New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-19
Girls High school, Lower Division.

branch of our public schools shall retire
other and profounder school. Having COM
pleted the course and proved themselves
worthy Of diplomas, eleven young ladies
| yesterday became the recipients of the long
wished-tor document
Teachers, pupils and their friends as
street, where a formal programme of exer-
| cises was taken up and acted on. The salu-
tatory, pronounced by Miss May Duraind,
was worthy of that graduates qualifica-
tiOns. With clear voice and pleasant
manner. she performed her task we'll. Miss
satirical recitation, ''Tired to Death" which
pleased the audience, at the same time Civ
ing the young lady fine opportunity to
display her powers.
Miss Kate Dalton's composition, Riches
bore evidence that she has studied outside
of books. lie Papillion," French recita-
ton, by Miss Ezilda Lozes, was we'll re-
ceived. 'Our Daily Paths" as recited by Miss
Louise, would have done honor to an older
scholar. 1t was laudatory and deprecatory
of wOmans daily existence. Miss George
Wellington's French composition, ''Mes
Reveries," was well written. lengthy
dialogne. participated in by Misses Linda
s.. Annie NJ, Virginia s., Kate NJ. and Kate
r., gave Mrs. Willis Will" new lease on
favor. Each one of the five acquitted her
self creditably, which could not have been
done had she not possessed talent in that
direction.
There's Might in the Present Hour"
composition by Miss Louise Howard, dis
closed the fact that she has capacity to
WELD the pen. Miss Rosene Barrettis
recitation in French of lie SOnge
d'Atha'ie." was highly spoken of.
Miss Rosalie Thomason acquitted herself
finely in giving Nell Latines Wedding"
She possesses rare powers in delivery, and
received round Of applause for her effort.
Miss Katie Cloatmans composition, " Ambi-
tion.' was production which plainly indl-
Gated that she has studied to some practical
purpose. Her comparisons and instances
indicated a close attention to the history of
men of our nation. Miss Kate MINISTER'S re-
citation. Duty was feelingly and
thoughtfully rendered. Thoughts ON
Leaving School," by Miss Kate Murphy, was
exceedingly appropriate, showing that she
felt the burdens she is about to assume.
Sense and Nonsense" dialogue, gave
Misses Josephine g., George w., May D.,
Ezilda L., Julia p, Katie c. and Rosine B.
an uncommon opportunity to show the
audience that they comprehend several
branches of lore which they have been
coming over for years past. This dialogue
itself conveyed salutary lessons, such as
the occasion would force them to remember
vivid!y when they join the "big school, in
the outside world. All present were pleased
with the performances, and if some of the
listeners were not benefited, then we are
mistaken.
Miss George Wellington delivered the
valedictory address quite impressvely, in
dicating that her feelings partook Of the
present chapter in her history.
During the performances the scholars
favored visitors with several melodies, salts
flying all that music was not the least of
their requirements.
After these exercises Superintendent Car
ter made a short congratulatory address to
pupils and teachers.
Ex-Governor Hahn as chairman of the
committee on high schools, was to present
the diplomas. He addressed the graduating
class in proper terms, afterward handing
each young lady her diploma. Mr.. Hahn
then spoke to the assembly in pleasant and
tiattering terms. finally Introducing State
Superintendent Conway. That gentleman
spoke for a few minutes, giving, in gen
eral way. statistics of the present system
of public schools, and mentioning that, even
under adverse circumstances, city and cOun-
try education was tlourishing comparatively
well. For two years the city had failed to
provide its proportion of funds. vet there
existed an Indebtedness of only three |
months. In time there will exist sufficient |
fund not only to liquidate the debts, but |
enough to provide paraphernalia. and, per-
haps, luxurles for all our schools.
Mr. Hahn introduced Governor Warmoth |
feeling lively interest in the public schools,
and having used his influence in their aid,
had not paid this visit expecting to be
called up before so pleasant an audience.
He made some happy illusions concerning
what he had seen and heard during the
time, and felt proud that so much good had |
been accomplished. This visit had furnished
him, with annthar incaufivo tn ocois< <ho
system which bears with it such vast
amount OF good for our rising generation.
Judge Dibbles short speech was effective.
He called on the graduating class, when
beyond the schOOlhOuse limits, to be gen
erous, and not forget where the firm
foundation of their education had been
aid-in the public schools of New Orleans.
When in the world, no matter what the
sphere, they should not fail to speak well
II the institution they are now about to
eave. Their recommendation will go far
20 assist and perpetuate the system; their
influence will be felt and needed.
Among the visitors we noticed, beside
he gentleman named Messrs. Matlack,
Robinson, DavissOn, Boothby, Longstreet,
md parents whose names are not familiar
% Ms. The room was filled by inter
,sted spectators, who paid the closest at
ention to the proceedings.
The following is list Of graduates:
No. Misses May Duraind, Josephine
ienin, George Wellington.
No. 2-Misses Katie Cloutman, Ellen
luayle, Julia P6ster
No. 3-Misses Ezilda Lozes, Marie Rayel,
Abbie Herman, Theresa Harnett, Katie
Murphy.
OF the girls high school, second, third and
fifth districts, Mrs. c CollertOn is principals:
Hiss II. Suter, Miss X. Woo4lley, Miss A.
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