Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-09-19

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NoTIcx.-Dhtsict Of Columbia Advertisement,
to be inserted In the BALTnaoRK Sun are received
at and forwarded from THE STAR Once
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MEETING OF THE TRUSTEES OF rHx PupIIc
SCHOOLS lxsrRRDAY AFTERNOON There was
quite null attendance Of the members Of the
board OF trustees yesterday afternoon, In the AL
derrnans Chsmhef, At the City Hal. The prrsi-
dent laid before the board letter Of application
from Miss Nj. A. Murray, for the position OF pre-
ceptress in one Of the public school Of the CITY
which, after being read, was directed to be placed
on fle.
DIR. Ironside, chairman Of the special commit
Ire appointed to exsmine into the capabilities OF
the various candidates presented from the differ
ent public schools for the Gunton scholarship in
Columbian College, on behalf Of that Committee
rose and said: Ia F-s
Ma. PRESIDENT: The committee to whom wa,
referred the examination of candidates for the
Gunton scholarship have Instructed me TO report
that, OF the fourteen pupils who eXamfurd
on Thursday, the 9th instant, there are seven the
result OF whose examination was very simi ar
that the committee have been unable to discrimi-
nate between them, and N order that they NAV do
full justice and award the Scholarship to the one
most deserving Of 1t, they ask further examina-
examination on Thursday afternoon next AS they
do not via again 70 trouble the board with the
matter, they also ask the board To authorize the
committee 70 make the announcement and To
send the successful competitor 10 the Columbia
College with i Certificate.
MIR. Holmead.-Mr, President: IL II ID proper, I
sOuld like to inquire II the three gentlemen other
than the examining committee, who, 1t is said
assisted in the examlnationof the pupils submit
ted any report merely ask for Information; If
such question Is not regarded as pertinent, OF
course, will not press It, and hope gentlemen
will excuse HE for suggesting il.
DIR. lronside.-rhey have made a report. but
we do not think 1t Is proper to announce Ii at THU
a. Mr.. Holnead.-I merely asked for Information.
am much obliged to the gentleman for impart.
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pointed by this board to examine the candidates.,
themselves conduct the examination Is D >
Dr. lronsides-rhey were examined by the
IL Mr-Wbyte.-The resolution allowing anv other
than these trustees, appointed for the purpose "a
be present and be consulted in the mater. wa
expressly stricken out. How II was that uttrts
were invited to anist in the Examination. canna,
curious. . .a....st..f -. = :
= Dr. killer.-Mr President, allow me to correc,
the gentleman from the Fourth District In regard
to one thing. As all new hands entering fnto
strange water are apt to get beyond their depth
20 itInay be In this case. am deslrous Of dol M
Information Of the gentleman that that portion o
the resolution which has been referred 20 by hin
~ as being stricken out was retained. What
desired 70 accomplish by nv motion was that a =
persons invited TO be present should have notbin1
whatever TO do with the decision; but that this
matter should be left solely In the hands Of the
COuithfttcr VI dustct8, VINO 8il0utQ submit their
report TO the Board for their action. Now, m
live long enough, and the Mayor and the Counril
think proper 10 send me here next year will no,
commit such a blundsr again: think we are
that Is as represented In special committee for
the purpose
Mr.whvte.-Mr. President, desire to know o,
the com 9itsse II they were al all biased by what
was ELECTED In the examination conducted by the
nree genusmep on that occasion That is all
DIR. Ironside.-Hr President, a n regard to ben
biased- ne
Mrswhyte Ii the gentleman win pa.do. N.
should Ike TO have the Secretary read the PESO,
gentleman proceeds. =,
The Secretary not being able to turn at once "a
the precise page on which the resolution wa,
Dr. Ironside said: Mr. President. while m.
Secretary Is searching for the resolution vii
nke The liberty Of answering for myself A !
member OF the committee, that 1 was not at ali
biased Z The examination am open one q nd
conducted in the presence Of the rustsesI Tbe
papers are in my Possession The answers To tbs
series OF Questions were prepared by the com
mittee ~
MIR. Whyte-Were these questions arranged b =
the committee of the board, or this separate com
mittee which had no business there. =,
Dr. W illet Il, sir, a member of the trpste.
committee, prepared the questions -
Dr. irOnsdts The questions were prepared be
committee Of the Board Of Trustees These
EeHae ne were invited 70 oe present by a'reso
Mr.. WhSte-Had the committed right to pasl
any such resolution!
one they thougitproPer. The matter was len IN
their charge.
Sir. whyte.-very well; let us see. Let, have
the rrsoinu"n may fall Into error. Ifso u an
DIR. Ailler.-I can tell the gentleman from the
Fourth Ward what was stricE zen out, II he 20 de
aires.
Mr. whyte II am well aware of what wa,
stricken ont; but my object 10 TO know what wa,
retained. lLaugLter =
DIR. Nj. ii. Mlller.-Mr. President, while the
secretary IL looking for the resolution allow ms
tosay that this striking out' was a suggestion
from the Committee TO the respected mover OF tbs
resolution NO. a nan OF the committee would
have served under that resolution At the titnf
they were appointed, they did not compreheud
the true meaning OF The resolution I'he mo.
tnent 1t was explained to them they expressed
their unwillingness to serve under it. and Il was
accordingly stricken out. The committee Their,
fore, think, stand independent - -
Mr. whyts-l merely ask for the reading OF the
resolution. s... - - '---e - NAV ~
The Secretary read the resolution "a follows.
RsSo!rsd, That committee Of one Ir.embef
from each district be appointed to make the neces-
don, for the purpose Of carrying out abe nt.ntou
Of Mr. Gunton, and that said eommittee be and h
hereby, directed to secure the services Of three
eomPetsnt persons, who shall make such exami.
nation, and whose report shall be final
Rsso!rsd fUfAsr,, fhat two pupils be selected
by the teachers from the first class Of esch of The
cpdftAAcHAs OF ulBtrfct1 schools, who
shall be examined by the committee, aud the
d. 'poPl passing the best examination shall be
selected a. the recipient Of the union hi
On motion Of Mr.. Holnead, the word s.two,,
In the last resolution was stricken out, and nve'
thserted In lieu thereof. In this form the resolu-
tions were passed. ..-s ..----.- 49,.
Mr. white:-How did the resolution stand al
the last meeting! My object is simpfy-to ascer-
tain why three gentlemen who did not belong 70
ths eoaid we've inyited q examine these children
DR.. lronside-We did not invite them 10 ex-
anime the pupils; but simply to be present and
take part In tue examinatio on
~. . Mr. WLyte w hats the difference 4 hone
the SECRETARY will now read what REQ uestpd him
The Secretary read as follows Of The proceed
iags on the succeeding meeting evening"
Tine resolution was RECONSTRUCTED and IN
motion, that portion Of the resolution which read,
F'aad that SAID committee be Instructed to secure
the services Of three competent persons who shall
make such examination and whose report shall
81 be nnzl, was stricken ont" trb - [
l.als Mr.. Whyie.--Ex=euy. That Ia precisely what
: Iwished " get at AZ Consequence of this last
action OF the board IL iefs the resolution before
tie trustees OF this board II WIS their duty
To take these boys and examine them and thef,