Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-07-17

several OF the studies as they were last wear
ever, restricted to the limits designated by the
teacher. Accompanying, you will alsO find
copies of the questions tor each year. An in
previous year in the same studies not only COW
cred the same ground, but were of a more diff
cult character"
Accompanying the report is
LETTER OF PROF. GRRRNER
as TO the progress made in the studies in which
he SAYS "Stnce the advance class finished
the arithmetic before 1 took charge, and in
view of the number of studies they are Obliged
to review for the two approaching exani7ia-
tons, should be glad if you would omit the
arithmetic from their examinations. In the
lower class, quite Number of scholars are pre-
pared TO have gone further in arithmetic and
algebra, but have been forced to keep them
back on account of the extraordinary size OF
the class" Adjourned.
TUE GRAND ANNUAL FAMILY EXCURSION of
" Turtles" took place yesterday. 1t nav not
but ought to be, generally known that the
Turtles are social, scientific, polytechnic,
ethical, perpatetic and literary tribe, belong
ing to the order OF crustacea, which has existed
in South Washington from a remote period of
time. According to Culver, they may be di-
vided into two classes, but the specimens under
consideration claim to be classed as stOmpadi
laemopadi, exphosura, but Prof. a gassiz would
probably assign them to either the pacilopada
or the pachydermata, the oh in this word being
pronounced as X owing to the ponderous pro-
portions Of some of these Turtles. Not wishing
TO overwhelmn our readers with too much
science at one time, we will not pursue the
philosophical analysis any further, but proceed
to sketch their nomadic peculiarities as devel-
oped yesterday. Among their social afinities
hospitality stands first, and it was appa-
rent yesterday in their Invitation to their
wives ana sweethears, children and
friends to an aquatic display Of Turtles on the
Potomac, extending by steamer Wawaset as far
as Glymont, and attended by the inspiring
music of DOnch's band, countless baskets OF
edibles, ton Of ice, an indefinite plumber of old
and young Turtles and Turtlesses besides a
few stinguished guests from cup town."
tain Joseph l.. Pearson gave the executive sig
nal. and the crrstaceous steamer moved OFF, all
on board feeling assurance doubly sure that
under the well-estabished nautical skill Of
Capt. p no sad disaster could shipwreck their
hopes of good time, for although the early
scenes Of Captain P e experiences in navigation
have been hidden forever from public gaze by
the Board of Public Works, the oldest inhabf-
tants of future generations will probably refer
TO the spot as one made memorable not only by
producing hrst-class sailors, but its demise as
marking that epoch in Washington's history in
g Island..'
Arriving at Glymont about IL O'Clock, the
Turtles made their first scientific demOnstra-
ton as "feedefs, !" and consequently fried chick
ems few much faster in that fascinating state
than they had done in their "normal" con-
dition. As Epicureans the Turtles have a
worldwide fame, to which their performances
yesterday added new laurels. The next thing
in order was the gay and festive dance, in
which some OF the most venerable Turtles
tripped with an agility that threw the younger
ones into ecstasles of joy. Some of the Turtles
having gymnastic proclivities, extemporized a
game Of base ball. To represent the club in
ProPrtd persona the following beautiful selec-
ton from the Turtle athletes will afford the
connoisseur in base ball food for profound med
itation and Improvement, viz.:-Captain of the
nine. George VT; don't be startled, dearest
reader, this isn't the veritable George of the
Boston nine, but the inventor of a famous ma
chine for the manufacture Of percussion caps;)
C-ke; LIST base, Mr.. Ed. G-y; I'd base, MIR.
i. W. Wright; Sd base, Mr.. Geo. T-ph short
stop, Capt; Geo. VT; left field, Mr., j.
ter field, Mr.. W. A. FIX. The latter i'm
portant role was assigned to Mr.. F. on
account OF his known Partially for this po-
sition and well-established reputation as the
heaviest batter, in fact, the heaviest batter on
the nine, although Of late he has, by rigid
course OF trapeze texercise and Cruel diet, re-
duced his weight to little over 800: All being
ready the opposition took the field under the
able lead of Mr.. L-ch, of the Eastern Branch,
seconded by the uptown guests, embracing
such distinguished artists, as the celebrated
high binder and ruler, from the corner or 9Th
and E streets, who, by the way, bears ocular
marks on his left chin of his devotion
to the noble game-a distinguished pub
lie school educatonist, whose reputation
South Pole, with Capt. Wilkes, besides other
eminent sball tossers." On the first inning the
trapeZe celebrity went in to the bat, and went
scout on three strikes" but, meantime, the art
istic pitcher had doubled up the catcher 50 sud-
denly as to cause an extraordinary explosion of
letters, located In his pants pocket, and post
marked Camden, New Jersey. This anus
ing and very untimely event caused
parley, but the Capt, VT, now took the
bat. and II soon became evident that the game
would have to be radically changed before their
efforts could be crowned with success, as the
helders always Jumped three or four feet high
when the low balls came, and squatted in the
same proportion when balls came breast high /,
besides reversing the usual order of the game
BY permitting the shot" balls to run after them
instead Of their running after the shot" balls.
The 81 ort closed by the unanimous passage of an
application to the U. 8. b. B. Convention to
make amendments in accordance with their
style Of playing the national game. However,
the sports Of the day were not at all marred by
the cessation Of base ball, as foot ball was re-
sorted to with ardorr, and illustrated by the
cap makers exploration offs mud puddle, much
to the discontinue of his usually tasty apparel.
The pleasantries at Glymont closed by grand
ovation In behalf Of the artistic balancer or the
South Pole, of which An illustration was given
BY balancing the aforesaid on q Charles county
pole, supported by eminent Turtle gastrono-
mists. The party left Glymont aboutIk p. m.
and reached 9th street wharf at O'Clock, where
all parted In the very best OF humor, having
breeze to get home with. II is related Of the
Turtle excursions that those who participate in
them are ever on the Qui riue for a repetition OF
the recreation, in which they contriye TO infuse
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