The Portland daily press., 1898-03-01

! MOkNING. MARCH
results are reported. The books for the
most part are carefully chosen, but it
would be well for each principal to sub.
nit semi annually complete list of
library books for the inspection of the
committee. Some valuable suggestions
might follow such course
HISTORY.
Beneficial results are claimed to have
followed the use Of histories of the United
States by different authors, in the same
classroom, for the reason that pupils have
learned to look upon the subjects treated
In broader and bstter light. In teach
ing the history of our nation and state,
local history should not be overlooked.
Like the Carthaginian youths, our boys
and girls should be taught to love their
native city as the dearest spot on eartn.
With record extending back two hun
well entitled to a place In the history
class. Special days might also Dc se1
apart for the study of Longfellow and
Willis.
CORPORAL PUNISHMENT.
From the SUPERINTENDENT tabulated
statement it will be seen that the number
different schools. Whether pupils are
more unruly in some schools than in
| others, or whether those in authority are
| more severe can not now be stated with
any degree of accuracy. In this oonnec-
ton, however, it might be we'll to quote
Rule 6, Chapter VI, which reads as foi,
lows "The discipline of the school shall
| be OF parental character. Politeness
and good behavior shall be carefully IN
culcated. Corporal punishment shall re
resorted to only when other means fall.
ISLAND SCHOOLS.
| The interests of the Island schools have
been carefully looked after, and the scr
vices of some of the best teachers occurred.
| The large brick schoolhouse on Peaks
Island will compare favorably with those
in Portland. 1t is q regularly graded
school. The schools on Long and CliH
islands are ungreded. The buildings are
of wood, but substantially built and con-
yeniently located.
| THE EMERSON SCHOOL.
Last May the City Council appropriated
| $50, 600 for the erection of a new school
house on Emerson street, Munjoy Hill.
| Work was begun early in the fall and
pushed steadily forward under the super
vision of Architect r. A. Tompson until,
at the present time the exterior Of the
building is practically finished and the
interior will be completed by July first.
| This new school house, which is great
acquisition to the public buildings OF
| Portland, will be used exclusively as a
grammar school and will be opened next
| September. 1t is two stories high with
| hip roof, built Of brick, with granite
| trimmings, and will contain four spacious
we'll lighted and ventilated rooms on
each floor, with large hall overhead.
The interior will be finished in ash
throughout. In the basement are two
large play rooms with cemented floors
which may be used by the children at re-
! cess in stormy weather. The fan system
will be used in heating the building.
MONUMENT STREET SCHOOL.
During the coming summer the Monu-
ment street school house should be torn
down and new, modern style building
| erected in its stead. Reference to school
reports for several years past show that
the committee has condemned this school
house as being unsanitary, unsafe and
in every way unfit for occupancy. How
to provide tor the instruction OF the
young people In this vicinity during the
demolition of the building and the erec-
i tion of a new school house has been q
serious problem, but now that part OF
the Smaller school will be available afte r
the opening of the Emerson school, there
seems to be no excuse for further delay.
park AND BRACKETT STREET
i SCHOOLS.
ThevPark and Brackett street primary
school houses need extensive repairs and
should, during the coming year, receive
the attention Of the committee from the
City Council on public Buildings
| CENTER STREET SCHOOL.
The sanitary condition of the Center
street school house has been greatly i'm
proved within the past few months by the
removal of the old pipes and sinks and the
substitution of new plumbing and wash
stsnds. 1t only remains to introduce
steam heat instead of the stoves now
used. to make the building more safe ant
comfortable.
HEATH OF PUPILS.
There has been considerable absence
among the smaller children during the
present winter on account OF contagious
diseases. The Board of Health has beer
vigilant in suppressing or limiting the
spread of these diseases and as conse
ouence very few cases are now reported
Every school house in the city has beer
thoroughly washed and cleaned during
. the present February vacation and put II
good, sanitary condition.
IN GENERAL.
On three occasions during the past
winter tho superintendent, principals
and committee met together. Interesting
, papers were read on live educationa
topics of the day and Informally discussed
There was also an assembly of all thu
i principals, teachers and committee a
J Riverton hall during the month of Janu
| AIRY. By these social gatherings 1t may
be said that the participants "joined ad-
vantage to amusement and gathered prof
with pleasure.
The general welfare of the schools has
, been carefully looked after by Superinten