The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-01

The seventeenth annual commencement OF the
Cooper Union for the Advancement OF Science and
Art took place last evening in the large hall OF the
Cooper Institute. Every part OF tho hall was crowded,
and there werc at least 1900 people present
II intelligent and brilliant
audience the number Of ladies present largely out
numbering tho men. On the front OF tho platform
seated Mr. Peter Cooper Comptroller Green Hon.
Abram s. Hewitt, Professor Van der weyde and sew
cral prominent gentlemen connected with the cause of
education in New York. Ex-Mayor A. 0akcy Hall
modesty occupied a scat on the rear OF The stage.
"Die Ihriarht ums Glueckn Suppe; prayer; music
''Andanie Relgioso," Aendessohn; GRAFTON, events
o. Century j. Henry haaren music nsrnat'ouaI
James A. McAllster; music, cornet solo, Mellon; ora
ton THE Idolary OF the Nation, " Carrie r. Perkins;
music, 'Hcrmit's Bell' Mallart; Grafton, The Innu.
cnce OF Oratoryn James O'Neil; music Seems from
Martha, Fiotow; the Trustees Report, by hon Abram
> Hewitt secretary; music, Quartet from "Kieo.
All the addresses of the young orators were far
above the average commencement orations, and some
OF them showed indsputabc signs OF genuine talent,
solid thought and good culture. Tho trustees report
which was read BY Hon. Abram $. Hewctt,
pupils had entered the various casses and
45O applications had been put file for want
OF room. Ali the instruction, ccurcs and accom-.
modations OF this institution given absolutely free,
except what material may be used up IN the Of
practice by the pupils II is supported from the rents
OF stores and Offices occupying three stories OF the
building: from the rents CT the larger and smaller
halls Tor public meetings; and endowment of
$150000, chiefly designed for the support OF tho
ing and the increase Of the library The expenses
Of the various departments have amounted during the
past year to 500, 769.
After the reading of the report and short address
from Mr. Cooper, the following presentations
made to tho deserving pupils:-
Presentation Of the Cooper medal and diploma George
Off, John v uRourse. Lawrence Van Wick John r. Srhoer
Ernest y kaltenbash. Of the graduating Glass
Presentation OF the first prize $50 in gold to Mrs. e. "
G. Sanborn the second Of goo in gold Miss Hunt
ington the third of $40 in gold to Miss Irene Macar
tor drawing from First prize of $50 in gold Miss
lick third SO gold Miss Charlotte T. Fowler for
ornamental scroll drawing.
The Trustees silver medals 10 Mrs L. b. Spauldng Miss
Susie Parker Miss Edith Willis Miss Ella ZokoGcr Miss
Anna Hudson, for drawing
Bronze medals TO Miss Rosnlie Heser. Miss Isabel n.
Miles Miss Emma Hsviland Miss Eta Morgan Miss Rosale
Palme. Miss Mary OConner Miss Madgc Paxton. Miss
Caroline Cook, Mrs f. speelcr Miss n. H. Hudson Miss
Emma Brooks. Hiss Annie shepherd, Tor drawing -
In the engraving school, first prize Of in gold TO Mss
Eva Muer: second prize, silver medal to Miss Alice
Thwaes, for drawing wood third prize. bronze medal
TO Miss Fannie A. Nye for pen drawings bronze medal
Miss Jessie Nayior for engraving on wood
Presentation OF graduating diploma Mrs. Langley
Moore of the Womans Art School.
Presentation of prize from MessrSL Mitchell Vance
Co TO Alfred Sale, OF the ornamental Drawing Glass.
Prizes OF SIS in gold from Wilson g. Hunt. Esq, each
Of the following students John ~ Schoer mechan
drawing: David L. Buchanan. for architectural drawing
Otto venino for drawing from cast Henry g. spamer
form drawing Honorable Carl schmitt for
chitectnral drawing. 1870
After the playing Of tho 'vore March" Mr. Charles
Brand delivered the last Grafton Of the evening, Thc
Secret Of Power.' II near eleven O'CLOCK when
tho exercises concluded, and nearly all the large
audience remained patiently TILL the conclusion.