The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-25

utss the voice Of the vios chairman being drowned
by the loud noise made by the members Al us close
procession was formed. headed py -FOUR on OF
the Seventh regiment drum corps and cornet player
and Joined by nearly every broker ON the moor eaca
provided with either tin horn babys rattle Or
some other instrument capable OF rendering uia-
bolical noise.
STARTING THE BALL.
After one or two tonrs Of the Board room the pro-
cession scattered. and the next moment football.
thrown at Gross town Carey" bounded from thas
gentlemans head and was kicked around the room to
the detriment of many high hats. Fortunately the
glass globes the gas fixtures had been removed or
Very little them would have been left at the close
of the football match. During the game broker
gave the bali very hard kick. sending it among
the ladies in the gallery and inJuring sew
eral fine bonnets. This sport finally subsidized:
and then the G1ee Club OF the Stock Exchange
entertained their visitors with several OF their pop
ular sees the fayorite being Drink it down, drink
1t down., &c. All this time hats were getting crushed
and kicked and very few individuals escaped without
damage to their headgear. The strings attached TO
the shades on the windows were turned INTO
caught when the spring roller was started ana, 10
the owners surprise, his hat was suspended in mid.
air out of reach. Whenever crowd OF brokers wonId
collect to sell or bid stocks they would be mme-
diataly encircled with rope, and dragged ITO q
one end OF the room 70 the other. Broker Broker fouag
on being recognized. was greeted with CRIES ana oi
'.Police!'' sPoiice /" and KNOCK OF his hat. An
accommodating broker in MI. Young's rear complied
with the last request ana sent the hat down among
the moving MOB DclOW Wuero ~ was IcCeAScu WIZ
cheers. For ten minutes it was kicked around and
flung in the air. and finally restored to It's owner ~
one Of the crowd IN the Board room, who threw It
the heads OF the people in the gallery. For tho
second time the hat was knocked of Mr.. ioungs
head and at last that gentleman thought 1t the best
policy to go below and it hiinsefr Two gem
tlemen visitors noticed smoking in the gallery
(Which is against the rucs and were considerably
frightened by the unearthy yells of the brokers to
BUSINESS OUT OF ORDER
At twelve O'Clock Vice President stead called tho
fost
motion of Mr. S. V. White to close the Exchange
at two P. NJ. yesterday aud not to open until eleven
a. NJ. tomorrow The shouts Of those fayoring the
motion was tremendous, but when the nays were
called for every one in the building seemed. by the
noise. to be on that side The yeas were then 70.
Of the presiding officer almost every broker held mp
both hands, and the motion was decided carried The
Governing Committee subsequently decided. rs an
nounced to the members by President Ives, that the
Exchange must be kept open until three p NJ. yes
terday. because stock deliveries had to be made at
quarier-past two p. M.
At two O'Clock rope procured and the MEM
bers being equally divided under the leadership Of
5. J. Drake and r. II. Halstead. commenced tug OF
war. FOR some time they pulled ono another in oil
directions, but at last the party with Mr. Drake as
leader determined to little strategy. They
aged quietly to tie their end the rope OF tho
pillars of the Exchange, and laid their oars watch
ing the struggles OF their antagonists to drag them
across the room. The latter finally became ex-
hausted and then their rivals with very little effort.
pulled them over their side of the house. Tho
strategem of brakes team discovered ofterward
and was the cause of much merriment At three
O'Clock the gong sounded and tho members quietly
dispersed.
THE NORMAL CoLLEGE-HOLIDAY RECEPTION BIZ
THE GRADUATING GLASS DRAMATIC ENTER
TAIN1rENT
The chapel of the Normal College presented an
usually gay and pleasing appearance yesterday MORN
ing when. according to daily custom, the young
ladies of that institution marched in at ten o'clock
to the time Of lively march and filed up all the
seats on its floor. The large gallery was already
filled with ladies and gentlemen the guests of the
graduating class who were about to celebrate tho
opening Of their last Christmas holidays by
reception and dramatic exhibition. Presi-
dent Thomas II. Hunter, Commissioner W. H.
Wood and the members Of the faculty of tho
college occupied seats the PLATFORM and from
that accustomed centre of gravity out to the frhest
confines Of the room a series OF sme-waves seemed
to ripple over the faces Of the whole assembly.
Frightening teachers scholars and visitors alike In
fact after the reading Of the Scriptures and the sing
ing of the sician Hymn by the young ladies all scr-
BUSINESS seemed to be abandoned for the occasion.
and the usual stately routine of college exhibitions
was completely set aside. First number of young
ladies recited quotations from well known writer's.
Most of these were OF q humorous nature, and SOME
bearing direct reference to the college and its
hdbia,6s, and evidently manufactured for tho
occasion, wero received with bursts of silvery
Hunter. in making his address, entered completely
into spirit of fun-making that prevailed. After
wishing the scholars the compliments OF the
lie gave an account of the deliberations Of the faculty
OF siamese normal college. just forwarded to him
by special cable despatch was received with much
applause and laughter. Miss Bsuch then sang my
Lovely Child. Good Might" by Abt; and Miss Ken
nard gave Gilberts ''Bonnie Sweet Bessie" both
being rewarded with loud applause. CommissioneE
W. H. Wood then made few remarks expressive of
the kndest wishes which he felt for the college and
its students.
cur
As the Inst strains of Mendelssohns Greeting"
which was beautifully sung in harmony by the col,
interest among the spectators took place. Tho dons
deserted the platform, which was rapidly
ranged for the performance OF drama illustrative
of normal instruction at the antpodes, in which q
number OF the young ladies' participated Tho
dramatis pcrso'e re:Hon. Bat An. Chief Mandarin
OF all the Pagodas of Peek In Hon. Wig VAN. Chico
Organizer High Functionary and Grandee Plcnipo-
Tertiary; Dr. MIN Rod, Chief Show How OF the Great
Pagoda Of Peek In Pay Nee Show How Of Latin an!
Mathematics; Stay Girls, ditto of German Ku Ochs.
ditto OF Physiology; Bru In. ditto OF Bengallei An
story teller of Arsbis just arrived In Peek In from
New York; Molee Guile. semec Tone, vi shun. ans
Peat In. scenerThe Great Pasoda Of Peek In.
The drama was funny caricature OF the manners
and customs Of normal college girls their instructors
and the distinguished visitors who from time to
time appear at the institution. The performers were
deliberately attired in the costume of the Celestial
Empire and of them acted with excellent effect
displaying much humor and dramatic ability. II was
received with loud plaudts and roars of laughter.
The following is synopsis OF the Incidents
L-all Of assembly in the Great Pagods. Students
assemble and sing Rules read. Chow chow Ivy Students
Hon. Tan introduces dis ngnished visitor Speech %
Al Hassin. Hon. Wig VANS fow words Students retire
Ia class rooms.
Arf If-Class room Great Pagoda Students trials
Pay Noes eoQuence. The feast Of rica Dr. MIN Rod
greut work, MY mind 20 mo u kingdom is.n
.oa tie sSar hoa : the S sos
ssH %s and ten
Acr Iv.CIass ia Great Pagoda Result Of the
pertinent Of the Show Hows. Celestial visoni
Acr y.-Asscrbly hall Of Great Pagoda Studentsr
chorus Recitation Distribution OF prizes ny Hon Rae
Tan. valedictory.
AT THE WILSON MISSION.
At the Wilson Mission Industrial School, no 125 St.
Marks place. there was held yesterday afternoon q
All