The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-06-29

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. time and method. These laws. SO cor
spicuously illustrated in the life of d,
!; Arnold, must be observed bv all who dc
! sire success; but beyond ali the speake
urged those who would be successful not /
seek success, but to bury their whole live
II, the seli-sacrliicing purpose of simple loy
atty to God and love to men.
MIR. Hoyt enjoyed the compliment of pro
found attention from the moment cd Of piG HI;
taking the platform until he sat down. an1
was frequently interrupted by admiring ap
pause. we have rarely heard an addres.
WI winch we could more heartily commend
Inose who We're present, as well as those
VINO missed the treat, will be glad to heal
thaG tne literary societies of the college will
pamphlet form.
The attention of the audience was de-
manded after the address by the delivery Of
tle society medals, Mr.. A. @. Holiday
making the presentation speech. The med
aLsts from the Mu Sigma Rho Society were
u. Z. Cabell, of Richmond, as best deba-
Ter; Edwin McMinn, of Norfolk, as best
Writer; W. Z. Abraham, of Rockbridge.
as best declaimer, and l.. R. Steele. of
warren county, for most improvement in
debate. The medalists from the Philogian
Society were H. R. Bayne, of Richmond.
as best debater; j. T. Whitley, of Suffolk
as best writer, and w. R. Rust, of West,
mo,rIeland, Tor most improvement in debate.
Tomorrow night the regular commence
ment exercises of the college will take
place, when diplomas, certificates of pro-
iiciency, and the "Woods" medal will be
delivered, and Prof. Puryear will address
the graduating class.
In our notice Of the exercises of Tuesday
night the name of the accomplished orator
OF the Mu Sigma Rho Society was inadyert-
emily omitted, although his Grafton was
Justly praised. The young gentleman re-
ferred to was S. B. Witt Of Prince Edward
county, Va.
Academy of the Visitation, Monte Maria.
DISTRIBUTION OF PREMIUMS.
The ceremonies of the distribution off
premiums and honors at this excellent in
sttutlon, on Church Hill, took place yester-
Gay forenoon. The venerable Father |
Mulvey, of Petersburg, assisted by Father
;Janssens, OF st. Peters cathedral, distri-
puted the premiums and announced the
honors. The awards to the different classes
were mterspersed with very fine music
quite remarkable for the length of time the
young performers had devoted to the study
Of the art.
After the distribution of a variety of
orlzes selected with excellent taste and
iDerality by the ever-considerate Sisters.
ne Academic Honors were announced rs
Gold medals and the first honors of the
:, to Misses Jane d. Sweeney, of
and Marie r. Gauticr. of
\ Washington city, and Misses Mary F.
amp and Rosa Hardgroye, of Richmond.
The following young ladies received the !
Irst honors for uniform excellence of con- :
uct: Misses Agnes N. Hitzleberger. of !,
hbertytown, Md. Mary Pravost, of Bal
more Teresa Finney, of Hanover An +
e u Akin, of Chesterfield ; Regina Kelly, /
/ Staunton; Alice Wood. of Amelia !
arrle Baker and Sarah Baker, of VIII y
and Thalia Wildman, Dahha y
ames, Clara Warrington, Belle Brown. h
nd Mollie Lottier, Of Richmond. q
The second honors in the same circle for Il
xcellence OF conduct, to Miss Ella G. Smith. h
Richmond; Mallan Casey and Mary Ca 6
y, OF Lynchburg; and Belle Beverly, r
ate McDonough, Eliza Reynolds and Liz +
e Scott, of Richmond. !. y
The first honors of the Junior circle for a. :,
Icellence OF conduct, to Miss Ida Winston. ~ ~
hliomena Glue, and Mollie Lottier, of . .
y
Honorable mention was awarded to Misses g, 6,
NINA and liza Pusey, of Staunton. and "a a
'nnie Lucas, Josie Brown, and Kate Fa- Il =
'rty, of Richmond. y, ~
Father Mulvey placed the medals and =
owns upon the necks and heads of the 9,
arming winners of the prizes with a x
telnal and gentle manner that no doubt IL
ade the honors more dear to the wearers, on
The whole ceremony deeply impressed u;
intelligent audience present. The sing W.
was good, and the Instrumental per- N
rmance displayed excellent tuition. The do A.,
sters had gotten hold Of most amusing D;
mic song, which was sung by three little WI WI
lldren IN way that set the whole audi
ce laughing in a rollcking way. The
me we did not learn. 1t was of man
d his little brown jug, to which he was tu
artily devoted, and the chorus was sIlit- Ing
brown jug, don't bother me.n 1t was cel
ely and witty. The scene was bright. I'll
d beamed with innocence and happiness. pr
The ceremonies being concluded, a brief tn,
dress was made by Father Hanfey. pas of
OF st. Patrick's Church, upon the sub thu
of the elevation of woman in dignity
influence by the Christian religion. crc
added some good advice and a kind fare sci
II to the classes. DIV
thus concluded the years session of the lea
DOL of Monte Maria, which has been acs
ducted by the gentle and devoted Sisters the
h marked success. ,
The Colored Normal School. tiol
Examination began yesterday morning at oul
new edifice on 18th street. After sing ma
reading the scriptures, and prayer, the ou
TX Of the day began with the classes in J.
graphy under Miss Kennedy, principal cis'
he school, and Miss Winslow, assistant. anS
recitations were ready and the whole
rcises, which were agreeably varied, in ent
ted very thorough. training in this inn Pet
Iant study. Miss Winslow's class COM as
d history with geography, and attested girl
liul work on her part as well as by her DIST
lis. Miss Slade's class in arithemetic aw'
WED. The readiness and intelligence exc
which they responded to questions hon
we'd scholarship of superior excellence. an
Slade has great reason to be proud l
er success in teaching mathematics. sim
h her written and mental arithemctic tam
ses show quite remarkable attainments to
prove the fidelity and persistence with eros
IN she has trained them. The reading peri
cises varied. lar
class taught by Miss Kennedy, showed L
{ proficiency in the science of govern ful