The Republican journal., 1915-04-29


him. He also spoke of the dean of Maine
newspaper men, Mr.. Pidgin, who retired from
active work year or two ago, hut who still
comes to the office early every me rning and
mas learned to use a typewriter. A news
paper man present who had had some corre-
spondence with Mr.. Pidgin, and had evidently
found his manuscript of the Horace Greeley
type. greeted this announcement with pleas
ure. In the discussion which followed the ad-
dresses "Col" Norton of the portla nd Express,
In treating of the relations between the edi-
torial department and the advertising man.
ager summed up his remarks with: "The best
way to aid the advertising power of a news
paper is to give the best efforts, and in this way
give the advertising agent, the best news
paper possible" Mr.. Nichols of the Bath
Times. Mr.. Hall of the Bangor Commercial
and Mr.. Evans OF the Piscataqus Observer
took part in the discussion, which was both
interesting and instructive.
The programs for the Institute were made
by students Of the University in the Maine
Pulp and Paper courses. from pulp contribut-
ed by firms which appreciate the value of this
training for young paper makers. The pro-
cess was described in the program and many of
the visitors availed themselves of the oppor-
tunity to witness the making of this hand
made paper. At the close of the afternoon
session, and earlier, the visitors were con-
Quoted about the grounds by students detailed
for that purpose and shown the different build
ings, etc.
The second session was held in the gymna
SUM in connection with a dinner prepared and
served by the Home Economics department
uncer the supervision of Professor Francis r.
Freeman, head of the department Dantily
appointed tables, two lengthwise and one
across the center of the spacious hall, were
leid with covers for about so people and every
seat was occupied. The gymnasium was dec
GRATED In green and white, the colors of the
Sophomore class who had a banquet there the
day before. The menu, from grape fruit to
coffee and mints, was fautlessly prepared and
deftly served. Usually the post prandial exer-
clses follow the serving of the final course,
but on this occasion, in order not to unduly
pro long the session, the speaking began soon
after the first course, and so noiselessly did
the whlte-gowned young women remove the
dishes and bring on another course that neith-
er the speakers nor the listeners were in the
least disturbed. W. o. Fuller, who was to
have spoken on 1.-The Press" was unable to be
present and Major E. H. Kelley was called up
on Unexpectedly, but was equal to the occasion.
Ia yuaa fol nd h1,p rbnc 10
subject was "The Press and Science" and who
seemed to be laboring under the delusion that
what the newspapers don't know about science
would make Carnegie library. E. M Bland
ing, secretary of the Maine State Board of
Trade, then spoke on 1.-THE Press and Busi-
ness" mentioning some of the early newspa-
pers of the State. giving "reminiscences of old
time Maine journalists and paying eloquent
tributeto the present workers of the press. In
regretting the absence of President Fuller of
the Maine Press association he said there
were five ex-presidents present, including in
the list Mr. Evans of Dover This was a mis-.
take. Mr., Evans was the choice of the asso-
citation, but refused to accept the office, which
all recognize that he would have honored. 1t so
happened that three ex-presidents were seat
ed together = Robbins, Pilsbury and Ogier, who
were elected i'll the order given--and near
them was ex- President Jones of Rockland.
President Alley OF the University was the
next speaker and the subject assigned him was
'The Press and Education" He said in part
Every person engaged in educational work
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the press, l was once member of the Edu-
cation Press Association of America; and in
this capacity / learned to appreciate not only
the tremendous power for good possessed by
the American press, but also the splendid use
to which this power is put. Later, as head of
a university in western State, came in init
mate contact with many reporters; and never,
IN all my experience, have l had confidence
betrayed. l have found an ally in the news
papers, which have not only been anxious to
exploit the best in educational development
but have sent reporters who have strven to
learn matters of real news value and to set
them forth accurately. The press can, be.
lieve. do more to exalt education in the minds
of the people than all other agencies combined
and so it is personal pleasure to welcome
here, and sit in fellowship with, the men who
represent the press of this great State'
Glenn l. Tucker of the Pulitzer school Of
journalism, New York city, whose topic was
"The Press and Young Men," spoke briefly, anc
told of the installation the day before Of
Omega Chapter of Sigma Delta Chi, the first
chapter of this fraternity to be installed eas
of Ohio. The chapter is composed of mem
bers of the three upper classes in the U. of M
! Press Club, and the officers are as follows
J. E. Doyle, '15. Danvers, Mass: Stephen P
Danforth. '16. Dover; George P. Creighton. IT
Thomaston; Owen Frank Stephens, II. Au
burn: Paul Gould, IT. Portland; A. F. Sher
man. '16. Bar Harbor; E. D. Patten, '16. Tops
ham; Weston B. Haskell, II, Auburn.
| The speaker of the evening, Talcott Viii
liams, the head of the Pulitzer school of jour
nalists, was happily introduced by Presiden
Alley. He received an enthusiastic greeting
| held the close attention of his audienc.
throughout his address and was heartily ap
ptanded at its close. His subject was ''Ths
Press and the Public" and we wish we couls
print it in full, but can give only the CLOSING
paragraphs:
"My contact with the weekly newspaper
| has convinced me that in M othar dapo =,