Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-07-26
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MARYLAND AeRIcULRAL COLLEGE,
Presidents Office, July 6, 1900

Presidents Office, July 6, 1900
Messrs. Editor:-Another year has
closed upon the work of the Maryland
Agricultural College. For the past
three years you have given space in your
columns to circular letter, giving sn
account Of the years work, for the ben.
eft of your rural and urban committees.
The technical nature of the different
courses gives an opportunity to fit young
men for some special work in life. Our
graduates find occupation without diff
Guilty, upon finishing their work with US.
Every Department is equipped with
modern appliances for practical work
each Scientific Department has its la
boratory, and the young man acquires
the power to perform definite work
by becoming himself, personal investi-
gator. The only rational method OF
learning how to do is to do yourself.
The year has been prosperous and
satisfactory one. The average attend
ance for the past seven years has been
raised by this years registry. For the
eight years preceding 1892, the average
attendance was fifty (50)--since then,
the attendance has been one hundred
and twenty u20) The grade OF the
work has been advanced, until today the
graduates are admitted TO post graduate
work in Johns Hopkins University, or
accept positions where special technical
training is required Never in the his
tory OF the world has there been period
when qualified men, who can do one
special kind of work well, were in great
or demand. Think over this statement
for your son.
A departure from the usual methods
Of procedure in certain classes OF State
and National work, has been welcomed
by many who feel an especial pride In
the outcome OF work requiring for It's
best execution, special training. There
can be little doubt that such policy Is
the only true one. Bureaus made up Of
laymon, with no special training to pros
ecute the work, must necessarily dissi-
pate much OF the means appropriated
for the specific purpose In iruillcss ef-
fort The past conception that men OF
science are necessarily impractical, II
ever true, cannot apply to this age.
Closely connected with, and animatiug
every agency for the public advance.
mcnt In this day, should be carefully
trained aud scientific experts, working
out every detail Of the problems Inyciv-
cd This policy has been lnauguraiod
by the State Of Maryland May Its in.
auguraiion be followed by the ineorpor
alton Of the principle as fxcd policy
Of the State, not only ia is material
concerns, but likewise In iss fiscal and
economic problems as we'll.
The wisdom OF such Is clearly demon.
stated In the work Of the Geologic Sur
ycy. Weather Service, and Highways,
under the control Of the JOHNS Hopkins
University, aud the Maryland Agricui-
tural College The publications from
these sources bearing upon the work un
der supervision. have mol only State
and National reputation, bot Inter Ma
lional as well Marylands resources,
and the factors entering into making hcr
territory a desirable place Of abode, arc
known over the world rs never before,
due to these agencies
The Food and Fertilizer Control, the
Farmers Institute Department, and the
State Horticultural Department under
the control Of the Board Of Trustees,
have given a character Of service which
has commanded the confidence Of she
people OF the State
The growth and development, OF tho
College and Experiment Station, have
spread their influence In every section
Of Maryland. AZ powerful agencies IN
the uplifting OF your State, you are asked
to emphasized this work by bringing II
to the homes Of your constituents.
Very truly yours,
II, w SYLVESTER,
President