Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-02-19
In the German department, the total

In the German department, the total
enrolment for the month was $40,
number of classes As, number OF teach
ers 5, and the amount paid for instruc-
ton Sl95 90.
President Jepson called attention TO
the fact OF the water-cloSet system in
the Fifth Ward School, which was IA
yorably acted upon at the last meeting.
In his opinion, after careful study, the
matter should be reconsidered, and the
dry closet substituted. Nothing def
mite, however, was done in the matter.
Mr.. Bloch called attention TO the
resignation of Miss Lucy Calm as
grammar school teacher in the Lincoln
School, and asked that Miss Fannie D.
Barney be confirmed in her place, which
was accordingly done.
Attention was called to publication
called the american School Board Jour
nal devoted TO the work OF Boards
throughout the country, but no definite
action was taken.
1t was voted to dispense with school
duties on next Monday, Washington's
birthday being legal holiday.
At this point Mrs. Linch, who had
been awaiting an opportunity In one OF
the ante-rooms, was ushered into the
presence OF the Board. Before she be-
gan her remarks the following resolu-
lions submitted by her was read
Resolved, That from now until the open
ING of the Worlds Columbian Exposition,
Nav 1st, 1898, two afternoons in each
month be set aside for the instruction OF
the children upon matters pertaining to the
progress of our country and the worlds
Fair.
Resolred, That the children be asked to
contribute to the fund used in exhibiting
their respective schools. g,
Mrs. Linch then arose and stated
that at q recent meeting OF the west
Virginia Board of Directors OF the
Worlds Fair, she had been placed In
charge Of the Educational department
throughout the State and her colleague
in charge of the Art department. She
had just started in upon the work, and
concluded to open fire upon the Wheel
ing Board of Education, first, as what
ever action they took would have con-
siderable effect in the many smaller
places. She said the idea Of the Board
was for the teachers to give informal
talks or lectures on historical aDd sci
entlfic subjects that will be enter
tanning and profitable to the stu
dents, and at the same time
acquaint them with the progress Of the
Worlds Fair even way up TO the time OF
opening. These lectures could be given
on two afternoons through the month.
While many Of the members were In
favor of the project, they did not feel
disposed to take immediate action, and
the matter was referred to the Commit
tee on Teachers and Schools with power
to act, which committee met with Mrs.
Linch in the Clerks Office Immediately
upon the adjournment Of the Board.
Here the matter was thoroughly dis
cussed. Among other things considered
was the matter Of time and work In
volved on the part of the teachers.
Chairman Bloch was of the opinion that,
however well qualified the teachers are
for their respective positions, there
are probably not five who could
get up and talk FIVE minutes
on a special topic, say the progress OF
light, without giving 1t considerable re-
search and study. And all this involves
considerable extra work and RESPONSE
bility on the part Of the teacher. The
committee were anxious to know what
plans of work Mrs. Linch had mapped
out for this project, but she seemed to
have no regular defined methods 81