Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-12
OAK GROVE

me SCHOOL year d. yam
Seminary opened formally with a re-
ception at 500 ?. NJ. on Friday eve
ming. September 8. According to
old custom the reception was given
by the faculty. 1t was delightful oc-
casion and many guests were present.
Among those from out of town
were: the president of the board of
managers Charles Irving Bailey and
Mrs Bailey of Winthrop Center:
man. and Herbert .Wadsworth, also
members of the board and from
Winthrop Center.
After all the guests were received
the entire dormitory and admins
tration building were open for in
spection. The guests were first es-
corted to the boys dormitories.
where they could see the complete
remodeling that has taken place dur
been entirely redecorated and re-
fitted with handsome fumed oak fur
niture. The boys were in their
rooms to receive the guests and took
great pride in the occasion. The
guests then proceeded to visit the
girls rooms, which were made es-
! pecially attractive for the occasion.
From the girls rooms. the company
were conducted to Principal and
Mrs. Owens apartments in the West
Wing. 1t is here that the school in
, Urinary is located, and as each one
entered explanations of surprise
were heard. This has Just been
wholly done over and refurnished in
the most up-to-d date and charming
style. The room is now so attractive
it would almost be an inducement
to be i'll at Oak Grove. The color
scheme is blue and white but while
great attention has been put upon
! the aesthetic side the practical has
not been overlooked and the little
hospital is fitted out with. every con-
veInience including electric heating
pads. vibrators and other modern
appliances.
After the inspection dainty re-
freshnents of ices and fancy cookies
were served in the spacious recep-
ton halls and living rooms These
have also been done over and are
very beautiful. The big corridors
are done in dark tapestry with all
the wainscoting and wood finished
in white enamel, forming a fine set
ting for the new mahogany furni-
ture. The reception room is in soft
gray paper with white enamel and
gray silk draperies. The music room
and library which have connecting
double doors have been done in
delft blue and white and are very
charming. In fact the whole plant
is more like spacious big home
than an institution, and reflects the
ideals of Principal and Mrs. Owen
Tor surrounding their students with
a cultured home atmosphere.
During the evening music was
furnished by members of the student
body. The new members of the
faculty were welcomed by ALL They
are: Miss Judith Jenness of New
Hampshire. Saretta Warren of Colo
RADIO and Luther E, Warren of Ohio.
Miss Jenness is a graduate Of West
town and New Hampshire College,
Saretta Warren holds a degree from
Wilmington and another from Ha-
wexford. Luther Warren has a de-
gree from Wilmington and has done
graduate work at Haverford. The
other resident mem bers of the fac.
ulty are. besides Principal and Mrs.
Owen, Miss Clifford, Mr.. Russell.
Miss Kelley and Mrs. Thompson. All
of the teachers have majored in the
subjects they are teaching and are
experienced. The new students
represent a large area including
California. Palestine and Russia be-
sides various sections of New Eng
land. The dormitory contains more
students than since before the war
and it has been necessary to finish
off rooms formerly used for storage
in order to provide sufficient ac-
commodations. The prospects are
excellent for fine year