The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-08-07

On July 10Th Inc School Board beld =.
special meeting 10 consider the subject az levi
books to be used 10 the public schools far he
ensuing year, and decided unanimously Ia
make no change except that ouackenbos'
history shall take the place of The ono now
% use w. J. G. Duany & Co. having ,,greed
% furnish copies free Of charge for he next
NE regular monthly meeting of the Board
was held on Monday last. The action of tbe
trustees Of Salem school, in the OH district
~ the appointment Of a teacher, was approy.
ssdi ING trustees themselves being adind,ed 10
nave been legally appointed. Vincent Cros.
wen, one Of the trustees, commented npon
me petitions protecting against the action of
the trustees, arguing that the petitions were
unjust and uncaled for.
Mr' Herring was instrueled to inyestigate
ana settle any disagreemenis which may exist
concerning the Houckayille school. daniel
hbhngh, teacher Of the school, having ex
pressed his willingness TO acquiesee In any
Just settlement, and to resign IL advisable.
Tue Board passed resolution declaring that
while they would regret the withdrawal of
hr E1angh as teacher at the school, they
commend him as faithful and successful
instructor TO whoever may employ him.
The application for a new school district in
The oih district, by Mr. Elgin, and the cree.
ton Of a new school house, was again de,
ierredt funds being insufficient. The same
action Tor the same reason was taken ia re.
gard TO building a new school house ut Mans
10 thc 3rd district but repairs were ordered
TO be made to the old building under The di.
reeton aud supervision Of DR.. Reindolar,
John Maus, Cyrus Feeser and Absalom
koonil.
The building Of new school house at
Snyders &, 9th district being no longer avoid
able, Daniel Reese, Christian Roger and
jeremiah Matthias, trustees, were directed to
prepare, under the direction OF President
Reese, for the erection of one.
twas ordered that the County Teachers
Institute shall meet at 10 o'clock, a. m, in
Central Hall, Westminster, on Tuesday, Au-
gust 8lst, and remain in session from day TO
day until legally adjourned, and that the pub
lie schools shall open on Monday, September
9th. The teachers will be required to attend
the meetings Of the Institute, unless excused
for sufficient reason, under penalty of a re.
duciion Of salary Tbs president Of each
local teachers association will be required To
submit on the opening day Of the Institute a
programme Of exercises Prof Newell, OF
the Normal school, and i, A. Wilmer, Tx.
amlner Of Washington county, will be in at.
tendance during It's sessions.
Orlando Reese will continue as assistant
secretary Of the Board
No action was taken upon the petition fOr
a colored school at Wesleyan Chapel, nor for
new school district at Winters church.
Mr.. LolliGSoflcr was entrusted with the mat.
Ter Of enlarged school accommodations at
Union Bridge
Miss Lou. Palmer, Of Bachman's Valley,
and Nc. Stewart kearnoy, Of Sykesyille,
we're authorized to attend the Normal school,
the latter first being required to go through
an examination before the Examiner.
Miss Elite Shipley was appointed aud con
hrmed teacher at ParF s Ridge school. After
the appointment had been duly made a petit
ton was received asking for the appointment
OF Mss Reed.
j. Thaddeus Starr was appointed trustee al
Mount Union school, in the 10th district. vice
Charles Myers, resigned, aud Charles Roor
trustee At Hooper's Delight, in the 9Th dis
triei vice Joseph Warfcld, deceased.
No action was taken on n petition for I
fence around Central Hall school, Westmiu
ster.
The treasurer was ordered TO pay n. II
Hester $40 for school library al Good Hope
school.
After approving the repor, Of Examiner OF
the annual examination OF teachers, the Boar,
adjourned TO meet September oh.