Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-10-13
DAILY EVENING STAR.
CITY TIE Il s

-. White children, between the ages OF six and
years, are taught the most approved
-o,bo5. in our District and Primary Schools, The
60. in the various Districts giving ad :is.ion 10
,nI,,an;s. not admitting more tnan two pupils from
t,mlv, except under restrictions. 20 that all may
10 = norton of the benefits. The number admit
=, inf, single school is seventy into a school hav-
-, Principal and Assistant, not more than hun
-. -, the same room, and not to exceed one hun
- and forty az any time. For every additional
s,s,,nt teacher, seventy additional pupils may be
,..d Fupils are not received from enc school TO
,,ar without honorable reasons, and arc not ad-
,,,,rd when under suspension, from one school 10
.,o,ber without the consent of the Board Of T!us-
,a.s they have n Primary School ticket and
,,,rct srhnc, ticket, which must he obtained from
-, Of the sub board of Trustees "f their respective
,,.,,,.,. after examination. A record is kept OF
,,re arr. time of admission, Trustee who gave
,,cset name and occupation OF parent or guardian,
with names nf all applicants, and particulars TO be
e,os;trd in the Library of the Board. The studies
If m. Primary Schools are the alphabet, including
rho mower. Of the letters, exercises IN articulation
d the prrpose Of cuItvatinE distinct, natural and
o,,s,t u-terancc of words Single and Simultaneous
,rsrrises are bad, and reading, spelling, marks of
shbrr, Iaton, punctuation. arithmetica signs and
r,bIe. mental and written arithmetic, geography
and study of outline maps, writing, drawing, vocal
uu.ic and such oral instruction will innre TO the
mental and moral Improvement of the pupils The
Teacher. are 10 give these instructions by means of
the black board Sc, To have the classes equazed,
10 not let scholars be long seated in one pc
,sron 10 vary exercises. To- awaken attention
-, Children to make the subject OF motion part
of instruction, and To make lessons IN com
mon things illustrate the objects themselves.
The school hour, are from l.; of April to Both of
September from TO u O'Clock in the morning, and
from 10 in the afternoon. 4 relaxation of fifteen
minutes may be allowed by the teacher III either Of
The terms and i'll very Indictment weather there Is
but tenn, lasting from to - O'Clock In the
District schools pupils are admitted who have ac
sured the teachings of the primary schools, or who
ar. so far educated at them, 10 be ascrrt lined on
examination. and none admitted under Ten years
of age, except when sufficient number Of qualified
applicants have no, appeared The studies in these
District schools the higher branches of a good
English education, practical and thorough, with oc-
casiona elementary lessons OR drawing and music.
Oral instructions and the use Of the black board
recommended by the teachers. the scholar. 10 be
constantly exercised the latter and lessons shall
be assigned to be st1died out Of school. Vacation
II from the latter end of July till the Let Monday
of September, and the holidays arc week at Christ
mas, Wa>hngtous birth day. two days at EASTER
Good Friday and Easter Monlay-the Fourth of
July, THANKSGIVING day, and all SATURDAYS and Sun
DAYS The teachers are required to read a weekly
exercise 10 thr pupils in regard school regulations
and jointly with the Sub board enforce them. Also
20 keep register Of admissions, entrees as 10 time
made, and report to the Board Tickets of merit are
gwen to good scholars every month"; and the di.ci
pine Is directed 20 he mild and conciiiatory. In
cases Of difficulty in the latter respect, or when ia
rors are asked, these matters are referred to the
Sub board. At the close Of the school wear a con
denssd abstract OF the whole proceeding, must he
made by zach teacher for the Trustees, and the prn
ciPal teacher il made accountable for opening and
closing Of school, and the properties. The assist
ants are required risidly 10 enforce the rules and
be under the supervision of the Principals and Sub
boards, with whom cheerful cordiality is expected
10 exist Candidates for appointments have to GO
through an examination and the result be satisfac
tory to the Trustees, before appointed and teachers
are subject TO transfers, REMOVAL but during good
behavior to BE- continued till the next annual cleo
uon. The Trustees are governed by rules laid down
BY the City Councils, and the Sub boards by rules
for their government. The Treasurer and Sccreta-
ries duties defined, all looking 10 the good per
iormance of their work. and to the best interest of
the schools. Such is I condensed report OF the
rules of these Peoples Institutions The school.
are free, but parents guardians have to supply
hooks for their children.
RurG,rGy and NGTror- E,crpe-This morning.
horse attached to a buggy in which Mr. Charlie.
WInder was riding, became frightened and ran
away IN the western part OF the city, throwing Mr.
w oui, and damaging the vehicle but luckily with
wi INJURY to the gentleman. He made narrow,
escape and was covered with dirt as we met him
after The accident.
eTosPe1ls Cornet Bcnd.-It is not generally known
tl; tins Band is portion of tie celebrated Marine
bahd which II the case, Prot. Prospect being III the
hea1 OF the same. They give particular attention
engagements for playing At military parade5 meet
'ass, sercnahes, &c., when not on duty al the Bar
faehS' nhd have ample supplies Of new and old
P'ce'' winch they rendsr with fine aud satisfactory
e'scution All their Instruments are of bras. and
''@y arr ilS becoming striking musical feature Of
the civ
iHi"''h2TeGn MrStreis to-night-A burIr.0ue
h'n'pan troupe, under the above title, is to open.
" viii be observed, at Odd Fellows Hall, this even
me- ana Will sing numerous melodies in the line new
ana interesting, with iskcs. Dances &C., &c. con
N''u'liis lively and pleasant entertainment. Ian
hs fenresenied IA one OF the most comicaI of dsr
UT representatives. and Lane as IN. best of dancer.
Inc entertainment also comprises some sweet and
PATHETIC pieces. Their quality can he best known
ol visit 10 them tonight
"eHer'i Ct'b BaH-This affair is announced N
'aN' pace al Anacostia Hail. on the 9th ins, and
-lOWs thai our rnnnr fri.ndr 49, IL, n,