New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-06-22
OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ANNUAL EXAMINATIONS
The annual examination of the public
schools in the First District took place YES.
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The annual examination of the public
schools in the First District took place yes.
terday.
THE FISK sCHOOL-BOYs.
ten apartments. A little paint, plaster and
repairing would not only brighten up the
general appearance of this institution in.
side aud out. but preserve what is fast 90
ing to decay those portions Of the build
ing that threaten the whole with ruin if
not attended to speedily. Preparations
were made for u public exhibition COM
mencins at noon, consisting of songs, dia-
l0g1es, composi'iO ions, declsmations and read
ing. The pupils most prominent in decla-
nation are John Donollon and Harry Larri
more. Those specially mentioned for being
most regular in attendance and forward in
their studies are Eddie Lund, Willie
Creagh, Charlie Dolson and Willie Rox-
borough. The parents of the children who
attend this school appear to lack an interest
in their sons studies after dismissal, as the
lessons given the pupils for study in the
evening are rarely learned, and, what is
worse, but few make any effort whatever.
1t is hoped that the next year parents will
see that their children study more and play
lees. Average attendance, 400, with five
preparing for the High School.
List of teachers-Mr. j. s. Became, prin-
cipal Mrs. L. G. King, first assistant; Mrs.
c. A. Curtis, Miss 5 Houston. second as
sistants; Miss M II. Martin, Miss Alice 7.
Ross, Miss NJ. Littrell, Miss M. Watson,
Miss A. r. Mayer. Miss NJ. j. Dorman, third
assistants.
THE SUMNER SCHOOLGIRLS.
This is colored school and one of the
best disciplined in the city. The building
is somewhat an ti0uated in appearance, but
the rooms are large and airy, opening into
each other by means Of folding doors,
which, by thu way, are so convenient for
many reasons that all schools should be so
constructed d. A public exhibition was given,
commencing at noon. The pupils most
worthy of mention in defamation and reci-
tation were John Anderson, Granville
Moore, Albino Francois, Edmund Mccall,
Daniel McRea and Howard Thompson;
and in reading Frank Raymond and Alfred
Lopez. Perhaps the most interesting fea
ture of the exhibition was the singing. Mr..
A. p. Williams. the principal, who is con-
siderable of q musician himself, Gtfciated
at the piano, and difficult pieces were sung
by the leading classes, not only most beau
tifully but most perfectly. It is very evi-
dent that Blind Tom has not absorbed all
the natural music of his race, judging from
the rendition of the above. "Ail by the
Shady Greenwood Tree and "Night's
Shade No Longer" followed, the singing
being ihterspersed throughout the pro-
gramme.
Average number of pupils, 254.
List of teachers-Mr. A p. Williams,
principal; Miss Nj. A. Cumberland, first as
s,stant; Miss G. A. Henderson, Miss l.. v.
Miller, second as istarts; Miss S. Williams.
Miss A. Francis, Miss NJ. A. Jones, third
assistants.
EDMONIA SCHOOLGIRLS.
This school, which is pleasantly situated
on Common, between Locust and Magnolia
streets, might not be considered, by mary,
large enough for the neighborhOOd, but az
| the average attendance does not exceed 200.
| the main school structure and the building
| in the rear are not Overcrowded at present.
| II, however, the number should be ma
| terially increased, as there is every pros
pect, the trouble will be how to accoMmo-
| date 80 many in such q small space.
Among the pupils referred to for honor
able mention, are Tempey Craig, for being
attentive and studious, and almost always
perfect in her lessons: Emma Lopez, Elvina
| Percy. George Richie and Addie Henry,
| for perseverance in penmanship.
A public exhi oition was given at this
| school, commencing at noon. The ''Salu-
tatory," by Celestine Murphy, little bit
! of girl, was excellant, as was also the
| dialogue by Ada Levy and Alice Benson.
| The duet by George Antoine and Jennie Ber-
| TT, and the Bow and Arrow" by Bathenica
| Coleman, were also deserving of special
mention. In the open space, between the
\ buildings, platform or stage. with drop
| curtain. was erected, and beautifully deco
| rated with moss, evergreens and flowers.
| A chair of regal beauty was placed IN the
centre, for her majesty, the May Queen.
Actors and actresses here played their
| parts to large audience of parents and
| friends, while THE Flag of the Free" and
The Flag that has Waved Hundred
| Years." was sung with great spirit and
melody.
List of teachers-Miss E F. Roxborough.
| principal: Niles +. Is. Hunt, first assistant;
| Miss G. kennedy, Miss j. Allen, second as
| sistants: Miss a. Perkins, Mrs. A. Mason,
| Miss C. NJ. Lewis, Mrs. A. Sprague, third
| assistants.
| MADISON SCHOOLGIRLS.
This schoolh0use is an old, large. airy
| building, and little renovation in the
shape OF paint and plaster would add ma
| terially to its appearance and comfort.
| The pupils were in their glory re-
citing their pieces for the examination,
| which commenced half an hour utter Su-
perintendent Boothby, Mr.. NAPLES and the
representative OF the REPUBLICAN maue
their appearance. =,
"Mozzer's Baby" by little six year old
| Celia Laurent, was rapturously applauded
during the exhibition. diamonds and
Toads," fairy piece, was also admirably
acted by eight little girls, with the inevita
Bile Fairy Queen at their head, who oc'
casionally appeared as an old woman in a
long cloak, for the purpose OF testing the
good and wicked feelings of good and
Wicked children. The recitation of "Mis
tress Steele" of 1888 renown, during
| Craona,s rotreat received the applause il
deserved. This young lady and Katie
Scullv, in the parody Of Backward, Pin
backward" were very clear and distinct IN
their enunciation. The recitation, "Ihe
Sailor Boy at Home," and the dialogue
"Mr. and Mrs. Wright" by Sarah Moses
and Celia Folkes, also deserves mention
This school is now in as Il ,ur'shing
condition as in its pajmiest days, "he1
| Miss kasson NOW Mrs. Sproule) was prln
c;naI having an average of iS4 pupils, with
class Of fourteen preparing tor the mgr
School.
List of teachers-Miss J. jackson, prin
cinsl: Miss j. A. Stehle, Mrs. K g. McCann
first assistants; Miss NJ. McCord. MISS a .
Coil. second assistants; Miss NJ. w. Csin
chey. Miss S. Lyle, Miss B. E. Sullivan
Miss NJ. L Mylott Miss II. Kasson, Mis'
6. NJ. Donovan, third assistants.
WEBSTER SCHOOLGIRLS.
This ia enc of the largest and best con
Quoted sci oois in the city, with an aoi'
corps of teachers, as is evidenced from 'h'
fact that $40 pupils are in average daily AT
tendance, and that class OF twen'ylnV'
young ladies are preparing for the Hisi
school. The exhibition yesterday wa
largely attended by the parents and trend
of the pupils, who expressed their gratlnca
t;on by repeated applause. The youp,
ladies Who most distinguished themselve