National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-20

well as rapid advancement MISS beIIie maven
aer, teacher Of music, presented handsome books
to Joseph Smith and Mortimer Bessey as being
next best in music to the pupil who received the
diploma.
THE coLoRED SCHOOLS.
PREPARATORY HIGH scHooL-INTERKsTINe ExEF'
CIsEs-AwARDs OF MERIT.
The large and elegant hall Of the Sumner
sshool-buiding never presented more beautiful
appearance than did yesterday, every seat being
occupied the audience comprising the intelligence
and wealth Of our colored citizens. On the plat
form were Hon. Vim. Stiekney, president Of the
OeuncilI Hon. Frederick Douglass, Hon. John H.
Brooks; Rev Messrs. Alex. Orummell, Bingy,
Lewis, y. L. Carroll and Benz. Br9TP; Prof.
Geo. T. Downing, DR.. A. T. Augusta, J. Sella
Martin, Hon. T. Richards, Judge Garland, Of
Fexas; and Trustees Johnson Ryder, Smith,
Marshall, Pope, Archie Lewis, Superintendent
Cook, and Q. A. Stewart, treasurer Of the board.
This school is composed Of pupils Of the First
Grammar grade and others pursuing the studies
Of the High school course. The pupils were ex-
amined by the principal and her assistants. To
say that they acquitted themselves well In the
several studies would hardly be expressive enough,
especially in the face of such Endorsements as they
received from the many learned and accomplished
persons present. The thoroughness eTinced in
the several studies was subject Of general CON-
ment, there being no hesitancy on the part Of the
pupils in answering, and no failures. The exam
inatiOn in the several studies was conducted by
topics which covered ell portions Of the studies
s sGRgiS 1t was supplemented O' rhetorical 't'f-
Superintendent Cook briefly stated the rules
governing the award Of prizes, after which he
called forward the following named pupils: First
class gold medal, Thomas Martin; diplomas,
Clement Morgan, Lloyd Marshall, Andrew Fer
medal. Martha Brewer; diplomas, Carrie Pryor,
Mary E Minor, Anna b. Lucas. Anna E. Lee,
Margaret Logan, John Freeman, Emma Merritt,
Fannie Bruce, Lila Bruce and Rosa Jones. Third
class, gold medal, Helen Ricksj diplomas, Amy
Gaunt, Mary Thomas, Irene White, Lorraine Pc
iencss, CLARA Davis and ntf PfSsrthenla #dGdson.
ESuperfntendent Cook then. In a neat and grace
son, president Of the board, who in turn trans
ferred them to Hon. VIM Stiekney, who, in con-
ferring the hOnors, paid glowing tribute to the
excellence shown by the school, and also compli-
nented the teachers and school officers upon the
results. He was followed by the Hon. Fred Doug
lass who entertained the audience with one Of his
an occasion to pay wellmerited and deserved
compliment to Superintendent Cook. Mr.. Doug
lass was followed by George T. Downing, esq,
who, in few Well-timed remarks, expressed the
utmost satisfaction and surprise at the high state
Of advancement which the school had reached
The music, under Professor and Mrs. Grant, was
Of very high eTdsE And promises rare treat 70
the school on Monday night next. Too much
credit cannot be given TO the efficient principal,
Miss Mary Jane Patterson, and her able asso-
ciates, Misses A. T. Howard and N: l. Robinson
for the satisfactory manner IN winch they nave
discharged the duties assigned them.
CARD or THANKS.
WASHINGTON, d. c., June 10, IS74.
To the Editor Of the National Republican:
Sir: Please accept thanks from the trustees Of
the colored schools for the full and impartial &C
trust that such generosity and enterprise will
ceiye at no distant time full recognition.
Yours &C., HENRY JOHNSON,
President Board Of Trustees.
GEORGETOWN SCHOOLS.
Male Primary school, No. 8, was examined yes
terday morning by Trustee Dunlop. The school
is taught by Miss Emma l. Cooley, and has 81
scholars, Of which number q will be transferred.
and the diplomas to Laura Owens, Nettie Bark
ley, LaTinla Fields, May Schafer, Lucy Schultz,
Laura Jones, Lilly Ubhof, Ida Calhoun, Vir-
Rinia Waugh, Eva Beck, Rosa Birkigt, Margaret
Dyer, Clara Cooley, Eta Decide, Annie Free
man, Eva Chase, Amy Small, Ellen Collins,
Clara Blackburn, Sarah Grimes. Fannie Blake
and Belle Burns. The contestants for medals
were Caroline Sherwood, Lena Blackford, Ida
Ossire and Anna Norris.
In the examination Of the primary department
of the Primary school, taught by Miss A. Brooks,
the awards were as follows: The medal was
given to Cora A. Ossire, and diplomas to Nora
Summers, Mary Scheer, Mary MaIfeld, Della
Holiday, Adeline Sommers, Ross Killian, Min
ME Hess, Lila Decide, Laura Brown, Anna
Elizabeth Wetzel, Julia Funk, Mary Cation and
Mary Story. The contestants for medals were
Cleaner Sherwood and Cora Ossire.
Male Secondary WRs examined by Trustee Moi
fstt. The teacher is Miss Alice E. Craig, who
has 81 pupils. She will transfer IS. The medal
was given to Thomas J. Eansan. in the senior de-
department: diplomas to VIM. Wingate, George
e. Doering, Charles johnson, Daniel Benton,
Hugh Becker, VIM; Beck, John Harding, H. O.
Fisher, Thomas B. Watkins, r. ]. Collision, Colon
SchOtt, VIM. b. Cannon, Jas b. Kleindienst,
Lewis Strasberger. Lewis HOLMAN, Harry Stro-
man, Nelson Smith, Adolph Sommers, Philip
Cnhn Tao ATaA ornfal
kaufman. ChRs. Cameron, VIM. B. Blackburn,
VIM. Waters, Archibald Small, Emmett Donald
son, WIN. Benton, BENZ. Nordlinger, Morgan NJ.
Ross, Reese Luke, Chas. T. Chick, William T.
Brooks, Chas. Killian, Chas. 7. Cast, VIM. S.
Lee, Geo. W. Lauer, Amos Simmons, Edward
Sherwood John Syden, Alfred WarNicS. Henry
Warwick. Benz. Brown, John Ockershausen, Nor
gan BIackford, r. o. Ballinger, Thomas Becker
70 John Harding, Samuel Dixon, H H. Collins
Charles Chase, Henry Taylor, Charles Gibbons,
Charles Kayser, Isadora Louis, Charles S. Holt
and Charles Killian.
An EXCELLENT ENTERTAINMENT.
JUNIOR EXERCISES AT GEORGETOWN SEMINARY.
Last evening the Georgetown seminary. ut the
corner Of Greene and Stoddsrd streets, was rlled
with the patrons and friends Of this popular in
stftution who had gathered together to enjoy the
exercises of the junior class. At the commence
ment Of the evening" entertainment Miss Sawyer
and Miss Taylor played the opening march, dur
ing which the entire class entered the room,
walking two by two, and took their seats upon
the rostrum, presenting the most brilliant and
pleasing appearance The programme was re-
plete with choice selections and original pieces,
among which several were noticeable for the racy
and attractive style in which they were written
and rendered. The chorus entitled the "Planta-
ton Isle" which was sung by the entire class,
was received with marked appreciation by the
audience, that is, If hearty and continuous ap-
plsuse Is any Indication of the aforementioned
symptom Of qualification. The programme
throughout was rendered in manner that must
have gratihed the principal, Miss Lipseomb, and
her assistant and st certainly reflected great
credit upon the management Of the institution.
ST. DoMINIC'S MALE SCHOOL.
The annual examination and distribution Of
premiums in st. Dominics Male School took
place Yesterday. The examination was conducted
BY the Rev. Thomas L. Powers. The pupils
sseu1ed to thoroughly understand the subjects on
which they were sexamined, the responses in
many cases elieitlng the hearty applause OF the
audience and the encomiums Of the reverend pro-
lessor, who, having concluded the exam1n alton,
congratulated the teachers, Mr.. McKenealy and
Miss Mary Sample, on the progress eVineea py
The following are the names of the scholars
VINO received premiums: q. Faunce, Holden,
I'd; Mccain, NJ. Coleman. Third class, junior
DIVISION, premiums to L. Marsh, DIS. T. Gerald,
= III MeHngh, John Long, E. Humphrey, r. Drts-
:: crowley 7. Holden, M. Fitzgerald, Thomas
faunee. First class, to J. s. CarTaher, J. Cronin
~ Hee, .; fraWley, 7. Collins, Aloystus NC
Dewitt senior division: Second class, to J. Shea,
Lne Mattingly, Conrad Faunee, Z. MeNerhany,
Sts. MeN erhany, P. Coleman, and Will Bayliss.
First and second classes-penmanship, T. Cole
man, r. Holden, and Michael tjoIbert; Teogra-
phy; T. hoIaeni composition, T. Coleman;
I1ea1lng' x. hooen; spelling, James Keenan,,
grammar, I. Coleman, G. McHugh, r. Holden.
MN. r Gerald; arithmetic, W. 4. Gerald. N,
Soioert, b. Pagan, J. Cullinane: algehra r.
Coleman, Q. MeHngh. Harry Fauuce: ancient
Gbrsti SGe d0et history Holden; catechism Of
Coleman, David F. Gerald, B. Roland -
Succeeding the above the female sehool 10.
examined The premiums. consisting princinsIi~
ing ones. NsAsIf-
MISS HARROVER'S SCHOOL.
The closing exercises Of Miss Harroyer,s schoo,
700 place yesterday after satisfactory review In