Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-06-18
ANACOSTIA.

PUBLIC SCHOOL MATrERs.-The Anacostia
public schools practically closed to-day with a
reception to the public. No exercises were
held. but the work of the several departments
was on exhibition in their respective rooms,
and many parents improved the opportunity to
examine the work and note the progress of the
children. Drawings, compositions, needle
work. and grammar exercises were among the
more attractive features in the higher grades.
while the various geometric figures formed by
the first and second grades were equally inter
estlng. The rooms were beautified with floral
decorations. The formal closing viii be to-
morrow. when the scholars will enjoy pro-
gram of music and refreshments citi-
zens of Hillsdale have held meeting and con-
sldered the question of the principalship Of
their schools. the great majority desiring that
male principal be secured for the coming
year. Miss F. J. Smith has been acting prin-
cIpai since the death of Mr. Peters last summer.
The trustees-Messrs. A. L. Cornish and Prof.
J. NJ: Gregory-are being urged through this
public expression of opinion to make a change.
Miss Smith was formerly teacher of the fifth
grade. and it is likely she will be retained in a
similar capacity. The HillSdale schools close
Tomorrow without any special exercises.
A BROKEN LEG.-John Mahle. colored man,
living in Hillsdaie. had his right leg broken at
the thigh yesterday afternoon by landslide
upon him at joys sand bank, near the district
line. DR.. Steward Harrison. assisted by DR..
Elliot OF Washington, set the limb.
RELIEF OF FLOOD SUFFERERS - The post
poned concert for the benefit of the Johnstown
sufferers was given at the Baptist church last
night. the net proceeds being about $40. The
entertainment throughout was of a high char
acter, the Accomplishments and piano solos by
Miss Alice Burkage, of Washington. possessing
special excellence. Prof. B. E. Messer was
the musical director. and Rev. Geo. W. Bow
man announced the program.-The lawn
party on st. Elizabeth hill tonight for the
same benevolent purpose promises TO be a sue
cess if the weather is fair
NoTEs.-The fifth district sanitary inspector
made the rounds of the village yesterday after
noon and several places will be cleared up by
his orders.--Owing to the numerous enter
tainments this week the meeting for
the election of officers for the vol
unteer fire company has been post
poned. About 500 of the necessary $500 to pay
for the engines. has been subscribed
A lodge of Knights of Pythias. with about
forty charter members, will be instituted here
soon. Mrs. Alder, who is sick with pneu-
monla, Is not worse. as has been reported
Mr.. 1ost's row of eight cottages on jefferson
and Fillmore streets are nearly completed
Mr.. Z. Hartigan's new cottage on Shannon
Place is enclosed.-Twenty department en-
ployes live in this village.--A special herdic
comes to the bridge morning and evening to ac-
commodate those going to the government
printing office.-The petition for a wider
and higher bridge is gathering signatures as it
goes round.-The Junior rifles are adding
drum corps to the attractions of their COM
pany.-The heavy rains invariably overflow
the Monroe street sidewalk. More sewers or
a lower street is demanded.