Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-06-11
AN EXCELLENT EXHIBIT.
Fine Display Made by the Glass in Physics
OF the Coiored High school.

Fine Display Made by the Glass in Physics
of the Coiored High school.
If the inventor of the telephone could have
stepped in the colored high school last nigh,
he certainly would have marveled at the init.
mate knowledge displayed by the pupils regard
ing his invention not only theoretical, but prac-
teal. The occasion was the annual exhibition
OF the class in physics of the high school, which
WAS held in the large room devoted to tina,
study. The interior was plessingly decorated
with flags and bunting. Along the walls was
strung number Of telephones In perfect work
ing order, connected with other instruments in
different parts Of the building.
MADE By THE STUDENTS.
Every one Of these telephones was made by
the fifty students who compose the classes
forty-four being girls and the remainder boys
fact that argues well for the scientific abilitie,
Of the weaker sex. The instruments were q,
thoroughly constructed in every detail a. thos<
used by the telephone companies. An interest
ing exhibit was an arrangement showing how
the tick OF q watch can be transmitted over the
wires. In different parts Of the room were va
rious portions Of the telephone, taken apart Il
illustrate the bearing Of the individual parts OF
the method by which sound Il transmitted
These sections were in charge Of scholars, who
explained explicitly and fully the theory o.
sound waves and the principles Of loose contac
and the uses Of the induction coil.
YOUNG LECTURERS.
These young lecturers we're changed at differ
eat times during the evening" Those on duty
when The STAR reporter called were Genevievs
Shorter, Mamie Frazier. Julia Shepherdston
Lula Peters, Minnie Kirkland, Lottie Piper
Susie johnson, Gertrude Clark, Mary Washing
ton, Louise Williamson, Gertrude de Grey, Ida
Brown, Sadie Piper, Belle Smith, Bertha Ed.
wards, Leonora Randolph Matte White, Alex.
Coleman, Albert Ridgley and Harry Williams
Another interesting exhibit 80 work in which
the pupils have attained l., degree Of ex-
cellence was the electrotyping and silver plat
ing. The chatelains, rings. watch chains,
spoons and forks were exceedingly well done.
The electrotypes Of g. A. r. button and the
great seal Of the late confederacy deserve spe-
cial mention. 1t looks curious to see these two
pieces Of work, SO far apart in the sentiments
embodied in them, lying side by side on a vel
vet cushion.
The exhibition Of stereopticon slides showed
proficiency on the part Of the makers very
commendable. All the slides are made from
photographs taken by the young students
Two very good ones were those Of the bridge
over Rock creek and likeness of Commissioner
Douglass. All this scientific knowledge and
good workmanship has been developed in the
pupils by Prof Hugh NJ Brown. who has
charge of the department of physics. Prof.
Brown has labored assiduously to perfect his
scholars In every branch Of the study. and their
achievements last night may be credited to his
untiring labors on their behalf
The room was crowded with visitors last
night. who at the close of the evening were
served with refreshments by committee con-
sistlng OF Misses Laura Barney, Mary Nalle,
Katie Park and Hattie Riggs