University of Delaware - Blue Hen Yearbook (Newark, DE)

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E T is no longer a secret that Delaware College is to take rank among the foremost institutions of the kind in America. Just as in this spring season the trees are bursting with sap, so Delaware College is chock full of vital forces that will issue in expansion on a splendid scale. Such a flowering forth ofpeduta- tional energies in Delaware will be rFuc to a singular convergence of agencies that have been at work since 1767, when the P?ew:lrk Academy was founded. Into the initial religious impulse of thar colonial time has flowed successively the educational purposes of the State, of the Nation and of generous citizens. Tte strength of Delaware College lies in the com- pactness of its organization and in the comprehensive- DELAWARE COLLEGE IN THE SERVICE OF THE NATION ness of its courses. 1t is an educational unit, and yet it offers instruction to both men and women in a rich variety of courses, such as Arts and Science, Agricul- ture, Engineering, Home Economics, and Teacher- Training. While through its alumni it has made a substantial contribution to the National life, Delaware College stands today on the eve of a great era. It is destined to give effect to the ideals of the State in the service of the Nation and of humanity. The measure of usefulness of the modern college 'is not only its ability to teach, but its willingness to serve, Samuier Cunes MiTcHELL. March 10, 1915,

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e m THE BLUE HEN f FACULTY Continued Harry Havwarn, M.S. Dean of the Agricultural Department and Professor of Animal Husbandry Artiur E. GranTtaam, B.A,, B.S.A. W. A, LinTner, B.5. Professor of Agronomy Assistant Professor of Agronomy Cuartes A, McCug, B.5. Ravmonp R. Parvteonre, B.S. Professor of Horticulture Instructor n Horticulinre Tuomas F. Mawxns, B5., M5, Ph.D. Frank B. HuLs, M.S. Professar of Plant Pathology and Soil Bacteriology Assistant Professor of Animal Husbandry Fiaman Tuompson, B.S. . Jacos J. Taveenuaus, M.5.A., Ph.D. Professor of Agricultural Chemistry Associate Plant Pathologist Artaur C. Warrrier, B.S. Lester W. Tarr Assistant Professor of Agricultural Cheminry Asristant Chemist Anorew MiLtar Porrarn Extension I'nstructor of Pouwltry Husbandry 21

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THE BLUE HEN ORDER OF EXERCISES On tHE Occasion oF THE INstaLiaTioNn ofF Samuel Cuiies MiTcHELL as Presivent oF Deraware CoLLEGE, aND oF THE DEpication oF THE Buipings oF Tue Women's CoLLeEce oF DELAWARE. AND THE INsTALLA- TioN oF WiniFrep . Rosivson as Dean, on OcTtoeerR TEnTH, NiNeTEEN FoURTEEN. NEW era in the history of higher education in Delaware was begun on October 10, 1914, at MNewark when with impressive ceremonies and in the presence of the State Judiciary, the State Off- cials, tl:c Members of the Legislature, the Board of Trustees, the Faculty, and Representatives from Col- leges and Universities and other invited guests, Samuel C'Etilcs Mitchell, Ph.D., was inauj of Delaware College, and the Buil College of Delaware were dedicate Robinson, Ph.D., installed as Dean. urated as President ings of the Women's and Winifred J. The exercises were divided into two parts. The inauguration of the President took place on the cam- pus of Delaware College at eleven o'clock in the morn- ing. Chancellor Charles M. Curtis presided. After he had made the opening address and the Right Rev- erend F. . Kinsman, Bishop of Delaware, had deliv- ered the mvocation, addresses were made by Honor- able George W. Marshall, M.D., for the Trustees; ex-President George A. Harter, Ph.D., for the Faculry; dege Victor B. Woolley, LL.I., for the Alumni; and enry Ridgely, Esq., for the State Board of Education. The exercises of the morning closed with the formal installation of President Mitchell, and his response. The dedication of the Women's College buildings and the installation of Dean Robinson took place on the campus of the Women's College at two o'clock in the afternoon. Governor Charles R. Miller presided. After the cornerstone had been laid by The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Delaware incimt Free and Accepted Masons, Reverend George Edward Reed, .1, read a passage from the Secriptures and offered prayver. The keys of the buildings were then presented by the contractors to Governor Miller, who in turn presented keys and buildings to the Board of Trustees through their representative, Honorable E. C. Johnson. Immediately following the dedication of the buildings and their acceptance by the Board of Trustees, Winifred J. Rebinson, Ph.ID., was installed as Dean by President Mitchell. In her response, Dean Robinsn stated the ideals and the policy of the new institution. Gifts to the College were next acknowledged by Mrs. A. ID. Warner, The formal exercises of the afternoon were closed with an address by Mrs. Lois Kimball Matthews, Ph.D., Dean of Women at the University of Wisconsin. At the close of the formal exercises, American Flag Council No. 28, Junior Order United American Mechanics, of Newark, presented an American flag to the Women's College. The presentation address was made by Reverend Alfred Brooks, and the flag was accepted by Honorable Chauncey P. Holcomb. lhe benediction was pronounced by Reverend Francis H. Moore.