New Britain Herald Newspaper, March 25, 1922, Page 5

SCHOOL COMMITTEE OPROSES PAY GUTS Tudge Gaffney Questions Meeting Board’s Powers in This Matter *“I d0 not concede that the city meeting board is superior to the #chool board,” sald Judge Bernard F. Gaffney, president of the school com- mittee, “and I believe that the school board ‘should conduct its affairs in its own way as regards the proposed cut {n the pay of the school force, voted at the meeting of the city meeting board,” Judge Gaffney and Secretary B. M. ratt led the opposition yesterday a’t- ernoon at a special meeting of the gchool board called to discuss the proposed cut in the salaries of the teachers, The stand of Judge Gaffney and Mr, Pratt was approved by Mrs. A. G. Kimball, Herbert H. Pease and Superintendent S. H, Holmes. E. C. Goodwin and F. G. Vibberts voted gguinst the motion made by Mr. Pegse to recommend that no changes be made {n salaries at this time. Action Not Final. The action of the school board, however, does not dispose entirely of the salary question. At the next regu- lar meeting the matter will be taken up. Judge Gaffney explained when the meeting opened that he would rule out of order any action to change or alter any rules or past ac- tion of the board, because being a special meeting, the board could not amend rules except at a regular meet- ing. Secretary Pratt Speaks. Secretary Pratt wag called upon by khe chairman to express his views on the proposed cut by the city meeting board. His opening argument was for no change in the present salaries. “Our city is not paying more than other cities our size and none of them have yet taken any action on the re- duction of salaries,” said Mr. Pratt. *There {8 no immediate extra supply of teachers handy and the cutting of salaries would mean that New Brit- ain would undoubtedly lose gome of its best teachers. A teacher's work is @ profession the same as the doctor or lawyer. They must care for our Ehfldren. The doctor or lawyer has not reduced his professional rates. The only way to continue the present standard of the schools is to adhere £o the present salary and adopt the game schedule for next term.” Time For Economy. #There is time now for economy,” pontinued the secretary, ‘“but the #chool department has not been wasteful of its money and with good figuring, has managed to make the appropriation. I would hate to see any of the special courses in the schools thrown out for the reason of economizing as these subjects give the children a chance the other pupils get in the larger cities. Personally, I would like to see them get all that is coming to them and this probably would be denied if the teachers' sal- aries were cut and they left us, mean- {pg that the board would have to get Jess efficlent teachers for the salary offered them.” Vibberts Suggests Cut. Mr, Vibberts followed with an ar- MRS, LULA VANN FULTON, ARK, Suggeststo SufferingWomen the Road to Health Fulton, Arkansas.—‘‘I used Lydia E. 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' Here is a woman who is so grateful and glad to be relieved from a painful and nerve racking physical condition thyk she wishes to tell all sick women, An Ancient Country, and Ancient Customs “Samaria and Samaritans”’ An Illustrated Lecture With Many Interesting and Beautiful Views, Including Those of One of the Oldest Religious Festivals Observed by Man, The Samaritan Passover. South Church, Sunday, 7:30 P. M. Cordial Invitation To All Make Your Pledge to the gument in favor of reducing the sul- arles, “I cannot see any chance for save ing unless it is made through the sal- ary {tem,” he said. “The people seem to have spoken through the city meeting board and have been lefin- ite in directing which items to cut. There {8 not much for us to do but to accept their judgment and carry it out whether or not we agree, The vote of the city meeting board called for this." Few Teachers This Year, Mr, Pratt replied to the argument presented by Mr. Vibberts. “Professor Marcus White stated that there would be but 81 teachers graduating this year when years ago there were upwards of 8§89 and 100. That means that there are not as many young women taking up the profession of teaching as the salary offered them is not very promising. I do not believe the people want the teachers’ pay cut. I have spoken to 36 individuals on that subject and but one was in favor of a reduction. In my experience with the Parents and Teachers' assoclations I have, found that the mothers are interested in the education of their children and be- lieve this can only be accomplished through efficient teachers. I have spoken to one of the officers of the Mothers' club of the Central Junior High school in regards to the resolu- tion presented here for retaining the teachers’ salaries, and she told me she was instrumental in having the club call a meeting to draw up that resolu- tion. I cannot see the econdhical side by cutting the teachers’ salary. It is hard work to secure efficient teach- ers.” Points Mentioned Before. Mr, Vibberts sald all these points have been mentioned previously. He favored the budget as it went to the board of finance and taxation without salary reductions, but in spite of ar- guments about losing teachers, the money was not appropriated. Judge Gaffney Informs. “The school board is selected by the people to govern the affairs of that department and they are govern- mental agents of the state,” sald Judge Gaffney. “The school board has the right to exceed its appropriations and the city meeting board has no right to diminish our rights or duties.” He also mentioned the fact that, starting July 1, teachers will be subject to an examination when they come into this state. He regretted that the city meeting board did not consider ex- tracting some information in regards to this matter from the school board. “I respect every member of the city meeting board but I cannot respect their judgment when it is erroneous and not well informed,” said Judge Gaffney. Anent Course Cutting. Mr. Goodwin suggested the possibil- ities of cutting out some of the sub- jects in the schools in an effort to eliminate expenses. He considered it the duty of the members to analyze the matter deply. ‘The board should not consider personal feelings, but to see if it is possible to conduct the schools at a less expense and not jeopardize the efficiency of the de- partment. He mentioned the possi- bility of eliminating the open air schools, the cfasses for feebhle minded and other classes. Judge Gaffney said this would not be done with saving as the children would be placed in rooms with the other pupils, which would necessarily interfere with their progress. Mr. Vibberts felt that the people of the city do not question the need for these particular classes but what the people do want, according to the vote made at the city meeting board, a 10 per cent cut in the school teaching| force Mr. Pease interposed and said that the cutting of the teachers’ sal- aries must be carefully considered as it has been shown in all parts of the country that the teaching forces have been recognized and must be well paid for their services. Mrs. Kim- ball questioned whether or not the) JOINT CONCERT BY- Carolina Lazzari Contralto ——of METROPOLITAN OPERA COMPANY Under Auspices of New Britain Musical Club FOX’S THEATER Sunday. March 26, Prices—$2.00, $1.50, $1.00, ‘INckets For Sale at O, L. Community Campaign volced thelr opinions at| people had the city meeting board. | Move Yor Cut, Mr. Vibberts made a motion for a 10 per cent cut in the salaries, For | a moment it was not seconded and then Mr. Goodwin seconded the mo- tion, explaining that he did so just for discussion. Joseph M. Halloran wanted to know if the schools could be properly conducted on an appro- priation of 10 per cent less than the| amount sought without a deficit at| the'end of the year. Chairman; George Traut answered this question saying it would be impossible to do so. Superintendent Holmes mentioned the fact that the school board appropria- tion in the budget called for $810,000 and $95,000 has been cut from it by the board of finance and taxation and the city meeting board. There was no | particular point where the expenses| could be cut as the budget was pre- pared carefully and not padded. New Britain Laughing Stock. “It would be impossible to run the schools of New Britain as we believe the people of the city want them,” said Superintendent Holmes. We would make New RBritain the laughing stock by cutting out several subjects | the state does not require. I know it would impalir the teaching force badly if we cut their salaries. The best teachers will be the first to go and we would have to give them a good recommendation and they would not have a hard time secking other positions.” Move to Amend Motion. MF. Pease made a move to amend ( by substitution, the motion of Mr. Vibberts. The amendment was to rec- ommend that no change be made in the salary schedule at present. The motion was second by Mr. Pratt and| Mr. Vibberts and Mr. Goodwin voted against it. Are you represented on this page? What have you to sell? What do you want? Phone 935. MRS, ROGKWELL NS A DOLLAR Is Placed on Herald’s Postry Honor Role Mrs. George P. Rockwell of 56 Grove Hill gets the last dollar to be awarded by the judge. Yes, today !s the finish of the contest. Some 800 poems were handed in during the term of awards, and there were, in- deed, many disputes in the Herald of- fice over the merits of the offerings. True to his word, the judge will hardly recognize that Wooding-Roby fight. Doc. Wooding gets a little mite sahcastic toward the judge in a bit of his poetry, and the Judge, In his brief, will be forced to inform Doc ‘Wooding that he has been “kidded by experts.” The judge has been criti- cized enough without the Doctor put- ting In his oar. Since wvome people have started printing poetry, the judge has had to buy a new waste basket. A pleasant time has been had by all concerned in this contest, and the judge has made many iriends. Speak- ing of friends. It leaked out that the judge was ‘going down to Cromwell one week-end. \One of his friends of the New Britain' Rifle club wrote him the following note: Dear Judge:— I hear you are to go to Cromwell | next week. That {s wonderful. I have many good friends in Cromwell, all who are members of the Rifle club over there, and they are all good skates. I wrote and told when you were to be there, and told them what- ever they did not to miss you. Yours, A CERTAIN MR. M 3 That the judge is reasonably sure | Rafaelo Diaz Tenor 1922-3:30 P. M. Box and Loge Scats—$3.00 Plerce Co., Main Street SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 1922. is o sign of friendship, if taken in the right way, Here {8 Mrs. Rockwell's offering: CADILLAC & PAIGE CARS LASH MOTOR ('O, “A Reputable Concern WEST MA COR, LINCOLN 8T, The Cadillac Auto Is up to the minute You're cozy and happy As soon as you're in it, You glisten and glide Your nerves never clash, Where, where shall you find one? Go ask Mr. Lash. MRS, GEO. 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Once a big policeman Saw a little car Standing by a curbstene, Smoking like a tar. Said the big policeman, “That car is on the blink! “Retter tow it out to Parsons’, “It needs repairs, 1 think.” MAE R. SAUNDERS, 259 Main street. Brevity, tis said, is the soul of wit. If that be so, why here is it: “Welch's flowers have made a hit.” R. A. WOODING, 259 Main street Hail, rain, frost, or snow, The City Window Cleaning Co. Cleans your windows where'er you go. They are the men who bring you light, Please don't forget them right. L. F. WILLIAMS, 85 Hart street. TAKE PAY IN FOOD Odessa, March Press)—Presents of to patronize wood, to Odessa's grand opera Among the gifts to the orchestra con- ductor of the famous playhouse at a recent benefit in honor of his 25 years service was 25 pounds of fire- wood. The singers receive salaries, the best of which, monthly will pay for only a pound and a half of bread daily. SIX THOUSAND YE state, mankind ha diabolical warv of of the prophesied WHAT is the remedy better day? Are surrounding the colossal universal tervention save th —(By Associated bread or meat are more welcome than flowers singers. 1,600,000 rubles CONTESTS ASSURED ING. 0. P. RANKS First, Third and Fourth Have Several Aspirants Contests for places in the common couneil in the first, third and fourth wards, and contests for mayor and selectmen are indicated in the peti- tions of candidacy filed with the re- publican town committes last The petitions are as follows: For mager, Orson I, Curtis, incum- hent, and ex-Mayor George A. Quig- ley; city clerk, A. L. Thompson: tax collector, Bernadotte Loomis; comp- troller, Hanford L. Curtis; city treas- urer, Curtis I, Sheldon; registrar, Wil- liam Ziegler; first selectman, Arvid H. Nero; member of hoard of select- men, Joseph A, Kloskowski and Lewis W. Lawyer; hoard of relief, m Middlemass and William ofer, present members; council- men, FKirst ward, Harold K. Dolan, Law, David 1. Nair, John Middle- ton, Conuncilman Henry W, Rice, Ot- to Rechenberg and Emil G. Schaef- er (six candidates for .two vacan- cies): Second ward, for alderman, John Gill; for councilmen, Walter Falk nd Fred A, Johnson (no con- tests); Third war, for councilmen, Frank & Cadwell, Clifford FE. Hell- berg, John D, Humphrey and Cles- son W. Parker (four candidates for two places); Fourth ward, for alder- man, J. Gustave Johnson; for coun- ecilmen, Thomas (. Dolan, Nathan Googel, John Mikalauskas and George A. Molander (four candidates for two places); Fifth ward, _for councilmen, Jos2ph Mlynarski “and Carl A. Overstrom, no contes xth ward, for alderman, ¥arl Kissel- brack; for councilmen, John N. Kul- per and Jack H. Horwitz, (no con- ||cs()4 night. BOLSHEVIKI BREED, IN NEW YORK CITY Former Official Says Churches and Schools Only Hope—Future Gener- ations Are Solution. Breeding places for bolshevism in New York city and elsewhere can be controlled and eliminated by no other way than through the best and most efficient public schools and churches, according to former Assistant District Attorney James I, Smith of New York, at a meeting of the South church brotherhood last evening. | The people who come from coun- tries with bolshevistic tendencies and who come here us adults cannot he reformed, it is the duty of the public | schools and churches, by means of | moral and athletic training, baseball and other wholesome games and rec- reation, to train the childgen. New York, according to the former county official, is the center of a number of breeding beds of bolshe- vism. The speaker told of the Tammany machine and what makes it work. 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