Show IS DEDICATED TO EDUCATION new school building 1 F formally accepted split demise Ee mise cs hi I 1 11 I 1 I 1 nt at A 31 igni nicely ritu lied throughout iedith to the lie littile Rich fields monument to the cause of education vas dedicated to its mission with appropriate exer LI its cs last saturday that is nn in interest manifest ba b the public in educational worl work and adan advancement cement was exhibited b the splendid attendance of school patrons at the dedicatory exercises there was nas a turnout worthy worth the citizens of this city the exercises were here cry interesting arki and breathed a spirit of de demotion Notion to the proper welfare of the rising generation H N hales haes presided and not only dignified his position but mide made a splendid address which chich was nias oneff one of the special features of th occasion occa ion I 1 tr i N baw FJ I 1 aji 0 4 1 1 2 x I 1 st AV K 02 is remarks ere also made by jame Po bolitho litho county supt bupt P D jensen judge J F chidester we william I 1 learn ogden ind principal P V K beside thase there were several excel lei t musical numbers both vocal and instrumental instrumental before the exer exercises aises v were ere held an opportunity was agnen the public to inspect the building which was as an availed ail by a number of people no one could fail to admile the magnificent and imposing tui while it is dan oid of all attempts at laish display of features it presents a substantial creduer enduring in end and harmonious effect chich is ialy leally mote moie impressive than if the wealth of an architects brain hid bid been exhausted in artistic designs it is a massive building feet long by ga feet wide of gothie gothic style the exterior wills are of bun buff colored pressed briel i ith lh nahne red ltd zand stone cox coi races nices pilasters pi lasters and capato ios ahe wood and ectal clinice finishing are painted an attractive french grey gr y color the main enhances ar ars on the debt side ido overhung nith great arches surmounted by square boners toners indich rise to the el elevation mation of the ridge of the roof there are also ontra ances nees it each cach end leading into halev a as a N aich traverse tra verbe the entire length of the building dividing the rooms on the west and cast sides on entering the building one is at once im impressed presed with the nice floors of maple and the stairways of oak the hall tys lys and stairways had to io twelve tielve large ea elss ss rooms six of w which ich illon each aeh nor alcor the rooms are arc f finished anith ith restful foloi coloin s the walls are a quiet gray the slating for blackboard es of a dark oln olive 0 green and the will wall w ill lalor the blick blackboards boards is a tuscan reil red the casings are finished in oil and a 1 light brown stain which the natural grain of the vi A tu to be seen been A commodious room has been reserved for the principals office and for teachers consultations adjoining this is a room for keeping the school sup supplies piles one of the most satisfactory features of the whole building is the heiting heating he and ventilation tion facilities e are all that could lie le desired in the short time in which the building his been used these lime hao froien to bt be excellent this new building has cost about isow and every cent oc 4 it cha has gone into the building the contractors have used every di diligence d irence to see thit that nothing was slight slighted cd to A G young especially la is due much credit for insi insisting stin upon meeting eveia ement as to material and worl manchip the high school room the falln lys ay iy and the b are arc lighted with electricity the high school room will bo be used for public educational meetings to the trustees william ogden H N lla hayes es mrs teen morrison and mrs minnie bean is due much credit foi providing richfield with a 1 school building which is the alide of not only this city but the enone antii c state it is doubtful if the entile state has a more attracts e and bettee appointed school building to mr ogden especially too much pi aise cannot be agn gien en he has gilcre the matter his personal attention from beginning to end the building is a final mark of his hib nearly 30 scars cars of usefulness in the capacity of a school trustee the building his has been occupied since the holidays and the nork ork now goes on with the highest degree of comfort and satisfaction to teachers and pupils |