Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-29

OF hl;ntgomery Go. Nd, Charles II. Roach,
OF Alexandria cvuo,y, William R. Springer
a1d Benjamin +. Weser, for perfect observance
OF house ruee. Premiums for observance of
school rules to Frederick VIM. Hart, only Two
mark; Charles Ii. Ioha, only 4: Frank NJ.
8 nilb, oaly C.
PunctuaIity.-Silver medals 10 Eohraim NJ.
Adams and Augenc 3. PadQett, who have q
missed roll cali for tour years. and to Josep
Nj. Monroe. who has not missed for three
year'. Premiums to Charles Diedel who has
not missed for two years, end W. Frank Lam
bert, Frederick j. Paff, James NJ. Payue,
Frederick }. Schneider aud G. William Wat
tles, who have answered at every roll call during
the session. and to The following, who attended
every session. but we're late. as follows: Louis
J.. Rraecr, Charles Bragcr and Auburn G.
Price, opco each; James CalIan, Frederick
VIM. Hart and John T. Rafferty,, twice each,
aud Louis Bendheim, i've times.
The Principal then presented the Foard
priz,, ashare ofstock 10 the Alexandria Library,
given annually by NorvslE Il. Foard, esq.,, of the
Baltimore Sun, for excellence in tho middle
| examination, to Samuel Mounrjoy, to whom
was, also, awarded the Neale Pre-, hand
some set Of books given by S. Chapman NeaIe.
etQ former student, for scholarship. Geo.
"a. tu uouaeA. CIV WIZ uEe Ueeu ItQueSteu Wy
MIR. Neae, to make the presentation. having
aecaptably filled by the Hon. VIM. NJ. Springer,
Of lllioois. who was ia the audience and who
very kindly responded to this wholly unexpect
ed call upon him. His remarks we're very
brief, but highly appropriate.
Alter thanks to the audience from the Prn-
cDal and a few humorous remarks from Mayor
kemper, the audience dispersed, and the cadets,
returning to their drill ground, were dismissed
after dress parade at which the usual order
Of thanks and congratulations were read.
Great credit is due to the young gentlemen
Of the band whose first appearance 10 public it
was Though disappointed in the attendance
of Two more experienced musicians they had
expected, they played exceedingly we'll for the
short practice they have had. A number of
them are old St. Johp's boys, tho drummers
being Two Of the present drum corps OF tho
schco.
CITY SCHOOL RD-The regular meeting
of the Board was held last night; present,
Messrs. Addison, Burke, Gregory, Herbert,
Mckerz Marbury, Whittiugton and Whit
t'csey. and the Superintendent of Schools.
The chairman being absent.from the CITY, MIR.
Mckenzie was appointed chairman pro tenn,
auG the minutes OF the April meeting and OF
two subsequent meetings. at which no quorum
appeared, were read and approved.
Mr.. Mckenzie, from the committee on
Washington School, reported very iaVoraby on
its Y .ulinatons. mentioning especially Mr. Flick
liz s division as deserving of great praise.
Mr.. Addison reported the examination OF
Lee School to bavo been admirable, especially
ia reading. writing. geography. map drawing
sod arithmetic He had been surprised and
more than gratiGed OF the progress made, as he
had been also in Peabody School.
MIR. Gregory and Major Herbert concurred
in the report
Mr.. Mckenzie al8o reported very tavorably
on lie condition of SDowden School, commend
iug especially the work of VIM. p. Burke.
whom the Superintendent declared to be one
Of tbs beet young teachers be had ever seen.
Also on the work of 1IalloWell and Custis
schools, which, however, he had but partially
examined.
The Superintendent laid before the Board o
communication from NJ. B. Harlow, etq., City
Trea surer, Offering to pay tho June warrants
Of teachers, &c., so far as public funds should
iail, out of his private funds, to relieve the
Board from the oeces:ity Of making loan.
O.. motion of the Superintendent the offer
was accepted, with thanks, and on the suggees
ton IF trustee it was directed thatlnterest be
paid hin In the advance.
The bin Of 3. +. Price, for repairs, was re:
ferred to the Committed 90 Schoohuuses and
Furniture. -.
MIR. Burke, from The Committee 90 Finance
and Accounts, reported the following bulls, which
we're ordered to be paid, VIZ:
John Leathcrland, coal, 500 10; Alexandra
Water Company, water rent Peabody, building,
Sl5: Gtg,tte Job Office, warrant book and
CARDS Of honor. $l3.
A communication from Mrs. Ella Is. Smith,
asking position as teacher 10 the colored
'kchooIs, was read and referred to the Supcrla.
st1dent. :,
1.-Two circulars trom the Superintendent Of
bic Instruction relative to changes 10 text
pr 3, we're presented by the Superintendent
book ferrcd to tho Committee 90 Studies aat
and rene.
Dieoipl. ,ard then adjourned.
r,,,o1 o11CAL SEMINARY. The annual ordl
,,tinns at the Episcopal Theological Seminary
oe' V;ron;a near this city, took place yesterday.
- The morning service wasread by Rev. Joseph
Jones of Clarke county. and the ante COM
munion service by Bishop Dodley The sermon
Was nroached by Rev. DR.. A. NJ. Randol ph, OF
Ra|,;more, forracrly of Christ Church in this
Bishops Whittlo, of Virginia, Peterkin, Of
West Virginia, aud Dudley, of kentucky, to-
eether with large number of other CT ergVmeD'
were present at the ceremonies.
The following candidates were ordained =
Prirsts-O. S. Bunting. Nelson ?. Dame,
Emile j. Hall, Edward A. Penick, James r.
Dsaoous-C. b. Bryan, G. W. Dame. jr,,
A, P. Gray. &. Grub, jr. W %. 3. Lee, Fra ID
Page, B. I. Turner, S. 5. Ware, y. W.
The Candidates were presented by Rev. Mr.
Minueeerode aud the Bishop was assisted ID
the layinr on of hands by Rev. Messrs. Mime
gerodc and Jones.
TEACHERS INSTITUTE. Tho usual Teachers
Institute for the city and county Of Alexandra
will begin on Monday next at o'clock g. g.. M l.;
and continue two days. 1t will be condqetea
by Hon. NJ. A. Newell. Superintendent OF +, fu TO-
lie Schools 10 Maryland, assisted prooaoIy, oy e
Wilson SnnprlntpOCe0t Oh