Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18

built and this is fed by springs from
syphoned to the pumping station as
needed. We We're fortunate in striking
vein of water in the rock. While
this system has been in operation only
a short time it promises to furnish an
ample supply of water and of the
same pure quality as that so long in
use. When this system is extended, as
it should be. there would be Il sufficient
supply for the stables and for use on
the lawns.
THE driveways were very unsatis-
factory on account of the deep sand
which did not make a solid surface. A
light coating of clay, followed with
very fine ground rock, and rolled solid,
has improved the conditions very ma
teri3lly. The driveway in front of the
administration building has been made
of macadam. while the one in front of
Flagg- Dummer hall is of cement
The judges of our courts have felt
the necessity of committing other girls
to the care of the school, but under
present conditions sucn thing is
practically impossible.
we tItlt l''Ic IStl llldl III view vi
present ana pressing needs a new
building is imreratively required if the
school shall accomplish the work for
which it was instituted The accom-
modations of the school at the present
time are rs, while there is seldom less
than 100 to be provided for and in adj
dton to this number we have outside
e6 more, making in all 165. Provision
should be made for housing $50, for
there are a large number of girls who
ought to be in the school but cannot be
admitted. The records of the school
show that a large percentage of those
put out each year return to the school
and new homes have to be provided.
only a small percentage each year be-
come of age and are discharged, so
that as a result the number of girls
who need the States care is eaSing
each year.
Especial attention has been given to
practical education. The course of
studies compare very favorably with
Il high grade grammar school and we
believe that the work along these lines
will prove most satisfactory. one
strong feature is the teaching of pa
triotism. While but three and half
hours are spent in the school room, it
is every day in the year. except Sun
days. thus giving As much or more
lime to school work than afforded by
the public schools.
The problem of grading has been
given attention, but it has been found
important to grade according to moral
rather than mental qualities The dis
cipine of the school is very satisfac-
tory.
We realize the great advantage to
these girls, who will go out to earn
their own living. that they shall be-
come acquainted with the art of house
keeping, that il they do not have homes
of their own they at least will have the
means at their command of providing
for themselves. Many girls become
proficient in needle work as well as
cooking and the care of the house.
And we feel that we have been justi-
fed in making domestic science one of
the leading features of the school.
1T was with great reluctance that
the trustees accepted the resignation
of Mrs Mary f. King as the principal
of the school. MIS-. King has filled her
faction during the II years of her Off
cial relations We feel that the pres
ent efficient system is in no small
measure due TO the wisdom and I'M
firing efforts of the principal. The
trustees succeeded in securing the SER
vices Of Miss Gertrude l.. Mcdonald of
Saugus, Mass, to fill the position thus
made vacant and she accordingly en-
tered upon the discharge of her duties
Nov. Is. The present corps of teachers
bring to their work not only the nee
essary experience but that womanly
character which is so much needed in
this line of work.
1.-The condition of the buildings is
good. with the exception Of Baker hall
and here needed repairs are under way.
The Foundation of the stable has been
rebuilt. the round-house painted and
minor repairs have been made in and
around the several buildings"
Announcement was made Monday at |
the Office of the State Water Storage |