The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-05
PROVO.
TUESDAY,
THE B. Y. ACADEMY.
Opening Ceremonies at the New
Building.
Speeches, Sentiments, Lavish Spread, Good
Music, and Dancing Mark the
Notable Occasion.

carried large numbers of visitors to our
city who are interested in the cause of ed
ucation, many of whom are new students
intent upon entering school in the new
quarters. Although still in an unfinished
condition, the building presents a very
neat appearance, constructed as it is on a
modern plan. Expressions of admiration
were lavished by the many visiting friends
who spent a portion of the forenoon in
looking about the temple of learning.
The structure has basement
with the ceiling reaching several
be used for mechanical practice and the
study of trades. The first floor has a
beautiful main entrance and apartments,
constructed after the most approved style
of architecture.
On the second floor is the auditorium and
as neat set of rooms as can be found in
the west.
TIE CEREMONIES.
At II o'clock the faculty and students,
headed by the Democratic band, marched
into the building. The auditorium was
already well filled with guests, and when
these arrived the aisles and adjoining
rooms were crowded. On the stand were
Governor A. L. Thomas, MILFORD Wood
ruff, George Q. Cannon, Joseph F. Smith,
A. o. Smoot, F. d. Richards, w n. Dusen-
berry, Judge Blackburn. Professor Paul
Wilson H. Dusenbery, F. M. Lyman, to-
gether with the faculty of the academy
and large number Of educational people
from the capital The hall was hung with
the portraits of Brigham Young, DR.. Karl,
q. Maeser, A. o. Smoot and w. n. Dusen-
berry. A. o. Smoot called the assembly to
order, and the choir sang the pilgrims
Chorus" Apostle F. NJ. Lyman offered
the opening prayer, invoking blessings upon
all pertaining to the Institution they had
assembled to dedicate. "Gloria" was then
given by the Tabernacle choir with thrill
ing effect.
President Woodruff stated that the dedi-
catary prayer would be offered by
PRESIDENT GEORGE Q. CANNON,
who arose and invoked the spirit of Al
mighty God to guide the thoughts he
should put in words. Thanksgiving was
expressed for the wonderful kindness
manifested in blessing the valleys, the
flocks, herds, the institutions, and preserv-
ing the lives of His people. Thankfulness
was also expressed for the inspiration
placed in the hearts of those who founded
the B. Y. academy. He asked the
Lord to accept the building that was now
dedicated in His hands. The spirit of
health, learning, wisdom, was prayed for,
and a blessing asked upon all who attended
the college. The principal, faculty and all
pertaining to the academy were remem-
bered in his prayer.
The opera house orchestra played duet
from the Bohemian Girl"
DR.. KARL G. MAEsER
was then announced to deliver his farewell
address, as he now surrenders his Office as
principal of the academy. He came for
ward amid a loud burst of applause. His
speech was mastery one, and read III a
feeling manner.
PRESIDENT A. o. sMooT
was then announced by w. H. Dusenberry.
He said that when he looked back to fifteen
and a half years ago and thought of the
academy organized with twenty nine stu
dents, he could really say that God had
been with it. 1.-THE building first occupied
was very announcement one, and there
were 402 students when it burned down
onu January 2, 1854. We were at a loss
to know what to do with the students.
The bank building and 5. S. Jones' store
were offered for the school, and but one
day was lost in the session. The academy
has seen dark moments, and at times it
looked as II more material aid must be OBJ
tanned. Brigham Young told DR.. Maser
an myself that the school had been given
US as charge to ourselves and the board
of directors. The school has grown, and
students from all parts of the territory
have received educations. Graduates are
called for from all parts of the west for
teachers Of district and private schools.
To-day we have all accommodations and
appliances for 600 students. l feel that the
Lord will continue with US. United we
stand, but if divided we will not prosper.
l have spent many sleepless hours and anx-
lous days for this institution" His com
pliments were paid to the retired principal
and blessings were invoked upon the new
corps Of teachers.
piece.
ARCHITECT DON CARLOS YOUNG
was proud of the work that has been &C
complished in building the new academy.
He looked upon the futur OF the institu-
ton as assured. The last words of his
father when he sent him to school in the
east were to obtain all the learning pos
sible, but not to sacrifice health for it. He
had observed that some of the brightest
scholars in the college at which he gradu-
ated had not become useful in life because
of broken health. He believed in physical
as well as mental culture. He said that
the most modern continuance for ventilat-
ing had been adopted. A pipe was put in
which injects 80, 425 cubic feet of warm air
per hour. By touching button the build
ing could be made cold, hot or perfumed
He referred to his career under Prof. Mae
ser with feelings of pleasure.
GOVERNOR A. L. THOMAS
then addressed the audience. He expressed
the highest pleasure at being present on
this suspicious occasion. He looked upon
the step as a move in the direction of civil
cation. He referred to John Harvard. the
fOnnHnr nj q uor or1
other institutions of learning which have
been established in America and been such
factor In our country's advancement. We
are TO be congratulated upon the land in
which we live and in which many school
houses are scattered all over the nation.
We are united under one common impulse
in the cause of learning. The board of
directors and those who have assisted in
the erection of so imposing a building
would be held long in remembrance of the
citizena Of Provo, He hoped that the
genius of wisdom would find within these
walls an abiding place.
JUDGE W. n. DUsENBERRY
in his address spoke of the first schools in
which he was interested in Provo in the
year 1869 in the Kinsey building and Lewis
hall which was branch of the Des eret
university. The speaker in referring to
the founder and the early history of the
academy was frequently applauded.
PROF. BENZ CUFF
spoke of the great work of his predecessor.
DR.. Maeser, and expressed his desire TO
proceed with the laudable work which had
been begun by Brigham Young and CEN
tinued under the care of the retiring prin
cipal.
PRESIDENT MILFORD WOODRUFF
was thankful that he had seen this day.
This building was a credit to the people of
Provo and Brigham Young He asked the
teachers to remember to teach the children
that there is God in heaven.
PRESIDENT GEORGE Q. CANNON