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| like, occupy the smallest areas. A
safe rule for the amateur to follow
| In selecting colOrS for these various
elements is this: '"The larger the col
or area the less intense 1t should be,
and the smaller the color area the
more intense it may be-" This means
that we will fare badly il our walls
are painted a strong orange or II we
have brilliant blue or red rug on
the floor or if our curtains are so
strong in color that our eye sweeps
past the smaller objects to be held
enthralled by their or.
Our walls and floors being back
ground, should be kept as such and
should be less intense than the OBJ
jects of furniture. that we place
against them. Our sofa, table, easy
chairs, and other pieces of furniture
are surely relatively more important
than the background and should
stand out from it and not be lost
against 1t.
Build Up From Floor.
We will play safe If we build up
our rooms from the floor. That IS,
the floor, being the basis of our color
structure, should be the deepest In
color, the walls lighter and the cell,
ing the lightest color in the room.
Also the ceiling Of a room should have
some tint Of the wall color In Its
makeup If harmony is to be obtained.
otherwise there is apt to be sharp
contrast at the top of the room which
would draw our eyes to the ceiling
and tend to give the effect of lessened
height to the walls. A room with high
walls may have a deeper color than
one with low walls. Another general
rule that amateurs would do we'll to
follow is that white ceilings should
almost never be used. They are too
cold, and so large a mass OF white
can be brought into the color scheme
of the room only by most skiliful
planning.
Too few of us have any courage
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Color Combinations for the Living
Room.
BY GENEvIEvE HENDRICKS.

BY GENEVIEVE HENDRICKS.
Perhaps nothing is so important in
The decoration of our houses as color.
AND perhaps nothing is SO absurd by
most OF us as color. This is strange,
too, for 1t is human nature to crave
and enjoy color, and all of us con-
stantly try our hands in using it,
either in the assembling of our clothes
or In furnishing for houses. Unfor
tunately, color nse is Godgiven
TO but few Of US. Yet the rest of the
world need not despair, for through a
study of simple scientific facts open
70 every one who wishes to know the
how and the why of color we may
all learn something about its proper
use.
Color skillfully used can hide a mul-
titude Of architectural s.ns. If we are
SO unfortunate as to have a house
that has been badly built, or if we
have furniture that we must use that
Is not just what we would like to have,
we can alleviate, if not almost cure,
the trouble by using our cOlors clev-
eriy. Color can embenish a beauti-
fully designed room so as to bring
out all the qualities of beauty ana ap-
peal that the architect or we ourselves
COulu ever nave dreamed Oh desiring
for it. Furniture that is bad in form
can be obscured if colored in subjec-
tive colorS, while we can emphasize
and bring forward our best pieces and
accentuate their good lines by coloring
them in stronger, more courageous
colors.
Psychologists have told us repeat
edly Of the effect of color on our lives,
so that none of us is entirely ignorant
of it's powers. That brown is SOLDERING,
blue repressing, red exciting, some
purple depressing, and yellow cheer
full we have been told again and again.
But that is not enough for us to
know. We must learn to find the
brown that makes us feel pleasantly
philosophical the blue that reminds
us of blue skies, delightful cool breezes
and the waves of the sea, instead of
the blue that makes us feel cold and
repressed; the red that stimulates us
and gives us a glow from its rich,
warm color. instead of the red that
makes us angry and irritated; the
yellow that is mellow and altogether
pleasing, like the yellows found in
nature, rather than the yellow that is
blatantly overgay and thus tiresome.
If we lack an Unborn color sense or
cultivated color knowledge, we must
turn to trained artists for advice to
find the best qualities in our chosen
colors.
Too Much Is Distasteful.
Too much of anything, even candy,
grows distasteful. 1t is only good
when tempered with other tastes. So
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in using color. This Is. of course.
because too few Of us understand
how to use it well. The majority of
houses are painted or papered- in the
neutral tones Of gray or tan or cream
because they are safe and easy.
While these are pleasing and often
satisfying let. us not forget that they
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room with the cool northern or east
ern exposure, and green or blue for
the warm southern or western eN-
posure.
II you will glance at the plan of
our living room which we drew up.
as the first step I'm the decorating of
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ably takes up the next largest area,
draperies the next and decorative bits,
such as vases, lamps, pillows and the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-10
new LAWRENCE
HIGH WILL Be
DEDICATED TONIGHT

It might be hitting at the very be-
ginning of this write-up to say a
few words relative to the building
that was destroyed by fire.
The building that was destroyed
was gift from the Honorable E. ].
Lawrence, the same being given in
1907. The style of the building was
OF colonial nature and was Of two
full stories with an eleven foot base
ment. 1t was an artistic building of
about 100 feet by 76 feet and could
accommodate about 200 pupils. This
wonderful structure was indeed much
appreciated by the townspeople and
by the many pupils who had been
impaired knowledge within its walls.
Many are the citizens who still re-
side In Fairfield and many are the
graduates who are scattered here and
there that can well testify to the
same story. 1t was certainly a great
loss when the building was Destroy
ed but from the ruins now stands an.
other building which is a great mon.
ument to the town.
Much might be said at this time
concerning the history of this build
ing that was destroyed but each and
every one of you. / am sure, know
it much better than the writer.
May we now refer you to a few
words relative to the new building
which we dedicate tonight.
Just a little over a year ago the
Lawrence High School Building of
this town was destroyed by fire of
unknown origin. 1t was considered
one Of the finest secondary school
buildings in Maine for a town the
size o Fairfield which has a popu-
lation of less tan 5000
Inside Of q month after the dre
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By Beck

of the best high school gymnasiums
in this part of the state. It Is 80
TT. wide, 20 feet long and 20 feet
high. Not an obstruction appears
which could hamper the playing of
practically every indoor sport. The
lighting system is excellent and the
radiators have been placed in posi-
tions which are. sagely out of the
way. At one end doors lead to show
ers and dressing rooms for the boys
and the other end is the same equip
ment for the girls.
On the same floor. which is really
the basement are large rooms which
will be used for Domestic Science
and Manual Training. These are
fully equipped. Another rooms Is
elaborate ventilating system has been
driven, in the basement which draws
the foul air from all rooms and blows
heated fresh air back.
There are also modern toilets for
the boys and girls on this floor. -.
Coming UP stairs to the first floor
one cannot but help notice at once
the convenient way in which the
rooms are situated and the fine light.
ing system.
On this floor is the once Of the
superintendent Of schools and the Of
flee of the principal. In the princi-
pals Office is the starting point of a
bell system to class rooms and
throughout the building. There are
four class rooms on this floor each
accommodating from IS to ~ pupils.
The rooms are fitted with adjustable
seats and desks and each teacher is
provided with an excellent desk and
two visitors chairs. The wide cor
rider is located so that the pupils
can go to their different classes con-
xaniently and sanitary drinking
fountains can be found along the
walls.
I Perhaps the most beautiful part of
the building is the new auditorium
which is built in the annex over the
gymnasium. The new hall Is un-
doubtedly one of the most beautiful
of it's kind in this vicinity. 1t has a
seating capacity of about 500. A
large; stage is built on the east side.
The auditorium is finished in oak as
is the whole building but the oak in
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the auditorium is specially treated
and has a silver gray greenish effect
that is very beautiful. The seniors
of the high school have purchased
i reading stand for the stage which
; matches the oak finish perfectly.
This stand is the class gift to the
school.
On the second floor can be found
four class rooms like those on the
first floor. A teachers room, type
writing and stenography rooms and
the library.
The library is one Of the finest
rooms in the whole building. Miss
Addie Lawrence and Mrs. Alice
Daub, daughters of the late E. j.
Lawrence have generously given
complete equipment for the library
at great cost. There will be about
a thousand books which are on the
shelves.
A high priced piano has Just been
given for use in the auditorium. The
same being given by DR.. Averill in
memory of Mrs. Mabel Keyes Aver
i'll, who was a Fairfield girl
A ladies local organization (not to
be outdone by any other organiza-
tion) have come forward and shown
that they are also willing to help out
in any way they can and have pre-
scented q large wool bunting flag for
outside display.
This shows that the citizenship Of
the town have certainly taken a won
derful interest in the welfare of this
splendid structure.
The stenography and typewriter
rooms have a glass partition be-
tween so that one teacher can super
wise work in both rooms at the same
time.
The only class room on the third
| floor will be used for physics and
chemistry. This room is arranged
| in an excellent manner for the ac-
commodation of a maximum number
of pupils with seats, of broad steps
at one side and a demonstration
| table in front and two large pupils
| tables which accommodate several
pupils. Two spacious storerooms
| lead from each side of the main
room.
The rooms and corridors are finish
ed in oak, stained brown. and the
floors are Of southern pine. The
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will deliver an address on "Ameri-
caniZation" at the Baptist church
Tuesday evening at 730. A cordial
invitation is extended the public to
i attend this service.
The w. C. T. U. met Friday after
noon with Mrs. Jennie Gordon on
| Elm street. Mrs. Olonzo Day gave ALI
! interesting brief report of the do
ings of Congress in regard to the
! Volstead act. after which Mrs. Jen-
ME F. Kreger spoke on matters per-
tanning to the State.
The Social Neighbers met for
their regular meeting Thursday af-
ternoon at the home of Mrs. B. F..
the business meeting a social time
was enjoyed and refreshments were
served. The next meeting will be
with Mrs. Isaac Ames on Burrili
street.
J The lower Baptist vestry was a
happy scene Saturday afternoon
when the superintendent and teach
ers of the Beginners and Primary
department gave May day party to
the children in their department.
Games were enjoyed, after which the
children were grouped around tables
where they made Maybaskets to be
S0nL 10 CllS CIliQFoH at the SdnaLOr-
iunl. Ice cream cones we're distri-
buted to each child at the close.
All members of Fairfield lodge, No.
6S. l. o. o. F, are requested to meet
in their hall this afternoon at 100
to attend the funeral of their broth
er. Leverette Flewelling.
Mrs. Ida Bells Sunday school
class of the Methodist church met at
her home on Hatch street, Friday
evening. There were eight members
present. Singing and Victrola music
was enjoyed. Dainty refreshments
were served by the hostess. The
next meeting will be with Mrs. Vel
ma F'airbrother on lower Main
street.
Mrs. Roy Taylor has returned
home from Boston, Mass, Where she
has been passing the winter.
Mrs. Laura Emery of Union, n.
H., is visiting relatives and friends
intown.
Mrs. Jennie r. Kreger went to
Manchester. n. H.. Saturday, where
she spoke ct the Business and Pro-
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plans had been started for a new
Lawrence High School Building and
tonight, May 10, 1926. at 500 p. M.
the new building which Is lrarger
/ and well equipped will be dedicated.
One of the principal changes on the
building is the new annex in the rear
which houses q gymnasium and an
auditorium.
Or. Thomas to Speak
The principal speaker at the dedi-
cation exercise will be Dr. Augustus
o. Thomas, State Commissioner of
Education.
Since the fire the high school cours-
es have been conducted in the Fair
field Opera House. In spite of the
great handicaps that have beset the
teachers and pupils at every hand
the school has progressed steadily.
All the records were destroyed for
the building was mass of flames
when the fire was discovered and all
that was left was the brick walls.
The building and equipment of the
school was insured for a small part
of the replacement value but the cit
liens of the town decided that the
new school building should certainly
be IS good as the old which was
the gift of the late E. J. Lawrence,
famous shipowner.
Several town meetings were held
and 1t was decided to go ahead with
the work. The new structure was
started last June and today it stands
completed.
Exterior Much The San-e
The exterior of the building is very
similar in appearance to the old
building, especially, the front, which
is considered to be of unusually ar
tistic design. Many of the same
bricks were used again, saving some
cost. The school building has been
made as fireproof as possible this
time. The exterior walls are of brick
and stone and throughout the build
ing sprinkler system has been in
stalled.
An inspection of the interior of the
building shows that nothing has been
omitted in making it fitted for all
the courses of instruction deemed
necessary in the modern system or
secondary school education
The gymnasium is undoubtedly one
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FAIRFIELD
Ieverette FIeweIlinu

ahe remains of Leverette Flewei-
s, who met his death while at
"nouth Pond Friday were brought
ms home on upper Maine street,
'uroay afternoon.
MI. Flewelling was born in Perth,
-, % years ago. He had been a
,s,aeht of this town for Is years
~ ,or the last four years had own
A.. ae Fairfield Fuel and Ice busl-
lag was a member of several
Eai s lodges, the Blue Lodge of
1aS town, the Council of Oakland
.ne Chapter and Commandery OF
a.srVllle. He was also a member
aie Odd Fellows and American
re sun' serving overseas during the
AVE- Is survived by his wife, Mrs.
1h.'este Brophy Flewelling. ana
erts children. his mother. Mrs.
7s,.asa flewelling of Waterville. two
III Mrs. Amanda Markham and
In. Amerett McGrath of Massachu-
one. brother, James. a student
M.ou WIN. besides other relatives.
HI n. runefal service will be held
Ii ~ baptist church this afternoon
fi h. ciock. The Masonic srvice
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Mooney Club


beatane ;. Viles of Augusta was the
fuh" % at a meeting of the Mooney
h ~, VI the Universalist church In
la dam vestry Friday evening.
karss "elous baked bean supper, in
.tarnsa oI Wallace Hill, Orren
Ehp NJ Ferley Grant and Stephen
Re VOWS mds served at 6 o'clock with
iab shs girls of the Pathfinder
b, s as Mattresses.
3snor ooney with his ready wit and
ftducoss e Sd as POSTMASTER and In
Frestuu MIR. Viles who spoke on
1 the ~. He was very optimistic
einp lure OF the forests of Maine,
{es 'hat within the last three
1 harSn least three manufactures
Z Stsooo products had come to
ana many more would
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come, drawn here by the tremendous

come, drawn here by the tremendous
supply Hardwood.
After the speech the most educa-
tional part of the evenings enter
tainment took place when questions
were asked Mr.. Viles concerning the
lumber business in the State while
he readily answered.
A short business meeting was held
after Mr.. Viles' talk.
The next meeting will be at the
parsonage in two weeks. This will
be a strictly business meeting.
An alarm was rung in early Sun
day morning from box 444 for an out
of town fire. in Clinton.
The regular meeting of the Amerf-
can Legion Auxiliary Unit, George
o. Grover Post, No. IA, will be post
poned this evening on account ofethe
dedication of the new high school
building.
All members of the George o.
Grover Post, No. IA, are requested
to meet this evening in their hall at
645.
The American Legion Auxiliary
Unit, George o. Grover Post. No. IA.
will start it's membership drive in
earnest this week. The drive will
continue until all members have
been interviewed.
All members eligible to the Aux.
iliary are surely wanted in their
membership and they will be pleased
to have any and all ladies not inter-
viewed to notify the organization OF
their eligibility.
The regular meeting Of the Ameri-
can Legion Auxiliary. George O.
Grover Post, No. IA, will be held In
their hall, Wednesday evening at
7.30.
Fairfield lodge, I. o: o. F.. will
work the second degree at their reg
ular meeting this evening in their
hall. Music will be furnished by the
lodge orchestra. 49,,
The Rebekah Sewing Circle will
meet this afternoon in their hall at
2 o'clock.
There will be a special meeting OF
the Masonic Lodge at the lodge room
this afternoon at 100 for the purpose
of attending the funeral OF their late
brother, Leverette Flewelling.
Miss Charlotte B. Frasier OF New
York, q national W.. G. T. Y. speaker
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fessional Woman's State Convention.
She will go from there to Rutland,
VT, where she will be a delegate to
the New England Conference.
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Advertisements That Speak
Everybody's Language

GVSIyOOQy . AoAIS udSG
The big magazine ad about the $4,000
limousine isn't talking to the same people
who are interested in the ad about the cor
respondence course in bookkeeping.
And the housewife who reads about canned
goods probably won't understand the ad
about investment securities.
But the Kennebec Journals A-B-C CLASH
fled Ads speak everybody's language-be-
cause everybody find just the ads they
: want to read!
N The Classifcations are in 1923" order.
Everybody knows what that means. The little
ads are listed in "A-B-C' arrangement.
Everybody knows what that means. And the
first word of every ad tells what the ad is
about!
Here's advertising service that is so simple
and so helpful that everyone finds through it
the thing he or she wants-and finds it at
glance!
The A-R-c Classified Ads
Always the Same-In Service
Always Different-in Opportunity
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building is heated by twin stream
boilers in the basement and there IS
large hot water tank for the,
showers
This short writeup would not be
complete without a word or two rela-
tive to the members Of the Build
ing Committee. The choice made
as certainly one that proved that no
mistake was made in selecting this
chosen, X. A. Jewell, chairman. w. A.
Hill and w. p. Hinckley have GER
tainly done wonderful work. For
more than fifteen months have they
labored early and late for the sue
cess OF this school building, Not a
day passed but one of the members,
sometimes the whole three consult
ing and on the lookout for the con-
struction of the building. Many
thanks are due these three men who
have worked so faithfully, so ear
nestiy for the success of this won
derful structure. They have certain
ly striven and have succeeded in
completing this wonderful structure
which stands as a monument in this
our town of Fairfield for the. educa-
ton OF youth in this part Of the
State.
Frank Mclaughlin, left Sunday
for Maryland. where he will be en-
ployed.
Mrs. Earl Sinclair of Pittsfield
passed the week end with her moth
er, Mrs. Fred Savage on Burrili
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emilus stanchfeld
of Saugus, Mass, passed the week
end with their sister and husband,
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Clark.
Miss Betty Fletcher returned, Sat-
urday, from Nyes Corner, where she
has been visiting her sister, Mrs.
Earl Nye.
Miss Margaret vigue has returned
from the Sisters Hospital. where she
has been recovering from . recent
operation for appendicitis.
Henry Fleury IL able to be out
again after being confined to the
house by illness.
Olan Jordon and Arthur McConikte
motored to Augusta. Saturday. On
business.
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WHY NOT rent that vacant room in
your house? A classified ad will do it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-10

GAS HEATER-One instantaneous gas
water heater for bath tub. Write "A.
care Journal.
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FINANCIAL
Business Opportunities

BEAUTY CULTURE-Well estab-
lished school in Portland, Me-, will
stand Investigation. RI. care journal.
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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

Farms and Land for Sale SO
POULTRY FARM-With complete
equipment and large poultry houses.
Colony house, farm tools. on State
Rd., handy to city and summer re-
sort markets. Overlooks and borders
lake. Valuable wood and timber 220
tree apple orchard. Excellent 7-room
house, hard wood floors; barn like
new. Widow must SELL For price and
terms see H. N. Flanders 331 State
St, Augusta, Me.
Is ACRES-State road farm halfway
between Augusta and Waterville,
south of Willis Crosby farm. Price
$3.50. Woodland, pasture and field.
E: H. Rollins, $40 Pine St.. Redwood
City, California.
PUT YOUR telephone number In
your classified ad.
ASK AN AD-TAKER to help you
write a classified ad for tomorrow's
paper.
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ICE CREAM--Fruit. confectionery and
cigar store: also light lunches. Good
location. Write p o. Box 396. New
port Me-
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Moving, Trucking, Storage Is
MAINE MOTOR EXPRESs-Local and
long distance trucking. Tel 977-W.
STORAGE-For furniture, clean and
dry, low rates. Tel 1878.
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GRAIN BAGS-45 cts. each. Highest
price paid for all kind of bags, any
condition Max Goldberg & Sons. AL
Water St. Gardiner. Tel. 416-R.
PEELED SPRUCE-And FIR puipwood
for immediate shipment or next sum-
mer or fall delivery Frank E Mace,
81 Winthrop ST.. Augusta.
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LIVE STOCK

Dogs, Cats, Pets AZ
COLLIES-Full-blo pups, white,
sable and white; males $40: females
SIS. Mrs. e. r. Priest, No. Vassalboro.
Tel. S. China 22-6.
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PRISCILLA BEAUTY SHOP-Desir-
able. Reasonable price to sell at once.
Write p. o. Box "a, Rumford, Me.
SECOND HAND STORE-For sale IS
ConY St Tel. 26G-R.
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STOVE WOOD-Dry, SO cord. W. A.
Shaw. Cony Rd.. Augusta. Tel. 10S6-M
WOOD-Dry hard, by load or basket
H. W.. Bailey. rs Winthrop Court
Tel. 12.
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The ABC Classified Ad Modern Short Way Protng
MERCHANDISE
Household Good. =

ATASIA-Antique genuine French of
mahogany and value. Alice Bouf-
fard. Gent Del, Augusta.
CHAMBER SET-5 pieces. White Sew
ing Machine. Price reasonable. Tel.
ILL. T
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HARDWOOD-Best dry. hard. sea-
soned under cover: ! cord box, $3.50:
& o hssk k 50 H q s6aw eas shed
Tel. 464-W. md -ass- -.,g