The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-04-26


, sight is truly inspiring. Two ianitors
are at work during the day and arc kept
bsny, although everything looks clean
and in good order. Every Saturday the
staircase is sandpapered and waxed.
But this imposing structure, built in
one of the most delightful parts of the
ty,would be of little worth, and no better
than the pyramids of Egypt, except as a
monument to the developement and
progress of the 10Th century, were it not
for the complete motsry system within
the many rooms that open from the hall
and balconies of the rotunda. In one we
find the Superintendenrs office, seated
like the Senate chamber, with fourteen
desks of OAK, revolving Office chairs and
everything in the way of first class, APP
propriate office furniture. At larger
desk may be seated Prof. MacGowan,
man of no ordinary intelligence, culture
and ability, and person in every way
fitted for the position he holds. Possess
ed of much originality and great activity
OF mind and body, and good store of
knowledge acquired by study and travel
in our own and foreign lands, his advice
has been of uutold value to the faithful
committee of which d. l. Ball, Esq, was
chairman, in the construction of the
building. He has wonderful faculty of
organizing and systemizing, and tact as
disciplinarian. Perfect harmony is found
between him and his excellent corps of
forty teachers. His daily visit to the
three buildings outside of the High
School, keep him in close touch and SYM
pathy with each teacher and pupil. He
has the happy faculty Of imparting new
life and energy in every class room and
always seems welcome guest. He
is courteous and kinda gentleman in
every sense of the word. Next to him
stands Prof. Haupt, Principal of the
High School. Prof. Haupt is scholarly
gentleman, who commands the respect
and obedience of The pupils, and the con-
hdence and admiration of the patrons.
The High School faculty, we believe,
would grace any of our colleges, and in it
is represented some of Americas best
colleges and universities. and also the |
University of Heidelberg, Germany,
On the third floor of the High School |
building, in the cozy northeast corner. is |
a benefactor of his race. 1t is not mon
ument of marble or bronze but one that |
Will tell in eternity for the good It is do |
ing and will do for the future home max |
ers Of our Republic. We speak of the |
domestic science department, established |
by Mr.. Levi Smith who pays the salary
of Mrs. Richardson of Philadelphia who
presides over this department.. 1t is |
very pretty sight to watch this pleasant |
faced little woman experimenting class |
OF young woman arrayed in their snowy |
white uniforms. Here instructions are |
given in every detail of kitchen and din
ing room work, as well as instructions in |
social forms and behavior at the table.
Diagonally across the rotunda from this |
room is the sewing room of which Mrs. |
Abbott has charge. In this room we also |
see traces of Mr.. Smiths generosity when
plies, furnished by Mr.. Smith. Mrs.
Abbott is well known at Endeavor, For
est county, where she gives lessons in
sewing to number of young girls ev-
cry Saturday at the home of Mrs. N. p.
Wheeler who employs Mrs. Abbott to do
this work for her.
The carpentershop on the basement
floor, has also been equipped by Mr..
Smith, for the boys who expect soon to
continuetheir work in manual training. So
many pleasant features are in connection
with the High School outside of the reg
ular school work. One of these was re-
ception given some time ago by the stu
dents of the High School to the High
School faculty. The beautiful rotunda
was transformed into lovely reception
hall with Persian rugs, tall palms, rock
ing chairs, and settees arranged in most
artistic manner. These with the number
OF electric lights shining from pretty
and dozens of soft silk pill
lows and cushions made all complete.
Everything had been arranged by the
pupils themselves and it was delightful
occasion to those who were present. The
rendering of the program manifested the
harmony existing between pupil and
teacher, and the delicious refreshments. ,
served on the basement floor in the large
hall, told how well these young men and |
women are being fitted for complete I.
living"
One of tho charming features of this 5
school is the Schools Savings Bank con-
nected with it. This was adopted through
Prof. MacGowan whose originality is :
again shewn in the systematic order by I
which this work is carried on. Each pu- |
pill in every department is given an OPP
portunity to "deposite' any amount, I
however great or small, once a week.
These contributions are given to the 5
.eaeher who in turn sends them to the
or his clerk who makes !
he deposite in one of the Warren banks,
where it is put on an interest of not less
han per cent. This has its great adj
1t not only has trained the
boys and girls in lessons of economy, but q
mas enabled them to do much good with {
heir money During the "hard times" !
boys and girls who had money in tho = y
oank were able to pay rent and doctors
bills for their fathers. Others who never S