The Jersey City news., 1891-09-11
READY FOR SCHOOL.
Director Pfingsten Reports Two
Buildings Unsafe and
Dangerous.

With the exception of d irector Garrion
tion were present at last nights meeting
of that Board Janitor Emory had the
room looking as bright as brand new
dollar, and the Direc tors settled down to
business with the air of men who knew
they had responsible duties to perform,
and were determined to do them well.
President Voorhees, presided in that
same calm, serene manner for which he
has been always noted. A manner which
indicates familiarity with the duties of
his dignified position.
Superintendent Poland, looking re-
freshed and invigorated after his vaca-
tion, occupied his usual seat, and num-
Der of school principles sa5 in the
lobby.
No hitch of any Importance occurred
during the meeting. just slight breeze
that led Director Reid to cover his de-
fenceless head was occasioned by the
efforts of Director Moran ro:appoint Miss
Mamie f. Grady a teacher in No. .
School to fill the vacancy caused by the
resignation of Mrs. Margaret A. Mackev,
nee Allen.
Mr.. Moran is committeeman for that
school, The rules have been changed so
as to require the endorsement of the
chairman of the Committee on Teachers
and Salaries, before teacher can be ap-
pointed. Mr.. Garrison is chairman of
that Committee. His absence prevented
any such appointments.
Mr.. Held insisted that appointments
had been made without the endorsement
of the chairman Of the Committee on
Teachers and Salaries
President VOORHEES, replied:-"Not
ci ha ,sr1lo vyo oh tnc
fically state that the chairman of the
Committee on Teachers and Salaries
must endorse the appointment
An effort was made by Mr.. Moran to
suspend tho rules ror the occasion, but
the requisite number of votes was not
obtained.
Miss Emma Carrick of No. School and
Miss Sarah f. Robinson OF No 8 School
resigned, and their designations were ao-
copied. Applications for positions as
teachers were received from Martha
Austin OF this city, Ada l. Neary of
wick, and Adolf HaRnauer of New YORK.
All were referred to the Committee on
Teachers and Salaries.
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS.
The Street and Water Board returned
the resolution recently passed by the
School Directors asking tnab the dilapi-
dated outhouses OF No. 8 School be re-
paired. The Directors were informed
that the Street and Water Board had no
funds for school repairs.
Mr.. Pingsten, who represents the dis
trict in which No. school Is located, said
he wanted to bring that matter correctly
before the Board and the public. Those
otherwise he would order them closed, in
which event many parents would refuse
to allow their children TO attend the
school. They were in u dilapidated con-
dition. and were apt TO tumble at any mo-
ment. If sucn thing occurred duIing
recess u catastrophe would necessarily
follow. He did not propose to shoulder
the responsibility Repair was not the
word. The structures must be rebuilt.
1t was decided to ask the Financiers for
special appropriation for this purpose.
EMr Phngsten also brought up the night
school question, and made an extended
speech In this connection, declaring it y
disgrace to the city that ambitious young
people who are compelled to toll for their
bread in the daytime are not provided
with public night schools In which they
can educate themselves. The outlay was
trifling in comparison with the benefits
derivee. The city could do nothing bet
ter
ALI the Directors conceded with Mr.
Pfingsten's views upon this subject, and
the resolution appointing committee to
wait upon the Finance Board and ask for
an appropriation OF $1,000 to establish
four evening schools and one school for
mechanical drawing went through with
bells on. Messrs. Pfngsten, Moran and
Kelly were appointed by President Voor-
hees as the committee.
Through the efforts of Director Kelly,
Miss Annie Chadhurn, teacher. who
sent in DOCTORS certificate certifying
that she had been i'll eight weeks with a
low grade malarial fever. was granted a
leave of absence until such time AS will
enable her to resume her duties.