Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-19
WATERTowE JoTTINGs
Concerning the Changing of the Center
 School to a High School.

School to q H1gl Sc0OOl.
 Considerable interest is now cen tered on the project of changing the Center school to a high school. Those, who are in favor of it's being'a high school claim that the studies are as high as in any of the high schools about this section of the state and would cost no more money. On the other hand, those who are opposed to it claim that the studies are not sufh- ciently high to warrauI its being called a high school, as it would incur the necessity and expense of more high teachers. Taking q neutral view or the matter we do not think 1t would cost any more for teachers than here tofore, as the corps we now have has sufficient knowledge to teach the stud ies required. What will be done about the matter cannot be told at present. as the committee does not report untll the next town meeting on March II. A letter has been sent to Secretary ELine of Hartford asking him to in form us what are the studies of high school. You will hear more in the flu ture.
 Good Wills Dance.
 The newly organized Ladies' Good Will society gave their first annual utHCc lttSl IISHL til lut loN Il liiii ii' young ladies of the association have worked faithfully during the past two weeks to make this dance a success. and their efforts were crowned with success last evening. At 9:Oo D. m. the grand march was formed. contain ing about fifty couples William Claf- fey and Miss Stebbins leading. The program gotten up by the young la- dies was a very pretty one and con tained twenty-two numbers. The dancing was kept up until a. m- Soda water was served ill the base ment.
 Notes.
 Joseph Downs and MT Mclean. in honor of whom the farewell dance was given last week. have decided to stay in Watertown for the present. as they are well satisfied with their positions.
 The arch over the entrance at the library is draped in black. owing to the death of the late Ienlan W. Cut Ter.
 Thus far this season Jailcr Miller has accommodated over 150 trampS at the local hotel and the place where they are kept for 1he night has not been cleaned since the first one came. As Njr Miller receives l., cents for each one he lets in this is a fairly good money maker for him.
 Frank P. Bryant the local shoe deal CT had several very severe hemor- rhaaeS yesterday afternoon. At pres cnt his condition is improving some what.
 Tile doctors report quite busy time with them just at present.
 William Shay. the man from the west who ran q shooting gallery here q couple of years ago. expects to open one here in the spring.
 The water has been shut off from the old hall owing to the pipes freezing up so often.
 Posters are out announcing the com ing concert q the N l.. church. March ;. by the famous Rock Band Concert Co. As the company gives highly entertaining evenings amusement they should be given Il warm welcome.
 During the recent cold spell the milk men had a hard time of it. the milk freezing right ill the cup with which they ladled.
 The graduating class at the Water town center school have received the subjects for their essays and are now earnestly at work upon them.
 Washington's birthday on next Fri day will be observed in all the schools here.