Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-05-07
HOME ECONOMICS
BUILDING GRE At
ADDITION To u
Sara Reynolds Hall Dedi-
Gated Yesterday to New
Mexico; FuIfiIIS Long Felt
Need at University.


Simplicity marked the ceremony
of dedication of the Sara Reynolds
hoil for home economics at the
state university yesterday after
noon. The severe wind caused the
abandoning OF plans-for the out
door program, but a number of
loyal friends OF the institution
gathered in Rodey hall at o'clock.
Following music by the Indian
school band and q few remarks
by President David S. Hill, some
history of the project was recited
by President Charles S. White,
chairman of the citizens commit
tee that raised funds for the new
building. He told of the visit OF
inspection by the business men in
February, 1890, upon the invita-
ton of Doctor Hill.
This building" said Mr.. White,
(which we are dedicating today,
was built here in less than five
minutes. The business men re-
solved that the university should
have modern and up-to-date do
nestle science building" He spoke
of the generosity of the citizens
and friends of Albuquerque, and
the liberal subscriptions in spite
of the numerous drives for Liberty
Loans and the Red Cross, and
made special mention of Mr..
George A. Kaseman's initial sub
scription of $4,000 and the $4,000
donation of Mr.. Joshua Reynolds
for the equipment of the building
Accepted on Behalf of State.
Mrs. Rupert f. Asplund, a mem
Der of the board OF regents and
former member of the faculty Of
the state university, officially ac-
cepted the building in behalf of
the state and unofficially for the
women and children of New Mex
leo.
1--WE can look with pride
through the coming years to the
influences which shall reach from
this institution into thousands Of
homes in New Mexico where
trained service and intelligent de-
votion shall be the mark of that
eternai motherhood, of which this
building is the fitting memory y
Mrs. Asplund declared.
She spoke of the prejudices that
had to be overcome before the sci
ence of home building was admit
ted TO the curricula for educational
institutions and eXtolled marriage
and motherhood as the eternal
crown and completion of Woman's
life, expressing confidence in the
scientific accuracy, trained ettl-
cheney and self-confidence which
these students of home economics
acquire
Hon. Nathan Jaffa, president of
the board of regents, was unable
to be present but in Il telegram to
Doctor Hill, expressed his contl-
dence that the occasion would in
spire those fortunate to attend
with the splendid example and
good will exhibited in behalf of the
state university.
Sara Reynolds Assists.
Hon. A. A. Sedillo. chairman OF
the executive committee of the
board of regents, read the list OF
subscribers TO the building fund,
and after the band rendered
America, those present braVed the
wind while little sara Rayho!ds'
granddaughter of the mother
in whose memory the building is
named, placed in the wall a cop.
per receptacle bearing the roll OF
donors and data concerning the
building, including clippings from
local newspapers. The spot was
then covered by a bronze tablet
t,.o.,,;,,o, tho inscrintiOn. 'DpdiCatpQ
to the Women and Children OF the
State of New Mexico"
Mr.. Sedillo pronounced the SEN
tence of dedication, and Rev. A.
M. Knudson offered benediction.
The hall was then thrown open
for the visitors and simple refresh-
ments were served by the students
of the department under the su-
pervision of Mrs. Walter Simpson
and Miss Edna Roy. Members Oh
the faculty and students We're en-
tertained later in the afternoon.