The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-24

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Christmas Exercies at Different Schools.
GRAMhABCHOOL NO. 81.
At this institution, Gated on West Forty-fourth
street, near Tenth aveue the exercises yesterday,
under the direction oJohn Jasper, Jr., were more
than ordinarily intereshg and were witnessed by q
large number Of the rds OF the pupils and several
distinguished citizens. Among those present were
School Commissioners arremore president OF the
Board of Education) al Jasper, the local Officers
and ex-Commissioner Gning, who presided during
the exhibition The as,mbly hall of the school was
very neatly decorated al dressed with flags and
greens, while the greeng "a merry Christmas and
happy New Year, fornd conspicuous part OF the
ornamentation. The prsramme was, as is generally
the case, quite engthy,ut was SO pleasngly varied
be highly agreeable tail present, were it not for
the firing OF the chilen, There was the usual
number OF songs, deamations and Rotations,
with dialogues given bthe young gents and misses,
en- costume The rectaon OF Mrs. Heman's "Pollsh
Boy" by Miss Mary Qey, deserves, certainly, the
first mention for excelltce both on account OF the
which she acquitted htself. A song by Miss Mary
Hodges, '.There's Rocking at the Door Of My
Heart" was given within expression worthy Of the
subject and the music. fairy extravaganza, 1.-THE
Three Guesses,n by ehteen pupils; dialogue
''The Rival Footmen,"by Masters Henry Nugent
William Mckee, Main Gully, Theodore A.
Jasper and Thomas NTH; another on "Court-
ship Under Dinlcults,n by Masters Henry
Iptnt n
dell; recitation, "Robrt Bruce and the Spidern
by Rosanna Geaghan; defamation, ION Union,"
by Theodore A. Jasper were each most carefully
and correctly rendered Addresses were made by
Messrs. Larremore and ushng, and after the sing
ing of a Christmas caol by the school the per-
formances were brougt to q close by well con-
ceived valedictory delivred by worthy representa-
tive OF Santa Claus. 1t roud be decidedly unjust to
omit mentioning the excellence OF the accompan-
ments to the musical portion OF the programme
piano. and who showed a cleverness aud elasticity
Of touch worthy OF Professional.
GRAMMARSCHOOL NO. "A.
At this school, which Is located at the corner OF
North Moore and Vari& streets, reception and eX.
hibtion were given yeterday morning. Among the
large crowd OF ladies' ind gentlemen present were
Rev. DIR. western, Commissioner Warren, Inspector
Sevin, Trustees West Hewitt and Burras, DIR. Ken
nedy, Mr.. Samuel Wy0off and several other distn-
guished citizens.
about 500 pupils, the exhibition opened about ten
O'Clock and was quite interesting. All the children
were neatly dressed ard presented very pretty pic
turc. They sang several songs in chorus. The effect
of SO many little voices warbng together was really
interesting. They sang 1.-THE Star Spanged Banner''
In excellent style The Grammar Department is
s!saa training II eg General sPp 5sohass S tn s4s
creditable to ne principal. Mr.. Belden, and
his associates. The programme was varied
singing, scriptual readings, Rotations compost.
was sung in chorus, and had rather pious effect.
This was followed by Master Luscomb declalming
LASS N's well well Composed and applicable paper,
called "Our Class, was read by Annie Davies. Kate
McDonough gave an admirable reading OF "rhe
ton OF "Ma,co B0Zzaris' was much appauded.
When we take into account the age OF the pupils
many OF them displayed q taste, elegance
more advanced pupils might feel proud Of. The
most interesting part OF the performance TO the pu
pills at least was the distribution OF prizes These
were given TO the successful pupils at intervals be-
tween the different parts The first distribution was
OF semtannu certificates for good conduct and pro-
flciency in their studies The next were premiums,
chiefly Of books, to those receiving q semi-anHual
certificate. The next were premiums to those who
had received semiannual certificates for the year.
The next vas the q prizes @
eral literature. The prize books were OF the
best description and chiefly on history. Some
prizes to the boys, while some tempting workboxes
were bestowed on the girls The exhibition was
admirably conducted all through and both interest
ing and entertaining. The music by Professor Bris-
tow, accompanied by the voices OF the pupils, gave
a kind Of operate feature to the proceedings.
FEMALE GRAMMAR SCHOOL NO. A.
This school, which Is located on Greenwich ave
nue. opposite Charles street, has achieved such
high reputation under the direction OF Miss M
Louisa Scott that II was but natural to expect tina
at the Christmas exercises and distribution which
took place yesterday morning there would be o arg
audience present.. Among those who took part Il
E..sx. ~l.. -
pleasing and intelligent young miss de
serves especial mention for q composition on 9TH
Close Of the Year" Misses Ada Clark, Ennis, Wood
run, Camp and Forsyth In exhibitions Of vocal ant
instrumental music demonstrated degree OF NOR
than ordinary talent and requirements, while tn
choruses sung by the school were given with an ex
preston and precision (which reflect great credi
on the teacher teachers Of that particular branch
The chorus singing received efficient and really
tistic aid from the young lady who presided at tn
large numberof semi-annual certificates wer
distributed to the deserving pupils alter which Mr.
A. Matthews0n, one Of the Board or Trustees. pre-
scented on behalf Of teachers several prizes to thos
young ladies who hal entered into competition 10
the Cox medal. This medal was presented by Mr.
$. 8. Cox for the pupil who should receive
the highest numbef OF credits for department
punctuality and proficiency. There were candidate
who had kept so clole together In the race that 1
was deemed bnt fair % make to them some ackn0w
presented by Mr.. George +. Curtis who made
very pleasing and happy address, to Miss Annie
Miller, who had obtaned 100 per cent In every de
partment. Miss Mar, Cushinan, who had obtained
D9x per cent received a gold pencil case, and Mis-
Dora seagrave, who had also obtained 99A pei
cent, received a handsome edition OF Irvings
..Sketch Book Mss Ella Van Beuren, who,
although sick two Digs during the session, had re.
ceived 9sh per cent was presented with Q gold
pencil case. handbme gold medal for penman
ship was awarded b Miss Addie d. Grimm. The
exercises were CLOSED with beautiful Christmas
carol sung by the en,i-e school,
GRAMMAR SCHOOL NO. 10.
The Kelly medals for superior excellence in the
male department OF this school were awarded yes
terday morning at sfe school building, West Tnir.
teenth street. near seventh avenue. The Dresenta
ton was made by Ois. Burchard and Thompson
Masters William +. Eine and g. @. Dudley being the
recipients. The Coz medal for the highest per
centage was also awarded to william 4. Earle. M
formal programme had been arranged for the occa
sion, and Master Ear replied to the presentation In
o modest and appropriate manner.
STATING.