Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-11-17

In the German department, the total
enrolment for the month was $50;
number of classes, 81; pupils OF German
parentage, 237; not OF German parent
age, 243; amount paid for instruction,
S195.
Superintendent Anderson reported
that he had communicated to the city
physicians the action taken az special
meeting Of the Board on November 9th.
The report Of Librarian Wilson for
the month showed total circulation OF
5,G1O, of which LILO were In the read
ing room; average daily circulation PIG;
amount collected for fines, $1,000
The Boards Examination Committee
presented report, showing that the
teachers of the different schools were
examined in photography and grammar.
The questions submitted were such as
were designed to test the practical
knowledge Of the teachers In these
branches of instruction, and the result
was very satisfactory, as showing the
degree Of proficiency attained by the
teachers. The Committee recommended
as the branches for next years exam
ination, definition and geography. All
certificates of teachers were renewed
from July 1st OF this year.
The Committee on Public Library re-
ported accounts amounting TO S2l1.l4,
which we're ordered paid. The COM
mittee recommended the purchase OF
books amounting to SS1.s2, and re-
volving book case, both OF which were
ordered by the Board.
A general discussion was precipltated
by that portion of the Library Commit
tees report favoring a p0stponement or
consideration OF the proposition OF the
Masonic Temple Association, relative
to the transfer OF the library and Offices
to the new Temple building on Market
street, TO occupy the second floor. The
Masons' proposition was TO furnish the
second floor with heat and elevator,
and rent to the Board at specified
price for term OF years.
Col. Miller addressed the Board, In
advocacy OF the change, II a
change is 10 be made, at once. The
discussion brought 10 light the fact
that there are at present great many
desirable quarters for q library, but
there appeared TO be an uncertainty as
to the plans Of the present owner OF the
library building. In the absence OF any
information on this point. IL was con-
sidered best to postpone any definite
action until the next regular meeting.
Mr.. Ellingham introduced the follow
ing resolution, which he offered as q
substitute for that portion OF the COM
mlttee report:
Resolred. That the Committee on Library
ascertain from the owners Of this building
at what price the present library, board
and clerk rooms can be leased for i've
years after the present lease expires, and
report at the next regular meeting OF the
Board.
There was no divergence OF opinion
regarding the advisability OF looking
for quarters In the event that IL
Is learned that the present rooms can
not be re-rented, the members who took
part in the discussion all agreeing upon
that point. The resolution was adopted.
The Committee on Buildings and
Grounds recommended paymentof bills
amounting TO 81, 797. so, which we're or
dered paid. The committee made q
contract with Shrake d Son for q wall
In the rear Of the Lincoln school
building, at cost Of sc per
perch for masonry and rs cents
per yard for excavation. The contract
for electric bells 10 Lincoln school was
awarded TO Z. c. Gee 81 Co., At their bid
Of s35. This action OF the committee
was approved by the Board.
The Board OF Public Works notified
the Board to put down new pavements
in front Of Webster school within fifteen
days. Referred TO Committee on Bald
ings and Grounds.
The Board adjourned about nine
o'clock.