Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-06-08
CITY INTELLIGENCE,


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PUBLrc ScHooLs. The usual monthly meeting
Of the Trustees was held on "Wednesday evening
Present--Dr. Charles w. Davis chairman
Messrs Dickinson. Polk, Bacon, Maguder, Han
son, Alice, and Pearson.
Reports were received from all the teachers,
with the exception Of the Second District, and Mr.
McCathrsn Of the Third
The Secretary stated In his monthly report the
proceedings which had taken place in the City
Councils touching request of the Board that an
examination and report might be made OF the sa-
lubrity Of the schoolrooms by the Ward Physi-
clans, in connexion with select committee Of
this Board and also the action Of the Councils in
respect TO the proposed purchase Of the Western
Presbyterian church for school purposes
He called the attention Of the Board to the en-
pediency Of providing for uniformity in the several
districts In relation to holidays and school hours
and suggested the propriety Of appointing COM
mittee to prepare the usual annual report; and
that the time Of the examination Of the several
schools should be determined and examiners APP
pointed 4s
He also submitted an estimate Of the cost Of
procuring silver medals, premiums, and diplomas
for the deserving pupils, which amounted TO about
$780,
A letter was received from William Lord, Eco,
Trustee in the Second District, resignng his
Office; which resignation, on motion Of Mr.. Pear
son, was accepted.
A letter was also received from j. +. Polk, Esq,
stating that, circumstances over which he had
no control, having required his removal from the
Fist District, whereby no Trustee remained in the
First Ward, and finding that such position is
very inconvenient for all who are concerned, he
therefore considered it proper to resign the place
which he occupied In the Board, the duties Of
which he had found truly pleasant, as well as his
association with the several members, to whom he
rendered his best wishes for their success and hap
piness in their public and private labors."
On motion Of Mr.. AtLee, the resignation of Mr..
Polk, as Trustee of the Third District, was ac-
cepted; and
On motion Of Mr.. Dickinson, he wasunanimously
appointed Trustee in the Second District.
A letter was received from Mrs. E. NJ Kelly,
stating that In consequence of other duties " and
the enfeebled state of her health she found it ne
cessary-to tender her resignation; she believed 1t
due TO herself and those who still remain in the
school, to state that she believed the situation Of
the school had beon dseterious to her health"
The resignation was accepted and, on motion Of
Mr. Dickinson, Miss Lucy Ella Moore, who has
been for some time temporarily employed as a
teacher in the Public Schools, was unanimously
elected to 6ll the place.
DIR. Davis, from the sub Board of the Third Dis
trict, reported that they not prepared to fll
the existing vacancy in the Sixth Ward.
Mr.. Magruder, from the Committee on Furni-
TIRE ad thato tsofn had
been completed for the purchase Of DR.. Peck's
school furniture.
Mr.. At Lee moved that committee of one from
each District in connexion with the Secretary, be
appointed to prepare the annual report, and who
should also be authorized to procure medals, pre-
miums, and diplomas for the pupils.
Mr.. Pearson moved that DR.. O. w. Davis be the
chairman Of the committee. Messrs- Dickinson,
Magruder, and At Lee we're chosen the remaining
members.
On motion Of Mr.. Bacon, Mr.. Polk was appoint
cd 10 I'll the vacancy In the Committee on School
Furniture, occasioned BY the resignation Of Mr..
Lord.
Applications for teachershps, accompanied by
sundry recommendations, were received from Miss
which were referred to the Committee on Exami-
nation.
On motion Of Mr.. Dickinson, the programme Of
the examination, suggested by the Secretary, was
adopted, and ordered TO be printed.
Mr.. At Lee from the Committee on School
Books, reported progress; and also, that written
report would be presented At the next meeting
Mr.. Dickinson referred TO that part Of the Sec
retarys report which had reference to special hol-
idays, and TO the evils and Inconvenience resulting
from them. He was decidedly opposed 10 the GUS
tom Of giving holiday on every occasion of the
turn out Of a military or engine company.
Mr.. Magruder spoke Of the demora izing effect
upon the character of the boys produced by fol-
lowing the soldiers, and mingling with the motley
crowd during the whole Of parade day.
Mr.. Bacon thought there would be much truancy
among the boys IL holidays were not given, but
remarked that most Of the lady teachers In his dis
trict, whose Judgment was always correct In such
matters, had declined IN avail themselves of the
permission 10 dismiss their schools on the late pa
rade days, prefsrring to keep their boys in the
scbool-room.
snb-Board OF the Third District, and their deter
mination TO adhere strictly TO the rules Of the
Board relating to holidays.
Mr.. At Lee spoke Of the dissatisfaction among
parents Of the pupils, caused by granting special
holidays and suggested the expediency OF adhcring
TO the rule on the subject. He referred to Nj.
Pearson, who always returned a negative answer
TO every application for holiday
Mr.. Pearson read the rule on the subject, and
thought that strict adherence TO Il by the Trus.
tees would remedy al difficulty.
Mr.. Pearson moved that the Secretary notify all
the teachers that IL = expected by the Board that
the teachers win carefully observe the printed reg
ulations Of the Board especially those relating to
the hours Of opening and closing school, and the
studies pursued and the books used by the oupils.
Mr.. Magruder made strong appeal for the lit
tie children, whom he loved dearly, and whose
pale faces and weary. appearance at or 8 O'Clock
showed plainly that the school room was place
for them after that hour and hoped that the school
time would be lessened.
Mr.. DickiI son doubted Il the teachers could
impart 10 the large number Of pupils under them
the requisite instruction In less time.
Mr.. Bacon remarked, that, while he was aware
that some Of the teachers did not observe the
proper hours, Others conscientiously kept them.
The Chairman remarked that justice required
that the same rule should be equally observed by
al, and that Il was the duty Of the Board TO adj
minister IL impsrtiaIly.
The resolution was then adopted and the Board
adjourned.
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