Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-31
READY FOR WORK.
THE NEW HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING
FORMALLY DEDICATED.
The Proceedings Last Evening-A Des-
cripticn of the Building-The Alumni
Celebrate the Occasion.

The new high school building, on Cas-
telar street, was formally opened to the
public last night by the board of educa-
ton, the dedicatory ceremonies being
held under the auspices of the Los An
geles high school Alumni society.
The interior of the room was artistic
ally decorated for the occasion, the
whole rejecting great credit upon the
committee of arrangements, which was
composed as follows: Chairman, Fred.
w. Fisher, 'S2; Will Grosser, 80; H. C.
Lichtenberger, 'S6; f. S. Pauly, 'sS; c.
Lautz, 'S5; G. L. Goldsworthy, 'S9, and
the Misses Alice C. Fitch, 'S4, and
Nora Avery, go.
At s O'Clock Mayor II. T. Hazard, the
members of the board of education,
those of the board-elect, and the princi-
pals of the various schools, took their
seats upon the platform, and the exer-
cises commenced with the overture from
Ambr. Thomas Raymond, which was
cleverly interpreted by Meine's Or
chestra.
Leslie R. Hewitt, president of the So
ciety, briefly announced the object OF
the entertainment; and after an invoca-
ton by Rev. R. S. Cantine, called upon
Hon. II. T. Hazard to make the opening
address.
Mayor Hazard in characteristic
speech dwelt upon the advantages of the
republican form OF government in this
country
Miss May Mansfield. OF the class of 80,
played Liszt's Polonaise in f major in a
mastery manner, which evoked enthu-
siastic applause. She was followed by
President Leslie R. Hewitt, 'S5, who
delivered an eloquent address on behalf
of the Alumni society, which occupied
the attention of mis- audience for fully
thirty five minutes.
Arditti's Ecstacy, a vocal solo, by Miss
Amelia Grosser, was rendered admira-
bly,, and she was compelled to respond
to the plaudits OF her audience. Mrs.
Anna S. Averill, an ex-member of the
board of education, delivered remark
ably interesting address, which was fol-
lowed by recitation by Miss Cora M.
Foy, of the class of 80, who displayed
rare histrionic talent in her delivery of
a very difficult piece, entitled The
Doom OF Claudius and Cynthia.
After a selection from Gounod's Faust
ny JIG OICllSSUld, MI. n. N. OIll6IOy,
president of the board of education,
formally dedicated the building in an
address, of which, unfortunately, lack
ton. This was responded to by Miss
Elizabeth A. Packard, principal OF the
High school.
Professor Bacon then favored the
audience with vocal solo, Per Che
Dor,c-i hx,C CNrnnl urh i.ah foir II h,o,,~ht ~
down the house, and as an encore he
sang The Yeoman's Wedding. and had
to repeat the last verse in response to a
second encore. At this iuncture Mrs.
Abbie E. Johnston, president of the
Stanton Post WR.C., formally pre-
sented the flag to the school, Mrs. M. f.
Tarbe delightng the audience with the
popular solo. The Star Spangled Banner.
In the absence of Mr.. Joseph Bumil-
Ter, who was unayoidably detained at
the last moment, Mr.. w. Gould, of the
senior class, responded on behalf of the
high school, and the exercises closed
with & promenade concert, the orches-
ira playing a medley of national airs,
arranged by Theo. Moses.
The building is in the Romanesque
style OF architecture, and is a noble
specimen of that noble school. 1t is ad-
mirably proportioned; all its lines
are graceful, and it is of an
elevated and inspiring type. Its high
entrances, long windows and tall towers,
all have an elevating effect upon the
mind. The internal arrangements OF
the building and the provisions made
for escape in case of fire show how con-
stantly the uses of the structure were
before the mind Of the architect, Mr.. j.
N. Preston, of the BrysonBonebrake
block, this city. The gentleman has
erected great many public buildings
in his day, and all OF them bear the i'm
press of thorough knowledge of the
art, and Of originality OF design.
The edifice was erected under the
supervision of Mr.. Robert Beyrle, con-
tractor OF this city, who has done good
work upon all the departments thereof.
SAN PEDRO CRIMINALITIES.