Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-18
CONDENSED Locals.

The second grand hop of sour, )" Company A,
takes place at their srmory this evening, and no
I'm the case in the Police Court this morning
Of Charles II. Bliss, charged with an assault on
his daughter, Hoiie pros was entered.
Isaiah Mitchell has resigned his position as
lamp-hghteT, and Robert Holmes has been
APPOINTED in his place.
The first sociable of the Pennsylvania Repub-
hcan Association at Masonic Temple last even
ing was a brilliant and enjoyable entertain
Bent-
Prom John F. Ellis Il Co. we have Lee &
walkers cheap edition of the LibrettOs OF
ktgnon and La SonambHla. They will be just
the thing tor the coming operate season.
An interesting prOtracted meeting is in pro-
Erese at the Metropolitan VI. r.. Church, and
last evening some hve souls were converted
The evening the regular quarterly Love
The association of the United workingmen of
America met last evening at 9l2 street. and
addresses were made by several persons in favor
Of legislation looking TO the general improve
nent and smelioration Of the condition of the
working classes.
Governor Shepherd has removed Dr. David
Sehieimer, physician to the poor of the IN
Council district. whose name has been men
toned in connection with the case against the
Iesurrectionists,) and has appointed DIR. A. Z.
johnson to MI the vacancy.
Yesterday, a delegation representing the -four
interests OF the District waited upon Governor
Shepherd TO urge the removal of Flour In
speetor Henry Wills. The Governor said he
would have the qualifications of the inspector
examined into by competent board.
The ball of the Corcoran Zouaves last night,
n their armory, corner of Sd street and Penn
ylvania avenue, was one Of the most successful
entertainments of the season. General Sher-
man and Governor Shepherd and staff were
present, and an exhibition drill was given,
which WAS executed with precision.
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The BOARD OF FIRE CONSEQUENTLY
Report q the COMMITTEE on Examination Of Fire
meeting OF the Board Of Fire Commissioners
last evening communication from the Super
intendent Of the Fire Alarm Telegraph was
from the corner of 18th and 7 streets to 18th
and X streets: also, that the positions Of boxes
81 and 50 be exchanged, because boxes 81 and
liability of being mistaken for one another. On
motion of Mr.. Collins the superintendent was
authorized to make the changes recommended.
The committee on the examination of the fire
department (the chief engineer and his assis-
tanO reported that il had performed the duty
Of examining each member of the department
individually, and submitted the questions
asked, covering practical knowledge OF duties
Of fireman, and testing the character of the
intelligence of each man and foreman. The
report showed that the departing was largely
made up of intelligent and practical firemen
whose Judgment, activity and courage could be
relied upon. few instances of incapacity
were named. On motion of Mr.. Collins, action
Oh the report was deferred until the next meet
ing, full board not being present last night.
MI Morgan offered an amendment to rule 20,
that whenever the officers are addressed by anv
member their official rank shall be recognized,
and that no familiar name or nickname shall be
used when on duty. This question was (under
the rules laid over until the next meeting.
The resignation of j. II. Thompson, OF No. l
company, was received and accepted: and on
motion Of Mr.. Reed, Thomas Martin was ap-
pointed in his stead.
The chair announced the following standing
committees On Supplies, Messrs. Morgan and
hume; Apparatus, Messrs. Collins and Morgan;
Hose, Nessrs. Thomas and Reed; Buildings,
hessrs. Hume and Collins; Horses, Messrs. Reed
and TAFT; Telegraph, Messrs. TAFT and Collins;
Accounts, Messrs. Morgan and Thomas; Rules
and Discipline, Mesrs Reed and TAFT.
TEE CoLORED PUBLIC SCHooLs-NeetiHg Of
TIE NeT Board i Trgstees.-The new board OF
trustees ~ colOred schools of Washington and
Georgetown met last evening at the Sumner
school building. Mr.. johnson called the board
to order, and Mr.. Archie Lewis offered a reso-
luton, which was adopted, ''that the organize
ton OF the board remain as now constituted
with Mr.. Smith. instead OF Prof. Vsshon, on
the committee on accounts and annual report
and Superintendent Cook on the committee on
teachers and textbooks, in the place of Prof
Nashop."
Applications for teacherships were received
from Mrs Anna G. Waters. Miss Julia Wright,
Mics Octavia Barker, Miss Anna T.. Lee and
Mr.. y. A. Welsh, which were referred
Superintendent Cook presented the abstract
Of reports for the month OF November, show
ng-Number OF pupils on the rolls the last day
OF the month, LOSE; Increase for the month, "a;
average attendance during the month, 3,731;
number OF schools, "a; average pupils in each
the First district, Sc; Second, 10; Third. Is:
Fourth, 80; Fifth, total, ll3; decreaSe for the
month, 16; number Of pupils dismissed in the
First district, IL; Second, ), Fourth, total,
u; number OF pupils suspended in the First
district. 10; Second. g. Fourth, total, ls.
On motion of Mr.. smith, il was decided to
close the schools from Friday, December 10,
until January 5, 1874, in order to allow the
pupils the enjoyment OF the Christmas holt
days.
The appointment of Mrs. Christiana Butcher
as teacher was confirmed, and ths board adj
jOuIneG.