BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL.

Taranaki Daily News, 16 November 1916, Page 2

BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL.

SEW BOARLiIXC-HOI'SE. AX ATTRACTIVE ECILDIXC, Tin' now boarding c-tabiUhr.iont la connection with tiie Xew Plymouth Boys' High School will bo open to tho public this afternoon. The building has boon in occupation :ince the lire that destroyed the school.

Four years ago Niger TTo: 1-c served as a boarding establishment in connection with the school. To cope with the increased number (if boarders, permanent additions were made to tho principal's house, alongside the school. The boarders further increased, until there were £0 on the roll. It was then decided to erect the now boarding establishment, making immediate provision fot the sleeping accommodation of 2i5 pupils, and the dining-room ;■ scornnidation for 1(10.

The building occupies a t!;ie i;to, 1,1 one of the best localities in Xeiv Plymouth. 'Unsurpassed views of the town, the sea, the .park, the rich green landscape that extends for miles to the oast and south, including Mount Kgmont, can bo obtained from various poihts of the building. Tits atmosphere is fresh and invigorating, and the surroundings are conducive to tho good health and best interests of the inmates of tho establishment. The structure is two-storeyed, ard 1built in' an attractive modern art style. From a distance the building, with its rough-cast finish and Oregon facing.?, presents a striking appearance.

From the front entrance oi tho new building access is given to a dormitory, containing 12 beds and wardrobes. Tile dormitory is splendidly lighted and ventilated, and ample room U provided for the inmates. This portion of the house is fo situated as to obtain the full benefit of the sun in the morning and afternoon, and protection from the cold winds from the direction oi Mount Egmont. Adjacent to the dormitory are the bath-room, shower;, prefect's room, stuuy, and cloak-room. The Principal's room, office, and the waitingrcorn are next in order along t'nc corridor leading to the entrance. On the south side of the building the spacious dining-room, built, to accommodate all the boarders, the boys who bring their lunch to school with them, and the teaching and domestic staffs of the school. Behind the dining-room is a fine kitchen, fitted with ft large .ange, and replete with all the latest dppurtenances for carrying out the culinary work to the best advantage. Adjoining are the washing and laundry rooms, and apartments fo'< the storing of coal, vegetables, and stores. The servants' quarters occupy the eastern corner of the building. Upstairs is another dormitory, w.th nccommodition for twelve boys. All the usual conveniences are provided in adjoining apartments. There are several sick rooms on this floor, and a miniature kitchen, for use in connection with the sick-room; is .situated near at hand. Private rooms occupy the remainder of the first floor. An attractively-designed balcony 011 the north-west side, built as a recess, forms a coign of vantage from which a fine view can be 1 secured. Provision has been made in the plans for further extensions io the dormitory accommodation.

The interior of the building -s effectively finished in Oregon. The doors are covered with thick carpets, and the rooms are comfortably furnished. The immediately surrounding the residence are not yet in order, but the [Principal (Mr W. H. Moyes) expects to see a vast improvement in this direction before very long. A ;arm is .;in in "onnection with the house, nd vegetables are grown near at hand. The building'was designed by Mr. .. Messenger, and the contractors were Messrs. Boon Bros. Visitors to the sports this afternoon are invited to inspect the building, which is n credit to the important district it serves, and to everybody concerned in its erection .md management.