Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-07-08
GEORGETOWN.



GEoKeErowS, July 6, 1891
The teacher Of the junior female Department OF
Georgetown school, Miss Good. still being un.
able on account Of iil-health. to attend the EXAM
iration Of her pupils, the exam instion was con-
Quoted on Tuesday evening by Miss Jewell, Of
the junior male department. Notwithstanding
the disadvantage the pupils laboreI under they
acquitted themselves In a manner creditable TO
them and their teacher. la arithmetic, orthog-
rsPhy, and geography they have made consider
able progress They are still I'm bliaful igno-
rance Of Southern Confederacy, and when asked
what country bounds the United states on the
south, they replied promptly, "Mexico," thus
Ignoring Dixie" altogether, and teaching a les
son to their seniors some Of them much need
Dr.. Waiah DR. lronsides, and Mr. Miller, Of the
Board Of Trustees Of your city, and several Of
your young lady teachers Were present, as well az
MANY ladies and gentlemen Of our city. Encour-
agement and advice were administered 10 the
scholars In ft terms by Mr.. George w. Beall,
President OF our Board Of Guardians, Mr.. An
thony Hyde, and DR.. Ironsides, who alluded in
an appropriate and graceful manner to the indis.
position 81 their teacher, Miss Good
The examination Of the pupils Of the senior
male department., Mr. Henry Craig, teacher, took
draped With American dag. In orin %s11ps,
geography, arithmetic, and the elements OF al.
tronomy and philosophy, their proficiency was
very eommendsble. In writing from dictation,
and In reading, they acquitted themselves very
creditably. DR. Ironsides, Mr.. Hyde, and other
friends OF education were present; but, az usual
very few Of the parents Of the pupils showed their
interest by attending the examination Appropri-
ate addresses were made to the bows by Or Iron
side and Mr.. Miller, Of your city, The several
departments Of Georgetown school are in a
hourishng condition and examination proves that
the interests Of tie institution are not neglected
Some Of the soldiers belonging to one Of the
camps In this vicinity were passing near the lime
kilHs Of Messrs. Kirkland d Bowling in our city
near the Bridgestreet bridge, yesterday, when
one of them deliberately drew bis pistol and shot
fine horse belonging to the Arm and then tn reat.
ened to kill the driver IL he informed or them
The horse died In few hours. This Outrage and
similar occurrences In your city, ought to show to
The commanders of regiments the danger Of al
lowing to their commands the privilege of carry.
Ing side-arms while absent on leave. unless a
proper discrimination 10 made
mil tarv guard Is stationed at the upper
Bridge street) idge across Rock Greek, In con-
sequence, 1t 10 reported Of an attempt to burn that
structure.
The colored woman shot In the foot at the camp
OF the Second Michigan Regiment, az stated
day o, two ago. 10 In a critical condition and her
recovery is doubtful, the ball has not been ex-
tracted vet
Rozz IL Woodward. who was shot through the
body day or two since, 10, W. are glad TO hear,
In promising cond ton, and hopes Of his speed Y
recovery are entertained.
Cfdndell, on Bridge street, has for sale new
toy, called the "9rial top" Call and buy one to
amuse the little ones at home.
Jewell, on Green street., has fine assortment of
soap and candles, at re: s,nable prices. Give him
q call.