Daily globe., 1883-06-26
For teacher of French, Mr.. F. G.

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The position of principal has already
been filled by the board in the appoint
menJ of Prof. G. B. Gilbert, at salary of
$4,000. We have made no appointment Of
teacher of science, and respectfully ask for
more time. We recommend that the salary
OF the teacher of science be fixed at not
exceeding $1,000. Respectfully submitted,
L. A. GILBERT, Chairman.
ReSOt6ed, That the committee on schools
recommend that the professor of music
be Instructed to limit instruction in music
to simple rudimentary instruction, with a
view to make both instruction and prac-
tIce, recreation, rather than a study as a
science. That proficiency in music shall
not affect the grade or standing of any
pupils, nor shall it be subject of any ex-
animation, save an except so far as it may
be desired by any pupil in the high school
TO study 1t as science. That the profess
sor IN music shall devote his whole time.
during the school sessions, to such class
and choral instruction, not exceeding fif-
teen minutes per day for each room, in
the grades where.music has been heretofore
a study, and during such exercises the pro-
fessor shall have the strict attention of
such class
That the committee on rules be request
ed to confer with the committee on music
and report any changes that may be nee
essary in standing rules, by reason of this
recommendation, and that the professor
in music be nominated, subject to these
instructions, and changes in the depart
ment of music.
That the subject of study be omitted
frnD tho L
school year in all our schools. Adopted
IN THE DARK.
The committee on German, at the re-
quest of Inspector Benz, were given fur
ther time to report, and upon the motion
of the same gentleman, the board voted
into executive, or, rather, secret session, to
consider the recommendations made fol
/ appointment by the committee.
PERSONAL EXPLANATION.
Before declaring the vote excluding
outsiders, in which was included the re.
porters, President Oppenheim rose to a
personal explanation. Referring to a re-
port of his remarks Saturday morning
last, in which he was made to compare the
German citizens with the prostitutes of the
city, he pronounced the report lie. and
further, that the party making the report
knew he lied when he so reported him
His position as to teaching foreign Ian
guages in the public schools was well
known. He did not believe it was author
lied by the laws, was contrary to the true
intent of the public school system, and he
should therefore oppose the teach
ing of that or any foreign Ian
guage, so long as he was a member of the
board
| TRAINING SCHOOLS.
| The secret session concluded, in which
the board reported unanimously to con
firm the recommendation of the commit
tee on schools for appointments, ETC., In
spector Hamilton submitted a repor
providing for training school:
The recommendation created some
discussion, but was finally adopted will
Inspector Gilbert as the only negative
vote.
| MISCELLANEOUS.
| By resolution of Inspector Hamilton i
was voted that the repair of school build
ing, under existing circumstances, be com
pleted by September 1, or that penalties
as specified in the specifications apply.
Supt. Wright was given leave of absence
for six weeks.
| The committee on property was author
lied to dispose of extras in the present higl
school building.