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Suitable buildings and adequate equipment are necessary for 

 modern community centers. A well-lighted and well-arranged 

 auditorium, a piano, a library and reading-room, a gymnasium 

 for winter functions, and financial backing sufficient for the 

 maintenance of these essentials are needed in a modern com- 

 munity center. A modern consolidated school usually provides 

 the requisites mentioned above. If not, because of the union of 

 financial resources that obtains in a consolidated school dis- 

 trict, these things may usually be provided without financial 

 strain. Community meetings held under favorable conditions 

 will secure a larger attendance and greater enjoyment than when 

 held in buildings poorly arranged, badly lighted, and scantily 

 equipped. AVhen meetings with helpful, interesting, and ele- 

 vating programs are held in a properly equipped building under 

 competent management in connection with an institution in 

 which all are interested, there can be no serious doubt as to the 

 successful future of such efforts. 



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