Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-07-03
Prrsentation 70 Maxar Raven.

fN~'y VI h'ohue WuO paul MIN Nttlt> among
wiom whom we've A f. Newton, esq, Super
In endenl Of COlorrd Schools: Mrs L. II. E
HI Ks, Misses Fisher, Newton, Groves, Wash.
gton, Barber, Rhodes. Crisr, Gossie, teachers,
-hools Of Washinxton and Georgetown,
authorized TO present certain articles 70 Mayor
ana Mrs. Bowens, a. tokens Of their apprecia.
ton OF them, because Of their efforts an behalf
one of the teachers. WAS introduced 70 Mr.
Bowen in few appropriate rsmarks, by o. s.
Baker, Egg, when she presented to Mr.. Bowen
lets. In doing, she delivered Srief and fseiins
address Miss Sarah Jane Jackson, one of the
pupils Of the Colfax Literary Domestic School.
stepped forward, and IN q brief bur eloquent
speech, presented to Mr.. Bowen a pair OF
slippers, finely wrought with silk co,ors.
Miss Martha Ross, little scholar, here APP
proac he'd Mrs Bowen, and present ted her with
rich and teauufuIy worked pincushiou.
In having been done, his Honor thanked
the and donors for their gitt, saying: 81 Know
not what have done to entitle me 70 their
gratitude or consideration. IL is true i have
gwen my feeble influence and exertious TO ca.
taoIish schools for the education of the colored
enlldr"n IN this District, and have aided and
encouraged them to the best Of my ability
against the determined resistance of the author.
ities OF the city Of Washington. But in this /
uld put my duty as a citizen. and the satisfae-
all the reward am entitled TO or ever expected
10 receive. These schools are now fixed and
permanent institutions in our midst They
certainly vie with the white schools in the
RAPID progress and improvement Of their
scholars. Their advantage. no one, / ven.
ture 10 say, will attempt to estimate Why
mar was acquainted with the condition Of
.ne eolored children Of this city, FIVE years
imagined that such change could have
been wrought within that period of time
Freedom and free schools have accomplished
this work. Refinement follows ed ucation with
every class, and both will soon eradicate the
cruel distinction and prejudice that naturally
resulted from the institution OF slavery. Edu-
canon, then, rs boon above all price, and N
is due TO all that our schools should receive
the cordial support and fostering care of all
our citizens as well as of the national and mu
nleipai authorities. Be pleased 70 convey to
the teachers and children absent from here, one
ana All, T. heartfelt THANKS and my gratitude
Tor their kind remembrance, and for the beau
tfui presents, which / accept in ths spirit IN
which they were bestowed, aud W hi ch will b.
prlzed and kept as a meme nto OF their kind
feelIng and friendship. Assure them of my
best wishes for their future ele " alton and han.
time, influence, and energies to their future
improvement, mentally and otherwise"
AFTER vocal and instrumental music by some
OF the visitors, including some Of the pupils of
the colored schools, Refreshments were served
and he party took their leave
just before going 10 the residence Of Mr..
Bowen the same party made call 1t the resi-
denee Of Mr.. A. T.. Newton, their superlu.
tendent. who is an interchangeable Iaborer IN the
cause OF educating the colored people, when
tney presented 70 him q silver tankard and
Two goblets, through Miss Anna II. Ross, of
me observatory school, who, in so doing, made
a feeling and appropriate address, In which she
SAID: "1ou are the true friend OF our people,
and by years Of faithful labor and consistent
praet nave proved your truth BY your works,
particularly IN Washington and GsorretoWn'
fou have done all IN your power 70 give the
co'o ed children good schools and good teach.
efs' ana by this gift we wish to show YOU tina.
we SIs no', as our enemies say, an unzrateful
people. Mr. Newton responded in few
remarks, expressive OF his qualification at their
KIND remembrance OF his labors in their behalf
MY OF THE VISITATION, (yonyrn Trsr,Y
AND H.sJEEETss-Iha Closing exersise. of This
IsSorite Institution came of q the study Hall.
inns afternoon at O'Clock. The attendance OF
OF scarcity OF room, but despite the almost IN.
IoIerahie weather every inch of available snaee
Was Was HI o. quite Humber OF articles, OF
W. - Kinds, We're on exhibition, the handi-
worn Of the scholars. IN the number OF speci-
mems and quality also, they compared favora.
Diy win the same productions At the Academy
IN George:own. A superb afghan, by Miss
Mary Wilson, attracted particular attention,
Mise Defre s, (daughtef Of the Superintand-
emf ~ Public printing! was greatly admired
Some BEAUTIFUL specimens Of tapestry were
quite a tribute to the taste Of little Florence
Cock. and few pictures in crayou and water
coiors bespoke the dexterity OF Misses Katie
Hayden. A. Elliott, Fanny Wilson and Fanny
fhrt in handling the brush. A glance a. the
beautiful wax flowers by Miss Mary Jones al.
most compensated for the loss OF natures .peci-
mems. The ladies IN charge were un tiring in
their Efforts TO please and among those clad IA
nizsd some who once lent charm and grace 70
wash ngton society The premiums were de-
liyered by Rev. Father Wiget, but the lis, of
the names has come TO hand too late for pub
yr1u -rla
sent. and the programme was a most varied
and interesting one.
An INTERESTING OCcAsIOS.-Last evening
an interesting time was had a, the hail OF
Webster Lodge, No. ., Knights Of Pythias, the
occasion being the presentation Of handsome
ly framed set Of resolutions adopted by Ca
lanthe Lodge, No. II, thanking Webster Lodge
for many acts of kindness to the new lodge.
The presentation address was made by w. G.
j. w. Thompson. who was accompanied by
and IL was received by p G. Goodheart in ap.
pTopriate remarks. A splendid blue silk bur-
gee. trimmed with gold lace, bearing the name
OF Webster Lodge, No. 2, X. r., was presented
George T.. Shobel made the p resentation speech
and the w. g., Philip Peyser, responded. The
occasion drew together quite large number Of
knights, the hall being crowded.
INFORMATION AGAINST MAGIsTRAPRs-
District Attorney Darlington has filed informa.
ton IN the Criminal Court against Justice
David K. Smith for malversatIon. in that on
the 18th of June, 1867, he had in his possession
certain papers belonging TO one q. PulIen,
which had been used in the trial of q criminal
accusation before hin, in which the said Pull
len wasthe complaining witness, which papers
he refuses TO deliver TO Pullsn Also, against
Justice w. II. Craig, of 0eSrge.own, for rem
dering judgment without service Of process
upon the party against whom il was rendered,
the party being John J. Reilly, who makes af-
hdavit that said judgment was rendered in
February last.
NOBLE GIFr.-K. III. Butler. Of Cumberland,
Nd, proprietor of the largest steam wood
working establishment in Maryland, has Just
donated 10 the Memorial Hall, on 18th street,
the lecture room are models OF strength and
neatness, and the oval seats for the Sabbath
school room are admirably adapted tor that
use. This munifcence is worthy of commen-
dation. The dedication Of the Memorial Hall
Is announced Tor Sabbath next-services at Ak
and O clock. Rev. Drs. S.ork and Albert. OF
Philadelphia. are expected 10 assist the pastor
of 81. Paul's Church in the rvice.
THE HEAT AND STREET RAILwAYs-The
extreme heat which we are now experiencing,
Is having its effect not only upon railway
travel, bat also upon the track over which the
cars run. In this city the railroad iron ON the
street roads has expanded from the heat Of the
sun so as TO, in many instances, burst from the
spikes and bulge mp IN curves Of several inches,
the Metropolitan track, near the Patent ONCE
are a couple ofplaces of this character only a
few yards apart, one Of which has bulged so
high as 10 admit q mans body between il and