Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-07-10
LOCAL NEWS.


she took charge it was very low in numbers
and greatly disorganiZed. In order To bring
the school mp TO the usual standard, heavy
drafts were made upon schools OF lower grade,
and w hen Miss Evans had obtained a sufficient
number of scholars, she set 10 work TO re-
organize the school, which she done very sat-
isfac,orily. The first and second classes in
mental arithmetic passed good examination,
and the only failures (some three or four) were
in the second class. MIR. H. Richards examined
these Glasses, and he remarke that as 10 pro-
fciepcy, the scholars were little above the
average run. When the class in botany was
called, Mr.. Wilson arose and SAID that some
two months ago the trustees desired 10 intro
duce this study in this school, when the lowest
book OF the series was introduced, since which
time the scholars of this class had accom-
plished much. He the speaker) believed iC
was an excellent study, and would interfere
with no other. year ago parents thought it
was fooIishness to introduce vocal music into
the public schools, and perhaps some Of them
though the same OF botany, but he was con-
vinced that they were mistaken. Mr.. w. then
introduced Prof Schafer, of the Maryland
Agricultural College, who examined the class
thoroughly, upon the conclusion Of which he
remarked that he was perfectly satisfied with
the progress the scholars had made. Several
excellent compositions were read, and one en-
titled "The Flowers" by Miss Taite, received
special commendation. In reading the scholars
showed good training. The dictatlon exercises
passed very fair examination indeed. The
order maintained was good. During intervals OF
the examination the scholars sang several
pieces with fine effect.
Second Dtstrict.-Primary No. g. taught in the
third story Of the Medical College, corner 10th
and E streets, by Miss Woodruff, was exam
ined on Wednesday morning by Mr.. Wight, in
the presence Of a few visitors. This school
was organized in February last, and Miss
Woodruff, a pupil Of the Grammar school,
was temporarily placed in charge. 1t num-
bers about 40 little girls, some Of whom are just
commencing spelling short words, and most OF
them were present. The scholars showed that
they have been studious during the short time
the school has been in operation. and they have
certainly made an excellent commencement.
The order Of the school was excellent and the
general appearance Of the scholars reflected
credit upon Miss Woodruff, who, we under
stand, will decline to serve as q permanent
teacher.
Secondary No. 9, taught in one of the lower
rooms of the Wa shington Market building, 5th
and streets, by Miss Sabra =. Abell, was ex-
amined on Thursday afternoon by MI Rhees
In the various studies they have been pursuing
during the year. The school numbers 81 on
the roll Of whom "a were present, and fully
one-third are scholars who have been admitted
this year. In geography fair examination
was passed, as also in spelling. The reading
was very good in most instances, the spelling
was tolerable, and in abreviations the scholars
were excellent.
The room was handsomely decorated, and on
the wall in evergreen letters was "Union and
Education" The order was not good. The
school has some very bad boys,a few Of whom
y
than the credit OF the school should suffer il
would be we'll to weed them out -
This school labors under many disadvan-
tages. 1t being on a street much travelled, the
the studies. Many OF the scholars tposare such
as heretofore have had the free range OF the
streets. The school-room is much crowded,
and is, perhaps, the most inappropriate one for
the purpose in the I'd district. lcs,
Secondary No. 4, in charge OF Mics NJ. A.
Tucker, taught in the old MedioaL College
amined by Mr.. Wight on Thursday. dnthe pres
ence OF quite q number of visitoGes In the va
rious studies pursued in Schools Of this grade,
and the scholars acquitted 5themselSes admi-
rably in reading, spelling apdf mental arith-
metic The order was excellent. and the gen.
eral appearance Of the scholars JDaa6amarked.
There are ~ names on the f0ias'&9o OF whom
were present, five being sick Tha singing was
very fine, some OF the girls having excellent
voices. Miss Tucker will this 7yeaBp have q
class of fourteen to transfer TO the inteTmediate
Third Dtstriet.-secondary ,sScsoO1 No. 6
(.ale and female) wss examinedby.Mr. Hitz,
Miss Mary E. Ramsay, Of the. .Ibjxdo District
Female Grammar School, &nH tethers, in the
b. Davis is the teacher, and she has 80 pupils
on her roll, OF whom 57-were present. There
was every indication that the pupils had been
we'll drilled In the elementary branches, but
this school does not equali the one conducted
last year by Miss d., SO Tar as tho studies were
concerned. But we do, not attribute this TO
any lack of industry or capacity. on the part of
had not as good material to, work upUn as in
her school OF last year. bers
of all the classes in all the stuniesg An wered
correctly and quickly: but,:: as 'afwnole, the
classes were not equal 10 simiiar onessin other
schools. We fear the trustees aRs'eelittIe TO
blame in not properly erading the schools; for
Miss Davis has certainly nntnbsg OF pupils
who would bring aiscredit npon ATTEST class in
primary school Them again, she has num-
Der Of pupils who. Judging from Their size,
should be in grammar school, but whose at
tainments will not more fhan warrant trans
OF themselves, or their parents. Iwkoidid not
send them to school earlier. Sonstdering all
the disadvantages she has laborsd sunder, the
teacher has accomplished mnch rhe' past year.
This school is Taught in the basement Of Odd
Fellows Hall, and back Of ths 9th precinct
station house, and Thursday 1t U,aamuch an
about the doors of the school room, and by
loud talking interrupted the exercises occa-
sionally, and attracted the attention Of the
scholars. To this causes the heaG OF. ehe day,
and the length Of the examination, may be al
tribated the fact that The smaller classes were
not so orderly as they should ha aves.been to-
wards the close. Even while CLASSES we're re-
whispering, despite the teachers saorts to pre-
serve order. Int the third class also,.there are
many scholars who have lately entered the
school, and this cause undoubtedly operated
a. aipst the examination being mof6 Perfect
:. Secondary No. 2si fmale.3 Miss Jennie A.
Ramsay teacher. was examined by MrY Fergu-
son. ,Tne school is in the basement OF a,church
on nNirginiaayenue, between 5th and 9th streets,
and in q dark, damp corner, which has q tend.
encv to breed colds and sore throatsat all times
1t Is salts faction to know that the school will
be removed to the new building. Miss Ramsay
has 43 pupils upon her roll, aud % wefBpresent
at the ex2minations which Wasa rigid Bne, but
which was at the same time erYsatisfactory,
fhe boys excellipg in mental arafnnaetic and
dictation exercises, Therenwill te q euod many
transferred to.otAer schools. Theuordaf MAIN
tanned was excellepS and kndicated. Ahne while
Miss Ramsay Is firm in her demands Of tho
pupils, she hes the knack Of. winning their az
Tsssa ~ S;.lsss ! s, e haFssay y No.
date Miss Norris, was, exaHafped hXMS. Ellis.
or 81 pupils on the roll, 5UwsrApTaSSI The
school passed a good examfnAtf6h GENERALLY.
and the classes in znsntA1 aEithmetlc and read
ing particularly so, The teacher is graduate
OF Mrs. tAnsidonss school, atsuhdefent reason
Why she is werTqualfned fpr her position.
= ,, We must not forget To gfTe - wort of com.
mendAton fef thg peatness 6ts the fesks, booYs.
States INA fufn ufe Il W. fhg room. as
Mas nbesH The icasy Inf f5n tkhonf Tohrth Dis
decorated. 'Ws'as"s 1's'
The, ,RttepdancHs& pArents and other visitors
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