The herald., 1894-06-13

Public School Revisw-Universafist Par
fsh MeetinE-PsrsoDais.
PASADENA, June 12.-The following
extracts from the June School Exchange
upon our schools will be Of general in
terest:
In the days OF IA, when the Pasadena
school district was known as the San
Pasoual and extended even as far as
Garvanza, little shedlike structure
was put up with about $50 worth Of lum-
Der ON Orange Grove avenue, and given
the title of q school. Here some IL
children skirmished with reading, writ
ing and arithmetic under the guidance
OF Miss Jennie H. Clapp.
1t was determined in 1878 to make the
building a substantial eight'room struc-
ture and place it on come school land
on Colorado street, between Fair Oaks
and Ray avenues.
The Wilson building was erected in
1856 at cost OF $4,000. being modelled
after building in San Diego. 1t 10 a
fine imposing structure and very sub
stantial. The first principal OF this
school was Mr.. Herbert Pinckney.
In 1884 the Grant and the Monk high
schools were built at cost of $1,000.
Mics Hanna Ball, now Mrs. +. r. Harris
of Pasadena, was the first principal of
the Monk school, formerly located where
now stands the Washington school, and
Miss Elma Ball, now Mrs. III. Stuart Of
Pasadena. of the Grant. The Lincoln
school was first opened by Mrs. Clara
A. Burr in 1889. The Jackson school
In 1889. The Garfield school erected at
Of eE00n ~
L. Hamilton in 1883, and the Washing
ton school, cost of building $4,000, by T.
v. Garwood in 1888. The Wilson high
school was established June "A, 1891, by
Supt. James d. Graham who succeeded
Mr.. W. 8. Monroe.
The growth OF the schools has been
phenomenal. In one year, in 1888,
there was an increase OF 800 pupils and
13 new teachers were employed. In 1884
three teachers were all that was neces-
sary, while now 33 teachers are kept
busy.
People were so occupied with their
affairs in Pasadena during the boom
times that when in 1887 it was put to q
vote az to whether or not the city should
assume debt OF $50. 900 for school pur-
poses, only III votes were cast, and all
were in favor OF the bonds.
Bonds to the amount OF $4,000 are
about to be assumed for new building,
the want of which lie becoming felt.
This present board of directors con-
eists of Meesrs. Calvin Hartwell, presi-
dent; F. 2. Boynton, secretary; and
w. U. Masters. The principals now in
charge are James D. Graham, supervis-
ing; Mrs. Theo. Coleman. vice-princi-
pal; G. w. Strominssi. Lincoln school
GalA
Washington; W. B. Frackelton, Grant.
Those who have the honor OF being
members of this years senior class are
as follows: Eugenia Henderson, Grace
Longley, Alice Marston, Eva Wilton,
Mary Scot. Ogden, Nettie Underwood,
Marie Markham, Edith Hill, Bessie
Yocum, May Wright, Jessie York,
Maidie Parker, Wacil Randall, Speer
Stevenson, Ralph Arnold. Irving Allen.
Fred Buchanan, Charles Groesback and
Archie Price.
In 1880 the school census showed 1873
children and 81 enrolled. Last year
there were 1856 with 1914 enrolled. The
average cost per pupil in 1889 was $31.
At present it is a little over 500.
HIGH COMPLIMENT.
The folio wing extract of the report OF
the Pacific Educational Journal, of the
speech of Prot. Keyes before the edito-
rial congress which convened in May,
will be read with pleasure by the pro-
fessor's many friends in this city. His
remarkable ability as a speaker never
fails to command recognition:
"The address by President @. Fl. Keyes
of Throop Polytechnic institute was un-
doubtedly the strongest, most forcible
nd oan I'M Iu al al
manual training in the state. 1t was
devoted mainly to the ethical side OF the
subject, aud left little more to be said. -
ADELPHIAN SOCIETY MEETING.
On Thursday evening next the closing
exercises of the Adelphian Literary
society of Throop Polytechnic institute
will be held in east hall. Invitations
have been extended to about 80 friends
from outside, and very pleasant even
ing is promised.
The programme includes song by the
society, an essay by Miss Chase, banjo
solo by Ed Turner, and several selections
by the FL Dorado Mandolin. Guitar and
Banjo club. The Fertnightly Adelphan
News will be read by the editor, Mr.. A.
Knight, while Miss Louise Montgomery
will act as critic of the evening. Re-
freshments will be served following the
programme. and a general social hour
enjoyed. The officers of the society for
the present year are: President, Robert
Allen; secretary, Laura Louthian; vice
president, Alphie knight.
PARISH MEETING.
meeting of the members of the Uni
versaIist parish was held last evening in
the Veetry of the church IT, WAS decided
to clese the church during the months
OF July and August, to reopen the first
Sunday in September. The resignation
OF Rev. Florence Kollock was received,
her call expiring before end of the vaca,
ton.
1t was decided to call special meet
ing prior to August 1st. when the ques-
ton OF minister for the coming year will
be decided upon.
NOTES.
Rev. Florence Kollock will leave in Q
"A--t TINA for har old homo in Chicago.