Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-09-12
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SCHOOL Bull DINGs.
The Committee ON School Buildings re-
commended renting the Monroe street school
building from Mr.. Estes for the space OF
two years. The committee also reported
in favor of renting the double-brick tene-
ment on Winchester, near Front, belonging
to Mr.. p. NJ. Winters, to be occupied as a
school in place of the two churches now
used. These recommend ations were adopted.
On motion of Mr.. Duffy the committee was
authorized to have the necessary repairs
made and the necessary furniture provided.
The Committee on Teachers reported that
| two teachers had been examined Tor princi-
pals certificates, but the committee had not
| had time to look at the papers.
, SUPPLEMENTARY TEACHERS.
-, Mr.. Scales, of the Committee on Rules and
| Regulations, reported an amendment to the
present rule providing for two suitable and
| competent assistant teachers TO bill tempo
| rary vacancies. The amendment involved
| the employment of four white supernumer-
aries and two colored, who shall visit the
schools twice a week in order TO familiarize
Themselves with their duties, and who shall
receive the pay OF the regular teachers Tor
whom they teach. Adopted.
The Purchasing Committee were author
| lied to purchas half dozen step-ladders.
The superintendent's suggestion about a
night school was indefinitely postponed.
| Mr.. Ralston moved that the committee
consisting of Visitors Scales, Gronauer and
Estes be empowered to draw up contract
to be signed by each teacher. Adopted.
ED sHAw's SUCCESSOR.
The following report was made by Mr..
MEMPHIS, September II, 1882.
To the President and Members of the Board of
Education:
The undersigned committee hereby recon-
mend the following gentlemen, either one OF
| whom would make a creditabe member, in
our opinion, of the Board of Education from
the Fifth ward: H. J. Lynn, r. D. Frayser
and A. F. Davis. Respectfully submitted.
H. GRoNAUER,
J. J. DUBOSE,
JOS. RALSTON,
Committee.
Mr.. Estes said that Mr.. Shaw had been a
representative In the board satisfactory to the
| colored people. He thought there should be
a colored man in the board, as it would be a
guarantee of the fairness and impartiality OF
the board. He therefore nominated Mr.
Green Evans.
Mr.. Ralston said that if the board wanted
a colored man he would nominate Mr.. VIM
Porter.
REPoRrER
HENRY J. LYNN ELECTED.
Messrs Rogers and Jordan were appointed
telIers. The first ballot resulted follows
Henry J. Lynn 10, r. D. Frayser l, VIM
Porter 1, A. F. Davis l, John League l
and Evans 4. Mr.. Lynn having received
the necessary number of votes was declared
elected.
The resignation of Visitor Ferguson was
received aud accepted. Messrs Duffy, Scales
and Jordan were appointed a committee t.
recommend successor of Mr.. Ferguson.
President Rambaut read several applica
lions, which, on motion, were ordered to TAX
their regular course.
Mr.. Lanham moved that the secretary be
authorized to purchase 4 new set of books
+ and enough mating to cover the office floor
Carried.
sECRETARY's SALARY RAISED.
Mr.. Walsh moved that the action OF tht
board in January be reconsidered and thu
secretary's salary be raised 10 500 per month
/ Mr.. Ralston moved that the matter la,
| over to the regular meeting in January
I when another election will be held.
s Mr.. Ralson's motion was lost by vot
! of IL to 6.
8 The motion to reconsider was then carried
and by vote of II to Mr.. Hills salar.
3 was raised TO 500 per month, to take effec
. after September let.
Adjourned until Monday next.