Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-06-30

1Taye growing tired aSid restless by reason OF
the length of the examinanon Uyss sven Hsa
SON deserves credit. The fourth ciase 50 1ar rs
II had studied, was deserving OF equat credit
with the first. At the close OF the examinatlon
Mr. Hiiz addressed the pupils, and expressed
himself unusually well pleased. Inc only
cause ofregret he had was that the proficiency
of SO many Of the pupils would compel him to
make uupiI and teacher part, rs he would be
Compelled to transfer a very large number to
schools of the intermediate grade a.
- Fourth DistrIct-T The Fourth District GRAM
mar School, John E. Thompson teacher, was
examined yesterday by the sub.board OF the
district, assisted by Mr.. 4. Richards, Mr. T..
M Wilson, of the Second District Grammar
School, and by other gentlemen present. The
examination was held lin the large and airy
school.room OF thu Female Grammar School
z of the District. Mr.. Thonpsons high reputa-
tion as teacher, causes his examinations, as
well as those of the female department of the
same school Mrs. Amidonsl J, to be largely at Z
tended by visitors from all parts OF the city, as
was the case Yesterday: among those present
Grammar School; Mr.. Wilson, OF the Second
do; Mr. McCathran. Of the Tniro do, and
many leading teachers Of the female schools
E. Norris, VIM. Thompson, Esq, Mr.. I. T.
CasselI, Alderman Noyes. Mr.. w. Gait, Nh F. g
Pillfnge, and many others interested in tie
cause OF the public schools. .1 :,
In accordance with the expressed wish Of
the teacher, the examination was rigid. and
admirably did the boys stand the test. We
have witnessed many sharp examinations, but
none where the questioning was so vigilant
outside Of the usual routine Of questioning, and
none where the answers were more satisfac-
tory. This was well demonstrated in the tests
language, geography, Constitution and history
of the United States, written spelling lin which
the corps of examiners and visitors racked
their brains to produce unfamiliar and oddly
speH words) and extemporized false syntax.
Two of the scholars, F. Franklin, al years,)
and VIM. Hart, received special mention in the
course of the exercises for their proficiency.
. propounded at the written examination were
exhibited yesterday They were almost uni.
fcrmly correct, and told well for the style of
will make good business men. This school,
like others of the male grammar schools, has
suffered much from the number of older pupils
taken away by their parents, in conseq Of
the abundant openings during the year for re.
munerative employment for them. We think
this is q wretchedly mistaken and short GIFTED
policy on the part of the parents, but they do
not seem to see it In that light.
There are 80 pupils on the roll at this school,
Of whom % were present yesterday, one being
absent on account Of sickness. Average at.
tendance up to the 1st inst, Al.
Entrances during the year, 50; distinct en-
frances, -; number held over from last year,
II; number regular attendance, IL; number gone
to business, 81; suspended, S; left the city, S;
left on account of sickness Of self or family, 4;
transferred TO other schools 3; by removals and
distance, 9; deaths, g. transferred for incompe-
tency, g. entered twice. 6; last years first class,
at the close of the exercises. the school and
teacher were very highly complimented by the
examiners.
The following schools will be examined to.
day: EEL .. .f...-. .sr..F
First Distriat-Primary No. 3, Miss Gleason
acting teacher, by Mr.; Tustin; No. 4, Miss
Second District-Male Intermediate, Mrs.
Myers teacher, by Messrs. Miller and Rhees.
Third District-Female Grammar, Miss NJ
ID hos l.ry Mo-. lab, Z
Ferguson, Brown, Wight, and Holmead.
Fourth District-Primary No. 2, Miss s..
Davis teacher, by MI. Ellis; Secondary No. L,
Miss a. NJ. Adams teacher, by Mr.. Muir tagh.
APPOINTMENTS IN THE CRY Posi- OFFICE
The following letter-carriers have been ap
pointed IN the Washington City Post Office:
Charles NJ. Miller, vice John r. Wright. re-
signed; H. M. Creidler, vice Thomas I. Parker,
resigned, George II. Miller, vice James O..
Bowen, resigned; Charles N. Simns, additional
June j; Charles E. Frey, additional from June
1; w. A. Ridgeley, additional from June 1; w.
B. Kealey, additional from June lat $500 per
annum each.
| APPOINTED General Blair has
appointed David b. Parker as special agent
with the mail service to and from the Army of
the Potomac. - --..s -a.
THE GREAT SALE OF OH PAINTINGS, under
the direction of Messrs. j. @. Mcclure E Co.,
at their salesroorns, corner OF 10th street and
Pennsylvania avenue, commences this eve
ming, at n O'Clock, and we would advise all in
want of beautiful and lasting ornaments for
their drawing. room, library or hall, TO attend,
as such an opportunity does not often occur.
The pictures are put mp IN handsome gilt
frames, guaranteed to be of the first quality,
and we understand that it is the purpose Of
the owner to sell absolutely every picture in
this fine collection without regard to price
BENEFIT OF MR.. G. u. HEss-This gentle
man we'll known in connection with Growers
Washington and Philadelphia Theatres, will
tonight, and will present an unusually at
tractive BILL The last great success "Rook.
wood. or, Dick Turpin the Highwayman'' will
be given, with the young and beautiful Kate
Vance as Dick TuTpin on his steed "Don uan''
otherwise Bonnie Bess. The feats Of this mag
nificent animal last night were truly astonish-
ing, bounding over the mountain paths, leap
ing gaping abysses, jumping hedges and fences,
&c. President Lincoln accompanied by his
Private Secretaries and little "Tad," occupied
Manager Growers private box, and apparently
enjoyed the performance hugely. The Presi.
dental party remained until the conclusion Of
the performance. In addition to sRookwood"
Tonight, there will be produced charming
Comedietta, in which the popular young Come
dian, Mr.. ] X. Mortimer, will appear as Mr..
Tactic, Stage-Struck Lawyer. Mr.. Hess is
eminently deserving OF large audience, and
we trust such a one will greet him tonight.
A CARD.-We see that Joseph L. Savage
QccIl0eS 10 ceftly 10 MS own character, but
refers to those who have transacted business
with him to speak on bis behalf. We, the
undersigned, residents Of the city OF Washing
ton, take pleasure, voluntarily, to bear public
testimony that we have long known Joseph L.
Savage, hardware merchant, doing business
on Pennsylvania avenue, in the city of Wash
ington, for the last seventeen years. Mr.. Saw
ave is q native OF this city. His fatheris among
our most respectable and wealthy citizens; his
son, Joseph L., also bears a high character as
citizen and man of business, and we have
rlNld nIfh fad 0Of1fi In QyIn fr1h Ic rnnifrp
RICHARD WALLACE, Mayor,
WIN. FORSYTH, City Surveyor
SAM'L L. DOUGLASS, Register,
Sibley & Guy, Morgan & Rhinehart,
John Purdy, J. L. Walker,
Blanchard d Mohun, Perry & Brother
Jos. w. Marin Il Bro, A. p. Hoover
VIM. E. Spalding, Thos. Donoho.
JAS Skirving, w. B. Todd,
Hinton & Teel, King & BurchelI
George H. Plant Edw. G. DYER,
Franck Taylor, VIM Orms,