The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-02-15
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BOARD OF EDUCATION TAKES
Mr., HALLEN'S RESIGNATION
WITH The DEEPEST REGRET

Alfred e. veness. superintendent Of
the Unioa Typewriter Co. who has
taken an active interest in the affairs
of tho city, was last evening elected a
member of the Board Of Education.
to succeed Judge Of Probate Edward
F. Hallen, whose resignation as
member Of the Educational board was
received and accepted last evening.
Col. Elmer H. Ravens was elected to
the office of Secretary Of the board,
which office Judge Hallen has held
for many years and Commissioner
John F. Brady was made a member OF
the committee on schools the most
important sub committee Of the board.
The RESIGNATION Of Judge Ha1len fol-
lows:
Bridgeport, Conn, Feb. IA. 1911.
Board Of Education,
Bridgeport, Conn.
Gentlemen:
1t is with feeling of regret that
write to notify you that increasing
duties and responsibilities compel nay
withdrawal from membership in this
board.
For a full score Of years I have
been continuously a member Of this
body, serving as Secretary during
practically the entire period. While
the duties have been at times exact
ing, it will ever be a source Of plea
sure to me that freely gave my best
efforts and conscientious attention to
the work of this important board.
During my long incumbency I have
served with great number Of asso-
ciates, many OF whom have since pass
ed away. The memory Of this friend
ship and association will always be
cherished by me.
In my opinion the Board Of Educa-
ton transcends in Importance any
other local department. Under the di-
rection Of this board practically one
third Of the entire amount raised by
local taxation is expended. And more,
it is charged with the responsibility
of taking large mass Of human ma
terial, without training and often even
without our language. and moulding
it into American citizenship with all
the term implies.
I need not assure the board that
will always have a keen interest in
the work of this department. During
the period Of my service a large num-
Der of our school buildir gs have been
built, and almost generation Of per-
sons have passed through our various
public school courses and out into the
world to encounter the more active
realities of life.
I rejoice that during these many
years my relations with my fellow
members have always been most cor
dial We have worked together UNI
der the stimulus Of mutual trust and
confidence, and have zealously labor
ed for what we DENIED to be the best
educational interests Of the city.
For the valued friendship Of the
members Of the board and for the
courtesies shown me I am indeed deep
ly grateful.
I hereby present my resignation as
Secretary and member of the Board
Of Education to take effect at once.
Respectfully yours.
EDWARD r. HALLEN
After motion to accept Judge Hal
lens resignation superintendent Deane
spoke as follows:
II cannot speak to this motion as I
am not a member of the Board, but
wish to take this opportunity to ex-
press my high regard for Judge Hal
len and his services to the city in its
educational affairs. Throughout the
eighteen years of my superintendency
he has been associated with the school
work. He has always manifested a
lively interest in it and has had
keen appreciation Of the relation Of
the various educational elements. In
many trying situations, he has shown
rare tact in dealing with the problems
confronting us. regret that he must
sever his connection with these inter-
ests. I regret to see the retirement Of
the last member of that Board to
which T came eighteen years ago and
especially when that member is so val
liable a one as Judge Hallen."
Members Of the board also spoke
Judge Hallen's resignation.
With the accepting of the resignation.
the five Democratic members of the
board retired from the room to eau
Gus for his successor. The name Of
Mr.. veness had been decided upon for
some days previous to the caucus.
On their return. Vice President Will
liam Lieberum announced that Mr..
Veness was the choice of the caucus.
Mr. Veness received all the ballots
cast and was declared elected.
Then evolved the election of a Sec
Commissioner Macdonald
moved that the election be withheld
till the next meeting. but as his mo-
ton was not seconded. Commissioner
Cullinan moved that one vote be cast