The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-05-27
BURNHAM's NEW scHooLHousE.


The Reynolds Corner schoolhouse,
Burnham, was dedicated May 18th. The
State superintendent, Hon. Payson
Smith, was present and delivered the
address, The exercises were in charge
of District Supt. Charles L. Clement,
and were as follows:
Singing, America; prayer, Rev. H. H.
Hathaway; recitation, Rouello Reynolds;
remarks by the following: Mrs. E. L.
Varney, member of school committee;
Mr.. Fred McAllister, chairman of board
of selectmen; William Reynolds, Rev. H.
H. Hathaway and H. B. Arey, district
superintendent of Albion, Unity and
Troy. Address. Hon. Payson Smith;
instrumental solo, Athene Sayward.
Mr.. Smith emphasized the Importance
Of getting an education, there BEING
more employed in getting an education
than in any other occupation. The COM
munity that feels its responsibility. is
willing to expend money and shows in
terest and readiness to support its
schools, is the community which is pro-
gressive and prosperous. Where inter-
est in education is low all other worthy
activities are at low ebb. The States
which spend the most for education are
the most progressive and prosperous.
The responsibility for an education
should not be placed entirely upon the
school. A large part is gotten in the
home, the church and the various activi-
ties in which one engages.
This building should be dedicated not
to the sharpening of the wits of those
who attend school in it, but to the devel-
oping of a higher grade of citizenship. to
10 ,ol> f,,I To he,
that Durham may BIZ better town to
live in.
Boys and girls cannot be given an edu-
cation. Buildings and equipment may
be provided, but these will not educate.
Whatever Of an education is obtained is
the result of effort. This building should
be dedicated to obedience. Lawlessness
is a danger which is threatening our
institutions. The school should make
law abiding citizens. Citizens who will
take a part both in making and in
obeying Of laws.
Mr.. Smith highly commended the peo-
pie of the community for the unusual
effort put forth in getting the building,
and congratulated them upon the oppor-
tunity which it will afford their children.
The building is sixty by thirty feet.
There are two rooms, each "a by 80 feet,
each we'll lighted and ventilated, and
each provided with closet for books
and apparatus. The hallway goes from
front to rear in center of building, and
is provided with ample space for coats.
The basement is we'll lighted and floor
cemented. The lot contains one and
one-half acres of land. and is in fine To-
cation in the corner of the road.
The School Improvement League pro-
vided the desks for one room at a cost of
$72 80, which was raised by socials AID
entertainments. The league has $l5 On
hand which will be used for further i'm
provements. The league has also set
out four trees and planted flowers.
The men in the community did all the
work of excavating for the foundation,
hauled the sand, gravel and cement,
built the forms, did all the work on the
foundation and graded around the build
ing. They will also finish grading the
lot. The work already done would have
cost the town about $500. This is re-
markable record for community, and
deserves recognition. The interest man
ifested and the work done is unusual.