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Foreword "Lest you forget the dear old ways, The joys, the toils of youthful days, This book of memoirs to you we give That College years may always live." 1 921 Unwritten history must necessarily be quickly forgotten, hence this volume. In presenting this reflection of College life we decline to make any apologies, although the work may warrant such. Yet we feel that we have striven in the highest degree to produce a memoir that we hope shall meet with your approval now and may serve in the future to recall "Those good old days" at C.C. If you who possess this volume shall reap from its pages one-half as much enjoyment as the staff has harvested in work and worry, we know our efforts shall be well repaid. We desire to thank the faculty and students of our College for the splendid cooperation which was afforded the staff, and especially do we feel grateful to our advertisers, who have so well supported this volume.—Editor. 4
1921 YELEN BRADFuTE ASST. EUIT0R. lECLEDE JOARKLE assT.BuS.A1AWAHR. %VOLD HAAimoND EDITOR rniA CEORUS' STAFF 921 PROF. LEK( ALLEN FACULTY ADVISER. RoiwYcE SMITH ART EDITOR DWiGitr JIISKurfE BuSINESS MAWAGER.
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Y 1921 CEDARVILLE COLLEGE YESTERDAY ESTERDAY, twenty-seven years ago, Cedarville College was but a dream. September 19, 1894, the fulfilment of the dream began. A rented house for quarters, a faculty of five, thirty-six students, a plot of ground, a nest-egg of $20,000 for endowment, and a literary society—the Philadelphian—with these the dream began to be realized. The next year brought the present College Hall, the planting of the campus, sixty students, football, tennis, baseball and another literary society—the Philosophic. In 1902 came the Alford Gymnasium. In 1905 Andrew Carnegie's gift was received and the new Carnegie Library was entered in 1908. The Y. M. C. A. was organized in 1907, and the Y. W. C. A. in 1909. The Theological Seminary was added in 1913. In 1915, the first president, Rev. David McKinney, D. D., LL. D., after twenty-one years of faithful, pioneer service, resigned. He was succeeded 8
1921 by the Rev. W. R. McChesney, Ph. D., D. D. The endowment fund had grown to the sum of $83,000 and Cedarville College was well established to enter upon a most useful career. TODAY HE endowment now amounts to $117,000 for the College and $75,000 for the Theological Seminary. During the past year the College came into the possession of one hundred acres of land bequeathed by the late Anderson Collins to be known as the "Collins Educational Fund f3r the Training of Young Men and Young Women." The faculty now numbers fourteen. There are five departments of instruction. The attendance in all departments is one hundred and eighty-seven. The Orange and Blue Literary Society, founded in 1917, has taken the place of the original societies, and it is rendering an invaluable service. The Alumni Association is thoroughly organized and is cooperating in every possible way with the College authorities. The Board of Trustees and the Ladies' Advisory Board are doing efficient work. The present faculty is composed of College and University trained men and women, who are working to their limit for the progress of the College. The Community and the Church are back of the College as never before in its history. The cooperation between the College and the High School is commendable. The Basket Ball season has been a good one. The spirit for all athletics is high. TOMORROW OMORROW is to be bigger, brighter and better. The College is in The Greater Athletic League of Cedarville. The plans are laid for a physical director and coach for football, basketball and baseball. Next year will witness a new era in Athletics and physical culture.The Alumni Association has organized and is forming plans to raise $100,000 for the endowment fund and thus make their Alma Mater a full fledged member of the Association of Colleges of Ohio. The College now is recognized by Ohio State University and the Department of Public Instruction in the State of Ohio. The Community is expected, along with the church and other friends to raise $100,000 to remodel and refit the present Gymnasium for a Science Hall, erect a new Gymnasium,and a new Science Hall. A large increase of students is expected next Fall. The largest attendance in the history of the College will be enjoyed. The highday of Cedarville College is on. Come and cooperate with us to make Cedarville College all that it ought to be just as soon as it is possible for us so to do. W.R. M. 9
1 921 W. RENWICK MCCHESNEY, PH. D., D. D. PRESIDENT Professor of Psychology, Oratory, Greek 10
1 921 DR. McCHESNEY AS A TEACHER FROM A STUDENT'S VIEWPOINT HE history of Dr. McChesney as a teacher is practically the history of Cedarville College. Dr. McChesney has done very little teaching outside of Cedarville College. His first experience at teaching was at Franklin College. There he was Professor of Latin and Greek from 1890 to 1894. In 1894 he came to Cedarville College as Instructor in Greek. Since then he has risen to the Presidency of Cedarville College and to the position of Dean of the Reformed Presbyterian Seminary. Wooster College has claimed our "prexy"for several summers,teaching Latin and Psychology. His life has therefore been that of the College. It has been through his efforts that the college has prospered and he has great plans and aspirations for the future. Cedarville College has not been the only school to seek the services of our distinguished orator and psychologist. He has received many offers to leave our institution and give instruction in other schools; such schools as Parsons College, Iowa; Baldwin University, Kansas; and Wooster College, Ohio. In the classroom we find him a perfect logician, presenting in a pleaaant and yet persuasive manner the problems and facts of the subjects he leaches. No subject is too deep but what he can find in it some thought, some use or principle which can be adequately presented to his students. A student can enter his classes with but a vague conception of the truth of his lesson, yet before he leaves the room he knows that truth and c an explain it in all its many details. One of his favorite methods of te aching is to illustrate a subject. His illustrations are to the point and very often drive home a moral axiom or rule to aid in the student's Christian li fe. He never lets an opportunity pass in class, or out of class, to build up the faith of all in the principles of Jesus Christ. Outside of class he is noted for his being a friend to all, assisting and helping, scholastically and otherwise. From his keen, well trained! psychological, yet ethical and practical mind,the student receives much help and advice. Dr. McChesney loves his work and his students, and he receives his best wage in that they love and appreciate his worth. N. H.T. 11
1 921 REV. 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 REV. LEROY ALLEN Dean and Registrar Harper Professor of Economics and Sociology Ph. B., Wooster University 1906 Xenia Seminary 1914 A. M., University of Chicago 1920 REV. ROBT. STEWART MCELHINNEY Education Department A. B., Indiana University 1912 A. M., Indiana University 1915 Pittsburgh Reformed Presbyterian Seminary 1915 Member Phi Beta Kappa 12
1 92 1 ETHEL B. BRAND, A. B. Secretary of Faculty Professor of English and French A. B., Indiana University 1919 MILICENT L. HATHAWAY, A. B. Professor of Mathematics and Natural Sciences A. B., Wells College 1920 FLORENCE RUSSELL Director of the Department of Music Professor of Instrumental Music 13
E. DWIGHT McKuNE Instructor in Typewriting 14 1 92 1 MARY GOODE ROYAL Instructor in Vocal Music • J. EDWIN BRADFUTE Assistant in Chemistry Ir
1 921 JOSEPHINE RANDALL Instructor in Algebra and Geometry M. LOUISA GREER Instructor in General Science and Biology 15 THELMA DEACON Instructor in Latin
1921 REV. JOHN PRESSLEY WHITE, M. D. Lecturer on Christian Missions MRS. JOHN PRESSLEY WHITE Lecturer on Christian Missions MARION FOSTER STORMONT Instructor in Civics ANDREW ROGER COLLINS Coach of Athletics 49V MRS. CLARA MORTON Club Cateress MRS. A. E. HUEY Librarian MR. A.E. HUEY Janitor of Library MR. JOHN C. GRINDLE Janitor of College 16
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1 921 OFFICERS President GEORGE A. COLMAN Secretary ALICE MCKIBBEN Treasurer LUCILE JOHNSON Historians ANNA HARPER, LUCINDA CASKEY Poets ALICE MCKIBBEN, LUCILE JOHNSON Class Flower: Lily of the Valley Class Colors: Purple and Gold THE HISTORY OF THE FRESHMAN CLASS 1920-21 N the morning of September 16, 1920, twenty-three happy boys and girls started in their Freshman year in Cedarville College. It was a splendid autumnal day and the air was permeated with the spirit of school days. With a feeling, somewhat of awe, we wended our way to the College to register and file our lists of studies, after which we were directed to our rooms. , In the first meeting of the Freshman class the following officers were elected: Head Boss, George A. Colman; Recorder, Alice McKibben; and Dunner, Lucile Johnson. For the first few weeks the Freshman class had the name of being "slow" because we had no spreads. At last the grand and glorious night came when the Freshmen had their first "spread" without even the interference of the upper-classmen. As Freshmen of high rank, we are a source of comfort to our "Profs" and it is not strange to find some of our members at the head of the few Cosmopolitan classes. Besides this we excel in other branches of our college life. Religiously we cannot be beaten for we have two Elders and one Deacon. Our programs are enhanced by the exquisite singing of Lucile Johnson, accompanied by the Harp-(er), the wit of the Elders and the quaint remarks of Calla and Edna, who come from a Glen in Kentucky. Space does not permit us to write the praises of our entire class and therefore the Hart of the whole matter is, we are some "Class" representing the following territory, Canada, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, Florida and Kentucky. At the end of the first semester we lost one member, Gertrude Insley, and gained four, making twenty-six in all. L. C.-A. H. 19
1 921 THE FRESHMEN UP-TO-DATE Many classes have come to school, And some have found renown, But in this class there wasn't a fool, Not one could there be found. There was Dick Elder, the wittiest boy That ever hit our town. He came from Pennsylvania State, And made life one glad round. And Curtis, he's a gallant son, From Pennsylvania, too, He loves that little "Valley" Miss With eyes of clearest blue. Gavin is our preacher boy He loves to go to Kyles; With dear Christine for two years now His time away he whiles. George Colman is a home-sick lad, He longs for New York State; His countenance is sometimes sad, He must think that girl's "great." Gertrude likes a country lad Who drives up in a Ford, His face is always merry and glad, His name is much adored. Ross Township sent two pretty girls, A quiet happy pair; One has brown eyes and dark brown curls, The other golden hair. When Findley struck our College halls, The girls most all went mad; Such beauty ne'er graced its walls They think him quite a lad. Calla and Edna are Kentucky belles, But they neither fuss nor jest, Lucinda and Ohs in whom beauty dwells, We're sure they're Beaver High's best. Glasgow lives where the Indians roved Years now long gone by, But the Serpent Mound still marks the spot Upon a hill so high. We have a "Deacon" in our Class, And she's a wise one, too; She is a tiny little lass, But she's wise through and through. Iva and Helen are wonderful pals; Their studies require all their time, In Basket Ball you may see these "gals"; They're almost in love with our clime. These are the Freshmen of old C. C., The class of Twenty-four, They all have the prospect, right honored to be From them, we know you'll hear more. M. A. M. M.L. J. 20 6
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1 921 THE SOPHOMORES President WILBUR W. WHITE Secretary and Treasurer , MARJORIE WRIGHT Class Colors: Gold and White Class Flower:Buttercup HE Sophomore Class still remains the largest in Cedarville College. Its members are always looked to by the rest of the college for the musical programs, for the star actors and actresses, for managing the basket ball games, and for the best yellers in school. Even the Faculty, wishing to have a very interesting meeting, call for some of our members. We can best show our might by the fact that the poor Freshies have been so scared they have never had one spread within five miles of town, and even at one of those they did not get their machines fixed until morning. And tell me,please, where would our wonderful girls' basketball team, of which we are all so proud, be if not for our star basket shooter, "Flossie," our fast guards,"Cheese and Marj.," whom we are thinking seriously of using as tackles on the football team, and our tall centers,"Chris." and Ruth? Every one in the college is now especially interested in the campaign for better athletics for next year, and look who are chosen from the student body to represent them in this great work!—two sophomores. No other class in college can boast of a married couple, and of southern gi rls. In spite of all our class rivalry we will always be ready to help out poor little Freshies, to help push along the Juniors that they may become "mighty" Seniors, and help the Seniors keep their dignity long enough to graduate, trying on the whole to do our best to make Cedarville a bigger and better College. M. Mc. 24
1 921 SOPHOMORE 'RAH Just a word about the meaning of our inharmonious name And the way the Ancients used it many years before we came; Note that we, as brilliant students of the cultured days of yore, Find that every Greek and Roman was a Sophomore. Let us take the Greek word "sophos," meaning "wise,"—we've not a few, And the Hellenistic "moros," meaning "foolish," it is true; But we put the two together ("Soph"'s the end you underscore), Inconsistent combination; we get "Sophomore"! It is hard for us to study when the Freshmen have a spread; Then we wander o'er the landscape when we ought to be in bed; So when some suspecting Freshie sees a shadow strike the door He calls wildly to his classmates,"It's a Sophomore!" Oh, the Juniors may be boastful of their Hammonds, Thorns and Clarks, French and Greek for us are "pickins,"—in translation we are "sharks." Gentle reader, pray indulge us, have respect unto our lore, While we wrangle, rhyme and reason like a Sophomore. We can't cease until the battle rages fierce on Senior ground, And our democratic spirit makes them turn their heads around, Till they deign to recognize that we are coming to the fore; Yea, till each one wishes he were "just a Sophomore." But to talk about essentials in the coming work and strife, • In a day when education is on trial for its life, In the studio, the pulpit, or upon the Senate floor You will find that Mr. Winner was a Sophomore. C. E. B. 25
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1 921 ROY FREDERICK INSLEY Usually known as "Roy" Hobby—Getting up spreads. "An equal mixtureof good humor and good sense." LILLIAN ALICE DAINES Just "Tommy" Hobby—Reading mythology. "A good sensible maiden whose duty combines with pleasure." WILLARD H.KYLE Always "Willard" Hobby—Breaking the speed limit. "Strange to say.,he wears a bashful look." MARGARET ELIZABETH MCCARTY She's our "Peg" Hobby—Keeping the 11 o'clock rule. "She makes a: bright and cheerful chum." HARRY DALLAS WRIGHT Everybody calls him "Shorty" Hobby—Dribbling the ball to C.C.'s basket. "Life is short and so am I." DAVID CECIL RIFE Everybody says "Cece" Hobby—Being funny. "He who scorns a maid, must die a 'Bach'." RALPH LEROY RIFE He is just "Ralph" Hobby—Doing his level best. "Quiet, yet reliable, with hidden strength beneath." 29
1 921 THE JUNIORS HAROLD HAMMOND resident EDITH RAMSEY Secretary EDWIN BRADFUTE Historian ALICE DAINES Poet Class Colors: Scarlet and Gray COBWEBS OF TIME Time like an ever rolling stream Bears all earth's sons away. They die forgotten as a dream Flies at the opening day. Time is, was,and will continue to be. It is intangible, no one has seen it, or heard it, no one knows what it is, where it comes from, or where it goes. Any or all of us may use it, but whether we use it or not, it continues to go, and once gone it will never return, only the hollow mockery of its echoes are heard as it passes through the cloistered halls of the past on its fleeting way to eternity. Time is the governing factor of all things, the ultimate equalizer of all men. Time works changes in us all. How well we rememb2r our first day in school—the strange faces, the dragging routine—all is stamped upon our memories as if it were but yesterday. Then the first day of high school—the formation of new friendships—the gay, frivolous chatter and amid all these things we took our places for the first time among the true searchers for higher knowledge. These two phases are however not as definitely marked as the great change into the cosmopolitan outlook of the modern college student. The catching sight of, for the first time, that vision—that mirage of greater service to our fellow-man, and the realization that in serving others we serve ourselves to the best advantage. Thus,amid the death agonies of a world conflict,in September,ofnineteen hundred eighteen the class of '22 was born in Cedarville College, to share in her joys and sorrows and to participate in her activities. Verdant? Yes! As all Freshmen must be, but as time went on the green faded to the pale blue of the callow-minded, frivolous Sophomore. And now at last we are beginning to see the first faint rays of the lights of the Future. We are at last beginning to realize that the more we know thP more there is to be known. Only one more golden mile post on the Appian way to the Rome of knowledge and we must assume the mantle of sedate Senior dignity. We approach it with a feeling of mixed joy and sorrow, joy in that we will be prepared to cope with the responsibilities of life and sorrow for the moments we have lost in idle play. We are by no means the largest class in our college, neither do we have the ego to say that we are the best(?), yet there is a certain distinction in knowing that we possess the spirit of co-operation both in the class itself and with the college authorities in an honest effort to place Cedarville College in its rightful place in the sunlight of fame. Thus we see the Juniors as they were, and are, and what the years of the future will bring forth only time can tell. J. E. B. 30 .11
1 92 1 JUNIOR CLASS POEM Within the walls of old C. C. The Juniors number ten and three. Fearfully, wonderfully made are they; If you don't believe it hear what I say: Corpulent, skinny, large and small, Married and single, short and tall, Reckless and daring at naught we faint, But go right on with our can of paint. In spreads and smashups we delight; We're in for fun as long as it's right. When it comes to lessons we're hard to beat. The profs say to teach us is a treat. But we love our college, dear old C. C., With her competent help we will greater be And in the future amidst the strife We'll not be last on the ladder of life. L. A. D. 31
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MN' 1 921 LESLIE SCOTT DEAN, A. B. A Product of the Farm Dubious Eligible Agricultural• No Spendthrift 35 MILLIE MAE PARKER, A. B. Harpster Lassie Petite Accomplished Restless Kindhearted Elegant Rare
DOROTHY TARR Music Cedarville High School Tactful Accurate Reticent Rotund 36 1921 HELEN MARIE STEWART, A. B. Hailed from Cedarville, Ohio Sweet Teacher Energetic Weighty Affectionate Round Timid
1921 SENIOR CLASS HISTORY OUR years ago what is now the Senior Class entered the halls of Cedarville College to take up the tasks of Green Little Freshmen. This was a very jolly band of students. The work was quite a change from anything they had ever experienced before, but it was made more enjoyable by spreads, socials and receptions. The next year when we entered as Sophomores we were joined by Louisa Greer. Many of our former students failed to return. Our country had called and they had responded willingly. By this time our class was very small but amid the difficulties we spent a very enjoyable year. Our Junior year was full of life and fun. Only two members of the preceding class remained. We were joined by Helen Bradfute, Millie Parker, Paul Duncan and Leslie Dean. All of us remember the good time we had at Helen Bradfute's and also the spread we had at Clifton. Now we have reached the top of the ladder. We have passed through all of the stages of a Green Little Freshman, a Boasting Sophomore, a Lovesick Junior, and have now acquired the characteristics of a Dignified Senior. Our number was again decreased, because Helen Bradfute was compelled to quit. Our motto is "QUALITY" and not "QUANTITY." As to quality, you can find no better. There is Millie Parker. Who could want a better person? Some day she will be on the stage impersonating different characters. Next is Louisa Greer, the most studious member of our class. She has devoted much of her time to the study of "Bushes" and some day will be a great naturalist. Leslie Dean ranks among the great Greeks and Romans in Oratory and Debating. Last, but not least, is Paul Duncan, known far and near as "Teasing Paul," who can not be surpassed for his speeches in Extempo. We conclude in the words of the poet: "We know the night is near at hand, The mists lie low on hill and bay, The autumn sheaves are dewless, dry; But we have had the day." H. M. S. 37
-gut" 1921 REVERIES Oh, what pleasant visions haunt us As we gaze back on the past! All our friendships formed at C. C. For more we could not ask. Most of all those good professors Haunt us oft, and tarry long; When we think of all their patience As we tried to bluff along. Oh, what gladness, then what sadness As the thought steals o'er our minds That we must leave, like other classes, Those college days behind. But as we sit so musing Another thought creeps in; Though we are through at old C. C., In life's school we'll now begin. So with God as our great teacher, Ever striving in his sight; May we always be found walking On the path of truth and right. M. M. P. 38
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1921 IMPORTANT EVENTS IN THE COLLEGE STUDENT LIFE T HE varied activities of the College do not permit us to give an elaborate account of all of the affairs of a social nature tranSpiring during the collegiate year. However, we will attempt to briefly recount some of the more important events, which together with the class spreads, parties and inter-class functions tend to round out the student socially as well as mentally. DR. AND MRS. McCHESNEY ENTERTAIN One of the most enjoyable events of the season was the reception and supper given to the college students and faculty on the evening of February 11th, by Dr. and Mrs. McChesney. Their home was thrown open and all of us were made welcome. We mingled together laughing and chatting for some time and then were invited to the dining room where a delicious supper was served. We were then separated into groups, and each group gave a stunt, which every one enjoyed. A contest was conducted in which a box of candy was given to the one finding the most hidden paper hearts. After singing a few songs we departed at a late hour,very grateful to Dr. and Mrs. McChesney for their hospitality. M. M.P. HALLOWE'EN SOCIAL On Hallowe'en the faculty and the boys of the College were entertained at the gymnasium by the girls of the College and faculty. Every one appeared dressed in fantastic costume. The interior of the gymnasium was very appropriately decorated or the occasion. A number of prizeEi were given. Miss Alice McKibben, who was dressed as a witch, won the prize for the most appropriate costume, and Charles E. Brown, disguised as an American Indian, won the prize for the most grotesque costume. After unmasking, all joined in the playing of old-fashioned games, which were followed by the :crying of refreshments. About midnight the guests returned to their homes, feeling that the girls had made the occasion one to be long remembered as a rare treat. D. C. R. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR RECEPTION The annual reception of the Christian Endeavor Society of the Reformed Presbyterian Church has come to be a traditionary event, anticipated with pleasure by the 42
1921 students and faculty of Cedarville College as they make preparations to return for another year of work and fellowship together. The reception, held September 17, three days after the opening of the present college year, marked the first of the many enjoyable social events of 1920-'21. During the first part of the evening it was a pleasure to see little groups collected in various parts of the room, laughing and talking, perhaps discussing the events of the summer vacation and bidding welcome to the new students. One of the most amusing contests centered about the search for the best conversationalist among the girls. The decision of the boys in favor of Millie Parker was practically unanimous. It is not to be doubted that the former students and the newcomers left the reception, feeling that the spirit of Cedarville College and the loyal interest of the Christian Endeavorers were worth cultivating. E. B. B. EPWORTH LEAGUE RECEPTION One week after the reception at the Reformed Presbyterian Church, the Epworth Leaguers of the Methodist Church royally entertained the students and faculty of the College. A number of carefully-planned games and contests were enjoyed. Groups of four or five were formed by matching parts of familiar songs. It was the duty of each group, while eating the two-course luncheon to practice the particular song which had been made by putting together the slipsof paper. Concerning the songs, which each group was obliged to sing for the enjoyment of the others, suffice it to say that some were musical, some unmusical and some non-musical. At a late hour, as the last echoes of the music died away, all departed homeward. E. B. B. UNITED PRESBYTERIAN RECEPTION On the evening of October 22, the students and faculty of the College enjoyed a unique and original theatrical treat, given by the Christian Union of the United Presbyterian Church. Ushers met the guests at the door and conducted them to special reserved seats. Soon the curtain was lifted which disclosed the mysteries of the theatrical managers. The splendid dramatic entertainment might be called a medley, composed of vaudeville, motion pictures, musical concert, grand opera and "darktown" minstrel. The thoughtful managers had even provided for the time-worn custom of a visit to the "Greek's" following the evening's performance. After finding partners' all went to the Sabbath School room for refreshments. The carefully plannedentertainment had certainly been a success. E. B. B. 43
success that it was afterwards produced at Ross Spring Valley Opera House, during the following Jones, who travels for a hymn book house 1921 "WHAT HAPPENED TO JONES" The people of Cedarville found out what happened to Jones on November 19th, 1920, when the following cast of characters played to a large and appreciative audience in the Cedarville Opera House. The play, as directed by Miss Brand, was such a Township High School and in the week. LaClede Aloysious Markle Ebenezer Goodly, a professor of anatomy Dwight Percy McKune Anthony Goodly, D. D., Bishop of Ballarat Carl Algernon Duncan Richard Heatherly, engaged to Marjorie Riley Nehemiah Clarke Thomas Holder, a policeman Gavin Higginbottom Reilly William Bigbee, an inmate of a sanatorium George Hezekiah Colman Henry Fuller, superintendent of the sanatorium Earle Jehoshaphat Collins Mrs. Goodly, Ebenezer's wife Florence Mehetabel Smith Cissy, Ebenezer's ward Marjorie Sophronia Wright Marjorie, Ebenezer's daughter Marjorie Jochebed McClellan Minerva, Ebenezer's daughter Louisa Angelina Liner Alvina Starlight, Mrs. Goodly's sister Millie Patience Parker Helma, a Swedish servant girl Calla Goodnight Turner Between acts the following numbers were rendered: Reading—"Sockery Kadahcut's Kat" Anna Harper Male Quartet—"Popular Medley" LaClede Markle, Carl Duncan, Willard Kyle and Harry Wright Vocal Duet—"The Ships 'i hat Pass in the Night" Lucile Johnson, Dorothy Oglesbee Reading—"Shadders" Edwin Bradfute Faculty Trio—Mendelssohn's "The Power Behind the Throne" Professors Jurkat, McElhinney and Allen Other persons to whom credit is due for the above production are: High Monkey Monk Prof. Ethel B. Brand Fag Prof. Milicent Louise Hathaway Grease Slinger Mr. Roy F. Insley Wind Jammer Prof. Leroy Allen Boodle Gobbler Mr..Robert W. Stewart OTHER ATTRACTIONS In addition to the helpful and entertaining numbers of the Lecture Course, a Minstrel Show was given by the College talent on March 25th, 1921, and a Song Recital was given under the auspices, of the College by Mrs. Franceska Kaspar Lawson, of Washington, D. C. She was accompanied by Miss Margaret Louisa Greer and Miss Mary Lucile Johnson. Her program was composed of classical airs, songs, from other lands and familiar American songs. 44
A THE GIRLS'PARADE 1921 Listen, my children, and you shall hear Of the midnight parade of the lassies dear, On the twelfth of October, Tuesday eve; Scarcely a boy that did perceive The cause of the voices whispering low, The old moon looking down that ,night Saw dark forms stealing from left to right,— From South to North and from shade to shade,— The girls were gathering for kimono parade. Arriving at Ramseys, we had great fun Laughing,"How slow boy's do catch on, If they weren't so sleepy, they'd sure turn out And stop this girls' spread without a doubt." So we chatted on, eating pickles and cake 'Till the stroke of twelve by the dining-room clock Warned us that it was time to stop. Then we donned kimonos bright and gay And merrily started on their homeward way. When we came to the graveyard dark and still With the moon-beams shining on the white stones tall Our brave hearts within us began to fall, Not from the fear of spirits walking, So much as a college-boy 'hind a stone, gawking. So we passed the soldier silent and grim Without more fright, than slight quakings within. When we reached the town,that memorable night We had things fixed to make noise right; Rattles and tins, shrieks and yells. (Alas to say we had no bells) Made them know that we were in town. First the strange parade went West, Serenading White and all the rest; Markle and Colman, Stormont and Malin. If they did not wake, it wasn't our failin'. Next, we favored our professors stern With cries of a slightly different turn. In front of their homes we cheered them roundly, We know they'd like to thank us, profoundly. But let them, if they will, remember, We tormented them less than they were in September. As always,such fun must have an end, So at twenty of two our ways we wend Toward home and sleep for a little while. And there's one thing about which we can boast; That is, no one was left in the "cooler" to roast, Because all felt a longing their mothers to see, When the marshall yelled out,"Just you come with me." M. A. McK. 46
1921 A SUMMER EVENING A crescent moon,a lonely star; A faint flush in the West; A whispering wind among the leaves; God's world at rest. A drowsy child in tender arms; A sleepy chirping in the nest; A distant bleat of baby lambs; God's world at rest. L. A. D. A DAY DREAM I know that the distant hills are blue With the kiss of the sunny sky. I know that the shade is deep and cool, And the white-tipped clouds sail by. I know that the emerald vales dip low To the edge of the winding stream Where the pale blue flags of the Southland grow And the silver minnows gleam. And there, in the heart of the fairest vale, Like a jewel that shines apart; With the hands of fancy that cannot fail I have builded the home of my heart. Oh,naught but Love and the summer breeze Ever cross its sacred shrine, And the blessings of Heaven, sweetly rests On this little dream-home of mine. L. A. D. THE DEPARTURE The summer days had slipped unnoticed past While Life and Death were hovering near his bed. His spirit wandered in those regions vast That border on the land of all earth's dead. With falling leaves his wondering soul returned, And reason shone from out his sunken eyes, Where love and sorrow and strange knowledge burned For now he knew things hidden from the wise. Then dimly shining through his pain he saw A boat upon a river blue and deep The Boatman at the helm was beckoning, So, wearily he sighed and fell asleep. L. A. D. 47
1921 The Cedarville College Gazette The Weather Today - - - Windy Tomorrow - Windier Twenty-sixth Year Published Daily at "The Garden Spot ofThe Earth" 4:30 n. m. EXTRA April Fool's Day,1921 Vol. VII Price: Cedarville, 50.; Xenia. 10c. RAILROAD ROBBERY COMMITTED BY THEOLOGICAL STUDENT On the night of February 11th one of the most unusual and daring incidents ever known to the community took place where, as it is alleged, Mr. Charles Brown stole a Pullman from the company to which it belongs. After much difficulty he succeeded in dislodging it from its usual position and taking it about the streets of the town. It seems that Mr. Brown believes that the Pullman belongs to him, for when confronted with the accusation, his only statement, it is said, was "Iva Pullman." YOUNG SCIENTIST GIVES POISON TO A STUDENT Miss Milicent Hathaway, Professor of Science and Mathematics in Cedarville College, and known to many outside of College society, is said to have committed one of the worst crimes ever known to those in charge of the institution. The victim of the crime, Mr. Harper Bickett, claims that while he was working in the Chemistry laboratory he went to Prof. Hathaway's desk to ask a question concerning his work. And that while there she knowingly and intentionally gave him several ounces of cyanide of potassium. The unfortunate victim is still living at this writing, although it was feared for some time that the strain produced by carrying the bot48 tle of poison from her desk to his own might cause him to lose the use of his right arm. DEAN OF COLLEGE • BEATS HIS WIFE UP Professor Leroy Allen, popular and talented professor and theologian has been accused of beating his wife up. It is alleged that the act was committed on Saturday morning, March 6th, at their home in Cedarville. His intimate friends and neighbors all testify to the fact that in the past he has been a model husband and has always shown the greatest consideration for his family. The only explanation that can be offered is that he had been so engaged with his college work during the past week, that it was quite necessary for him to rise at an early hour in order to complete the preparation for his sermon for the following day. He left on the 8:15 a. m. train for Cincinnati as usual. NEW REGULATION FOR SECURING MAIL Due to the heavy mortality resulting from the rushing and jamming while trying to secure the weekly, letter from the P. 0. Box, it has been found necessary to use force in carrying out the idea of Safety First. Hereafter all students will fall in line, single file, before seeking to receive their mail. •-a
1 92 1 THE CEDARVILLE COLLEGE GAZETTE 2 EXPOSE OF CONDITIONS IN CEDARVILLE COLLEGE Well founded rumors of a shocking state of affairs prevailing in Cedarville College during the past few years led the Ancient Order of Amalgamated Scandal Mongers, knowing that these reports must be true, because they always are, to appoint a committee of investigation to establish their truth. This committee did its work faithfully and well and submits the following authenticated and anonymous report: "Your committee respectfully reports that after a careful, prolonged, and arduous inquiry, lasting through more than five whole mlnutes, it found the situaVon far worse in every , respect than had bzen anticipated. It discovered, for instance, that the students, and even, we are sorry to say it, the professors, believe in what they call a "democratic spirit." Under the impetus of this vague entity, the custom has grown up of the students managing their own affairs and even, scandalous as it may sound, of having their own chosen officers for this purpose. We were told, though we hardly know whether to believe it or not, that the faculty even consults the students on matters of common interest. But this we do know, that any student may rise to any position of honor or trust in the institution in spite of the mean position of his family or his lack of money. This is an insult and an outrage that should be remedied at once. "Furthermore, and worst of all, in our opinion, it is declared to be an actual 49 fact that the students are dominated by what the president of the said institution is pleased to call 'co-operation.' Shades of bye-gone student days—and nights! Whoever heard of the like? Instead of the respectable and dignified rough house of student pranks, class scraps, inter-society rows, and personal rumpuses and feuds that used to hang over the professors' heads (till the strings looke) with such a noble inscription as "Love one another," instead of these, allow us to repeat, we have today—'cooperation'! How a college run on such principles can be blessed is beyond us! "The ideas prevailing among the members of the faculty we found exceedingly low and grovelling. Instead of lecturing, as they ought to be reminded they are paid to do, on the lofty speculations of the ancient philosophers and the beautiful conceptions of the classic poets, thee misguided individuals seem to think that their function is to make the students do the work of their own education. And, by an ingenious system of devices, almost redolent of its brimstonic origin, they succeed in this to a most marvelous degree. "One of the worst superstitions pervading faculty and student body alike is the strange belief that work and pleasure can be combined, that one may have a good time and yet do good college work. How such an idea ever got started is difficult to see, but so deeply ingrained is it now that to say a word against this popular notion is regarded as the rankest heresy. "The moral conditions existing among
1 921 3 THE CEDARVILLE COLLEGE GAZETTE the students are simply appalling. The crowning proof of their perfidy and apostacy is the apotheosis of 'truth.' Obstinately refusing to be governed by authority, they wilfully insist upon facts: They refuse to acknowledge the self-evident truth that the opinions once established by the ancients are necessarily superior to anything that can now be evolved. In those days the process of thinking wa3 infinitely simpler than now. The ancients could go right ahead and do their thinking untroubled by logic, science or facts (for such things had not yet been invented) and hence arrive unerringly at incontrovertible conclusions, which from henceforth and forever should constitute the sum of human wisdom and knowledge. Seeing that these things cannot be denied, students in all ages_ ought humbly and thankfully to accept them and go on their way rejoicing. But this the students of Cedarville College will not do. Students have been known to dare to ask questions of their teachers, and once or twice it has been reliably reported that a student differed from an opinion expressed in a text-book. Nay, even, it is tmerted that the professors, to whom 50 has been committed the sacred duty of safe-guarding the precious accumulations of the past from the sacrilegious and iconoclastic spirit of the present, tamely acquiesce and excuF..e themselves for their supine attitudeby saying that their duty is to teach their students to think! What folly! Oh, for the oldtime pedagogue whose thunderous ipso dixit none durst question! "Brethren and Sistern, it is evident that something must be did. We commend the institution to your tender mercy, and recommend clemency. Larger numbers of students are flocking to the college, enticed no doubt by the alluring character of the aforementioned vices that prevail there. Oh, the times and the morals! It will be sufficient, in our humble opinion, if this attendance is reduced. Mild and gentle measures are always best. We recommend that all students who even dream of attending Cedarville College be immediately put to death. If this be done, we doubt not but that the crying evils complained of above will at least be mitigated and we shall have to look elsewhere for trouble. "Respectfully submitted by, YOUR COMMITTEE."
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1921 lIT CEDAR DAY T was the fourth of June. There was an air of expectancy about the campus. The birches along the walk swayed slightly to attract attention and the dew on the grass seemed to glisten more than usual. There were no classes being held in the college building. Everything was quiet except for a little group of students who were doing something mysterious with flowers and crepe paper. Something was going to happen. At about nine o'clock, when the friends of the institution had gathered in a large circle at one side of the main building, they were attracted by the sound of music from an orchestra. Through the front gate and down the walk came a long procession, headed by her majesty, the queen, and her attendants. Next in line came a group of fairies in white. Following them came the nations of the world,each nation being represented by a boy and a girl dressed in their national costume and carrying their respective flags. The procession having reached the circle, the queen was crowned with all ceremony due such an occasion. One by one each nation marched to the time of its national anthem, stood before the queen and bowed in submission to her. The fairies then entertained her by "tripping the light fantastic" about the May pole. As soon as the queen could be gracefully dethroned, the spot was converted into an outdoor theatre. There the audience witnessed the play "Ruth," acted by a very Jewish-American looking troupe. After the Cedar Day oration the audience and all the performers joined in a hearty picnic dinner. H.E. B. 53
1921 SCHOOL SPIRIT BY HAROLD P. MYERS,'24 IIE game was over and the "gym" was empty. In the dressing room Murray, the coach, and Captain Billy Owen, faced an uncomfortable boy. "You mean that I was the cause of Fox Hill's defeat?" asked Steve Collins. The coach nodded his head. The boy's flush became deeper. "You mean that I purposely—" "We don't mean that, but all the baskets were made by your forward." "But I played the running guard, and made a couple myself." "Steve," said Murray,"there are players who do ,so much and do it well, and again there are players who get tired out, but as soon as they hear their school yells given are ready to go into it harder than ever, that they may bring victory to their school, the one they love best. After your man made the basket that put them in the lead, I heard you come back to your position, humming." "You mean I don't care," asked the guard. "No,I won't put it that way," said the coach,"but just how sorry were you when that final whistle blew and the game was lost?" "Well, I was sorry." "Sorry! I've had boys who would have cried like babies." "Well—I—" "That's just it, Steve." The coach sighed as he said it. "You haven't what is called school spirit, and without it you cannot put up your best brand of basket ball." Steve looked straight at the coach. "Are you going to put me on the second team?" he asked. "I am afraid so," the coach replied. "How long does it take to get school spirit?" "It all depends." "If I get it, shall I let you know?" "You don't need to," replied the coach,"I will see it." Steve walked over to the dining room, and in spite of his downfall, ate a hearty 54
1921 I .. '.4..1::.:*:•::•...*:;.: ..*:.%:.4:::::.: supper. Afterwards in his room he vowed he would try to get the thing that the coach said he lacked. At practice, Van Winkle took his place at guard, and he played substitute. He tried to get the school spirit by becoming wildly excited at practice and by trying to get wrought up over the next game from the bench, but all efforts failed. In discouragement, Steve went to the coach and told him his story. "You can't force it, Steve," replied Murray,"When it comes,it comes. That's all." "I hope it comes soon," said Steve gloomily. Just three games to play were left on the schedule: Tarlton, Mapleton and Chafin. The boys began to get nervous at the practices and excitement ran high in the school, because it was whispered that Fox Hill didn't have a chance against Chafin. Steve heard all these rumors, and was somewhat anxious, but he did not feel the dread that the other students of Fox Hill University felt. Then came the Tarlton game. Tarlton had held Chafin to a tie at the end of the second half, but had lost by two points in the five minutes overtime. She came to Fox Hill ready to annex another victory to her long list, but Fox Hill won. All in the dressing room that evening were nervously excited, but Steve felt that he was out of all this, and that he was missing a lot of fun. There was only one more game before the big game at Chafin. Excitement ran high through the school until Mapleton came and beat Fox Hill twenty-two to fifteen. Steve walked across the floor with his head down. At the door of the dressing room he bumped into somebody and looked up. It was Murray. "Tough luck," said Steve, and Murray thoughtfully rested his chin upon his hand for a moment. The last week of the season had arrived. It found Fox Hill weak and shaky. Monday's practice netted nothing but poor passing and few good shots at the baskets. That night Van Winkle complained of a pain in his side, and the next morning the whole school knew that Van had appendicitis. Now Steve must go into the big game. The coach came to him the next day and told him to report for Varsity practice for he would play in the Chafin game. After Friday afternoon's practice the team caught the 6:10 for Chafin. When they arrived in Chafin they immediately went to a hotel. Steve bought some newspapers to read in his room. He started to read the account of the game to be played the next evening, but all that he saw was line after line, paragraph after paragraph, telling about the weakness of the Fox Hill team. In anger he cast the paper from him. Couldn't any of the sport writers give Fox Hill a kind word? The next afternoon they went to the gymnasium to get a line on the floor and baskets. They shot a few fouls, but were not on the floor long. 55
1 921 An hour after supper the boys went to the dressing room at the gymnasium. After Steve finished dressing, he waited for the others. His heart was doing queer stunts underneath his ribs. Captain Billy led the team out on the floor, and from the Fox Hill section came a cheer from the few rooters who had accompanied the team. The boys started a little pass-work and basket shooting to get warmed up before the game. Suddenly a group of red-sweatered, red-stockinged players came running upon the floor from the Chafin dressing-room. The stands arose with a roar. For a moment Steve was stunned. The yell that Fox Hill received was very small compared to the thunderous roar that greeted Chafin. Then, almost before Steve realized it, the big game was on. The ball was tossed up at center and the Chafin center got the knockoff. Then Chafin got the ball and by some neat passwork and some neater shooting annexed the first basket in short order. After the ball had been knocked off the next time, a foul was called on a Chafin player for traveling. Captain Billy shot the foul and the score stood 2-1, in favor of Chafin. Then both teams settled down to real work, and few baskets were made on either side. Steve had heard one of the Chefin players at the first of the game tell what a cinch they had with Fox Hill and that their scrub team could have beaten Fox Hill's team. This aroused Steve's fighting blood. He was like a streak of lightning. He seemed to be almost a part of the ball, he followed it so closely. Nevertheless, Chafin had two unbeatable forwards and a center that could shoot baskets from any part of the floor. In the last part of the first half, Steve got a bad fall which bruised him up and dazed him for a few moments. When the whistle blew for the end of the first half, he felt that he had played all he could under any circumstances. The score stood ten to seven in Chafin's favor. Steve went to the dressing room for a rub-down. While lying on the table having his sore and stiffening muscles kneaded, the coach came up and put his hand on Steve's shoulder and told him to listen. From out on the stand, came the Fox Hill college song. It sounded better to Steve than it ever had before. He jumped down from the table and seemed to have more pep than before he got hurt. He had meant to tell the coach he couldn't play the second half, but now he had forgotten all about that, and as the referee blew the whistle for the second half he jumped to his place with a determination to fight written all over his face. The second half started fast and furious, with Chafin playing the offensive, and Fox Hill trying to break up their clock-like passwork. Steve caught the ball, meant to be passed to the Chafin forward, and shot it down to Captain Billy under the basket and he made it. The score board read—Chafin 10, Visitors 9. However, after this Chafin was more careful.and tightened up on their guarding. The Fox Hill rooters 56
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