Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-24
LOCAL NEWS.

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CLOSING EXERCISES OF ST MARY's AcADE
MY.-The usual exercises ofthis institution were
held in the hall Of the Academy this morning
iu the presence OF large aud dehghted auui-
ence. The exercises were opened by an Gu
trance march FROM Norma, admirably executed
by Misses Malone, Mayhugh, Smth aud Rock;
This was followed by pretty address delivered
ty three OF the Juniors, which class also reuder-
ed drama in uue act, and chorus, Sweet
SuriDg has come" As regards the drama,
| 'Ouren rmma, it is ouly necessary to remark
that its rendition was marked by all those
rXcellcnces which have 50 much delighted
those who have attended the former exhibitions
given by the Sisters. The Sceue OF the drama
is laid in "Mrrriv England'' about the begin
uing of he reign of Edward, The Coniessor; 10
tact ST. Edward is one Of the leading charac-
ters. The drs gu Of the drama, 10 the words
of the prologue, lis to show the inconsistency
of the false philosophy OF our day, which eh-
cuurages in woman bUlduess and vanity. making
her worthless aud wretched beyond measure,
aud also to bring into noble and favorable rel!ef
those virtues which constitute the true dignity
of the Christian womau.' The acting OF the
Young ladies was very good; all did So we'll that
1t would be invidious TO characterize, yet we
capnot fail to especially commend the acting OF
| Misses Malone, NJ and f. Helchew, aud Corbett.
The tlme between the scenes was very pleas
an;ly taken up by vocal aud Instrumental pieces
aud tableaux. Among the pieces were trio,
'Swtet Ginning Bells, admirably suug by
Misses Smith, tlcichew and Rock; quartet
from Martha played by Misses MayEugh,
Edren, Mills and Smith; Massinis Ave Maria,
sung by Nj IS Smith, and Duet, from BaIte's
Bohemian G,r, by Misses ii rl,w aud Mills.
''rhe Principle of Virtue, drama IN four
sccoes and one tablrau, followed. As IN the
preceding play, the acting was speudld aud
ref cts credit on the Sister IN charge OF the
exhibition Between the scenes came an ID.
stlumeutal quartet, Invitation, by Misses itar-
low, Elceu, Mills and Wise. "Qul Vlye' by
Misses Malone, Harlow, Mills and Wise;
vocal trio, Down Among The Llllles, by
Misses Smith, Hsichcw aud Guy. aud "Mer-
maid Evening Song by Misses Smith, Hell
chew aud Edvlen. The vocal solo, Ardlt's
IL E>tasl' was sung magniicenty by Miss |.
Smth. This young lady has a splendid voice
which ueeds but Il little cultivation to make 1t
as good as that possessed by some OF our best
sopranos.
The Vaedictorcs by Misses hewitt and
Harlow were very well written aud teengy
delivered; after which the premiums were dis
tributed
Frou the begiouing to the end of the excr-
cises everything passed of in the most Interest
| ing and satisfactory manner, and exhibited pat
ent evidences Of the excellence of the system
of education as pursued at the school.
| POLICE REPORT The following cases have
been reported at police headquarters since yes
tcrday:
Pa, Dutfey and John Thomas Pinn, boys
cuught bathing IN the river before SUI down,
were discharged with reprmand
William Phillips, for assaultlng Sanford
Beach was dismissed DIS the charge was not sus-
| tanned.
John Magec and Mary, his wife, for disor
deriy conduct at the house Of Sarah Hart, were
dismissed upon promise to quit the city forth
with.
Ada Stuart. for abusing Betsy Page, both
colored, was faed and discharged.
George Carroll, coored for dlsorderly Conduct
was faed and discharged
James Woody, apo Erasmus Freeman, color
ed, for dsord'rly conduct, were hued and dis
charged
Albert Lucas, ooored for disorderly conduct
was dismissed as the charge Was not sustained.
The above Cases were tried before the Mayor.
This uorniug Thos Richards colorcd, COM
plained to Justice Padgett that Richard Beach
white, had borrowed his coat to attend tuuc-
raj, and that Richard, better Known as Dicky,
failed to return the coat; thereupJn warrant
was issued, aud Dicky aud the coat were forth
comiug but the Justice held that defendant
must pay the cost of prosecution, and the last
sreu of him was when he was trying TO raise
| the "spoudulic>, 10 pay costs to y ohm Il. Gray,
constable.
Three cocrcd men, Isaac LOmax, Charles
Gray and Sandy Mason, We're brought before
Justice Padgctt charged by john Seaton with
a uIurdcrous assault upon him at Carl:nS
Sprinps,at a jubilee on the % lust. The parties
we're committed sulj@ to the authorizes OF
the Township 10 the county, III which the
| utfieuc2 was committed.
There were 40 dodgers at the station house
last night
FAIRFAX LITERARY SOCIETY The annual
celebration of the Fairfax Literary Society OF
the Episcopal High School of Virginia, was
largely attended last evening. The grounds
were beautifully Illuminated, and an excellent
brass band dscoursrd at Intervals sweet music.
The Grafton before the Society was delivered
by COL VIM ki!gour, of this city. The high
reputation Col. kllgour enjoys As an orator was
not lesSeucd by his effort OF last evening. The
Grafton was admirable in Sye-!u OF eloquent
aud pathetic paS>ages-and delivered 10 an ex-
ceedlugly graceful manner. The audience, lift
may be judged trou the enthusiastic applause
it bestowed upon the orator, were well repaid
tor the confinement 10 the house upon au o. :
presivey warm evening. The Episcopal High
School, under the wise, active aud able admin
istratiou OF its accomplished principal, l.. NJ.
BIackfold, NJ. a., esq, has attained au uuex-
awpIed prosperity. This will be gratifying
news to its many friends scattered through
out the country.
RELIEF ENGINE HOUSE. Joseph Hopkins,
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