Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-21

Orono, Ne, Jan. 2o.-(SpcciaD. The
d, dicatory exercises of the Hall of Ag
riculturc Of the University of Maine
ere hold in the chapel at 2 O'Clock
Wednesday afternoon. AS tine dedica-
ton of such Il building means much
80 u State university and also to the
people Of the State as q whole
Wednesdays exercises had been care
of the occasion.
The building was formally presented
by Hon. Edward y. Winsow, presi-
dent of the Board Of Trustees. to the
State and accepted in behalf of the
State by Governor Bert NJ. FernalI
whose remarks left deep impression
with all who heard them. Governor
Ternald said in part:
This is indeed an unique and dis
tinctive gathering that has been as
sembed from the four quarters of the
State-Men representing business in
terests of all kinds. worshippers of
all creeds, sympathizers of all poll
teal parties and some with no faith
al all. in fact the most cosmopol.-
tan assembly. They have gathered
from IL desire to bring greetings and
best wishes to the University.
las Chief Excel tive of the State OF
Maine it becomes my duty to accept
this magnificent building devoted to
the agricultural science upon which all
others depend. In accepting ii, 1t IS
with pride in the thought that the les
sons rcc,ived ly the students shall
aid them in being a help 10 the state
Proud AS ! am of the Young mon who
will be the future citizens of this stat"
gratified as 7 am for the work of thoS"
who have gone to other states, | an MOI
forgetting the loyal parents who have
been sacrificing much that their boys
and girls may become educated.
II accept the building with grateful
pride. realizing that the young men
taught in it more than anything else
can carry good citizenship and tn"
la,rD of Knowledge over the state. rs
chief t,XccutiNC of the State. | Gri'lg
to the he ad of the university tn" gre
ing; and hest wishes of tho pcppl" o
the entire State
Many of the members OF tn" legs
latl1ra were around the campus all Day
looking into The work and needs -
the University They were entertain
at the different fraternity houses.
as were also many who had come t"
the University to hear the dedicato!y
prcgram. which was as follows:
Music. University of Maine Cleo Cup
PRAYER Rev. AlVa Roy scott
Report of the Building. Comnitttc,
p,asentation of the Building to the state
by Hon T. Winslow, President OF ihe
Ar"cntance of the Building in Behalf IF
the State, Governor Bert NJ Fernald
Remarks, NV r;,.., commissions
Hon pavson Smith. LII. D., State SUI
perintendent of schools -,,,,.,,.,
Music, Uniy University % ..rb Ma'I pevelopment
D ef Our American Agriculture. What 1t
Is and What 1t Means. ~ ~ ,na
iurene Davenport. Ill d.; dean o. t.,f
College of Agriculture '''S
Will liliiio'S University of Maine Band
inspection of the Building.
pra.Lfast was served "Wednesday
morning at President Fellows RESI-
dence to Governor Fernald, the speak'i
ond trustees and at l o'clock an ING
ladies' of the faculty were irFi'Su
to luncheon by Mrs. Fellows TO hle''
Mrs r. NJ. Fernald.
The building is located on Il si,sH ~
elevation and faces the west anu =
aasiened in the collegiate or u'''i
s+,.1e ca much in use at the present
=, university buildings. III was
, nlapped by william wart Taylor Of Of
p p'a The building is of red BRICK
With pu1,' artificial gray stone trimmings mi. g
wa ;s 100 feet by 63 feet at grace.
There are two entrances on the flrst
aoor and both lead into wide, spacious
NV. amply lighted. The dean
ot,ices command the central entrances IRA, E.
omd are connected with the library