The Wichita daily eagle., 1898-01-04

| ing new books for the library. The mo-
| ton carried unanimously.
Superintendent Dyer then read the fol-
| lowing report:
| Superintendent Dyers report TO the
Board OF Education for the first three
| weeks Of the fourth school month, Jan.
| 3, 1898
Gentlemen:-As the fourth month of
the school will not close until the 7th
Instant, / omit the report of enrolment
and attendance, having reported the da-
IA on file in my last report. 1 shall re-
port the statistics OF the fourth month
in my fifth annual report.
Within the first three weeks of this
month visited all the schools Of the
city one or more times. I am pleased TO
report a very satisfactory condition in
general Schools prosper as any other
business prospers, by careful ard con-
slant attention 90 the details as we'll as
the more general phases of the work.
The same business principle which
brings success to mercantile and other
lines Of business will bring success to a
system of schools. if applied with the
same care and Judgment. Al no time
would it be correct 10 say that every
part OF the work is just as We should
Ike to have il. 1t is not probable that
an absolute satisfactory condition main
tsins for any considerable length OF
time in any business of equal proper
tions TO a system of schools. II is the
daily effort Of the management and the
corps TO get the best possible results for
the greatest number. The schools should
Show the following results to the pupils
VINO take right advantage OF their op-
portunities: Development along the
lines Of knowledge. mental grasp, busi-
ness habits, self control, moral stamina,
proper notions OF civic duties and privi-
legeS, together with a susceptibility to
every influence or environment which
tends to make the best possible type oe
American citizen. Some Of the essen
tials 10 these results are qualified teach
ers, appreciation Of the schools privi-
leges and opportunity, and faithful ap
plication upon the pupils part and an
intelligent and hearty cooperation OF
the home. With these conditions, the
schools vii produce results commensur-
ate with the best under similar condi-
tions.
On the Friday before Christmas all
schools OF the city presented programs
appropriate to the season. The pupils
and teachers took great pride in enter
tanning their miny friends who were !
present on that day. The good results |
OF such days are two fold: First, il Of |
ferS day Of entertainment and diver
sion for the pupils and an opportunity |
for excellent public rhetorical drill. Sec |
ond. IL brings 10 the schools many pa /
irons who not only enjoy the days ex- |
ercises but form a closer relation with |
the teachers, which always results in !
good TO all concerned.
The concert by the State University |
Glee club. under the auspices Of the
Athletic associa ton, was a success in
every particular. A lrage audience en-
joyed an excellent entertainment and
the association cleared almost forty dol
3rs. The business manner in which Mr..
knight AMI the committees of the as
handled the matter contributed
much 20 the success OF the undertaking
The city Board of Health has issued
orders requiring more careful observ-
lnce OF sanitary regulations. especially
he length OF time of quarantine for
scarlet fever cases. The sanitary Off
ers and this Office spare no pains 10 en-
orce rigidly the rule OF the health board
o prevent the spread of contagious dis
asa.
Within the month the usual grade
meetings have been held. The next gen
raj meeting will occur on Saturday
orenoon, Jan. 29th. The last meeting
n December 18TH was very profitable
T1e day was devoted to the study of
leat
The schools adjourned for the holiday
-ac3tiOn from Dec. "a to an. 3,
The several changes which occur in
he corps of teachers nave been reported |
. the proper committee.
The superintendent was in attendance
I the State Teachers association last
7eek. Several teachers Of the corps at
ended. The city delegation 10 this
Meeting was not as large as We had
oped il would be. The state meeting :
resented programs Of profit. The as
ociation held ore Of the best meetings
T its history. Very truly,
FRANK r. DYER.
Several Of the High school students !
7ere in attendance and had a petition !
1hich was to have been submitted by s
Ir. Dyer, but as there was not a full ,
membership there the petition was de- a.
erred until the next meeting. The board