Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-27
Commencement Exercises.
EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL,

Commencement Exercises.
EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL.
The closing exercises of the Episcopal
High School of Virginia were continued
yesterday throughout the dsy and were
concluded last night by the semi centennial
reunion of the ''old Students" after which
collation. was served and parting speeches
made by both teachers and pupils. The
exercises were opened In the morning by
prayer, and this was followed by the deliv-
cry of certificates of honor to about fifty
members of the various classes, after
which recess was taken until 3 p. M,
when the awards were made to the follow
ing:
Reading. William Z. Peters, jr., Of Charlottes-
vile; Thomas Pinkney, ir., Of South Carolina,
and James NJ. Mason, ir, OF West Virginia. De-
clamation, Thomas Pinkney, jr.,. OF South Caro-
lima, and p " E. Stires, of Norfolk Scholarship,
N. E. Craighil of Vest Virginia; James ID.
Fletcher, of Rappahannock county 6. A. C. Leh'
man, of Montana: James NJ. Mason, of West Vlr-
gina; Thomas Pinkney, il, of South Carolina
T. P. Ravenel, of South Carolina; w. ii. Randolph,
of Henrico.
The Johns piize was awarded to II. c. Rely Of
Halifax. The Meade prize awards wore to VIM
NJ Fletcher, of Rappahannock; E. D. Gregory, OF
Lynchbnrg, and William Fl. Old, jr of Norfolk.
general scholarship, to Henry G. Riely of Halifax
Potts prize medal, for excellence in tho study OF
Shakespeare, to L. NJ. Randolph jr, of Henrico.
Wilson prize medal, for excellence in English
composition, to Thomas Pinkney, jr, of South
Carolina Hanowinckcl prize medal for excel
lence in mathematics, to N. L. Craighill, of West
Virginia.
During the exercises, which were conclu-
ded by Home, Sweet Home" by Weber's
orchestra, "Virginia" was recited by MIR.
Thomas Pinkney, and "a Shocking Elk.
perience" was read By Mr.. James NJ. Mason.
THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.
The commencement exercises of the Epis
copal Theological Seminary, near this city
were continued to-day. Last night the mis-.
sionary sermon by Rev. N. Stranger was
heard by large congregation. To day the
essays of the Senior Cass were read, after
which "cold collation. was served and
heartily enjoyed by large number of visit
ors Later the diplomas were delivered by
the Bishop. Many persons from this city
attended the exercises. To morrow ordlna
ton services will be held.
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
Yesterday was commencement day at the
University of Virginia, and degrees were
conferred and diplomas awarded in the pres
ence of the faculty, the board of visitors, and
large assemblage.
A meeting of the alumni society was ad
dressed by Henry T. Kent, of st. Louis
Mo, On danger of Unrestricted Immigra
tior and the want of Stronger National
| Spirit"
Gov. Lee, of Virginia, and ex Gov. Wattes
Of Alabama, made brief addresses in response
to repeated calls.
State Senator ]. L. Gordon, of Albemarle
| was chosen the next alumni orator.
The Corcoran scholarship was awarded to
James G. Southall, of Richmond, Va; the
Isaac Carey scholarship to A. l.. Bondurant
of Mount Vince. Va; the Mccormick schol.
| arship to ]. II. Frey, Of Greensboroueh, n
c., and the Miller scholarship to John D.
Lipsley, of Charlottesville.
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The closing exercises of Snowden school
colored males, took place this morning at
Seaton building and was largely attended
The teachers of the school are ]. F. Parker
principal, and w. H. Madeila, p. III. Lump
kns, n. B. Pnn and Il. ID. Lyles assistauts.
An interesting programme, consisting of an
address of welcome, readings, songs, &C.,
was admirably rendered, the singing being
feature of the occasion. The certificates
we're awarded by the Clerk of the School
Board and addresses were made by Supt.
Carne and Revs. Cook, Madden, Porter and
Johnson The Superinendent's medal was
awarded 10 Charles s. Brooks.
HsllowelI School, oolored females, will
have their commencement exercises to-nlor'
row, which will conclude the closing exer
cises of the public schools.