University of Minnesota School of Agriculture - Agrarian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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PRINCIPAL D. D. MAYNE Principal D. D. Mayne in his office, where, through his wise counsel, his .vympafhetic iuiclersfafnlirrg of lheir problems and his optimistic 0111'- look on life, the boysbund girls of fhe School of Agriculture learned fo know mul love him. Page Fozzrieeu

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Our' Beloved Principal and Friend Dexter D. Mayne His work is done! A master hand Lays down his tools, his task completeg A master tearher, master friend, In whom all virtues meet. His work is done! A patient guide Upon the long pathway to Truth, He smoothed with many a tender touch The rough, hard road of youth. His work is done! Let time and fame To him full recognition give, Wfhose 'vision brought to youth the light And taught the way to live. His work is done! But ye, his friends Whose lives he moulded straight and true- Yc, whom he light and wisdom gave- His mantle falls on you. Lift up his banner! Guard it well, That onward still through storm and sun Its guiding light shall span the years, Although his work is done! -EDMUND M. DAGGIT, Class of '17 Page Thi rlecn

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aK Y x6'5'lf 51 geayzfesiz fm w Principal D. D. Mayne ANY times during the past year we have heard X graduates of the School say, Things do not seem natural at University Farm with Professor Mayne gone. This simple statement is a wonderful tribute to his memory, for it shows how thoroughly he had become a part of an institution which our graduates dearly love. For them, he was really an indispensable part. The mainspring of Professor Mayne's life was to help the students of the School to live wisely, constructively, honorably and happily. No man could have a higher or a nobler purpose. And this purpose Professor Mayne fol- lowed unfalteringly even when the student was unrespon- sive and unappreciative, or when conditions were otherwise dark and discouraging. Professor Mayne always kept a young mind and heart and hence to the end, life was a glorious adventure for him. He spent no time in regretting that the manner of living in the good old days could not be reestablished. Rather, he rejoiced over each new invention, each new step in progress with all the enthusiasm and gusto of hope- ful and self-reliant youth. ' In sum, his was a young heart and mind dedicated to helping others live. No wonder that he was a great teacher ever to be honored and held dear in memory. No wonder that, Things do not seem natural at University Farm with Professor Mayne gone. -WALTER C. COFFEY, Dean and Director, Department of Agriculture, University of Minnesota. X 'W' .2374 r',,.ff1Jsrz2:'w Xf V J ft .1 X -sk Page Fi ftemi