National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-12-18
CoLoRED PUBLIC SCHOOLS.


The late action Of the Board Of Trustees for
Public Schools in denying the colored trustees
the right Of supervision or control over certain
interests affecting the colored schools, occasions
much feeling among our colored citizens. Since
the consolidation OF the two boards It is alleged
that the eolored trustees exercise their functions
that they are completely merged into the present
board, and thereby unable TO perform any act
they deem fer the best interests Of the colored
schools.
Last evening an adjourned meeting OF tie CON-
mittee who waited upon the Commissioners a few
weeks ago, IDr. Puryis, chsirm1n, and present ed
OF Trustees for Colored Schools, was held at the
residence Of Prof. Sampson No. $50 Fifteenth
street. After general Interchange Of views and
opinions touching this matter, the COMMITTEES
concluded to again wait upon the Commissioners
and request revocation OF their order consoldst-
It was resolved that in case the committee was
unsuccessful they would forthwith appeal to Con.
gTefs for additional Legislation
FIRST DISTRICT, STEVENS BUILDING.
The young ladies and gentlemen attending
Grammar School, No. !, Stevens building, Miss
Alice NJ. Parke, teacher, entertained their pa
rents and friends most acceptRbly last night ct
was rich in exquisite taste of selections. ana
t1lly merited the appreciation II received from
the large audience present. The singing by the
yeunR ladies and gentlemen was of the highest
order, and not only reflected credit on those who
participated, but spoke well for the system of
music as taught Dy frOfeeS0r ESpuLa In the col
ored schools. In the declarations the papIIs &C.
quilted themselves with marked credit, their de-
livery being marked by high degree OF elocu-
t0nsry ability. The tableaux, under the dlrec-
tion Of Mr. Kunster, were beautiful, presenting
perfect chain Of matrimonial Links, starting from
st. Valentines day and ending with the happy
couple standing before the altar to be united In
Weolock. The playing OF Prof Fleet and Miss
A L. Tnghman was very line, and was one Of
the features Of the evening. The young ladies
and gentlemen have every reason 10 feel proud
OF their success and having contributed so hand
sOmely to the entertainment OF their friends.
The hall was admirably arranged, the drop
curtain being quite an addition.
The success Of the colored schools Is settled be-
You'd doubt, and the citizens Of Washington and
Georgetown, who have so generously contributed
towards It have reasons TO be satisfied with the
results: Too much credit cannot, however, be
given the colored trustees especially assigned to
these schools, they being unremItting in their
ehorts TO make them n perfect success, and the
exhlDit they snow monthly is creditRble in the
highest degree, both in attendance and in the
reduction OF that great evil, hardness In con-
neetion with these schools It may be stated that
considerable une2sfness is being felt among the
colored citizens at the rumored resignation Of
MessTs. Brooks and johnson as trustees. The
long period which these gentlemen have been
connected with the colOred schools, together with
the thorough knowledge and interest manifested
BY them, renders them not only adapted to the
position, but Of great service in educating their
race