Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-06-07
xEW BOARD OF EDUCATION.

Partial Organization Last Evening--C d.
Kerr for President and q Tie on Score
tary.
The first meeting of the new board of sdu-
tion was held last night, the members-elect
being as follows: A. A. Wilgus, vice G. W.
Turner, Joseph Oppenheim, vice Alfred Du-
irene, L. A. Gilbert, vice j. n. Weed and DR..
Schiffmau vice DIR. Richeson.
ALI the members were in attendance, the
board being composed of Messrs. Murphy,
Benz, Athey, Gilbert, Hamilton, Schifman.
Lincau,
The meeting was called to order by Mr.
Lineau, who stated that the first business
would be to organize the board. Inspector
Abbott moved that the board proceed to ballot
for president. Carried.
In reply to question the chair stated that
where twelve members were present 1t took
seven to elect. Messrs. Hamilton and Open
helm were appointed tdlsrs.
/ Inspector Kerr nominated DR.. Murphy for
president.
Inspector Athey nominated Mr.. Lineau. The
latter said he believed In rotation In Office and
did not want to be considered as candidate
The first ballot resulted as follows: Dr..
Murphy 6, c. D. Kerr 6.
There being no choice second ballot was
tdhVu Will tuc lOllOW lDH ISSUIt.
Murphy, 5; Kerr, z.
Mr.. Kerr was declared elected TO the position
of president.
He was conducted to the chair by Inspectors
Murphy and Athey, and accepted the honor
with thanks, stating that he should discharge
the responsibilities conscientiously and to the
best of his ability.
The board then proceeded to ballot for vice
president.
Mr.. Lineau nominated DR.. Abbott. He was
elected by majority of to3.
The election of secretary being then in
order, Mr.. Oppenheim nominated Mr.. DON
nelly and Mr.. Benz named DR.. Schiffman for
the position.
The first ballot stood six votes each.
The second ballot gave the same result.
The third ballot resulted in no change.
The fourth ballot stood the same.
The fifth ballot resulted in no choice.
On the seventh ballot q motion to adjourn
was lost
A recess was then taken for ten minutes.
The eighth ballot stood: Donnelly, 6;
Schifman, 5; Gilbert, 1.
The next ballot resulted in no change,
when motion was made that when the meet
ing adjourn it be to Friday night. The rules
were suspended to permit of the reading of
Superintendent Wright's report.
The report called attention to the great i'm
portance Of securing the best talent attainable
to fill the position of instructors in the public
schools. An examination was recommended
to take place on the 27th inst, by which to
determine the qualifications of candidates to
fill vacancies. The report called attention to
the necessity of larger school facilities, and it
was stated that 1 500 additional sittings were
at present needed to accommodate pupils.
A new addition was recommended to the
Rice school and new school houses were rec
commended for the Sixth ward, and to accom-
modate that portion Of the Fourth ward near
the short line.
sFavorab mention was made of the pro-
gressive spirit of the schools aud the enthusi-
asm of the teachers, the special studies, such
as music and drawing, being spoken of as val
liable aids to other studies. The report was
referred to the committee on schools.
Inspectors Liueau, Hamilton and Gilbert
were appointed committee to revise rules.
Adjourned.