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

: before ms CLASS.
: After a song, came a defamation, "Pr
:. ianlty," by Charles Cross, followed !
: Christianity, Source of Reform,v fiji
r extract, delivered by Alexander Franklin
, ne has very rich, deep voice and grac
ful delivery, but too tame.
= Miss Mamie Merriwether read a poem
MY Secret" very beautifully. Miss Ros
: johnson then sang a solo, "NIrs. Lofty hs
Carriage" She has good voice. wit
some fine strains, but her enunciation wa
defective and her singing spiritless A dc
clamation by Norbornc Bachus. was ver
well delivered. wv
very charming geographical exercis
by Miss kennedy's geography class follow
ca; each member of the class rising and re
citlng the names of rivers with their diriva
tlon. Some good stories were pleasant,
toid IN thus way by the pupils with writint
from dlctation upon the board.
!, The Fountain" a stirring song, wa,
then sang by the school. . % "
A song followed, by the school, and the
exercises proper then closed.
The vocal training of the pupils has beer
managed by Miss Winslow, and the fine
songs which added much to the pleasure OF
the visitors, attested the success of her
work. There are some exceeding good
voices, but we would suggest that care in
enunciation is needed to make every word
OF the song plain to the listener. That is
an indispensable condition of good singing
Remarks were then made. full of en.
e3urasement and commentator, by Mr..
MANLY, superintendent of the school; Mr..
Wash6urn, president of the Board of Trus-
ices Rev. Mr.. Cook, Senator Greene. of
JOURNAL. -
This examination indicates very en-
couraglng progress on the part of the pu-
piiS, and will be gratifying to the friends
and patrons of the school. 1t is proper TO
state, however, some circumstances, which
abated the interest of this very pleasant
occasion. Some portion of the pupils have
pcen Tor several weeks at a time, in state
OF morbid religious excitement, neglecting
theif studies In great measure or entirely
4lider the deluslon that study would him
der Their religious growth. Such superst-
tion, we trust, will be hereafter dissipated
Dy those who are especially charged with
the uuty OF religious instruction for these
young people. We do not blame these pu- |
plis, when we consider how long themselves
and Their ancestors have been kept in state |
OF heathensm. Indeed, when their ante |
cedents are considered, we think they are |
emitted to the highest praise for what thew
have already achieved.
The fact that five of the more advanced
pupils are now employed as teachers in the
aty schools, earning, as we are told. good
salaries and golden opinions, while it really
ldds to the credit due the school. must
laye lowered somewhat the character Of
ne examination, by taking that number of /
'ood scholars from their classes. These
eacher.pupils still continue their connec-
ion with the Normal School. RECEIVING
ally, at such hours as they are not EN-,
loyed in teaching, the assistance of tba
Normal School. They were not reouired
leave their posts to add to the interest of
ne occasion OF yesterday, as atse, rather
nan show, has been the. principle upon
Inch this school has been managed
We understand that Miss Kennedy and
er accomplished assistants, Misses Slade
lo Wnslow, close their connection with
ie school with this term. Miss Kennedy 4
as peen connected with the school from its
a period of four years. Dur
g all that time she has worked with hero
lldellty and patience to mould those rude
al nall civilized youth into knowledge and
'ilnement, and make them useful citizens
la exemplary teachers for the less favored
thef race. AT what cost to themselves
e lese noble women have performed this
ltnful work, those only know who realize S
e bitter prejudice which here shuts out t
c teacher. of colored school from social '
cognltlon. They return to their New S
lgland homes, bearing with them the 70. c
ect OF all whose respect is worth having c
9 CONSCIOUSNESS of great duty we'll
ne, the blessings of those whose dark- il
ed minds they have illumined with Di-
ne light, and the approving smile of Him 6
nose especial mission on earth wac q 70 iiart I;9t
e poor and lowly into a higher life, The G
y hastens with rapid steps when, even in I;
u their self-sacrificing devotion
IL be appropriately recognized. =
Ceremonies at St. Joseph's Academy. n
This old and very popular Catholic insti- o.
,lon, for the education of girls, this morn n
closed ITS scholastic year in series of fl
'emonles both profitable and interesting. al
e Gay was selected for the distribution of to
yes among the more meritorous scholars. I'll
awarding OF honors, and an exhibition "
the musical attainments Of number of dt
m. o.,
The large hall of the academy was to
wded by the friends and patrons of the Oh
lool, among whom we noted several la
iaces, familiar to us in days past, whose
lning and experience as teacltrs IN laroe C,
denies gave evidence of their interest In De
cause OF education. ma
)ur want OF time prevents the prepara- wi
OF as full report of the proceedings. as hi
interest IN educational enterprises de- III
mas OF us, we must therefore content ell
selves with meagre report. Bi
he programme arranged for the oyer ail
IS was commenced at 10 O'Clock A M O,
closed at p. M. Er
he delivery of the numerous prizes was
fusted to the Rev. Father Mulvey. of
ersburg, whose smiling face Indicated to
le handed the premiums to the little Sc,
), his appreciation of their efforts to win of
melton. TO Miss Mary Doherty was M,
lrded the highest honors for her general of
eilence during the term. This mark of ia
or was handsome gold medal, bearing ca,
inscription indicating its character. Ca
o Miss Alice Cobun, was awarded n ba
liar token, as a mark of the highest at- tb,
ment IN the first class of English. while
liss Sarah Whitaker, golden Maltese 2
> was presented, as testimonial of MI
ection in Christian doctrine and a ree1l- VII
attendant of the Sabbath-school. pai
he music was fine, and indicated n caro- del
framing OF the pupils. all. of whom 40. the