The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-25
The SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Held Long and Busy Session Last
Evening.
MISS. S. {. DOYLE EULOGlzED
DIR. Riggs Resolutions Regarding the Re-
tired Principal of the Girls DEPART
ment OF the High schooi-Mr. Josiin's
Remarks-Other Business Transacted.

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The regular monthly meeting of the
school committee was held last evening
in room No. 10 of the High school. In
the absence Of President Barney, James
ii. Smith was chosen chairman.
The oath Of Office was administered to
w. Gardiner In place of Albert G. Day,
resigned.
Superintendent Tarbell stated that as
the meeting of the school board came a
week earlier than usual. he had not the
statistical report of the quarter and
asked to be excused from reading the in
complete report but to have it printed
with statistics and additional informa-
ton later. This was granted.
Mr.. Metcalf submitted the report Of
the committee on grammar aud primary
sch ools. The nominations for teachers
for the ensuing year were all ratified.
Superintendent Tarbell was unanimously
reelected.
The customary resolutions in regard to
salaries were passed.
DIR. Rugg presented the report OF the
committee on High School. Sidney A.
Sherman has been transferred from the
classical department TO the position as
first assistant in the English department,
in place of w. c. Hobbs. resigned.
Charles f. Dennis, of the classical depart
ment, has been promoted to Mr.. Sher-
mans place. and Fred 4. Stockwell has
been made third assistant, Emily l. Mea-
der fourth assistant. and Elizabeth G..
Hoyt fifth assistant in the classical de-
partment. Miss Alice -. Mumford has
been made principal of the girls depart
ment, in place of Miss Sarah Il. Doyle,
raeiUpai Aigs Annag II Willians Inn
been promoted to fill Miss Mumford's
place, and Miss Bessie q. Merriam has
been promoted TO fill Miss Williams
place. Miss Susan 5. Brayton was trans
ferred from the classical department to
the position of fourth assistant in the
girls department, aud Miss Elizabeth q.
Hathaway has also been made fourth as
sistant in the girls department..
Dr. Rugg read statement of the du-
ties of the PRINCIPAL OF the High School
and the duties OF the principal of each
department. The report was submitted
by the committee on High School and
was received and referred to the commit
tee on bylaws.
DIR. Rugg reported that the bill fixing
the salaries of teachers in the Manual
Training High School had passed the
Common Council aud was now in the
hands of the Board of Aldermen. The
High School committee submitted re-
trance to the Manual Training School.
Mr.. Barstow moved that when the
committee adjourned it be until four
weeks hence.
Miss Doyle's Work.
DIR. Rugg presented for the CO mmittee
on High School the following resolutions:
'In accepting the resignation OF Miss
Sarah h. Doyle, principal OF the girls de-
partment of the High School, the school
committee OF PROVIDENCE desires to place
on record their regret Mt her retirement
from the important position, and their
grateful appreciation of her long con-
tinuance and efficient services in the
public schools of this city, Her life work
has been here in our schools. She entered
upon the work of teaching in the Elm street
school in 1876. She afterwards taught in
the Richmond street intermediate school.
She was elected first assistant in the Elm
street grammar school in lS49 ald was
transferred from that position in 1856 to
become an assistant teacher in the girls
department of the High school.
In 1872 Miss Doyle was elected princi-
pal of the department, aposition which
she resigns, after having ably met all it's
and increasing demands She
has been wise in administration, Thorough
In teaching, and every way efficient in the
discharge of the details Of the work ttat
has been put into her hands. She mas had
the unfailing respect OF those associated
with her as teachers, whose confidence in
her counsels has been strong and stead
FEAST. Her influence has been a power for
good on the character of the pupils privi-
eyed to be guided by her strong person
Atty. Always in sympathy with them,
their confidence and affection,
Ter efforts to aid them in n broad culture,
20 encourage self discipline, to incite
hem to the development OF noble, sym
M af rical chAraHi,rS and
rood, aud to train them for extended USE
ulness, have been attended with a large
MEASURE OF success. The school and the
have been greatly favored by
uch service.
The committee feel that they but ex-
,ress the sentiment of an appreciative
,ublic in adopting the following resolu-
ion:
Resolved, That hearty and grateful acknowl-
dgcment is herewith made OF the long and |
able services of Miss Sarah Il.
seyie-ia our public schools, where for
learly nifty years her educating ana moral |
orces have been most potent ana helpful.
Resolrcd, That the best wishes OF the COM |
nittee will attend this faithful teacher, who |
etires after such continuous and honorable |
ervice TO enjoy well-earncd rest.
Resolved, That this minute, with these reso-
utions, be spread upon the records, and that |
copy of the same be sent TO Miss Doyle.
In secouding the motion that these
be adopted Mr.. Joslin spoke
s follows: Il arise to endorse rs a MEM
er OF this body all that is contained in |
he resolutions presented by the chairman
{ the committee on high schools. Words,
Iowever, can express but family the
of tho valuable work per-
ormed by Miss Doyle in her long service
a the public schools covering a period of
orty-six years. The full measure of ap-
recitation is to be found only in the
that are treasured in the hearts
( her scholars. Duty TO the many
arents whom represent, impress
10 most willingly to voice up
a this floor and mt this time
he recognition of her superior ability
teacher OF their children, her mater
nj solicitude for their welfare while un-
or her care. and her continued interest
!, their success after they have gone out
.om her school into the active duties or
aeir life work. Most fortunate has the
ty been In having for twenty years, at
no head OF the Girls Department of the
IiRh School, n woman of her high chara-
,r and attainments. Wholly in love
ith her chosen work her strength and
ower as a teacher have been exerted not
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