The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-01


port was received.
Mr.. edwards, from the committee on
drawing, presented n resolution provid-
ing that the executive committee be au-
thorized and directed TO purchase such
number OF sets OF historic ornamental
cards, published by Prang AZ Co, as may
be required for the schools, provided that
the total expenditure for the same shall
not exceed SIS. The resolution was adopt
ed.
MANY TEACHERS APPOINTED.
Mr.. Reuckert, for the committee on
evening schools, presented the following
nominations OF new teachers:
Wells A. Hall, John h. Woodman, An
thony V. a. Pettine, Joseph III. Kechijian'
Louise =. Bartlett. jeremiah c. Barber,
Krikor q. Nalbandan. Jennie McCaffery.
Herbert Sackett Flora H. Williams, Alice
H.. Wright W illiam A. Hart, Make Wal
lace, Ethel T., Ihase. Isabel ~ Mchenzie,
w. O. Hoffman. Genevieve Partridge.
The nominees were elected.
Mr.. Metcaif, for the committee on gram
mar and primary schools, presented the
following nominations:
Margaret c. Kelly Clara 1. Pierce. Jane
A. Smith Jennie r. Graves, Marie 9.
Hollen, May A. Taylor, Helen j. Cole,
Emily n. Lyman, Margaret IL. r. Hamill,
Mary E. Houghton. Matte ID. Hall, Car
rie l.. Mclaughlin, Francesca de ;. Co.'S
grove, Eva 1. Tanning Ethel l.. Hitch
cock. Loretta 3. Farnum.
For kindergarten schools: Minnie >.
Woodward. Margarite j.. Bishop. The
nominees were elected.
The committee announced the appoint
ment OF William II. Eddy, second as
sistant I'm the English High school, as
principal OF Branch avenue grammar
school. 20 date from December 3, 1900.
The appointment was confirmed.
Attention was also called TO the alb
sence OF the critic teacher in the Peace
street grammar school on account of sick
ness and her place was filled by Miss
Blundell. and il was recommended that
Miss Blundell be paid s25 i'm addition 10
her pay as first assistant A resolution
providing for this was passed
Miss Kindelan has acted as principal In
the Branch avenue grammar school dur
ing the sickness OF Miss Teal. and reso-
luton was passed allowing her s25 per
month I'm addition of her usual salary.
DIR. Hin. for the committee on high
schools. reported the appointment OF Fred
erck II. Read third assistant teacher
I'm the high school. The appointment was
approved and a resolution fixing the sal
AIRY at 5000 was passed.
TO TAKE THE CENSUS.
President Barney. for the executive
committee. read n report and an accom-
panying communication from the state
commissioner OF public schools calling
attention To the change In the law relat-
ing 10 the annual school census, which
has heretofore been taken under the di-
rection of the board OF aldermen.
BY act passed April "a. 1900, this duty
is placed upon the school committee, who
are directed to take the census or 10 APP
point some person or persons 10 do so
and are authorized to fix the compensa-
tion for the above services, the same 10
be payable from the appropriation for
public schools. The following resolution
was then introduced and adopted:
Resolved. That during the month OF
January. 1901, this committee take the
census of all persons between the ages OF
S and Is years inclusive residing within
the limits OF the city of Providence on
the first day of said January. I'm accord
ance with the provisions of section IL of
chapter "a OF the general laws as amend
ed by chapter 73g OF the public laws
passed April a. 1900.
Such census shall be taken. compiled
and tabulated, so far as practicable in
the same manner as heretofore, including
supplemental work for correcting and
perfecting the same.
The executive committee Is hereby au-
thorized and directed to employ suitable
for the purpose OF preparing for, enumer-
ating, compiling and tabulating such CEN
sus, and tn compensation for such
enumerating. compiling, tabulating and
clerical services is hereby fixed at The
rates paid therefor respectively I'm taking
the last school census.
The executive committee Is hereby au-
thorized to employ a suitable person 20
supervise the taking OF such census un-
IL, af
10 pay for such supervision a sum not
exceeding $3.50.
All bills for services and expenses I'm
preparing for. taking. compiling and tab
ulating such census shall be audited and
approved by the executive committee.
SUMMER FAIRGROUNDS.
Mr.. Philbrick presented a report from
the committee on summer schools. IN
which was Incorporated communication
from DR.. Putnam, rendering the use ,r
the paraphernalia used TO the school col-
mittee.
The report referred to the results ac-
complished during the last season and TO
the intelligent oversight OF Sydney A.
Sherman and the cooperation of Dr.
Tarbel.
The COMMITTEES In It's report estimated
that $4,000 would cover the entire expense
OF three vacation schools and play
ground or two.
The report was ordered printed with
the annual report of the sch@ol comr,it-
tee.
Mr.. Philbrick stated that there was
some need OF signal In the Second
ward 20 notify school children when thor,
Is only one session, ana a resolution ask
ing the city Of Providence 10 place q
signal on the Hope pumping station was
A..
the city council.
The school committee then adjourned
TO meet on Tuesday evening next Dec. ?.
at which time the regular organization
OF the new committee will occur.
Frank Fitzgerald was fined $50 and costs
by Judge Sweetland. today, for the theft