Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-06-16

Il Tho schools Closed ms Mark of Respect 10
the Late President OF tho Board at Educa-
tinn--topies Of Resolutions Adopted to Do
sent TO the DoceasrdA Family.
City Council Thursday took appro-
n priatn action on the usath of Charles
n Baird The following resolutions.
II which were offered by Mr.. O'Neill,
Y we're adopted by n rising vote:
Whereas, The Council OF Wilmington
has learne,i with profound regret Of the
sudden death of Charles Baird, which
occurred at his residence 10 this city
on Wednesday, June Sth; therefore,
be it
Resolved, by the Council. That in the
death OF Charles Baird this community
has lost one OF Its most useful and
public spirited citizens; a man who
was recognized rs ominently successful
Y In business; sincerB and devout in HE
religious life; and honest. capable and
faithful in his long and honorable
career az president OF tho Board OF
u Public Education. That willis de-
(. ploriug his loss, knowing that our city
\ can i'll AFFORD to spare men who have
Reinforced to the public such efficient
IA Survives. yet we reioice that the example
OF such men is left 10 u.s.
WI Resolved, That as mark of respect
1.-THE Council will attend the funeral IN
In Indy, and the clerk OF Council ia
Whereby directed to send u copy Of these
resnlutions to the family of the de-
ceased.
Mr.. O'Neill, in moving the adoption
of the revolution, made speech In
Y which he paid glowing tribute to the
IN memory of the deceased. lie said the
resolutions set forth the useful life
and high characteristics of Mr.. Baird,
N but he desired TO add few words.
"We are all aware of the zealousness
OF Mr.. Baird,n Mr.. O'Nsill said. "We
know that no was always Interested in
any thing that was for the welfare of
the city or the people. 1t is proper
that Council should take particular
notice of his death, as he was the
president Of coordinate body of the
city government and this body is com
NJ posed of representatives OF the people
of the city. Mr.. Baird was a city
father In the truest sense OF tho word.
Vile was public beneiactor. He took
great interest in tho education of the
riaing generation, and / believe there
\ ia not father or mother who have
| had their children educated in the
public schonls, that do not feel that
4 10 Mr. Baird's death they have suffered
\ Y d psrsonal loss. / have been an OBJ
4 Z ssrver OF his course for many years and
\ am gratihed to say that nothing has
~ been started for the good OF the city ia
(which you did not find him interested. u
President Leitch also made few RS
marks on the same line. He endorsed
nl that had been said by Mr.. O'Neill,
and eait it had been HE pleasure aut
his privilege TO serTu in the Board o
Education with Mr., Baird, and aa tn,
presiding officer Mr.. Baird was I
model. He always had a tender regsrt
and courtesy for every member. Ii
Conclusion he said he knew OF no mai
whose death would he moro regretted
by the people of Wilmington.
lA BOARD OF EDUCATION.
i Tho Board OF Education held
spacial mseting Thursday and adopted
the following, which had been sub
mited by committee consisting o
Measrs. Morrow, Bette aud Turner:
" hsreas, The Great Jehovah in Hi
* Infinite wisdom has seen fit to remov
from the scene OF his great earthl
usefulness, to a recompense Of eterna
W Duration, our president, Mr.. Charlie
Baird therefore, he it
Resolved, That whila We humhly hoy
to this severe dispensation of Divin
proyidenee, it seems right and prope
that this hoard, in special sesaio
assembled, should testify TO the grea
t,aafuluess anG unsolfish devotion
X fhe publIc interests which were uu
Natinfedly given by our departed friend
l)uripg a membership in this hoard {
kto7 years, the last l6 years OF which b
H]3jlnd the Office of president. Charlie
!; Baird has done II great work Tor th
pnplic school system OF this city, an
Wy has plaued the citizens OF this con
ipunity under lasting obligation
him. All his services being generousl
given. without hope OF fec or reward
lpxcept that reward which comes to tf
consciencu OF the just well dom
thou good and faithful servant.
We would also testify to the spirit
Y 9s1fairuvss anil impartiality with which
aver acted in his capacity of presideI
az this board; with an eye single
fine rubir good. all his appointment
and rulings were made to carry o.
that idea.
n 70 the teacher with a grievance,
,naye ap attentive ear. to the child Wi
q fapcied unmerited punishment,
IL aaye wise counsel, and to all he "
lNf The pleasant gentleman: ever ready
A Nh.ln and advise, often when 1T !
yolyed much personal Sacrifices. v
ma, well say, it will he long ere
look upon his like again.
Resolved, That this board attend
body the funeral of our deceas
Az further mark of respect be it
Resolyed, That the public schools
~ tbia CITY be closed on Friday, Ju
# 10Th. 1858, to enable the teachers a
scholars to attend the funeral OF tint
Il friend.
Resolved, That we extend to hIs I
3 reaved family our most. sincere sy
tspathy.
t T Resolved, That these resolutions
0 9nroperly engrossed ami copy sent
! she family of the Geceased.
! Messrs Turner, Pyle, Ross. McCa'
lind and Carter were appointed co
,u,ittee to arrange for tue attendance
W the board at the funeral, and Mess
Morrow, Husy aud Rommell we're nan
4 w o committee to procure floral OH
Ing, TWAS decided to drape the hoi
room in mourning and have the sch
M flags placed at half-mast for the
nal nder of the school term.
PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS.
sThs high, grammar and prim
i .school teachers held me5ting az
ft 4 School in the afternoon and adop
the following:
Whereas, 1t has pleased our Heave