Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-06-12
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At the regular monthly meeting OF the Board
or School Trustees last evening, the application
of Miss Alice Miller for position as teacher
was referred. Mr. Hart gave notice that the
examination OF the female grammar school in
the first district would take place at 1 d. m on
the 18th Of June, and the male grammar school
necessitated on account of the anticipated abb
sence Of certain trustees after that date.
The superintendent read his monthly report,
pupils on the rolls the last day of the month,
e,1S4; decrease, 366 Number Of cases Of corporal
punishment in the first district, Is; second, =;
third, 4; fourth, ]; total, II. Decrease for the
month, II. Number OF pupils dismissed in the
first district, second, Is; third, 8: fourth, s;
total, 36- Number Of pupils suspended in the
hrst district, IL; second, 10; third, Q; fourth, 80;
total, 30.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND PRIZES.
"A communication was read from Charles b.
Young, principal of the Emerson Institute one
OF the examiners for the Kendall scholarship,
rendering to the pupil known as 'sNo. A. three
years scholarship in the Emerson Institute, in
view OF the very creditable examination passed
by that pupil. The Communication was laid
over Informally.
Mr.. French, from the committee on examina-
lions, reported that VIM. II. Luff, of the male
grammar school of the 4th district, (Mr. j. Z.
thompson teacher,) who attained an averay
of So, was entitled to the Kendall scholarship,
and Daniel Foley, 81 q the King scholarship.
The pEizes.for penmsnship were awarded as
follows: Alice COoksey, one years scholarship;
Leroy lutte, one year; and the following for
dict. Gertrude Hough, Henry Degges Louisa
Bird, and Frank Miller.
SIR. Harris. from the sub-board of the first
district, reported that under the resolution
adopted at the special meeting May 30th, au-
thorizing the award of an additional medal for
speihng IN the secondary schools, the medal has
been awarded TO David G. Bangs, a pupil in
teacher.
-. On motion of Mr.. Atlee, the board accepted
. the generous offer OF Mr.. Chas. 8. Young and d.
rected the secretary to thank the donor and TO
notify master Chas. A. Frank (No. ~ OF his
good fortune.
Mr.. Harris offered a resolution to the effect
that It Is contrary to the spirit of the rule gov
srning The award OF prizes in the public schools
Tor boards TO allow special prizes to given
IN the shape OF medals; and that no special
prizes given by a teacher, parent, or trustee
shall bear any inscription or design calculated
TO create the impression that they are prizes
awarded BY the board of trustees. After con
siderable discussion, the resolution was adopted
by yea and nay vote, a follows: Yeas-Messrs.
Hart, Harris, Stuart, Faust, Robinson, RAN
coiph, Richards, Dietrich, Scott French, DuIin
and Allan-12. Nays-MesSrs. Wood ward.
ChanPlin, Evans, Cook. and AtLee-5.
TEE SNALL-POx AND TIE BoARp OF
HRALTH-At the meeting OF the board of
health last evening, Health Officer DIR. Verdi
lelorted twenty-five cases OF smallpox within
the last four days, and made a special report on
that subject, in which he saws: al feel com
PEELED TO bring to the notice of the board of
health the dangerous lack of legislation regard
diseases II the effort to prevent the spread of
= The smallpox am baffed in many instances
Tor want OF law i cannot compel a person az
1eeted by the smallpox 10 go to the SMALLPOX
hospital, although his limited dwelling does not
permit complete isolation from the members of
hls family and from people inhabiting the same
uNellnS Persuasive means oftimes fail;
although il Is very evident that to allow such a
case to remain on the premises, II to expose
many Others to the eontagion." The doctor
also made number OF suggestions in relation
10 imposing penaltieson wasLerwomen who wash
Tor families having the small -pox; keeping
children within doors where the disease exists,
&c. lie also recommended an appropriation
OF Loco by the legislature to assist poor peo.
PIE with clothing; and reported that force had
been organized 70 disinfect the city, each in
spector having load of disinfecting powder
and urged prompt action on the part of the
legislature. The president OF the board was re-
laested 10 confer with the legislative authors
gestions Of the health officer. Mr.. Msrbury
the treasurer of the board, submitted his annual
report, which shows expenditures daring the
Past year. sSo'oa9 81; cash on hand, s3,49513.
TIE SALE OF STALLS IN THE WASHINGTON
MARKET--After our report closed Yesterday
.he safe OF stands in the Center Market was con-
hisesltapeoHs Stands e. s. Atkinson. SIZE
SaIi Mueller Il Son, wholesale confectioners5
H4etsters--Henry whaIen, sle5: w. 8
Anderson, sll6; Perry Sherwood, 500; It. 7.
Donaldson, sle0; Agnes Schrepler, sg7; George
u Il
yer. So j. c. Croker, ssI; L. KidweII, ss9: 2
thompson $50; L. Simaker, SO; q. 5. King
SIS; l.. y. Eli & Bro. SD; p. Garden, S67; "
Net Ss1; Jos ZegOwi;z, SIS.
bHttSr StdHds.-J. y. Paxton. $40: NJ. G.
Routzahn, SIPS; NJ. Buck, SIP; l.. Kissner
gill; s. L. Davis, 500; II. Keller, 800
BdksTs;-T. '. Humphrey, 500; John F. Vogt
Slss' q. Rupert, $50; G. w. Hatton, sliI: r.
6ammerSley, SIP; j. G. Reisenger SI1O: a. "
"sldman, Sis; Chas. Christian, s95.
s5, 49, = Beach, $50; E. Beach, sS5, Chas. Van
Tie closing sale viii be on Thursday.
SALE OF Police "FINDlses.--Tba ninth
suStloh SAFE OF property which has remained in
the custody OF Mr.. Herrick property clsr, of
me ~ e'ioP3ntAn district. for more than six
morning, MesSrs. Wall & Co. auctionesrs
There Was not large attendance, but the prices
n those obtained At previous sales. In the Hst
were four muskets, lot Of machinery, twenty
pistols Of various kinds, nfty rszors and knives,
old clothes, Sundsy-school books and playin
cards, Josephus' Works and hve dirty stoc king.
postage stamps and buckets, yiolins and bed
quilts, &C., sc.
A SADLY AFFLICTED FAxILY.-Mr. lame,
" Collins, who resides at 1910 sth street. ne ar
Just now greatly afflicted IN his family,
three children Sy dsash.s and reass os . lSs'
fespeetiss,y,-and one other u now living vsry
-. and not expected to recover. The childreT
1ss followed By dropsy. Mr.. Collins Is the fore
man OF masons on the new STATE dspsrfmens
pe,laing; and has many friends. who win regres
70 near OF the eihietaen he has sustained fhe
IanerA OF me three children viii take place to-
morrow afternoon ct O'Clock. -
TIE AWARD OF the Kendall scholarshin m
William II. Luff, Of the Fourth District. n
another tribute 20 the capacity Of one Of our
most experienced and highly eseeemed teacher.
Mr.John T. Thompson, principal OF the FOURTH
District Grammar School. Mr.. Thompson's
pan OF teaching IL eninently practical and
.norough, and the results have been shown in
Pills. '~~eA " .'SP
Mr. DAVID x. HoLsrox, q graduate of Co
inmbisn Law college, and . resident of this
eny, was recen uy united In marria9e 10 Ms
Della Peters, Of West GAINESVILLE. 0his- ~
Holston, with bis charming bride. has srrtvsd
IN the city, and Is soiourning at the 81. CisnJ
Hotel, WHITTIER hosts Of friends have called ~
eofgratalate the happy couple. =
ATTENTION Is directed to the advertisements
OF the North Washington Building Association.
which Is taking very favorable, especiaiiy
among the people OF the northern portion Of the
city, where is 0Seers are Al ven known.