Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-06
FAIRFIELD.


ment of the Lawrence High school
getting things in readiness for the
courses in manual training and do
nestle science which will be intro
duced into the public schools OF the
town. next fall. The manual training
room will be located in the boys side
of the basement and the domestic
science room in the girls part. 1t is
the intention of Supt. Hersey to have
enough tables and fixtures installed
so as to accommodate the scholars in
Grades VI VII. VIII and TX. Not
much money is available, and what
is used has to be taken out of the in
cidental account. Only the scholars
in one grade will instructions in these
courses at time. the boys in GER
tain grade will be taking the lessons
in manual training while the girls
will be at work in the domestic sci
ence room. Teachers for these courses
have not as yet been appointed but
Mr.. Hersey is in correspondence with
a number who are thoroughly ac-
quainted with the work. AT the last
town meeting the citizens voted to in
stall these two studies in the schools.
Only the scholars in the above named
grades will take the course at first.
but If 1t can be arranged the studies
will be optional with students in the
Lawrence High school.
The following teachers in the Law
renee High school were informed.
Saturday, by Superintendent of
Schools w. o. Hersey that they had
been re-appointed for another year by
the school board, at its regular meet
ing held, Friday, in the superintend-
ent's office: Principal. John A. Part
ridge; assistants, Miss Jennie Emery,
Miss Allie Lane and Miss Gladys
Jennison, instructor in the CONNER
cial department, rendered her resig-
nation to the school board, last win
ter. Miss Jennison. who has been
commercial teacher for the past three
years, has been offered a more paying
position, which she accepted. Miss
Carver has been secured to fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation of
Miss Jennison.
The graduating exercises of the
Senior class of the Lawrence High
school will be held in the Assembly
hall, Friday evening, June IA. There
will be only three speakers. being the
ones who received honorary parts, for
excellence in scholarship and deport-
ment for the past four years. They
are: Eleanor Davis, first; Alma Cor
son. second; Otis Lawry. third. The
rest of the program for the evening
will be musical, showing what has
been accomplished during the past
year.
The scholars in the schools are re-
hearsing for the Childrens May festi-
val, which will be held in the Water
vile Opera house on the evening of
May s, under the direction of Miss
Stockhridge director of music in the
wdterville schools. About so from this
town will be in the festival,
The Twice Six Club will meet, Mon
day evening with Miss Jennie War
rem, at her home in Benton.
The Past and Present Club will meet.
Monday afternoon. with Mrs. Florence
Lawry.
The Dial Club will meet. Monday
afternoon. with Miss L. A. Common. at
her home on Summit street.
Mr.. and Mrs Percy Carr are receiv-
ing congratulations upon the birth of
a daughter.
The Younger Set met, Saturday aft
home on Main street. A large number
was present and delicious refresh
ments were served.
The Embroidery Club will meet,
Wednesday evening, with Mrs. Charles
Johnson, at her home on Main street.
Augustus Burke has purchased the
old schoolhouse at Shawmut, and in
tends to make it over into a black
seth shop.
The Benton Dramatic Club held an
entertainment, Saturday evening. at
the Benton Town hall. which was
largely attended and good sum was
| realized. The entertainment consisted
OF music, readings and ,tableaux. fol-
bowed by sociable. Ice cream and
cake were served.
Miss Ida Fletcher, who has been i'll
at her home, is recovering.
News has been received here of the
death of J. d. Powers at Plattsburg.
n. Y. Mr.. Powers is the father Of
George w. Powers, a former superin-
fendent OF the United Box. Board and
Paper Co.