New Britain herald., 1915-04-10

 was intended to start first with the Grammar and Prevocational schools in connection with the commercial department. It would give the pupils actual experience in banking and would be of great advantage, he thought. Although no one present objected to the introduction of the system, action was postponed for a month to permit the members of the board more opportunity to study the proposition.
 Printers Wish to Help.
 letter received from the New Britain Typographical union regard ing the installation of a printing de- partment in the Prevocational school excited favorable comment. The educators considered the offer of CO., operation from the union 8 generous suggestion The letter follows: '"The Typographical union of New Britain would deem it a pleasure to cooperate and assist the school board in the matter of installing the print ing plant in the new Vocational High school. As our officers are all men of capability in their chosen calling it would seem fitting that this body
  advisory capacity. We are calling this matter to your attention at this time as we feel that New Britain should have the best in equipment that can be had. We as printers take pride in our work and we want to see our young men, when they have com pleted their course of instruction be able to take their places in the print ing establishments hcreabouts and be a credit to the profession. Trusting that we may be of service to you.'
 The communication was referred to | the committee on school accommoda- tions
 President B. F. Gaffney reported l that the New Britain schools, on in- l vitation of the Chamber of Commerce, would have an exhibit of work for 1 the Made in New Britain week" | This will be at the headquarters or | the United Electric Light and Water company on West Main street.
 Negligent Parents Criticized.
 Reports were received from the l school physicians. pr. Dalton eH- ! amined 314 pupils in February and 1 241 in March, and made several rec i concentrations for the open air school. | pr. Lyon reported making 936 exam ! nations in February and he stated | that the schools over which he has | jurisdiction are in excellent sanitary condition. pr. Cooley made 135 ex- aminations in February and 103 in March. He complained that parents 1 who had been advised to buy eye 1 glasses for their children had not done so not because of any financial but because they objected to their children wearing glasses.
 Dr. Lyon has been chosen chairman Of the school physicians and it is pro- posed to hold monthly meetings for of views and experiences. The first meeting will be held Thurs day morning at the open air school.
 The Boy Scouts petitioned for the use of the Grammar schol hall for their monthly meetings. This was referred to the finance committee with power.
 Bills But No Money.
 Reporting for the finance commit tee, George w. Traut said there were bills amounting to s4,380.14 still to be paid, without any cash in the treasury. It was decided to pay them when the appropriations are made by the city meeting. The fol- lowing bills came in late: Curtis company, $24.4O and s23.52; Elizabeth Rutney, $24.15; A. Urban, $24.15.
 The committee granted a request | from the milk station committee that it be permitted to use the room in the Burritt school again this coming l summer
 Truant Officer Andrews made the following report: Number of ab- sentees reported, 143: kept home by illness, 80; for other reasons, 52; found to be truants, 4; taken off straets and nlaced in schools q.