The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-28

school was presented and was accepted
after an effort by Mr.. Little to have 1t
laid on the table had failed Miss Cath
crime l.. Clark was transferred from
Summit street 10 an the vacancy.
Committeeman Thornley, moved to
take from the table all matters laid on
II a. the meeting on Dec. II. Mr.. Little
raised the point OF order that inasmuch
as the committee was holding an ad
journed session OF the same meeting the
matters could not be taken from the table
until the next meeting
The chair ruled Mr. Thornleys motion
in order and It prevailed.
The qualifications committee recon-
r1ended the transfer OF Miss Ryan from
substitute TO grades and at Darling
ton. Mr. Little claimed that the commit
to was exceeding its authority I'm making
appointments at this season. but the re-
Tort OF the committee was adopted.
Miss Rowan was transferred from the
substitute list 20 assistant in grade al
Central avenue and Miss Cram to grade
at the same school The following per-
nanent substitutes were appointed: Emma
Murtha at $li q week, May a. Deviue at
Sll n week and Emma Cox al 81 week
MIR. Thornley,. for the property commit
tee reported that there was n question
OF being able TO Install tho new boiler at
Brook street during the Christmas recess,
and therefore the work had not been
stArted lie recommended that the mat
ter be referred 10 the incoming board and
the recommends ton prevailed.
He also reported that the chief jantof
had turned over TO the commtte S9l60,
az proceeds from various sales OF. old fur
riture and lumber. and that IL would be
turned over TO the city treasurer. The
report was accepted
Mr. Thornley, moved that the finance
committee be empowered TO audit and
approve all Sills which came i'm before the
first OF the new year The motion pre-
vailed after some discussion.
on motion Of Dr. Gormley the commit
tee proceeded TO elect a truant officer In
tho contest Chairman Murphy was for
saken by Mr.. Thornley, and Miss kinsley.
who for the first time IN three years
ranged themselves with the opposition.
leaving the balance OF power with the
Fitzgerald Higgins force by giving them
Ave votes out Of the eight members OF the
board who were present Miss Cullen,
later went over TO the other side voting
with the Republicans for the first time
in two years.
DR.. Gormley nominated Edward L But
Ter Mr.. Little nominated Henry H. sa-
ger Mr. Thornley,, Or Gormley, Miss
Kineley. Miss Cullen and Mr.. Coughln
voted for MIR Butler and Chairman Muir
phv for Thomas McArdle, the present
incumbent. Mrs. Fowler and Mrs Little
voted for Mr.. Sager Mr.. Butler was de-
clared elected.
The salary Of the truant officer. on mo-
tlon OF Mr. Coughin. was fixed at $1,000.
This is an increase OF $500 over the salary
now paid tt was strenuoUsly opposed by
MIR Little and Mrs. Fowler. The follow
ing school census enumerators were APP
pointed: First Ward. William Bray. Sec
ond Ward. Joseph Martin Third Ward,
James Fitzpatrick. Fourth Ward. Thorn
as Cullen. Fifth Ward. James +. Moriar-
ty: sixth Ward. John McArdle The tru-
ant officer was authorized 10 supervise
tho enumeration. The board adjourned
at o'clock
Immediately after adjournment the
board was called To order I'm special ses-
sion The call. sined by r H. Murphy
Fred g Thornley, and Frank =. Gormley
was read 4 majority report OF the books /
supplies committee was presented. rec
ommcnding the adoption OF certain text
books Mrs Fowler presented n
minority report MIR Little moved !
to lay tho report OF tho majority |
on the table hut the motion was lost I
After considerable discussion the report
-reealrAd-a4aA- recommendation I
adopted.
Chairman Murphy reported that sup /
plies for tho high school. amounting 20 |
t295. were needed Mr.. Little contended I
that the special meeting had been called /
10 consider another matter and therefore .
no action could be taken. The point was /
sustained
Mr. Thornley, made statement. saying |
This II probably the last meeting shall