Academy of Our Lady / Spalding Institute - Summa Yearbook (Peoria, IL)

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THE RT. REV. LAWRENCE VOHS, O.S.B., D. D. PRESIDENT OF SPALDING INSTITUTE Progress is betterment of life. The accumulation of discoveries, the multiplication of inventions, the improvement of the means of com- fort, the extension of instruction, and the perfecting of methods, are valuable in the degree in which they contribute to this end. The characteristic of progress is increase of spiritual force. In material progress even, the intellectual and moral ele- ment is the value-giving factor. Progress begets beliel' in progress. As we grow in worth and Wisdom, our faith in knowledge and conduct is developed and confirm- ed, and with more willing hearts we make our- selves the servants of righteousness and love, for in the degree in which religion and culture prevail within us, co-operation for life tends to supersede the struggle for life, which if not the dominant law, is at least, the the general course of things when left to Nature's sway.

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1-I.. ADMINISTRATION BUILDING The Administration Building, a three-story edifice facing Bryan street was once used as a school building, but is now used as a secondary faculty residence and a business office. The building was originally situated Where the Schlarman Annex now stands but Was moved to its present position to make loom for the new addition. Among its special features besides the faculty residence rooms, are a fully equipped photographic dark rooni with a modern enlarger and efficient developing and drying facilities and an adequate workshop, com- prised solely of electrically-operated tools. The building was erected and dedicated by Bishop Dunne himself and was first put into use in 1928. It is a lasting monument to his interest in Spalding and the educational program it provides for Peoria's youth. I If Z1 1.3

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