Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-22
THE NIGHT ScHooL-In accordance with

ceiling, and is very well adapted to the purpo-
scs of the committee 1t is we'll lighted with
6 jets of gas. 1t is furnished with only - desks
however, and rather meagre supply of other
school apparatus for the size of the school, as
will appear by the report following: On the
large blackboard was written, 1.-The working
boys Of to-day are to bear the burden in the
State and church Of the future -Akcn,ldrta
Gazette-as MOTTO which the boys heartily
responded to when asked if this we're true, by
the Superintendent
Very much to the surprze Of the committee,
who had arranged to art the school on basis
of II scholars, there were Al applicants tor adj
mission, ranging from - to Is years OF age.
The school was opened by singing that time
honored hymn,
'Holy Bible, Book Divine,
Precious treasure thou art mine,
followed by reading selection from the Bible,
and prayer II. 0. Claughton, esq, chairman
of the committee, addressed the boys tor few
minutes, saying that it was important IN start
ing upon the session OF this school that the
bows understand distinctly the mutual relation
ofthe teachers and scholars and the obliga-
tons of the latter to the former. The school
was opened in order to provide means OF edu-
cation for such boys Of the city as were unable
to attend the day schools; that they would be
expected when they entered here to be dilligent
in their studies, respectful in department. and
orderly always. He called their attention to
the fact that the ladies and gentlemen who
we're present to teach them, had no personal
interest in the matter, beyond desire to pro-
mote their welfare and to do them good, clos
ing with some very fitting words to the teach
crs. Mr.. Claughton was listened to with great
attention by those present, the boys seeming
to endorse every sentence as 1T was uttered,
and by their respectful attitudes giving evil
dence of determination ITO act We'll their
part. $50
The Superintendent remarked, before taking
the names of the scholars, that he supposed
the boys were well satisfied from t ne address
of the chairman; that this school intended
work, earnest, hard work, and he was glad to
notice that there was no shrinking on their
part from this standard, but while this was
literally and strictly So he thought the boys
would find in the very earnestness OF the work,
/ source of real entertainment; that the school
room would be sought with pleasure after the
bodily toll Of the day, and that while they
were storing their minds with useful knowledge,
they would find the associations OF the school
altogether pleasant in social way. The boys
were now called and gave each his name age oc-
cr1paton, parents or guardians name, and resi-
dcncc. 1t was ascertained how many OF each
Grade of studies were present, and the school
then dismissed to meet tomorrow night at s
clock, in order to give the committee time to
make suitable arrangements Tor accommoda-
ting the unexpected number of scholars. Fol
lowing the dismissal of the school the commit
tee met and ordered additional books purchased.
| The reporter was requested 10 say ~ thaI
| MIR. George II. Robinson is the Treas
| urcr of the school, and as the large number Of
| boys already entered, with prospect OF that
number being increased, will involve cOnsdera.
| bic outlay Of money, our citizens are requested
| to come forward and furnish them with the
funds necessary to conduct the school efficiently.
Twenty dollars have been subscribed o:day.
Money and teachers--ladieS and gentlemen
are ill that is wanted now to make the night
school 4 complete success, and that the former
may be given freely, and that Il full complement
of the latter may be obtained, are the hopesot
all-but hopes without acts will not he suth-
cient.
Mayors OFFlCE.--A man for creating a
nuisance, was dismissed. s.,..
Mary Jane Green, colored, Tor dlsorderIy
conduct, was fined and discharged. =
\ storekeepcr for striking coorcd man and
pushing him out of the door, was fined and
| discharged. .,.
Joe White, colored, for striking Jane Nick
ms, also colored, was discharged.
Carry Wilson, for disordery conduct, was
cohbed and discharged.
John Everson, coored, for disordcrly con-
duct, was fined and discharged.
MAGISTRATES OFFICE-Appcatlon was
| made by a colored man and woman for d.
vorce, but Justice May informed them that
they must seek higher authority.
4 warrant was issued for the arrest of wife
at the instance Of her husband, but It's exccu-a
ton stayed at the instance Of the same party.
\ warrant was issued authorizing search Of
the canal boat II. B. Cromwell for coat stolen
from John Hardman, but the stolen article WAS
not recovered.
NIGHT REPORT. Night clear and with Il
well marked frost There were no dlsturban-
| ces. One prisoner and one lodgcr were ut the
station house.
| KNIGHTS TEMpLAR-Many persons went
| from here to Washington to-day to witness the
procession of the Knights Templar now IN that
city. The steamer lronSides with the Rich
mond Commandery on board passed 10y here on
her way up at % this morning The Arrow
made several trips to Mount Vernon with dill
ferent Communicates. Many OF the hnigEts
visited this city, and some OF them, after look
Ing Ut me oDJcc's VI 'u'ciC"' iei9' WIN W.
Mount Vernon. ..-. -
COOP TEMpLARs.-Th first annual celebra-
ton of Belle Haven Lodge, No. q, |. 0. &. T.;
will be held at Liberty Hall this evening at i
o clock. j. Mortimer kilgour, Loudoun, Va,
and w. p Drew. Of Washington, ID. e., Will
address the meeting The exercises VIII ;be in7
tersperscd with music and recitatious by the
Misses Mundell, Messrs. Whitaker and Baker,
and Miss Simpson, of Washington, D.. e. The
celebration will cpublic.
| ALARMED. A family residing at the upper
about three O clock this morning by noises that
| induced them to think robbers were endeavor-
ing to break into their house. The police We're
called and were instantly on hand, but no cyl
dencc of the presence Of thieves could be
detected.
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