Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-01-30

Prescribing the rules Tor carrying out the
provisions of An Ordinance, dated April

Prescribing the rules Tor carrying out the
provisions OF An ordinance, dated April
10th, 1874.
BE 1T ORDAINED, By the Board of Mayor
and Alderman, that the City School Com
miSsioners, elected by this Board, shall pro-
coed to elect five (5) Students of those in at
tendance on the Public Schools of this
City, with q view to confer upon them
Scholarship privileges in the University.
The Students thus chosen, shall he report
ed to this Board for cOnfiI nation as soon
AZ possible; and those confirmed shall re-
ceive promptly from the Mayor and Re
cOrder ertihcateS which shall entitle them
to scholarship privileges in the University,
subject 10 the provisions of this ordinance.
BE Ii further ordained, that on or about
the trStday OF July next and on or about
the same day every year thereafter like
number shall be appointed for the same
purpose, subject to confirmation in the
same way.
Be it further ordained, that after the
first selection, the students shall always be
selected from the highest or finishing
classes of the Public Schools. And they
shall, in all cases, be limited to BoNAFIDE
residentsOf the city.
Be il further ordained, that these selec-
tiOns shall be made as a reward of merit,
and the qualifications to be considered
shall DISAPPOINTMENT and studiOuSneSS in
the Public Schools-and proficiency in
studies, which last shall be ascertained by
competitive written examinations, con-
Quoted in strictly impartial manner.
scholarship privileges shall consist. Of free
tuition in the Literary, Scientific and COM
mercial Departments of the University for
the space of two collegiate years. provided
however, that the appointees shall i'm all
respects be subject to the rules and discip-
line of the University.
Be il further ordained that as additional
incentive for the appointees TO diligence in
study and as additional reward of merit.
all of the said appOinteeS, who shall at the
closing examinations MAY and IGDe) OF
their schO larShip term in the University,
reach the distinction grade, that Is, an
average of fOUr-fluhS in all their studies,
shall be entitled to re-appointment by
the Conn liSsionerS for a third and If at
the expiration of the third year the nine
tenth grade is reached, the successful Stu
dent or Students shall be entitled to a
fourth and last year. Provided, however,
that the students winning re-appoint-
ment shall in al cases he counted az part OF
the five, to be appointed yearly as here
inbefore provided. and the remainder To be
selected from the Public Schools.
BE 1t iuEther ordained, that the certificates
OF scholarship privileges shall expire-lst,
by their own limitation of time as herein
before act forth. 2nd, by death or perma-
nent disablement of the appointee. Bird, by
discovery of fraud in securing the appoint
ment. 4th. by dismissal from the Universe
ty. 5th, by removal of the parents from
the city. 9th, by the resignation of the
right, rendered by the parent or guardian.
Moreover In all cases of vacancies the
School Commissioners shall immediately
select suitable Students to nil the unexpir-
ed terms of those vacating, provided. those
selected to fill such vacancies shall have
equal privilege to win an additional year
or years as hereinbefOre provided.
Be il further ordained, that, 40 at any
time the Board OF school commissioners be
diSorganized or for any reason be fncapaci-
tated from acting, when selections are to
be made under this Ordinance, the Board
of Mayor and Alderman shall perform the
duties assigned 70 the said Board of Com
under the rules laid down for
their guidance In this Ordinance.
= BY order or the Board at the City Hall, in
the City OF GAINESVILLE, this the 23rd day OF
January, A. D., 1873.
GEO. A. LIGON, Mayor.
JSo. O'BRIES, City Recorder.
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