Evening journal., 1889-04-23


of No. to the lowest place IN boys No. 4
Miss Anna p Beeson to the lowest
position in girls No, / Miss Lizzie Mirch
TO the place of assistant principal in No
8 the first four teachers below Miss
Mirch's place in No. 90 promoted one
place Ia that school and Miss Emma
Feeney Of No 3 to the place Of ffth as
sstant in No 90: Miss Nellie q. Heston
to the lowest position in No 8.
The committee on repairs reported that
the blackboards ia school No 4 had been
completed. and an order for $125 % in
favor of George l. Speer, the contractor,
was drawn. Blacxboards were also re-
ported placed in school No rs. and an
order in favor Of the contractors, L. b.
McClees a Co, was drawn. The bill Of
Stidham's Express Company Of 81 cents
for hauling, was ordered paid
School No. 5 was allowed $i5 for paw
ing and No. 90 $5 for repairs TO furnace
The special committee on manual
training made report. In the absence
of :. Rodman Smith, the chairman Of the
committee, Mr.. Dandy read the report
The report relased the circumstances
of Lieutenant Crawfords visit to the
High School and the committees visit to
the Philadelphia manual training school
NAAN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT thbA HttDS AN OHtt bt
taken to convert rooms IN the basement
of the High School into work shops, and
to reform the course Of study SO as to
permit pupils 60 avail themselves Of the
course.
Mr.. Trump advocated the matter. He
thought it would be decided advantage
TO the boys Of Wilmington.
DR.. James II Morgan said he had
made a thorough study of the matter
from all points of view. and had come TO
the conclusion that architectural and
mechanical drawing were the only
branches of manual training that could
be put in the High School and be of any
practical use. In comparison with the
school population of Philadelphia but
fifteen Wilmington boys would attend
Mr.. Morgan took very doleful, discOn-
solale view Of the matter. He did not
think it would be practical success.
Mr.. Palmer thought that the scholars
already had too much study.
Mr.. Bailey only objection was that
the chips in the cellar might increase the
rate Of insurance
Mr.. Foulk stated that the chips would
be cleaned up each day. He defended the
proposed practical addition TO the High
School and referred to his visit to phila.
AHAiAa Ah0 ANNW A8Ih HlAuWAtA hIAtHiHU
schools.
Mr.. Palmer solemnly said that he
agreed with DR.. Morgan
Mr.. Foulk again spoke, speaking from
the standpoint Of practical mechanic,
Of the needs and advantages Of the train
ing school
Mr.. Pyle spoke vigorously in favor Of
the matter
Dr. Morgan again spoke in opposition.
Mr.. Trump was called 60 the chair and
President Baird made a sensible telling
speech in favor of manual training,
speaking Of its practical uses and the
benefits TO be derived.
The report Of the committee was finally
adopted unanimously.
Mr.. Foulk then offered a resolution
giving the committee authority TO ex-
pend 81, 600 in fitting up two basement
rooms Of the high school as metal work
ing and carpenter shops, TO be ready for
the opening Of tho September term
To test the sense Of the board, mo-
tion to postpone consideration until the
first stated meeting in May, was lost by
vote of 8 to 8. Then. as the board did
not wish to take definite action and en-
barrass the new board. the vote was
reconsidered and consideration postponed
until the FIRST stated meeting in May,
Mr. Pyleaof the committee on the new
echooli in the Twelfth ward, stated that a
lot belonging to the Wilmington I'm
provement Company had been selected.
1t is situated on the west side Of Bayard
avenue having frontage Of 150 feet on
that street and extending through
from Third TO Fourth streets
The location is the best in the
Twelfth ward, being high and dry. The
price Of the lot is 81. 500, but in consider
alton OF a school being erected, the com.
pany would make a reduction Of $1,000,
making the price 81, 500. The committee
recommended the purchase of this lot
and the sale of the old one, the
proceeds OF the latter being
applied to the purchase Of the new one.
The recommendations were adopted, and
the committee authorized to receive pro
posals for an eight room school house
based on plans approved by the board.
The committee on election reported the
following polling places for the election
ofmembers Of the Board Of Education
on May A.
First ward-School No. 20, Second and
Washington streets.
Second-Traub's cigar store, Second
and Walnut streets
Auru-GchOol NO. % JEFFERSON between
Second and Third
Fourth--School No. 2, Fifth and Pine.
Fifth-School No 9, Eighth and VOL
laston.
simh-School No. 8, Walnut between
Eleyeath and Twelfth
seventh-School No. 2, Eleventh and
Washington.
Eishth-school No 8, Seventh and
Spruce.
Ninth-old Academy.
Tenth-Sehool No. To- Third and Har-
Eison
Eleventh School No. 10, Harrison and
Oak.
Twelfth-Korthwest corner Fourth
and Rodney
a communication from the g. A. r
inviting the Board Of Education to par
Ecipate with them In observing Deco
ration Day was accepted. Another
communication from the same In which
bhe children Of the schools were asked I.
assist in the observance OF the day b,
sending flowers, was received and ordered
read, once a week, in each Of the schools
until May so
Mr. Baird stated that April 80 would
be legal holiday and on May Barnuu
would be here. AS the week would n
broken up the schools were ordere,
closed for the week beginning April 29th
May week
The resignation Of Frank Magaw. as