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a 2 CITY AND DISTRICT. DEGREES AND PREMIUMS. BONORS WON BY DILIGENT STUDENTS. “he Sixty-sixth Annual Commence- ment of Georgetown College—Degrees und Prizes Conferred — Distribut Day at St. Cecilia's Academy—Closing Exercises of Trinity School—The Commencement of St, John’s Col- legiate Institute. Georgetown College. The quiet of the time honored halls of George- town College, sacred to study and meditation, was broken to-day by joyful voices. On com- mencement day the student forgets the hard tasks of the year in anticipation of the pleasures of vacation rambles, and the spirit of the day is ® happy one. The sixty-sixtn. annual com- Mmencement. which was held this morning in the great hall of the college building, was very largely attended. The beauty of the grounds eurroundit.¢ the college building and the fine views and inviting vistas, which opened every where before the eye, lent an unusual charm to the scene. The exercises were very interesting and in keeping with the high character of the institution. Bishop Becker presided. Upon his left sat Judge Brooke, of Maryland, and on his right Key. Dr. Fulton, chief of provincials of the Society of Jesus. Upon the platform were seated the graduates and former graduates, most of the principal Catholic clergy of this Dis- trict and well known citizens, among whom were Drs. Toner and Tyler. The absence of decorations was noticeable. The address of Mr. Edward P. Farrell, of Kentucky, was especially noticeable on account of its hostility to the pub- lie schoo! s taxing of Catholics to support. the: religious” schools was de- nounced as “worse than robbery.” ‘The orations by the young gentlemen were remarkable their e cises wer prozra A. Br tem, gerous Classes, Imusic: Long F. 0 he School Tax Sys- rrell, K; musie; Our Dan- 2 W 'y of ‘Alumn La.; musie; distri ees were conferred and 1 “de das t rv als MD., Ind.; William V. ; Conde B. Palen, A.B., ‘aster of Arts—Jouhn J. Char 5 D.C ard Madigan, Me.; Francis MeLau-zh- John Dwyer MeLaughlin, 3 Nordlinger, D.C.; James | Francis Science—Leo Frede kK ‘Tete, | AWARDS, Standard of Merit—Honorabie mention, per cent of the attainable marks; distinguished, ‘80 per cent of the attainable marks; medal and ven by Geo. rancis mium, ex cequo, Mich Charles J. Hel Nordlinger. D. MeLat n, Mass: Physies—Medal, Charles J. Helm, inium, Francis A. Bi n, Kan.: di Mic LJ. Tt, D. me z '. Nordlinger, D. Mechanies—Meda Brogan, Kan; premium, James F. distinguished, ex wqui wt, D. C.; Charles J. Helm; WwW mentioned, Lawler, Wis. English Literature sition—Preminm, Thomas D. J. Gallagher. amuel J. Wallis, M distinguished, Peter D. Smith, Ind., Frank J. Lawler, Wis.; Samuel B. Wailis, Md.” Poetry— Biedal, “Charles W. Seawell, Va.; distinguished, | Henry D. Malone, D.C. English Literature and Composition—Premium, Charles W. Seawell, Medal, Edgar Kidwell, D. C.; premium, Joseph M. Dohan, Pa; distinguished, P. Tecumseh | Sherman, D. C.; Ralph S. Latshaw, Mo.; Ben} min F. Young, La.: John Kelly, N. ¥.; Charles D. Rooney, Mass; Bernard A.’ Kengla, D. C.; Willlam V.'MeGrath, Pa.; honorably mentioned, Allen McQuilla, Minn. English Literature and Composition—Premium, Joseph M. Dohan, Pa.; distinguished, Edgar Kidwell, D. C.; 1 ; Charles D. Rooney, Ww . Pa.; Allen McQuillan, honorably mentioned, William D. Lynen, Charles D. Smith, Md. atics.— First Mathematies— Medal, ‘awell, Va.; premium, Thomas D. J. jagher, Pa.; honorably mentioned, Henry D. atone, D. GC. Second’ Mathe: os. J. Craven, D. €.; premium, Ral} Mo.; distinguished, C. Grantly E | matics— Medal, Edgar Kid- | 1is Bush Allain, La. . Brow: Cc Walter A. | stry—Charles W. mi Medal, Cha Kelly. Md; Ja mium, ston Hawks, F. Young, 1, Md.; pre- lagher, P sie, Pa. honorably mentioned, Jas- peution—The gold medal, (given by Murphy, S. J.,) John R. Slattery, premium, John B. Madigan, Me.; distin- guished, John D. McLaughlin, Mass.; Ralph S. Latshaw, Mo. The Merrick debating medal, (founded by R. T. Merrick, esq., LL.D.,) awarded to James F. O'Neill, Ga. Subject: “Kesolved that the growth xe cities is conducive to the best interests Toner sclentifie medal, (siven by Joseph Dohan, er, M.D., A.M.,) awarded to Joseph M. Pa. Subject? “Ornithology of Dela- ian mathematical medal. (given by Charles W. Hotfman, LL.D., awarded to Michael J. Colbert, District of Columbia, The Morris historical medal, (given by Martin F. Morris, LL...) awarded to Francis A. Bro- gan, Kansas. Subject: *Keligious Toleration in the American Colonies.” 4 The Philodeuic prize medal, (given by the Philodemic Society,) awarded to Francis A.Bro- xan, Kansas. Subject: “The points at issue be- tween the democratic and republican parties.” The Philonomosian debating medal, (given by the Philonomosian Society,) awarded to Ralph 8. Latshaw, Mo. Subject: “Should the United Si have opposed the occupation of Mexico by Napoleon II Junior classes.—Second grammar—First pre mium, L. Bush Allain, La; second premium, Thos. J. Craven, D.C.; distinguished, Charles F. Tyrne, Va; Wim. Hawks, Md.; George Brent, Md.; Louis R. Caulfield, Dak. Ter.; John B. Jones, Fla. Exeelience in English eompost- tion—Premium, Thos. J. Craven, D.C.; distin- guished, George Brent, Md.; Robert F. Brous- ard, La.; L. Bush Allain, La.; George A. Cald- Ky.; John B. Jones, Fla.; Wm. Gaston Md.; Louis R. Caulfield, Dak. Ter.; Lud- well Loughborough, D.C. Third grammar—dis- tinguished, Felix J. Woeber, Kan.; Louis L. Yeung, La; Jesse Reeve, D.C.; James Stewart, honorably mentioned, Henry O'Bryan, Pa.: James A. Gray, Ga. Excellence in Ei positlon—Premium, Jesse Reeves, D.C.; distin- guished, James W. MeFillin, Pa.; Jas. dtewart, Pa.; honorably mentioned, W. Garland Streett, Ark.; Louis Young, La; Charles H. Mills, Texas. Algebra—First Estes ae Jesse Reeve, .C.; second premium rick J. Coll Pa; inguished, Win. Gaston Hawks, Mais John 8. Ientioned, B. A. Ki D.C; C. P. Va. First Arithmetie—! Premium, Al Jain, La.; second premium, George le Va; distinguished, John RB. Newman, D. 0.; A. Keeler, Me.; Vernon Dorsey, D. 0.; ie bution ot | Di honorably mentioned, Hamilton Loughborough, D.C; Daniel J. Geary, Pa. Bookkeeping—First | haar Daniel J. Geary, Pa.; remium, Allain, La.; distinguished, Hamilton Loughborough, D.C.; Vernon Dorsey, D. C.; honorably mentioned, Joseph P. Comegys, Iowa; James Reginald Frost, Mis.; Louis R. Caulfield, D.T. Second French--First premium, Eric Dahigren, DC.; second premium, Thomas J. Craven, D. C.; distinguished, Charles F. ar Va.; John McFaul, Va; George Brent, Md.; J. Shorb Neale, M: honorably mentioned, John B. Jones, Fla. Third French—First premium, Louis L. Young, La.; second premium, Jease Reeve, D. C.; distinguished, James A. Gray, Ga.; Patrick J. Colligan, Pi Christian Doctrine —Premium, Joseph M. Do- han, Pa.; distinguished, Ralph S. Latshaw, Mo. honorably mentioned,Charles D. Rooney, Mass. P. Tecumseh Shermi D.C.; James Stewart, Pa; Robert F. Broussard, La.; Patrick J. Colli- gan, Pa. Elocution—Premium, Harry E. Jeffer- son, D. C.; distinguished, John McFaul, Va.; George A. Caldwell, Ky. Preparatory Classes.—First Rudiments—First premium, Ernest Allain, La.; second premium, James Roger McSherry, Md.;. honorably men- tioned, John Duross O'Bryan, Pa.; Daniel J. Geary, Pa.; John R. Newmai® D, C.; Clarence J. Neale, Va.; Andrew N. Hogan,Ga.; Vernon Dor- sey, D.C.; Jacob S. Dutrow, Md.; Michael Hynes, W. Va. Excellence in English Composition— Premium, John k. Newman, D.C.; distinguished, Ernest Allain, 1a; Michael Hynes, W. Va; Benjamin J. Harney, Mo. Stan- ley A. Keeler, Maine; Daniel J. Geary. Second rudiments—Distinguished, Hermann Christ, La.; Arthur Gag Pa.; James H. naughton, Mf i y James Silas Marlin, Pa. Improvement in Eng- lsh composition—Premtam, James Silas Marlin, Pa.; distinguished, Ramon L. Martinez, Mexico; Harry E. Clark, N. Y.; Arthur Seep, Pa.; James H. Connaughton, Md. ' Second arithmetic—First premium, James Roger McSherry, Md.;_ second remium, James Silas Marlin, Pa.; distinguished, ugene Findlay, D. C.; Jacob 8. Dutrow, Md; Cecil Morgan, D.C onorably mentioned, Isaac Hartman, Md.; Frederick W. White, N.Y: J. Leonard Kidwell, D. C.; Clarence J. Neale, Va.; Gustave P. Macias, D.C. ‘Third arithmetic— First premium, Douglas Cleary, Md.; second premium, Arthur Seep, Pa; ‘distinguished, Ramon L. Martinez, Mexico; ‘honor: tioned, William J. McCauley, Pa.; Hermann J. Christ. Robert Christ, L: Music.—Piano—Premium, Daniel Donovan, Pa.; honorably mentioned, Harry L. Hayes. D. C.; C. Grantly Edelen, Md. Orchestral Iustra- ments—Premium, L. Frederick Tete, Pa.; dis- t hed, Joseph M. Dohan, Pa.; ‘Antony A. erd, La.; honorably mentioned, Arunah S. Abell, Ma.; arland, Ark.; James A. ¢ er, Ohio. Tainting—Premium, Albert 8. CLASS OFFICERS. The following are the officers of the class of 1883: Francis McLaughlin, Mas: Michael J. Colvert, D. C.,'vice president: J. smith Brennan, Del., secretary; John B. Madi- gan, Me., treasurer. THE RECEPTION COMMITTEE St. Peter's hall, Capitol Hill. ‘The exercis were very Interesting, and gave evidence of the thorough training received by the young ladles at the academy. The following was the pro- im: Grand march (Tannhauser), Misses M. nn, F. Thompson. K. Oates and J. Curtin. utato; iss M. O'Connor. Solos and cho- s E. . Fry. . Holland, ge. ‘The bering: In- Misses L. Fry, un and F. Thompson. Scene of May Queen: Trio (Julius J. sesd. Diggans, B. Bright, G. Rich- if III, Minim’s Drill; Overture Tancredi M. O'Connor, M. Flynn (Rossini), Mi and F. Thompson. “Sky Lark, (Hatton,) Miss E. Miller, ace’d by Miss L. Fry. yaledictory, Miss M. MéLanghlin. Conferring graduating gold m distribution of crowns and honors in the senior, intermediate, Junior and minim departments; distribution ’ of pre- miums; closing remarks. Grand Etude Galop (Quidant), Misses E. Daily, M. Neville, M. Hol- Jand and J. Curtin. The attendance was very large, and the per- formances of the young ladies were amply re- warded with applause and floral testimonials. The hall was adorned with specimens of tancy work executed by the young ladies. Sister Ambrose and her associates in charge of the academy supervised the exercise. There were present Rey. Fathers O'Sullivan, Hughes and Dunn, of St. Peter's church; Rey. Father Ryan, of the Immaculate Conception, and Rev. Messrs. Marr and Barth. Father O'Sullivan distributed the premiums, and made a brief address to the graduates. HONORS AND PREMIUMS. The following is the list of premiums awarded graduating class. Christian Doctrine—First, ex sequo to Misses M. McLaughlin and M. O'Connor. Bibie History—First, ex quo to Misses M. Mc- Laughlin and M. O'Connor. Algebra—First, Miss M. McLaugltin; third, M. O'Connor. Geometry—First, Miss M. McLaughlin; third, M. O'Connor. Rhetoric—First, equo to Mi McLaughlin and M. O’Connor. Literature First, ex wquo to Misses M. O’Conror and M. MeLaughlin. Physical Geography—First, ex wequo to Misses M. MeLaughlin and M. O'Connor. MM ; second, ¥—First, ex ughlin and O*Connor. d, ex wequo to Misses ‘onnor. Composition |, eX wquo to Misses M. O'Connor. Bookkeepins | Second, ex wquo to Misses M. and M. O'Connor. Penmanship—First, ex to Misses M. McLaughlin and M. ('Connor. Senior Class—First Divislon—Grammar and Rhetoric—First ex @qno to Misses Thompson and M. Neville. Elocution cient History—First ex wquo to Misses F. Thom son and M. Neville. Chemistry—First, Miss ‘Thompson; second, Miss M. Neville.” Phys Geography—First ¢x wquo to Misses F. p- pmp= son_and M. Neville. Composition—First, Miss F. Thompson; second, Miss M. Nevilie. Pen- mansbip—First, Miss F. Thompson. Second Division—Christian Doctrine and Bible History— First ex mquo to Misses E. Miller, K. Oates, M. Flynn, K. Ready and ‘age. ‘Rhetoric and Natural Philosophy — First ex aequo to Misses £. Miller, K. Oates, M. Flynn, K. Ready and N. Saze, mmar—First, Miss E. Mille Flynn, K: Ready; third, N. J wquo ‘to Misses E. sec- ond, M. Fiynn, K. Ready and N. Sage. Algebra—First ex quo to Misses E. Miller and K. Oates; second, M. Flynn and K. Ready. Elocution—First, Miss E. Miller; second, Misses M. Flynn, N. Sage; third, Misses K. Oates and K. Ready. Composition—First, ex mquo to Misses M. Flynn and E. Miller; second, do. to Misses N.Sage and K. Ready. Penmansh?p—Miss E. Miller: second, ex iwquo to Misses M. Flynn and K. Oates; third, to Misses N. and K. Ready. Intermediate class—First division— Catechism and Grammar—First, Misses A. Blaine, A. Hutchingson, K. Neville,’M. Holland, K. Connors, K. McGrath and G. Richards. Arith- metic—First, Misses G. Richards, M. Holland, K. Connors; second, Misses A. Blaine, A. Hutch: ingson, K. le, K. McGrath and 8. Heimer. Geography and U.'8. History—First, Misses A. Hutchingson, K. Neville, M. Holland, K. Con- hors; second, Misses A. Blaine, G. Richards, K. McGrath and 8. Helmer. Reading and Orthogra- poy Fins, Misses A. Blaine, A. Hutchingson, Neville, M. Holland, K. Connors, K. McGrath and S. Helmer. Composition—First, Misses A. Huteningson, K. Neville,@. Kicharts 3. Gevanct utchingson, K. Net a. Penmanship—First, Misses A. Blaine, K. Con norsand K. McGrath; second, Misses A. Hutch- ingson, K. Neville, G. Richafds and M. Holland. Intermediate Class—Second Di Curtin, E. gs Beacham, le Geography and U. 8. History—First, Misses M. Blaine; Curtin, E. second, Beacham. Misses M. ux E 5 orne, 5 eee ae Re and First, Me Dolan, i, NicGaitey, NS. Thorne, — ‘THE EVENING agit ea ee STAR: © second, R. Byrne, M. , L. Russell, C. Beacham, Composition—Misses M. Eiaines N. Thorne, L. Clements, J. Curtin, E. Scott and M. Dolan; second, Misses M. McCaffrey, M. Hunt- ington, L. Russell, J. Diggins, R. Byrne, M. Beacham and C. ham. Penmanship— First, Misses E. Scott and M. McCaffrey; second, Misses M. Blaine, M. Huntington, J. Curtin, N. Thorne, L. Clements, J. Diggins, M. Dolan, R. Byrne; third, M. Beacham, L. Russell and C. Beacham. Junior Class—First division—Cate- chism—First, Misses G- Coleman, R. Meade, M. Donahoe, B. Lackey, H. Wheeler, E. McNight, L. Huntington and M. McMahon. Grammar— First, Misses G. Coleman, R. Meade, M. Dona- hoe, B. Lackey, H. Wheeler and L. Huntington; second, Misses A. Wheatley, M. McMahon, E, McNight, C. King and B. Smith. Arithmetic—First, Misses G. Coleman, R. Meade, M. McMahon, B. Lackey and L. Huntington; second, Miss E. McNight. U.S. History and Geography—First, Misses 8. Geddes, I. Geddes, G. Coleman, R. Meade, M. McMahon, B. Lackey, M. Donahoe and E. McNight. Reading and Or- thography—First, Misses B. Lackey, M. McMa- hon, G. Coleman, R. Meade, L. Huntington, C. King, H. Wheeler and A. Wheatley; second, Misses M. Bean and B. Smith. Bible History First, Misses G. Coleman, R. Meade, M. McMa- hon, M. Donahoe, B. Lackey and L. Hunting- ton; second, Miss E. MeNight. Junior class, second division—Catechism—First, Misses HE. MeNight, C. King, A. Wheatley, M. Bean and E. Jennings; second, Misses B. Smith, M. Weller, A. Barry, C. Beacham, D. French, 8. Geddes and I. Geddes. Grammar—Misses M. Bean, M. Weller, E. Jennings, A. Barry, 8. Geddes and I. Ged- des; second, es D. French and N. McNight. Arithmetic—First, Misses A. Wheatley, C. King, B. Smith, I. Geddes; second, Misses S. Geddes, E. Jennings, M. Weller, H. Wheeler, M. Dona- hoe, A. Barry, M. Bean, D. French, C. Beacham and N. McNight. Geography and U.8. History— First, Misses L. Huntington, ©. King, 1. Wheeler, M. Weller, M. Bean and E. Jennings; second, Misses B. Smith, N. McNight, A. Barry, D. French and C. Beacham. Reading and Orthography—First, Misses N. MeNight, A. Barry, D. French, M. Weller; second, Misses C. Beacham, 1. Geddes, S. Geddes and A.Wheatley. Bible History—First, Misses M. Bean, M.Weller, 1. Geddes; second, Misses B. Smith, N. McNight, A. Wheatley and S. Geddes. Penmanahip— First, Miss B. Lackey; second, Misses G. Cole- man, M. McMahon, E. McNight, L. Huntington, C. King, A. Wheatley and I. Geddes; third, Misees R. Meade, M. Donahoe, M. Bean, B. Smith, H. Wheeler, E. Jennings, N. McNight. M.Weller, A. Barry, D. French, C. Beacham and 8. Geddes, Primary Class—First Division—Catechism: ex wquo to Misses M. Shaw, A. Warner, Guire, N. Blaine, M. Lynch, C. Mareeron and A. Fay; second ex wquo to Misses L. Barnes, V. Lackey, L, Boreman. Arithmetic—First, Miss M. Lynch; second ex quo to Misses C. Marce- ron, M. O'Neill, A. Fay, M. Shaw, M. McGuire, A. Warner, N. Blaine, V. Lackey, L. Barnes and L. Bourman, Geography—First ex sxquo to es M, Shaw, M. McGuire, A. Warner and M. Lynch; second éx mquo to Misses L. Barnes, A. Fay, M. O'Neill. T. Marceron, V. Lackey and N. Blaine; third ex «quo te L. Bourman- Reading and Spelling—First ex quo to Misses C. Mace- ron, M. O'Neill, A. Fay, M. Shaw, M. McGutre, A. Warner, N. Blaine and M. Lynch; second ex quo to Misses V. Lackey and L. Barnes. Writ- ing—First ex aquo to Misses M. Lynch and C, Maceron: second ex sequo to Misses N. Blaine, A. Warner, A. Fay, M. McGuire, M. Shaw, M. O'Neill, L. Barnes, V. Lack and L.Bourman. nd Division.—Catechism—first. ex requo to E. MeMahon and Mitchell; second do. Keogh, M. Coleman, M. Costaggin\, A. Birch, N. Ready and J. Pike; third do. to Mis B. skelly and N. Throop. Arithmetic— st quo to Misses E. McMahon, M. Mitch- ell, R. Donahoe and A. McCormick; second do. to Misses A. Birch, N. Ready, E. Torrens, J. Pike, N. McAuley, I. McAuley, M. Costagginni, ison, H. Young, M. Coleman, L. Parman, Keogh, N. Throop and B. Skelly. Geogra- phy—first'ex quo to Misses E. MéMahon, M. Costagginni, J. Pike, N. Ready, A. Birch; sec- ond do. to Mi I, McAuley. 8. Wilson and N. McAuley. Reading and Spelling—first ex quo to Misses McMahon, M. Mitchell, R. Donahoe, A. McCormick; second do. to Misses A. Birch, N. Ready, E. Torrens, J. Pike, N. McAuley, I. Mea M. Costagginni, $. Wilson, H. Young, M. Coleman, L. Purman, G. Keogh, M. Curtin, L. Hughes and F. Purman; third do. to Misses N. Throop, B. Skelly’ and L. Crimins M Writing—First ex wquo to Misses E. Me- Mahon, M. Mitchell, M. McAuley, I. McAuley, A. Birch, N. Reddy, J. Pike, M. Costaguinul, Helen Young, M. Coleman, L. Purman, M. Throop, B. Skelly to Sarah’ Wilson class—First, i | Second class—First, Misses F.Thompson and K. Oates; second, Misses M. Meville aud J. Curtin. | ‘third class—First, Misses M. Blaine, A. Huteh- ingson, M. Holland; second; Misses N. Sage and G. Richards. Fourth class—First, Misses E. Bright, L. Clemens, ©. King, M. Huntington, M. McCoffrey. Fifth claas—First, Misses C: Copeland, ©. Kending; A. Wheatley, M. Dolan, Keogh;" second A. Warner, H. Wheeler; second, Misses M. Donahoe and M. Guire. Private vocal class—First, Miss E. Miller and E. Casey; second, Miss N.Sage and M.McCoffrey. Private Drawing and Painting—First, Miss Adele Blaine; second, Misses F. Thompson, 8, Geddes, M. Flynn, K. Connors; third, Misses L. Huntington and M. Huntington. Fancy Work— Premiums were awarded to Misses M. Bean, E. Jennings, Gertrude Coleman, R. Meade, M. Mc- Mahor, A. Barry, M. Donahoe, M. Weller, L. Huntington, C. king, B. Lackey, H. Wheeler, A. Wheatley, B. Smith, C. Beacham, E. Mc- Night, D. French, M. Sanford, 8, Geddes and I. Geddes. The ‘specimens were various, incla- ding afghans, tidies, cushions, tollet sets, table covers, sofa pillows, lambrequins,sacques, pieces in Kensington, arrasene and lace. Senior de- partment—Crowns of honors awarded to Misses M. O'Connor, M. McLaughlin, F. Thompson, M. Neville, E. Miller, K. Oates, Mf. Flynn, N. Sage. K. Ready. Honorably mentioned—Miss H. Kelty. Intermediate department—Misses A. Hutching- son, A. Blaine, M. McCaffrey, G. Richards, M. | Holland, K. Connors, 8. Heimer, K. Neville, K. | McGrath, M. Huntington, 8. Scott, L. Russell, N. Thorne, M. Blaine, J. Curtin, L. Clements, {. Dolan, J.Diggins, R. Byrne, M. Beacham, C. ham; honorably mentioned, Misses E. Daily, partment— , M. MeMahon, A. M. Bean, y, B. Smith, C. ng, M. Donahoe, H. Wheeler, L. Huntington, + McKnight, E. Jennings, D. French, M. Wel- y, 1. Geddes, C. Beacham 'y departinent—Misses uire, A, Warner, L. Bourman, nine, E. McMahon, M. Lynch. |, M. Mitchell, A. Birch, B. Skell ly, G.Keogl ‘on, E. Torrens, L. Crimens, A. McC - Throop, R. Donohue, H. honorably mentioned, Misses Ada Fanning, L. Hughes and F. Pur- man. Graduating gold medal conferred on Misses Mary Mc Laughlin and Mary O'Connor. ‘frinity School. ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION OF PREMIUMS. The annual distribution of premiums to the paps of Trinity (Catholic) School, established in the year 1817, took place at the school hall in West Washington last evining, a large audience being present, who greatly enjoyed the spirited rendering of the following interesting program: Dialogue—“‘The Champion Speller,” Masters J. Bateman, T. Muntz, C. M. Kenna; Ring the Bell Softly, Master G. Bateman; Taking Up Car- pets (reading), Master G. W. Cook; dialogue— “Lochlel,” Masters M. S. O'Donoghue, J. J. Hurley; dialogue—“The Rival Orators,” ra G. W. Cook, G. P. McKenna, M. 8. O'Donoghue; Downfall of Poland, Master J. J. Hurley; Fate of Virginia, Master G. P. McKenna; How He Sayed St. Michael’s, Master M. 8. 0° ue; Golden Eagle’s Rock, Master G. W. Cook; dis- tribution of medals and premiums by Rev. Father Kelly, pastor of Holy Trinity church. The following-named pupils were awarded pete or premiums or were honorably men- joned: First department—M. J. Whelan, 8, J. teacher—First class Christian Doctrine—Silver medal to Daniel O'Connor; next in merit, Willie Hogan, George P. McKenna. ond class— Premium to Robert Englehart; next in oung, L merit, M. S. O'Donoghue, Thomas Splawn. ‘Third class, premium to George Bateman; next clans geography, prenituu’ to” George P. “Me: cl . Me- Kenna; next, pias Martazh, D. O'Connor. next, sberlin, Joop Spe, ue; wo. free z Daniel Rol He class grammar, tom ’Con- nor; kegs Gouge Kenta, James F. Murtagh. R, logan. Bookkeeping, prem- ium to Jas. F. Murtagh; next, D. ‘O'Connor, Ww. S. O'Donoghue. First class arithmetic, prem- ium to Jas. Fy Murtagh; next, G. W. Cook, G. P. McKenna. Second clase, premium to John J. Hurley; next, W. Hogan, T. Splawn. Third class, premium to John Horrigan; next, Thos. Smith, J. Hines. General Improvement, ' prem- itim to John Hines, Edward Brown (equal). First class inental arithmetic, premium to Jas. F. Murtagh; next, D.0’Connor,G. McKenna, W.Jook. Secorid class, premium to Thos. Smith; next, M. O'Donghue, G. Bateman. Good conduct, prem- jum to Robert Englehart; next, Thos. F. Stan- ton, Edward Brown. First class algebra, the gold medal donated by the Young Catholic Friends Soviety to George P. McKenna. Second class Seve eet to J. J. Hurley; next, D. O'Connor, W. 8. O'Donoghue. J.E. Dent, Jatjes Donovan, T. Findley and J. A. Cleary were transferred to the first de- partment. Second department, Mrs. Harper, teacher.— First class, excellence; medal to F. Horrigan; premium to Montie King; First class, Chris- tian doctrine, premium to George Campbell; next, T. Brannan, T. Muntz, W. Polk. Second class, premium to H. Divine; next, J. Deery, J. Englehart, T. Murtagh. First class’ or- thography, premium to Lawrence Schri- ner; next, J. Hurley, H. Divine, P. Donoghue. Second class, premiums to John Clay; next, T. Murtagh, T. Braunn, T. Muntz. rst class, pote od freak en) to Thomas Segerson; nest, J. Deery, J. Englehart, T. Cole. Second mium to Dennis Collins; next, T. Mur- tagh, D. Carroll. First class history, premium to Thomas Cole; next, J. Deery, T. Segerson, J. Hurley. Second class, premium to Thomas Muntz; next, W. Polk, J. Cleary, W. Downey. First class grammar, premium to John Deery; next, J. Hurley, L.’ Schriner, P. O'Donoghue. Second class, premium to Daniel Carroll; next, T. Segerson, D. Collins. First class composi- tion, premium to J. Englehart; next, T. Cole, L. Sebriner. Second class, premium to James Hurley; next, T. Branna, T. Segerson. First class reading, premium to Thomas Murtagh; next, H. During, J. Englehart. Second class, premium to Thomas Brannon; next, D. Carroll, T. Muntz, L. Schriner. First class penmanship, premium to J. Bateman; next, P. O'Donoghue L. Schriner, T. Murtagh. Second class, pre, mium to John McKenna; next, C. King, W- Bromley, T. Butler. First class arithmetic, pre. mium to D. Wetzel; next, T. Cole, J. Deery- Second class, premium to J. Cleary; next, J. Cole, W.Connell, G. Campbell. ‘First class’ mental arithmetic, premium to Peter O’Donog- hue; next, John Deery, T. Segergon. Second class, premium to Thos. Butler; next, C. Cole, J. Bateman. Second class, excellence, medal to John Collins; premium to R. Gross. Improvement, premium to James Cole; next, W. Polk and C. Cole. Good conduct; premium to Spencer Gaskins. Attendance, premium to W. Downey. Third department—Miss 1..0’Donoghne,teach- er; First class,excellence,medaltoJ.0'Brien; pre- mium to J. Schriner. Second class, christian | doctrine, premium to John Bateman; next, J. Carmon, J. O'Conner. J. Donovan. Second class, premium to Jos. Hagerty; next. W. Cole. First class, geography, premium to J. O'Connor; next, D. ‘O'Donoghue, C. Cohen, F. McCann. Second class, premium to Jos. Hegarty; read- ing premium to John Donovan; next, J. Bate- man, J. Harmon, T. O'Connor. Second class, remium to Mechae O'Connor; next. 3. Gross, . Warner, J. Weiler. First class, orthography, remium to W. Daley; next, J. Bateman, J. larmon, J. Donovan. Second class, premium to W. Cole; next, J. Hegarty, J. Kemp, D. Ma- honey. ‘Third class, premium to S. Gr next, M. O'Connor, J. Warner, J. Branzel First class, penmanship, premium to J. Har- mon; next, J. Bateman, G. Elj:a, D. O'Dono- ghue. Second class, premium to John Kemp; next, W. Cole, D. Mahoney. Third class, pre- mium to D. Downey; next, M. O'Connor, H. Cleveland, J. Branz First class, arithmetic, premium to G. Ellis; next, J. Bateman, J. Har- mon, D. Poore. Second class, premium to D. O'Donogue; next, H. Cleary, C. Cohan, J. Jones. Third class, premium to M. Mahoney; next, J. Dellanuco, R. Divine, N. McKenley. Improve- ment, premium to J. Jones; next, D. Donovan, D. Cleary, J. Branzel, C. Cohan, J. Warner, F. McCann, D. Lynch, 1. Polk, T. Duncan. Good conduct, Daye Mahoney, Attendance. George May. The declamation prizes, which were awarded by Judges, were awarded as follows: Medal to Geo. W. Cook; premium, Master McKenna. St. John’s Collegiate Institute. INTERESTING CLOSING EXERCISES LAST EVENING AT LINCOLN HALL, ‘The closing exercises of the St. John’s Collegiate Institute at Lincoln hall last evening was wit- nessed by a large audience, Tue stage was adorned with numerous floral tributes, and upon it were seated the scholars and Fathers Chapelle, Bronillett, Thomas, Burch, Manaclair, Walsh, Bo- land and Brothers Tobias and Patrick. An inter- esting program of recitations was rendered by the Preparatory department, and then the exercises of the collegiate department followed, consisting of orations by the graduates and a selection from the “Saracen Brothers.” ‘The valedtctory was de- livered by Lec B. Mosher. Father Chapelle con- ferred diplomas on the following graduates: Joseph T. Byrne, Stephon B. Clements, Wn A. Foy, Wm. F. O'Belrne, Lee B. Mosher. ¥ather Chapelle then delivered an Interesting address, er Tobias awarded the medais and premiums as follows: ‘The alumnt medal for Eng- ish studies, Lee B. Mosher; the gold medal for elocuti Joseph T. raphy, J. Raymond Whit eeping, Wilford H. Edgar. Second class—The gold medal for general excellence, John W. Glenn- han; silver medal for English studies, Louis C. Waite; sliver medal for book-keeping, Robert P. White; silver medal for improvement in Latin, Andrew J. Miller. ‘Third class—The silver medal for English studies, Aloystus B, Renehan; silver medal for arithmetic, John A-Montzomery. Fourth class—The silver médals for profictency, John J. O'Toole, Martin J. Deponal; silver medal for draw- ing, Jairus Joseph Monroe. remiums were awarded to the following: ‘Third collegiate—Elmund_J. De Lacy, Vincent E. Lynch, Johnson E. Ellot, Michael V. Moran, Ed- ward Mullen Cleary, Jolin J, Slattery, Patrick J. Moran, William P. Clark, Wadsworth’ R. Smith. Second class—George Montgomery, Emile Salig- nac, Dennis L. McCarthy, Thomas B. Waters, Charies A. Dunne, Richard B. Glennan, John R. Waiter, John A."Buticr, John Joseph Sheehy, Jeremiah’ Quinn, Matthew Donnelly, Fugené O'Neill, Join A.’ McAuliffe, Jobn A. ’Stanton, Joseph’ A. Keiley, Josepa’ A Foley, John ©. Hayden. ‘Third “Class—J. O'Connor, John T.” A. MeIntyre, Joseph Ferry, Wm, L. Allen, John C.' Miller, James B. Green, John MeCarthy, Join "E McCarthy, ‘Thomas , Thomas B. Tanner, Alfred Mt. Lepley, lick, John James Dunn, William A O'Brien, Alexander M. Larkin, Micuael F.Br George J. Holtman, Wm. Harvey, Andrew J.Cock el Fourth—John J, Holan, Martin J. Depon M Win. F. Walter, John horp, Wm. Hughes, Francis X. Dal Halbott Marr, Philip P. Sh rd Walsi, » BY Harry John:on, John Costello, Hubert Youns; ‘Thos. Kelliher, ‘John Carroll, Alphonsus L. Lowe, John Miller, Eiward Hannan, Wm.0'T. McCarthy, Geo. L. Bo.well, John A. Barnett, Andrew Krae- iner, Emmett C. Jones, Thomas Quilter, Robert E. Joye, Joseph Moran, William W: Bray- ner, Martin P. Brennan, Raymond W. Burche. Wiittun F. Walter, Hubert Young, John N. Power, Columbus Alexander, Martin J. Beponai, John J Nolan, Edword J. Walsh were awarded premiums for declamation. Fifth—Alfred M. Taylor, Louis A. Johnson, James P. Tobin, ‘Timothy J. Demp- sey, Robert J. Berberich, Dantel C. Allen, Michael A. Keane, Willian P. Hanlon, ‘Thomas K. G.lla- s A. Kelther, Raymond J. Harvey, Wil- ‘y, Thothas F. Keane, Joseph P. ala, Willlam H. Dunn, John D. Kelly, John N. Power, Columbus Alexander, Wil- liam M. Sweep, George F. Pe ‘Albert. . John Allman,’ Lacy Kendig. Sixth—Robt. Smart, William Reynolds, Francis C. Carusi, Francis B, Saul, Howard Beall, Wilitam C. Gwynn, Eiward P. Walker, C. Hines, Henry Allen, Thomas Byrne, Lawrence Keane, George B. Merrick, John Bayne THE FREDERICK ACADEMY OF THE VISITATION. Among the young ladies who received pre- miums at the commencement of the Academy of the Visitation at Frederick, Md., Tuesday, were Misses Alice V. Mitchell, Maggie Hull, Mary Moran, Nellie Lybrand and Kate Walsh, of this clty. The graduates were Misses Lydia I. Marmion and Mary W. Otey. of Virginia, and Adelaide E. Sappington, of saryland. pclae eel ees A Loud Call to Major Dye. To the Editor of Tae Evenise Stan: Do permit a poor woman et al.—one word—do pat it in big type, and have it loud—Do Mr. Chief of Police—will you order so that the con- founded, ‘prior ‘and subsequent fire cracker fizzle, snap. sissing and all that sort—by the ‘oungsters ahd oldsters be absolutely and posi- ively—squelched—put down—so doo we ‘will bless jou. Let the coming grand old Fourth of July be as it ought, rationnlly ov- served. J.T. G. B. ——>—_—. ‘The Garbage Nulsance. To the Editor of the Evasive Stan: Asa patron of your valuable paper permit me toask how the garbage contract is let, and if the health officer is satisfied with the manner in PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS. Full List of Those Nominated for the Coming School Year. The following !s the full list of public schoot teachers for the ensuing year, as nominated by the comraittee on teachers at the meeting of the school board on Tuesday evening: Special teachers—High sctiool, first six divi- sions—Principal, Edward A. Paul; assistant prin- cipal, Lydia M."Dame: assistants, Frank Angell, Nora M. Crane, Frank R. Lane, George R. Israel, Frederick W. Bombart, Emma § Atkinson, E> Ward S. Burgess, Mary>C. Roberts, William Quin- by, Lucy C. Selec, Jegste Jennings. Washington Normal school—Principal, Lucilla F. Smith; as sistants, Nellte F. Pumnptirey, Charlotte L. Garrl- son. Music—Joseph H. Daniels, F. H. Butterfield. Drawing—Mrs. 8. E. Fuller, Annie M. Wiison. Temporary certificates:—Laura H. Hawkesworth, Alice Reed, Sophia B. Hunt, Edwin Francis, First Division—H. N. Copp, Supervising. princi. al; N. D. Cram, LB. Halbrook.M. P. White, H. ag amnmelrenning, KB. Rawities, EG. Kim- Dall, M. C. McGill, M. E. Morgan, W.'S. Shiclds, F. M. Bartlett, M. A.'Groff, A. E Speake, A. H. Full- er, EJ. McKeon, N. EL McLean, M, V, Osburn, Mary Buckley, 8. F. Sparks, M. ER. Nevitt, EM: Pettis, M. C. Kelly, Florence Pike, EL. Duvall, T. ©. Roeser. Louise 'Connolly, M.'C. ©. Lazenby, EMle MacFarlane, B. L. Pattison, J. E. L. Moore, M. I, Sampson, T. A. McGill, 8. E’ McMahon, 8. @: Hickey, 8. V. A. Shields, M. E. Chase, Janet Mc- Wiiltam, M. E. Rodier, F. L. Reeves, G. M. Bell, E. E. York, LW. Hollester, H. D. Robinson, M. A. Paul, L. F. Spackman, J.’L Snyder, A. H. Nairn, 1. M: Bishop. Second Division—Supervising Principal, N. P. Gage; & John Thomson, Mary E. Rowe, Chaa 3. jetella King, Kdwih Francis, Clara'C. Baker, K Brown, Emily V. Billing, Sophie B. Kent, Susan C. Collins, Fiora L. Hendley, Lilian C. Cam) Julla S. Brown, M. Adele Tat, Eiatly Robinson, © Davis, BH. Scott, Ellen C. by , Alice L. Kern, Mary E. Bond, Mary H. Merrill, Julia J. Murray, Susan B. Brown, Florence Ball, Isabel M. Carroll, Mary K. Garst, Mary J. Malone, Margaret E’ Mitchell, Stella Wheelock, Jennie R. Thompson, Amanda M. East, Henry B. Deale, Susie K. Mer- rick, Dora Rogers, M. Gertrude Cowlin; , Lizzie F. Brown, Kate F. Johnson, Nellie H. leCausien, Sarah E White, Mary K. Stewart, Helen Duffy, Ella F. Goodwin, Emma T. Quinlan, Anna A. Chesney, Elizabeth L. Prather, H. Jennie Free, Lisetta M. Gasch, Etiza Caton, Isabel V, Helmsen, Annie L. Ambrose, McCauslen, Cora Hodgkins, Lizzie P. Brown, Harriet J. Drury, Florence M. Collins, J. M. Goodrich, Mariana Chadwick, Grace 8. Silver, Emily A. Farmer, Anna L. Sargent, ¥rnces M. Harmon, R, Kaufman, Linda Schmitt, ee Havenner, Lucy Fishback, Sallie Dal- ton, Louise 8. Weightman, Kate A. Malone, Emma 1, Wilson, Liltan Hughes, Cora D. Robertson, Vite Agnes EK. brown, Sallie Murray, ‘airchild, Marian Thatcher, Annie ¥. ry eriff, Louisa C. Enthoffer, ia M. Rowe, Leta B. Fisher, Grace ‘Thompson? Ottille Sliver, Eva E. Cowling, Emily W. ‘Byer, Abby E. Hopkins, Edith West, Florence M. Roach, Blanche Jones, Helen A. Lake, Anna Humphrey; ne Rachel J. Floyd and Florence P. ams. Third Division—Supervising principal, Alexan- der T. Stuart: John J. Chickering, Elizabeth A. Hilton, Rachel J. Day, Lucy B. Davis, Victoria 1. Nourse, Mary G. Keliy, Mary A. Awkward, Han- nah P. Johnson, Ella @. Kelly, Mary L. Packard, Mary Morgan, Ida A. Lord, Nellie. M. Mack, Mary E. Stockett, Martha W. Garges, M. Emma Lieth, Iva Walker, Mary R. Cunningham, Emma J. Lor- ing, Annie Beers, Myra E. Love, Amanda L. Grant, Sarah F. Findle, Catherine Al Duiin, Martha E Armistead, Cecilia Doughty, Mary E. Armistead, Mary M. Dyer, Barbara L. Woodward, Emma J. Woodward, Isabella 8. Wheeler, M. ‘Alice Mc- Nanty, Maggie E. Forbes, Martha J. McCutchin, Virginia Emory, Mary A. Mirick, E. Meri? dith, Lavinia H. Hanks, Hattie B! Wall lary E. Kealey, Mary S. Thomas, Maria V. M ‘athran, Sarah J. Kealey, Emily E. Hirst, Marie H. Siebert, Mary A. Moore, Sarah B. McNanty, Flora Frey- hold, Ada O. Ober, Fannie B.Bailey, Alice P.Strom- berger. Lelia V. Mevaturaa, Sarah A. Tichenor, Susie K. Woodward. Fourth Mivision.—Supervising Principal, John E.Thompson;Isaac Fatrbrother, M. E. Marlin.N. @. ‘Thomas, 8. E. Wise, Ezabeth J, Riley, Annie Vani Horn, Mary A-Law, Susie A. Langly,Annie Rowell, Clara_L. Wilson, Frances M. Moore, Mary EA derscn, Annie M. Whitemore, Catherine F. Max- well, Mary C. Johnson, Isabelle Haliday, Victoria Y. Trook, Mary A. Bowen, Adele B. Gray, Harriet L. Davis, Emma R. Mason, Rachel A. ‘Garrett, Sarah E. Halley, Margaret E. Garrett, Caroling Ranney, Mary P. ‘Wilson, Ellen E. Hallday, Char- lotte Lucas, Jane P. McCauley, Mary L. Sinith, M. Loutsa Strobel, Sarah A. Dulin, W. Alice Carroll, Hannah M, Tunnel, M. Anuerson, Selma B’ Rynex, Bessie Burns, Anna B. Neumeyer, Sarah H. Allen, Lida W. ‘Curtis, Laura Shackleford, Eleanor M. McCartney. Fifth Division Supervising principal, BT. Jan- ney; LA. Bradicy, D. A. Smith, K. M. Blundon, F. P. Sullivan, K. A. Wiison, N. R’ Fietcher, M. E° McKenny, L. P. Tart, E. L Godey, S. V. Fleming, H. G. Watt, E. K. Gore, M. J. Good, A. L. Davis, E. A. Norton, M. E. Kelley, LC. Strider, AM. Brooke, E. J.’ Young, ET. Houchton, M. Bryan, LL. Gray, M. F. Gore, H. Beall, ED. Smith Mary Noud, A. I. McArthur, A. F. Perrie, Sarah Coombs, Ida M. Daley, Maggie Tuckinton. Sixth Division—Supervis Ipal, Joseph R. Keene; Clement A: Peck, William H. Statth; Jona H. Chappell, Emily H. Packard, Robert L. Mitch- eli, Washingtan E. Nalley, Lucy ¥. arrick, Harry Peters, Jane A. Brown, Delia M. Tingle, Allda 1, Matthews Julla M. Bartlett, Nellle A, Plummer, Richard 1; Sos, Alico L, Strange, alice D. Jone son, Mary B. McKinney, Lizzie 8. Nichols, Adeline Walcott, Arthur I, Keene, Indie A. Wineberger, Henry A. Lewis, Sarah 8 Sinith, James H. N.War: ing, Lucien H.’Smith, Eliza A’ Voorhees, James Storum, Florence J. Smith, Joseph H. Voorhees, Henry S. Petty, Joes A. Fairly, Mary B. Malone, Annte E. Loomis, Jobn G. Nalle, Emina Patterson? Mary ¥, Deniamio, Sera A. Shimm, Emma ¥: Smith, Peter sh, Emma M. Halley, Richard 1. Poters, Janie E. Page, Florence W. Seventh Division—Henry P. Montgomery, Maria A. Dorator, Mary V. Datcher, Ella W Somerville, Annie P. Spencer, Hattie H Riggs, Francis A’ M Adaline T. Howard, Katie W.- Alexander, ‘Annie E Geary, Cleo A. Jon Patter- son, Hannah F, M. Fi nie'8. Bruce, Agnes K. Henrietta I: Evans, Mary L Wash! A. Block, HW. Augusta Martin, Anne mie Bosto! ura V. er, M Ji Hattle ¥. Bruce, “Ellen “8. ffister “Tydia Ee Lewis, Amelia L,’ Tilghman, Cornelia A. Pink- ney, Parthenla Woodson, 'M. Adele Lawton, Eliza F. Wilson, Mary L. Beason, Esther R. Lewis, Medora F. Barker, Ada-C. Hand, Anna M. Savoy, Katie H-Siade, Mollie B. Palmer, Anna Rosa, Mary Bie EK. Tilghman, Anna A. Bolden, Mary Cicely J. Payne, Lydia C. Powell, Mary F.Fletcher, Leon T. Jones,’ Annie E. Holmes, Milly E. Gibbs, Martha E Shelton, Emily M. Armstead, Lucinda Cook, Evelyn E. Sinith, Mary L. Brown, Elizabeth A. Cook, Allce E. Colé, Amelia W. Ringgold, Jen- nie V. Norris, Emily Lee, Gertrude F.Smith, Annie V. Saunders, Fannie 8. Bell, Mary Wayman, Hat tie C. Bruce’and Cordelia Syphax. Elghth Division—Winfleld §. Montgomery, Marion P. Shadd, Mary E. Reed, Martha E. Tucker, Lucy E. Moten, Sarah L. Damn, Annie L. Foote, Mary Nalle, Emma F. Merritt, Anna V. Tompkins, Mary 8.’ Cary, Ada A. Bozeman, Gracie A. Dyson, rah C, Lewis, Harriet A. Saunders, Eila D. Bar? jer, Julla R. Bush, Helen ©, Ricks, Mary E. Minor, Mary F. Kiger, Carrie E. Pryor, Fannie A. Barrier, Eva A. Chase, Annie Warrick, Julia . Grant, Laura T. Dyson, Martha N, Matthews, Clara S° , MaUilda “A. Wheeler, “Mary “c, Adaline T. Bowen,’ Ida | Kate C. Lewis, Mattle’ L Hoy, | Maggie Lewis. Annie L. “Brown, | Katie R. Martin, Lena E. Jean, Jane M. Cropper, | Edith M. Collins, Margaret E, Becke | Srah A. Martin, Rosetta 'A. Boston, Martina E’ Bruce, Sarah J. Jones, Sarah’ E. Carter, Isabel L. Russell, Bessie A. Johnson, Clara 8. Taylor, Ro- berta Page, Ellen L. Wayne, Joste S. Martin, Fan- nie M. Costin, Abby S. Simmons, Blandina D. Deitz, Emma M. King, Sarah A. Harrison, Rachel A. Lee, Mary A. Martin, Elia V. Campbell, Juila M. Taylor, Minnie J. Scott, Annie L. Hamer, Annie I. Costin, ‘Rachel C. Wheeier, Mary A. Ward, Ettle B. Moses, Isabel I. Saunders, Mamle K. Nici Sarah A, Tyler, E. Amelia Butler, Amelia E. Alex- ander, Loute A. Smith, Mary P. Evans, Sarab A. Janiter, Auna 8. Balley'and Daisy H. Coleman, Seventh and eight divisions—Special teachers— High school—Mary J. Patterson, principal; Laura ¥. Barney, Caroline E. Parke, Henry F. Grant music), John T. Layton (music), and Thomas W. unster (drawing.) A commercial course was recommeniad for the high school; the salaries of the supervising prin- clpals of tho ‘high sehool fixed at $2000, | The folio lowing graduates of the normal school were awarded tin, Annie L. Hamer, Sarah A. Harrison, Ellen L. Wi Roberta cen Johnson, Mary V. Mieveber and Lydia O. Powell. ‘The Georgetown College Alumni. HE ANNUAL REUNION AND BANQUET—A PLAN TO EXTINGUISH THE COLLEGE DEBT. first, Dr. Johnson Eliot; Thomas $°Serames; third. Chas, A Hoyt; fourth, Francis P. B. Sands; fifth, A. J. Falls; treasurer, EROUS SEINE” AND THE MUMANE TRAP NET. A Few Words to “S. M. EF.” a To the Editor of Tur EvENiNe Star: I see by your issue of the 16th instant that a Stak reporter ran across an old seine-hauler who had returned home after cutting out with- oat the means for squaring his accounts, and in answer to a question from the reporter he said: “It's no use; I have been in the fishing business for forty years, and it’s played out. I am think- Ing strongly of turning my attention to some- thing else, and I would be ahappy man if I could get anything like the cost of my outfit. There isa heavy balance agatnst me for this year's fruitless efforts and no encouragement ahead.” This, coming from an old fisherman of forty years’ experience, contrasts pretty strongly with the theoretical clap-trap of “8. Mf. F.,” who, In a previous issue of your journal, took occasion to class all seine-haulers as capitalists and oppres- sors of the poorer classes of fishermen. “The real issues,” he says, “so ably dodged on all occasions, are betw: the destractive haul- seine and cavital on one side, and the poor man and his harmless’ trap-net on the other—the mission of the latter is to foster, of the former to destroy.” He then enters into an elaborate description of the “murderous haul-seine,” followed by an equally elaborate eulogy upon the merits of the trap- net. He pictures the haul-seine as an engine of destraction gathering up and dragging before it small fish, spawn, grass, debris, and, in fact, everything movable. The trap-net is reflected as a haven of refuge, a very boon, which is wel- comed with Joy by those of the finnted tribes who have been so fortunate as to escape the meshes of the murderous seine. It is fshed but once @ day, and it protects and holds in suspension immense quantities of spawn; it stands from two to two and one-half months, and propagates more fish than it can possibly capture. After reading S. M. F.’s article I am led to wonder why the fish commission does not adopt the trap-net as an important appliance in the stocking of streams. He says the fish are carefully handled rap-nets, and the small ones havea good chance to make their escape or to elude the pursuit of destructive fish. 8, M. F. deals just a little in generalities. I wontier If he ever saw the leaders of a trap net left down from two to two and one-half montlisa? There are various reasons which demand the occasional lifting of these leaders, and one very important one In District waters 1s the fact that the act of Congress providing for the protection of the Potomac fisheries demands that all lead- ers shall be lifted clear of the water for some- thing like thirty hours In each week. To hint that this law is not complied with might get trap-net fishermen into trouble. The small fish, he says, have a good chance to escape. This hardly goes for the saying though. If the fish 1s not so yery small asto pass through the mesh of the leader he need not ex- pect to find a smaller me in the trap or pound, and, therefore, I can't see ex- actly where his good chance comes In. And then, when it co to eluding the pursuit of destructive fish the small fish has here a space twenty-four to thirty feet equare in which to do his evading—comment Is unnecessary. “Fish are carefully handled at the trap-nets,” he says, “‘and none sent away crippled.” They are most caretully handled. and none crippled or otherwise are permitted to escape. Last epring shad and herring, three to five inches in length, were sent in to this city pn trap-nets in boxes con- taining hundreds and hundreds and they were sold for less than one dollar per box. Reference to the books of Mr. R. A Golden will sustain the accuracy of this statement. Now, Mr. Editor, allow me to declare myself a “murderous seine” hauler, and to add tliat I have had thirty-five years’ experience with seines of various dimensions. Iam at present finishing what I think is one of the largest haul- seines on the Potomac river. hauled only twice in the twenty-four hours—on the ebb tides—and is not in the water altogether over three hours each time. I catch, Shag as the trap-nets do, more or le: small fish, (I wish I could ayvold it,) and Ido have to bring in a good deal of debris in the early spring, but during my long experience I do not remember to have ever seen or heard of a single Instance where a particle of spawn was drawn ashore by a haul-seine. The method employed in remoyal of fish from @ haul-selne, when they are brought together and ready to remove, is identical with that employed in taking them out of a trap- net. am not certain as to whether Mr. “S. M. F.” knows where our fish-wharf is, but if he does not, and will inquire, he can readily ascertain, and then by afew visits during the fishing season he may learn that which say here is literally true. I think S. M. F. has mis- represented things on both sides, and I want to say to him simply this: ‘irst. I will wager one hundred dollars that he never saw a particle of the spawn of shad or herring “held in suspension” by any portion of a trap-net. Second. I will wager another hundred that he never saw a = of shad or herring spawn drawn ashore by means of a haul seine. Thirdly. I will wager still another hundred that he never saw a haul made by one of the large “mi seines” he refers to in such bitter terms. Finally, I would say toS. M. F., there is no ‘garden sags” about this. I do not even care to take his suggestion to Mr. Armstrong and | write over a nom de plume. I mean business, and am ready and willing to back everything I say. I will be glad to see him at any time at my residence. ~ WILLIAM Nerrzer, 1210 Maryland avenue southwest. A Good Word for the Sparrow. To the Editor of Tax Evestse Sran® Will you and your contemporaries be so kind as to lt up on the English sparrow? This per- secution is not only tnhospitable—tt is unjust. The sparrow was imported on the urzent sug- gestion of the press and others. It has not ful- filled its mission, you say. If such be true (and I seriously doubt it) whose is the fault? Why did not our ornithologists send an agent across the sea to note the habits of the sparrow on its native heath ere inviting it over here? Because our guest eats the crumbs from our tables and nibbles at a peach bud or two, is it established beyond question that it does not eat the grubs, etc, that are found on the trees? Certainly, any one who has eyes for the bird on the con- crete streets cannot but notice it Is not particu- lar as to its diet. In this regard, so far from calling ita grain-feeding bird, might we more properly class it asa s¢avenver? Youreditorial remarks and selected articles on the subject haye oft insisted that the English sparrow drives off other birds. I say It does not. Perhaps other birds do not exactly fraternize with it, but the sparrow will not go out of its way to drive off other birda. Why, last fall and winter the sleek-feathered, white-billed snow-bird has been seen messing with the sparrow. and you have lately quoted the Atlanta Constitution to the ef- fect that the blue-bird (the pet worm-killer of a Georgia farmer) ‘can whip the English spar- row!” Nor will you forget of several articles inted the past year or two in the Star defend- this persecuted bird—the vindications com- ing from practical rural sources. I have heard, at frequent intervals, in jacent the sweet notes on oriole and — lark, : a swarms sparrows from morning twilight. Another point—this frightening any means explain to the feathered tribe that what you are doing against the sparrow may not sooner or later be done to the others. Trust the word of an ama- teur observer of bird flesh tor that! doubt not for @ moment that some of our ‘would ike to send back the whole beste pace — hgidarutd custody—we peerless ‘and the attentive ‘and escorted by an army of ultra dudes. ‘am PLaY. A Badly Treated Park. ‘To the Editor of Tue Evexrna Stam: ‘The question is often asked by persons who That seine 1s | AFFAIRS ON THE VIBGINIA SIDR. The Washinton and Ohice Ratireaa— ‘The New Management—T! eae Business, so it is snid.—Virginia Pole tics—Crop © Peaches. Correspondence of Tar Evexnse S14 Faris Cuvnen, Va., June 26, 1883. We feel giad that at Inet » bona fide purchaser of the quandam Washington and Ohio railroad bas been found, and one that it ts seid means business. The very welcome article of the STaR a few days ago, containing, so far as is known, the intentions of the new management in rela- tion to the extension and improvement of the Toad, relieves me of the duty of offering the same to THe Stak, Qut there does not appear to be any statement of intentions in regard toe cut off at this end of the road to reach your city in as short distance as possil is your city’s, the roads’ and terest, a triune, and yet one, @ common interest with all the parties I have named. They all need a quick connection be- tween the country and the city and one cheap passenger and freight rate. This will give us more population here, increase our trade with you and our business with the railroad. Shall we have the direct connection with your city? Very creditable reports reach us concerat the new superintendent of the Washington an Western railroad. He is represented to have been bred to the business, a practical railroad man. He commenced at the bottom round tn his railroad career and climbed steadily up by force of natural abilities and of energy, thoae elements of character which have made #0 many of the most useful and efficient men ia the various pursuits of life in this country. The district and county elcctions in this state took place sometime ago, but the lessons that these elections afford Justify a reference to them at this late day. The old democratic party gained several counties in the state, which shows that some of the readjusters are drifting back into the old party fold, and possibly that some of the colored voters have gone in the fame direction. Some are still talking over, with disagreeing opinions, the results of t election. A portion of the republicans, the have no question that the readjusters mainly are not to be relied on to yote for re- publican candidates, This county 4s cited to prove it, and to controvert the statement. One thing 18 certain—the two readjusters wore elected and the two republicans were defeated. Corn came up poorly this spring. Much of it was replat ‘The farm damaged by the wet autumn k damp until there were freezes. Corn does not look as weil as one likes to see It—dark green andrank. The clover crop is very heavy, and the rains have been so frequent that there has | not been time to cure it properly between them. | Many good farmers in the grass regions north | think that clover should haye from four to five days tocure. The wild blackberry bushes are loaded down with young green berries. Thi peach prospect Is growing “small by degrees” still. LS. A. $$$ The Much-Abused Police, To the Edttor of Tre Evextxo Sram Referring to the Commissioners’ letter to Dye in your Issue of last Monday, the 4th instant, headed “A Warning to Police OMcers,” permit me for a moment to draw the attention | to the other side—the much-abused police of- cers ofthis city. The lettersays: “ Two officers | should certainly be sufficlent to arrest one dranken man.” May be it Is, and may be tt ts Not—that depends altogether who the drunken man is, There are many cases where It takes | four good, stout, able-bodied and willing police oMcers to arrest one drnnken man, when he ts j full of fighting benzine—Tyler Jonea, for 1 stance, whom the officers all have had a fine chance to display muscle upon, andit often takes all this force to arrest one drunken man. I | would like to see the circus of—with all respect | to Judge Edmonds and Major Dye—who is no j chicken in war—seeing these tivo gentlemen | undertaking to arrest Elizabeth Duckett or | Martha Ward, who have so often graced the |dock of our Police Court when they get onte | even only a mtid Jamboree. These tw on, assisted by two officers, could not get either inte | the station when the giris had full steam up. They wouid have to use their billies, and purely in self-defense then, before the arrest could be made. Elizabeth usually goes tor the uniforms, | and leaves them In tatters, and the gentle Mar- thy leaves the imprint of her full set of ivories in the bodies of the officers. While I do not for a moment mean to be understood to side with cers in useless harshness in making arrest: sober or arunk, yet many times it becomes a positive necessity, if not self-defense, to use the billy. Q. B. FLowrns, And not an officer on A Snail Visitation. Grorcetows, D. C., June 2, 1883. To the Editor of Tae Evextxa Sra: My yard has been intested all spring and sum- mer with a new species of snail (at least, new to me); it is without @ shell, striped gray and black, as large around as a man’s thumb, and from three to four inches long. I am very much annoyed by them; they even try to get in the house. Any morning I can find their broad, all- pw’ f tracks at the doors that open in the yard; and worse than that, I am afraid I shail lese the use of a fine well of water, several having come up in the buckets lately. Any information regard to, or how to get rid of them, trom som of your many readers will be thankfully re- tveeed by Ove or Your Svuscuipers. aes Peete Excursions, Pic-Nics, &, TaBervacie Cucrcu Exccrsion.—An even- ing excursion will be given by the Tabernact church to-morrow evening on the W. W. Cor- coran, which starts at 5:30 p.m. and returns at 10 o'clock p.m. Music will be given wy the choir, assisted by Miss Maddox, the Misses Har- vey, Miss Kidwell and members of the Apo lo Gige club. Marsa. Han..—Messrs, E. 8. Randall G. W. Bauer will vive a family excursion Marshall Hall on the Fourth of July on the Mary Washington. GLYMONT.—Messrs Whipple and Shettnck wil give a select excursion to Glymont on July 4th. The steamer Arrowsmith will make two trips, 8:30 a. m. and 6 p.m. See advertisement, Ho! For Luray Cave.—Messrs. Help and Free will give a grand Fourth ot July ex- cursion to Luray cave over the Virginia Midiand railroad. advertisement. To Care May.—A select excursion to Cape May will be given Saturday, June 30th, via the Pennsylvania railroad. Military and ‘musical attractions. Round trip, $5, tickets good until | July 5th. CoLoxiaL Beacu, &c.—Steamer John W. Thom makes Saturday evening trips to Colonial Beach, Biackiston Island, aud Colton’s. To NorFoLk.—Steamers are now running wate ow Baas this city to Norfoik, and leave Norfolk daily for Washington. Lower Crpar Poxt.—The steamer Armenia leaves 7th street wharf daily at 9a. m., excert Saturdays, for Lower Cedar Point. Occoquan F; aT Fatis axp Canis Jounx Baran. Steam packet Excelsior wili make ber regular trips to above places Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday. Levepceo Races.—Runaing and hurdle races Mong ae ee the Fourth of July at Lees- burg, Va. W. RB. excursion over the W. 4 0. & Bi z & sé the % ; Fs iI I a : iH i i it He Ht if i i | i iH : ‘