New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-20
ORLEANS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER

Of great moral excellence These graduate
have passed through trying ordeal, an(
they have arrived at pinnacle, but theil
education is not completed, although tn,
standard has been reached. Each one will
now pass out into the great world, where
she must earn another diploma-one Of hel
own making.
1t is conceded fact that woman's inhu
ence over man is potent. therefore she
| should be educated that she may instiil
morality and virtue into those she rules
| One OF our first and most important duties
| is to educate them. then they will the bet
ter perform their arduous tasks. True
virtue Is only inspired by refined teachings.
| rejoice to see so many old citizens here.
for that indicates a confidence in our system
of public schools did not intend to make
anything like speech, yet could not re-
| frain from expressing myself to some ex-
| tent. l see before me teachers and to
them we owe great part OF the success of
to-day: we can not omit paying them high
| compliments for their extraordinary exer-
| tiOns. Without them more than half our
| success would be lacking. l will now in
troduce our State Superintendent, Mr. Con-
way, whose immense influence and power
are seen and felt throughout Louisiana.
Mr.. Conway responded:
The scene witnessed here today. and the
unusual number of graduates. remind me
that the citizens of New Orleans have the
good OF our public schools in their hearts.
/ must compliment the teachers on their
great powers Of imparting knowledge to
those in their charge, and for having the
confidence OF those who trust them.
Mr.. Hahn then introduced Governor War
moth, when that gentleman ascended the
platform, and for second or two was un-
decided whether to say anything or not, ap-
parently tritie Hurried under the gaze of
so many bright peering eyes. With pleas
ant and responsive smile he said that such
had always been his fate. to talter moment
when addressing himself TO an assembly
of ladies. He congratulated them on the
brilliancy and perfection of their acquire
ments, promising that the subject of public
schools had, and always should have. fast
friend in him. The exercises of this day
had given him new incentive to foster
and advance the interests Of general educa-
ton. Looking at the graduates, each hold
ing her diploma he expressed the hope and
belief that this would not be the last
certi.fcate they would secure in life's great
laugh from all present.
Judge Dibble. president of the Board of
Directors, was introduced by Mr.. Hahn.
who said that the learned gentleman, hay
ing stolen a few hours from mustv court
records. quo warranto. habeas corpus and
mandamus. had come to experience new
sensation in pleasanter field
The judge began by saving, that the de-
monstrations just over had furnished him
with great enjoyment, and wished a hearty
God speed. He felt deeply gratifed to be
present. for eight years ago in this very
room. he began his education. on an occa-
sion similar to this. Then 1t was he be-
came inspired to proceed in educating him
self. and he was greatly assisted by the
parents of some of the scholars present. who
had taken him by the hand and helped him
up the ladder of life. His whole soul is
bound up in public duties and free institu-
tions. The hope of our future rests on our
educational success. He requested each
graduate, when beyond the pale of the
schoolhouse TO speak kind words for the
system which had furnished her with a well
earned diploma.
The following are the uares of the
teachers:
Mrs. Kate Shaw principal; Mrs L. NJ.
richardson. Misses Lizzie Armstrong. NJ
$. Brown. II. Seymour and L. kiquet ;sso-
clate teachers.