New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-09
OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS
EXAMINATIONS IN THE SIXTH DISTRICT

The annual examinations in our public
schools commenced yesterday, in due course
The beginning was made in the Sixth Dis
trict, and it il, gratifying to state that the
condition generally and separ ately is excel
lent.
A REPUBLICAN, reporter visited these
schools yesterday, aud Is willing to testify
as to the general prosperity OF the institu-
tions, and the advancement of the classes.
Notwithstanding the adversely of the times
financially, the schools seem to have been
but slightly affected. as both teachers and
pupils are apparently pursuing an even and
uninterrupted course.
Napoleon Avenue SchOOl-Ssirls.
This school is pleasantly located, in toll
erably fair building, at the corner of Napo-
leon avenue and Magazine street, but the
room is too limited for the number of
children iu constant attendance. Although
there are only three teachers, yet within
the space Of a few months, order has been
brought out Of indifference, and to-day this
institution stands among the foremost; GER
tainly is one of the best if not the best, in
the Sixth District. The attendance is very
regular, and the pupils are uncommonly
ambitious to excel. The class Of children is
superior; indeed few schools IN New Or
leans can make better display in the per-
sonnet. Perfect decorum is one of it's most
striking features, and the teachers are not
compelled to issue orders to preserve disci-
pline. The building is entirely too small to
accommodate the number who regularly
attend, and if the increase goes on during
since September, it will he necessary to re-.
.ect applicants. Full score of young
ladies will come forward as candidates for
the High School. The first class is com.
posed of Misses Emily Dart, Ella Cranmer,
Addie Snodgrass, Belle Snodgrass, Carrie
Jackson, Marion Hovey, Hester Rasha,
Georgia Mattingly, Sarah Page.
Second class-Misses Margie Vunne, May
Case Annie Jetfries Octavia Burt, Emma
Allingham.
Third class-Misses Julia Merwin, Jessie
Clinton, Martha Lowe, Mary Berthelot,
Price, Marie Purcell, Oetavia Achan.
Each one of these is quite competent to
enter on z higher grade.
Miss Z. S. Rossner is princi pal, assisted
by Misses NJ. l.. Moody and G. Young.
Berlin-Boys and Girls.
This school, for colcred children, is To-
Gated on Berlin street, near the st. Charles
street railroad depot, in private residence
Notwithstanding the tenements are not al
together, suitable, the teachers have, by ap-
plicat;on and good Judgment, made every
foot of space available. The boys occupy
one side and the girls theether. A splendid
piano fills corner, and Miss Nabar, primo
pal, furnishes music for her singing class
She has an excellent assistant in Mrs. NJ, T.
Washington.
There is an average attendance OF seven
ty-two. Among the scholars are some su-
perior readers, most Of them having been
only a few months Yesterday
number of parents visited tip building, and
seemed greatly interested in the pro-
ceedings.
Leontine-Boys ard Girls.
The rcll shows l50 names of bright eh:l-
dren. The teachers toll late and esrly to
advance their charges, cons equently have
met with deserved success. Among the
lads Frank Reese and William Perry will
come forward as applicants for admission
to the High School. Parents were II atten-
81 II
with all they witnessed. The furniture is
not fine, but is scit able for the times The
names of the teachers are: Mrs. L. G.
Aucon, principal: Miss L. Thiel first as
sistant; Miss II. S. Evans, second assistant,
and Miss NJ. Ferguson, second assistant.
Antoine-B0ys and Girls.
This school is located far Up on Magazine
street, where more than 100 pupils are in
,tructed in the rudme1ts. They are ambi-
ious 20 learn difficult lessons, and some of
he children have made uneom mon progress.
specially since Mrs. NJ. Baby has taken the |
position of principal Sha is assisted by |
,frs. L. Eide aud Mrs. C. 30 uld. The chill |
lren, all colored, were neatly attirei, and |
Turing the examination many Of their par
nts called.
iusterl!fZ-Boys and Girls.
Few schools for colo-ed children are su.
erior to this, which is no boast. Among
be older pupils can be found several who
re extraordinary readers, and one class is
cry proficient in geography and arithmetic
he attendance is quite regular probably
rom the fact that parents make frequent
isits.
The teachers are deserving of praise for
1eir untiring efforts. Their names are:
[rs NJ. f. Baptiste, principal; Mrs. Mary C.
'ere, first assistant; Miss F. 1. Dart, second
ssistant; Miss Alice Wall, second assistant
Among the children the following rank
rst: Mary Walker, Elvina Clanton, Julia
erry and Thadeus Walker. The roll mum
ers nearly 200.
ColiseHn-Girls and Boys.
Here is a school for col ored children. the J
tendance being l42. composed of the most !
'derly children. The advancement they
ave made is quite astonishing; indeed,
alf dozen of the most forward might
Ike charge of classes. Here, too, parents
,vote considerable time i'll visiting. The
Hiding is a church. not suitable for school
lrposes. as there are no desks. However,
-erything is very neat and orderly. Emily
'iiiiams, Oracle Burke, Pauline Boutte,
eleste Neven, Mary Simmons, Marie Larie,
,uise Powers and John Harris are on the
Ii of honor. Mrs. C. Jeruleman is princi-
!, assisted by Misses II. Woods and L. | /
lttUn.
Magazine-Boys and Girls.