Evening journal., 1904-04-27
BOARD WANTS
COMMENCEMENT
Graduating Class Asks for
Modest Exercises But
Board Says No
TROLLEY CUT CAUSING TROUBLE
Special to The Evening Journal

Special to The Evening Journal.
New Castle, April 27.-The question
of the exercises for the commencement
this season was discussed at length
by the members Of the Board Of Edu-
cation at last nights meeting.
There are but two pupils in the gra-
duating class this spring, and they
have expressed a desire that the usual
public commencement be dispensed
with and a simple form Of observing
the occasion be followed instead. Pro-
fessor Hollowell made known this
proposition TO the board. 1t failed to
meet with favorable reception, for
nearly all the members expressed
themselves against It.
In speaking of the matter President
Eliason said: Il think such a move
would be unfair to the class, the school
and the friends of the graduates. It
would also be unfair to the taxpayers
and the whole town. We should not
stand for few dollars of expense
which It will cost to hold these exer-
cises, for It is best to hold them.
"The Armory would be large enough
to accommodate those interested.
don't want to see the board take a
step backward"
other members Of the board express
ed similar opinions.
Professor Holloway said that the ex-
ercises could not be held we'll in the
school building in the evening on ac-
count OF the lack OF lighting facilities.
There was an objection against holding
the affair during the day as many
interested persons would not be able
/ %
While no definite action was taken, It
was the generally expressed wish that
everybody be given an opportunity to
witness the exercises. and that a suit
able place be secured in which TO hold
them. | - =
New Member Sworn In.
John 3. Montgomery, the new MEM
Der recently elected to the board, took
the oath of Office. He listened atten-
lively throughout. the meeting to what
was going on to gain a knowledge OF
the manner Of disposlng Of the busi-
ness.
That Chimney Again.
Mr.. Maloney reported that he had
consulted a contractor regarding the
chimney. which has been causing so
much trouble. and was told that IL
would cost 500 to get it refined.
An additional appropriation OF S6.3;
was granted at the request Of Professor
Hollowell, making a total of Sl635, foi
the purpose Of purchasing instruments
for use in the study Of chemistry. Pro
fessor Hollowell turned in s534 which
resulted from the sale Of tablets.
Teachers Went Wishing.
Reports were read from Miss c. M
Cash and Miss Cecilia Mahoney, tw,
Of the teachers who had visited VIII
mington schools. They were much i'm
pressed with what they saw and fel
that such visits are Of great benefit t
the visiting teachers.
These reports were received Will
much favorable comment on the par
Of the board. and other teachers will
be encouraged to follow the example
set by these two instructors for tn
purpose Of gaining new ideas.
Orders were drawn for the salarie
OF the teachers and their substitute
for the past month.
Mr.. Mahoney brought up the subjec
Of painting the inside of the schoo
buildings this summer. President Eli
ason expressed the hope that he woul
some day see a well equipped buildin
! with cloak rooms, laboratories and al
the modern conveniences. where tn
/, pupils might be comfortable and we
cared for.
3 To Punish vandals.
= Mr. Carrick reported that some chill
= dren who are not members of No.
= School collect there on Saturdays an
Sundays and stone the windows in tn
n upper story and cause other damagi
s The board will take steps TO apprehen
/ these vanadls and punish them fo
i their unlawful actions
Bills Approved.
: The following bills were passed
o Bross Willard Co.. 200 annual reports
$3.50; L. S. Wells, S54O expressag
q s117; j. T. & L. e. Eliason, $500; Nj
. Deakyne, $3.50; william f. Weiss, So,
John M. Hance & Son, S2.s6; Toman
McGrory. S1.s5; total, ss1.7s
Roll Of Honor.
Professor Holloway submitted a n
n port in which he commended the follow
! ing named pupils:
, High School-Lena Cannon, jess
Watts. Edward Gormley, Helen Bros
Helen Mahoney Mary White, Mar
Mahoney, Eugene Knause. Lille Mon
gomery, Olive Lank, Carrie Spea
Reeda stoops. Edna Slack, Irvir
"a Craig, Alma Dyer
Eighth Grade-Eva Deakyne, Hels
Gallagher Fannie Rulings, Nora Win
r low. Aimee Bross, Annie White, MAJ
n Clark, Beth Toner. Mana Toner, Ro
l. well Schafer.
Is Seventh Grade-Sophia Taylor, Elizi
he beth Lester. Greta Toner. Helen For
ID Ethel Barnes, Reba Davis. Millie Pc
rein, Helen Beach. Eddie Cline. Gre
ID Shearer.
It Sixth Grade-Emlly Lunt Mabel Cl
ID well, Nellie Galloway. Vera Atkinso
Ell Alva Watts. Iva Willis, katie Finn
a gan, Rose Toner. Rose Clark, Georl
te Harrington, Laurence Conner, Lew
er Gemmill, Paul Frazer, Job Hallma
Herbert Kee.
ef Fourth Grade-Irene Wise, Mildr
Of Stoops, Ada Matthias. Jennie Coopt
In Sarah Stewart. Louise Shearer, Har
8. cripps, Jones Toner. Robert Moore.
I'd Third Grade ~ Genevieve Fosts
Katharine Gallagher. Helen Sherida
Frances Shearer. Harry McNaliy, Jo
eph Sullivan. William White.
is Fifth Grade--Allison Trutt. Jon
m Taylor Brice Vallett. George Fol
r Flora Downey. Flora Walls. Mary We
IT,. german. Anna Gear. Vera Gala ghl
he Sadie Nantine. Reba McGrath.
Second Grade-Dorothy Montgomei
Elizabeth Bacon. Marie Smith. Mart
Perrein. Florence Toppln. Willie Peas
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