The Evening critic., 1882-06-09
oRApuATINo EXERCISES

rartmont OF the National University took
place at tho National Theatre last night in the
presence Of an Immense audience. one OF the
lower boxes was occupied by tho Chinese Le-
cation, while families OF the onlcers filed the
others. on the platform, besides the gentle
men OF the graduating ana post graduating
class, were Judge Macarthur, president board
regents; Hon. NJ. G. Emery, vice-presldcnt;
Wm. II. Chase, secretary; Hon. w. d. Davldge,
DR.. James E. Morgan, DR.. 2. T. Sewers and s.
$. Baker, OF the board OF regents; Senator
Jones, of Florida; Justice Miller, Of the
United States supreme Court; General s. s.
Henkle, Acknowledgement Brewster, District
Attorney Corkhill, Ex-Governor Wells, Gov
ernor Dloxnm, OF Florida; Commissioner Dent
Senator Morgan, of Alabama; Hon. II. o.
Claughton, Eugene Carusi, W. j. Wcbb Hon.
samuel shellabarger, william I: Mattingly,
and W. j. Newton, secretary of the law faculty.
The exercises opened with music selections
by the Marine Band, under the direction of
Professor sousa, after which the Rev. Joseph
]. Bullock, Chaplain Of the United States
Senate, offered prayer. The orchestra per-
formed Ardittis "eavotte LImogene," after
which Hon. Arthur Macarthur, president of the
law faculty, delivered the opening address In
which he paid high tribute to the efforts Of
the instructors ana the faithful attention of
the students. He referred to the rapid growth
OF the school, and predicted for 1t n bright
future. At the conclusion Of the address, Pro-
fessor Jaeger performed COZ cornet solo,
Home" Judge Macarthur then introduced
Senator Jones, who delivered an address to
and in which he showed the important part
lawyers take in the National Government
Theuegrees were then conferred by Attor
ney-General Brewster. The awarding OF the
prizemedal for the best legal essay was
interesting feature OF the exercises, for the
reason that the name OF the author of tho
essay for which 1t was awarded was unknown,
except to the author. The committee reported
that three essays were so nearly of equal value
as 10 make n choice difficult, but decided upon
the one on tho subject "IndepeDdent Con-
tractors T" as entitled TO the medal. Mr.. e. f..
author, and to him was given the medal. Mr..
II. X. Webb, of this city, and u. II. Olmstead,
OF Florida, were honorably mentioned on their
essays on the 81 Rule in Shelly's Case " and
"Demurrcr," respectively. At the conclusion
Of this part Of the proceedings the floral Offer
ings were distributed. very beautiful me-
mortal, in the.form of series OF resolutions
adopted by the class, on the death of President
Garfield, was sent TO Mrs. Garfield, President
GARFIELD having been ex-oficio chancellor of
the school. The exercises went of smoothly,
and left pleasant impression on all who wilt
messed them.
Miss Osborne's Seminary.
The commencement exercises of Miss Os-
| borne's school for young ladies took place last
| night at 7O7 II street northwest. Tho parlors
| were packed to their utmost capacity, while
| many were standing in the halls. The room
| was decorated with beautiful flowers and pot
| ted plants were in profusion. The programme
| was quite well selected, while loud applause
greeted the efforts of each young lady. Admi-
| raj s. p. Carter presented the diplomas aud
medals in a neat little address, congratulatlng
each Miss upon the success that had crowned
| her efforts. Tho following Is the list of those
| who received diplomas, etc.:
Primary department-Honorable mention,
Misses Ella Bell and May Harsha. Intermedi-
ate epartment-H Honorable mention for good
conduct and scholarship, Miss Mary Farnham
| Miller. Junior Observation-Disclosures for
| scholarship, Misses Henrietta Metzerott and
Edith Bailey; book for i'm, improvement II, In
| gold star for scholarship, Miss jamie f.
Miller; hye-pointed star for scholarship, Miss
Blanche viles;. gold cross, special medal for
| gahn nlopC Ia In tta and
| Latin, Miss Matte Winner; King prize for
scholarship, Miss Clara Hildrup; graduate In
as
'Rondo Capriccioso," Mendelsshon, Madame
oceavia sewell; ''salutatory,' Latin, Miss
| Anita Newcomb ''Small Beginning" Miss
Blanche Viles; 'sThat Traitor" Love song,
| Miss ii. Thompson; 'sThe First Party" Mary
Miller; "Une soiree chez la Perruche," French,
Miss Matte Wimer "Good Bye" song, Miss
| Clara Hildrup; cat Evening Tide," compost
tion, Miss jamie Miller; Recitations, Ella Bell
Miss CLARA Hildrup; "Fair Dove, Fond Dove,'
song, Misc Anita Newcomb: "Fiowers," COM
position, Miss Matte Winner; "Le Montagnard
Emigre,' French, Miss Lily Hahn; "Aunt Je-
9ia' viles' SpVS.''0h SThe aermaids 'ealss song,s
Garup ana Miss 09Gruf Gy aan e
do Sans Source Frederic le Grand" Andrieux,
Miss Emily Newcomb; "The Burial of Moses, .
Miss G. Kidwell and Miss Maggie Pontland; ;
"a Plea for Dumb Animals" essay, Miss Clara
nas 6ms sao TO miss Mss Net
Lily Hahn; recitation, Latin, Miss Matte
Winner; Archie Dean, Gail Hampton, Miss
Anita Newcomb; 'Alpine Herdsman's seng,' p
.The Clowns Baby chorus, Miss Mattie
duke dHopeids NM Miss J9,a JAMIE MI
comb; duet, vocal, Miss @. Kidwell and Miss
+. Kidweli; comforting of testimonials, Adj
Hoehling, daughter Of Surgeon Hoohiing, OF
the Navy, tho Duet of the Misses Kidwell, and
the recitations OF Miss jamie Miller and Miss
Lily Hahn were particularly noticeable for their
excellence. Tho pupils will be entertained
by Miss Osborne, at her residence, No. 943
| street, tonight.
COlOred High School.
| The graduating exercises Of the Colored High
School were held last night in the large hall
OF the Sumner School Building. The hall was
densely crowded, and the stage was fairly
the audience We're all Of our prominent col
ored citizens. The essays and orations
showed great care, and gave evidence CT the
| clear mental powers OF the graduates, and re
nected great credit upon them and also upon
their teachers, Misses Mary j. Patterson
Laura T. Barney and Caroline L. Parke. The
following were the recipients of diplomas
Margaret Anderson. Emily d. Lee, Harrie
Beason, Mary z: Lemmons, Bessie A. Cook
| Ter and Carlisle Il. Mason.
The following programme was rendered
ship Comes if ifn Mary % p Eyansy' Ey' orationa ssRe re-
sistance," Ellis W. Brown; music; essay ''N,
| Fountain so Small but Heaven may be Imaged
in Its Bosom," Bessie A. Cook; Grafton, "Whc
| Are the freeP" James ID. Butler; music; pres
entation OF diplomas by Commissioner Nor
gan; address TO class by Bishop Payne; music
Rev. +. Grimke' opened and closed the exer
cises with prayer. Among those present o;
the stage We're Superintendent Cook, Trusteci
Brooks and Smith, Hon. j. Il. House, of Ten
nessee; Collector Cook, Hon. John Lynch an,
the teachers Of the High School. At the clos
OF the exercises the graduating class pre-
sented Miss Patterson with choice library 0
| books.
Normal School Commencement.
The ninth annual commencement of tn,
Normal School Will take place at the Congre
gational Church tonight. The following 1
| the programme: Overture, "Aurora," Schlep
| pensrel: waltz, "Dreams Of Childhood" ;" Wald
teufel; grand march, ''singer's JOY" WeingaI
, | ten; Invocation, by Rev. DR.. Bartlett; ali
"rhink of Me-" Abt; ''The Carnival of Ven
ice,' Bordese; address, by Judge Macarthur
selections, "La Perichole," Onenbach; "rh
Hunters Song" Kucken; comforting certin
Gates, by General sherman; galop, "liemem
} Der Me" Boyer; music by Webers orchestra
The following are the names OF the gradual
Ing class; Helen Caroline Baker, Bessie Burns
| Henrietta Cattell, Eva Elbertine Cowlinl
| Louise Cecilia Enthofrer, Letta Belle Flshel
Mary Florence Gore, Bertha Hartstall, Mar
. lands Kelsey, Abby Elizabeth Hopkins, Carrl
| Adelaide Johnson, Florence Winifred LaytoI
| Ella Mearnes Mccartney, Kate Ruggles Ma,
| queen, Mary McWiliam, Anna Brooke Nel
, | meyer, Mary Noud, Mariana SchoOley, Mar
, | Ella Sheriff, Marie Henrietta Seibert Otilli