San Andreas independent., 1858-05-29
SCEOoL HOUSE AND FUND.
For the Independent.


ANGELS, May 18th, 1858.
Mr. Editor:-About the 10th of April an
election was held in the school house in the
town of Angels, for the purpose of electng
three Trustees for the School District for the
ensuing year. Mr. Abbott of Angels, Mr.
Ward of Altaville, and Mr. Mnard of Smiths
Flat, were elected The subject of selecting
site for the purpose of building a school
house, was then brought up, and the merits of
the different sites proposed, were discussed
there being considerable disagreement, a mo-
tion was made and decided by vote, that the
Trustees should select a spot between Winters
and the Crystal Mill. They accordingly selec-
ted spot and staked off $50 feet square, and
placed notice on it, designating for what
purpose it was intended. They then called, by
written notice, meeting for the purpose of
seeing if the people were willing to accept of
the location, and it decided in the affirm
ative by voting. This point was then consid-
cred settled and the next move was, then, that
measures be taken to collect money to build
the house The citizens of Altaville, wishing
to express their satisfaction at the location
and desirous of showing that they were ready
to lend willing hand towards erecting the
building, got up and gave, at their own ex-
pense, ball, which was done with liberality
that must reflect credit and honor to them.-
The proceeds, although considerable, might
have been much larger
Some of the ladies of Angels have proposed
and are now preparing for ball on the same
plan and for the same purpose the one at
Altaville. 1t is to be hoped that they may
succeed in their efforts, and realize handsome
sum, so that a noble building can be erected
for school purposes. If there be any local
jealousies in reference to the location of the
school house. let it be at once crushed, so that
the entire funds raised for the school house,
may be used for that purpose. One school is
better than two, for then the best of teachers
would be employed-an object of more impor-
tance than the mere location of the school
house
The present site is not more than one-half
the distance from Lakes Hotel in Angels, that
it is from Wards in Altaville, and it is not
more than ten minutes walk from either place;
it is also as near the centre of population of
the neighborhood as it could possibly be. 1t
is also free from mining claims, which is
valuable consideration, as it is almost impos-
sible to obtain lot for any purpose, that is
free from prior claim; besides, it is beau
tiful place for children to play, where they can
be free from the evil influences that sur
round the present school house; they will also
be free from the dust and noise that they are
now subjected to there is nothing there to
attract their minds from their studies, but there
is much that will terd to assist them; at pres
ent the ground is carpeted with living green,
bedecked with flowers of every size and hue,
while beautiful shade trees spread their man.
ties around, and invites the songsters of the |
forest to rest, and warblc their songs to them
fine views of mountains and valleys are pre-
sented ON every side, and what is it that tends
TO brighten the Imagination more than such
scenes. would now say to those who feel
dlsahected (if such there be- at Altarille and
anger s. lear you know not what you do
you are sowing the seeds of discord which
may result to the injury of the nohlest duty of
parents and guardians, to educate their cb;l-
dren. You must remember that the monev
already collected is for the purpose of build
ing. "a school house on the spot already selec-
ted, and also, unless it is built there, that MANY
will have just reason to complain.
1t is evident that parents and guardians find
that it is to their interest to drop all sectional
and 1ses6sA feelings, and in this matter be uni
tedT and go to work as one family and collect
the. money, for there are many willing and
ready to contribute money and labor sufficient
TO build house that will be an honor and a
glory to aniinterested.. P.
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