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Show Cold School Rooms. That education is desirable, no one will doubt, and that some sacrifice to obtain it is always expected; but we deem it poor policy to compel young children to endure the evils of cold, for this purpose. The unchangeable state of the weather and the great evil attending cold at this season, make it necessary to use extra precautions to prevent ill health. These precautions have not been taken in this city and we would like to know who is to blame. If the trustees had not means to buy wood they should postpone the date of opening school. If the object is to waste no time, ???? in keeping the children back from study and sending many home sick. If school commences thus to employ the teacher, there is a third mistake, better pay him his salary and let him stay home. In whichever way we view the question, there is no good reason for keeping school open when unprepared to supply all things needed. The health of our children is precious, and we ask the trustees to see that there be no repetition of a cold school room, such as has been used in the City Hall for two weeks. |