The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1873-01-03
CUE TEIpLE O. LEARNING,
A Short Description of the New
Savannah Public School - A

SSsoAlAA0lA uoA&I oSSIOSS - IA
Handsome Building---Ths AS
signment Of Rooms.
On Monday morning next the pupils
of the Savannah School District will
commence school once more, but in a
building Of much larger dimensions
and therefore vastly more commodi-
Gus than the one which they left with
such light hearts last spring. 1t is to
be hoped the long vacation the schol-
ars have enjoyed will have the effect
of nerving them more determinedly
to the mastery of their studies; that
the extended respite will have whet-
ted their appetite and increased their
thirst for knowledge.
1t is superfuous to describe and
dilate upon the outward appearance
of the school building. 1t has for
months been the pride of the citizens
of our town and county, and proba-
bly, the envy (but we hope not) of Wis
ltors. from neighboring counties. Sit
uated upon a commanding emincnce,
it can be e and admired from near
ly every part of the city and sur
rounding country.
Entering at the front gate, crossing
a broad lawn and going up a few
stone steps, we enter the spacious
front door, owe which appears in
stone, in Jas relief, "Public School,"
A wide hall runs through the build
ing from front to rear. Proceeding
round the spacious and handsome
staircase which leads from the center
of the hall to the sccondfioo We first
go to the basement OF cellar. where
are placed the four heating furnaces.
which are considered ample for heat
ing the entire building-onc furnace
warming two rooms. These furnaces
arc of an approved Kind, and are pro-
vided with conduits supplying fresh
air, which can be regulated so rs to
give a greater or lesser draft, as re-
CURED.
Ascending to the first floor again,
the door OH III right opens into a
pleasant and commOdious room. the
northeast one, where the germs of
thought are to be sprouted i'll the in
fantile mind. This room will be pre-
sided over by Miss Buckley. Oppo-
site to this room, in the northwestern
apartment, is the next higher grade,
i'm which Mrs. Libbic Earls will teach.
After the Juvenile brains have been
fitted for a higher plane, the depart
mcnt of Miss Anna e. Morris is ell
tered, being the first room OH the lett
of the main entrance. The room on
the right of the entrance is tie next
| grade in advancement. which will be
occupied by Mr.. Craig. Excelsior
being the motto of the true scholar,
he thence proceeds up stairs, first
turning to the left upon reaching the
second floor. and studying i'll the room
of Mr.. j. W. Wiikcrson, the south
western one Of the second floor, and
after becoming sufficiently proficient,
then attending in the room presided
over by MI IL. l.. Alexander, being
on the opposite side of ilie staircase,
the southeastern room. The room
TO be occupied by the Principal is of
moderate Dimensions, and situated
Immediately over the staircase. Each
room is well lighted and ventilated,
and convenient recesses are provided
for putting away cloaks. hats, bonneis,
&c. On the north side of the second
floor arc two large rooms, which,
upon occasion, n be thrown into a
large hall of good width and extend
ing the entire length Of the building.
This will be an excellent auditorium
in which to hold exhibitions.
We arc of opinion the building is
about perfect; at least, no material
improvement could be suggested on
the occasion of IL recent inspection.
The contractors, Massrs. kinZcl d
Frost. have given us n finely executed
piece Of work., which, for durability,
superior workmanship and all honor
able and complete compliance with
their contract, will be monument to
their fair dealing and ability as first
class workmen. We are indebted to
our neighbor for the following facts:
The brick were burned by the coll
tractors, Messrs. Kinzel & Frost, near
the city, OIL land owned by William
Caldwell, Esq, and the lumber and
finishing material by Anderson Bros,
of this city. Messrs. Stigcrt & Bodt-
ner, of St. Joseph, wcret the architects;
PfeifTer & Son furnished the cut
stone: Sanborn s. West, of this city,
did the marble work; A. u. Hall, of
st. Joseph, laid the brick; George
Wright, Esq, ofthc house OF COlburn,
JOY IL Co., Savannah, covered it
with tin; Walker & Champlin, of
this city, painted it; Barnes & Reed,
of st. Joseph, plastcrcd it; and c. A..
Schultz, of the same place, provided
the furnaces.
The view from the lofty and deci-
dcdly beautiful cupola is very fine.
| Broad acres and stretches of woods
can be seen i'm every direction, and q
"bird's eye view" of Savannah is oh
4n;nod To excellent advantage.