The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-15
DR. DIANE ours AFTER q YEARS
 AS SCHOOL HEAD
Sends Resignation, Effective August 19, 1915, to Edu-
 cation Board.
Miss Margaret Keane Made Spanish Instructor De-
 spite Objection.

| z Dr. Charles w. Deaney for 21 years superintendent of the public schools of Bridgeport. and one of the foremost educators Of New England, anno unced his resignation to become effective at the end of the school year, August ls, 1915, at meeting Of the board of ed- ucat1on held last night.
 Wnlle It has been known for some tlIne that the superin tendent contezn- plated resigning, the announcement coming last night, proved a surprise ospoth the school board and all con- nected with the teaching staff Of the city. Several months ago, when the superintendent was suffering i'll health !! It was hinted that his resignation was in the hands of the school board This proved unfounded, for he was recently elected to serve another year as super intendent of the school board.
 Superintendent Deane's resignation, which was read by Secretary William B. Boardman, is as follows:
 Beard of Education,
 Bridgeport, Conn:
 Gentlemen:
 TT am just entering upon my 22nd year of service as superintendent of the schools of this. city and the year will complete the term for which had been elected On August 1s, 1915. I think it is wise at this time to state i to you that wish to resign my super ! intendency.
 sThis is not a sudden decision on my part. but is the consupmation, though somewhat delayed of "a pJr- pose that I have entertained for sew era1 years. I have intended to close my work at the end Of 20 years. Cir eumstances, however, arose that made it seem best to continue through the present term.
 sIt is pleasant to contemplate the harmonious relations that have been maintained between your honorable body with it's changing personnel and myself, and the respect and consider atfon that has always been accorded me. [ most heartily appreciate the confidence that has been imposed in
 me through these years, attested by repeated reelection by successive boards. It is with deep feeling that E contemplate severing these pleasant relations and withdrawing from the work to which have given the best and largest portion of my life.
 The rapid growth of the city and the meagre supply of funds have com pe11ed us to conduct the work along conservative lines. We have endeav- ored to do thorough work in all the es- sentials of education Tn this we be- lteve- that we have succeeded quite as we'll as the facilities would warrant us to expect. am glad to note in your board very progressive attituda te- ward the demands OF In6dArn e7uca- ton. This promises large for the fu- ture of the schools of our city Ill every movement Joking toward a bet ter superstructure of the foundation I have helped to 1ay,eI shall always be profoundly interested
 Respectfully yourss
 .tCHARLE1S W. DEANE'
 superintendent Deane is the third superintendent of schools the city has had since the organization of the sys- tenn The city. when he assumed con- trol, was much smaller than at the present. Much credit is due pr. Deane for the present efficiency of the sys- tenn. He has been an, indefatigable workers for progression and advance ment of the school system of Bridge port
 When the resignation wes read a formal motion to receive the report was made Following the adjourn ment of the meeting many expressions Of regret were heard from the mem bers of the board. The teachers with whom he has associated for many years expressed regret when apprised of his resignation.
 Edward w. Wilson was appointed instructor of Spanish in the high schools at a ealary of $1, 100 and Miss Margaret Keane was appointed teach ser of the graded schools at a salary of lS700. Commissioners Elmer Ravens ad- Nocated the appointment of Miss Keane as teacher, but Commissioner Challenger objected, saying that Miss Keane had not had the required two years. teaching experience and that her appofntment would be in violation of a rule the board has observed for many years.
 Miss Keane Is a. recent graduate of Smith university. and 1t is said has 1 had no teaching experience. Comrnis- Challenger. Miss Keane will have charge of the instruction of Spanish l Tn the graded schools. It is an ele- mentary course to prepare children for the difncult study when they go to the High school.
 l eylvania university. He studied for two years in a normal school. in Mad rid and lated had charge of the high school in Porto Rico.
 There is an increase in registration l of 121 in the High school over last year. The total number of children | entering the schools for the first time is 1921 In the eighth grade 500 are registered, 15O more than last year.
 Teachers Sof the High school are in favor Of changing text book, and after consideration the board laid the mat l ter over until the next meeting. The changes in books advocated are: Tn the commercial department, Modern | Illustrated Bookkeeping," instead of Routine and Bookkeeping" mathe- 1ratics department, Milne's ttStandard | Algebra' for Wentworth's Algebra: mathematics department, Phillips and Strongs' Trigonometry for Bowser's $; Latin department, Walkers Caesar 1 for Kelseyss Caesar DsOge fCicero'' l for Allen and Greenough's 'ECiceri;'' science department NewelIs sDe-