Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-11-09
Dedication at sno,o's Falls.

the service for which 1t was intended.
At the last annual town meeting new
school district, No. 20, was created, en-
bracing that part of Paris known as
Shows Falls. Immediately after proper
action had been taken by the town
officers. school meeting was called in
the new district. 1t was voted to build q
school house; six hundred and twenty
five dollars were raised by assessment,
and building committee was chosen to
attend to the whole matter of erecting
the building. They proceeded with their
work. intelligently and expcdiIiou,lJ.
The new house is located on the road
from Paris TO West Paris, lew rods
below Mr.. I. L. Stearns's residence. 1t
faces the river, from which it Is separated
By beautiful grove, while upon the
further bank, the Grand Trunk rushes its
trains along, furnishing object lessons 10
mechanics aud national progress. A
building 20 by 30 feet, painted white, is
The new school house. Ga the South
side is small entry, projecting with
rounded corners. into the school room.
A sponding projection on the north
side, furnishes \ girls wardrobe and
library. The seats are made OF the most
approved pattern and the desks ale OF
polished birch, good enough for a sew.
INK machine top" as friend Hammond
SAYS. There are tour venlilGtors in the
wall, providing for good supply OF fresh
air, a thing so much neglected in modern
buildings. But TO avoid drafts, which
are really more dangerous than little
bad air, the committee plaslered the floor
between the beams, and covered the
whole with sheathing paper. n good
stove has been placed in tho forefront,
and the childrens' boots and clothing are
protected by a nice iron guard presented
TO the district by Mr.. Ripley
Each window is supplied with a white
muslin curtain. made by the ladies OF the
district. Over the door is spAiter- work
motto. "DaIo to do Right" and in various
other locations are similar frames contain
iug Come to time" Our Library "God
Bless our School" These were wrought
By the daughters Of Geo. ". HammSad,
Esq aad presented to the district. Be
hind the teachers desk are located the
black boards aud copy Of the Bylaws
regarding the conduct OF the school.
printed aal framed A good clock, pre-.
scented by Geo. W. Hammond and three
chairs from Wan. Chase. Esq, complete
he furnishing OF the room. Nea,ness
and comfort are combined in grea,
degree, and the dis,ric. may well be
proud Of their school house, and thank
their committee Tor is diligence and
economy. The building. draining.
and all. cost the d.s;ric: just 500. 70;
and il would be Difficult, to lay out that
sum in more jldicious manner. Geo.
W Hammond. Esq was chairman OF the
committee, aud to his diligent
attention. unceasing effort and enterprise
is due much OF the excellence OF this
work.
Tuesday afternoon WAS a severe wiady
and frosty season, which prevented many
persons from attending who desired TO
be present a, the dedicI.ory exercises.
Mr.. HammoEd called the meeting 10
oyder. anl Rev. Dr. Estes offered prayer.
The South Paris Congregational Choir
vas present and furnished excellent
music. Their long cold ride, and the
ceiling that they were assisting q good
seemed 10 hll them with 4
'ongtal spirit, and the members never
.claitted themselves with more credit,
md we doubt If they were ever more
thoroughly appreciated. The thanks OF
he district WAS extended 10 the Choir by
dr. Hammond, aud those present from
Tarious parts Of the town felt that the
whole town was under obligations to
hem for furnishing this gratuitous enter.
ainment 10 the new born school district.
Mr.. Hammond read the bylaws. and
humorous lecture TO the jack
,nife operators. warning them against
ielacing the building or furniture, under
penalty OF the law. He then "trolted
,ut the presents" Ia addition TO those
!lready mentioned was an elegant Bible
presented 10 the Distric. by the en.erpris.
ug stalioners AMI publishers. Loring.
short Il Harmon of Portland. Thi. was
very acceptable present and the hearty
hanks Of the district is extended TO
Iessrs. L. s. & Il. A Dictionary, sew.
raj other books aud eighty five cents in
money, that sum remaining from the
uuds raised to make the curtains were
resented 10 the library.
Rev. Dr.. Estes was thsn called upon to
oliver an address concerning the i'm.
'ortauce of education. lie referred 10
be educational advantages of his boy.
God and compared them to those offered |
D the youth OF to-day and then proceeded |
nth his usual excellent judgment and |
to set forth the advantages Of
q education. urging ali the young pres
Mt to exercise diligence in study while |
hey were permitted 10 enjoy the ad-