Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-28
Editors Letter Box
The State School for Girls.
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EDITOR hennebec journal:
The State School for Girls at Halo
well is fine institution. It has risen
from small beginnings to great propor-
tons. AS everybody knows it was
founded by two of Hallowelps most
distinguished and benevolent women.
Mrs. Charles Dummer and Mrs. Flagg.
1T was maintained for while by
private subscriptions. then by sub
scrlption and State aid and finally
adopted by the State under whose pro-
tectlng wings it has grown marvellous
~. 1t is a good school and doing a
good work as results have testified.
10 girls in danger from lack of par
entail care, it is a safe harbor and to
poor destitute little waits it is a Cod
send. Some people may have the idea
that the school has departed from the
scope and purpose for which it was
founded, in other words broadened out
so as to take in some not entitled to it's
benefits. l think that part of it can
safely be left to the directors and pres
ent superintendent-Miss Gertrude
McDonald-whose wise management is
sufficient evidence that the institution
is in good hands.
l was aware, of course, that it costs
bit of money to run such as institu-
tion-it is an old saying that what
costs nothing is worth nothing-and
was also conscious that in order to
conduct such school successfully
would require on the part Of the man
ager an unusual amount of patience,
self control, wisdom and executive
ability. This the present incumbent
undoubtedly has in marked degree, so
that all need to say on. that point, Is
this, she seems to be the right woman
in the right place. I was not aware Of
the actual needs of the school or of a
new central building until had looked
over the reports for the last two years.
where those needs were presented in a
clear and convincing manner. In fact
all the reports of what the school has
accomplished in the past, is now doing
and hopes to do is admirably, clearly
and modestly stated. In appreciation
fthe good work the school is doing 1
append the following simple lines:
No fairer place on Hallowelrs hills could
chosen be,
Than this Historic spot to found a school
forever free;
To those who by birth or misfortune have
Deen denle0,
The care and education that good parents
have supplied.
These hills have had their romance and
beauty told in song,
BY poets and writer's as the years have
rolled along;
But there's no lack of inspiration for
something just as good.
In these fine buildings made Of brick and
stone and wood.
The founding Of this school was a gift OF
love supreme,
An inspiration Of two souls, and not an
idle dream;
The outgrowth and results will a constant
memorial prove,
That angels sometimes dwell below. akin
to those above.
from of the river rise.
And sunlight gladdens all the earth. the
air and skies:
Then in the weary soul fond hope awak-
ems new
For nature smiles and beauty CLEANS
from every point of view.
Has inspiration fed for aye from these
lovely rock-bound hills?
And in the heart Of every child, are there
no latent thrills
All no! just turn them out of doors some
bright and sunny morn,
Then watch the glow in eye and cheek as
they dance upon the lawn.
Then shout tho glad tidings from noun
tain to sea,
These mansions and grounds Forever
shall be,
An incentive to teacher and to every
lone child
Whether born in the city or In the far
wild.
To do their level best for what in them
lies,
Regardless of sunshine or cloud-laden
skies
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