The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-03-31
MIR. POLAND DINED.
A Farewell Banquet Tender
ed by the Board of Edu-
cation and Friends.
PRESENTED WITH RESOLUTIONS.
A Notable Gathering at the Hotel
Washington Honors the
Ex-Superintendent.
PRESENTED WITH RESOLUTIONS.

Washington H0nors the
Ex-Superintendent.
The complimentary dinner given last
night at the Hotel Washington to Addi-
son B. Poland, the newly appointed State
Superintendent of Public Instruction,
was delightful affair and a success.
The dinner was given by the members
of the Jersey City Board OF Education
and the Male Principals Association,
who adopted this mode of showing
their esteem and admiration for Mr..
Poland and his work during the last four
years as Superintendent OF the City pub
lie schools.
Covers were laid for thirty-eight guests,
and every place was occupied. The long
tables were decorated with several large
floral centre pieces, each Of which was
small flower garden in itself.
The excellence OF the menu was attest-
ed by the Justice done to each course.
Blue Point oysters.
SOUP.
Consomme d'Orleans
Radishes. Pickles. Queen Olives.
Sauterne.
Boiled Salmon, Holandaise.
Bermuda Potatoes. Cucumbers.
Tenderloin of Beef Larded Financiere.
French String Beans. Parisienne Potatoes.
ROMAN PUNCH.
ROAST.
Perrier Jouet.
Philadelphia SQUAD on Toast.
Lattuce Salad.
ICE CREAM.
Napoitaine.
Fancy Cakes. Candies.
BLACK COFFEE.
RESOLUTIONS OF CONGRATULATIONS.
Just as the black coffee was brought on
and the cigars were being lighted. Presi-
dent j. J. Voorhees,, of the Board of Edu-
cation, arose, and in short speech pre-
sented Superintendent Poland with set
of resolutions adopted by the Board OF
Education at q recent meeting.
The resolutions had been engrossed
and mounted in a handsome gilt frame.
They read as follows:-
Whereas, Our City Superin tendent has been
elevated to the honored position of State Super
intendent of Public Instruction, and
Whereas, We deeply regret his departure, his
advancement is a source of pride and gratifica-
ton; therefore be it
Resolved, That we extend to A. B. Poland our
hearty wishes for his future success and hopes of
prosperous aud brilliant career as chief of the
educational interests of our State.
In conclusion Mr.. Voorhees, said:-"The
influence of Mr.. Poland has been felt
throughout the schools ever since his
connection with them, and although our
police, water and other departments have
been criticised, no one has been able to
find fault with the Board of Education"
MR.. PoLAND's SPEECH.
Mr.. Poland was called up amid a round
of applause. IF were an orator." he
said, II might fittlngly reply to Mr..
Voorhees, complimentary remarks. But
as it is | can only thank you for the honor
you have done me in giving this compli-
mentary dinner. l thank the Board for
its esteem, as expressed In the presenta-
of the success that is at
tributed to me is due to
the assistance have received from the
principals and teachers. Our schools
have good reputation, even among peo-
pie who live in other cities. No dispar-
aging remarks are ever made about them.
The introduction of the teachers normal
class has met with good results and pro-
duced an excellent corps Of teachers. The
outlook for more schools and better build
ings is hopeful, for the members of the
Street and Water Board are doing every
of new buildings. The Fourth Di trict
building is the only modern one in its i'm
provements in the city. The Board of FL
nance deserves credit for the diligence
with which 1t has pushed forward every
measure for the Improvement OF the
schools. must say again in closing that
l feel profoundly the compliment you
have paid me and only regret that am
unable to thank you more"
THE NEW SUPERINTENDENT.
Mr.. Poland was followed by Henry
Snyder, his successor as Superintendent
suggested to me-" said Mr.. Snyder. "the
sentiment old books to read and old wine
to orink.' Our friend has made good
reputation for our schools as well as for
himself. He is strong mentally, thought
full and studious, and the success he has
attained is only what could be expected.
His reputation has gone before him
throughout the State. IL is due
to Mr.. Poland that the efficiency Of our
teachers Is beyond criti cisnl, and that the
principals are equals of any in the
country. With their assistance l shall
endeavor to follow in the footsteps of Mr..
Poland, and shall do my best to keep the
schools up to their proper standard"
Judge NJ. J. O'Donnell, Commissioner
J, Kenny, 2. III. O'Neill, John p. Feeney,
John f. Kelly and John Reid also re-
sponded with few remarks when called
upon.
Besides those already mentioned there
were present:-George H. Lindsey, A. d.
Joslin, Charles A. Hoyt. j. w. Wake
man, ]. C. Rinehart. Edward Kelly,
William b. Du Rie, W. S. Sweeney. j.
H. Brensinger, G. S. Haskill, A. B. Gull
ford, J. H. Evans, F. w. Evelen,
j. j. Hopkins, Hugh Kelly,
NJ. P. Moran, B. S. Garrison, p. Muldoon.
j J. Wiseman, J. d. German. Charles
Somers, L. A. Dugan, w. r. Cook, Robert
Davis, John Edelstein, j. f. Madden, 4.
f. Kelly, John Conway, Robert Elliott, p.
E. Martin and Robert Jordan.