The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-10-11

This number is 1913 more than that admitted
at the same date last year. On the nrst day the
applicants at the Henry Street school were lOT
in excess OF the seats in the building, since
that time many pupils have been transferred to
the Barnard Street and Massle schools, The
number however, in the Henry street school Is
I still too large. AS this excess is composed of
children Of the first and second grades, and
these particular grades in the other schools are
full, or nearly so, there seems to be necessity
for providing additional accommodations.
The principals of the colored schools report
that large numbers of children have been
turned away for want OF ROOM
The evening school was organized with an
enrolment of 1871 pupils. This number was
more tIan two men could teach and the super
inendent was obliged to take temporary charge
OF third class. IL Is probable that still an
other teacher will be required, but it is not
thought advisable to recommend q fourth as
sstent until the necessity actually arises
The superintendent has TO announce officially
what is already known to the boardl the death
of Mr.. w. s. Bogart assistant superintendent
This death creates an important vacancy which
ought to be filed at once. 1t
dent that more attention should be
given to the country schools. The work of the
general superintendent in the city schools rem
ders it impossible for him to look properly after
the interests Of these schools. There is need
for man of scholarship and energy who will
devote his entire time to their organization and
general Improvement In other cities in the
state an assistant Is provided, and the result
has been TO make them equal in efficiency to the
schools in the city / earnestly recommend
some action in this direction.
The application Of j. J. Gillespie, princi-
pal of the night school. for use of the school
room for a private day school was not
granted.
letter from Capt. John r. Dillon, clerk
of the board of county commissioners,
stating that in November, 1891, through q
mlsinterpretation of the law, he paid to the
treasurer of the board Of education 1895
collected up to that date, for oyster leases,
which should have been paid into the state
treasury, and asking that the same DO re-
turned.
On motion, the matter was referred to a
special committee, consisting Of Messrs
Mercer, Denmark, Saussy aud O'Byrne,
with power TO act
The fees of several pupils Of the high
school who were unable to pay were re-
mittted
The petition of Miss Collins, assistant in
the Barnard Street school, for leave OF alb
| sence on account OF sickness was granted.
An unsigned paper offering McElmora's
| church in Robertsville as school
house, and giving list of colored children
who would probably attend and also recon-
| mending teacher was read On motion Of
Mr.. Arson the matter was referred TO Supt
Baker to obtain further information.
| A letter was received from Prof Otis
scientific apparatus in the high school.
| On motion OF Mr.. Denmark the committee
on supplies was authorized to purchase a
new pump. Supt. Baker stated that the air
pump now in Mr.. Ashmore's department.
has teen in use in the Chatham Academy
since 1851.
On motion of DR.. Read F. H. Ferguson
was elected assistant superintendent of
public education, and on motion Of Capt.
Blum the salary OF the assistant superintend-
emit was fixed at 5000.
A prolonged discussion took place In re-
gard to more school room for the Henry
Street school district.
Col. Estill moved that the large hall in
the Henry Street school house and Hunter
hall in the Chatham Academy be used when
nece sary for school rooms. The motion
was unanimously adopted
On motion of Mayor McDonough the
committee on school buildings was author
lied to consider the putting of fire escapes
on the school buildings.
Col Walker moved that the public hall
| in Henry Street school be called "Mvers
hail." in compliment to Lee Roy Myers,
chairman Of the committee on school build
lngs. The motion was unanimously adop led.
though Mr.. Myers declined the honor.
ID. B. Falk was elected co the third
leadership in the night school.
On motion of Mr.. Myers the president
| was ult6CtSQ 10 dUuESSS suitable letter &c
| Mrs. Bogert, expressive of the feeling OF
the school board in regard to the death OF
her husband, w. s. BOgart.
E. G. Bransen, late superintendent Of
education at Athens. addressed the board
on the subject of vocal musical instruction
in the public schools.
On motion of Mr.. Denmark 1t was re.
solved that vocal music be made a part OF
the system Of public education.
The matter of expense of introducing
music in the schools was referred TO the
finance committee.