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THIS Cedrus is dedicated with the Staff's best wishes and sincere regards to the young men of Cedarville College who have heard and heeded the call of the bugle and are now serving our country in various capacities.
19 18 From left to right beginning with top row 1st row —John Wright Charles McClure Carl Duncan 2d row —J. Cecil George Paul Creswell 3d row —Homer Henderson Earl Short Fred Bird Charles Lowry 4th row —John Collins Hugh Turnbull David Bradfute Cameron Ross 4
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19 •• : • :::: :.7 . ' 7•‘•••• ._L, ._•t:: -',. t_e_a• ... :•••••:•:.*•:.• • * 18 Presentation of Service Flag to Cedarville College Mary B. Ervin T is my happy privilege, in the name of the Women's Advisory Board,to present to Cedarville College this service flag, in precious memory of her splendid sons, who have heard and heeded their coun ry's call, and today are serving in various capacities under Old Glory in the great war for world-wide peace. This service flag typifies the courage, convictions and faith of the young men in whose honor it is presented at this time. Each star is symbolic of service, sacrifice and surrender and represents a life dedicated to one's country and to humanity's need. As this flag hangs within these College halls, may it be ennobling in its purpose and inspiring in its effect. May it be a daily reminder of the splendid youth who have gone on in our stead to make the world safer for us and for coming generations. Service for others is the spirit of the hour! As the war clouds hang so • heavy, may this service flag intensify our zeal in helping to "make the world more bright" by sending messages and bits of cheer to our fellowstudents 'NIA friends, who have left home and loved ones, and today may be training in camps,or sailing on seas, or flying in air, or deep in trenches "somewhere over there." Let them know that we are thinking of them, and praying for them, and that we are singing to the tune of America: "God bless our splendid men, Bring them safe home again, God bless our men.. Keep them victorious, Patient and chivalrous, They are so dear to us, God bless our men." We proudly inscribe upon our Honor Roll the names of sixteen sons of Cedarville College who have already heeded the "call to the colors," for each of whom a blue star has been placed upon the pure background of white with its border of red. For each new enlistment from the ranks of Cedarville College a new star will be added—binding the kindred ties more firmly during the dark days of separation. May we pledge anew this day our loyalty to God and allegiance to our country and appreciate the blessed privilege that is ours of hastening the day when truth shall triumph, when righteousness shall prevail throughout the world,and when peace and sobriety shall reign supreme. "God help us all to do our best in this dark hour of sorrow, And grant that soon the night will pass and bring a bright tomorrow. Then when the conflict's over and peace returns at last, And the Hohenzollern menace is a relic of the past, We'll free the U. S. Eagle for a fly around the world, In every land, on every coast, our flag will be unfurled. We'll lead the world-wide chorus in a song of Liberty, We'll sound the note of freedom in a new Democracy. The'Brotherhood of Nations' will have won the right of way— The truest, noblest type of which will be found in the U. S. A." 6
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HISTORICAL STATEMENT f'Cl EDARVILLE COLLEGE is under the control of the General BJ Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church. It was chartered by the State of Ohio in January, 1887. On Wednesday, September 19, 1894, the College was opened for instruction in the mansion formerly owned by Rev. Hugh McMillan, D. D., where, half a century ago, he conducted an academy from which many noted persons graduated. The accommodations not being sufficient for the needs of the growing institution, in the second year the present main building was erected and opened on the site purchased several years before. Both the buildings and the campus are the gifts of generous friends. Though young, the College has already exerted a lasting and wide-felt influence. Its students and graduates take high rank in seminaries, universities and other advanced schools of learning. Many of them are worthily filling positions of power and influence in America and foreign lands. And in the last two years the men of Cedarville College have nobly answered the call of their country, and are now serving their country's standards. 10
~1 ~Jil,~•ltJif.tf~.~Jll~Iilii~ 118 ··-·····..·····--·········,..:¢0,............... -..-:...: I~ BOARD OF TRUSTEES CLASS OF 1918 *Rev. J. L. Ch.esnut, D. D., ~ecretary __________________Cedarville, Ohio Prof. Frank A. Jurkat, AM., LL. D., Treasurer________ Cedarville, Ohio Nathan L. Ramsey__________________________________ Cedarville, Ohio Joseph A. Finney, A. B., '06, Second Vice President_ ________Xenia, Ohio CLASS OF 1919 .James H. Creswell_ ________________________________ __ Cedarville, Ohio Rev. Robert Boyd Wilson, A. B., 'OL _________________ Jacksonville, III. Rev. Homer McMillan, D. D., '97 __________________ _______Atlanta, Ga. Rev. David McKinney, D. D., LL. D. __________________ Cincinnati, Ohio CLASS OF 1920 Rev. William R. Graham, A. B., '05, President_ ______ ___ __ Rockville, Ind. Oscar E. Bradfute______________________________________Xenia, Ohio Rev. W. R. McChesney, Ph.D., D. D. __________________ Cedarville, Ohio S. C. Wright, A. B., '03, First Vice President ___________ Cedarville, Ohio STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD Executive-Chesnut, McChesney, Bradfute, Graham. Finance-Creswell, Finney, Wilson, Ramsey. Instruction-Chesnut, McMillan, McChesney, Wilson. Property-Bradfute, Jurkat, Ramsey, Wright. Auditing-Finney, Wright, McMillan, Ramsey. Jnvestment-Jurkat, McKinney, Bradfute, McChesney. LOCAL ADVISORY BOARD D. S. Ervin, J. C. Stormont, Thompson Crawford, G. E. Jobe, Oscar Smith, William Conley. WOMEN'S ADVISORY BOARD Miss Mary Ervin, Mrs. S. T. Baker, Mrs. John W. Johnson, Mrs. W. H. Barber, Mrs. W. R. McChesney, Mrs. Anderson Collins, Mrs. E. C. Oglesbee, Mrs. J. W. Dixon, Mrs. G. H. Creswell, Mrs. Leroy Allen, Mrs. L. D. Parker, Mrs. S. C. Wright. ':'Died Feb. 7, 1918. 11
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W. RENWICK MCCHESNEY, Ph. D., D. D. President Professor of Psychology, Oratory and Greek 13
14 FRANK ALBERT JURKAT Treasurer Professor of Modern Languages, Hebrew and History A. B., Franklin College 1895 A. M.. Franklin College 1898 LEROY ALLEN Dean Harper Professor of Economics and Sociology Ph. B. Wooster University 1906 Xenia Seminary 1914 Attended Summer Sessions at Wisconsin and Chicago Universities
ANNA MARGARET SCHNEDER Professor of English and German A. B., Oberlin College 1913 HELEN PAULINE OGLESBEE Director of the Department of Music A. B., Cedarville College 1918 Graduate of Department of Music in Cedarville College 1914 18 15
16 JOHN EDMISTON BAUMAN Professor of Science and Mathematics A. B., Muhlenburg College C. E., Lehigh University ARTHUR ST. CLAIR SLOAN Professor of Spanish and Education A. B., Denison University Graduate of Rochester Theological Seminary
19 MRS. W.H. MCGERVEY Instructor in Vocal Music RALPH STUART ELDER Secretary to the President and to the Dean Instructor in Greek A.B., Cedarville College A.M., Cedarville College 17 18
19 18 ALLEN 1111W TURNBULL Assistant in Chemistry JOHN HARVEY RICKENBACH Instructor in Mathematics I 8
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1 CLASS ROLL Olive Northup Ruth Ramsey William Collins James Chesnut Robert Hutchinson Janet McClellan David Doherty Helen Oglesbee Sherman Liming Lawrence Kennon Mary Taylor Ruth Harris Bertha Anderson Irene Wright AGE SENIOR-GRAPH PET NAME PASTIME Too young Midget to know Uncertain Grinny Old enough Bill to work Forgotten Nuts Never mEnd Bob Ask her Mac 6 years Dave Born in 1009 Polly 39 when Bennie breathing Hard to tell Tom Record lost Kansas Came over in Patty the Mayflower Sixteen Betty Just past 2 Burke Blushing Studying Sleeping Singing Drying dishes Churning Loafing Playing Piano Talking to girls Milking Studying Ethics Dreaming Teaching Talking DISH Grape nuts Turnips Crackers Spaghetti Tooth picks Dates Prunes Onions AMBITION To weigh 200 lbs. To be President To be a "good boy" EXPRESSION Oh my! Really! Ding bust it! To be a missionary to Kaiser Grinning Moses! To attain firmness of mind Whoopy! To become accomplished in Fudge! domestic duties To graduate To live on a farm Hamburgers To gain favor with the gentler sex Bananas To lend a hand Everything To be an actor Water To be a pedagogue Pickles To get married Dolly VardensUndecided! Gee whiz! Oh dear! Oh you kid! (Uses none) Huh! Well----! Sure! Believe me! OD 6
19 RETROSPECTION I was sitting alone by my fireside One evening a few days ago, While the light of the dying embers Lit the room with their flickering glow. You wouldn't know me now,I'm sure— Dear classmates of long ago, For the hair that was black as a raven Is now as white as snow. Many years have passed since I saw you— Years of both gladness and strife; But there's one endearing memory, My friendships in youth's gay life. And in reverie I pondered On my college days long past And in fancy lived them o'er again From the start e'en to the last. First, when we were Freshmen— How clearly do I remember! We were entering a new life highway On that day in bright September. Oh!the jolly times we had that year! Our teachers frowned in wonder— But we were happy—care-free,then— And did not mind a blunder. It was when Sophs we made our fame; 'Twas on dear old Cedar Day. We captured the horrible Villa And thousands watched the fray! As Juniors—of course we were sensible; Learned to study and concentrate. No longer the professors glared at us 21 18
19 RETROSPECTION -- Continued Even if for class we were late(?) How quickly those days did pass by; Days of gladness and blissful joy, With our spreads and college parties And no problems to annoy. Our Senior year was the brightest And yet the saddest, too. For we realized that our college days Were vanishing—almost thru. And at last when came the parting, Our hearts were as heavy as lead; Yet eager to search the future And find what lay ahead! Oh, classmates, as I ponder On those college days so dear, I feel no longer lonely, For each smiling face seems near. Yes, years have passed since I saw you, But as onward in life I go The picture will ever be with me, Dear classmates of long ago. So I dream, dear ones, about you, By my fireside all alone. Without the rain is falling, And the weird winds wail and moan. On the hearth the last coal flickers And the shadows nearer seem, But the glow in my heart remaineth For the dear old class '18. 22 18 N. I. W.
19 WILLIAM RIFE COLLINS, A.B. Cedarville, Ohio "Oh, it is excellent to have a giant's strength." HELEN PAULINE OGLESBEE, A.B. Cedarville, Ohio "Never idle a minute, always busy.- NAOMI IRENE WRIGHT Cedarville, Ohio "What sweet delight a quiet fords." 23 18
19 18 JANET ELIZA MCCLELLAN Xenia, Ohio "Here's to the girl with a heart, who makes this bubble of life worth while." JAMES LYONS CHESNUT Cedarville, Ohio "And unextinguishable laughter shakes the skies." DANIEL LAWRENCE KENNON Cedarville, Ohio "He is winding up the watch of his wit; and by and by it will strike." 24
19 CARRIE OLIVE NORTHUP Clifton, Ohio "Little strokes fell great oaks." SHERMAN OMO LIMING Hamersville, Ohio "He has a lean and hungry look." ROBERT LINTON HUTCHINSON Cedarville, Ohio "Whatever anybody does or says, it must be good." 25 18
19 18 RUTH ROSETTA HARRIS Dayton,Ohio "And you love to feel her clinging like the blossom to the bough." MARY TAYLOR Manhattan, Kan. "Mary, maiden fair, Such should, methinks, its music be; The sweetest name that mortals bear." DAVID LINTON DOHERTY Philadelphia,Penn. "Don't do today what you can put off till tomorrow." 26
19 MRS. LEROY ALLEN Cedarville, Ohio 18 "She has as many virtues• as there are spokes to a wheel." • BERTHA ANDERSON Cedarville, Ohio "Of mystic beauty, dreamy grace, And ever with smiling face." MRS. ROBERT HUTCHINSON Cedarville, Ohio "Her kindness and her worth to spy, You need but gaze on Myrtle's eye." 27
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19 JUNIOR HISTORY ••::•.•••.( 18 N September 14, 1915, we, twenty-three merry lads and lassies, entered Cedarville College. Our ambitions were high and our motto was "Hitch your wagon to a star." Time is too short to relate the events of that year. Although June came all too quickly, we said "good-bye" with hopes of meeting again. But, "The best laid plans of mice and men Gang aft aglee." September, 1916, brought back only thirteen of our original twentythree. However, two strangers joined us that year. Spreads were less numerous than in the previous year. But we were not yet so dignified that we didn't chase the Freshies home from prayer meeting. Our Junior year has been a pleasant one. We have at least begun to apply ourselves seriously to our books (though perhaps not from choice). We shall now try to set forth some of the merits of our class. Oliver Cornwell—tall, slender,.good-natured "011ie" is the star basket-ball center. "We just can't play without 011ie," so say the rest of the team. Helen Creswell is our country girl, who does her share for her country by knitting, and is always ready for a spread. Bob Colman, our friendly pastor, often selects this text, "Woman,the morning star of infancy, The day star of manhood, The evening star of old age. Bless our stars. But may they ever be kept at a telescopic distance." To our class the Faculty turned for an assistant in Chemistry Laboratory, and chose Allen Turnbull, who so well filled the position last year. William Anderson displays great.business ability. For two years he served as Assistant Business Manager for THE CEDRUS, and he is also President of our class. Olive Finney is a quiet, reliable girl (Treasurer of the Y. W.C. A.) Meryl Stormont is a patriotic Junior doing his part to feed the allied armies. Louisa Finney is another country girl who cuts classes only when the snow is deep. Some people wonder if Norman Foster is as happy as he looks. We can testify his good nature is permanent. His smile won't rub off. George Smith was the College orator. However, he is now engaged in patriotic service on the farm. Of the writer of this letter the "least said is soonest mended." JUNIOR HISTORIAN. 29
19 18 WILLIAM WALLACE ANDERSON President of Class "No more the chanticleer shall wake him from his downy sleep." FREDA FRANCES TRUMBULL Vice-President of Class "Measures, not men, have always been my mark." ANDREW MERYLE STORMONT Treasurer "For what he greatly thot, he nobly dared." 30
19 ROBERT NICHOL COLMAN 18 "My only books were woman's looks, And folly's all they've taught me." MARGARET ELLEN ELDER Secretary "A loving heart is the beginning of all knowledge." NORMAN BAIRD FOSTER "When womanrs in the case, all other things give place." 31
19 18 OLIVER KELLY CORNWELL "Divinely tall, and most divinely fair." HELEN CRESWELL "Her sunny locks hang on her temples like a golden fleece." ALLEN BLUE-BIRD TURNBULL "Whence is thy learning? Hath thy toil o'er books Consumed the midnight oil?" 32
19 OLIVE EUNICE FINNEY "And the best of all ways To lengthen our days Is to steal a few hours from the might, my dear." WALTER CHANG TONG CHU "Better fifty years of Europe than a cycle of Cathay." MARGARET LOUISA FINNEY "My heart is true as steel." 33 18
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19 18 ASTROLOGY OF THE SOPHOMORE CLASS HE subject for discussion is:"Are the Sopho—more or le ss?" As an introduction we would suggest to the uninformed and forgetful that they read in last year's CEDRUS the truthful statem ent as to the personnel and morals of the then Freshmen class. We are still an organization of geniuses. We have not changed in the least. We respect ourselves as much as last year and we have as much nerve as ever, (a few of us hate to get up on cold mornings, however). A few of our classmates could not return, much to our regret—and theirs. Several students, after entering Cedarville this year, decided to become Sophomores. Our class is as large as ever and we are glad to say, the largest of the classes. We are sorry we cannot pat our selves on the back because of that. We acknowledge our debt to society —and the grades the professors lend us. A few of the members of our facu lty actually give grades, but we cannot mention names. To do this would be illogical and unethical. The next point in discussion is beyond refutation. We are a c lass of stars. You may recall the assertion that there are twelve magni tudes of stars. Forget it. We are not talking about that. Each Sophomor e is a different magnitude for that matter,so we are more distinctive and varied than the stars. Our thought is that we shine (like stars), have n umerous good points (stars have five, it is said), and are out only when the we ather is good and the sky is clear and there is something worth seeing on t he earth, (the best time to see the stars). The most enjoyable time for us as Sophs was when we ha d a roast and spread at the Cliffs. The whole crowd climbed down the rocks over the reptiles and dead whales (relics of the Flood), to the c amp, where we stood around the fire waiting until we had to sit down. T hen we told lies until we had to stand up for the truth. The stars went in so we started for home. Unfortunately for a flock of pigs and hogs, we happened upon them while they were snoring peacefully, resting after the day's plo wing. Several of the girls began calling the sausages, believing them to be acquaintances (we supposed). Being thus rudely awakene d from slumber the pigs squealed and the hogs swore, until a dog began to bark—until a school of cattle commenced shouting for breakfast. It was a most exciting occurrence. The sad part of the affair was the manner in which the cows gazed reproachfully at us as we edged by. The Cliff is a grand site for a Picnic and we are going to have more there when the stars stay up later. Most pleasant was our planning of sled rides over the crystal roads and of spreads in town and out of town. Most tasty, wholesome and comical were the viands we imagined. It matters not that some did not mat erialize. "As one thinketh so is he." A spread planned is a spread in hand. We had a "Hoover Banquet" also, which is a class secret. Other things which we have done or expected to do, we consider it the part of diplomacy to keep safe in our archives. We like the other classes in certain places, but not in our place. The future may tell, but Sophs—never. We conclude with an exhortation to the old to remember that the stars are in their places ever, seen or unseen, and to the young—to be hopeful. You may be Sophomores some day. P. J. E. 35
19 1920 CLASS POEM 18 The Sophomore Class of Cedarville College Is lively and jolly, yet crammed full of knowledge. With spreads, hikes and parties they have lots of fun, And yet in the class-room their work is well done. They're an all-star class, clever, witty and bright, (Now,if you're from Missouri they'll show you all right) And if even then you're inclined to doubt, Just speak to the Profs. and you will find out, That this wonderful class whose praises are told Cannot be valued in silver or gold. Now, take Millie, for instance, she's bright as new dollars, In fact, Roger dares not wear celluloid collars. There are Reba and Helen—in grades they excel, While Dean and Duncan do equally well. As for music—Rebecca and Maud play and sing, Till worry flies on "the dove of a wing." There are some who are jolly good comrades for all, For example take Clark, or Mildred, or Paul. And then there's our Dorothy, a sweet little lass, Who usually stands near the head of our class. As for Rickenbach—he is as bright as can be, 'Tis true! Why, he is one of the Faculty! Then there's Ellen—she's favored by every one here; At least Morton declares that she has not a peer. But only one thing they lack—and ah, how well they know it, This most excellent class contains not a poet! 'Tis sad, but true—not a myth or a story, Thru their acts—not their words—must you look on their glory, And when in the future these lines you scan, Just try to remember then, if you can, That Class'20 had both more fun and more knowledge, Than any that e'er trod the halls of this College. M. M.G. 36
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19 izDai 18 FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY HEN Cedarville College opened her doors of learning in the fall of 1917, twelve fine and promising young men and maideris registered as Freshmen. To be sure, we were these Freshies, and, of course, we were sniffed at for a few days, but we soon learned the ways of College life, and now we are the pets of our Professors and the praise of the students. Of course we do not mean to be proud or to be afflicted with megalomania, (excuse the big word). However, we are proud of the fact that we have a student from the largest city in the land, Nelson Thorn, a real New Yorker. He is a member of the first basket-ball team, and plays a great game. Our President, Robert Edwards, is from Clifton, a small city out near "No Man's Land." His ability as an executive is well worth mentioning. Harry Wright,the genius of the Science Department, discovered just recently that there were only two germs in kissing—namely, marriage and divorce. (Beware! Beware!) What did you say? The girls? Oh, sure, we must not forget the girls. We have tall girls and short girls, heavy-set girls and slim girls; girls who are pretty and those who are beautiful; those whose hair is curly and those who cannot curl it. There is Zelpha Dobbins,the girl with a determinatio n to make her mark in the world. Ida Rees, Uncle Sam's patriotic cook, who has shown her ability in working out the Hooverized meals at th e Club. Nothing needs to be said about one of our members,just ask "Bob. " Hannah Isaac, our Pennsylvania girl, failed to return after vacation. We understand that she has changed her name. Oh, well! another soldier wa s made happy. Grace Bradford also left our class a short time before the h olidays. Then there are Helen Stewart, Lois Burns,and Elizabeth Dean, all expect - ing to be teachers. Ohio will have reason to feel proud when such girls as these go out into her schools. It is beyond the power of any historian to describe our social functions. You would really have to attend them in order to know the real good time s that we have together. We are famed for our spreads and our kna ck of getting away with them. Yes,friendships have been formed which we can never forget, and many faces have become endeared to us. If the following words of the historian were prophetic, they would be after this manner: I see the class of 1921 graduating from the halls of Cedarville College. In it are included doctors, ministers, professors, scie ntists and teachers who are just about to assume their places in the wo rld, fighting the good fight in the Battle of Life. D.H.H. 39
19 18 THE FRESHMAN CLASS Do you remember the Freshman Class That started in '17? • A jolly bunch and lucky,too, Though our number was just 12. Our class was small, indeed,'tis true, Yet high ideals we held in view. We were varied in height and weight and looks, And shy at the sight of our new text-books, When first we met that September day And as Freshmen started our College way. Now in starting, of course—I tell you what— There is always somewhere a hardest spot, In History, Latin, in Math., or in English, In Psych.,or in Science, in Lab., or in Spanish, In every course there is hidden still, Find it somewhere you must and will— Above or below, within or without— And that's the reason beyond a doubt, The Freshmen must work or they have to get out. Do I tell you, I rather guess, This class was a wonder and nothing less! We worked real hard endeavoring to show The many professors that we're not slow In gaining the knowledge that they know. Now, Eva said, (as teachers do,— With a "Listen here," or an "I tell you"). "It's here I started to learn the rules How I can well improve the schools." One of these girls I will tell you fair Was Ida Rees, with her flowing hair. She studied hard for a week or two And decided then t'was too much to do To make the credit of 22. Helen and Zelpha and Robert and Thorn All came to school in the early morn. Each was trying his course to fill While the parents were having to pay the bill. Harry Wright on our roll does appear, While Grace was with us but half a year. Lois, Eliz'beth, and Hammond, all three In our Freshmen Class are glad to be. Hannah Isaac stayed a little while But at New Year's bade us adieu with a smile. You see, of course, if you're not a dunce, How Soph'mores we became at once. Our Freshmen year we had journeyed thru; Next year we'll be ready more work to do. This story I've told you is both sad and gay, For our college days soon pass away. (With apologies to Holmes). 40 Z. M. D.
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19 RiM 18 CEDAR DAY EDAR DAY, May 10, 1917, dawned bright and clear, with just a hint of rain in the soft, spring air. This was the day for which the students had been so faithfully practicing in every spare moment during the previous eight weeks, under the most efficient direction of our capable little English teacher, Prof. Margaret Schneder. The large crowd was on the tip-toe of expectation as they gathered around the large circle in which the stunts and May dances were to be given. First on the program were the stunts given by the four college classes. The Freshmen class entered the ring behind four of their number, who bore upon a stretcher the body of a classmate, who, weakened physically and mentally by the frequent severe quizzes, had succumbed to the fumes of the chemistry laboratory. With appropriate wailings, his body was carried to its last resting place, where it was properly taken charge of by inhabitants of the lower world. Next the Sophomores gave a stunt which typified the attitude of President Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt toward the present war. As these two men were discussing the advisability of Roosevelt taking an army to Europe, a German submarine entered the ring and torpedoed the "Ship of State." Roosevelt immediately called for a volunteer army, which instantly responded, uniformed and armed for service. The Junior stunt outlined the war with all the European countries represented. Belgium and Serbia were ruthlessly overrun. The Stars and Stripes finally entered the conflict and the tide of war immediately changed in favor of the Allies. The Kaiser was killed and Columbia in triumph stretched her protecting arms over the war-worn allies. The Senior stunt represented the Kaiser trying to escape from Germany in a submarine. His boat was found and torpedoed by a larger United States vessel. As his Imperial Majesty sank beneath the waves, bleachclad inhabitants of Davy Jones' locker kindled a fire with which to greet the soul of His Eminence as their red-robed imps brought him in. The scene ended with "Kaiser B" trying to escape from the torturing prongs of his captors. Following the stunts came the May-day exercisesT.he procession started from the south entrance of the main College building, proceeded to the main entrance of the campus,from there across to the tennis court, thence down to the ring. First in the procession were the heralds, Professors Wright and Parker, dressed in appropriate red costumes with white, ruffled collars, and carrying long trumpets with which they announced the coming of the Queen. Following the heralds was the dainty little flower girl, Miss Olive Northup, and behind her, the crown-bearer, James Stormont, carrying the crown on a large satin pillow. He preceded the former May Queen, Miss Dorothy Collins, who was to crown Miss Ruth Ramsay as Queen of the May. Next in the procession came the flower-bedecked coach drawn tandem-fashion by two gallant ponies, astride of which were white-clad pages. Following 42
19 CEDAR DAY-- Continued 18 the coach were the lovely ladies in waiting, each accompanied by her chivalrous, plumed knight. Next in order were the Foresters clad in dark greens and browns, followed by the sturdy Highland lads and lassies in their Scotch kilts. Behind these capered little white sheep, herded by the brave shepherds and winsome shepherdesses. The Comical jesters in long-eared caps and belltrimmed suits came next, just ahead of light-footed fairies who were dressed in costumes of rainbow hues. Last but not least in the procession were hobby-horses who made fun for every one. When the procession had passed around the ring to the Queen's throne, the courtiers helped the lovely, dark-haired Queen to alight, and she was then crowned , while all of her followers remained on bended knees. After the queen had ascended to her throne, the dances were given. First the stately minuet, by the ladies in waiting and the courtiers, and next the dance of the shepherds and the shepherdesses, in which they drove the little lambs home; next the Highland Fling, which was performed in a manner very creditable to the participants. The fairy dance was a maze of bright co lors, gauzy wings and flying curls. The fairy solo-dance given by Miss Schneder was a v ery beautiful and difficult one and showed that its author i s an accomplished artist. The merry jesters deserve a great deal of credit for their perfo rmance, which ended the program. Immediately after the exercises the guests were taken to the gymnasium where they were all seated at long tables. Before this account w as written orders were sent all over the country to make use of th e war menus just published, and as it was no war menu which was serve d that day by the ladies of the community, it will be better not to describe it. After dinner the usual custom of speech-making by distinguished guests was followed. Then every one assembled on the College camp us while the beautiful flag presented to the College by Dr. M. I. Marsh was raise d, and Dr. McChesney, in an appropriate address of accep tance, thanked the donor, who responded very graciously. As the flag floated out over th e assembly below, the students united in singing the "Star S pangled Banner" and the "Marseillaise." Following the flag-raising the crowd gathered at the ba seball game between Cedarville and Antioch. A smart shower stopped t he proceedings for a short time, but when the game was finally ended Antioch was the victor. The exercises given by the Y.W.C. A.in the Opera House in the evening completed the events of the great day. A large audience attended the program of songs, pantomimes, declamations,impersonation s and sketches. The success of this Cedar Day program was due to the untiring effort s of Miss Schneder and her efficient helper, Miss Alberta Creswell, together with the hearty cooperation of the student body and the Faculty. F.F. T. 43
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19 18 THE BEST MAN WINS IS exams of the first semester being over, Harry Cooper was packing his suitcase preparatory to leaving to spend a few days at home. Harry had not seen his father, mother and two sisters for three months; and since he had not before been away from home for so long a time, he was looking forward to the visit with great anticipation. Just as he closed the suitcase and was putting on his overcoat, he heard a loud knock at the door. "Come in," he said. "Hello, Harry! are you leaving?" exclaimed Jack Cameron. "What's the attraction back home? Some girl, I suppose," said Love ll George. "Not at all, Lovey; I'm going to spend a few days with my f olks," he answered. "Say, Harry, why don't you stay here," said Jack,"and pra ctice basketball every day, and get on the good side of the coach? He will then let you play in the game against Oberlin." "You can play center better than 'Bud' Harris, and if you would only convince the coach, you would get to play," said Jack. "I'm sorry, boys, but the train will be due in five minutes, and I must go. But, fellows, before I go, I wish to say that if the coach thinks 'Bud' can play better than I can, I have no objections. Good-bye." "Good-bye, Harry; good luck!" they answered in chorus. "Thank you," came the faint reply. "Say, Jack," said Lovell, in a low tone, "isn't it a pity that Harry is so honest. He must be afraid of hurting 'Bud's' feelings. Why , if I could play basketball as well as he can, I would be on the team instead of a 'sub.'" "Those are my sentiments, too," answered Jack; "but let us study o ur Analyt. You know the exam,comes tomorrow and I do not want to flunk. " "That's me;so here goes," replied Lovell. Harry had reached the depot and saw "Slim" Fulton. "Hurry, Harry, the train is coming!" yelled "Slim." "I'll be out in a minute," answered Harry, as he disappeared through the door to buy a ticket. A large number of students were boarding the train as Harry came out, and being joined by "Slim" they hurried to the train. As they came up to the car they saw "Bud" Harris, with three other students disappear through the "smoker" door. Harry and "Slim" found seats in the car back of the "smoker." After having disposed of their suitcases, overcoats and hats, they discussed the examinations. "Did you pass them all, Harry?" asked "Slim." "Yes,I am quite sure I passed. But the Calculus exam. was rather difficult," was the reply. "That is just the one I believe I flunked. It sure was a fright," added "Slim." "No, you didn't, the exam. only counts one-third, and you had a class grade of eighty or more. You are safe. But, by the way,'Slim,' I understand that'Bud'has been smoking at times. Did you hear of it?" "Yes, Harry,it's true. I saw him downtown after the basketball victory over Wittenberg. He was celebrating right." "And going with Miss Ruth Angier; is it possible?" "I guess it is, Harry, but I must leave you. Here is where I get off." After "Slim" left him, Harry sat thinking. "Bud" was not only his 45
19 CAC 18 rival in basketball, but since he was on the team they had been rivals for Miss Angier. Before the basketball season, Harry paid considerable attention to Ruth. But since he had not made the team, her reply to his oftrepeated question was,"I'm sorry, but I have made other arrangements." The knowledge that "Bud" was paying attention to Ruth did not worry him, but the fact that he was losing out while "Bud" was winning, placed a great strain on his nerves. Rising from his seat, he walked over to the door of the "smoker" and there stared in amazement at four boys, "Bud" among them, swearing, playing cards, and smoking. As he stood there thinking, he decided the proper thing for him to do was to make the team and thus win Ruth back. Awaking with a sudden start from his apparent dreaming, he said,"No,I will give'Bud'another chance to show he is a gentleman." Resuming his walk to his seat he realized that it was time for the train to arrive at the town where he expected to get off. Suddenly the brakeman called out,"Dunkirk, Dunkirk! Change cars to Sandusky, Cincinnati and Columbus." Slowly drawing on his overcoat and picking up his hat and suitcase, he walked back to the rear of the car, and who should he meet coming from the other car but Miss Angier. After stepping off the platform, Ruth exclaimed,"Is this Dunkirk?" Harry, who was quite near her now, replied,"Yes, Miss Angier, this is Dunkirk. The town is on the other side of the track. It will look familiar to you after the train passes." "I thank you, Mr. Cooper; I thought I stepped off at the wrong place." "No, you are all right. But, by the way, do you change cars here?" asked Harry. "Yes,I have a five-minute wait here, to take the train for Findlay," she replied. "I am sorry, Miss Angier,for I should like to spend a few moments with you, but I see father and mother coming around the corner." And as he departed, he said, pleasantly,"I hope you will have a happy time." "Thank you," she said, softly. And as she watched the manly figure hurry up and kiss his mother and greet his father, she said to herself, "He certainly is a good boy." Harry was soon driving the machine homeward bound,at a rapid rate, for he knew that his sisters were there to meet him. Reaching home, he greeted his sisters, and was soon out helping his father with the chores. Coming in, after the evening work was finished, he saw a sumptuous dinner awaiting him. As he had not eaten much for luncheon because of the anxiety of going home, he ate heartily. The conversation naturally drifted to Harry's college work, and he related such portions as he thought would be of interest to them. His talk was so interesting to them that it was midnight before they thought of going to bed. Thus, Harry spent a few pleasant days at home, and the vacation was, as it seemed to him, entirely too short. But school work was to begin on Wednesday,and Tuesday found Harry back at College. As he entered his room "Tubby" Jones ran up to him and said, "Hello, Harry, you haven't forgotten'about the game with Oberlin next Friday night, have you?" "Not at all. 'Tubby', I expect to be ready to take 'Bud's' place if he is disqualified." "Did you hear that 'Bud' isn't showing up well in practice. They say he is living too high." "Well, Roy, I hope it isn't so. But I will see you at the game." 46
19 18 "I'll be there with bells on," replied Roy, as he left the r oom. Friday night found the gymnasium packed to its limit. Harry and the other "subs" were sitting along the north side line. Just oppos ite and up on the running track, he noticed Ruth with her roommate, Miss Reed. Instantly there was a clapping of hands as the Oberlin team entered and commenced practice. Shortly after, a tremendous uproar arose as our players entered. During the practice Harry was busy watching the players of the Oberlin team,and often looked to see how "Bud" was pla ying. "'Bud'isn't showing up very well in practice," exclaimed "S horty" Fox, who was sitting near Harry. "Why should he?" replied Joe Adams,"He,`Deac.' Berry and two other fellows were up playing cards till three o'clock this morning. I am afraid he will not last long against Oberlin's big, tall center." "But,see there; he made a basket," added Harry. Their conversation was interrupted by the referee's whistle. The players took their places and all the people rose to their feet, the ball went up and the game was on. After several successful passes, the ball was pa ssed to "Bud"; every body yelled, "Shoot!" and after steadying himse lf he shot for the basket and the ball went true to its mark. But, alas for "Bud"!That was his fatal basket, for he now w as too confident of himself and the lack of rest the night before weak ened him so that he was unable to make another basket, and many times he would get i n the way of our other players. The coach noticed this and said to Harry,"Get ready to g o in the second half, for 'Bud' isn't playing any more. He fails to follow my orders and persists in smoking, and just when I need him the m ost he is no good." The whistle of the timekeeper announced the end of t he first half. The people sat down with a sigh as they saw that the score n ow stood 10 to 16 in Oberlin's favor. The players passed below and the band played seve ral selections during the intermission. The players soon came on the floor and as Harry pa ssed through the door, he heard a great applause. He now knew that the people expected him to win. Crossing the floor he glanced up at Ruth. Very much surprised he saw that she was watching him with much inter est. The coach called Harry to him and said, "Harry, I am depen ding on you." "I'll do the best I can," he replied, as he took his pla ce. And true to his word, Harry played as he never played before. And it was largely through him that the score stood 19 to 20 with Obe rlin in the lead. With only sixty seconds to play everybody was up y elling till the building vibrated. Harry saw the ball going down t owards Oberlin's basket; in a second he was there and intercepted the throw to the basket. Then, after several passes to the left forward, he made a desperate effort and threw for the basket. By the uproar of the people he knew that he had made two more points and put his team one point ahead of Oberlin. The timekeeper reported that the game was over. Harry was not at all surprised when the boys congratulat ed him, but was elated when he saw Ruth coming to him. "Congratulations, Mr. Cooper, you played a fine game," she said. "Thank you, Miss Angier, did you enjoy the game?" And without awaiting her answer, he added, "Would you care to go to t he lecture tomorrow night?" "I would be delighted to go," she answered. "Thanks," said Harry as he started to the locker rooms. J. H. R. 47
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19 18 CEDARVILLE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY HE Theological Seminary of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, General Synod, was organized May 25, 1810. The following ministers of the Gospel either have served or are serving as professors in the various departments: S. B. Wylie, D.D. John Black, D.D. James R. Wilson, D.D. Samuel W.Crawford, D.D. T. W. Wylie, D.D. Gilbert McMaster, D.D. Hugh McMillan, D.D. John N. McLeod; D.D. David Steele, D.D. A. Thompson, D.D. W. J. McDowell Matthew Gailey James Steele, Ph. D. James Y. Boice, D.D. W. J. Smiley David McKinney, D.D. W. R. McChesney, D.D. F. A. Jurkat, LL.D. Leroy Allen, Ph.B. James L. Chestnut, D.D. The Seminary offers the following courses of study. (1) Regular Seminary Course of 3 years, (2) Combined Arts-Theology Course of 5 years, and (3) a Graduate Course in Theology. Course (1) is designed to fit young men for the gospel ministry, and leads to a diploma of graduation. Course (2) is for theological students who have had little or no college training. It gives a liberal culture and fits for active work. It leads to the Degree of Bachelor of Arts from the College and a diploma from the Seminary. Course (3) is for graduates of either of the above courses and of other Theological SerOnaries. It leads to the Degree of Bachelor of Divinity. This year the s tudents represent both Reformed Presbyterian denomi nations and the Presbyterian Church. Students of all denominations are welco med. The Seminary stands for the highest cultural and spiritual training. The Faculty at present are: W.R. McChesney, Ph.D., D.D. , President of Cedarville College and Professor of New Testament Language and Literature; F. A. Jurkat, A.M., LL.D., Professor of Church History and Old Testament Language and Literature, and Leroy Allen, Ph. B., Professor of Homiletics, Biblical Theology, Archaeology and Sociology . W. R. MCCHESNEY. 49
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19 18 DR.JAMES L. CHESNUT,D.D. AMESLYONS CHESNUT,son of Moses and Martha C hesnut, was born in Carnebore, County Antrim, Ireland, on Ma rch 21, 1867, and departed this life at the Reformed Presbyteri an parsonage, at ten minutes of two o'clock, February 7, 1918,'40.11_f ifty.._yearsk, months and seventeen days.'The--funeral services were h eld in the Main Street Reformed Presbyterian Church, of which he w as pastor, at 1:30, Saturday afternoon, February 9, 1918. This date was almost to the hour, twenty-five years after Dr. Chesnut was ordained and installed pastor by the Western R. P. Presbytery, over the Grand Cote R. P. congregation, Coulterville, Illinois, which was his first charge. Dr. Chesnut had two sisters, one of whom died in in fancy, while the other, Mary M. Chesnut, and the mother, live at Bush Mills , Ireland, the fattier having entered his eternal rest a few years ago, at nearly this time of the year. Dr. Chesnut received his education in the common schools of Ireland, the Colerain Academic Institute, the Reformed Presbyterian T heological Seminary, then located in Philadelphia, and the post-graduat e department of the University of Pennsylvania, pursuing a course of philosophy in the latter. He graduated from the theological seminary April 5, 18 93, having been licensed the previous year, by the Philadelphia Presbytery, to preach the gospel. Dr. Chesnut served as pastor of Grand Cote from February 9, 1893, until he left for Cedarville, Ohio, twenty years later. He ministered efficie ntly and faithfully and was widely known and beloved throughout souther n Illinois. The Cedarville R. P. congregation gave him two unanimous calls, th e second of which he accepted in the fall of 1914, and with his family moved 51
19 18 to Cedarvillein February, 1915, and was met and welcomed at the train by the faculty and students of Cedarville College and a large number of the congregation. If Cedarville received him enthusiastically, Coulterville, on the other hand, reluctantly, but with splendid Christian resignation, yielded up his services. Dr. Chesnut was installed over the Cedarville congregation during the meeting of General Synod in May, 1915, on the Sabbath, and the Rev. W. J. Smiley, long associated with him in the Western Presbytery, preached the installation sermon, while Dr. Alexander Savage gave the charge to the people, and Dr. W. R. McChesney charged the pastor -and installed him. Dr. Chesnut, during his pastorate of nearly three years, won his way into the hearts of all throughout this community as well as in his congregation, in a way surpassed by no other who ever lived in our midst. He has left an everlasting benediction with us. He emigrated to the United States when a lad, accompanied by his parents and sister; but his parents and sister,from a desire to return to their native land, soon left the country, while James remained and became a clerk in the office of the Pennsylvania Railway Company, at Philadelphia. He used the earnings of this position to secure a fuller education, and to enter upon and complete his theological training. On January 17, 1893, he was united in marriage to Miss Jennie Wallace, of Philadelphia, who survives to mourn the sundering of the tender ties of true love and happiness, which had bound them together for a•little more than twenty-five years. To them were born two children, Mary, a graduate of Cedarville College and James,a Senior in Cedarville College, and a student in the R. P. Theological Seminary. The affection between father and children was true, tender, close, ideal. Dr. Chesnut occupied various positions in the Presbyteries to which he belonged; served as moderator of General Synod; was,for years, a superintendent of the R.P. Theological Seminary;stated clerk of General Synod, and the most efficient and beloved secretary of the Board of Foreign Missions. In 1901 the honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity was conferred upon him by Cedarville College. In 1915 he was elected a member of the Board of Trustees of Cedarville College and upon entering his office was chosen secretary of the Board. He carried the honors bestowed upon him with becoming humility and commendable dignity. He served in the offices to which he was chosen conscientiously, efficiently, and prayerfully. The Church recognized his talents as superior and his spirit as that of a man of God,and consequently entrusted him with the most sacred and responsible position within its gift; and he never betrayed a trust or lowered a confidence, but rather did he inspire courage,faith and action by his well-known good cheer and unwavering loyalty to Christ and the Church. Four communities at least, southern Illinois, Philadelphia, Cedarville and his natiVe neighborhood away across the sea are alike sensibly touched and deeply moved. Naturally, more than by all these he will be most missed in his home and among his dear loved ones. Likewise to them the sweet memory of his life will be most refreshing. Much as they will miss him; more in time to come, will his life, his love and all that made for the true husband and the devoted father in him grow upon them and heal their broken hearts and give calm peace to their souls. 52
19 18 Were he here now to speak for himself, it seems to me, that he would say to his family: "We have had much to be thankful for, God has been good to us. He gave us many happy, blessed years together. This is his way. His will be done. I cannot come to you but you can come to me." To his congregation he would say as he did once and again during his illness in the message he sent to us. "I love you." And, brethren, that pure, self-denying love should draw us closer together as a congregation and, in his own words,"make us a bit more thoughtful of one another, and kindly to one another." As he was true to Christ, he would have us remain true. As he was loyal to the Church he would have us continue to be loyal. Once more he would say: "Serve. Do earnestly and thoroughly the work committed to you. Build one another up in the things which make for salvation. Reach out and gather in the lost and especially keep a lively, loving interest in the children." These three words were his watchwords in his work: Love, Loyalty, Labor. God gives them to you to take as your watchwords as a congregation. He anticipated the grief which would come when tender ties must be sundered and cherished hopes of time abandoned, and as he approached that hour he did so with calm trust in Christ, earnest invitations to others to join by and by in the heavenly home, expressions of heartfelt appreciation to all who called upon him as well as for many who could not see him,and gratitude to God for his manifold blessings bestowed upon him and his through all their lives, and for His unfailing grace, which sustained him while heart and flesh were fainting and failing. Permit us to draw just a little the veil which discloses his home life. He was there as you knew him in the walks of life. He was a loving husband, faithful and devoted; a kind father, wise and affectionate, and, in turn most genuinely beloved by his family. He was a delightful host to all who entered his home. One felt that he must not trespass upon the time of this busy man;and yet one yearned to go to his home and was loath to leave, and was always repaid, whether Dr. Chesnut was in health or sickness, by a visit to his home. He was held in the highest esteem by the Ministerial Association, both as a man and a minister of the gospel. Two congregations, Grand Cote and Cedarville, sincerely mingle their tears at hisdeparture but mutually rejoicethat they can claim Aim as their pastor and exult in his glorious coronation. Three Presbyteries place their tribute of love upon his casket. The entire General Synod feels his loss deeply and holds his work and memory precious and lasting. Our foreign missionaries know well his worth and will realize keenly their • deprivation of his counsel and efforts. He was the human center and life of every church court and of most of its committees. He was a staunch Reformed Presbyterian, devoted to all of the interests of the church and yet broad enough of vision and big enough of heart to recognize the good in all Christians and to co-operate heartily with all the followers of Christ in the advancement of the Kingdom of our Lord and Savior. After he settled in Cedarville, he was chosen dean of the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary and to the chair of Systematic and Pastoral Theology, both of which positions he occupied at his death. As director of the Seminary, he was unassuming and untiring in his efforts for its welfare and watchful of its every interest. As a professor, he always had attractive matter of practical value for his classes. He loved 53
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