Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-06-22

priuCi male primaries IN tue FOUR SC nOOl dls-
trcts were examined by the pective sub boards.
IL was a source Of great qualification TO the trus-
tees and 20 the teachers that there was better
attendance of the parents Of the pupils especially
in the First and Second Districts, than has been
previously observed. The fact shows that at least
portion Of our citizens who have children In the
public schools feel interest in their welfare in
respect TO their studies Ii must also be a source
Of great pleasure to the children themselves To see
their parents evincing an active interest in their
success by their occasional presence in the school
room
The first department, male primary, First Dis
triot, Mrs Rodier, principal, Miss Robinson, as
sistant, located in the Union Chapel, on Twenti-
eth st west, between II st and Pa. avenue, was
examined yesterday afternoon. We were glad to
SEE the interest In this school indicated by the
presence Of a number Of ladies and gentlemen to
witness the examination. The promptness Of the
scholars TO obey the directions of the princip pal
was reInaT ked as evidence of controlling power
not generally possessed by ladies who have charge
Of male school. In the division under the i'm
mediate supervision Of the principal Sc scbol-
aTs-J5 present. one absent, sick The assistant
has In her division 80 scholar+5s present. The
ages OF the children range from to IL years, and
their neat and Clearly appearance indicated that
they were cared for at home, well as at school.
The examination " as assigned to the sub-board
Of the district-Gen Randolph, Mr. Stoug htcp
ana Dr lronside The examination of the senior
classes was begun by Mr. Stoughton, his assocf-
sites being necessarily delayed In their arrival,
but bad not proceeded far when DR. Ironside ar
rived and taking charge Of the junior classes the
examination Of both divisions were conducted at
the same time. We were highly gratifed with
the evidences Of progress made in the senior
classes in those branches OF education which are
so essential TO make them useful in society. The
examiner chose to question them in the most diff
hcult Il ssons but they were generally correct and
were highly comp mentsd by him. Great care
had been taken to instruct them properly in all
the branches taught in this department During
the examination several Of the teachers If the
public schools entered the room-amOng them
Mr. John Thompson, principal Of the first dis
sch ,Hho nd attic AZ
the request of the examining trustees; and their
praise Of the pupils and admiration Of the depart
ment throughout were highly complimentary to
the accomplished and amiable principal and
sistant- IL Is due 20 Mrs ROdier and Miss lob
inson to say, that the parents OF the pupils with
whom we conversed expressed great satisfaction
after the eXami nation In some cases the children
did not respond as promptly ordinary occa-
Sons, which was wholly attr butable to intmida-
ton by the presence Of so many strange faces.
Male Primary, Second District, Mrs. H NJ
blgelow principal, was examined by MeSsrs, Cole
ana Fort in the presence Of quite a number of
teachers, parents Of the pupils and others inter
ested In the cause Of education. The exercises
embraced the several branches usually taught>jh
the primary schools-Viz: reading, writing from
dictaton, (mental and written, Including exer-
clsss on the black board J orthrogTaphy, geogra
ply, and grammar, In all OF which the classes
were thoroughly interrogated by the examiners
ana eVlnced IN many instances more than ofdi-
nary Intelligence, particularly in their reading,
and in writing from dictation. Some Of the boys
o. the rules of punctuation The result OF the ex-
animation was cred able to Mrs b who poss ssses
scholastic abilities OF no ordinary character uni
ted 70 high administrative talents. which were
prominently apparent In the correct and prom t
answers given To all questions and in the praise
worthy department Of the school during the en-
tire afternoon. At intervals the pupils sang finely
under the direction Of Mr.. J. II Daniel, their
music teacher, and IN one instance those present
were delighted BY e juvenile solo which was sung
In manner that would been creditable in a much
TlnF poria proA
close OF the examination the pupils were compli-
mented on their advancement in their studies
during the past year, and melted to future unre-
uniting efforts TO the same end.
fhe examination of male primary. Third Dis
rict, taught by Miss Jane c Moss, was conducted
By the sub-bOard Of trustees assisted by Mr. Ober
OF tie City Council. The roll of the school num-
beFs % scholars, Sc Of whom were present on this
occasion This school Is tsug ut in the capacious
and well-ventilated hall ofthe Old Baptist Church
on l., near Sixth street east. Though the school
room Is very comfortable, the building is m a
very dhaPidated condition, which might be
vastly improved at a tridiRg expense II attended
to immediately; but If something in this way is
not done very shortly. II will be beyond all hone
of repairing A critical examination was had
In all the branches usually pursued in our pu bic
- hOOls commencing with the lower class The
examining trustees Were exceedingly well pleased
with the result and frequently took occasion to
express 10 Miss Moss their great qualification
Zoe pupils appear TO range In age from to ~
years Miss Moss has every reason to cOngratu-
efforts The result Of this examination only adds
10 the reputation already acquired by Miss Moss
(Who Is one Of our oldest and most experienced
teachers) as an inStructress OF children At the
close Of the examination short sddrsssss yye-e
made by DR.. Bohrer, DR.. Walsh, and Mr..
Mcknew.
Male Primary school, Fourth District. is held
IN eaPaclogs room; originally intended for a
ballroom In the Island Hall at the Intersection of
virginia avenue and Sixth street Island tac
eommodates $50 boys, and is under the imme-
N Ni.s ehsfge Sf M augustus Edison, assisted by
Into three divisions the first of which tauybt
specially by Mr.. Edison, was examined bv fhs
Suo-0oard Of the district, assisted by Mr. ]. p
thompson The pupils underwent a very thorouoh
examination and with but few executions ,ys1.
general satisfaction. The first class was pTrttv
severely handled by Mr.. Thompson, but Iarge
MAJOR, y OF zee boys by their ready answers
proved themselves very apt, especially in mental
arithmetic, geography and dietation; most Of the
BOYS In TINS class also excellsd In their writing
Al the close, DR.: Willet, on behalf of the sub
BOARD expressed his qualification at the progress
the boys had made, and congratulated Mr. Edison
on the success that had attended his labors mr.
w expressed his regret that so few of the parents
was In attendance, and as he in a terror 10 Evil
doors and peace disturbers, good order prevailed
tsrouS hout. Among the lady visitors VINO praced
me occasion witn tneir presence we noticed Miss
Adams, Mrs Martin, Miss Emma Reed and
Miss Middle all accom- plished and successfil
teachers in the public schools-besides seve,aI
othef gooo looking ladies that we did not know
The junior department. of Primary NO / Fourta
District, Mrs Martin, teacher, was examjned on
the llth inst by DIR. Willett, assisted bv Aide
man Clark sixty scholars are on the roll Of thi.
school and oaly one was absent from examination
Mrs. Martin has had charge Of this school about
Two years and the result Of the late exami ma ON
proves that she has been untirng In her efforts 70
advance her pupils. The ool-room-the base
ment Of Ryland Chapel-is ilI-ventilate and i'm
no way suited to the purpose for which the trus-
tees are at present forced to use It. Mrs Martin
Is destined to prove one Of our most eficient
teachers
CRIMINAL CoURr-Yesterday, after our report
closed IN the case Of Jos. Fugftt, the lad charged
Win burning Stable belonging to Charles H .
Brown, owing 70 some material discrepancy in
District Attorney u 80
w Ia -CamnAck (gardener) was tried on a charpe
OF nuisance IN spreading and exposing night soil
.PoH Us he case occupied some
nme, out Was finally given to the fury who re-
tired 70 their room, but did not make verdict
UNI! until aIer me adjournment Of the court, when
henry Iurnef was placed on trial on charge