Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-06-17

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attention to each department. There is apparent
among them an awakened interest on the subject
OF the welfare Of the pupils, which is added to
by the zeal manifested by the several teachers.
In the First District, Yesterday afternoon, Prim-
aIy NO q, second department, was examined by
Major r r Bacon, and the pupils Were inter-
Ioga.ed with view Of ascertaining the under
standing which they had Of the branches in which
they had been instructed. A rigid questioning
lneaeh branch proved most satisfactorily that the
e1eitions Of the nstructress had been efectual in
giving 10 them thorough practical insight into
all the fundamental principles of education. The
classes Were arrayed admirably, were neat
ana clean In their apparel, and their department
through out the afternoon most unexceptionable.
Iheir animated and happy faces gave evidence Of
Kind and acctionate treatment on the part their
inst,uctress: Miss Mills. The school was exam
1ned In photography. reading, spelling, mental
and practical arithmetic, and geography, and
gave prompt and correct answers. One class in
mental arithmetic in particular gave evidence Of
great proficiency, and answered correctly Ques-
tons that would have staggered MANY older
heads; and worked out difhcult problems on the
blackboard with wonderful facility All the read
Ing and spelling classes evinced great proficiency
and in eography all exceled Writing exercises
were done on states by all the pupils down to
the little creatures scarce large enough to lift
slate Of goOdly size. Miss Mills Is certainly en-
titled to the fullest praise for her excellent man.
agement, and successful bringing forward Of the
pupils entrusted to her. At the close Of the ex-
animation, the pupils were addressed by the
Trustee, and complimented for their proficiency
In their studies, and encouraged to 60 forward
with industry in the noble work of preparing
themselves for future usefulness.
The reporter tenders thanks to a bright-eyed
little miss in white dimity and pink ribbons for
beautiful floral favor which he received on
taking leave Of this interesting school
The examination Of Primary No /, First dis
trct, Miss Richie, teacher, gave great satisfac-
tion TO all present. In the various branches of
otthogIaphy, reading, geography, and arithme-
tic mental and practically the pupils gave evil
dence Of having been thorous hly taught; and the
Promptness and correctness with which their
answers were given, and the ability to give the
they are highly favored In having such teacher
The neat appearance and exemplary department
o! the scholars clearly show the power of EXAM
pie During the examination the pupils perform
ed several pieces of vocal music greotly to their
own credit, and to the qualification Of their pa
irons and friends present. Altogether, Miss
best.
Primary No. B. Second Department, First dis
trict, in charge Of Miss Robinson was examined
oy Z. NJ Chaplin, assisted by the Rev. MIR. Fort:
IN The presence Of several friends OF the public
schools. The attendance Of pupils was not as
numerous at the examination AZ il should have
been. or those present and examined a COM
mendable proficiency in the several studies tau"h
during the year was displayed Many pupils
had been IN attendance but short period-soma
but Few weeks-yet in their classi ii "a ion, as
have been taken. In mental arithmetic, reading
sPellng, and the construction Of letters. the ptI-
pits have made good progress. Quietude and
a,lenuon upon the part of the children during
their examination with slight exceptions pre-
Vd1sd Thoappearance Of tae children clean and
tally habited was feature Of attraction Tue
exercises were closed by few selections in vocal
music DIV the entire school, and a few remarks by
New MI FoTt and the examiner, E. Nj. Chaplin
Primary School No. =, second department of
the Second District, Miss Reed, teacher Was ex-
amined by r Walsh, Of the Board, assisted
by the Secretary and Mr.. Richards This Is
mixed school s. pupils are on the Ioll Of which
% were present at the eX animation. The CLASH
ncatlon OF the children with reference to their
studies Is good, their personal appearance neat
aud the order and dsci pline admirable The
greater number Of the children in this depa,t-
ment OF the school are very young, from six to
nine years old, requiring tact and patience To-
produce and maintain the system essential to the
progress OF so many congregated IN the same
room Miss Reed has fully succeeded In this
delicate duty. The recitations Were confined TO
photography, reading, writing from dictation
and arithmetic. The classes generally compare
fayorably with others of a similar grade else
where, and in the first and last studies Miss X =
INST class was excellent.
Primary School No. 4, Second district was
yesterday examined by VIM. J. Price ESQ of III q
Board Of Trustees The school room is in the
basement of the Methodist Episcopal Church
South, Eighth street and in charge OF Miss EN-
ma u Billing; Miss Ellen Hawkins, assistant
We nave never been impressed more favo!ably
tndn With the general appearance Of this school
Thr room. although not built for the purpose is
well ADAPTED for school use, and the furniture
Tor the comfort, convenience, and health of the
scholars leaves nothing to he desired Among
body OF small children We have seldom observed
better discipline. The scholars were neatly
dressed and answered the questions asked them
on Their course OF studies in a manner most cred
liable to themselves, aud rejecting the highest
praise upon the skill and assiduity Of their in
sTuctors- Vocal music by the children varied
The exercises. This school stands deservedly
hlSh among the primaries Of the city. new
school. house Is all that is needed to make IL the
beau ideal of primary school.
l. OF the IhlId District, was yesterday examined
In presence OF several friends Of the school and
Charles Wilson, trustee. This department con
ssts OF the third fourth and sixth classes Of the
school, composer OF 20, IL and ~ pupils res pee
lively The examination was highly satisfac-
tory The third and fourth classes especiaIIy
exceed what could reasonably be expected Of
them In spelling, definitions and arithmetic, and
Were not deficient in other studies The same
remarks as to discipline will apply as used In
reference to first department Of same school
Primary school No. !, second department OF
the Third District, Miss Kate Sand-r con, teacher
wSs examined by Frederick Whyte, Esq The
number OF pupils on the roll of this school is Gil
., were present, being absent from sickness.
Miss Sanderson succeeded Miss Choate in the
charge OF this school in February last and has
evidently labored diligently for tee benefit of
hrr pupils. Considering their extreme youth
the examination Was very gratifying. The schoI-
aTs presented very clean and neat appearance
and behaved IN most exemplary manner during
the afternoon.
A'iHi1A W. uiStrlCt, MI. Cid kC dCher,
Mas examined Ola Monday by d.. wileu TIE
examination Of the school was very cIeditable
The pupils read and spell well, and showed con-
siuesaole PIonciencY IN geography. There
bat four pupils ia the school that Cannot read
he order aud discipline in the school are pei
Iect- MIS- Clarke Possesses the many qualihca
Hlons required for a teacher. She has introd ed
vocal ekdsic into her school with good success
NninOer OF pupils Oh the roll sixty one-all OF
whom were present at the examination
Primary No 4, Fourth district, Miss Cboate,
tr-e hsr, was examined yesterday by DIR. w il
lett Miss ChOdte has only had charge OF the
~ hool SINCE February. The examination Of the
pupils "a A. very satisfactory, especially ia Geog-
IdPby and Arithmetic. The disci pIine Is good
Only two pupils were absent at the examination
both OF whom wee sick. DIR. McKim kindly
assisted in the examination Of Miss Choate's
school.
The MArINEE-The manager Of the Wash
ington Theatre is never weary Of new enterprises
10 gratify the public taste, and ever accommo-
dates the entertainments under his charge 10 the