The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-06-15
SUBURBAN ACADEMIES.

CLOSING EXERCISES AT THE IRVING INSTITUTE,
AT TARRYTowN, ON TIE HUDSON.
The thirty eighth academic year OF the Irving
Institute, at Tarrytown, on the Hudson ono OF the
oldest classical schools In the State OF New York,
closed yesterday In the presence Of large number
Of visitors from all parts OF the State, among whom
were many from this city. The grounds and build
ings. commanding charming view Of the Hudson.
were from the early morning hour replete with
ladies' ana gentlemen, who take deep interest not
only in the progress Of Tarrytovn educational
centre, but Of the institute which for number Of
years has furnished Some Of the best scholars fer
Harvard, Yale and Columbia. Among the persons
present were Rev Dr. Stone, Colonel A. J.
Csntor, Dr. J. J. Linson, Mr.. !. +. Kendall
and Rev. J. b. Morse, and the wiaow OF
Miles o'Reilly-Ars Charles G. Haipine--and
her daughter. The exercises opened with
an made by Professor A. G. Armagnao A. NJ,
teacher Of natural sciences, who called attention
10 the increasing interest being demonstrated in
the education OF the American youth. sWhen the
Greeks Of od, no said, 'desred 80 testify ap-
probation Of those thcy esteemed they crowned
them with wreaths, but with the young OF
dny the testimonials that are handed them be
regarded more as incentives to greater ana n gher
work tnan rewards Tor work accom- lished In the
past" Tho programme OF exercises, which iD-
erallv interspersed with music contained Rotations
orstons and essays. all OF which received with
marked favor The recitstions were by William K.
Tompkins, J. Howard Morse, Addison n. Roberts,
William Young, q. Fred Odeil, Charles Z. Haipine,
Joseph G. Hsdiey. Theodore Is. Tn 3mpson, Charles
lsraeis ana Robert A. Center. Bouquets and ap-
plauss greeted the young orators as they descended
the platform The recitation py Aastcr Charles
Y. Haipine, Of 'sThe Swords We're Thirty seven, I"
written by mis- lamsnted iather, Miles OReiliy, was
nncly delivered. VI Tue orutlons delivered, commit
tee OF gentlemen present, 10 whose Judgment
ter lett Tor decision, made the UNANIMOUS report
that 1.-The Massacre VI ST. Bartholomew" delivered by
Leonard y. Baum, was toe psst not only
Of composition, but also owing to It's excellent do
livery. The FIRST prize in 0ratory was therefore
awarded to him, wnie hOnoraOis mention WAS made
OF Guild A. Copeland Tor his GRAFTON 'srhe Jew VI
Fiction and History." Other orations, delivered by
Henry q. ReQuu, q. W. Burbank Roberts, George r.
Whitssei Charles H. frost aua Wilbur N. Stoue, wero
also well received by the aulieuce. A. The aisLribu
ton OF prizes the following young gentlemen were
men toned = honor
t@
f.. Allen Andrews Conferred Leonard !. Baum.
for lxle) Theodore b. Thompson
Harry n. Acheson Frederick q. odcl
Guild A. Copeland WiiAm b. Freeman.
Al the conclusion OF the exercises Rev. DR.. Stone
made lew appropriate remarks TO the graduates or
'nsnor men,, and congratulations were literally
lenasd 10 " s. Rowe, NJ, the founder OF insti
tule ana whose sou, ID. A. Rowe, Is to-day It's pro-
lessor OF Mathematics. An excellent collation.
served subsequent to the exercises, after which
numerous puplis, though attached TO the Irving In
stitute, were nevertheless IN exceedingly pleasant
mood 70 JOIN parents aud guardians tneir home
ward trip the city.