Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-07-13
LOCAL NEWS.
AMrsRMENrs TONIGHT.


ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT. .
CANTRRBURY.-Thew war excitement does not
appear 10 have had bad effect upon amuse-
ment lovers, for crowds still resort to this pop
Mar hall to witness the performances. lhey
are always re paid by hearty laugh.
SANFoRp's TROUPE, at Growers Theater.
rs also q source OF attraction. TIE perfor 30 an
ces are exceedingly amusing, and eacn act Is
performed in the highest style of Ethiopian ex.
Cellence. So ~zS
SCHOOL ExAMINATIoEs.-In consequence OF
the disturbed condition of things, we nave
been obliged to hold over some OF the notices of
school examinations prepared. and find it
necessary now to abbreviate them considera-
bly,, for want of room. In consequence Of the
pressure of news of a more exciting character.
First District-The Male Grammar School,
nun bering 40 scholars, was examined by
Messrs Wilson. White and Lipscomb, IN the
presence OF a larger number of visitors icon.
sisting Of parents and friends CT the scholars
and teachers fcther schools) than we have
seen at any other examination in the FIRST Dis
tTict. This school is taught by DIR. S. J. Thorn
son. 7s'saa
The scholars were very thoroughly exam
lined in reading, spelling, geography, gram
mar, mental and practical arithmetic, govern
mental instructor, history, music &C., which
resulted very satisfactorily. showing that the
scholars had made excellent progress during
the past year Mr.. Thomson has evidently
made specialitfes of the important branches OF
mental and practical ARITHMETIC, for the hrst
and second classes were exceedingly proficient,
solving the most difficult problems with appa-
rent ease, and ans werng quickly and prompt
ly. The third class was q little slower, but
grammar geography and history the first and
second classes passed very good exannln-
alton, and the third class passed most salts
factory examination in all their studies. In
music the school was examined in concert by
Prot. Daniel, and the scholars seemed to have
made good progress.
The school ranks among the very best in the
city, and for the past three years has been
awarded the scholarship in Columbian Col
lege. The Trustees have selected the folio wing
scholars from this school, upon the merits Of
their written examinations, as contestants for
the scholarship in Columbian College for the
snsuins year: Eben O. McNair. Labin T.
III. Bremmerman Robert Thomson, being a
son OF the teacher of this school, has, from
motives OF delicacy, declined to be candidate
for the place.
The room in which this school is held as,
like all others we have visited, tastetulIy dec
GRATED with evergreens and flags. In one end
of the room was suspended the banner of the
school, bearing the inscription, " The roots are
bitter, but the fruit is sweet
The examination through which this school
passed was equal to those of former years, and
Mr.. T. has reason to be proud of his scholars.
Second District.-Secondary No. 5, female)
taught by Miss Martha Fletcher, IN the largest
room Of the building at the intersection of
Massachusetts avenue with and 5th streets.
was examined on Friday by Mr.. Rhees, in the
presence OF quite a number of visitors. The
school mum beers Al scholars, all OF whom We're
present The dictation exercises on the slate
and blackboard were excellent, as was also
the map drawing, upon which the scholars
have only been prachciDg a few days. In
arithmetic, mental and written, the pupils
were very good; and in reading, proper atten.
zion was paid to the pauses and pronunciati9ns.
There was but single failure TO spell prompt
1y during the afternoon. The gymnastic exer-
cises were "great'' in their way, and highly
amused the visitors. During the year quite o
number Of new scholars have en- ed, among
them, IS from Miss Acton's school, whose
school, in consequence of the protracted ILL
ness OF the teacher. was disbanded in January
last. The order observed in the school was
excellent; and the result of the examination
aItogether was very much TO the credit Of the
teacher. -
Secondary No 6, taught by Miss Alice McIn.
tosh. in the third story OF the Northern Liber.
ties Engine-h house, vas examined by Messrs
Miller and H. Richards, in the presence of
number OF the parents and friends of the pu-
pills. The roll contains the names of 81 little
boys, all but three Of whom were present The
spelling was very good, and the dictation ex-
ercises, in most cases, were unex ceptIonable.
The reading was excellent, and drew forth the
encomiums OF many present. among them a
MT. May, OF Philadelphia, who stated that he
had seldom heard better in the brag schools of
his city. A very good examination was passed
in geography; and IN the gymnastic exercises
the scholars entered with will. The scholars
were fair in vocal usic, and during the after.
noon sung several very fine pieces, among
them one by little Frank Ourand, "Who will
care for mother now which received the ap.
plause OF the audience. Vocal music is taught
principally by the teacher. Many OF the schol.
come into the school in February last, and
some Of the Is who will be transferred to the
intermediate School were few months since
in the Primary Schools. The room was hand
-somely decorated and presented beautiful
appearance. AT the close OF the exercises
messrs. Miller and Richards addressed the
scholars, congratulating them on the success.
1ul termination Of the labors of the year
Third Notwithstanding No. 8, (mixed,)
Miss Addie Thompson teacher, Is located in
the basement Of New Jerusalem Church, Gap
Ia nnyrN $50
of children who have been in the school only
few days. The examination passed was
and the IN Ts. and
was examined by Mr.. Hitz. Mr.. Ferguson Of
the trustees, and a number OF teachers were
present Miss Thompson has 53 pupils upon
her roll. so Of whom were present.
Secondary No. o. (male and female,) Miss
Helen Z Williams, teacher, was examined by
and So were present The classes all recited
well, especially those in reading, spelling, Or
biography and mental and written arithmetic
In mental arithmetic the first and second
classes were particularly good. The order
maintained throughout was excellent.
THE UNION LRAGUE-A meeting Of the
officers OF this organization was held at the
Union League Hall at two o clock p. m. yester.
day, to take measures to respond to the call for
aid in defense of the city against rebel invasion.
M. Z. N Howell, Esq, was appointed secre-
tary. John r. Elvans, Esq, stated the objects
OF the meeting, and Hon. John T. Sharretts
submitted the results of an interview with
Major General Halleck, in which a tender of
the services Of the Union League was made
and accepted, and MAJOR General Doubleday
was assigned to the command OF such force.
A com mittee, consisting OF Hon. J. NJ. Ed
monds, Hon. ]. f. Sharretts and John II. Ell
vans, Esq, was appointed to confer with the
several organizations in the departments with
a view TO secure cooperation in this move
ment. -.
Col Moore, aide TO Gen. Doubleday, was in
troduced to the meeting, and valuable sugges.
tons were offered by him.
committee, consisting of Messrs. Powell,
Elvans and Swan, was appointed to call q
meeting of the Union League in the evening
which call was to be by the signal Of the order
An executive committee Of five to take
charge Of recruiting was appointed, consisting
of Messrs Scott, Alden, johnson, Brown and
Magruder.
Earnest appeals were made by Messrs. Ed
monds, Sharretts, Blanchard, Scott, Swan,
Elvans, Charming, the chairman and others.