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Dedication TO Professor Frank A. Jurkat, A. M., whose unselfish devotion and intense interest in student affairs and activities have won for him the love and confidence of the entire student body, this Cedrus is respectfully dedicated.
19 17 Introduction WE present to you with our greeting and good will this 1917 Cedrus. We trust you may find pleasure in the perusal of its pages. through which we have endeavored to give you a true insight into the life and spirit of the school. We greatly appreciate the valuable assistance of the Faculty, and the hearty co-operation of fellow students. Space does not permit us to begin to extend complimentary notice to all who have contributed materially to the success of the Cedrus. We wish especially to thank the advertisers who have, by their patronage, aided us very substantially in financing this venture. It has been our intention to please all; how well we have succeeded we of course cannot know. We certainly hope that our readers will find nothing to offend,somethings to amuse,and much to please and be treasured up in the years to come as reminders of the pleasant days we have all spent together, while endeavoring to fit ourselves for the greater activities which will soon he upon us. THli. STAFF.
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19 17 Cedarville College History CEDARVILLE COLLEGE was chartered in January,1887. It was opened for instruction,September 19,1894,in the residence formerly owned by Rev. Hugh McMillan,D.D.,where,half a century ago,he conducted an academy. In the second year the present main building was erected and entered. Rev. David McKinney,D.D.,L.L.D.,was the first president,and actedin thiscapacity for twenty-one years. Rev. Wilbert Renwick McChesney,Ph. D.,D.D., was the first professor of the new college,and in 1915 succeeded Dr.McKinney as president. The college is just completing its first $100,000 of endowment and is starting on a campaign for the second $100,000. We appeal to all who would invest their meansfor character, humanity,and the glory of God to give now to the endowment fund of Cedarville College. Sums small or large will be thankfully received and conscientiously applied as the giver directs. The following funds make up the endowment on hands:— Thomas Gibson $5000 G W & Mrs. Harper 5000 James Burney Lyons 700 Pittsburg 3000 Margaret A.Hunter 2000 George W.Brownell ROO Darlington 1750 Cincinnati Building 20000 Teas Estate 3300 Funds promised 25000 The property and buildings in Cedarville are valued at $40000. The Theological Seminary in connection with the college has an endowment of $60000. Twenty classes of young men and women have been graduated totalling 181 alumni. These are located in 21 states and foreign countries,and are in all callings of life. The college is recognized by Ohio State University and by the Department of Public Instruction of the State of Ohio, and by practically all of the leading universities. In the summer of 1915 a summer school was added to the other lines of work offered by the college. The college and summer school offer all subjects taught in the modern first-class colleges. High scholarship, equal privileges, independent thought, and Christian character are the aims of Cedarville College. The institution has three buildings, viz., College Hall, Alford Memorial Gymnasium, and Carnegie Library. The location is beautiful, healthful and well-suited to the purposes of education. The community is exceptionally moral and Christian in tone and loyal and devoted to the college. The cost of an education in Cedarville is reasonable enough to be within the reach of all. The atmosphere of the institution is democratic and congenial. Its work is equal to that of colleges of high standing and receives the recognition and commendation of institutions and people of note. Peter Gibson $20000 Robt. M.Cooper4000 Friends 7000 McLeod Memorial 8200 Saml. Price 3000 Phi1adelphia.5000 Alumni 740 AFriend5000 W.P.Haines 181.25 Friends 5190.75 7
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19 Board of Trustees 17 1. Rev. William R. Graham, A. B., '05, President 2. Rev. J. L. Chesnut, D. D., Secretary 3. Rev. Homer McMillan, D. D. 4. Rev. David McKinney, D. D., L. L. D., A. B., '97 5. Joseph A. Finney, A. B., '06 6. Rev. W.R. McChesney,Ph. D.,D. D. 7. J. H.Stormont * 8. 0. E. Bradfute, First Vice President 9. Prof. S. C. Wright, A. B., '03 10. Prof. Frank A. Jurkat, A. M., Treasurer 11. James H. Creswell • 12. Nathan L. Ramsey, Second Vice President *Died October 23, 1916 Women's Advisory Board BEAUTEFUL surroundings inspire one to think beautiful thoughts. This is what the Women's Advisory Board had in mind, when it organized in 1910. During the seven years of its existence, it has done much in beautifying the interior of. College Hall. We feel that few organizations have contributed more to the welfare of the college than the Women's Advisory Board. 9
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19 CE W. RENWICK MuCIIESNEY President Peter Gibson Professor of Psychology. Oratory and Greek. A. IL, Franklin College, 189i; A. M., Franklin College, 1894; Ph. D., Franklin College, D. D., Tarkio College, 1914. 17
19 13 17 FRANK ALBERT JURKAT. Treasurer Professor of Modern Languages, Hebrew and History A. B., Franklin College 1895. A. M., Franklin College 1898. LEROY ALLEN Dean 11;1 1 .1 r Professor of Economics and Sociology B., Wooster University 1906. Xenia Seminary 1914. Attended summer sessions at Wisconsin and Chicago Universities.
19 17 ANNA ALBERTA CRESWELL Secretary Professor of Latin and French A. B. Cedarville College 1910. A. M. Cedarville College 1911 STEPHEN CALVIN WRIGIIT Financial Secretary Professor of Education A.B. Cedarville College 1903. IL
19 13 17 LEsTER DAY PARKER. Regis(rar Professor of Mathematics and Natural Science 13. S. Wesleyan University 1914. A. 13. Wesleyan University 1914. ANNA MARGARET SCIINEDER Professor of English and German A.B. Oberlin College 1913.
19 10 17 MRS. JESSIE RUSSELL Director of the Department of Music Professor of Music LORENA BELLE TAYLOR instructor in Household Economy B. S. in H. E. Kansas State Agricultural College Kansas, 1914.
19 17 17 RALPH STEWART ELDER Instructor in Greek A. B., Cedarville College 1916 JOHN WALLACE COLLINS Instructor in Mathematics Senior 1917
19 17 "A Cedarville Contribution to the Cause of Patriotism" By Wilbur D. Ne8bit * "Pour iftag anb jFHp flag." Your flag and my flag, And how it flies today In your land and my land and half a world away. Rose red and blood red The stripes forever gleam Snow white and soul white, The good forefathers' dream. Sky blue and true blue, With stars to gleam aright; The gloried guerdon of the day, A shelter thru' the night. Your flag and my flag, To every star and stripe The drums beat as heart beat and fifer's shrilly pipe. Your flag and my flag, A blessing in the sky. Your hope and my hope, It never hid a lie. Homeland and far land and half the world around Old Glory hears our glad salute And ripples to the sound. Your flag and my flag, And oh,how much it holds; Your land and my land secure within its folds. Your heart and my heart Beat quicker at the sight. Sun-kissed and wind-tossed The red, the blue and white; The one flag,the great flag,the flag for me and you. Glorified all else beside The red, the white, the blue. * Mr. Nesbit is a native of Cedarville. He was born here September 16, 1871. Copyrighted by P.F. Volland & Co., Chicago. Used and printed by permission of the publishers. 18
19 17 Senior Affirmative Brief Proposition: Resolved that the class of 1917 is the best class that has ever trod the halls of Cedarville College. INTRODUCTION I—Statement of Admitted matter. A—There have been and are other classes with some members of ability. B—We are not quite perfect. II -Definition of terms. A—The word,"best," implies that the class in question is of superior quality. III—The question is therefore, "Is the class of 1917 the bestclass thatever trod the halls of Cedarville College." The Affirmative at-Invent YES,for A—The class of 1917 excels all other classes in weight. B—The class of 1017 excels all other classes in scholarship. C—The class of 1917 has better athletes than any other class. D—The class of 1917 excels all other classes in good looks. E—The class of 1917 excels all other classes in artistic temperament. The Negative answers NO,for A—The class of 1917 does not excel all other classes in weight. B—The class of 1917 does not excel all other classes in scholarship. C—The class of 1917 does not have better athletes than any other class. D—The class of 1917 does not excel all other classes in good looks. E—The class of 1917 does not excel all other classes in artistic temperament. IV—Through this clash of opinion we reach the following issues. A—Does the class of 1917 excel all other classes in weight? B—Does the class of 1017 excel all other classes in scholarship? C—Does the class of 1917 have better athletes than any other class? D—Does the class of 1917 excel all other classes in good looks? E—Does the class of 1917 excel all other classes in artistic temperament? PROOF I—The class of 1917 excels all other classes in net weight, for A—The total weight of the class is one ton, for 1. John Collins weighs 225 pounds. 2. Florence Somers weighs 105 pounds. 3. Anna Collins weighs 100 pounds. 4. The total weight of other members is 490 pounds 20
19 17 II—The class of 1917 excels all other classes in scholarship, for 1. Ruth Ranisay was never known to refuse to answer a question in class. 2. Donna Burns was never known to be late to a recitation. 3. Mary Chesnut even cuts chapel exercises that she may be better prepared on her lessons. 4. Mabel Stormont never received an average below 90 per cent. III—The class of 1917 contains the best athletes of all the other classes, for 1. John Collins has played on every basket-ball and base-ball team in the college since his entrance. 2. Florence Somers played on the girls' basket-ball team 3 years. 3. Ruth Ramsay played on the girls' basket-ball team 2 years. 4. Donna Burns played on the girls' basket-ball team 3 years. 5. Anna Collins played on the girls' basket-ball team for 3 years. 6. Mabel Stormont played on the girls' basket-ball team for 2 years. IV—The class of 1917 excels all other classes in good looks, for A—Certain ones of the under-classmen have given their testimony, for 1. John Collins is considered the handsomest man in the college by a bonnie lassie. (Janet McClellan, Junior Class.) 2. David Doherty is considered the handsomest man in the college by a bonnie lassie. (Dorothy Smithson, Freshman Class.) 3. Anna Collins is considered the handsomest girl in the college by a bonny laddie. (Oliver Cornwell, Sophomore Class.) B—There are two sets of beautiful dimples in the class, for 1. Every Collins has them. V—The class of 1917 excels all other classes in artistic temperament, for 1. Dave Doherty is the college artist. 2. Robert Hutchinson has taken unto himself a lovely wife. 3. Marie Payne and Mildred Trumbo are accomplished musicians. 4. Anna Collins is an accomplished singer. CONCLUSION I—Since the class of 1917 excels in weight; II—Since the classof 1917 excels in scholarship; III—Since the class of 1917 has the best athletes; IV—Since the class of 1917 excels in good looks; V—Since the class of 1917 excels in artistic temperament; Therefore the Class of 1917 is the best class that has ever trod the halls of Cedarville College. gl
19 17 JOHN WALLACE COLLINS, A.B. Home—Cedarville,Ohio. Haunts—Usually found foraging in the pantry or warming his feet before Townsley's grate. Habits—Studious and retiring. MARY ELIZABETH CHESNUT,A.B. Home—Cedarville, Ohio. Haunts—Post-office,library, most anywhere. Habits—CuttingChapel. Prefersbooks to dates RUTH RAMSEY, A. B. . //ome—Cedarville, Ohio. Haunts—Usually found burning the midnight oil. Habits—Takesthingsseriously. Often unexpectedly smiles. Writing to Amelia, Ohio. R2
19 17 FLORENCE ENID SOMERS, A. B. Home—Republic,Ohio. Haunts—At home, at the College sometimes, often down-town. Habits—Reading anti-fat advertisements, writing for Cedrus, studying intermittently. ROBERT LINTON HUTCHINSON Graduate student in Theology. Home—Philadelphia,Pa. Haunts—St. Johnsville, library seminary. Habits—Loving his wife, drying dishes,feeding chickens. MABEL LILLIAN STORMONT,A.B. Home—Cedarville, Ohio. Haunts—At home on the farm. Habits—Often seen, seldom heard, never cuts classes or chapel. 53
19 17 DAVID LINTON DOHERTY Graduate student in Theology. Home—Philadelphia, Pa. Haunts—Post-office,library,Crawford's parlor. Habits—Drawing (everything but a salary), preaching. DONNA HALL BURNS, A. B. Home—Cedarville, Ohio. Haunts—Gymnasium in the winter, on the farm in summer. Habib( Never complains. Always doing something for somebody. ANNA DINSMORE COLLINS, A. B. Home—Cedarville,Ohio. Haunts—Movies, post-office, depot restaurant, everywhere. Habits—Chewing gum, disagreeing with Profs. Fond of talking.
19 17 RALPH STEWART ELDER, A. M. Home—Darl ngton, Haunts—Miller St. Physics laboratory. Habits—Very l uestionable. IA )1i N BELLE TAYLOR, B. S. in E. Home--I\1aidlattan, Kansas. Haunts—Either there or going. Habits—Giggling, tatting and tattling. MILDRED THUMB° Home—Cedarville, Ohio. Haunts—High School and library. Habits—Debating,playing piano, very studious 25
19 \1104. MARIE PAYNE Home—Cedarville, Ohio. Haunts— Kitchen and parlor. Habits—Playing piano. 17]
19 Junior Jingles We know not what a day may bring; The future's veiled from all; So the past of the class of '18 We'll endeavor to recall. So if you my gentle readers, Will give me a little time, I will tell you as I know it, Our class history in rhyme. the president of our worthy class, Has received his share of fame, On the basket-ball floor and class room too, Bill Collins is his name. When there is any music sought, Our class is right there you see, With a talented girl, you all have met, Our own Helen Oglesbee. A third classmate Ethel McCambell, Is as quiet and good as you'll find; She's always on time at classes, Her books never left behind. James Chesnut, an all around chap, Is a special student of Greek, A student of human nature too. They say, seven nights in a week. A girl whom every one adores, For some joke she's always telling, A scholar always busy at work, Her name is Janet McClellan. And should you seek an authoress, We need not hesitate, For Irene Wright would fill the place, And do it up to date. And then there is Tom Kennon, Who is our athletic star, The best natured man on the team they say, And his praises are lauded afar. Last on the list of these great names, Is the tiniest one of our class, A student of excellence and worth, Olive Northup our country lass. 28 17
19 17 WILLIAM RIFE COLLINS Born Cedarville, 0. Jan.4. 1897. Graduated Prep. Dept. 1914. Basket Ball'12-'17. President of the Class. Mgr.of Cedrus1916. President Y.M.C.A. "I have no secret of success but hard work." HELEN PAULINE OGLESBEE Born Cedarville, 0. Sept. 30, 1896. Graduated Ced. H. S. 1914. Graduated from C. C. in music 1914. Basket Ball 1916. "Softly her fingers wander o'er The yeilding planks of ivory floor." NAOMI IRENE WRIGHT Born Idaville, Ind., August 14, 1896. Graduate Ced. H. S.1914. Basket Ball '15—'17. "And to her eyes there is but one beloved face on earth." 29
19 .Ctri : 17 JANET ELIZA MCCLELLAN Born Xenia, 0., Aug. 24, 1894. Graduated Beaver Creek H.S.1911. Basket Ball'15—'17. President Y. W. C. A. 1917. President of Philosophic Literary Society 1916. "Blest with a good reason and sober sense." • CARRIE OLIVE NORTHUP Born Clifton,0., March 5,1897. Graduated Clifton H.S. 1914. Treasurer Y. W.C. A. "Good nature is the beauty of the mind." MARY ETHEL MCCAMPBELL Born Cedarville,0., Aug.8,1895. "How poor are they who have no patience." 80
19 17 JAMES LYONS CHESNUT Born Coulterville, Ill., July 11, 1897. Graduated Marissa H. S. 1914. Basket Ball 1915 —'16. Secretary Y. M. C. A. Base Ball '15— '17. "He looks as though he were in love." DANIEL LAWRENCE KENNON Born Cedarville, 0., Mar. 10, 1890. Graduated Ced. H. S. 1908. Basket Ball '14—'17. Base Ball '14—'17. Pres. Y. M.C. A. 1916. "Every man is a volume if you know how to read him ." 31
19 Cedar Day 1916 17 THE college campus decked in a I its spring beauty,formed an ideal setting for the most delightful Cedar Day in the history of Cedarville College. Between seven and eight hundred interested spectators gathered around the arena to enjoy the stunts, May Pole Dance and Cedar Day Oration. The program of class stunts was unusually original and pleasing. The Seniors presented two scenes from,"The Comic Supplement: The Captain Experiments with Baldine, and The Whole Blooming Family." The Juniors dramatized a thrilling scene from "Lord Ullin's Daughter,"which was followed by a still more thrilling scene from contemporaneous history, when the Sophomores pursued and captured Villa. Cowboys and girls on horse and pony, heavily armed, finally brought low the object of their pursuit. A well equipped Red Cross Ambulance manned with a corps of Red Cross nurses was on the scene to pick up the wounded and dying and carry them off the field. "The Freshmen's Delight" was the last thing to be thot of in connection with ourdemure little Freshmen,for "The Delight" on this particular occasion was an old-fashioned square dance, which served however to delight the audience as well as the Freshmen. The students in the music department gave an exhibition of musical ability and skill which we think even our efficient instructor in Music had never discovered. The "Orchestral Selections" were played upon instruments which were indeed fearfully and wonderfully made, many of which might have looked More at home in the Domestic Science department. The ceremonies in Connection with the planting of the tree were in charge of the Sophomore class, and in honor of the Cedar Day Orator, Mr.James L.Chesnut Jr., member of their class, they chose to plant a chesnut tree instead of the evergreen. The May Pole Dance was very beautiful as the girls in rainbow dresses and the boys in white attire danced in honor of the May Queen, Miss Dorothy Collins. The queen was lovely in her flowing robes of white,attended by her ladiesin waiting and surrounded by her small pages. After the festivities of the morning the delighted spectators enjoyed an abundant picnic dinner at the Alford Memorial. The college students had as their honor guests the Seniors from many of the neighboring High Schools and the members of the General Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church which was in session in the city at that time. Following the repast several friends of the college gave brief, interesting, after dinner speeches. In the afternoon the college base-ball team met and defeated the Jamestown Athletics in a hard fought game,by the score of 7-i. The entertainment presented by the Y. W. C. A. formed a-fitting climax to the festivities of the day. With the assistance of some members of the Y.M.C.A., they presented a three act comedy "The Elopement of Ellen," and a splendid program of readings and music. Cedar Day has a place in the heart and life of this community, which it can never lose if all Cedar Days are as successful as that of 1916. 32
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19 Sophomore Scribbles 1916-17 17 0 CTOBER—School today as usual. Evening came apace and "Old Sol" crawled under the covers of his woolly western bed, as if to say,"Now the day is done." He oughta stuck around,for he sure missed the fun,JuniorSenior spread was noised abroad. Having located the place of the spread ata Xenia avenue mansion,some of usclimbed through a rear window and interrupted largish Senior and two elderly damsels cooking wieners. They slammed the dining room door in their retreat. Guess they thought it was the Kaiser! We then withdrew to the front yard. Received a hot and cold water bath; also soft tomato for eye-brow shampoo. Auto raid concluded the episode, and so to bed. Successfully flunked in studies next day, much to the surprise of the Profs. NOVEMBER—All invited out for Thanksgiving. Some eats! Wasn't even a shadow of turkey left after we got through. Felt the effects for weeks afterwards. DECEMBER—Scarlet fever scare! While at the home of one ofourclassmates enjoying one of our infrequent spreads, the joyful news came that the college was under quarantine for at least two weeks. Much telephoning to confirm the news. Then exclamations of joy and frantic huggings among all present. JANUARY—Back again rested and refreshed. Nothing but hard grinding from this on, to make up for what we didn't do before the holidays. As exams approach the Profs. wear a fierce aspect and the students a more worried look. Hope for the best! If we all pull through we'll celebrate with another spread. FEBRUARY—We have all received our grades and have made out our schedules for another semester's work. Had a fine lecture in chapel. The speaker hit everybody in the college but us. We did'nt need it. Dr. McChesney had to lecture the Freshmen for breaking college rules. Why caret they follow in our foot-steps and keep out of trouble? MARCH—Who said our class has lost its pep? Just because we are so industrious and always have our lessons so well prepared is no sign that we don't like a l ittle fun. We had another spread the other night. Some more eats! Say if you don't think our Sophomore girls can cook, you ought to come and see (that is, provi ding you were invited, for it wouldn't be healthy for you otherwise.) What do you think? The editor said we had to cut this thing short, butI can scarcely quit until I present to you a poem selected from the Sophomore scrapbook entitled, 36
19 dc CONTRAST "I fear I'll do to much," the Freshie said; "I'll more than earn my way; I don't intend to bust my hames, Studyin' every live long day. For such a stipend as I get In this awful busy place And if the Profs can make me sweat They'll have a merry chase." "The day isfar too short," the Sophomore said, "For all I wish to do The hours fly past and day light's gone Before I'm half way through And tho' my way looks pretty slick I'll work like old Sam Hill Till Prof. observes that I'm a brick And can do what e'er I will. You see the Profs were keeping tab As professors always do To Freshie said, "Young lad look here! We have no usefor you. The lad whofears he'll do too much With tramps will roam the pike And when he's old, he'll be in touch With poorfarms and the like." To Soph' he said, "I've marked your gait Since first you came last year And early you have toiled and late Naught but your praise I hear. For all the time and every day Such lads Professors seek; And I will now increase your grades By fifty points each week." 5.7 17
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19 17 Freshman Class History WE, the Freshman class, ever since September have lived the modest and secluded lives that all truly great people live, but the other classes have now become so loud in their praises of us that we feel we would be doing the College an injustice to remain quiet any longer. Of course, you will not think for one minute that we are boasting, when we tell you that four of our boys are members of the second basket ball team. Furthermore, we feel that it was the second team that enabled the first team to be prepared to win the Antioch game as well as many other games this season. Oh,of course we are very proud of our boys,butfar beitfrom ustoboast about it. We'lllet others do that. Also three of our girls played on the girls'team. They weresome players, too! In fact they—but there! We positively will not blow our own horn! Our class is undoubtedly the best and most congenial class in school. At least the other classes must think so, for they usually try to "join" us when we have a spread or when they "think"we are going to have one. Say,when it comes to "Spreads" the Freshies cannot be surpassed, not even by the Sophomores. One more worthy thing of mention is that several of the most brilliant students in college are members of our class, but in our modesty and humility, we did not dream of such a thing until the faculty informed us. However we were not surprised (being naturally bright.) We are sixteen in number, yes sweet sixteen, and each member will always be, loyal and true to the scarlet and black, for we love our class and the college of which it forms a part. Alt. distinctly I remember it was in the fair September When each fresh and green young member cast a shadow on the door! Eagerly they came to college, eagerly they sought for knowledge, From east and west and north and south the students all did pour. E'en the rare and radiant Louisa—all who knew her did adore Even then and—evermore. And the glorious, glad uncertain Ellen, giggling more than working, Thrilled all—filled Morton with fantastic terrors never known before, And another one named Horton, shared the same fate then as Morton, And thots and dreams of love into his beating heart did pour— All inspired by one named—Millie—she it was .and no one more, Same old story—evermore. 41 Presently then bye and bye catne Reba Harbison sweet and shy, Helen Bmdfute stately and pretty and Deane with knowledge in store. And the fact is, next came Duncan,always passing never flunkin, And Anderson with loyal heart making friends there by the score, Oh,they'll never beforgotten—tho their absence we deplore, All of them—forevermore. Clark was next who came to town, followed by Elwood the college clown, Then there came jolly Rebecca our friendship to implore, Dorothy Smithson charming and rare was another who entered there, Lastly came Polly who tho loyal to the core, was rather fond of a Sophomore, But all thru the annuals of the past we find the same old story o'er and o'er, And thus 'twill be—forevemore. (With sincere apologies to Poe.) M.G.
19 The Summer School 17 HISTORIANS tell us that there were two French Revolutions: the first one peaceful, which turned France from an absolute monarchy into a limited monarchy: the second one violent, which overturned the monarchy and established a republic. No greater contrast can be imagined than that between the Summer School of 1915 and that of 1916. In 1915,there was tumultevery night; whether chicken roasts, marshmallow roasts, receptions, parties, watermelon rollings, spreads, or picnics. Every evening after supper about a hundred of them could be seen down at the station waiting for the 6:20 and the 6:49. In 1916,not a soul was to be se en there but Neff,parading the macadam in solitary grandeur. The rest were st udying. But Neff had his lessons just the same. Perhaps he was looking, in vain as it resulted, that some of the 1915 paraders would loom up before him. Instead of them we had Eckelberry the sociologist: Dunn the mathematician: Sayre the"scrap"expert: Hill, the big man:and McCall, who handed in his,work typewritten. Billings and Miss Lunn and Day revived the glories of former da ys, while Burns turned from teacher to student and did a year's work of French in six weeks. Time would fail to tell of the others,but you can get their names out of t he catalog, and a catalog can be got at the price of a postcard. But what we started to say was that the squad was as quiet as the 1915 crowd was stirring. They worked like demons. It was a new experience for some of t he teachers to have a class take an assignment,no matter how long,withouta mu rmur; and come up the next day prepared to recite the last topic just as well as thefirst. And the summer was hot, the hottest one in forty-six years. We hope that it will be forty-six years before we have another one like it. Maybe Hughes's campain* speeches had something to do with it. *"Campain"is simplified spelling for "campaign." 42
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19 Time: Seven Minutes 17 THE sharp jingle of the telephone is startling in the dead of night when there is no other sound. John Mason awoke from his sleep with a start. His hand shook as he took down the receiver. "Hello!" "Hello! Is this Mr. Mason the cashier?" "Yes, Who is this? "Not so fast, please. My business with you is strictly private. Are you alone in the room?" Coming to him as it did, the question seemed a bit uncanny. "Iam," he answered, glancing around a bit apprehensively as tho' he did not feel quite sure about it. "Well, this is from the bank. Understand? , "I do not understand. The bank closed at four o'clock; I locked the door myself and no one else has a key. Who are you anyway?" "Ah!softly please. Don't be inquisitive." "Then what do you want?" "Now you-are-talking. First, though, let me tell you something. You know that powder you have stored in this basement ready for the hunting season?" "Well, what of it?" "Make quite an explosion wouldn't it?" "It would.wreck that whole building." "Yes, Well, just at this moment one end of a good fuse rests in that powder and the other end is on your desk within three feet of my hand. Do you see? Hello! Hold on now; don't get excited; a fuse doesn't hurt as long as it isn't lighted. Just wanted you to see what might happen if things didn't please the people in control here, that's all. Still I have something more to say to you. We have a little work here that requires the opening of this safe. Hello! are you still there? Alright. We seem not to have got the combination, and prefer to call in the engineer rather than blow up the boiler. I'm sorry to disturb you,but we have tried to be as considerate as possible. You'll find a cab at your side door. By smart driving you can get here in six or seven minutes from the time you leave the phone; but, mind, that will not give you time for any trips to a police station or any other nonsense. If you are with us in exactly seven minutes from the time you leave the 'phone well and good, if not—hello! are you still listening?" John Mason promptly answered that hewaslistening, tho'he did notfeel quite sure whether he was hearing with his ear or his imagination. The situation was a new one to him and in order to gain time for thinking it over, he tried to talk with his strange interviewer with one side of his head and think with the other. The warning was prompt. "Cut it out! Are you there? For if you aren't the fuse is off. 44
19 17 "All right! I'll come!" he shouted and hung up the receiver. What could he do to arouse his house-hold and the servants without taking nearly all of his seven minutes? While in the act of doing so, a cab pulled up. He got in and was whirled to the bank. A glance around showed Mason that the bank was still unwrecked,so it looked as tho' he had arrived on time. Being afraid to enter, Mason tho't it best to wait outside, Neither burglar nor explosion came to reward his caution, however,and curiosity getting the better of him, he telephoned the police, and upon their arrival, after explaining to them that he was the one who sent in the call, they all entered the room. In the center of the room lay the door of the safe where it had fallen when blown open. The money and valuables were missing. Evidently it had been a deliberate job, where every paper was examined and its value carefully determined. "And only to think,"exclaimed Mason,"thatthey did it all in thefew minutes I was coming from my house here! I'm certain they were gone before I arrived." "Nonsense," said the chief. "My opinion is that the safe was blown and the job done when they called you. They were off as rapidly as you were, after they once got you started. Strange though, that they went to the trouble of sending that cab for you if they hadn't some other object." Just then the telephone rang again with a suddenness that gave them all a start. "Hello! Who is this?" answered Mason. "Is this Mr. Mason's bank?" "It is. What's wanted?" "Well this is your residence. I just wanted to tell you that we had a little business here which we tho't could be .done better in your absence. We wanted you to take a little trip and felt sure you would manage to take the police along with you. We are all three here now and have managed not to disturb your family in the least. You and the police may return when you are ready. Thanks, good-bye." John Mason and the officers looked at each other in blank astonishment for a full minute, then the chief exclaimed; "Well,that was a slick job!" "It certainly was," replied the crestfallen John Mason as he turned out the lights and walked thru' the door. REBECCA MARSH '20. 45
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19 College Life In September, we assembled, An earnest and studious band, For another year at dear Cedarville The very best school in the land, As Freshmen and as Sophomores, As Juniors and Seniors, too, Tho' we came with various plans And preparations for life in view; Yet each one has striven to be Unselfish and kind and true. Old friendships have been strengthened While others were formed anew. Oh, let us endeavor to finish This year as we have begun; And always to think of the other Whether at work or in fun. Let us cheer for President McChesney And for the faculty, one and all; Then let us go onward and upward Ever ready for duty's call. 17 MARGUERITE GILKEY. "Cedarville's a College" Cedarville's a college in a grand old State, Bulled by the hands of a Ruling Fate, Guiding earger students through the open gate Of dear old Cedarville, Fitting them for champions of the truth and right, Arming them completely for the coming fight, Leading them to victory over wrong and might, At dear old Cedarville. Chorus:— Senior, Freshman, Soph., and Junior, too, Join your hearts and efforts, and in everything you do, "Onward! Upward!" be your motto still, Follow close the leading of your dear old Cedarville. Cedarville's a college full of joy and song, Work combined with pleasure through the whole day long, Happiness and gladness e'er to her belong, To clear old Cedarville Harmony and unity do there prevail, Bitter strife and enmity shall ne'er assail, In all that's great and glorious, she cannot fail, Not dear old Cedarville. Chorus:— Cedarville's a college that shall ever stand, Shedding light and glory over all the land, Reaching out to everyone a helping hand, From dear old Cedarville. Many be the victories that are in her way, Many be the triumphs of the coming day, Many be the students who shall always say, "Our dear old Cedarville!" Chorus:- 49
19 MR. AND MRS.STEWART TOWNSLEY We can live without art, We can live without books, But where is the man That can live without cooks. 17 WE do not feel that this annual would be complete without paying in its pages a tribute to Mrs. Stewart Townsley, who has kept the club for the last six years. It is with regret that the college students learned that. Mrs. Townsley will not keep the club after this year, but the memory of her unfailing kindness, with which she received all who came into her home, will not fade from their minds. Mrs. Townsley is a splendid cook but that is not the best part. The cheer and sunshine which she served with the meals made even "blue Monday" assume a rosy hue. We feel that altho' she will not be so intimately connected with the college life after this year, that still she will be interested in the students and they can still claim some of the love and sympathy which she has shown for them heretofore. BO
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19 17 Alford Memorial Gymnasium ALFORD MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM was presented to our colle ge in 1902 by Mr. W. J. Alford, as a memorial to his parents, Rev. and Mr s. John Alford. As everyone knows, "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy." Perhaps that is what the donor of our gymnasium thot when he pres ented it to the college. We have truly appreciated his gift. Many a time have the walls of the old gymnasium rung with the laughter and shouts of the students as t hey forgot for a few hours the cares of the class-room. The athletic victories that h ave been won on its floor have enabled us to win intellectual victories elsewhere; a nd even our defeats have not been total losses,for they have enabled us to gain self -control and show a game spirit, even when our plans were not always crowned with success. 54
19 17 CEDARVILLE COLLEGE LIBRARY MR. GRINDLE Our Janitor There is not much one need say of a man like this, for his actions speak for him. But we feel that our Cedrus would not be complete without telling you something of the man. His is the happy possession of a big heart and a great good nature. He is a man always cheerful at his work,no matter whether the day be bright or cloudy It is Mr.Grindle that on cold winter mornings fires the furnace to keep our intellectuality from freezing. It is Mr.Grindle who does all of our college housekeeping. There never was a spread at the college, when Mr. Grindle was not there, doing all he could to help the boys and girls have a good time. He is a friend of every college student, always helping us out of difficulties. In fact we feel that the college work could not move along so smoothly without the assistance of Mr. Grindle. 155
19 A. WHITELAW REID HOMESTEAD Life of Whitelaw Reid 17 WHITELAW REID was born, October, 1837,at what is now known as the Reid Homestead,two miles west of Cedarville. He was a very delicate child but possessed unusual intellectual ability. He was a great lover of books and before he was ten years old was a voracious reader. He was thorough in all that he did and at the age of fifteen entered college a better scholar than his higher classmen. He graduated from college in 1856. His commencement oration was beautiful, his rhetoric and style were classical. He stepped out into the world ready for life's battles, with a noble ambition and will power, that made him a winner in every position of life whichhe occupied. He became a teacher, reporter, army correspondent, congressional librarian, editor of New York tribune, candidate for vice president, representative of United States to coronation of King Edward, minister to France and United States embassador to England. He served many years at the latter place. He died in London,December 12, 191i. His funeral was held at Westminister Abby, an honor never before given an American. It was attended by king and nobility of England and representatives of all nations of the world. The English Government sent the body home to New York on a large battleship. His funeral at New York City was held in the Episcopalian Cathedral on Morning Heights. His funeral here was attended by the President, Cabinet,Judges of Supreme Court, Congressman and representatives of all nations of the world. He rests in Sleepy Hollow,Tarrytown, New York, within two feet of the grave of Washington Irving, where he quietly awaits the Resurrection Morn. REV. PARKA JACKSON. 56
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19 ••%•• • -: ).4: •4.:1•••:•:.•: 21 :::•*.• 17 Intercollegiate Prohibition Association of Cedarville College ON the 9th of November, 1916, thru the influence of Mr. William McIntyre of Xenia Seminary,the Intercollegiate Prohibition Association of Cedarville College, was organized with a membership of thirty-one boys and girls. Ralph Elder was elected president of the new organization, the other members of the executive committee being a secretary, treasurer, and reporter. The first move of the new association was to send three delegates to the national convention, which was held at Lexington, Kentucky,December 28th-31st. This convention of over seven hundred delegates proved to be one of the greatest student conventions ever held in this country. Among the many prominent speakers at this convention were W.J. Bryan,Ira Landrith,Daniel Poling,Ex-Gov. Foss, Col. Bain and many others of national reputation. Each in turn answered the challenge of the national prohibition movement. One of the most interesting features of the convention was the oratorical contest, in which there were eight contestants. The first prize went to Joshua B. Lee of Oklahoma, the winner over 1600 college orators. Since the oratorical contest is one of the prominent features of the I. P. A. movement,our organization has decided to hold a preliminary contest, the winner to represent our college at Xenia, where the contest for this section of the state is to be held. The I. P. A. through its activities presents splendid opportunities for prohibition work, and it is our earnest desire and sincere wish that every college student do all in his power to help attain our aim of Ohio Dry after Nov.6th; A dry nation in 1920. J. W. C. 60
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19 17 Young Women's Christian Association WHEN the Young Women's Christain Association is spoken of, our minds naturally revert to the thought of Christian girlhood with weekly meetings of devotion. The Young Women's Christian Association of Cedarville College, ever since it was organized in 1909, has been a help to the girls, spiritually and socially, and has opened up many new paths for them. Since the beginning of our organization we have prospered according as our interest has increased. The year 1916-17 has been one of growth in membership and interest. Fourteen new members have been enrolled this year. In November our organization sent fifteen dollars to the war stricken Armenians. In February a delegate was sent to the Student Volunteer Convention which was held at New Concord, Ohio. Our meetings which have been held every Wednesday morning have been very interesting. A splendid talk was given one morning by the Ohio-West Virginia field secretary, Miss Ward. She emphasized the fact that our life each day is a test of our religion. We trust that the interest already manifested will continue in the years to follow and that the time will come when all of the college girls will belong to the association. We hope that the influence that may be imprinted on the girls' characters will be an aid to them in the future and that our Y. W.C. A. may be a bond that will link the girls together and press them toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of Christ Jesus, for One smile can glorify a day, One word true hope impart; The least disciple need not say, There are no alms to give away, If love is in the heart. J. M. C.
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19 17 Young Men's Christian Association THE Y. M.C. A. stands out among all of the other organizations of college life, as one whose social benefits and Christian training helps to mold the lives of all its members into the true service of Christ. Our association was organized in 1906. Since that time it has helped the young men of Cedarville College to live purer and more useful lives. Moreover it has influenced some to enlist in the Ministerial and.Missionary fields. Twoformer members,William Waide and Professor Lanning,have gone to the foreign fields as missionaries. Mr. Waide is in India. He was married last February to a lady missionary, who no doubt will be much help to him in his work. Mr. Lanning and his wife,also agraduate of Cedarville College,are doing a splendid work in China. The membership of our association has increased this year,and a deep interest seems to be manifested by each member. Each one tries to do his part by giving a brief talk or prayer in each meeting. Dr. Chesnut gave us a very practical and instructive address on the subject, "Unappreciated Service." Early in the first semester the Y. W.C. A. and Y. M.C. A. entertained the college students at the home of Mr. William Anderson. Our association was represented at the Student Volunteer Movement Convention held at Concord, Ohio, February end,3rd and 4th. On March 9th Robert Coleman, our president,went to the Y. W.C. A.state conference which was held at Columbus, Ohio. This gives a brief outline of our work done this year and our prayer for the years to follow is that the Lord will bless us and keep us that we may labor for the honor and glory of God. P. VV. D. 65
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19 Alumni 17 "See how far that little candle throws its beams, So shines a good deed in a naughty world." ALTHO Cedarville College is small, her deeds and her influence are Worldwide. In looking over the list of alumni we find that they are found in many states of our nation; they are found in Nova Scotia, India, Africa, China, and one of precious memory lies buried in Japan; they occupy places of responsibility wherever they are; and they carry with them the Christian character and training they have gained in Cedarville College. Cedarville College is as a little candle in a big world and yet her light encircles the globe. We have listed the alumni according to the professions and occupations which they have entered, in order that those who read may know just what Cedarville has done to supply the constant demand for trained men of sound character. Professors and Teachers: C.C. Morton,'97; Cornelius B. Collins,'99; Isabelle M. Winter,'99; Cora A. Anderson,'00; J. R. Harper,'00; Bertha L. Knott,'00; G.A.Harper,'01; Vera Andrew,'03; Agnes K.Stormont,'03; S. C. Wright,'03; Lillian L. Connor, '04; J. R. Fitzpatrick, '04; Carrie M. Rife, '04; Frank H. Young,'04; J. E.Shaw,'06; Caroline Finney,'08; Elmer G.Spahr,'08; Mrs. Ada Clow,'10; R.Fred Bird,'10; Alberta Creswell,'10; Della M.McCann,'10; Ethel I. McMillan,'10; Frank M.Reynolds,'11; J.0.Stewart,'11; Bertha A.Stormont '11; Florence J. Williamson,'11; Martha M.Anderson,'12; Bertha I. Anderson, '13; Nancy E. Finney,'14; Hazel V. Lowry,'14; Grace Morton,'14; Harry F. Bird,'15; R.C. Burns,'15; Cameron M.Ross,'15; Wilmah Spencer,'15; W.D. Sterrett, '15; David C. Bradfute, 16; J. Merle Rife,'16; Carey P. Ritchie,'16; Orland M. Ritchie, '16; G. F. Siegler, '16; Ada F. Wallace, '16. Preachers: John W.Bickett,'97; Raymond P.Gorbold,'97; Homer McMillan '97; J. Alvin Orr,'97; James M. McQuilkin,'98; James Heron,'99; Thomas R. Turner,'99; Walter A. Condon,'00; W.Wallace Iliffe,'00; B. McLeod Paul,'00; Clarence A.Young,'00; Robert C. Galbreath,'01; Robert B. Wilson,'01; Homer B. Henderson, '02; John J. Wilson, '03; William A. Pollock, '04; William R. Graham,'05; Milton G.Hanna,'05; Walter W.Morton,'06; Clarence G. Ware, '07; William Hawthorne, '09; Ernest B. McClellan, '09; William Waide, '09; David J. Brigham,'10; Andrew S. Creswell,'10; William W.Ritter,'10; Edward B.Shaw,'10; Robert W.Ustick,'11; Walter P.Harriman,'12; S. Ernest Foster, '13; Wendell F. Foster, '13; Thomas Whyte, '14. Physicians: Elmer A. Elder, '98; John Cecil George,'01; 'John M.Finney, '03; Claude B. Estle, '06; George C. Stewart, '07; Charles L. Baskin, '07. Lawyers: John F. Anderson,'01; J. Frederick Barber,'04; Joseph A.Finney, '06; J. Carl Marshall.'07; Leroy T. Marshall,'07; J. Kenneth Williamson,'10. Missionaries: Raymond P. Gorbold, '97; Kioto, Japan,(Deceased). Miss Alfaretta Hammond, '03, Beni Suef, Egypt; Mr. William Waide, '09, Roorkee, India; Wilhelmina (Mitray) Lanning, '12, Teng Chow Fu, China. Lack of time and space make it impossible to list the names of those who have entered some of the less public walks of life. However, altho they may not have their names listed here, altho they are not quite so conspicuous to the public, yet they are known. They are fillingtheir places well and Cedarville is justly proud of her alumni. 67
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19 dc Boys' Basket Ball 17 THIS year brought to the basket ball fans of Cedarville some of the best basket ball that the college has furnished for several years; in fact the best since back in 1909 when Palmer, Williamson, Dixon and Co. represented the college. When the first call for practice was given the largest and most likely looking bunch of aspirants that we have had for several years came out. There were fifteen in all: five of last year's varsity; Kennon, J. Collins, Chesnut, Cornwell and W.Collins,R.Collinsfrom the year before; Smith,Foster and William An derson from last year's second team and six new fellows, McClure, Horton, Creswell, Wallace Anderson, Clark and Wright. Tom Kennon,who has had two years of experience,was elected captain,and practice began immediately for the first game. , Before the first game was played the captain selected nine men for the first team squad; J. Collins, R. Collins, Kennon, Cornwell, W. Collins, Horton,McClure and Chesnut. The first game was played on December 15th with the Springfield Y.M.C.A . Pirates. Although having had but two weeks of practice, the team put up a fas t game and won with a score of 52 to 20. A game scheduled for the next week with Bliss College had to be cance lled because of the scarlet fever epidemic. On the first Friday after vacation,without having had any practice for t hree weeks and with one of our regulars out of the game,we went to Wilmin gton and lost the first game of the season to that college, 34 to 15. The next two games,with Sabina Crescents and Bethel Collegians,were easy victories,87 to 31 and 61 to 31. The next two games were played away from home; one with Ashland Col lege and the other with Muskingum College. In the game with Ashland we won, 32 to 21. The game with Muskingum on the next night was about the fast est of the year. Muskingum has acquired quite a reputation in basket ball in the las t few years. They expected to "snow us under, as they did three years ago. However,wesprang a little surprise on them, holding them to a 51 to 40 score. The next week we got revenge on Wilmington College for the defeat they handed us earlier in the season, defeating them 36 to 24. On the next Saturday night,with three of the regular team on the crippled list, we received the only bad defeat of the season, when Antioch"snowed us un der" on their floor, 57 to 24. After the Antioch disaster we rested up for several days and then went after it "hammer and tongs"to even the score with Antioch. In the meantime we won a fast game from Willis College, 58 to 34. Space will not permit much to be said, concerning the second Antioch game, but it is sufficient to say that we gained revenge in the fastest game pl ayed at home during the season by the score of 26 to 20. With six straight games won on our own floor we hoped to finish th e season without losing, but Muskingum destroyed this hope by defeating us on March 1st; score 36 to 26 On the following night we finished our home schedule by winning f rom the Indiana State School for Deaf; score 42 to 26. Two weeks following we went to Columbus and played the State School for Deaf, having had but one practice in two weeks. The Mutes had not lost a game during the year:so we decided not to break their record, and s o we lost the game by a score of 89 to 34. 70
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