New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-12
ANDREW ]. WHITESIDE.

earnes. ceslre to have them perfect themselves IN
the English language The Irish are round 10 &c
ouick in ma thematics. while the Hebrews are pro-
ficient in general work
Grammar School No. originally was PUBIC sciooi
Ma { founded BY the New-York Public School So
c,ety and was turned over 70 the Board OF Eou'
cation in 1885, The school at first was On the north
ode OF Grand-st near South Fffth-ave.. and re-
manned there many years. The uptown mart" vi
population however. began TO leave NO iar pc
Sind and by 1883 the attendance had dwiholea
away so that the school was given up and the re-
naming pupils together with the male department
OF Grammar School No. IS, were moved 10 tne ne"
building in Kng-st. The school now mas ." pop"s
IN the boys department and 1000 IN the primary
department. This school has toleraoy gooo puiio-
ing although falling far short OF those erected
I'm the last four years Unfortunately II Is stuateo
IN the centre O. a block and the west side OF II
a fve-story fathouse has been built wh'ch SHUTS
out much light from the lower floors OF te SCHOOL
building. that on rainy days 1t Is necessary 10
burn gas On the cas-. side Is two-story MOUSE
bat in the course of time II Is probable that high
building may be erected on this side also' which
will shut out more light.
The sanitary arrangements OF this school are ex-
ceedingy bad, but steps are being taken to remedy
the defect Negotiations are In progress TOT the
purchase of four lots Immediately in the rear or
the school, No 1926 Houstonst. These lots haV-
ing frontage Of 100 feet in Houston-st. are owned
by Trinity Corporation, and are covered by some
old wooden buildings. The Trinity Corporation peo-
pie offered TO sell the lots for $4,000 or to lease
them for 5000 year. II this offer Is not accept
able Trinity Corporation will lease a strip 2xlOO
feet off the end Of these lots, which Will give
Grammar School No more room for sanitary I'M
provements. 1t is the desire of the trustees 70
secure the entire plot Of ground not for the cree
ton Of an annex. but to be used principally as
playground for the boys. and afrording better
light and air for the school II this is done Gram
mar School No. will be nearly complete in every
detail.
Elias Whitehead principal OF the school from
the time 1t passed into the hands of the Board OF
Education in 1888 Until 1893 He was succeeded by the
present principal. Andrew j. Nhlteside. in 1885, Mr.
Whiteside's assistants are William l. Gaddis, James
T.. Cloherty and L. J.. Lambert, while Miss A VIII
lett is the principal Of the primary department n.
American Guards about a hundred strong. They are
drilled every Saturday by Mr.. Whiteside In person
Mr. Whiteside said TO Tribune reporter yesterday:
Il am very much interested in the spirit and ambi-
ton shown by the boys Of No. s. The boys OF for
eign parents seem TO vie with each other In their
efforts TO become thoroughly American. When
read the roll OF honor every Monday morning l
notice very considerable percentage or Italian
boys in the list They are al enthusiastic IN thet
Amercansm. and will make the right sort or
citizens when they grow up to be voters"