Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-10-26
Library for the Graded School.

A book reception, brief mention o.
which was made in last weeks REG
IsTER, will be held in the Graded
School building Friday evening, o.
tober 9th, at 7.l5 o'clock, and al
the friends and patrons of the school
are invited to attend and help make
the opening a success. 1t is the pur-
pose of the faculty of the school to
lay the nucleus of a library, and to
encourage in our young people a taste
for wholesome literature. Contribu-
tons of books are asked, and if each
visitor will take one book good foun-
dation will be laid. A programme
has been arranged for the evenings
entertainment. The addresses will
be brief, and all will be free to mingle
IN social enjoyment, and to observe
the handsome room and furnishings
provided as a library and reading
room. Following Is the programme 4;
Song, Stars of the Summer Night
School.
Selected Notes on Literature-Ruth E.
Byerly.
Song, "Do not Worry"-School.
Literary Quotations-Carol D. Billmyer,
Elizabeth T. Banks, John 7. Fair.
all, Rachel Snyder.
Song, Crossing the Bar"-School Choir.
Song, A Medley-School.
Prayer of Dedication for Library and
Reading Room-Rev. DR.. Charles
Ghiselin.
Address, The Value of Library in the
School-Rev. DR.. H. G. Haithcox.
Address, Books as Companions-Rev. C..
E. A. Marshall.
Address, The Girl and Her Reading
Rev. D. F. Eutsler.
Address, The Boy and The Book-Prof.
J. G. Knutti
Reception of Books Donated.
The following constitution for the
government and regulation of the Ii
brary has been adopted:
ARTICLE l-Objects.
1t shall provide teachers and pupil
of ShepherdstOwn district with books
supplemental TO the Reading Circle and
school course, and such other books and
periodicals as Will encourage lasts for
wholesome literature.
ARTICLE Care and Management.
The Board of Education of Shepherds
town shall have control Of the same,
and through the teachers Of the Shep-
herdstown Graded Public School man
age and care for the aforesaid Library.
ARTICLE 3-Officers.
Its officers shall consist of President,
Librarian and assistant and Treas
urer. These positions shall be held,
respectively, by the principal and teach
ers of the second, first and third grades
in the above named school.
ARTICLE 4-Duties of Officers.
The President shall call meetings
when necessary and perform such other
duties as may be required
The Librarians shall have charge Of
the records, and keep an accurate &C.
count of the withdrawal and return Of
all books as hereinafter provided for.
They shall also require quiet and order
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the Library.
The Treasurer shall receive oil funds
and disburse them as directed by the
organization.
ARTICLE 5-Benefciaries.
The books and periodicals shall be
for the exclusive use Of the pupils act
ually attending the schools heretofore
designated, the teachers and the mem
bers of the Board of Education.
ARTICLE G-Amendments.
Amendments to these rules may be
made at joint meeting of the Board of
Education and the teachers Of the
school by majority vote at any meet
ing.
ARTICLE Privileges.
Those entitled to the benefits OF the
Library snail be permitted TO remain
there for reading or other literary en-
tertainment every morning of school
days from $50 to $50 a. m. 4; at noon
II. 80 to p. m. each afternoon from 3
to 4.30 p. m.
shepherdstown, West Virginia, Octo-
Der 10, 1905.
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