Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-14

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Mr.. Alexander reported on behalf of
No. school that the principal requested
that the platforms in the school be re-
moved. DIR. Shortlidge oppose tho re
moval OF the platforms on the ground
that the teachers could have better COM
mand over their pupils and could have u
better view of them. Superintendent Har-
Ian arose to explain the reason for the re-
moval Of the platform as requested. He
stated that such change was only desired
IN the primary rooms in order that the
smaller pupils might be brought closer to
the teacher. The committee was given
authority to remove the platforms.
Mr.. Baylis desired to know what was to
be done with public school No. 81. which
is now closed The committee was given
authority to open the school for the recep-
ton of children.
Joseph Pyle thought the building was in
unfit condition to be occupied and was a
disgrace in its present condition. He was
in favor of closing the building up perma-
nently. Messrs. John Pyle, DR.. Short
lidge and O'Donnell thought the building
was in fit condition to use in view of the
fact that there were number of pupils
demanding admittance to the school. 1t
was so decided.
Joseph Pyle, as member of the COM
mittce on entertainment, reported that he
had received offers from the managers of
the Opera House and Academy of Music,
Offering the buildings as place of meet
ing OF the annual commencement of the
high school to be held on June 10Th next.
The Opera House could be rented for $50,
he said, while the manager of the Academy
offered that theatre for Sl5. Mr.. Pyle was
in favor of renting the latter house. Tho
board eventually selected the Opera House.
Mr.: Coyle asked permission to have 5000
certificates of attendance printed. The re-
quest was allowed.
The board announced the appointment
OF ID. ii. Coyle as u member OF the COM
mittee on teachers.
The matter Of the appointment of a
boiler inspector for the public schools was
on motion of DR.. Shurtiidge, postponed to
the first meeting night in May.
On motion OF DIR. Morgan committee
Of three was appointed to select lot for u
primary school in the north-east part Of
the city. The committee appointed was /:
Messrs. Morgan, Donahoe and Briefly.
On motion Of Mr.. Mccarthy, the name
OF George w. Roberts was named to sue
board from the Eleventh ward Mr..
Roberts was duly elected. The newly
elected member is employed as reporter
on the .uorning NeuS.
Mr.. Donahoe moved that the public
schools be closed OH Friday, April 18th,
next, IN view OF the fact that 1t was legal
holiday. President Baird thought that
rule OF the board prevented the observ-
ance of that day. Mr.. Donahoe moved
that the rule be stricken out. DIR. Short
lidge was in favor OF observing the day
providing. the Legislature had made it a
legal holiday. He was under the impress
sion that the holiday hid not been legal
lied, The majority OF the board so de-
cided. The motion was lost.
MI. Alexander moved that the first week
in May be observed as May week by the
board, and desired that the schools be
closed during that period. On motion of
Dr. Shortlidge the matter was postponed
until the next regular meeting.