New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1874-06-25

z" the Editor of the Ne,o NATIONAL Ere: 81 Is
The public examination, Of the Sumrier
High School, was held at the school building
last Friday 10th inst. The hall was crowded
to its utmost capacity by large and dis
tinguished audience.
The curriculum of Examination consisted Of
Swinton's word analysis, Harris constitution
OF the q. S. Hardness latin reader and
Davies algebra, SC. also musical and literary
exercises. The examination was very fine
the scholars acquiting themselves with
great honors. The rhetorical exercises were
excellent the singing being a specially,
worthy OF special notice. The declamatory
part of the exercises was also good. Misses
Rosa Jones, Annie Silence, Mollie Saunders
and Mamie Syphax, sang with there usual
sweetness. The solo "Genevieve" sung by
Miss Rosa Jones. was excellent and in our
opinion the singing of Miss Jones and the
above ladies is, at least equal, if mot superior
to our best vocalists of the District.
A Latin poem was finely delivered by Gle
ment Morgan and generously applauded. The
piano and desks were filled with choice bou-
quet Of flowers. Miss Mollie Saunders the
promising young vocalist sang the "Last Rose
ofSummer" with great effect. The recita lions
"Tread softly" by Miss Mamie Syphax and
The "Curfew Bell" by Miss Rosa Jones was
we'll delivered and appreciatively received by
the audience. The medals and diplomas,
were conferred on the scholars with appro-
pirate remarks by Hon. VIM. Stickney, Pres.
OF the Council Of the District of Columbia
after which Hon. Frederick Douglass Sr. adj
dressed the audience in a short and terse
speech most congratulatory to the students.
The merit roll was as follows: First ho-
nors, gold medals, to Thomas Martin, Helen
Kicks and Martha Brewer. Certificates
For attendance, to Clement Morgan, Martha
Brewer. Carrie Pryor, Mary E Miner, Anna
b. Lucas, Anna +. Lee, Anna Waters and
Robert Terrell; for scholarship, to Thos,
Martin, Clement Morgan, Carrie Pryor, En-.
ma Merritt, Rachel Mann Fannie Bruce,
John Freeman. Mary E. Syphax, Robert Ter
rell, Margaret Logan, Lorraine Peters Chas.
Perry, Amy Cant, Helen Kicks, Mary
Thomas, Irene White and Parthenia Wood
son; for spelling, to Clement Morgan; Mar
garet Logan and Helen Kicks for penman-
ship, to Clement Morgan, Anna E. Lee and
Katie Motion for drawing, to Leila Bruce,
Thomas Martin and Irene White: for vocal
music, to Lloyd Marshall, Andrew Ferguson,
Mary E Syphax, Rosa Jones, Clara Davis
and Anna Silence.
The following were the happy recipients, Of
medals and diplomas. First Class, Miss NJ.
j. Patterson Teacher:
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Diplomas. For attendance, scholarship
spelling and penmanship, Clement Morgan.
For proficiency in vocal misic Lloyd Marshall,
David Payne, Andrew Ferguson.
End Class.
Miss. A. T. Howard Teacher. Gold med
al. Miss Martha Brewer. Diplomas for
Attendance Anna f. Lee. Anna Waters
Robert Terrell.
Among the distinguished gentlemen pre-
sent were Messrs Hon. VIM Stickney, z Rich
ards Rev. j. Sella Martin, Hon. Lewis
Douglass, Editor of the "NEw NATIONAL
ERA" Hon. Frederick Douglass Sr. J. II.
Brooks Esq. Geo T. Downing Rev. Mr..
Lewis Of Georgetown D. C, Prof. Sampson,
Judge Garland of Texas, ]. L. Venable Esq.
Trustees Smith, Lewis, Pope, Rider, Mar
shall and johnson and others. The teachers
and scholars are worthy of much praise for
efforsts in making this a success.
We know we all can safely say that the
whole audience without exception were high
ly pleased with the exercises.
Yours sc.
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