National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-14
OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Business Transacted by the Trus-
tees Last Night.
The Convent OF Visitation Property--Difrer-
enoes Between the Board and the Dis
trict Commissioners Regarding the
New School Buildings-De-
stroying Examination
Papers, &c., sc.
The School Board.

The Board of School Trustees met at the
Frankling Building last evening" Mr. Mat
thews In the chair, Mr. Brooks secretary.
Propositions from Joseph Boss to sell certain
property on X street near New Jersey avenue
for school purposes, and Rev. John McNally,
property on Nineteenth street between G. aud
H. were referred TO their proper committees.
Applications for positions as teachers werc re.
ceived from II. X. Sargent Leonora A. Lawn
letta, j. b. Washington, Mary Z. Noyes Mollio
j. Saunders aud II. b. Turner. A communica-
ton was read from the District Commission.
crs relating to the vaccination of pupils of the
public schools, 1t was stated that tho Health
Officer would vaccinate free such children as
were designated by the teachers as unable to
pay, but all able to pay must do so. The letter
was referred to the superintcndents.
Mr.. Lambert offered resolution, which was
adopted, ustruCting the building committee
to inquire into the cxpedicucy of recommend
lug through the Commissioners an appropri-
alton by Congress to purchase for school pur-
poses the building at the corner of Tenth and G.
streets northwest known as the Convent of
Visitation, provided It could be purchased ON
suitable terms.
Mr.. Baldwin, from the committee on build
ings and repairs, submitted letter from the
District Commissioners, giving the details of a
conference relative to % school building in the
First district, and stating that rs result OF
tho conference the Building Inspector had
been directed to advertise for proposals for the
erection of the building in accordance with
the Paris aud amended L'Enfant plans. The
letter further stated that they would be
pleased IL the board would appoint n commit
tee to cooperate with them. Mr.. Baldwin
said the committee on buildings aud repairs
had concurred in this recommendation be.
cause they had 10 other alternative.
Mr.. Lovejoy submitted Il letter, and asked
| its adoption, as expressive Of the sense of the
| board on the subject
The letter expresses regret at the irrecOu
cilable difference of opinion that existed be-
tween the Commissioners and Public School
| Trustees, upon asubject where they were at least
harmonious in having in view the best Interests
of the schools and the advantageous applica
| tiOn of the appropriations for school buildings
1t also urged that the board had power t,
adopt the plans for constructing school build
ings. That the board, although of the opinion
that tho suretes of the failing contractor
to whom the contract had been awarded TO
constructing two buildings, being men .
ample means, should be required to fulfil
their legal obligations, had not urged tn
Commissioners TO take such action, still the,
believed that they should he permitted t.
have a voice in tho construction Of the build
ings now proposed. However, RS their view
had not been lavorIby received, they IT
quested TO be relieved from further action il
the premises.
Mr.. Lloyd offered as a substitute resolutio
to the effect that the committee Oh building
and repairs act in conjunction with the Com
missioners in the construction of the proposes
school building 10 the first district accordin
to the plan now before the Commissioner,
The substitute was adopted by vote OF seve
to three.
resolution offered by Mr. Smith, that here
after no papers orquestiOns used In the exam
nation of candidates for tcachershps be d,
stroyed or taken out of the jurisdiction of III
board, was referred the committee on rules.
Mr.. Lambert offered the following, whic
was adopted:
WHEREAS The erection of an additional scho
building in the second school DIVISION which Sha
be comInOdiOus in size and Of suitable exCellcn,
IN appointment, is an urgent necessity; and
WHEREAS, The square oiground bounded by Ski
and seventh and . and streets north, bclOngir
. 10 the District OF Columbia, is pre.cmlnent
adapted 10 the location Of such building; and
WHEREAs, The erection Of the proposed buidir
AZ the point Indicated would relieve the most pres
ing needs Of such divisions and
WHEREAS, The ptoprely OF sppropriatng sal
square 0. ground, or Oh proper portion theFeol 4
The purpose above set forth has been brought 10 u
attention of Congress,
Rroted. That The special committee on nsc
affairs be instructed TO actively GO operate with d!
. ! Honorable Commissioners Of the District of q
luubia ia the cfur. tJ secure favorable consider
ton Of and report on any measure which Is no
either House Of Congress having In Wow the
tHinment Of the foregoing object.
7 A communication was read from Lou
Wescr, inviting the attention of the board
. an apparatus designed to aid in instructil
/. young pupils in arithmetic.
: Announcement was made that the quarter
examination Of the Miner Normal SchC
would be held tomorrow morning at o'cloc
The reports of the superintendent for 6
; month Of December were submitted showi
b the number of pupils enrolled to be 22,6t
\ average daily attendance, close; number
9 teachers employed 433; number of cases
Q corporal punishment, 90, and number
! pupils dismissed, o. Bills amounting
? S2ssl,77 were approved, after which t
/, board adjourned.
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sells the finest rye and Bourbon whistles in 4
ouDtry.