The record-union., 1898-06-29

adopted as amended, those sought to
be disfranchised being largely in the
majority.
Harry Cunningham, Chairman of the
Committee ON Petitions, reported in Ia
vor Of the petition OF the undergradu-
ates that the class of '9S impeach the
faculty of the High School and specify
ing the reasons why each member OF
the faculty should be impeached for
infringement on the liberties of the pu-
pills.
The report was heard, ON motion OF
Miss Ruth seconded by Miss Parker.
Miss Jackson moved that the report
be adopted, seconded by Miss Flana-
gan.
Mr.. Mason in an impaSsioned speech
offered an amendment striking out the
names of Misses Ryan and Herrick, and
enumerating the many kindnesses
shown by them to the pupils and the
care of their welfare He urged the
assembly not to be influenced by the
clamor of the multitude to do such ali
injustice.
of the accused teachers by C. w. Lam
dis, who recalled the patience and sweet
disposition of the teachers.
Miss Elmer opposed the amendment,
and said the subject was a broader ONE
than the employment of the two teach
ers. Those who aspire to the higher
walks Of knowledge should fashion
their garments after severe and plain
fashion, which the teachers in ques-
ton have not done, and instead Of put
ting ON a severe look in the classrooms,
have committed the enormity of look
ing pleasant.
Miss Slater also opposed the amend
ment. The very names of those teach
ers strike terror to the hearts of the
pupils. They should be impeached, in
the interests of the coming classes.
The amendment was lost.
Miss E. Mouser offered an amend
ment striking out from the report the
name of E. M. Hoen. She asked who
these undergraduates We're that they
should be listened to and an honored
name disgraced.
Miss E. Lynn followed in favor of the
amendment, defending Mr.. Hoen. She
enumerated his graces and good quail
ties and said England has her yelling
ton and France her Napoleon, but we
have our Hoen. She asked the assem-
bly, to pause and not act rashly.
Messrs. Reese and Goode opposed the
amendment strongly and offered a
number of reasons why it should not be
carried. Their eloquence was wasted
on the air, however, for the amend
ment was carried.
Mr.. Gundrum spoke in favor Of the
report concerning Mr.. Whitbeck, allud-
ing to his winning ways with the fe-
male members Of the school, to the
detriment of the male pupils. Worse
than this, he has latterly dared to shave
off his mustache and shortened his lux
uriant football hair These things, the
speaker contended, untitled him to be
an instructor in the High School
Miss Hoskinson feelingly defended
Mr.. Whitbeck and depicted the fatherly
kindness with which he protected his
pupils from the flies. 1t was proper
for him to wear narrow collars, for
the high collar is the sign of dude.
She dilated upon his personal attrac-
tions and insisted that he should not be
blamed for them, nor suffer detraction
plauded for her defense
Miss Cravens made a strong speech
against the report concerning Miss
Barkley, commencing her for pushing
her pupils ahead as fast as possible.
She enumerated the many estimable
qualities of Miss Barkley and spoke
glowingly of her ability as a teacher of
mathematics.
in favor of the report, depicting the tor
lures endured by the pupils in listening
to and endeavoring to master the rules
Of mathematics laid down by the Of
Tending teacher.
Miss Dray spoke in opposition to the
report concerning Misses Mott, Spill
man and Meyer. She defended them
from the charges brought against them
and proved conclusively from her point
of view that they had performed their
duties we'll.
Miss Baker spoke in favor Of i'm
parchment of the three teachers, enum-
Grating their many alleged shortcom-
ings and urging the adoption of the re-
port.
Mr.. Bidwell earnestly defended Miss
Tindall from the charge of dictatorial
conduct and asked the Assembly to look
back and see if they could remember
any occasion in which she had dis
played any such tendency. She had
simply maintained discipline that was
irksome to those bringing the charges.
Mr.. Lorenz insisted that Miss Tindall
should be impeached. He knowingly de-
picted the agonies suffered by the
pupils when they We're compelled to
behave themselves and not allowed to
disport themselves in the schoolroom.
Miss Medley proved doughty cham
pion of Principal Pond and disproved
seriatum the charges brought against
him. She excoriated those who favored
the report.
Mr.. Woodburn spoke in favor of Mr..
Ponds impeachment and asked the AS
sembly to extend its sympathy to the
undergraduates and not subject them
to years of subjection to his dictatorial
behavior.
The previous question was moved by
Miss Watkins, seconded by Miss Flynn,
and the report as amended was
adopted.
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