Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-27

REGULAR MEETING LAST EyksIso-THE FINANCES
-RrLss ADoPrED-aPEisd VACATION.
The Board of Edacaton met in regular zes-
sion last evening, President Shortlidge in the
chair.
W. s. Hilles, member elect from the Eighth
Ward, being present, was qualih ed
Mr.. Eckel from the Finance Commute report
ed the committee had examined the report Of
the Treasurer and found it correct there being
balance on hand the last of March of 81 $50. 80.
Balance on hand at the present time S423i "a
Whole indebtedness Of the Board S23. 900. The
proper officers were instructed to draw on the
City Treasurer for S3497i the amount on land;
also to negotiate a note TO substitute one for
5000, due May 9TH.
MIR. Ferris from the Book Committee reported
having examined the superintendent report
which was correct also in favor OF placing Had
leyH lessons on Languages on the list of books at
cost Of SIS, principally for the use Of teachers.
Adopted.
Mr.. Eckel from a special committee TO draft
rules for the government OF the Board offered
series of rules which were read and referred
back to the committee for classification, and to
have proof slips printed for the use Of the Board
at its next meeting.
Peter Q. Furry member elect from the Second
Ward being present was qualified and took his
seat.
Mr.. Baird offered a RESOLUTION to close the frat
week in May, which was adopted by vote OF 10
to 8.
Mr.. Buck from the COMM tee for that purpose
reported that diplomas to be used for the gradu-
| ating classes Of No. School could be litho-
graphed. 100 for rs cents apiece. The resolu-
| ton and report Was adopted
Mr.. Woolley from the committee to wait upon
the City Council reported that that body had
been asked to issue bonds for $4,000, the bal
lance OF the loan yet due the Board, but that
Council had agreed to substitute "A, 800 instead.
The committee was however, OF opinion that the
whole amount can be obtained by full and pre-
cihe representation made to the City Council
On motion OF Mr.. Eckel it waH ordered that
| two more be added to that committee.
| Mr.. Heisler offered an amendment to the BY
Laws, requiring the superintendent to be cleo
| ted for a term OF two years which Was laid over
under the rules.
have seatH repaired and that OF No. 2, to have q
new connecting pipe laid and new hydrsnt put
| in. The committee of No. l was authorized to
have the roof OF the school house repainted and
| some inside repairs made.
| On motion OF Mr.. Eckel order drawn
on the Onion National Banh for $4,000.
On motion OF Mr.. Moore the anitor was IN
structed to number the desks TO keep them from
| becoming di-afTangcd.
resolution by Mr.. woolley to appoint com
mittee of one from each ward to make valua-
ton of the real and personal property of the
| Board, III order to open Il debit and credit ac-
| count with each school, elected considerable
| discussion and was postponed until next meet
| ing.
4 resolution offered by Mr.. Ecke was adopted
provided that the janitors shall cleanse and ron
| ovate the school houses during the spring vaca-
| ton at their own expense required by the by
laws governing the case.
| resolution by Mr.. Roberto in reference to
| the agreement with tue Board OF Trade for the
rent Of room Was laid over until next meeting.
| An order was drawn for the Wilmington coal
Gao Company for sSl, when tho Board adjourn