Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-16
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BOARD OF EDUCATION.
 The ssSlIppery ExamfnatH0nsss Of
 ssTaxpayers, FaIl-Stat1st1cs i'm Re.
 gard to the SchO01s-The Indus-
 trial System-L1beral OGer of Mrs.
 Boardman.
 last evening two seats, those of Mir. Strong and Mr. Bennett, were vacant, the gentle men being out of town. MT. Zunder report ed that the matter in regard to the ill-treat- ment of the children of MT. Doran, Fair Haven, by Miss Story, their teacher, had been settled to the satisfaction of all. Not the slightest blame can be attached to the teacher.
 A communication appeared in the JOUR- NAL AND COURIER May 9th, signed ''Tax- payer," stating that ''pupils were promoted to the High school this spring without ex- animation who could not have passed if ex- amined" and calling on the principals of the schools to substantiate the statement. MT. Harrison reported that Superintendent Out ton had written to the principals of the schools from which scholars had come into the High school and asked them if they could substantiate the statement The various letters were read and all were of the same tone. We give as an example of the senti- ment of principals the letter of Mir. L. l.. Camp principal of the Dwight school: ''No, sir, a thousand times no! Our list was made out just as accurately as we could make it for the years work for the whole class, and we recommended the first or highest half to go without examination and sent the remainder to be examined. It was just as strict and honest as could be. I am surprised and in dignant that such statement as Taxpayer makes should be made.'' The other letters were from J. G. Lewis, of the Webster school; Albert B. Fideld, Eaton school; F.. L. Bangs, Wooster school; Celestine Wall, Hamilton school Isaac Thomas, Winchester school; George R. Burton, Washington school; James R. French, Skinner school; M L. Breen, Cedar street school; Mark Pit man, Woolsey school, and E. M. Reed, Welch school.
 Mr. Pond expressed his pleasure and moved that the communications be lodged on file MT. Dutton then gave comparative state ment of the cost per room for instruction at the Welch and Cedar street training schools and the cost in the others, showing the cost for that of the training schools to average about two-thirds of the others. The number of pupils now in attendance is 10, 718, an in crease of 556 from that in May, 1884. This number is divided follows:
 High school, 51s; Webster 635; Oak street. 200; 6so; Wooster. 59s Fair street, s1l; wood Dwight s to' ess; f Orchard i4s; New Haven or or, phan asylum, 119; Winchester, n 5so; Dix Dix Edwards street, sss; St. Francis orphan asylum
 34; Washington 619 West street 191; Carlisle, 19l 4ls; Cedar street, s51; wooisey 54s; Grand street. es9; Lloyd street 1s1; Ferry street. 1as; ouinnp-
 A petition signed by about twenty gradu- ates of the High school was read to the effect that Mr. Whitmore, now sub-master in the High school, be appointed principal.
 Superintendent Dutton said that Mrs w. w. Boardman, widow of the late Judge Boardman, proposed to give money for the extension of the industrial work among the schools of this city. Professor Henry Far nam had communicated with her and stated her purpose somewhat as follows: Mrs. 3oardman proposes to give $500 next year to start the industrial work and in time a sufficient sum as an endowment for the permanent continuation of it. The sum of $5, 900 will be given next year as part of this endowment fund, to be followed by oth- CT sums Her plan, as definitely determined, will be given in formal communication lat CT.
 Mr. Zunder moved an expression of thanks for the liberal offer, and that Super intendent Dutton be instructed to reply that in case such money came into the hands of the Board it should be expended for that purpose to the best of their ability. It was unanimously carried.
 The question of change of text books was brought up, and MT. Dutton gave some facts relative to the change. MT Whitmore de- sires to change the text books in physics and adopt Cages physics. Also changes in Latin books are contemplated, though none are decided upon.
 The committee in reference to the union of the Hopkins Grammar school and the High school were ready to report, but as there was not a full meeting, the report was postponed until the next meeting. The matter is in an undecided state, as nothing has been de- finitely arranged. The matter of the union was brought up just twenty years ago, and about the same points were agreed upon then now.
 It was stated that Mr. Sullivan, the truant officer, is in need of help in order that the duties in regard to truants may not be neglected.
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