The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-06-23
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS.
ANNUAL EXHIBITION AND DISTRIBUTION
OF PREMIUMS At ST. MhRY's BENE-
DTCTINE INSTITUTE AND THE ACADEMY
OF THE VISITATION, MONTE MARIA.

awards TO the meTlt0ffoGS pupils OF the
Catholic educational institutions OF Rich
mond commenced yesterday morning.
These schools are n,merously attended by
the children Of our Catholic citizens,
and rank with the best in the
city in their management and the
facilities for the dissemination OF learn
ing. The clergy Of the Church have a
supervisory control over these schools,
while their management is mainly conduct
ed by reIigeuse-the institutions for female
children being under the charge Of the Sis
ters Of Charity and the Visitation and Bene-
dictine nuns, and those for ,-ttc boys being
in charge Of serhinarians and other teachers
selected by THE clergy.
ut. Mnry's Benet;Icttne Institute.
This academy, situated on Fourth be-
tween Clay and Leigh streets, is attached to
the parish of St. Mary's German Catholic
church, and is conducted by the nuns OF the
Order OF st. BenedictIls. The studies en-
brace both the German and English
branches as well as other accomplishments
necessary to young lady's education.
The animal exhibition and distribution
at this school took place Yesterday morning
at 9 o'clock in the parlors of tho Institute
in. the presence oflas'many OF the relatives
and friends OF pupils rs could be accommo-
dated, the want OF room !debarring many
others from being present. Among the in-
vited guests were Right Rev. Bishop Glib
bons. Rev. Father Benno Hegcle, and Rev.
Father Keller, of st. Mary's church, and
several leading members Of the Church.
THE PROGRAMME OF EXERCISES
as performed by the pupils was as follows
Centennial March; chorus, owe Come
with Song to Greet YOU" by the school !;
salutatory, by Miss Bessie Frederick; Fra
Diavolo," piano, Miss Alice Herholzer
" Attack Gallop," piano, Miss Mary Frede.
rick; English drama, ''Aunt Judy Jonquii's
Visit to her Rich City Relations" characters
by Misses B. Frederick, Alice and Annie
Hierholzer, Katie Clare, Mary Kersting, l..
Becker, NJ. Felthaus, M. Beckman, and
Lettio Frederick the latter sustaining. the
part of Aunt Judy remarkably wei, and
creating much amusemenD; Grown OF
Diamonds" piano duet, Misses X. Glare and
M. Frederick; "Carnival of Venice
piano, Miss Alice Hierholzer; Il
Trovatore," piano duet, Misses !, B.
Frederick and A. Hierholzer; song,
"Beyond the Clouds" by the school
''The Children Party,'' most pleasing lit
tie play (which created much merriment, by
Misses NJ. Frederick, Lille Bauman, Lessie
Bauman, Maggie Hulcher, Emma kersting,
Mamie Hungerford, and Josephine Hierh0l'
zer Qittle mites from five to six years OF agge)
"The Little Beggar Girl" song, by little
Mamie Hungerford, who sang and acted the
part so exquisitely as to completely carry
away the audience, who showed their'appre.
citation OF her plantive calls for charity by &
shower of nickels and silver pieces and q
number of bouquets; German Drama, by
Misses Glare, Felthaus, Alice Hicrholzer.
and Beckman- (many of the audience who
understood German assured our reporter
that this was very good, and he, not being
thoroughly up in the language, was forced tc
take their word for it. The piece, however,
was well received and well acted. "Corn.
Flower Waltz" piano, Miss B. Frederick
.'Faith. Hope, and Charity" recitation
singly and in unison by Misses M. Frcdc-
rick, L. kersting, and NJ. HuIchcr; chorus,
..Fairy Moonlight" by the school.
THE DISTRIBUTION OF PREMIUMS
was then proceeded with, Rev. Father Ben
no reading the names OF the fortunate ones
and the Bishop presenting the awards, as
follows: ..
First premium In Christian doctrine and in thu
first class of geography: Annie fIertozer.
Second premium in Christian doctrine: Katie
First premium in the second class of Christian
doctrine: Maggie lIulcllcr.
First premium In orthography and In the second
class of grammar: Katie Glare. ..saH
Second premium In grammar: Mary kersting.
Second premium in the first class of photography
Maggie Bricl. ,,,., ~.
Beckman and Gene Becker. ~ .
First premium In the fourth class Of arithmetic
Ersf nremuln i'm the second class of reading: lii.
First premium in the second class of arithmetic
First premium in catcchisin of history: Sena
Becker.
Premium for general Improvement: Mamie Beck,
Second premium in the second class of geography
Second premium in the fourth reading class: Les
Premium for general improvement: Emma Ker-
First premium in the fourth reading class Mamie
FIRST premium In the fourth spelling class: Annie
Premium for regular attendance at school: Emma
kersting. -,
Premium for neatness and politeness: Maggie
First premium In German and I'M the second class
of geography Katie Clare.
First premium in German reading: Mary Felt
First premium In the fourth class of German
Premium for good conduct in school: Josephine
Premium for learning to spell Josephine Hicr-
!. First premium in drawing: Lettie Frederick.
4(;oId medals for music were awarded TO Mlsses
Alice Hierholzer, Lettie Frederick and Mary Frede
A silver medal for general Improvement was
awarded to Miss Mary Kersting.,
A gold medal was awarded to Miss Alice Hier.
hoIzer for proficiency In grammar geography, his
tory writing, arithmetic, drawing. and painting.
The crown of honor was awarded 10 bliss Annie
The cross of honor (gold) was awarded to Miss
Bessie Frederick for proficiency In studies ana lol
exemplary conduct.
The valedictory was then delivered by
Miss Annie Hierholzer.
CONGRATULATIONS BY THE BISHOP.
At the conclusion OF the distribution
Bishop Gibbons briefly addressed the chill.
dren, expressing great qualification at thelr
various performances, which not only re-
tiected credit upon themselves but also upon
their teachers, the good nuns. He congrat.
ulated> them on their proficiency in the
musical department, and paid handsome
and well-deserved compliment to their music
teacher, Miss Emma Matthews. He was
astonisled at, and was greatly pleased
with, the remarkable display OF me.
mory ON the part of the little ones.
He alluded specially to several parts oil
the programme in highly complimentary
terms, and concluded by hoping the young
folk would enjoy their vacation TO then
hearts content, and return to their studies
in the fall with renewed ,vlgor' ana earnest
ness. .a .i.uts ~
This concluded the exercises, and the au-
dlence dispersed.
Academy Of the Visitation.
The scholastic year of the Academy ol
the Visitation, Monte Maria, was brought
70 a close Yesterday afternoon by the usual