premiums. - Premiums to those
Easy B ,SiSD's sEsy T SIss FS %
pupils present the greatest number of times
at roll.call, other than those above, Clara
Estler, Mary Gibbons. premium for neat.
ness to Mary Scior A premium for pro-
nciency in music to Ida Gibson.
A gold medal, presented by a friend OF the
school, to the pupil making the g-satest i'm
provement In penmanship, to Sarah Waugh.
A silver medal, the highest honors OF the
school, to Lizzie Woodward.
Distribution of Premiums to Primary School
No. l-ieneral Premiums-A silver medal for
each school, In accordance with the following
standard Of excellence, viz: Punctuality In at
tendance and in the discharge OF every duty
General department, embracing excellence Of
general conduct, extraordinary efforts to do
right, proficiency in studies, respectful obedi-
ence to teachers, and such marked desire and
and efforts to discharge the whole duty, both
in and out of school, as to entitle the pupil
to some extraordinary manifestation OF ap- |
prevail
: /. Medal, Harry b. Miller. ?. A premium |
for each pupil who shall have been present at |
roll-call every session during the year, Edward |
to those who shall have been present the great |
est number OF times during the year at roll.call,
other than those receiving under No. 2, Mau- |
rice Barnard and Joseph Brown, 4. A pre-
MUM in each school for the greatest improve
ment in music, Edward I. Pettengill. 8. A |
premium In each school for the chief excel.
lence In neatness, cleanliness Of person and
dress, and In and about the desk, James L.
Hough. Premium for highest standard of ex-
cellence In junior department, Samuel Turner. |
Glass Premiums.-Eirst spelling, John Bur
iette; first reading, Harry b. Millar; first geo.
graphy, Edward t. Pettengill; first arithmetic,