The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-17
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
MEETING LAST NIGHT TO RECAPIT-
ULATE THE PAST YEARS WORK.
Two New Branches OF Study Desig-
mated SUP erintendent Collier Re-
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Elected for Next
sessiou-Superintend Report.

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education came together in regular annual
session.
1t was harmonious meeting through
out, which signifies that the gentlemen are
working faithfully and intelligently to ad-
vance the public school interests and up
hold Supt. Golfers hands.
President r. d. Jordan presided. Those
present were Messrs. S. J. Camp, G.. V.
Rambout, James Degnan and William
Higgins.
The main motions taken up and dis
posed OF were recommendations OF the
superintendent. The main one OF these
was the introduction OF teacher for sight
singing. Miss Lydia Creighton was elected.
The lady will leave at an early day for
Boston to study and perfect herself in the
improved methods in use there. Miss
Creighton, when the approaching session
arrives and her work begins. will divide
her time between the various schools as
directed and arranged for by the superin-
tendent. Capt. Collier made a ringing
and earnest speech in support of his
recommendation, setting forth the beauties
and charms OF music, and the necessity
for It's introduction into the public schools.
Mechanical drawing will also be intro
duccd, provided teacher can be found
for the salary designated by the board.
The authors Of papers Nos. IS and SO in
the examination for teachers certificates,
will be granted certificates for the inter
mediate grade; Nos. IL, Is, 20, 30, 81, 81
and 80 will receive primary certificates.
Capt. Charles III. Collier was very prop
erly complimcnted by a reelection to the
superintendent for another two years
term. lie respectfully declined prof
fered increase of salary.
The building committee reported in
favor OF putting new roofs on and rcpaint-
ing the Market street, Clay street and Pea
body school buildings.
II was decided to engage three rooms
over 270l Main street rs offices for the
school board, provided the rental did not
exceed that paid for the present Office.
Maj. Rambaut, in advocating the change,
stated that the only thing which made the
present location ut all creditable for the
purpose, was its proximity to The APPEAL
| office.
TEACHERS CHOSEN.
Following is list OF the teachers elected
| for the ensuing scholastic year:
Principals-Misses McKain, Scudder
Mrs. Crockett, Misses A. G. Rcndelhuber
Browne, Ashe, p. II. Rendelhubcr, Foley
Teachers-Misses Miller, Hill, Dougher,
~, Mailer, Holland, Book, Mrs. smith
Misses o. Dome, Lewellyn, Mcmahon, Mrs
Kelley, Misses Banks, Creighton, Zanone
Sims, Park, Mrs. O'lIara, Misses Taylor
Gallagher, Shepherd, Ms. Nevis, Misses
Boddie, Motlitt, Mrs. Davidson, Mise:
Kennedy, Gardiner, Schlcmmcr, Con
away, Mrs. Harris, Misses Spears
Thompson, Foltz, Burke, Summers
Dreyius; Mesdames Page, Tighe, Southcr
land; Misses Lilly, Ryan, Foley, Cooke
Mrs. Hampton; Misses Winters, Shalbce
Marley; Messrs. Hamilton, Marcus; 7. W
Lott, Rivers, Graham.
Colorcd-AIcssrs. A. W. Brown, Hunter
James Lott, Thompson. Turner, Fields
Mrs. Mosby; Misses Tyler, Wells, Ware
Thompson, Hall, Washington, Harrison
Cooper, Guy; Ms. Hooks.
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT.
Supt. Collier read his annual report
from which the following extracts ar
made:
Within the last three years the boar,
has purchased two lots and erected tire,
comfortable frame buildings and an add
ton OF two rooms at Clay street school
besides supplying them with new furni
turc. These new buildings were locate,
with view 10 the future growth Of th
city. The territory outside the prcscn
city limits even now Is much more thickl
populated than suburbs that have bee
added TO nearly all large cities, rivalin
each other for increased population. an
consequent rank in the sistcrhood Of cities
II Is probable that school facilities an
other advantages would fully compcnsat
residents OF the section referred 10 for an
additional responsibility that might be IN
Cured by becoming bona fide citizens {
Memphis.
The old school-house on Linden sire,
, has been moved 10 the west side OF the Il
preparatory 10 beginning the new building
, The examination Of applicants for teacl
cr's certificates was held July IL. liver
, ty-hye peIsons appeared for examination
Your rules entitle persons represented b
numbers rs and 80 10 intermediate ce
. tiiicaics, aud those represented by L
: Is, 20, 20, 81. - and % 10 primar
, certificates. Some persons are Of n
| opinion that any ono who holds a ccrtii
. cate OF having passed an examination
fully prepared Tor the position Of tcachc
/ This il a mistake. A certificate simpl
! authorizes the holder OF Il to attempt II
a duties of teacher, n does the diploma
h the physician or that Of the lawyer 20 bcgi
. the practice Of his profession. No OF
|. would believe that q man Is n succcssfl
physician because lac has a diploma; n,
A would one believe that a man Is q lawy,
|, because q committee OF lawyers testify th
ho has answered a at III questions peftRil
=, ing 10 their profession. Tho true test Of
= Of n school. Besides the knowledge oi
|, subject he must have natural ability
impart u In an attractive manner, and "a
+ 10 govern his pupils by interesting Al
= maintaining their attraction.