Loyola University Maryland - Evergreen / Green and Gray Yearbook (Baltimore, MD)

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Alumni, members of the faculty and distinguished guests marched fromj the Assembly to the building now under construction, where a large crowd had gathered. His Grace, the Archbishop, formally opened the ceremony with the intonation of the “Veni Creator.” The Archbishop then paused before the cornerstone and pronounced the words of blessing, thus forming a solid and holy foundation upon which is to rise an edifice of Catholic sanctity and learning. There followed the significant act and the cornerstone of the Jenkins Science Building was placed in position. The Rev. Joseph McEneany, president of Loyola College, then pro- ceeded to acquaint his hearers with a few facts by reading the inscription to be inclosed within the stone. Archbishop Curley Blessing the Cornerstone of the Science Building Perhaps the most impressive feature of the ceremonies was the procession of students, alumni and friends of the colleges. The students preceded by the band and attired in collegiate cap and gown made an inspiring and rather distinguished appearance, while the presence of the crossbearer and acolytes seemed to lend a touch of solemnity to the procession. His Grace, erect and dignified, and easily the most conspicuous figure of the gathering, followed the procession as it slowly bent its way across the beautiful campus to the unfinished structure. Bishop Owen B. Corrigan, Vicar-General, a number of priests and leading Catholic laymen were present at the ceremony. The principal speaker of the occasion was Supreme Knight James A. Flaherty of the Knights of Columbus; short addresses were made by Archbishop Curley and Rev. Joseph McEneany, Rector of Loyola College. 14

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In his speech, Mr, Flaherty showed the falsehood and injustice of those who charge the Catholic Church with being the enemy of science. By this simple act which we have witnessed today, he said, the Catholic Church gives added proof that the charge brought against her — the charge of being the enemy of science is false. This lie, said Mr. Flaherty, springs from the fact that those who spread it have not the true concept of science. The speaker vigorously upheld science as taught by the Catholic Church and the Jesuit Fathers. “Where do we find science pure and undefiled taught?” “Here,” he said, “in the institutions conducted by the religious of the Catholic Church.” He spoke of the Jesuit as the right hand of true science and the Church, today setting up another outpost of the forces of religious education. Following Mr. Flaherty’s speech the- Archbishop delivered an informal but most interesting address. The laying of the cornerstone, he said, was a simple act but it was pregnant with meaning. He outlined what the new Science Building meant to education in the archdiocese of Baltimore and in particular to Loyola. It is the fore-runner of that group of buildings which are some day to rise on this site and which will make of Loyola a University. The Archbishop emphasized the need of Catholic training for the young. Only by giving our attention, he said, to the parochial and Catholic High School, can we expect to fill our colleges. His Grace traced the development of Catholic education and referred to the splendid work now being done by the Church in the interests of education in the United States. To the work of the Jesuit Fathers he paid a glowing tribute. They have erected colleges throughout the country, they have taught the young the faith of Christ, while giving the highest possible secular education. In conclusion, the Archbishop thanked Mr. Jenkins, donor of the building, saying that “when he became a benefactor to Loyola, he became a benefactor to the archdiocese of Baltimore.” The Archbishop’s address was followed by a prayer in the form of a hymn and the exercises were brought to a fitting close. The Jenkins Science Hall will be built in collegiate Gothic style. It will be 147 feet long and 64 feet wide. When completed the building will rank with the finest of its kind in the country. Loyola, has already begun to go forward. Every day brings with it a new advance toward the realization of a future Loyola — a Loyola that will occupy a place among the great institutions of higher learning. We, the students of Loyola and first beneficiaries of the Science Building, wish to express our gratitude to Mr. Jenkins for the substantial interest he has taken in the welfare of the new college. Loyola will always hold in grateful memory the name of Mr. George C. Jenkins, Peter Coughlin, ’24. 16