The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-31


IL was not strength alone that counted.
but science aud intelligence behind the
guns. The Greek nation was al one time
tower OF strength In farming. Today
IL is almost extinct Yet Its influence Ia
matters OF learning is felt all over the
world. Today Nav England is a great
educational centre and her influence is
being felt all over the land Dcering Is,
may say, doing it's part in the way of
furnishing its pupils with liberal eduoa-
lions TO enable them to go into the world
and solve the problems Of lie.
The address OF Mayor Muulton was fol-
lowed by fine bass solo by Mr.. Harry
I. Harmon entitled "Moss Trooper"
The chairman, Rev. Il. Z. Wilson next
introduced Senator Edward G. REYNOLDS
of South Portland as the speaker Of the
evening. Mr.. Reynolds prefaoed his ad
dress with numerous stories and anec.
dotes which were well received. He said
in part; 81 would paint on nil the walls
of this building the word youth. This Is
a splendid building. ! say dedicate II to
youth. 1t represent wealth, l would say
dedicate IL TO youth. What u splendid
thing is youth. The world opsns Its arms
TO youth Generations will come and go,
but youth will still be In this building. E"
The speaker confined his concluding
remarks to the advantages of higher edu-
ca ton In the numerous colleges of the
day. He congratulated the citizens of
Deering on their fine new structure com
pleted, and urged that its pupils be sent
out from its walls thoroughly prepared
to meet the demands Of life.
Senator Reynolds address was listened
TO with the closest attention and he was
literally applauded and at intervals and
at the close.
Mrs Frank A. Horgan next sang as a
solo, ANSWER - in a very pleas
ing manner. Rev. f.. p. Wilson
then said that he believed IL woula be
wrong to dedicate the building without
referring In some way TO the death of the
former principal, Mr.. Crosby, whose
tragic death by accident occurred one
year ago on the same evening. Mr..
Crosby, said Mr.. Wilson. was looking
forward to the completion Of the new
building with sense OF JOY, when sud
denly he was taken from our midst.
Principal w. Nj. Marvin was introduced
as the concluding speaker. Mr. Marvin
commenced by saying that his work in
the High school had been very pleasant
because Of the cordially with which he
had been received by one and all. MIR.
Marvin spoke of the need OF an alumni
association and urged all graduates pres
ent to enroll on the books prepared for
the occasion. MIR. Marvin concluded by
saying that the teacher aims to choose
that which is high and noble in prefer
ence to that which Is low, Cor the pupils,
aud TO the up building of educational
character the new building is dedicated.
The exercises concluded by the singing
of a selection by the quintette.
The exercises were Thoroughly enjoyed
by all and great credit is due the COM
mittee of arrangements for the success
of the occasion. The committee desire TO
express their thanks to the quartette
for their voluntary services and Mr..
Ira q Stookbridge for the loan of Nc
Phail piano, used at the exercises. spec
ial electric cars were provided at the
close of the exercises for the convenience
of the Portland and Oakdale people.
MIR. Elmer ingalls, has moved from his
house on stevens Plains avenue, Dterine
Center, to South street. He will reside
with his father-in-law, George W. Fur
long.
Hose company three's wagon sprung
one OF the wheels Sunday morning In
going to the fire by running into an un'