The Washington herald., 1909-11-16

Inspired by humane sentiments. and
realizing that there are a large number Of
children in this city who are prevented
from going TO school for the want Of
proper clothing, a recommendation ap-
proved by supt Stuart to ask the pupils
Of the public schools 70 bring material
TO be made into garments 20 be dis
tributed among poor children, was with
drawn by Mr.. Stuart after seeing that
the board objected 70 H.
| DR.. Fvermann complained that parents
of pupils were being taxed too much by
the constant collections that were being
taken in the schools for one purpose or
another Capt James F. oyster the
chairman Of the board. agreed with the
view Of Dr. Evermann and Supt Stuart
withdrew his suggestion.
After the list of promotions, transfers,
and designations had been read. Capt
| Oyster asked Supt Stuart whether he had
looked into the various cases and whether
the recommendations had been made on
merit or whether influence had been
used. Capt oyster added that he had
received a number Of complaints 70 that
effect
Stunrt Denies FavOritism.
supt. stuart, in a lengthy statement.
emphaticaly denied that either influence
CT favoritism had ever been a factor IN
his recommendation. declaring they were
made strictly on merits. and that he as
sumed all responsibility for them. Capt
oyster assured Supt. Stuart Of the con-
] a
glad 20 have the superintendents state
ment.
The placing OF a compound motor IN
the Central High School without proper
I Inspection OF the floor was severe
4 Is censured by the board. Capt.
. oyster declared that IL was endangerins
the lives OF the pupils and teachers, as
| the operation Of the machine shook the
building from top 10 bottom. Placing
the blame on the building inspectors
Office, Capt oyster remarked: Il DO not
wonder the President IS making a clean
sweep
A report showing the manner In which
the pupils OF the public schools partake
OF their luncheon was read. According
TO the paper, IS per cent Of them 90 home
for lunch. while "a per cent bring their
! lunches from home a small balance doing
without lunch. preferring 20 spend recess
time I'm play. Supt Stuart, who approved
the report. said that every school should
have is own hygienic lunch.
Mrs. Bells Gift Accepted.
An offer from Mrs. Alexander Graham
Bell TO present 10 the Hubbard School
four colored prints and one steel en-
/ craving formerly the property Of Mrs
t
/ Ulke to present TO the Henry School a
framed crayon portrait from he OF the
late Joseph Henry. after whom the
/ school was named. were accepted
The work connected with the execution
! Of the child laDor law interfering with
the proper attention 20 school matters on
the part OF officers and teachers OF the
/ schools, % was decided 10 request the
District Commissioners either TO pro-
vide help or to attend 20 the matter
themselves.
Numerous complaints having been re-
ceived about the bad behavior OF pupils
Of the high schools. Supt. Stuart assured
the board that steps had been taken 10
/ prevent occurrences.
/ The offer or the Instructive Visiting
/ Nurses Society 20 furnish a school nurse
for the Sixth division Of the public
schools was accepted
The superintendent Of the Henry b
I Cook School was authorized TO arrange
for an entertainment, the proceeds 20 De
used for the purchase OF piano.
The following promotions. transfers. and
designations were announced:
PROMOTIONS.
1 G. A. Coleman, from second grade 20 teacher Of
! domestic science.
s. A. Gaskns teacher In Tenth division. from
second 20 third grade.
A. n. Mcdaniel. teacher o. domestic scienoe. from
I class three 10 four.
Florence Jenkins teacher q domestic science. from
class three 20 four.
G. v Maoe teacher IN Fourth division. from SEQ
0nd 10 third grade