Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-13

An effort was made at the meeting Of
tbe Board of Education, last night, to elect
member from the Sixth ward TO succeed
David II. Megill, resigned but after six
ballots had been taken without an
election, on motion Of James ID. Carter,
The balloting was postponed until the
next meeting.
When President shortlidge announced
that the board could go into election for
member from the Sixth ward DR.. H. o
Cooper nominated James G. O'Neal Il
vas stated that DIR. Samuel G. Elbert.
eolored. and William J. Mckinney had
placed themselves in nomination by letter.
Mr. ladman nominated former Mayor
George NJ. Fisher.
The ballots stood as follows: First
O'Neal, 3; Ebert, ,; Mckinney, 3;
Fisher, .; blank, ,. Second-O Neal, 4;
Ebert, 2; Mckinney, 4; Fisher, ?. Third
20 Neal, g. Ebert, ]; Mckinney, s.;
blank, ,. Fourth-O Neal, 3; McKm-
ney, 5; Fisher i; blank, 3. Fifth
ONeal, ,; Mckinney, s.; Fisher 2; blank,
g. Sixth-O Neal, ?; Elliott, /; McNin-
ney ;; Fisher, 3; blank, 1.
The committee on teachers made the
following recommendations, which we're
adopted;
That Elizabeth J. Wollaston be given
$3.50 position in School No. 4.
That Mabel +. Valentine be given a $3.50
position in School No. g.
That Katherine Q. Stewart be given
$500 position in School No. o.
That Helen T.. Vandever be given a
$3.50 position in School NOs6.
That Margaret J. O'Connor be given a
$3.50 position in School No. II.
That Bessie @. Wright be given a $3.50
position in School No. 20.
That Elva NJ. Holly be given a $3.50
position in School No. %.
That VI. Anna Sears be given a $3.50
position in School No. Is.
That these appointments take effect
February 5th, 1906.
That Helen Alrich have her leave OF
sbsence extended three months.
That Elizabeth j. Patton and Emma
Beck be given positions in the High School
At $3.50 per annum.
That Susan L. Cook be given a position
in the grammar department Of the High
School at $3.50 per annum.
That 30 or more tenth grade pupils be
transferred from School No. 20 to School
No. /, and to relieve the congested con-
diton at School No. II, that as many
pupils Of the seventh and eighth primary
grades as may be necessary be trans
ierred from said school to School No 20.
That the contract for printing for the
3ith annual report of the schools Of the
city be awarded to John NJ. Rogers, he
being the lowest bidder.
Respectfully submitted,
Dr. 7. o. Cooper,
w. ]. Burton,
Committee.
Chairman Sullivan Of the committee on
night schools reported that practically
all Of the night schools were closed last
week for the year. The action was ap-
proved.
The resignation of Jean l.. Arnott,
teacher at School No. 9, was received and
accepted.
Chairman Kersey Of the insurance com
mttee reported that the committee had
decided 10 reduce the insurance on the
High School from 100000 to 1000. The
report was accepted.
Mr.. Brown, chairman Of the committee
on new buildings reported that he had
secured two sketches from architects iol
the proposed new school building in the
Ninth ward. On motion, the COMMITTEES
was given the authority to have plans
prepared.
The payroll of the officers and ianitors
sl626l2, and that of the teachers
Sl6037 sc, were ordered paid.
Bids were received from W. H. Smith
q Co., L. II. Brennan, j. & j. N. HarmaT
and Wilmington Furniture Co. for furnish
ing the office of the Board Of Education
with new carpet and furniture. The bid
were referred TO the new building com
uittee, with power to act.
Nelson Walker, ianitor of No. 26 School
was transferred to No. II and Jacob Shar
Key was elected ianitor Of No. 26.