Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-06-19

according 70 programme The T" old school
house" was put In the best possible condition,
whilst the teachers desk seemed to smile under
rich profusion Of fragrant boquets. The recently
elected principal was cheered by the presence Of
Professor Daniel was also pres.nt, and gave dirsc-
zion 10 many patriotic airs, including the "Star
Spauefed Banner" and sEHail Columbia which
contributed greatly TO the general interest Thirty
three neatly dressed boys participated IN the ex-
ercises, which consisted Of spelling, reading,
marks Of abbreviation, punctuation, mental arith-
metic, geography and vocal music, in all OF which
they sxhiS,ted Gratifying improvement, and
closing remarks Mr.. Laurenson, the trustee In
charge, expressed his regret that every parent
concerned In the prosperity Of that school was not
present on that Interesting occasion.
Primary School No. 1 (senior Department.,
fourth district-Miss A Adams teaeber-was ex-
amined on Monday by DR. Willett. In the presence
Of quite number Of parents and others 1t Is a
double school (l2O pupils), the junior department
under Mrs Martin The room (the basement Of
Ryland ChaPeD Is Ill adapted for school PURPOSES
but was made to present a very neat appearance,
being Handsomely festooned with flowers by the
young Indies Of the school Miss Adams has SO
pupils, all Of whom Were present. The examina-
ton presented noteworthy feature IN the |act
that the rst class not advance AZ the expense
OF the other classes-all evidently having received
like attention from their faithful teacher. The
hrst class consists Of twelve, ten of whom are
qualified to enter the district school
Primary No. 1, Second District, Miss Acton,
teacher, was examined on Monday bv Mr. Miller
trustee This Is a school Of very nice little girls
OF the fun complement-sixty-tbough In conse.
quence Of sickness only nfty-three were present.
taught In the basement Of the at the corner
Of and Fifth streets After few words of en-
enlargement by the trustee, the examination COM
msncsd AZ O'Clock, and was conducted In orthoe-
sphy, spelling, reading, writing, (as indicated by
the copy books, arithmetic, including def nitIuns
tabl-s, dc geography, history, exercises in die
tation, DC, In all Of which an accuracy and pro-
fciencv w~re manifested which reflected the
credit AZ he
time indicated due diligence on the part OF the
scholars. The propriety and distnctnrss In read
iEz. and the neatness and accuracy In the cxer-
Cises In dictation, deserve to be particularly named
some eight or ten appropriate songs were well
surg at sutabl Intervals. which not only graft
ned the large auditory Of parents and friends
pJrsent, but also afforded another evidence Of the
proPristy OF Instruction in vocal music, and a
demonstration Of the success of the present in
sirucior i'm that delig htful branch. At the close
nj the examination, remarks approbatory were
inside by two Of the visitors; and with a lavish
distribution Of beautiful bouquets, the exercises
Of the day closed
Primary school No 3, Third District, Mrs Eliza
Clarke teacher was examined on the 18th inst by
r 3. Walsh, trustee. The number # pupils on
the roll Of this school Is 60, viz IS boys and IS
girls, and Of this number IS boys and 80 girls
were present at exc animation. The school consists
Of four classes. The first and third classes have
zach pupils; the second has Ii. and the remain
ing 20, being sub-divided into three parts consti-
tute the fourth class. OF the number on the roll,
30 were admitted since last September; Of which
number only 10 then knew their letters. The
whole Of this number can now connect letters
with ease. and spell, promptly, words Of one syl-
liable. The more advanced classes gave co ual
evidence Of the industry Of their teacher during
the year, and acquitted themselves to the entire
satisfaction OF the examining trustee. The teacher
complains much Of the uncomfortable and dilapi-
dated condition Of the fchool-bouse, and Of the
many Disadvantages under which she has labored
from this cause. she also complains Of the inter-
ruptions to which she has been exposed from the
- l.,H.1 a.
fare Ii Is to be hoped that ere another year. the
teacher and pupils of Primary No will enjoy
better and more suitable school facilities
The examination Of First Department Firs. Pr-
mary School, Third District, Miss Frances Elyans
teacher, took placs yesterday the school
room having been occupied on the day appointed
tie I7th iDs;ant-by tie Commissioners Of Eiec-
The exercises opened with columbia, the Gem
OF the Ocean," admirably sung by the whole
school, numbering some fifty pupils, boys and
girls, whose ages range from about to - years
The third Glass having been called up, passed
through the ordeal Of two hours rigid exsmina-
ton, In a most creditable manner, Ia the follow
Ing branches: reading, spelling, photography,
rules In writing, d. aniiions punctuation, writing
from dictssion, written and mental, and geogra-
ply, after which we were agreeaoly refreshed by
the bird Song, delig htfullY executed by the
Subsequently the second and first classes IN
their relative order, were called up, and exam ned
In tie more advanced stages Of the above studies,
The class intervals being flied up by exhilarating
songs until the close at sunset, all Of which on
deliE htful June afternoon, in q weu-Ordered and
scrupulously neat school room, with the boys and
girls In beat bib and tucker, and animated by
iaOdable emulation, was a scene duly appfeci lated
and enjoyed by the parents, visitors, &c L., who
attended on the occasion.
The examinations Were conducted by DR. Jos
W alsh, who received the kind aid of w F. Price
Esq former trustee, AZ also that Of his colleague
=. w Mchnew, Esq Atthe close Of the exercises
the trustees, In acknowledging the reception Of
couple Of beautiful bouquets took occasion to
speak approvingly and encouragingly to the pu-
pills, melting them to the ainment of nowledpe
and virtue as necessary elements for peace and
prosperity, adverted properly and Justly to evi
dence given at this examination Of the progrts IS
and discipline Of the pupils, Of the prudent ard
jadieious control Of he teachers, and though last
not least Of the excellent addition of vocal music
In ouf public schools, and the admirable prof.
cheney Of the scholars In singing under direction
OF Professor Daniel. The remarks, in plain and
simple LANGUAGE, tended TO show that, for enIIght-
ened civilization and human happiness, the useful
and the sweet may be harmoniously blended
Primary school No. 2, First Department, Third
District, (Sevy Yard, Miss Lucy Moore teacher
was examined by Mr. McKnew, assisted by Dr.
Walsh This school consists Of boys only imost
OF whom are very young } and is di vded into four
classes They were examined Ia spelling, read
ing, writing, mental and written arithmetic and
geography The FIRST second and third class@si n
tneir varied examinaiiol, proved highly satisfac
tory, especially in mental and written arithmetic
ana sroSFepnbj some OF the boys giving evidence
OF superior memory and intellect. The fourth
clan, most Of them having but recently entered
school. were examined In spelling only, and &C.
Quilted themselves well for young Beginners The
attendance and improvement were not such AZ the
teacher desired The tap Of the drum, the shrin
note OF the bugle, the marching to and fro Of rs-
giments, has engaged the intention Of the BOYS 20
much, that he teacher has bad dinacult task TO
eonnne them TO their appropriate studies. "Boys
VIII be boys" even men will stop work TO look
al and listen to the delightful strains Of band Of
music. The examination throug bout proved quite
satisfactory, and give evidence ION the part OF the
accomplished teacher) Of efficiency, ability, and
attention 10 duty. At the close Of the exercises
DR. Walsh, ThOs Scrivener, Jr and the Exam
ining Trustee, made appropriate remarks; espe-
eially were those Of DR. Walsh, (who has Just
been appoint-d a trustee, wise and judicious
seLecton,) and Mr. Scribener very effective, and
wei calculated to make an Dpress on upon the
yoaDg mind Among the lady teachers present
Were Miss Choate, Miss Parsons, and miss Morpy.
Aftr the presentation OF beautiful boo uets the
gentlemen present by the fair ladies, the examin-
Ing trustee announced 10 the boys that they could
have holiday tomorrow, which was received
with delight The school was then dismined 4
RkTrRSKp TO HIS OTFIcERs.-Yestsrday, VIM
Reeve, member Of the Fourteenth New York
Regiment, was AIKEN before Justice Doan charged