Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-02-08
A MEDAL FOR OUR SCHOOLS

Awarded by the Paris Rxp0sls10n-A
System of Kindergartens Discussed
BIZ she Board OF Educasion-Shall
High school Alumni Use High school
Hall9-The New Desks.
If anyone doubts of the excellence of the
school system of New Haven let him look at
the medal which will soon be received by the
board of education and be convinced. It isa
silver one, fresh and bright from the Paris
exposition.
Sometime ago, when the exposition was In
full blast, Superintendent Duttsn sent
pamphlet describing the system of the pub
lie schools in this city. A few days since he
received letter stating that silver medal
had been awarded his pamphlet. 1t is ex-
pected to arrive in New Haven next week.
The question which agitated the board last
night was what to do with this new emblem
of honor. 1t was suggested that President
Graves wear 1t upon his left breast as an in
sigma of Office. This perhaps is the solution
which the board will finally arrive at after
three or four evenings of elaboration.
One of the new features which the board
will soon make prominent in the school dis
trict is system Of kindergartens throughout
the city. The committee on schools recom~
mended that two new kindsrgartens be start
cd, one in the Hamilton and one in the Skin
ner school district. These are greatly needed
in these places. One is also needed in the
Ninth ward. The ladies who have conducted
kindergarten at 1913 Franklin street say
they will start one in the Ninth ward pro-
vided they receive little encouragement
from the board. They think the board can
conduct these schools far cheaper than they
can and at the same time secure better ac-
commodations.
Mr. Carmalt said the question of establish
ing headquarters was one that the board
would have to face before long, and moved
that the matter be referred to the school
committee to further investigate and more
fully report. The object is to inaugurate a
system of kindergartens throughout the city.
It is evident to the board that this must
soon be done. DR.. Carmalt's motion was
passed
The school committee recommended the
purchase of models for free hand drawing in
all the schools, the cost not to exceed $225. so.
| The state gives the school district $715 year,
provided the district provides a like amount
| for libraries and apparatus. It was ques-
ton whether to take the cost of models from
this or not. Eleven schools have sSfss aa ,Iat
Of this na s6F 81 &C. coming years sppropr
alton had been used. Mr.. Leigh made a
motion that the models be bought In the
regular way, having what there was left of
| the found intact. 1t was SO decided.
| The school committee recommended that
| the proposed exhibition of work of all the
schools, to be held in High school, be post
poned this year and 1t was 30 decided.
The committee recommended that Misses
Mary G.. Mason. L. A. Pinney, Edith Woos.
ter Of the training school be appointed az
substitutes. On motion of Captain O'Brien
the matter was laid over to next meeting.
1t decided that Hamilton, Dixwel]
avenue and Woolsey evening schools be
| closed next week.
The committee to which the selection of
desks for the new Lawrence street school was
referred reported that the Case desk had
been selected. These will cost 81 ,998 and
$137 for setting up, making the total cost
81, 1873. The Andrews, used very extensive.
" In the new schools at present, would have
cost $3.50 less.
| President Graves and Mr.. Plunkett thought
q change ought not to be made without care
full confederation: Captain O'Brien thought
the Andrews desk, having been recommended
| not be thrown aside except for good reasons.
The matter was continued till next meeting.
The flag offered by Washington camp, No.
4, Patriotic Order Sons of America, for Law
| renee etreet was accepted.
A high desk and chair was recommended
and decided to be bought for the boards Of
| foe.
1
rowed SIS, 900 at four per cent.
Supt. Dutton In his report said there was
| an improvement in health and attendance al
| the schools. The young ladies of the train
ing school are being versed in calisthenics
and have exercises periodically. The early
afternoon closing system will end on Febru-
AIRY II.
Superintendent Dutton was granted per-
| nission to attend the national superintend-
| INF v,naatiDcy IN Nou AZ kha d{otr; 3.
expense.
A request of the High school senior class
for use Of High School hall for the graduate
ing reception was granted.
The High school alumni aeked for the use
of room in the school for one night Q week.
From this arose long discussion whether
the alumni should be given any more privi.
The board did not like to refuse the request
but thought q precedent should be eatab-
blished and principle upheld. The matter
was referred to the school committee with
power to act.
Another request from the alumni was then
read aaking for the use of the hall for the
evening of February 26. They wished to
hold . meeting to discuss recent educational
methods. 1t was referred to the Same COM
mittee.
President Graves was authorized to sign q
petition for the board for topdressing and
hardening Jefferson street between st. John
and Grand avenue.
Ezra b. Dibble asked to be appointed as
SCISSOR the school district. It was referred to
the finance committee.
The matter of improvement in lighting
high school hall was referred to the commit-
tee on school buildings.
Clerk George T. Hewlett WAS reelected for
another year ct salary of 81, 500, which is
an increase of $500.