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FOREWORD
^HE CLASS of 1914, in order to help the Uni-
versity in her efforts to unite her sons and
daughters in a closer bond of union and broaden her
sphere of usefulness, has introduced the youthful
'' Tawawa Remembrancer.''
In presenting this little volume, we can only state
that it represents the honest toil of pioneers in the
field of college journalism and sincerely hope that the
struggles of the Annual Board may be appreciated
by Faculty, Students and Friends. All loyal Wilber-
forcians must rally to the standard, support this
enterprise and make a permanent place for the
Tawawa Remembrancer.''
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WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY.
Rt. Rev. C. T. Shaffer, D. I)., President.
Rt. Rev. B. F. Lee, D. D., 1st Vice-President.
Rev. Horace Talbert, A. M., Secretary.
Rev. James P. Maxwell, Treasurer.
President, W. S. Scarborough.
Mr. W. A. Anderson, A. M.
Dr. T. H. Jackson, I). D.
Rev. G. C. Sampson, D. D.
Rev. West, 1). D.
PAYNE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.
Bishop Evans Tyree, D. D., President.
Bishop B. F. Lee, I). I)., Vice-President.
Dean Geo. F. Woodson, D. D., Secretary.
Mr. W. A. Anderson, A. M., Treasurer.
Bishop C. T. Shaffer.
Rev. Ira T. Collins, D. D.
Rev. J. W. Frazer, D. D.
NORMAL AND INDUSTRIAL DEPARTMENT
M. W. Beacom, President.
Bishop J. H. Jones, Vice-President.
B. F. Stewart, Secretary.
A. S. Frazer, Treasurer
Wm. A. Galloway.
C. E. Gardner.
J. L. Joi-inson.
Charles Bundy.
W. T. Anderson.
President W. S. Scarborough.
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PRESIDENT, WILLIAM SANDERS SCARBOROUGH, A. M., Ph.D. LL. D.
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MtUtom Satttora g>rarb0r0U0l|,
PRESIDENT ~—
U7 ILLIAM SANDERS SCARBOROUGH was
born in Macon, Georgia, February 16, 1852.
His early education was received in the city of Macon
where he passed from grade to grade in the schools,
entering the Lewis High School in 1867 and finishing
in 1869.
With this preparation he entered Atlanta Uni¬
versity to prepare for Yale College. He remained at
this institution for two years and then entered Oberlin
College in Ohio, and graduated with honors in 1875.
Immediately after his graduation he accepted a posi¬
tion to teach Latin, Greek and Mathematics in the
Lewis High School. However, in September he re¬
turned to Oberlin and gave several months to the
study of Theology, devoting himself especially to
Hellenistic Greek and Hebrew.
In 1876 Prof. Scarborough was called to the
Principalship of Payne Institute, Cottesburg, South
Carolina.
In 1877 he became Professor of Greek and Latin
at Wilberforce University. In 1896 he became Vice-
President of the University and in 1908 he was called
to the Presidency. He is still leading the forces of
the Institution in the struggle for the "Greater Wil¬
berforce."
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DEAN, GEO. F. WOODSON, D. D.
Payne Theological Seminary
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The Faculty
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GENERAL FACULTY AND OFFICERS.
William Saunders Scarborough, A. M., LL.D., Ph.D., President.
Professor of Philosophy and Greek Literature.
Tiieophilus Gould Steward, 1). D., Vice-President.
(Chaplain U. S. Army, retired)
Professor of History.
Rev. George P'rederick Woodson, I). I).
Dean Payne Theological Seminary
Professor of Systematic Theology and Practical Theology.
William A. Joiner, M. S., LL. M.,
Superintendent and Financial Officer C. N. and. I. Department.
Bruce Henry Green, M. S., Acting Dean,
Professor of Physics anel Chemistry and Proctor of Shorter Hall.
Rev. Alexander Wayman Thomas, S. T. B.,
Professor of Hebrew and Archaeology.
George Washington Henderson, A. M., D. D.,
Professor of Latin and Instructor in German.
Pleasant S. Hill, B. D.,
Professor of Historical and Pastoral Theology.
L. F. Palmer, A. B.,
Latin and Mathematics.
A. J. White, A. B.,
Professor of Greek.
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Professor of English.
Hallie Quinn Brown, M. S.
Instructor in- English and, Elocution.
Edna II. Cook, A. B.,
Instructor in English and Assistant in Science.
Ida Frances Hokton,
Instnictor in Instrumental Music.
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Saraii (J. Bierce Scarborough, M. Pd., Lit.D.
Principal Normal Department.
George Thompson Stmpson,
Instructor in Theory of Music and Voice Vulture.
Charles Henry Johnson,
Instructor in Drawing and Art.
William Madison IIunnicijtt,
Instructor in Shoemaking.
Charles Shelton Smith,
Instructor in Commercial Course, in Shorthand, and, Typewriting,
and, Secretary of General Faculty.
Julia Carmen Gee, B. S.,
Instructor in Plain Sewing and Dressmaking.
Frederick Alpiionso McGinn is,
Instructor in Printing.
Bessie Viola Morris,
Instructor in Cooking.
Jesse Edwards Ormes,
Instructor in Commercial Course, in Bookkeeping and Business Practice.
Murray Joseph Marvin,
Instructor in Plumbing.
Katiiryn Gaynel McRoberts,
Instructor in Millinery.
George II. Tompkins, M. E.,
Instructor in Mechanical Engineering and Mechanical Drawing.
Rev. Thomas II. Jackson, I). D., LL. I).,
Professor of Ecclesiastical Law, and N<:w Testament Creek.
Samuel J. Richards,
Instructor in Carpentry and Cabinet Work.
A. C. Ginn,
Blacksmith.
IIei jEN Brascher,
Critic Teacher.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS.
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Horace Talbert, D. D.,
Secretary of University.
James P. Maxwell,
Treasurer of University.
Ambrose Walter Asbury,
Librarian.
Henry Talbert,
Assistant to Secretary of University and Superintendent of
Buildings and Grounds.
EMPLOYEES.
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Mrs. Martha Ellen Carter,
Matron of Arnctt Hall.
Mrs. Samuel Thomas Mitchell,
Matron of Shorter Hall.
Mrs. Mildred Hopper,
Matron of S. T. Mitchell Hall.
Carl Jenkins,
Secretary to President.
Theodore Clayton Carter,
Secretary to Superintendent.
S. Maria Steward, M. D.,
Resident Physician.
Ambrose Gee,
Custodian Buildings and Grounds.
John L. Thomas,
Engineer.
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B. H. GEEENE, M. S.,
Professor of Chemistry
Seniors
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CLASS ORGANIZATION.
President ._ A. Wayman Ward, A. B.
Vice-President Ruth Benola Smith.
Secretary .....Jane M. Hunley.
Assistant Secretary Beatrice Foster.
Treasurer ..Charles Eaton Burcii.
Chaplain .....Jesse B. Manly.
MOTTO:
'' Labor Omnia Yincit.''
COLORS:
Canary and Brown.
REMEMBRANCER STAFF.
Editor-in-Chief - Charles E. Burch.
Associate Editor - A. Wayman Ward.
Athletic Editor - - William T. Hughes.
Literary Editor - - - Sadie B. Alston.
Joke Editor Treopia Y. Scott.
Business Manager — — .....Joseph Gomez.
Assistant Manager - McKinley A. Carey.
Associate Editor ...Charles F. Points.
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Charma Abbott Commercial
Secretary Philomatheans.
Secretary Y. W. C. A.
Secretary Girls' Athletic Asso.
Varsity Basketball.
Class Play.
"She would fuss
With any cuss."
Edna L. Alston Commercial
Parliamentarian, 4c.
Vice-Pres. Commercial Club.
Class Play.
'' And her name was Dixie.
Isaiah H. Alston Theological
Preachers' Aid Secretary, 3.
Pres. John G. Mitchell Society, -1>.
Pres. Theological Class, 4c.
Treasurer Theological Class, 4b.
'' Solid in Piety,
Full in Devotion."
Sadie Alston Commercial
Remembrancer Staff.
Class Play.
Y. W. C. A. Cabinet.
"Her heart flip flops
At the name of Fox.''
Cullen W. Banks College
Class Football, 3, 4.
Class Play.
'' Tree top tall—
His legs were pulled
When he was small."
Jennie Corinne Belliny, Normal T. C.
Treasurer, 4b.
Class Play.
'' Don't wake her up;
'Twill get her cup.''
Coral Burnise Brawner, Normal T. C.
Vice-Pres., 3c.
Y. W. C. A.
Choir.
Class Play.
Class Historian.
"She had such beautiful eyes
Her very gaze did hurt.
But then to our surprise,
She'd frolic, frivol and flirt."
Susie Brown Commercial
Y. W. C. A.
Commercial Club.
Class Poem.
"My kingdom for a man."
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Charles Eaton Burch College
Class Treasurer.
Pres. Y. M. C. A., 2.
Pres. Debating Club, 4.
Pres. Alpha Phi Alpha, 4.
Pres. College League, 4.
Editor of Sodalian.
Editor Remembrancer.
Howard Debate, 4, 3.
"Owner of Reid House,
Shy as a mouse."
Helen L. Byrd Commercial
Treasurer Commercial Club.
Philomathean.
Class Play.
"You must take a back seat
When Alva comes down.''
Joseph N. Carter Theological
Y. M. C. A.
John G. Mitchell Society.
"Fiery in temper and hair
He hails from South America.11
McKinley A. Carey Acedemic
Football, 4.
Baseball, 4.
Class Play.
Remembrancer Stalf.
"True and tried—
Always ou the job.''
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Beatrice Foster Commercial
Assistant Secretary, 4c.
Philomathean.
Commercial Club.
Class Play.
"Temporary Custodian of .Toey
until—"
Joseph Gomez Theological
Pres. John G. Mitchell Society, 3.
Secretary Preachers' Aid, 3.
Y. M. C. A. Cabinet.
Class President, 3a.
Remembrancer Staff.
Class Play.
'' Known all over the world in
Ohio.''
Luella Graham Commercial
Commercial Club.
Y. W. C. A.
Philomathean.
"Desires to be Assistant Librarian."
Elizabeth Mae Griggs . .Normal T. C.
Y. W. C. A.
Class Play.
"Always the same sweet Lizzie."
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Ina Hamilton Normal T. C.
Philomathean.
Y. W. C. A.
Choir.
"The next time she moves without
Coral will be the first time."
Elmer L. Harris Commercial
Commercial Club.
Class Football, 4.
'' Always at your service—Cream of
Wheat."
Jane M. Hunley Normal T. C.
Class Secretary.
Pres. Social Club.
Secretary Draggers League.
Heroine of Class Play.
"Favorite of us all, Bunyon in¬
cluded. ''
William T. Hughes Commercial
Pres. Commercial Club.
Pres. Class, 4a.
Basketball, 3, 4.
Baseball, 3, 4.
Class Football, 3, 4.
1st Lieut. Co. A.
Remembrancer Staff.
Class Play.
'' Cotton, the freak of nature and
social Bug.'' He must Steele social.
Inez Jackson Commercial.
Assistant Secretary, 4c.
Pres. Draggers League.
Philoniathean.
"Can Carey all her studies
Everywhere, all the time."
Susan P. Jackson Normal T. C.
Neighborhood Club.
Mite Missionary Society.
College Aid Society.
"Our Baby Girl."
Hattie Jackson Academic
Philomathean.
Y. W. C. A.
"Works without waste."
Jesse B. Manley , Normal T. C.
Chaplain.
Y. M. C. A.
Normal Prophecy.
"'Chawage,' the Captain shouted,
And on rode the six hundred."
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Myrtle Madison Commercial
Commercial Club.
Y. W. C. A.
'' A wee sina ' lassie.''
C. Frank McCullough ....Academic
Class Pres., 2a, 4b.
Chaplain, 3.
Vice-Pres. Y. M. C. A., 3.
Assistant Football Manager, 3.
"A jolly old Scout and Chicken
Inspector.''
Clarence T. McCowan ....Academic
Y. M. C. A.
Member Social World.
"Linger, Longer, Clarence."
Marie Ody Academic
ATice-Pres., 3a.
Vice-Pres. Y. W. C. A., 3.
Class Play.
'' Sweet Marie,
Lovest thou me ?'1
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Ezra S. H. Ousley Theological
Y. M. C. A.
John G. Mitchell Society.
"A Son of Thunder."
Gurley Pentecost Commercial
Commercial Club.
Philomathean.
Y. W. C. A.
'' Rome's pride and joy.''
Charles F. Points Commercial
University Quartette,3.
Football, 3, 4.
Remembrancer Staff.
Commercial Club.
Y. M. C. A.
Glee Club.
"He sought girls, girls, girls
From noon till night, from night,
till noon.''
Georgia B. Ray Commercial
Commercial Club.
Choir.
Class Secretary, 4b.
Class Play.
"Our Only Tilly."
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R. J. Robinson ..Theological
Pres. Theological Class.
Preachers' Aid.
John G. Mitchell Society.
Pastor of Cedarville.
"A man of brain and brawn,
As blushing as the dawn."
Treopia Victoria Scott, Normal T. C.
Assistant Secretary, 4b.
Y. W. C. A.
Philomathean Critic.
Remembrancer Staff.
"A staunch defender of Dear Old
Pixie.''
Dale Scott Commercial
Secretary Commercial Club.
1st Sargent Co. B.
Football, 4.
Basketball, 3, 4.
Choir.
Play Committee.
"Our Ragtime Soldier Boy."
Ruth Benola Smith Normal T. C.
Class Vice-President.
Class Play.
Choir.
"The living model of the latest
fashions.''
A. Wayman Ward Theological
Class President.
Treasurer Theological Class.
Pres. Preachers' Aid, 3.
Pres. Y. M. C. A., 3.
Vice-Pres. Alpha Phi Alpha.
Football Manager, 4.
Pounders' Day Orator, 4.
Football, 2, 3, 4.
Basketball, 3, 4.
Assistant Choir Leader.
Manager University Quartette.
Editor Remembrancer.
"But he was harmless."
Alma Havis Ward Commercial
Commercial Club.
Basketball, 3, 4.
Girls' Athletic Association.
Pres. Housekeepers' Club.
"She is now learning to farm
Without hurting her arm."
A. L. Washington Theological
Pres. John G. Mitchell Society.
Y. M. C. A.
Assistant Superintendent S. S.
"The second Rabbi Gemalial."
Priscilla Bruce Commercial
Helen Breckenridge Commercial
James Bunch Commercial
Alfred G. Casper Theological
Charles C. Hart Theological
J. M. Robinson College
Juniors
THEOLOGICAL.
T5 • A , A. R. Fox.
President -
Vice-President..... -. I! "• Hackley.
Secretary ..... - B- 11 MoORE'
Treasurer K- S' Brown'
Chaplain - - N- "inkwell.
COLLEGE.
President ,. . A. L. Simpson.
Vice-President Helen Ferguson.
Secretary Lawrence Simpson.
Treasurer . Berniece Sanders.
Chaplain _._.E. A. Taylor.
NORMAL AND ACADEMIC.
President Clara belle Hill.
Vice-President A. H. Davis.
Secretary Ethyl Brooks.
Treasurer Mary Carter.
Chaplain Geraloine Jackson.
Sargent at Arras ....Cort Ford.
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JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY.
BY CLARABELLE HILL.
AND IT came to pass as Father Time took his huge book of facts from the shell'
and began again to insert therein the records of Wilberforce that a group of
enterprising students gathered together in Arnett Hall and there formed what
was afterwards known as the Junior Class.
Now the components of this class wen; from all parts of the United States.
They chose as their first president, Mr. Roscoe Love. They evidently made an
excellent choice, for at all of the meetings the members were present; Miss Nell
Glenn sitting near the president and Miss Mary Caten and Mr. E. Ford nearby
(each other).
And the months rolled by. Another term began and Mr. Lawrence Willet
was made president; Miss Glenn and Miss Williams changing places. It was dur¬
ing president Willet's reign that Wilberforce celebrated another Founder's Day.
Long to be remembered is this day, especially by Mr. Davis and Miss Carrie
Denby. About this time Mr. Griggs and Mr. Simms became fast friends and Mr.
Simms began looking at a Senior. But all the Juniors looked with joy on
Founder's Evening at their dear old "Maroon and White" about the neck of a
dove which flew to the ceiling and then rested among the lights above tlie plat¬
form.
And the months rolled by. Another term began and Miss Hill was made
president; Miss Williams and Mr. C. L. Brook changing places. The-class now
enjoyed a few socials; these were greatly appreciated by Mr. Horace Graves and
Miss Katie Thomas, Mr. Cragg and Miss Eunice Thompson, Mr. Young and Miss
Goldie Young. The first of these socials was the Junior-Senior Tea. Here it was
that Miss Drusie Washington contemplated leaving the Junior Class for the
College League. She said she preferred to be "steady."
And in the meantime Miss Vaughn tried to distinguish the "Talbert Twins,"
while Miss Williams began to "read" (Reed).
And President Scarborough invited the Juniors to spend an evening with
him and his wife. Everyone had a delightful time and everyone was very sorry
when the evening drew to a close.
And now as Father Time is about to close his book of facts, the Juniors are
planning to meet the Seniors once more in the social sphere. But when the book
is closed the members of the class of '15 will wend their way to their various
homes thinking of the future when they too as Seniors will be departing forever
from their dear old '' Alma Mater.''
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SEMINARY M1DDLERS
THEOLOGICAL CLASS OF 1915.
BY A. R. FOX.
npIIE THEOLOGICAL Class of 1915 started its first years work with 12
members, but owing to circumstances over which they had no control, four
of them were compelled to drop out. The others have remained steadfast and
immovable and #e are sure that they will endure to the end.
At present the Class includes the following: R. S. Brown of Kansas; R. II.
Ilackley of Iowa; T. B. Kalane of Africa; II. E. Lewis of Indiana; B. II. Moore
of Colorado; J. A. Charleston of Georgia; J. N. Blackwell of Michigan and A. R.
Fox of Missouri.
This class bears the distinction of being the first regularly organized Theolo¬
gical Class to gain recognition as such, and from the very beginning have been
progressives in every respect.
The Class was organized in October, 1918, with A. S. Brown as it first
president. We are glad to know that our organizing lias been an incentive to the
other classes of the Seminary and has caused them to "go and do likewise.''
The present organization is as follows: A. R. Fox, president; R. H. Hackley,
Vice-President; B. H. Moore, Secretary; R. S. Brown, Treasurer and J. N. Black-
well, Chaplain.
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We formed a separate and distinct class organization, because we believed
that we could get better results; we felt that we could concentrate our efforts, and
that the strong could help bear the infirmities of the weak. For the class like
every other aggregation of human souls is itself human. It is a live thing, as
truly alive as is a fishworm or butterfly, and as with every live thing no part of
it can be weakened without effecting the whole and no deseased, destroying part
can long continue without harm. And we believe that we have attained our end,
for every member of the class is a "regular" student and the class is "moving
on." Although a small class, yet it is a representative one. There were only
two male delegates sent from Wilberforce University, and both of them were
members of this class. The manager of the baseball team is a member of this
class, and the class is represented in the Choir, Band, Orchestra and Glee Club.
Our class motto is "We Conquer Through Christ," and with Christ as our
Captain, we mean to press on the upward way, gaining new heights every day,
for like Paul we can say "thanks be to God, who giveth us the victory, through
our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ."
May every right and every privilege of the citizens of this grand old country
be ours forever, and may civic righteousness as the historic dove of peace, whose
soft melody awakens the still-ness of the day, arouse us to still nobler efforts along
all those lines that make for peace, purity and prosperity.
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THE COLLEGE LEAGUE
OFFICERS.
President -C. E. Burch.
Vice-President , - C. E. Wilson.
Secretary - Nokomis Boyd.
Assistant Secretary ----- Ruby Martin.
Treasurer Berniece Sanders.
Chaplain - Charles S. Spivey.
Musical Recital
OB1 COMPOSITIONS OF WM. G. STILL
given by
COLLEGE LEAGUE
AT GALLOWAY HALL, WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY
THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 28, 1914
(а) Love Song from "Suite Roimuitique" } ..Mrs. I. Marvin
(б) Ballet \ Pianiste
(а) Aria from "The Golden Legend" } Miss H. Ferguson
(&) "Who Knows" J Soprano
Prelude and Spinning Song from "The Golden Legend"
Miss L F. Harton, Organist
"Why Fades a Dream" Mr. G. Giles, Baritone
"Slumber Song" ..Mr, Win. G. Still, Violinist
Quartette in A Flat Messrs. Brown, Moore, Smith, Ward
Song in P ) ..Miss H. Ferguson
(б) Billade \
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YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.
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OFFICERS AND CABINET,
President A. Wayman Ward.
Vice-President C. F. McCullough.
Secretary Philip Burch.
Treasurer Edgar Lamb.
Devotions C. F. McCullough.
Missions T. B. Kalane.
Bible Study __C. E. Burcii.
Membership .....A, L. Foster.
New Student ('. C. Clark.
Reception — .. H. W. Shepherd.
Finance II. E. Lamb.
Music — B. H. Moore.
Visiting .J. Gomez.
THE Y. M. C, A. OFFICERS ELECT.
President - A. L. J. Foster.
Vice-President ......Philip Burcii.
Secretary L. S. Burford.
Treasurer C. H. Reed.
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Y. M. C. A.
Y. M. C. A. WORK
THE Y. M. C. A. fills an important position in the life of the students of the
University. Its officers and members are the first to greet the incoming
students at the beginning of the school year in September. The cordial and
brotherly handshake given to one upon his arrival makes him feel at home im¬
mediately, even amid new surroundings and new acquaintances.
The work of the year under President Ward was made successful through
the aid of an efficient cabinet. Clark, Foster and Shepherd served well to spread
the spirit of fellowship among the new men as they came in. Their committeemen
served faithfully. Several informal stags were held to the delight of all.
McCullough as chairman of the Men's Meetings presented some able speakers
during the year, among whom were President Scarborough, Bishops Lee and
Jones, Dr. Hawkins, Williams, Cox of Dayton, International Secretary Jones,
Dr. T. H. Jackson, Dean Woodson and many others equally able.
The sick committee did efficient service in the discharge of its duties.
Bible Study and Mission Study were greatly encouraged.
Wilberforce sent six representatives to the great Negro Student Convention
held in Atlanta, May 14-18, 1914. R. S. Brown, R. H. Hackley, A. L. Foster,
Misses Ruby Martin and Berniece Porter and President Scarborough.
These delegates returned filled with the enthusiasm and spirit of this great
religious convention and poured forth their souls in their reports.
The prospects for a good year under the leadership of A. L. Foster are very
bright indeed.
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YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.
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OFFICERS AND CABINET. 55
Berniece Porter.
....Martha Johnson.
.Helen Wilborn.
Olabelle Williams.
Mrs. C. S. Smith.
Resident
^ice-President
Secretary
Corresponding Secretary
Treasurer
y. w. c. a.
THE Y. W. C. A.
THE Y. W. C. A. is for the young ladies what the Y. M. (\ A. is for the
young men. The Y. W. (•. A. is to l)e congratulated for its excellent work of
the year. A rest room has been fitted up in Arnett Hall to add to the comfort and
congeniality of the young ladies. Their work is well systematized and moves with
the regularity of a clock.
This Association has served to brighten many of the hours of the young
ladies who are here for their first year. The older students would not do with¬
out it.
Miss Porter, the energetic little president, is the spirit of helpfulness itself.
Under her leadership, assisted by an able cabinet and a motherly advisory com¬
mittee the work of the Y. W. C. A. is an assured success.
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SHORTER HOMESTEAD
MILITARY DEPARTMENT.
officers.
L. F. PALMER, Commandant.
Capt C. C. Clark, Co. A.
Capt - A. L. Foster, Co. B.
1st Lieut R. C. Love, Adjutant.
1st Lieut - - H. W. Shepherd, Co. 13.
1st Lieut Wm. T. Hughes, Co. A.
2nd Lieut - J- A. Shelton, Co. A.
2nd Lieut E. A. Taylor, Co. B.
2nd Lieut. Coit Ford, Quartermaster.
2nd Lieut W. A. King, Bandmaster.
military department.
Through the influence of Senators, John Sherman and Calvin S. Brice, Hon.
George W. Hulick and others, President Cleveland authorized the Secretary of
War to designate Wilberforce University as a School of military training and
detailed Lieut. John Alexander as Professor of Military Science and Tactics. His
sudden decease led to the detail of a second officer and Lieut. Charles Young, a
graduate of West Point, received such appointment. The scholastic, physical and
disciplinary advantages of such a department make it an acquisition of excep¬
tional value. It is to the honor of Wilberforce that it is the first colored institu¬
tion, and as yet the only one, to receive such a favor from the general government.
The War Department has supplied arms, cannon and equipments to the value of
$4,000. On May 23, 1892, the first inspection was had by Capt. Heistand, the
regular U. S. military inspector, the result of which was entirely creditable to the
department,
During the recent hostilities between the United States and Spain, Lieut.
Young was granted a leave of absence by the war department and was appointed
Major of the Ninth Batallion, Ohio Volunteer Infantry by Governor Bushnell.
Fourteen cadets and ex-cadets entered the Batallion with him. Messrs. Bass,
Ballard and Welsh were among those promoted to Lieutenancies. The efficiency
of our cadets in the regular batallion drill was superior to anything else in the
command. Though not called to the scene of action, Lieut. Young held his posi¬
tion and was in camp until the war closed. Then he returned to us. In the Fall
of 1899 he rejoined his regular regiment in anticipation of promotion. During
his absence the Senior officers in rank took command of the cadets—Capt. S. A.
Hull, class of '98, followed in turn by Capt. J. S. Coage, Class of '99, and later
by Lieut. W. P. Welsh, Class of '00, who was in turn followed by A. A. Brown,
Class of '02; C. M. Gaines, Class of '03; A. W. Asbury, Class of '02. All these
young men gave good service rendering satisfaction to all concerned.
Lieut. B. O. Davis was detailed by the War Department as instructor of
Military Science and Tactics in the year 1905, and made a most excellent officer.
In 1909, his time for detail expired and he was withdrawn. Lieut. John E. Green
of the 25th Infantry was detailed to take his place, and is now in charge.
Nine young men examined by the general inspecting officers have graduated
from this department and their names are on file with the War Department at
Washington.
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GLEE CLUB
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Class Play
'The Kingdom of Hearts Content"
A College Comedy.
CHARACTERS.
"OUR COACH"
MISS H. Q. BROWN
Tom Lansing, A Senior in Law A. WAYMAN WARD.
Miles Alden, Boston Law Student JOSEPH GOMEZ.
Sidney Hilton, Student Card Sharp CULLEN W. BANKS.
Billy Merrill, A Little Freshman WM. T. HUGHES.
Ralph Lawrence, Football Coach WM. M. CARY.
The Burglar, A Knight of the Jimmy : ELZA PATTERSON.
Millicent Merrill, In Search of Her Prince . M. JANE HUNLEY.
Shirley Hathaway, Thinks All of Ralph SADIE ALSTON.
Dixie Davis, Superstitious Southern Coed EDNA L. ALSTON.
Madge Lansing, Hostess at Sing Sing Cottage BEATRICE FOSTER.
Eloise Elmer, Art and Adjectives ELIZABETH GRIGGS.
Frances Palmer, With Literary Aspirations CORAL B. BRAWNER.
Gretchen Lansing, Wants to Grow Up MARIE ODY.
Amy Dean, Coed Who Loves Football CHARMA ABBOTT.
Pauline Thayer \ n q 7 •, \ HELEN BYRD.
Judith Gray J U } } CORRINE BELLI NY.
Mrs. Wilberton, Aunt to Madge, Gretchen, Tom RUTH B. SMYTH.
Tilly, A Maid Who " Lofes de Putcher Boy" GEORGIA RAY.
TIME Present. SCENE Colorado.
ACT t I. Exterior of Lansing Summer Cottage in Summer.
Library in Lansing Town House; Four Months Later.
Same as Act II; Next Day.
SYNOPSIS.
Gretchen objects to being treated like a child. Hungry students. Virtues
of strawberry pop. Golf and Art. A novelist seeking inspiration. The mail arrives. News
of the Burglar. Dixie mistakes Miles for burglar. The recognition.
ACT II. Tilly in love. Cries because she can't laugh. Milly seeks a Prince to lead
her into the Kingdom of Hearts Content. Tom disappointed. Billy falls into evil ways.
Tom assists him. The trick play. Hilton steals it. News of the betrayal of the college
team. The accusal. Tom admits his guilt to save Billy. Shunned and deserted. "Poor
Milly.''
ACT III. Tilly enjoys herself, for "de putcher boy lofes me." Difficulties of love
making. Billy in the dumps. Amy indignant. "I'll stand by the team to the bitter end."
Gretchen learns of Tom's trouble and discovers the blotter revealing the traitor. Hilton
confronted and routed. Dixie surrenders her heart to Miles. Millicent finds her Prince.
College Team wins. All ends happily.
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ACT II.
ACT 111.
ACT I.
"MID-SUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM."
Class Prophecy.
BY MARIE ODY.
HERE I sat in the twilight and the moon was just peeping over the green
hills, trying to ward off a sorrow which I shall not relate .just now7, for soon
the rattle of the breeze with its flowery fragrance had soothed me, and my fancy
ran gradually back to the past.
Yes, it has been just thirty years ago since those happy, happy days which
ended 011 that lovely night in June. After sad bids of farewell we parted. Some¬
times the daily rehearsals had grown tiresome but each then was anxious to play
his part in Life's Drama as best he could. For hour after hour we had
heard the old W. U. clock tick "make—good, make—good, make good."
There were about forty of us and most of us did "make—good" in some
way, however small. We have scattered in all directions now from the Atlantic
to the Pacific and far through the Sunny South. How things have changed
since then! If it were possible to have a reunion, we might sweep the sky in an
air ship and land at a station above Shorter Hall, wrhich is only a remnant
now of years ago. We would see many new buildings and the campus which al¬
ways exceeded so many others is more beautiful than ever. The thrilling stories
of the Indians who used to rove around Tawawa Springs where Wilberforce was
founded are still held dear in the minds of the students.
So I sat there with my memory and dreamed of my class mates one by one
as each appeared on Life's Stage. I thought of the opera, which long before
hand had occupied the minds of the masses of Newr York City, what a sensation
was aroused and how eagerly they read of her in the magazines and Monday
papers. Madam Smythe had been in Europe for several years and this was her
first appearance in America. After her last song and she had gracefully bowed
to the great applause three times, she said she would sing an old song, but one
she loved more than all others, "isle D'amour." Then 1 knew it was Ruth.
Gomez used to be short but had some distinction between height and width
but now the bishop's bay window leaves him neither.
There's Ward who was a distinguished lawyer in the West until twenty old
maids sought to sue him for breach of promise and he fled to India in despair.
Most of the girls soon married which is said to be the safest refuge for a
woman—maybe. Corrine Belliny, better known as "Bright Eyes" from the land
of flowers was the first to take this pursuit,
Susie Brown is a biblical poet. She gained all her inspiration from the book
of Isaiah.
Priscilla developed into a quiet little woman who worked wonders by a silent
force.
Billy Hughes is achieving great success by a proper combination of work
and play in the system of education at his Boys' Business College.
What a sensation Elizabeth Griggs created recently at the monster suffragette
demonstration in London.
And Hattie, dear old girl. How she used to worry at examination time. She
used to sigh, '' Oh dear!'' when flappes, hobbles and Tango dresses were in style,
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now she is introducing from her sewing establishment, skirts which are plain over
the hips and ten yards wide at the bottom. Say, they are stunning too.
I remember Hattie's little roommate, Myrtle Madison. She and her chubby
fat hubby live in a doll house in Virginia.
Many of Dr. Banks' patients have heard these soothing words, "Be calm
now for you are passing out." Then undertaker McCullough would be called
and so they had a successful business together.
For a while Georgia Ray was a stenographer for Weltch's Grape Juice Co.,
but she has won her "Putcher Boy" now.
The little "Byrd" flew South in the Fall until he put her in a cozy gilted
cage. 1
Yes, Treopia of whom we have always spoken as a typical teacher is teaching
English and History while he is occupying the President's chair.
Coral Brawner made wonderful success on her lecture tours. The girls' club
in Chicago went into raptures over her address to them on "How Girls Can Be
Popular.''
Ina is still going through the world at a calm pace. Her pupils try so hard
to sit up straight in school so they will keep teacher's motto "Be Erect."
Helen Breckenridge fell deeply in love a month after commencement and this
cancelled all her hopes of attending Boston Conservatory. I wonder if she still
plays her "Indian Rags".
English Cary appears in the role of scientist. He has discovered an element
which when combined with five gases makes you believe somebody loves you and
creates wonderful sensations of "dragging" like he used to enjoy at the "Force".
My mind goes straight to my sweet little girl friend, Inez. How I 16ng for
dreamy music which used to change '' blues'' into bright happy thoughts. For
a few years she played for Coleridge Taylor Orchestra in Germany. She is now
in her happy little '' English'' home in Iowa.
There was "Bee". She used to try to speak 150 words in a minute and made
the same success on her typewriter in the Bishop's office.
Washington goes along swinging his cane, wearing a tall silk hat and long
frock coat. The church sisters think him classy.
She wasn't at all a man-hater. Charma, the athlete at school, is at the head
of a physical culture school for girls.
' I never shall forget how Sadie enjoyed Dr. Jackson's sermon on "The Little
Foxes". She is an ideal preacher's wife.
Prof. Burch is teaching "Socializing" in the University of Life. His
theory is that it should not be practiced until you are a Senior in college.
No I never thought so and she always said she wouldn't, but away out West,
hidden among the foliage of the trees is a dwelling of love and happiness occupied
by Jane, "the little minister's wife."
Carter came from South America to be a High Priest.
Mr. and Mrs. Alston never had trouble like the rest of us "getting in their
social.'' He has good success at his church with her business ideas.
"Sug" Graham is mistress of a beautiful home at "Asbury" Park.
There were others too but suddenly I awoke from my dream to see the moon
just sinking. The wind had died low and I realized my better days had passed.
A professional life is without the joys and thrills of womanhood. But, oh, come
hack sweet memories of days gone by!
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4
PROPHECY OF NORMAL CLASS.
BY JESSE B. MANLEY.
I.
I sat in my study one night last March,
In reverie deep and brown
The moon was bright, 'twas near midnight
And silence ruled the town.
Upon my hand my weary head
I rested; and the clock
Upon the mantle ticked away
As Father Time 'twould mock.
II.
And as I sat absorbed in thought
Of school and schoolmates dear,
Of days agone, of days to come
And of the changes near
A cloud of mist before me rose,
Sweet music filled the air,
The curtains part, and before me stands,
A maiden strangely fair.
III.
Her curling tresses o 'er a robe
Of '' chocolate and gold''
Fell gracefully and reminded me
Of fairy tales of old.
She spoke and while entranced 1 sat
By unseen fetters bound,
In accents clear as silver bells
A wondrous tale unwound.
IV.
I am a fairy prophetess
From worlds afar, unknown,
And from my home this starry night,
On a mission I have flown,
I've read both your wonderings and thoughts
Of past and future time
So I came this night to prophesy
For this noble class of "Nine."
Y.
The fortunes of this class of nine
Shall pass before your eyes
Their trials, their troubles and their joys
That in their future lies.
She ceased, and with uplifted wand
Described a circle thrice
My study's gone, ] stand upon
A bare faced precipice.
VI.
Below me lies a city grand,
Beyond a shining lake;
Those letters cross the bay oh! yes
The word Cleveland make.
The picture narrows and there stands
A pretty cottage near,
We enter, hark! What sounds are those
We in the kitchen hear?
VII.
"Darn it, Cullen, quit!" "Why, Kutli, miv
dear,
Don't shake the baby so! "
"Yes, John, so I've always heard
Mechanics pay is slow.
Now Cullen put that hammer down
And leave that fly alone."
"Well, dear, goodby (a masculine voice)
If you need me just phone."
VIII.
Yes, Treopia, your future joys were bold,
Upon that fateful night,
You're to enter the world of fame
Having "Critic" applied to your name.
You are all alone I fear
Being the leader of coming years.
Be firm, stand fast, and do your best
After labor comes reward and rest.
IX.
Before my vision next appears
The social leader of coming years,
Her face is familiar to one and all,
Her name you'll know ere I attempt it to
call.
'Tis Jane Hunley, the "Social Spar"
Who has tried for years a man to gain
But all her efforts have been in vain,
She having missed him just so far,
X.
The housewife—who can it be ?
Comes rushing to the door
And "breakfast" calls in cheery voice
And now I doubt no more,
For though C. B. Brawner never said
She'd be a plumber's wife,
If we reflect we read the truth
That is her choice of life.
XI.
Look coming here, ah! that face I've seen,
And 110! it is 110 vision,
It is the one we call today
J. B. Manlev, "The Walking Encyclopaedi-
an.''
To you we come for knowledge supplied,
, By your decision we must abide,
Now don't stop here to interrogate,
For someone is waiting for volume eight.
XII.
'Tis Sunday morn. The church bells chimes
With music fill the air,
The village folks with one accord
Approach the house of prayer,
And from the parsonage next door
Come the parson and his wife,
A tall and dark brunette who seems
The idol of his life.
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XIII.
In measured tones he's telling her
•Just where his text is found.
The name I hear distinct and clear,
'Tis Susan, yes, '' Susan, my dear,''
A preacher's wife! Ah, well how true,
Mrs. Jackson will agree,
Her wishes have been fulfilled
A parson's wife she's doomed to be.
XIY.
But 1 nmst hasten with my tale
Of what 1 saw that night,
Those glimpses of future mysteries
Viewed from my lofty height,
I waited for another change,
It came with movements slow,
And Washington, the Capitol,
I recognized far below.
XV.
1 heard the people saying, "Yes,"
The Senate has adjourned,
And then upon a party near,
Their attention they have turned.
Who is that brown-eyed girlie there?
That occupies so great a dimension
That's the suffragette from Ohio,
Elizabeth Griggs, give her your attention.
XVI.
Yes—hear her speak, that terrible speech
We've heard it o'er and o'er,
But who would thought it would adorn
A Senate (Suffragette) Chamber's floor,
But Suffragette Griggs, second to none,
Remember your old friends,
When in old W. IT. we worked,
Striving for common ends.
XVII.
Yes, Corinne, you've been well trained at
W. U.
No greater work can anyone pursue,
Tho' you'll be scoffed, scorned and hissed,
Because you're the leading "Elocutionist,"
But let your beaming light still shine,
For you 're the noblest of this class of nine,
Push on, press forward, ne'er give in,
The greatest victory is yet to win.
XVIII.
A glance inside; a long cold room,
With windows smoke bedimmed,
And on the rostrum rod in hand
The teacher tall and slim,
'Tis M. I. Hamilton, large as life,
No larger but as lean,
As here before you on this stage,
Her photograph is seen.
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Back to the sight below I turn,
But lo, 'tis gone, but there
Beside me on the rocky ledge
Stands the prophetess so fair,
She waved her wand, I see but no,
'Tis not for me to tell
What fortunes to me on that night
By the hand of fate befell.
XX.
No sooner had my future bright
Grown dim before my eyes,
Than cross my vision came a sight
That filled me with surprise,
For there beside me on the ledge
My eight class mates stand,
And ah—it is the fairy's voice,
That silvery sound so grand.
XXI.
Though Seniors nine, whom two years past
Have found companions dear
Whose trials and' troubles alike have shared,
Whose parting days are near,
The future years shall changes make
That little we expect,
The hand of fate through varied paths
Thy courses shall direct.
XXII.
But let each day find thee prepared
Where 're thy duty leads,
The world remembers all that's done,
So thus accord thy deeds.
XXIII.
The fairy turned—she waved her hand,
A flash! A sullen roar!
I close my eyes with sudden fear,
And trembling wait for more
But all is still except the clock,
Which ticks the hours away,
My dream is o 'er, and in the East,
'' Old Sol'' salutes the day.
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CLASS HISTORY.
BY CORAL B. BRAWNER.
"FRESHMEN."
Wc were the brightest stars that shone,
Being "Freshies" just from home.
Some were wise, but we were wiser,
We asked not, wanted not, and undaunted,
Looked aghast at others failings,
Nor deigned to heed the Senior's wailings
When we tried to over-run
All the work in ages done.
"SOPHS."
Little did we see or comprehend
The doom toward which our footsteps tend
Until as Sophomores we looked back
And saw just how much the Frshinen lack.
Then burying self and foolish pride
We began with mighty stride
To climb the ladder that leads to fame
Determined by deed and not by name,
To see the goal and striving win it
For "Labor Omnia Yincit."
JUNIOR YEAR.
With the Fall of 1912 we entered upon our Junior Year. Bright were our
prospects. The class was organized in October with Mr. Gomez as our first
President. Our first struggle came when we found the old class constitution was
not to be found and a new code of laws had to be drawn up. This finally adopted,
peace reigned and with nothing more exciting than our regular meetings the first
term closed. After Xrnas vacation we returned looking forward to the com¬
ing class contest on Founders' Day. The same officers who had guided our class
so efficiently during most of the first term were retained for the second. With
little ''Joe" at the wheel, we felt certain that he would lead us to victory on
February 25. Nevertheless our high hopes were somewhat dampened when on the
fatal night we learned that the Seniors in a final effort and with broken pocket-
books had beaten us by about sixty dollars. This defeat only made us work the
harder, determined that if they had won this time, we would give them a banquet
in May that would make them sit up and take notice. On March 14th our class
was entertained at the annual Senior-Junior Tea in Arnett Hall—a grand affair.
With colored lights, pretty dresses, and such perfect hosts and hostesses, it could
not have been otherwise. The third term began in April. The election of officers
resulted in Mr. Becton being President. We felt highly honored because he had
evinced such fine qualities both as an executive and orator that we felt he could
meet any opposition calmly, yet determined. We were not mistaken. Late in
April, President Scarborough received the Juniors as his guests at "Trenton
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Place," where we enjoyed ourselves immensely. The next big affair was the ban¬
quet given for the Seniors, May 15th. We will give our guests the pleasure of
describing it. After this event passed we folded our tents and let the days slip
quietly by until Commencement was over, when with the passing of the graduat¬
ing class of '13, wre became Seniors.
SENIORITY.
A very dignified group of Seniors entered the University in September.
The election of officers for the first term made Mr. Hughes president. Nothing
eventful occurred during his administration. The second term began December
18th with Mr. McCullough in the chair. All the fire that had been kindled during
the preceeding term burst into full blaze. First, we arranged for a lecture to be
given January 22nd by Mr. Cromwell of Washington, D. C., the proceeds to go
for Founder's Day contribution. Next the idea of an Annual was presented and
work began immediately. Our class presented seventy dollars to the school an
amount far exceeding any other class. The second term closed and Mr. Ward
became our last president. Under his direction we began work on a Senior Class
Play. Arrangements were completed for the Senior-Junior Tea and the same was
given April 4th.
On May 14th, the "Kingdom of Hearts' Content" a comedy in three acts
was given by the class. This play has been widely proclaimed, "The best yet."
The evening of May 22nd found us again at Trenton Place, the guests of Presi¬
dent and Mrs. Scarborough. Their kind and generous hospitality will never be
forgotten.
Only a few more weeks must pass before we take our departure from these
walls. Commencement Day is drawing near and with our motto, '' Labor Omnia
Vincit," we will press onward toward the mark of the high calling: A servant
of the masses.
<JmJM
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CLASS POEM.
BY SUSIE BROWN.
One night I lay a dreaming,
1 dreamed a dream so real
That all the class of '14
Was full of mirth and zeal.
We've come for one great aim
And if this we fulfil
To all we will proclaim
To do the Master's will.
The future strength are we
Of this grand, noble race
If we unfaithful be
Who then will take our place?
Our start in life we take
And our success is won
If merit we retain
Until the journey's done.
Ourselves we must respect
If we respect demand,
Then no man can reject
Us for our noble stand.
Our part of all the race
And all its mighty task
An opportunity
Is that that we can ask.
In kindness be thou kind
In truth be also true
For in your very mind
The world reflects but you.
Defeats we do not fear
But aim for noble ends
For loss but leads to gain
And joy our steps attends.
Let heart of selfishness
Give way to heart of love;
Let joy and peace abide
That cometh from above.
Our path not always bright,
Is touched by grief and pain
But this will soon be right
For sunshine follows rain.
To little things give heed
For small things make the great.
And these things stand in need
To him who meets but hate.
In words of Horace Mann
Be thou ashamed to die
Until for man you've wou
Some noble victory.
"Let us then be up and doing
With a heart for every fate
Still achieving, still pursuing
Learn to labor and to wait.:
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WHEN WE MET ON THE BANKS OF THE HUDSON.
AWAKENING ON a beautiful morning in late August, we were somewhat
dazed at the strangeness of our surroundings, but recovering in a few mo¬
ments we remembered that we were in the beautiful home of our old class mate,
Mrs. Alma Ward, on the Western banks of the Hudson River. We prepared our¬
selves for a hasty breakfast before the pleasures of the day rushed upon us. We
heard happy voices on the terrace outside, and knew that already Charma and
Gurlie had been on the tennis court since early sunrise, so we were satisfied that
Charma was still the rollicking, merry athletic girl that she was at the "Force"
two years ago, although this short time had wrought a greater change in her old
roommate, this day of our reunion being the first anniversary of her wedding
a year ago. She pretended to play the part of a chaperon although everyone
agreed that she still needed one for herself. Charma declared herself invulner¬
able to the ways and wiles of men as her ambitions aspired to greater altitudes.
A wonderful sight greeted our eyes when we entered that magnificent dining
room, but the glitter of the silver and china could never outshine the bright,
happy faces seated around that early breakfast table. Everyone was so anxious
to tell of his many experiences since that glorious commencement, that Leroy did
not have time to say the blessing. Perhaps you did not hear of his achievements
along religious lines. In the same church where he had been musical director
he now held the coveted position as pastor. He came from his old home, Xenia,
through Pittsburg to meet his old friend, Frank, who had become an efficient
bookkeeper for a large firm. He told us that as soon as he got the raise he was
looking for he would make the belle of the Smoky City, his bride. Sadie seemed
the only one anxious for our party to end.
Just think what she had left behind, a prosperous, devoted husband in a little
parsonage on the hill, and she claimed it was c-u-t-e! It seemed that Priscilla
had lost none of her quietness and we listened as she quietly said that she was
happy in that her ambitions had been fully realized, but if Myrtle had not per¬
suaded her to come she would have been dutifully working the summer hours
away. Two years had made no change in Myrtle. She liked a season of work
and a season of play.
All of a sudden we heard a loud wrangling at the door and on looking we
beheld Susie and Breckinridge debating as to who should come in the door first.
Susie won, and they both broke out in hilarious laughter over the repetition of one
of their school day pranks. Said Susie, '' Breckinridge thinks that just because
she has been to the Boston Conservatory of Music she can be undisputed mis¬
tress." But notwithstanding Susie's love for a good joke her adeptness in short¬
hand had secured her a reliable position in St. Louis.
With much laughter and enjoyment over our pleasant reminiscences the
breakfast came to a close. Just at this moment our sweet hostess appeared and
informed us that she had planned an all day's outing. She had the lunch basket
heaped high with picnic dainties—sandwiches, fruits, cakes, etc.
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We started for the boat house and a shout went up from those in the rear.
In looking back we all beheld Points, Billy and Dale, who had just arrived on
the morning express. My! how glad we were to see Points who came straight
from Chicago on receiving Alma's kind invitation; and Billy from the Capitol
City wearing the same old college air although he had been married and had just
left his little wife and babe at home, the depository of his heart as well as pocket-
book; and Dale, why it seemed like a return of "The Prodigal Son" for not one
of his classmates had received a line from him since his departure for Mexico.
We journeyed and at last arrived at the river's bank and in spite of our
early start we found that some of the party had already assembled, all dressed in
outing costumes.
Bee, Luella, Inez, Helen and Georgia, and such splashing and screaming
when they heard of the new arrivals. Helen lost her Eastern dignity, acquired
in a New York contractor's office when she heard of the arrival of the boys, al¬
though it was rumored that she was engaged to the contractor.
Inez forgot that she was dressed in white, for she nearly capsized the boat
on hearing of the Mexican Brave's return. During her last year of school she
acquired a taste for the West and she really got beyond Iowa and spent a delight¬
ful time at the Exposition.
Luella said, '' Which Scott is that ? I thought I left him in Chicago.'' My,
what a business air she has, her career has been a great success, but even
through all this she still loves her fun. Georgia and Bee had hysterics and the
rest of us were almost as bad. The "putcher poy's" establishment had now
become famous under Georgia's wonderful advertising ability. ' "Ach himmel,
he still loves her yet already.'' The arrival of the boys did not excite Bee at all,
so immediately our suspicions were aroused and we were inclined to believe that
although she had made a wonderful success as a court reporter she had also
received court that she had not reported.
Nellie and Theresa arrived by a late train and so missed the earlier pleasures
of the day. Theresa had become the doctor's wife and Nellie had become pro¬
ficient as a saleslady in a large department store in Buffalo.
Our entire company embarked in the little boats on the river and sailed
placidly down toward the picnic grounds.
May we sail down life's stream as smoothly and happily as we did on that
bright, warm day, which will live forever in the memories of twenty happy peo¬
ple ; although one was unable to be present, Mrs. Alston, on account of pressing
home duties; her work as a teacher keeps her exceedingly busy and during the
summer months she makes her preparation for her winter work.
Long live our amiable hostess and may all succeeding classes have as sweet
a reunion as ours was to us.
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ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY.
XI CHAPTER.
FRATRES CAUSA HONORIS.
Pres. W. S. Scarborough, A. M., Ph.D., LL.T).
Prof. A. W. Thomas, A. B., S. T. B.
Prof. G. W. Henderson, A. M., D. I).
Prof. L. F. Palmer, A. B.
Prof. Jas. E. Simpson, A. M., Louisville, Ky.
Prof. D. K. Cherry, A. 1.5.
FRATRES IN UNIVERSITATE.
C. E. Burcii, '14.
A. L. Simpson, '15
A. L. Foster, '16.
L. A. McGee, '16.
C. S. Spivey, '17.
E. A. Taylor, '15.
II. W. Shepherd, '16.
Philip Burch, '16.
J. A. Shelton, '17.
C. E. Wilson, '15, Deceased.
A. Wayman Ward, '14.
ALUMNI.
A. 0. Mitchell, '13.
W. II. Price, '13.
J. W. Moore, '13.
CHAPTERS.
Alpha—Cornell.
Beta— Howard.
Gamma—Virginia Union.
Epsilon—Michigan.
Zeta—Yale.
Th Eta—Chicago.
Alpha Alumni—New York.
I ota—Sy ra cuse.
Kappa—Ohio State.
Mu—Minnesota.
Nu—Lincoln.
XT—Wilberforce.
Omicron—Pittsburgh.
Alpha I .lambda—Louisville.
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ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY
Xi CHAPTER
Wilberforce University History
OLD SHORTER
ON SEPTEMBER 21, 1844, a committee was appointed in the Ohio conference
of the A. M. E. Church to select a site for a seminary of learning. One
hundred and seventy-two acres, twelve miles west of Columbus were purchased
and "Union Seminary" was projected. In 1847, the school was opened, thus
becoming the first school for the education of colored people in this country, the
germ which later developed into Wilberforce University. It incorporated manual
labor in its plan, and fore-shadowed the industrial idea in connection with literary
work.
On September 28, 1853, the Cincinnati Conference of the M. E. Church
selected a committee which recommended "the establishment of a literary insti¬
tution of high order for the education of colored people generally;" and in May,
1856, "Tawawa Springs," a beautiful summer resort in Greene County, Ohio, was
purchased, and Wilberforce University had location. By concurrent actions the
M. E. and A. M. E. Conferences of Ohio entered into co-operation for the success
of the University. It was incorporated August 30, 1856, and a board of twenty-
four trustees, selected, including Governor Salmon P. Chase, President R. S.
Rust, Ashland Keith of the colored Baptist denomination, and Bishop D. A.
Payne. The broad principle was adopted that there should never be any dis¬
crimination among the trustees, faculties or students, on account of race or creed.
The University began its work in October, 1856, under Rev. M. P. Gaddis,
as Principal. He was succeeded by Prof. James K. Parker and Dr. Richard S.
Rust, the first President. During the first epoch, which terminated with the Civil
War, the number of students, largely children of Southern planters, varied from
seventy to a hundred. Revivals were experienced, and commendable progress
was made in literary culture. The war closed the school, and the M. E. Church
withdrew from the field.
On March 10, 1863, Bishop D. A. Payne purchased the property for $10,000,
and associated with himself Rev. James A. Shorter and Prof. John G. Mitchell.
In the re-organization of the University, Bishop Payne became President.
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UNIVERSITY GROUP. (No. 1.)
The Union Seminary property was then sold, and proceeds, faculty, and
pupils were merged into the larger enterprise. On the day that Lincoln was
assassinated, the main building was burned and the growing work checked. But
the heroic founder and his associates redoubled their efforts. Congress in 1870,
appropriated $26,000; Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase bequeathed $10,000; the
Avery estate added $10,000, and the American Unitarian Association gave for
lectures $6,000.
For 13 years Bishop Payne presided over the affairs of the University. He
called to his aid such instructors as Dr. William Kent of England; Prof. T. E.
Suliot, of Edinburgh, Scotland; Dr. John G. Mitchell, of Oberlin; Prof. W. B.
Adams, of Amherst; Prof. B. K. Sampson, of Oberlin; Prof. J. P. Shorter, of
Wilberforce, Ohio. Among the ladies who rendered valuable services were Miss
Ester T. Maltby and Miss Sara Jane Woodson, of Oberlin; Mrs. Alice M. Adams,
of Holyoke, and Miss Mary McBride, of Oswego. Under his management the dif¬
ferent departments were organized: the Theological in 1866, the Classical and
Scientific in 1867, the Normal in 1872.
From under Bishop Payne's hands went out 26 graduates. He left his im¬
press on every line of development. He organized the church of the Holy Trinity,
the Society of Inquiry on Missions, and the Ladies' College Aid Society, and
secured the "Ward Museum" in 1879 worth $2,000. Bishop Payne worked for
the University to the day of his death in 1893.
Rev. B. F. Lee, of the class of '72, succeeded to the presidency in 1876. In
1877, Prof. W. S. Scarborough, a graduate of Oberlin College, was appointed to
the chair of Latin and Greek, and Mrs. S. C. Bierce (now Scarborough,) of
Oswego Normal School, was called to the Principalship of the Normal Department
which was rapidly developed under her management. She was also instructor in
Natural Sciences, and instituted the movement that resulted in obtaining the
present museum, for which Bishop Payne secured the funds.
President Lee continued at the head of affairs eight years. All through these
years revivals occurred with the return of every session, and hundreds of young
men and women learned life's noblest lesson of consecrated purpose to the
cause of God and mankind. Through the Missionary Department of the church,
the island of Hayti was brought into close relations, and five of her sons entered
upon various courses of study.
In 1884, President Lee accepted the editorial chair of the Christian Recorder,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Prof. S. T. Mitchell, of the class of '73, was elected to the presidency in 1884.
The University continued a steady growth through subsequent years.
On March 19, 1889, the Legislature passed a law establishing the Normal and
Industrial Department. It is supported entirely by the State. It is placed on a
financial basis similar to the other State educational institutions, receiving a levy
of one-hundredth of a mill of the grand tax duplicate. No higher indorsement of
a colored institution can be found in the United States. President Mitchell was
also Superintendent of this Department until 1896 when Prof. J. P. Shorter was
elected to the position, holding it until death in March, 1910.
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On June 18, 1891, Payne Theological Seminary was founded. It has its own
board of directors. Bishop Payne was its first Dean, his successor being John G.
Mitchell, one of the founders of Wilberforce University, who served until his
death in 1900. "With him were associated Prof. W. S. Scarborough and Rev. G.
W. Prioleau on the first faculty.
January 9, 1884, President Cleveland detailed Lieut. John H. Alexander to
organize a Military Department at Wilberforce and instruct in Military Science
and Tactics. His sudden death created a vacancy which was filled by the appoint¬
ment of Lieut. Charles Young, of the Ninth U. S. Cavalry, the only remaining
colored officer in the United States Army, who is a graduate of West Point.
Lieut. Young rendered excellent service to the University, not only in a military
capacity, but also in giving instruction in French and Trigonometry.
In 1896, Prof. W. S. Scarborough who had been transferred to the Seminary
was re-transferred to the college chair of Greek and Latin and made Vice-Presi¬
dent of the University.
April 5, 1898, the Ohio Legislature, by a unanimous vote in both houses,
placed to the credit of Endowment Fund of the University, the Randolph Funds
of $6,643.
Prof. Mitchell, who was failing in health, resigned in 1900. He died the
following year.
Rev. Joshua H. Jones, of the class of '87 was elected President in 1900 and
held this position for eight years.
In the same year Bishop Benjamin T. Tanner was elected Deap of the Semi¬
nary and held the position until 1902. In 1902 Rev. Geo. F. Woodson, a graduate
of Drew Theological Seminary, who had been Professor of Historical and
Practical Theology since 1895, was elected Dean, which position he still fills.
In 1901 the Scientific Course was raised to the present standard.
In 1905 Lieut. B. O. Davis, of the Tenth Cavalry was detailed by the War
Department to take the place of Captain Young, who, after service in the Cuban
War, was ordered to the Philippines. He gave most efficient service, adding to
his duties instruction in Geometry by special permission of the War Department.
He was withdrawn in 1909, his time for detail having expired.
In 1909 Lieutenant John E. Green of the 25th Infantry was appointed to take
the place.
Through the solicitation of Secretary Talbert, ably assisted by other friends,
Mr. Andrew Carnegie in 1907 presented the University with a Library Building,
at a cost of $18,000.
In 1908, Vice-President W. S. Scarborough, a graduate of Oberlin College
('75) and one time student in Oberlin Theological Seminary, was elected Presi¬
dent of the University. Chaplain T. G. Steward was elected Vice-President at
the same time.
In 1910, Prof. William A. Joiner of the class of '88 was called from Howard
University to the Superintendency of the C. N. and I. Department.
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SUMMER SESSION.
June 23 to August 1, 1914.
OFFICERS.
W. S. Scarborough, Ph.D., LL.D., President of the University.
W. A. Joiner, A.M., Superintendent of the C. N. & I. Department.
Lewis B. Moore, Ph.D., Director of Summer Session.
J. E. Ormes, Registrar.
FACULTY.
W. E. B. DuBois, Ph.D., Lecturer on Economies. Editor of the "Crisis."
L. B. Moore, Ph.D., Education. Dean of the Teachers' College, Howard
University.
Dudley W. Woodard, A. M., Mathematics. Professor of Mathematics, Tuske-
gee Institute.
R. P. Simms, Geography and History. Principal Bluefield Colored Insti¬
tute, West Virginia.
Sadie V. Overton, A. B., English. Teacher of English, Lincoln High School,
Kansas City, Mo.
B. H. Green, M. S., Chemistry and Physics. Professor of Chemistry and
Physics, Wilberforce University.
F. J. Work, Music. Teacher of Music, Lincoln High School, Kansas City, Mo.
Ruth B. Johnson, Primary Methods. Teacher, Douglass School, Cincinnati,
Ohio. . H
J. Y. Herring, Graphic Art.
Chas. S. Smith, A. M., Stenography and Typewriting. Head of Commercial
Department, Wilberforce University.
Hattie Y. Edmunds, Physical Culture. Instructor in Physical Culture,
Public Schools, Washington, D. C.
George R. Tompkins, M. E., Mechanical Drawing and Shop Practice. In¬
structor, Engineering Department, Wilberforce University.
Bessie V. Morris, Domestic Science and Economy. Instructor Domestic
Science Department, Wilberforce University.
Julia C. Gee, B. S., Domestic Art. Instructor in Sewing and Dressmaking,
Wilberforce University.
S. J. Richards, Carpentry and Woodworking. Instructor in Carpentry and
Woodworking, Wilberforce University.
SUMMER SESSION.
The past summer witnessed an advanced step, long desired in the work of
this institution, i. e., the inauguration of a Summer Normal. Though the work
of this session was restricted to a much smaller field than the regular work of the
institution, the attendance was good and demonstrated the desire for and need
of such work in connection with the University.
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The enrollment included teachers from 20 states and the District of Columbia,
and was composed of a body of earnest workers bent on increasing their efficiency
in the profession. Some of the states represented were: Alabama, Arkansas,
Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey,
New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, "West Virginia
and the District of Columbia.
The corps of instructors brought to the University was exceptional in many
ways, including the best known educators of the Negro race, men and women who
have made their marks and who hold place high in the council of thoughtful men.
It is too early yet to estimate the advantages arising to the University from
bringing to her portals the more industrious and intelligent teachers of our
neighboring states, and the moulders of thought from our best institutions, but
no one can doubt that it will bear large fruit for the institution in the near future.
The credits earned in the summer work may be counted toward University
Degrees and certificates, and the summer session thus becomes an integral part
of the University's work.
GENERAL INFORMATION.
Wilberforce is three and a quarter miles northeast of Xenia. which is on the
Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Ry. 65 miles from Cincinnati
and 55 miles from Columbus. Wilberforce station at which accomodation trains
stop, is within twenty minutes walk westward to the University. It is located
geographically so as to be easy of access, and it affords most excellent facilities
for higher education, especially to those desiring the environments of a cultured
community where homes and lives stand for the best ideals. A state Act pro¬
hibits any saloon or low resort within two miles of the University. The health-
fulness and beauty of the locality are unsurpassed. Its mineral springs are of
great value. It is non-sectarian, and its charter prohibits any distinction on
account of race color or creed among trustees, faculty or students.
WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY.
The first organized effort for the education of the colored race in this
country was perfected in September, 1847, in a school for Negro youth opened
near Columbus, Ohio, and called "Union Seminary." It was the first systematic
plan of the race for its own education. It, was the first special effort of any race
for the mental uplift of the negro and it anticipated for nearly fifty years, the
present idea of industrial training, being conducted on the manual labor plan.
Here was the starting point of the Wilberforce University of today.
Its teachers Ave re negroes. Rev. John M. BroAvn Avas its first principal. He
was assisted by Mrs. Prances Harper, a Philadelphia woman, well knoAvn in
Temperance circles and distinguished for her poetical talent.
Nine years later the Avhite people, realizing the necessity of looking after the
welfare of the 30,000 of the colored population of Ohio, took action through the
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M. E. Church in a similar direction. "Tawawa (Sweet Water) Springs," a
beautiful summer resort in the south-western part of Ohio, rich in mineral springs
and historical interest, was purchased and a University for the colored race was
organized and named "Wilberforce University" in honor of England's great
abolitionist, William Wilberforce.
It was incorporated in August, 1856, and its first board of twenty-four
trustees included Gov. Salmon P. Chase, Dr. Richard S. Rust of the Methodist
Church and four colored men—Ashland Keith of the Baptist Church, with
Bishop Daniel A. Payne, Rev. Lewis Woodson and Mr. Alfred Anderson of the
African M. E. Church. At the beginning, the broad principle was adopted,
"That there never should be any distinction among the trustees, faculty or stu¬
dents on account of race, color or creed."
The school opened in October, 1856, under white teachers. Dr. Richard S.
Rust left a prominent pastoral charge to become its first President. In later years,
he became Secretary of the Freedmen's Aid Society and continued a friend of the
school till his death.
During the first epoch of its history, this school was patronized very largely
by the children of Southern planters. Often entire families were brought thither,
lands were purchased and homes established. This, with the fact that there was
also attracted to the place, the best element of the colored people from many
points, led to the growth of a community of negroes exceptional in material pos¬
session, in heredity and standing. In truth, the story of the colored settlements
in Southern Ohio is one teeming with historical interest and most romantic associa¬
tions. Thus, Wilberforce University was most strategically situated to serve the
race, and commendable progress was-made until the Civil War broke out, when
Southern patronage ceased, the school was temporarily closed and the trustees
finally decided to sell the property.
Since 1856, Bishop D. A. Payne had been its patron, educating his step¬
children therein, and was ever an active helper in the actual management of the
school. Exiled from his native city, Charleston, S. C., in 1836, because he was
educating the colored youth, a zealous advocate of education for his people all
through the following years, and a special pleader for an educated ministry,
he could not see the usefulness of Wilberforce University at an end.
But the State of Ohio desired the property and Daniel A. Payne had not a
dollar with which to purchase it. Still the trustees decided to give the race the
offer of the property for $10,000.00. Not twenty-four hours could be given for
decision. "Without a ten dollar bill at command, not knowing where he could
obtain any help," Bishop Payne "threw himself on the strong arm of the Lord,"
and with sublime faith in the possibilities of earnest endeavor for such a cause,
solemnly pledged the A. M. E. Church to raise the required sum. Within forty-
eight hours the first hundred dollars toward the purchase of the property was
given by a colored woman, Mrs. James A. Shorter. At once Bishop Payne associ¬
ated with himself. Rev. James A. Shorter, later Bishop Shorter, and Prof. John
G. Mitchell, an early negro graduate of Oberlin College, in the re-organization
and re-opening of the University. Bishop Payne became its President and its
leading spirit for the years to come, though Prof. Mitchell was its acting Principal,
while the Bishop sought aid for its maintenance.
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During all these years, "Union Seminary" had kept in existence. Now it
was at once sold and merged into Wilberforce University. Thus, the internal
force and the external force, each working for the same end, finally reached the
crystalization point of a great school for the higher education of the race by the
race.
So, to the Negro himself, really belongs the credit of beginning the education
of his people; to Ohio belongs the honor of being the mother of its first school,
and to Oberlin College, much is owed for the upbuilding of the University through
a splendid galaxy of instructors, men and women, white and colored, from that
noble college which first opened the doors of higher education to the race, from
its opening in 1856 to the present moment.
The crisis was passed and the victory seemed secure when, within two years,
$7,500.00 of the debt had been paid. On the day on which the immortal Lincoln
was assassinated, April 14, 1865, incendiary hands laid the main building in ashes.
However, faith and works again triumphed, and at last a finer brick building at
a cost of $40,000.00 became a reality—"Shorter Hall, the first of the series of
splendid edifices that grace the grounds today.''
Then aid came from various quarters as the struggle of the school was seen
and appreciated. Congress and the Freedmen's Bureau made appropriations for
its relief. Chief Justice Chase bequeathed $10,000.00, as did the Avery estate.
The American Unitarian Association provided funds annually for some years for
courses of lectures given by the Professors of Antioch College. Friends from all
classes gave some assistance, and men and women of color laid down their offer¬
ings for its use in sums ranging from $5.00 to $1,000.00. It has been its boast
and pride that a large amount of self-help has gone to build up the University.*
Growth and recognition increased till in 1887, the Legislature of Ohio had
such confidence in its worth and importance as a necessary educational factor
with a large field of usefulness, that it made, and still continues to make an
annual appropriation of some $17,000.00 for the support of a Normal and In¬
dustrial Department. Then the General Government, under President Cleveland's
administration, organized a Military Department and a Negro West Point grad¬
uate, Lieut. John H. Alexander, was appointed to take charge. Wilberforce
University is the only Negro school recognized and maintained by the United
States Government. Upon the death of Lieut. Alexander, another Negro West
Point graduate, Lieut. Chas. Young, (now Major) was detailed to the school,
and when the Spanish War broke out, he went to the front, taking with him a
large contingent of students who fought with honor for the flag in Cuba and the
Philippines, while the military work in the school was most creditably carried on
by advanced students.
The University began with 52 acres of land, one main building, a few small
cottages, a primary department of instruction, two teachers and a handful of
students. Today, the united schools in operation, aside from the Military, are
the College, the Theological Seminary and a Normal and Industrial Department,
instructing in ten well-equipped industries. It has 350 acres of the best land in
Ohio. It has 10 brick buildings, including four halls, a $60,000.00 Trades Build-
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ing and a Carnegie Library costing $18,000.00. There are two farm houses and
nine frame cottages for teachers and employees. The value of the entire plant
with equipment, is quite $350,000.00. There are thirty-two teachers and an
average of four hundred students. Over nine thousand negro youths have re¬
ceived training here. Over one thousand have graduated from its literary and
industrial courses, and are now engaged in uplifting the race in all parts of this
country, in Africa, Hayti, Cuba, Porto Rico, the Philippines and Canada. Among
the many who have reached eminence are Bishop B. F. Lee, D. D., of the A. M. E.
Church, and who was at one time President of the University for eight years;
Bishop B. W. Arnett, D. I).; Chaplains Geo. W. 'Prioleau and W. T. Anderson,
two of the colored chaplains in the U. S. Army; Dr. John Hurst, Financial
Secretary of the A. M. E. Church and former Secretary of the Haytian Legation
in Washington; Miss Hallie Q. Brown, widely known in this country and England
as an Elocutionist and Temperance Lecturer; W. T. Vernon, Registrar-of the U.
S. Treasury, and a host of others, graduates and undergraduates, whom space
forbids mention, who are men and women of recognized character, ability and
influence, holding high rank m Church, in education, business and service of the
Government.
Wilberforce University stands for the united education of head, heart and
hand. It is located to do this work to a decided advantage. It is contiguous to a
territory of three states, each having a large Negro population. It draws from
these and the entire belt of Southern states, together with the immediate large
Negro belt in Ohio, for the reason that its advantages appeal directly and person¬
ally to those who desire higher training and the social influences it affords. It pre¬
sents to its patrons, an exceptional race environment, where high ideals and prac¬
tices obtain, where race social life is on a high plane, where evil surroundings are
few, where country air and influences do their healthful work, where race friction
is quite unknown, where is found on every hand for youth the greatest possible
inspiration to right living, right thinking, industry, sobriety, and success in life.
It has illustrated to the world what the race can do for itself. For over fifty
years, the work has continued, and its present President, Dr. W. S. Scarborough,
a graduate of Oberlin College, is now reaching out in a broad endeavor to expand
its usefulness.
With its continuous growth, its needs have kept pace, so today the school
faces pressing necessities. It must have $100,000.00 added to its small endowment
at the earliest possible moment.
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"Our Presidents"
D. A. PAYNE
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ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION OFFICERS.
President Harry Sheppard.
Vice-President - - - 0. Sweet.
Secretary — H. Greaves.
Treasurer —A. Simms.
Foot Ball Manager — - A. W. Ward.
Foot Hall Assistant Manager .. ..F. C. McCullough.
Basket Ball Manager J. R. Wheeler.
Basket Ball Assistant Manager W. T. Hughes.
Base Ball Manager : B. H. Moore.
Base Ball Assistant Manager -- --- - --C. Reed.
ATHLETICS AT WILBERFORCE.
BY WILLIAM T. HUGHES.
ATHLETICS AT Wilberforce stand for the very highest ideals and in com¬
petition we worship the idol of fairness. If competition fails to uphold this
ideal it has lost the real purpose for which rt stands. We all enjoy competition no
matter to what it may pertain. Then, why should we not enjoy it in the right
way? It has been well said, "Victory is no great matter and defeat is less; the
essential thing in sport is the striving to excel and the good feeling it fosters be¬
tween those who play FAIR and have no excuse when they lose." How much
better we would feel whether we lost or whether we won in some particular com¬
petition if such result had been fairly obtained. To see that the above idea is in¬
stilled into our boys and girls, the Athletic Associations are very careful in
selecting the persons to manage our teams. Further, in an effort to see clean sport
existing, the Faculty Committees on Athletics give advice when it is needed. We
hope that this spirit will forever prevail at this institution.
Wilberforce has always received good material for its various teams but
the real worth of a player is hard to be shown because of the conditions under
which we are laboring at the present time. In the first place we are without a
permanent coach but to fill that vacancy we have been quite fortunate in secur¬
ing the services of persons who are connected with the University in some way and
who want to see our boys and girls make a good showing. Mr. D. R. Williams
who has charge of the C. N. & 1. Dining Hall was given charge of the foot ball
team; the coaching of the girls' basket ball team was under Mr. C. Carter, Sec¬
retary to the Superintendent, while the base ball team was placed under the care
of Mr. C. Jenkins, Secretary to the President. These men deserve to be compli-
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raented upon the work they accomplished and for the helping hand they extended
to our boys and girls. In the second place, we are without a gymnasium. This
is what our boys and girls need to make them show to their best advantage and we
all are in hopes that within a short time Wilberforce will be able to boast of a
gym. What could our boys and girls do if they were able to enjoy the use of
such equipments as other schools are so fortunate to have? Even at this very time
they are able to compete with the best teams of the State. Let the athletes of
Wilberforce have the same training that every athlete should have and we shall
all be surprised by their accomplishments.
GI ELS' BASKETBALL TEAM
GIRLS' ATHLETICS.
The Basket Ball team closed its third season with a wreath of victories.
Where they have not won fairly, they have lost honorably and that is indeed a
victory.
While it adds to that pride natural in girls to pile victories upon victories
on their list, still that is not the principal advantage to be gained from athletics.
The time for the frail, timid, weak and unenthusiastic girl has passed. The
ideal of today is neither purely physical nor intellectual, but the highest develop¬
ment of both, and of each through the other. It is rarely that the star of any team
is found to be the poorest scholar in her classes. Thus each student of an institu¬
tion of learning owes a duty to herself to prepare a body sufficient to sustain the
intellectual labors.
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There are demands made upon the Athletic Girl by the world in this progress¬
ive age of equality; to be alive to every opportunity, to play fair, to claim 110 right
for self which is not given to her in the game, to cooperate with her mates for a
common end and not for individual glory.
BASEBALL TEAM
BOYS' ATHLETICS.
FOOTBALL.
The football squad of '13-'14 finished with a very credible re-ord. There
were three regular and two special games played during the season. Our rep¬
resentatives were able to capture two of the regular games and one of the spetial
games by large margins. Ninety-six points were recorded to the credit of our
braves in the above named games while only forty-three points were scored
against them. Manager Ward was very successful during the season and he,
too, took part in a few of the battles. Captain Patterson handled the men well
and led them to victory when up against hard walls on the gridiron.
The first game, which was played against Central Mennonite College at Bluff-
ton, Ohio, was played well and the playing on both sides was clean throughout
the game, Their opponents, although blocked several passes, were not able to
check W. U. on line plunges but were a little stronger when end runs were being
made. They allowed our faithful eleven twenty-six points while they were
unable to earn a single point.
During the practice just before the second game, a few changes were made
and the line-up seemed to have been a very strong one until it was struck by
Indiana. This was the second game in which the boys showed great speed, but
were not able to compare with the speed of Indiana. The line-up as a whole was
strong, but their opponents having found one weak spot and having received
the ball by a fumble, could not be stopped and won the game in the last quarter
by a score of 6 to 0.
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FOOTBALL TEAM
On Charleston field our boys met "West Virginia Colored Institute for a
great loss. There was too much individual playing in the back field, a lack of
practice of open plays and a showing of weakness in their physical condition,
which gave Institute the upper hand. This was their last and greatest defeat. In
this game the boys were weak, rattled and most probably homesick, while Insti¬
tute was steady, swift and together. The score stood: Wilberforce. 0; W. V.
C. I., 37.
The last two games were won with large scores. They met Kentucky State
on our gridiron and were determined to win and redeem themselves. Having
been held during the first half, they received new strength and crossed the line
four times for touch-downs and rushed from the field with a victory of 28 to 0.
They next met Ohio State on Thanksgiving Day and the boys marched with
a regular cadence to the goal line which they crossed six times. Each try at
kicking the goal was successful and the score ended 42 to 0 in W. U's. favor.
The line-up varied during the season but as a whole the eleven worked hard
to hold the "Green and Old Gold" above the heads of all. The boys who fought
for us on the gridiron during the entire season were: Captain Patterson, C.;
Crawford, Simms and Simpson, Q. B.; Willet and Griggs, F. B.; Reed, Watkins
and Mariott, H. B.; Moore and Burford, Guards; Clark and Sweet, Tackles;
Points, Carey, Simms and Scott, Ends; Shelton, C.
BASKET BALL.
This branch of athletics is beginning to play an important part in school
athletics in all of the greatest Universities in this country. When our boys can
secure the same care and enjoy the use of a gym, as do the young men of other
Universities, we feel sure that the results will be quite different than they have
been in the past. We will have a team that will not only be able to measure arms
with the best teams of this state but will also be able to give any team a tussle
for the highest honors.
The season opened with several men trying out for positions on the team,
not only those positions which had been left vacant by those persons who had not
returned but for every position. The material was very good and under the
directions of Manager Wheeler and Captain Hughes the men were shown the
fine points of the game. Although the team was not successful in capturing the
number of games that the football team is able to boast of, they were able to
keep most of their opponents to a very low score. The men who comprised the
team were as follows: Love, Smith, Ward, Powers, Hunter, Cooper and Hughes
(Captain).
The first game of the season was played on our own court against Xenia
High School. In this game our men were able to show their superiority over their
opponents in the ability to take part in this kind of sport. The games played
with the Xenia Independence, and the Douglass Athletic Club ended in very
close scores of which our boys were compelled to take the smaller number of
points. The results of the games were as follows: Wilberforce, 41; Xenia High
School, 11. Wilberforce, 6; Xenia Independence, 9. Wilberforce, 18; Douglass
Athletic Club, 23. Wilberforce, 11; Douglass Athletic Club, 17. Wilberforce,
18; Central Mennonite College, 51.
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BASEBALL.
The Baseball season has been quite a success this year in both financial lines
and the storing away of a great number of victories. A good schedule was
obtained through the great efforts of Manager Moore. During the season they
have played some of the largest school teams in the State and in these games
were able to show that they were equal if not superior to them. Our team was
extraordinarily good this season and has sprung many a surprise on those who had
thought that W. U. had seen its best days. Some of the games which were
captured by their opponents were simply given to them which no doubt was due
to over confidence. The teams which defeated our boys played nothing like the
game our boys were capable of presenting. When the team knew that they had
to fight to make a showing, they fought to the finish and in many cases won.
We first wish to call attention to the first game of the season which was with
Ohio State University. Although defeated by 0. S. U. everyone felt that it had
been a battle well worth speaking of. Ohio State University is the largest Uni¬
versity in the State and is able to have all those advantages which we are not able
to enjoy. We do not wish to offer this as an excuse for the loss of this game as
we all feel it was won fairly and that we had lost only by re: eiving fair decisions
but we do wish to offer this as an illustration of what our boys are able to do.
We played our best but our best was not enough to win. Capt. L. Simpson did
the mound work for W. U. and wTas at all times cool and steady. He is considered
to be the best hurler in this section of the country.
They next played Antioch College, whom they were easily able to handle. They
also showed to be superior to the boys from Otterbein College. Their next defeats
were at the hands of Wittenberg College, but both games ended in close scores.
Of course our old time rivals came in the list of games to be played. West
Virginia Colored Institute presented their team on the field on the fourth and
fifth of May, Both games were played in good style and a few spectacular plays
were seen. The first game was called in the seventh inning on account of rain,
the second went the full route. The first game ended in the score being tie, 1 to 1,
but the second was easily taken by our boys. The visitors, in the second game,
seemed to have been rattled as there wrere altogether too many errors made,
which cost them the game. The final count was 8 to 2. The results of the games
during the season were as follows: Wilberforce, 1; Ohio State University, 2.
Wilberforce, 13; Antioch College, 3., Wilberforce, 7; Otterbein College, 5. Wil¬
berforce, 6; Wittenberg College, 7. Wilberforce, 4; Wittenberg College, 6. Wil¬
berforce, 1; West Virginia Colored Institute, 1. Wilberforce, 8; West Virginia
Colored Institute, 2.
A series of departmental fames were played and quite an interest was dis¬
played in these games. These games furnished quite a good deal of amusement
for all and men, who had never played our National game, were seen on the field,
often being the objects of laughter, but in view of that they played well.
OUR HOWARD TEAM
President
Vice-President
Secretary
Treasurer
Corresponding Secretary
DEBATING CLUB.
OFFICERS.
0. E. Burcii.
0. E. Wilson.
II. W. Shepherd.
R. Wiley.
A. L. Simpson.
Wilberforce defeated Howard University in a hard fought contest, April
25, 1914. The question was: "Resolved That the Federal Government Should
Own and Operate the Telephone and Telegraph Systems." Wilberforce defended
the negative. Howard: B. Armstead, '14; H. Moore, '14; Smith, '14. Wilber¬
force: C. E. Burch, '14; II. W. Shepherd, '16; A. L. Simpson, '15.
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IN MEMORIAM.
ON THE evening of May 4th, Crawford E. Wilson, one of our most promising
students, passed away.
Crawford Wilson matriculated in the Collegiate Department in the Fall of
]f)ll and during his Freshman year distinguished himself as an honor man both
in the class-room and in the forum.
In his Sophomore year he added another jewel to his academic career by his
wonderful mastery in debate against Fisk University in which debate his Alma
Mater was victorious.
He entered upon his Junior year with zeal, but physical ailments checked
him in his course and after a lingering illness he passed from the scene of earthly
activity to the clime o"f the Blessed. His life of purity, his devotion to high ideals
and his manly stand for human rights will ever remain as traits worthy of
emulation.
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ft=0^"WJ,R.
The following column was submitted
by a few Senior girls to the Annual
Staff for publication.
WANTED:
A man.—C. A.
A husband.—R. S.
Some patience.—S. S.
A grammar.—A. L. U.
Some piety.—A. W.
Some stability.—J. H.
A dearie.—H. B. (Xenia).
An air pump.—H. B.
To be noticed.—J. T. H.
Some push.—S. Mc.
A remedy for hysterics.—B. T.
A rosary.—M. 0.
A fashion plate.—C. B. B.
FOOLISH QUESTIONS.
Mr. Ward: "My bredren when da
first man Adam was created he was made
of wet clay and set up again de fire¬
place to dry."
"Dos you say," said Mr. Washington,
"dat Adam wuz made of wet clay and
set up again de fire-place to dry ?''
' Mr. Ward: "Yes sar I do."
Mr. Washington: "Den who made de
fire-place?"
Mr. Ward: "Set down, for sich dog¬
gone questions would upset any theo¬
logy."
What is spooning?—II. B. (Xenia).
What is love?—S. B.
Are nuns happy?—M. 0.
When is the old maid stage ?—I. H.
Why don't men love me?—R. S.
I wonder if he heard me sing, "I'm
just crying for you."—B. F.
What is the difference between quan¬
tity and quality of invitation ?—C. B. B.
Am I important?—H. B.
In how many years may I finish Theo¬
logy ?—J. H.
What does associations with the facul¬
ty beget ?—L. G.
VICTORIES WON IN THE SOCIAL WORLD
BY SOME OF THE SENIOR GIRLS.
A. L. J. F.-H. L. W.=T. L. J.
C. W: B.—(L. 'Y.+M. G.)=R. R. S.
X. C. R.— (A. H.+M. C.)=J. M. H.
W. B. J.— (F. B.+P. J. K.)=M. 0.
L. S.— (L. Y.+B. S.)=J. C. B.
S. M. D.+L. H.+H. S.+J. G.
+K. F.
=C. B. B.
WE WONDER:
1. Why M. 0. hasn't taken any in¬
terest in the Social world this year ?
2. Why Susie likes gravy.
3. What magnet draws Jane to the
Seminary?
4. Why Luella goes to town so often
in the little one-horse shay? *'
5. Why Ruth Smith puts her "all in
all in Banks?"
6. Why C. B. B. is so popular with
the men?
7. Who Ward really likes ?
8. Why C. A. didn't make time with
English Carey?
9. Why E. G. changes fellows so
often ?
10. Why S. V. S. loves her C
teacher so well?
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SENIOR HOROSCOPE.
BY T. SCOTT.
NAME
LIKES
NICK-NAMES
HOBBY j
FAVORITE SAYING |
WILL BE
Charma Abbott
To flirt
Flirt
Angling for hearts
Aw do you?
An athlete
Sadie Alston
To talk
Busy-body
Explaining
I know its the truth
A minister's wife
Edna Alston
To study
Dixie
Pleasing him
Alright
'' What's that ?''
A business woman
Mr. Alston
To argue
Hubby
Preaching
A successful man
Cullen Banks
Ruth
Papa tree-top-tall
Writing locals
Granted
A moon fixer
Coral Brawner
To stall
The Baby
Making eyes
Take it from me
A lecturer
Susie Brown
Co. for the night
Miss Ikes
Washing and ironing
Just fine
An ideal woman
Charles Birch
Good grades
Chicken
Being late
Marvel not
A professor
Priseilla Bruce
To go home
Bruce
Cleaning house
You tell it
Typist
Corrinne Belliny
Several men
Bright Eyes
Dancing
Aw pshaw
'' At home girl''
Helen Byrd
To be contrary
Little Bird
Posing
I don't like it
A stenographer
Helen Breckenridge
To be quiet
Mumps
Making sandwiches
The same thing
A music teacher
McKinley Cary
A good time
English Carey
Dragging at night
Hello Count
Baseball star
Joseph N. Carter
To make love
South America
Courting
I must be heard
A jack-leg preacher
Beatrice Foster
To be petted
Bea
Having hysterics
'' Now that's awful''
A bookkeeper
Elizabeth Griggs
To stay on the campus
Lizzie
Sewing
"Yes chile"
A kindergarten teacher
Joseph Gomez
To study
Reverend
Carrying water
But it is so
A minister
Luella Graham
Giggle
Looie
Traveling
By the way
The marvel of family
Ina Hamilton
To go everywhere
Tin Soldier
Walking straight
Coral
A soldier girl
Wm. Hughes
Nonsense
Cotton top
Acting silly
How's everything
An accountant
Jane Hunley
To be serious
Lady Jane
Passing the Seminary
Is that right?
Married
Hattie Jackson
Anything eatable
Hat-tee
Being funny
Oh [ Dear
Who knows?
Inez Jackson
To pout
Jack
Playing the piano
Oo-oo-uh
A pianist
Susan P. Jackson
To talk fast
Sue
Latin
You'll need it
An old lady
Frank McCullough
To be affable
Mae
Ringing the bell
Now wait
A Bell man
Jessie Manley
To know it all
Miss Manley
Playing Flinch
I don't care
A school-master
Clarence T. MeCowan
To be reserved
Moses
Attending own bus.
A little boy
Myrtle Madison
Hattie
Little Bit
Bookkeeping
I'm so sick
Little wife
Marie Ody
Her books
Gretchen
Worrying-
1 'm just tired
Somebody
Ezra Ousley
To be seon
'' Beetle''
Praying
O-o-o-o
Evangelist
Gurley Pentecost
To keep busy
<' Girlie''
Going to Rome
Wait till I'm married
A matron
Elza Patterson
To make a point
Irish Pat
Chewing gum
Now you boys wait
A dentist
Georgia Rae
To be blue
Loonie
Bookkeeping
Now
A greenhouse keeper
Dale Scott
Girls
Scotty
Balling the Jack
Pretty
'' My friends''
I '111 telling you
A bum actor
Treopia Scott
To mutiny
Treepine
Serving board dinners
An old maid teacher
Ruth Smith
To excel in dress
Brown Skin
Writing locals
A singer
A. L. Washington
To be pleasant
Wash
Using verbs
All like-a-that
A preacher
A. W. Ward
More girls
A. W. Square
Using slang
You should worry
A dude
C. F. Points
To make secret trips
Points
Holding hands
Well, let's see
A business man
ARNETT HALL
MITCHELL HALL
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"EXTRACTS FROM A SENIOR DIARY."
Jan. 1. Went to Delia's for dinner; wore pink dress. Adolf was late in
arriving—about 9 o'clock. Had a lovely dinner. Adolf and I parted angry on
account of letter he found and read.
Jan. 2. Stayed home but Adolf didn't call.
Jan. 3. Called up A., but he was not home. Ate some candy to sweeten my
disposition.
Jan. 4. Sunday—Had a house full of company among whom was B. Mason,
Mr. Owens brought me a box of candy. Adolf called up and said he would be out
about five. Five minutes later A. called up and said he couldn't come till 9:30.
He Avas playing the violin. He finally arrived. Social. Occasional word. Left
about 4 a. m. I retired.
Jan. 5. Monday—Arrived at the Force about 4 p. m. All tired.
Jan. 7. Wednesday—Saw G. as he arrived.
Jan. 11. Sunday—Heard Dr. Jackson's sermon on "Conscience" between
talks with G. the theologue.
Jan. 12. Monday—Everything dead wrong. Dinner was late. Disappointed
at Prayer meeting by not seeing G. Didn't get any mail all day. Got the blues.
Jan. 13. Big Discipline meeting. Discussed news all day.
Jan. 14. Received a sweet letter from Adolf and from home. Couldn't
study so I retired.
Jan. 15. Had Class meeting and I had quite an interesting chat with G.
Ate some pie and retired.
Jan. 19. Monday—Only nine of us.at breakfast. Had a time. C. wanted
to wear my tan dress trimmed in green. I don't know although she has it on.
I acted as hostess Saturday night. Had a lovely time. Of course G. — didn't
like it because I had to get up so much. Everyone thought I looked so beautiful.
Jan. 25. Sunday—Dippy Poole scared us coming home at night.
Jan. 27. Class meeting. G. — was present.
Jan. 28. Begged Prof. Palmer to let us read "The Woman Thou Gavesf
Me," but he wouldn't promise. Heard from Adolf.
Jan. 29. Dragged out with G — to athletic entertainment. Had one more
time.
Jan. 31. G. — didn't come over, so of course Bennie and I got in a squabble
as usual.
8 Feb. 1. Don't know whether to take dinner in Xenia with my son Johnson's
aunt or Harris.
Feb. 2. Got a box of candy from " Tank." Went to prayers. After service
G — was helping me on with my coat when Prof. Hill said, "All theologs please
wait until the ladies have passed out." Of course everybody laughed.
Feb. 3. Prof. Palmer has the mumps.
Feb. 5. Received some stationery and box of candy from Jack.
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CLASS OF 1870.
First Graduates of Wilberforce University
Kev, J. T. Jenifer, Eev. I. H. Welch, Rev. T. H. Jackson
89
Feb. 7. Gave Prof. Armes a piece of my mind for cutting me down in book¬
keeping although I had made up my work. Had a long chat with Harris. Was
promised a box of candy for my birthday. Much pleased over a letter from Adolf.
Feb. 7. Girlie has the mumps.
Feb. 8. Sunday—Sadie, Ina, Carol and I went to Tawawa for supper. Of
course we had a time.
Feb. 15. Sunday—Saw G — after Sunday school. "We went to church to¬
gether. Of course Prof. Ormes laughed when he saw us come in.
Feb. 17. Had Class meeting. So excited in talking to Dale I tore a dollar
in two. G — tried to give me a lot of dope.
Feb. 18. Received box of candy from "Dollie." Wrote Fred, Turner,
Adolf. Luella is acting crazy as ever.
Feb. 19. Had a Class meeting. Harris joined class. G — was not here.
Had big "Committee meeting."
Feb. 20. Mr. Warrick's funeral. Haven't seen G — all day.
Feb. 21. Went to Xenia. Mr. Carr, cute little man, brought me some cakes,
candy, pie, weinies, crackers, soda, pop and chewing gum for waiting until he
finished shopping. Saw G — coming home. Too busy just then. Got ready for
Washington Birthday party. I read the budget stinging all the girls in the
cottage. When we got ready for refreshments we discoverd that our cream had
been stolen. The boys had to send and buy more. Fifteen minutes extra social.
Feb. 22. Sunday—G — walked to church with me and had the nerve to sit
by me. Everybody laughed at Dr. Jackson's sermon about "Kill the Little
Foxes.'' Of course everybody looked at Sadie.
Feb. 23. Monday—Took a hot bath and retired.
Feb. 24. Helen's friend, Alva Jones, is here. Had a good lecture by Prof.
Archer. I had a mean time flirting. Of course G — brought me home. Think
between lectures and Class meetings I'll croak. Big fuss about Founder's Day
money.
Feb. 25. Prexy bawled us out about our $70. Said we could take it, bury
it in the snow. He could go to Xenia, get $75,000 more. We all felt bad. Went
to printing office where Hunter tried to hand me a calf after I folded six hundred
bulletins.
Mar. 5. Inez went home with mumps.
Mar. 6. Had a long talk with Harris. He said he was going to make me do
one thing or the other, that is at the next dragg. Oh, 1 don't know what I'll do.
Lejt every day take care of itself. And just think of last summer.
Mar. 7. Saturday—Of course G — came over to call and we had a fuss as
usual.
Mar. 8. Sunday—Went to church. G — sat in front of me and made me
feel so good.
Mar. 9. Sadie Alston cried like a baby because she thought she had the
mumps. Of course we all laughed. She nearly burned off her face with Sloan's
Horse Linament. We laughed again.
Mar. 9. Went to rehearsal and of course G — had to act crazy.
Mar. 10. A letter from "Dollie." Luella has on another of her spells.
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Mar. 15. Sunday—Dr. Jackson said "Never under any circumstances marry
an old man.''
Mar. 16. Monday—Went across Campus. Didn't know that G — was to
call. Don't know what he is going to say to "the baby."
Mar. 17. Big Chapel lecture on "Too Much Social." Boys had to stay in
until 11:30. I flirted with everybody 1 saw. Harris came over to call. Every¬
body teased me. Georgia wrote a letter and said she was going to tell G —.
Mar. 18. Saw G — at Postoffice. He laid me out for not being at home
Monday. I should worry. He was over before supper. Says he's still dreaming
about me. I wonder why. Finished reading "A Fool There Was."
Mar. 22. Saw G —. Of course I gave him a piece of my mind for not com¬
ing over. He said he was busy writing an essay. 1 told him it was too bad the
essay was SO important.
Apr. 1. Sadie and I cooked a dandy big cake. Of course it was for Fox and
G —. Guess they ate it like two pigs.
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