The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-07-01


Hablston.
ALGEBRA. M. Habliston.
Geometyy.-W. M. Habliston.
Ge7man.-S. Merchant Weisiger.
Lam.--Roy c. Smith, W. q. Pulliam.
Greek.-W. s. Armistead.
81. Patrick's Female School--Closing Exercises.
The scholastic year of st. Patrick's Fe-
male Academy, conducted by the Sisters
of Charity in st. Patrick's parish, was
brought to close yesterday morning by
the usual exhibition and distribution of
premiums. This school has only been in
operation a few years, but under its very
efficient management it has succeeded IN
reaching point of excellence unsurpassed
by any other like institution in the city.
The exercises commenced with a "Grand
March" from Faust, by four young misses,
on two pianos, during which the children,
one hundred and six in number, marched
into the room and took the seats assigned
them. Rev. Father Kelly, pastor of the
church, then read out the awards, which
were presented to the fortunate recipients
by Rev. Father Mulvey, of Petersburg,
who, as each one approached, had kind
word of approval for their efforts to gain
distinction.
At the conclusion of this very pleasing
performance, Father Kelly briefly and hap
ply addressed the audience and children
after which the ''Sad Hour of Parting" was
SUM in chorus. The ''Exit March, was
then played, and the young folks filed out
as they had entered, followed by the best
wishes of all for their future welfare and
happiness.
Several comic solos and duets were sung,
and dialogues recited by the younger
scholars, which created much mirth and
merriment, and elected considerable APP
plause from the audience.
The honors awarded were as follows:
In the first class gold medal and crown
was awarded to Miss Mary Lynch for sue
cessful application to study and uniform ex-
celence Of conduct.
BADGES of excellence were awarded to
Misses Mary Brophy, Kate Dwyer Louie
Hamilton, and Jennie Burroughs.
Honors We're conferred on the following
young ladies for amiable department and
observance of school rules:
: First Degree Kate Dwyer, Liz
ze johnson, Louie Hamilton, Jennie Frs
kline, and Hannah Reardon.
Second Degree. Mary Brophy,
Sarah Halloran, Almira Royster, Katie
Toppin, Jennie Burroughs, Bridget Cava-
naugh, Maggie Brophy, Bette Brizzolara,
and Katie Bailey.
Junior Circle. Misses Jane Bumfill
Lucy Lynch, Della Quigley, Maggie Kerse,
Emma YOUNG, Ellie Reardon, Lizzie Schwal-
myer, Lessie Null, Maggie Halloran, Katie
Ryan, Mary Roach, Mary Ellen Kerse, and
Lizzie Gavin.
az Public School Examinations.
We continue cur report of yesterdays
proceedings at the public schools, which,
for want Of space and time, were omitted
yesterday:
At one school alone, on Church Hill,
thirty-four out Of fifty pupils were nevel
late, nor absent s'ugle day, during thu
session of nine months. One of the mos
cultivated ladies we met was Virginian
Miss RODGERS, teaching colored school OF
| Chimborazo. Her scholars were under ad
mirable discipline, and reflect credit on hel
patience and efficiency.
| Miss Hattie RODGERS, a Virg'nian, has
another white school near by, and girl
here were dressed pretty enough for flora
| festival. Her discipline was admirable, ant
4 her boys stood q first-rate examination.
| On Twenty-frst near Main, we foun'
Misses Picot, Walters and Waddy hold'n,
Joint exhibition and examination, ant
they had reason to be proud of their pupils
4 as nowhere did we find better discipline O.
more striking evidences of a correct system
of teaching. Mr.. Dnford delivered tn
premiums here. and pressed one of the Wis
itors into service for brief speech. Law
renee Paul, very bright pupil, delivered
an appropriate farewell address.
/ AT Miss Stanwood's grammar school
(No, 33,) on Church Hill, the exercises wer
| very interesting, and the examination
showed conclusively the efficiency of Mis-
s. in the rapid progress of her scholars il
all their studies. This lady has been ex
ceedingly fortunate in winning the conf
dence and love of her pupils, which wa
shown in the presentation to her of severa
handsome presents. The school is a larg
one, numbering 65 boys and girls, al
white. The number promoted in tn
grammar school, is nine; the number pre-
NOTED in first and second classes of inter
mediate school, -. The names of thos
promoted and receiving prizes, are: Will
Fry Crump, j. H. Mcdonald, J. M. S.utz
each of these boys received a handsom
illustrated edition of Webster's dictionary
, and several certificates of merit for punctu
atty, good behavior, &c. The girls prt
f NOTED were Josephine Adams, Cora Elliot
. Mary E. Fox, Ida B. Hardin, and Jul
Henning. Miss Stanwood and her assis
ants deserve the thanks of the parents
! her scholars for the great care and attel
ton they have bestowed upon them, an
we congratulate her upon the eminent SUI
: cess which has crowned her efforts in IL
9 good cause of education.
/, Repaias to a Locomotive. locom
!, tive 7fYork," of the Richmond and Yol
!. River road, has been undergoing compile
!. overhaul;ng under the superintendence
Mr.. George Harris, master mechanic. Ne
e wheels have been put upon the tender al
}, the engine handsomely painted and othe
!, wise improved. 1t was placed in seryl
a Yesterday, taking the place of the "Ches
a peake,o which has been running the m;
train. 1t will be in charge of Mr.. j. Pa
kinson-a competent and careful enginee
Other improvements are now being pr
) fected by this company, all of which W
4 add to the convenience of the travelling pu
lie, and will go into operation in few day
The ''Yorll" made her first trip over t
road yesterday and attracted much atte
t, ton.
Needs Co,rection.-in the list Of clail
ants before the Southern Claims Comm
sion, the names Of the Van Lew family o
/. pear.
!, We are requested to explain how t
n names appear, and to state that none
eS G.. onxy nj ,f tho ot,.