National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-12
SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS.
YEsTERDATs EXERCISES IN TIE
SEVERAL DISTRICTS.


NAMES OF THE MERIToRIoUs PUPILS IN
BoTHTHE WHITE AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Yesterday. as It came with balny breath
t-esb from the dewy couch Of the previous night,
vas most gratefully accepted by the teachers,
1vnils and friends of the public schools who spent
Ms hours in the examinations. The schoolrooms
were places of much greater CONTEXT than for sew
eraI days past, while the beaatiful groups Of
children, clad in their SUNDAY best" surrounded
bv the smiling faces of interested friends and all
decked with variegated ribbons and sweet
seeuted flowers, rendered them scenes lovely to
look upon.
Normal School Examtnstion..-At g. m. the
closing scenes Of the scholastic year Of the Nor
NAL school took place at the FRANKLIN building,
by the trustees, superintendent and several
prominent friends Of the schools who were present.
tr air Department for those who desixn De.
voting themselves 70 the office Of teaching. This
Il the nrst year Of its existence and Il has been
graduate Of the Normal school Of Farmington,
Maine in which she taught what is known as the
modal class prior 70 coming to this city. She is
evidently lady who blends much of the prec-
teal with an education elaborate in its finish,
and thus constitutes worthy example, as well
IS IN scent instTuctress for prospective teachers
The twenty chairs provided in this school have
been all hlled during the past year with young
ladies Of the Grammar schools Of the Fourth dis
Kict who n sOIRstitivs exsTinstiOn attained
present except two, who have necessarily been
taken out during the yssr to supply vacated
yesterday was IN physics, Drawing, history, bot
any, arithmetic, music, literature and compost.
ton, and was conducted by the accomplished
Trustees DIETRICH, French, Alice, Hart and Ao-
Vey, assisted by John Randolph, ESQ.,, who, at the
close Of the exercises, made eongratulatery ad-
Daniels, was of msrFed exceiience. The singing
Of Miss Susie Mockabee, who possesses voice Of
ga. w %sS ana sns Ssy fd4 s
unaffected ease, were especially commended by
all present. Tonight the oommencement Of the
Normal school takes place at Lincoln hall, when
its first class will be graduated.
FIRST DISTRICT.
Male IntermediHte, No. 2 taught by Miss Kate
HcMAhon, in the Franklin building, was exam
ined BY Trustee Hart, assisted BY Messrs. Hilton
this school was under the instruction Of Mrs
Hilton, whose reputation needs no commendation,
e she L. acknowledged g standing among the
hrst In her profession, who being compelled by
; teacher. Miss McMshOn took charge Of It ip
time shs has BY ds Of sasSgy and 0rcs Of caSr
seter IS 0 model teacher urged the boys through
the prescribed course Of study in which they yes
WERE with their worthy teacher, the recipients Of
many congratulations. Mr.. Henry Dyer, youth
of marked intelligepee, industry ana correct de-
pertinent, carried Of the school medal The fol-
lowing received diplomas: VIM. Robinson, l.
Beall, Thomas Godfrey, VIM. 0mohandro, Chas.
IoTry. Frank Grof and walter Hurrett. Il was
Master Charles McNabb, Of this school, who gave
the victor in the last spelling contest SO close
race for the prize that asingle word laid between
Female Secondary, No, 8, taught by Miss Jen-
ME Hallaran in the building on Nineteenth street,
ing by Trustee Harris, assisted by Capt. Stuart
and Mr. Mckee. The hfty-seyen pupils, less
three, we're all present, and answered with pre-;
cision and promptness the questions assigned
them in thelr various branches Of study. EVi-
dencss Of great care and ability in their instruc
nS tSs tnS OTn ~ 1e bv tSs
from all present were abundant. The following
is the merit roll: Medal scholar, Madells Bar
rick; diploma scholars, Rhoda Richey, Alice Cor
coran, Clothilde Wood, Clara Cohen, Sarah r.
Turton, Ella Bull, Florence Cole, Kate Carroll,
Edith Smart, Lizzie Reyburn, Mary Miekum,
Katherine DonelIy, Mary HeisS, Martha Wood.
Ley, Louise Heath, Mary Chapman and Laytnia
Gould. Books were awarded by the teacher to
Sophie Jackson and Bette Hurdle for improve |
meut in vocal music. Col. Fitzgerald. editor Of
the City Item Of Philadelphis, and Pay Director
z. s. Cunningham were present and Addressed
Female Secondary. No. Q, taught by Miss Mary |
McGfll, In Echool-house on Nineteenth street, be-
noon BY Trustees Hart, oiDTiscOi and Harris, |
and gave the utmost satisfaction to the many /
friends IN attendance. Miss McGillis graduate |
advantage Of several yeAH' experience, during |
which she has commended herself by fidelity and /
ability. 1t was Miss Hattie GoldsbOrough Of
this school who the prise In the late spelling
contest Of Secondary schools, and the handsome
gold medal, IN recognition Of her merit, was pre-
forty will be transferred. Miss IssbeiiS NJ /
Douglass received the school medal, and the fol-
loving were awarded diplomas: Mary Hoffman,
Ella M. Turton, Minnie !. G. Gladmon, Mary
Rickard, Mary Cunen, Josephine kraus Ella E.
BouTet, Harriet GoldsbOrough, Caroline W
Msh MAY g. Hess s MarEaret Hogan Margaret
Y; 1saklnI Clan EAH na.s- GsrDe5isr Man.
Moore, Hannah NJ. Connolly. Bridget Hickey.
Male Primary, No. 9, taught BY Miss Louisa
n. Bishop, IN the school house corner Of Nine
sfserpoon BY MI. Mckee and Trustee Hart
Though young teacher, Miss Bishop has done /
herself great credit in the degree Of excellence
which Ehs was ths recipient Of merited conkrstu-
tons yesterday. The following is the merit roll:
Maurice King, medal scholar; diploma SCHOLARS,
Kssdy, Charles Ashley, John Hickes, John
Jebb, James Kettnsr and Rob't Nash. The
teacher presented The ffSllSwng With HEOE, for
nSgrudsr HOugh and Warren Sorrsl.
SECOND DISTRICT.
Male intermediate, No. 1.-The examination Of
this school was changed from q later date to
Wednesday last, and no notice Of that fact having
been given, as consequence it was unattended by
. reporter Of TIE REPUBLICAN. Miss Julia A.
Brown, the teacher, is probably so well known in /
connection with education, and enjoys 50 hns 9
boys under her instruction gave, on the occasion /
OF their examination, an exhibition Of the knewl-
edge Of the studies they had been pursuing that /
was in every way satisfactory TO Trustee Wood I
ward, the examiner, assisted BY MesIrs Gage and /
France, and complimentary to Miss Brown and /
sD 9 Nav
H. Klopfer, David A. Haynes, ]. Fred Kelley, |
Harrison 5. Martin, Charles Myers, VIM. Belts
Thomas McKneW, samuel Rosenbaum, VIM. K. |
Cohen, Fred S. Smith, VIM. H. johnson, Harry /
Bender, John l. Condron, John L Frazee, Ma
thauiel z. oliPhant Edward L h. Patterson,
Skippon, George Chapel, james L. Penniman,
Charles @. Heimsen, VIM. A. Miller. There are
81 names on the roll; 40 were present, two being
Male Secondary No. 13-The notice Of the
e1aminsti Of this school was Overlooked,
Of yesterdays examinations. Miss Getfings. the
teacher, received her training in the Second dis
trict Female GrAmmer school, and az the course
for the board in installing her in her position to
feel satisfied that she was the right woman in the
right place. 1t was also apparent from the con-
they exhibited Of their studies, that justice had
been done by them. Trustee WOLFE assisted by
Trustee Dstrtek and Mr.. Gage, endeavored to
discern what the boys knew, end finished satisfied
10 their hearts content, concluding with glow
Ing compliment to the young lady for the success
fsyIone Of whom were PRESENT: fortyfOu will be
transferred. The following Is the roll Of merit
Medal, Aleyne Fisher; diplomas, George s. Dan
lei, Rosure Snider, Ernest L. Major, William L.
Smith, Edward RAttrie, Frederic Weight, Samuel
Dove, Bowen Turner, Edward Hughes, VIM
McShay, William Jaekson, VIM. Soleau, VIM.
Oliver, Frank Angerer, Walter Donaldson, Geo.
Thomas, VIM. Martin, Carl Cluss, Michael Madi-
ran and VIM. Maxwell.
Female Secondary, No. NThe examinations |
D this district were resumed at a. m. with this
Ichool, located in the brick building on H, be-
,Ween Second and Third streets. Miss Emily
Robinson has had charge there for several years,
md her superior Il would be difcult to discover
Each year she sends forth little band posted in
as far as that grade will admit, who
move onward and upward . step higher on the
educational ladder, and look back in after years
With feelings Of respect and affection for her who
aid the foundation stone in their minds whereby
hey became useful and ornamental members Of (
lociety. Her ability has never been Questioned,
md each succeeding year adds fresh laureis TO i
hose she now wears. In the examination Trustee i
Mcclellan was assisted by Trustee Wolf and Mr.. (
rage, who, Ct the close, in the presence of the
arge assemolaee, oomplimented both scholars I
md teachers on the handsome manner In which /
he examination passed on. Number on the roll i
%; number present. 20; number TO be transferred Z
y. The following is the roll Of honor: Medal /
Edith McPheIsonsi diplomas Ella N. Sheriff, Z
Joanna q. Roehe, Mary Forsyth, RoSalie South I
nd, Lettie B. Fisher, Mary q. Crippen, Nora /
McCarter, Agnes Rakeman, Mary f. McGaW j
Harriet r. Ellis, Elizabeth K. Bond, Catherine
q. Barrett, Maggie Wagner, Mary Metz, Caro-
Inc s. Weight, Lillian A. Hughes, Ella NJ. I
Young, Rebeeca D. LAporte, Lille Z. StentZ,
bora A. LAndvoiSht.
Male Primary No. LAT one o'clock Trustee I
OetTick with the assistance of Professor Gage, (