The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-05-01

the main entrance, and was one OF the
principal points Of interest In the build
ing. The exhibit of school work In the
rooms OF grades 1 to was also Of great
interest.
The school hall in which the exercises
Incidental to the dedication were held last
evening had been attractively arranged
for the occasion, and the platform was
decorated with palms and potted plants.
On The rear of the stage were displayed the
national colors, and on each side OF the
stage were the portraits Of two men. One
who furnished his county with everlasting
ideas Of patriotism, and the other who
after years OF unaided struggle established
the High School of Pawtucket upon firm
foundation.
At the time for the opening of the exer-
cises the school hall on the upper floor of
the building was filed with educators,
alumni, parents and scholars. Upon the
platform were seated
Hon. Pardon q. Tillinghast, Associate
Justice of the Supreme Court; Hon. John
w. Davis, Mayor of Pawtucket; Gen.
Olney Arnold, Rev. William p. Tucker,
ID. d., Hon. e. w. Blodgett, James A.
Slattery, Presiding Officer and Chairman
of the Committee on High School; Frank
o. Draper, Superintendent of Schools OF
Central Falls; John c. Wyman, Gilman {.
Fisher, Superintendent of Schools; Mrs.
John jolly and Messrs. Cronin and Coop.
On the right of the platform, but not on
the stage, were seated selected number
of the pupils of the High School, who rem
dered during the progress of the program
several selections most acceptably, under
the direction of A.C. White.
The order of exercises was as follows:
Singing--"Gloria". a"................. .........
Pupils of Pawtuclset High school.
Prayer. .....Rev. William L. Tucker, ID. ID.
Introductory Addresses. ...............
Hon. John w. Davis, Mayor.
4. w. Blodgett, ESD Chairman OF school
Committee,
Singing-"Lift Up Your Heads. Pupils
Address-"Our Public Schools in Their
Relation to the Government.
Hon. Pardon +. Tillinghast.
Singing-"March to Victory. Pupils
Presentation of portrait of William T..
Tolman, first principal of the Paw
tucket High School, on behalf OF the
Class or '5S.. .......,...........
Fred Sherman.
Presentation Of works Of art from alumni
OF tschooi-...............
Frank o. Draper.
Singfng-"O Lord, Most Merciful' Pupils
Presentation of portrait of Washington
from Sens OF the American Revolution,
Gen. Olney Arnold.
Singing-"Keller's"A American Hymn. Pupils
Acceptance OF gifts in behalf OF the
school. ..........".... ....-..... .......
Principal w. w. Curtis.
Brief Remarks............. .................
Gilman G. Fisher, supt. of schools.
Singing-"America". ...........Audience
Shortly after 8 O'Clock the exercises
(opcned Bye ye1s1sstxon hy the pupils, fol-
lowed by prayer by Archdeacon Tucker.
Chairman Slattery introduced the con-
tfnuance OF the program In q few brief
remarks In which he explained the reason
OF the delay in the dedication of the build
ing. 1t had been found necessary to place
the scholars in the new building as soon
as 1t was ready for occupancy. He con-
graduated the people of the city on the
magnificent building devoted to educa-
tional uses. 1t was gratifying to see so
many present, by their presence showing
interest in the public schools of the city.
The most successful feeling Of education
was the mutual feeling which should exist
between the parents and teachers. The
speaker urged the parents to frequently
visit the schools, which would result in
the benefit of teachers, pupils and parents.
The forming of educational societies would
be of great benefit.
The Chairman then introduced His
Honor the Mayor, who said i'm part:
"Friends and Fellow Citizens: BY the
courtesy Of the School Committee have
been selected to receive this completed and
fine High School building" Mayor Davis
then spoke of the discussions and stories
that had been circulated, and the enlarged
ideas that had prevented its erection. The
Mayor said he had "no prepared remarks" {"
and illustrated the intent of his address by
referring to the little red school house at
Middleboro in the early history of New
England. "The High School being the
acme of the educational facilities of the
city should be made a school Of reputa-
tion." After speaking In praise of the ed
ucational benefits Of the State School at
Kingston, His Honor, on behalf of the
city, wished the High School God-speed
Z. w. Blodgett Chairman of the School
| Committee, followed with brief address
| of introduction, and his remarks were lis
| tened to with interest. The speaker
| opened his address In humorous vein
and his reference to the early school facili.
ties OF Pawtucket were appreciated by the
| persons present who were familiar with
the state OF affairs to which the speaker re.
ferred. After speaking of the striking ap.
pearance Of the illuminated building Al
night, the speaker congratulated the resi-
dents of Pawtucket on the possession o
such building.
| Mr.. Blodgett spoke of the early associa
tions Of tbs location, and considered th'
building Of greater value from the fac
that 1t was built by the people of the cit.
and had not been q gift. At the close o
his address the speaker referred to tn
criticisms on the courses of study whicl
had been taken up by an influential Provi
dence sheet. Action OF the committe
should be honestly criticised and not will
the spirit Of carping.
The educational facilities necessary 70
the boy Of 1900 were far different from
those Of the boy OF 1850.
Judge Tillinghast was the next speaker
his subject being "Our Public Schools II
their relation to the Government" Tn
speaker treated his subject very exhaust
lively, his address occupying over an hour
As preface to his main subject Judg
Tillinghast said:
sand first, permit me to heartily con