The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-06-20
LOCAL DEPARTMENT

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LOCAL DEPARTMENT..
EXAMINATION OF PUBLIC Schools On
Tueiday afternoon, primary No. 8, Fourth dis
triet Miss M. Z. Gray, teaeher was examined
BY DE- r. Q. Croggon, J. d Hoimesd. Apd z.
Richards, Tho number Of pupils ON the roll is
sixty three, and they were all present at the ex-
animation. The school has only been opened
but nine months, and nearly all Of the scholars
were studying the alphabet; few could read or
write, and their progreu since that time has boon
most wonderful. A number OF spectators wsro
present, md thoy all expressed, their admiration
Of the Improvement in The scholars, and tho dis
eiplins prevalent among them. Rev DR.. Ham.
iton, OAessts. Richards, Holmead, and DR.. ctog
gop, made addresses ut the concluson Of the
exauaination, in which they took occasion to
compliment Miss Gray on her efficiency.
Yesterday . snumber Of tchools were visited
and wo found It impossible, rs the examinations
all occurred At the same hours, 10 give that at
tention to some Of them that We otherwise
would Ei.. -.- =
First District,-Primary school No. 2, Mrs. y.
MoMahon, teacher, was visited BY Mr.. Wilson,
aud that gentlemen expressed himself much
pleased with tho attention Of the scholars to the
commands Of their tutor, and also 10 tho readi-
ness with which they replied to the questions
given them. The school Is In hourishing con.
dition. ... o.. .r'r0' " " "
Primary No. Q, Miss stablsr, teacher, was eI.
amined by Mr.. Tustin; the exercises consisted
Of spelling, reading, writing mental arithmetic,
30, In all Of which the pupils evidenced much
advanoement, and deserve credit for their faith
fulnsss to their stables and thsir good behavior
Primary No. s, Miss Hawkins, teacher, was
visited by Mr.. Brown, and the children wero ex.
orci,ed In the various initial branches Of study,
and were compiimsnted BY Mr.. BrSyn for the
readiness with which thsy answered Tho quos.
tions proposed to them. Perseverance, much pa.
thence, and an indomitable will arc necessary In
a primary school above all othsrs; and Miss
Hawkins possesses and wields these oharacteris.
tics In an admirable manner.
Second District.-Phmary No. 0. Mics J. L.
Adams, teacher, and located at Fifth and +
streets, was examined on Tuesday by Mr.. Rhsss
Of which q notice has already been given.
Primary No. Z, Mrs. Roosevelt, teacher, was ex-
animal yesterday by DR.. Woodward. This school
Is on the corner Of Fifth street and Massachusetts,
avenue, and Members some ffty. seven scholars,
oil boys, three Of whom wsre absent yesterday
during the examination. Tho exercises were In
spelling, reading. writing, geography, aud arith.
metic, which last was q speciality among the
scholars, and they certainly did display an apti-
tude In this branch Of study which was most
tonishipg. and were eOmPlimentsd for their pro-
hciency.
Primary No. 8, Miss Wilson, teacher, Is located
Sixth and Seventh Streets There are some sixty
scholars attached to this sehool-all girls. Mr..
Fox conducted the examination, and the little
girls were prompt in answering all questions, and
reoited we'll and prettily. In music they show
considerable culture, and their singing was ad.
mirably well done, their harmony being excel
lent. Misc Wilson is young, earnest and indie
fatigable teacher, and she deserves commenda.
tion for her successful tutorship with the bright
and happy children who were present yesterday
at tho exercises. Mr.. Fox, In few remarks,
compllmsnted the children upon their ability
and advancementj and We noticed that our friend
Croggip, Of the Star, looked exceedingly well
pleased when one Of them presented him with
bouquet. 60.
Third District Primary No. Q, Miss Bright
teacher Is located in the upper floor Of Anaeostia
Hail. and numbers some sixty scholars-all boys.
Mr. Clark oiiicated at the examination, and the
boys were exercised in photography, reading,
arithmetic, geography, &c. They gave satisfac.
ton alike to their teacher and Mr.. Clark, and
there are some among them, who, with careful
training, will, If spared, become eminent men.
Miss Bright is in every way calculated to ad-
branches. .-. ~.
Primary No. 8, Mrs. scott, teacher, is located
ut the mission school houst, Capitol Hill, and
was visited by DR.. Walsh. We were unable to
be present during tho examination, as we were In
other schools, but We have learned that the ex-
acquitted themselves to the satisfaction Of all.
Success to No g.
Primary No. 7, Miss Martin, teacher. located
in the New Jerusalem church, Capitol Hill, was
examined by Mr.. johnson. We were unable,
for the causes explained above, to visit this
school; but we understand that tho pupils in
their primary studies shew preeociousness that
was astonishing, and We trust that Miss Martin
may continue In her good work, and the pupils
ever have 50 honored q teacher.
Fourth Distriet-Pimary No. 7, Miss Gar
,rett teacher Is located In the schoolroom Of the
Seventh street Presbyterian church, and nun
bors some 63 soholars-all girls Mr. Cassell
was the gentleman who examined the pupils, and
though some Of his queries were difficult for
young minds, yet they were readily answered.
and all Of the branches Of study In which they
labor we.e well stored in the brains Of the
scholars. Miss Garrett is q very modest and re-
firing young lady, yet she evidently possesses
energy and perseverance, and Is we'll adapted for
the petition she occupies. ....s
Primary No. Q, Miss Poyton. teacher, Is To-
Gated IN the lower floor Of the Sixth Street Pres
byterian church, was visited by DR.. Croggon, and
10, we understand, q most hourishing school.
We found II Impossible to be present during the
examination, but from what We have heard wo
are satisfied the reputation Of the school Is No.
], for the Seventh ward Is famous for having
competent teachers and bright scholars in its
schools.
Primary No. 8, Miss Milburn, teacher, Is 10.
Gated In Tho building in the rear Of Sixth street,
below G, and numbers some hfty. nine scholars--
all boys. Mr.. Whyte was present at tho exami-
nation, which consisted of questions and recita.
tionS in tho youthful branches Of study, and tho
pupils gave complete satisfaction. Miss Milburn
Is cool, selfpossesIed, and energetic, aud We are
satisfied OF her ability as q teacher by the pro-
fciency evidenced by tho scholars yesterday.
But while the scholars and teachers are pro-
fcient in their studies and tutorship some of the
buildings occupied are not In a very efficient
state, and Of which matter We shall take more
notice hereafter.
FRATERNAL VIsIT.-On Tuesday evening
the new Metropolitan Division Sons Of Temper
ance was visited by two of the Older. divisions
Equal and Good Samaritan and quite pleasant
time was had During the evening Col 0'Beirne
and Gen. Sol Hlnkls were Initiated among
others, and subsequently, delivered addresses, as
also did Mr.. o. Alexander, Of Equal Division,
Mr. o. X Harris, and others,