The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-07
ST. JOsEPHs ACADEMY, MADISON, N J.
Tenth Annual Distribution Of Prises-A
Beautiful Day In q Delightful Country
Retreat-The Lucky Children-Address
by the Right Reverend Bishop Bayley.

tNetreOt-Ine LUCKY NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
by the Right Reverend Bishop BayIey.
Yesterday large number Of persons assembled
on the grounds Of the Madison Convent New der.
sey, to witness the distribution OF prizes as
awarded to the children OF the Institution. Many
were from Philadelphia, Brooklyn and Baltimore
but the greatest number were from New York city
and its vicinity. The institution, which is situated
In a healthy and elevated part of New Jersey, a
short distance from the Morris and Essex Railroad
commands an extensive view OF the surrounding
country. The grounds are spacious and well
shaded, aiording pleasant walks and clysian
retreats. The discipline and mode Of In
structon Is well adapted to the tender
age OF the children, and the good sisters
carefully endeavor to mould the young
heads and minds OF their pupils by giving them
good elementary course, according To their age and
capacity. The following clcrgymen occupied seats
on the platform Right Rev. James Roosevelt Bay.
ley, Bishop of the Diocese OF Newark; Very Rev.
Monsignor Seton, chaplain OF Madison Convent;
Rev. DIR. wigger, Rev. James u; Corrigan, Pro
Hall College; Rev. J. j. McGshan, pastor Of East
Newark Rev. r. McCarty, Rev. Mr.. o'Brien, Rev
Schneider, Professor OF Theology, seton Hail. ana
Rev. Joseph NJ. thinner. The Right Rev. bishop
Bayley presided at the exercises and distribution.
The opening chorus Away Away" was rendered
with iull and joyful pcalng Of young voices Ger.
man dialogue, performed by @. clerke and {. AMI J.
". W. W. A.
T.. Wall drew forth much applause and expressions
Of satisfaction from the fashionable audience. 't
the Angels In" was % sweet little song, given
in full chorus by number Of the little children.
Master Alfredo Mestre delivered French poem
with grace and evidence OF careful training. The
valedictory addresses were given by Masters q.
Clarke, G. Mclaughlin and O. Nugent.
The following were the happy recipients Of the
numerous prizes distributed
Tho oNeil gold medal, founded by Hon g n o'SciL
Msysr srs ,, Gi,y wa AWARDED % Mse, chare,
Dorfr lu. he
S s" hso ss.s s. T es
James Dempsey Anreio Mestre De sales HOWE George
nanon, i. Thcbesud. j o'Rcurke. j NussnI " carey.
! Mersns, l. Grant, Nichoson,r IIoale, g CLARKE.
;Sr 5s.sI Shs shs sTsSShI"
MUM in Spelling, Composition and science.
n so SiGwns sr rsssxSa an Il
MeCarey Y Mclaughlin, G. dgnons, Paul Randolph,
The following pupils Of the second division received
an. an Rs1Fs assSs ""s
upsnr Ameo Msstre Jen frsnshisd, Paul smyih
A. humphrey, @. Lyman John Nugent
The Right Rev. Bishop OF the diocese. who pre-
sided on the occasion, delivered address at the
conclusion Of the exercises He said he was highly
pleased that children young In years showed
themselves SO proficient In all they had learned
Their cOuntenances seemed to bear the impress Of
happiness upon them, and all they had done gave
full satisfaction, not only to their parents who we're
especially Interested In their welfare, but also to
the large audience, who came to be witnesses Of
their goodness He regretted only one thing In
their regard, viz, that they should ever grow old
that their innocent hearts should ever be troubled
with the cares OF the world and that their spotess
souls should ever be endangered by Its maxims.
good children all future blessings and by giving
them his benediction. The exercises terminated
about four O'Clock.