Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-28
The Board Of Education.
REGULAR MEETING LAST EVENING

The Board of Education met at the regular |
hour last evening, President Shortlidge in the |
chair. |
The Finance Committee was continued still
further on the examination of ex.Treasurer
killgore's accounts by reason of the absence
of Superintendent Harlan. who holds impor-
tant papers, relating thereto.
Mr.. McIntire, from the above committee re-
ported that two notes, amounting to over Sl4,-
900, one of which was due on the 25th, had
been met; also that notes would be due on the
LIST and 9th prOXimOS amounting to S14 ,0O0,-|
To meet these latter notes he moved that the
proper officers be ordered to draw on theCity
Treasurer for what amounts they deem desr-
able not exceeding $4,000. Adopted.
Mr.. Mclntire also presented Treasurer Tai
ley's quarterly report. Itshowed the receipts
to be s24 ,36324, and the expenditures, S24,
005 80. Balance on hand, SO. The report
also referred to the two notes falling due, men
toned above. referred to the Finance Com
mittee.
The Book Committee reported that Bough-
man, Thomas ~ Co., were the lowest bidders
for furnishing the schools with books and sta
tonery for the ensuing year, and moved that
the contract be awarded to them, Adopted.
Mr.. Bairds resolution. disseminating the
distribution of medals to medals TO pupils for
perfect attendance. after the next school year
came up for consideration.
Mr.. Baird stated that since the medals had
been offered, children had attended school
| while to sick to hold their heads up simply 10
preserve their perfect attendance.
| Mr.. III, Nj. jenkins stated that last year,
| when the medals were first offered about 10t
children had received them; this year, thu
number was about 400, He thought that the
system was a good one, and should not be en-
tirely abolished. A cheaper medal should
be subssted, or Autographed diploma.
Col. Grimshaw moved to refer the subJec
to committee of three, consisting of Messrs
Baird, Ii. M. Jenkins and Zebley. Lost.
Mr.. Adams moved to postpone tie who'll
subject until the next meeting OF the Board
Lost.
Mr.. Baird's resolution was then adopted b.
the following vote:
Ayes-Messrs. Baird, Ferris, Frock, Hassal
Heisler, johnson. Lynch, McIntre, Roberts
Ruth, Shortledge, Vernon, Zebley-13.
Nays-Messrs. Grimshaw and IL. III Jenk
ins-2,
Mr. Adams voted nay, but was allowed t
aye, and was allowed TO change to the mega
tive.
MIR. Frock's amendment to the Bylaw.
abolishing the Committee on Repairs wa
brought up for consideration, thoroughly dis
cussed, and adopted, by yeas and nays, as TO
lows:
Yeas essrs. Frock, Grimshaw, HassaI
Heisler, johnson, Lynch, McIntire, Roberts
Ruth, Vernon, Zebley-11.
Nays-Baird, Ferris, jenkins, Pierce, Shor
LEDGE
The committee on the petition of w.
Blake, asking for pecuniary assistance. fro
the Board, for the colOred school over Thir
= street bridge, was continued until next NEE
a ing. Also the Committee on Teachers on Il
subject Of the appointment of Professor Sho
The vote by which medal was allowed
: Willie Buxbaum (who was unavoidably al
sent from school enc day. for perfect attel
dance, was rec0nsidered.
The motion to allow the medal to the boy
question was then laid on the table.
AS several deeds for school properties 9
missing, the Treasurer was instructed to pI
pare list of the deeds belonging to theBoa
AZ In order to ascertain Just what ones are mi
ing, and take measures to find them.
MIR Roberts moved that three boys, who W
nj absent with Willie Buxbaum, but who W
III allowed medals, be declared not entitled to thu
Adopted.
Colonel drmshaw offered resolution prov
ing for committee OF three to consider The
manner ofrewarding pupils for perfect attenda
at school. Adopted.
The chair appointed Messrs. drimshaw, %
= and Ferris said committee.
ON motion OF Mr.. Baird, check for
drawn some time ago in favor OF Henry 1r
was ordered to be changed to Charles Heden,
Grebe's business successor.
Col Grimshaw offered resolution discount
ing School No. 9, IN. w. corner OF Tenth
King streets). Laid over until mex. meeting
During the evening the following orders ,
directed 10 be drawn
Boughman, Thomas u Co $40 81 81
hnrst e Co S. AZ; Joseph L Booth, 81 80; il
Bradford, IS 81; Commercial Printing Comp
= SAG 90: Croasdale II Cameron, $40 IS; Benls
.na CLARK, 81 %; 4 dsNormandie.s5 y; Gawt
Mi & Bro SIS 60, Adam Grubb Il Co 80 80 d
CKent. 500 So; Ii McIntire, $17 ~; Pic
$3.50; + Pickles, 81 25 Ruth u Bro s3S ,
%. Worrell, $50 Wilmington Institute, STA so
= Vests Wilmington Coal Gas Company,ss
IN "a NJ Child, $40.