St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-01-01

an institution Which Is Credit
to the State-Its Arrangement
Excellent and Its Management
Exceptionally Efficient - The
Structure Substantial and Not
Devoid of Beauty.
Special to the Globe.
MooRHEAD, Mimi. Dec. 3l.-Moor-
head would under ordinary circuni-
stances be known as an educational CEN
ter, as 1t has three educational institu-
tons and an enrolment at times of
about 500 students, aside from the pub
lie schools. When one considers what
the town would be without these schools
the full value of the efforts which few
of its public-spirited citizens have put
forth TO obtain their location at this
point and their Improvement and en-
largement from time to time becomes
sharply defined. The substantial form
OF s. q. Comstock looms up as the orig
inal promoter Of the project of the state
normal school. Other prominent men
o. MoOrhead were able seconds in fur
therlng the project. The normal school
building uniteS in Its appearance solid
durability with unusual architectural
grace, and the famous wheat fields of
the Red river valley form a
FITTING BACKGROUND
for its lofty beauty. l.. c. Lord,
its president since the establish
ment of the school. and one of
the leading instructors of state famous
for its fine schools. puts great energy
and industry into his work. Heretofore
the school has been badly crippled by
great lack of suitable boarding accom-
modationS, or indeed. OF adequate board
ing facilities Of any kind. At the be-
ginning of every school year there has
been hurrying to and fro, and, after
canvassing from house to house to
secure temporary homes for the nu-
merOus students wishing to attend the
normal sho0l, many have been pre-
vented from coming at all because of
the we'll known difficulty of securing
board. In view of this want leading
citizens inaugurated movement at the
last meeting of the state legislature to
secure. if possible, an appropriation
to build home or boarding
house for the accommodation of
students. The effort was enthusiastic
ally assisted by Senator Probsttield and
Representatives John II. Smith and Jo-
seph Gum, all of whom worked aili-
gently for the appropriation. The resi-
dent director, George n. Lamphere, aD-
peared before the joint appropriation
committee and advocated the appropri-
alton. Hon. S. &. Comstock, A. A.
White and others used their powerful
influence in its behalf.
SUCCESS CROWNED THE EFFORT,
and $4,000 was appropriated, which be-
came available Aug. l last. Before
that date the state normal board ap-
polluted George N. Lamphere and w.
+. Lee. memb ers of said board, and l..
e. Lord. president OF the school, COM
mittee to superirtend the erection of
the building. 1t was completed and
ready for occupancy III October.
1t Is a substantial structure, not
devoid of architectural beauty, and
we'll adapted to its intended use.
1t has all modern improvements
and conveniences, and affords facilities
for the accommodation of students
which no ordinary private boarding
house could provide at any price, and
none whatever at the moderate rate
which this home eXactS from its in
mates, namely so per week for board
and room and S2.75 for table board. Not
long since small party dined at the
home and was courteouSly shown over
the building by its matrou, Miss Frances
u. Wheeler, and thoroughly appreciated
It's convenlences, its comforts, and its
exquisite cleanliness. Tue building is
46Xl00 feet, three stories. with basement
under the whole which contains the hot
water heating plant. store rooms and a
laundry room. which is "thing of
beauty and a joy forever" in the eyes OF
housekeepers. The house is lighted
throughout by electricity, is provided
with hot and cold water, and also arteS-
ian water for drinking. The building
stands
NORTH AND SOUTH,
and the rooms are arranged on either
side and at the end of long corridors,
extending through each floor, thus at
fording the best possible light. On the
hrstare the reception and dining rooms,
matron's suite, five bedrooms ard the
kitchen. The second and third floors
contain fifteen bedrooms each, and a
bath room for each floor. The rooms
on the second floor are furnished with
every comfort, and even approach lux
ury, and they are cosy and pleasant
looking to degree. The third floor is
now being put in order for occupancy,
as increase of attendance is looked for
after the holidays, the anticipated at
tendance not having been reached thus
far owing to the financial stringency, OF
Which occasional mention is made at
the present period. Our party sat down
at = O'Clock 10 a dinner we'll selected,
we'll cooked and we'll served. showing
an efficiency of management which is
credit to the institution and
RECOMMENDATION IN ITSELF
as 10 the character of entertainment the
home offers. Miss Yoemans, Miss Kim
ball, Miss Pierce and Miss Barker, of
the faculty, make their home here. The
home also offers table board to such of
the young men attending the normal
school as wish to avail themselves of it.
The arrival of the new piano, which
Mr.. Lamphere succeeded in inducing
the state worlds fair board to donate 10
the home, is impatiently awaited by the
occupants. 1t is the Crown piano which
stood in tue Minnesota building. and it
will add greatly to the furnishing of the
reception room. and to the pleasures of
tie large family of young ladies gath
cred at the home. The Indebtedness of
Moorhead to all those who have worked
for the good of this institution can
hardly be estimated, and the city as n
whole is grateful for the solid benefits,
and also tor the prestige it conferS.