The Value of Physical Science in the Work of Education; An Address Delivered July 25th 1865 Upon Laying the Cornerstone of the Jenks Chemical Hall at Lafayette College - Softcover

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1865 Excerpt: ... living and dying, may prove that this trust was committed to a worthy charge. (Great applause.) Mr. Edward F. Stewart, president of the Easton board of control, next appeared before the audience. He stood here as a representative of the college, being an early graduate. But he represented more directly the public school system. It had been said that there was a connection between the public school system and the college. He thought that this was so. It was thought that education was only fit for professional men. In a country like this it was especially essential that every man should at least have the elements of an education. A great republic could only be sustained by the intelligence of its people. The workman might not be better qualified to drive the plow or wield the hammer, but he would represent manhood. (Continued cheering.) A short and stirring address followed from Ex-Governor Pollock, who said that he was never so inspired before to battle in the cause of education as he had been to-day. The addresses in the open air were then brought to a close with the announcement that they would be resumed in the lecture hall of the building. The procession was then re-formed and took up the line of march for the town again. The auditorium was found to be already occupied, and but a tithe of the multitude could gain access. It was with difficulty that the speakers and specially invited guests could reach the platform. Prof. J. P. Wickersham, LL.D., superintendent of public instruction in Pennsylvania, was the first speaker. He came here to show the sympathy of the public school system of Pennsylvania with the good work that was being done in Lafayette College. The building that they dedicated to-day was a proud monument to its founder. It was a monument tha...

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