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19 FOREWORD 19 T IS true that a mirror does not reflect a correct copy of a letter held in front of it. It is only with difficulty that the image of the letter can be read. The letter may be a well-written one and no person would attempt to criticize it; yet the image would not be as easy to read as the letter itself. The Staff has tried to present the school year of nineteen hundred eighteen and nineteen in Cedarville College correctly in this 1919 CEDRUS. It may be that we have not succeeded and that this CEDRUS is only an incorrect image of the past school year. If you find this to be true, do not criticize the College, but if you must, criticize this CEDRUS. We have been able to present only in a small way the happenings of the critical year of our College, as well as the critical year in the history of the world. It was with some hesitation that school was opened in September, 1918. The World War caused conditions in the educational world to be uncertain. Although we entered the school year with the world at war, we have seen the end of the war,and we hope that the treaty of peace will soon be a reality. We have no apology to offer for anything that you may find to criticize, for we have tried to do our best. We hope that no one will be offended and that this volume may be the predecessor of splendid annuals of a large and growing Christian institution of learning. The Staff has eliminated all unessential reading material and has tried to make it a book for entertainment and not for study. We have tried to say, as did the men who were given a difficult task to perform,"We think we can do it," and we hope when you have this book we can say, as they did when they had completed the work,"We thought we could." THE STAFF. 4
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19 1*....:.: .... :......r:•:::.:..::::*:•::•....•.I.... ....11:::•:.4.'•::*:.".: WHAT IS CEDARVII,LE COLLEGE 19 OT buildings, nor campus, nor books, nor equipment, nor even students nor professors make a college, but the spirit which permeates its life and dominates its activities. Ideas and ideals rule the world. Force and matter are but instruments. Even individuals, though for the time the source of idealistic elements, are in the larger sense subservient to them, for ideas are carried on through ages and by great groups,and cease not with the life of a man. Cedarville College is the sum of the spiritual forces that by some process or series of processes have been brought to bear here, and now go on producing effects,for good or for ill, upon all brought within the radius of the institution's influence. The spirit of Cedarville College is difficult to analyze, but it may be characterized in three great words: as scientific, social, and religious. It is scientific. Open-mindedness to new ideas is coupled with the critical attitude. "Prove all things; hold fast that which is good," is the motto. Truth, welcome or unwelcome, is the goal. It is reached by evidence and inference. The spirit of Cedarville College is social. Sympathy for all things human is cultivated. The desire for mutual helpfulness is developed. The missionary incentive to carry the gospel of love to those most in need of it, counterbalances the natural tendency toward too much egoism. This spirit is also religious. There is the firm belief in high ideals, heaven-inspired; in a kingdom of heaven to be established on earth; in divine help in the attainment of all lofty purposes; and in man's responsibility for the manner in which he uses the good gifts of his Creator. Is the spirit of Cedarville Christian? In the highest sense of the word, it is, because the Christian spirit is made up of these same elements. The Berean attitude of inquiry and proof, the social interest of Jesus, and the Biblical doctrine of a Universal Father, are the accepted bases of our college spirit. In the modern world there is coming to be more and more recognition of these as the highest ideals of the race. Let us hold them ever before us. 7
19 BOARD OF TRUSTEES 19 CLASS OF 1919 James H. Creswell Cedarville, Ohio Rev. Homer McMillan, A. B., D. D.,'97 Atlanta, Ga. Rev. David McKinney,D. D., LL. D. Cincinnati, Ohio Rev. Robert Bigham Wilson,* A. B., D. D.,'01 Jacksonville, Ill. CLASS OF 1920 W.C. Iliffe Cedarville, Ohio Oscar E. Bradfute, First Vice-President Xenia, Ohio Rev. W.R. McChesney,Ph. D., D D Cedarville, Ohio S. C. Wright, A. B.,'03, Secretary Cedarville, Ohio CLASS OF 1921 Prof. F. A.Jurkat, A. M.,LL. D., Treasurer Cedarville, Ohio Nathan L. Ramsey, Second Vice-President Cedarville, Ohio William Conley, President Cedarville, Ohio Judge J. C. Marshall, A. B.,'07 Xenia, Ohio STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD Executive—McChesney, Bradfute, Marshall, Conley. Finance—Creswell, Wilson, Ramsey, Iliffe. instruction—McMillan, McChesney, Wilson, Marshall. Property—Bradfute, Jurkat, Ramsey, Wright. Auditing—Wright, Iliffe, Conley. Investment—Jurkat, McKinney, Bradfute, McChesney. LOCAL ADVISORY BOARD D. S. Ervin, J. C. Stormont, Thompson Crawford, G. E. Jobe, Oscar Smith, Dr. Miron I. Marsh. WOMEN'S ADVISORY BOARD Miss Mary B. Ervin, A. B., '02; Mrs. John W. Johnson; Mrs. W. H. Barber; Mrs. W. R. McChesney, President; Mrs. Anderson Collins; Mrs. E. C. Oglesbee; Mrs. G. H. Creswell; Mrs. Leroy Allen, '18, SecretaryTreasurer; Mrs. L. A.Parker, Mrs. S. C. Wright. *Died June 26, 1918. 8
19 19 W. RENWICK MCCHESNEY,PH. D., D. D. President Professor of Psychology, Oratory, Greek 10
19 11 19 FRANK ALBERT JURKAT Treasurer Professor of Modern Languages, Hebrew and History A. B., Franklin College 1895 A. M., Franklin College 1898 LL.D., Franklin College 1917 LEROY ALLEN • Dean and Registrar Harper Professor of Economics and Sociology Ph. B., Wooster University 1906 Xenia Seminary 1914 Attended Summer Sessions at Wisconsin and Chicago Universities
19 12 19 OSCAR WESLEY Professor of Education A. B., Baldwin-Wallace College 1913 A. M., Ohio State University 1918 C. LOIS REA Professor Mathematics and Natural Sciences A. B., Allegheny College 1914 Graduate Student 0. S. U., Summer Session 1918
19 13 19 ot,t)td-t-4--a" ANNA MARGARET SCHNEDER Secretary Professor of English and French A. B., Oberlin College 1913 ALLEN BIRD TURNBULL Assistant in Chemistry
19 FLORENCE RUSSELL Director of the Department of Music Professor of Instrumental Music MRS. W. H. MCGERVEY Instructor in Vocal Music 14
19 19 MARGARET LOUISA GREER Instructor in English DAVID HAROLD HAMMOND Instructor in Greek
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19 SENIOR CLASS OBITUARY 19 ORN September 1.5, 1915,9:30 A.M. Passed from the weary struggle and joys of college life, June 6, 1919, 11:30 A.M. Though we are opposed to the custom and habit of the majority of the people in waiting until their friends and foes have departed to place a wreath of remembrance in the place that knows them no more, we are constrained to pause for a few moments in reflection upon this departed class. The average person, unless biased or prejudiced, forms a like or dislike to an individual at the first meeting;and now the writer,living in the past, recalls his first meeting with this class and the impressions received. Enthusiasm permeated its entire being, or, in the language of the "vulgar," it was full of pep. How like a youth entering upon life, full of determination to conquer the world, and thinking there is no one like himself, yet after being initiated in the conflict and facing the actualities of life soon succumbs to his environment and settles in the mire of self-satisfaction like those who had trod the same path in previous years. Thus the class, filled with hope,succumbed,after a bitter struggle,to the attacks led by the faculty along the well-fortified lines of PsychologyEconomics-Rhetoric-History-Chemistry-Math., "a load that would sink a navy." Not being content with trying the spiritual man,the physical man was plagued with smallpox, measles, and influenza. Yet from all these afflictions it emerged the victor. This class has spent its allotted time in college. Had one time to enumerate the virtues of this class, all other matter would have to be excluded from the CEDRUS in order to make room for its history. In all sincerity, it has fought a good fight; and when the time of its departure came,it entered confidently and joyfully into the great unknown world of reality, truly grateful for the privileges and benefits received at C.C. To those who are still enjoying college life, the Senior Class leaves this message:"May you endeavor to emulate this class in all its most worthy traits and lift high the banner of dear old Cedarville." "Men's evil manners live in brass; Their virtues we write in water."—Ibid. —R.N.C. 18
19 A SENIOR'S REVERIE 19 Yes, we're grave and reverend Seniors, now. Our school days are nearly o'er; And as the end of the year draws nigh, Feelings never known before Come surging over us. Are we.sorry or glad? And what will the future reveal? Are we fitted to fill the place in life We've prepared for, with hope and zeal? Then we think back over the years past and gone, And review them one by one. The Freshman—Sophomore—Junior years, Filled with study, work,and fun. This year has been one of sadness and joy; Some prospered, some illy have fared. As a college, we've lost some endeared to us here As a class, we have all been spared. Many fond memories come before us now As we live through the past anew; And we're filled with hope that we'll ever be To our college loyal and true. We have had our good times—yes, and lots of them, too; Some I'm sure we shall often recall. We're "exclusive." When we have class spreads, you know, Others never get in at all! Our evening spent out at the Collins home We'll remember, without a doubt, Both those who, without, gazed longingly in, And those within who gazed out. How vividly the scene comes before us now! We again taste those "bricks" so rare, And what is that noise creeping into our ears? Ah! It sounds like the clipping of hair! Yes, we've had our good times together here, Loyal friendships have been made; And as we enter upon our life tasks, These mem'ries shall never fade. We'll often think of the days spent together, And our hearts will quicken, I ween, When we think over our college days And the dear old class of '19. —M.M. G. 19
tsD Colman Collins Turnbull Rickenbach Finney, 0. Finney, L. Gilkey Elder Creswell HOBBY Arguing Class peacemaker Answering Bob's arguments Going South Corresponding Motoring "Dates" Advising the boys Amusing a Freshman Trumbull Studying "Bill"ology NICKNAMES AMBITIONS Bob, Pa Roge Turney Rickey Olive Wease Peggy Sister Tubby Freda, Ma To be popular To get a cum lauda To be a politician To wash dishes To teach Who knows? Ask Rickey To teach boys To hurry "Bob" through school To live up to her ideals WHAT THEY SAY Well, now listen! Anything is all right with me. Do you believe that? By George! When they get me started. Oh, pshaw! We've the best Y.W.this year. I'll tell you what I think. Oh,"Bob." Oh, well, shoot! 1—L C.0
19 19 ANDREW ROGER COLLINS, A. B. Cedarville, Ohio "Roger Collins is our president's name. He's well known for his basket-ball fame. As a host, he's sure fine, But other class-men decline To refer very much to the same." FREDA FRANCES TRUMBULL, A. B. Belle Center, Ohio "Our Freda's a sweet, gentle maid, Whose glory, we know, shall not fade. Oh, a teacher she'll be, But I think we'll all see Housekeeping will soon be her trade." MARGARET LOUISA FINNEY, A. B. Cedarville, Ohio "Louise is another senior fair, With sparkling eyes and curly hair; When she goes for a ride With a Freshie by her side, We agree they make quite a cute pair." 21
19 19 HELEN CRESWELL, A. B. Cedarville, Ohio "Helen Creswell—a jolly good lass, Is loyal and true to the class; But Cupid's quick dart Has pierced her young heart, And I fcar we shall lose her, alas!" MARGARET ELLEN ELDER, A. B. Darlington, Pa. "Our Margaret is a friend to each one, Ever ready for work or for fun; She cut lab, one fine day— Took in a movie, they say— Has the second age of miracles begun?" OLIVE EUNICE FINNEY, A. B. Yellow Springs, Ohio "Our Olive is happy and gay, She smiles every hour in the day. She is loyal through and through, And ever true blue To the friends who come on her way."
••••3•••••- 19 19 JOHN HARVEY RICKENBACH, A. B. Forest, Ohio "Rickey came to us last year from afar, Determined that nothing his learning should bar. He's ever ready for work, Was never known to shirk, And in the class room, we'll admit he's some star!" MARGUERITE MARIE GILKEY, A. B. Cedarville, Ohio "This charming young girl, Marguerite, Has chanced her intended to meet. I am sure that all Of our band, great and small, Will agree with him that she's quite sweet." ROBERT NICHOL COLMAN, JR. Philadelphia, Pa. "Bob Colman is sure some debater, And also "professed" woman-hater. He goes calling, 'tis true, For an "hour or two," But he usually stays a bit later. 23
19 19 ALLEN BIRD TURNBULL, A.B. Cedarville, Ohio "Allen always putp work before play, Reads and studies the whole, live-long day! But the evenings, we've heard, This shy little "bird" Spends on a farm rot far away." LUCILE JOHNSON, MUSIC Ce:darville, Ohio "Lucile is both graceful and airy, She glides o'er the keys like a fairy; When a song she sings, Her voice trills and rings And warbles just like a canary." 24
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19 SECRET THOTS OF JUNIORS ANY times have our upper classmen sung our praises, but never have we really had the opportunity of telling you our modest opinion of ourselves. It makes us blush terribly to tell you some of these things, but nevertheless we are willing to blush if you will listen. We,the self-possessed and respecting Juniors, were (if you can believe. it) once green and awkward Freshmen. We, like you, my dear Freshies, stumbled into classes amid the laughs and grins of the upper classmen. We also had spreads and midnight raids by which we distinguished ourselves by painting our grinning mugs and initials upon the College entrance. And—the following morning we listened to an interesting speech by the President, who honored us by mentioning our names several times in his remarks. Those were gay times in our career, but long since have we put away childish things and have become men. Our idea no longer is to bluff our professors as we did in that memorable Sophomore class (just ask them if you doubt it). They themselves will tell you that they are astonished at the answers which come from our mouths (for they cannot be recognized as coming from our brains). We (as you can see from our history) do not thinkas we did formerly— thought we knew it all. And now we are Juniors. In our estimation we are by far the greatest class in College. In fact (we think), the College would close were it not for our strengthening and uplifting presence. We may be small, but yet we are mighty. We expect (if the professors see fit) to be dign ified Seniors next year. Then, ah, then will we look down upon every one,fo r we will have accomplished our great mission in life (to graduate sometime). But although we may be dignified and stately, we will never forget our Junior year and the many spreads which we never had. And if you do not mistake the muddiness of this epitome for depth, you will conc lude that the Juniors are the extraordinary beings that they are. Though I speak with the tongues of men and angels, and am not a Junior, I am become as sounding brass or a tinkling symbol. The Junior suffereth long and is kind; ha envieth not; he is not puffed up; doth not behav e himself unseemly; seeketh not his own, but that of some one else; is not easily provoked; thinketh no evil; beareth all things; belie veth all things; hopeth all things; endureth all things. The Junior never "faileth"; but w hether there be Freshies, they shall fail; and whether there be Sophs,they shall cease; whether there be Seniors,they shall vanish away. But the greatest of these is the Junior. HISTORIAN. 26
911E., 19 JUNIOR CLASS POEM We are Juniors of unusual fame, And for ourselves, we've made a name; We have been foolish in our younger days, But experience has taught us to mend our ways. We're Reba, Rebecca, Ellen, and "Dot," To be with the girls is Morton's lot. Sink or swim, perish or survive, That's the motto that suits us five. Toiling, not for grades, but for love of knowledge, We're the ideal class of Cedarville College; Always zealous in play, and ambitious in work, And the worth-while things we never shirk. We are the survivors and the best; We stay with the class and banish the rest. Some took too little, and others too much; With such folks as they, we don't keep in touch. We will certainly not try to recite to you All the great things our members can do; With our great orator and musicians great It's easy enough to predict our fate. Our "Mort" has been chosen speaker by all; Now,is that an honor that's very small? . Sure, Ellen is just as great,"in a way," Since she tells the "orator" what to say. What other class has been honored more? Two chosen for a dance that consists of four; They are so neat, so slender and charming, They dance with a grace that's quite alarming. And can't we be proud of our "Becky" so fair, With her big brown freckles and auburn hair? When she opens her mouth in that sweet way, to sing The birds sit still and say never a thing. Now, Sophomores, as you laboriously climb, Be a little more careful of your time. It's an honored place, we submit to you; Please don't disgrace it before you are through. 27 19
19 28 1 19 S. MORTON CRESWELL "My doctrine is to lay aside Contentions and be satisfied." ELLEN E. TARBOX "So calm, so quiet, You don't know she's here." REBECCA F. MARSH It is to hear the birds of spring." "To hear her sing-to hear her sing,
19 29 19 REBA I. HARBISON "Lo, steadfast and serene, In patient pause between The seen and the unseen." DOROTHY SMITHSON "Cold Winter hath laid siege. Go, Winter, go thy ways. We want again the twitter of the blue•bird and the jays."
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19 • z ''................... 19 HISTORY OF THE SOPHOMORE CLASS,'21 RIT] HE skies wept for two weeks, unceasingly and mournfully, after September 11, 1918. And what wonder! The class that had been Freshmen in '17 were Sophomores in '18. The faculty sympathized with the skies, for they began to realize that there were only three more years to be spent in the company of the distinguished class of '21. The Seniors were blue because they were not Freshmen so that they would have the privilege of longer enjoying the company of the class of '21. The Juniors went about with regretful faces wishing they had remained out of school another year and thus have the honor of graduating in the class of '21. Even the poor, scared, little Freshmen felt worse because they had missed the class of '21. The Sophomores alone remained cheerful amid all this woe, because they were perfectly satisfied to be just what they were. After two weeks things began to clear up. The faculty began to realize that,"although blessings brighten as they take their flight," the best thing to do is to enjoy them ere they flee. The Seniors, Juniors, and Freshmen decided that if they could not be Sophomores in '18, they would do the next best thing and enjoy the Sophomores' company. And the sun began to shine. Then you should have seen those Sophomores dig! No,they didn't grind. They were studious, yet a lively bunch. In the course of a few weeks they held a class meeting and the girls gave the presidency to the sole and only "Lord of Creation" in the class, Harold Hammond, of Industry, Pennsylvania. But, alas, in this life not even Sophomores' lives sail smoothly along. Not many days passed before the class gathered at the home of one of the most studious and reliable girls in the class, Helen Stewart, of Wilmington Pike. The purpose of this gathering was to bid farewell to their secretary, who was leaving college to take up life in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Harry Wright and Nelson Thorne, former members of '17, having served their country, the former "over here," the latter "over there," were received again into the class with much rejoicing mixed with pride. Soon trouble came again. Ida Rees, jolly, good-natured Ida,from Camden, Ohio, had to return to her home in the middle of the school year. Ida could not remain away, however, and returned to be a Sophomore again. Eva Liming, who only spent a short time with the class, left about this time for otherpastures. In their moments of grief, the class was cheered and uplifted again by the entrance of another member. This time it was Paul Duncan, of Darlington, Pennsylvania, a Junior, who wishing to be nearer the Freshmen, joined the Sophomore ranks. Then, what a spread at Bob Edwards'! What eats they had! How the Freshman paid them a visit and were forced to admit the Sophs were kindhearted, after all! It would be impossible to cram into few words the doings of these Sophomores. This is but a brief résumé, and "the half has not been told." —M.L. G. 31
19 19 SOPHOMORE POEM It little profits a poet born To sit and think and blow his horn, Telling of the dceds of Sophomore days, When certainly each one knows our ways. But lest we forget, it is good and well On Sophomore works for a while to dwell; So get your knitting and have a seat, While you learn of a class that can't be beat. There is Louisa Greer, a Pennsylvania lass; She was never known to cut a class; But she often dreams about "the farm." Says she,"Short boys are surely a charm." Miss Rees of our class, charming and fair, Was anxious to help Uncle Sam "over there," But the armistice put out the light of her hope Of going across seas in a big steamboat. Miss Stewart, the girl divinely fair— She is always smiling, knows no care; She is fine in class, never plays hook Since friends and good times she finds in a book. There is our New York boy, Nelson Thorne, Who for good deeds was only born; He was overseas, and helped lick the Hun; Ah,a fine soldier! He never knew run. Paul Duncan,our little energetic preacher, Is much interested in a pretty school teacher; Paul is our devoted Seminary lad, He never believed in doing anything bad. Among our boys who heard Uncle Sam's call Was Harry Wright,fair and tall; He joined the Colors in the S. A. T. C. Would that we were all happy and joyous as he! Now,the composer of this work is surely some poet; With a little hair on his chin, he would make a fine"goet "(goat). —D.H. H. 32
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ENIffet• 19 FRESHMAN HISTORY 19 T IS exceedingly difficult for historians to write concerning their own age. They cannot place events in their proper relations nor do they get the true perspective. So events which seem commonplace enough now may in later years be viewed as turning-points in history. We may have been green when we first stepped into the halls of dear old Cedarville College, but in the place of the customary bright and glowing shade, injurious to eyes and understanding, we were the young, shooting green that holds out the promise of great growth;and in one year we have demonstrated that we have taken firm root, are fulfilling our early promise, and have already accomplished many achievements of note. When we entered, it was with the desire and determination that might proclaim a new day had dawned for Cedarville College, and the new class within her gates was continually stretching up ambitious fingers to clutch at the glory in every field. However, we have never been lacking in the austere curriculum of the school's activity from athletics to studies. As individuals we have even greater distinctions; in number of athletes, debaters, orators,and fussers, we stand without peer. The literary society finds its most energetic, loyal, and willing members among the Freshmen and we are proud of our scholastic record. Our career in the circles of polite society has not been neglected, as you have seen. But we will not boast for ourselves individually, but man to man and woman to woman, where can you beat us? Remember, Freshmen of today are Seniors of Tomorrow. Whatever we may have accomplished as a class, may be attributed to our unanimity of purpose. We have pulled together at all times. Our watchword has been that time-honored phrase, "United we stand, divided we fall." We've quantity and quality together, To bring our class through all kinds of weather. 35 —R.F. I.
19 FRESHMAN POEM Ye people who these pages chance to turn, Pause for a moment, fix your peepers here; Read of the valorous deeds our class has done, And henceforth look on us with awe and fear. Look first on Ernest, he of noble mien, In deeds of bravery he is never last; Once with his car he chased an enemy And raced across the campus dark and vast. Then Tacy, comely maid, divinely tall, Bought all the powder in the villagestore, And used a pound or two day after day, And now she weeps because there is no more. There's Cecil, handsome youth of tender years; In grace and manners he surpasses all; Although he always studies earnestly, His great ambition is to grow quite tall. Our brother Insley has become inspired Since he has lately sailed the dsep blue sea; The ladies like him very, very well, Hence he is happy as a lad should be. Day after day "Joe" urges us to come And climb with her to wisdom's dizzy reak; Farewell, dear one, we wish you all good luck; We cannot go—our carriages are weak. Fortune has favored Edwin most of all, He is the greatest of our little band; If you have ever seen this happy boy, You know that he is destined to expand. Our Margaret is a winsome little ntlid. A joyous, shy, and unassuming child; She loves her Latin and adores her French, About her Rhetoric she is simply wild. Once Robert thought it policy to buy Some chocolate sweets for his best lady friond; He put them in his room and, sad but true. They disappeared and no one knows their end. We are quite fond of our Kentw;ky maid. Our Calla from the land of briers and burs; She looks the whole world in the face and smiles; Would that we all had hearts as true RE her]! For Edith has a light and fickle heart, As changeful as the dews of tinted morn; For each new conquest o'er some gallant youth She leaves a heart all saddened and forlorn. I know not how we'd manage without Ralph; In French he ever is our beacon light; 'Twould touch your heart to hear him rnad in French; His motto seems to be,"Keep up the fight." Kind providence has given us Louise To keep us all from growing old and sad, From basking in the light of midnight oil; Child of our hearts, you make our dark hours glad. Ye people who have fixed your peepers here And find the meaning vague or hard to see, And so cannot appreciate our class, For explanations come to L. A. D. 36 19
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MIMob 19 n E122. 19 IN MEMORIAM T IS fitting that we should remember upon his birthday WALLACE COOPER ANpERSON, youngest son of William and Emma Anderson, howas born near Xenia on February 7, 1898, and was killed in an accident at sea near Pensacola Naval Air Station on October 30, 1918. The early part of his life was spent near and in Cedarville, and those of the community here sincerely mourn his untimely death. After a year spent in Cedarville College, he went west to join his brother, and there entered Cooper College in Sterling, Kansas. It was while in that institution that the call of his country came to him so strongly that he volunteered his services in the navy. For two months he was at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station, thence was transferred to the Pensacola Naval Air Station where he served during a period of four months until his death. Friends here and in the service unite in expressing their appreciation of his character and influence. We of Cedarville College point with mingled pride and sorrow to the gold star on our flag which symbolizes the sacrifice of a loyal and unselfish youth to the cause of country and of humanity. At the time of Wallace Anderson's enlistment, the president of his college spoke to him seriously of the dangers attendant upon the service into which he was going. His answer showed a spirit of which his parents and friends may well be proud. "If Christians," he said,"have not the courage to give up their all for the sake of right and justice, who will!" In his death we see exemplified the great principle of sacrifice even to th3 uttermost, for the sake of righteousness and Christianity. His friends in the United States service respected his quiet, but none the less firm, Christian convictions, and admired the qualities of his character. "We shall miss Wallace from our midst," writes his chaplain at Pensacola,"and are proud to have known him. He was a lovable character and a loyal man who willingly gave his life that justice and righteousness might remain on earth." Another friend says of him,"He was a thorough student of the Bible. As we talked together man to man,I know his life was pure and his ideals high." Wallace Anderson has gone home, but his ideals and influence still live in our midst. In his calm preparation for whatever might befall him, and in the tragic suddenness of his death, he left a message of inspiration to all who knew and loved him. "Taps" has been sounded above his grave, but his spirit still lives. "Like the day star in the wave Links a hero to his grave Midst the dew-fall of a nation's tears: Happy is he o'er whose decline The smiles of home may soothing shine And light him down the steep of years; But,oh!how grand they sink to rest Who close their eyes on Victory's breast." 39
19 19 PAUL JAMES ELWOOD,son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Elwood, Atlantic City, N. J., was born in Philadelphia, Pa., October 13, 1897, and died in Cedarville, Ohio, October 18, 1918. The cause of his death was influenza. Paul received his training prior to coming to Cedarville College in the public schools of Philadelphia and in the Atlantic City High School. When he died, he was in the third year of the Arts-Theology course of this institution. He was a true type of a Christian gentleman, His motto was "Service," being willing to do all in his power to help his fellow men. Our sympathy goes out to his parents, brothers, and sisters, who are left to mourn his loss. We feel his loss keenly. "Oh,for the touch of a vanished hand, And the sound of a voice that is still." • 40
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19 1"?;‘ \.• 19 CHAPEL LECTURES ROFESSOR ALLEN is extremely fond of delivering lectures in Chapel . However, we are forced to admit that our beloved professor does not have the high aim of benefiting the students in view during these lectures. We cannot deny that his aim seems to be entirely utilitarian. To prove our state - ment, we quote the following lectures: PREPAREDNESS (Given in the Spring of 1918) "These are stirring times, momentous times; the world has never seen such c onditions as exist today. The call of the nations of the world is men. They must have men to fight their battles and to carry on the industries at home. Our Government has now entered the great war and is calling for men. Thousands of men are enlisting, yet the demand is greater than the supply. There are not enough men enlisting and the government finds it is necessary to draft men to serve in the army. So today I wish to draft a number of students to assist me in sending out some literature for the College. All those who are willing are drafted to come to the College this aftern oon. Many hands make light work." A CURE FOR NERVOUSNESS Having talked to the students early in the spring of 1919 concerning the possibility cf meeting their fate if they would assist in preparing literature for the mail, it seems that not only the sudents went that afternoon to meet their fate, but most of the faculty were there also. All were married except one, however. Then one bright spring day we heard this one: "I desire to lecture to you this morning on nervousness. It is true that you may become nervous by studying too much and keeping late hours. Some of you students have need for such a lecture as I wish to give you this morning. I can begin my lecture best by telling a story. "A young man went to a hotel one evening to secure a room. He was told by the proprietor that all rooms were taken. The young man, desirous of securing a pl ace to rest that night, asked the proprietor if he could not fix up a bed for him some place. The proprietor replied that he had two vacant rooms, but that a nervous old man had paid for three rooms, and desired one on either side of him vacant, so that he could sleep without being disturbed. Finally, the young man persuaded the propr ietor to allow him to sleep in one of these rooms, provided he would not make any nois e. The young man went into the room as quietly as possible, but after removing his shoe allowed it to drop heavily to the floor. He was very careful and placed the oth er shoe down lightly. As he was about asleep, he heard his door.open and the nervous old man said,'When are you going to drop the other shoe? You are nearly driving me crazy waiting for the other shoe to drop.' "So it may be with you students. Some time ago, I asked you to help address some envelopes. Then I told you that I would need your assistance later. You are prob. ably becoming nervous waiting for that other shoe to drop. So to prevent your becom. ing nervous, I am glad to say that I desire as many as can to come to the College this afternoon and we will try to find work for you." 44
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19 Y. W.C. A. 19 HE Y.W.C. A. has had an unusually successful year. Regular meetings have been held every Wednesday morning at the chapel hour, and these meetings have been well attended. Interest and enthusiasm have been kept up throughout the year, because all the girls have been loyal and faithful in attendance and in active work. In February, the girls entcrtaincd the boys of the Y. M. C. A. with a valentine party in the gymnasium. A jolly, romping time was enjoyed by all, after which lunch was served. We were exceedingly fortunate this year in receiving a visit from Miss Freda Klenk, a student secretary of the Ohio and West Virginia Division. She spent two days with us, conducting cabinet and group meetings, and these meetings were sources of real inspiration. Many valuable suggestions were given us, and same may have far-reaching results. In April, the Y. W. C. A. presented a forty-dollar scholarship to the college. The girls then got busy preparing for the annual spring entertainment which was given in the Opera House, the latter part of May, and this program proved to be one of the best ever produced. We are glad to be a part of this world organization, and we feel that it will go on through the years, ever prospering and gaining in influence and power. We are grateful that we, as the Cedarville College girls, can do our part, even though small, in helping such a wonderfully successful cause. Y. M.C. A. T IS evident in this Christian college that the Y. M. C. A. is an essential organization. As necessary as are the churches of this town to the community, just so necessary is this organization to the work of this Christian college. Although our present association does not measure up to the one hundred per cent efficiency standard, yet we in no way can realize what a help it is in keeping up the spiritual side of our school life. Last fall our association greatly felt the death of the president, Paul Ellwood, and a shadow of grief has been hovering over the societywhich has not as yet been lifted. Meetings are held every Wednesday in which each member is given the opportunity to take some active part. The greatest lesson which we learn is that of standing up and speaking for the Master. Every man coming to Cedarville finds himself immediately among Christian men whose sympathy, help, and encouragement are some of the assets of every new Christian student. Officers: President, S. Morton Creswell; Vice-President, J. Edwin Bradfute;Secretary, D. Harold Hammond;Treasurer, Ralph L. Rife. 51
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19 A MID-WINTER NIGHTMARE 19 Last night as I lay sleeping, I had a dream so queer, It made me glad semester-ends come only twice a year. I entered the college door, and went to the waiting room, And there sat several of the girls filled with despair and gloom; They said they'd been studying all night—and I don't doubt it a minute, For compared with them, so pale and wan, a graveyard ghost wasn't in it. I dropped exhausted into a chair—no farther could I go; Then I listened to the questionings of voices sad and low. "Oh,I know we'll have a test in Psych., I feel it in my bones; Arid if we do, I know I'll flunk"—then followed a chorus of groans. "Have you your Apologetics?" "Think we'll have a test in that?" "You never can tell, but let's hope not—I don't know as much as a cat!" "Ever have tests in Oratory? And if so, upon what part?" "Well the class had one last year to repeat the entire book by heart." Then a silence deep and solemn fell upon that group sedate— Some were sighing, some were crying, all were thinking of their fate. "Oh, girls! Do you know your History of Ed.?" "Is your notebook up to date?" "Have you studied up on Rhetoric?"—'Chemistry?"—'Debate?" "Are you looking for a test in French—in this, that, or the other?" A pause—then a tearful voice sobbed out,"I'm going back home to mother!" "Well,I—" But here a clang into the buzzing contusion broke, And despairingly we started for classes--no one even spoke. There stood Prof. Jurkat, eating an apple, within his class-room door, So intent upon ringing the bell on time that he even swallowed the core. We slowly and sadly crept up the stairs to the second-story hall, And then we scattered here and there to our class-rooms, one and all. Some of us started for Economics—'twas the hour for it to recite, But the sight that greeted us at the door made us almost faint wih fright. That board was covered with questions (oh, how we wanted to run!), And there stood Prof. Allen handing out whole tablets to every one! "Now, don't be alarmed," he smilingly said, as he twirled his watch-chain around. "If you've mastered each lesson day by day, for fear there is no ground; This test is not a hard one—eight hours I think should be Sufficient to answer every question that on the board you see." At last I ventured a timid glance ' then my heart began to hop, My eyes swam about in lakes of tears and my brain reeled round like a top. "Write an outlineof the entire book—each chapter and sub-division." "Do you think more silver or gold should be used? Give reasons for your decision." "If prices rise in Europe, does the rise effect everything?" "And please explain by natural laws how a price can 'fall' in the spring." "Draw a complete and accurate map of the world and locate all trade centers." "Who profits more by prosperity—the landlords or the renters?" "When is legal tender, and when is it harsh and severe?" "Tell how to counterfeit a dollar—diagram to make it clear." "Name the greatest financier in the business world today; Draw his picture, tell his history; is his hair red, black, or gray?" "What is a clearing-house, and is it built of brick or wood?" "Draw a picture of the very first bank, and tell just where it stood." "Name all—" Then came a noise like the sound of a great earthquake! 'Twas the alarm-clock bell and for once in my life I can say I was glad to awake. Then as my thoughts became clearer and I stroked my fevered brow, "How glad I am," said I to myself,"that I'm a Senior now! Test worries will soon be over and smiles will replace our tears; But something should be done to help the students of future years! Slavery now has vanished from our good old U. S. A.; Booze has followed in its step—both have had their day; All things vetoed by the majority must follow along with the rest, So may the next Amendment abolish the College Test!" 54
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19 19 BASKET BALL 1918-19 E HAVE indeed closed a very successful year is basketball. Early in the fall, Mr.Roger Collins was chosen manager and J. L. Chesnut captain. The boys were soon called out to practice and given to understand that each man was to have a fair trial for the first team. The following men were selected for the team: William Bussey, center; R. Collins, left forward; M. Creswell, ri ght forward; W. Collins, right guard; J. Chesnut, left guard; the two other men selected were H. Wright,forward; E. Huey, and later in the year N. Thorne was added to the team. We are very proud of our record ; we did not lose a game on our own floor and only lost three abroad. We won seven games and lost three. We opened the season at Wilmington, which was probably the best game Cedarville put up all season. Chesnut opened the scoring by throwing a field goal from the side line, and after that the whole team seemed to have the spirit of "Now let's go," and we surely did. The game ended 53-27. It was the largest score that Wilmington ever lost t o Cedarville. The other game that attracted special attention was the Muskingum game. The boys gave Muskingum a great run,only to b e nosed out at the finish. However, we left Muskingum with the record of pla ying the fastest and cleanest game played on their floor in the last two years. The leading man in scoring was Manager R. Collins, and he had a good running-mate in Creswell. William Bussey was always on hand wit h some fancy plays, and the other boys were usually found do ing their part in breaking up passes and making a few goals. With the material on hand for next year, Cedarville College should again make a creditable showing. We are su re Cedarville College will always be a good booster for athletics and her men will go out stronger physically and mentally. Time and space will not allow us to go into detail on the games and players, but we believe by our reco rd we have had good team work and every man had a chance to play in severa l games. The games were as follows: Cedarville won from Lost to Xcnia (Forfeited) 0 Wilmington 2 0 Miami Conservancy 1 1 Sabina 2 0 Dayton Miamis 1 0 Otterbein 0 1 Muskingum 0 1 Osborn 1 0 58
19 19 R. COLLINS (Mgr.), Left Forward "Roge" "Say, fellows, we got to take these guys." M. CRESWELL, Right Forward "Cressie" "What a lucky shot!" 59 W.BUSSEY, Center "Big Bill" "Boy,I'm there!"
19 W. COLLINS, Right Guard "Bill" "Come on, let's get into this." 19 J. CHESNUT (Capt.), Left Guard "The Irishman" "Now, let's go." N. THORN, Utility Guard "Nell" "Who's that pretty Jane?"
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19 1 19 BASE BALL 1918 HE baseball season of 1918 at Cedarville College, although short, was very satisfactory and was an unqualified success. But whoever heard of a team with a chicken-swipin' preacher for a captain, that didn't make good? Add to this the fact that the other eight members of the team never were able to look a chicken squarely in the face in broad daylight, and you will see why the 1918 baseball team of Cedarville College occupied such a prominent place in the sun all through the season. The season began rather inauspiciously, to say the least. Rainy weather kept t he diamond in a muddy condition till the first of May. About this time came the first scheduled game of the season, with Antioch at Yellow Springs, so we were for ced to cross bats with the Fess-ite3 without a single real practice on the diamond. However. the odds were about even, for Yellow Springs had been visited by a like amount cgi rain, so the sAntiochians were as much in need of practice as we. The game was loosely played, with both teams swatting the "pill" with considerable r egularity. Antioch proved to be the most successful, though, at making their hits produce runs, for at the end of the game C. C. found herself on the short end of an 8 to 11 score. The mud dried up about this time, however:so Captain "Jim" got his prote ges out regularly every afternoon and some good practice was gotten, putting us in bette r condition for the next game, with our Quaker brethren and rivals from Wilmi ngton College. The game was played on the Wilmington diamond, and it turned ou t to be an ideal baseball day. Early in the game it became evident that the contest had resolved itself into a pitchers' battle, between Boring, Wilmington's elongated twirler, and Chesnut, Cedarville's likewise elongated (laterally) pill-tosser. The fifth inning proved a "Joner" for Cedarville, and the enemy annexed two runs. It took the "lucky seventh," however,for Cedarville to put on her "little show." When said "little show" was over, we were on the long end of a 3 to 2 score, largely through th e timely hit of Duncan, who was sent in as a pinch hitter. The last two innings were sc oreless, so Cedarville departed for home with the Quakers' scalps in their belts and still on the right end of a 3 to 2 score. The third game was with Cedarville High School, but we had but littl e trouble in disposing of them by a score of 6 to 1. The next game was our return game with Antioch. This was on C edar Day; so in addition to getting revenge on our ancient rivals, we couldn't very gracefully lose our Cedar Day game. After a week of intensive practice, we felt ready to take on Antioch or anything else in the way of a baseball team. So, shortly af ter the game began, we got busy with our war clubs, and when the dust of Antioch's h ome-going warriors had cleared away, we came to the realization of the fact that we had taken their measure to the tune of 6 to 2. This evened up athletic honors with Antio ch for the year, as each team had also won a game in basketball. With three victories out of four games to our credit, we got ready to make it four out of five with Wilmington in the final game of the season. Lik e the game at Wilmington, this contest was also a pitchers' battle. Three bunche d hits late in the game including a home run by Harry Wright, netted Cedarville two runs and enough to win the game by a 2 to 1 score. Thus the season ended with a record of four victories and one defe at. The success of the team was due largely to two important factors--factor s that contribute to the success of any baseball team; viz., good snappy tenmwork. a-d th e ability to hit th bull where a hit meant a run. The line-up and batting order for the season Vallows: W. Collins Catcher Creswell Center Field Duncan or Thorne Right Field Wright Second Base Colman First Base Cornwell Shortstop Chesnut Pitcher R. Collins Left Field Clarke Third Base th Ismossime,
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19 -V- yToo •lull,". • 19 SEPTEMBER 9. The 6:47 bears into town with great care, as does also the 6:20, for the students are coming back. SEPTEMLER 10. Schedules made out. Greet new students, also new professors. SEPTEMBER 11. Splendid opening address by Rev. Tapey. Lessons assigned. Old friends meet again. SEPTEMBER 12. Registration Day. Great interest in getting acquainted with methods of the new professors. SEPTEMBER 13. Students and faculty wend their way to the R. P. Church where the social of welconfe is given. SEPTEMBER 16. Prof. Allen tells economic class he hoped they will become wiser and more beautiful. SEPTEMBER 17. Seats assigned in chapel. Some dissatisfied, but abide by the powers ,that be. SEPTEMBER 18. Lab, students informed that they must work. SEPTEMBER 19. Under classmen feel the iron rule of the Senior teachers. SEPTEMBER 20. Two weeks of rain. Now we can hope for pleasant weather. SEPTEMBER 23. Prof. and Mrs. Wesley give Club members a view of "married geniality." Prof. positively refuses to wear his hat as Mrs. Wesley wishes him to wear it. SEPTEMBER 24. "Oh, dat watermelon spread and broken window!" All enjoyed a good time. SEPTEMBER 25. Just rain. SEPTEMBER 26. Funeral of Rev. Ernest Foster,'13, attended by Faculty and Seniors. SEPTEMBER 27. The pleasure of hearing Dr. John R. Mott was afforded all students. Some misfortunes encountered— "Battery in one machine burned out," "Gasoline ran low in another," "A third lost its way." The last stragglers arrived at ? a.m. SEPTEMBER 30. Miss Rea asks for "The Law of Boils" in Chemistry class. OCTOBER 2. Economical principle,"Save everything you can; make tooth-brushes from hog bristles." OCTOBER 3. Rickenbach makes his one known gesture, "holding hands," in Extempore class. OCTOBER 4. Have a visitor in our town, very prominent and visits many.—Flu. OCTOBER 6. Paul Elwood and Bob Colman have the flu. OCTOBER 11. Having lingered for a week and with no chance of beginning sc hool, many students go home. OCTOBER 18. Death called our jolliest—Paul Elwood. NOVEMBER 18. College opened with its usual greeting, rain. NOVEMBER 19. Short stories read. Some members of) the class will no doubt soon publish their productions in magazines (??). 67
19 19 NOVEMBER 20. "The best thing to do when it is raining is just to let it rain." That is what we did. NOVEMBER 21. An enjoyable evening for some at the home of Helen Creswell. NOVEMBER 29. Thanksgiving. A real turkey dinner enjoyed. NOVEMBER 30. Thankful to be living yet, after the meals enjoyed yesterday. DECEMBER 1. Exciting baseball game by Paul Duncan in the Orange and Blue meeting . DECEMBER 4. Prof. Allen never receives any candy from the girls since he was married. DECEMBER 5. Girls buy best box of candy in town and send it to Prof. Allen. Wil l see results Monday. Lecture by John Kendrick Bangs. DECEMBER 9. Prof. Allen ate too much candy and is not able to be at school. DECEMBER 10. Prof. Wesley receives cards to help him entertain the flu. DECEMrER 12. Cloaks mysteriously disappear from the girls' waiting-room. Are f ound after several walks around the building. DECEMBER 13. Freda not having caught the flu from Ruth Ramsey,thought she m ight have "the next fellow that comes to town. I'll kiss through a handkerch ief." Bill was next. DECEMBER 16. Entertained at Orange and Blue by address by William Rife Collins, returned from the army. DECEMBER 17. Freda says,"Every girl strives for the universal heart of man." DECEMBER 18. Ellen, I don't like that. "Linger always goes with summer for me." DECEMBER 19. Cedrus staff elected. Tie for assistant editor, not to be broken unti l 1919. DECEMBER 20. Christmas program rendered in chapel. JANUARY 1, 1919. New Year's Day. Begun a-right by reciting all classes. JANUARY 2. Morton Creswell says that moneS, lasts longer in the count ry than in town. There's a reason. . . . JANUARY 3. Debate: Resolved. That one hour's work per week makes one eligible for athletics. Affirmative, The Boys; negative, The Faculty. JANUARY 6. Interesting talk by Bird and Brubaker, both khaki-clad boys. JANUARY 7. Lieutenant P. H. Creswell addresses student body. He's been "over there ." JANUARY 8. Miss Marsh shows her knowledge of farm life. "Straw is baled hay." JANUARY 9. "One little bit of talking done, One little cross word spoken, Has power to bring two Seniors down Even from the perch they've taken." JANUARY 10. Tribute paid to Roosevelt by different members of the Faculty and students. Basketball, C.C. versus Wilmington, 59-27. JANUARY 13. Practice songs and cheers. Orange and Blue meet. JANUARY 15. Edwin Bradfute singing, looked at Louise,"None like thee." JANUARY 16. Freshmen love the college so, they spend some time at night on the campus. JANUARY 17. Wilmington versus C. C. Score 36-31 C. C. Oyster feed, after game. JANUARY 20. Freshmen see results of spreads when they see their Chemistry grades. JANUARY 21. Hammond suggests halfsoles be made from beef had for supper at the club. JANUARY 22. Club number grows. Bob Edwards. JANUARY 23. Attractiveness of club becomes known ai.d Huey joins the ranks. JANUARY 24. C. C. verses Dayton Engineers. 54-29 score. JANUARY 27. Sulphur has many properties which are not harmgul, but care should be taken when it becomes hot, for it gets "viscious." JANUARY 28. Lecture Course. Splendid Scotch program. Two girls fail to get the longed-for candy. JANUARY 29. Bradfute, when Jamestown was mentioned: "What'd you say about me?" JANUARY 30. Rule for giving piece in oratory as suggested by Turnbull: Begin in the middle and go both ways. JANUARY 31. Dr. McChesney entertains Faculty and students. Delightful evening for all. Three cheers for our president. 68
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