The daily gazette., 1878-12-27
SECOND EDITION
THE SCHOOL BOARD.

ulSuanI W duJOurnnenU OF MONDAY
last, the Board of Education met last eve
ming, and number of members endeav-
ored 10 vie with each other as 10 who
could talk the longest and say nothing.
The proceedings commenced by Mr..
Lobdell objecting to the Call of the stand
irg committees, which by rule of the
Board, could not be called when objec-
uons were made.
The chair then read the resolution of
DR. Grimshaw, in regard to the insuring
OF the school properties, and the compan-
/ les in which the same shall be made.
Mr.. Lobdell stated that he thought the
resolution was unnecessary, for accord
ing to the by-laws, the Board was res
tricted to the companies.
Mr.. Lally stated that the Committee
on Insurance were had report to make
and he was of the opinion that it priority
over all other business. He was of The
opinion that all other business was out
otorder, until the report was read.
DR.. Grimshaw persisted that the meet
Ing was he Id Tor certain purpose, that
purpose being the questionas to insur-
ance and he did not think that any other
business was in order.
/ How long the cSnversati on would have
continued is not known, for at this point
Mr.. Belts called the attention of the chair
g. the fact that there was no motion be-
discussion was out of order. AS he did
not wish to stay there all night for moth
ing, he moved that the Board hear the
report of the Committee on Insurance.
The chair ruled the motion out of ord
er.
Mr.. Baird was now ofthe opinion that
the first business of the Board was to
take up Mr.. LobdelPs resolution, to
amend rule No. II in regard to insurance
nv stri king pnt tba xunr1q uH o,na Now,
panies"
Mr.. Lalley again arose and stated to
the Board that in company with gentle
man he had visited the home insurance
companies, and had report to make
He did not like to be choked off in such a
mlnner.
The chair stated hat if "there be no
objection, the courtesy of the Board will
be extended to the committee, and their
report will be read"
Mr.. Lobdell objected to the said cour-
tesy being extended to the committee.
DR.. Grimshaw, "If the gentleman who
offered the resolution, to strike out the
words "Home Companies" will allow
me L will make an amendment to the
amendment"
Mr.. Lobdell, the father of the resolu-
tion, consented to the amendment being
made.
DIR. Grimshaw, thereupon amended the
resolution as follows: By striking out the
words "H Home Companies" and inserting
in lieu thereof the words, in such COM
panies as the Board may direct.
Mr.. Lally thought the gentleman was
out of order.
Mr.. Baird moved that the amendment
as amended be adopted.
Mr.. Lally called for the ayes and nays.
The motion Of Mr.. Baird was then
adopted by the following vote
Ayes-M essrs. Baird Grimshaw H, z.
Grubb, Kent, Lobdell, Morrow and Speak
mani.
Nays-Nessrs. Belts, Furry, Lally, L.
p. Grubb and President Eckel-5.
Mr.. Lally then arose to read his re-
port,
Mr.. Furry called to him not to read it
as he had no report since the adoption of
Mr.. Baird's motion.
Mr.. Lally was determined to read his
report, which was as follows:
WILMINGTON, Dec. 26, 1873.
To the President and members oft,e Board
of Education.
GENTLEMEN:-You on In
suraucewere directed to ascertain and re-
port, at the next stated meeting, whether
the Farmers, or New Castle insurance
Companies, held the premium notes of
this Board, and if so, the dates and
amoun's thereof, respectfully submit the
following:
Your COMMITTEE called at the New
Castle 1nsuraHce office to inquire if 1t
held any premi um notes IF the Board of
Public Education, and were informed
that it held none, astatement OF writing
of which is herewith submitted. THE
statement was in writing from William
Tatnall, verifying the above report
Your Committee also called al the Far
mers Mutual Insurance Company, and
were informed, that the company held
premium notes STATE meut of which is
herewith submitted [The amount in
sured is S39, 100; premium notes, 81 1856.
premium, S97 75 The committee have
been furt her informed that the Farmers
Mutual canlnsure as Stock Company,
under It's present charter, an extract of
the bylaws is hereby presented (The by
law was ready THos. R.LALLY,
p. u. FURRY,
LEWIS p. GRUBB.
The Committee flu ther reported the
following preamble and resolution:
WHEREAS, Tie Committee on Insu- |
rance is informed by officers of the |
home companies, that they will insure at !
as. low rate as any other responsible |
therefore, be it
ResolUed, That the Committee on In |
surance be and is hereby empowered 10 |
place the policies of insurance in the |
DR.. Grimshaw objected to any insu-
rance in the Home Companies.
Mr.. Speakman was in favor Of the |
home companies; by insuring in the |
Delaware the Board could become stock
holders.
Mr.. Belts was in favor of insurance in
The home companies as far as posi- BILE.
The Board now had $50, 100 in the Far
mers; Sal 900 In the New Castle, and
30 900 in the Delaware. He thought it
should be distributed equally among the
home companies.
On motion of Mr.. Baird the Commit
ZEE was empo wsred to renew all policies
ralling due on January Sth.
DIR Grimshaw introduced thh following
'esolution
Resolued, That the Committee on In
urance be instructed to place $40, 900 on
No. / school, in the following compan-
eS:
fThe companies were not named).
After some discussion, on motion of
ir Baird, the amount was made SIS, 900,
sl2 900 on the building, and $1,000 ON the
urniture.
After desultory discussion the Board
adjourned until Mon lay next.
Concert.
Messrs. E. P. Freye AMI q. e. Stockle,
re max ing arrangements for concert
. take place at 2l9 King treet, at an ear
will ha az nd hive coraral :