Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-07-01
GR0RaETOwN.
Affairs In 9esrxetswu,

ACADEMY or rHs VISITATION IN GEORGE
Towx.-As we go TO press The interesting ex-
ercises closing the academle year of this time
bonored Institution are in progress, the pianos
. and harps, in concert with sweet voices. add =
ing interest to the scene. IL would be impos 81
bic 70 mention, on account OF the lateness of the
hour, the names Of the numerous recipients of
premiums, but among the most successful we
noted Misses Mamie Lamb, Mon, siro. Everts,
honors, consisting OF a crown aud gold medal.
were conferred on the following yoang ladies:
Miss Bessie Everts, Ohio; Miss Angels
M Mon Va; Miss Halle Early, Va;
Getty, D. c.; Miss Fannie Hsrnsoereer, Va.
The recipients Of the second honors. consist
ing OF a silver medal, We're Misses Alice o.
borne, Pa; Lime Lilly, ID. G.; Milne Dorsey,
Md; Jenny Clesry, u. c.; Fannie Mafhe VS.
Va; Louisa Myrick, Ga; Madeline Aurustiua
Va; Mary Bailey, Texas Bella I.oxe, Va; e.
len Murphy, Ala; Mary Myrick. Ga; Annie
Hayes, N. Y; Pattie Anthony, Tenn;
Blanche Robinson, Nd; Camilla Chew,
ID. &. The fortunate aspirants recei we'd their
rewards at the hands OF the Rev. p. A Ma.
guire, s. J., President Georgetown college.
The Academy recreation room displayed some
beautiful work of the scholars-afghsss, opera
clocks, shawls, slippers, sofa cushions in pro-
iusion, embroidery IN silk and chenille, aud
beautiful Grape, adorned the tables, while
drawings in india INK and water colors dis
played admirable taste aud Cultivated talent
The Nissss Bessie Eyerts, Annie Corkery.
smith. seemed particularly successful wi.
brush, and Miss Helen D'DonneiI's specimen
OF illumination" did her taste great credit
ne assemblage was unusually large and bril-
liant. The closing address 20 the graduates
was expected TO be delivered by his Excellence
the President OF the United States.
SCHOOL ExHIBITroN.-The annual exhibi-
uon ana distriontion OF premiums OF the West
street academy, julius Soper principal took
place Monday evening AT the lecture room OF
tne Dunoarton street M. +. church. which was
CROWDED to its utmost capacity. The exercises
Were OF very interesting character.
MALICIOUS MIscHIRF.-Offcer Harry YES.
teroay morning arrested Eliza Collins. Icoi
who went before Justice Buckley, charged by
IL H Trunlel with malicious mischief Ii
appears that Mr.. Trunnel rented q house ON
Second street TO Elizs Collins: that she .ailed
70 pay the rent; that he served a notice upon
her TO vacate the house, and that Def, " dong
SO she cut the trees ana other wise injured the
premises. She was fined S2.6s by Justice
Buckley.
The PoRT.-The steamer John Gibson Can.
Winters, entered Monday evening with a fuII
cargo OF merchandise from New YORK The
steamer James l.. Green, Capt. Inman, has
entered with merchandise from New York
The steamer New York, Capt JONI has co.
.ered with merchandise from Phtladelph'a a.
Inc steamer COLUMBIA. Capt. Harper, has en-
tered aid cleared for Baltimore The schooner
AdeIa, Capt Holden, has cleared for ST. John
New Brunswick
SCHOOL ExAMINATroN.-The examination of
ne puoic SCHOOLS OF the town closed yeStpr-
day with the Female Grammar School on
montgomery street taught by MISS Laura
Reed, and numbering a. scholars, who were
examined by Mr.. Mage OF the Board of Guar
dlans. Other members OF the board. besides a
lar ge number OF the parents and friends of the
scholars, were present. Prof. Daniel conducted
me singing, which was very good. The ex-
animation was very satisfactory one.
GKoRGETowN CoLLEgR.-The annual al.
dress 10 the PhilodemIC Society OF Ieorgetown
college, was delivered this morning by Hon
orator Of the dav was introduced IN a few neat
remarks by j. Carol. Brent, ESQ, and handled
ms SUBJECT, "The Political Philosophy of the
system OF American Government" in a
mastery manner The annual commencement
takes place tomorrow
The READINGS FROM SHAKEsPEARg and
other poets by Mrs. Ames, at the Seminary
building on Monday evening last, attracted a
full and select audience. That accomplished
lady, oy her expressive manner and delicate
infections OF voice, gave her hearers a finer an.
preeiatlon OF their favorite poets than they had
before.
CONyALEsCEIT.-Rey. A. A. f Tavlor
Pastor Of Bridge Street Presbyterian Church.
who has been seriously i'll for several DAYS, j.
now convalescing
POLICE lTEMs.-Henry SmalIwoo was as
signed before Justice Buckley on a charge o,
bastardy preferred by Rebecca Clagett. and
MS case set for hearing this evening.
CANAL.-Canal business is quite brisk the
whole line being in good repair, and boats ar
irving constantly. The total receipts during
the past month amount 10 $500 The arri-
walls number 80, and the departures 792 during
the same time. The Borden Mining Compauy
alone shipped northward during the month
1,l46 tons coal.