The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-01
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JOHN q. CORLEY Is vICE-CHAIR-
MAN-NEw TEACHERS ELECTED
ny NEWLY REoRGANIzED
BODY.
Following the reading of the let
ter of resignation sent the school
board by Chairman Charles Hutzie.'
last night, that body elected Ferdi-
nand G. Ebel, chairman, and j. G..
Coriey, vice-chairnan-
This was the regular meeting of
the board. While the resignation OF
Mr.. Hutzler had been known, as his
letter to the president of the board
of aldermen had been published. the
members of the board were curious to
know the reasons for the resignation.
Members of the board expressed re-
greet at the withdrawal from their
ranks of their chairman. He had
been a member OF the body sixteen
years. and had been chairman most
of that period.
The report OF the superintendent
showed that the enrolment in Octo-
Der was 1882, against 1884 same
month last year.
The night schois are open and are
being well attended, the enrolment
to date being I,147.
New teachers were elected: Night
schools-H. G. Carter. Misses Matte
w. Hasker, Wayne /. Stevens, DIR.
j. j. Dick. Donald p. Boyer. Coalte1-
Hancock, W. H. Cooke and J. III.
Brent
District Schoois-Miss Ellis Glenn,
Misc Louise Southall.
The thanks of the board were ex-
tended the, ladies of the w amens
club for donation OF books for the
high school library.
The committee on buildings re-
ported that Madison school was
nearing completion and the building
would Ire occupied seffse time during
this month. .-..-, $50.
Upon his election last night. Chair
man Ebei made these appointments:
Committee on teachers and schools
w. r. Reams, r. H, Childrey, w. j.
Kimbrough
Buildings and Furniture. G. Cor
ley. John Bagby, w, Fl. Owens, Dr.
r. T. Price.
Ffnance-John Bagby, w. FL
Owens. W. J. Kimbrough.
Revision OF rules and regulations
W - ANUnHfHs 81 IF, NSkicss W. IA
Owens.
Mr.. Hutziers latter of resignation
| follows:
Mr.. Hutzler's Resignation.
Richmond. Va, Oct. 2e-t2.
To the School Board OF the City of
Richmond. including the Members,
Superintendent, Assistant Superin-
tendents, Clerk and Assistant
Clerk:
tlemen.-FoIiowing out a pur-
pose which, for some little while, has
been known to you. have today for
warded TO the city council my resiy-
nation OF the position OF school trus-
tee for the city of Richmond. My
| present terni would have expired by
limitation next April. but there are
sufficient reasons to convince me that
ali interests will he better subserved
by my immediate retirement.
This day marks the passage of six
teen years since | first came into the
position from which / now retire.
From my own viewpoint. have never
swerved from the direct line of con-
scienttous duty to the eity's interest
or the schools welfare. have no
present recollection Of ever having
used my office for the reward of
friends, or the punishment of enemies;
and have always endeavored to expose
my aims and principles to view so
that, like the pages of an open book,
my actions could always be known
and generally anticipated.
While my opinions have not always
been shared by my colleagues. yet
We have had no Quarrels over our
differences. and have been singular
1y honored by you in having been
placed and kept in the highest post,
ton within your gift. Your conf
dence In and your regard for me
have won my highest esteem; but
aside from that have been made
an admiring witness OF the many
sterling qualities of mind and heart
| which went in to make UP the char
acter Of those with whom l have
been intimately associated in the ems
deavor to forward the welfare of the
school system.
There nave been many changes in
the personnel OF the school board since
l first entered upon my duties, al
will be evidenced by the fact that
OF the eight who witnessed my entry.
fve have passed into the inevitable
beyond. while the remaining three
severed their connection with the
board some years ago. so that with
my retirement the school board OF
1896. together with Its official stair
Of that period, remains only as a
sfx1G E34s}rN.
1t Ii gratifying to me to be able to
say that with me, the memories con-
nected with my entry and with my
service are mostly those of pleasure.
The experiences have been instruc-
tive. the opportunities beneficial, the
friendships heartening, the labors in
MIGRATING. II there have been times
Of trial and OF disappointment.
shall try to forget them In that larger
field Of impression where can per-
ceive my associates struggling for the
enlightenment and upiift OF those
who, now helpless. are destined to
be the helpful forces OF the future
In parting with You. / feel that
am severing many OF those ties which
gavA opportunities for kindly ex-
change Of thought and sentiment. bun
am unwilling to believe that the
friendships formed In the committee
room and In the sessions OF the board
will be permitted to expire or even
to wane 20 long ~ memory remains
an active faculty. leave with you
the assurance Of my high regard and
n0Ak AzActionate esteem A0gefher with
tnexpressible thanks Tor your never
falling confederation: and trusting
that you may always receive that de-
grse Of appreciation to which your
worth entities you. am,
Sincerely yours.