El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-12-13

statuary and their grounds with grass
and trees. They deserve to be, encour-
aged IN their good work and to know
that their efforts are appreciated
They can very easily be encouraged
by help from the board rendered in
the following manner: The tuition COL
lected yearly amounts to perhaps $1,000
or S1400. From this. fund each princi-
pal might be given 81 for every dollar
raised without the assistance of the
board, provided not more than SIS or
whatever amount agreed upon, be given
to any one school. In this way every
school would have a chance to secure
some Of the money. Many of the play
grounds should be surfaced with ca
liche after all rocks are removed. There
is a crying need for something to be
done"
Manual Training Report.
The report of E. A. Ross, superin-
tendent of the manual training depart
ment, which was read at the meeting,
explains the system carried out and
also explains the expenditures for
which the school board stands sponsor,
and the materials supplied by the stu
dents.~ The report follows:
From an educational standpoint the
past month has been the most success
full of any since manual training was
introduced into the Ell Paso schools
two years ago.
ITO prevent any Misrepresentation
which might be possible in regard to
supplies furnished by the pupils and by
the school. 1 will state that the plan
adopted is that followed in nearly all
progressive schools throughout the
United States. Materials for small exer-
else pieces are furnished by the school.
while materials for all pieces of appre-
ciable size or, value are furnished by
the pupils themselves No luncheons
are furnished free to teachers or 9TH
ers. Domestic science is taught for
less money here than elsewhere, both
on account Of economical methods and
the further fact that the flour, coffee
and some other supplies are furnished
free by the manufacturers.
Board Auditors Statement.
The report for November of auditor
Sawyer OF the school board shows the
total expenses for salaries in November,
SIS, o7O.39; for fuuel, water, lights, etc,
S19440: repairs, supplies. ETC., s210S-56.
manual training department, s1579.16;
officers salaries, office expenses. fur
niture, fixtures, etc, S115S.90; grand
total, S20,111-21.
Tuition for County Pupils.
The receipt Oh S4lo was IepOEleo
from the county for the tuition OF
county students in the city schools.
The purchase of an old piano at $50
for use at the Alamo school was dis
cussed and a motion to that effect car
ried. The piano has been used gratis
for the past two years. Owing to the
financial stringency, even the purchase
of the piano was seriously debated
Those attending the meeting were
H. A Carpenter, president of the school
board; trustees W. H. Winters, J. Fl.
Harper. R. L. Dorbandt ana DR.. B. M.
worsham; superintendents n R. Crozier
and E. A Ross and auditor Sawyer.
Meeting Is Arranged.
A meeting of the school board and
city council has been arranged for
o'clock Tuesday afternoon, mayor KEEL
lys stated Tuesdy morning, to discuss
the financial condition of the schools.
During the morning a number Of
school directors called on the mayor
and were closeted with him for some
time.
The result of the meeting is profile
ma teal, mayor Kelly and alderman
McGhee both stating that other
funds had been cut in order to allow
a larger appropriation for the schools,
and that ii was thought a sufficient
amount had been allowed. The meet
ing Tuesday afternoon will be private.