The New York herald., 1874-07-03
ST. ELIzABETHS ACADEMY, MADISON. N. ].
Fourteenth Annual Distribution of
Prizes.

This nourlshing institution for the training of
young ladies', heathtully ana in every way delight
fully located, IN Madison township. N. j., wit
messed its fourteenth annual commencement cele-
braion, including the distribution or prlzes yes
terday. The exercises, which, as usual, were no
less interesting than instructive took place in the
new wing OF the large building in presence OF
large and brilliant throng OF people from various
parts OF New Jersey. New York, Brooklyn and else
where. To accommodate these special train
started from HobOken at nine O'Clock. The exer-
else hall was tastefully decorated with flags and
filled with the aroma OF choice flowers which were
scattered about In profusion. The Clergy OF the
diocese OF Newark were representedby Right Rev.
Bishop COrrgan, Very Rev. G. q. Doane, V. g.,
and large number OF other reverends. Mgr
Seton was also present. The pupils, ranging in
years from ten to about twenty, were tastefully
attred in white, and presented on q step plat.
iorm at one end OF the hall, an exceedingly lovely
sight. The programme, which commenced about
eleven O'Clock and was 20; concluded until alter
two was gone through with In the most credita-
pie manner, rehectng high praise on the Sisters
/ In charge or the academy.
The recitation by Miss Burne. Of Newark, won
that young lady much praise as did also that rem
! dered by Miss McConvill OF Hudson City. The
manner to high encomums from Mgr.
Seton, who remarked to the HERALD represen ia
mother tonsue by the Young ladies' was c,sarnant
/ tres chdT7ndat The selection from Verdi's 'll
/ Tr0yat0re" were rendered with much skill and
grace by the Misses Robbins, daughters Of the late
Senator Robbins, OF MiddleseX county. Crowns
| composed OF flowers and leaves were placed on
the heads OF most OF the pupils amable deport-
ment. &c, by Bishop CorriRap. each recipient
kneeDg IN 'front.' OF the preate. The
were carried OF as lollows:-
Cola medal and Gordon for success in the senior
! classes Of the English department by Misses Alice
M. Jerry, OF Newark; Ellen Foley, OF Dover; Anna
/ f. Purcell, or Jersey City-aI graduates.
The O'Neil gold medal, founded by ex.Mayor
O'Neil, OF Jersey City, was awarded to Miss Mar
garet Corrigan, OF Jersey City, for good conduct.
The Nugent gold medal for christian doctrines,
was awarded to Ellen Quinn Paterson.
The Corrigan gold medal founded by the Bishop
for domestic economy, to Miss Ellen O'Neil, OF
Jersey City.
Tae Coughlan gold medal, for lady.like deport-
ment. to Miss Elizabeth Murphy New York.
Gold medals were also awarded 10 Misses Mary
Flagler, of MOrristown; Agnes Casey, New York !;
Mary A. McNaliy. Jersey City; Frances Monaghan,
Newark and Miss Evelyn Rowe, New York. A god
thmble was awarded to Miss Augusta Fay, OF New
YORK, and silver one to Miss Annie Morrison,
Hudson CITY,
At the close the Bishop de ivered short address
to the pupils, suitable TO the occasion. Later in
the day, after reireshment, the boys OF ST. Joseph's
Preparatory School, adjoining the academy mad
their thirteenth annual distribution, which was
also very interesting. and creditable alike to
teachers ana pupils.