Daily Republican., 1880-03-17

the body. By some slight changes In
the course OF study, with the introduc-
tiop Of promotions after examinations,
(this has mot heretofore been the case)
and with hearty cooperation on the
part of the parents Of the children, we
think the coming school year can be
made more prosperous and progressive
than any that have preceded 1t.
i specially submitted,
! w. w. LoBDELL, rou
HESRY G. CONRAD, '''
Thia report occasioned considerable
discussion and even some persons
thought 1t was a falsehood. Andrew
Henry moved that the report Of the
Beard Committee be accepted, but Mr..
Bassett objected, stating that the re-
port from the committee appointed by
the church should be given the prefer
snca.
The hours glided by, Mr.. Anderson,
who had possession Of the report OF the
committee appointed by the church,
was detained at home by asick wife,
the meeting at the church became mo-
notonous, the shouts and the noises
caused by the stamping of the feet in
the basement grew louder, but the con-
gregation in the main sudiencs room
began to look sleepy, two youths who
were seated in the gallery, went to
sleep, and one Of them snored so lond.
ly that he could be heard all over the
church. A smile then began to play
around the lips Of the congregation.
An usher tiptoed into the gallery, and
wacked one sleeper across the head and
punched the snoozer in his ribs. The
innocent amusement created general
laugh.
After christian fortitude had almost
been exhausted MIR. Andersm came
with the report OF the committee. He
read the following: Whereas at the an
nusl meeting Of the colcred citizens of
Wilmington, Della, held January l.,
1850, in commemoratlon OF the taking
effect Of the Emancipation Proclamation,
whereby liberty was proclaimed to the
colored inhabitants Of the United States
of America, much dissatisfaction was
expressed at the condition Of public
school No. 1G, commonly called Howard
school, together with the report of the
visiting committee OF said school.
It was on motion resolved that =
committee bs appointed to take into
| consideration the above matters and
report to o subsequent meeting Of the
colored citizens OF Wilmington, Del,
in relation thereto. In pursuance OF the
above appointments your coamittee
beg leave to respectfully report:
lst, that they have examined the
report from tho visiting committee OF
Howard school to the Board Of Educa-
tion, and hesitate not in saying that
they believe 1t 10 he truthful in its
statements and logical in its conclu-
sions.
d, that the failure Of the people
generally to act more in conformity
with their own interests and the bene-
Rt of their offspring and wards arises
chiefly from the lack Of the ministry to
frequently urge them from the desk
and in family circles to the perform
ance OF these sacred duties.
Sd, that in the opinion Of this meet
ing 1t is the indispensable duty of the
ministry to urge upon the considers
ton OF beth their membership and con
greg atoms, both from the pulpit and
in the family circle the sacred duty OF
making every possible sacrifice and Of
raising every proper means within
their power to gain 10 their offsprings
and wards moral, literal and religious
culture.
4th, that on the carrying into effect
of the suggestions herein made depends
in q great measure the success Of the
Howard school. D. B. ANDERSON,
| Z. II. CHIPPEY,
/ Committee.
Much argument ensued, Rev. Nj
Chippsy said 40 was doing all that he
could toward educating his people. Lew
Iis Jones ventilated himself on the idea
that parents were negligent in sending
the children to school. Another man
thought that tax payers were to be
blamed. The idea that children go tC
the Howard school and learn nothing
was branded by MIR. Anderson as al alb
surdity.
Rev. Mr.. Butler defsd any one to say
that he had manifested no interest in
the matter. He said that the school
had not been graded according to the
lrules Of the Board Of Education. The
principal had told him that the school
was not graded as high as the other
schools, the scholars were only permit.
ted a certain distance and there step 70,
fear they would wish to enter higL
school.
| When Mir. Conrad wanted any teach.
ers or assistants he would not take
them from the Howard School but
bring them from Pennsylvania and
Maryland. He claimed that the Board
of Education did not deal justly. The
children attending the Howard school
came from all quarters Of the city and
this often necsssitated absence.
! James Anderson said that he doubted
Mr.. Buffers power to test the grades Of
the Howard school. He also insulted
Mr.. Butler by saying that he had re-
fused to pay his tax until the collector
had threatened to close his house and sue
him for the amount. Mr.. B. arose to
explain but attention was not given to
his remarks. The congregation COM
menced to create disgraceful uproar.
One man said, "if you don't get out l
will put out the lights" Similar re-
marks we're uttered when the meeting
adjourned sine die.
| Sale OF FUrnftUre.
G. W. Ortlip, having leased the
Clayton House with furniture, will sell