Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 54, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 March 1913 — NEW HIGH SCHOOL TO BE DEDICATED [ARTICLE]

NEW HIGH SCHOOL TO BE DEDICATED

Former Urofessor Edgar 0. Holland Will Deliver Address Friday Z Evening at Auditorium. The Board of Education and the teaching corps of the high school have completed plans for the formal dedication of the new school building. The exercises will be held in the high school assembly room next Friday evening at 7:30 o’clock. A very attractive program has been arranged. There is to be an address by Prof. E. O. Holland, superi ntendent of public schools ot Louisville, Ky. Prof. Holland was at One time connected with the public schools of Rensselaer. Later he became a member of the faculty of Indiana University, in the department of education. He was a member of the board of inspectors at the time the Rensselaer high school was admitted to membership in the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, and his personal knowledge of the excellence of the Rensselaer schools had much to do with the admission of the high school to this important association. Prof. Holland rarely leaves Louisville for the purpose of making addresses, but has made an exception in the case of Rensselaer because of his former connection with the schools here. He w.’ll discuss matters pertaining to the place and function of the high school in a system of education. In addition to the address by Prof. Holland there will be talks by the president of the board of education, the principal of the high school and the superintendent of schools. A group of pupils will present a short cantata, entitled “The Village Blacksmith.” The high school orchestra will furnish several pieces of music and a- girls’ quartette will sing. After the formal part of the program is -Over, the audience will be Invited to inspect the new building, and high school pupils will be in waiting to conduct persons about the building. At this time a committed will also serve refreshments. It is desired that visitors will take advantage of this opportunity, not only to get acquainted with the new building, but also with the high school faculty and with each other, in short, that this part of the evening shall be a delightful social occasion. These exercises are open to the public and there will be no admission fee at the door. Everybody is cordially invited to be present and enjoy the occasion. . When you trade with us you get the benefit of my thirty-two years' experience tn buying groceries. No high rents or interest to pay. Buying for eash In car lots and large quantities direct from growers or manufacturers, I am able and will save you money on-your grocery bill. JOHN EGER.