Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-26
SCHOOL CLOSINGS.
EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL.

| EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL.
The closing session of the Episcopal
High School, near this city, took place
this evening and was largely attended,
many from this city being present. The
programme was an interesting one and
the music was exceedingly fine. After
the presentation of certificates prizes
were awarded as follows
Elocution.-For reading at sight
Second prize, Thomas F. K. Nelson.
First prize-Phillip P. Steptoe.
For reading-Second prize, Archibald
R. HoXton.
First prize-W. Winder Laird.
For declamation-Second prize, Ed
ward w. Robertson.
First prize-Fitzhugh L. Minnige-
rode.
Scholarship-Whittlep prize, Roberta.
Browse, Fontaine A. Cooke, Llewellyn
G. Hoxton, Phillip P. Steptoe.
Johns prize-Thomas F. Z. Nelson,
Thomas L. Rust, Hugh S. Worthing,
ton.
| Meade prize-William w. Laird.
After reading and defamation by A.
R. Hoxton, E. w. Robertson, w. w.
Lair', and F. L. Minnegerode the pre-
sentation of medals took place as fol-
lows:
The Taliafero prize for improvement
in penmanship-Second to Watt Har-
den Hairston, of Henrico; first to
Richard Cheney Wilson, of Staunton.
Bib prize for excellence in the study
of Shakespeare, to Philip P. Steptoe.
Hoxton memorial medal prize for ex
cellence in mathematics to LleweHyn G.
Hoxton.
Wilson prize for excellence in English
composition, TO Elliott J. Dent.
Last night the joint final celebration
of the Fairfax and Blackford Literary
Societies of the High School were held.
The exercises consisted of an address OF
welcome by the President of the Black
| ford Society, E. w. Robertson. Pre-
sentation OF the B. L. S. debater's med
al to Malcolm Griffin. Presentation of
the F. L. S. readers medal to VIM.
Winder Laird. Presentation of the B.
L. S. declaimer's medal to Philip K.
Meade. Presentation of the F. l.. S.
debater's medal to Wythe L. Kinsolv-
ing. Presentation of the B. l.. S.
readers medal to Mason G. Amber.
Joint valedictory address by James A.
Berger. Final dismissal of the audience
by the President of the Fairfax Society,
G. S. Aston.
The music on the occasion was by the
Marine Band.
ST. MARY's ACADEMY.
The closing exercises yesterday of this
institution were pronounced by all con-
noisseurs unique in beauty and q bril-
liant success, while the modest bearing
of the pupils elected much admiration.
The vocal and instrumental music was
we'll chosen and and rendered in a
pleasing way, showing marked improve
ment in this delightful art. The tab
leaux formed novel and charming
feature of the programme. In these
the groupings and attitudes we're high.
ly artistic. As the rich and varied
tints of the calcium lights played fit
fully over the graceful forms of the
young ladies, and the sweet strains of
music loate1 out on the hushed air it
was, indeed, as if "the better world
communed with ours" When the cur
tain rose on the Goddess of Liberty" a
very storm of applause broke from the
patriotic and admiring audience, the
national colors in light cleaned 10
turn over the beautiful goddess, while
the soft breath of music waited forth
the exquisite strains of "The Star
Spangled Banner" The exercise 10
physical culture formed a pleasing
number, and the easy grace of the
Young ladies bespoke careful training,
while the Rotations and essays show
Ell marked excellence in the charming
arts of composition and elocution.
The class honors were read by Rev.
Father Kenefick and distributed by
Rev. 81. J. Cutler, the esteemed rector
of St. Mary's Church. His closing ad-
dress was really eloquent and deliver
ed in that mastery style so cbarac-
teristic of the able scholar and Christian
gentleman. In the senior department
| the highest class honors were confer
red upon Misses E. McGahey, E.
Kearney, NJ. Power and N. Paul, and
gold certificates we're awarded to a..
McFadden, B. Croson, W. Murtaugh,
G. Idensop and M. Schoeni. Gold
certificates in the intermediate de-
nartment, awarded to E. Lyles, J.
RYAN. r. Nugent, z. mcfarland, L.
Rsader. M. Wells, E. Hunter, N.
Jones, M. Igoe, z. Ryan and L. Reed.
silver certificates awarded to a. Cor
man. e. Grimes, G. Power. A. Stonten-
hurgb M. Kearns, G. Hanrahan, M.
Baspett, NJ. Steiner and B. Moore.
I1ree I.,tr,ont oold cartifipatas