Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-26

vey made and II knows all It's diff
flculties, and he asked why II could
not have its plan and program and
carry them into effect. He said he
felt sure all of them would put their
shoulder 70 the wheel and put the
new plan over.
Ellwood Souder, president of the
Board Of Education. said the trip has
been an inspiration and one of great
pleasure to him. He explained that
the Wilmington schools are old, the
same as any other old city has, but he
thought this city has made strides for
ward In its school work However,
they have not done as much as they
wanted tn do. lie thought local con-
ditions are better than they once were
and he felt sure the Council would feel
differently in the future about supply
ing the money for the public schools.
Considering what the school board
has done during the past year Mr.
Souder did not think 1t was necessary
for them to apologize. He hoped for
the hearty cooperation of Council in
| the future, SO that within one years
time the city could have at least one
new school the same as they have in
Detroit In which the platoon system.
the new plan, could be inaugurated.
Robert w. Kramer, president of the
Central Labor Union, said the educa-
! tional question appealed to him more
as n question of humanity. HA spoke
of lwhat he did while in the General
Assembly 10 advance the educational
facilities for the children. He said
he wanted to see all the children given
an equal chance for he realized the
advantages OF good education. He
thought the schools should be made a
credit TO the city Of Wilmington and
he expressed the hope that the new
plan would be put into effect here.
James B. McManus. chairman Of the
finance committee OF City Council.
warned all present OF this city's A.
nancial condition and the rapidly ap-
preaching limit TO its borrowing ca
pacity and bonded indebtedness. He
thought 1t would be a good idea. be-
fore they proceed further, TO find out
just what the people OF the city are
willing to stand for In the way OF
added expenses for school purposes
before they decided upon any definite
steps to be followed.
DIR. Conwell, member OF the Board
OF Educatio expressed the hope that
j the city officials would return 10 VII
mington with the idea OF all working
together for the good of all the chill
dren.
Joseph II. Martin said what they
saw on Tuesday had been an inspira-
ton to all of the party. He explained
that the newspapers of Wilmington
are disposed, he believed. to support
any progressive measure the cit,
might decide to take. He thought tn,
platoon system of education in tn,
public schools was making real Ameri
, cans Of the children in Detroit.
, DIR. Odell said they were indebted
for the trip to one of the most sincere
, earnest and lovable men on earth
Pierre s. du Pont. and at mention o
; his name there was a great burst O
: applause. DR.. Odell said Nh du Pom
! numbered among his friends MI
. Coyne, their host of the evening, VIII
stands very high in his estimation
He said Mr.. Coyne had made pos
/ s!ble the plea sant evening they ha
D had and he proposed they give him
e rising vote of thanks. which was don
D with a win.
q Pierre s. du Pont Thanked.
Mr.. Coyne was lauded for his kind
ne S. and hospitality to the people fror
:, Wilmington and then the compan
: sang For He's Jolly Good Fellow.
!, The same thing was done for DIR. Ode
!, and Superintendent Cody. On motto
OF John c. Saylor adopted unanimous
ly. the following telegram was sent t
:, Pierre s. du Pont addressed to him a
the du Pont building, this city:
= AT meeting of officials of Whining
ton tonight, when visited Detro
schools, with Detroit officials, presen
Wilmington Chamber of Commerce
> and, Central Labor Union mayor
;. Council, etc, motion adopted unani
mously extending you vote of thank
: for making meeting and visit possibl
and thanking you for interest in edu
. cation of Wilmington school children,
The General Motors Corporatiou-ha
several automobiles waiting for tn
: party after the dinner and conveye
! them to the railroad station. wher
their special ear was waiting. The re
I turn trip was started at % oclocl
Y 4 After their strenuous day the men
e bers were glad 10 tumble into the
Z berths and all slept soundly during III
s night. They were up bright and earl
e yesterday morning and spent the er
tire day on the train. The time wa
: passed in card playing. smoking an
NUMEROUS discussions of what they ha
i seen and how Wilmington could NEE
d its educational needs. While all agree
$ the platoon system is the best the
G have found anywhere, the on
0 stumbling block seemed to be th
= question of money with which /
: build the new schools.