The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1868-09-11
EDUCATIONAL MATTERS.
Dedication Services at Columbia Hall.

which it has ever been our lot 10 Wi
ness, came off at the new Unio
School Building last Monday ever
ing. We refer to the dedication sci
vices of Columbia Hall. Long bt
fore the appointed hour the Hall wa
densly packed, literally jammed wit
eager and anxious spectators. Fen
inine loveliness and masculine home
illness, blushing womanhood an
bearded manhood, costly broadclotl
and "hodden gray,'' pastor and pee
pie. venerable age and iiery-hearte'
youth-common humanity goo
naturedly jostling and crowding on
another, standing in the aisles, crowd
ing around the doors in vain effort
to gain admission. Every inch @
space was occupied, and some mus
have gone away, unable to find evel
standing room inside the capaciou
hall. " ''
The exercises were opened witt
prayer by Rev. A. Rose, after whicl
Prot. E. Miller, Superintendent, deliy
ed an address of welcome. He wa
then followed by Revs. Newton, Bel
mer and Cross, in interesting and elo
auent addresses, which were listened
to with wrapt attention by the larg'
audience. Rev. J. A. Meeks who wa:
expected to deliver an address, but
who was unavoidablyi absent from
town, sent an excuse for his nOn-at
tendance, and his congratulations tt
the people en- the completion of theil
commodious hall. James Harsh, Esq.
then gave an exceedingly interesting
history of the progress of commoi
schools in the town Of Findlay,, which
was well received, and must have
been doubly interesting to the Oldel
citizens present. He alluded in
touching manner to the pioneers il
the cause, paid an eloquent tribute tC
the memory of the late Prof. Lorer
Andrews, of Gambler, whose zealou:
efforts in the cause of education
united with his unswerying patriot
ism in the hour of our country's trial
have rendered his memory 80 deal
to the people of the State. Aftel
some time spent in giving an account
of his stewardship as member Of
the Board Of Education, Mr.. Harsh
closed his remarks by urging upon
parents the importance and necessity
of regular attendance on the part OF
the pupils, and the very beneficial
effects of frequent visitation on the
part of parents. sii+.. A.
Impromptu addresses being next
in order, Gen. Walker was loudly
called for, and responded in happy
effort of some length, contrasting the
present educational advantages with
The past, giving some interesting
and facts in regard to
he rise and progress of the common
school law. Gen. w. closed his re-
marks by calling for a vote of thanks
% the Board of Education, for the
,ery faithful and efficient manner in
which they had discharged their ar
luous duties. The motion was sec
1nded and carried unanimously amid
much enthusiasm.
Last, though by no means least,
we must no. omit to notice the vocal
music, with piano forte aceOmpina
ment, furnished by amateur perform
,rs, who volunteered their services
'or the occasion. 1t was simply ex-
and in saying this we do not
claim to be critical, but merely give
our candid opinion of what gave us
much pleasure. Where all did so
we'll, it might appear unjust TO dis
but we cannot forbear say
ing that the performance of some
would do no discredit to profession
al performers of experience.
Notwithstanding the crowded state
Of the hall, the audience was the
most orderly and attentive we have
ever witnessed. We were only sor.
ry to hear that some o. our, citizens
were compelled to 60 away for want
of room. The occasion was a happy
and interesting one, and reflects great
credit upon those who have the di
rect charge Of the educational inter
ests of our town. Our school build
ing is one of which our citizens have
just reason to be proud. Without
any pretensions to costly ornamental
ton, it is a neat, solid and substantial
structure, and we believe that in it
erection the peoples money hal
been economically and judiciOuslI
expended. Indeed, we doubt mucl
if there has been better edifc'
erected in the State at the same cost
All honor to its projectors, and t.
those who have SO literally furnished
the means for its completion, ant
may they long enjoy the priceless
benefits to be derived from the fire.
school system. itft,lH
In conclusion, we would say to til
friends of education, that when tn
political canvass closes, We shall de
vote some space in our columns t.
the interests of education, and shal
expect to hear from them. In tn
meantime, we ask to be placed o.
the books as regular visitor, as W
intend to stake some stock" in th
institution.
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