The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1873-05-29
The Eastern Normal School.

The elegant new edifce for the Normal
School AT Castine, was dedicated Wednes-
day last, and the exercises of the gradual
ing class took place on Thursday. The
examination was on Wednesday. During
the forenoon classes in geometry, rhetoric,
algebra, physiology, geography, ehrmis-
try, history and geology stood the test of
searching examination and acquitted
themselves very creditably. Didactics
and general exercises took up the time
from 2 to 4 P NJ At 4 meeting Of the
trustees subsequent to the examination.
Hon. Sidney Perham was elected presi-
dent of the board. and Stanley T. Pullen,
ESQ.,. secretary, and by a unanimous vote,
the services of the present board Of IN
structors will be continued for another
year. In the evening, beginning at 7 80
o'clock, occurred the dedicatory exercises.
The building is of brick, 4Sx69 on the
ground, with front projection 14x40 feet
and a rear projecting Sx40 feet. In the
high and we'll lighted basement are locat-
ed the steam heating apparatus. space for
a chemical laboratory, etc. Four recita-
ton rooms each 21x28 feet and y feet
high are located on the first floor on either
side of the hall which is 64XS 12 feet.
The two entrances, one in the front and
one in the rear of the building, open into
the hail. and from it one may enter the
recitation room spoken of, or ascending the
stairs the main school room. the dimen-
sions of which are 60x43 feet and l6 II
feet high, and from this the teachers
room. library, apparatus room and cabi-
net The third floor is at present occupied
as gymnasium A beautiful toned bell
weighing five hundred pounds, a present
from Deacon Samuel Adams of CQstne.
hangs in the cupola, AMI a Howard clock.
presented by j. H. Jarvis of Boston, is
attached to the wall over the teachers
platform. These. with some valuable
specimens as a nucleus for a cabinet pre-
sented by Mr., w. H. Pennell of Portland,
comprise the presents thus far received
The appropriation of $4,000 made last
winter will provide the necessary iurni-
ture and a part of the apparatus needed
IN the illustration OF principles ii physics,
chemistry. astronomy. etc. The building
is well lighted and ventilated.
The dedicatorv exercises began with
music by the Castine band. reading OF
scriptures by Rev Mr. Mvricl and prayer
by Rev. Mr.. Ives After the prayer and
singing by members OF the school. Hon
f. G. Harlow, of the committee on public
buildings, delivered a brief address. and
he concluded by delivering to the presi-
dent of the board of trustees. Hon. Sidney
Perham the keys
Gov Perham on receiving the keys re-
sponded briefly. and in a few well chosen
remarks presented them to Mr. G. r.
Fletcher, informing him of his recollection
rs principal of the school, for the seventh
year, and committing to his charge the
building and the responsibilities devolv-
ing upon him as head of the school. At
the close OF Mr.. Fletchers remarks. Hon.
Warren johnson delivered a polished and
highly instructive address. after which
members OF the graduating class sung 4
dedlcatory ode written for the occasion hy
Mrs. M. A. Lawrence.
Gov. Perham, Hon. Sumner A. Patten
Stanley Pullen, ESQ, Hon. r. w Files,
Mr.. }. w. Dresser, Deacon Samuel Adams
Mr. G. {. Rounds and others made brief
remarks congratulating the teachers and
scholars on the fine building devoted to
their use, the people Of Castine that the
school was located in their town, and
wishing all prosperity to the institution
and those connected with it, The eXer-
cises closed at II O'Clock with prayer by
Rev. MI Mooreland, singing Of the doxol-
ogy by the assembly and benediction by
Rev Mr.. Pillsbury.
The graduating exercises occurred ON
Thursday, according to the following OF
der OF exercises:
Prayer-Music
What for9 Matte Black, Sandy Point.
English Literature,
Nettie S. Walker, N. BrooksviIle
Music.
Art and Nature, Abbie S. Emery South Thomas on.
The Study of Physiology,
Ida NJ. Sawyer, Prince of Wales N. h.
Music.
Nations of the Past, Laura A. Jennys swanve.
Civil Government. Reuel Bartlette. Lamoine.
Music
Earnestness, George Lawrence Chcrryeld,
Drawing in Common Schools,
Rosa NJ. Brown, Castin".
Music.
Public Opinion, Eoisc S. Butler, Appleton.
Naedictory Elvira T. Ieptest, Inion.
Awarding OF Diplomas.
Prayer-Doxology-B enediction.