Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-10-04

since it was founded. and regarding
the enrolment, enthusiasm. and gem
eral cooperation, he said. Il do n IT
recall year when the promise was
so great ! wish YOU all a helpful
wholesome and happy YEAR"
Prof. John Lukken, in charge of the
music department. made a most
favorable impression and received
many compliments on his first ap-
pearance He sang Come, Beloved, :"
from Handel followed by a charm
ing little selection, My Little Banjo"
by Dichmont. This latter took the
house by storm, and an encore was
necessary to stop the applause. Mrs
d. w. Faw, who had previously
opened the program with piano
number, accompanied the singer
Before speaking of the years pos
sibilities and hopes, DR.. Hill intro
duced some of the new faculty mem-
bers. and after paying a tribute to
the men who had gone to fight for
American ideals and died for them,
and welcoming those fortunate to re-
turn, the audience stood for a moment
in silence and then joined in singing
America"
DR.. Hill in a heart-to- heart informal
talk told the students of his ideas Of
the purpose of education, gave facts
on the present investment in men and
money that was dedicated to the work,
and specifically mentioned the part
New Mexico is taking and must take
TO keep step in the work.
The purpose of education, he as
serted, is not merely development
knowledge discipline, utility, or cul-
ture, but a good measure of each, and
at the same time something broader
and deeper, social efficiency This lat
ter must not only include the ability
to make a living, and common mora
ity, but must embody a determination
to make some individual contribution
to the sum total of human welfare -
altruism. To accomplish this one
must follow the advice of Socrates, |
know myself" for education 81
change and man of all the animals
is the sole one that can change him
self.
The university in this state repro
sents an annual expenditure of $100,- !
600, and it must be the mission Of |
students to justify this investment IN
them as we'll as for the authorities
to spend it wisely and economically |
+ he wide range of courses offered and |
the access to libraries and laboratories |
were noted as opportunities not TO
he overlooked, and especial emphasis |
was laid on the intention this year To
the health of the students, |
and also the people of the state, |
through the new department. OF
hygiene, and public health labora-
tory
The more urgent needs OF the
school are a complete and active or
of the alumni, larger APP
more equipment, more
students, and the assembly applauded
heartily the suggestion that most
fitting war memorial for the state
would be a commodious library and
But most necessary -
are new and larger dorm'-
totes
Finally, he spoke with appreciation
1f the cooperation afforded him oY
The board and faculty, and made an
appeal to the students for unselfish
,o-operation that would recognize the
fact that the student body was great
ar and Of more importance than any
club, society, or clique, and asked
heir aid in disposing Of the krN'k-
,rs. who hal no remedy to offer for
conditions that they complained Of
His appeal was met with another en-
husiastic cheer.