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TO PROFESSOR ANNA MARGARET SCHNEDER WHOSE SERVICE AND DEVOTION TO CEDARVILLE COLLEGE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN, WE DEDICATE THIS. 1920 cEDRus
CAC 1:::1:::•.•:::2;;•.••• .*:-.;::•:e4:44e Foreword 1920 We endeavor, in the publication of this Cedrus, to place in the hands of the present students of Cedarville College, a book between whose covers they will find something of the spirit which permeates college circles during the school years nineteen hundred and nineteen and twenty. We also hope to give those outside of college circles who may, perchance, read this Cedrus a glimpse of the real college life and spirit of Cedarville College during this school year. It is impossible to portray in this book every college activity and the excellences of character of every student. Nevertheless, it has been our aim to give as comprehensive a view of Cedarville college life as was possible in the allotted space. We hope that our efforts may give pleasure to and be approved by all who read this Cedrus. THE CEDRUS STAFF, 4
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1920 The Student Body of Cedarville College OSMOPOLITAN in composition and in its attitude toward humanity, is the characterization ofthe Student Body of Cedarville College. In it are representatives of the Mongolian, Negro and Caucasian Races,coming from Shanghai,Prince Edward Island, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Kentucky,Illinois, Arkansas and New Mexi co, all members of the "Middle Class" the bulwark of Civilization. Their purpose in securing a college education is to fit themse lves for more efficient service to their fellowmen. Their reasons for coming to Cedarville College were;that they had seen the part played by t he graduates of Cedarville College;they were told of the standard of work demanded at this instistution and of its standing with the leading univer sities in the United States; they had heard of the capability and Of the character of the professors. Hence, it was the natural conclusion, that at different intervals each member of this student body decided that Cedarv ille was the college for him or for her. The aim of each student is modified by his conception of college life and this in turn affects the spirit of the student body. The four years spent in college, to some, is a time when the social in stinct is developed to a greater extent; this manifests itself throughout the year s in the class rivalry spreads, weiner roasts, early morning breakfasts and pair meetings, the more dignified receptions of the various orga nizations and the annual reception of our president and his wife, Dr. and M rs. McChesney. Then there are the sporting activities; the favorites in Cedarville are basketball, tennis and baseball. The spirit that per meates these contests whether they be inter-class or inter-collegiate is "Fair play," "Take every fair advantage to win" and "Be a good loser." To the others, a college education is the adding to or cramming into their storage each day some new truth. Cedarville College Student Body boasts of a happy blending of social activity and classroom work. But the aim of the St udent Body is—A Larger and Better Cedarville—satisfaction with existing co nditions means stagnation and stagnation means death to all advanceme nt. Though lauding the virtues of our College, yet we are cognizant of he r weak points and because of our love for her, we strive to reach our aim. Cedarville College is a Christian College and every member of her student body is a Christian. The teachipgs of the Chri st are emphasized, for we believe that the teachings of the Great Teacher will neutralize and destroy selfishness, the obstacle in the way of human advancement.— R.N.C. 6
1920 OF4 CEDARVILLE COLLEGE EDARVILLE College was opened for instruction, September 19, 1894, in a residence formerly owned by Rev. Hugh McMillan. In 1895 the present building was erected and entered. Rev. David McKinney, D. D., LL. D., was the first president and acted in this capacity for twenty-one years. Rev. Wilbert Renwick McChesney, Ph. D., D.D., who was a professor in the college, succeeded Rev. McKinney as president. The college is recognized by Ohio State University and by the Department of Public Instruction of the State of Ohio and by practically all of the leading universities. Cedarville College was founded with the sublime object in view of advancing the interests of the Kingdom of God. Young men are trained for the Gospel Ministry, young men and women educated for missionary service or for work in the church. But character is the supreme aim of the college; not merely good moral character, but character patterned after our great example, Jesus Christ. 7
1920 THE CARNEGIE LIBRARY NE of the greatest assets of any college is a library. The faculty of Cedarville College soon realized this and sc Di. McChes. ney made an appeal for contributions for a library. Twelve hundred volumes were donated and some of the leading periodicals were provided for the reading tables. For several years the chemistry recitation room was used for a library and managed by faculty and students. In 1905, Andrew Carnegie donated twelve thousand dollars on condition that a like amount be added to college endowment fund. This condition was met within one year and the present building was completed in 1908. Arrangements were made with the township for a union library and it contains the modern library equipment with a capacity for seventeen thousand volumes. New books are being added every year and this year several more periodicals were added to the reading tables.
1920 THE ALFORD MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM I N 1902, Mr. W. J. Alford presented to the college the church building, formerly the property of the Reformed Presbyterian Ma. Church. This building was given by the donor as a memorial to his parents, the late Rev. John Alford, D. D., and Mrs. Mary B. Alford. The donor of our gymnasium must have realized that college students loved athletics. Many a time have the walls of the old gymnasium rung with the shouts and screams of the students, as they forgot their classroom cares for a few hours. 9
1920 BOARD OF TRUSTEES 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 Class of 1922 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. John Alvin Orr, A. M., D. D.,'97 Pittsburgh, Pa. Standing Committees of the Board EXECUTIVE: McChesney, Bradfute, Marshall, Conley. FINANCE: Creswell, Orr, Ramsey, Iliffe. INSTRUCTION: McMillan, McChesney, Orr, Marshall. PROPERTY: Bradfute, Jurkat, Ramsey, Wright. AUDITING: Wright, Iliffe, Conley. INVESTMENT: Jurkat, McKinney, Bradfute, McChesney. Local Advisory Board D.S. Ervin, Thompson Crawford, G. E. Jobe, Oscar Smith, Dr. Miron I. Marsh. Women's Advisory Board Miss Mary B. Ervin, A. B., '02; Mrs. John Johnson; Mrs. W. H. Barber; Mrs. W.R. McChesney,President; Mrs. S. T. Baker; Mrs. Anderson Collins; Mrs. E. C. Oglesbee; Mrs. G. H. Creswell; Mrs. Leroy Mien, '18, Secretary-Treasurer; Mrs. L. D. Parker; Mrs. S. C. Wright. 10
1920 W. RENWICK MCCHESNEY, PH. D., D. D. President Professor of Psychology, Oratory, Greek 12
1920 OUR PRESIDENT "Lives of great men all remind us, We can make our lives sublime—" HE President of Cedarville College not only took to heart these words of the famous poet, and by steadfast pursuit of certain ideals ' realized the ambition in his own life, but by force of his example inspired others to make the same attempt. Wilbert Renwick McChesney was born July 7th, 1871, on a farm near Wampum, Pa. He was prepared for college at Greersburg Academy, and entered the sophomore year at Franklin College in 1889, graduating in 1892. For two years after his graduation he taught Latin and History in his Alma Mater and then in 1894 became the first professor in Cedarville College. From that time to the present his story has been the history of the institution. He was promoted from one administrative office to another, being first secretary of the faculty, then vice-president, dean and in 1915 upon the retirement of the first president, Dr. David McKinney, he was chosen president. He has been honored by the degrees of A.M., and Ph.D., from Franklin College and of D.D., from Tarkio College. Upon the removal of the Reformed Presbyterian Seminary to Cedarville he was appointed Professor of New Testament Literature and a little later dean of the seminary and Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology, He is thus the successful and popular head of the two highest educational institutions in his denomination. Dr. McChesney is generally looked upon as the founder of Cedarville College. The institution is a real monument to his genius and ability. From the very beginning his spirit has permeated the college. As president he has greatly increased the endowment, almost doubled the attendance and vastly improved the standards and standing of the institution. The plans and policies which he has inaugurated, will, if he is permitted t9 live and carry them out, make Cedarville, not the largest, but one of the best colleges in America, for the development of Christian leaders. It is Dr. McChesney's highest ambition to make Cedarville College the rallying point and training school of many hundreds of ycung men and women, who, inspired by his ideals, and fully equipped by the work of the institution, shall go forth to advance the cause and upbuild the Kingdom of Jesus Christ. Dr. McChesney is possessed of gifts which would have eminently fitted him to fill places of larger opportunity and wider service, and he has received many urgent invitations to enter upon such fields. But fortunately for Cedarville he has chosen to make this his life-work, for without him Cedarville could not be what it is. He is an orator of impassioned power and earnestness in the presentsticn of the truth, a prince of preachers, a man who believes in prayer and practices the presence of God, a real pastor, much welcomed at the bedside of the sick or dying or in the house of mourning. As a teacher he is both inspired and inspiring, and none can excel him in making vivid and impressive the lessons he drives home. For a number of years he taught in the summer session of Wooster College and was hailed by scores of students as the greatest teacher they had ever known. But greatest of all, Dr. McChesney excels as a friend. Of winsome speech and manner, full of witty stories and amusing recollections of great men and women, tactful and considerate of all with whom he comes in contact, he is a very pleasant companion. He is loyal to his friends with an unswerving devotion that binds them to him and makes them rally around him in the support of the great work in which he is engaged. Truest of all is he to his greatest Friend, who has sustained him in all of the years of his struggle here and in whom is all of his reliance for the future. The conviction is forced upon us as we view his life and character that never again will Cedarville College have such a president. Let us then appreciate him while he is with us and work with him to make Cedarville College realize his lofty ideals. 13
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 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 C. LOIS REA Secretary of Faculty Professor of Mathematics and Natural Sciences A. B., Allegheny College 1914 Graduate Student 0. S. U., Summer Session 1918 1920 14
1920 15 CA,F OSCAR WESLEY Professor of Education A. B., Baldwin-Wallace College 1913 A. M., Ohio State University ETHEL B. BRAND, A. B., Professor of English and French A. B., Indiana College 1919 FLORENCE RUSSELL• Director of the Department of Music Professor of Instrumental Music MRS. W.H. MCGERVEY Instructor in Vocal Music S. MORTON CRESWELL Assistant in Chemistry NORMAN B. FOSTER Instructor in Physics and Mechanical Drawng REBECCA F. MARSH Instructor in Latin ELLEN E. TARBOX Instructor in English LOUISA GREER Insructor in Algebra MRS.ANNA WILSON Instructor in Geometry DWIGHT L. McKuNE Instructor in Typewriting PAUL B. TURNBULL Director of Athletics
OPPORTUNITY PPORTUNITY! Where do we find it? It is not in the far away future. It is not something intangible and mysterious. Opportunity is present with us "now". A college education opens the way to a life of service. College means opportunity. Let us remember that our success depends not on what may come to us tomorrow but on what we make out of today. 1920 16
:•:;•:•;:••••:: • .. . SENIOR MUSINGS 1920 Memories of the class of '20 as Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors soon fade, but long will be the memories of our Senior days. Through three long weary years we tiled with one hope in view, that of becoming Seniors,for were we not told that Seniors were favored? But, alas, when we became Seniors our hopes seemed shattered for schedules, debates, tests and exams, as usual confronted us. Although they may4 seem big and dam and fearful like the storm cloud, they are never as terrible as we imagine them to be. We work hard and play hard, for have we not learned by experience that "all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy"? However, all thoughts of play are cast aside when a debate brief or written argument absolutely must be handed in by a certain date if we desire the honor of having an extra letter conferred upon us. For instance, having an F raised to a D. As dignified and stately Seniors, we have studied in all the departments, worked out the puzzles, solved the great mysteries, laughed at the jokes (when necessary), and treated ourselves as worthwhile human beings. You may not agree with this, nevertheless it is true. We are proud of our class, for is it not noted for its ambition, intelligence and talent? It would be impossible for the under-classmen to give their programs without calling upon our famous musicians for aid. Then too, no other class can boast of so many of its members assisting the faculty, for we have teachers of English, Language, Science and even Math. It is not only in scholarship that we excel, but we rapk among the highest in Athletics—Basketball, Baseball, Football and Tennis. For further evidence of our ability, all the important offices of the different organizations of the college are held by members of the Senior class, namely, the presidents of Y. W. C. A., Y. M. C. A., of the entire student b3dy, and of the tennis association, manegcr of the girls' basket-ball team, captain of the boys' team, and others too numerous to mention. We are all loyal sons and daughters of the Buckeye State, except, Mr. Chu from far away Cathay. As a class 1V2 have lived a part and contributed a share to the continual growth of good, so are we, now, upon the threshold of a new life. We see a new vision, a new way of life, a new feeling of hopefulness. Graduation day is but a step toward the great fieldof life where we may fulfill the visions we have caught during our college days.—R.H. 18
1920 AND THEN We've toiled four years in building a boat As an aid, in sailing life's seas. The first of June we'll set them afloat And unfurl their sails to the breeze. Three years have gone so awfully fast We're unable to realize, That soon we'll be a thing of the past With a stone that is marked "Here Lies." Not all our time was given to books, Worrying o'er facts that were stale, Ponds soon dry up, but the running brooks, Reach the great wide sea without fail. Oh! we would not look beyond the veil That is hiding all future time. Our lives would then in their purpose fail, For uncertainty is sublime. This life is only a breathing space With a rough and troublesome sea, To prepard,us for another place, Which is known as eternity. The weak are lost in the foaming mas:, But the worthy will reach their goal. Life is a light through which we must pass To reveal what is in our soul. Or will we float upon the ocean, Quite insensible to its roar, Harb'ring an oft mistaken notion That we'll drift to the golden shore? For soon the sun will desert the tide And a mist will cover the land. Will we be sailing the ocean wide, Or be wrecked on treacherous sand? But lets cast off all the signs of doubt, And enjoy the plays and the stunts. Forget we're Seniors to be thrown out, For we pass this way but once. • 19 D. S.
COGNOMEN Morton Creswell Reba Harbison Norman Foster Dorothy Smithson Malcolm Nicholson Ellen Tarbox Robert Colman Rebecca Marsh Walter Chu Dorothy Oglesbee Hester Townsley Mrs. Wilson ts, Is SENIOR-GRAPH THINKS SELF CHEEF' TO BE ATTRACTION •President Loved of Class Secretary Capable of Class A Tennis StarNot Accountable A Friend to All Preacher Something Handsome President of Hard Boiled Y. W.C. A. President of In Seventh Student Body Heaven Our Pianist Loved Imported Happy Junior in HighFull of Pep Tiny Popular A Good Bo-)k Worm 'reacher NEEDS TO BE GreenPasturesCanned Spec (tacles) Appreciated Lightning Toned Down Rapidity Always LovingDimples Watched His Lectures Mothered Her Mouth Under Father's Care Creamery Outlawed Freckles China Roped In Americanized Curley Hair Off the Fence Olds Coaxed Wesley's RoomCum Laude WANTS TO BE Left Alone Undecided Lady's Man A School Marm Married CaRESstWELL Wants to be through School Missionary's Wife Doctor Better A Society Lady A Lover of Nature F.R.I. LOVES Farm Life and— Her Profs. A Green Knoll Flowers and Candy Books To Scrap Sunlight Music The Club To be Alive Leisure Grades Z\D
1920 S. MORTON CRESWELL, A. B. Cedarville, Ohio The wisest man could ask no more of Fate Than to be simple, modest, manly, true. And inwardly in secret to be great To touch, if not to grasp, Fame's endless clue. REBA IRENE HARBISON,A. B. Cedarville, Ohio Hers is a spirit deep, and crystal clear; Calmly beneath her earnest face it lies Free without boldness, meek without a fear, Quicker to look than speak its sympathies. 21
1920 ELLEN ELIZABETH TARBOX, A. B. Cedarville, Ohio My tongue ne'er flowed to eloquence Nor was my voice e'er raised in self defense. So let the muteness of this image be My eloquence,and still interpret me. NORMAN BAIRD FOSTER, A. B. Forest, Ohio I fear no power a woman wields When I can have the woods and fields;-- Yet why.thy ever haunting face, Thy charm of voice, thy lissome grace? 22
1920 REBECCA FAY MARSH, A. B. Owensville, Ohio Row loved among her fellows, and how fair, How grave beyond her youth, yet debonair! How sweet her music, charming far and near All those whom fortune favored her to hear. DOROTHY SMITHSON, A. B. Peebles, Ohio Our "Dot", how candid and nothing withholding and free! You have won all our friendships by trying so loyal to be. You have both worked and played with that spirit that wins. May you carry it with you when real "life" begins.
1920 ROBERT NICHOL COLMAN, JR.. Philadelphia, Pa. He seemed as one of us to sit, And talk of things above, below, With flames more winsome than our wit, And words that burned like fire aglow. WALTER CHANG TONG CHU Hang Chow, China Walter C. Chu is a dreadful smart man He's been on all sides of the ocean so wide Consistency's e'er been a part of his plan Since he in our country saw fit to reside. 24
1920 MRS. ANNA 0. WILSON, A. M. Cedarville, Ohio No influence on our earth can stir Her steadfast courage, nor can take awu,v The deep-set peacefulness, which night and day, Unto her queenly soul doth minister. MALCOLM NICHOLSON, A. M. Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada I will build me, straight and steady, Staunch and strong, a goodtil vessel, That shall laugh at all disaster, And with life's rough whirlwinds wrestle. 25
1920 ..1011 ‘11fr` DOROTHY OGLESBEE Music Cedarville, Ohio Thy voice is like a fountain, 111 Leaping up in clear moonshine; Silver, silvcr, ever mounting From that youthful heart of thine. MARY HESTER TOWNSLEY Music Cedarville, Ohio So dreamy soft the notes, so far away! They banish far the dungeon of today. In happy times and scenes I seem to be, Soon as her fingers touch the ivory key. 26
... A 1920 JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY CLASS OF 1921 NOTHER year has come up in the lottery of life. It has found the class of '21 of Cedarville College pushing rapidly forward in their college career. There has been much hard work. Many discouragements have been encountered. And yet, we, as a class, can not but feel the thought which the poet sings: "From founts of dawn our joyous college days Have rippled like a brook right pleasantly, Half-way to noon. But now with widening turn, make pause In happy retrospection locked, We backward look." Time has wrought many *a change in our class during the three years of its life. So many changes that there is only one among us now who belonged to the class as a freshman. Helen Stewart represents the original class and brings to us a fine example of its former ability and love for knowledge. The remaining number of our class began college life together in the preceding class, but for various reasons we one by one were destined to the class of '21. Although we are sorry to lose our classmates of those other days we are very glad to have been brought together as a class to experience these days filled with work and with pleasure, days of the junior year of the class of '21. Paul Duncan and Leslie Dean have but one draw-back to their felicity. Leap year! Since the rest of us belong to that sex which during leap year hold the key to the world's happiness or misery, these young men are living in fear and trembling since January, the first. Of course, Leslie is not afraid of the proposal. He is afraid someone will get ahead of Helen. We have in our possession that which many a class lacks. A blueschaser! For Millie believes that if one makes the best of things and lives each day as it comes, one is bound to get through—even examinations. With the junior year, the serious side of life begins to present itself. One bcg:ns to look back on the pleasant schools days with a feeling of regret that they are so nearly done, and forward with anticipation, eager, yet rather fearful, to the great step out in the world after graduation, the commencement day of that fuller, deeper life for which one has tried to prepare. When we think of these things it brings a new sense of the responsibility of "life" and a sweet seriousness which leads us to wish in the words of Longfellow that we as a class may: "Build today, then, strong and sure, With a firm and ample base. Thus ascending and secure Shall tomorrow find its place." M. L. G. 28
1920 Should you ask me of the Juniors JUNIOR Whence they came and how they started CLASS To the place of choicest wisdom, To the halls of studious learning POEM 'Mid the grove of cedar tree. I should answer I should tell you, Tell you all I know about them, Of each individual member, How they look, and what their actions, Of their whines and funny notions, Of their aims and their ideals. Though of boys there are only two, And the girls but four in number We have never lacked for wisdom. There is Leslie Dean a wonder, Like a king controls his "empire," Drives his car as swift as lightning. He is learned in every science, Chemistry and mathematics, These indeed, and many others. Now another stands before us. He is something of a jester, Has a sunny disposition, Much inclined to tease the ladies. We will see him in the future Preaching to a congregation. There's a girl from Pennsylvania, As a student in her classes She makes grades that far surpasses Many others in their studies. Better does she like the wildwood Out among the trees and "bushes" Than the noisy bustling city. Helen Stewart, a graceful beauty Is our only charter member. She will some day use her knowledge As a teacher showing others 'Long the way that she has gone. Next we'll tell you of our Millie. Varied are her many talents. As a teacher or a scholar As a speaker and musician, Light and gay and always happy May her future thus continue. There is still another person Who's a member of this body. She it is who writes this story. She indeed is very lucky To be counted in among them. Now we leave you with this message, That although we're small we're mighty, And our light shall shine forever As a beacon to successors. 20 (Apologies to Longfellow.) H. E. B.
1920 LOUISA GREER Age: "Told in the Hills," but not in Cedarville. Favorite Saying: Now, Rebecca! (Substituting various names). Hobby: Flivvering. • "Unspoken homilies of peace Tier daily life is preaching." MILLIE PARKER Age: Doubtful. Favorite Saying:"Gee Whiz!" Hobby: Grades. "A face with gladness overspread, S'of't smiles, by human kindness bred." 30
1920 HELEN STEWART Age: Not on record. Favorite Saying: "Do you think so?" Hobby: Promptness. "A mind at peace with all below, A heart whose love is innocent." PAUL DUNCAN Age: Nobody knows. Favorite Saying: "My gracious!" Hobby: Baseball. "In small proportions we just beauties sec And in short measure life may perfect be.' 31
1920 HELEN BRADFUTE Age: Doesn't know. Favorite Saying: "You don't say." Hobby: Writing letters to Iowa. "What hand but would a garland cull For thee who art so beautiful?" LESLIE DEEN Age: Records lost. Favorite Saying: "I doubt that." Hobby: Speed. "Happy the man, whose wish and care A few paternal acres bound, Content to breathe his native air In his own ground." 32
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1920 THE SOPHOMORES EASURED in comparison with men's lives, two years is a short time, but measured in comparison with the length of a college course, two years marks the half-way point. Only two short years hence and we too must launch out on the great sea of life. In many respects the class of '22 is the most unique and versatile class that has ever passed through the halls of Cedarville College. Since we have been a part of the school, we are prond to say that there has never been a single student activity that some one of our classmates have not been more or less engaged in; from smearing blue paint to stacking the chapel, and from assisting in Senior plays to breaking up Freshman spreads; and it is even whisperedabout among the members of the class that once upon a time one of our number was actually known to have studied. • However, with the recitation of our checkered career (the spots are mostly black, we admit) we do not wish to give the impression that we are entirely bad, nor would we desire to represent ourselves as budding angels, but rather a group of lively, wide-awake and progressive young men and women, representative we believe, of all angles and phases of the life of the average youth of our American colleges. Every political party, no matter how large or how small, must have its platform, we too have one. True we have made our mistakes, and our failures, but, the organization that makes no mistakes is dead, and very decidedly we are not a dead organization. It has always been oux practice to endeavor to build monuments of success on the ashes or our failures. During our stay in college it has been our goal to adhere strictly to the policy of the square deal, good sportsmanship, closer cooperation between faculty and students, and to assist in every possible way "the powers that be" in making Cedarville College a bigger, better and grander place for the classes of the future. J. E. B. 34
1920 SOPHOMORE CLASS POEM We're a jolly band of Sophies of the glorious C. C.; Struggling through a course of training that must frame our destiny. Though our path be rough and winding and our progress hard and slow, We'll pick flowers from the roadside and be jolly as we go. For there's nothing in a worry, there's nothing in a frown; Such pessimistic measures only serve to drag one down. So we'll sing away all worries, and we'll laugh away despair, And we'll hit the trail of progress to the tune of "I'll be there." For with Allen and McChesney, Jurkat, Wesley, Brand and Rea, Who keep our thick-skulled noodles in the scientific way; And with Russell and McGervey just to keep the band in tune, We'll pick the plums of knowledge to a finish quick or soon. True, the mountains of the junior and the senior year's ahead, Like Josephus Dan's defenses give some little cause for dread; But we must not halt or waver; let "Advance" our watchword be; For beyond these Alps we're nearing, lies our sunny Italy. We've made our mark already in large figures of deep blue; And to this pledge, thus given, to the man, we'll be true. So we'll scale those rugged summits with the grit that Lincoln knew. And we'll launch out on life's ocean in nineteen twenty-two.. J. R. 36
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1920 IT THE FRESHMAN CLASS HE largest freshman class in the history of C. C. is composea of the shortest young men, the tallest girls, the star basketball players of both sexes, and all in all the pep (est) bunch in school. Our favorite pastimes are "having spreads," playing "steal, oh steal my girl away." We are noted for good eats which we have at our spreads, having been known to have ninechickens at one feed. Even the upper classmen were thankful for the feed that we gave them after the Bluffton game. But,the greatest event of our short life was the night of the interclass games, when challenged by the "uppers"; we won bout games. The girls' score being 15 to 1, and the boys 32 to 16. Florence Smith, our "Amazon"forward, made 13 of the 15 points and Alice Danes, the star of the "uppers," made one lonely little foul. The boys, although not by such a large score, came out on top. A small portion of our wohderful class is very capable in the art of "kidnapping." There are more world war veterans in our class than any other. And yes, we don't want to forget "Preacher," the cheer leader "wonder". These are not, nearly all of our good points, but it is not nice to tell all of the good things we know about ourselves, and from these mentioned you will be able to realize what a really and truly wonderful class we are. M. W. 38
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1920 FRESHMAN CLASS POEM This is the greatest class of old C. C.; The class of nineteen and twenty-three. Have we a president of our forty-one? He is the illustrious Carl Duncan. All envy fair Flossy, and Hester quite small, Evidently the prettiest girls of them all. For Helen and Markle we do sadly mourn; Fast caught in a Marsh is one, the other on a Thorn. Russell, Collins and Homey all Rule the game called basketball. Eager to know our guards? If you please, Ever ready are Grace, Marjorie and Eloise. Sure we have some returned from war; Soldiers brave are Brown, McKune and Moore. Here always sudying they are seen Happy Elizabeth, Marjorie and Christine. Many of the boys have proved to be bright;— Malin for one, Townsley, Bryant and White. All think to have Calla and Edna we're lucky, An eligible pair from old Kentucky. Now we don't for spread-breakers lack, Notice! We have Fisher, Waite and Jack. Call on the girls who study hard. Consider Mary, Alice and Miss Barnard. Learning are Anderson,Finney, Simison and Kyle, Letting their pleasures go to study a while. After a Freshman class spread Always Wright and Lyle look well fed. Singers are Mary Johnson, Flora and Louise; Sweet is their music as honey from the "bees", Sanders, Rodgers and Reilley Shall always keep us smiley. R. E. S. 40 1111111ft
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1920 REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN SEMINARY RCP) HE Theological Seminary opened on September 10, 1919, with twenty-three students in attendance. They were all in good spirits after their summer's vacation and came back with a determination to make this the best year ever known to the Seminary, and true they did. Soon after coming back there was a desire for more co-operation and the students all met one evening and elected officers for the Student Seminary Organization. We agreed to meet every Thursday evening to study problems that might come before us after getting out into life's service, and also to study the Bible. The meetings were very interesting and everyone felt that he was well repaid for coming to these meetings. We also thought it would be well to go out and hold prayer meetings at homes where the occupants did not or could not come to church. The boys divided into two groups and thus we would visit two homes on the same evening. The people always welcomed us into their homes and we tried to bring them closer to "Him that sticketh closer than a brother". Whether we did that or not is yet to be seen, but we do know that we each one were brought closer to each other and closer to God. These meetings we feel have helped us just about as much as the lessons which we recite in the daytime and as we will soon part for the summer's vacation we trust that all the students will come back at the opening of the Seminary in the Fall with new ideals and thoughts so that we may have another year of successful work. R. W. S. 42
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1920 CEDAR DAY 1919 WING to the many forced vacations during the school year, Cedar Day was held on Wednesday of commencement week instead of on May 14, which has heretofore been customary. Since Cedarville was celebrating her quarter Century Centennial the Cedar Day exercises were suited to the occasion. The march of the Years headed by Father Time represented the life of the college since it was established. Miss Marguerite Gilkey, '19, was crowned Queen by Miss Helen Oglesbee, who was Queen of Democracy the preceding year. The May Pole and Fairy dances were given in honor of the newly crowned queen. Mr. Morton Creswell, '20, delivered the Cedar Day oration. After the exercises of the morning those who had witnessed the festivities enjoyed a basket lunch on the campus. In the afternoon the crowd gathered at the baseball diamond where they witnessed a game between Antioch and Cedarville, in which Cedarville was defeated by the small score of 3 to 1. That evening an entertainment was given in the opera house by the Y. W. and Y. M. The beautiful day and the enthusiasm of the crowd helped to make this the best Cedar Day ever observed. M.• W. 48
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1920 ORANGE AND BLUE LITERARY SOCIETY "Some men are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them." E EW, if any, of the forty-one members of the Orange and Blue Literary Society feel that they have already become great through either the former or latter of the ways mentioned, and for this reason have banded themselves into a society with an aim of progress in the line of literary advancement. After the meeting for organization, which was held early in the month of October, 1919, plans were made for the first program to be given by the society. The officers of the first semester were: President, Carl Duncan; Vice President, Dwight McKune; Secretary, Miss Helen Barnett; Sergeant-at-Arms, Riley Clark, and Chaplain, Carl Elder. These officers, together with their corps of assistants, arranged and gave many programs of real merit and of literary and educational value, while at the same time tending to please the fancy of those who listened. The meetings of the society were held bi-monthly on Monday evening and not only attracted the attention of the students but many of the friends of the college. At the close of the first semester, officers for the second semester of the year 1919-1920 were elected as follows: President, Dwight McKune; Vice President, Wilbur White; Secretary, Miss Louisa Greer; Sergeant-at-Arms, Roy Insley, and Chaplain, LaClede Markle. Throughout the school year programs were given in commemoration of various occasions, holidays, men of importance and men of literary fame. Besides the usual readings, orations and musical selections, many other types of entertainment were given. Debates were given from time to time in which the leading issues confronting the public were wisely decided for the benefit of all concerned; sketches and short plays were given portraying the vices and virtues of popular issues, the characteristics of certain types of persons and individuals, and often the college life with which the students were so well acquainted. The benefit of this society cannot be measured in the success which crowned the efforts of those who arranged and rendered the various programs, for the benefits which the individual members received will remain with them throughout the years to come and bear fruit in the lives of those who, going out from old C. C., shall make their Alma Mater an institution of fame. We trust that this initial step in the art of appearing before the public shall be the stepping-stone that shall cause our present members in later life to look back through the years with pride on the memory of the Orange and Blue. E. D. M'K. 50
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• • •:••1• *.•• 1920 AS LOST SHEEP RETURN TO THE FOLD (Prize Story) HE world was tucked within a nice blanket of white, with here and there tops of bushes and shrubbery which seemed to be playing peek-a-boo with the outside. It was just daybreak of a very cold day, and the air was still and frosty. Just as the sun was peeking its head above the horizon a man emerged from a small tog cabin situated behind a sheltering cliff. Max Jenson was a fur trader of the far Northwest. His face was a well-written page, but through the tanned skin beamed cheerfulness and honesty. He had roamed this God-forsaken country for nearly thirty years. He knew every path and stopping-place, and moreover, he knew every sign. This morning as he called his dogs around him he told them that they were going to get a rest. The sun had a red glow that looked dangerous, and Max knew too well what that meant. He was not the man to take a chance; he had seen too many men perish in the snow. Max fed his dogs from a carcass of a deer that he had killed not long previous, and then set about to gather fuel. After gathering enough fuel to last for at least a week he began to make preparations on the inside for what he knew was coming. About one o'clock he looked out; to the west he looked with a sort of knowing manner. A cloud was there, not a black one, but white. Not long after this the wind began to howl around the corners of his hut and he called his dogs inside. After a half hour had rolled by the sky was filled with a dusty snow driven by the wind; the window sills were soon banked with it and the hut creaked and moaned in a way that would nearly dishearten a man. But Max seemed to be enjoying himself by keeping the dogs quiet and by filling in holes with sticks and rags to keep out the snow. He was very comfortable in the hut, having a good fireplace and plenty of fuel. He had been at a fur centerjust two days before and so was well stocked with provisions and smoking tobacco. After eight o'clock he sat down in his rocking chair which he had made a good many years before, ana began smoking. All seemed to be going well on earth. But he was not the only one in that part of the country this night. Groping their way about a quarter of a mile from his hut were two other persons. They were "all in" and thought it useless to try any longer, but that instinct to struggle for life could not be overcome. So they struggled on, now and then shouting for help. One of the dogs in Max's hut gave a growl; then sat up. Max listened for a long time and then started, for he heard what seemed to be a human voice calling for help, which was very uncommon. he listened again to make sure he was right. Again he heard the cry. He immediately put on his boots, put his six-shooter in his pocket and dressed in general, pulling his fur cap about him, so all that could be seen were his eyes. 54
=rm.- 1920 CAE As Lost Sheep Return To The Fold -- Continued He then started out. He was almost carried off his feet by a gust of wind, but he soon became accustomed to it. The snow beat in his face with great force. After going quite a distance he stopped and listened again. He stayed some time there, but at last he heard the cry, and answered it. Only a man who is experienced in such a plight could realize the joy and thanksgiving that thrilled this lost man. Soon by returning calls the two were brought together. Then came another great struggle to find the way back to the hut. Max kept the directions straight and after leading his two nearly frozen companions some distance he saw the light which he had placed in the window before leaving the hut. When they were safely inside, they started to unwrap and Max found to his surprise it was a girl and young man. Max went about getting snow and rubbing their hands and feet without asking any questions, although he felt that this was strange—a girl in this part of the country, and evidently one of high birth. The men then arranged a place for her to sleep in one corner of the hut. They then curled up in front of the fire and went to sleep. The next morning never seemed to come. Darkness reigned over the little hut all that day; no one ventured forth. Even the atmosphere inside the hut was rather gloomy because both the newcomers were very much downhearted. Max, although he wished to know what had brought such a girl and young man to his hut, asked no questions. However, at noon when they sat down to their meal, the girl broke the silence. "Mister, would you mind telling us your name?" "Now, I've learned not to scatter my name like chaf in a wind, but since it's you, I guess I'll tell you. It's Max Jenson," replied Max in his drawling manner. "Well, Mister Jenson—" "Now just hush that mister stuff; my name is Max without the mister or Jenson, only when I get a check." "Well, then Mr. Jen—I mean Max, I expect we owe you an explanation." "Well, I don't know, haven't asked for any yet, have I?" "I know, but I'm going to give you one. You see my mother died about two years ago in Denver, Colorado. After that father came north to this trading center, Fox Tail Ridge, and started into the fur business. Now, father was sort of a crooked man and yesterday he capped the climax by skinning Tom Black out of about seventy dollars on a bunch of furs." "Say," broke in Max. "Is your father's name Bradley?" "Yes," replied the girl. "Do you know him?" "I met him once and we had a busines deal and well—say didn't he know—Tom Black?" "I see you know father, but as I was saying he capped the climax yesterday. He and Tom Black got into it and father was killed. The whole town went against him and we were ordered out of town, so here we are." "I didn't know Bradley had any children," said Max. "Well you see, we are not his real children. He took us to raise about ten years ago. I don't know where our real parents are. We are James 55
1920 As Lost Sheep Return To The Fold -- Continued and Alice Rexlly. I am eighteen and my brother twenty-one." "You see," broke in James,"we are not here because of pleasure but it was a have-to case. I got to see father, I mean Bradley, before he died, and he told me to go to his old home in Denver and unlock a secret box where we would find our future. He told me where the box was and gave me the key." "Well," said Max,"you two have a nice long trip to get to Denver if it keeps storming very long." After dinner conversation became more general, and all of them felt that they knew each other better. Alice became the housekeeper, and the men looked after the dogs, cleaned a few guns, and did other little jobs that could be done inside the hut. The next morning when they awoke the outside world was very still. The dogs seemed to be impatient. The sun was shining, giving the snow piled against the windows a lighter hue. When they opened the door they found snow piled to the top. This meant work, and the men were soon at it. They dug a miniature canyon out a few yards and discoveerd that all that was visible of the hut was the chimney. They.spent the next week in clearing away the snow. As the snow was too deep to attempt a journey to the next trading center, Alice and James just settled down and made the best of things. The men soon started hunting and trapping and were not long in getting a good many furs. One day when the snow had nearly gone Alice asked her brother if he didn't think they should be moving on. He replied in the affirmative, so the next few days were spent in preparation for leaving. At last they were ready to leave the place which had become so nearly like home to them. Max went with them to Rocky Deluge, a hut five days' journey from their hut, and the nearest place where they could catch a train. When they were about to leave, hearty goodbyes and thanks were bestowed upon old Max for his kindness. They also asked him to find out what had become of their stepfather, Bradley, and all of his possessions there. James and Alice had to make many changes and stops before they reached Denver. Upon their arrival they went immediately to their old home in Denver and to the window of which Bradley had told them. They had quite a time finding any signs of a box, until James happened to spy a crack in the wood, and upon examining it found the piece loose. Suddenly a piece moved and revealed a key hole. He put in the key which Bradley had given him and turned it. Near the floor a drawer sprang out. There was nothing in it except an unsealed envelope. They opened it and found the following: "You children have been greatly wronged by me. When I took you from the state institution, I knew you, and also knew your parents. I ruined your father to such an extent that he was forced to leave you children for the state to support. Afterwards my conscience hurt me so badly that I got you out, but I told neither your folks nor you. Just before we left Denver I was so distressed that I almost told you then, but the result was this note. I vowed that upon my death bed I would tell you where your parents are, and not until then. You will find them in Colorado Springs, Colorado, 2221 South Benton street. You will also 56
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1920 "John Bradley." As Lost Sheep Return To The Fold -- on/tufted find in my desk a document in the form of a will. They soon found the document and read: "I, John Bradley, as I have no other heirs, give and bequeath all my personal property and real estate to the four members of the family of John Rexlly, each to receive an equal share. "John Bradley." James and Alice immediately straightened up the affairs of the Bradley household and then went to Colorado Springs. They arrived there about six o'clock in the evening, ate their supper, then started to South Benton treet. When they got to 2221, they say a rather ill-looking yet neat house. They went up the walk and as they passed the window they saw a man with bent shoulders and a woman that showed signs of unhappiness. In her lap lay a book, which upon second notice proved to be a Bible. She was reading aloud from it. At this sight tears formed in the onlooker's eyes, but they were tears of joy. After a moment's hesitation they knocked gently on the door. But few words of explanation were needed until that waiting mother had both the children in her arms for they were but mere children to her. The old father was forced to quit his manual labor and the whole family moved to Denver, where they started anew in the Bradley homestead. It was a happy beginning, although started rather late in life. Upon inquiry James and Alice found that Max Jenson had been a friend of their mother in early days, in fact he had been one of her disappointed suitors. They sent a message to him by special delivery and asked him to come and claim his reward and alsoto visit them. When Max received this he answered it with: "It's enough reward for me to know that my outcasts are safe and happy. I will come and see you soon." He kept his work, and the next winter he gave up trappIng for the time being and arrived in Denver the day before Christmas. There was a joyous day of thanksgiving and reunion in the old Bradley home on this Christmas. JACK EWBANK. 58
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GOD IN NATURE (Prize Poem.) 1920 I wonder not that men in olden days Have worshipped Nature with her mighty trees, An innate vision recognized in these The presence of the God they did•not know, And so they bowed them down to earthly things For to no other altar could they go. I see His beauty in the smallest flower, I read His plan in every leaf and blade; A Burning Bush hath hallowed every glade, I feel His heart throbs in the vibrant air; Oh, I could almost worship Nature, Lord, There is Thy shrine, I know that Thou are there! ALICE DAINES. A DERELICT'S ANCHOR (A poem of honorable mention.) An orphan in a foreign land, And yet I have a Father. Supported by His loving hand, Why should I crave another? Though destitute of comrades dear I have an Elder Brother, A strong,firm one, devoid of fear, Yet gentler than a mother. A scholar I am not,—and yet Mine is a peerless Teacher; The Guide who leads to Wisdom's seat; The Light of every creature. So,why not on, with hopeful stride To vict'ries ever greater? Led by my Father, Brother, Guide— The Three in One Creator. CHARLES E.BROWN. 60
1920 EDWIN BRADFUTE, Vice-President. RALPH RIFE, Treasurer HAROLD HAMMOND, Secretary MORTON CRESWELL, PreSidCnt The Y. M. C. A. is an influence for good among the boys of Cedarville College. The members feel that the meetings have been very interesting. Especially strong were the missionary appeals given by Dr. and Mrs. White in connection with the relating of their missionary experience in Egypt. There were quite a few of the boys in attendance at the Y. M. C. A. conference in Springfield last fall. All of the lectures were very interesting and the boys came back with a desire to solve some of the campus problems. Our Association was represented at the Student Volunteer Conference at Des Moines, Iowa, during the Christmas vacation, by Dwight McKune and Wilbur White. The conference was a great inspiration to all present and the boys came home full of enthusiasm for promoting the interests of the Association. May the present be only the beginning of greater work to be done in the future. The officers for next year were elected in April and they are as follows: President, Robert W. Stewart; Vice President, Paul W. Duncan; Secretary, James C. Kyle; Treasurer, Charles E. Brown. R. W.S. 61
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