The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-06-23

I1NSI. - u OINE* 20, @foSts
I ton, Miss Gertie Golden: Second Premium, Miss
Mary Louisa seaweil; Third Premium, Miss Jo-
Third class--Flrst Premium, Misses Euphemia
sss maGry a. ST1 naSi and
arpSv Emiy kqfiR shs mary
Pemum PSn ye, IS Sesse DSsr c
rinne Walker Mary 4. Griffin, Mary Morrison, and
Rhses Nary
Wsd and TEE Mnpy
Bellenot. and Mary Golden; Fourth Premium,
Misses Maddtc Johnson. a. Camnodonica. Della
Premium. Misses Louisa Weld, Bette Mcilenry,
Maggie Kerse, Florence Higgins, and Maggie Atkin-
Premiu,ns in Mendtng and Darntng:--Mi.ses
Jessie Doherty, biary Morrison, Sarah Robbins.
Corinue walker, Euphemia Provost, and Mary
,Premius in Houssksepiag5Fss.M MI,1 PreIlnm 9nnna
MISS Mary Murphy; secohd Prsnps, MS p6sns S1am.
fSS Fourth SsiaT Premium, @ Miss Ursula @ Tormey.
Academic Honors for Erceilence Of Conduet;-
Miss Mary Ann Griffin, Of fredericksburg; Miss
we'll, Of Gioueesterfva.: Miss Mary Weld, of King
William, Va: Miss Gertie v. Golden, Of Richmond,
Va Miss Wnr ss4sh Rosns Mas
more Sis; Emily TtzsibsTgsI ,, Of L,sef!ytGMW,n M,as
Minnie Byrnes. OF Richmond; Miss Ursula Tormey,
Of Halifax, n c.; Misses Hannah Kerse, Josephine
Miss Mary Louisa Staweli, Of Gloucester, Va; Miss
es St G Badsy Mary o oSs and LOU
ia Solari. Of Richmond.
Ea9Ls in hs toas5 Tss Gse 81 RnE E1Si %
liam Va, and Miss Maggie Atkinson, Of Rich
Second Honors in the same Circlefor Good Con-
duct.-Mlsses Sarah Braueur, Della Higgins, Jose
phne Kerse, Sallie Braueur, Teresa Higgins. Aeen
Nealc, Lille Kcrse, Bettie McIIenry Mary C"ligan,
Nellie Neae, Florence Higgins and Teresa O'Neillc,
| of Richmond.
In one OF the rooms OF the convent were
exhibited large number Of beautiful spec-
mems OF the necdlework Of the pupils; also
several very finely.executed pictures, two
crayon drawings by Miss Pearl Bodeker,
and one in India-ink by Miss Maggie Kerse.
Also, Grecian painting in oil by Miss Jessie
Doherty, and handsome specimen OF tapes
try-work by Miss Mary Ann Griffin, Of
Fredericksburg. n ......
Bishop Lynch, at the conclusion of the
ceremonies, made brief address to the
children, congratulating them upon the
pleasant scenes he had witnessed, and gave
them some excellent advice.
Mr.. Kelley made one OF his chaste and
interesting addresses.
Bishop Gibbons made brief and appro-
PIRATE address, after which the children lett
the hall and the audience dispersed.
st. Peters Male Academy.
Cathedral Hall was filled to overflowing
last night by the parents, relatives, and
friends of the pupils OF st. Peters Male
Academy and Parochial School, who had
gathered to witness the closing exercises
and distribution of rewards Of Eerit to the
proficient children. This school, started
some years since by Right Rev. Bishop Glib
bons, has continued to increasein efficiency
year after year, the number OF children at
| tending during the past session being over
250. Rev. Father Janssens, as principal, has
had charge OF the school for two years past,
and he has given the best evidence OF pos
sessing splendid administrative ability in
school matters.
The exercises last night began soon after
| s O'Clock, the stage at the southern end OF
the hall being occupied by the Right Rev.
Bishops Gibbons, OF Richmond, and Lynch,
Of Charleston, S. c.; Rev. Fathers JAMS
sens, Habets, and Hanley, Of the Cathedral;
and clergymen from the ether parishes OF
the city. The programme OF exercises,
which was interspersed by the distribution
of the awards, opened with very finely
|
the singing class. This was followed by a
very fine 1aledictory address by Master
James Creamer, the medalist OF the Acade-
my, who has won this high honor two sue
cessive years. Next came recitation
"Old Grimes by Daniel Coleman fol-
lowed by another" The Miser by
James Mackey. "Brdie Sweet" (chorus)
was finely rendered by the singers.
The remainder Of the programme con sisted
OF recitations Of "Preaching rersuS Prac-
tice," by Felix Meyer; "Drive the Nail"
by James Finnegan; "The Old Mill-Boat,"
by James l.. O'Keefe; "Dirge of Ashby,"
| by Charles Elfyson. The aforementioned
was an excellent effort, in which much ora
torical talent was displayed by the speaker,
who was honored with the only premium
given for elocution.
THE AWARDS.
The distribution OF awards, which filed
the intervals OF the foregoing exercises,
was as follows, Bishop Lynch presenting
the successful boys with their various
prizes:
AcADEMY-Professor John B. Tnb6 teacher,-
The Bishops Gold Medal for General Scholarship
was awarded To James Creamer, who also obtained
Premium for General Good Conduct during
mention for the same: Matthew Nahoney, James
Creamer, P. II. Sullivan, James Lewis, and William
Tyrrel.
rell. Honorable mention: james Crcamer and p
First Premium In Latin Book Keeping and for
being er Gquo with P. II. Sullivan In Carechism,
Bible History, md Geography:
First Premium in Arithmetic, History. and Algc-
Second Premium in Latin: James Hannah.
Second Premium In Bible History and Catechism: !:
Second Premium in Algebra james Lewis.
Second Premium in Geography: Matthew Ma
Premium In Elocution: Charles Ellvson:
Second CtassE!oseph 5. lrtos teGchfr.-Tne aS. the
awarded to Hugh z. Bailey.
Badges of Excellence as competitors for the Schol-
arshipMedal were awarded to Daniel Coleman and
Pre- Premium n : for Good Conduct Philip Arthur.
Premium for Regular Attendance: Charles Tay-
lor. Honorable Mention: Philip Arthur.
Premium In Catecbism: Daniel Coleman.
Premium in Arithmetic: John Mckinley.
Premium In Bible History: James kenehck.
Premium in Geography: &c N Philip I, artnu Arthur
Premium in English Grammar: Charles A. Piz-
hni . ...s.s.
Premium in Dictionary: john Flnnegan.
Premium In Penmanship: John CAIN
Premium In Reading: Daniel Riordon....
Third CidSs-A Dinneen teGcher.-Silvcr Medal
for General Scholars hip awarded to James Mackey.
Radge of Excellence for the same, John Ryan.
Premium for Good Conduct: james Mackey.
Premium for Attendance: Joseph Fisher.
Premium III Catechism, Arithmetic, nnd Spell
ing: John Ryan.
Honorable Mention in Catechism: Andrew Antoni
and William Ryan. - 81
Honorable Mention in Arithmetic: Joseph Fisher,
Andrew Antoni. John Hyde. aud William Ryan.
Honorable Mention In Spelling: William Ryan
and Andrew Antont. f.f s...ssa
Premium In Reading John Maekey; g;;u,,,, er,n
Premium in English Grammar: William Ryan.
Honorable Mention: William shcrvin.
Premium In Geography Andrew Antoni. HON.