The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-06-28

part But though we part, these scenes viii
| forever remain bright in our memories How
dear will they become when the twilight of de
cining years shall close around us, if we look
back upon them through the vista of a well spent
life! Beloved companions, farewell; if never
! again we meet on earth, may we be reunited III
! the Heavenly Home where no partings shall mar
/ the blessedness around us,
Examinations Of the Episcopal Parish
Schools.-The closing exercises of these
/ schools will take place this week.
| The Valley school will be examined to-
morrow, by the Rev. Magruder Maury and
Major John III. Greanor.
The school at Grace Church will also be
examined tomorrow.
The school in Manchester by Rev. j. f..
Hammond, aided by Colonel S. Bassett
French.
The school at st. Marks Chapel to-day
at 10 o'clock, by Rev. r. G. Dashiell and
Captain George A. Barksdae. The distri-
button Of prizes will be at ~ o'clock.
Richmond College Commencement. The
closing exercises of this fourishing institu-
ton takes place this week. They were to
have been opened last night by an address
from Rev. Wayland Hoyt, of Brooklyn,
but in consequence of an accident which
detained the train over the Chesapeake
and Ohio railroad, this address is neccssar-
lily postponed until tonight.
Last night, in pursuance Of this change of
programme, the literary societies held their
annual celebration.
The threatening weather of the morning
gave way, exactly as expected from the
prediction Of the clerk of the weather at
Washington, to clear and delightful after
noon. The assemblage at the Second Bap-
fist church was large, intelligent and FASH
ionable. The exercises were opened by
prayer by Rev. DR.. Reade, of this city.
Mr.. G. V. Meredith then pronounced the
salutatory in highly tasteful and effective
manner.
Thereafter, the orator of the Philologian
Society, Mr.. 7. J. Whitley, of Suffolk, de-
livered an address on tie subject of 'Wo-
mans Rights" This difficult subject was
handled with consummate taste, good logic,
and happy illustration. The sound sense
of the discourse, not oyerslaughed as is too
usual in youthful oratory with sophomore
cal display, gave evident satisfaction to the
attentive audience.
Next came the address of the orator
representing the Mu Sigma Rho Society, a
graceful and successful effort, upon the
Worlds Heroes" A trite subject, treated
in an unusual method. His "war hero"
was John G. Pelham, of Stuart's horse
artillery.
The whole exhibition was pleasing and
successful and the young gentlemen who
participated in it displayed a self-command
and discipline of thought beyond praise,
when it is considered that they were called
upon at notice of two or three hours to
anticipate the period of their celebration by
a whole day.
The exercises We're closed by delivery of
a valedictory by the president Of the Phil
ologian Society, G. S. Morris. Rising from
a sick bed to fiji his place on the programme,
he filled it manfully and WE'LL
P. S.--Since writing the above, we have
been requested to state that DR.. Hoyt will
certainly deliver his address this evening at
81 O'Clock at the Second Baptist church.
He is a stranger in Richmond, but he brings
with him distinguished fame as an ora
tor. Although a young man, he has gain
ed national reputation, and we congratu-
late our citizens upon the privilege which
they will enjoy of hearing one of Americas
most gifted sons. In addition to this rich
treat which awaits our people, the exer-
cises will be rendered still more interesting
by the presentation of the society medals
The address on this occasion will be deliv-
cred by our popular and gifted young town.
man, A. @. Holiday, Esq.
Smiths band will be in attendance.
OBicial Examination Of the Scholars q
the Adcanced Grammar .Schooi.--Slpcrin-
tendent Binford yesterday examined the
pupils of Miss Eloise Ii. News advanced
grammar school. There were about TWEEN
t,r-t
ton and promotion to the High School, who
went through rigid course in good style
under the efficient city superintendent. The
studies on which they were questioned were
arithmetic, algebra, English grammar, Latin
grammar, physical geography, English his
tory, and natural history.
second school district, composed of Messrs.
Moses, Shields and Beveridge, inspected
the following schools:
No. 10, Miss A. NJ. Jones, teacher, OF
the colored intermediate No. II, Miss E.
j. Atlee, teacher, of the first eolored
grammar; No. II, Miss M. p. Taylor,
teacher, of the first primary white.
Southern College Enamiaattoa.-The ex-
animation at this very popular institution,
presided over by Dir. Mayer, as president
passed off i'll most satisfactory manner
Persons present were not only pleased but
surprised to see the proficiency of the
students in the German and English Ian
guages. The difficult questions propounded
were all answered promptly and correctly
by the scholars. The impression made
upon the patrons of the school were mos
favorable to the teachers, who were con.
graduated upon the success, with which
their efforts had been rewarded.
4 Street IN a Bad Condtion.-Somt
weeks ago a young man by the name o
Edward Street was arrested, charged will