The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-11-25
EDUCATIONAL.

Commencement Exercises OF i;rnmmar School
No. A5-Interesting neutrality-suspicious. Of
Hoseu h. Perkins, Rev. Or. Hall, Rev. DIR.
bellows, ,. w. Gerard, IL Kiddle-Dssribu-
lion Of the Kelly Medals and Diplomas.
The ssstem OF public education in lhIs city re-
ceyed yesterday additional proofs OF ts vast
periority In the commencement exercises OF Cram.
mar School No. Is, in Twenty fourth street between
Seventh and Eighth avenues; ana although iis ster
ling advantages have upon previous occasions been
Enthusiastically displayed there are yet many who by
vague comparisons would strive to disparage
the universal benefits which 1t extends. In
the female Department. especially. 1t must
bear the palm Of excellence above all others II a
regular course OF uselnl studies, heightened term
OF application and nnal and satisfactory exani-
nation can be classed In the career OF q scholar
The occasion yesterday was rendered unusually
interesting, for not only did twenty young ladies
Obtain their diplomas the reward OF an indus
trions and perseyering term. but two valuable
medals, the gift OF Mr.. James Kelly, who by
the way has ever philanthroplcally distinguished
himself In the noble cause OF education,
were added 10 abe list Of worthy certificates.
Shortly before eleven O'Clock large and fashionable
assemblaCe, including many friends OF the success
fui students, congregated 10 the examination han.
which by the time the exercises commenced pre-
sented u gay and indeed most pleasing appearance.
rie lades died into the hail in procession the gradu-
atfs taking the two front Of seats. DR.. l.. A.
Rosenmer presided, aud the proceedings having
been opened with chant Rev. Mr.. Street read a
passage from the Scriptures, which was followed
by very pleasing anthem. Miss Laura Fisher
then sweety rendered 'Come to Me- Angel
OF seep,n over hundred voices joining
in the chorus. Three excellent pieces or
composition we're touchingy delivered by Miss J.
Protheroe, Miss Fanny Oliver and Miss Annie Il.
Whitley the subjects being most appropriate to the
occasion. pleasing duet was neatly executed by
Misses Simpson and Jarvis, while several excellent
choruses wen performed. At the termination
OF the first portion of the programme Mr.. Henry
Riddle presented diplomas TO the following young
ladies' who had successfully completed their AGA
demcal career, Witnesses Blanche Millengen,
Emma Gregory, Mary Caldwell. Emma Craig, Emma
De Lamater. Laura +. Fisher, Lucretia Graham,
Emma Hurst, Julia Hutcnings, Lizzie Hutchinson,
Mary Jarvis, Matilda Morris, Fanny Oliver, Jessie
Proiheroe Anna +. Rogers, Agnes A. Reed,
Annie c. Smith, Marian SIMPSON Isabel X
Valentine and Annie e. whitley. Mr.. Kidde
then delivered an appropriate address, In which he
warmly congratulated the recipients Of the diplomas
upon the general excellence Of their examinations
aud their exemplary conduct during their entire
course lie trusted that In the great journey OF life
through which they about 10 pass the grand
principles which they had already mblbcd would still
cling to them Having adyerted TO the great supe-
rorty OF the educational system in this city, now
happily demonstrated, Mr.. Riddle resumed his seat
amid applause. The valedictory was then read by
Miss Lucreta Graham, after when the Rev. DR..
Hall replied in feeling terms. The young ladies', he
observed had Already described themselves as elves
aud fairies, ana he would be the last In the
world 10 take any hing out Of their
thoughts, but he believed that n little prose was
nevertheless requisite he congratulated the sradu.
ates upon the successful issue OF their studies aud
concluded q sautary address by pointing out the
right paths 10 be pursued through life.
The presentation OF the "helly medalsN was de-
cidedly the feature OF The day. Their intrinsic value
was considerable, but the honor OF winning them
appeared 10 be more highly priced and donor or
the handsome gifts received the greatest encomiuns
for his dsinterested liberay. The two medals we've
awarded Tor general excellence OF conduct and
amiabllity. The recipients were Miss Emma Gregory
and Miss Blanche Miliengen Mr.. Riddle having re-
questcd the former To step forward, called upon Mr..
Perkins 10 address the audience.
Mr.. HOSEA II. PERKINS came forward and In pre-
senting the medal said:--f am happy TO meet with
you on this Interesting occasion, and congratulate
you the worthy recipient Of tnis beautiful yin.
am also pleased TO see around Us 80 large number
OF most distinguished citizens several OF whom
are renowned for their vast acquisition OF know
ledge and bear upon their brows the broad seal Of
genius, and cannot but regret that some one OF
these prominent gentlemen had not been designated
to perform nay part ut this time. 1t anords
me, however, no little pleasure, nasnuch a.
| medal the intelligent features OF one whom have
| long known and honored IA friend and champion
| OF public education. And 1t appears to me to be
not only lust recognition OF the eminent services
OF Mr. Boese but In good taste TO present his like
ness 40 one who has SO molly Illustrated the superb
ority OF system winch he helped to perfect. Like
the Roman emperor, who found Rome wood and
senoo no ana e"u
ton, and BY his own efforts and the AID Of gentlemen
Ike Randall, Curtis Vance Warren, Gerard aud
others, converted them into the best system
OF pubic instruction the world has ever
produced-a system 80 broad, so comprehen-
siye that 10 takes within its ample grasp
children OF every creed, CLINE and nationality, aud
places them upon one broad and common PLATFORM
system, the influence OF which Is elt al over our
broad land, ana will command for all time the ad
miration Of the young, the intellectual and the good
Applansel This beautiful medal Is the generous
GIT Of Mr.. James Kelly, gentleman that for num-
Der OF years past has given our public schools his
undivided attention., and by his Kindness of heart,
great philanthropy and polished manners has very
.uuch endeared himself 10 the thousands Of children
who attend public institutions Of KarunR. trust
that his life mag ong be spared TO hls friends and the
he loves so well; bit when ne has closed his
earthly would rather have the honor Of thai
long procession OF children that VIII follow this
venerable gentleman and that noble friend OF the
youth OF our city, James w Gerard, with solemn
pace 10 their last resting place, and bedew their
honored graves with the tears OF affection, than
Joy the fame OF the soldier the politician the
orator. Political prominence and military renown
more or less ephemeral; they may fade from the
memory Of mankind, and die with the glitter OF all
things earthly buI that real goodness OF heart that
genuine piety that ever attaches ITSELF 10 the
soul Of the true benefactor OF mankind,
belongs TO both worlds, "and II innmortakn Their
fame, IKE the current OF majestic stream,
rolls on aud on ana finally rningies with the great
that you have nearly completed your course OF
studies and Will soon leave this institution, your
Kind teachers and these young and generous friends
10 20 out In tho world to battle with its iron real
ties. But go TO whatever part OF the civilized gobe
you may this beautiful prize viii be passport 70
clety and protection against insult, and be assured
that the love, the prayers the kind wishes OF your
teachers and Jour classmates will follow you your
earthly pilgrimage like bcneliction from on high
Your advantages for the acquisition OF knowledge
have been great and much Will be expected OF you Ina
return. The mission OF woman IL anoble One-who
can measure her influence not only In the domestic
circles where IN quiet dignity sue reigns almost
supreme but in nearly all me Affairs OF life BY her
Inspirations she has touched the poets Tyre and
anon he has iIpinortaized himself aUd thrilled the
great heart OF humanity IT'D the melody OF his song
Her charms have animated, nay, enraptured the
soul Of the artist and 10 upon tbs painters canvas
..has grown the life OF beauty" The brgnt eye OF
the sculptor scans her matchless proportions, and
Dy the magic OF hts redcemins art transforms them
INTO breathing marble. The sailor ON tue "hlgh aud
giddy nastr cngs 20 u with nrIncr grasp and
rna6s the hlrh fnnsa that rt.llee err mead with