Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-02
taste of the good things in speeches and
music that were to follow.
ALL VERY INTERESTING.

ALL VERY INTERESTING.
by the Allegheny Concert Orchestra, which
rendered the number. "Sounds of JOY" in
a most splendid manner. The liberal ap-
plause which followed the rendition
was taken as an indication of joyful
feelings in the breasts of the friends
of the High School. Next, the anthem,
"All Ye Nations" was followed by a fer
vent and touching prayer by Rev. j. w.
Mcmillan, D, D., after which the chorus
rendered, 80, Columbia We Hail Thee."
Just here the first and only hitch occurred
in the programme. James S. Young, Esq,
President of the Board of Controllers, was
down for an address. When the time for
its delivery arrived Mr.. Young was not on
hand The gentleman making the an
nouncements appologized for Mr.. Young in
few well-chosen words and then introduced
R. B. Scandrett. Esq, Secretary of the
Board, and one of the hardest workers for
the success of the school.
SECRETARY scANDRETT's ADDRESS.
Mr.. Scandrett gave an interesting his
torical sketch of the High School, and OF
the trials and tribulations through which
its supporters had to pass before the present
magnificent building was commenced. MIR.
Scandrett spoke Of the opposition against
the High School and of its final overthrow,
and likened its promoters and adherents to
heroes, who could manfully stand out for
success in spite Of all adverse circumstances.
As he told Of one achievement after another,
the applause was long and loud. When he
finished his address it was easily seen that
the audience was highly pleased with the
grit and determination displayed by him.
self and his associates in their efforts to give
Allegheny High School worthy of her i'm
portance as a city.
James S. Young, Esq, the missing Presi-
dent of the Board OF Controllers, now came
upon the platform, and was greeted with
loud applause. He praised the building and
the course of study marked out, and said
that the object of the High School would be
to fit the pupils Tor the active business of
life; also that it was designed to create
taste for literature in its pupils. In this
connection he mentioned the Carnegie Lii
brary. and said that the High School and
library together should create an intelligent
class of citizens. AT present 1t is intended
to teach but three branches-the CONNER
cial, the normal land the academical. In time
it was intended to add
TECHNICAL AND MANUAL TRAINING
to the course of instruction. After Mr..
Young had ended his address, the High
School class rendered "OceAn Music" and
Rev. Jas. D. Moffat, D. D., President of the
Washington and Jefferson College, deliv-
cred an address on Higher Education"
Dr. Moffat rejoieed with the citizens of
Allegheny in the completion of the pretty
building. He hoped that the time would
come when Americans could boast of being
the most intelligent and best educated peo-
ple in the world. He said that the objection
to high schools chiefly arose from the mis-
taken notion that they were different from
common schools, but that, in time, the pub
lie woald learn the truth, and would give
all such schools enthusiastic support. He
wished that every county seat in the country
had Just such building as the one in which
he was speaking, and that then the people
would be noted for something more than our
great Republican or Democratic maJorities.
All through his remarks DR.. Moffat was ap-
plauded most literally.
The chorus then sang Hunters Horn,
after which the genial Henry Houck,
Deputy State Superintendent of Public
Schools, made stirring address, lauding the
cause of education in unmeasured terms.
Prof. Houck also managed to keep the
audience convulsed with laughter at his
witty sallies, and secured an encore. After
the rendition of the next musical number,
"Who Was George Washington" Superin-
tendent Luckey made an impromptu ad-
dress, and the chorus sang the anthem
''Thou Wilt Keep Him, and the benedic-
tion was pronounced by Rev. j. w. With
erspoon.
THE PEDAGoGUES PRESENT.
The platform was occupied by many per-
sons prominent In educational circles
Among them were Superintendent George
j. Luckey, DR.. j. E. Morrow, Principal Of
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