Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-14
Roardman Indicted
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tlnlss academic procession for the
ine otion was formed at the Ii !
inaus 3 o'clock. and marched |
brary +he campus, lead by the Maine |
across promptly at $50 the formal |
bano were opened by Col. Fred
eIeic'IM strickland Of the board "
ercA ,as who presented the Rev. W.
trus.ee haven OF Orono. After a |
Leroy nv Mr.. Haven. Col. Strick
pray s.,troduced Gov. Brewster, who
anu .red the first address Of the day.
dew. ". conclusion Of the governors
AZ w Col. Strickland presented
sp.a,rt Boardman and formally
Pre.,rced him the duly elected
ann N;sart of the University Of Maine.
pIes DIES an ovation, which lasted for
A AN. eve minutes, the new president
iu, ,;E,.ored his inaugural address.
:, ,,s inaugural address, the new
~ discussed r@1y of the
Wos'e,ns with which he finds the
pio.arSi,v faced and also took. up the
un .,tion of relations with the State
qs,rmsnt. at goes without Ques-
that unless the State supports
Nv" university that it must close its
-. I've for our endowment. like that
most land grant colleges and
~ o.,ta universities, Is very small" he
lid 81 am thoroi convinced
say .be time has co. yhen a care
t tiia survey of the al; and PURPOSES
- This Institution should be made by
some agency.
"This survey should includesan an
rsstieation of the higher educational
,seds of the State, together with the
nav that the four colleges in the
state are meeting the demands. A
carefsl study of this kind will be in
enitelv better than the way we have
hsen drifting with the tide from
wear TO year, and will give data which
NAV be used to predict future de-
mands. At the same time an honest
study should be made to determine
how much the State of Maine can
afford to spend for higher educa-
ton"
Governor Brewster satd:
AS we give especial thought In
these latter days TO the rich resources
AZ our State 1t is most happy that we
NAV place the destinies of this great
institution. with its unique opportuni-
ties to serve in the hands Of "a son Of
Maine and also son of the institu-
ton which he is to administer during
a period of change" said the Cover
nor in his opening.
His regime seems likely TO be con-
spicuous for its length and for the
profound impression it may well leave
upon the future of the school.
THE helm is placed in tho hand Of
one who has been tried and not found
wanting in the administration of one
Of the colleges and of the university
as we'll. In these positions he has
demonstrated those qualities of tact
and patience that are essential to the
successful administration of such a
great trust and also those rarer quail
tiles Of spiritual insight and pioneer
ing leadership that are vital to the
institution if 1t is to progress along
sound lines. New trails must not
daunt because they are new nor their
novelty alone allure.
1T is inevitable that it should take
half century for an institution of
learning to mature. Only in that Pc
Rod can It accumulate Nat diversity
Of alumni interest and the rich back
ground which are required for its
highest service to the nation and the
State. The citizens of Maine are
slowly recognizing that another great
school has become of age. 1t has suf-
fered from the vicissitudes of youth
and from the problems that are incl
dent to It's peculiar relation to the
State. Those are now happily past.
The dedication Of the Memorial
Armory Is one of the most significant
landmarks indicating the arrival of
the University at full age. He loveth
much who serveth much is an axiom
that indicates the rewards OF filial de-
votion which this University bestows
upon It's sonS-and daughters also as
woman finds her fitting place.
In the confidently anticipated de-
vslopment Of our great State It Is in
evitable that this Institution should
play larger and larger part as we
blaze new trails to reach the varied
resources that nature has scattered
with such bountiful hand. 1t is es-
sential that our educational leaders
should go forward as pioneers with
that careful research and scientific
scholarship that shall rightly and
wisely chart our course
There is scarcely a single problem
IN agricultural or Industrial lines upon
which we may not in the future turn
with confidence to this University for
research and advice Whether 1t be
the Improvement of the quality OF our
agricultural or industrial products or
tne need of expediting intercourse by
tne improvement of our roads the
University is the laboratory to which
We ought instinctively to turn.
PARTICULARLY in agriculture and M
certain technical lines there is prac-
ucaily no limit to the extent TO which
the state may prudently go in en-
eouragfng the development by the
University Of citizens who can intel
ngentiy serve our State
The alumni of this institution in
recent years have furnished abundant
e,ioence Of the profound interest
~nlch they feel in its welfare and
aeathy growth The sons Of every
educational institution find some Of
ne richest rewards of this life in the
oontributions which they are able TO
make In expanding for their sons the
educational facilities by which they
nave themselves been served.
This institution would be unique
ana not fulfilling it's highest function
. the sons and daughters It has sent
forth II in increa sing measure it did
nut oraw them back for inspiration
sno conference regarding the policies
mat should be pursued. Expansion
VI tne institution in its resources of
very kind will inevitably continue In
~ ieast direct ratio to the success its
suns achieve and their no less certain
provision for the institution to which
'ney owe so much.
1neSe fba sfeySz u.hieA
. .ssd in the development Of the in
.ution to which We render homage
s uay: Time alone can enable the
t seopie OF Maine to determine what
e. service they desire tho Uni |
'ersity to give.
IN the last half century our people |
s,,, e decided that high-school edu-
rs uoh should be made available for |