Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-01-09
THE EVENING STAR.
LOCAL NEWS.


LOCAL NEWS.
-AAUsEMtHTs. &C.. TONIGHT.
NATIosAL THEATBR Thus 5eyening the
MsreIzek Opera Troupe IN LA Sonasmbula,"
with a good cast, on which oecasion Miss
Hsuck VIII appear for the last time In this
city. go
WALLS NEW OPERA HoUss-Mr Z l..
Davenport this evening in has great character
of s.Rover, "in The fine Old comedy OF "Wild
Oats" This is one OF his finest impersona-
items, and no play -goer should fail to see II.
METzRRorT HALL.-Those Of our citizens
who fail to attend the excellent entertainments
OF Mr.. ana Mrs. Howard Paul, will have
reason to regret II, as they have world vide
reputation as artists, and their concerts In cos
tune are unique and elegant. A variec pro-
grsmme tonight. -
ODD PILLOWS HALL-There was crowded
house last night al the frst performances OF
Father Kemps Old Folks Concert Company,
and will be again this evening, no doubt, as
their entertainments are well calculated to
satisfy the most eaaet IN lover ,,, OF novel
noon at O'Clock, and performance tonight.
ISLAND HALL.-The grand Temperance fair,
under the auspices of Excelsior Division, No.
9. and Hope Division, No. "a, Is still in pro-
grrss.
BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUsryfs.-The regular
monthly meeting of the Board OF Trustees OF
Public schools was held In their room ut the
Mr.. J. =. Tustin was called TO the chair. Pres.
ent-Messrs. Wilson, Rhees, Wood ward, Fox,
Clarke, johnson and Cassell.
Mr.. Woodward presen ted the applications of
Miss Laura V. Ebert for position as teacher.
Mr.. Fox presented the application OF Miss
Marion v. Hazard, both OF which were re-
ferred to the committee on examination Of can
diustes.
The abstracts Of the monthly reports of
teachers were read, showing the condition of
the schools during the month Of December, as
follows:
First District.-Numbero of pupils last report,
1,1Oi admitted during the month, As; with
drawn, transferred, &c, IS; number on the ROLL
on the 3lst of December, 1904 applicants, 90;
aggregate attendance. H,7e1K; aggregate alb
sence, 2.033S; visits Of Trustees-Mr. Wilson,
IS; Mr. Tustn, q Mr.. Wood ward, IL; visits of
Second Observation-Disclosures of pupils last re-
port, LAS; admitted during the month, 172
Withdrawn, transferred, &c. g; number on the
roll 3ist Deem Der, ,273; applicants, 49, aggre.
gate attendance, 1s,l69k; aggregate absence,
1,S3e Il; visits Of Trustees-Mr. W God ward, Ia9
Mr. Knees, 80; Mr Hurley, 1; Mr.. Wilson, 6;
Third Observation-Disclosures of pupils last report
1857; admitted during the month, Al; with
drawn, transferred. &c, 80; number on the roll
3lst December, 1.331; applicants. 2O6; aggregate
attendance, 1850; aggregate absence, I,s32K !;
visIrs Of Trustees-Mr. Clarke, ii; MI. JONI,
son, g. visits OF parents, 2.
Fourth Distrlct.-Number Of pupils last re.
port, 1,lS5; admitted during the month, 10:
withdrawn, transferred, &c, %; number on
the roll 3lst December, l,lS1; applicants, 81;
aggregate attendance, 1856; aggregate absence
1,6g61i visit, OF Trustees-Mr. Cassell, 2; visits
of parents,
Mr.. johnson, chairman of the committee be-
fore Congress, said he had had interviews with
the members of the Committee on the District
OF Columbia in the House Of Representatives
In reference TO proper legislation for the public
schools OF the city and throughout the Dis
tIict- a bill mad been prepared by the COM
mittee, and would be reported to the House i'm
short time. Mr.. j. also had an interview
with the Commissioners OF the county hools
and what they desired had been embodied in
the bill. He also had an interview with Mr..
Hyde, OF the Georgetown School Commission
ersy who had communicated what the George.
town schools desired, which also had been en-
bodied in the bill. Many me mbers Of Con gress
had complained that the city authorities had
not treated the colored schools in a proper
manner, Withholding money due them. &c,
therefore they were going to present this bill
Two members OF the COMMITTEES had informed
Mr. j. that If be would &c: the desires of the
School Commissioners TO- Washington citv.
Georgetown, and county, as FAR as possible
they would be embodied in the bill
Several members Of the Board having called
on MT Johnson TO state the provisions Of the
DILL, he said they were as follows:-It first
PROVIDED for general board of directors, who
would have charge OF all schools, both whits
and colored, but IL was not the Intention of the
committee 10 have both the white and colored
children together in the schools. The DIstric
districts, with three directors for each suh.
district. The bill further provided that one.
fourth OF the amount necessary for the su IN.
port of the schools should be paid ont Of ths
national treasury, and the other three 70 q rths
TO be raised by direct taxation on the peopIe az
the district Of Columbia. -
Mr.. Wilson thought Congress would moi
pass such bill withsut alio wing the mem.
bers OF the school board to make some su eees
tons, and TO examine the bill before IL VA
reported from the committee.
The Treasurer reported a number of bills
which were approved.
The resolution Of Mr.. Clark, requiring tn,
secretary to send notices OF the meetings n
members, and discontinue the practice OF ad
yertisIng, was adopted.
MT Knees offered the following resolution
which was unanimously adopted
Resolved, That the Board of Trustees n
Public Schools have heard with deep regre
OF the death Of Charles II. UtermehIe. ESQ
who was so lately one Of Its most active AM
esteemed members, a useful citizen, and warn
friend OF the cause OF popular education
Appropriate remarks were made by M essrs
Knees, woodward, Wilson and Tustln ant
The meeting adjourned.
DIVORCE SUIr.-Yesterday, Judge Wyls
IN the Equity Court, made q decree dismissin,
tne Dill In the case of Constantine Drexie
-(A1idermist) against Teresa Drexier, with
costs 70 the complainant. The petition. fiIet
June I'D sets forth that the parties were m ar