The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-23
SCHOOL EXERCISES.

The distribution OF diplomas and scmi-annua certih
Gates took place yesterday afternoon In the malo de-
partment OF Grammar School No ~, situated East
Fortysecond street. Th I'd in the presence
of very large audience. The building gorgeously
decor aed and the cats OF OF the thirteen original
States were placed in conspicuous positions. The Chair
man, Mr. Hopkins opened the exercises by reading
portion OF tho scriptures Tho sautatory del,v.
cred by Master Chase and the vaedctory by Master
Donoboe. The defamation and dialogues well
selected and del vered III noteworthy that from this
department of only 800 pupils necn Of sixteen were
admitted 70 college. The prizes, diplomas and
ANIMALS we're distributed by Trustees Hopkins and
Aston who. alter thanking tho audience for tho inter-
est manifested by taem. highly compimcnted The
Principal, Mr. Joseph w. Cremin, and his teachers
the success which attended their abors during past
year. At tFs
The musical and dramatic reception by the pupils Of
Holy Innocents School. which occurred Wednesday
and Thursday, very entertaining and well
tenoed. The programme comprised, be-des addresses
vocal and instrumental music; Martio's comedy IN two
acts, en- tiled ''D'ye Know Me Nowf" performed by
Messrs j. Horace J. d. McElroy, J. Welsh, \. Geale
and others. THIS feature OF the credit.
ably executed and the interesting affair happily
concluded with orr imposing tabieaux-Columbia
past and presentin which uiy little girls represented
the gaaxy Of STATES and principal nations Of the
The annual reception OF primary ScnOol NO ~
held yesterday morning At tho rooms No. 81 Warren
trceL Hon. W. Wood President OF he Board OF Edu-
cation, aud several OF the trustees were present Tho
exercises highly Interesting and the proficiency
and OF the school reflects credit upon the Princ-
pal, Miss Mary =. Duncan. The defamation and
ngng were excellent The certificates and prizes were
awarded by the President the DO I'd OF Education who
accompanied the with words of encourage
ment to the pupils. The honors the day were dis
tributed to sevc the best scholars OF both sexes
Master Harry snyder taking the highest number vi
prizes. Addresses were made by DR. n. Merrill
rnl Thnun Inrn mn TFua Va
kellogg aud francis 4. Fellows The exercises con-
GLUED with an address by W. Quackenbcs
rhe graduating exercises of the female department
OF Grammar school No 3, corner Of Hudson and
Grove streets, took place yesterday. There =
the pupils the exercises parte uarly enter
taining The programme was varied and interesting
The closing exercises Of ST. Peters Male school
took place last night 10 presence OF large audience,
the hall OF ST. Peters church An entrance fee OF
MY GEMS was charged he proceeds TO be used in aid
Flushing Institute was closed for tho season last
evening" tho occasion being marked by interesting
ercIses, in which the pupils took part
The male department OF Grammar School No Is |
Will give reception ut Terrace Garden theatre, East
Fifyeghh street, near Lexington avenue, this after
noon, at halpast two O'CLOCK An interesting pro-
gramme been arranged f.r the scholars OF tnis old
and proficient, school, aud It is predicted that they will
acquit themselves IN a creurtablc manner
The distribution semannual crrtin aes aud prizos
In the female delaitn,n mt oil Grammar school No. 70,
'Is n Tn p oesk Mo- % GreeaS
street. very Interesting programme has been ar |
ranged Tor the occasion.
Tbs pupils Of Primary School No. IA. Miss Margaret |
7. Donegan, priacipa, will give reception lues-
day, 18th INST, at halipast ten A. NJ and alter the
reception there will BE- distribution OF premiums
The Industrial school charge oi the Sisters Of |
Charity, door TO the Roman Catholic Church OF
the Holy Cross in West street, VIII have
its annual commencement on Monday, 26tn inst, at |
two O'Clock p. VI.
Tho undergraduate reocp.oa aud closing cxcrcires Of
the Mount Washington Collegiate institute, No. 40 |
Washington square, Will take place to-day ut CHECKER
ing Hall ~ Two r. III.
ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART.
The close Of the scholastic year OF the Academy Of
tho Sacred Heart, West Seventeenth street. took
place Wednesday. There about 10 young LADIES'
divided into oght classes The hall in which the
exhibition was given 10 the study room Of the acad
envy. II tasletulIy ornamentcd tho occasion
with flags aud keeping with the patriot,c
spirit oil 1870 Among the many present the fol-
lowing clcrsymen Father Hudon, OF ST. Francis
xavcrs College; Father eckcn, ST. Johns College
Of Fordham; Father Shea, expresdcnt Of st. johns,
and F~ hers Treanor, Pelicter wnyte, soer, HoaIy,
Thiry, Duranquet and FItz Harris Tho following pro-
gramme OF exercises the feature Of which pretty
little opcretta entitled, 'Tho ss,ers," wH itabIy
rHE PROGRAMME
Entrce (pianc)-Mi>scs Grace and O'Donobuc.
'.Le Reeve d'uD Eniani''-siss Ma one
Duet (piapOl-Msses B0dsteIn aud NorthaiL
"ihe sissers' topcrettal-- wenty young ladies'
s.Allcgor.c,-M,ss N. Jacques.
ssThe Musical Wilc'i-Miss Altridge.
"JoaL OF Arc'--Mlss Grace.
500 Up anol-Nss Bodstcn,
Distribution oil Premiums--Father Hudon.
Aldress-Nss Bvrnc.
TIE address by Miss Brync. which followed the dis
trbat'oD u the przes and premiums, was a neal
VI thanks To Father Hudon and all present TOR
their kindness and sttentson The reverend geutIe.
man, reply, spoke Of the success achieved by the
scholars IN the OF their studies and congratu
lated tuosc who evidences OF shoir merit 10 the
different branches Hc also referred TO era ceful
exercises with which they mad been entertained Re-
ferrng with patriotism TO the decorations surround
ing them he expressed something OF hope of reunion
In 1875 which frightened the eyes OF the young ladies'
hut led some Of bis acknowledgment to shake their
heads dubiousy. The different views OF tue expressed
wish caused considerable inerrimcnt The entertain
mont over the usual sdieux followed The Academy
remains closed ill the FIRST Monday IN September