New Britain herald., 1926-06-01

will come back to you" He then introduced Harry A. Castle, who read a history of the schools of Painville. beginning with the old colonial law of 1850 and coming down to recency. That first law, Mir. Castle said, required that chil- dren learn catechisms that they might answer questions propounded them by the selectmen.
 The original school buildings have been destroyed, he said, while the one which once stood at the corner of Broad and Washington streets was guttcd by fire which originated under most suspicious circumstances. Charles r.. Ames. the last principal Of this school, was present; he is now a member of the state board Of education and principal of the Brown school. Hartford. Mrs. Ed ward l.. Seymour. who taught in the advanced grades. was also among the guests of the afternoon. Mr. Castles account was ve-y thoroughgoing but held the interest of his listeners.
 Governors speech
 Governor Trumbull said, in part, American people usually wonder why it was that the American na- ton had made such rapid advance over the other nations of the world. and at last we are coming 10 the conclusion that 1t is this: We are becoming more educated each year and at last We are developing more and more by this education. Some of us here, perhaps have not had the opportunity Of attending a high school; it is a wonderful opportun- ity that should be improved by every boy and girl.
 "I met a man short time ago and during the conversation some ol the party asked him what made the greatest Suppression on him in his travels. Ho said that, travelling through Italy, France and Spain, he was impressed by the wonderful castles built on the borders. He came back 10 this country and be- gan to iravol around. He observed that wo had larga buildings here, but he said those buildings were our ruhli> schools.
 "Out Of this institution will come an educated body Of young men and wom.u that will bo a credit to the town Of Tlatnyilo. These boys and girls will ably take our places and carry on lfo's responsibilities. And 10 tha boys and girls l wish to say. You will have this school and think you are properly educated, but I want to tell you here you receive the foundation; your mind is trained to think and reason and mould its power. With a trained mind and hac)cround of learning you go out tc make your earnest battle in life where education will be inva1u- ahlc.'"
 He then laid the cornerstone, Mr. Wheeler reading a list Of the rec or1s placed in in" lead box within the stone. In addition 10 inc arti- clos mentioned before there were students trolley tickets 10 New Brit ain and Bristol the building and architects contracts, the minutes of inc town meeting at which the school was voted, and the state mauts made on the breaking of ground by s. P. Williams l.. s. Mills, o. l.. Judd and p H. Lord.
 Public Invited to Tsc school
 "Wc may not have the greatest high school in the state" said Jo- soph T. Mccarthy chairman Of the school committee. in his address. but wo can and will have as good school as any other town if we all work together and make the effort. When the building is completed l hope the toWnsnoople will use tho auditorium for all public and social gatherings. I also hope our younger people will usc tho gymnasium for basketball games and dances. Make j, a community center for all the people, as it should be. l believe that the boys and girls Of this town ought 10 have the use of the school grounds during inc summer months and at such other times as they are not in use for school purposes. under proper supervision" He then pre- S0nted Governor TrumbuIl with tho silver trowoI used in laying the stone urging him 10 keep ii until Plainvillo should need n larger high school The governor stated that he hop"d Ploinvillo would continue to grow and he would have the honor of using the gift again in the same manner. The exercises closed with honodiction by Rev. John F. Fay. pastor of the Church of Our Lady Of Mercy.
 No Further Designations
 Miss Marjorie Fisher today denied a report that she had resigned as district committoewoman of inc Legion auxiliary and said that she would not take slch action. Miss Helen Brock. state vice-presi-