Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-15
THE PROMOTIONS and TRANSFERS
DisapprovaI Of Prize Contest in
Northeast Schools.
CERTIFICATES AW ARDED

Bruce and Rich ardson, Mrs. Tullock and
Mrs. Terrell. perintendents Powell and
COCK were also in attendance. Mr.. Falck
acted as secretary. usual
A communication was read from the
District Commissioners to the effect that
the new school house at the corner of LIST
and Quincy streets northeast, had been
named the "Eckirgton'
The designations, respectively, of Miss S.
&. McNantZ, teacher Of the seventh grade
in third division, and J. II. Stickney, teacher
in Western High School, were read and
accepted.
Mr.. VIM. ]. Frzzell and other members
of committee, representing the Northeas.
Washington Citizens Association, wrote
10 the board in regard to the purpose of
that association to donate a gold medal
as prize to the pupils of the eighth grade
OF the public schools in Northeast Wash
lnston tor the best essay on the subject
OF the dangers of grade crossings by rail-
ways. 1t was stated that the prize would
be awarded at public meeting with ap-
propriate exercises.
Mr.. Whelpley, being asked as to the pre-
cedenfs in the case, said that there had
Deen somewhat similar instances in the
past, but none where the competition was
restricted to one locality, where it was
ms de the occasion Of public presentation,
MI Wilson said Re thought they ought
to shut down on the proposed public pre-
sentat1on. Mr.. Barnard approved of the
details of the arrangements for the pre-
sentation be left to the discretion of the
superintendent.
The Motive Bad.
Mr. Spear was opposed to the proposed
presentation as establishing a bad prece-
dent. The motive of the competition among
the school children was bad one he said
and was calculated to do more mischief
IMAM good. To his mind the plan was detri-
mental to the best interests of the schools.
MIR. Richardson Joined with Mr.. Spear in
his objections, and he was further opposed
to 1t because of the possible discrimination
1t involved against the pupils of the colored
schools.
The chair then put the question of grant
ing the requested permission for the COM
petition to Il vote, and it was negatived by
large majority.
lhe secretary read a petition from the
teachers OF The white and colored schools
OF Inc eighth grade, representing that the
principals were not adequately compensat-
ed for their labors, and asking that their
salaries be fixed at the uniform rate of
Sl,2D per annum. He read petition from,
the teachers of physics in the coIorej
schools also asking for an increase OF
salary. Both petitions We're referred to the
committee on ways and means.
ne cnalr submitted a large number of
communications he had received from citi-
ze1s favoring the appointment of Prof
Jonn l. Layton as musical director of tho.
colored school. On motion of Mr.. Harrie,;
lhey were referred to the committee on
music.
Changes Approved.
The following changes in the schools were
recommended by the trustees of the various
divisions and were approved by the board
teachers: A. L. Ambrose from sixth 10
seventh grade and from s775 to xso5 Yer
annum. vice S. B. McNantz. resigned: l.. V.
SnoWden. from fifth to sixth grade and
from 500 to s775; NJ A. Kuhnel from
fourth to fifth grade and from $3.50 to 500.
M. NJ: Gardner from third to fourth grade
ana from $3.50 to $3.50; +. W. Potter from
nrst to third grade and from $500 10 $3.50
Appoint Grace Cauldwell teacher of frs.
grade at 500 per arnum.
Fourth divi<ion--Appo:nt Jessie NJ. Peck
teacher Of first grade, at 500 per apnum
vice J. l.. Pearson, transferred to West,
ern High School.
Sixth diyision-Appoint f. Schlosser IAN
isor l-angdon School at s165 per annum, vice
f. ID. SnOot, resigned.
Eighth division-Assign F.. NJ. Costin
teacher. transferred from tenth division, to
seventh grade, and promote from $775 to
80 Fer annum, vice Emma Patterson
transferred to tenth division.
High schools-Central-B NJ King. teach.
er, promoted from $3.50 to 500 per annum
vice j. II. Stickney, resigned. Business
Promote A. S. Hazlet IN. teacher, from $500
10 *t'O per apnum. Western-Appo:n Julia
l.. Pearson teacher at 5000 per annum
Tenth division-Transfer F. NJ Costin.
teacher OF sixth grade, to eighth division
in place of Emma Patterson, received by
transfer, at 500 per annum.
Eleventh division-Appoint Frances E.
Payne teacher of first grade at $50 Ger an.
mum. Appoint Sarah E. Jenkins teacher OF
first grade at $500 per annum.
Cooking-Appoint fancy T. Freeman tenn.
rorary teacher of cooking at $I25 per an
mum.
Night schools-Appoint Louise P. Kelly
teacher at $1.JO per night, vice H. r. Fan.
nell. resigned. Appoint J. Z. Anderson
teacher at $1.5O pei night. vice F. E. Payne
resigned
Result of the Examination.
The committee on teachers and jantors
recommended that certificates as a result
of the examination held November 10 and
20, be granted the following: Third Class
Jessie NJ. Peck, Lillard Goodin; second class,
Harvey f. Hanes; first class, Eliza f
Cronmiller, John A Russell, Rose L. Har.
dy, William r. Eastman, Julia L. Langlile
Annie E. Douglas. Grace E. Palmer, Pauline
Mueden, Emma j. Maloney, Clara NJ. Up.
ten, Virginia Bukey, Bessie l.. Yoder, Alice
F. Mitchell. Mary A. Zurhorst.
Selection of Musical Director.
Mr.. Brown. from the committee on music,
made a report in regard to the selection
of q musical director for the ninth. tenth
and eleventh divisions (colored schools).
Some time ago." said he, 1.-The board Of
trustees decided that there should be a
musical director for our colored school,
and that the selection SHOULD be made by
means of an examination. At the last meet.
ing the board further decided to limit the
examination to those already teaching
music in our schools. This limitation was
made for two reasons-first, there was no
money for an extra teacher in case there
should be reason for one. and, second, 1t
was felt that there was sufficient talent IN
the present corps from which to select a
director.
THE music committee. after no little
effort, secured three excellent musical ex
perts as examiners-Prof. Herndon Morseil
Miss Katie v. Wilson and Prof. Henry
Xander-all Of whom were recommended To
us by the leading musical people of the
city. We feel that we were very fortunate
in securing the services Of these busy
people.
THE examination was held Wednesday
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