will be asked to vote on the proposed two mill tax for the purpose of erecting a new school building in the city.... The subject of a new building was the matter under discussion at a special session of the Board of Education last night. The subject is an old one but it is one of much importance to the city. The need of new buildings has been evident for some time and with this in view the bill was framed and passed by the legislature."

"Before the question of the new law came up there were some minor matters which were brought up before the board. Prof. E. C. Ross presented a petition in regard to playing football on Thanksgiving Day... This was set aside for a timeand came up later in the evening, causing a lengthy discussion. Dr. Bumgardner drew up a resolution as follows and presented it to the board: 'Resolved, That this Board believes that the holding of Public School Athletic Contests on Thanksgiving Day or Decoration Day is not in harmony with the spirit of these days.' On calling the roll all voted the affirmative except Mr. Innes who tendered an emphatic 'No.'"

"T. H. Chalkley was granted permission [by the city council] to construct a garage in front of his house on Tennessee street. The garage is to be built according to plans approved by the city engineer and under his supervision."