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It has been justly and truly stated, that no greater blessing can be
conferred on a community, than that which results from a well-grounded
course of religious and moral education, for in no point does it present
itself to us with a deeper interest, in no way does it recommend itself
more strongly to cultivated minds. These principles were demonstrated in
the highest degree, in the examination of the pupils which was held
yesterday, at the school-room in Crosby Street, under the kind
permission of the Directors of that Synagogue, before a numerous and
highly respectable auditory, selected from the several congregations of
this city, among whom we noticed the Rev. Mr. Lyons and the Rev. Mr.
Isaacs, who were most prominent in superintending the examinations of
the various classes.
The scholars, we believe, exceeded forty-five in number, consisting
of both sexes, a large proportion being females. The exercises commenced
about ten o'clock, and continued until one, throughout the whole of
which time they underwent the utmost scrutiny in every branch of their
various studies, and afforded the highest gratification, not only to
their parents, but to their friends and the audience generally.
The division into classes of the pupils was precisely the same as
that of last year, and the improvement and efficiency of all, as well in
the Hebrew as in their English studies, was manifested in a pre-eminent
degree, and fully confirmed the anticipations of the last year, of their
early proficiency in every branch of their education. We cannot,
however, refrain from observing how deeply penetrated we felt, at the
promptitude displayed in answering the questions which were propounded
to them in Scripture generally, as also in geography, arithmetic,
ciphering, reading, spelling, &c.
If it be, as it must be, a source of gratification to the talented
and deserving ladies who conduct this invaluable institution, to know
that their labours have secured for them the confidence and esteem of
every individual present on this occasion, we unhesitatingly tell them
they have deservedly so; and it is indeed a happiness for us to notify
to our co-religionists the declared sentiments of many highly
respectable parents at once to confide the training up of their children
to the conductresses of this seminary.
The want of such an establishment for the elevation and advancement
of children of the Hebrew community we know has been long felt; and
after the sterling proofs which have been furnished by the recipients of
this institution, we do hope that parents will at once avail themselves
thereof, by placing their offspring under the charge of such highly
talented and respectable ladies.
The Council of Ten.
New York, 3d. June, 1844. |
