The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-27

IN conference with Miss NJ. f. Allen,
superintendent, relative to the mat
Ter OF the proposed new construction
CT an addition of the seminary.
The commissioner expressed his
satisfaction in the matter of the pro-
eress and accomplishments of Bloom.
field school and spoke particularly
OF the splendid management of Miss
Allen. through whose personal guild
anco and interest the re-arrangements
have been so successfully carried out
II will be remembered that Bloomfield
WIS formerly located near Denison
texas, on Red river. After the build
ing burned, those who were interested
In the welfare of Ardinore and the
school. succeeded in having the re-loca-
ton OF the Indian school here. The
purchase of the property formerly
known at the Hargrove College. was
effected and Miss Allen chosen as the
superintendent
Pleased With Superintendents Work
To one who is not familiar with the
vast amount of work attached to such
an undertaking, the success of the
school can hardly be appreciated but
90 those who know who have watched
the work. the success has been nothing
short OF phenomenal and as the com
missioner states, is due entirely to the
careful supervision Of Miss Allen.
Although the buildings were remod-
rled and some additions made, Miss
Allen realized the necessity Of an.
other building, and for four years she
has made constant effort in securing
this At last her dream is to be real
i2ed and the commissioners visit here
al this time was to do with the work
of the new building
The New Bnilding
The new building will be located di
rectly west of the academic building
Ii will be two stories and modern
throughout, the plans calling for five
large dormitory spaces. the general
dining room, Kitchen, pantry, ice
rooms, storage, one large class room
for detail instruction, domestic science
suite Of two rooms and in fact other
wise arranged in such manner as to
meet all the requirements of a prevo-
cational school as is Bloomfield.
In addition to the main building
proper. sanitary annex is to be a
special feature Of the establishment
This will be completely fitted with
shower baths, and all sanitary equip
mcnts
The plans also call for the build
ing Of a modern dairy and barn This
is one Of the departments in which
the superintendent wishes particularly
to give the children proper instruc
ton and with its establishment train.
ing in the making of cheese will be
added to the study Of the proper care
of milk and butter making.
There were 1877 pupils enrolled in
the school the past year, and a great
number of candidates were turned
away on account Of the limited space
With the erection Of the new building,
more pupils can be cared for and
while Industrial instruction is already
distinct feature, the additional rooms
and equipment will make possible a
more thorough teaching of same
Approximate Cost
The new building will be erected at
IN approximate cost of 100000. The
commissioner stated that the bids re-
ceived had not been within the appro.
priation, consequently he will direct
that the work be- done in the open
market.
Course of Study
The course of construction outlined
above is for the purpose of better
adapting the Indian course of study
to the needs of Chickasaw girls. This
course, which is one of the distinctive
features of the work of Commissioner
Sells, has for its aims and end, the
development of better home makers
and the making of more competent
wives and mothers.
For the past three years. although
handicapped by lack of room, much
OF the best of this course has been
accomplished at Bloomfield. To the
trinity of head, hand and heart, has
been added the care and development
Of the body.
The academic department keeps
pace with the eight grades OF the
public school system Of the state, GO
ing perhaps more deeply into the
work of English and making the
study of mathematics, hygiene and
nature more practical. Much atten-
tention is given 10 dramatization,
throughout all the grades, for the
purpose of stimulating action and ere
ating natural expression. Each year
hNs ended with an operetta or play
Il classical nature for which the pub
ns, which has been greatly appreci-
ated by parents, and other friends.
There is also systematic instruction
On sewing, lace-making, cooking, gen.
eral housekeeping, dairying, and laun-
dering and the application of this
knowledge in all of the different de-
partments constitutes the greatest ac.
ticity of the school.
Music Is one Of the cultural feat
ures. Daily work in the school room
piano with special pupils, and glee
club and choir work make up the
yearly round.
The Sunday school has grown In
interest with the passing year as has
the Y. w c. A. organization.
The Physical Training
Much attention has also been given
the physical training. Exercises from
the war manual alternating with folk
games and dancing have a place on
the daily program.
Visitors to the school have been i'm
pressed with the general order and
cleanliness of the place, with the re-
fined atmosphere, and especially i'm.
pressed with the happiness and con-
tentment Of the children. Those in
charge Of the school are justly proud
of the record Of not having a single
.deaerter, during the wear. q record