Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-02-01
NEW HIGH IS NOW
READY. FOR WORK
Imposing Scenes Mark Dedica-
ti0n Exercises of Newark's
Magnificent School.

An epoch in the history Of the pro
gression of the educational system OF
this city was marked yesterday at the
dedication OF the new Central Com
mercial and Manual Training High
school. The handsome auditorium of
the new building was the scene of great
interest to those who witnessed the
festive opening.
= The retiring president of the Board
Of Education, former Judge Frederick
F.. Guild, presided, and his presence
WAS greeted with a storm of applause.
az he thus performed his last official
act and realized a dream which he
hat cherished for years. The audi
torium, seating 1900, was crowded to
the limit. Hundreds who could not get
Inside stood around the halls until the
ceremony was. over.
After a selection by the orchestra an
Invocation was pronounced by Rev. os-
car e. Braune. pastor of the First Ger
mar lutheran Church. The pupils of
the grammar grades then sang the
chorus, "Praise Ye the Father"
Presentation of the key was then
made by James Taffe, chairman of the
committee on buildings. grounds and
supplies, to Charles p. Taylor, vice.
president. of the Board of Education.
Mr.. Taylor, in accepting. said: This
Is the most important educational in
~stitution In New Jersey and probably
the most important public institution
in the United States. The introduction
of Industrial education is an important
event and It Is gratifying to have our
former opponents become active ex-
ponents of 1.-The idea"
Mayor Jacob Haussling was greeted
nrxrJia1lxr av1 nvnraaand ~ n Snuy a4Upt-l
ficant and hearty words the great
principle involved in such an institu-
ton, and its meaning to this city of
industry. Mayor Haussling also re-
ferred to the retirement OF President
Guild and expressed regret over the
loss of a man who had performed such
splendid and capable service.
Former Sheriff Frank H. Sommer.
addressing the audience, stated that
h occasion marked a new era in edu-
cation. "a vision of mine for a long
time has been to see a classical high
school devoted to the study of indus
trial inc commercial pursuits" said
he.
Part of the credit for the new school
was taken by Richard B. Jenlinson,
who said: 1.-THE most successful en-
ployer is he who can do the work him
Hcil dilu UeIteT eAplHlu To oIHeTS HOW
the work should be DONE. We need
of these schools. They will pro-
better men,"
Calvin N. Kendall. commissioner of
EDUCATION, was the last speaker. He
a1id:
This city is known far and wide for
Its public library, its evening schools
and its elementary summer schools. It
will now become noted for this institu-
The whole State is interested In
this school. Not because of It's archi-
tecturai beauty or equipment.
This Is the largest secondary edu-
Institution In the State de-
voted to technical education. This
an event. 1t makes it prob
that other communities in the
State will follow the example set by
EVERY educational institution, public
,r private, gets it's patronage from the
immediate neighborhood. 1t is a good
for future citizens and a
wise Investment for the city"