Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-06-26

and arithmetic, the boys were fully equal 20
the girls; while in music, composition, aud
Penmanship the superiority was generally on
the side OF the girls.
DIR. Roys thought, if high school was
created. that the boys, in year or two, would
be as far advanced as the girls
MI. West, OF the trustees, approved the ad.
dress, and congratulate the trustees and
tea hers that they now had superintendent.
He thought that the defects in reading were
owing TO the early lessons in the primary
too much. He believed that If girls ana boys
recited in the same class, especially mp to ,ay
twelve years Of age, they will be more equal
Mr. A. X. Bro wne said that he approved OF
the features OF the address in the main, es-
peciaily IN regard to q normal school. He did
than the girls, and he spoke of the decision ex-
hibited oy some of the boys.
Mr.. Mcclellan briefly expressed his approval
OF the address and the spirit in which il was
opinion OF the trustees on the creation of the
Office, they should now work together.
Mr.. J. s. Brown said that he had received
note asking when would the teachers be paid.
The Mayor replied that when the Councils
met on Monday he was IN hopes they would
pass the tax bill, and then money could easily
be obtained.
Mr. A. X Browne made a number Of an
nouncements 10 he teachers.
Mr.. J. ). Brown endorsed the general ideas
OF the address of Mr.. X, and moved that the
the meeting.
The resolution of Mr.. Brown, that the leading
features of the address OF the Superiu tendent,
Richards, met with their cordial sympathy
and hearty indor> ement, and that they will
heartily cooperate with him, was adopted
unanimously.
Al this point Mayor Bowen retired, and M
A. X. Browne took the hair.
Mr.. Richards read a letter from Prof. Henry,
regretting his inabilIty TO be present. and also
that he would be happy at some future time to
nov h
ing b gh and normal school
Mr.. Thompson read a letter from Prof. Henry
Mason, who has taught a French class, ex-
pressing his wishes for a pleasant holiday
10 all.
Mr. j. F.. Thompson offered a resolution re.
turning n vote OF thanks 10 Prof Spencer for
listing in the examinations, and also for his
generous offer TO the teachers to take lessons al
his institute during the holidays; which was
adopted by a unanimous vote.
Prof. Spencer responded briefly.
Rev. Mr.. Ferris inquired whether II was
contemplated TO teach the dead languages in
the high school.
needed, that il they wished good scholars the
teachers should be educated.
DIR. A. Il. Pardon was called on and briefly
addressed the meeting, saving that he was in
sympathy with the teachers and schools aud
would do what he could to advance the inter-
ests Of education. He was not in favor of es-
tablishing higher schools until full facilities
are given to the primary and secondary
scholars. He believed that they should COM
mepce at the lowest and ascend. [AppIause !
Although il had been stated that the teachers
vancng their salaries, if the finances of the
Cooperation would warrant II. In conclusion
he said that he would cooperate with Mr.. X.
notwithstanding he was at first opposed to the
creation OF the office. Adjourned.
A JUDGE MALTRRATBD IN BLADESs BURG-
A Tictin, Of a hisapprehension.-A Washington
official. whose duties req uire him to look after
the widows and orphans, seems 20 have been
treated with considerable indignity lately in
the neighboring village of Bladensourg. The
Judge has q summer residence out there, and
1t Is stated that some little legal unpleasantness
occurred between himself and the parties en-
ployed by him to take care Of his house and
garden, in which some OF the residents took
sides with the latter, whereupon he was re-
ported TO have spoken derogatively of the
bravery Of the male Bladensburgers and of the
character OF the females. 1t Is alleged further
that he made an improper proposal TO a respect
able young lady OF that place, but that of course
is mistake, as all who know the character
Of the judge will readily agree Anyhow, the
people Of Bladensburg-notk knowing the Judge
so well as we do in Washington-got II into
their obstinate beads that it was true, and in
the language of the West, ''they went for him. -
1t is sad to elate that gentleman of such
portly respectabiiity should be hustled about
like any common rapscallion, but so 1t was,
and il is stated that the young lady's be.
trothed even went to the length of striking
that patriarchal head, and KNOCKING the
uuge's NAT, DlHl over MS eyes. Inc moo
for what else can men expect TO be called
when they do such things as these-then
hurried their protesting and perspirlng vic
tim through the deep sands TO the brink of
the creek, and proposed, apparently in all seri-
business, to duck him. Absolutely proposed TO
duck him! He, dreading that '.alacriiy in sink
ing" feared by his ShakspearIan prototype
when threatened with a similar immersion
made a sudden bolt and ran with prodigious
vim for man of his avoirdupois, bat was over
hauled by his relentless pursuers; but by the
intercessIon OF some of the solid citizens Of the
bUrgh the ducking pI ocess was dis pensed With.
Some reprehen sIbe threats We're, no viewer, in
dulRsd in by the crowd, hitch, had they been
carr led out, would have left the Judge in a
very Unples SAINT pickle; bat finally they let
him of and headed him Washington ward,
w it'll the ID Injunction not TO come there any
more The Judge is naturally very much sur
pTised and aggrieved by this rough treatment,
and is wholly at a loss 10 account for II. The
Bladensbnrgers, be thin ks, are laboring under
some monstrous delusion, and he relies on his
PAST Tt cord for morality and purity Of char
acter, to clear him with his friends and the
public. BE vrtuOus and you will be happy,
says the Judge.
CoMMRNCBMENTo OF COLUMBIAN COLLEGE
The 10th annual commencement of Columbian
College VIII take place at the First Baptist
Church, 18th street, on Wednesday, une 31th.
at IL O'Clock.
The following is the list OF the graduating
class j. W Bidgood, Va; F. X. Boston, Nd
+. q. Darlington. Jr. ID. c; G. Y. Coffin, ID.
G.; w. H. Pinckell, ID. O. +. Franklin. ID. T.
+. II. kerfoot, Va; L. o. Leech, ID. c.; 5. 5.
Peasants, d. G.; l.. I. Sewers, Va; A. T.
Stuart, ID. G.; l.. r. Ward. Pa.
The contestants for the Davis Prize Medals
are: ]. w. Bidgood, Va; F. X. Boston, Nd.
E. e. Darlington, Jr., ID. G.; G. Y. Coffin, ID.
O. N. H. Finckei, ID. g.; F. Franklin. u: g;