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250 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.in no small degree with the work of the NormalClass.Much credit is due to the principals and teachersof the schools thus affected for the good character ofthe work done under the adverse conditions, and formaintaining harmonious relations between all partiesconcerned. Our experience with these doubledaily sessions, however, will serve as an enforced experimentwhich may be of value in the future in determiningthe relative merits of afternoon schools.This experience clearly teaches that afternoon schoolsare not adapted to the wishes and customs of thepeople of Savannah, and that the shorter sessionsmaterially affect their efficiency.It is a matter of much gratification that ampleschool accommodation will be provided next yearfor all the white children of the city, and that theafternoon schools will be discontinued.School Building*-The past school year has been one of substantialdevelopment in school buildings. The new buildingon Thirty-eighth street was completed in February,1901, and three classes were organized in it at onceto relieve the pressure on Anderson and Henry streetschools. The structure is of brick covered withstucco, and its appearance is very handsome andclassic. It contains twelve large class-rooms, besidesoffice for Principal, library room, janitor's room, etc.The whole buHding is heated by a steam plant locatedin the basement. Every detail of comfort and conveniencewas carefully considered in its construction,and it now stands fully equipped with the mostapproved modern furniture as one of the best school