The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-18

JUNIOR EXHIBITION OF THE COLLEGE OF THE
CITY OF NEW YoRK-THE THEMES AND

JUNIOR EXHIBITION OF THE COLtEeE or In y
CITY OF NEW YoRK-THE THEMES AND
MUSIC.
Tho junior exhibition OF the College Of tho City
OF New York took place last evening at Chlckering
Hall, which was crowded to its utmost capacity with
a most enthusiastic assembage. Tho music was
furnished By the college orchestra which consisted
OF about two dozen pieces under the direction
OF Mr.. O. b. Weber, OF tho class OF 80
selections from Moz,rt, Handel. Strauss
Mendelssohn ana Herman given during
the proceedings, as was also air composed for and
dedicated 10 the college orchestra Mr. Alexander 5
Webb president oi the college, presided and ON inc
stage seated several members OF tho faculty and
the Board Of Trustees Alter prayer by Rev. DR..
Tiffany tho order OF exercises was commenced
Having chosen his theme .Horace Greeley"
John Scott. Junior GLASS; spoke OF the deceased
a public man who led very quiet lie, aud as one
who rose from tho lowest ranks to high
position OF influence. Tho two leading traits
OF his character wcrc energy and frank
ness. loving tree discussion OF all questions and
chvalrous to fault his efforts 10 hear from those
who entertained opposite Vows to his own. AS an
an editor he largely shaped tho politics OF the nation
while oIlcc-hoder no was almost unknown. He
his lilo TO emancipation OF labor and his
memory will green the hearts OF thousands
OF men and women whose labors he endeavored 10
lightcn.
Henry Herman, in speaking on "Edncation and
Emulation" alter paying a. glowing tribute 10 the
rst sad mat the latter word was not always UNDER
Stood Tor the that tho terms emulation ana RI
vary arc almost SYNONYMOUS. He proceeded 10 con-
Hobbs rivalry Is bu, desire for selfish qualification,
emulation, wnen excrted rightuly, was nopie prn-
ciple, ana one that went hand in hand with cduco-
ton. 1t was In short, Tho lite OF society aud the
very essence OF all true, vigorous growth.
In speaking on 1.-The Hour and the Man" John ;.
McWiam traced the progress OF tho Revolui Onary
War. IRON the slaughter OF tho Americans at Lcxing
tho Trying period that found Go, era Washing
ton called upon to confront Lord CORVALLIS. He de-
scribed in thrilling manner the sunerings OF the
parrot army whose cry for bread was rcechoed IRON
an empty treasury uniii Bobcrt Morris forward
and placed the who.e OF his private property amount
log TO 81, 900, ut the disposal OF Washington
uae brew ny describing RoSer. Morris when an old
man. arrested for debt and thrown INTO prison,
whence he was only released three days before ne
died and then turned out 10 order To save his cred
nors the expense OF having 10 purchase coffin for
his remains. lr.t
! grns, who reviewed the career oil Napoleon Bona
partc ana his wonderful victories on the held OF battle
He described the bearing Of Napoleon's remains TO
the French capital, where tho impressive ovatlons
they received proved that the second return to Paris
was indeed conquest
Genius claiming that the history OF tho past few
mon who honored their race and generation
by Advancing tho cause OF science or Iitera-
turc were appreciated by the ago In which they
lived. In support OF this position he ciied tho
names OF many who wero prosecuted or ridicucd for
their opinions, mentioning the names Of Cables,
Dante Milton and Shakespeare, who fell far short Of
being appreciated IN their day.
s.Ihc Junior IN Love'' was handled In very COM
mend bile by Ernest Perrin, who nj once cap
turec the audience by MS facile description
OF lovc-orn junior, whose misfortune II wax after
paying To the pretty sister OF freshman 10 re-
ceve from her by letter, an invitation 10 hor mar
rilge with another party, whom the junior aubse.
auently asceriains condensed miKman.
William Pitt was held up by Barlow s. Weeks as a
perfect Iype OF IAN English Patriot" and one who out
or tue iuness OF patriotism aud in his dcclin ng
years arose IN MS seat IN Parliament ana told that
body that they could never Conquer America.
William H. Turner gave his ews on "rhe Soldier,
and George W. Perkins spoke on "fhc Law OF Rec
omponsc" both acqutting themselves 10 creditaole
manner.