1933 Cedrus Yearbook

This problem resolves itself into the relative advisability of a policy of laissez- faire or one of mercantilism. Shall the gov- ernment keep out of business altogether, or shall it enter into the economic life when- ever it deems it necessary? The former leads to an anarchical state; the latter, car- ried to its logical conclusion, ends in Social- ism. Obviously, the trend in the United States is toward a modified Socialization of economics; the Interstate Commerce Com- mission, the present banking reforms, gov- ernment subsidizing of marine and air transportation, government regulation of power, light, and gas rates, all point strong- ly to a decreased fear of executive and legis- lative powers. Whether this be good or bad, it is fully in accord with our previously-de- scribed cycle of government. From this study, then, of the science of government— its origin, its forms, its rights and powers—we draw three con- clusions. In the words of Woodrow Wilson, "The end of government is the facilitation of the objects of society. The mental action is necessary cooperation. The method of political development is conserva- tive adaptation, shaping old habits into new ones, modifying old means to accompli sh new ends." —Walter S. Kilpatrick. History Agitation for a Reformed Presbyterian College was inaugurated at the General Synod of the Church, May, 1879, by the Rev. J. F. Morton, D. D. Upon the acceptance of a motion to this effect, a com- mittee, with Dr. Morton as chairman, was appointed to carry out the project. At vari- ous subsequent meetings of the General Synod, further action was taken, but the lack of funds prevented the immediate opening of such an institution. A committee was appointed in 1885 to secure a site for the college at or near Cedarville, Ohio.Seven years later,several large donations made possible further consideration of the project, and in September, 1894, Cedarville College was opened with a faculty of 6 and a student body of thirty-six. ROBERT RICHARDS Cedarville, Ohio Student Body Pres. 4; Class Officer 4; Y. M. C. A. Cabinet 2; Mixed Chorus 4; Minstrel 1: 3: Band 1, 2 Literary I, 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Class Play 4; Cedrus Play 2, 4; Cedrus Staff 2, 3, 4. JOSEPH FREE Clayton, Ohio Messiah Bible College, Grantham, Pa., 1, 2;Class President 4; Y. M. C. A. Cabinet 4 Mixed Chorus 4; Minstrel 3; Quartet 3. 4; Literary President 4;Debate 3. 4; Bible Reading Contest Winner 3; Class Play 4 Cedrus Play 3, 4 Cedrus Staff 4. ROBERT WHITE Yellow Springs, Ohio Post Graduate Page Nine OLD MAIN rule of govern-