The morning call., 1894-05-01
NORMAL TROUBLE.
A Separate School to Be
Created.
Murdoch Tells Why Teachers of the
Rising Generation Should Be
Properly Taught.

be AS much uneasiness in the School
Department as there is in the police end
of the city government.
There is a cry among teachers for pro-
lection. Those who were raised on the
Pacific Coast want to be employed here.
but it seems that the School Board is
somewhat against "home industry"
"They are looking to the East" said a
teacher yesterday. ''for what they should
and could get in the West The importa-
ton of teachers from the East has up to
date been failure
The case of Miss Martin was cited as
notable instance by the enthusiastic
speaker.
Al the present time there is small
sized revolution in the normal class Of the
Girls High School. and The principal,
Miss Laura L. Fowler. who has been there
for over thirty years. seems to be in
jeopardy.
The news has reached the normal class
and its principal that the School Board
contemplates the institution of reform
or advancement. as they term 1t. That is
to say. that the class will be taken from its
present quarters and given another build
ing, where they will receive instructions
from teachers who are to be brought here
from the East.
Charles A. Murdoch Of the Finance and
Visiting Committees was under no re-
straint in regard to the matter.
He said although we have not taken
any decided action as yet, it is fact that
a radical change will be made in the
training or normal class of the Girls
High School,"
''Will you bring out teacher from the
East to take charge of the CLASP" was
asked.
Certainly. We are in correspondence
with number of prominent educators in
the various Eastern cities with view of
securing their services.
us it not possible 10 find competent
people on this coast without going East
for them?"
well, this is the proposition" continued
the director. "The people of the larger
cities of the East are far IN advance of us
in these matters. We simply desire to
place ourselves where they are now.
There they have their normal schools in
separate buildings, and they are taught by
special instructors. We want to be in
touch with the East. 1t is our idea to use
the old Commercial school on Powell
street, which. by the way, has not been
condemned. as stated. That can be fitted
up in good style. especially for the pur-
pose. You see the instruction of these
people, who are to be the future instruct
ors of the rising generation. is too import
ant matter to be overlooked or treated
lightly. 1t is deemed necessary to get the
class away from where it is now"
Twill your action have the effect of dis
placing Miss Fowler?" was inquired.
mot that 1 know OF. she will probably
be the assistant. The lady has always
given satisfaction, but we want something
new-semething in advance of our present
position.
ut Is just the same thing as the action
we took not long ince In deciding to en-
ploy teachers Of methods. whose duty it is
to visit schools, talk to tho teachers and
children and give to them the benefit of
their trained experience. We are in cor
respondence with Eastern people to take
these positions. AS matter Of fact, we
must apply to the East in order to keep
abreast of the times. and that is all we are
trying to do"
when will you have your normal build
ing ready and the class under the instruc-
ton of the new princi palp"
"At the beginning of the new school
year. it is hoped" answered Mr.. Mnrdock.
Have you engaged an Eastern teacher?"
mo; not as yet. However, we will de-
eide as between several applicants in few
days"
From this 1t Is apparent that the direct
ors are only attempting to keep up with
methods. and do not think that they can
do so without employing Eastern people.