Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-07-02

Walsh, Pa. Second class Of Penmanshir-
I Medal to Frank L.. Jones, ID. G.; premium 10
! y Dor,ay, Md: Telemaque Badeaux, La:
Harry Boyer, Pa Robert N. Walsh, Italy
App Fox Jones, Mss. Third class OF Pea-
, premium TO J. Francis walsh, Italy; &C.
1 cesseIuht, Ignatius Dounelly, MINI Charles
S"wyer, ID. g.; Joseph Deviin, N. Y: Jose
! KHowledce Of Music-Mcdai 10 Charies Raw.
La, premium 10 Charles 5. ' oorhees, Ind; &C.
, "'ssit, Fraucis Cunningham, Pa. For I'm
provsment-On the PianC-Premium TO VIM.
il. BreNnor. Ga: accosSerunt. August II Holt
bans, Nd; Martin I Dickson, Mo-; Joseph T..
Wa Linz ton, Tenn. On the Violin-Prefn,um
70 Charles Ray La; accessit, Leopold Meyers.
Moldfy of September
The Degrees We're conferred nv the Very
Rev. DIR. Becker. Bishop Elect of Whining ton.
lei and the medals and premiums handed TO
The r ~lpients by the Pr; sd.nt of the United
STAT :, who was expected 10 briefly address the
students.
CoLoRED SCHOOL ExHIBIrIoNs-On S,,u~-
oiy afternoon l'St, TIE pupils aud teacher,
connected with the CClorfd 2. aded schools on
VI street known as the New York Schools, =
as embed at their respective school. rooms
and marched IN procession 10 the Union Bethel
Church. in the saun street.-The members of the
Vanguard Of Freedom" being handsomely
decorated with the bsdge of that order On
ariving al the church. they proceeded under
the direction of Superintendent Newton. TO
give an enter tainmept to the audience assem-
bled, consisting mainly of a repetition Of the
recltetions. dlalo5u' +, songs. etc, which had
been gwen al he several schools al their late
EXAMINATIONS. The. were received with graf
applause by the audience, end We're followed
oy remarks highly complimentary TO the pupils
aDd teachers, from Rev. DR.. Hall, pas tor OF the
church. ]. w. Lewis, o. 5. Baker ESQ., Cor.
neiIos Clerk, Robert Williams. and J. NJ
L.neston, Esq. This 0ceesion excited 50 great
an interest that. at the urgent solicitation of
citizens OF the First School District, another
enrtrtlpment was given in the same church.
or Monday night, in which pupils from nearly
gil the schools in the District parlicipated
The exereI.0 were improyi cd al a few hours
noaC'. hut proved All almost complete sue.
sess: ne church being crowded TO ite utmost
capacity by most enthusiastic and delighted
ar6iance.
The exercises We're conducted by SuperiDten-
dent Newton, and were mainly remarkably
well perform u, End we've r Ceiv' q win gre,,i
applause by the crowded auditory. AT the
clio e of he exercise Prof. W. Wilson was
cSnod 70 the ctair, when %. :. Baker, Esq.
offered rHsolutons, which We're unanimously
;doptci that we as II idents OF the First
School distinct in this city, lander our hear. Y
thinks TO all the tr?cheIs in the cOlored schools
IN his District for tb 'r faithful and successful
la ors Tor the instruction OF our children dur
ing The past year. that We earnestly request the
trustee OF oolorcd schools TO secure lar a
pc 'ible Inc services of the same teachers for
the omiDg year. that we take thIs occasion to
eXp 5 our profound gratitude 10 the New
DIRK treedmens Commission, aud 10 the New
England Friends Mission; that in case either
OF the assoc i1tions should feel compelled 10
dIseonlinue their aid TO our schools, (which we
rust they will not We respectfully urge the
local Board of II ustSes of Color d Schools 10
lei:in. II possible, the service OF the same
able COZ ps of teachers for the en>u,ng year
Two b. GtIui boQuets We're pr sented -
Supfrintendent New on and J NJ. Isngstou.
l. G.. aud appropI Iately ackpowlodg by
tbcSe gentlemen, aud vote OF thanks was Of
tercd 10 he supernte n dent and teachers for
of
tIestlLg remarks We e hen made by Mr.
i pgs OF, q oIge 7. DowHIn@, Esq. Rev Mr.
Lowrey. of TenneS ~. Prof sof Wiser and
others. and AT a late hour the meeting was dis
mi -ed.
SECOND WARD RKPrRLIcAN MLG-InG.-A
meeting OF the = coId Ward RepubIi, an Club
was held last night st Woodward Hall 10
ssceItarn whether he Indebtedness Of the
club. curing the late campaign, had been paid
snd II NOV 70 make arrangements for us nav
menr. The matter was referred To the exa,.iI-
tive committee. The club then ad lourued and
on motion. resolved itself into n ward ms :
meeting. when Mr.. Ptau was selected TO pre-
side. and -. J. Da:cher coIored, VS. chosen
secretary. Joseph Brooks. colored. desired in
formation rs TO the object OF the mass meeting
when a member stated that il was for the pur-
pose o: Re commenting TO he Mayor narnes OF
suitable pers ons for ward officers, to be chosen
by JOINT meeting OF the two Boards Tuesday
next THIS step was deemed unnecessary by
MI BrCoks- VINO spoke IN opposition; but the
Republicans present did not agree with him.
and at the conclusion of his remarks nominated
Mr.. 1saiah Stewart for Second Ward Commits
sioner, who was chosen without opposition
Olher nominations We're deemed useless aud
the meeting then adjourned.
BUILDING AND ,REPAIRs.-There has seldom
been year when there Were more improve
ments in progress in this city than there are at
this time. We have here i large number OF
intelligent end responsible builders, who all
have employment Among them, Mr.. Thos. II
Barron. builder, contractor. and superintendent
whose card appears elsewhere IN our paper
mas an enviable reputation as most skiliul
faithful. and responsible person, and We can
recommend him 10 any one needing his services
He is practical mechanic; contracts Tor build
ing work or superintends the same by the DAY
or for a percentage on the cost as may De
desired builds new houses, and repairs or re-
models old or"s: prepares plans aud specifca.
items; and as his charges are moderate, his man
ners courteous and he As prompt in meeting his
obligations he viii no doubt receive the ,ibera
share of public patronage he merits.
CHURCH lNPEovEMENT-Thec congregation
worshippIng at Fletcher M. F. Chapel cor
ner of New York avenue ard Fourth street
finding their church edice too small for the
regular aCcesslons OF members, suspended
worship about two months since IN order to
have some Improvements made MIR. :. f.
1rott- carpenter, was awarded the lob OF dol 2
The work, and has nearly completed opera.
lions. The church has been extended tour feet
front. with inside steps leading 10 the hall the
outside being more modern in design. and walls
10 tie handsomely frescoed In about three
weeks The improvements will oe completed,
when worship at the chapel will be resumed
This church has about eighty members, and is
gradually increasing. fourishng Sunday
school Is also III operation in connection with
II. Rev. Dr. Green is the pastor.
O
SEVERN AND ELKRIDGE CANT MEETING
The members OF Severn and Elkridge Circuits
OF the III. T.. Church, have determined on hold I.
ing camp meeting in Haislap's woods about
mile west OF Annapolis Junction, commenc-
ing on Friday. August 2lst. at which, IL is ex.
pectfd, the stations of the District. Annapolis
and adjoining circuits will be represented. An
effort has teen made 10 bring together the meth /.
odists OF Baltimore city at this camp but the
PROJECT failed, the Baltlmoreans mostly deter
mining on attending the Waters and Shrews-
bury camps, but there is but little doubt that
the camp will be attended by numbers from
that city. and il will be Of the largest held
in this section for years.
RIAL Estate SALE-M-ssrs. Cooper x
Latimer, auctioneers, yesterday sold to Dr. ID.
X. Hsgrer, for s3.i25, lot IS, in square iiI, I'M
proved BY two-story pressed brick hou Sc
embracing fiye rooms. This property Is stu.
sied on the south side Of II street north b =
tween 18th and 18th streets west.
Mr.. W lliam McNeir, real estate broker yes
terday sold lots l3, "a and Is, in square 2i5.
corner n and 18th streets west, to Col L. Sit.
grsayes- for SlO,.15 -I--gsg-
Messrs. Green Il williams. auctioperrs. YES
terdey sold building lot. IS feet font on II
sueet, between 1st ana east Capitol street 70
Hugh MCS,afirpy ESQ