Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-06-15

rles the rice. The other on the left has a big
sword and pair Of scales, too small indeed for
weighing the big ball of cotton which the slave
rolls at her feet. The mixture of degraded negro
slaves with those graceful Greek females and
lion beside, speaks for itself
The ANNUAL EXAMINATIONS of the Public
schools was continued Yesterday afternoon when
three primary schools in each district were exam
ined:
The examination of Primary School No 3, First
District, was commenced on the 18th June, adj
Journed over to, and ompleted on the 13th 'rbi.
school is located on Fourteenth street west of
Franklin Square, and is under the charge of Miss
slater. There are So pupils in this school male
ana female OF whom a. were present at the exam
nation. The studies in this SCHOOL embrace read
Ing, spelling, writing, arithmetic geography
and grammar in all of which the pupils ACQUITTED
themselves with much credit In some of these
was proficiency which is eminently creditable
TO them as well as to the teacher Their PROMPT
and correct answers to such questions az Were
mscuously asked in any branch of their studies
imply zeal and ability on the part of their teach
The discipline is exCellent-the obedience of the
children proving that they have great respect for
their preceptress. The location of this school Is
desirable one, but the building itself is entirely
inadequate Tor the purpose. Ii is much too small
the ceiling and roof low, and though well enough
lighted, is not ventilated 1t would be highly
wrong TO confne so children in this small room
curing tne not summer monthsj but the provision
made by the authorities for the accommodation of
the schools Is theme not properly belonging TO
this report 1t is hoped however, that il will be
remedled There appears to be but little interest
lie schools-very few of them attending the eFsm-
nations Everything appears to be entrusted to
the teacher In this school their confidence is not
mlsplaced-thelr teacher possesses ability, and
commands the affection Of her pupils indjspen-
sible things in the acquisition of knowledge
The examination was conducted by the Trustee
selected for that purpose.
The examination of Primary School Nc. 4. first
alsltict, MISS NJ. } Mills, teacher, gave much
satisfacton to the examining trustee. The pupils
were examined in reading, spelling, writing from
dlctatlon, arithmetic, (mental and written J and
geography, and in most instances replied with
Pfomptness and accuracy to the questions pro-
pounded. A large majority of the pupils of tbis
school are but beg inners in the ascent Of the chill
OF knowledge, y" very few of them being more than
Ten years Of age; and the result Of the examina-
ton shows that Miss Mills has labored diligently
with them in order TO lay proper foun dalton on
which to erect superstructure which will in
AFTER years ut them to occupy their proper
In society as good and useful citizens Tbs de-
pertinent OF the pupils considering the age of
most OF them) was such as would do credit to
many pupils who are much their seniors
Primary School No. 5, First District, Miss
Hoover, teacher, was examined by Mr. Stoughton
trustee. This school numbers 81 pupils male
and female-59 being present at the examination
The room occupied by this school is in the base
ment OF the Lutheran Church, corner of Fl and
Il Inns
out due regard to the health of the children a,
well as that OF the teacher in her almost
lOll, should prompt those in authority To mako
DetIef ana more healthfu provision for the schools
L ne room Is badly lighted. there is no yentiIa
ton, and being partially below the pavement. I,
necessarily damp. It's hardly keeping pace with
civilization TO make school rooms of cellars II
IS oeleved that single visit by the authorities TO
one OF the many unsuitable rooms occupied by
the schools OF the city would have the effect Of
remedying the evil complained Of The Trustees
with the limited means allowed them. have done
Inelt utmost and It is with difficulty they can
retain even those rooms they have The branches
tanght In Miss Hoover's school are reading SPELL
Ing, writing, arithmetic, geography, graInInar
history, and the definition OF words In all these
studies the pupils acquitted Themselves hand
somely on examination. In mental arithm.tIc
geography, reading, and writing from dictation
(Which Involves spelling) their proficiency would
have been ereditable to those Of twice their age.
The ability of the scholar proves that of the
teacher. In the progress of the pupils and in the
discipline Of the school, there is evidence of a
proper and mutual respect between the scholar
ana the teacher The entire examination was
satisfactory, and reflects much credit upon the
lady In charge Of the school, as IL does upon the
pupils There were but very few parents present
al this examination Of their children.
Second Department Primary No. 2, Second
District, Miss NJ. l.. Henry, teacher was ex
amined by w. s. Fort, trustee. Fiftv-eight nn-
pills were present. At the hour appointed for the
examination the teachers aud scholars Were
promptly al the schoolroom. The boys presented
neat and clean appearance. The school was ex-
amined In the presence Of a number of ladies
parents, and friends Of the children, who an
peared to be satisfied with the result The first
and second classes were very accurate In their
answers to the numerous questions propounded TO
them in photography, dictation, and geography
The classification and discipline Of the school
was good. The progress made by class No was
highly credltable, having commenced in Janu-
airy last In the alphabet Their progress in read
Ing and writing on the slate was truly remark
able and reflected credit upon their teacher Sew
eral sweet songs were sung at intervals by the
boys, which relieved the tedium Of the examina-
ton. Rev. DIR. Hamilton came in during the
afternoon, and although taking no part in the ex-
animation, expressed his qualification at seeing
the children, and listening to their prompt and
correct answers. We predict for this Junior De-
Partment OF Primary No. a bright future
The second department Of Primary No. 2.
Second District, taught by Miss Martha v Fletcher
was examined by Mr.. Miller and the teacher. In
the presence of large number of the parents and
friends Of the pupils and teachers Of other schools
This department, taught in the second story of a
rented building at the intersection of Massachu-
sets avenue and street. known as the 0yVasb
in2ton Market" has its full complement of 60
scholars, Of whom were detained from the ex
animation by severe sickness The school consists
Of small girls, ranging from 6 or 2 to III or 10
many Of whom, at the beginning of the session
Were new scholars and could not read a word II
Is diyid into i've classes which were examined
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