Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-29

Kindness towards him in and since his election.
On motion of Mr.. X. i. Carne, the resignation
was accepted and the Board expressed its high APP
probation of the services Of Mr. Beach and It's
regret 1T losing them.
The Board then proceeded to elect successor
Supt Carne said he had been requested to nom.
mate Mr. j. r. Callahan, of Fairfax county, and
Miss Georgia Arnold and Mr.. VIM. Ii. Greenwich
al this city He understood that Mr.. VIM. f.
Baker OF King George county. was, Also c'hal'
date but had not seen or head from him.
The Chairman nominated Mr.. Baker lite had
known him long as Il teacher in this city where
his eminent qualifications were well known; he
was Superintendent of King George, but had been
removed for political reasons, by the present State
Board.
Mr.. r. l.. Carne said it would give him great
pleasure to vote for his old friend, Capt. Baker,
who deserved all the good things said of him, but
for the fact that there was another candidate
having greater claims on the board. DIT. Nllilam
II. Grccnwell was an AleXandrian. a teacher here
for ruany years whose school was being gradually
undermined by the public schools. That he was
perfectly competent for the place he knew, haV-
Ing several times examined him when sEperin-
tendcut Of Alcyandria county and having tested
his school management by frequent visits to his
school at I5als,on. Rev. DR.. Poulson, and a num-
Der of other gentlemen he mentioned, had sons
IN Ter his charge. and were sufficiently satisfied
with his qualifications to keep them with him
from year ia wear, and they were certainly COM
pctcnt To juGg 4 good teacher. He knew indeed
that Col Fickliu, the principal of Washington
school was opposed To his election. but it was be-
cause he doubted his ability to manage the boys,
and there he knew him to be mistaken.
Mr.. Strauss said he utterly opposed to
going out Of town 10 look for teacher. lie un-
derStood too that Il lady could manage the school,
and he thought Miss Arnold, whose school here
had been broken down by the public schools, had
strong claims.
Mr.. Vincent strongly Advocated the choice of
Capt Baker. Who he said, II" stranger here,
having taught in Alexandria nine years, aud gone
away solely on account of his health.
The first vote WAS rs follow:
For Mir Observation-Disclosures L. l.. Carne Fen
dali. Herbert. and Mankin-l.
For Capt Btker-McsSrs. Lcadbratcr. Stuart,
and Fiucrnt-3.
For Miss Arnold Mcssrs Marbury and Strauss
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The second stood
For Mr.. GrccnweIl -MessrS L. L. Carnc, Fen
dali, Herbert. Mankn, and Strauss.
For Capt Bakcr-Mcssrs. Leadbcater, Stuart,
and Enccnt--;
For Miss Arnoll-Mr. Marbury-1.
So Mr. William II. Greenwich was declared
elected.
On motion of Mr. r. L. Carnc the salary of Mr..
Greenwich, for the Arst year, was i'll consequence
of his long experience fixed at the rate of 5000.
Supt Caruc laid before the Board the result of
q vote taken among the parents OF pupils III wash
ingtou School relative to the afternoon school
hours. showing II large majority III favor oil
change from two TO one as the hour for opening,
Some conversational debate took place upon it
and it being thought that n great increase in
tarlinrSs would he the result, the further consId-
Grafton OF the matter was postponed until the next
regular meeting, to enable the trustees to consult
their constituents on the subject aud ascertain
their wishes.
The Board then adjourned and its members
proceeded to the Suprrintcudent's office, where
that officer. had according 10 custom, provided a
handsome Christmas entertainment, which WAS
lartakrII uf VIII. many good wishes.