1942 Cedrus Yearbook

hampered for the work, the new building was erected and entered the following year. The cornerstone of this building was laid with impres- sive services on June 25, 1895, and the dedication took place during the meeting of Synod in 1896. The Reverend David McKinney, pastor of the First Reformed Presbyterian Church, Cincinnati, was chosen the first president. He continued in that capacity until 1915. He then resigned and was succeeded by W.R. McChesney, D.D. In 1928 the General Synod at Coulterville, Illinois, by unanimous vote, gave all control,