New Britain herald., 1918-07-13
PHYSICAL TRAINING
 AT HIGH SCHOOL
More Attention to Be Given to
 This Important Matter

Physical training for High school students was a topic of much discus sion al tho July meeting of the board "f education held yesterday afternoon "t 4:@Q o'clock. in headquarters att city hull. Those present were: Judge
 E. r. Galfncy, chairman; William l.. Hatch, rjcrk; Superintendent of Schools Stanley ii. Holmes and School Commissioners Henry P Roche Edward M. Pratt, Edward Q. KilbOurne, F. C. Good win and l.. Hoyt Pcase. The matter of physical obstruction in the High school was proposed some time ago by Principal Louis r. Sj0do Superintendent Holmes, in speaking of the matter, pointed out that while this lflan caIl- ing for q broad program of athletic training will be impractical. thcre will be, however, q great improre- mont 0Nor tho schedule in effect thus Jlr by cnIuging on the present method.
 A plan will be worked out with the physical instructor which will call for more frequent classes in thiH par Ucular branch of study. Instead of %preHdjn4 out thiS training in dis 0rg0njZcd way among all the stu dents, who Shoay actual necessity for such trainin&. The object of this ia to benefit those who are not ln fo normal re&ording weight and devel- 0pmCnt There will he fraquent ex~ amlnauons in order that the physical status of every young man and wom- an in the school may be learned. Train Men for Soldiers.
 Mr. Holmes stated thut special ef- fort will he directed in cuscs of Noung men who are probably a few months shy Of the draft age, who may be called upon for duty with the army or navy shortly after leaving school. lt Is he aim of those in chargc to have these young men good phySica specimens when they leave school so that there will be nothing to hinder them from taking their places in the ranks. More force and vi~or or an
 extra pound or two of flesh, made possible by this physical training, are sure to show good results
 After quite an interesting discus sion, the board voted to place the matter in the hands of the superin- tendent of schools, who will get to- sSclher with the physical director and
 
 to he carried out next year, in the High school Classes in physical trainin@ were organized among the girls only. but recently were organ iued On q more extensive scale each student attending gymnasium class at least once a week. w. c. MoOrehcad, physical director. has suggested that 2NmnaStiC classes be held once a day, but il is hardly probable that this will he possible. Mr. MOOrehead is away at present, and Mir. Holmes will give q more detailed report on what will be done, at a later meeting
 New Teacher Named.
 The board authorized the appoint ment of 1O new teachers and two res ignations were accepted. The follow ing report was presented by the teachers 'cOmmittee Appointments sadie Duauid, High school, biology and general science: Elizabeth liar ned uigh school, English; CcccIu, Walsh High school, English and mathematics; Paul Frjtsche, Prevoca- school. drafting: Benjamin Van Why, Prcvocational- Grammar school woodworking: Rea- , trice Wutercorrsc. East street school platoon plan; Ruth Giles, East street school, grade ,: E. Mae Taylor, Smal- ley schol, grade 4; Louis Enc, Smith school, physical training; Ella A. Johnson. EHhu Burrtt school, pla-
 toon plan: resignation, Irene COWli- shaw, Vocational High school, Eng 1 fish: Florence A. Hickey, East street school, grade 4.
 After considering the terms of the | contract drawn up by Ia WYerS Of the Connecticut Light &, Power company
 and the school board, it was tabled
 on motion of Commissioner Pease, ] Corporation Council James F. Cooper 1 had investigated the matter and re- ported that legally, there was nothing l the mater with the form but the ! contract while providing for an in 1 crease in rates over last years Sched- ule, also provided for a special clause 1 which would allow an even greater | increase if necessary. In this way the l c0nlDanv was protected but the city would derive no benefits and it was ! therforc decided not to adopt it. 1 iIz0l:duGfGkf-zeta shr emf emf NV New Painters Supervision.
 The report of the finance commit ] tee was followed by a lengthy discus ! sion. The report, which was fled by ! Commissioner Peasc, provided that 1 Aaron Johnson be hired jo take charge of all painting to be done in 1 the schools of the city. The finance ! committee, it. was stated, considers l that it will be moro protitA hle to have 1 Mir. Johnson supervise and work on 1 all painting jobs. with men under 1 him than to have wark done by con- i tract It is provided that Mr. John 1 son be paid G. cents an hour. and that 1 he be allowed to hire two other pain
 ter5 to assist him, att 45 cents an hour, ! Day work prices will be paid. All jobs i connected with. the schools will be 1 done by MT. Johnson and his men,