The New York herald., 1879-07-02
ACADEMIC HONORS-

CHASING, rxrrcrsrs OF MANHATTAN ACADEMY
n1srrrprrrox OF MEDALS AND DIPLOMAS.
lyric Hall was crowded by the numerous friends
of the Manhattan Academy last evening, when the
losipq everesss of that institution took place. un-
dor tho auspes OF the Manhattan Literary Associa-
tio, On the platform were several clergymen and
gentlemen prominent in educational matters
and here and there among the audience were many
city officials After the singing OF 30 Han Us he
l1ee" by the students. Joseph J. O'Graay, s decla-
nation was received with marked laNor Mhlie ,he
piano dnet by Joseph Smith and George Davis eciteu
considerable applause More music followed when
Master j. 4. Walsh read an essay entitled IA view oil
American Lfe." Tableaux which peculiarly ehilsteo
the attention of the Younger pupils came next John
j. Deery defamation, 'Partasus ana the captive,
awarded to John j. Riger and John I. Walsh,
and medals to Francis j. Haggerty, Lawrence
O'Relly and William Farrell
ST. GABRIEL's GRAMMAR scHooL-FEMALE DE-
P,RrNIENT.
The annual exhibition of st. Gabriels Grammar
School female deparsmenH. Thirty-sixth street,
occurred in the afternoon Rev. William H. Clowry
presiding, Sister Mary Bernard principal. The pro-
gramme was intersperscd with examinations in gram
Yr and arithmetic dialogues. choruses, recitatons,
es US and readings The sautatory address was
delivered by Miss OLeary ana the vaiedictory By
Miss Darlington. One OF the most pleasing features
OCCASION
and Bir Is, in which there was mimic court, the
violet being crowned Queen, aud III which the blue
bird, robin, lark and wren were the litte Dlrules
that furnished the music. Each OF the feathered
singers represented by pretty little miss, VINO
well understood her part anc sang with an ease ana
sweetness that exhibited much skilful training on
the part of teachers. The chorus, meantime, kept
up the full measure of symphony. A lively httie
ballet corps OF some twenty-five wee bit people, with
flowers and scarfs of gauze, exqusitely represented
fairy scene, VIII ch Queen Violet presided WIN
infinite grace. There four graduates-Mlss
xvfa arufa Me(tr :
Chadwick and Miss Norah Fitzpatrick-who severally
received at the hands of Father Clowry, testliho-
mails and large number of others were the recipients
OF premiums
GRAMMAR SCHOOL NO. 5-pRIMARY DEPART
MENT.
At the annual reception of the Primary Depart
ment OF Grammar School No. s. Mott street, near
Prince, a suitable programme was presented. Inc
saluatory was given by Miss Euphen1a sullivan anu
the valedictory by Miss Teresa Merritt. Pnafore
not neglected in the person OF Master Marion
Kelly who sang Little Buttercup" in fine style.
The semi annual certificates, numbering l5O, were
distributed to the delight OF the school and the
large crowds OF visitors who were present, after
which addresses were made by DR.. Smith Chairman
OF the Board Trustees, who presided, and School
Trustees Kinner and DR.. Thurn.
GRAMMAR SCHOOL NO. S-AIAIlE DEPARTMENT.
The annual reception of Grammar School No. 8
finale Department. No. &C Grand street, took place in
the large hall OF the school, The programme was
very full and was well carried ont. The distribution
Of prizes diplomas and certificates concluded the
exercises. Twenty-Five of the graduating pupils re-
ceived prizes, Ave diplomas and 160 certlhcates.
These are now candidates TOR admission to the Col
lege of the City OF New YORK.