Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-06-06

school there are 80 pupils, boys and girls, - of
the original number (10) having been trans
ferTe6 the past month to the higher grades. aud
all of the present members being present at this
examination. The examination exercises con-
sisted in music, reading, spelling writing, def
Eitions, authorizations, &c, most of which
studies the pupils seemed 20 be making good
progress. The medal was given to John Smith
son, and diplomas were awarded to John Muir
ply, Mary Z. Whitaker, George Dunn, Msrga-
ret Desmond, Anna Bensler, William Moeka-
bee, Thomas Flaherty, James Campbell, Mary
A. MOffat, Kate Rowland, Kate Spauldng,
Laura l.. Pyle, Henry NJ. Ashton, Mary V. Bos-
well, Julia Beall; The teacher at her own
expense presented Sarah Bell with medal she
being next in merit to John Smithson.
CoLoREp SCHOOL Recommendations
day the examinations of tue colored schools
were continued in the John F. Cook building.
intermediate No. 2, Miss a. L. Foose, teacher,
with 80 pupils, classified in the third grade. was
examined by Superintendent Cook in reading.
spelling, written and mental arithmetic, and
geography of the United States and the general
outlines of the hemispheres and North America.
The pupils gave evidence of understanding what
they had studied, answering questions prompt
1y and accurately. The rhetorical exercises were
among the pleasing features of the occasion.
intermediate No. 1, Miss Maria A. Forster
teacher, with thirty pupils, was examined by
Prof Vashon in the same grade of studies as
intermediate No. 3, and the school proved itself
model one. The rhetorical exercises, cOmpO-
sition, Examination day." by Miss NJ. A. Por-
ter; recitation, "Charge of the Light Brigade"
by James Broughton; composition, " Educa-
ton" and reading from Tennyson, by Miss NJ.
The room was tastefuly draped with ever
greens, while around il were hung likenesses of
distinguished persons, including that of Gen.
Grant. and beneath it the following motto {:
"OrGer is heavens first law"
Grammar No. |, Miss Emma V. Brown, teach
er and principal composed of % well advanced
pupils, was examined by Superintendent Cook.
In this school there were three grades, repre-
senting second intermediate and third and sec
ond grammar. The pupils were examined in
reading from the fifth reader, and spelling from
algebra, to equations of the first degree; gram
mar, geography, and United States history.
The scholars excelled in reading, and i'm arith-
metic, as in algebra, the work was marked by
rapid execution and a commendable degree OF
accuracy. The closing exercises, consisting of
singing and Rotations, were very attractive.
Trustees Henry johnson and Charles King were
present during the entire examination, and
congratulated the teachers and scholars upon
their success.
night at the Board of Trade rooms, Mr. De-
frees in the chair. Mir. j. j. COombs from the
committee on organization, submitted cOnsti-
tuition and bylaws, which was adopted. Mr..
Daniels reported partial list of officers as fol-
lows: Vice presidents: LIST district, VIM. Hickey;
"a, Dr. Daniel Breed; Sd, j. A. Richie; ith,
James Goddard; 9th, Dom Piatt; 9th, F. w.
Carver; 10th, George ii. Plant; 18th, w. w.
Moore; 18th, George III. Clark; 1ith, John Dow
ling; 18th, Joseph ShilliDgton; 10th, Livingston
Brown; recording secretaries, Walter Hawkes.
J. A. Haleek and 6. W. Anderson; treasurer,
VIM: G. Moore; executive committee, b. G..
Daniels, j. j. C0ombs;, r. j.. Fleming, l.. Q;
s. j. Bowen. The report 'e1 Was adopted aaI
and the club elected the officers named above.
MIR. Price submitted a resolution that the club
cooperate with Maryland and Virginia to ar
range for demonstration in Baltimore on the
9Th of July next, and that Mr.. Alexander Ben
nett be chosen as marshal for the OCCASION; laid
on the table. Mr.. COombs submitted a resOlu-
ton for the appointment of a committee to
whom all resolutions shall be referred before
presentation to the club. On this there was
considerable debate by Messrs Coombs, Smith,
Snodgrass, and Magill, after which it was adopt
ed. After speech-making, the chair announced
as the com mittee on resolutions: Messrs. j. j.
Coombs, Colonel Smith. j. g. McGill, l.. Q.
Washington, ID. e. Daniels, and S. ID. English.
BALTIMORE ANNUAL CoNFERENcr OF THE
A. NJ. T.. ZION CHUICH.-YesterCay after our
report closed, Rev. b. Mackail was elected an
honorary member. Revs. j. II. Hamer and j.
b. Trustee were elected ministerial delegates to
the general cor ference with Revs. George Bas-
daughters of conference presented their dona-
lions Tor the support of the conference. The
Sabbath schools of the A. NJ. +. II. churches in
the city assembled at $50 O'Clock, and were
addressed by Bishops Loguen, Brooks, Talbert,
Kew. James A. Jones, and Elder Thomas.
EIGHTH DAY.
In the conference this morning a paper from
the preachers meeting praying the general con-
ference to make certain amendments to the
ritual, and also providing for the trial of bish-
ops, &c, was discussed at considerable length
and adopted.
Elders Trusty and Green and Deacon Johns
were appointed commsttee on circuits and
stations.
Elders Jones, Dyson and Bosley were appointed
committee on temperance.
Elder Price moved that the general confer
ence be also asked to insert addresses in the
baptismal ceremony. This motion was pending
at the hour Of adjournment.
A BUILDING ASSOCIATION CAsF-To-day
in the equity court. (Judge Humphreys,) a de-
cree was made in the case of Cochran against
Clarke setting aside the sale. Il appears that
Cochran and wife gave deed OF trust ON some
property in the neighborhoOd Of 18th and G.
streets 5. W. to X. II. Clarke and A. Austin
Smith, trustees, to secure certain advances
from the Mount Vernon Building Association
Cochran and family went south, and, it is al
Legged, left the property in charge OF II. A Clarke
as agent to collect the rents, pay dues, &c
Subsequently, in default of payment the prop
erty was advertised and sold by L. II. Clarke
IT, A. Clarke being the purchaser. Mrs. Coeh-
ran and daughter returned here on the close of
the war, Cochran having died in the meantime,
and hied petition for possession, and to-day a
decree was made. MIR. j. n. Oliver for pc
titioner.