The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-06-02

! JEODA I, JUNE :, 1890,
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any former year. But the teachers and my
self regret very much that | could not COM
plete the final examinations as they were
anxious that l should see the results for
which they faithfully laborcd during the
term and | was most anxious to make test
to estimate the results of my methods and
plans and to reward their faithfulness with
my approval and recommendation | have
labored arduOusly and with some success to
perfect the methods and matter of in
struction and to impress the moral at
mosphere of the schools. Our system
has worked smoothly. Discipline is secured
by a system of drawing pupils, and not to
drive them, except when absolutely necessary.
We use only the minimum amount of corporal
punishment. We know from experience that
there will be good discipline and good order
where there is good teaching and when
teachers and pupils work faithfully there will
be no mischief. This, more than anything
else, makes our schools successful Your
teachers have been most faithful in the dis
charge of their duties They have all earned
your approval, as well as mine and almost
without exception their claims to reelection
to their positions cannot be disputed, or
ignored. l am not prepared, since promo
tiOns have not yet been made, to recommend
or advise anything about the establishment
of additional schools for next year. The af-
fairs of our borough are entirely different
from those of any other town of nearly equal
population in the state. We are absorbing
number of children of foreign birth, or
parentage, equal to nearly 25 per cent. of
our school population. Many of these do not
understand a word of English when they
enter our schools, and yet under our efficient
system and methods they progress as rapidly
as our own children. In retiring from Office
of Superintendent | feel many regrets, but,
since | leave the schools in better condition
than l found them when l entered the Office
and since l retire without a charge having
been made against me, my regrets are not
such as to torture the mind and sting the
conscience. For many kindnesses and
courtesies extended to me by the teachers,
the pupils and some individual members of
the Board, as well as many parents, feel
heartily grateful.
Yours very respectfully,
NJ. p, WHITAKER Supt.
Messrs. Conry and Edwards were appointed
a committee to destroy the cancelled orders
at this work at the furnace in the cellar, Mr.
John II. Reese appeared and stated that he
was a candidate for truant officer. President
Ogden informed Mr.. Reese that it was
question for the new Board and the applicant
withdrew
Mr.. Edwards returned to the room and
offered the following in writing Il move
that vote of thanks be extended to the
ipt ,I,,. ,c
Board for their service during their term of
Office and especially to Mr.. Patrick Conry,
who has served 10 consecutive years and who
not only proved himself to be Il valuable
member by his continued presence, but also
an ardent worker in the sphere of educating
the youth" The resolution was adopted
unanimously. Mr., Conry was disposed to
make an acknowledgment, but his emotions
had been aroused and he afterwards stated
that he was not equal to the occasion. 1t
was almost impossible for him to maintain
composure when taking leave of his colleagues
after the old Board adjourned.
For the reorganization Mr.. T. s. James
was made temporary chairman on Mr..
Hanna's motion and the latter was made
temporary secretary on motion of Mr.,
Dewitt.
For permanent organization Mr.. Dewitt
nominated Mr.. Price and Mr.. Morgan
nominated Mr., Baugh Mr.. Price received
the votes Of Messrs. Dewitt, Hanna, O'Brien,
Sullivan, Price, Higgins, Connors and James
and was declared elected by vote of to g.
Mr.. Baugh was supported by the. votes of
Messrs. Morgan, Trezise, Edwards, Baugh,
Lee and Church.
Mr. Dewitt nominated Mr.. Hanna for
secretary and Mr.. Baugh named Mr.. Trezise.
The former was declared elected by vote of
s to 6, the ballot resulting as the first.
After motion that the salaries remain the
same as last year had been carried Mr. James
nominated c. w. Dengler for Treasurer. Mr..
Trezse named DIR. j. S. Kistler and Mr..
Church named Mark Burke. The ballot
resulted Dengler, s. Burke, s. Kistler 1.
Mr., Dengler was declared elected
For Solicitor Mr. Trezise nominated S. G.
NJ, Hollopeter Esq, Mr.. James named T. r.
Beddall, The latter was declared elected by
vote of to 6.
President Price said he would name his
committees next Wednesday evening and the
Board adjourned.
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