FIFTY YEARS OF HISTORY OF THE OHIO WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY DELAWARE OHIO 1544-1594 FIFTY YEARS OF HISTORY OF THE Ohio Wesleyan University, DELAWARE, OHIO. 1844-1894.^.'^ > -, > .2 Professor e. t. nelson EDITOR. THE CIvEVEIyAND PRINTING AND PUBLISHING CO., Cleveland, O. 1895. •2 ; ; Copyright, 1895, ' •• BY /-Df-2S3 A3 ; •• **l <'*«"•; J Ti^ ^j^EVEi/AND Printing and Publishing Co. TABLE OF CONTENTS. Introduction, 5 History of Ohio Wesleyan University, by Prof. W. G. Williams, ... 7 Description of Buildings, 117 Reminiscences, by Prof L. D, McCabe, . . ' 125 Frederick Merrick, 136 University Hall and Gray Chapel, 143 Semi-Centennial Celebration, 147 Address of J. D. Van Denian, W. F. McClintick, '■' Chas. W. Fairbanks, 162 '•* • Dr. W. D. Godman, 167 Poem by B. J. Wheeler, . . '■' Mrs. O. F. Brown, Address of John W. Hoyt, ' ' James M. DeCamp, " Wilson M. Day, . 149 152 168 171 173 178 181 Address of Prof. A. E. Dolbear, 186 " Henry C. Hedges, . 190 " Dr. Arthur Edwards, 194 " Miss Kate Kauffman, 199 ' ' Dr. Spencer M. Free, 204 Dr. Wm. F. King, . 208 Remarksof Gov.W. McKinley, 213 AddressofDr. Chas. H.Payne, . 213 Ex-Gov. C. Foster, . 226 Greetings from other Institutions, 230 President Seth Low, ..... 230 " Schurman, .... 231 *' Harper, 231 Scott, 231 ** Cone, 232 ** Thompson, .... 232 " Jordan, 232 ** Ort, 232 " Marsh, 233 Dwight, 233 " McDowell, .... 233 Chancellor Day, 234 President Goucher, 234 Secretary of Amherst College, . 235 President Crawford, 235 " Raymond, 235 " Quale, 236 " Zollars, 236 Striking Statistics, by Prof. E. T. Nelson, 241 Tenth Quinquennial Catalogue, Ohio Wesleyan University, 251 Board of Trustees, 252 Officers of the Board, 256 Faculty, 257 Instructors, 267 Department of Art, 270 President SprouU, 236 " Super, 237 " Rogers, 237 Sterling, 237 " Oilman, ...... 237 " Warren, 238 " Sanders, 238 " Fiske, 238 Thirkield 238 Eliot, 239 Vice-Chancellor Beiler, . . . 239 President Scott, . , 239 Hon. J. G. Woolley, 239 President Scovel, 239 " King, 240 " Peters, 240 " Long, 240 iv!20670 IV Table of Contents. Alumni Record Ohio Wesleyati ITniversity, 272 PAGE. Class of 1846 . • 273 " 1847 • • 273 " 1848 . • 274 " 1849 . • 275 " 1850 . • 277 " 1851 . . 277 "■ 1852 . . 278 " 1853 • 279 " 1854 ■ . 281 '' 1855 . . 282 " 1856 . .284 " 1857- .285 " 1858 . .287 " 1859 • . 290 •' i86d . • 294 " 1861 . • 297 " 1862 . . 301 Class of 1863 *' 1864 " 1865 " 1866 " 1867 " 1868 " 1869 " 1870 " 1871 " 1872 " 1873 " 1874 " 1875 " 1876 " 1877 " 1878 " 1879 303 305 308 309 312 316 322 326 331 338 343 349 354 356 360 365 368 Class of 1880 188 1 1882 1883 1884 1885 J 886 1887 1888 1889 1890 1891 1892 1893 1894 372 377 382 387 392 399 405 409 415 421 427 434 442 449 455 Quinquennial Catalogue of Alumnae of Ohio Wesleyan Female College, . 463 History of Ohio Wesleyan Female College, 464 Board of Trustees, 466 Officers of Board, 469 Faculty, 470 Instructors, 472 Aluninse Record, 475 Class of 1855 1856 - 1857 '' 1858 " 1859 i860 1861 " 1862 475 476 476 477 478 479 480 481 Class of 1863 1864 1865 1866 1867 1868 1869 1870 PAGE. •483 Clas .484 " .486 " •487 (( .489 t( .490 .492 •495 . .497 . .499 • .501 • .503 • • 504 • • 507 • • 509 Honorary Degrees Conferred, 512 Ohio Wesleyan University, 512 •' *' Female College, 518 Degrees Given on Examination, 519 Alphabetical Index, 520 INTRODUCTION By President Bashford. The Ohio Wesleyan University is a child of faith. In 1841, Charles Elliott, J. M. Trimble and W. P. Strickland drove from Urbana to Delaware to look at the grounds and hotel building which the citizens of the latter place had offered to the Methodist Church for college purposes. When the three preachers returned to the seat of the Conference, only one of them had money enough with him to pay for the carriage in which they made the journey ; and Dr. Trimble made the first contribution to the college by meeting the expenses of that historic visit. Dr. Elliott's speech portraying the possibilities of a college for Ohio Methodism awakened great enthusiasm, and led the Conference to accept the gift of the citizens of Delaware and to undertake to launch a University upon faith. But in his wildest dreams no member of that Conference supposed that within fifty years the college would secure a larger endowment than Yale vSecured during the first one hundred and fifty years of her existence ; that during the life-time of the first teachers the college would send out 2,200 graduates and 15,000 students with their lives touched to nobler issues by the refining influence of Christian culture ; that in addition to enriching every department of life, the college would send forth thousands of teachers, and hundreds of ministers, and more missionaries than the Methodist Church had commis- sioned down to the day when the college was founded. The past at least is secure, as the solid achievements recounted in the following pages amply demonstrate. The incipient University is still a child of faith. With the need of a new library and a large endowment to sustain it ; with the need of ten more professorships in the college, and the cry for special departments, and the demand for IV Table of Contents. Alumni Record Ohio Wesleyan ITniversity, 272 372 377 382 387 392 399 405 409 415 421 427 434 442 449 455 Quinquennial Catalogue of Alumnae of Ohio Wesleyan Female College, . 463 History of Ohio Wesleyan Female College, 464 Board of Trustees, 466 Officers of Board, 469 Faculty, 470 Instructors, 472 Alumnae Record, 475 ] ^AGE. 'AGE. 1 r Class of 1846 . . .273 Class of 1 863. . . 303 1 Class of 1880. . . 1847 • 273 " 1864 • 305 * 1881 1848 • 274 - 1865 .308 ' 1882 " 1849 • 275 " 1866 309 ' 1883 " 1850 277 " 1867 312 1884 " 1851 277 " 1868 316 ' 1885 "■ 1852 278 " 1869 322 • J 886 " 1853 279 " 1870 326 ' 1887 " 1854 281 " 1871 331 ' 1888 " 1855 282 " 1872 338 * 1889 - 1856 284 " 1873 343 • 1890 " 1857 285 " 1874 349 1891 " 1858 287 " 1875 354 ' 1892 '« 1859 290 '' 1876 356 ' 1893 - i860 294 " 1877 360 ' 1894 " 1861 297 " 1878 365 " 1862 301 " 1879 368 Class of 1855 1856 " 1857 - 1858 " 1859 i860 1861 " 1862 475 476 476 477 478 479 480 481 PAGE. Class of 1863 . 483 Clas 1864 . . 484 " 1865. . 4S6 1866. . 487 1867 . . 489 1868 . . 490 1869 . . 492 1870 . . 495 PAGE. • -497 • • 499 • . 501 • -503 • • 504 • -507 . . 509 Honorary Degrees Conferred, 512 Ohio Wesleyan University, 512 " " Female College, 518 Degrees Given on Examination, 519 Alphabetical Index, 520 INTRODUCTION. By President Bashford. The Ohio Wesleyan University is a child of faith. In 1841, Charles Elliott, J. M. Trimble and W. P. Strickland drove from Urbana to Delaware to look at the grounds and hotel building which the citizens of the latter place had offered to the Methodist Church for college purposes. When the three preachers returned to the seat of the Conference, only one of them had mdhey enough with him to pay for the carriage in which they made the journey ; and Dr. Trimble made the first contribution to the college by meeting the expenses of that historic visit. Dr. Elliott's speech portraying the possibilities of a college for Ohio Methodism awakened great enthusiasm, and led the Conference to accept the gift of the citizens of Delaware and to undertake to launch a University upon faith. But in his wildest dreams no member of that Conference supposed that within fifty years the college would secure a larger endowment than Yale secured during the first one hundred and fifty years of her existence ; that during the life-time of the first teachers the college would send out 2,200 graduates and 15,000 students with their lives touched to nobler issues by the refining influence of Christian culture ; that in addition to enriching every department of life, the college would send forth thousands of teachers, and hundreds of ministers, and more missionaries than the Methodist Church had commis- sioned down to the day when the college was founded. The past at least is secure, as the solid achievements recounted in the following pages amply demonstrate. The incipient University is still a child of faith. With the need of a new library and a large endowment to sustain it ; with the need of ten more professorships in the college, and the cry for special departments, and the demand for VI tniroducHon, professional schools, — in a word, with the imperative need of millions of money, of inspiring teachers, and of divine power, — all, to develop the talents and enrich the lives and to transform the characters of those who come to us ; the toilers of to-day are looking on every side and upward for help and crying with the apostle of the nations : '' Who is sufficient for these things? " But the toilers of to-day as little dream of the possibilities of the next half century, as those who worked upon the foundations dreamed of the achievements of the first fifty years. With over twelve hundred students crowding our halls ; with representatives now at the college from eighty- four counties in Ohio and thirty-one States in the Union and thirteen foreign countries; with the splendid buildings erected and in process of erection ; with over a million dollars now invested in the University, and the Holy Spirit touching the hearts and turning the thoughts of men of means toward this golden opportunity ; with our older graduates wisely and bravely helping to shape the civilization of the twentieth century, and our recent representatives winning honors and taking high rank in the foremost profes- sional schools in the land ; with the college aiming to develop every faculty of every student to its highest power, and to de- vote the whole to the loftiest service of humanity ; and above all with the divine blessing resting upon us in daily work and affording gracious manifestations of God's presence in count- less seasons of refreshing, and the Holy Spirit eager to guide us in the great tasks that yet remain unfinished — we boldly prophesy that if trustees and teachers and taught remain true to the lofty standard lifted up, live in communion with God and devote their lives to the service of mankind, the Ohio Wes- leyan University will become in the twentieth century one ot the most potent factors of Methodism throughout the world. THE OHIO WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY, 1844— 1894. By Profe>ssor WiIvLiam G. Wii^wams. The Ohio Wesleyan Universit}^ was founded in 1844. It owes its location, if not its establishment at that particular date, to the famous White Sulphur Spring in Delaware. This spring had early attracted the attention of tourists and seekers after health. In order to accommodate these, and to encourage further patronage, two enterprising citizens, Judge Thomas W. Powell and Columbus W. Kent, erected in the year 1833, on a spacious lot, embraciug the spring, a fine hotel, which soon became known to the citizens as the Man- sion House. The waters were salubrious, and the locality healthful ; and for some years the Mansion House was kept in successful operation. But the town of Delaware was not very widely known, and was not easily accessible ; and it was, perhaps, too early in the history of the State to hope for large returns from a business enterprise of this kind ; and, at last, in the Summer of 1841, Judge Powell, who had become the sole proprietor, concluded to abandon the attempt to establish a Western watering-place. The spring property being thus brought into the market, it was suggested by the Rev. Adam Poe, the Methodist pastor in Delaware, that the citizens should purchase it, and offer it to the Ohio and the North Ohio Conferences, jointly, as a site for a Methodist college, Mr. Poe's suggestion met with 8 Ohio Wesley an University: a cordial approval, both from the citizens of Delaware, and from the members of the two Conferences. The circumstances of Ohio Methodism at that time made the suggestion especially opportune. As early as 182 1, the Ohio Conference, in connection with the Kentucky Confer- ence, had established at Augusta, in Kentucky, the first Methodist institution in the world vested with collegiate functions. For many years it was the only Methodist college in the Church ; it had able scholars in its Faculty, and it edu- cated many distinguished men. Among them, our own adopted sons, our honored Randolph S. Foster and William T. McClintick are illustrious instances. But Augusta Col- lege was unfortunately located. It was in an obscure village in Kentucky ; it was almost inaccessible ; the '^ plant," as we say in business enterprises, was insignificant ; but, espe- cially, it was on the wrong side of the river to suit the grow- ing anti-slavery sentiment of the people in Ohio ; and it was at length manifest that the institution could never command their patronage or their contributions. After an experiment of twenty years, the college was a pronounced failure, and was eventually discontinued. The failure of Augusta College to meet the wants of Ohio Methodism left this largest Protestant denomination in Ohio without any denominational school of a higher grade than an academy. Naturally, the thoughtful men of Methodism were solicitous in regard to the educational future of their Church in Ohio ; but, as yet, their thoughts and counsels had not crystallized into action. As early as September, 1840, Dr. Edward Thomson, then Principal of Norwalk Seminary, in a long report to the North Ohio Conference, from the Committee on Education, said : "There is no Methodist college in Ohio, We blush to think that it contains no institution to which our youth can Fifty Years of History. 9 resort for collegiate instruction, without imbibing ideas at variance with the religion of their fathers, and the Church of their adoption. There is no State in the country in which the Methodist Church is more in need of a college than Ohio." This, so far as we know, was the first public, or at least published, expression of the need of a Methodist college in Ohio. Yet Dr. Thomson did not, in this paper, go so far as to recommend the immediate establishment of a college. But Dr. Elliott, in "kn editorial in the Western Christian Advocate^ December 3rd, 1841, in alluding to the Delaware movement, said: "For several years past there has been much conversation among the Methodists of Ohio, respecting the establishment of a college, or university, of the first order, in a central part of the State." Evidently the condition of things in Ohio Methodism was ripe for such a movement ; it only wanted a leader. It was this peculiar conjunction of circumstances that led Dr. Poe to his thought. With him, to think was to act ; and in this matter the Church followed his lead. It is need- less now to inquire whether the whole movement was not precipitate. No doubt, had the Conferences invited competi- tion, they could have had much larger offers than the one from Delaware. The property thus proposed for a college site comprised about ten acres of ground, lying in the suburbs of Delaware, towards the southeast quarter of the town, and separated from the rest of the town by the insignificant " Delaware Run." The town has since grown quite beyond the college campus. Of this ground, a part, on which the Mansion House stood, was held in fee simple ; and the remainder, in- cluding the spring, was held by a perpetual lease without rent, from the corporation of Delaware. The investment in the grounds and buildings was about $25,000 ; but the owner lo Ohio Wesley an University: offered to convey his interests in the entire property for $10,000. This sum, it was thought, could be raised by a sub- scription among the citizens of the town and county ; and, accordingly, a delegation was appointed to wait on the Con- ferences, and ascertain whether they would accept the prop- erty, if conveyed to them as proposed. The North Ohio Conference met August nth, 1841, at Wooster. To this body the delegation first applied. The Conference considered the matter favorably, and appointed a committee of five to confer with a like committee to be appointed by the Ohio Conference. August 25tli, the dele- gation appeared before the Ohio Conference, at Urbana. On the following day, Drs. C. Elliott, J. M. Trimble and W. P. Strickland were deputed by the Conference to visit Delaware and examine the premises. They carried back a favorable report, and many long remembered the Irish enthusiasm with which Dr. Elliott advocated the establishment of a Methodist college, and the acceptance of this property. The Conference was ready for the measure, and voted that it was expedient to establish a Methodist college in Ohio ; that the two Conferences (embracing the western two-thirds of the State ) should unite in the enterprise ; and that, if the Sulphur Spring property were conveyed to the Church, on the terms proposed, Delaware should be selected as the seat of the college. A committee of five was appointed to act with the committee from the Northern Conference. The joint committee thus constituted met at Delaware, September ist, 1841. The committee consisted of Revs. John H. Power, Adam Poe, Edward Thomson, James Brew- ster and William S. Morrow, from the North Ohio Confer- ence, and Revs. Jacob Young, James B. Finley, Charles Elliott, Edmund W. Sehon and Joseph M. Trimble, from the Ohio Conference. Of these distinguished men, to whom REV, JOSEPH M. TRIMBI^E, D. D. 12 Ohio Wesley an University : was committed this weighty responsibility, Dr. Joseph M. Trimble was for many years the last survivor, and died May 6th, 1891. The committee voted to accept the property if the citizens should perfect their offer, and if the title should be made satisfactory to the Conferences. The way being thus prepared, a subscription was opened by the citizens and was signed by one hundred and seventy-, two persons.''' No subscription exceeded $500, and the aggregate amounted to but $9,000. That the movement might not fail, certain parties, trusting to future local sub- scriptions, obligated themselves for the deficit. But no further subscriptions were obtained, and some years after- ward, $500 were raised by voluntary contributions among the ministers in the North Ohio Conference, to relieve the Rev. Adam Poe from the payment of a note given on this account. Such was the difficulty, at that time, of raising even this small sum for an enterprise, which, as the citizens said in the preamble to their subscription, " would greatly add to the value of property in the town and coimty, and be of great public utility and benefit." But the town was small ; at the United States census the year before, 1840, the population was but 893 ; there was not much business, and there was little accumulated wealth in the community. The inducement they offered to secure the location of a college, destined to be the central institution of a great Church, was absurdly small. But the amount '■■• A striking illustration of the advance in w^ze'j'-paper enterprise since that day is shown in the fact that the Delaware papers of 1841 made not the slightest mention, editorial or '' local," of this movement, the most important that has ever affected the interests of the town. The only reference to the matter during the whole progress of the negotiation is found in the following notice, given in the advertising columns of The Olentangy Gazette. " METHODIST EPISCOPAI. COIXEGE. A general meeting of the subscribers will be held at the Exchange Hotel, this Saturday evening, October 23rd, 1841. It is important that all be there." Fifty Years of History, 13 raised in Delaware was the just measure of the ability of the place at that time. The University was welcomed to the town, and it has often since met with a generous response from the citizens to its appeals for aid. On the other hand, it has brought with it population, and wealth, and prosper- ity, to the town. President Thomson, in his inaugural, esti- mated that the University added from the first at least $20,000 annually to the business of the town. It is surely within bounds to say, that -now, with its yearly income of $90,000 expended here, and with its 1,200 students who pay for their living and expenses, not to mention the many families that the University has attracted hither, it adds at least a quarter of a million of dollars annually to the busi- ness movements of Delaware. Perhaps, after another fifty years, the education of Delaware will be so far advanced that it will not be good form for any citizen here to die without leaving something to the Ohio Wesleyan University. The Conference Committee met again November 17th, 1841, and received from Judge Powell a bond for the con- veyance of the property donated by the citizens. The title was finally made in 1850 to the Board of Trustees. In addi- tion to the ten acres thus donated by the citizens, the com- mittee purchased from Judge Powell an adjacent property, on the south of the original grounds, of five acres more, at a cost of $5,500, and the furniture of the Mansion House for about $2,000 more. Dr. Trimble paid Judge Powell fifty dollars as an earnest to bind the contract for the additional purchase, the first money given to the University, the first money paid on its debt. It was certainly full late in the history of Ohio Methodism for the establishment of a university. The other denomina- tions in the State had already good foundations for their sev- eral denominational schools ; Catholic, Presbyterian, Congre- 14 Ohio Wesley an University : gational, Episcopalian, Baptist. The population of the State in 1840 was 1,500,000, and the Methodist Church in Ohio then numbered 150,000 members. In 1844, when the school was opened, there were within the proper territory of the two patronizing Conferences, 107,000 members. In the many Methodist families thus represented, besides others in the State who might be counted on as patrons, there were many thousand young men who needed an education ; and there was wealth enough in the Church on which to rely for at least an incipient college endowment. ORGANIZATION. Immediate steps were now taken looking to a formal organization. A committee of Jacob Young, Joseph M. Trim- ble and Adam Poe was appointed to apply to the Legisla- ture for an act of incorporation. A special charter, under the old State Constitution, conferring University powers, was granted by the Legislature March 7th, 1842. This char- ter was evidently drafted by Dr. Trimble. It is marked by a lack of lawyer-like niceties and guarded details ; but it adequately secures the legal tenure of the property, and by its very indefiniteness grants the trustees the amplest possible academic powers. The corporate powers were vested in a board of twenty-one persons, from different parts of the State. These were William Neflf, Samuel Williams, ex- Governor Allen Trimble, Lemuel Reynolds, Thomas Orr, William Bishop, William Armstrong, Rev. James B. Finley, Rev. Jacob Young, Rev. Edmund W. Sehon, Rev. Leonidas L. Hamline, Judge Patrick G. Goode, George B. Arnold, ex- Governor Mordecai Bartley, Frederick C. Welch, Wilder Joy, Henry Ebbert, John H. Harris, Rev. Adam Poe, Rev. William Burke, Rev. Leonard B. Gurley. These men were of prominence in State or in Church. They have long since Fifty Years of History. 15 yielded their places to others. Dr. Gurley, the last survivor, died in 1880, at the ripe age of seventy-six years. Of these trustees, though the charter did not so prescribe, fourteen were laymen and seven were ministers ; and this ratio of ministers and laymen has always been kept in filling vacancies. By the provisions of the charter, the corporators at first held their office for life. The right of perpetuation of the Board was vested in the two patronizing Conferences, each appointing to all existing vacancies, alternately. These Conferences were afterwards* divided into four, each with the same right of appointment. This arrangement for alternate appointment continued until the year 1869, when, by a gen- eral law of the State, under the new Constitution, the Presi- dent of the University was made ex officio a member of the Board, and the remaining twenty members were divided into four classes of five each, which were assigned, severally, to the four Conferences, and the tenure of office was reduced to five years, so that each Conference should annually elect one trustee for the period of five years. In 1871, the charter was further so modified as to give the Association of Alumni a representation in the Board, equal to that of each Annual Conference ; and in 1883 the West Virginia Conference was admitted as one of the patronizing bodies, with equal right of representation in the Board. The number of acting trus- tees is now thirty-one. The trusteeship has been held by one hundred and nineteen different persons. Of these, per- haps a score had scarcely more than a nominal relation to the Board, until they resigned or went out by expiration of office. About twenty-five have died during their term of office. ACADEMIC WORK. One of the conditions of the donation of the property was that the academic work of the college should be begun 1 6 Ohio Wesley an University : within five years ; but the committees from the Conferences did not wait even until the organization of the Board of Trustees. To provide for the safety of the buildings and to meet the public expectation, it was thought best to com- mence this work immediately ; and a sub-committee of Revs. Adam Poe and William S. Morrow was appointed to employ a teacher to open a preparatory school. This com- mittee at once engaged Capt. James D. Cobb, a graduate of West Point, and an ex-army officer, as instructor in the new school for the year 1841-42. Capt. Cobb was about fifty years of age, and was assisted by his son. It was arranged that he should have the free use of the Mansion House, but look to the receipts from tuition for his compensation. He had a mixed school of boys and girls. At the end of the school year, Capt. Cobb resigned his place and moved to the South for his health. The Board of Trustees held their first meeting at Hamil- ton, where the Ohio Conference was in session, October ist, 1842. At this meeting, the Board elected the Rev. Edward Thomson, at that time the Principal of Norwalk Seminary, to the presidency of the University, with the understanding that the appointment was only nominal for the present, but a pledge to the Church and the public that a college faculty would be appointed, and the college opened at no distant day. The Board, however, determined that a Preparatory school should meanwhile be maintained, and appointed the Rev. Solomon Howard as Principal, with authority to employ his own assistants. He was given the use of the buildings and furniture, and was expected to get his support from the tuition fees of the pupils. Professor Howard began his school November ist, 1842, and continued it successfully for two years. Both sexes were still admitted, and the attendance was largely local. He had at first but four little boys as his Fifty Years of History. 17 pupils, but the number for the year was 130. During the second year of his school he was assisted by Mr. Flavel A. Dickinson, a recent graduate of Yale College, who had taught one year as Principal of the Delaware Academy, and who brought his school over en masse. Meantime, in 1843, an appeal was made to the Church for an endowment fund, and for the sale of scholarships. It was hoped that, by these agencies, the institution could be safely guarded from financial failure, and a good attendance of students secured. By the midsummer of 1844, the Board of Trustees was prepared to begin the academic work of a college. The Trustees felt great confidence in the final success of a school supported by the large numbers and the growing wealth of the Methodist Church in Ohio. Relying upon these, the Board, September 25th, 1844, resolved to organize a Faculty, and to open the institution with a college curricu- lum and college classes. Dr. Thomson, who had recently been elected editor of the Ladies^ Repository^ was re-ap- pointed President, though again with the understanding that he should not immediately enter upon duty. As it was fore- seen that the school would for a while be small, and the in- come limited, the Board established but four additional places in the Faculty, and made the following appointments : Rev. Herman M. Johnson, Professor of Ancient Languages ; Rev. Solomon Howard, Professor of Mathematics ; William G. Williams, Principal of the Preparatory Department ; Enoch G. Dial, Assistant in the Preparatory Department. The salaries paid, or rather promised, to these men were gauged by the resources which the Board hoped to have at their command by the end of the year. The President's salary, when he should enter upon duty, was fixed at $800 ; the Professors were to be paid $600 each, and the teachers in 1 8 Ohio Wesley an University : the Preparatory Department $400 and $350 respectively; but it was many years before even these meager salaries were paid as they became due. Wednesday, November 13th, 1844, was the day appointed and advertised for the opening of the school. The weather was disagreeable ; the day was rainy and chill ; the sur- roundings were not comfortable, and the prospect was not encouraging. Dr. Thomson was present but for a day or two, and did not enter upon duty for nearly two years after- ward, and Prof. Johnson was detained from duty until after the winter holidays. The other three teachers of the five who were appointed to positions in the Faculty reported for duty. They met in the basement of the Mansion House, once the dining-room, which had been temporarily fitted up as a chapel. This room might, if crowded, have held a hundred and fifty students, but only twenty-nine presented themselves for enrollment. This attendance was not as large as the teachers had hoped, or reasonably expected. But the students now were all males, of a maturer age, and more ad- vanced standing, and most of them were from other parts of the State. From this small number the Faculty were able to organize all the college classes below senior, though the representation in the upper classes was very small. By the end of the year, there were only two juniors, two sophomores, fourteen freshmen, and there were ninety- two in the Prepara- tory and other courses. Such was the initial catalogue of a university, which, long before its jubilee year, enrolled more than forty times the first number of students, annually, and graduates a hundred at a time. It was the beginning, though humble, of a momentous movement, whose influences have been felt around the globe. But it is long before an unpretending and unheralded movement such as this can conciliate and concentrate on Fifty Years of History. 19 itself all thoughts and all resources. The Conferences and the Board of Trustees found that before the University could gather many students or much money, the Church at large needed to be educated to the just conception of a college ; and to the special claims which the new college presented for their support. It may be doubted, indeed, whether the education of the Church, in these respects, is yet complete. DELAWARE IN 1844. Delaware in 1844 was a little village of twelve hundred inhabitants, away from the lines of travel, of commerce, of intercourse. There were no railroads in the State, and but few good pikes. In bad weather it took the tri-weekly stage a whole day to plough its way hither from Columbus. There were no paved walks or graveled roadways in the town ; and in the Winter the Faculty and students extemporized walks of tan-bark, or else literally waded through the mud to their lodgings down town, to the post-office, or to church. There were no street lights, and on dark nights lanterns were necessary. There was no town-clock ; but the court- house bell w^as rung at 6 o'clock in the morning and at 9 o'clock at night. There was no bookstore in town ; there was a single weekly newspaper. There were two small common school buildings ; the Delaware Academy built ten years before by a stock company, in the interests of a better education, had completely failed, and was standing empty. There was not a good church building in the place. But the several congregations, Presbyterian, Methodist, Episcopal, were prosperous, and their pulpits were well filled. The experienced and venerable Rev. Henry Van Deman was the pastor of the First Presbyterian Church ; Dr. Tuttle, (after- wards President of Wabash College), was the pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church ; Rev. William L. Harris, (after- 20 Ohio Wesley an University: wards Professor, Missionary Secretary, Bishop), was the pastor of the Methodist Church ; and the able and catholic Dr. Bli H. Canfield was the rector of the Episcopal Church. These men and their successors would have honored any pulpit in the land. Under such impulses, all these congre- gations within a few years afterwards erected good and commodious church edifices. The University grounds, while not a public common, were often the common pasture of the town, overrun by cows and hogs ; the surface was mostly as nature left it, rough, ungraded, brushy, and in the low ground, swampy. The sulphur spring was, of course, the chief attraction. To strangers, the taste and the odor of the water are not invit- ing ; but the water is wholesome and refreshing ; and peo- ple soon forget its sulphurous character, and acquire a fond- ness for the water which they never lose. The condition of the spring in its natural state was that of an almost inacces- sible marsh. Later, about 1830, the citizens filled in around the spring, and put in a modest stone basin, level with the surface. This was its condition when it came into the pos- session of the University. The present attractive appearance of the spring, its fine marble basin, and the pleasant ap- proaches, are due to the public spirit, many years ago (1870), of Mr. Sidney Moore, President of the Delaware County National Bank. The Mansion House, now renamed '* Elliott Hall," was the only building available for Academic purposes, and was ill adapted to this end. It was of frame, lathed and cemented on the outside ; but in the interior finely finished in walnut and tastefully decorated with plaster mouldings. The drawing-room and parlors on the first floor, and some of the large rooms on the second floor, were converted into recita- tion rooms or the professors' studies. The chambers on the Fifty Years of History. 2i third floor were let to students, vmtil, some years later, they also were needed for general purposes. In the basement, the old Mansion House dining-room was reconstructed into the college chapel ; and the large kitchen, with its huge fire- place and brick oven, became the lecture-room and labora- tory for the Professor of Natural Science. On the south side of the main building was a large two-story annex, which was let as a boarding-house to a steward for the accommoda- tion of two or three of the Faculty and a half-score of students who had rooms in the building. In the rear of the Mansion House, on the east side, were long, wide porches, level with the first and second floors, 12 and 25 feet from the ground. In 1848, the boarding-house was discontinued ; the cement outside of the main building was replaced with a good close- jointed covering. The lofty and unsafe porches were torn down, and the annex removed to a location near the spring. Here it was let to students, and, happily, was soon burned down. With this exception, and the exception of the first Monnett Hall of the Ohio Wesleyan Female College, as further mentioned, no one of the college buildings has ever been destroyed by fire, or even seriously damaged. ENDOWMENT. Education, the world over, is largely a gratuity, and es- pecially so in the higher institutions of learning. In the older and better-endowed colleges, no student pays a tenth of the actual cost of his education. Grounds, buildings, cabinets, libraries, endowments, and all the educational ap- pliances of science and art, are the gifts of the founders of the school to the students who attend it. A college, to be eminently successful in its work, should have all these before it opens its doors to the public. Fortunately, this is some- times realized in the benefactions of wealthy men. But in 22 Ohio Wesley an University : former times, in this Western country, neither State nor de- nominational schools could afford to wait for the accumula- tion of all these before beginning their work ; and the result was, that most of our schools were started upon very meager foundations. Such was the case with the Ohio Wesleyan University. The Board of Trustees started with nothing, and were in debt. To secure a present support and a future growth, was, of course, a matter of immediate and vital con- cern. The only resources of the institution were the contribu- tions of its friends ; and these, at first, came slowly and spar- ingly; and it was not until 1849 that the indebtedness of $7,000 for the purchase-money was all paid. We have seen that the Conferences early devised plans for the endowment of the University. In 1843, the Ohio Conference appointed Revs. Frederick Merrick and Uriah Heath, agents to raise funds from donations to the University, or by the sale of scholarships entitling the bearer to tuition, at the rate of $100 for five years. The following year, the North Ohio Confer- ence appointed similar agents to work within its bounds. These agents, in the course of two years, obtained sub- scriptions and notes for scholarships to the amount of about $30,000, and some donations of land worth perhaps $15,000 more. The interest on these notes, and some tuition fees, constituted the sole revenue of the institution for the support of the Faculty. Tuition for the regular Academic studies was early fixed at $30 a year; and it has never been changed, though, since the era of cheap scholarships, no student has paid tuition. Art studies alone are not covered by the schol- arships. As the sale of scholarships progressed, the tuition gradually fell to nothing. Perhaps two or three hundred of these higher-priced scholarships were sold, mostly " on time ;" but, unfortunately, many of them were never paid for, though Fifty Years of History. 23 the tuition had been promptly claimed and enjoyed. The Faculty was then wholly dependent on the income from the endowment notes. But, though agents were continued in the field for the sale of scholarships, the aggregate did not perceptibly increase. At the end of six years, the total net assets were estimated at only $70,000, and, of this, the en- dowment money and subscriptions reached only $54,000. The institution was still on the borders of inanition. It was evident, that, unless a m5re effective policy were adopted, the school was destined to failure, or, at best, to a feeble ex- istence. At length, in the Summer of 1849, the Faculty, upon the suggestion of Professor Johnson, devised and proposed to the Board of Trustees a system of scholarships at a much cheap- er rate than those at first sold. It was hoped that these would be popular, and be sold to an extent sufficient to give the institution both money and students for, at least, all present necessities. The trustees held a special session to consider the subject, September 24, 1849, at Dayton, where the Ohio Conference was in session. The measure was felt to be perilous ; a failure would jeopard all ; and they deliber- ated a long time before they came to any conclusion. Final- ly, with the approval of the Conference, the Board adopted the plan, and ordered the sale of scholarships, entitling the holder to tuition, at the following rates : (i) for three years' tuition, $15 ; (2) for four years' tuition, $20 ; (3) for six years' tuition, $25 ; (4) for eight years' tuition, $30. Unlike the old series of scholarships, the new ones were to be paid for in full before they were used. The system was needlessly complex ; the second and fourth rates alone would have been better than the four ; and the price could have been one-half higher without lessening their salableness. But the success which crowned the effort 24 Ohio Wesleyan University : quieted all criticisms. Three agents were appointed by each Conference to put the new scholarships upon the market. In two years, they had sold nearly three thousand, and paid into the treasury of the university, besides the expense of the agency and the support of the Faculty meanwhile, a siim sufficient to raise the nominal endowment, in 1854, to a round $100,000. The exact number of scholarships sold was 3,740, calling for a little more than 25,000 years of tuition. It was es- timated that an average annual attendance of 500 students would exhaust this large aggregate in fifty years. As the attendance has not averaged this figure, the period for the final retirement of the scholarships may be somewhat pro- longed. Subsequently, the agents, under the authority of the Board, issued a few hundred additional scholarships to the full value of money or lands ostensibly given to the Uni- versity, but for which the institution paid a full equivalent. But this policy has now been stopped; and the Board has ordered that no more scholarships be sold. After the issue of the cheap scholarships, the Board, to obviate complaints by the purchasers of the old higher-priced scholarships, with unbusiness-like facility extended the time of the old scholar- ships at a ratio equal to the new. This added many hun- dred years of tuition to the obligations of the University. In 1890, there were still due, on all these series of scholar- ships, fourteen thousand years of tuition. At the present average attendance of students, this large obligation may be cancelled in twenty years. Part of this amount was still in unproductive land, and part in uncollected scholarship notes. But the income for the following year, 1855, was estimated to be $8,500, which the Committee of Ways and Means, in their report to the Board, say " will be amply sufficient to meet and defray all Fifty Years of History. 25 current expenses." In view of this hopeful condition of the finances, the salaries of the Faculty were now increased as follows : the President was paid $1,400; the professors, $1,000 each ; the tutors, $500 each."^ The value of the real estate, and other property of the University, had also largely in- creased ; and may be estimated at another $100,000. Thus, the end of the first decennium saw the institution in a healthful financial condition, and with good prospects for the future. But the most gratifying result of the new scholarship sys- tem was the increase in the enrollment of students. In 1850, before the effort began, the number of students was 257; in 1851, after the agents had been a year at work, the number was 506, nearly double the attendance of the pre- vious year. This was not an unexpected result; indeed, one of the dangers that had been predicted was that of over- whelming numbers. But the friends of the measure relied on the general laws of average in such cases, and the Faculty anticipated just about the number that came. They could readily enough instruct this number, or even more. This sudden influx of students, brought about by the offer of cheap scholarships, revealed what was, and is, a constant condition of things throughout the land ; it revealed the hunger of the people for just such opportunities as the Uni- versity gladly put within their reach. There are, all the time, five thousand, perhaps ten thousand, young people, in our Methodist families in Ohio, who need only a wise sug- gestion from their pastors or from other friends, to turn their ■■• In 1857, the salaries were again raised by an addition of $200 each, all round. During the war, the salaries were reduced to their former figure ; but, after the return of business prosperity, they were restored to the rate paid in 1857 ; and, later, again, and again, in- creased. For twenty years past, the President has been paid $3,000 a year, and a house free of rent, and the professors have been paid, on an average, $1,600 a year. But there is scarcely a member of the Faculty who has not been offered larger salaries elsewhere. 26 Ohio Wesleyan University : thoughts in this direction, and to arouse their ambition to make the most of their largest possibilities. The greatest inconvenience from this sudden increase in the students was due to the want of a chapel large enough to hold them. This was a want that had already been seri- ously felt. As early as 1847, an effort was made to raise the means for the erection of a chapel, by the publication of a volume of sermons "by the Bishops, and the Senior Preachers of the Ohio and North Ohio Conferences." The volume was published, and about a thousand copies were sold. The ef- fort was, of course, a failure. As the sum of $1,000 would not have laid even the foundation of a building, the Board the next year devoted the amount to the repairs already mentioned of the Mansion House ; and the hope of a build- ing was for the present abandoned. Meanwhile, after the great increase in the attendance, the old basement chapel was far-away outgrown, and the relig- ious services of the University were temporarily transferred to the basement of William Street Methodist Church. Even this was too straitened for the army of collegians that gath- ered for morning prayers. One day. President Thomson read at these services, for the morning lesson, the first chapter of Haggai : " Is the time not come, the time that the Lord's house should be built?" i\s he read, his heart was touched, and a few minutes after, he came, deeply moved, to Professor Merrick, with a written proposition to sell his modest home, in Cincinnati, worth a thousand dol- lars, and give it all to aid in erecting a suitable chapel for the University. It was a word that burned like fire, a trum- pet call to duty, to which the Church was quick to respond. Professor Merrick, liimself, now kindled to enthusiasm, went out with his old skill as an agent and in a few weeks brought sixteen thousand dollars back for the new chapel. Fifty Years of History. 27 On Saturday, July 26, 1851, during Commencement week, the corner-stone was laid of a building large enough for a chapel, and a number of recitation-rooms. The building, which cost about $20,000, was dedicated the following year. The struct- ure was three stories in height, and measured eighty-five feet by fifty-five. The main audience room, twenty-three feet high, covered the entire upper floor. The capacity of this room was about six hundred sittings, which was then thought the utmost probable need of the institution for long years to come. The building was afterwards named Thomson Chapel, in honor of the first President. The Conference agencies for the endowment and building fund were continued for some years ; and it will be seen by reference to the table of statistics further on that the endow- ment slowly increased for a number of years. At length, in 1866, the centennial year of American Methodism, a general advance was made throughout the connection. Educational interests were everywhere the foremost ; and, in Ohio, the result of the effort was a large addition to the funds of the University. A portion was devoted to building and general improvement ; and the endowment was increased to consid- erably more than $200,000. Unfortunately, the resources for building and grounds did not prove as ample as was hoped; and, after the " hard times " of 1873 set in, it was deemed necessary to draw upon the endowment fund for these purposes. About $40,000 were thus consumed. The growth of this fund has, nevertheless, been so constant, that the heavy draft on it was soon more than made good. Of the amounts given by individuals to the University, it is proper to name a few. Mr. Jedediah Allen early gave a tract of ground in Marion County, which he estimated at $15,000 ; it was finally sold in 1856 for nearly $18,000. Thomas Parrott, Esq., of Dayton, one of the trustees, be- 28 Ohio Wesleyan University: queathed in 1864, $18,000, which was devoted to the endow- ment of the chair of Mathematics. John R. Wright, Esq., of Cincinnati, another trustee, and an alumnus, paid in 1866, $25,000, and obtained subscriptions from others to the amount of $5,000 more, for the endowment of the chair of Greek Language and Literature. Phineas P. Mast, Esq., also a trus- tee and alumnus, has paid in $10,000, besides other benefac- tions. Mrs. Eliza Chrisman, now of Topeka, Kan., paid $10,000, and has subscribed an additional $10,000 to the chair of Biblical Literature. Judge D. J. Corey, of Findlay, O., paid $10,000. Mrs. Rebecca Brown, of Bellefontaine, O., gave a tract of land adjacent to that town, which yielded $6,000, toward the endowment of the chair of Latin. Mr. John B. Kessler, of Troy, O., left a bequest (1868) which yielded about $8,000. Mr. William L. Ripley, of Columbus, O., bequeathed (1880) real estate to the University, which yielded $10,000. Within the last decade, the contributions to the endow- ment fund of the University have been more frequent, and some of them on a generous scale. Of these donations, in cash or realty, may be mentioned the following, a large part of which, however, are subject to life annuities to the donors or some member of their families. The list is given here without reference to the dates of the donations or bequests. Rev. Dr. Joseph M. Trimble, for twenty years President of the Board of Trustees, $46,000 ; Rev. Dr. Gaylord H. Hartupee, an alumnus and trustee of the University, $30,000 ; another honored alumnus, long one of our Faculty, $27,000 in cash, besides other large provisions ; Amasa Bishop, $23,000 ; James S. Brittain, $30,000 ; Clinton J. and Sarah J. Howard, $22,000 ; James S. Mitchell, $16,000 ; Henry Amrine, $9,000 ; Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Leonard B. Gurley, $13,000 ; Rev. Stephen C. Frampton, $8,000 ; Rev. Dr. David Rutledge, one of the agents of the University, $6,000; and the Association of Fifty Years of History. 29 Alumni, for an Alumni Professorship, $12,000 in cash and $6,000 in interest-bearing notes. A number of smaller gifts, of the value severally of $5,000 or less, but aggregating perhaps $35,000, are equally worthy of special mention, but must be grouped in this general state- ment. But besides these amounts, already paid in, towards the endowment of the University, the Board has been form- ally notified of two subscriptions, of $30,000 each, soon to be paid, for the establishment of new professorships, by two of the trustees, Morris Sharp, Esq., of Washington C. H., O., and Zenas L. White, Esq., of Columbus, O. We know of other friends who are devising even more liberal things for the University, and who purpose to become their own executors, but are not yet quite ready to carry out their intentions ; and still others who have executed their wills with generous be- quests to the future wants of the University. In addition to these gifts for the permanent endowment of the institution, many noble gifts have come into the treasury for various other specific objects. President Merrick, some years before his death, transferred to the University his whole estate, valued at $18,000, for the foundation of an an- nual lectureship on Practical Religion. David S. Gray, Esq., of Columbus, the president of the Board of Trustees, gave $27,000 to the completion of Gray Chapel in the Univer- sity Hall. This magnificent structure, whose total cost reaches nearly $200,000, was paid for by the gifts of many others, equally generous, though from smaller means. And within the present year, Charles E. Slocum, M. D., of Defi- ance, Ohio, now one of the Trustees of the University, has generously provided for the erection of a library building on the University campus that will cost from $50,000 to $60,000. His gift is one of the largest single gifts ever re- ceived by the University ; and the Slocum Library building 30 Ohio Wesley an University: will long stand as a monument to the generosity of the giver, and of his wise provision for one of the great wants of the institution. From the foregoing, it appears that no chair in the Uni- versity, with the single exception of the professorship of Greek Language and Literature, has yet had a living endow- ment. Five or six other chairs have received the names of generous donors, but not one of these foundations is self-sup- porting, and several of them have less than half of a mini- mum endowment, and the salaries have to be paid from the miscellaneous endowments of the University. Clearly, the policy of the Board hereafter should be to give no name to any professorship, in recognition of a sum less than a suffi- cient support of the incumbent. The minimum for the en- dowment of a chair is now thirty thousand dollars, and sev- eral new professorships have been promised at this rate. But the minimum ought to be raised to fifty thousand dol- lars ; and even this amount will, in the near future, prove too little to pay the salary of competent men. Already many colleges, and even common schools, pay much larger salaries to experts and specialists ; many of the pulpits and offices in the Church pay from three to five thousand dollars ; and the Ohio Wesleyan University has already felt the draft upon its Faculty from both these quarters. As we have seen, the University has no income from tui- tion fees. Most of the large colleges in the East charge from $ioo to $150 a year for tuition, and a large part of their income arises from this source. For example, in 1891-92, Harvard University received from the students in the College of Arts, with an enrollment but little larger than ours, over $300,000 in tuition fees. The Ohio Wesleyan aims to make education as nearly free as possible. With no revenue from the fees of students, the institution relies on the endowment DAVID S. GRAY, ESQ., President Board of Trustees. 32 Ohio Wesley an University : for the support of the Faculty. Yet from the meagerness of its income, the University has never had as large a force of teachers as it needs, and has never paid its teachers as large salaries as they could get in other schools or in other professions. The amount of the endowment at the successive periods in our history is shown by the statistical table at the end of this history. The growth of the fund has been slow, but secure, and it now reaches the sum of five hundred thousand dollars, of which, however, two hundred thousand dollars is still subject to annuity, and yields but little to the present maintenance of the school. The endowmeut fund has been guarded by the trustees with scrupulous care, and but little that has come into their control has ever been lost to the in- stitution. One very liberal provision in behalf of the Uni- versity, which had been secured to the institution by will, carefully executed many years before the death of the testator, and which would have been worth probably $10,000 a year, was finally lost to the cause for which he had long toiled, by his revocation of the will in extreme old age if not dotage, and at the point of death. students' aid fund. By the contributions from the Conferences and the Churchy Board of Education, the University has an annual sum ol about four thousand dollars for the help of worthy students The amount given to each is small, and usually in the foq of a loan. The late John Taylor, of Zanesville, Ohio, left the University for this cause a property worth $10,000, whi will be realized, however, only at a future day. The William Glenn, of Cincinnati, left a bequest to the Univerjty which yields $350 a year to the same object. The institupn greatly wants some immediate provision of generous amant b Fifty Years of History. 33 for a students' aid fund, like that found in some of the Eastern colleges. Occasional prizes for excellence in scholarship have been offered by friends, but no systematic provision of this nature has yet been made. LIBRARY. For the first ten years, the institution had nothing that was worthy of the name of library. A few hundred books of a very miscellaneous character, old and refuse, mostly second-hand school books, had been slowly gathered by the agents. But they were rarely referred to and never read. In 1853, Mr. William Sturges, of Putnam, Ohio, offered the University a liberal subscription for a library, on condition that within the year a further subscription of $15,000 should be secured for a suitable library building. Professor Merrick undertook the agency for this, as he had for the chapel, and raised the amount within a few weeks. The building was finished and dedicated in 1856. Meanwhile, President Thomson visited Europe and purchased a valuable library of about three thousand volumes with the money — $6,600 — paid by Mr. Sturges. But this foundation by Mr. Sturges, valuable as it was at that early date, now constitutes but a small part of the present library of the University. Two large alcoves in the library are the contributions respectively of Dr. Joseph M. Trimble and William A. Ingham, Esq., members of the Board of Trustees. Since Dr. Trimble's death, his widow has placed in his alcove about five hundred volumes from his private library. The widow of the late Rev. Dr. Charles Elliott has given the bulk of his private library, rich in patristic and controversial literature, to the University. The widow of Dr. James F. Chalfant, of the Cincinnati Conference, has given his select library to furnish an alcove bearing his name. The late Dr. Benjamin St. 34 Ohio Wesleyan University : James Fry, editor of the Central Christian Advocate^ St. Louis, Mo., left his unique library of Methodist Church his- tory to the University. The late Bishop Isaac W. Wiley be- queathed to the University his valuable library, which now fills an alcove bearing the inscription, '' The William E. Wiley Memorial Library," in memory of his son who died in September, 1883, while a member of the senior class of the University. The friends of the late Rev. John N. Irvin, B. D., an honored and scholarly alumnus of the class of 1870, have purchased his valuable library for the University. It stands in an alcove bearing his name. The late John O. McDowell, M. D., an alumnus and trustee of the University, bequeathed his select medical library of over 300 volumes as a foundation for " The McDowell Medical Library." This has been supplemented by a donation from Mrs. Philip Roettinger, of Cincinnati, of about two hundred volumes from the medical library of her father, the late A. C. Mc- Chesney, M. D., of Cincinnati. These bequests of profes- sional, theological and medical literature are especially nota- ble as gifts which point to the coming post-graduate depart- ments of the University. John W. King, Esq., an alumnus of the University and long a valuable trustee, has undertaken to secure for his Alma Mater complete sets of all the great quarterly reviews and monthly magazines of the English world; and he has already placed about four hundred volumes of this choice literature in " The King Periodical Alcove." The Rev. Dr. David H. Moore, editor of the Western Christian Advocate^ has furnished for the University library a complete set in thirty-nine large volumes, of Hubert H. Bancroft's History of the Pacific States, and of Mexico. Several of the University clubs, especially the Delaware Association of Alumnae, have contributed liberally to the Fifty Years of History. 35 riches of the library ; and other persons have made special additions of books in English Literature, Historical Research, Criticism and Art, for " seminary work " in the several de- partments. The library has received for many years copies of all the publications of the United States, and of the State of Ohio. Some of these, such as the " History of the War of the Rebellion," of which perhaps sixty volumes have been issued, and as the Ohio Geological Reports and the State *' Roster of Ohio Soldiers'" in ten volumes, are unequalled in the publications of any other government. The publi- cations of the Smithsonian Institution are among the most valuable additions made annually to the library. Since the purchases made from the Sturges gift, the Uni- versity has not been in circumstances to expend much money for books. There is a small sum of $30 a year for books for the Biblical Department, from a bequest of Mrs. Dr. Mann, and a varying sum of possibly $70 a year, arising from special examination fees, which is appropriated to the library. Further, the Board, by trenching upon other equally urgent necessities, has been enabled to appropriate a few hundred dollars annually for periodicals and other require- ments of the reading-room. We are thus able to keep the tables well supplied with the current literature, and to make the use of all these free to the students. The library and the reading-room are open for about eight hours daily. Aside from these insignificant amounts, the library has been de- pendent on the miscellaneous contributions of its friends. Still, as we have seen, there has been a continued, though slow, and uncertain, growth ; and the library now, including a good collection of books at Monnett Hall, perhaps two thousand in number, catalogues about seventeen thousand volumes. Other valuable additions are definitely promised. John Williams White, Ph. D., Professor of Greek in Harvard 36 Ohio Wesley an University: University, one of our honored alumni, of the class of 1868, has arranged to put on our shelves, from time to time, within the near future, a complete working library in the depart- ment of classic learning ; and the Rev. Dr. Michael J. Cramer, of East Orange, N. J., also an honored alumnus, of the class of i860, has notified the Board of his purpose to leave the University his valuable professional library of five thousand volumes. Other friends have intimated their thought of similar testamentary arrangements. We hope it may be many years before these bequests become available ; but we also hope that other immediate provisions may be made for our needs in this direction. Perhaps the greatest special need of the University now, is of a liberal endow- ment, with a good annual income for the regular enlarge- ment of the library, as the current wants of the various de- partments suggest. To furnish the coming Slocum Library building with a library to start with, adequate to the im- mediate wants of the institution, or equal to the libraries of the great schools of the country, would swallow up our en- tire income for years to come. Any amount of money could easily and wisely be expended for books ; but we ought to have, at once, a permanent fund of at least thirty thousand dollars whose annual income should be devoted to this one purpose. A library so endowed and wisely used would be as efficient for good as any professorship in the University. Has the University any friend who will put such a boon as this within the reach of the Faculty and of our thousand collegians ? The Ohio Methodist Historical Society, with its head- quarters at the Ohio Wesleyan University, was organized in 1859. The movers in this organization were a number of the older preachers and laymen of Ohio who desired that the early denominational history of the State and of the Church Fifty Years of History. 37 at large should be recorded and preserved in some central and safe place. The society had anniversaries during Com- mencement week for a number of years ; and some of the appointed addresses were exceedingly interesting and valua- ble. The Faculty assigned an alcove in the library for the collections and archives of the society. Some contributions to this were made, especially by the late Samuel Williams, one of the incorporators of the University, and an early resident in Ohio, who left jt his valuable library of Method- ist historical books and periodicals. I.ECTURES. In connection with Mr. Ingham's contributions to the library, should be named the liberal provision made by him, in 1870, for a course of ten lectures on the Evidences of Natural and Revealed Religion. In pursuance of his wish, the Faculty selected some of the ablest thinkers they could find- to deliver such a course before the University. The lectures were heard with profound interest and satisfaction by very large audiences ; and, after the completion of the course, were gathered and published in 1872, in a volume, entitled, " The Ingham Lectures," which will long remain among the ablest discussions known to the Church. There have been other courses of lectures delivered before the University, and heard with equal interest and profit. In 1884, ex-President Merrick transferred his entire estate to the trustees as an endowment of an annual lectureship on Experimental and Practical Religion. This foundation will amount to $18,000, but was subject to an annuity during his life. But as the donor desired that the lectures should be- gin before his death, he arranged with the Faculty to invite, from year to year, distinguished lecturers for this appoint- 38 Ohio Wesley an University: ment, at his own private expense. Five of these courses have been thus delivered, as follows : In 1888, by Dr. Daniel Curry, five lectures on " Christian Education ; " in 1889, by ex-President James McCosh, of Princeton College, on " Tests of the Various Kinds of Truth ; • ' in 1890, by Bishop Randolph S. Foster, on "The Philosophy of Christian Experience; " in 1891, by Dr. James Stalker, of Glasgow, Scotland, on " The Preacher and his Models ; " in 1894, by Dr. John W. Butler, of Mexico, eight lectures with the title, " Sketches of Mexico." These several courses have all been published in volumes, entitled, " The Merrick Lectures." The volumes thus far published, and the lectures yet to be delivered and published, will long perpetuate the name and influence of the founder. Still other courses of lectures, or important single lect- ures, have been delivered, by appointment, before the Uni- versity, or before select classes. Among these may be men- tioned especially, a course of six lectures in 1890, by Dr. John Bascom, ex-President of Wisconsin State University, on "Socialism;" a course of six lectures, in 1891, by Dr. John T. Gracey, of our missions in India, on " Comparative Religions," and a course of five lectures, in 1893, by Rev. Richard T. Stevenson, Ph. D., of the class of 1873, ^^^ ^^^ Professor of History and English Literature, on " The English Race in the Eighteenth Century." CABINETS. In January, 1859, the University purchased from Dr. WilU iam Prescott, of Concord, N. H., his cabinet of natural his- tory, valued at $10,000. This cabinet was large, and, in some of the departments, very complete. But there was no place on the premises large enough for displaying its riches, except the chapel. This room, which already seemed small Fifty Years of History. 39 for the wants of the institution, the trustees, at a special session, at once appropriated to the uses of the cabinet. It was fitted up for this purpose, and so remained until 1874. Meanwhile the chapel services were held, at first in the lecture-room of the William Street Methodist Church, but afterward, by dividing the students into two sections, in one of the large lecture-rooms of the University. In 1869, the Board began the erection of a large stone building on the high ground Jiear the spring. This was in- tended for recitation rooms and for chapel. A failure of the building fund delayed this building till 1873. Its cost was about $40,000, a large portion of which was finally taken from the endowment fund. It bears the name of President Merrick — "Merrick Hall." Upon its completion, it was thought that the room on the third floor designed for the chapel afforded a more convenient place for cabinets and museum, and they were finally arranged there ; and Thom- son Chapel was reconsecrated to the religious services of the University. Large additions have been made to the cabinets. In 1867, R. P. Mann, M. D., of Milford Center, Ohio, at large ex- pense of his own time and money, made for the Univer- sity a collection of many thousand fossils and rocks, illustra- tive of the geological ages, especially the Silurian and De- vonian in Ohio. These are arranged in a separate cabinet, adjacent to the Prescott cabinet. About the same time, the Rev. Herman H. Herzer contributed a large number of rare and valuable specimens of fossils found by himself in the septaria of this locality and elsewhere. Some of these fos- sils are unique, and of great scientific interest to paleontolo- gists. William Wood, Esq., of Cincinnati, contributed in 1870, at the expense of about $3,000, a full set of the Ward casts of 40 Ohio Wesley an University : fossils. These wonderful and monstrous forms are faithful reproductions of originals from the best scientific museums of the world. In 1885, Drs. Merrick and Trimble, of the Board of Trus- tees, contributed a very complete series of crystalline miner- als, and several thousand specimens of the more common mineral forms. The Rev. William Kepler, Ph. D., of the class of 1868, one of the most indefatigable paleontologists in the State, has contributed a number of typical fossil fish collected by himself. The Rev. Charles H. Warren, of the Ohio Conference, an enthusiastic naturalist, contributed a very complete suite of the native grasses of Ohio, and specimens of all the native woods of our forests. Mr. Charles E. Copeland, of the class of 1892, missionary at Singapore, in the Straits Settlements, sent to the museum in 1892, four large cases, containing several thousand speci- mens, representing the marine life of that wonderful district. Rev. Dr. Thomas J. Scott, another of our graduates, of the class of i860, of the India Mission, has sent to the University a complete pantheon of the idols of Hindustan. They are in marble, gilt, about sixty in number, and constitute, per- haps, the finest collection in the United States. The Uni- versity has many other symbols from heathen lands. A very good beginning of an archaeological museum has been made. In 1888, the Rev. Joseph Weber, the evangel- ist, an undergraduate of the University, who spent some time in the Holy Land, contributed a large number of ob- jects of rare value, containing several hundred mounted birds and animals of Palestine, specimens of the rocks and minerals, and many curiosities representing the daily life of the people of that interesting land. It is Mr. Weber's in- 42 Ohio Wesley an University : tention to continue his contributions until the museum of his Alma Mater shall contain complete illustrations of the his- tory, customs, natural products, geology, and mineralogy, of the Bible Lands. In 1891, Mr. William R. Walker, of Columbus, O., gave the University a collection of many hundred of the very choicest relics of the Mound Builders. It is the purpose of the donor to bring together a collection that will give a full and complete view of the life and customs of this strange people, and will prove of educational value in ethnological studies. These collections in the cabinets and museums, cata- logue, probably, over a hundred thousand distinct and rep- resentative objects. BUILDINGS. We have seen that the old chapel was restored in 1874 to its former use. The Lecture Association of the students contributed $800 toward the furnishing of the chapel ; and, by the efforts of the Faculty and the senior class, a fine organ was placed in the chapel at an expense of over $1,600. This audience room has capacity for about six hundred sittings; iDut had even then grown too small for all occasions, except daily prayers. The Sabbath lectures were delivered here for a while; but soon had to be transferred to the City Opera House, which, also, soon could not accommodate the congre- gations that attended those services. For other public occasions, Thomson Chapel was too small from the begin- ning. The Commencement exercises were held here a iew times in the first years after it was built, but it was always uncomfortably crowded ; and thereafter, for many years, these exercises were held in one of the groves on the college campus. Excursion trains were sometimes run from the neighboring cities; and the attendance was often estimated Fifty Years of History. 43 as high as five thousand. After a while, as early as 1885, the chapel became so straitened for daily exercises that it was necessary to excuse a number of the students from attendance. But at last even this undesirable measure was ineffectual, and for some years — 1889-1891, relief was sought by transferring the daily chapel services to the auditorium of St. Paul's Church in South Delaware, in the immediate neighborhood of the University. This arrangement was found inconvenient and expensive ; and in September, 1891, occupation of Thomson Chapel was resumed, but with the now definite prospect of final and adequate relief in the immediate future. Already the Board of Trustees, at the session in June, 1890, had ordered the immediate erection of a University Hall that should furnish first and foremost the much-needed college chapel ; and also more and better accommodations for the academic work of the institution. Mr. McClintick's report to the Board says : "The time has arrived when a commanding structure, some- what in consonance with the reputation which the Uni- versity has established for itself, should be erected to meet the wants that are already very pressing, and that will be more so in the immediate future." Well-considered plans were adopted, and the contracts let for a building which ranks among the largest and most com- plete college edifices in the country. The corner-stone was laid June 18, 1891, and it took two years to complete the building. It is a massive stone structure, 160 feet long, 150 feet deep, and four stories high. The entire pile bears the name of University Hall. It includes the chapel, now called Gray Chapel, in commemoration of the noble life of the Rev. David Gray, a venerable pioneer preacher in Ohio, the father of David S. Gray, Esq., of Columbus, O., President of the Board of Trustees, who gave $27,000 toward the building 44 Ohio Wesleyan University: fund, and through whose generosity and leadership the erec- tion of the building was so promptly assured. This beauti- ful auditorium seats 2,000 persons, and can be enlarged by the opening of the adjacent lecture-room for the accommo- dation of 400 persons more. The chapel is octagonal in form, with the floor rising from the rostrum with a gentle slope. The seats are arranged in seven sectors, with aisles radiat- ing from the pulpit as a center. A spacious gallery, with seats placed in ascending tiers, extends two-thirds of the circumference of the room. The dome in the center of the chapel rises to the height of 56 feet from the floor. It is lit from above by day, with beautiful opalescent glass, giving a softened tint to the inflooding light, and, by night, from dome, gallery and walls, with hundreds of incandescent electric lamps. The splendid organ was built by the Roose- velts, and cost $15,000. The beautiful case of the organ is only surpassed by its marvelous perfection as a musical in- strument. The University Hall contains, besides the chapel, a commodious and well-furnished hall for the Young Men's Christian Association, capable of seating 500 persons ; sev- eral lecture rooms, ten recitation rooms, six society halls, the administrative offices, professors' studies, ladies' par- lors, wide corridors, and other needed conveniences. In anticipation of the new building, in 1889, a year before the action of the Board ordering its erection, the Rev. John M. Barker, Ph. D., of the class of 1874, was appointed Finan- cial Secretary of the University, with this interest as his spe- cial work. The subscriptions secured by him were generous and encouraging; but the crisis in the business affairs of the country came, unfortunately, just in the midst of his efforts. Nevertheless the building went on, and money was given for the larger part of the expenditure, and the rest was borrowed from bank. When the building stood finished, Fifty Years of History. 45 the cost aggregated about $180,000; but there was a debt of about $45,000 unprovided for by collections or subscrip- tions. Such was the situation at Commencement week, June, 1893. ^^^ completion of the building was anticipated with rejoicing, but also, in view of the heavy debt, with grave anxiety. On Tuesday afternoon, June 20th, Governor William McKinley delivered, in Gray Chapel, before a mag- ni6cent audience, an eloquent and masterly memorial ad- dress, on President Rutherford B. Hayes, late one of the University Trustees ; and on Wednesday morning, June 21st, the Hon. John Sherman, the distinguished senior Senator from Ohio, delivered the formal University address before a great and gratified audience. Everybody was delighted ; everybody was full of enthusiasm. The chapel more than met the most sanguine expectations ; and the anxiety about the debt began to abate. At two o'clock in the afternoon, the hour appointed for the dedication of the University Hall and of Gray Chapel, an immense audience was present. The dedicatory sermon was preached by Bishop Henry W. Wan en, of Denver, Colorado; and then, under the skilful management of Ex-President Charles H. Payne, amid un- bounded enthusiasm, the whole amount due on the building was raised, and University Hall and Gray Chapel stood free from debt. The formal and impressive service of dedication was conducted by Bishop John M. Walden, of Cincinnati, one of our honored trustees. On Thursday, the Commencement exercises of the Uni- versity were held in the same place. A great and long- desired work was at last accomplished, and the expressions of satisfaction, and the congratulations of all present, trustees, faculty, students, alumni, friends, were most hearty and unbounded. 46 Ohio Wesley an University : The completion of the University Hall gives the institu- tion accommodations for two thousand students. We can gather into one central and convenient room all the students, for daily devotions, and our greatly larger audiences for the Sabbath lectures, for the annual revival services, and for Commencement exercises. And we have now lecture halls and recitation rooms, sufficient in number and in size, to answer all our present needs. These enlarged facilities for academic and religious work will, with the blessing of God, be enjoyed, and the results of them realized for centuries to come. On the site of the University Hall, the foremost and finest location on the campus, originally stood the " Mansion House," later the " Elliott Hall," which was the first and for some years the only building on the grounds. It served an excellent purpose where it first stood for nearly half a century; but in 1891, it was removed to a new site, south and east on the campus, and refitted for a new service. The physical laboratory rooms occupy the first floor, and the commercial department rooms the third floor. Professor Williams retains the rooms on the second floor, which he has occupied since the opening of the school, now fifty years ago. GROUNDS. The original college campus included the ten acres donated by the citizens, and the five acres bought by the Conference committees. Additional purchases of ground were subsequently made, from time to time, at an expense of a little over $20,000, until now the campus contains about twenty-five acres lying in one continuous tract, besides the ten acres to be further described, the premises of the Mon- nett Hall of the University. In addition to these tracts, the University has recently bought, at an expense of a little more Fifty Years of History. 47 than $10,000, a most eligible lot of about five acres, some- times called from the former owner, ^' The Barnes Prop- erty;" and we now, by the gift of President Merrick, have come into the possession of Oak Grove Park, three acres of forest and dell. On the added lot of five acres, purchased from Judge Powell, was a comfortable cottage near the street, the home of Mr. Powell. This was subsequently occupied by the President of the college, or" by one of the professors, until 1856, when it was sold and moved off the campus. In the rear of this cottage, and in front of the present Sturges Library building, was a row of a half-dozen or more Summer cottage rooms, built for the accommodation of the guests of the Mansion House during the watering season. These were afterwards rented for some years to the students ; but all these buildings were removed in 1855, leaving the space in front of the University buildings unincumbered, and open for the planting of additional shade trees. The college campus has a diversified character, which art has greatly improved. In 1872, Messrs. Wright and Mast, of the Board of Trustees, spent about $5,000 in reconstruct- ing the surface, making walks and drives, draining and planting. These improvements were on the northern part of the grounds. It was in the plan of these generous alumni to slope the front of the lot to the level of the street ; but this would require the removal of many beautiful shade trees ; and they have not yet seen their way to resume the work. Since that time the low ground in the late additions has been filled and regraded. Another friend of the University, and of science, Rev. Joseph H. Creighton, M. i\., of the Ohio Conference, has given largely of his money, and yet more of his time, to the establishment of an arboretum on the college grounds. 48 Ohio Wesley an University : This contemplates the planting of at least one specimen of every tree, domestic or exotic, that can be made to grow in this climate and soil. Since i860, Mr. Creighton has, nnder singular difficulties, gathered, planted, and properly labeled nearly one thousand varieties of trees and shrubs. If this plan be completed, the collection will add greatly to the em- bellishment of the grounds, as well as give them a scientific value found in but few instances in the United States. CO-EDUCATION. The fact that for thirty years none but male students were adm^itted to the University is worthy of a moment's notice. At the date of the organization of the University, the co- education of the sexes in the higher schools of learning was almost unknown, and the question of a departure from the usage of former years and of older institutions was not even mooted in the Conferences, or in the Board of Trustees. It was taken for granted by them that this college was to fall into line in this respect, as in all the other usages of col- lege organization. But this subject, which was so quietly ignored by the Conferences and the Board of Trustees, was already making its entrance into the discussions of profes- sional educators, and could not be so summarily disposed of by them. The advancing sentiment of the country was bringing women more and more prominently, not only into social life, but into public and responsible positions in the educational, religious, professional, and secular, fields of labor; and both Church and State began to demand a higher education for their daughters as well as for their sons, to fit them for these larger duties. The experiment of co-educa- tion was in successful trial in one of the large schools of the State.* In view of these facts, the subject became for years '■•• Oberlin College, organized in 1S33. Fifty Years of History. 49 one of frequent and earnest debate in the Faculty of the University. President Thomson expressed very decided views against what some regarded as advanced ground on this subject ; and his position, if there had been no other obstacle, prevented any public agitation or effort in the mat- ter. At length, as will be seen further on, the problem was solved for the University by the founding of a women's col- lege in Delaware. Thenceforward the courtesies due to a sister school, if not a convictfon of policy in regard to co-ed- ucation, forbade the introduction of women into the Uni- versity, and the question long ceased to be agitated in the councils of the institution. But years after the subject had been thus practically shelved. President Thomson took occa- sion in one of his baccalaureates, to declare that his views had undergone a revolution on this subject, and that he had come to favor co-education. Yet he did not live to give his potent advocacy and his suffrage to the measure which finally united the two schools, and made co-education a prominent feature of the University. THE OHIO WESLEYAN FEMALE COLLEGE — MONNETT HALL. In the establishment of the University, while no provision was made for the education of women, there was a felt want that the daughters of the Church should have the same privileges of education as were afforded to the sons. The rapid growth and the success of the University increased this sense of want, especially in the case of families whose sons were entered in the University. The first to attempt to supply this demand were the Rev. William Grissell and wife, who came to this place in 1850. Encouraged by the citizens, Mr. Grissell bought the old Academy building in South Del- aware and opened a ladies' school in September of that year. 50 Ohio Wesleyan University : The attendance was encouraging; but, in 1852, Mr. Grissell found that he could no longer carry on the school with suc- cess. At this time the idea of a college for ladies was tak- ing hold of the public mind, and several meetings of citizens who were interested were held in relation to the matter. Just at this time, in 1852, the parish now known as St. Paul's, in South Delaware, had been constituted of a small colony of about thirty members, mostly from William Street Methodist Church, of which the Rev. John Quigley was appointed pastor. They met for worship in the chapel of Mr. Grissell's school ; and, in order to retain their place of worship, and for other local reasons, encouraged the move- ment for a college on this site. Accordingly, the property was bought from Mr. Grissell, and an organization effected under the name of '' The Delaware Female College." But it was felt by many that the location for a successful college must be more eligible, and the accommodations more ample than the old Academy and two-fifths of an acre of ground could present. To Dr. Ralph Hills is due the first suggestion of the homestead of the late William Little as the most desirable site in Delaware. This suggestion met with instant favor, and, when it was found that the fam- ily consented to sell the property, an organization was at once efifected, articles of association were adopted, and a subscription was opened to obtain the needed amount. The result was, that in April, 1853, "l^he Ohio Wesleyan Female College" acquired "a local habitation and a name." Among the incorporators, twenty in number, were Dr. Ralph Hills, Professor William L. Harris, James C. Evans, Augustus A. Welch, Rev. Joseph Ayers, and Professor Wm. G. Williams, of whom all are now dead except the last two. The property which the incorporators bought contained seven acres, to which three acres were subsequently added Fifty Years of History. 51 ( 1867). The price paid for the original purchase was $7,000, and for the addition nearly as much more. The grounds, lying within the corporation at the western head of the principal cross street, were beautiful and romantic ; and the house on these grounds was large and commodious. The property was at once offered to the North Ohio Conference, and accepted by that body, with the right of perpetuation of the Board of Trustees. S^ibsequently, the Central Ohio Conference and the Ohio Conference became joint patrons of the school with equal rights. In the course of the first year, the necessity for more room was felt, and a two-story wooden house with chapel and large recitation rooms was erected as a temporary relief. This served the purpose for a few years, but the continued growth of the school led, in 1855, to larger plans. The southern wing of a building which was supposed to be large enough for the probable wants of the school was first erected ; then, after some years, the central block and the other wing. The means for all this expenditure were raised mostly through the labors of agents appointed by the patronizing Conferences. Of these, the Rev. Joseph Ayers, at that time Presiding Elder of the Delaware District, was the first ; and a large part of the initial labor of founding the school was done by him. These agents did not have an unreaped field in which to gather, as the University agents were also at work during the same years. But, by indefatigable effort, the means were gradually obtained, and the end was at last reached. Of the many who contributed to this cause, par- ticular mention must be made of Miss Mary Monnett, after- wards Mrs. John W. Bain, a pupil of the school, who, in 1857, gave $10,000 toward the building fund. Her timely help made the completion of the building certain and im- ^2 Ohio Wesley an University : mediate ; and, in recognition of her benefaction, the entire building bears the name of "Monnett Hall." About 1870, the south wing of this building was injured by fire. The roof and the upper story were destroyed, and other parts deluged with water. But the operations of the school were not suspended, and the parts burned were immediately replaced, better than before. The school was always self-supporting, and, for most of the time, the tuition and the boarding fees not only paid the Faculty, but yielded some revenue for the general purposes of the institution. A scheme for an endowment by scholar- ships, similar to that of the University, was at one time attempted, but the attempt was soon abandoned, and no permanent fund was ever secured. In 1866, certain ladies, mostly alumnae of the institution, organized themselves into an association to raise a fund for a college library. In pursuance of their plan, they soon raised about $2,000, which sum the trustees borrowed for the completion of the College buildings, as being just then a more pressing want than the acquisition of a library. But, in 1869, Mr. William A. Ingham, of Cleveland, who had undertaken to fill an alcove in the University library, gave this College also $1,000 worth of books, in honor of his wife, formerly Miss Mary B. Janes, who, in 1858-62, had been the teacher of French and belles-lettres in the College. In view of this donation, the Board ordered the Executive Com- mittee to fit up a library and reading-room in the central building, and to invest $1,000 of the ladies' library fund in books. The balance of the loan, the Board had not repaid to the association when the union of the schools took place ; and, in view of the large University library which thus be- came accessible to the ladies, and the inability of the Board, the association forbore the formal collection of the amount. 54 Ohio Wesleyan University : Aside from these generous provisions of the alumnae and of Mr. Ingham, no movement was made for the internal wants of the school. The first President of the College was Prof. Oran Faville, M. A., of McKendree College, Illinois, and Mrs. Maria M. Faville was the first Preceptress. Their united salary was fixed at the sum of $i,ooo. A number of other teachers were appointed in the academic and musical departments. The first term opened August 4th, 1853, and the calendar was arranged to agree with that of the University. The enroll- ment the first year was 159, and the number of pupils attending each year afterwards generally largely exceeded 200, and sometimes reached 300, In 1855, President Faville's health compelled his resignation, and he removed to Iowa, of which State he was subsequently Lieutenant Governor, and Commissioner of Public Instruction. He died in 1872. His successors were the Rev. James A. Dean, who re- mained but a short time, and Rev. Charles D. Burritt, who also resigned before the end of a year. The Rev. Park S. Donelson, D. D., was elected in 1856, and remained Presi- dent for seventeen years, until 1873, when he resigned to engage in pastoral work. The next President, and the last before the union of the two institutions, was William Rich- ardson, M. A., who had been favorably known in the public school work, and who, in 1877, resigned to re-enter that field. The degrees conferred by the institution were Mistress of Liberal Arts for those who took the classical course, and Mis- tress of English Literature for those who took the scientific course. The classical course embraced studies largely the same, at first, as those in the University, except Greek. This language, too, was finally included as optional, and upon the few who took the entire course the degree of Bachelor of Arts was conferred. Fifty Years of History. 55 The graduates of the College numbered, in 1877, when the union with the University took place, over 400. They have long had an alumnal organization, and the local gradu- ates have, for many years, maintained a literary association with monthly re-unions. UNION. One of the original articles of association, adopted in 1853, reads as follows : " ArticIvE IX. If the Conference or Conferences patron- izing this College, and the Conferences patronizing the Ohio Wesleyan University, located in Delaware, Ohio, shall, at any future time, recommend the union of the two institu- tions, so far as the same can legally be effected, then the trustees of this College, on their part, shall proceed to take such steps as may be legal and necessary to accomplish this object." Such, even at that early day, was the hope of at least some who participated in the establishment of the new Col- lege. But the times were not yet ripe for the desired result. It was not until a quarter of a century had passed that the friends of this movement felt themselves strong enough to act. The trustees of the Female College were now almost unanimous in favor of the proposition, but the trustees ol the University yet hesitated. The committees on the sub- ject at first reported adversely ; and then asked the judg- ment of the Conferences in the premises. A vote in these bodies was obtained, either instructing the two boards to unite the schools, or, at least, referring it to their discretion. The Association of Alumni also voted in favor of the union, and sent a deputation to the University Board to urge the measure upon their favorable consideration. At length, the pressure of sentiment outside convinced the most conserva- 56 " Ohio Wesley an University :\ tive that the step was both inevitable and safe, if not desir- able. Finally, in 1877, the Board of the University unanimously adopted a resolution, that, if the trustees of the Female College should discontinue the academic work of that school, and transfer the property, free from debt, to the trustees of the University, they would accept the property, and open the University to ladies, and would establish a special course of study of high order for ladies, with appropriate degrees for the completion of the course. They voted further, that, in case of the discontinuance of the Female College, the Uni- versity, under this arrangement, would adopt the alumnae of that institution on such terms as might be found desir- able. The trustees of the Female College at once accepted this proposition, and conveyed to the University the school and all the property in their possession. A debt of about $9,000, incurred by the trustees for additions to the campus, was paid by the Central Ohio Conference from the amount raised for the University by its agents ; and thus the University came into the unincumbered possession of a property worth at least $100,000, had at once an addition of nearly two hundred students per annum to its enrollment, and gained an increase of thirty per cent, in its income. There were other gains. The union of the schools removed a distract- ing question from the councils of the University and the Church, put this large and influential school abreast of the sentiment and progress of the age, and concentrated upon itself the interest and the benefactions which had been diverted to another institution, or altogether lost between the conflicting claims of the two rival schools. Eighteen years of experience have more and more con- firmed the wisdom of this action. The distance of Monnett Fifty Years of History. 57 Hall from the University, though not exceeding half a mile from gate to gate, occasions, as had been foreseen, some in- convenience in the arrangements of the classes, especially of those in which both sexes are represented. These meet, according to circumstances, in one locality or the other, but all the classes in which ladies largely outnumber the gentle- men are taught, when possible, at Monnett Hall. Separate daily chapel exercises were held at the latter place for a while, for the accommodation of the inmates ; but this arrangement was not long continued. Better walks, and the establishment of street railways, make the going to and from rapid and easy. But all these things are matters of de- tail, and at most occasion a little trouble to the Faculty or the students. The advantages from the union of the schools and from co-education of the sexes are so manifest and so great, that, in summing up the result, minor inconveniences can be patiently adjusted or quietly ignored. Professor Whitlock has admirably expressed the general conclusions that educators have now reached on the subject of co-education. He says : " Co-education has intellectual, moral, social and physical advantages. The association of the sexes in collegiate work is mutually inspiring, stimulat- ing and helpful. Better habits of preparation result, a higher grade of mental discipline, and broader views and sympathies. There is mutual recognition of ability, and a generous rivalry ; and there is a largeness about the whole system that is itself educative. It is the family system. It is not an interruption of relations between men and women that are common in all other periods of life ; it is the pres- ervation in the school of the divine pattern. Results prove that while it does away with false modesty, it does not lessen true womanly delicacy ; that university educated girls make the most modest, cultured, and womanly wives and mothers. 58 Ohio Wesleyan University: It takes the simpering out of girls and the rudeness out of men. " Morally, the difficulties and failures of co-education are less dangerous than the undue emphasis of sex, the stimula- tion of the imagination, and the unnatural views of life, common in separate education. Young people do not learn to avoid moral dangers until they know where they lie ; and this they best learn under a system of instruction that ac- quaints the sexes with the true character and ability of each. "The free intercourse between the sexes, so often urged as an objection to co-education, is not greater than elsewhere ; and the craving for society is met and satisfied under the most restraining and refining circumstances. Constant asso- ciation tends to lessen, rather than to create intimacies, ex- cept when they are founded on mutual esteem, intellectual and aesthetic tastes. This freedom, even admitting occa- sional social entanglements, compares in its results most favorably with life out of college, and with the follies and frivolities from which separate education is not exempt. Marriages resulting from college friendships are far more likely to be happy than the average marriages in the world, where the attraction has not so good a foundation. Mutual tastes, aims, purposes ; common habits of life and thought ; and a common pursuit of truth under helpful and inspiring influences, make a broad and safe basis for the truest and best life unions. " The physical ability of women to study along-side of men is taken for granted. Statistics covering a thousand cases show that the health of college women has the advantage over that of working girls, and also over that of women in the average walks of life. All thought of physical inability may be thrown to the winds, and women may march un- hindered along-side of their brothers." Fifty Years of History. 59 Co-education in Delaware is an unqualified and large suc- cess. There is now no doubt that, from the merely material standpoint, the union has been a great help to the Univer- sity. The attendance of five hundred ladies annually for the last five years, and the enlarged facilities at Monnett Hall, have been large factors in the reputation and growth of the University. But the union of the two institutions has exerted a reflex beneficial influence on the development of the I^adies' De- partment. The expensive tuition fees were at once can- celled, as all the ladies were admitted to the University on scholarships. The attendance of ladies rapidly grew to three times what it was the year before the union was con- summated. In 1876, the number of ladies was 172 ; for the last five years it has ranged from 444 to 537. This number was far beyond what the founders of the Female College ex- pected, in their most sanguine hopes ; and the College build- ing which they planned and completed according to their expectations could not have accommodated half the present number. In 1890, the trustees ordered the enlargement of the building to twice its former size. The additions cost over fifty thousand dollars. The old Monnett Hall of the Ohio Wesleyan Female College, with its two wings and central block, is now, in fact, but one of the wings of the new Monnett Hall of the Ohio Wesleyan University. The building as it now stands is two hundred feet long, one hundred feet wide, and four stories in height. This large building has ample room for the accommodation of two hundred and fifty ladies, giving each a separate room or suite of rooms. The upper floors are accessible by several wide stairways, and by an elevator. The building contains an assembly hall or chapel, reception rooms, parlors, library and reading room well supplied with books and periodicals. 6o Ohio Wesley an University: three halls for the Ladies' Literary Societies, and a large, light dining-room, with capacity for all the inmates at once. Young ladies residing in the Monnett Hall have the counsel and care of experienced and cultivated teachers, and are subject only to the restrictions essential to good habits of study, health and behavior. Monnett Hall has a healthful location, and the sanitary conditions are the best. But a separate hospital is provided on the same campus for cases of sickness, and the patients have the best medical service and skillful nursing. During the eighteen years since the union of the two schools, but a single death has occurred at the Hall. The Monnett Hall is likewise the headquarters of the Art Department, and of the Conservatory of Music. The piano rooms for practice are in a separate building a short distance from the main hall. But the Assembly Hall also is provided with grand pianos, and numerous concerts and recitals are given there by noted artists, teachers, and pupils, which all the ladies in the building have the privilege of attending. RELIGIOUS INFLUENCES. The University is under the auspices of the Methodist Episcopal Church ; but it is not sectarian in its teachings. It aims to be evangelical, yet liberal ; and has always had a fair patronage from other Protestant Churches, and even from the Catholic Church. Of late years, we have had among our students, representatives of nations and ethnic religions outside of Christendom, mostly from China and Japan. The religious influence of the college life here has always been constant and controlling. Devotional exercises, conducted by the members of the Faculty, are held in the chapel each day ; and a sermon or lecture at appointed times on the Sabbath. For many years this was a weekly appointment, under the charge of the President ; during recent years; it Fifty Years of History. 6i has been monthly. Attendance upon these college services, and upon some church service on the Sabbath, is obligatory. Weekly meetings for prayer are maintained by each class separately, and two weekly meetings held in the hall of the Young Men's Christian Association, for all students in com- mon who choose to attend. The proportion of religious students in the college classes increases with the advance- ment of the class ; and few students pass through the col- lege course without becoming hopefully pious. More than once, the University has graduated large classes in which every member was religious ; and in every class graduated, the majority have been members of some church, a large proportion of whom became so through their connection with the University. The religious zeal of the students led to the establishment in the University, and the successful working, for a long time, of a Missionary Lyceum. This organization was after- wards merged into the Young Men's Christian Association ; but the missionary zeal continues to burn here, as of yore. From this association, and largely through influences there begotten, a goodly number of the graduates have been led to devote themselves to the foreign missionary work. For some years the students of the University have supported one of our graduate missionaries in India. Of the young men preparing for the ministry, those who are licentiates are faithful and useful in evangelical work in the churches of the city and of the neighboring cities and country. Many have regular pastoral charges, and are able thus to support themselves in college, and at the same time accomplish a great deal of good in the communities where they preach. The Young Men's Christian Association, which took the place of the older Allen Missionary Lyceum, was organized 62 Ohio Wesleyan University: in 1880. The Young Woman's Christian Association was organized in 1889. These associations have displayed large zeal and enterprise in their work ; and their meetings are well attended. The Young Men's Hall is in the new Uni- versity building, has a capacity for five hundred sittings, is finely carpeted and well furnished. This association is thoroughly organized for Christian effort. Its committees cover all forms of religious work among their fellows ; and no student, especially no new student, is left unapproached and unhelped. The association publishes hand-books of information and advice, and meets every new student with offers of aid and encouragement. The marked religious trend of the University is greatly promoted and sustained by their faithful effort. Among the religious students there are constantly many scores of young persons who are looking to the Christian ministry, or some other field of Christian activity ; and the ranks of this special class receive constant accessions from among those who have been converted or quickened here, and have changed the purposes of their lives. Of these, the young preachers, and others who expect to become such, have an active and enthusiastic Homiletic Club, for their personal or professional profit. Before this club, many ad- mirable and suggestive addresses and lectures have been de- livered by invited speakers, either local or from abroad. The young ladies at Monnett Hall have long been organ- ized into "Tens," for some form of benevolent work. These groups, under the conscientious training and wise guidance of the teachers at Monnett, have accomplished a large amount of silent but effective work within the institution, or for needy interests outside. 64 Ohio Wesley mt University: DISCIPLINE. The aim of the University has been to secure thorough- ness. Its demands upon the students are quite as great as in other colleges ; and no one graduates who has not faith- fully tried to acquire both knowledge and discipline. The result is that its graduates take high rank in the professions and business employments. The graduates now count almost twenty-two hundred. They are found in nearly all the States of the Union and in all quarters of the globe. Professor Nelson, in a paper following this, gives some statistics of the alumni, and a study of the results of fifty years' history of their lives, and of their work in the world. It is a record of which the University, and its thousands of friends, may well be proud. The discipline here exercised has, at all times, appealed to the confidence and the moral sense of the students. It has aim.ed to foster sentiments of manliness and honor, to work out the highest types of character, to make the stu- dents habitually self-respectful, and, therefore, respectful to authority. The general results have been satisfactory, and the relations of the Faculty and the students have been of the most pleasant kind. Of course, in so large a body of young persons, promiscuously gathered, it must needs be that offenses come. Some are disposed to evil ; others are incapable of reflection. These are the small minority, but they furnish nearly all the cases for special discipline. Ac- cordingly, there has been no instance, in the history of the institution, of a general insubordination, and only few and limited instances of combinations to resist authority. Most of the Faculty keep a daily record of the work of the students that recite to them. This marking is on a scale ranging from zero to ten, 6.5 being a minimum for " pass- Fifty Years of History. 65 ing." The daily record enters as a factor in the term grade. Others of the Faculty, from the peculiarity of their work, rely mainly on the general impression made by the student, and upon special examinations, at intervals, or at the end of the term. The term grades are reported to the registrar, and entered in the University record book. It is from the aggregate of these marks that the final standing of the stu- dent is ascertained, and his title determined to a place on the Commencement programme. v The method of regulating the Commencement exercises has, from time to time, been a matter of solicitude and ex- periment with the Faculty. At first, and for many years, all the members of the graduating class were assigned to places on the programme. After a while the programme became long enough to occupy two sessions, morning and afternoon, or even two successive days. But, at last, the senior class grew too large for this arrangement ; and some years ago it was decided that the number of participants in the Com- mencement exercises should be limited to fifteen. The selection is determined by the Faculty upon the equitable basis of the students' grades for the entire college course. The programme for Commencement exercises is arranged in alphabetic order, and in reverse order, on alternate years. Much importance has always been placed on our system of term and annual examinations. These were once largely oral ; and the Faculty gave -special invitations to literary and professional gentlemen to witness and participate in the examinations. To this end, they early invited the Confer- ences to send special committees of examiners ; but since 1856, the committees of visitors from the Conferences pro- vided for by the University charter have been charged with the function of examination as well as of visitation. The 66 Ohio Wesleyan University : presence of the visitors and their participation in the exami- nations has always been a wholesome stimulus, and renders the examinations much more interesting, as well as a better test of the qualifications of the students. COURSES OF STUDY. At the organization of the University, there was but one course of study adopted, substantially the same as had ob- tained for generations in the usages of colleges. Its basis was the classic languages. The study of Greek and Latin occupied most of the time in the preparatory classes, half of the time in the freshman and sophomore years, and one- third of the time for the last two years of the course. And this general arrangement continued with gradual modifica- tions, till the year 1868. This, which was called the ''class- ical course," or the " regular course," was the only one for which a degree was conferred. Two or three briefer courses, covering about three years' study, had, for a while, been in- stituted, and commended to such students as could not hope to complete the regular course. These were called the Scientific, the Biblical, and the Normal courses ; but to those who completed them, only a certificate of proficiency was given, and their names do not appear in the alumni cata- logue as " graduates." But new ideas have effected some changes in the old policy of the colleges. The literary world will be slow to admit that the broadest culture can be attained without an ac- quaintance with the classics. The classic tongues of Greece and Rome must ever continue the basis of all liberal learn- ing ; yet, in the presence of other important, though not more " practical," studies, the classics have ceased to be the sole condition of college honors. The marvellous advance in the methods of investigating the facts of the physical Fifty Years of History. 67 world has given birth to new experimental sciences which were utterly unknown a century, or even a generation, ago. These new sciences have taken their recognized and equal place beside the old ; and have opened up new, attractive, and profitable lines of study suitable for collegiate work. The old educational form and direction are changed ; but the educational result is the same. The new ways are good, but they are not better than the old ; they are simply dif- ferent, and offer a choice in studies. With them, the college can offer more subjects of knowledge, more and various avenues to learning, and culture, and practical fitting for life's occupations ; but it can train no better than before. The old methods and the old subjects of study made as good scholars, and as able men, as any of the later day. The claim of the later education is, that it offers a variety adapted to different tastes or inclinations, that it fits men for immediate entrance upon the several employments of life, and that by this wider range it makes men more versatile and capable, "with armor on the right hand and on the left." Accord- ingly in most institutions of the country, while the classics still maintain their foremost place for the " regular " course of study, a parallel course of equal or nearly equal extent has been established, with a preponderant amount of mod- ern languages, mathematics, and especially of scientific work. For this "scientific" course, distinctive degrees have been provided. In 1868, such a course was first established in this University. It threw out the Greek language entirely, but required three years of Latin, and the study of one modern language. In addition to this concession to the new views, there was also allowed a certain amount of election in the studies of the classical course, in the sophomore and the junior years, in favor of modern languages, or additional scientific studies. This was a safe compromise ; and allowed 68 Ohio Wesleyan University : a sufficient latitude, without, at the same time, prescribing a course which can be called partial, or one-sided. The de- grees given in the classical course are Bachelor of Arts, and Master of Arts ; in the scientific course. Bachelor and Master of Science. Both the above courses are now open to ladies ; and some ladies are found in each of them ; but, since the union of the schools, another course, for ladies especially, has been established, to meet the taste and wants of such as seek a thorough and liberal culture, yet do not desire to take the classical or the scientific course. It covers the same time as these, but differs from them mainly in substituting for the Greek of the classical course, and the more extended mathematics and sciences of the scientific course, a thorough course in music, painting, drawing, and art criticism. Upon the graduates in this course is conferred the degree of Bachelor of Literature. The limited endowment of the University has hitherto prevented the establishment of the presumptive University schools of Theology, Law, Medicine, and Technology. These will come in the course of time, and the charter of the University was specifically amended years ago (1851), so as to permit the location of our professional schools at any desirable point in the State, if not in Delaware. Yet some- thing pointing in these directions has already" been accom- plished. The regular sub-graduate courses of study in the University have been so constructed as to offer a fair intro- duction to the work in the Biblical seminaries, and in the Medical and Law colleges. This work done here on the basis of academical study, amounts to at least one year's work in these several professional courses. For example : though the Holy Scriptures have a leading place in all the instruction in the University, yet the Hebrew Bible and the Greek Testament, and some other Biblical studies, are either Fifty Years of History. 69 prescribed for graduation, or made elective for any who are looking to the ministry. Our graduates who have taken this course here can readily enter the second year in the leading Theological seminaries. The establishment of a Theological department especially has always been contem- plated as an integral part of a University organization ; and the matter has often been agitated in the councils of the University, or the wishes of its friends. The way to it has not yet opened ; but in 1894, the Board of Trustees voted that when four full professorships in Theology shall be en- dowed, the Board will establish these chairs, and organize the University School of Theology. Similar facilities are furnished students preparing for Medicine or Law. The college courses in Chemistry, Physiology, Histology and Hygiene, are equal to at least one year's study in these sub- jects in medical colleges ; and the course in Law, though not very extended, is an excellent preparation for the work in the Law schools. In the way of Technological instruction, the University has now well organized courses, and thor- oughly equipped laboratories in Analytical, Biological, Histo- logical, and Physical investigation and experimentation. The University has always wished to keep its educational hold and influence over the students who have won its first honors, and promote them to the higher academic honors on the basis of further and proper studies. In accord with the standing usage of American colleges, it long gave the degree of Master of Arts, in cursu^ to all Bachelors of Arts of three years' standing. Then, with more conservative action, it gave the second degree to those graduates only who made application for it, accompanied with evidence of continued literary or professional work of any kind. But for some years, now, it has ceased to give this degree, in cursu^ or pro honore, and confers it only for specific work accomplished. 70 Ohio Wesley an University: In this intent, the University has established courses of post- graduate work, with large elective latitude, leading to the degrees of Master, and of Doctor of Philosophy. For the former degree is required one year of continuous study, or its equivalent for a longer time ; and for the latter, three years of continuous study. These courses, and the examina- tions and theses required, are such as best test the candi- date's powers of application, and acquisition, and mastery, of the subjects. In the line of this action, both the trustees and the Faculty are considering the policy of abandoning all honorary de- grees ; and of conferring even the degree of Doctor of Divinity, and of Doctor of Laws (unless in very exceptional instances), only for prescribed work done, or its substantial equivalent. The Normal Department has been revived, and a fair course of study, extending through three years, has been prescribed, adapted especially to those who would fit them- selves for teaching in the common schools. It is the hope of the University to make this course both attractive and useful to this large class of youth. A professional certificate, but no degree, is given to those who complete this course. In 1875,. Professor Grove, with the approval of the Faculty, organized a battalion for elementary instruction in military science. This organization was kept up for a number of years as a voluntary work on the part of instructor and students, but received no credit in the ranking of the stu- dents. The arms and other equipments were furnished by the State. But in 1890, on the application of the Board of Trustees, the Secretary of War detailed an officer of the Army as Professor of Military Science and Tactics in the University. The work in this department is now elective for three hours a week, and is open to all students, and it Fifty Years of History, 71 receives credit in the books of the University. The instruc- tion given is that of the United States Infantry and Artil- lery and Signal Corps ; and the arms and accoutrements are furnished free by the War Department. The cadets wear a uniform of gray cloth, and present a very becoming appear- ance. The Faculty of the University recognize the value of military drill in its beneficial effects upon the general health of the students and in their improved bearing, in inculcating habits of neatness, obedience^and promptness, and in stimu- lating a spirit of patriotism. Much attention has always been given in the University to the study and practice of elocution ; and the results are seen in the successes which have marked the elocutionary exercises of the students, their oratorical contests at home, and in competition with other colleges; and in the reputation of our graduates in public professional life. From time to time different methods have been followed and excellent in- structors engaged for imparting instruction in this necessary art. As early as 1880, definite arrangements were made with Professors Trueblood and Fulton for one term's instruc- tion each year. This was found profitable; but owing to the brevity of the work, it was not fully satisfactory. In 1890, the Board of Trustees established the Chair of Elocution and Oratory, and filled it by the election of Professor Robert I. Fulton, securing his services much of the year. In 1894, with the approval of the Board, the School of Oratory was separately incorporated, more thoroughly organized, and a fuller course of instruction marked out. This course prescribes continuous instruction for several years ; and the degree of Graduate in Oratory is given to candidates who complete it, if they have also attained at least senior rank in one of the college courses. The University has also established, as the occasions have 72 Ohio Wesleyan University: arisen, departments in Music, Art, and Commercial Train- ing. The first of them has developed into large proportions ; and the Conservatory of Music is well organized and suc- cessful. It is under the direction of an experienced and skillful director, assisted by a competent corps of instructors. There are facilities for training in all the lines of music, vocal and instrumental. In furtherance of this art, the in- structors and students have organized the Euterpean Music- al Union, with a hundred and thirty members, singers and performers. This society has been remarkably enthusiastic, and has supplied itself with various instruments and a good library of music ; and has held some concerts of the highest order, both in Delaware and elsewhere. By these efforts it has contributed more than two thousand dollars towards the cost of the great organ in Gray Chapel. Besides the large Euterpean Society, there is a very successful and popular Glee Club, and a Mandolin Club. The Department of Art is well organized, and instruction is given by skilled teachers in all the lines of drawing, painting, carving and decorative art. No degrees are conferred in these departments, but to students who have completed the course, certificates of pro- ficiency are given on Commencement day, with the graduat- ing classes. A well-regulated course of physical culture has been marked out for the ladies, especially those at Monnett Hall, and placed in the charge of an intelligent and skillful in- structor. The University has always maintained a Preparatory De- partment, and will probably need to maintain one for another fifty years to come. When the University began its work, there were almost no classical academies in Ohio, and few high schools in the cities, in which the classics, and German Fifty Years of History. 73 and French were taught. The University was compelled to organize a Preparatory Department for instruction in the elements of the Latin and Greek languages. We should otherwise have had no students in the " college classes." The urgency is not so great now ; but the necessity of main- taining a Preparatory Department still remains. There are some classic academies in Ohio, that serve partly as feeders to the University ; and mOvSt of the high schools in the cities and large towns teach Latin, ancl some of them Greek ; but while they furnish us some good scholars for advanced standing, most of our college students are still made in our own school. The proportion of college students in oiir an- nual attendance has gradually increased, from about twenty per cent, of the whole, until now, for some years past, it has been about fifty per cent, of the whole number. The prepar- atory course embraces three years of study, and is the same in substance and in thoroughness as that adopted as a con- dition of entrance in the best colleges of the country. STUDENTS. The table given further on shows that the catalogue en- rollment of students of the University for the first year was but 1 10 ; from which number the attendance gradually in- creased to 257 in 1850. The next year showed 506 names, nearly double the previous number on the University books. This sudden increase was due to the system of cheap schol- arships that year put into successful operation by the Board of Trustees. Of these, as we have seen, nearly four thousand were sold, and thus both the endowment of the University was largely increased and the circle of its patronage and use- fulness greatly widened. The movement at once called at- tention to the University. Many hundred parents were led to seek a higher education for their sons than they had be- 74 Ohio Wesley ail University : fore deemed within their means ; and the thought of such a possibility was exciting the generous ambition of many young men, who had else remained content with the little education given in the common schools of their own neigh- borhood. These scholarships and others of later date are still held by thousands of families ; and have always been an incentive to large numbers to seek an education in the University. The result is, that the attendance since 1851 has always been large. At no time, not even during the dark days of the Rebellion, or of the financial collapse after- ward, has the enrollment gone as low as before the inaugu- ration of the scholarship system. Only once, in 1863, the dark year of the war, has the aggregate fallen as low as 300 ; and up to the union of the two schools it usually exceeded 400. After that event, the enrollment sprang at once to more than 600 ; and in two years went up to a thousand. For the last six years it has averaged about 1,150. The iDooks of the University, including partly a conservative es- timate of the attendance, show that it has matriculated, from first to last, more than fifteen thousand students, not includ- ing the ladies enrolled in the Female College, 1853-77. Of these, nearly 2,200, a little more than one-seventh, have remained to graduation. In these Western States, the channels of business are so wide and inviting that it is diffi- cult to induce students to stay for a degree. To this must be added the consideration that a very large number of the matriculants are poor, and are under the necessity of earning the means of support in college by manual labor or by teach- ing. It demands an extraordinary strength of character and zeal for learning, for persons, already competent to the active duties of life, to remain in school from four to seven years. Yet, of those who have gone out under graduation, a large number took advanced courses of considerable extent. The ?'^^'%.A.F(jrtE^5-' ^6 Ohio Wesleyan University : latitude of choice offered by the wide range in the several courses of study enables a student to shape his work in school with reference to his anticipated professional or business needs ; and many acquire a respectable education without taking a degree. It has already been stated that, while the tuition fees were fixed at the low rate of thirty dollars a year, yet, after the first few years, all the students have been on scholarships, and have paid no tuition fees for the required academic studies. But small fees have been charged for the elective Art studies (Music and Painting), Elocution, Laboratory work, and Commercial instruction. For these extra studies, the total receipts in 1893-94 were just $12,000, which barely paid the expenditures for the several departments named. Charges for tuition such as are customary in the great East- ern schools, ranging from $100 a year to $150, would wholly exclude a majority of our students from the privileges of the University. It is a matter of just pride to the University that it puts an education within the reach of every worthy person ; and the Ohio Wesleyan has never turned any student from her doors because he was unable to pay for the instruction that he desired. The only charge to the students is a small fee towards meeting the incidental expenses of the institu- tion, for repair and care of buildings, fuel, light, water, jani- tors, insurance, printing, etc. Even this fee was for many years only nominal, and has never met the expenditures. It is now ten dollars a term ; but a great many beneficiaries, students preparing for the ministry, sons and daughters of ministers, and special cases, have a reduction of one-half of this amount. The actual receipts on this account last year were almost $15,000; but the actual cost to the University was nearly $18,000. With a large number of persons, the question'of personal Fifty Years of History. "jj expenses decides the question of a colleo;e education. For- tunately the condition of things here favors young people who need to practice economy. The cost of living was at first very moderate ; and competition has kept the cost of boarding in private families within reasonable limits. Be- sides, a large number of the students, for economy's sake, have boarded themselves, or united in students' clubs. For- tunately, the moral and intellectual surroundings here have prevented any social ostracism. Wealth and extravagance do not give position in this school. Here, as well as else- where, it has been found that cheap living and high think- ing may go together. It has not been the policy of the school to have a system of " College Commons." A few students were, at first, allowed to room in the college build- ing; but finally all found rooms and boarding in the town. This scattering of the students, apart from one another, is in the interest of order and studious habits ; it keeps the stu- dents imder family influences, and brings the citizens into kind relations with the institution. In addition to the routine of college life and work, the students have shown much interest in voluntary organiza- tions for literary, forensic, social, or physical culture. The gentlemen have organized eight literary societies. Of these, four are confined to the college classes: the Zetagathean, founded in 1845 ; the Chrestomathean, in 1846; the Athen- ian, in 1851 ; the Amphictyonian, in 1886; and four are made up of members from the Preparatory classes : the Mel- eterian, founded in 1866 ; the Philomathean, in 1873 ; the Calagonian, in 1887 ; and the University Lyceum, in 1889. The ladies of Monnett Hall have three literary societies, in which membership is not restricted to any particular college classes : the Clionian, organized in 1857 ; the Athenaeum, in 1861; and the Castalian, in 1889. These literary societies 78 Ohio Wesleyan University: are sustained with spirit and generous rivalry, and are of much vahie in the literary and forensic culture of their members. They have fine, tastefully furnished halls ; and the older societies were for a long time, also engaged in ac- cumulating libraries, but have recently abandoned these, in view of the unrestricted privileges of the University library. The Greek-letter societies, or inter-collegiate fraternities, are represented in this institution by nine chapters. These associations are held in great esteem by the members ; but it has long been a mooted point among educators, whether they are not, on the whole, injurious to the students, preju- dicial to the literary societies, and an obstacle to college dis- cipline. Some years since, the Board of Trustees, under this conviction, ordered their discontinuance after a certain time, but subsequently rescinded its action. It is but just, however, to say that, with some probable exceptions, the fraternity members have exercised over each other a salutary and helpful influence. The following fraternities have chapters in Delaware : the Beta Theta Pi, established in 1853 ; the Sigma Chi, in 1855 ; the Phi Delta Theta, in i860; the Phi Kappa Psi, in 1861 ; the Delta Tau Delta, in 1866; the Phi Gamma Delta, in 1869; the Chi Phi, in 1873; the Alpha Tau Omega, in 1887, and the Sigma Alpha Epsilon, in 1888. The Oratorial Association of the University was established in 1880, and has done much towards quickening and main- taining an ambition for excellence in public speaking. The association has had annual contests, participated in by select representatives from the several literary societies ; and the speakers winning the first honors here have represented the University in the State inter-collegiate contests. In five instances our representatives have won the State honors. For many years there was a Lecture Association among Fifty Years of History. 79 the students, that maintained an annual course of lectures, varied with musical entertainments. In these lists were in- cluded many of the most distinguished lecturers of this coun- try and of Great Britain. The profits arising from these courses were usually devoted by the Association to some general University interest. For some years past, the man- agement of the lecture course has been remitted to the sen- ior class for each year, and the profits go to the class expenses at Commencement. Political clubs representing the great national parties and policies have been organized among the students, and have been sustained with enthusiasm during the seasons for polit- ical campaigns. State or National. The contending organi- zations are zealous, but carry on their work without partisan rancor or estrangement towards their fellows. In 1888, the students took up among themselves a sub- scription of about $800, for a gymnasium. The Hon. Charles W. Fairbanks, of the class of 1872, added $2,000 to this amount. The total cost of the building was $5,000, the bal- ance being paid from the general fund of the University. The gymnasium was equipped with the needful apparatus, but has not been as successful or useful as was hoped, for the want of a competent trainer, who could devote his time to this much-needed work. The Athletic Association of the students was formed in 1890, and has been carried on with characteristic interest in the games that are played, if not in the exercise that is obtained. The University has appropriated two acres for this purpose, and the Association has fenced the grounds, and graded the surface, and erected a grand stand, for specta- tors. The cost of these improvements, borne by the Associ- ation, is about $2,000. The " teams " for base-ball and foot- ball are diligent in drill, and have played many successful, 8o Ohio Wesley an University: and some unsuccessful games, on our own grounds, and else- where. These grounds are used, also, as parade grounds for the University Battalion. . The first students' college paper was started in 1866 by Joseph B. Battelle, of the class of 1868. It was called by him The Wester^i Collegian^ under which name it was published for seven years. Its form was then changed, and it was called The College Transcript. The editors, mem- bers of the senior class for the current year, are elected by their fellows, and have the financial responsibility for the paper. In 1874, the ladies of the senior class at Monnett were admitted to a representation in the editorial corps. The Practical Student was started in 1888 by Wilbur F. Cope- land, of the class of 1889. Both papers are now issued weekly, and have a good circulation among the alumni and students. ALUMNI. The Association of Alumni was formed in 1849. The number of Alumni was then but twenty-two ; it has now reached as many hundred. All graduates in ciLrsu are eligi- ble to membership, and all students who have studied in the University three years and have afterward received an hon- orary degree. In 1872, the Association, with the cordial consent of the Board of Trustees, was admitted, under a gen- eral law of the State, enacted in their interest, to a repre- sentation in the Board equal to that of each patronizing annual Conference. The Alumni are destined here, as in the older colleges of the country, to become eventually the great controlling power in the institution. Fifteen of the number already hold seats in the Board ; most of the positions in the Faculty are held by graduates ; two of their number, Mr. Wright and Dr. Hartupee, have endowed chairs in their Alma Mater ; another, Mr. Mast, has given almost an equal Fifty Years of History. 8i amount for general purposes, and still others have together partly endowed another chair — the Alumni Chair of Natural History. These are evidently but the beginnings of things in this direction. Most of the graduates are yet young men, and have not risen to wealth or to commanding place ; but, before another half a century shall have passed, they will have both wealth and place, and will use them in the interests of the University. Regard for the Alma Mater has in all colleges been a family tradition ; it strengthens with successive generations. This is the source of growth and power in the older colleges. The sons of the family, the benefactions of the family, are the inheritance of the college where the father graduated. It will be so here. Already many sons of the older gradu- ates have been enrolled among the Alumni beside their fathers. Besides these, many families have each had several children as students who have not become graduates. The Alumni have an " Alumni Day," Wednesday of Com- mencement week, set apart for their formal sessions, and for public exercises ; and they are represented on this day by an oration from one of their number, chosen by them- selves. The local Alumnae of the Ohio Wesleyan Female College early organized an association for social culture, mutual help, and for aid to the College. These ladies, and such of the more recent graduates of the University as have joined them, still keep up their organization, with interest and profit to themselves, and with great benefit to their Alma Mater. We have seen that before the union they raised two thousand dollars for the library of the Female College. Their special effort now is to raise five thousand dollars to meet their sub- scription for the great University organ. The Alumni of the University, gentlemen and ladies, have 82 Ohio Wesley an University: formed University clubs in several of the prominent localities of the State, and elsewhere, for the cultivation of the social amenities, for mutual professional support, and for the pro- motion of the interests of the University. The clubs at Cin- cinnati, Cleveland, and Zanesville, in Ohio, and at St. Paul, in Minnesota, and some others, may be named among the most enterprising and successful. Some of these clubs have begun to contribute to the material help, as well as the repu- tation of the University. The Alumni have made their mark in the professions, in political life, and in literature. In the last direction, the University Alcove at the Columbian Exposition in Chicago had a very gratifying collection, though not complete, of the books written by the Alumni of the Ohio Wesleyan. The catalogue is not large yet, but it is annually growing, and it already covers a good list of titles in almost all the depart- ments of thought, art, and science. CONVOCATION. In the year 1847, the Faculty, with a view to greater delib- eration and circumspectness in conferring the honors of the University, and the better to accredit these honors to the public, invited the counsel and co-suffrage of all the University Alumni of the second degree and of all who had received honorary degrees from the University. This body, sitting in conjunction with the Faculty, was called the Uni- versity Convocation ; and with it rested the responsibility of passing upon all nominations proposed by the Faculty for literary degrees. The system worked well for a few years ; but when the number entitled to seats in the Convocation became large, it was found impossible to convene them, or to secure their suffrages, and the Convocation was discon- tinued. Fifty Years of History. 83 FACULTY. The number of teachers was from the first too small for the work imposed on them ; and the increase in the number of students and the multiplication of classes necessarily- brought increase in the Faculty. In the academic course of study, a few generations ago, attention was devoted entirely to the Languages and Mathematics. These, with their sub- divisions, constituting the trivium and the quadrivium of the old universities, embraced about all the matters of human knowledge that could then be made subsidiary to the end of school discipline. But, in our own century, the marvelous development of the Physical Sciences has opened a wide and profitable field of study, both for knowledge and discipline ; and the modern colleges have recognized the rightful place of these subjects as a part of the academic curriculum. The first appointments to the Faculty were to the two first-named chairs. Languages and Mathematics ; but, at the opening of the second year, the claims of the other large class of sciences were recognized by the establishment of a chair of Natural Science. This was filled by the appointment of the Rev. Frederick Merrick as its incumbent. Before the end of the year, Dr. Thomson assumed his place as President and Professor of Philosophy. These six men were not a large force for a college Faculty, but they were able to give instruction in each of the great departments of study ; and no class has been graduated from the University without, at least, some instruction in all the subjects which go to make a complete and symmetric culture. The first graduating classes were, of course, small ; and by the time the classes had grown to a respectable size, the number of departments of instruction had also been increased, either by the subdivision of the former chairs, or by the addition of new ones. 84 Ohio Wesley ail University: The University has been fortunate in the selection of its Presidents. There have been four Presidents. We give a brief sketch of each of the distinguished men who have filled this office : i. The Rev. Edward Thomson, M. D., D. D., LL. D. He was born in 1810, at Portsea, England ; but by growth and education he was an American. His home from early youth was at Wooster, Ohio. He received a good classical training, and afterward graduated in medicine at Philadelphia. In 1832, he entered the ministry, in the Ohio Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and at once became noted for his ability as a preacher and a writer. In 1838, he was chosen principal of the Norwalk Seminary, the first Methodist school in the State of Ohio. His success here established his reputation as an educator, and pointed him out as the fittest man for the presidency of the Univer- sity, to which position he was elected first in 1842, and again in 1844. I^ t^^ Spring of the last-named year, he was elected editor of the Ladies'^ Repository^ in Cincinnati, but resigned this office after two years' service, to assume the active duties of his position at Delaware. Eor fourteen years he filled and graced this office. No college president in the Church has shown larger administrative abilities, or won a more enviable place in the affections and admiration of college and Church alike. In i860, he was called by the General Conference to edit the Christian Advocate, in New York ; and again, in 1864, to the higher office of bishop in the Church. He died suddenly in Wheeling, W. Va., March 22nd, 1870. President Thomson taught but little during his connection with the University. He usually had the senior class in one study, but he found his happiest field of instruction and in- fluence in the Sunday lectures before the University. It was here that he made his wonderful power felt, and left the 86 Ohio Wesleyan University: lasting impress of his thought and spirit on his rapt listeners. His lectures, whether written or extemporized, were models of sacred eloquence, worthy of any audience for their depth, beauty and fervor. Bishop Thomson's publications are numerous, and his literary remains yet in manuscript are very extensive. 2. The Rev. Frederick Merrick, M, A. He was born Janu- ary 29th, 1810, a native of Massachusetts,*and was educated in the Wesleyan University, Connecticut. In 1836, he became principal of Amenia Seminary, New York, and in 1838, pro- fessor of Natural Science in Ohio University, Athens, and member of the Ohio Conference. For one year, 1842-43, he was pastor of the Methodist Church in Marietta. In 1843, the Conference appointed him financial agent of the Ohio Wesleyan University, to which institution he thereafter devoted his life for fifty-one years. In 1845, he was elected professor of Natural Sciences, and was made acting President for the year, until Dr. Thomson entered upon duty. In 185 1, he was transferred to the chair of Moral Philosophy; and, on the resignation of President Thomson, in i860, he was chosen as his successor. He held this office for thirteen years; and then, in 1873, ^^ view of fail- ing strength, he resigned the presidency, and was appointed lecturer on Natural and Revealed Religion. This relation to the college he sustained for twenty-one years, until his death. In addition to his other duties, President Merrick was Auditor of the University for nearly forty years, and often acted as its agent in raising the endowment, or in get- ting funds for improvements upon the buildings and grounds. He died March 5th, 1894. President Merrick's life as an educator was one of marked excellence and influence. His interest in young people and his sympathy with them in their work were unbounded. As Fifty Years of History. 87 a teacher, his enthusiasm and devotion knew no limit. As a man of affairs, he possessed rare foresight, wisdom, and efficiency. His consecration, self-sacrifice, and generosity to the institution, of which he was so great a part, were complete. By his Christian zeal, earnest appeals, spiritual leadership, and saintly character, he moved multitudes to a Christian life and by the cultivation of a missionary spirit among the students, his influence has been felt to the ends of the earth, through those whom he inspired to go thither. Among all who knew him his presence was felt as a bene- diction, and the example of his daily life as an inspiration to a stronger Christian manhood. And the wise provision which he made in the " Merrick Lectures before the Uni- versity," for the stated inculcation of religious principles and practice, will perpetuate his influence in the University, the Church, and the world. After President Merrick's resignation, the Rev. Fales H. Newhall, D. D., of Boston, was elected to the presidency ; but, from prostration induced by intense and continued liter- ary work, he was unable to enter upon duty, and resigned his office the following year. Dr. Newhall died April 6th, 1883. The University meanwhile, and until the accession of his successor, was for three years successfully administered by Professor McCabe, the senior proiessor and Vice-Presi- dent of the University. 3. The Rev. Charles H. Payne, D. D., LIv. D. President Payne was born at Taunton, Massachusetts, and graduated in 1856 at the Wesley an University, Connecticut. He taught several terms in his early years, and was tutor for six months after graduation, but spent most of his life in the ministry. A vigorous thinker, an accomplished speaker and writer, and a devoted pastor, he served some of the leading Methodist Churches in Brooklyn, Philadelphia, and Cincin- 88 Ohio Wesley an University: nati. It was from this last city that he was called to the presidency of the University in 1875. He took his seat the following year. His administration began in the gloomiest days of financial depression ; but the growth of the Univer- sity during his administration was rapid and great. A quick- ened interest for the University was felt throughout the Church ; the patronizing Conferences were stimulated to renewed efforts for the endowment ; the school was adver- tised on a much more liberal scale than before ; the area of its patronage greatly enlarged ; and, not least, the Univer- sity and the Female College were united. This measure, which had long been advocated and promoted by many friends of both schools, was at length accomplished in 1877. As the result of all these influences, both the enrollment and the income of the University were doubled in a few years, and the endowment largely increased. Dr. Payne was always alert for the interests of the University. It was dur- ing his administration that the beautiful President's house was built, in 1885, (on a lot given by Mr. Mast), at a cost of ten thousand dollars. Dr. Payne remained. President for thirteen years, until his election by the General Conference to the office of Corresponding Secretary of the Board of Education. 4. The Rev. James W. Bashford, Ph. D., D. D., was born in Wisconsin. He graduated at the University of Wisconsin in 1873, and was elected Tutor in Greek. He took post- graduate courses in the Boston University, in Theology, Oratory, and Philosophy, completing these courses in 1879. In 1880, and again in 1887, Dr. and Mrs. Bashford spent many months abroad, traveling and visiting the German universities. His pastoral work began while he was a stu- dent in the School of Theology ; and he here revealed the characteristics that were to make his ministry so marked a REJV. JAMES W. BASHFORD, PH. D., D, D. 90 Ohio Wesley an University : success. He subsequently filled leading pastorates in Port- land and Buffalo. He declined repeated invitations to pro- fessorships and to the presidency of colleges, but in 1889 accepted his election to the presidency of the Ohio Wesleyan University as a call from God. President Bash ford's genial personal qualities, and his remarkable ability and versatility in the class-room, in the religious culture of the students, and in the management of affairs, give him a strong hold on the University. During the six years since his administration began, the growth of the school has been rapid, constant, and gratifying. Its scholastic, religious, and material interests were never more promising. The courses of study have been reconstructed, the work better digested and distributed, the Faculty strengthened, the number of students greatly enlarged, the buildings doubled in extent and convenience, the endow- ment increased one-third, and much more promised, and the religious 'tone of the school intensified. The professors who have held chairs in the University are the following: The Rev. Herman M. Johnson, D. D., was'born in Otsego county, N. Y., November 25th, 1815. He graduated at the Wesleyan University, Connecticut, in 1839 ; and before com- ing to Delaware had held the chair of Ancient Languages in St. Charles College, Missouri, and in Augusta College, Ken- tucky. In 1844, he was elected Professor of Ancient Lan- guages and Literature in the Ohio Wesleyan University. Prof. Johnson had abilities as an instructor of the first order. His mind was analytic ; he had remarkable talent to explain and illustrate the subjects that he taught, and his scholar- ship was broad and thorough. Yet, perhaps, his greatest service here was in planning our system of cheap scholar- ships. After six years' tenure here, he accepted the Pro- Fifty Years of History. 91 fessorship of Philosophy in Dickinson College, Pennsylvania, and, in i860, was raised to the Presidency. In this office he died April 5th, 1868. The Rev. Solomon Howard, D. D., LL. D., was born in Cincinnati, November nth, 181 1, and graduated at Augusta College, Kentucky. He was a pastor for some years in the Ohio Conference ; and in 1842, was appointed to the charge of a preparatory school in Delaware, before the opening of the University. He was here two years, and at the organi- zation of the Faculty, in 1844, he was elected Professor of Mathematics, but held the office for only one year. He was subsequently Principal of the Springfield Female College ; and, in 1852, became President of the Ohio University at Athens. He resigned in 1872, and died at San Jose, Cal., June 9th, 1873. The Rev. Lorenzo D. McCabe, D. D., LL. D., was born in Marietta, O., and graduated at the Ohio Universit}^ in 1843. He then became a member of the Ohio Conference, and preached one year ; but, in the year 1844, was recalled to the chair of Mathematics in his Alma Mater. This place he held one year. In 1845, he was elected to the chair of Mathematics and Mechanical Philosophy in the Ohio Wesleyan University, and, in i860, was transferred to the chair of Biblical Literature and Moral Philosophy. In 1864, by a re-arrangement of the college work, his chair was limited to the Department of Philosophy. To this depart- ment he has since given his entire services, except in the years 1873 to 1876, and again in 1888, during which he was also Acting President. Dr. McCabe is the author of several works which have yet a future before them in the history of theological and philosophical thought. Among them are "The Fore- knowledge of God," and ''The Divine Nescience." 92 Ohio Wesleyan University: The Rev. William G. Williams, LL. D., was born at Chillicothe, Ohio. He graduated at Woodward College, in Cincinnati, in 1844, and the same year was appointed to a place in the first Faculty of the University, as Principal of the Preparatory Department. In 1847, he was promoted to the adjunct Professorship of Ancient Languages, and, in 1850, to the full chair of the Greek and Latin Lan- guages. This appointment he held until 1864, when his chair was divided, and he became Professor of the Greek Language and Literature. This chair was endowed in 1867, by Professor Williams' life-long friend, John R. Wright, Esq., of Cincinnati, and, in honor of his father, the venerable Dr. John F. Wright, was named the Wright Professorship. In 1872, Professor Williams was appointed also the acting Chrisman Professor of Biblical Literature. In 1856, he be- came a member of the Central Ohio Conference, of which body he was for twenty-eight years the Secretary, until he declined further appointment. He was Chaplain of the 145th Regiment, O. V. I., in the Summer of 1864. He is now the only survivor of the original Faculty, and has served fifty consecutive years, without a furlough or any ex- tended interruption from sickness. The Rev. William L. Harris, D. D., LL. D., was born near Mansfield, Ohio, November 4th, 181 7, and was educated at Norwalk Seminary. He joined the Michigan Conference in 1837, but his field of labor was in Ohio; and when the North Ohio Conference was set off, in 1840, he became a member thereof, and, in 1856, of the Central Ohio Conference. He was the pastor at Delaware in 1844-45 ; and in 1845 he first became connected with the University as one of the teachers of the Preparatory Department. He taught, however, but one year. After preaching two years at Toledo, he accepted the Principalship of Baldwin Seminary, at Berea. In 1851^ 94 Ohio Wesley an University : he was recalled to Delaware, as Principal of the Academical Department, and was the next year appointed Professor of Natural Sciences. In this chair he remained eight years, till i860, when, by the election of the General Conference, he became one of the Secretaries of the Methodist Mission- ary Society. In 1872, he was elected to the Episcopate. He died September 7th, 1887, when he had just completed fifty years of ministerial service. The Rev. William D. Godman, D. D., was the first gradu- ate of the University, in 1846. He entered the ministry in the North Ohio Conference, but, in 1849, served ^^ University for one year as Principal of the Academic Department. He was then President of the Worthington Female College for some years, and afterward Professor of Greek for a while in the Northwestern University, atEvanston, 111. From thence he was called to a chair in his Alma Mater. From i860 to 1864, he was Professor of Mathematics and Mechanical Philosophy ; in 1864, he was transferred to the chair of The- ology and Biblical Literature, in which he served one year, and then resigned to re-enter the pastorate. . After preach- ing for some years, he became President of Baldwin Uni- versity, which he served during the years 1870-75. He was for three years President of the New Orleans University ; and since 1878 has been Principal of Gilbert Seminary, at Winsted, St. Mary's Parish, Louisiana. The Rev. Francis S. Hoyt, D. D., was born in Vermont. He graduated at the Wesleyan University, Connecticut, in 1844, and shortly after became President of the Willamette University, Oregon. In i860, he was called to the chair of Natural Sciences in the Ohio Wesleyan University, and served in this department for five years. In 1865, he was trans- ferred to the Chrisman chair of Biblical Literature, in which he remained for seven years. In 1872, Professor Hoyt was Fifty Years of History. 95 elected editor of the Western Christian Advocate^ at Cincin- nati, which office he filled for twelve years. He then re- entered the pastorate, in the North Ohio Conference. The Rev. William F. Whitlock, D. D., was born near Dayton, O. He graduated at the Ohio Wesleyan Univer- sity in 1859, ^^^ was immediately appointed Tutor in Lan- guages. In 1864, he was promoted to an Adjunct Professor- ship of Latin; and, in 1866, received the appointment to the full professorship of the Latin Language and Literature. In this chair he has since remained. In 1878, it received the name of the Brown Professorship, in honor of Mrs. Rebecca Brown, of Bellefontaine, O., who gave a partial endowment. In 1877, when the Ohio Wesleyan Female College was united with the University, Professor Whitlock was appointed Dean of the Faculty at Monnett Hall (the Ladies' College build- ing), and for six years had charge of that part of the Uni- versity. He is a member of the North Ohio Conference, and since 1884 has represented that body in the General Confer- ence. In 1884, he became a member of the Book Committee of the Church, and is now Cliairman of tlie Committee. The Rev. John P. Lacroix, Ph. D., D. D., was born at Haverhill, O., and graduated irom the Ohio Wesleyan Uni- versity in 1857. After teaching one, year in the public schools of New Orleans, he entered the Ohio Conference, and preached until 1863. K descendant of an old Huguenot family, the French was his vernacular language, and he had also privately acquired the German language. In 1863, he was invited to become teacher of these languages in the University. In 1864, he was made Adjunct Professor of the same, and in 1866 was raised to the Professorship of Modern Languages and History. Professor Lacroix was a zealous and laborious student. Oppressed by constant ill health, he nevertheless studied and wrote incessantly, un- ^6 Ohio Wesley an University: til, at length, while on a trip to Europe, whither he had frequently gone to recruit, he broke down completely, and reached home only to die, September 22, 1879. His was the only death in the Faculty for fifty years since the organi- zation of the school, until the death of ex- President Merrick this year. The Rev. Hiram M. Perkins, M. A., was born in Madison County, O., and is another graduate of the class of 1857. After graduating, he was appointed Tutor in Natural Sciences, and served in this relation for five years, having entire charge of the department one year, during the ab- sence of the Professor. In 1865, he was appointed Adjunct Professor in Mathematics; and, in 1867, was promoted to the full chair of Mathematics and Astronomy, which he has since occupied. This chair received the name of the Par- rott Professorship, from the bequest of Mr. Thomas Parrott, of Dayton, who left $20,000 toward its endowment. Profess- or Perkins is a member of the Central Ohio Conference. William O. Semans, M. A., was born in Defiance, O., and is also a graduate of the class of 1857. Aft^r graduating, he served for two years as Tutor in Languages, and then entered into business in the West. In 1862, he was ap- pointed Professor of Natural Sciences in the Ohio Wesleyan Female College. He then spent one year in post-graduate work in the department of Chemistry at Harvard College. In 1865, he was invited to a place in the University as x\d- junct Professor of Chemistry, and in 1867 was promoted to the full professorship in the same department. In 1873 he became Professor of Chemistry and Physics. He taught these brandies until 1894, when Physics was made an inde- pendent department, and he remains in charge of the de- partment of Chemistry. In 1875, ^^ was elected Mayor of the city of Delaware, on the citizens' ticket, and served two "C&:hSi5'$ 98 Ohio Wesley an University: years in this office. From 188 e to 1893 ^^ ^^^^ ^^^^ ^P" pointment of School Examiner for the County of Delaware, Ohio. Edward T. Nelson, M. A., Ph. D., M. D., was born in Worthington, O., and graduated from the Ohio Wesleyan University in 1866. He then entered the Sheffield Scientific School of Yale University, and graduated in the year 1869 with the degree of Ph. D. During this time he had acted as assistant to the Professor of Mineralogy. In 1869, he was invited to the chair of Natural Science in Hanover College, Ind., where he remained two years. In 187 1, he was called to the Alumni Chair of Natural History in his Alma Mater. This chair has its name from the fact that it was endowed largely by the contributions of the Alumni. Professor Nelson was unanimously nominated to the Board, by the Association, as their choice for the chair by them endowed. In 1891, the duties of this chair were divided, and Professor Nelson became the Alumni Professor of Physi- ology and Geology. In 1887, he was appointed by Gov- ernor Foraker a member of the State Board of Health, and is now President of the Board. He has also held the appointment of member of the State Board of School Exam- iners. In 1892, Professor Nelson spent several months in special studies at University College, London, England. Professor John H. Grove, M. A., was born in Fayette County, Ohio, and graduated at the Ohio Wesleyan Univer- sity in 1870. He was Principal of the High School of Wilmington for four years, and Superintendent of the schools for four years longer. In 1878, he was made Prin- cipal of the Preparatory Department of the University, which appointment he still holds. In 1884, he was also elected to a full professorship in Latin. He has published several useful text-books in this department. For some Fifty Years of History. 99 years past he has held the appointment of School Examiner, both for the County and for the City of Delaware. The Rev. Richard Parsons, M. A., was born in Ireland^ and at an early age came with his parents to Zanesville, O. He graduated at the Ohio Wesleyan University in 1868, and engaged in teaching in public schools for seven years. In 1875, he was appointed Tutor in Languages in his Alma Mater. In 1880, he was made Adjunct Professor of History; and in 1884, he was elected to a full professorship in Greek. In 1893-4, he spent a year abroad in travel and study, mainly at Athens. He is a member of the Ohio Conference. The Rev. Cyrus B. Austin, M. A., was born in Clinton County, O., and graduated at the Ohio Wesleyan Univer- sity in 1879, and was immediately appointed Tutor in Mathematics. In 1882, he was made Adjunct Professor, and in 1884 was elected to a full professorship in Mathematics. In 1883, he was appointed Registrar at Monnett Hall, and has since had charge of this large and growing department of the University. He is a member of the Central Ohio Conference. The Rev. William W. Davies, M. A., B. D., Ph. D., was born in Wales. He came to this country in 1866, and rap- idly acquired a knowledge of the English language. He graduated in the class of 1872, and afterward (1874) in The- ology at Drew Theological Seminary ; and then (1877) P^- -^• in the University of Halle, Germany. On his return to America, he joined the Central Ohio Conference, and preached for one year. In 1879, was transferred to the Ohio Conference. In 1878, he was appointed instructor in his Alma Mater in Hebrew and the Modern Languages. In 1883, he was made Adjunct Professor,- and in 1884 was elected full professor of German and Hebrew, which position he still holds. lOO Ohio Wesley an University: Professor Ellen R. Martin, M. A., graduated at the Genesee Wesley an Seminary in 1859, and afterwards taught Art and Belles-Lettres for some years in the Conference Seminary in her own State. In 1873, she received the honorary de- gree of Master of Arts from the Cincinnati Wesleyan Col- lege. In 1 88 1, she was elected Preceptress in Monnett Hall of the Ohio Wesleyan University, and teacher of Belles- Lettres. This appointment of Preceptress she still holds ; but in 1885 she was elected full professor of Belles-Lettres in the University. Professor Clara Conklin, M. A., was born in Sidney, O., and graduated M. L. A. in 1864 from the Ohio Wesleyan Female College. In 1884, the University conferred on her the degree of Master of Arts, pro merilis. For some years she taught Rhetoric and History in the High School of Detroit, Michigan ; but in 1883, she was invited to become instructor in English in the Ohio Wesleyan University. In 1884, she was made Adjunct Professor of the English Language and Literature, and in 1888 was made a full professor in the Uni- versity. This chair she held for five years'. In 1893, she accepted the position of Preceptress in Cornell College, Iowa. Professor Robert I. Fulton was born in Leesburg, Va. He was educated at the Bethel Military Academy, and took a course in Law at the University of Virginia, and he received the honorary degree of Master of Arts at the Ohio Wesleyan University, in 1887. He was one of the founders in 1878, and co-principal of the School of Ora- tory in Kansas City. In 1890, he was elected Professor of Elocution and Oratory in the Ohio Wesleyan University. In 1894, the University School of Oratory was incorporated, the course enlarged, and a competent Faculty organized. Professor Benjamin W. Leavell was born and educated in Piqua, O. He graduated from West Point Military Acad- Fifty Years of History. loi emy in 1879, ^^^ received the appointment of 2nd Lien- tenant. In 1884, he was made ist Lieutenant. In 1890-3, he was detailed by the Secretary of War as Professor of Military Science and Tactics in Ohio Wesleyan Univer- sity. Edwin Grant Conklin was born in Waldo, Marion County, Ohio ; and graduated from the Ohio Wesleyan University in 1885. He was Professor of Latin and Greek in Rust Uni- versity, Holly Springs, Mississippi, 1885-88 ; graduated at Johns Hopkins University, Ph. D., 1891 ; Professor of Biology, Ohio Wesleyan University, 1891-94 ; Professor of Zoology, Northwestern University, 1894. The Rev. Richard T. Stevenson, M. A., B. D., Ph. D., was born in Taylorsville, Ky. He graduated at the Ohio Wes- leyan University in 1873, and finished the course in Theology in Boston University in 1877. He was a member of the Kentucky Conference for five years, and, in 1882, was trans- ferred to the North Ohio Conference, of which he is now a member. In 1893, ^^ '^^^ elected Professor of History and English Literature in the Ohio Wesleyan University. Professor William G. Hormell, M. A., was born in Oakland, Ohio. He graduated at the Ohio Wesleyan University in 1889, and was appointed Tutor in Mathe- matics and served for two years. He then pursued post- graduate studies in Harvard Scientific School. In 1893, he was elected Assistant Professor of Physics in his Alma Mater. Professor Charles D. Rhodes was born in Delaware, O. He graduated at West Point Military Academy in 1889, and received the appointment of 2nd Lieutenant in the Sixth Cavalry, U. S. Army. .In 1893, he was detailed by the Secretary of War as Professor of Military Science and Tac- tics in the Ohio Wesleyan University. I02 Ohio Wesleyan University: The Rev. Oscar W. Willitts, M. A., B. D., was born at Detroit, Mich. .He graduated at the Northwestern Uni- versity in 1874, and at the Garrett Biblical Institute in 1876. He was a missionary in North China for eight years, from 1880. In 1893, he was appointed Lecturer on Missions and Comparative Religions, in the Ohio Wesleyan Univer- sity. This lectureship was established through the contribu- tions and efforts of the Rev. Fletcher L. Wharton, pastor of William Street M. E. Church, Delaware, O. Lucius V. Tuttle, M. A., graduated in 1870, and was ap- pointed to a Tutorship in Languages. In this position he served for three years, when he was promoted to an adjunct Professorship in Ancient Languages. In 1874, he was called to the Principalship of the Friends' Academy, in connection with the Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, where he died in 1881. Rev. John T. Short, M. A., B. D., graduated at the Ohio Wesleyan University in 1868, and in 1871, at Drew Theo- logical Seminary, in Divinity. He joined the Cincinnati Conference and preached some years, and then spent a year in Europe in study. In 1877, he was appointed Adjunct Professor of English Language and Literature in the Ohio Wesleyan University. In 1879, he was called to the chair of History and Philosophy in the Ohio State University. He died in 1883. The work of the professors has not always been restricted to their own departments. Besides the necessity of provid- ing instruction in more subjects than there have been chairs, especially in the earlier years, the professors have often found it convenient to themselves to extend their work to subjects lying outside their several departments. But not even by this additional labor has it ever been possible for them alone to provide for all the classes. In this institution. Fifty Years of History. 103 as in most Western colleges, it has been necessary not only to furnish instruction to the four " college classes," but also to maintain a preparatory or grammar school, for those not yet ready to enter Freshman. Indeed, the majority of the students enrolled are of this latter description. Coming from rural districts, and sometimes from towns where the high schools do not furnish instruction in the classic lan- guages and mathematics, this class of students must needs begin their preparatory studies after entering the institution. To assist them, a large number of additional teachers has always been required. These have been variously desig- nated, and not always by the same name for the same work. During the thirteen years of President Merrick's administra- tion, it was the policy of the institution to have but two grades of instructors, "professors" and "tutors." But, be- fore that time, the Preparatory Department had a separate organization under the charge of "principals," and this order has been re-established. Besides the professors, the following instructors may be named : Rev. Thomas D. Crow, M. A., a graduate of Augusta Col- lege, was Principal of the Preparatory Department from 1850 to 1852. He was long a member of the Cincinnati Conference, but is now practicing law in Urbana. John Ogden, M. iV., was appointed Principal of the Normal Department in 1853, and remained for two years, until called by the Ohio State Association to the charge of the McNeely Normal School. Of the tutors who have been connected with the Univer- sity, the following may be named, all of whom are graduates of the University : Owen T. Reeves, LL. D., was Tutor in Ancient Lan- guages from 1850 to 1852 ; in 1877, was elected Judge of I04 Ohio Wesley an University : the District Court, Bloomington, 111., and is now Professor of Law in the Illinois Wesleyan University. Samuel W. Williams, LL. D., was Tutor in Ancient Lan- guages, 1851-57; was Professor of Ancient Languages in McKendree College, Illinois, 1857-59. He has been for many years Assistant Book Editor in the Methodist Book Concern, Cincinnati. Tullius C. O'Kane, M. A., Tutor in Mathematics, 1852-57, was subsequently in the public schools of Cincinnati. He is widely known by his musical publications. William F. King, D. D., LL. D., was Tutor in Mathematics, 1857-62 ; was called to the chair of Ancient Languages in Cornell College, Iowa, of which he soon after (1863) became, and still remains. President. Almon S. B. Newton, M. A., Tutor in Ancient Languages, 1866-71, was called to the chair of Natural Science in the Ohio Wesleyan Female College, but soon left on account of failing health. He was subsequently in the ministry for three years, and died in 1875. Charles J. Gardner, M. A., Tutor in Mathematics, 1872-76, resigned his post to study at Harvard University. He grad- uated with the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in 1878, and was elected Principal of a high school in New Bedford, Mass., but died before entering on duty, in 1878. Joseph E. Stubbs, D. D., LL. D., was Tutor of Ancient Languages, 1872-75 ; he resigned to enter the ministry, but ill health led him to engage in secular work for a few years. In 1886, he was elected President of Baldwin University, where he remained for eight years. In 1894, he was elected President of the State University of Nevada. Thomas C. Trueblood, Instructor in Elocution and Ora- tory, 1884-9. George E. Nelson, B. A., Tutor in Mathematics, 1891-93. Fifty Years of History, 105 Besides these, a number of others have held positions as instructors in special studies, or in the various English branches. Enoch G. Dial, M. A., was elected assistant in the Prepara- tory Department in 1844. He served but part of the year; and is now a lawyer in Springfield, Ohio, has been Probate Judge of Clarke county, and Representative in the State General Assembly. Edward C. Merrick, M. A>, was assistant in this Depart- ment, and Teacher of French, in 1846-49, and again in 1855 -57. He resigned to enter the ministry in the Cincinnati Conference. He afterwards held an appointment in the Treasury Department, Washington City; where he died about 1880. Percival C. Wilson, M. A., was Teacher of Modern Lan- guages, 1861-63. He held the position of Professor in East Tennessee Wesleyan University, in 1867-70. He has since spent many years abroad in travel and study ; but is now in business in Chattanooga. William H. Cole, M. A., was Instructor in English in 1864 -69. He was called to the chair of English Literature in the Missouri State University, in 1875-77. ^^ ^^^ since 1877 been Superintendent of Instruction at Marysville, Ohio. Since the union of the Female College with the University, a number of ladies, besides those already named, have given instruction in the Academic Departments. Among them may be mentioned the following : Mrs. Lucy Herron Parker, M. A., Teacher in Science, 1877-79. ^^^ was afterwards in a Ladies' School in Wash- ington City, but has now an appointment in the Elizabeth Gamble Deaconess Home, Cincinnati. Mrs. Susan A. Brockway, B. S., Teacher in Mathematics, 1877-81, and Preceptress, 1879-81. io6 Ohio Wesley an University: Mrs. Delia Lathrop Williams, Ped. D., instructor in the Normal Department, 1879, ^^^) ^gaiii> 1883 to the present time. Miss Clara A. Nelson, M. A., Instructor in French, 1879- 1880, and, again, 1890 to the present time. Miss Grace Stanley, M. A., Tutor in Latin, 1889 to the present time. Miss Mary Armstrong, M. A., Tutor in Greek, 1890-94. Miss Louisa M. Dole, B. L., Instructor in English, 1891-94. Miss Sarah Mitchell, B. A., Instructor in Greek, 1893 to the present time. In the Department of Fine Arts, the following may be named : Miss Dorothea Graham, 1877-1891. Miss Elizabeth E. Troeger, 1891-94. Miss Harriet B. Coover, 1894. In the Conservatory of Music, the following gentlemen have been Directors : Dr. Jesse W. Parker, 1878-84. Samuel H. Blakeslee, 1884 to the present time. Professor Blakeslee was born at Colebrook, O. He graduated in 1875 from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, and subsequently taught in Oberlin. In 1884, he was elected Director of the Conservatory of Music in the Ohio Wesleyan University. This department is well organized, and has a large and competent corps of instructors, both gentlemen and ladies. David S. Blanpied, Mus. Bac, was Principal of Instru- mental Department, 1879-85. A commercial school was established in the University in 1884. The following gentlemen have had charge of this de- partment, as Principals : Gustavus S. Kimball, 1884-88 ; Harry S. Latham, B. A., 1888-90 ; David C. Meek, B. A., I^QoAPlelle. io8 Ohio Wesley an University : 1891-92 ; Virgil E. McCaskill, B. A., 1893 ; Lycurgus ly. Hudson, B. A., 1894. In addition to the Faculty, every year a number of the advanced students, usually from the senior class, have been employed to give instruction in the lower grades. Many of them have had considerable experience in teaching before coming to the University. They have given satisfaction in their work here ; and some have taken high rank else- where, after leaving the University. The Board of Trustees, in filling vacancies or new chairs, have recognized the excellence of the work done in the Uni- versity ; and have not felt the need to go elsewhere for com- petent teachers. Aside from the members of the first Faculty, and one or two of later appointments, all the pro- fessors and tutors elected to positions in the University have been from among our own alumni. This circumstance might seem to indicate a perpetuation of routine methods or persistent types of teaching. But fortunately, thus far, the Presidents of the University, upon whom the policy and methods so largely depend, have been graduates of other schools ; and all the younger professors and almost all the other teachers have taken post-graduate work elsewhere, and bring with them to their duties here the best ideas and methods of other schools as well as of our own. The University has been notably free from internal troub- les. There has rarely been any difference of judgment in regard to policy or measures ; and there has been no aliena- tion of feeling, and never any appeals to the Board from con- tending parties. Jealousies, factions, quarrels, have been absolutely unknown in the Faculty ; in their place have been mutual regard, co-operation, and a sincere desire to pro- mote one another's personal and professional interests, and the prosperity of the University. Fifty Years of History. 109 Happily, too, the most cordial relations have always ex- isted between the University and the citizens. No invidious class words are known here, such as, in the University towns of the old world, mark the antagonisms between the Uni- versity and the people — " Gown and town ; " " College and Philistines." Living, as most of the students do, in the families of the citizens, intermingling in the same circles, attending the same churches, members of the same political or other organizations, many of the students coming from the families of the town, and many of the students from other places finally intermarrying with the families here, there has been no possibility, as there has been no occasion, for antipathy between them. The churches of the city have always welcomed the attendance and membership and con- tributions of the students. In some of the churches they are a large and influential element ; and provision is regu- larly made for their presence and union in the public worship, in the Sunday Schools, church leagues, and social entertain- ments. . SEMI-CENTENNIAIv. In the year 1894., the Ohio Wesleyan University completed its fiftieth year of service. The celebration of this semi- centennial anniversary was anticipated with interest, and suitable preparations were made that the commemorative exercises should be appropriate and satisfactory. These exer- cises were held in conjunction with the exercises of the fiftieth Commencement of the University. There was an un- precedented and gratifying attendance of the friends of the institution. The alumni, especially, were gathered in large numbers, many of them from the extremes of the continent, to do honor to their Alma Mater. Other visitors, many dis- tinguished in Church and State, in professional and busi- ness life, came to share in the solemnities and the festivities no Ohio Wesley an University : of the occasion ; and all seemed gratified with the* past of the University's history, and enthusiastic with the promising outlook. It was a week of enjoyment which those that participated in it will never forget. We are glad to avail ourselves of Professor Whitlock's graphic and happy description of the occasion. He says : '' The jubilee exercises continued for six days, and consisted of sermons, addresses, historical sketches, reminiscences, concerts, class dinners and reunions, alumni banquet, art and literary society exhibitions, battalion drill, students' athletics, greetings from other colleges, and in conclusion, a general University reception. The programme was elaborate and was carried out with the omission of no essential feature. During these days the platform was graced by the pres- ence and utterances of governors of States, bishops, doctors, editors, college presidents, professors and students, attorneys, physicians, railroad and bank officials, and merchants ; and the latter were equal to the very best professional speakers with their words of wisdom, thrilling the vast audiences, and inspiring enthusiasm. The Baccalaureate Sermon, by President Bashford,on Sun- day morning, June 17th, in topic, conception, breadth of treatment, and in suggestive and inspiring teachings, was worthy of the occasion, and was a key-note to the great week to follow. Bishop Walden had charge in the afternoon of the semi-centennial love-feast ; and with Faculty, students and visiting clergy shared in the conduct of prayer and re- vival services at 5:30 each morning. On Sunday evening. Bishop Foster preached the sermon before the Christian As- sociations. His presence, always a benediction, was espe- cially fitting on this occasion. Fifty years ago he delivered the University's first master's oration. Even before that early date the youthful preacher, the aggressive student, and Fifty Years of History. in the eloquent logician, was recognized in the great West as a coming man in the Church and country. The intervening years have brought into international prominence and use- fulness the masterly thinker and theologian, the educator and author, and the sagacious and almost omnipresent gen- eral superintendent. On Thursday afternoon. Governor McKinley made the final address of the extended programme. His international reputation, official position and prospects, Napoleonic pres- ence, and clear, penetrating voice, are sufficient to command attention at any time and anywhere. On this occasion, all these were but servants to the inherent merits of his message. Perhaps the presence and possibilities of the thousand cultured and educated youth moved him as con- gressional halls and political conventions do not. The scholar, the statesman, the administrator of great public trusts, the pure and magnetic personality, the conscientious Christian citizen, all appeared in his rounded periods of practical wisdom and burning eloquence. Within the fifty years there have been four presidents, Edward Thomson, Frederick Merrick, Charles H. Payne and James W. Bashford. The first and second of these four chief- tains have gone to their reward. But the spell of their in- fluence abides in wonderful richness. The impress of their work, counsels, and life, is seen in all that the institution now is. As the old students, their students, passed again about the campus and through the halls, they seemed to be reaching out for hands once warm to their touch, but now eluding their grasp ; to be listening for voices that once wakened them to a new life, and were music to their ears, now silent in the grave, but whose names they utter only with tenderest love and profoundest reverence. The institution has a unique history in the length of 112 Ohio Wesley an University: service of several of its professors. Dr. Robert Allyn, in 1890, remarked to the writer, " You sometimes change presi- dents, but your professors go on forever." Three men, Drs. Merrick, McCabe, and Williams, have given just one hundred and fifty years of service. Dr. Merrick began his labors as agent one year before the institution was organized, and as professor, president, and lecturer, continued his connection with it until March 5th last, when his death broke the circle. Dr. McCabe began his professional career here in 1845, and is as deeply devoted to his beloved work as in earlier years. For four years he was acting President, successfully directing affairs in a critical period. His scholarship, ear- nest and clear convictions, untiring energy, affectionate coun- sels, magnetic eloquence, and facile pen have strongly im- pressed many thousands of students passing beneath his molding hand. Dr. Williams was present and helped to organize the first classes, and has never been absent a single term since ; and now, with a step as elastic and a mind as quick and clear as in middle life, he gives promise of much future service. He is widely known for his accuracy in scholarship, breadth of learning, mastery of the classics and of the English language, skill in New Testament exegesis, and his thorough and stimulating methods of instruction. At the historical meeting. Dr. McCabe gave reminiscences covering his period of services, emphasizing the leading features of the institution; and Dr. Williams read an historical sketch, such as only the maker of history can produce. Dur- ing the jubilee, these veterans were the observed of all ob- servers, their praises were upon every tongue. Three other members of the Faculty, Professors Whitlock, Perkins, and Semans, have given one hundred and three years of service to the University ; but this number of years Fifty Years of History. 113 is so comparatively small that it seems not to be known even to their immediate friends. Historical celebrations naturally bring contrasts. The be- ginning and the present of the Ohio Wesleyan University are now placed in the more vivid contrast by the continued presence of those who were a part of the beginning. The contrast is to be noted in the seat of the institution, in build- ings, equipments, endowments, and in students. In 1844, Delaware was a village of scarcely more than a thousand in- habitants, surrounded by dense forests, accessible by no public conveyances save the tri-weekly stage, which could make but a few miles per day in the Winter and Spring sea- sons. This date preceded railroads and mostly turnpikes in Ohio. Now the village, through university stimulus, has grown into a beautiful inland city of ten thousand inhabit- ants, having all modern conveniences and improvements, is in the midst of richly cultivated agricultural and horticul- tural lands, and is upon leading lines of commerce and travel. There was at the beginning but one building upon the campus, a frame structure three stories high, and this was made to contain recitation rooms, offices, library, chapel, and literary society halls. Now there are seven buildings of good size and rare adaptation. The new University Hall is the most imposing and the most complete college building in Ohio, and has few equals in the entire country. At the opening in the Autumn of 1844, there were present twenty- nine students and four instructors ; now, twelve hundred students are annually enrolled, and there are forty members of the Faculty. Professor E. T. Nelson, at the historical meeting, read a paper which was wonderfully suggestive in its striking statistics and in the variety and compactness of the information it contained. Two thousand one hundred 114 Ohio Wesley an University : and eighty-six students have been graduated. About seven times that number have drunk at the same fountain for a longer or shorter period. In the earlier history of the insti- tution the relative number of those not graduated was much larger than of recent years. Three hundred and seventy-seven graduates have been min- isters of the Gospel, and six thousand five hundred years of service already stand to their credit. Sixty-nine of these graduates have taken their theological course at Boston Uni- versity, thirty at Drew Seminary, eight at Garrett, and a few at the schools of other denominations. After the war, many of the graduates began to seek professional training in the leading universities of this country and of Europe, and have secured the degrees of M. A. and Ph. D. from them. More than one hundred have taken a full post-graduate course in law and received the degree of LL. B., and are in the van of advocates and jurists in many of the States of the Union. The same is true in the medical profession. Some sixty of the graduates have become college presi- dents, about three times this number college professors, and a still greater number have been instructors in academies and the public schools. Dr. Nelson estimates six thousand years of service in the work of teaching. This is a work the Church ought to contemplate with pleasure. He also says that one hundred and forty-six homes have been built up in which both husband and wife are alumni of this institution ; that sixty of the University's grandchildren have been gradu- ated ; and that great-grandchildren have already been en- rolled. The statistics make clear what has long been the pride of trustees, faculty and friends — a prevailing missionary spirit. Sixty-four graduates and fifteen undergraduates have gone to the ends of the earth in the holy and heroic crusade of Fifty Years of History. 115 missionary work. They are in every mission field of the Church, save Africa. Such men as Drs. Nathan Sites and H. H. Lowry, in China ; T. J. Scott and William A. Mansell, in India ; J. F. Thomson and Charles W. Drees, in South America, will indicate the cast and the efficiency of the workers sent forth. The Ohio Wesleyan University had a small beginning. There have been discouraging chapters in its history. Methodism in Ohio has not always seemed to appreciate its needs and its services, and possibilities of good to the Church. But it has had a steady growth in popular favor, resources, students and influences. It enters upon its second half century with a reputation, equipments and consecration of great promise. The place of a denominational college in the work of the Church is better understood. Wealthy laymen are coming to adopt it as their heir. Loyal alumni are plan- ning to place their Alma Mater above want. People of all faiths and no faiths are learning, as never before, that the Christian college is the best educational center for their sons and daughters. 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At times, to the resolute feet ; Oft did the shadows throng, And storm-clouds over them meet. But the tales of the mother anew Returned when the way seemed lone ; They remembered that God is true ; They knew that the sun still shone. lyo Ohio Wesley an University: The songs of the morning-tide Abode in their hearts all day, As the songs of the sea abide In the heart of the shell alway. Back to the home they came, Bearing the trophies three, And the mother, ever the same, Gathered them 'round her knee. A crystal was brought by one From high on the mountain-side ; "Behold what I have done ! I bring back fame ! " he cried. A fragrant herb one brought. Dug from its forest bed ; "Behold what I have wrought ! For this is learning," he said. The third bore in his hand, From the shores of the restless sea, Some grains of yellow sand ; "I bring back wealth," said he. The mother, as one impressed. Took each of the trinkets three. And said, indulging the jest : " What wonderful things they be ! " As soon o'er a weary world The coverlid night was spread. Three tired forms were curled • At rest in a quiet bed. Fifty Years of History. 171 And, lo ! as in sleep they lay, The luster of crystal and sand Departed, and withered away The herb from the forest-land. Dear mother of fifty years, If the trophies we bring to thee. Achieved amid doubts and fears. Turn out mere baubles to be; — If or ever the night befall. Their luster and glory depart, Yet we know that they, one and all. Will be treasured within thy heart. And we know that the purpose high Fades not as the bauble it wins ; That for it, in another sky, Another morning begins. Prohibition Park, N. Y., June, 1894. ALMA MATER. Mrs. O. F. Brown (Ophelia Forward, Class of 1867), Los Angeles, Cal. The Alumni of California to their Alma Mater, Greeting : No voice in all this gracious land Were meet to sing her jubilee. Who holds us still with loving hand To larger hope and destiny. Nay, scores of filial voices blend. From Coronado's outmost rim To Shasta's snows, and loyal send One note to swell the general hymn. 172 Ohio Wesley an University : Then speed, O little song^ of mine ! And on the wing grow heavenly sweet, Till thou art lost in strains divine That break in triumph at her feet. And shall she know from out the West The strength that rears the mountain pine, The calm that rocks the storm to rest Along yon sunset ocean line. The secret of perpetual green, The marvel of the buds that blow, And where the purple clusters leave, And how the golden apples grow. So be her golden age the time Of dawning strength and matchless youth, To bring from out her century's prime The earlier reign of right and truth. Be strong her feet to lead the way ! Be wise her heart to rule her own ! Be true her sons to hail the day When Faith and Science reign as one ! We praise her for the best we know, We bless her for the good we keep Of those who taught our youth to sow What now our age doth surely reap. We crown her heroes, those who knew The burdens of an earlier time — Great souls that touched our own, and drew Our plodding steps to ways sublime. Fifty Years of History, 173 God's peace be on them where they bide ! Whether above our steadfast gaze, Or lingering still to guard and guide New feet in learning's pleasant ways. O, Alma Mater, fare thee well ! The sun dips in our western sea. And life is late, and who shall tell How near the silent oarsman be? About to die, we give thee hail ! We greet with joy the crowning years, Nor mourn that " heart and flesh can fail," Since now thy day of glory nears. Our daughters rise thee blest No doubtful bar of rights to hold Half of thine own from honor's quest. Or shape this new life to the old. Then read between these halting lines The nobler things they cannot say ; The faith that knows no changing signs ! The love that lives and grows alway ! THE GRADUATE IN PUBLIC LIFE. By Hon, John W. Hoyt, Class of 1849, Ex-Governor of Wyoming. Mr. President : In responding to your call, this morn- ing, I am conscious of mingled and conflicting emotions. For, while the occasion itself awakens the most delightful recollections of those sunny days when, as a youth, I drank at this then newly-opened fountain of learning, and here gained such inspiration as was offered by the noble men who 174 Ohio Wesley an University: presided over the institution and its several departments, on the other hand, I am deeply saddened by the fact that most of those who were my honored instructors and yours have long since passed from this scene of their labors. The brilliant, learned, and ever faithful Dr. Edward Thomson, who first sat in the chair of administration, and whom every student admired and loved ; the singularly refined and reserved, yet very able and critical, as well as zealous and beloved, Herman M. Johnson, Professor of Ancient Languages, and Dr. Frederick Merrick, who, in those times of limited means, so earnestly sought to cover the whole vast field of Chemistry, Physics, and Natural History, — all these are with us in spirit only, and in these cherished portraits which look down from the walls about us. But, again, we find ample ground for rejoicing in the growing prosperity of the noble institution here founded, fifty years ago, and in the continuance at their posts of two of the most gifted, faithful, and efficient of the little band of professors who began the work of instruction — the one so widely distinguished, not only for the skill and success with which he has conducted his classes for half a century, first in mathematics, and finally in philosophy, but also for the exceptional eloquence of his speech, and for his clearness, cogency and power as an author, in dealing with some of the highest problems that can interest the human mind ; the other, a man no less distinguished for those qualities of the mind and those graces of the spirit which have made his very presence a source of inspiration, than for his zeal as a teacher, and for those rare linguistic attainments which have so greatly strengthened his department, and have also made his published works authorities wherever known.* =:= References to Professors L,. D. McCabe and W. G. Williams. Fifty Years of History. 175 After these words, I hardly need say that I am glad, indeed, to be here, and to join with you all in this Semi- centennial Jubilee. But I have been asked to say something in particular con- cerning ''The Graduate in Public Life." And what is the significance of this phrase? Let us look at it for a few moments. In the more limited sense, the term Graduate means a familiarity with at least the elements of all departments of knowledge — certainly a good command, if not a mastery, of one's native tongue ; a tolerable acquaintance with those languages which open to one the wonderful treasures of the Grecian and Roman civilizations, those precious, priceless legacies bequeathed to all the world ; something of an intro- duction to those modern foreign tongues so rich in the resources of the literature, science, art, and philosophy pro- duced by the Latin and Teutonic peoples ; a knowledge of numbers, simple and applied ; an outline of the physical and natural sciences, so rapidly growing day by day ; such key to a knowledge of man's mental and moral constitution as may be had by a study of the elements of psychology and ethics ; a glimpse of literature and art criticism ; a simple outline of the vast fields of sociology and political economy ; a general survey of what man has done in all ages of the world. Great, indeed, are even these limited attainments. But the term Graduate means yet more. It stands for such love of knowledge as will prompt to alertness for one's self and to systematic study after leaving the college, as well as to an earnest, practical sympathy with all who crave the possession of knowledge. In the largest sense, the term implies yet more — vastly more, namely : the true Scholar^ with such culture as can only come of an heroic and persistent effort in the many 176 Ohio Wesley an University : fields just alluded to. It implies an ever-increasing love of knowledge ; not such simple desire as sometimes passes for love, but a real and enduring thirst that will not be satisfied ; and not alone for a knowledge of things, but for a clear com- prehension of the meaning of things, of those principles governing the universe and man which lie in the Divine Mind, and the possession of which makes one, in a high and ennobling sense, like unto God in knowledge and power. It implies a spirit in full harmony with the moral order of the universe, and hence ever ready and anxious to do the will of God. It implies such love of God, growing out of a knowl- edge of his nature and purposes, as, being at once spon- taneous, pure and earnest, is ever deepening, and ever bringing the life more and more into harmony with His will. It also implies such love of one's fellows as makes of them, each and all, brethren, regardless of race, color or condition in life — brethren to be sought out, informed, guided, devel- oped, elevated, and brought into the Way of Life. But I am to speak especially of the scholar in public life ; by which is meant all those walks in life which have to do with one's fellow men in their associate and corporate capaci- ties — those walks in which one stands for, and, by agree- ment, represents his fellows, whether in the humble affairs of the country neighborhood, the village community, the State, or the Nation. The importance of this relation is to be inferred from the many and varied interests of the community to be studied, provided for, protected, and advanced. What, then, are the great primary demands thus laid upon those who assume or consent to direct in public affairs ? Are they not these : (i). The fullest possible knowledge of those represented — of how to meet their felt wants, their real wants. Fifty Years of History. 177 (2). A just regard for the sacred rights of others — a regard so high and so sincere as to leave little room for self- seeking ; a regard so profound, so all-controlling, that no sacrifice could be deemed too great, if, indeed, necessary to insure these rights. (3). Consecration to the public good — such consecration as that of the brave Leonidas and his handful of heroes, stand- ing as a bulwark against the hosts of Persia, in the Straits of Thermopylae ; such consecration as that of the mighty Luther, giving himself to the vindication of what he con- sidered truth, in the face of the fagot and the rack ; consecra- tion like that of our patriot fathers in pledging their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor to the cause of American Independence. Do not all these conditions make it manifest that the practical scholar, with all his knowledge of men and things, his love of truth as being sacred and divine, his sense of unity with his fellow men, and his consequent yearning for that freedom which is essential to their growth in knowledge, power and virtue, his high consecration, therefore, to the general weal, is, of all others, the man supremely bound to make himself master of the situation by means of the largest attainable informatiou concerning every field and phase of the public welfare ? In other words, what so reasonable as that the man of large attainments ; of such wisdom as comes from a profound study of man and of men in all history ; of comprehensive views, such as can only come of an acquaint- ance with all sides of great questions, and with all the elements involved; of that commandof himself which comes of discipline and of self-subordination to the Divine Idea within him ; finally, of those pure and lofty aspirations which are given to those only whose souls are ever open to the influx of the Divine ; — what so reasonable, I say, as that he 178 Ohio Wesleyan University: who in a pre-eminent way stands for all these great requisites, should be placed in the direction of public affairs ? And how remarkably is this rational conception confirmed by history ! There have been isolated cases in which, by force of native genius, unaided by culture, men have wrought wonders in the world's behalf, but general history, neverthe- less, confirms the rational view. This demand for knowledge and virtue in the high places of public life, though but half uttered, is a most real demand everywhere. It is also a growing demand. Nay, it is fast becoming a crying demand, as every one must allow who watches the proceedings of almost any of our State Legisla- tures — nay, of the Congress of the United States, and of legislative bodies in general throughout the world. Again I say, the voice of Wisdom, the voice of Justice, the voice of a divine Charity, each and all demand that the precious interests of society shall be committed to the ablest, truest, and best equipped of its numbers — demand, therefore, that the best endowed shall be equipped, and that they who have been equipped shall rise to the full measure of such demand. Woe to the scholars going into public life who do not loyally meet this solemn demand ! Nay, woe to the colleges and universities of this and every land if they do not so instruct, discipline, direct and inspire those upon whom they place the seal of their approval as worthily to fit them for their great and solemn mission to their community, their country, and the world ! At 12:30, on Wednesday, June 20, occurred the Alumni Banquet in the old Thomson Chapel. Covers were laid for four hundred, and the seats were all taken. After two hours spent in feasting, James M. DeCamp, class of '67, of Cincin- Fifty Years of History. 179 nati, as toastmaster, introduced the literary portion of the programme. " Hope writes the poetry of the boy, but memory that of man." Fond recollection spans the five decades as with a hand-breadth and it seems but yesterday when strange and timid we stood in the shadow of these gray walls, first slaked our thirst at yonder spring, first felt the awe of the mighty seniors, and for four years lived in an enchanted realm where every tradition was truth and every trivial fact, circumstance and scrap of conversation was clothed in the purple vest- ment of authority. These grounds, these walls, breathe the sacred influences of those who guided our ways and instructed our minds. The very air is tremulous with the invisible but felt presence of those who stamped their spirit on our lives. We recall that paragon of dignity and grace, the first Pres- ident, whose tones were sweetest music to our ears, the in- comparable Thomson. We honor the memory of that sec- ond President, " rich in saving common sense and in his sim- plicity sublime;" the saintly Merrick, who literally poured out his life and means for this University, denied offspring by kind Heaven that this college might be the child and heir of his love. We miss his venerable form, but we rejoice that he lived to see the splendid University Hall, and then, like the patriarch of old, " gathered up his feet and departed in peace." Our college is noted for the consecrated scolarship of its Faculty, for the unique and unparalleled circumstance of having had a trinity of instructors, Merrick, McCabe and Williams, throughout the whole of its history, concerning which they can say '' a part of which I am, and all of which I've seen." Only less remarkable in continuous length of service is the 30-year record of Whitlock, Semans, and Perkins. i8o Ohio Wesley an University : Is it too much to say that these men, with their associates, all under the guidance of that quaternion of leaders, Thom- son, Merrick, Payne and Bashford, have made this college what she is ? Our College is notable in having made a success of co- education. It is now quite 17 years since the marriage of the two institutions, and "what God hath joined together, let no man put asunder." Our University is in line with the modern methods of elect- ive courses fitting the student for his specialty in life, and it encourages reasonable athletics, but declines to follow the lead of those colleges which favor optional prayers and com- pulsory base-ball. Our University is not here alone in these material build- ings and apparatus, but it lives in the lives of its graduates. We are constantly representing the University by our daily thinking and doing. Her influence is felt in the far-off Orient, in the plateaus of South America, where Thomson, Drees and La Fetra, Scott, Sites, Lowry, Davis and others are elo- quent and faithful exponents of the principles imbibed here. She speaks from the graves of the Union soldier, where on southern battle-fields Clason, Buchwalter, Andrews and others offered up their scholarly lives that the Union might live. The beauty and significance of this day is that we meet on a common level, sons and daughters of the same mother, and are therefore equal in her eyes. Our personal successes or failures, our titles and degrees, or lack of them, are not re- garded. Whatever our distinctions in the public eye, the only question our mother asks is this, " Has our education made us better men and women ? Is the world happier for our living ? Are we nearer God in spirit and purpose than ten, thirty, fifty years ago?" Has our education made us Fifty Years of History. i8i tender and truthful, sympathetic and helpful ? Have we developed nobility of soul and that refinement and '' good taste which is the conscience of the mind, and that con- science which is the good taste of the soul?" If so, then indeed is our mother proud of us, for I take it that character building is the ultimate aim of all culture worthy of the name. President Bashford is right ethically and religiously when he carves on the foundation of University Hall, " Christ the chief corner-stone." Our past is luminous with the golden sacrifices of illus- trious men. Our future is assured and expanding under the wise and lovable leadership of this gentle giant ( Bashford.) Our mother's face is lit with the dawning splendors of the twentieth century. O mother, we salute thee. On thy brow we print the kiss of reverent affection. THE GRADUATE IN BUSINESS. W11.SON M. Day, Class of '71, Cleveland. Has the college graduate any business to be in business? The theme assigned me affirms ; Mr. Andrew Carnegie de- nies. It must be admitted that Mr. Carnegie speaks with recognized authority on some subjects, and with assumed authority on a great many others. When Mr. Carnegie ven- tures an opinion on trusts, we listen, for undoubtedly he knows what he is talking about. When he discourses on wages in Pittsburgh, and castles in Scotland, and newspaper syndicates in England, and money-making in general, we give him due deference. Shall we accept his ipse dixit on the college graduate? Let us see : '^The total absence of the college graduate in every department of affairs should be deeply weighed," says Mr. Carnegie. " I have inquired 1 82 Ohio Wesley an University: and searched everywhere, in all quarters, but find scarcely a trace of him. Nor is this surprising. The prize-takers have too many years the start of the graduate ; they have entered the race invariably in their teens — in the most valuable of all their years for learning anything — from 14 to 20. While the college student has been learning a little about the bar- barous and petty quarrels of the far-distant past, or trying to master languages which are dead, such knowledge as seems for life upon another planet than this as far as bus- iness aifairs are concerned, the future captain of industry is hotly engaged in the school of experience, obtaining the very knowledge required for his future triumphs. I do not speak of the effect of college education upon the young man training for the learned professions ; but the almost total ab- sence of the graduate from high position in the business world seems to justify the conclusion that college education as it exists is fatal to success in that domain. The graduate has not the slightest chance, entering at 20, against the boy who swept the office, or who begins as shipping clerk at 14. The facts prove this." Summed up, then, there are three counts to his indict- ment: First. The college graduate is not in business. Second. His college training positively unfits him for business. Third. He is not wanted in business. Undoubtedly, Mr. Carnegie has the popular side of the ar- gument. Every office boy in the land will loudly applaud him. Every humorous paper will back him up with the in- evitable cartoon in which the average college graduate is de- picted as a young man with a predisposition towards high collars, an abnormal development of biceps and a constitu- tional aversion to hard work, not knowing a sight draft from Fifty Years of History. 183 a monthly statement, or a balance sheet from a bill of lading. Every illiterate millionaire, raised suddenly to a position in community where his lack of all that goes to make a great man renders him an object of ridicule or of pity, will find solace in the Carnegian theory. But what are the facts? First. Is the college graduate an unknown quantity in the business world ? Let this congenial company, presided over by one of Ohio's most enterprising and successful bus- iness men, give answer. Alongside the name of a DeCamp, place that of a Mast, a Wright, a Hamilton, a Fairbanks, a Hitt, an Elbert, and a Pattison — all sons of Ohio Wesleyan who have won distinction in the world of affairs. Broaden- ing our view, can we not name in the communities which we represent a score or more of the leading men of business who are college graduates ? Even under the eaves of Mr. Carnegie's mills in Pittsburgh and among his business asso- ciates in New York, are many college men whose names are a tower of strength in the financial world. A recent list of 65 famous New Yorkers who owe no small part of their bus- iness success to their college training includes such names as ChaunceyM. Depew, Charles Francis Adams, Austin Cor- bin, and several other presidents of railroads, 18 bankers, 10 merchants, including Alexander T. Stewart and John Jacob Astor, 7 heads of prominent trust and insurance com- panies, and five heads of leading publishing houses. Surely, Mr. Carnegie must have been searching with his eyes shut when he reached the conclusion that the college graduate is not to be found among successful business men. Second. Is it true that a college training is fatal to suc- cess in business ? Let a few college men of business answer. Says President Low, of Columbia College (who has been himself a business man) : " While it is harder for a college graduate to get started in business than for one who enters it 184 Ohio Wesley an University : as a boy, in five years from the time he does start, other things being equal, the college graduate will be the peer in business of his friend who began as a boy, and while equally successful in business, he will fill a much larger place in the community than the one-sided man can ever hope to fill." Hear next the testimony of James W. Alexander, a Prince- ton graduate and vice-president of the Equitable Life So- ciety of New York : " However it my be with the boy whose talents, temperament and environments are such as to limit his prospects and ambition to a life of physical labor in a subordinate capacity, who can doubt that the boy who has within him the germ of some future master in affairs will be all the more of a leader by reason of a thorough college education and even that he will outstrip in the mere matter of time the boy whose only training was sweeping the shop or adding up columns of figures at the desk." Mr. Charles L. Colby, a graduate of Brown University and President of the Wisconsin Central Railroad, says this : "I earnestly be- lieve that if two men of equal ability start together in the race, one an educated man and the other without a college training, the college man will win every time in the long run." General Brayton Ives adds this testimony: " All the progress I have made in civil life, including my present occupation — banking — is directly traceable to the special advantages afforded by my education." Finally I quote from the distinguished president of the New York Central, Railroad, Chauncey M. Depew, a Yale graduate : " The col- lege-bred man, under equal conditions of capacity and health, has a trained intellect, a disciplined mind, a store of information, and breadth of grasp, with the fearlessness which it entails, that enables him to catch up with and pass his rival. Hundreds of college graduates within the last five years have begun in the various departments of railway Fifty Years of History. 185 work at the bottom. They are firing on the locomotives, working in the machine shops, switching in the yards, keep- ing books in the treasurer's office, serving in the freight and passenger departments, and my observation of them for this period has demonstrated the value of a college educa- tion." Third. Is the college graduate wanted in business? I am firmly convinced that, whether welcomed or not, he is absolutely needed. Machinery and methods are constantly changing. Business is now conducted on a large scale. Stupendous transactions, in trained hands, are as easily con- summated as were formerly the petty operations of a local and limited business. What the business world of to-day wants is not the one-sided man who is slow to comprehend and introduce larger methods, but the man of quick and com- prehensive thought, of wide grasp, of easy adaptation, of ab- solute fearlessness born of complete self-mastery. What the community at large wants is a man who can lead in all important measures for the public weal ; who can frame a resolution or plead a cause without resorting to the aid of his chief clerk or his legal counsel ; who aspires to fill a large place in a community and not be known simply as a money-grubber ; who is not the man of an affair but the man of affairs. This, I apprehend, is the high privilege, the rare opportunity, before every young collegian whose face is set towards a business career. May this great insti- tution of learning, crowned with its fifty years of glorious history, grasp the import of this call. May it none the less continue to fill the ranks of the ministry, medicine, and the law, but more and more may it send out into the world of business young men of thorough discipline, of lofty and sensible ideals, and of broadest conceptions of a universal brotherhood. 1 86 Ohio Wesley an University: THE GRADUATE IN SCIENCE. Professor A. E. Doi^bear, Ph. D., Class of '66, Tufts College, Mass. Mr. Chairman, Brethren Alumni, Ladies and Gen- tlemen : I was pleased to receive from President Bashford an invitation to be present at this banquet, not because I was anxious to speak on the occasion, but because it gave me an added reason for coming to Delaware, and to this in- stitution, which I so much love. But President Bashford invited me to speak about Science and the Alumni for ten minutes, and I consented. My obligations to this institution are so great, and in so many ways, that I feel as if I could not express them, nor do too much to repay them, and I most heartily wish that that million dollars, which we were told on Monday the Univer- sity needed, could at once be raised. It set me thinking how it might be done in this way : Let all the Alumni pay their just debts. The tuition in most institutions in the country is one or two hundred dollars a year, yet here many of us paid hardly anything. I think my scholar- ship cost me five dollars. I owe, then, not less than four hun- dred dollars, and with interest twice that. Dr. Nelson told us there were over 1,300 graduates, not counting the women ; and if each of us were to pay a fair tuition now, it would bring at once into the treasury of the college the sum of 400 x 1,300= $520,000, and if we allow interest, we should have nearly three-quarters of a million. If the women were to do like- wise, the full million would be raised. I walk about the campus and think of the days gone by. I rub my back against the walls of the buildings, and the trees and walks speak to me what others cannot understand, and I live again for a short interval in the days of thirty years ago. I especially remember with gratitude the oppor- Fifty Years of History, 187 tunities of the literary societies, with their debates, essays and so on, and if I were to live again through the period of a college education, I would devote more time and painstak- ing to such work. In spite of what Dr. McCabe has said, there is no accomplishment so useful everywhere and always as to be able to stand on one's own feet and speak in an interesting and instructive way. I did not do as much of that work as I should have done, but oh — I may say the same thing of almost every study I had. Two thousand years ago, or so, if a man wanted to know anything, he drew on his seven league boots and went over to Africa, or to Babylon, in order to find a man who could tell him, but nowadays science has changed all that. See what has happened within the past fifty years ! In Locksley Hall, Tennyson wrote more than fifty years ago, " Science moves but slowly, slowly, Creepiug on from point to point." And that was true, and had been true for all time up to then, but a new era then began. The telegraph was then in early infancy, and all the economic uses of electricity were then unknown. That grand generalization of science, conservation of energy, had not yet been discovered, and it has quite transformed all our thinking. Every science has been made over, and many new ones have been added that had no ex- istence until our era. Do we not have the new Astronomy, the new Chemistry, the new Physics, the new Physiology, the new Psychology ? The list of sciences goes through the alphabet — Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Dynamics, Ener- gy, Force, Geology, Heat, and so on, from A to Izzard. When the class of '66 was in college, we heard nothing about Evolution, or Thermo Dynamics, but neither were they heard of in other colleges. I have some knowledge of how things were taught in other more pretentious institu- 1 88 Ohio Wesley an University: tions than the Ohio Wesleyan University in those days, and it is my opinion that I got as much, and as good, here, as I could have got anywhere in the country, for the most of what was taught as science in other institutions has been abandoned as inconsequential, or radically wrong. It is right for an educational institution to go slow, and there is not a little of what to-day is dubbed evolution which is cer- tain to become as obsolete as the philosophy of the impon- derables has become. But science has really brought to us a new heaven and a new earth, tho' not the one wherein yet dwelleth righteous- ness, and the rate at which knowledge has lately grown shows the danger of reasoning from the past to the future without allowing a wide margin. As I have said, the rate of the growth of knowledge during the past fifty years is il- lustrated by a mechanical principle called acceleration, as distinguished from uniformity. Bishop Foster drew his con- clusion as to the hopefulness for the growth of Christianity, from the assumption of uniformity, but so far as there is any analogy between mechanics and religion, one may just as well assume acceleration as uniformity, and if we do that, the case is not so deplorable as the Bishop's figures would indi- cate. A century plant may stand for years and appear not to make any gain, but suddenly its rate of growth changes and a greater development may take place in one day than was observed in years before, which shows that though the plant was externally the same year after year, yet the mole- cules were ripening. It has been so in science, and there is no reason I know of why it should not be the same in other human afi^airs. But science has been chided for what it has not done. Some lugubrious poet has written. Fifty Years of History. 189 " O Science, hast thou wandered there To bring us naught but tidings of despair ? " Well, what was it expected to bring back ? It has traveled but a short time and on a new road. But what did it go out to find ? The deity ! Verily if the deity is not to be found in a mountain, is it to be discovered in a molecule ? And if one does not discover it in either, is he to be scolded ? Some adventurous ones have crossed the first morass and climbed the delectable mountains fieyond, and have had a glimpse of things afar off, and oh, the value of a glimpse — sim- ply a glimpse ! A glimpse may be so new and brief and surprising, that one cannot tell what he has seen. He can stand no sort of an examination upon it, would make an ab- solute flunk, and yet after the vision his whole life may be transformed. And here is one of the possible advantages of a college course to every one. It gives him the possibility of glimpses which are invaluable, though there is no test by which an institution can discover that one has not had a transforining glimpse. I have never known of a college graduate who regretted his opportunity, but I have known many who regretted wasting their opportunity, and many who have wished they had paid more attention to Science. It is fast changing our modes of living and thinking, and institutions of learning must keep up with advancing knowledge. And now I am sure my time is up, though I should be pleased to speak at length on what Science has done for mankind, for this has been vast, though so recent, and much more is to be expected. Might I close by quoting, with a slight change, Tennyson's oft-quoted lines, " Let knowledge grow from more to more, And more of Science in us dwell." IQO Ohio Wesley an University : THE GRADUATE IN LAW. Hon. Henry C. Hedges, Class of '50, Mansfield. [Mr. Hedges was detained at the last moment by professional business. He sent the following note of apology and regret.] Were it my privilege to be present and make a brief re- sponse to the sentiment, " The Graduate in Law," I might stumble very much in the effort to tell you all, my brothers of the O. W. U., how bright was the prospect in 1850, when with my parchments I came away from the. then young Uni- versity, believing myself to be an " A. B.," and the prospect had not dimmed when on the suggestion of Dr. McCabe three years later I transmitted a " V " and in return was decorated and adorned by receiving another parchment des- ignating me as a Master of Liberal Arts, and it may be well for me if the arrow be not sped, and the words be not spoken, for, thereby I may save my reputation and yet be considered capable of thought and expression, for I feel an assurance that if in the body present with you, the sombre side of life would quickly obscure the brighter, in any talk I might make. When I bade good-bye to Delaware in 1850, it was my pur- pose to engage in teaching ; in fact, through the kindly office of Blmore Yocum, well known in all the homes of North- ern Ohio as a preacher of power and a man of great worth, but who shortly prior to 1850 removed to Wisconsin and there was welcomed, and was highly regarded by the '' Badg- ers " of Wisconsin as he had been by the " Buckeyes " of Ohio, an engagement had been made by which I was to take charge of an Academy at Janesville, Wis. I had no thought that I ever would have an ambition to enter the legal pro- fession. I was young, and the law of the land declared I owed fil- Fifty Years of History. 191 ial obedience to my loved and honored father, and on my arrival home, when I informed my parents of my purpose to go to the wilds of Wisconsin, I was met with a persuasive refusal, and so my lot was cast in the home, in the little city of my nativity, among the fond friends of my boyhood ; and entering the law office of my father's friend, the late Charles T. Sherman, and his brother, John Sherman, my course in life was deflected, and reaching my majority in time entered on the practice of the law, associated with my preceptors, and so have been a plodder in my profession, gaining no sig- nal victories, and making slight mark in the march of time. I would not have my brothers believe that I do not great- ly regard the dignity of my profession. None other is more honorable in itself or more helpful to the weary sons and daughters of men. If he who enters it properly appreciates his responsibilities, he will magnify his calling. It is not the province of the lawyer to stir up strife among neighbors, or ever to sever marital relations save under the conditions of the Mosaic code. It is his highest duty, his great glory to cool and calm heads and hearts heated by passion, to save, not waste the increments of toil, preserve, not dissipate and scatter the accumulations of men, fortify and not loosen the obligations of laws human and divine, — in brief, both to counsel and do right and fear not. And his greatest glory if it is given him to protect the virtue of woman, the reputation of the innocent reviled, and to estab- lish the rights of the weak as against the wrongs of the wicked. Let me recount the men of my day, who, bidding their *' beautiful mother " farewell, entered the lists, and gained glory as great lawyers — looking at the classes of '46 and '47, the preacher and the teacher. Dr. Godman and Dr. McFar- land, in their lines of life gained distinction. The members 192 Ohio Wesley an University: of the classes of '48 and '49 were all my familiar friends, though all my seniors in age. Through the receding years I see as clearly now as in '47-48-49 the faces and forms of Jeddiah Allen, Homer McKendree Carper, Guovion Goldson Griswold, Clinton Wayne Lee, Oliver Morris Spencer, James D. and Joseph T. Webb, and Samuel W. Williams, of '48; and George W. Brush, L. J. Critchfield, Henry J. Eaton, Benjamin Glasscock, Asa H. Guy, John W. Hoyt, Lewis W. Little, Edwin A. Parrott and Joseph Henry VanDeman, of '49. Some entered the ministry, some the profession of the healing art, some mounted the tripod of the journalist, some sat in the chair of the professor, and two, possibly more, gained wealth in trade and manufacturing and mer- cantile life ; but Carper of '48 and Critchfield of '49, the law, and Ohio recognizes in each a masterly man, mastering his profession, and among the few in Ohio or elsewhere who stand on the upper round of the ladder, at the very top. Of all these, my chosen companion was Lewis W. Little, a genial spirit ; but more than a quarter of a century ago, when life was young and hope was bright, he passed into the shadows, and earlier than he, Clinton Wayne Lee, a most cultivated Christian gentleman, even before the years of his greatest usefulness had come, mounted to the skies. Coming to my own class of 1850, it was less in number than the two preceding it. Its roll I call : W. Blanton Chrisler, George W. Harris, John F. Hume, Owen T. Reeves, and youngest and least, Henry Clay Hedges. Chrisler and Har- ris were missionaries of the Cross, great and good men. Harris was my especial friend. I was his best man when he took unto himself a wife. He died in 1862, but lived long enough, if his years be measured by the good he did. Chris- ler was from the South, of Southern birth, a Mississippian, not a " fire-eater," went back to his home, taught, preached. Fifty Years of History. 193 then married a Western girl and gave offense to the chivalry of the South ; discarded by his parents, disinherited by his father, his noblest heritage was the love of his wife, and the memories of the better civilization of the Northland, where men were free, black or white. And so it happened when the weak, wanton, wicked rebellion was on, Chrisler became a chaplain in the Union army, and thereafter, as the revered minister, the honored, gallant Moody did, buckled on his sword as Lieutenant Colonel of his regiment, and with Moody, and like Moody, fought for freedom and gained the victory. Hume — a quiet man in college, a good thinker, a splendid writer, a fair lawyer, served Ohio as a legislator, later was a distinguished editor in Missouri, and later still, with wealth and wisdom gathered, is living on the banks of the classic Hudson, enjoying "Otium, cum dignitate in senectute." The last time I met him was in a national convention, that of 1864 in Baltimore, a delegate from Missouri, when he and I, one from Missouri, one from Ohio, of the class of '50, did something to make it possible for the immortal Lincoln for a second time to become the successor of Washington. Then Owen Reeves, teacher, sometime preacher, then lawyer, sits on the bench at Bloomington, 111., and has long adorned, as David Davis before Reeves, honored the same bench. Of my class was one other up to the time of our final examinations ; the gleesomeness of youth, and the glad- ness of the approaching Commencement, afforded some oc- casion for the postponement of the delivery of his sheepskin, until '51. His name stands at the head of 1851, James Hea- ton Baker, a " son of thunder " of varied gifts, of great ac- complishments, lawyer, editor. Secretary of State, in turn, in two States, Ohio and Minnesota, soldier. Commissioner of Pensions under Grant, Surveyor General of Minnesota, a man 194 Ohio Wesley an University: of resources, a man of methods, a master of men, a sweet singer, a graceful talker, a good friend. But I must not tres- pass ; I might follow the fortunes of the classes of '51 and '52 and '53; I knew them all, knew them well; in each were presidents and professors of colleges, preachers, teachers, doctors and lawyers. Of 1853 was one my boon friend, he who was afterward Dr. Milton Mitchell, the playmate of my childhood, the companion of my young manhood, the friend of all my years. His was so white a soul that early in his life, it may be, I think it was so, the angels needed his com- panionship, and so on April 7th, 1864, God crowned him. THE GRADUATE IN JOURNALISM. Arthur Edwards, M. A., D. D., Class '58, Editor Northwestern Christian Advocate. The physical man is born. The graduate is trained, or supposed to be. Brains are inherited, and " education " '' brings out " that which was already in the child's curly head when he was lord of the cradle and of his mother's heart. Colleges which train the moral as well as the mental can do more for a young man's heart sometimes than for his head. In schools where religion thrives, conversions actu- ally revolutionize and reorganize human hearts, and plant truth where perhaps truth had not been. I am not aware of any Scripture that warrants prayer for new heads and an in- crease of brains. The college undertakes only to train and make the most of that which a boy brings with him from home, though indeed a consecrated and devoted head im- mediately begins to outwork and outrun the one that rebels against truth and loyalty. Trained brains dominate the world, whether in journalism or elsewhere. The central figure in American newspaperdom still is Horace Greeley. In another degree and in a varying moral sphere was James Fifty Years of History. 195 Gordon Bennett. Neither was a " graduate," but both were trained. While the best way, perhaps, the process implied in ''graduating" is certainly but one way for training. Col- lege-life teaches the use of tools; and the graduate, other things being equal, is worth more than he was, even if you could conceive that he does not carry out of a college a sin- gle fact or one item of specific information. He has been " trained " and taught how to work. The ideal editor certainly" needs training. He must have been taught to be willing to work, to work gemdftely^ to work economically, to work in harmony with others, to work when work is hard, and to continue to work after the six-o'clock bells of the world have released the multitudes, who for hours may have waited for the six-o'clock permission to rest. The old saying is : " Man works from sun to sun ; Woman's work is never done." No man more than the journalist should become a woman in honest devotion, and in his love to labor on while others dream. In human competitions, he who suc- ceeds, first distinguishes himself from others after six-o'clock bells have rung, and his alleged competitors have apparent- ly abandoned the race. ' If one would identify his real and most dangerous rivals in life's race, he must listen to the sounds of post-six-o'clock hammers, and note the glimmer of study-lamps that forget to go out. I do not mean that a man must work himself to death, or has a right to do so. The best workers know how to recreate themselves ; and if a man knows not how to play, he may yet be rested even while he labors. We sometimes wonder why hearts do not burst when woeful seas of trouble roll over them, and God is not their refuge. I often wonder likewise why men do not fall lifeless amid their labors when 196 Ohio Wesley an University : they love not work, and do not get rested by their work, and during their work, through the high supporting motives that immortalize strength and vigor. We never hear of tired angels or fatigued seraphim. He who as an editor re- cords the daily pilgrimages, sorrows, crimes, catastrophes, and hopes, victories, and glories of humanity, certainly ought to be fortified, rested in advance, and made almost literally indefatigable, through his love for men and faith in the Divine Lover of men. I believe in a " call to preach." Presently all good men and women will be called to all work. Perhaps they now are. God pity the poor fellow who has merely blundered into his life-work ! Of course, then, I hold that a man may be called to editing, far and above the fact that he gets a General Conference majority — to give a Methodist illustration. I hold, too, that a call to preach in- cludes the call to prepare to preach. An editorial call to edit, whether a secular or religious paper — for in this I be- lieve in the priesthood of the people — includes the item of preparation to edit. As to preparation — let me say that I am amused by alleged "schools of journalism." Somebody advertises those schemes who want a "job." I am fogy enough to hold that before " graduation," there should be no schools for any profession, trades, or callings. We are hurrying and overdoing the " elective " theory. He who enters for the race in law, med- icine, or theology, should graduate about as he would if he proposed to enter no particular profession. He should study and plan simply for that day of days in student-life known as " Commencement." Passing that, he may well begin to specify and specialize in study, even though he may have moderately courted his real calling right up to his profes- sional wedding-day. If journalism is chosen, I should not be unhappy if my graduated young friend should give him- • Fifty Years of History, 197 self for a year or two to law and history of law and econom- ics to aid him in secular-paper work, or to theology if for Church-paper work. Be that as it may, I hold to the gen- eral college training that helps a man to be a disciple as to his work and a brother to all workers. I know of no better kind of technical ante-graduate training than to prepare the soil for whatever training may point more directly to news- paper-office work after graduating. Being trained, and having chosen, and having begun, the next step is to " stick to ity Why should a man vibrate from pulpit to teacher's chair, or from both to church edit- ing, or from either or more of the four to some other form of secular or church labor? Time modifies Methodist itin- erancies ; why should it not modify also the wanderings of our itinerants ? Methodist education began to see daylight and a channel to deep water when teaching became special- ized, and teachers were professionalized and called blessed. I am more than ever convinced that no bishopric should lure a man from Church journalism or Church professorships. Every prominent place in the Church has been robbed by losing its best incumbents by these quadrennial Sabine raids to reinforce our episcopacy. That has come to pass hereto- fore because such prominent men have been made known to the Church through the notoriousness that was begotten of his prominence. In these days of Advocates^ fast mails, and telegraphs, faithful pastors are better and more widely known, and are among the select and elect. Time fails me to speak in detail of the able men whom this University has trained and sent into all kinds of journal- ism, or even of those who have served God and the Church as editors of Methodist papers. Bryce, in his American Commonwealth^ remarks : "Of the class of papers not pri- marily or professedly political are the religious weeklies, 1 98 Ohio U^esleycut University : to whose number and influence few parallels can be discov- ered in Europe. It is on some great occasions, when some question involving moral issues comes up, that they discuss current politics at length. When they do, great is their power." Then is the Methodist editor's opportunity, and I hold that he should be alert for the duty and privilege. Just as all good men should be called of God to work, so do I believe a Church editor should know about every issue that lifts its arm among men. It is generally thought that our Church papers should almost wait for permission to speak on themes not theological or religious. On the contrary, I hold that our papers should wait for special permission to omit their voices in human struggle. When silence is sin, I hold that our editors should not be on the defensive, and that their blades should shine in the air from skirmish line to battle end. I have quoted Bryce. I hope you will read what he says about our numerous smaller colleges, and of our Church schools and their beneficent influence. Our Church schools should train men, convert men, and, in a word, go right on to do what this college has done from the beginning. It trains men thoroughly, and yet does not neglect the converting and revolutionizing word which, as among individuals, is just that which will presently bring the world back to its rightful Master. I rejoice in my Delaware memories, and glory in the Church-work from which I bring you greetings to-day. I first put my fingers in printer's ink in the office of the Del- aware Standard and the Olentangy Gazette. I doubt much that I shall ever get all the ink off", before I report to the managing editor of the universe. At any rate, I do not care to. Fifty Years of History, 199 THE GRADUATE IN LITERATURE. Kate Kauffman, Class of '72, of Springfield. Mr. Toastmaster; Ladies and Gentlemen; Alumni OF THE O. W. U.; Friends, and Former Classmates : — When President Bashford invited me to respond to a toast, I was glad. Glad for myself, glad for you. I appreciated the honor, and I believed that you would appreciate my speech ! That was not on personal grounds, but on the score of sex. After-dinner speeches from men are matters of almost every-day occurrence, but after-dinner speeches from women are uncommon. We know that the men can speak, and speak well, but a woman's speech is still regarded with the curiosity that is due to an experiment. In the beginning, she is pretty apt to be nervous, and fright- ened, which makes her audience at once attentive to see if she will be able to get through. I have read that the finest Greek orators, when they began an oration, assumed an air of timidity in order to ingratiate themselves with their hearers. With a woman, all this is natural ; she does not have to assume. But the signs of the times indicate that women's speeches must become more frequent; it seems that we are about to have publicity thrust upon us, and we must prepare ourselves for our responsibilities. The prospect need not appall us. When women find that they must or ought to do a thing, they soon accomplish it with success. Many of you have heard the Rev. Anna Shaw. The first time she tried to make a speech she fainted, and had to be carried from the room ! But now she has quite a manly air of self-confidence. Frances Willard, in the begin- ning of her career, was invited to make a Commencement address to a class of young ladies. She only half complied ; she wrote the address and had a gentleman read it. A few 200 Ohio Wesley an University: weeks ago, I read of a mass-meeting in London, England. Its purpose was to bid farewell to Miss Willard before her return to America. On that occasion there were many brill- iant speakers, among them Canon Wilberforce ; Miss Wil- lard spoke also, and Miss Willard'' s was the best speech I But I have been told to talk about the Graduate in Litera- ture. At the word Literature, my mind flies to my favorite authors. Mrs. Browning : She was not a graduate ; her edu- cation was acquired in the tedium of a sick-room between intervals of sufferingybut, she said, " I waa a very Napoleon in ambition." George Eliot :. She was sent to a young woman's boarding-school, she was a voracious reader and an indefatigable student, but when she became celebrated as the author of ''Adam Bede,'' she was described as "a self- educated farmer's daughter." Louise Alcott : At sixteen, she was teaching school, taking in sewing, and writing little stories at five dollars apiece. Mrs. Frances Hodgson Bur- ' n.ett : She never received a diploma ; at the time girls now- la-days are leaving school, she was reading Dickens and say- 'ing, " I, too, will be a writer." Helen Hunt Jackson: Neither was she a graduate. From this list, it would seem that the graduate has not been in literature. But the cause is not far to seek. These are women's names, and, forty years ago, there were no women graduates. A list of men-writers of the same time would show most of them to be alumm\ with one brilliant exception, viz., Washington Irving. Ever since the invention of letters, the world has experi- enced periodic literary revivals. There was one at the time of Solomon, for he said, " Of making many books, there is no end." There was one at the time of Shakspeare ; within fifty-two years in the little country of England — scarcely larger than the State of Ohio — there were two hundred and thirty-three poets who published their works in volumes. Fifty Years of History. 201 The present is a time of great literary activity. In short, everybody is a graduate, and everybody is in literature ! Persons go into literature professionally, or to make it merely an avocation. The professional writer, unless he has an independent fortune, would better secure a salary on a newspaper. This is the gala-age of journalism. When I graduated — in 1872 (for I was one of the girls of the Ohio Wesleyan Female College), the subject of my essay was "Magazine Literature," and I expatiated on its facility and luxuriance, but I had no conception of the magazine litera- ture of to-day. Then there were no newspaper syndicates. An illustrated daily paper was unknown. Now the news- paper reporter governs public opinion. No one dares to offend him. He ought to be a good and conscientious man. A few weeks ago. Sir Isaac Pittman, the inventor of stenog- raphy, was knighted by Queen Victoria. The newspaper is a splendid opening for women. An editor said to me, " I need both men and women on my staff. To fly around and get the news, I want the men. For the embellishments, I prefer the women." I have a weakness for books written by persons who made literature merely an avocation. You remember that Charles I^amb spent his life as clerk in a commercial house. When his Essays were published and advertised as "The Works of Charles I^amb," he made a joke about it. He said, " My works, my works ! They ought to be called my play, my recreation." The trouble about this kind of writing is to find the time. I am sorry that in America there is no chance of honorable imprisonment. Some of the best books extant would never have been written if their authors had not been cast into solitary confinement. But, since no one else will imprison us, we must imprison ourselves. We must say No to dissipations. We must determine to write a fixed time 202 Ohio Wesleyati University : each day. However, if that is impossible, it is still no ex- cuse. Mrs. Browning wrote her masterpiece, "Aurora Leigh," in the intervals of social and domestic affairs. She had her pencil and paper at hand ; she would write a few lines ; if any person came in, she thrust them out of sight; no one suspected she was writing an immortal poem. I am ambitious for our business men and our professional men. When I look at a successful business man and try to imagine all that he knows about life, I exclaim, "Oh, what a glorious book it would make if I could see the world through this man's eyes ! " I should like to see Mr. Day, or Mr. DeCamp, or Mr. Fairbanks write a great poem, a fine novel, or a dig- nified history. In England, it is not uncommon for members of Parliament to distinguish themselves in literature. Bul- wer, with all his affairs, wrote two hours every day. D'lsraeli wrote novels, not very good ones, but they extended his rep- utation. Lord Macaulay is a brilliant instance. Justin Mc- Carthy wrote a good history and good novels. Mr. Glad- stone is an author. Such has not been the case with our senators and congressmen. Henry Cabot Lodge has written a few biographies — I can think of no other. Mr. Blaine wrote his "Twenty Years in Congress," and Mr. Grant his "Memoirs," but both after they had retired from public life. Theological graduates have acquitted themselves more creditably. They have their prototype in John Wesley. There never was a busier man, yet he found time to write in- structive books for his people, he wrote hymns, he wrote at least one good love-poem, when he was disappointed in love (a man writes poetry then if he never does again), and he wrote a delightful Journal. All our Methodist bishops have been industrious men. Bishop Thomson, for whom this Hall is named ; his Travels and Essays are as fresh and de- lightful to-day as when they were written. Here is Bishop Fifty Years of History. 203 Walden, who is always contributing articles to our fine peri- odicals. At the saddest time of my life I was consoled by reading Bishop Foster's beautiful book, " Beyond the Grave." Dr. Payne has given us grand plans for " Character Build- ing." I am deeply indebted to Dr. McCabe. His explana- tion of "The Foreknowledge of God" straightened out my theological difficulties. All our Church papers are ably ed- ited by theological graduates, and theological graduates write most of the articles in them. One of my class-mates, Mrs. May Alden Ward, has written two delightful books, Biographies of Dante and Petrarch. Mrs. Ward is not a theological graduate, but her husband is. And here I wish to thank and praise Mrs. Donelson. She inspired her pu- pils with an enthusiasm for literature, she instilled correct literary taste, and when she bade us good-bye, she said, "Girls, don't give up your writing." That reminds me, to ask what shall the women write, the women who make lit- erature merely an avocation ? Let them write letters, and beautiful stories, and journals. Sainte Beuve, a delightful French critic, said, "Any moderately gifted and sensitive soul, who dares to write unaffectedly, possesses the material for a good romance." We graduates are intellectually equipped for literature. But something else is necessary. Besides the head, there must be a heart. Besides knowledge, there must be wisdom. The writer needs a high and enthusiastic faith. The soul must not remain void. Talent will never flourish in an empty soul. Then let us believe that in this world things gradually work together for good. Let us believe in a glorified condi- tion of things hereafter. I toast The Graduate in Literature ! May he have a clear brain, keen and healthy senses, and may his creed be, opti- mism now, opti7nis7n forever. 204 Ohio Wesley an University : THE GRADUATE IN MEDICINE. Spencer M. Free, M. D., Class of '77, of Du Bois, Pa. The man who has received a college or university degree has a place in Medicine as well as in other callings. It is no mean place in these latter days, and within a few years the probability is that unless a man is a college graduate, he will have no place at all in this learned profession. Medicine is the art of preventing, curing or alleviating disease, and of remedying as far as possible the results of violence and accident. Perhaps no question is of more interest to man than the one of life ; for what will a man not give for his life ? Theology claims to be the profession of the world, because it has to deal with the moral nature — the soul — which is eternal and hence of far greater import to man than life and his temporal affairs. The Christian physician ministers to both body and soul, and is the superior of his brother in theology or in the other walks of life. May I pause long enough just here to impress upon each young man who will enter Medicine, the unequalled oppor- tunities for doing the work of our Master in this grandest of callings — for it is a calling. Pleasant as it would be to contemplate the many thoughts springing out of this subject — the graduate in medicine — such as the position he holds in the medical teaching of the day, the social position he fills, the effect his presence and influence in the profession have upon the standard of the medical colleges of the world, etc., time will not permit. I must pause, however, to make the following statement: Whether Dr. A., who is a college graduate, will succeed better in the practice of medicine than will Dr. B., who is not, cannot be answered now because several things other Fifty Years of History. 205 than education are factors of success in medicine. It is beyond doubt, however, that Dr. A., with a college education, will succeed better than Dr. B. without one. Equally agreeable would it be to discuss the question of the time required to complete a collegiate and a medical course, and whether it pays to wait so long before entering actively one's life work. I can stop only long enough to say that it more than pays to wait. Far better a few years of thorough, progressive, successful, effective work in the profession that leaves its impress on the age, than many years of ordinary, indifferent effort that sends the worker into oblivion " unwept, unhonored and unsung." No surer truth has ere been said than that by Tennyson, " better fifty years of Europe than a cycle of Cathay." How delightful an employment would it be to stand in this inspiring presence and briefly sketch the careers of the Mitchells, the Riggses, the Frys, the Kreiders, the Withrows, who have gone from these halls to grace the ranks of Medicine. But I must forego that delight. Our mother need not be ashamed of them. So nobly indeed have they done that not only do they greatly honor their beloved wife — medicine — but even add to the brilliancy of their mother and to the lustre of their charming sisters and brothers. Pleasant as are these contemplations, I must pass them by to consider briefly but one question, the higher medical education and the necessity of a preliminary college training. "I cannot understand," says Hoppe-Seyler, "how at the present day a physician can recognize, follow in their course and suitably treat diseases of the stomach and alimentary tract, of the blood, liver, kidneys and urinary passages, and the different forms of poisoning; how he can regulate the diet in these and constitutional diseases without knowledge of the methods of physiological chemistry and of its 2o6 Ohio Wesleyan University : decisions on questions offering themselves for solution, and without practical training in their application." To this we may add, how can any intelligent, conscientious man be willing to enter this great field of medicine, dealing as it does with human life, unless he has a thorough knowledge of man, of his diseases and of all measures useful for their relief or cure ? No intelligent architect will construct a great and massive building upon a poor foundation ; that must be deep — even down to the rock ; it must be broad and well cemented, or it will fail to support the superstructure. Many medical men cannot build large and magnificently, because their foundation will not support the structure. They feel their limitations and strive against them ; but despite all efforts they are compelled to fall behind and to see other and younger men with more thoroughly trained minds pass on beibre. The candidate for medical honors should have in addition to a good general education a reading knowledge of German, French, Latin and Greek. He should have a mind well trained to habits of thought, with its memory and reasoning powers thoroughly developed. In addition to these things, before entering a medical college he should be familiar with the vegetable and animal world, with preventive medicine, legal medicine, hygiene and medical history. How can he better obtain this knowledge and attain these qualities than by a classical or scientific course in a university? Following this, he should become familiar with anatomy, physiology, physiological chemistry, pathology, bacteriology and phar- macology. This familiarity should be obtained not only by text-book and lecture, but by laboratory practice and study. Having completed the above-named courses, he is prepared to take up the practical branches, such as general medicine, surgery, obstetrics, gynaecology, and the several specialities, Fifty Years of History. 207 most of which can be best learned by clinical instruction. What better preparation can a man have for properly grasping these important truths and obtaining these broad views of medicine than by a regular college course ? Indeed, I might say that it is well-nigh impossible for anyone not a college or university graduate to thoroughly master this higher medical curriculum. These are not imaginary demands, but are the requirements the great medical schools of the world have established for graduation. The universities of the old world, and Harvard, Pennsylvania, Johns Hopkins, and some of the other schools of this country, have taken the stand for higher medical education. Some of the States have enacted laws in accord with this broad and thorough basis of medical culture. The other States will follow their example. The tide has turned. Soon will it be said : " Old things have passed away ; behold, all things have become new." The art of medicine is of such import to the human race, is so intricate in its phases and so fraught with responsibilities, that no man can be too well prepared to practice it. It is urged that medicine is not an exact science ; that it depends so much on experiment that scientific attainments are unnecessary ; that the ability a physician possesses is shown by the length of time he practices the art, and not by the amount of knowledge and by the well-trained mind he brings with him at the time of his entrance into the profession. This has perhaps been true to a considerable degree in the past, and it contains some little truth at the present time ; but each year medicine becomes more and more an exact science. To-day, thorough training and knowledge count for more than years of practice. The world at large is coming to learn this, and ignorant men and quacks will soon be no more. They will cease to be, because no demand will exist for them. 2o8 Ohio Wesleyan University: The colleges and universities of the world are digging the sepulcher of empiricism. The graduates of these institutions are even now wrapping its grave clothes about it, and soon will they so firmly cement and seal the entrance to this tomb that no Christ will ever arise with power enough to call this Lazarus forth. It is a burial from which there will be no resurrection. We who are in medicine feel that our Alma Mater, so dear to the heart of each son and daughter, which stands to-day not with the hoary hair, the fading vision, the trembling limbs of age — though fifty years of life have passed — but with the raven locks, the flashing eye, the firm step, the noble bearing of youth, must have a part in this work. She must send her graduates into the medical colleges and universities of the world so well prepared in mind and heart that they can stand beside the best, and, having finished their professional studies and entered this grandest of all callings, can, in terrific strife for place, show to the gazing multitude the beautiful colors of the O. W. U., flying, as they do to-day, above the front column of the advance guard without a single stain of ignorance or dishonor upon them. THE GRADUATE IN THE COLLEGE. Wii,i,iAM F. King, D. D., LL. D., Class of 1857, Mt. Vernon, Iowa. Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen : I heartily thank you, sir, for the honor of participating in this memor- able occasion, and the kind compliments of your introduction. But any honor that may seem to point to me, more surely points to our dear Alma Mater, whom we all most gratefully salute to-day. " Salve ^ magna Parens I " When I recall that my matriculation was in the first decade of our now venerable University, and that by the forbearance Fifty Years of History. 209 of the trustees of a sister institution I have been permitted to share her fortunes for over a third of a century, I am led to suspect that 1 have been invited from the young and modest West to prove by post-prandial speech that I am not wholly a reminiscence — a capacity which some of my anxious class-mates and cotemporaries may for prudential reasons doubt my qualification to fill, but unfortunately for them and for me, my antiquity may be demonstrated before I sit down, for this overpowering occasion may put me in the condition of an old friend of mine at a recent World's Fair dinner. He was a most remarkable old gentleman, for before dinner he remembered George Washington, but after dinner he remembered Christopher Columbus. In speaking of Columbus, I am reminded that it was most benefiting that our fair Columbia should have invited all the world to the celebration of her four-hundredth birthday in a grand exhibition of human progress. So to-day, with equal propriety, our beloved Cornelia is hostess of guests numerous and worthy, drawn from the various provinces of the Republic of Letters. And as she lovingly points to them as her jewels, they unitedly shout her plaudits. To become one of these jewels was the early aspiration of every alumnus, and no title or emolument has come to any of us since equal to " Son of Alma Mater." And as we gather from afar to greet our loving mother on her fiftieth anniver- sary, it is an inexpressible pleasure to find her fifty times fairer and stronger and more beloved than when we first sat at her feet. This pleasure is intensified when we walk about our Zion, telling her towers, marking her bulwarks, and counting her places and the hosts of her elect Israel, and still more when We. catch a glimpse of Monnett Hall and learn that our youihg mother lias consented to break the spell of old tradition which compelled her to bring forth only male 2IO Ohio Wesley an University : children. Monastic culture may have been suited to a darker age, to " cloistered friars and vestal nuns," but '* In cloistered state let selfish sages dwell, Proud that their heart is narrow as their cell." But the keener and more luminous vision of our day and our land demands for men and women alike the strength and the refinements of scholarship. We come to this high festival with tender recollections and hopeful anticipations, with thanksgivings for the past and aspirations for the future ; we " Come, with one impulse, one fraternal throng. And crown the hours with banquet, speech and song." In this bright jubilee, no congratulations for our fair hostess are more hearty than those which we bring from sister colleges which are glad to recognize their obligations to this elder sister whose example they have emulated, and at whose shrine so many have kindled their lamps. We greatly appreciate the far-reaching light of this noble Pharos, built upon the rock of truth by wiser than we, to warn from the reefs and shallows of pernicious doctrines. All learning is cosmopolitan and reciprocally helpful. It has no petty rivalries. Every noble benefactor and every true teacher is an inspiration to all the rest. There is no gratitude better worth having than that felt by successive generations towards those to whom they owe their education. These higher institutions of learning, when wisely founded, are the best and most permanent of human institutions. They become hallowed spots in the eyes of the people. Pupils retain a warm attachment for them, wars spare them, and international law throws its protection over them. They outlive constitutions and dynasties. The twelve great schools of England were all founded over three centuries Fifty Years of History. 2ii ago, and many of them have lived through the transitions of six dynasties upon the English throne. From the first, great attention was given in this institution to the development of pure and noble character. Wholesome precept was reinforced by the example of pure and magnetic lives. The old celebrated Sabbath afternoon lectures had a literary and spiritual power beyond computation. I doubt if any university in the country has ever had their equal. These and other human agencies crowned by divine favor have made this one of the strongest christianizing forces in the land. There was also early developed a broad love of letters, rather than the niceties of scholarship. The student was helped to assimilate the thoughts and sentiments of authors and teachers, rather than to magnify the technicalities of scholarship. The marrow was regarded as of more value than the bone that encased it. They believed with Montaigne that man should be " taught to love virtue instead of learning to decline virtus." The Humanities and those arts rightly called liberal have here continued to claim their ancient right and to yield their fruitage of culture and character. Science, too, under the stimulus of the new education, has had an increasing share of attention, helping the mind to organize whatever is learned and bringing it into true relations to other knowledge, thus making life noble and generous. But is there not ground to fear that all the colleges are under temptation to unduly force university forms into college methods too narrow for them? Are we not, in the college grade, in danger of pushing too far or too fast the elective system, and the lecture system, and the work of original research ? While these systems have great value within moderate limits in a college course, yet it is easy to carry them beyond the 212 Ohio Wesley an University : age and capacities of college students and the scope of college equipments. The same tendency to extremes is observed in the popular athletics of the day which brings together 2,000 weaklings who need exercise to witness the extraordinary efiforts of a few nines who do not need it. If it is still demanded of the college to inspire and maintain high ideals of life ; if it is expected to continue fitting its pupils to cope with as many exigencies of the day as possible, then it must continue to give an all-round education, and to turn out Aristotle's four-square men, capable of holding their own in whatever field cast, rather than lop-sided ones abnormally developed in one direction. I have not much admiration for those specialists who know only one thing, and though they know very little about that one thing, are supposed to know all about it, because they know nothing of anything else. Special aptitudes are likely to take care of themselves, but latent possibilities can best be discovered by experimenting in different directions. Lowell happily hits the mark when he says the " many- sidedness of culture makes our vision clearer and keener in particulars." When I recall my personal debt to our dear University, the high ideal which I formed under the inspiration of these classic shades, and when I look into the beaming faces of my dear old teachers. Doctors McCabe and Williams, whose minds and souls are still blooming in immortal youth ; and still more, when I recall the precious memories of the forceful Harris, the seraphic Thomson and the sainted Merrick, I am led to exclaim, how wide-armed is the teacher's calling, gathering its material from every side, going the grand round of human endowment to select what it will enrich and bless, making all interests of society in some measure its debtors, all achievements of body, mind and character in some sense Fifty Years of History. 213 its outcome, never adequately appreciated till it is lain down, never realizing its own elastic ideal but by what it makes of man, giving him his first dim vision of what he may become, and setting his face rightly towards his present, which is housed in the material, and toward his future which shall be without house, spiritual and eternal. The last session of the J' Jubilee " was held in Gray Chapel, on Thursday afternoon, June 21, with Hon. D. S. Gray, President of the Board of Trustees, in the chair. Governor Wm. McKinley, who was present, made a de- lightful off-hand speech while thanking the trustees and faculty for conferring upon him the degree of Doctor of Laws. All the friends of the University are deeply indebted to the Governor for his warm interest in the building of University Hall. THE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE A NECESSITY TO THE CHURCH AND THE STATE. By Rev. C. H. Payne, D. D., LL. D., Secretary of the Board of Education of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Ex-President of Ohio Wesleyan University. Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen : During the progress of these festive days we have all heard so many eulogistic words concerning the institution whose semi-cen- tennial we now celebrate that I have felt somewhat appre- hensive lest those who are not connected with the Ohio Wesleyan University might begin to feel it were better for them had they never been born. I am, however, fearful that my address will not bring them much relief. Fifty years of noble history have more than justified the eloquent prophecy of the fervid Elliott when, in language that seemed to tax hyperbole, he pictured the future of the 21 /\. Ohio Wesley an University : institution to be planted beside the ever-gushing spring. A half century has passed, and for far-reaching and beneficent influence we may well challenge any institution in Church or State, within the same period of time, to produce a par- allel. In answer to the question, '' What has the Ohio Wes- leyan University accomplished ? " we stand dazed and smit- ten with wonder by the very embarrassment of riches at hand. Figures, indeed, march before us in startling array, grand and imposing, but wholly inadequate to represent reality. Two thousand two hundred graduates haye passed from its halls bearing its honored parchment, while probably 20,000 students have for a longer or a shorter period felt its molding touch. To tell what this army of men and women, march- ing with brave hearts and noble purposes to the world's work and the world's battle, have done, would be a task like that of calculating the influence of the sun upon the earth. Suf- fice it to say, that humanity has been so greatly enriched by the direct products of this institution of learning that could you by some fell stroke eliminate all its work and quench all its light, the wide world would feel the darkness and im- poverishment. This college has been singularly successful in helping to make men ; — manly men and womanly women. Men and women in whom highest culture has been crowned with highest character, and whose lives have been devoted to useful service. Men and women who have made Society, the Church and the State, better by their salutary influence. We proudly place its 2,200 graduates beside an equal num- ber from any other college in the land. It is doubtless the highest glory of this institution that for fifty years it has been pre-eminently a religious college. Its all pervasive and ever-continuing religious spirit, its oft-repeated and phe- nomenal religious revivals, beyond all question constitute the brightest gem that sparkles in the coronet of this Chris- Fifty Years of History. 215 tian College. Genuine scholarship has always been at a premium, and graduates of high scholastic attainments have from the first gone forth from its halls into all the honorable vocations of life, while through its entire history the large proportion of ministers which have received their training here has been a marked feature ; and it is not a little grati- fying to recall the fact that in the proportion of its male graduates who are intending to enter the Christian ministry, it still leads the colleges of Methodism and the colleges of the land, thirty-five per cent, of the gentlemen of the class of '93 having the ministry in view. If all the money ever expended by American Methodism produced no greater re- sults than are seen in this institution, it would be a hundred fold reward. WHY MAINTAIN DENOMINATIONAI^ COLLEOKS. If the question should be asked, "Why in our time should the Christian Church support its own colleges? " the answer may be promptly and emphatically given ; because the high- est interests of the individual and of the nation and of the Church demand the maintenance of such colleges. Because the Christian Church cannot fulfill its mission without the use of this right arm of power, the Christian College. Never was the Christian College more imperatively demanded than to-day. The highest interests of the individual demand it. What is the chief aim in all true higher education ? To make the mathematician, the biologist, the linguist ? Rather to make the man; the man prepared for complete living, the symmetrical man, the ideal man. And where shall we find the true standard of ideal manhood ? To that question there is but one answer. God's ideal of a man is given us in Jesus of Nazareth. The nearer we approach to this 2i6 Ohio Wesley an University: matchless standard, the nearer perfection shall we attain. Need we add that the institution of learning that pays hom- age to this lofty ideal, that enthrones this incomparable Teacher and conducts all its educational work under His supremacy and in accordance with the principles of His Kingdom, will do the noblest work, will produce the loftiest types of character. Amid so much that is confusing and misleading in our modern education, there is need that the Christian College should speak with the prophet's voice to the youth of our land, and in all the work of character build- ing should repeat with emphasis the words of inspiration, '' See that thou make all things according to the pattern shown thee in the mount." Some voices are now being heard speaking with an emphasis that it is refreshing to hear. Recently an educator and social leader who is rapidly coming to the front, has affirmed, "The worth or permanence of any man's life is just according to the measure of the Christ- life he receives. Character, individual, social, or political, without Christ, is a vain and destructive imagination. There is no genuine morality that is not the output of the ingrowing Christ-life. Self-righteousness is atheism in the soul, in the market, in the Church, in the State." If this be true, and who dares challenge its truth, it is quite time that this supreme truth were proclaimed with even more courage than has marked the utterances of the Church in previous years ; and being proclaimed, it smite with destructive hand all Christless systems of education. There is no more de- lusive teaching of modern times than that which holds a man educated whose best and noblest nature is left an un- cultivated waste. As well claim that the brutal champions of the prize ring are educated because their muscles have been so trained that they can beat and pommel each other with fearful force. So may a man's mental nature be trained Fifty Years of History. 217 to no higher purposes, and practically with no higher results. We want colleges that will produce not a Sullivan in physique, nor a Mephistopheles in intellect, nor a Lilliputian in faith and morals, but manly, Christian men. Since, then, symmetrical character and high manhood are the prime object of all genuine education, it is of prime im- portance to every individual, whatever may be his intended vocation, that he secure his education in an institution of learning in which these high ideals are dominant. It is certain that one's education, its quality and its value, will be largely determined by his Christian principles and by his environment. His very conception of culture is thus deter- mined as well as all its processes, its aims and its ends. With the right conception of education at the start, a con- ception that seeks a preparation for life in order to compass life's highest end, unselfish living, the student seeks a cul- ture that is genuine and deep and abiding rather than the superficial and the ephemeral. He has then from the be- ginning the immense benefit of high aims, high ideals, high inspirations, and a favoring environment, that seldom fail in producing best results. A man lacking these high moral and manly qualities lacks the crown of manhood, lacks gen- uine greatness. John Stuart Blackie, the sturdy, genial old Scotchman, says, ^'A great genius is not necessarily a great man. He may be a Beethoven in the lordship of sweet sounds, a Raphael in the cunning handling of brush and pencil, a Napoleon in the well-ordered sweep of ambitious war, but not therefore a great man. Jove is not Jove merely as a strong launcher of the thunderbolt, but as the asserter of justice, the avenger of perjury and the protector of inno- cence." That is the kind of man which the times demand. It is the kind of man which all our institutions should seek to produce. It is, however, let us sadly confess, a question 2i8 Ohio Wesley an University: of great seriousness whether a certain class of colleges, not difficult to name, are to-day graduating from their halls a very large proportion of men of that type, men who possess genuine scholarship and genuine manhood built after the Christian pattern. There is pre-eminent need of the Chris- tian College to give the world the type of men it sadly needs — men who are not content to leave Society as they find it, but carry it forward to nobler issues and higher attainments. Herbert Spencer says, " By no political alchemy can you get golden conduct from leaden instincts." No, by some pro- cess, the " leaden instincts " must be made golden. But how ? By no alchemy that science can command ; only by that higher alchemy with which the Christian teacher is quite familiar, the alchemy of the new birth. And the teacher or the school that ignores that higher alchemy of Heaven, will toil away hopelessly at the impossible task of trying to make ^'leaden instincts" produce "golden conduct." THE NATION. The Christian College is necessary to the nation's perpetu- ity and safety. National prosperity and honor are all in- volved in the maintenance of thoroughly Christian institu- tions of learning. Goethe said, " The destiny of any nation at any given time depends on the opinions of the young men who are under twenty-five years of age." If this be even approximately true of its young men in general, it is a hundred-fold more true of its young men who are gathered within college and university halls. Would you cast the horoscope of Europe ? Make careful analysis of its univer- sities, the Sorbonne, Berlin, Oxford. And nowhere else is the connection between the college and the State so close, so direct and so vital as in our own Re- public. Republican institutions are unquestionably glorious, Fifty Years of History, 219 but unquestionably perilous. No other institutions feel the touch of youthful hands so quickly and respond to that touch so readily. Believing as we do and must in the Divine Book, we must also firmly hold that no nation can permanently stand the stress of years that is not upheld by the pillars of righteousness. And to keep those pillars firm and erect requires the strong hand of Christian statesmen. And Christian statesmen, for the most part, are the product of the <2hristian College. Few perils of our nation are greater than the greed of power ; partisanship runs mad in its wild, unprincipled race for power. The statesman asks what the nation needs, and seeks to provide for it. The demagogue asks how he can lift his petty self to position, or place his party, right or wrong, in the seat of power. But what makes statesmen ? High and righteous principle applied to the character build- ing from the cradle through the university ; education con- ducted with unwavering fidelity to the development of the whole being ; symmetrical education that would as soon neg- lect the mind in any other of its varied functions as the con- science, which is the regal power of the mind. Banish from our colleges religious teaching, and they will quickly become nurseries of socialism and anarchy, as many universities of Europe can emphatically testify. Nor can we deny that our own system of government presents special teinptations to the ambitious young man. Political preferment is easily within reach, and naturally sought. The young men of America need all the restraints of a stalwart Christian faith, all the helps of a firm disciplinary regime, and all the accessories of healthful environment, to protect them from the insidious influence of an unworthy ambition, and to hold them to the steady path of the statesman, rather than leave them to tread the perilous ways of the demagogue. 220 Ohio Wesley an University: The next fifty or even twenty-five years in our nation's history will be critical years. It must be wisely and firmly held to its Christian traditions and its practical Christian character. The seeds of political atheism have been too widely sown, and we cannot deny that their poisonous fruit is beginning to appear. It ought not to be possible, it must not remain possible, for a senator unrebuked to repeat a piti- able piece of recent history and declare that the application of Christian principles to politics, such principles as are taught in the Ten Commandments and the Sermon on the Mount, is an "iridescent dream." It ought not to be possi- ble for a man in our national Congress to utter such words as have startled the ears of the nation within the last few months, when a representative of a Christian commonwealth affirmed that bodies of Christian people have no right of pe- tition to our national Congress, with the plain implication that they should attend to their own peculiar business, what- ever that may be, and leave the grave matters that affect the State and, the social interests of the people to the dema- gogues and the devil. That is a species of political atheism that means political anarchy, and political anarchy means national destruction. It is quite time that the Christian sentiment of this Christian nation asserted itself, and relegated to deserved obscurity the men who utter such dangerous sentiments. No wild-eyed anarchist, with his uncurbed tongue, is doing half as much harm as these unprincipled men who stand inside the halls of Congress. Every interest demands that we should listen reverently to the inspired words that have not yet lost their force, "The nation and the kingdom that will not serve me shall perish." Wrong is wrong, and right is right, irrespec- tive of the foolish utterance of the partisan and the dema- gogue ; and whatever would be wrong in any Christian man, Fifty Years of History. 221 is equally wrong in the State. And this high doctrine of a standard of righteousness applicable alike to men and to states, to individuals, to corporations, and to nations, must be faithfully applied. It needs no argument to show that this class of men who will be of real service to the nation will come almost entirely from the Christian College. Noth- ing is so much needed in our country as to enthrone con- science and intelligence in the high seats of power and influ- ence. Conscience and intelligence in the President's chair, in the Senate Chamber, in the National House of Represent- atives, in magisterial and legislative seats, in every com- monwealth of the Union ; and nowhere else is it more needed than in that most potent agency of our times, the daily press. The Christian College never had so great a work to do ; never was demanded by such imperative voices as now summon it to the work of training a class of consci- entious and cultured men, who, rising above self-interest and party preferment, will march forward as leaders of a con- quering host, whose watchword and battle cry shall be, " For God and native land." ** The riches of the commonwealth Are free, strong minds and hearts of health ; And better far than gold and grain, The cunning hand, the cultured brain." THE CHURCH. The interests of the Church demand the Christian College as never before. Never did the task set before the Church so imperatively require the highest culture, combined with Christly love. With the increasing complexity of our civili- zation comes increased difficulty in attaining success in any vocation in life. Nor must the Church expect that in any of her varied fields of endeavor she can win success without reaching the high standard of requirements demanded in 222 Ohio Wesley an University : other fields. The pulpit is still a throne of power, but it is a throne which the weak man will occupy at his peril and the peril of the Church he represents. A throne of power indeed, but only for a man of power. For while strength was never so potent, weakness was never so puerile. The great problem before all Christian denominations to-day is the problem of demand and supply ; the demand for the right kind of ministers and missionaries and Christian leaders far exceeding the supply. There is and there will be no substi- tute for the Christian College in yielding this much-needed supply. Methodism is rich in its resources, rich in its mag- nificent armies of young men and women that have in them the possibilities of high service to the Church. It must not fail to see that these thousands of aspiring youth find their way to its highest institutions of learning ; nor must it fail to provide such institutions, unsurpassed for excellence by any in the land. The greatest Church in Christendom de- mands the greatest and best-equipped army in Christendom ; and that necessitates the noblest and best endowed institu- tions of learning in Christendom. Methodism will be dere- lict to its duty if it does not provide, nor linger long in mak- ing the provision, the needed millions to put upon a firm foundation our struggling colleges and universities. Never before has there been such expansion of views, such breadth of aims in the Christian Church as to-day. A new era is dawning. Glorious as the past has been, still more glorious will be the future. All signs point to a coming conflict in which the Church is to bear aloft her banners and lead to greater victories than have marked her history in the past. Society is not only feeling the pulsations of evolution, but is in the very throes of revolution. The air is tremulous with the gathering forces. Everywhere there is unrest, dis- content and strife. Nothing is more apparent than the fu- Fifty Years of History. 223 tility of all other agencies and organizations to adjust the re- lations between man and man, to place Society upon a firm because a righteous basis, and to lead its contending forces to higher and better uses. Plainly, the Church of Christ is Society's true and only Savior. And there is no aspect of our times that bears the stamp of God's providence upon it as does the great awakening which is evidently coming to the Church of Christ respecting its duty to Society. Pro- phetic voices, touched with Divine fire, are calling to the Church to move forward to the salvation of Society as it has never yet undertaken to do. Far be it from me to chide or criminate the Church for what she has not done in the past, or has done so imperfectly. Enough to say that times change and wider prospects open to the advancing Church ; new op- portunities are presented, new duties summon her to what she has not hitherto undertaken. The duty of the hour is to marshal her forces, to unify and mass them, and to under- take by direct efforts the mighty task of overthrowing iniq- uity, organized, legalized, respectably patronized, buttressed and supported by whatever prop of respectability or law or custom, and to make Society thoroughly Christian in all its organizations and forms. That the Church will undertake this sublime work, that it will succeed in it beyond what the most hopeful prophet dares to foretell, I cherish no doubt. I foresee a future for the Church of Christ big with prom- ise, glorious in its unequalled victories. And this new era, sure to come, may already be dawning, and hurrying our waiting feet forward to its tremendous issues calls for dis- tinguished leadership. The one imperative, comprehensive demand of the Christian Church to-day is high, inspiring, commanding leadership. Give to the Church of Christ in Christian America that leadership to-day, and no forces of evil can stand before it. And where shall we look for such 224 Ohio Wesley an University: leadership but to the Christian College? Not colleges that question the wisdom and greatness of Moses, but that magnify his statesmanship and sound in the ears of the coming lead- ers of these marshaling forces the Commandments of God written by Moses on the tables of stone amid Sinaitic thun- ders. Not colleges that insinuate skeptical questionings as to the truth of Christianity, but colleges that enthrone Christ and hail him as the world's great deliverer. Colleges that emphasize and teach applied Christianity that has the Sermon on the Mount for its supreme, practical guide ; that do not deem that incomparable charter of the Church an impracticable, ideal dream, but a veritable constitution, by which the Church, the State and Society are to be governed, and through which the Kingdom of Heaven is to be set up on earth. Colleges that, while free from bigotry and sectari- anism, as the Church must and will be free, will make no apology for lifting high the Cross of Calvary and pointing the thousands of them that flock to their halls to that su- preme symbol of power while they teach with an emphasis that cannot be misunderstood the never-to-be-forgotten le- gend, " By this sign conquer! ^' Colleges that hold the body of students kindly but firmly up to this high standard of Christian manliness and Christian purity, that will not toler- ate any practice, however innocent in name, or respectable in precedent, that is inconsistent with the teachings of the manly Christ. And this means that the college itself must be thoroughly and uncompromisingly Christian; not half Christian and half pagan. And this type of a Christian Col- lege alone will meet the stress of the twentieth century. If a denominational college is not Christian through and through, and cannot present better products of character, better specimens of its work than schools that make no claim to Christianity, the raison cVetre^ the right of existence for Fifty Years of History. 225 such a college has ceased. And in these new and stirring times that are just before us, when the trumpet of God is sounding among men as never before, and prophetic voices are calling the Church to a higher service and to greater victories, no man, no Church, no institution, no State, can bear the stamp of Christianity that is not in very truth, and in the eyes of men, actually and practically following the Lord Jesus Christ. Following Him in the surrender of per- sonal ease and will, and in consecration to the high service of manhood ; following Him by putting into concrete form in daily deed the Sermon on the Mount. In Gov. McKinley's address, delivered upon the platform a year ago, he related an instance connected, I think, with the battle of Cedar Mountain, where a part of the brigade had gotten quite in advance of their comrades in a seeming- ly perilous position, and the Division Commander, seeing the situation, commanded that the colors should be brought back. The Brigade Commander, with better knowledge of the real condition of affairs, and unwilling to beat a retreat, called out in tones that thrilled the hearts of the men, " Bring the men up to the colors ! " The man who uttered those memorable words was once President of the United States, three times Governor of the State of Ohio, and — honor equal to that of any other position — a trustee of Ohio Wesley an University. That man was Rutherford B. Hayes. The Ohio Wesleyan University has carried its colors with courage and hope to the most advanced position held by any American college. We can, by no means, beat a retreat. Turning to the millions of Methodist people in this great country, and to the two hundred and fifty thousand Method- ists in the great State of Ohio, to-day she sends out her ringing appeal, " Bring the men up to the colors ! " Nineteen years ago this very commencement season, I was 226 Ohio Wesley an University: elected President of the Ohio Wesleyan University. A year later I was inaugurated. The first year we had three hun- dred and twenty-three students — all men. In my dreams for its future, I started a battle cry that was echoed through- out this great central State. That battle cry was, let there be a thousand students within its halls and a million dollars within its treasury! When I resigned the Presidency of the Institution, six years ago, having held it for twelve years, I was permitted to see almost the full realization of that dream ; a thousand students, minus but seventeen, were then enrolled in its student body, and a large portion of the mill- ion dollars had been fully pledged, while the remainder was in clear sight. And now I start another battle cry : long be- fore the Ohio Wesleyan University shall have accomplished its next fifty years of history and completed its full rounded century, there must be five thousand students within its halls and five millions of dollars in its treasury ! KX-GOVERNOR CHARLES FOSTER. Mr. President, and Ladies and Gentlemen : As this is the Jubilee year — the Semi-Centennial of the Ohio Wes- leyan University, — it is entirely appropriate to refer to its early founders. In fact, the ceremonies will not be complete without reference to the early labors of Thomson, Merrick, McCabe, Williams, and others, who laid broad and deep the foundation stones upon which rest the magnificent, as well as beneficent, results which are now conspicuously apparent on every hand. No other man or set of men could have been found who possessed the attributes of good sense, self-denial and fervent piety, and all the qualities necessary for a successful begin- ning of such an enterprise. While all honor and glory are due these men, we must not forget that behind them was an Fifty Years of History. 227 organization just then assuming gigantic proportions in the religious world, which, after all, has been the strong right arm of support, and without which it is probable that the brave efforts of the founders would have come to naught. Here the thought suggests itself that, inasmuch as the great and powerful M. E. Church has not hesitated to con- form itself to the advancing civilization of the age, so must the management of the University also conform to the times in which we live. This, I 'am glad to note, she is doing. Your President was pleased to refer to me as a tow-headed boy, whom he first knew in our school days at Norwalk, O. I think he is mistaken as to the color of my hair, but, be that as it may, I was born in Northwestern Ohio. The first preacher I ever saw or heard was a Methodist, and my only academic education was received at Norwalk, under the presidency of Dr. Thomson, whom I most affectionately remember. When complimentary diplomas were bestowed on several gentlemen to-day, I felt that, as my schooling had taken place in the academy that was the predecessor of Delaware, that my service ante-dated theirs, and that, like them, I did not graduate, I was being neglected. Perhaps the faculty will be more considerate in the future. I remember well how^ those old-fashioned preachers made the woods resound with their fervid eloquence. Among them was Father Gray, whose picture adorns the walls of this chapel — the gift of his son, our honored President. With all due deference to the eloquence of Dr. Payne and other preachers of the present day, I cannot resist the feeling that, in the matter of eloquently portraying the horrible con- dition of the sinner, and in describing the beauties and glories of Heaven, these old preachers excelled. To show the tact of the managers of the M. E. Church, I 228 Ohio Wesleyatt University: beg your indulgence to relate an incident in which a present resident of Delaware and myself took part. I refer to Chaplain Collier. There were two villages in Northwestern Ohio, in one of which I resided. These villages were very small, and only a mile apart. In each of them was a Method- ist Church, and both weak. If combined, they would make one good, strong station. But the brethren in these churches partook of the rivalries of the two towns, and when meetings were held to effect a consolidation, it was found that both were willing, on condition that one would unconditionally surrender. Methodists as they were, and shouting ones at that, they would invariably quarrel when they met, and it finally reached the point that neither church would have anything to do with the other — a most deplorable state of afifairs, — and a solution must be had, for neither church was doing any good. Their mission seemed to be to quarrel. In this state of affairs. Rev. Disbro, who was Presiding Elder, selected a young preacher of good address and pleasant manners, whose principal mission was to get these two churches together. He came on to his charge. Among the first he met after his arrival was myself. He frankly told me his mission, and asked my help. I gave him a fair estimate of the general character of the principal combatants. They were all good men, but were of the moss-back type. He called the principal men of each church together, and suggested his desire to unite the two churches, and to build a new church half way between the two old ones. The brethren would commence the discussion, but soon were in a quarrel, but before many hard words. Collier would say: " Let us pray." Down on their knees they went ; then he would call on the most belligerent to pray. He kept this up for about three weeks, when they came together, built the new church, and since that date the church at Fostoria has Fifty Years of History. 229 been one of the most prosperous, with one of the best church edifices in the conference. Here was one of the best illustra- tions of the power of prayer I ever knew. I assume that many of the graduates of to-day, like those in the past, are looking to the political field to gratify their ambitions. I do not suppose you can go into any legis- lative body, west or south of Ohio, but what you will find among its members students of this University. They seem to have invaded the National House ; I am not certain as to the Senate, but if not represented there now, they soon will be by the presence of our friend Fairbanks, who sits behind me. They are Governors of States, and, in short, there is no place in the political world that they are not aspirants for. It is thought by many that the highest rewards for human effort lie in the political field. I am inclined to think this is true ; the scientific and literary fields next, and the financial last. Who would exchange the name of Garfield for Gould, or Sam Randall for Vanderbilt ? I have this, however, to suggest : that the first duty in any man's career is to secure a competency for himself and family — to lay broad and deep the foundations of good character and of success in the line you have chosen. Do not be in a hurry to enter upon official life. It is, however, the bounden duty of every man, no matter how exalted or exclusive his position may be, to be a politician, notwith- standing the hard knocks they have just received from Brother Payne. No man is a good citizen that is not a politician. It is every man's duty not only to vote, but under our system of government, where parties are necessary, to also attend the caucuses and conventions. It is the duty of President Payne, President Bashford and Bishop Walden to attend the caucus. They have no right to complain of the character of candi- 230 Ohio Wesley an University : dates when they have neglected their duty as a citizen. Bad nominations come when the bad element of a party is per- mitted, by the non-action of the better element, to control its caucus and convention. Notwithstanding what has been said by Brother Payne as to the bad character of public men in Congress and in other high places, I challenge him to get together 400 men who can excel in character, in integrity, real piety and intelli- gence, the 400 men who compose the Congress of the United States. They are the picked men of the country, and fully equal to the people who sent them to Congress. We know what the glorious past of the University has been. We are confident that the coming years will witness a greater prosperity and still more glorious results. Not the least attractive portion of the programme was the reading of letters — greetings from other colleges and alumni. LETTERS FROM UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES. It is not within the range of the space allotted to this chapter to give in full all the many kind words which were received from the official heads of the various institutions to which invitations were sent to attend the Anniversary. President Seth Low, of Columbia College, N. Y., wrote : '' It gives me great pleasure to express to you the greetings of Columbia College on the occasion of your semi-centen- nial. The recent years have brought to us a number of students from your University. * * ^ i am glad to say that all of them have done you credit, one in the Law School taking the third prize. They have shown good preparation and have been excellent students. May you turn out many more such men in the coming years." Fifty Years of History, 231 President Schurman, of Cornell, wrote : " Cornell sends greetings to its older sister, Ohio Wesleyan University, now celebrating its semi-centennial anniversary. In this conntry and time, when institutions of the higher learning are springing with full-born powers from the wealth of modern civilization, it is a distinction for a university to celebrate its fiftieth birthday. A leading college of Ohio and of American Methodism, the Alma Mater of many useful citizens of the republic, your institution well deserves the congratulations of its sister universities at this time upon its good work in the past, and its excellent prospects for future usefulness." President Harper, of Chicago University, wrote : '' Allow me to congratulate the Ohio Wesleyan University upon the celebration of its semi-centennial. Surely the founders of the institution, if any of them are alive to-day, must regard with great satisfaction the work which has been accomplished in these fifty years. It seems to me that those who are engaged in the educational work of our country have much for which to be thankful. * ^ ^ We need not fear that our ideal will be too lofty." President Scott, of Ohio State University, wrote : " We rejoice in the growth and widening power of your institution, and we wish for it during the next fifty years a growth and power which shall far outmeasure all that it has hitherto achieved. ^ * * Q^i^ of the strongest and most inspiring influences in my youthful life came from the addresses of President Thomson as they appeared in the Ladies' Repository after they had been delivered before the students of the University. * ^ * f q have been the centre from which that shining and quickening influence 232 Ohio Wesley an University: radiated is, in my imagination, the chief glory of the Ohio Wesleyan University, and it is one that cannot die.^' President Cone, of Buchtel College, wrote : " Please accept sincere congratulations of Buchtel College on the completion of the fifty successful years of Ohio Wes- leyan University. * * * We join with many thousands in wishing the University continuous growth, usefulness and honor." President Thompson, of Miami University, wrote : *' Miami University, completing her seventieth year, joins with the great multitude in congratulating her junior sister upon attaining the honorable age of fifty. * * * The fifty years have been a splendid prophecy. May the Jubilee year be the beginning of a realization of that prophecy in which the Holy Spirit may descend in large measure, bap- tizing the institution, and consecrating her students to the cause of higher Christian education." President Jordan, of Leland Stanford University, Cal. : " The Leland Stanford, Jr., University, three years old, sends greeting to the Ohio Wesleyan University, which is fifty years old — old enough to be the grandmother of the promising infant who now sends its message. May the Leland Stanford, Jr., University grow old enough to be a grandmother and still find the Ohio Wesleyan fifty years ahead of it in age and vigor — in everything that makes a university strong." President Ort, of Wittenberg University, Springfield, O. : " I rejoice with you on account of the history your institu- tion has made for herself. I am glad that she is a denomi- national school, that she stands positively for the great principles of evangelical amity and is one of the mighty Fifty Years of History. 233 educational powers of our land set forever against irreligion and skepticism in all their various forms." President Marsh, of Mount Union College : " Fifty years of age is only youth to an educational insti- tution. During this brief time, Ohio Wesleyan has attained a giant growth, and added a lustre to both the names Ohio and Wesleyan. * * * We join you in devout thanks- giving to the Master of all Degrees, who has so richly honored Ohio Wesleyan University. May the bright past be but the promise of a more radiant future." President Dwight, of Yale University : *' I beg leave to send you and the officers of your Univer- sity the congratulations of our institution, as well as my own, on the successful ending of the first half century of your history. * * * f he good wishes of the older insti- tutions of learning in this eastern region will go with you into the future. The fraternity of educated men and of university men is a fraternity united by common pur- poses and common inspirations and common hopes. * * * May the spirit of our universities ever be a pure and noble spirit. May the great brotherhood of their graduates be always noble men." President McDowell, of Denver University : '* The University of Denver sends greetings to Ohio Wes- leyan. You are in possession of a history of fifty splendid years. We are in our youth, but we salute you with love and congratulations. May the Ohio Wesleyan have the blessings of men and of God for untold ages. She has the love of her children, one of whom I am." President Ballantine, of Oberlin College : " Oberlin College extends to her younger sister, Ohio 234 Ohio Wesley an University: Wesleyan University, her most cordial congratulations and best wishes on this happy occasion. Founded in the same spirit, cherishing the same high ideals, built up in the same way by sacrifices, labors, tears and prayers, Delaware and Oberlin can never be other than firm allies in the great work of Christian education. They represent the belief that in the training of the young, the culture of the mind by learning and the culture of the heart by religion must proceed together." Chancellor Day, of Syracuse University, .N. Y. : * * ^fc "The * wheel' rolled with such force that it threw you off, and, flying away on a tangent, you struck that eminence in Delaware with force enough to stick. The world owes much to the Methodist wheel. Ohio Wesleyan is debtor to it in the past and in the present. I had thought of you back in those New England days, when you were pastor of my old church in Portland, as one born for many things ; but what would be the supreme thing did not then appear. >i^ ^ >i^ But you have demonstrated it. Your summit is the college presidency. >^ * >f^ You have a great University — next to Syracuse — in the line of Methodist institutions ! Modesty forbids me to say on which side of Syracuse you are in the ascending scale." President Goucher, of the Woman's College, Baltimore : " I congratulate you and the many friends of the Ohio Wesleyan University upon the approach of its semi-centen- nial anniversary. * >}^ * There is no mind sufficiently comprehensive in its thinking or discriminative in its per- ceptions to properly estimate the benefit to humanity coming from the impressions which the Ohio Wesleyan has made upon the fifteen thousand young men and women who, in the most formative period of their development, were under your care." Fifty Years of History. 235 Secretary of Amherst College : " President Gates requests me to acknov/ledge with thanks the invitation of the trustees and faculty of the Ohio Wes- leyan University to be present at the public exercises and celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the opening of the University. He regrets that his professional duties will deprive him of the pleasure of attending, and he sends the hearty congratulations of Amherst College to the University upon the completion of a ^alf century of useful work and most honorable history." President Crawford, of Allegheny College, Pa. : " The oldest Methodist College west of the Allegheny Mountains sends greetings to-day to one of her fairest sisters. The noble record of Ohio Wesleyan University during the past fifty years is one of which Methodism may be justly proud. You have been foremost in bringing the advantages of highest education within the reach of all. The name and fame of your heroic builders ought never to be forgotten. There has been something in the surroundings of your insti- tution which has stimulated to noble living. You have insisted on big heart as well as big brain. May the mention of your name always suggest high ideals of education and nobility of character." President Raymond, of Wesleyan University, Middletown, Conn. : " What a splendid record you have in the fifty years of your history ! You have grown great in wealth, in numbers, and in intellectual and spiritual power during these years. The names of your eminent scholars and teachers rise before me as I think of you — the name of Thomson, a man of international fame • * ^ * the name of Merrick, who has just been raised to a place among the immortals, but 236 Ohio Wesleyan University: whose spiritual power is still among you, working toward the great consummation, and the names of many liv- ing scholars whom we might mention. Your opportu- nity, both because of your location and of your achieve- ments in the past and equipment in the present, is full of promise," President Quayle, Baker University, Kansas : *' Baker University, the oldest college of Western Kansas, sends greetings to the Ohio Wesleyan University. The Ohio Wesleyan University is to be congratulated- specially for two reasons : First, it has shown what phenomenal results may be achieved by a college adhering strictly to academic work ; second, it has demonstrated in a remarkable way that schol- arship and a profound spiritual life may be contempora- neous." President Zollars, of Hiram College, O. : " As a friend of higher education and a citizen of Ohio, I take pride in the work that you have done and in the honor- able position to which you have attained. May each suc- ceeding year of your history be characterized by an ever increasing measure of success." President Sproull, of University of Cincinnati : " The successful completion of the semi-centennial of the Ohio Wesleyan University is a cause of rejoicing to me, not so much on account of its past as it is an earnest of its future prosperity. * * "^ It is the college only that can bridge the chasm between the rich and the poor. I rejoice in the prosperity of any college that makes for right- eousness, but more especially when it is the representative of a religious body that is in a marked degree the friend of the poor and humble." Fifty Years of History. 237 President Super j Ohio University, O. : " That the influence of the Ohio Wesley an University has always been thrown strongly in the right direction, every one knows who knows anything of its history. * * * By prestige, the O. W: U. stands at the head of the Methodist institutions of the State and must always be the leading institution. Would it not be a good thing for Methodism — for all Methodist educational institutions, by whatever name called — and for the cause of higher education in gen- eral, if the current of students could be turned toward Delaware as the highest educational point in the State, for in this age currents flow upward as well as downward? " President Rogers, Northwestern University, 111. : " This University sends greetings and congratulations to the Ohio Wesleyan University on the occasion of its semi- centennial celebration. We rejoice to know of the continued growth and prosperity of our sister institution. Its progress has been such as to rejoice all its friends. May it continue to prosper in the future as it has done in the past." President Sterling, of Kenyon College, O. : *' I believe that the salvation of the country depends on the education of the people in Christian faith and morals, and that every Christian church has a duty to perform in the higher education of the people, for in the long run the edu- cation of the masses is based and depends on the higher education of the few. In this great work the Methodist Church is doing her full share, and has set an example which other churches would do well to follow." Telegram from President Oilman, of Johns Hopkins Uni- versity : *' Congratulations, best wishes, and hearty recognition of good work accomplished." 238 Ohio Wesley an University: President Warren, of Boston University : " Fifty years ago the Ohio Wesleyan University entered upon its beneficent career. Twenty-five years ago this very summer, Boston University received its charter and initial organization. You have the advantage of us by quarter of a century's experience ; but to us both the beauty and joy of this advantage is that by virtue of it power is given you to take us with you into the field of your illustrious achieve- ments, and to bestow upon us a share in all the fruits of your ampler life. * * * Through all generations may the Ohio Wesleyan retain its power of molding men to high- est ideals, and through these may it mightily hasten the inbringing of that kingdom for which humanity in all its better moments has ever longed and labored." President Sanders, of Otterbein University : " Otterbein University sends to her neighbor, the Ohio Wesleyan University, Christian greeting and hearty congrat- ulations upon the auspicious completion of her first half century. We bid you Godspeed and pray that this may be but the stepping-stone to grander things." President Fiske, of Albion College, Mich. : "A half century of admirable work has laid the foundation for many centuries of building of character and inspiration for noble living. Education divorced from Christianity is a power dangerous to the individual and the public, and a spiritual life without the education of the intellect, the proper guidance of thought, fails to develop the whole man. * * * May a beneficent Providence smile upon this great school of learning, and the coming years crown her with abundant honors." President Thirkield, of Gammon Theological Seminary, Ga. : Fifty Years of History. 239 '' I pay my tribute to the Ohio Wesley an as an institution that is emphatically Christian and evangelical in her spirit and influence. Therefore no State institution can fill her place. She deserves the largest endowment and most gen- erous support from the Church. These should come, must come, will come. On this glad anniversary I join you with grateful heart in rejoicing over the achievements and pros- pects of our University." President Kliot, of Harvard : '^ President Bliot regrets that imperative engagements make it impossible for him to attend the exercises in celebra- tion of the fiftieth anniversary of the Ohio Wesleyan Uni- versity." Vice-Chancellor Beiler, of Washington University : '* I hope that you may have the greatest time in the history of the University, and may the glory of the next fifty years surpass the glory of the former." President Scott, of Bareilly Theological School, India : "And now may I send my jubilee salam (peace) far over the sea with the prayer that the past fifty years may be but the earnest of a brilliant fifty years to come, such years as may make our University famous throughout the world." Hon. J. G. Woolley, Chicago, 111. : " It grieves me beyond words to find that I must disappoint myself about being present at the exercises of commence- ment week. * * * As for Alma Mater, every cheer for her past, every plan for her future, every prayer to her God." President Scovel, of Wooster University, O. : " It was in my heart to say all I could pack in a sentence or two. I regard the success of the Ohio Wesleyan Univer- 240 Ohio Wesleyan University: sity as showing the way to enlarged usefulness in all our denominational colleges in which, in turn, I think lies largely Ohio's glory and safety. And I know its success to be con- sequent upon faithful adherence to religious principles. Better material of congratulation does not exist for any institution of learning." President King, of Cornell College, Iowa : '' She stands forth among her sister colleges as a bright Pharos to warn against all forms of error and to guide to the haven of truth. May she have increasing prosperity and usefulness in saecula saeculorumy President Peters, of Heidelberg University, O. : "We congratulate the Ohio Wesleyan University upon the glorious record of her history, and upon the position of influence which she has attained among the literary institu- tions of our country. May the Christ continue to bless her with rich effusions of His Spirit, so that as she moves for- ward in her glorious work of Christian education she may continue to be a fountain of sound knowledge and wisdom from which shall issue streams that '' shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the Most High." President Long, of Antioch College, O. : " During the checkered half century since your portals were opened for students, you have achieved results which, considering all the difficulties of the situation, form a just occasion for wonder and rejoicing." STRIKING STATISTICS. Professor Edward T. Nei^son, M. D., Ph. D., Class of '66. AIvUMNI DAY. In 1844, there were thirteen colleges in the State of Ohio, and also just thirteen under the fostering care of our then united Methodism. It has been claimed that the Ohio Wesleyan University was founded to break the spell of that magic number. From a business standpoint, another college in the State was perhaps uncalled for. The entire population was one and a half millions. Columbus was a straggling town of the Western type, with a population of 6,048, according to a census just completed. Cleveland was her equal with 6,070. Dayton was a town of 4,268 people, while Delaware was com- pelled to count in the entire township in order to reach her first thousand. The thirteen^ existing colleges averaged only one hundred students each, while not less than two of them did not have at the time a student in the collegiate de- partment. And yet, the founding of the Ohio Wesleyan was demanded alike by the Church and the State. Methodism was represented by two annual conferences — the Ohio and the North Ohio — having a combined membership of 95,322, including Negroes and Indians, and a force of 262 effective preachers. The Baptists had their college at Granville ; the Episcopalians, one at Gambler ; the Congregationalists had their Oberlin, and the Presbyterians had their hands on no less than three — Marietta, the Western Reserve at Hudson, and Oxford, a State institution. It seemed to our fathers 242 Ohio Wesley an University: that Methodism should have one seat of learning distinct- ively her own. The State demanded this new college, as it has all that have followed it, for the reason that institutions of culture, like concretions in the earth, grow most from the particles nearest at hand. Fifty years ago, Methodism had an uneducated ministry and an uneducated membership. It has been estimated that not more than one in twenty of its ministers had even an academic education. How could it be otherwise, when our Church had not a single theological school within all of its boundaries, and when her institutions of learning, of whatever grade, were few in number, feeble in resources and influence, and widely scattered? Wesleyan in Connecticut, the mother of all Wesleyans, had graduated only i lo persons up to the year 1844 ; Augusta, of Kentucky, 125 ; Indiana Asbury, now DePauw, 27 ; in all, 262 for Northern and Western Methodism. Wesleyan had given to Ohio but one minister — James Oilman Blair, who joined the Ohio Conference ; two teachers — Wilbur, of Cincinnati, and Dwight, of Berea ; two lawyers — Ivincoln, of Cincinnati, and Converse, of Sandusky ; one business man — Van Valkenburg, of Cincinnati, and facile princeps our own Merrick, a student but not a gradu- ate. Indiana Asbury had not loaned a single one of its graduates, lay or clerical, to the State of Ohio. Augusta, smallest but kindest of the three, had given us a basketful of giants, destined to become leaders among us. No wonder that we have adopted the orphans of Augusta, and given them a place at our tables and in our hearts. These statistics show that Ohio Methodism could not depend upon institutions of learning in distant States, nor after the division of 1844, upon one on Southern soil. There was a place for the Ohio Wesleyan University. Fifty Years of History. 243 During the fifty years of our history, we have given to the churches, to schools and colleges, to law, to medicine, to business, to the farm, to the American home, an army of educated, cultured, and for the most part, of consecrated Christian men and women, now numbering two thousand one hundred and eighty-seven. In this statement we make no mention of a still larger host, estimated at twe7tty thousand of young people who thrqnged our halls for a longer or shorter period, but who did not graduate. Mere cold figures can never truly represent history, espe- cially when that history concerns even the earthly side of an endless life. What does it mean to us to be told that four hundred and ten of the Alumni of the Ohio Wesleyan Uni- versity have entered the ministry of some Christian faith, and that already more than six thousand five hundred years of service stand to their credit — a year of service for each year in the history of the world since the birth of Adam. The results of such service are known only by Him to whom all history is an open book. The Methodist Episcopal Church, as is to be expected, has gained most largely from this institution, but it is a mat- ter for profound gratitude that our Alumni, many of whom were converted while in attendance at the University, have entered the ministry of sister denominations. The exact figures are as follows : Methodist Episcopal 365 Presbyterian 17 Congregational 10 Episcopalian 4 Baptist 2 German Reformed 2 Friends 2 The Missionary record of the Ohio Wesleyan is one of which we may be justly proud, and which compares most favorably with that of other institutions of Methodism. It is Methodist Church, South .... 2 United Brethren 2 Christian i Methodist Protestant i Wesleyan i Adventists i 244 Ohio Wesleyan University : a matter of some interest to determine who was our first Missionary. Was it Sheldon of '51, who, a few months after graduation, was sent by the Church to California, then a field as wild and uninviting as any in the world ? Was it our first preceptress, Minnie Rockwell, who, April 12, 1859, sailed out of the harbor of New York bound for India and Heaven ? Was it *Sites of '59, who, in June, 1861, sailed out of New York for China, which he reached after a voyage of 10 1 days ? Or was it Scott of '61, who, in the same year, set out for India to fulfill a vow made long before ? This is no time for fine distinctions. We honor alike these pioneers and the sixty-one other graduates who have followed them on this heroic crusade. Nor shall we forget the fifteen under-gradu- ates who went with them and equaled them in consecration. Our roll of Missionaries contains the names of eighty persons. They have gone into India and China, to Japan and Korea, to Mexico and Costa Rica, to Chili, Brazil and the Argentine Republic, to Armenia, Turkey and Bulgaria — every Mission field of our Church, with the exception of Africa. An alumnus in the " Fifties,'^ walking off the platform, diploma in hand, remarked to a classmate, " Now, I am a college graduate. It will not be necessary for me to open another book." To him, as to many others, a college educa- tion was the goal of the very highest ambition — the ultima thule of culture. Graduates went at once into the ministry and the professorship, and almost as quickly into law and medicine. Post-graduate schools were for the most part un- known or had little attraction for a man of academic training. Carpenter of '51, Richards of '59, and Atkinson of '61, three men of true-blooded Presbyterian stock, went into the min- istry of their denomination through the theological seminary, but it was not until the Fall of 1864 that any Methodist boy * Since the writing of this paper, Dr. Sites has died at his post of honor in China. I Fifty Years of History, 245 preacher felt called to prepare professionally for his impor- tant life-work. John W. Peters, of '64, pastor of our church at Hamilton, O., has the honor of being the first alumnus of Methodist antecedents to secure the degree of " B. D." His example soon became contagious, and to-day few graduates enter upon the work of the Methodist ministry without the preparation that comes from closest professional study under wise teachers in the schools of the Prophets. One hundred and fourteen of our Alumni, counting those now attending the seminaries, have graduated with the degree of " S. T. B," or that of '' B. D." These men are demonstrating to the world and the Church the value of Christian education and consecrated professional training for the work of the ministry. What is true for theology is as true for the sciences and for general literature. It was not until the sixties that our Alumni turned their attention to the post-graduate work offered by some of the older universities of this country and of Europe. So far as our records show, the honor of undertaking post- graduate study, as a preparation for professorial or profes- sional life, falls to two members of the class of '66, and that class won the first " A. M." and the first '' Ph. D." given to the Alumni of the Ohio Weslyan University on examination. Less than thirty years have passed and the record has grown to the following proportions : Ph. D 43 Litt. D I Ph. M I Ph. C. 2 Ph. B 2 A. M 14 A. B 9 M. B. I C. B I Ped. M. ........... . I The. Master's degree, as given in this table, does not refer to the cases where our Alumni have taken examination at 246 Ohio Wesleyan University: the Ohio Wesleyan University, but only to those who have won the honor as a result of direct post-graduate study while in residence at some other institution. Recently, the Ohio State University granted the degree of Doctor of Philosophy upon the completion of a most severe course of study, to Miss Lucy A. Booth, class of '81, who has in this way honored the Ohio Wesleyan no less than she has honored herself. We touch our hats to Doctor Booth, the first woman graduate to reach this scholastic dis- tinction. A passion for study and research seems to have been begotten in these later years, and our Alumni, as well as those of other colleges and universities, are inflamed. It was once a great thing to graduate at an academy. Then the college became the goal of highest ambition. Post-graduate work for a time satisfied. Now it is post-graduate work with honors, fellow- ships, prizes for research and study in Europe. Our Alumni are on the front line and making the advances. Much has been said, and most justly, against mere honor- ary degrees, and yet they are an indication of worth and cul- ture. We must remember that we are just passing our half- century milestone, and in the early years of our history our graduates were but few. Time is required in which to develop reputation and general recognition. When the last Quinquennial was published, twenty-eight of our Alumni had been made Doctors of Divinity. To-day the number is sixty-three. Then, the highest of all degrees — Doctor of Laws — had been conferred upon but four of our graduates ; now the number is eleven. Perhaps the quest for fullest preparation is nowhere seen to better advantage than in the case of those students who enter upon the study and practice of the law. Our earlier graduates were admitted to the bar by act of the Fifty Years of History, 247 Court of Common Pleas on a simple motion. There was supposed to be two years' reading and an examination of the candidates by the local attorneys, always more or less preju- diced in their favor. The passage of a law by the legislature of Ohio, placing the whole matter in the hands of the Judges of the Supreme Court of the State, called attention to the great necessity for a better preparation. As a result, our students after three years of Academic training in our pre- paratory department and four years in the college proper, are flocking to the schools of law for direct professional gain. More than one hundred have taken a course in some one of the law schools of the country and seventy have graduated with the degree of LL. B. As a result, our men are standing well to the front. They are able advocates, profound jurists, illustrious judges on the bench of State and Nation. Two hundred and eighty-nine of our Alumni have been admitted to the practice of the law, though all of these have not accepted the responsibilities of the high profession. More than one in ten have been permitted to wear the ermine. There is only one open door into the medical profession, and that is through the college and the degree of " M. D." Notwithstanding its many exacting toils, there has always been a fascination in the studies required, even though there was no intention of entering upon the active practice. One hundred and eight of our graduates have been enabled to wear the degree, while only ninety-eight have practiced Medicine, and a score of these for a short time only. The advance in Medicine is best shown by the establish- ment of Post-graduate school, Polyclinics, and Laboratories of Research. To these our students are turning in numbers, for that better and more scientific study of the human body and its diseases demanded by the stirring age in which we live. 248 Ohio Wesley an University: Time fails me in which to speak as I should like of those who have entered upon the other professions or engaged in the several lines of honorable business and trade. Forty-six have attempted to mould public opinion by the editor's pen, and grandly have they served their day and honored their Alma Mater. Who among us has had a greater opportunity for true heroic service than our veteran, youthful editor, Edwards, of '58, who is to-day celebrating the completion of thirty years of editorial work on the columns of a single paper. We find our men in the bank, in the store, on the farm — everywhere where men are needed and where work is to be done. One work has demanded the attention of our great host as perhaps no other. The Great Teacher said, " Freely ye have received, freely give." It is, therefore, not strange that college students and university graduates become teachers. They have had examples set before them for many years. Their whole life has been spent in the atmosphere of the school. Many have as clear a call to teach as others have to preach the Gospel of Christ. Our Alumni are to be found to-day in schools of all grades and in all the States. Two score have been col- lege presidents ; seven score, college professors ; hundreds, instructors in academies and in the public schools. Two thousand years of college, six hundred years in academy, thirty-four hundred years in public schools — such is our record. What armies of children and youth have been edu- cated, trained, lifted into the light during these six thousand years of service. What a mighty result to follow in one-half century from that feeble beginning in 1844, when twenty- nine students answered to their names at our first chapel service. What a glorious monument to the Church which created the faculty that inspired the teachers that led forth these armies ! Fifty Years of History. 249 One other side of our history must not be overlooked. Before the Ohio Wesleyan Female College had arrived at its first birthday, arrangements for the full and permanent con- solidation of that institution with the University had been completed — by two students. That union proved so fortu- nate that it has tempted one hundred and forty-five other graduating lads to link their lives and their fortunes with one hundred and forty-five graduating lasses. There have been built up one hundred and forty-six American homes in which both husband and wife are Alumni of this institution — with many more to follow. I am under bond not to tell all I know on this theme so interesting to us all. I have not forgotten for a single moment that this paper has been worded as if all our graduates were men, when in fact I have been appointed to represent all our graduates, hundreds of whom are young women, as well as also the four hundred and eleven Alumnse of the Ohio Wesleyan Female College, who are ours by both love and adoption. All that has been said about our brothers will apply as well to them. They have their representatives in the Ministry ; more than one has stood pleading, as only a woman can plead, in the presence of a judge in the court of justice ; many have studied medicine and have accepted the practice with all of its toil; at least two have had the entire management of large and important farming enterprises, and have succeeded ; several are the owners of stores, and some have married. When we think of our missionaries, we recall the names of as many of our Alumnae as of our Alumni, and their service is as important and as successful. The teachers of the common schools of this State are women, and our college has furnished its quota. The Alumnae are taking post-graduate study in art and in science, in philosophy and in history, and in the higher mathematics. Already they hold many 250 Ohio Wesley an University : important chairs in our colleges and universities, and progress never takes a backward step. The Ohio Wesleyan — our Alma Mater — has 2,187 children. Sixty of these are in fact grandchildren, the children of Alumni. Great grandchildren have already been enrolled in the University and will be graduated in due time. Three thousand other grandchildren and great grandchildren have been reported as the students for the coming half century. Our semi-centennial has one tinge of sadness — all are not here to-day. Some of our number have fallen asleep. Two hundred and five have " crossed the river and are resting under the trees." Such are the statistics of our first half century. If we have done little of which the world boasts, there is less which we must hide from sight, — a tramp or two, — a half-dozen men and women buried under the weight of drink and opiates — a handful of failures through weak will and lack of purpose — these must not count against the glorious deeds of our ministers and missionaries, our lawyers, doctors and teachers, and the pure and ennobling characters of our wives and daughters. The Ohio Wesleyan University is the Child of Providence and a monument to the devotion of God's people. Its birth was with pain and sacrifice. It was nursed by the tears and prayers of a holy people. It has been sustained by the love of the Church. Its semi-centennial is crowned, as we believe, with the benedictions of heaven and the plaudits of her own sons and daughters. TENTH QUINQUENNIAL CATALOGUE OF THE Ohio Wesleyan University, 1 844- 1 894. BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE Ohio Wesleyan University. 1 842- 1 894. Those marked with a * are dead. *WlI.I,IAM NEFF 1842-42 •*SamueIv Wii.i,iams 1842-59 ■*Al,I.EN TRIMBI.E 1842-50 *IvEMUEi. ReynoIvDS 1842-45 *Thomas Orr 1842-56 '*Wiivi.iAM Bishop 1842-55 *Wii,i,iAM Armstrong 1842-49 *JAMES B. FiNLEY 1842-42 *jAcoB Young 1842-55 *Edmond W. Sehon 1842-46 *Leonidas Iv. Hamwne 1842-42 *Patrick G. Goode 1842-63 *George B. Arnoi^d 1842-45 *MORDECAI BARTIvEY 1842-50 *Frederick C. WeIvCH 1842-46 *Wii,DER Joy 1842-68 *Henry Ebbert 1842-45 *John H. Harris 1842-45 *Adam Poe, D. D 1842-68 '*Wii.i.iAM Burke 1842-46 *IvEONARD B. GURI.EY 1842-70 ■*JOHN H. Power, D. D 1843-57 *David Young 1843-50 Fifty Years of History, 253 *joHN McDowEi O- M. D., 1865, Ohio Medical College. Physician. 207. Henry William Peters, A. B. Upper Sandusky, O. Captain of 155th Ohio Vol. Infantry. Engaged in Farming. 208. John Sadler Pumphrey, A. B., A. M., 1865. Miamis- burgh, Ohio. Minister in the Cincinnati Conference, M. E. Church. 209. John Wesley Smith, A. B., A. M., 1865. Washington, D. C. LIv. B., Columbia L,aw School. Chief Clerk and Deputy for the 2d Comptroller, U. S. Treasury. Attorney at Law. 210. Sanford Hickman Stewart, A. B., A. M., 1865. Colum- bus, O. M. D.. 186S, Starling Medical College. 1862-4, Private in 7th Indiana Vol. Cavalry. 1868, Assistant Physician in the Central Ohio Asylum for the Insane. 1868-73, Assistant Physician in Northern Asylum for the Insane. 1881-3, Member of Board of Education for Columbus. Physician and Surgeon. Fifty Years of History, 303 CivASS OF 1863. 211. ^Michael Alexander Bryson, A. B., A.M., 1866. Died at New York City in 1892. 212. ^Theodore Whitten Burge, A. B., A. M., 1866. Attorney at Law. Died at St. Louis, Mo., March 7, 1879. 213. Thomas Cherington, A. B., A. M., 1866. Ironton, Ohio. Attorney at Law. Judge ©f Court of Common Pleas. 214. ^William Carey Cobau, A. B., A. M., 1866. Merchant. Died at New Casde, Pa., November 24, 1883. 215. Isaac Stephen Coe, A. B./A. M., 1866. St. Louis, Mo. lyL,. B., 1865, University of Michigan. Attorney at Law. 216. Charles William Diehl, A. B., A. M. Columbus, Ohio. L,!,. B., 1865, University of Michigan. 1862, Private in the 84th Ohio Vol. Infantry. 1874-94, Financial Officer of the Northern Asylum for the Insane. 1894-, Financial Officer for the Central Ohio Asylum for the Insane. 217. Charles Evans, A. B., A.M., 1866. Cincinnati, Ohio. IvIy.B., 1865, University of Michigan. 1865-71, Attorney at Law, Springfield, Ohio. 1869-71, Mayor of the City. 1872, Removed to Cincinnati and continued in the prac- tice of the Law. 1877, United States District Attorney. 1880-5, City Solicitor for Cincinnati. 1890-, Judge of the Court of Com- mon Pleas. 218. *John Stewart Gardner, A. B. Preparing for the Ministry. Died at West Jefferson, O., in 1864. 219. John Davidson Jones, A. B., A. M., 1866. 1936 Har- vard St., Cleveland, O. M. D., 1866, Western Reserve College. Physician. 220. George Benjamin Merriman, A. B., A. M., 1866. Apple- ton, Wis. A. M., 1864, University of Michigan. 304 Ohio IVesleyan University : 1864-66, Assistant Astronomer on the work of the Chili Astron- omical Expedition. 1866-71, Assistant Professor of Mathemat- ics in University of Michigan. 1871-75, Adjunct Professor of Physics in same. 1875-77, Professor of Mathematics in Albion College. 1877-93, Professor of Mathematics and Astronomy in Rutger's College. 1893-4, Mathematician and Astronomer, U. S. N. Observatory. 1894-, In charge of Observatory at Appleton, Wis. 221. Henry O'Kane, A. B., A. M., 1866. Columbus, O. Vice-President Franklin Fire Insurance Company. 222. Thomas Edward Powell, A. B., A.M., 1866. Columbus, Ohio. 1865-87, Attorney at Law, Delaware, Ohio. 1888, Removed to Columbus. Trustee of the Ohio Wesleyan University since 1886. 1894-, Lecturer on Medical Jurisprudence at the Ohio Medical University. 223. ^Francis Marion Searles, A. B., A. M., 1866. Minister in the North Ohio Conference, M. B Church. Died at Cleveland, O., November 19, 1885. 224. Robert Boyd Smith, A. B., A. M., 1866. Uhrichsville, O. M. D., 1873, Medical Board of Scio College. 1865-66, Special Student in the University of Michigan. 1867- 84, Professor of Mathematics and Languages in Scio College. 1884-, Superintendent of Uhrichsville Public Schools. 225. Thomas Rodney Smith, A. B., A. M., 1866. Delaware, Ohio. Farmer and Stock Dealer. Secretary of the Farmers' Grange of Ohio. Lecturer at Institutes. 226. Leonidas Hamline Swormstedt, A. B., A. M., 1866. Cin- cinnati, Ohio. LL. B., 1866, Cincinnati L'lw School. Attorney at Law. 227. Adam Prince Vance, A. B., A. M., 1866. Urbana, Ohio. 1864, Private in the 134th Ohio Vol. Infantry. Farmer and Horti- culturist. Fifty Years of History. 305 228. Wesley Williams, A. B., A. M., 1866. 1231 E. 22nd St., East Oakland, Cal. Engaged in Literary Work. 229. Charles Bradley Wood, A. B., A. M. 1866. Pittsburgh, Pa. 1863-65, Professor of Mathematics in Western Reserve Seminary. 1865-67, Professor of Mathematics in Willoughby College. 1867- 69, Superintendent of Public Schools at Sewickley, Pa. 1869-80, Teacher in Pittsbuigh Public Schools. 1880-, Principal of the same. Class of 1864. 230. John Finley Brotherton, A. B., A. M., 1867. Lima, O. Attorney at Law. 231. William Williams Corey, A. B., A. M., 1867. Ottumwa, Iowa. L,Iy. B., 1866, Cincinnati I^aw School. 1864-5, Mate United States Navy. Attorney at Law. 232. George Maley Eichelberger, A. B., A. M., 1867. Ur- bana, Ohio. 1864, Private 147th Ohio Vol. Infantry. 1872-6, Prosecuting At- torney Champaign County. Attorney at Law. 233. Smith Moses Ford, A. B., A. M., 1867. Kansas City, Mo. 1867-9, Professor of Mathematics and Languages, Xenia College. Real Estate Agent. 234. Edward Keefe, A. B., A. M., 1867. Columbus, O. Clexk and Book-keeper. 235. John Baptiste Mannix, A. B., A. M., 1867. Los Angeles. Cal. Assignee for Archbishop Purcell. Attorney at Law. 236. *James William Mendenhall, A. B., A. M., 1867. Ph. D., 1880, Mt. Union College. D. D., 1884, Ohio Wesleyan University. LI.. D., 1888, Cornell College. 3o6 Ohio Wesleyan University : 1864-92, Minister in the North Ohio Conference, M. E. Church. 1867-8, President Fremont Collegiate Institute. 1879-84, Secre- tary of the North Ohio Conference. 1881, Travelled in Europe, Egypt, and Syria. 1883, Published *' Echoes from Palestine." 1884, Member of General Conference. 1886, Published "Plato and Paul, or Philosophy and Christianity." 1888-92, Editor of the Methodist Review, Died at Chicago, 111., June 2d, 1892. 237. Edward Merrick, A. B., A. M., 1867. Wilmington, O. 1866-67, Professor of Natural Sciences, Ohio Wesleyan Female College. 1867-68, Professor of Languages, Willoughby College. 1868-70, Professor of Mathematics, Cornell College. 1870-78, Principal of Schools in Ohio Soldiers' and Sailors' Orphans' Home. 1878-80, Principal of Wilmington High School. 1880-, Superintendent of Wilmington Public Schools. 238. Frederick Merrick, A. R, A. M., 1867. Pittsburgh, Pa. 1865-9, Professor of Latin and Greek, Hamline University. 1869- 71, Professor of Latin and Greek in Xenia Female College. Since 1871, Professor of Latin in the Pittsburgh High School. 239. Franklin Worth Merrick, A. B., A. M., 1867. Colum- bus, Ohio. lyly. B., 1866, University of Michigan. Attorney at Law. Attorney for the Hocking Coal & Iron Com- pany. 240. "^Adin Newton, A.B., A. M., 1867. 1864-72, Professor of Ancient Languages in Moore's Hill Col- lege. Died at Moore's Hill, Ind., February 14, 1872. 241. Robert Stuart Page, A. B., A. M., 1867. Ogden, Utah. M. D., 1868, Eclectic Medical College of Ohio. 1864, Private in 145th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. 1872-84, Teach- ing at Sidney, O.; Indianapolis, Ind.; and Shelbyville, Ind. 1884- 93, Superintendent of Schools at Ironton, O. 1894-, Principal of High School, Ogden. 242. *John Parsons, A. B., A. M., 1867. 1866-67, Professor of Latin in Harmonia College. 1867-70, Prin- cipal of Blake School of Kenyon College. Died at Gambier, O., August 22, 1870. Fifty Years of History. 307 243. John Wesley Peters, A. B., A. M., 1867. Hamilton, O. B D., 1S67, I'nion Theological Seminary. D. D., 1892, Fort Worth College. Minister in Cinciunati Conference, M. E. Church. 244. Samuel Ritter Peters. Newton, Kansas. I/Iy. B., 1867, University of Michigan. A. B., in cursu, 1S94, Ohio Wesleyau University. 186 [-6, Captain 73d Ohio Vol. Infantry. 1867-72, Attorney at Law, Memphis, Mo. 1873, Removed to Kansas. 1874, Elected to the Senate of Kansas. 1875, Resigned to accept the position of Judge of the 9th District. Re*elected for three successive terms. Re- signed in 1883, when elected Congressman -at-Large for the State of Kansas. Re-elected from 7th Congressional District in the years 1884, 1886, 1888. Since 1891, engaged in the practice of lyavv^. 245. Leonidas Piper, A. B., A. M., 1867. Marysville, O. 1862. Musician of 40th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. 1865-67, Su- perintendent of Marysville Public Schools. 1870-75, Prosecuting Attorney of Union County. 1888-94, Probate Judge of Union County. Attorney at Law. 246. James Palmer Porter, A. B., A. M., 1867. Lebanon, O. Minister in the Cincinnati Conference, M. E. Church. 247. Madison Abijah Richards, A. B., A. M., 1867. 300 W. 7th St., Cincinnati, O. D. D., 1882, Simpson Centenary College, Iowa. 1864-80, Minister in the Cincinnati Conference, M. E. Church. 1880-3, Member of the Wilmington Conference, and stationed at Wilmington, Del. 1883-6, Member of the Philadelphia Confer- ence, and stationed at Green Street Church, Philadelphia. 1886- 90, Member of the New Hampshire Conference, and stationed at First Church, Lawrence, Mass. 1890-, Engaged in Agriculture and Real Estate. 248. Charles Welch Sexton, A. B., A. M , 1867. Los Angeles, Cal. 1864-5, Principal Linden Hill Academy. 1865-6, Professor of Lat- in and Mathematics in Knoxville Female College. 1866-79, Teaching in Schools of Kansas. 1879-, Farming. 3o8 Ohio Wesley an University : 249. Frank Hall Southard, A. B., A. M., 1867. Zanesville, O. Attorney at Law. 250. Edwin Ruthven Sullivan, K, B., A. M., 1867. 420 Smithfield St., Pittsburgh, Pa. Real Estate Agent. 251. Daniel Colville Vance, A. B., A.M., 1867. Jamestown, Ohio. Minister in the Cincinnati Conference, M, E. Church. 252. Edward Thomson Wells, A. B., A. M., 1867. Dayton, O. T862, Private 84th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Minister in the Cin- cinnati Conference, M. E. Church. 253. Harrison Wren, A. B., A. M., 1867. Minister in the Missouri Conference of the Seventh Day Advent- ists. 1894-, An inmate of the Dayton Soldiers' Home. 254. Charles Henry Zimmerman, A. B., A. M., 1867. Evans- ton, 111. B. D , 1868, Garrett Biblical Institute. Minister in the Central Ohio Conference, M. E. Church. Con- tributor to various periodicals. Class of 1865. 255. *Asbury Bruner Barrick, A. B., A. M., 1868. Attorney at Law. Died at Newark, O., in 1884. 256. Edwin Edward Bentley, A. B., A. M., 1868. La Crosse, Wis. Private 145th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. 1865-66, Principal of Public Schools at La Crosse, Wis. 1866-94, Cashier of Batavian Bank. 1894-, President of the same. 257. John Creath, A. B., A. M., 1868. Peoria, Arizona. Minister in the Presbyterian Church. At present, a Farmer and Missionary. 258. Andrew Baird Emley, A. B., A. M., 1868. Indianapolis, Ind. Engaged in Businesp. Fifty Years of History, 309 259. James David Fry, A. B., A. M., 1868. Dodge Center, Minn. 1865-, Minister in the Methodist Church. Connected at various dates with the Ohio, the Illinois, and the Minnesota Conferences. 1875-7, Professor of Philosophy, Illinois Wesleyan University. 1894-, Pastor of M. B. Church. 260. George Phelps Holman, A. B., A. M., 1868. Portland, Ore. Commercial Traveller. 261. William Raper Kemper, A. B., A. M., 1868. Lebanon, O. Civil Engineer and Surveyor. 262. Alfred Riley Mclntire, A. B., A. M., 1868. Mt. Vernon, O. 1864, ist Lieutenant 142nd Ohio Vol. Infantry. 1865-66, Super- intendent of Public Schools, Fredericktown, O. Attorney at Law. 263. James Murray, A. B., A. M., 1868. Mechanicsburg, O. Minister in the Cincinnati Conference of the M. E. Church. 264. William Henry Rayl, A. B., A. M., 1868. Sandusky, O. 1865-6, Superintendent of Schools, Clyde, O. 1867-87, Principal of the Grammar School, Sandusky, O. 1887-, Not engaged in business. 265. *James Bli Stewart, A. B., A. M., 1868. lylv. B., 1867, Cincinnati Law School. 1861-4, Private in the 2d Kentucky, and Captain of the 167th Ohio Vol. Infantry. 1865, Brevetted Colonel for meritorious services during the war. 1869-89, Engaged in business at Springfield, Ohio, where he died on March 3d, 1889. 266. Thomas Benton Wilson, A. B., A. M., 1868. London, O. Member of the Ohio Senate one term. Farmer and Stock Mer- chant. Class of 1866. 267. Isaac Newton Abernathy, A. B., A. M., 1869. Circle- ville, O. 1872-76, Prosecuting Attorney of Pickaway County, O. 1890-5, Common Pleas Judge 3d sub-division 5th Judicial District. Attor- ney at Law. 3IO Ohio Wesley an University: 268. Charles Wesley Bennett, A. B., A. M., 1869. Piqua, O, Ph. D., 1889, Moore's Hill College. 1861, Private nth Ohio Vol. Infantry, 1866-74, Professor of Math- ematics, Moore's Hill College. 1874-, Superintendent of Public Schools, Piqua, O. 269. Oliver Allen Brown, A. B., A. M., 1869. Washington, D. C. B. D., 1869, Drew Theological Seminary. D. D., 1884, Baldwin University. Minister in the Baltimore Conference of the M. E. Church. Pastor of Foundry Church. 270. Clinton Webster Case, A. B., A. M., 1869. Peoria, O. 1875, Principal of McKenzie Academy. General Merchant. 271. William Judkins Conklin, A. B., A. M., 1869. Dayton, O. M. D., 1868, Ohio Medical College. 1869-71, Assistant Physician, Dayton Hospital for Insane. 1875- 86, Professor in Starling Medical College. 1881-3, Trustee of the Dayton Asylum for the Insane. 1891-2, President Ohio State Medical Society. 1878-94, Surgeon to St. Elizabeth's Hospital. Physician. 272. Sims Morgan Crow, A. B., A. M., 1869. Topeka, Kas. 1870-1, Superintendent of Public Schools. Lincoln, 111. President and Secretary of Topeka Ladies' Exchange. 273. Henry Wilson Crozier, A. B., A. M., 1869. Cincinnati, O. 1870-90, Proprietor of Arlington Hotel, Washington C. H., Ohio. 1890-, Engaged in Business. 274. William Dill, A. B., A. M., 1869. Leavenworth, Kas. 1881-83 and 1886-87, County Attorney of Leavenworth County, Kas. Attorney at Law. 275. Amos Emerson Dolbear, A. B., A. M., 1869. Tufts Col- lege, Mass. A. M. and M. E., 1867, Michigan University. Ph. D., 1883, Michigan University. 1867-68, Assistant Professor of Natural History, Kentucky Uni- versity. 1868-74, Professor of Natural Science, Bethany College. 1874-, Professor of Physics, Tufts College. Published "The Art Fifty Years of History. 311 of Projecting," "The Speaking Telephone," "Matter, Ether and Motion," " Chemical Tables," and " Sound and Its Phenomena." 276. William Nelson Hedges, A. B., A.M., 1869. Spring- field, O. Druggist. 277. Jacob Horr, A. B., A. M., 1869. Mechanicsburg, O. Private 134th Ohio Vol. Infantry. Ivumber and Coal Dealer. 278. Marcellus Manley, A. B., A. M., 1869. Santa Anna, Cal. 1874-89, Superintendent of the Public Schools, Galion, O. 1884- 89, Member of the Ohio State Board of School Examiners. 1889-, Superintendent of Schools. 279. Isaac Newton Mast, A. B., A. M., 1869. Ottumwa, la. Manager Ottumwa Factory of the National Starch Manufacturing Company. 280. Abram Charles Mouser, A. B., A. M., 1869. 1060 nth Street, San Diego, Cal. Attorney at I/aw. 281. Edward Thomson Nelson, A. B., A.M., 1869. Dela- ware, O. A. M, and Ph. D., 1869, Yale University. M. D., 1895, Ohio Medical University. 1864, Colonel's Orderly, T45th Ohio Vol. Infantry. 1866-69, Special Student and Assistant in Mineralogy, Yale University. 1869-71, Professor of Science, Hanover College, Ind. 1871-, Alumni Professor of Physiology and Geology, Ohio Wesleyan University. 1877-, Fellow American - Association of Sciences 1889-93, Member State Board of School Examiners. 1887-, Mem- ber State Board of Health. 1894, President of the same. 1892, Student of Histology, University College, London, Eng. 1893-, Professor of Sanitary Science, Ohio Medical University. Pub- lished "Moluscan Fauna of the Tertiary of Peru," and " Herbarium and Plant Record." 282. *Almon Sanford B. Newton, A. B., A. M., 1869. 1865-66, Professor of Mathematics in Moore's Hill College. 1866- 7r, Tutor of Ancient Languages in the Ohio Wesleyan Univer- sity. 1871-72, Professor of Natural Sciences in the Ohio Wes- leyan Female College. 1872-73, Professor of Latin in Baldwin University. Died at Akron, N. Y., Dec. ii, 1875. 312 Ohio Wesley an University: 283. *John Young Rusk, A. B., A. M., 1869. Minister in the Ohio Conference, M. E. Church. Died at New Holland, O., September 25, 1869. 284. Joel Alexander Smith, A. B., A.M., 1869. Crestline, Kas, 1885-, Merchant and Farmer. 285. *Royal Seth Stoughton, A. B., A. M., 1869. Superintendent of Schools, Pataskala, O. Died at Helena, Mont.» September 13, 1883. 286. John Francis Thomson, A. B., A. M., 1869. Buenos Ay res, Argentine Republic. D. D., 1883, Ohio Wesleyan University. In the Fall of 1866, Mr. Thomson went to South America as a mis- sionary of the M. E. Church, where he has labored continuously to the present date. 287. Samuel S. Weatherby, A. B., A. M., 1869. Le Roy, Kas. Minister in South Kansas Conference, M. E. Church. 1871-80,. Professor of Ancient Languages, Baker University. 1872-73. Acting President of the same. 1890-, Superannuated Member of Conference, 288. Elias D. Whitlock, A. B., A. M., 1869. Bellefontaine, O. D. D., 1885, Illinois Wesleyan University. Minister in the Central Ohio Conference, M. E. Church. Presiding Elder of the Bellefontaine District. 289. Clarkson Wilkinson, A. B., A. M., 1869. Ottawa, Kas. 1866-8, President of Fairfield Union Academy. 1868-76, Editor of the Belmont County Chronicle. 1876-81, Editor of the Mt. Vernon. (O.) Republican. 1881-3, Engaged in Raising Stock and Farming, Beloit, Kas. 1883-88, Real Estate Business at Holton, Kas. 1888- 91, Loan and Insurance Business at Kansas City, Kas. 1891-, Edit- or and Publisher of the Ottawa (Kas.) Daily and Weekly Repub- lican. Class of 1867. 290. Morris Spencer Booth, A. B., A. M., 1870. Columbus, O. 1864, Private 113th Ohio Vol. Infantry. Since 1867, Book-keeper,, with Eldridge, Higgins & Co. Fifty Years of History. 313 291. Charles Wesley Cole, A. B., A. M., 1870. Ciiucinnati, O. 1868-69, Supt. of Schools, Greenfield, Ohio. President of the Burnside and Cumberland River Railway. Attorney at Law. 292. James Ryan Conner, A. B., A. M., 1870. 1694 Cedar Ave., Cleveland, O. 1870-78, Superintendent of Schools, Middleport and Georgetown, O. Minister. 293. George Ritchey Davis, A. B., A. M., 1870. Tientsin, China. 1867-, Minister in the Detroit Conference of the M. K. Church. 1870, Appointed Missionary to China, where he has labored con- tinuously to the present time. 294. James Milton DeCamp, A. B., A. M., 1870. Cincinnati, O. General Agent Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Com- pany. 1882 Took prize of $250 for best essay on "Insurance," offered by the Underwriters' Association of America. 1883-95, Trustee of the Ohio Wesleyan University. 295. Fletcher Morris Doan, A. B., A. M., 1870. Phoenix, Ari. 1873, Joined the Missouri Conference of the M. E. Church, but was compelled to locate in 1876, owing to ill health. 1885-88, Ed- itor of the National Review and Secretary of the Farmers' and Mechanics' Mutual Aid Association. 1888, Removed to the West on account of sickness and located upon a ranch. 296. John Clay Entrekin, A. B., A. M., 1870. Chillicothe, O. 1868-70, Professor of Mathematics in Central Wesleyan College. Missouri. 1876-78, Member of Ohio House of Representatives, 1880-82, Member Ohio State Senate. 1876-, Colonel 6th Regi- ment Ohio National Guard. 1885-6, Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives. Attorney at Law. 297. Moses Hamer Euans, A. B., A. M., 1870. Watseka, 111. 1890-, County Judge of Iroquois County, 111. Attorney at Law. 298. Granville Adolph Frambes, A. B., A. M., 1870. Mears, Mich. 1 861-4, Captain, Major and Lieut. Colonel of the 59th Ohio Vol. Infantry. 1864, Taken prisoner at Dallas, Ga., and placed under fire at Charleston, S. C. 1866, Prepared a history of the 59th 314 Ohio Wesley an University : Ohio Regiment. 1866-72, Principal of the Suubury Institute. 1872-84, Assistant Superintendent of Public Schools, Columbus, Ohio. 1881-6, Trustee of the Ohio Wesleyan University. Engaged in Farming. 299. Allen Pardee Fritz, A.B., A. M., 1870. Western Star,0. 1864, Private i66th Ohio Vol. Infantry. 1867-71, Principal of Eng- lish Department of Mennonite Collegiate Institute. Farmer. 300. Daniel Isaac Jones, A. B., A. M., 1870. Cincinnati, O. B. D., 1870, lyane Theological Seminary. 1870-, Minister in the Presbyterian Church, Synod of Ohio. Also serving as Pastor of Congregational Churches. 1868-72, Pastor Co- lumbia Congregational Church. 1872-4, Pastor Belpre Congrega- tional Church. 1876-81, Pastor Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Church. 1881-7, Editor of The Cambrian, and also 1883-7, Pastor of Ludlow (Ky.) Presbyterian Church. 1887-8, Pastor Riverside Congregational Church. 1889-93, Pastor First Congregational Church, Zanesville, O. 1893-, Pastor of Storr's Congregational Church. 301. ^Frederick Merrick Joy, A. B., A. M., 1870. 1864, Private 145th Ohio Vol. Infantry. 1878-83, Captain 14th Regiment, Ohio National Guard. Attorney at Law. Died at Delaware, O., March 17, 1883. 302. Thomas Corwin Lewis, A. B., A. M., 1870. Hopewell, Mo. 1864-5, Captain 121st Ohio Vol. Infantry. Engaged in Farming. 303. Hiram Harrison Lowry, A. B., A. M., 1870. Pekin, China. D. D., 1894, Ohio Wesleyan University. 1864, Private in the Ohio Vol. Infantry. 1867-, Minister in the Ohio Conference of the M. E. Church. 1867, Appointed Mission- ary to China, where he has labored continuously to the present time. 1873-, Superintendent of the North China Mission. 304. Benjamin Fletcher Ludlum, A. B., A. M., 1870. Marion, Ind. M. D., 1863, Cincinnati School of Medicine. J863-5, Assistant Surgeon 66th Ohio Vol. Infantry. 1870-86, Physician, Maineville, Ohio. 1886-, Physician, Marion, Ind. Fifty Years of History. 315 305. Samuel Goode McCullough, A. B., A. M., 1870. Sidney, Ohio. 1864, Private in the 2otli and in the 134th Ohio Vol. Infantry. President and Business Manager of the Toledo Bee Newspaper Company. 306. Listen McMillan, A. B., A. M., 1870. Oskaloosa, Iowa. Attorney at I^aw. 307. Francis Gridley Mitchell, A. B., A. M., 1870. Piqua, O. D. D., 1894,^ Ohio Wesleyan University. 1864, Sergeant of 134th Ohio Vol. Infantry. 1884-90, Chaplain Ohio National Guard. Minister in Cincinnati Conference M. B. Church. 1894, Grand Chaplain Grand lyodge of Masons. 308. Homer Strawbridge Mouser, A. B., A. M., 1870. Hitch- cock, S. D. 1864, Private in 145th Ohio Vol. Infantry. 1878-82, Superintend- ent of Public Instruction for Shelby Co., 111. Attorney at Law 309. Joseph Tomlinson Outen, A. B., A. M., 1870. Paris, Ky. 1867-73. Teacher in the Public Schools of Bourbon and Madison Counties, Ky. 1873-81, Professor of Mathematics in Eminence Hill College. 18S1-3, Professor of Mathematics in Science Hill Academy. 1883-5, Special Student at Johns Hopkins University. 1886, Resumed the work of teaching. 310. *Leander William Pilcher, A. B., A. M., 1870. S. T. B., 1876, Boston University. 1867-8, Principal of the High School, Pontiac, Mich. 1868-9, Superintendent of same. 1870, Entered the Detroit Conference of the M. E. Church, and was appointed Missionary to China, where he served the Church until the time of his death. 1883-4, He acted as United States Consul. 1885, Published *' Rev. Johnson Collins and the Founding of the China Mission of the M. E. Church." Died in China, Nov. 24, 1893. 311. "^James Edward Platter, A. B., A. M., 1870. B. D., 1870, Princeton Theological Seminary. Minister in the Presbyterian Church. Died at Winfield, Kas., June 12, 1883. 3i6 Ohio Wesley an University: 312. John Patterson Rea, A. B., A. M., 1870, Minneapolis, Minn. 1861-64, Captain and Brevet Major ist Ohio Vol. Cavalry. 1869-73, Assessor Internal Revenue, 9th District of Pennsylvania. 1876-77, Editor of Minneapolis Daily Tribune. 1878-81, Probate Judge of Hennepin County, Minn. 1887-88, Commander in Chief of G. A. R. Attorney at Law. 1893, Member Board of Visitors to West Point. 313. David Spillman Runyan, A. B., A. M., 1870. Tacoma, Washington. lyly. B., 1869, University of Michigan. 1867, Superintendent of Schools, New Vienna, O. 1869-89, At- torney at Law, Springfield, O. 1889-, Attorney at Law. 314. *Benjamin Franklin Sanborn, A. B. with firm of Charles Scribner's Sons. Died at Jacksonville, Fla., Feb. 5, 1869. 315. Wallace Stahly, A. B., A. M., 1870. Crestline, O. 1862-3, Lieut. loist Ohio Vol. Infantry. Wounded at the Battle of Stone River and taken Prisoner. 1870-, Attorney at Law. 316. Henry Benton Teetor, A. B., A. M., 1870. Denver, Col. 1861-4, Lieut, and Captain 4th Ohio Vol. Infantry. 1865, Major and Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel. 1869-71, Aidde-camp to Gov- ernor R. B. Hayes. 1869-92, Attorney at Law, Cincinnati. 1892, Removed to Colorado. 317. William Henry Todhunter, A. B., A. M., 1870. Mid- dletown, O. LIv. B., 1872, Chicago I^aw School. 1868-70, Instructor in Mathematics, Warrenton Academy. Attor- ney at Law. Editor of the Middletowny(9wr«a/. 318. Jesse Royer Umsted, A. B., A. M., 1870. Los Angeles, California. Special Insurance Agent. Class of 1868. 319. Joseph Barker Battelle, A. B., A. M., 1871. Toledo, O. 1869, Tutor in Ohio Wesleyan University. 1870,. Superintend- Fifty Years of History. 317 ent of Schools, Ironton, O. 1871-80, Editor of Daily and Weekly Blade. 1883-87, Collector of Customs, District of Miami. Editor of Business World. 320. William Henry Baxter, A. B., A. M., 1871. Minneapo- lis, Minn. 1863-64, ist Ivieut. iT3th Ohio Vol. Infantry. 1868-72, Treasurer of Champaign County, Ohio. L'^an and Real E-^tate Agent. 321. Theodore Widney Brotlierton, A. B., A. M., 1871. I^os Angeles, Cal. 1862-63, Musician ist Ohio Vol. Cavalry. President Citizens' Bank. 322. James Samuel Clark, A. B., A. M., 1871. DesMoines, la. Ivlv. B., 1869, Iowa State University. 1861-65, Captain 34th Iowa Vol. Infantry. 1868-70, United States Commissioner. Published " History 34th Iowa Regiment." At- torney at Law, and Secretary DesMoines Fire Insurance Company. 323. *John Randolph Clayton, A. B. Minister in the St. Louis Conference, M. E. Church. Died near Sedalia, Mo., Sept. 19, 1868. 324. *William Ney Cochran, A. B., A. M., 1871. 1864, Private 145th Ohio Vol. Infantry. 1868-71, Studied Law and was admitted to the Bar at Zanesville, O. Died at Newark, O., May 24, 1883. 325. William Henry Cole, A. B., A. M., 1871. Marysville, O. 1864-69, Tutor in the Ohio Wesleyan University. 1877-78, Pro- fessor of Rhetoric in the University of Missouri. 1878-, Superin- tendent of Schools. Published "Institute Reader" and "Vocal Gymnastics." 326. John Franklin Curtice, A. B., A. M., 1871. Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Attorney at Law. 327. Charles Wesley Dustin, A. B., A. M., 1871. Dayton, O. 1868-69, Professor of .Mathematics, Quincy College, 111. 1869-70, Professor of Mathematics, Brookville College, Ind. Attorney at Law. 3i8 Ohio Wesley an University: 328. James Cooper Evans, A. B., A. M., 1871. Fort Collins, Colorado. Engaged in Business. 1894, Elected to the Colorado Legislature. 329. Clayton W. Everett, A. B., A. M., 1871. Toledo, O. 1861-4, Captain 49th Ohio Vol. Infantry. 1870-, Attorney at Law. 330. Joseph J. Finley, A. B., A. M., 187 1. North Washing- ton, Ohio. 1868, Joined the Central Ohio Conference, M. E. Church. 1880, Took a Superannuated relation. 331. William Estler Guerin, B. S. Columbus, O. 1873-5, Member of the Kansas State Senate. Attorney at Law. 1894-, President of the Columbus, Sandusky and Hocking Railway. 332. John Marshall Hamilton, A. B., A. M., 1871. Chicago, Illinois. 1863, Private 141st Illinois Vol. Infantry. 1868-9, Principal of Marshall College. 1869-70, Tutor of Latin in the Illinois Wes- leyan University. 1876-80, Member of the Illinois State Senate. 1879-80, President pro tempore of the same. 1882-3, Lieutenant Governor of Illinois. 1883-5, Governor of the State. 1885-, Attorney at Law. 333. William Henry Harford, A. B., A. M., 1871. Grand Rapids, Mich. 1870-3, Superintendent of Public Schools, Waynesville, O. 1873-5, Superintendent of Public Schools, London, O. 1875-8, Editor of Vx^WLorsX Journal, Fremont, O., and Parents' and Teachers' Monthly. 1878-84, Editor Muskegon Chronicle. 1880-2, Member of the Michigan House of Representatives. 1883, Edited "Muskegon and Its Resources." 1885-, General Manager of the Grand Rap- ids Daily Telegram. 334. John A. Henry, A. B., A. M., 1871. Chicago, 111. 1879-82, City Attorney of Indianapolis, Ind. 1883-85, Law Clerk Postoffice Department, Washington, D. C. 1892-, County Attorney of Cook County, 111. Attorney at Law. 335. Joseph Gray Hoffman, A. B., A. M., 1871. New Lex- ington, O. 1874-80, Prosecuting Attorney for Perry County, Ohio. 1885-7, Fifty Years of History. 319 Member of the Ohio House of Representatives. 1887-9, Member of the Ohio Senate. 1 885-, Judge of the Court of Common Pleas. 336. Josiah Hughes, A. B., A.M., 1871. Denver, Col. . Ivumber Dealer. 337. Lewis Judson James, A. B., A. M., 1871. Chesterville, O. P'arming. Teacher and County Examiner. 338. Samuel Ashton Keen, A. B., A. M., 1871. Delaware, O. D. D., 5-885, Ohio University. 1861-64, First Lieutenant 83rd Ohio Vol. Infantry. Mem- ^ ber of the Ohio Conference, M. E. Church. Published " Faith Papers," "Praise Papers," "A Spiritual Autobiography." Asso- ciate Editor of Divine Life. Evangelist. 339. William Kepler, A. B., A. M., 1871. New London, O. Ph. D., 1875, Illinois Wesleyan University. 1861-64, Private 4th Ohio Vol. Infantry. 1869, Joined North Ohio Conference, M. E. Church. 1880-85, Professor of Natural Sciences, Baldwin University. 1885-87, Acting President of the same. Published "Fourth Ohio in War for the Union," and "The Resurrection." 1894. 340. James Robert Lytle, A. B., A. M., 1871. Delaware, O. Attorney at Law. 341. Benjamin Franklin Martin, A. B., A. M., 1871. Topeka, Kansas. lyl,. B., 1868, Cincinnati L,aw School. 1876-8, Prosecuting Attorney for Shelby County, Ohio. 1878-83, Attorney at Law, Sidney, Ohio. 1894, Stenographer for the Su- preme Court of Kansas. 342. Alfred Henry McVey, A. B., A. M., 1871. DesMoines,Ia. lylv. B., 1868, Cincinnati Law School. Author of McVey's Ohio Digest, and McVeys' Digest of the Court of Appeals. Attorney at Law. 343. Charles Ewan Merritt, A. B., A. M., 1871. Mount Holly, N.J. 1862-65, Private and Quartermaster Sergeant, 79th Ohio Vol. In- fantry, 1884-88, Editor of New Jersey Mirror. 1880-91, Captain 320 Ohio Wesley an University: Co. F, 7th Regiment, New Jersey National Guard. Attorney at Law. 344. *Alfred Philemon Needles, A. B., A. M., 1871. 1864, Private in the 145th Ohio Vol. Infantry. 1869, Principal of Union Academy, Cal. 1870-92, Attorney at Law. Published Rules of Practice in Federal, State and City Courts in 1877. Died at San Francisco, Cal., July 14, 1892. 345. Andrew Jackson Nelson, A. B., A. M., 1871. Fort Smith, Ark. D. D., 1888, Ohio Wesleyan University. i860, Minister in California Conference, M. B." Church. 1877-79, Professor of Mental and Moral Science, University of the Pacific. Published "The Evolution of Thought," aud "The Law of De- velopment." 346. Robert Murphy Nevin, A. B., A. M., 1871. Dayton, O. Attorney at Law. 347. *Charles Hiram Newcomb, A. B., A. M., 187 1. M. D., 1871, Miami Medical College. 1871-86, Physician at Mechanicsburgh, Ohio. Died Nov. 7th, 1886. 348. Richard Parsons, A. B., A.M., 1871. Delaware, O. Minister in the Ohio Conference of the M. E. Church. 1868-9, Superintendent of Public Schools, Wauseon, Ohio. 1869-70, Su- perintendent of Schools, Clinton Mich. 1870-71, Principal of the Normal Department of Hope College. 1871-5, Superintend- ent of Schools, Plymouth, Ohio. 1875-80, Tutor of Languages and Principal of the Normal Department of the Ohio Wesleyan University. 1880-4. Adjunct-Professor of History in the same. 1884-, Professor of Greek in the same. 1894. Student of Greek and Archaeology at Athens, Greece. Published an edition of Cebes Tablet, with notes. 349. William Wesley Powell, A. B., A. M., 1871. Houstonia, Mo. Minister in the St. Louis Conference of the M. E. Church. Super- annuated and engaged in Farming. 350. ^Valentine C. Randolph, A. B., A.M., 1871. B. D., 1S69, Garrett Biblical Institute. A. M., 1872, Illinois Wesleyan University. Fifty Years of History. 321 1861-64, 39th Illinois Vol. Infantry. 1869, Joined the Central Illinois Conference, M. B. Church. Minister and Professor of Greek and Latin, Hedding College. Died Januuary i, 1895. 351. William Adin Robinson, A. B., A. M., 1871. Dayton, O. D. D., 1885, Baldwin University. 1862, Corporal, 85th Ohio Vol. Infantry. 1868, Minister in the Cincinnati Conference, M. E. Church. Author of " The Little Chicken Thieves;" "John Mason, the Respectable Gambler;'* "His Ways and Hers;" "The Gypsy Queen." 1895, Making a Tour of Europe and Palestine. 1894-, Pastor of Grace M. E. Church. 352. *Jolin Thomas Short, A. B., A. M., 1871. B. D., 1871, Drew Theological Seminary. Ph.D., 1883, Ohio State University. 1871, Published "The Last Gladiatorial Show." 1872, Edited McClintock's Lectures." 1876-77, Professor of History and English Literature in the Ohio Wesleyan University. 1879-82, Assistant Professor of History and Philosophy in Ohio State University. 1880, Author of "North Americans of Antiquity." t88i, Prepared the article on "Ohio," for Encyclopedia Britannica. 1882-83, Professor of History in Ohio State University. Died at Columbus, O., November 11, 1883. 353. Oliver Perry Smart, A. B., A. M., 1871. Independence, Kan. Attorney at Law. 354. Darlington Joseph Snyder, A. B., A. M., 1871. Rey- noldsburg, O. M. D., 1891, Columbus Medical College. 1868-70, Principal of the Fairfield Union Academy. 1892-94^ Chair of Materia Medica, Department of Pharmacy, Ohio Medical University. 1870-, Superintendent of Public Schools. 355. Leonidas Summerfield Wells, A. B., A. M., 1871. Del- aware, O. Bookseller and Stationer. Also engaged in same business at Columbus, O. 356. John Williams White, A. B., A. M., 1871. Cambridge, Mass. A. M. and Ph. D,, 1877, Harvard University. 322 Ohio Wesley an University: 1868-9, Professor of Greek and Latin in Willoughby College. 1869-71, Professor of Greek and I/atin in Baldwin University. 1871-4, Professor of Greek in the same. 1872, Prepared an edition of the CEdipus Tyrannus of Sophocles. 1874-7, Tutor of Greek in Harvard University. 1876, Prepared " A Series of First Lessons in Greek," which were also published in England. 1877-84, Assistant Professor of Greek in Harvard University. 1877, Co- editor with Professor Goodwin in preparing editions of " The First Four Books of Xenophon's Anabasis " and of " Selections from Xenophon and Herodotus," the former republished in England. 1878, Published "Greek and Latin at Sight," and "An Introduction to the Rhythmic and Metric of Classical Languages." 1880, Edited Stein's " Dialect of Herodotus." 18.81-7, Chairman of the Managing Committee of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens. 1882-7, Published six reports on the Amer- ican School at Athens. 1883, Edited " The Realia of Greek Liter- ature." 1884-, Senior Editor of "The College Series of Greek Authors," embracing forty-five volumes. 1884-, Professor of Greek in Harvard University. 1889, Published " Passages for Prac- tice in Translation at Sight." 1891, "The Stage of Aristophanes." 1890-, Joint Editor of the " Harvard Studies in Classical Philology." 1892, Published "The Beginner's Greek Book." 1893-4, Professor in the American School of Classical Studies in Athens. 1894- Member of the Imperial German Archaeological Institute. 1894, Published ''Tb Ihkxype-d'^ ird lleyerdktr^?.'' 1894, Published " The Opisthodomus on the Acropolis at Athens." 357. Cornelms Morford Wright, A. B., A. M., 1871. Mal- com, la. M. D., 1883, University of Michigan. Physician. Class of 1869. 358. William Sargent Bennett, A. B., A. M., 1872. Address and business unknown. 359. John Saurin Blanpied, A. B., A. M., 1872. Montpelier, Vermont. 1872-82, Superintendent of Schools in Huntington, Ind., and Milford, N. H. 1881, Instructor in Elocution in New Hampshire College of Agriculture. 1882-, Superintendent of Schools in Fitchburg, Mass., Millburg, Mass., and Montpelier, Vt. Fifty Years of History. 323 360. William McKendree Bryant, A. B., A. M., 1893. Web- ster Groves, Mo. 1862-4, Adjutant 34th Iowa Vol. Infantry. 1871-3, Superintend- ent of Schools, Burlington, la. 1874-81, Principal of Madison Schools, St. Ivouis, Mo. Published " Hegel's Philosophy of Art," "Philosophy of Landscape Painting," '* The World Energy and its Self-Conservation," **A Syllabus of Psychology," and "A Syllabus of Ethics." Instructor in Mental and Moral Philosophy, St. Louis Normal and High School. 361. *Hermus Cronkleton, A. B. Student of Medicine. Died at Delaware, O., Nov. 7, 1872. 362. Thomas Morris Dart, A. B., A. M., 1872. Cincinnati, O. B. D., 1870, Garrett Biblical Institute. Principal West Texas Conference Seminary. 1894-, Engaged in business. 363. Thomas Jefferson Dnncan, A. B., A. M., 1872. Colum- bus, O. 1869-71, Superintendent of Schools, West Jefferson, O. 1871-, Attorney at Law. 1886-, Common Pleas Judge of Franklin County. 1891, Re-elected to same office. 364. Isaiah R. Henderson, A. B., A. M., 1872. Delaware, O. D. D., 1889, Taylor University. Minister in the Central Ohio Conference, M, E. Church. Agent Ministerial Aid Society. 365. Nathan Gilleland Johnson, A. B. Defiance, O. lyly. B., 1871, Cincinnati I^aw School. 187 1-, Attorney at Law and Farmer. 366. Isaac Loder, B. S. Farming. Address unknown. 367. Gabriel Marion Miller, A. B., A. M., 1872. Cincinnati, O. 1869-, With the Phoenix Insurance Company. Published " The Phoenix Manual." 368. Walter Benjamin Page, A. B., A. M., 1872. Colum- bus, O. 1869-74, Teacher in Public Schools. Attorney at Law. 324 Ohio Wesleyan University : 369. John M. Pattison, A. B., A. M., 1872. Cincinnati, O. 1869-72, Student of I^aw. 1873, Admitted to the Bar. 1873-5, Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from Hamilton County. 1874, Attorney for the Committee of Safety, Cincinnati, O. 1881-91, Vice-President of the Union Central Life Insurance Company. 1888-90, State Senator from the Brown-Clermont Dis- trict of Ohio. 1890-2, Member of Congress from the Sixth Ohio District. 1891-, President of the Union Central Insurance Com- pany. Residence, Milford, O. 370. Thaddeus Constantine Reade, A. B., A. M., 1872. Up- land, Ind. D. D., 1893, 1870-72, Principal of Fairfield Union Academy. Published "Sunday School Concerts," "The Exodus and Other Poems." 1892-, President of Taylor University. 371. *Charles Rickey, A. B. He removed to Chattanooga, Tenn,, immediately following his graduation and engaged in fruit farming. He was drowned while on a hunting expedition shortly afterwards. 372. Napoleon Bonaparte Ross, A. B. Gilboa, O. 187 1-7, County Surveyor of Clermont County, O. 1878-9, Editor of the National Advance. 1879-, Civil Engineer. Minister in the Methodist Protestant Church. 373. John Brilling Schwin, A. B., A. M., 1872. Covington, Ind. 1861-4, Co. A, 92d Ohio Vol. Infantry. 1870-3, Professor of Mathematics and Natural Science in Moore's Hill College. Pros- ecuting Attorney for Fountain County, Ind. Attorney at I/aw. 374. *Henry Lytle Spindler, A. B. 1869-76, Minister in the Central Ohio Conference, M. E. Church. Died at Lima, O., Oct. 13, 1876. 375. Charles Edward Stanley, A. B. Chattanooga, Tenn. Proprietor of a Fruit Farm. 376. Smith Stimmel, A. B. Fargo, N. D. 1870-84, Attorney at Law, Cincinnati, O. 1878-82, Mayor of Car- thage, O. 1883, Removed to North Dakota and engaged in his profession. Member of the Dakota State Senate. Fifty Years of History. 325 377. Daniel Gates Strong, A. B., A. M., 1872. Roundhead, O. •1857, Entered the Ministry of the M. E. Church. 1861-4, Private and then Chaplain of the 4th Ohio Vol. Infantry. 1867-9, Student in the Ohio Wesleyan University. 1857-72, With the above excep- tions, pastor in the Central Ohio Conference. 1872, Transferred to the West and stationed at Ogden City, Utah. 1873-6, Idaho City, Idaho. 1877, Presiding Elder Idaho District. 1877-82, Member of the Columbia River Conference. Presiding Elder of the Walla Walla District in 1877-81. and pastor at Colfax in 1881-2. In 1882- 6, Member of the Central Ohio Conference. 1885-94, Again con- nected with the Columbia River Conference and (1885-6) Presi- dent Lewiston Collegiate Institute. 1894-, Member of the Cen- tral Ohio Conference. 378. Peter Fletcher Swing, A. B., A. M., 1872. Cincinnati, O. 1863, Lieutenant I2lh Ohio Vol. Cavalry. 1863-65, Lieutenant and Captain 9th Ohio Vol. Cavalry. 1864-65, Staff of Gen. Atkins and on " March to the Sea." 1884-, Judge of Circuit Courts ist Judicial Circuit of Ohio. 1870-. Attorney at Law. 379. Edward Thomson, A. B., K. M., 1872. Los Angeles, CaL B. p., 1881, Garrett Biblical Institute. Ph. D., 18S2, Cornell College. LL. D., 1S86. M. E. College of Nebraska. 1869-, Minister in North Ohio, Nebraska and Southern California Conferences. 1872-5, Professor of Chemistry in Baldwin Univer- sity. 1879-83. Principal of Nebraska Conference Seminary. 1883, Published " Latin Pronunciation." 1883-6. President of the M. E. College of Nebraska. 1884. Delegate to General Conference M. E. Church. 1885, Published " Life of Bishop Edward Thomson." 1886. Cliancellor of Mallalieu University. 1887-9, Vice-President University of South California. 1890-, Secretary of the Sunday League. 380. *Leroy Woods Welsh, A. B., A. M., 1872. IvL. B., 1S71, Cincinnati lyaw School. 1875-76, Treasurer of the State of Ohio. Died at Armstrong's Mills, O., Aug. 20, 1879. 381. Howard Bailv Westervelt, A. B., A.M., 1872. Circle- ville, O. 1864, Private in 133d Ohio Vol. Infantry. 1869-, Minister in the Ohio Conference M. E. Church. 1894- Pastor M. E. Church, 326 Ohio Wesleyan University : 382. Robert Lawson Woodburn, A. B., A. M., 1872. Marys- ville, O. 1861-65, 86th Ohio Vol. Infantry. 1877-81, Prosecuting Attorney of Union County, O. Attorney at Law. Class of 1870. 383. Newell Simpson Albright, A. B., A. M., 1873. Tiffin, O. B. D., 1873, Drew Theological Seminary. D. D., 1890, Baldwin University. 1887-88, Superintendent of AshvilW Industrial School for Col- ored Youth. 1876-, Minister in the North Ohio Conference, M. E. Church. 384. Oren Milton Ashbaugh, A. B., A. M., 1873. Sparta, O. 1861-64, Private in 30th Ohio Vol. Infaptry. 1870-, Minister in the North Ohio Conference, M. E. Church. 385. George W. Atkinson, A. B. Wheeling, W. Va. Ph. D., 1886, Mt. Union College. LL. D., 1890, U. S. Grant University. IvL. B., Columbian University. Lly. D., 1890, University of Nashville. Member of Legislature of West Virginia. United States Marshal of W. Va. Member of Congress one term. Attorney at Law. Author of "Don't, or Negative Chips;" "History of Kanawha;" "After the Moonshiners;" "Prominent Men of West Virginia;" " The West Virginia Pulpit." 386. Charles Emmet Barnes, A.B., A.M., 1873. Zanesville, Ohio. B. D., 1872, Lane Theological Seminary. 1864, Corporal of 142nd Ohio Vol. Infantry. Minister in the Presbyterian Church. 1894-, Pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church. 387. Edson Benton Bander, A. B., A. M., 1873. Cleveland, O. I,Iy. B., 1873, University of Michigan. 1880-, Lecturer on Medical Jurisprudence in the Homoeopathic ^ Hospital College. Attorney at Law. 388. Charles Bates Brandebury, A. B., A.M., 1873. Cincin- nati, O. 1870-, Cashier of Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Company. Fifty Years of History. 327 389. George Washington Burns, A. B., A. M., 1873. Athens, O. Minister in the Ohio Conference, M. B. Church. Presiding Elder of the Athens District. 390. David Dennison Cheney, A. B., A. M., 1873. Clarks- ville, O. 1862, Private 94th Ohio Vol. Infantry. 1870-, Minister in the Cin- cinnati Conference, M. E. Church. 391. Merrick Dempster Chillson, A. B., A. M., 1873. R^^" dolph. Neb. S. T. B., 1879, Boston Theologfical Seminary. 1870- Minister in the North Ohio Conference, M. E. Church. 18S0, Owing to ill health, took a supernumerary relation and removed to the West, 392. Jasper Corn. Frazersburg, O. M.D., 1873, Cincinnati Medical College. Physician and Surgeon. 393. Edwin Cross, A. B. 14^6 Wrightwood Ave., Chicago, 111. M.D., 1S73, Cincinnati Medical College. Post Graduate Course at College of New York City. Physician and Surgeon. 394. Isaac Kennedy Davis, A. B. Urbana, O. lyly. B., 1873, Cincinnati Law School. Attorney at Law. Also engaged in Farming. 395. *Aris Berkley Donaldson, A. B., A. M., 1873. 1869-74, Professor of English Literature in Minnesota State Uni- versity. 1874-83, Attorney at Law, and Editor of Alexandria Post. Died at Alexandria, Minn., November 27, 1883. 396. Franklin Cessna Dougherty, A. B. Kenton, O. Lly. B., 1873, Cincinnati Law School. 1877-82, Principal of the High School, Gallon, O. 1874-5, Prin- cipal of the High School, Wooster, O. 1875-7, Prosecuting Attor- ney for Hardin County, O. Engaged in the practice of his pro- fession. 32& Ohio Wesleyan Universiiy : 397. William Wallace Fellows, A. B. 230 La Salle St., Chi- cago, 111. B. U., 1S73, Drew Theological Seminary. B. D., 1876, Gambier Theological School. 1873-5, Minister in Ohio Conference of the M. E. Church. 1875-6^ Student of Theology, Gambier, O. 1875-80, Minister in the "Epis- copal Church, being Rector at Cincinnati in 1877. 8, and at Muske- gon, Mich., 1878-83. Pastor of the Independent Church of Muske- gon, Mich., 1880-1. State Agent of the United States Life Insur- ance Company, 1882-3. Since 1883, Attorney at Law. 398. William Strickland Fitch, A. B., A. M., 1873. Fair- haven, Mass. 1863-5, Musician in United States Cavalry. 1870-81, Minister in. the North Ohio Conference, M, E. Church. 1881-6. President of Baldwin Seminary, La. 1886-8, President St. John's River Con- ference Seminary. 1886-91, Minister in the St. John's River Con- ference. 1891-, Minister in the New England Southern Confer- ence. 1892-5, Missionary to New Mexico and Pastor of M. E. Church, Silver City. 1895, Returned to the New England Con- ference. 399. Washington Gardner, A. B. I^ansing, Mich. LL. B., 1876, Albany Law vSchool. Minister in the Michigan Conference of the M. E. Church. For many years agent for the Endowment Fund of Albion College.. 1893-, Secretary of State, for the State of Michigan. 400. ^Huston Thomas Gould, A. B., A. M., 1873. Farmer and Stock Raiser. Died at Central College, O., Jan. 19^ 1883. 401. John Henry Grove, A. B., A. M., 1873. Delaware, O. 1871-4, Principal of the High School, Wilmington, O. 1874-8,. Superintendent of the Schools of Wilmington. 1878-9, Principal of the Preparatory Department of the Ohio Wesleyan University. 1880-3, Elected Adjunct-Professor of Latin in the same. 1883-, Professor of Latin. Published "A Text-book of Latin Elements," and " A Text-book of Latin Exercises." 1893- one of the School Examiners for Delaware County. 402. William W. Gurley, A. B. Chicago, 111. 187 1-3, Superintendent of Schools, Seville, O. Attorney at Law.. Office, corner of Randolph and Dearborn Streets. Fifty Years of History. 329 463. Ellis Tayler Hartley, A. B., A. M., 1873. Lincoln, Neb., 441 N. loth Street. Special student of Literature, Dresden, Germany, one year. Nine- teen years Superintendent of Schools in Ohio and Nebraska. Real Estate Manager and Orchardist. 404. Edward Samuel Hedges, A. B. St. Louis, Mo. Travelling Salesman. 405. Maxwell B. Henry, A. B., A.M., 1873. Topeka, Kas. Attorney at Law. 406. Isaac George Herron, A. B., A. M., 1873. Napa, Cal. 1870-1, Principal of the Schools, Albany, Oregon. 1871-4, Princi- pal of Umpqua Academy, 1874-6, Principal of the Portland Fe- male Seminary. 1877-83, Superintendent of Public Schools for Lake County, Cal. 1884-6, Superintendent of Schools, Napa, Cal. Since that date engaged in Farming and Fruit Raising. 407. "^John Newton Irvin, x\. B., A. M., 1873. B. D., 1872, Drew Theological Seminary. 1872-85, Minister in Cincinnati Conference, M. E. Church. 1880-2, Student of Theology at the Universities of Berlin and Leipsic. Died at Dayton, O., March 5, 1885. 408. Jacob Anderson Jackson, A. B., A. M., 1873. Des Moines, la. 1870-71, Principal of Umpqua Academy, Oregon. 1874-6, Super- intendent of Public Schools, Springfield, O. General Agent Provident Life and Trust Company. 409. "^Ernest Henry Leseman, A. B. vS. T. B., 1874, Boston University. Minister in New England Conference M. E. Church. Killed in a railroad accident at Ballard Vale, Mass., Feb. 16, 1875. 410. John Fletcher Locke, A. B. London, O. 1873-4, City Solicitor, London, O. 1875-6, Mayor of London. 1877-9, Prosecuting Attorney for Madison County, O. 1880-4, Member of the Ohio House of Representatives. 1892, again elected to the House. Attorney at Law. 411. Perley Moses Morse, A. B., A. M. Colfax, Neb. Engaged in Farming. 330 Ohio Wesleyan University: 412. Orville James Nave, A. B., A. M., 1873. ^^rt Niobrai-a, Neb. 1870-, Minister in Ohio Conference, M. E. Church. 1882-, Chap- lain in the U. S. Army. 1894-, Post Chaplain. 413. Charles William Oakes, A. B., A. M., 1873. 365 College Avenue, Indianapolis, Ind. 1861-64, Private in Ohio Ivight Artillery. 1870-79, Superintend- ent of Schools in Fostoria, Bellefontaine and Norwalk, O. 1879-, Fire Insurance, Special Agent. 414. John Frederick Parker, A. B. 187 1, Appointed to the U. S. Naval Academy, graduating as Mid- shipman in 1874. 1874-85, Promoted through the several grades of Midshipman, Ensign, Master, to that of Lieutenant. 1880, Elected a member of the Naval Institute. 188 1-4, Instructor in Modern Languages at the Naval Academy. 1887, Promoted to Captain. 1888-91, Detailed for special work at the White House during the administration of President Harrison. Address, care of the Secretary of the Navy, Washington, D. C. 415. Nathan James Plumb, A. B., A. M., 1873. Foochow, China. 1870, Joined the North Ohio Conference. 1871, Appointed Mis- sionary to China. Superintendent of the Methodist Mission Press. Professor in the Foochow School of Theology. Member of the Bible Translating Committee. Published " Hand-book of the Bible." Presiding Elder of the Hok Chiang District. 416. Samuel Edward Reynolds, A. B., A. M., 1873. Clay Center, Kas. M. D., 1873, Ohio Medical College. 1875-76, Principal of High School, Newman, 111. 1876-79, Super- intendent of Schools, Sinking Springs, O. 1873-, Physician and Surgeon. 417. John William Sleppy, A. B., A. M., 1873. Milford, O. 1870-85, Teacher in Public Schools, Mt. Sterling and Bowling Green. 1893-4, Adjunct Professor of Mathematics, Buchtel Col- lege. Teaching and Farming. Spent four years in Europe as Correspondent for American Papers. Fifty Years of History. 331 418. *Lyman Dunning Smith, A. B., A. M., 1873. 1874-75, Superintendent of Public Schools, Springfield, Ohio. 1877-80, Principal of High School, Los Angeles, Cal. 1880-85, Superintendent of Schools. Died at Los Angeles, Cal., Sept. i, 1885. 419. *Lucien Vincent Tuttle, A. B., A. M., 1873. 1869-73, Tutor in Ohio Wesleyan University. 1873-74, Adjunct- Professor of Languages in same. 1874-81, Principal of Friend's Academy, Baltimore, Md. Died at Baltimore, Md,, June 27, 1881. 420. Charles M. Vandenbark, A. B., A. M., 1873. Zanes- ville, O. 1864, Sergeant 159th and 195th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. 1871, Special Student at Harvard University. 1872-, Attorney at Law. 421. Samuel Vestal, A. B. Snohomish, Wash. Member of the firm of Vestal & Whitfield, dealers in Hardware and Groceries, since 1882. 422. William Jeremiah White, A. B., A. M., 1873. Dayton, O. 1862-5, Captain and Major 5th United States Heavy Artillery. 1885-87, Superintendent of Public Schools, Springfield, O. 1887-, Superintendent of the Public Schools, Dayton, O. 1888-92, Mem- ber of Board of State School Examiners. 423. Jonathan Zook, A. B. Orange, O. S. T. B., 1873, Boston University. 1873-4, Traveled in Palestine and Syria. 1875-, Minister in the North Ohio Conference of the M. E. Church. Class of 1871. 424. *Ruby Janes Albright, A. B. 1872-76, Read Law and was admitted to the Bar. 1880-84, Super- intendent of Public Schools, Gambier, O. Died at Delaware, C, July 30, 1885. 425. Thomas Cutter Anderson, A. B., A. M., 1874. Ports- mouth, O. Attorney at Law. 332 Ohio Wesleyan University : 426. Lewis Cass Black, A. B., A. M., 1874. Cincinnati, O. LIv. B., 1872, Columbian Law School. 1871-5, Clerk in the Interior Department, Washington, D. C. 1875-, Attorney at Law. 427. John Wesley Brock, A. B., A. M., 1874. Walla Walla, Wash. 1864, Sergeant 156th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. 1871-73, Superin- tendent of Schools, New London, O. 1873-77, Principal of High School, Winona, Minn., and Orrville, Cal. 1880-83, Superintend- ent of Public Schools, Walla Walla. 1883-85, Superintendent of Schools for County of Walla Walla. 428. Thomas James Cellar, A. B., A. M., 1874. Prospect, O. 1856-59, Tutor in Grammar School, Kenyon College. 1859-62, Principal of Mt. Pleasant Academy. 1864, Private in 145th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. 1866-, Minister in the Presbyterian Church, Synod of Ohio. 429. Fletcher Baily Cherington, A. B. Spokane, Wash. D. D., 1887, Cornell College. 1872-6, Missionary to India. 1876-80, Minister in the Kansas Con- ference, M. E. Church. Stationed at Ottawa, 1876-9 ; Fort Scott, 1879-80. Transferred to Iowa and stationed at Anamosa, 1880-1 ; Waterloo, 1881-4 ; Mt. Vernon, 1884-6. Transferred to California and Pastor of University M. E. Church, Los Angeles, 1886-7; Dean of Maclay College of Theology, 1887-9 \ Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Professor of History, University of Southern California, 1889-90. Transferred to Washington, President of Puget Sound University, 1890-2; Pastor of First M. E. Church, Taconia, 1891-4. 1894-, Pastor of Westminster Congregational Church of Spokane. 430. William Douglass Cherington, A. B. Delaware, O. B. D., 1873, Drew Theological Seminary. D. D., 1894, Ohio Wesleyan University. 1873-, Minister in the Ohio Conference, M. E. Church. 1894-, Presiding Elder of the London District. 431. Davis Wesgatt Clark, A. B., A. M., 1875. Covington, Ky. S. T. B , 1875, Boston University. Fifty Years of History. 333 1875-92, Minister in the Cincinnati Conference of the M. E. Church. 1892-, Transferred to the Kentucky Conference, and ap- pointed Pastor of the Church in Covington. 432. *Lemen Taylor Clark, A. B., A. M., 1873. Minister in the Central Ohio Conference, M. E. Church. Died at Perrysburg, Ohio, Dec. 18, 1878. 433. Charles Ivayton Clippinger, A. B., A. M., 1874. Up- land, Ind. 1871-72, Principal of the Central Ohio Conference Seminary. 1874-80, Superintendent of Public Schools, at Lithopolis, Mt. Sterling and Celina, O. 1880-, Professor of Mathematics and As- tronomy, Taylor University. 434. William Darwin Crabb, A. B., A. M., 1890. Gilroy, Cal. Minister in the California Conference, M. E. Church. 1878, Pub- lished "Poems of the Plains." 435. Herman Denton Crow, A. B., A. M., 1887. Spokane, Wash. 1871-72, Superintendent of Public Schools, Plain City, O. 1874- 75, Instructor in Mathematics and Latin, in Sherman Institute, Tex. Attorney at Law. General Attorney for the States of Wash- ington and Idaho for the Winfield Mortgage and Trust Company. 436. William Davidson, A. B. Lancaster, O. 1873-, A'torney at Law. 437. Liicien Morris Davis, A. B. Rainsboro, O. 1871-, Minister in the Cincinnati Conference, M. E. Church. 438. Wilson Miles Day, A. B., A. M., 1874. Cleveland, O. 1871-73 — 1874-82, Associate Editor of the Akron Beacon. 1873-4, Night Editor of the Cleveland Leadei'. 1876, in Europe. 1882-92, Editor of the Iron Trade Revieiu. 1887- President of The Cleveland Printing and Publishing Company. 1886-, President of the Cleve- land City Church Exten-ion Society. 1888-, Trustee of the Ohio Wesleyan University. 1890, Special Agent nth Census, for the Manufactures of Cleveland. 1893, Cleveland World's Fair Com- missioner. 1893, President of the International Epworth League Conference. 1894-5, Vice-President Cleveland Chamber of Com- 334 Ohio Wesley an University : merce. Published "Bench and Bar of Cleveland," 1888. 1895-, President Cleveland Chamber of Commerce. 439. Theodore Franklin Dove, K. B., A. M., 1874. Shelby- ville, Ind. 1871-76, Superintendent of Public Schools, West Jefferson, O., Mechanicsburg, O., and Shelbyville, 111. 1876-, Attorney at Law. 440. Charles William Drees, A. B., A. M., 1874. Buenos Ayres, S. A. 718 Calle de Corrientes. S. T. B,, 1874, Boston University. D. D., 1887, Ohio Wesleyan University. 1875, Joined the Cincinnati Conference of the M. E. Church, and appointed Missionary to Mexico. 1875-8, President of the Theo- logical Seminary of the Mexican Mission. 1879-85, Superintendent of the Methodist Mission in Mexico. 1885-6, Presiding Elder of the Mexico District. Many years Editor of the El Abogado Cristiano. 1886, Transferred to the South American work and made Superintendent of the " South American Mission." Pub- lished "A Missionary Tour in South America;" Translations of Bishop Hurst's " Outlines of Church Histor}'," and Lonking's "Light to the Path." 441. Theodore Kenaga Funk, A. B., A.M. Portsmouth, O. 1885-8, Prosecuting Attorney for Scioto County, O. Attorney at Law. 442. John Adams Gann, A. B., A. M. Wooster, O. M. D., 1877, Cleveland Homoeopathic Hospital College. 1871-5, Superintendent of Public Schools, Shelby, O. 1877-, en- gaged in the practice of his profession. 1892, Delegate to the General Conference, M. E. Church. 443. Charles Wellington Goodin, A. B. Ottawa, Kans. Banker. 444. James Franklin Hamilton, A. B. Redland, Cal. B. D., 1874, Princeton Theological Seminary. 1874-, Minister in the Presbyterian Church, Synod of Ohio. 1875-82, Pastor of Hoge Chapel, Columbus, O. 1882-94, Pastor of Muskingum Presbyterian Church, Zanesville, O. 1894, Honorably withdrawn from the Ministry. Fifty Years of History. 335 445. "^Joseph Newell Haskins, A. B. 1870-73, Principal of lyodi Academy. 1874. Principal of High School, Oakland, Cal. 1874-77, Principal of Golden Gate Academy, Oakland, Cal. Died at Colusa, Cal., July 17, 1877. 446. Enos Worthington Hastings, A. B., A. M., 1874. Del- phos, O. 1864, Private 143d Ohio Volunteer Infantry. 1870-73, Superin- tendent of Schools, Chesterville, Ohio. 1873-, Superintendent of Schools, Delphos, O. 447. William Alexander Hicks, A. B. Cincinnati, O. Attorney at Law. 448. George Cooper Hitt, iV. B. Indianapolis, Ind. 1872-75, Paymaster's Clerk, U. S. Army. 1890-92, Vice-Consul- General of the United States at London, England. 1875-, Part owner and Business Manager of the Indianapolis ybarwa/. 449. Charles Edwin Jones, A. B. Evanston, Ills. M. D., 1874, Miami Medical College. M. D., 1876, Bellevue Medical College. 1876-84, Engaged in Practice at Ludlow, Ky, 1884, Removed to Evanston, Ills. 450. Edward Henry Jewitt, A. B. 672 Cedar Ave., Cleve- land, O. M. D., 1878, Cleveland Homoeopathic Hospital College. 1878-, Engaged in the practice of his profession. Professor of Obstetrics, Cleveland Medical College. Physician to Cleveland Work-house. 451. William Wolfe I^ance, A.B., x\. M., 1874. Fostoria, O. 1864, Musician I32d Ohio Vol. Infantry. 1871-, Minister in the Central Ohio Conference, M. E. Church. 1894-, Pastor of M. E. Church. 452. Eugene Lane, A. B. Columbus, O. 1862-3, Private 5th Ohio Vol. Cavalry. 1874, Attorney at Law. i%3~> elected a Member of the Ohio House of Representatives. 453. William Patterson McLaughlin, x\. B. Buenos Ayres. S. A. S. T. B., 1875, Boston University. 336 Ohio Wesleyaii University : 1875-85, Minister in the Ohio Conference of the M. E. Church. 1885-92, Pastor of Ames Chapel, New Orleans, and Missionary to the French population. 1892, transferred to Buenos Ayres, Argentine Republic, and placed in charge of the English Church. 454. Gary W. McConnell, A. B., A. M., 1874. Ashland, Neb. 187 1-, Minister in the Baptist Church, 1894-, Pastor at Ashland, Neb. 455. William C. Nye, A. B. Delaware, O. Dealer in Real Estate. 456. "^James Basle Paine, A. B. 1875-76, Associate Principal, Vermillion Institute. 1878-80, Member of Ohio House of Representatives. Attorney at Law. Died at Hamden Junction, May, 1883, 457. Thomas Goodwin Roberts, A. B., A. M., 1874. Dela- ware, O. 1870-, Minister in the North Ohio Conference of the M. E. Church. 1893-, Engaged in business. 458. Bbenezer Powers Sharp, A. B. Columbus, O. Attorney at Law. 459. John Alvaro Smith, A. B., A. M., 1874. Cleveland, O. Attorney at Law. 460. David Job Smith, A. B., A. M , 1874. Granville, O. 1871-, Minister in the Ohio Conference, M. E. Church. 461. Justin Nelson Study, A. B., A. M., 1874. Richmond, Ind. 1871-81, Superintendent of Schools, Anderson, Ind. 1881-84, Superintendent of Schools, Greencastle, Ind. 1884-, Superin- tendent of Schools, Richmond, Ind. 462. William Golding Thoman, A. B. Columbus, O. 1876, Published a History of Indiana. Journalist. 463. John Smith Van Cleve, A. B., A. M., 1874. Cincinnati, O. 1871-2, Special Student in Boston University. 1872-5, Teacher in the Institution for the Blind, Columbus, O. 1875-9, Teacher in the Institution for the Blind, Janesville, Wis. 1879-83, Musical Critic Fifty Years of History, 337 for the Cincinnati Commercial. 1883-4, Musical Critic for the News Journal and Graphic. 1885-, Special lyccturer at the Oliia Wesleyan University, and at many other institutions. Music Teacher and Critic. 464. Millard Fillmore Warner, A. B., A. M., 1874. Berea, O. B. D., 1873, Drew Theological Seminary. M. D., 1877, University of City of New York. 1873-, Minister in North Ohio Conference, M. E. Church. 1879-84^ edited Sunday School Lessons for the Western Christian Advocate. 1886-95, Vice President- and Professor in Baldwin University^ 1895-, President of the same 465. Algeraus Cryder Watson, A. B. lyondon, O. Cashier London Exchange Bank. 466. Charles Jerome Wells, A. B. Mt. Orab, O. 1871-, Minister in the Cincinnati Conference, M. E. Church. 467. John Whisler, A. B., A. M. The Dalles, Ore. 187 1-8, Minister in the North Ohio Conference of the M. E. Church. 187S-85, Member of the Minnesota Conference. 1885-94^ Member of the Colorado Conference. 1894-, Member of the Columbia River Conference. 468. John Morris Wilson, B. S. Columbus, O. Farming. 469. John Granville Woolley, A. B., A. M., 1874. Chicago^ 1871, Spent the year in travel in Europe. 1872-3, Student of Law^. Michigan University. 1873-7, Attorney at Law, Paris, 111. 1877,- City Solicitor, Paris, 111. 1877, Removed to Minneapolis, Minn.^ and continued in his profession. 1883-5, Prosecuting Attorney for Hennepin County, Minn. 1885, Called to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States. 1888, Relinquished the Law in order to take up the work of Temperance Reform, to which he has since given his time. 470. Solomon L. Zinser, A. B. Minonk, 111. 1862-65, Lieutenant and Captain 89th Illinois Vol. Infantry^. 1877-80, Postal Clerk U. S. Railway Service. Druggist. 338 Ohio Wesleyan University : Class of 1872. 471. Henry Augustus Axline, A. B., A. M., 1875. Colum- bus, O. 1864, Private 159th and 196th Ohio Vol. Infantry. 1874-8, Superin- tendent of Schools, Dresden, O. 1878-80, Principal High School, Zanesville, O. 1880-4, Assistant Adjutant General of Ohio. 1885-9, Adjutant General of Ohio, and Major General on the Staff of Gov- ernor Foraker. 1889-, Attorney at Law. 472. Samuel Lynch Beiler, A. B., A. M., 1875. Washington, D. C. A. B., 1877, Boston University. vS. T. B., 1877, Boston University. Ph. D., 1877, Boston University and University of City of New York. 1877-, Minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church. 1893-, Vice- Chancellor of the American University. 473. Joseph Hill Bethards, A. B., A. M., 1875. Lima, O. Minister in the Central Ohio Conference, M. E. Church. Pastor of Trinity M. E. Church. 474. David Bowers, A. B., A. M., 1894. North Baltimore, O. vS. T. B., 1892, De Pauw Univrrsity. Minister in the Central Ohio Conference, M. E. Church. 475. Frank Austin Bowman, A. B., A. M., 1875. 2526 Brish St., San Francisco, Cal. M. D.. 1880, Cooper Medical Colleg-e. Physician and Surgeon. 476. Horatio Strong Bradley, A. B. 690 E. High St., Spring- field, O. Secretary of the Foos Manufacturing Company. 477. Charles Byron Brecount, A. B. Minneapolis, Minn. 1873-, Minister in the Minnesota Northern Conference of the M. E. Church. 1894-, Pastor Broadway M. E. Church. 478. George Downing Cadwalader, A. B. Los Angeles, Cal. Engaged in business. 479. George W. Collette, A. B. Springfield, O. 1885-88, Deputy Treasurer of Clark County, O. 1888-, Treasurer of Clark Countv. Fifty Years of History. 339 480. John Clark Darst, A. B. Monadnock Building, Chicago, 111. 1872-, Eng^ineer and Designer of Bridges. Director in the Massillon Bridge Company, and Western Representative of the Company. 481. William Walter Davies, A. B., A. M., 1875. Delaware, O. A. B., 1872, and A. M., 1875, Ohio Wesleyan University. B. D., 1874, Drew Theolog-ical Seminary. Ph. D., 1876, and A. M., University of Halle, Germany. T877-, Minister in the.Ohio Conference of the M. E. Church. 1878- 83, Instructor of Hebrew and Modern Ivanguages in the Ohio Wesleyan University. 1883-4, Adjunct Professor of Modern Languages and Hebrew in the same. 1884-5, Published "Author- ship of Ecclesiastes " and " Martin Luther as a Bible Translator." 1884-, Professor of German and Hebrew. 1885-6, Published "Is the Book of Jonah Historical ? " 1886-87, Published " The In- tegrity of the Book of Job," "The Levirate Marriage " and " The Chokhmah." 1889-90, " Review of Cheyne on the Psalms," ** The Vindictive Psalms" and "The Songs of the Ascents/' 1893-4, " The Unfairness of Lessiug in ' Nathan the Wise.' " 1894-, Editor of the Department of Archaeology and Biblical Research in Method- ist Review. 1895, Critical Notes in the S. S. Teachers' Journal, on the Lessons from the Old Testament. 482. George Walker DuBois, A. B. Urbana, O. S. T. B., 1875, Boston University. 1874-, Minister in the Cincinnati Conference, M. E. Church. 1 893-, Pastor at Urbana. 483. John Wilson Eakin, A. B. Fairfield, 111. lyly. B., 1876, Boston University, Attorney at Law. 484. Charles Warren Fairbanks, A. B., A. M., 1875. Indian- apolis, Ind. General Solicitor of the Indiana, Bloomington & Western Railway System. Attorney at Law. 1884-, Trustee of the Ohio Wesleyan Universit5\ 485. Robert Houston Foos, A. B. Springfield, O. Vice-President of Foos Manufacturing Company. 340 Ohio Wesleyan University : 486. John William Gaddis, A. B. Centerville, O. 1874-, Minister in the Cincinnati Conference of the M, E. Church, 487. "^Charles Jamison Gardner, A. B., A. M., 1875. A. B., 1877, Harvard University. 1872-76, Tutor in Ohio Wesleyan University. 1876-78, Student of Higher Mathematics in Harvard University. 1878, Assistant Master of Friends' Academy, New Bedford, Mass, Died at New Bedford, Sept. 14, 1878. 488. Frank Christ Goodin, A. B. Ottawa, Kas. Banker and Real Estate Agent. 489. Wesley Watson Hooper, A. B., A. M., 1875. Athens^ Tenn. D. D., 1887, Rust University. 1872-73, Superintendent of Public Schools, Buckley, 111. 1873-77, Principal of Normal Department, Rust University. 1877-80^ President of the same. Professor in U. S. Grant University. 490. William Gilmer Hubbard, B. S. 129 Monroe Ave.^ Columbus, O. 1874-76, Mayor of New Vienna, O. 1875, Delegate to the Inter- national Code Conference at the Hague, Holland. 1894, President of the Peace Association of Friends in America. Minister (Society of Friends), Lecturer and Book Publisher. 491. George Swan Innis, A. B., A. M., 1875. Hamline, Minn. B. D., 1876, Boston University. Ph. D., 1885, Illinois Wesleyan University. Minister in the Minnesota Conference, M. E. Church. 1881-, Professor in Hamline University. Residence, 167 1 Hewitt Ave.^ St. Paul, Minn. 492. William Marshall Jones, A. B. London, O. Bn gaged in Farming. 493. Mathias Marley Kugler, A. B. Cheviot, Ohio. S. T. B., 1875, Boston University. 1875-, Minister in the Cincinnati Conference, M. E. Church. Has spent several years in Europe. Fifty Years of History. 341 494. Ira Haynes LaFetra, A. B., A. M., 1875. Santiago, Chili. S.T. B., 1877, Boston University. 1878, appointed Missionary to Chili in connection with the work of Rev. William Taylor. 1882-, President of the Santiago College. 1884-, Superintendent of the West Coast Missions. Translated the article on "Chili" for the Encyclopedia Britannica. 495. Samuel Mutchner Le Crone, A. B., A. M., 1875. 1402 South "J" St., Tacoma, Wash. M. D., 1878, Starling- Medical College. 1873-76, Superintendent of Public Schools, Pataskala, O. Phy- sician and Druggist. 496. John Frank McCaskey, A.B., A.M., 1875. "I^roy, O. 1872-5, Superintendent of Schools, New I^ondon, O. 1875-80, Superintendent of Schools, Napoleon, O. 1880-4, Superintendent of Schools, Troy, O. 1884-, Attorney at Law. 1890-4, United States Consul at Acapulco, Mex. 497. George Alexander Miller, A. B., A. M., 1875. Chicago, 111. Engaged in business. 498. * William Asbury Moore, A. B. Student of Theology. Died at Mohawk Valley, May i, 1873. 499. David Young Murdock, A. B. Athens, O. Sergeant 192nd Ohio Vol. Infantry. 1872-, Minister in the Ohio Conference, M. E. Church. 1884-, Secretary of the Conference. 500. Louis Ferdinand Postle, A. B., A. M., 1875. Plain City, O. S. T. B., 1875, Boston University. 1875-, Minister in the Ohio Conference, M. E. Church. 501. Lewis Ranck, A. B., A. M., 1875. Delaware, O. Life Teacher's Certificate from the State of Ohio. Teacher in the Schools of Delaware County. 502. William Henry Shaw, A. B. , Iowa. M. D., 1870, Iowa Medical College. Engaged in the practice of his profession. 242 Ohio Wesley an University: 503. Joseph Swartz Sites, A. B. Lancaster, O. 1872-5, Superintendent of Public Schools, Dresden, O. Attorney at Law and Banker. 504. Charles La Fayette Spencer, A. B., A. M., 1875. Xenia, O. 1873-5, Principal Xenia High School. Attorney at Law. 505. Wilson Uriel Spencer, A. B., A. M., 1875. Metamora, O. 1862-3, Private 67th Ohio Vol. Infantry. 1872-6, Superintendent of Public Schools, Bryan, O., and Belpre, O. 1876-, Minister in the Central Ohio Conference, M. R. Church. 506. Reuben Stahly, A. B., A. M., 1875. Bucyrus, O. 1886-8, Postmaster of Crestline, O. 1890-, Auditor of Crawford County, O. 1893-, President of Board of Educalion, Crestline, O. 507. James Milton Steward, A. B. Marcy, O. 1873-8, Superintendent of Public Schools, Adelphi, O. 1879-81, Principal of Grammar School, Lancaster, O. 1887-, Engaged in Farming. 508. John Alfred Story, A. B. Allegheny City, Pa. S. T. B , 1875, Boston University. D. D , 1895, Ohio Wesleyan University. 1877, Joined the Cincinnati Conference of the M. E. Church. 1893, Transferred to the Pittsburgh Conference and appointed pastor of the North Avenue M. E. Church. 509. Jonathan W. Stump, A. B., A. M. Bisbee, Ariz. Attorney at Law, with an office also at Tombstone, Ariz 510. William Henry Sweet, A. B,, A.M., 1875. Salina, Kas. . D. D., 1885. Chaddock College. 1864, Private i6oth Ohio Vol. Infantry. 1872-7, Professor of Mathematics, Baker University. 1879-86, President of Baker University. 1886-8, Professor of Mental and Moral Science, Kansas Wesleyan University. Minister in the N. W. Kansas Con- ference, M. E. Church. 1894-, Presiding Elder Salina District. 51L Albert J. Twitchell, A. B. Mansfield, O. LL.B., 1874, Harvard University. Attorney at Law. Fifty Years of History. 343 512. William Godman Ward, A. B., A.M., 1875. Syracuse, N. Y. B. D., 1873, Drew Theological Seminary. 1875-7, Associate Principal of Verniilliou Institute. 1877-, Minis- ter in the North Ohio Conference, M. E. Church, Professor of English Literature and Oratory, Syracuse University. 513. Elmer Watson, A. B., A. M., 1875. Delaware, O. Commercial Traveler. 514. James Knox Polk Weber, A. B., A.M., 1875. Cale- donia, O. Engaged at Farming. 515. Evan Foulke Williams, A. B. Ironton, O. Attorney at Law. 516. Richard Perry Woodruff, A. B., A. M., 1875. Colum- bus, O. Attorney at Law. 517. Edward Barton Youmans, A. B. Jeffersonville, Ind. 1862-5, Private 93d Ohio Vol. Infantry. 1872-5, Minister in the Kentucky Conference of the M. E. Church. 1877-, Clerk in Quar- termaster's Department, U. S. Army. A Folder in Clothing and Equipage Department. 518. Jesse Franklin Ziegler, A. B., A. M., 1875. Belmont, Wis. 1873-4, Teacher in Central Tennessee College. 1875, Joined the West Wisconsin Conference of the M. E. Church. Class of 1873. 519. David Steele Adams, A. B. Kansas City, Mo. Commercial Traveler. 520. Gideon Gustavus Banker, A. B. Findlay, O. 1876-80, City Solicitor of Delaware, O. 1876-88, Attorney at Law, Delaware, O. 1894, Commercial Traveler. 1894-, Attorney at Law, Findlay. 521. David Holmes Battenfield, A. B. Delaware, O. Book-keeper for Riddle, Graff & Co. 344 Ohio Wesleyan University : 522. Horace Bonner, A. B., A. M., 1876. Dayton, O. M. D., 1879, Miami Medical College. 1874-6, Principal of High School, Xenia, O. Physician. Practice limited to Diseases of the Eye, Ear and Nose. 523. John Fletcher Brant, A. B., A. M., 1876. Cleveland, O. S. T. B., 187s, Boston University. 1875- Minister in the North Ohio Conference, M. E. Church, 1893, State Secretary of the Ohio Anti-Saloon League. 524. George Bden Campbell, A. B. Wichita, Kas. 1873-4, Principal of High School, Portsmouth, O. 1874-9, Superintendent of Schools, Hanging Rock, O. 1879-84, Superin- tendent of Public Schools, Waverly, O. 1884-6, Superintendent of Public Schools, Wichita, Kan. Underwriter, Real Estate and Loan Agent. 525. Alfred George Carpenter, A. B., A. M., 1876. Cleve- land, O. lyL,. B., 1876, University of Michigan. 1873-4, Principal of Grammar School, Mansfield, O. Attorney at Law. 526. Jesse Ridman Clark, A. B. Cincinnati, O. Treasurer of Union Central Life Insurance Company. President Cincinnati Church Extension Society. 527. Milton Clark, A. B. Lebanon, O. LL,. B., 1875, Cincinnati Law School. 1875-80, Attorney at Law. Cincinnati, O. 1880, Removed to Leb- anon, and continued the practice of his profession. 528. Samuel Goodlove Cosgrove, A. B., A. M., 1876. Pom- eroy. Wash. 1873-8, Superintendent of Public Schools, Brooklyn, O. Mem- ber-elect to Congress from Washington. Attorney at Law. 529. Charles Cassat Davis, A. B., A. M., 1875. Los Angeles, Cal. Lly. B., 1873, Columbia I,aw School. 1880-2, Member of the Ohio House of Representatives. Attorney at Law. Fifty Years of History. 345 530. Louis Bascom Dennison, A. B. Delaware, O. 1875-87, County Surveyor. Civil Engineer. 531. Oscar Peasley Dunn, A. B. Ironton, O. M. D., 1878, Miami Medical College. 1878 9, Resident Physician Cincinnati Hospital, Physician and Surgeon. 532. William Foos, B. S. Springfield, O. Engaged in Business. 533. Charles Franklin Garberson, A. B. Marion, O. 1883-9, County Examiner for Marion County, O. Attorney at Law. 534. Allison Ebenezer Goodrich, A. B., A. M., 1876. Worth- ington, O. Engaged in Farming. 535. Benjamin Franklin Gosling, A. B., A. M., 1876. Ash- land, Ky. Minister of the Kentucky Conference, M. E. Church South, Pre- siding Elder of the Ashland District. 536. *Jacob Whitmer Gosling, A. B. vS.T. B., 1878, Boston University. Died at Groesbeck, O., July i, 1880, 537. George M. Gould, A. B., A. M., 1892. Philadelphia. M. D., 1888. Jefferson Medical College. Attended Leipsic and Paris Universities; also Harvard College. Physician. Published " Diseases of the Eye," " 12,000 Medical Words Pronounced and Defined," " The Meaning and Method of Life," "An Illustrated Dictionary of Medicine." Editor of the Medical News. 538. William Irwin Graham, A. B., A. M., 1876. Mitchell, S. Dak. 1879-89, Professor of Ancient Languages in Baker University. 1889-91, Dean of Fort Worth University. 1891-93, Professor of Mathematics, Clark University. 1893-, President Dakota Uni- versity. 539. William Henry Green, A. B. Sunset, Texas. 1862-4, Lieut. 4th U. S, Colored Troops, 1879, Joined the Colorado 346 Ohio Wesleyan University : Conference of the M. E. Church. 1894-, Without appointment, owing to ill health. 540. Horace Greeley Hack^dorn, A. B. Galion, O. Druggist. 541. Miron Elisha Hard, A. B., A. M., 1876. Salem, O. 1873-5, Principal of High School, Gallipolis, O. 1875-9, Principal of High School, Washington C. H., O. 1879-, Superintendent of Public Schools, Salem, O. 542. Simpson James Harmount, A. B., A. M. Canton, O. M. D., 1877, Ohio Medical College. 1877-90, Physician and Oculist, Massillon, O. 1890-1, Assistant Surgeon, Canton Hospital. 189 1-, Engaged in Business. 543. John Smith Highland, A. B. Cincinnati, O. 1864, Medical Staff 139th Ohio Vol. Infantry. 1873-, Principal 17th District Schools. 544. Reuben Edgar Hills, A. B. Delaware, O. Wholesale grocer. 545. Wilbur Julian Hodges, A. B. Marysville, O. S. T. B., 1878. Boston University. 1873-, Minister in the Central Ohio Conference, M. E. Church. 546. Thomas Patterson Hopkins, B. S. Potter Valley, Cal. M. D., 1880, Medical Department, University of California. Physician and Surgeon. U. S. Examining Surgeon. 547. Charles M. Jones, A. B., A. M., 1876. Plain City, O. Farmer and Stock Dealer. 548. *John L,ewis Kessler, A. B., A. M., 1876. Ph. D., Central Wesleyan College. 1873-4, Special Student at Halle and Berlin Universities. 1875-93, Minister in the St. Louis German Conference of the M. E. Church. 1878-93, Professor of Philosophy in Central Wesleyan College, Warrenton, Mo. Member of American Institute of Civics. Dr. Kessler fell from the roof of the College building while fighting a fire on Commencement day and died from the injury June 24, 1892. Fifty Years of History, 347 549. Edward Philip Koch, A. B., A.M., 1876. 19 North Ashland Ave., Chicago, 111. Ph. D., 1878, Boston University. M.D., 1881, Missouri Medical College. 1878-9, Professor of History and Philosophy, Central Wesleyan College, Warrenton, Mo. Physician and Surgeon. 550. D wight Morris Lowry, A. B. Philadelphia, Pa. 1,1,. B., 1876, University of Pennsylvania. 1873-5, Student of lyaw, Leipsic, Germany. 1876-, Attorney at Law. 551. Frank Brnestus Matchett, A.B., A.M., 1876. Green- ville, O. M. D., 1877, Ohio Medical College. Physician and Surgeon. 552. Milton Elmer Orcutt, A. B. Defiance, O. Attorney at Ivaw. 553. Frank Chestnutwood Owens, B. S. Little Rock, Ark. Railroad Conductor. 554. David Trimmer Ramsey, A. B., A. M., 1876. Colum- bns, O. 1873-75, Principal of High School, Mt. Vernon, O. 1875-76, Saperintendent of Public Schools, Miamisburg, O. Attorney at Law. 555. "^'Norville Sager, A. B. Druggist at LaFayette, Allen County, O., where he died Sept. 24, 1880. 556. ^Daniel Corwine Stevenson, A. B., A. M., 1876. S. T. B., 1878, Boston University. 1878-83, Professor in Augusta Collegiate Institute. Died at Aiken, South Carolina, April 7, 1883. 557. Richard Taylor Stevenson, A. B., A. M., 1876. Del- aware, O. S. T. B., 1877, Boston University. Ph. D., 1893, Ohio Wesleyan University. 1874-5, Professor of Ancient Languages in New Orleans Uni- versity. 1879-83, Minister in the Kentucky Conference of the M. 348 Ohio Wesleyan University : E. Church. 1883-, Minister in the North Ohio Conference, M. E. Church. 1893-, Professor of History, Ohio Wesleyan University. 558. Joseph Edward Stubbs, A. B., A. M., 1876. Reno, Nev. D. D., 1890, German Wallace College. I.I.. D., 1890, 1872-5, Tutor in the Ohio Wesleyan University. 1875-80, Engaged in Business. 1880-2, Professor of Greek and Vice-President of Ashland College. 1882-6, Superintendent of the Schools, Ash- land, O. 1886-94, President of Baldwin University. 1894-, Presi- dent of the University of Nevada. 559. Merrill Watson, A. B., A. M., 1876. -615 60th Street, Chicago, 111. For many years manager of the Age of Steel. Manufacturer of Electric Goods. 560. Charles Asa Weaver, B. S. Los Angeles, Cal. I,Iv. B., 1876, Columbian University. A.M., 1881, Ohio Wesleyan University. 1874-7, Professor of Science and Mathematics in Rust University, 1877-85, Professor of Mathematics in Baker University. 1885-, Professor of Mathematics in the University of Southern California, 561. Paul Ernest Williams, A. B., A. M., 1876. Care Laclede Hotel, St. Louis, Mo. lyly. B., 1875, Columbian University. 1873-88, Special Agent U. S, Pension Bureau, 1888-, Post-office Inspector. 562. John Buckley Willis, A. B., A. M., 1876. Boston, Mass. 1873-4, Instructor of Science, New Orleans University. 1874-7, Teacher of Science, High School, New Orleans, La. 1877-9, Special Student, Boston University. 1879-80, Missionary to Chili and Instructor in the Collijio Inglis. 1881-3, Made the tour of the world in company with his brother (No. 663). 1883-92, Secre- tary of the New England Conservatory of Music. 1892-, Business Department of Youth's Companion. Residence, Newtonville, Mass. 563. Thaddeus Lewis Wiltse, A. B., A. M., 1876. Sidney, O. 1870-2, Teacher in Rust University. 1873-, Minister in the Cen- tral Ohio Conference of the M. E. Church. 1885-8, Missionary to Fifty Years of Hislory. 349 New Mexico and Superintendent of the Mission. 1888, Returned to his Conference. 564. John Gordon R. Wright, A. B. Cincinnati, O. Member of firm of Goodman, Wriijht & Foster, Lumber Dealers. Class of 1874. 565. John C. Arbuckle, A. B., A. M. 1886. Zanesville, O. D. D., 1S92, Moore's Hill College. 1874-, Minister in the Ohio Conference, M. E. Church. Member of General Missionary'Committee of M. H. Church. 1892. Dele- gate to General Conference. 1891-, Pastor Second Street M. E. Church. 566. Alonzo Alexander Armstrong, B. S. Taylor, Ariz. Owner of a Cattle Ranch. 567. John Marshall Barker, A. B., A. M., 1877. Delaware, O. S. T. B., 1877, Boston University. Ph. D., 1891, Boston University. 1878-84, Missionary to Pachuca. Mexico. 1878-, Minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church. 1889-, Financial Secretary of the Ohio Wesleyan University. Published " Wealth," " Pastoral Eco- nomics," "Semi-Centennial Sketch of Ohio Wesleyan University," and "Colleges in America." 568. Francis Heman Brewer, A. B., A. M., 1877. Fairfield, Conn. 1875-77, Principal of High School, Enfield, Conn. 1877-82, Principal of Glastonbury Academy. 1882-85. Principal of Water- town High School. 1885-, Principal of Fairfield Normal Academy. 569. Andrew Thomas Byers, A. B. Fort Worth, Texas. 1876-9, City Solicitor of Springfield, Ohio 1876-87, Attorney at Law and Manufacturer at Springfield. 1889-, Secretary of the City. 570. Wilson Fleming Cellars, A. B., A. M., 1877. Delaware, O. B. D., McCormack Theological Seminary. 1862-5, Sergeant, Color Sergeant and Company Sergeant 82d Ohio Vol. Infantry. Post Graduate Student at Auburn Theological Seminary. 1873-, Minister in the Presbyterian Church, Synod of Ohio. 350 Ohio Wesleyan University : 571. Edward Everett Cole, A. B. Columbus, O. Attorney at Ivaw. Has an office also at Marysville, Ohio. 572. Louis Franklin Coleman, A. B., A. M., 1877. Lebanon, O. 1874-81, Superintendent of Public Schools, Springboro, O.. and Mason, O. 1880^ Admitted to the practice of Law by the Supreme Court of Ohio. Teacher and Lawyer. 1893-, Superintendent of the Schools of Mason, O. 573. William Van Zandt Cox, A. B. 1874, A. M. 1884. Chief Clerk U. S. National Museum, Washington, D. C. 1874-7, Student at Law and Newspaper Correspondent. 1877-9^ Clerk of the Ohio Senate. 1879-82, Statistical Clerk U. S- Fish Com- mission. 1883-4, Secretary and Disbursing Officer American Com- mission, International Fisheries Exhibition, London, England. 1884-5, Financial Officer, Smithsonian Institution at Louisville, Cincinnati and New Orleans Expositions. 1887-8, Representative of Smithsonian Institution at Minneapolis Exposition and at the Marietta, O., Centennial. 1893, Financial Officer Smithsonian In- stitution at World's Columbian Exposition. 1886-94, Chief Clerk U. S. National Museum. 1 88^-94, Secretary and Treasurer Ameri- can Printing Press Company. 1891-94, Treasurer of the District of Columbia Society Sons of the American Revolution. Publica- tions : Origin and History of Billingsgate Fish Market, London, 1888; The Government Exhibit at Marietta, 1888; The American Ancestry of the late Samuel Sullivan Cox, Member of Congress, U. S. Minister, etc., i8go; Simuel S. Cox and the U. S. Life Saving Service; Tlie Last Mayor of Washington City -Centennial His- tory of Washington, 1892; Samuel S. Cox and the U. S. Postal Service, 1892 ; The Honorable Matthew Gault Emery — Eminent and Representative Men of Virginia and the District of Columbia, 1893; Special Reports prepared for the National Museum and Smithsonian Institution, published annually at the Government Printing Office since 1888. 574. Edwin Bruce Cox, A. B. Xenia, O. 1876-80, Superintendent of Public Schools, Piketown, O. 1880- 8r, Principal of High School, Xenia, O. 1881-, Superintendent of Xenia Puljlic Schools. 575. Benjamin Franklin Dimmick, A. B., A. M., 1877. 212 Pine Street, Harrisburg, Pa. D. D., 1893, Victoria University. Fifty Years of History, 351 Minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church. 1894-, Pastor First M. E. Church. He was the first to suggest the organization known as the "Ep worth League." 576. Bedford Lewis Duckwall, A. B. Buffalo, N. Y. S. T. B., 1878, Boston University. Minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church. 1894-, Pastor of Seneca St, M. E. Church. 577. James Blair Elliot, A. B. Keene, O. Farmer. * 578. Samuel Herman Fisli, A. B., A. M., 1877. 1874-5, Instructor in Chickering Institute, Cincinnati. 1875-6, In- structor in the Cincinnati Wesleyan College. 1876-9, Principal of the High School, Wilmington, O. 1879, Retired from active work owing to continued ill health, and is in a private asylum for the insane, " He strangely remembers his college friends and college days." He may be addressed care Mrs. Emily Bugbee Johnson, Cattaraugus, N, Y. 579. *George Breckinridge Germond, A. B. 1876, Admitted to the practice of Law. 1876-83, Attorney at Law, Toledo, O. Died at Oberlin, O., Aug. 16, 1883. 580. Archibald Gilruth, A. B. White Cottage, O. Minister in the Cincinnati Conference, M. E. Church. 1876-89, Missionary to India, and Minister in the South India Conference. Since 1889, Minister in the Ohio Conference. 581. Henry Barkman Harris, A. B. Defiance, O. Attorney at Law. 582. Louis Hicks, A. B. Cincinnati, O. Attorney at Law. 583. John Collins Jackson, A. B., A. M., 1877. Columbus, O. D. D., 1889, Ohio Wesleyan University. 1874-75, Principal of High School, Lancaster, O. 1876-, Minister in the Ohio Conference, M. E, Church, 1888 and 1892, Delegate to the General Conference. 1894, Pastor of Third Avenue M, E. Church, 352 Ohio Wesley an University : 584. Chauncy King, A. B. Columbia City, Ind. 1874-, Minister in the North Indiana Conference of the M. E. Church. 585. Benjamin Franklin Lockhart, B. S. 586. George Washington Lott, A. B., A. M., 1890. Colum- bus, O. 1874-75, Teacher in the Fairfield Union Academy. 1875-, Minis- ter in the Ohio Conference, M. E. Church. 1894-, Pastor of Neil Avenue M. E. Church. 587. Naphtali Luccock, A. B., A. M., 1877. . Pittsburgh, Pa. Ph. D., 1886, Western University. D. D., 1887, Syracuse University. 1874-, Minister in the Pittsburg Conference, M. E. Church; Sta- tioned at Tyrone, 1874-6; Addison, 1876-7; Somerset, 1877-9; Elizabeth, 1879-82; Oakland (Pittsburgh), 1882-5. 1885-6, Pro- fessor of Mathematics in Allegheny College. 1886-8, Professor of Greek in the same. 1888-93, Pastor First Church, Erie. Since 1893-, Pastor Smithfield St. Church. 588. *Samuel Major, A. B., A. M., 1877. 1874-80, Superintendent of Schools, Greenville, O. 1880-3, Prin- cipal of High School, Lancaster, O. 1883-6, Principal High School, Chillicothe, O. 1886-92, Superintendent of Schools, Hills- boro, O. Died at Hillsboro, O., Sept. 8th, 1892. 589. ^Joseph McCuskey, B. S. 1861-64, Private in 62d Ohio Vol. Infantry. 1874-84, Minister in the Ohio Conference. Died at Malta, O., Sept. 9, 1884, while pastor of the M. E. Church. 590. *John Otto McDowell, A. B. M. D., 1877, Miami Medical College. 1876-77, Resident Physician in Cincinnati Hospital. 1882-90, Trustee of the Ohio Wesleyan University. 1877-90, Physician and Surgeon. Died at Delaware, O., March 12, 1890. 591. Robert Harvey McFarland, A. B. Zanesville, O. Attorney at Law. 592. James Thompson Moore, A. B. Sault Ste Marie, Mich. 1874-6, Principal of High School, Coshocton, O. 1878-83, Attor- Ftfty Years of History, 353, iiey at Law, Toledo, Ohio. 1883, Removed to Sault Ste Marie. 1883-5, Deputy County Clerk. 1883-, Attorney at Law and Ab- stracter of Deeds. 593. *Charles Clinton O'Kane, A. B. Student of Literature and Music. Died at Delaware, O., June i^ 1876. 594. Philip Roetinger, A. B. Cincinnati, O. 1875-6, Superintendent of Schools, Mt. Gilead, O. 1879-, Attorney at Law. 595. James Lynn Scott, A. B. 1874, Joined the Central Ohio Conference of the M. E. Church. 1884, Removed to Tennessee to engage in Farming. Address unknown. 596. Joseph DeLong Simms, A. B., A. M., 1887, Deshler, O, 1874-, Member of the Central Ohio Conference of the M. E. Church. 597. Oliver Perry Stewart, B. S. Columbia City, Ind. 1874-5, Principal of Springfield Academy. 1882-6, Treasurer of Whitley County, Ind. 1882-, Attorney at Law. 598. *Clark Mechem Watson, A. B., A. M., 1877. 1874-5, Superintendent of Public Schools, Chesterville, O. 1875- 6, Superintendent of Schools, Seville, O. 1876-7, Superintendent of the Schools, Fredericktown, O. 1879-85, Attorney at Law, Cald- well, O. 1885-94, Clerk in Government employ, Washington, D, C. Died at Elyria, O., March, 1894. 599. Greenbury Elliott Whitlock, A. B. Columbus, 111. M. D., 1S76, JeflFerson Medical College. 1876-, Engaged in the practice of his profession. 600. Henry Witham, A.B., A. M., 1877. Orand Forks, N. Dak, S. T. B., 1877, Boston University. 1877-94, Minister in Cincinnati Conference, M. E. Church. 1894,. Transferred to North Dakota Conference and stationed at Grand Forks. 354 Ohio Wesleyan University: Class of 1875. 601. Abel Leighton Allen, A. B. Topeka, Kas. I/Iy. B., 1877, Cincinnati T^aw School. 1878-87, Attorney at Law, Kenton, O. 1887-, Attorney at Law, Topeka. 602. Horace McCay Allen, B. S. Cincinnati, O. In business at 42 W. Second Street, Cincinnati. Residence, Love- land, O. 603. Thomas Hudson Armstrong, A. B., A. M., 1878. Kings- ville, O. S. T. B., 1879, Boston University. Ph. D., 1882, Boston University. 1S79-, Member of the East Ohio Conference of the M. E. Church. 1894- Pastor of M. E. Church. 604. Eli Jacob Van Booth, A. B., A. M., 1890. Doylestown, O. 1875-, Minister in the North Ohio Conference, M. E. Church. 605. Charles Simpson Cherington, A. B. Columbus, O. 1876-79, Superintendent of Public Schools, New Lexington, O. Attorney at Law, 15 Board of Trade Building. 606. *James Buckingham Cox, A. B. Attorney at Law. Died at Zanesville, O., Oct. 20, 1879. 607. William Henry Davis, A. B., A. M., 1878. Hartsville, Ind. 1875-90, Minister in the Texas Conference of the M. E. Church. 1875-84, President of Wiley University. 1885-6, Professor of Lan- guages, Orleans College, Neb. 1890-, Minister in the United Brethren Church. 1892-, President of Hartsville College. 608. William Raper Dille, A. B. Dayton, O. 1875-7, Student of Theology, Boston University. 1894-, Ministe- lial supply within the bounds of the Cincinnati Conference of the M. E. Church. 609. Isaac Newton Failor, A. B., A. M., 1878. Brooklyn, N. Y. 1876-7, Principal of Rust University. 1877-8, Professor of Math- ematics and Science, New Orleans University. 1879-82, President of the same. 1882-, Attorney at Law. Fifty Years of History. 355 610. Jason William Firestone, B. S. Chicago, 111. Attorney at Law. 611. ^William Miller Friesner, A. B., A. M., 1878. 1875-79, Principal of High School, Portsmouth, O. 1879-81, Superintendent of Schools, Port'^mouth. 1881-85, Superintendent of Schools, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. J885-93, Superintendent of Schools. Los Angeles, Cal, 1893, Retired on account of ill health. Died at Los Angeles, Cal., Aug. i, 1894. 612. Frank WakeleyGunsaulus, A. B., A.M., 1887. Chicago, 111. D. D , 1887, Beloit University. 1878-82, Pastor of High Street Congregational Church, Columbus, O. 1883-5, Pastor of Congregational Church, Newtonville, Mass. 1885-8, Pastor of Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church, Baltimore, Md. 1888-, Pastor of Plymouth Church. 1893-, President of Armour Institute. Published " Metamorphosis of a Creed," " Transfiguration of Christ," " Phidias and Other Poems," " Monk and Knight." 613. William Edgar Hackedorn, A. B., A. M., 1878. Indian- apolis, Ind. 1883-, President of Ohio Car Co. General Attorney of the Lake Erie & Western Railway. Attorney at Law. 614. Henry Clinton Hume. Dayton, Ore. Attorney at Law. 615. Frank Leever, xA. B. Spring Valley, O. 1S75-, Minister in the Cincinnati Conference, M. E. Church. 1888, Special Student, Boston University. 616. Azariah William Lincoln, A. B. Springfield, Mo. 1875-8, Superintendent of Schools, Chesterville, O. 1878-9, Super- intendent of Schools, Worthington, O. 1883-5, Superintendent of Schools, Mt. Gilead, Ohio. 1885-, Attorney at Law. 1893-, Judge of Court of Common Pleas. 617. Francis Byron Moe, B. S. Sidney, Ind. Hardware Merchant. 618. William Morrow, A. B., A. M., 1878. Urbana, O. 1876-7, Professor in New Orleans University. 1877-8, Professor in 356 Ohio Wesleyan University: Rust Universit)-. 1878-80, Superintendent of Public Schools, Chesterville, O. 1884-, Secretary of the Straw Board Works. 619. ^Marcus Gardner Peasley, A. B. Student of Civil Engineering. Died at New Philadelphia, O., Aug. 10, 1875. 620. Willis M. Pine, A. B. Washington C. H., O. Attorney at Law. Mr. Pine has entirely lost his sight, but con- tinues in the practice of his profession. 621. Jackson T. Pope, A. B. Arcadia, O. 1875-, Minister in the Central Ohio Conference, M. E. Church. 622. Joseph Andrew Robinson, B. S. Louisville, Ky. Wholesale Tobacco Merchant. 623. "^Edward John Robison, A. B., A. M., 1878. Engaged in business at London, O., where he died, April 27, 1891. 624. Eugene Wambaugh, A. B. Iowa City, Iowa. A. B., 1876, and A. M., 1877, Harvard University. Lly. B , 1880, Harvard University. 1880-89, Attorney at Law, Cincinnati, O. 1889, Removed to Iowa and continued in the practice of Law. Professor in the Law School of the State University of Iowa. 625. Clifford Bailey Wright, A. B., A. M., 1878. 73 W. 3rd Street, Cincinnati, O. Banker. 626. Charles Sumner Young, A. B., A. M., 1878. San Fran- cisco, Cal. 1875-6, Principal of High School, Norwalk, O. 1878-83, Principal of Schools, Gold Hill, Nev. 1881-3, County Superintendent for Storey County, Nev. 1883-7, State Superintendent of Public Instruction for Nevada. 1884, First Vice-President International Congress of Education, New Orleans. 1887-9, Attorney at Wash- ington for the selection of school lands for Nevada. 1887-, En- gaged in placing " Investments." Class of 1876. 627. Andrew Frank i\rmstrong, A. B. Audobon, Iowa. Attorney at Law. Fifty Years of History. 357 628. John Rutledge Bowdle, A. B. Salt Lake City, Utah. 1879-90, Attorney at Law, Columbus, O. 1890, Removed to Utah. 1894, Member of Convention to frame Constitution for the new State of Utah. 629. George Reuben Browning, A. B. Alexandria, Ind. Editor of the Alexandria News. 630. Ira H. Crum, B. S. 1214 Highland St., Columbus, O. Attorney at lyaw. 631. Ivouis Burr Demorest,, A. B. Marysville, O. 1 879-, Principal of High School. 632. James Wallace Dougherty, A. B. Kenton, O. 1876-8, Superintendent of Schools, Orrville, O. 1878-, Attorney at lyaw. 633. Wilbur Fisk Du Bois, A. B. Cincinnati, O. 1878-, Financial Secretary of the Cincinnati Post Office. 634. Orlando Josiah Frost, A. B. Plain view. Neb. 1876-80, Teaching in Public Schools of Iowa. 1880-, Attorney at Law. 635. Maxwell Pierson Gaddis, A. B. Dayton, O. Engaged in Business. 636. Frank Janney Halliday, B. S. Delaware, O. Commission Merchant — Hay and Straw. 637. George Michael Halm, A. B. Cincinnati, O. Real Estate Agent. 638. Charles Frederick Henking, B.S. Gallipolis, O. 1876-, Wholesale Grocer. 639. Levan R. Janney, A. B., A. M., 1884. 303 Lewis Block, Pittsburgh, Pa. A. B., 1874, "Williamsport Dickinson Seminary. 1876-87, Missionary to India. 1886, Member of Educational Com- mission of Bombay Government. 1888-92, Preaching in Kansas and Oregon. 1892, Admitted to the Bar on examination before the Supreme Court of Oregon. 1892-4, Practiced I^aw in Oregon City, Oregon. 1894-, Devoting his time to Preaching, Lecturing and Literary Work. 358 Ohio Wesleyan University : 640. *Vincent Douce Lawrence, A. B., A. M., 1879. S T. B., 1877, Boston University. Minister in the North Ohio Conference, M. E. Church. Died at Gambier, O., January 14, 1881. 641. Edwin Jerome Light, B. S. Washington C. H., O. 1876-, Clothing Merchant. 642. Joseph Mahlon Lowe, B. S. Columbus, O. Attorney at Law. 643. Oscar Martin, A.B., A. M. Cincinnati, O. 1878-9, Superintendent of Schools, Spring Valley, O. 1879-80, Superintendent at Ivoveland, O. 1880-2, Principal of High School, Wilmington, O. 1882-6, Superintendent at Loveland, O. 1886-9, Superintendent at Morrow, O. 1889-90, Superintendent at Col- lege Hill, O. 1890-3, First Assistant Principal Second Intermedi- ate School, Cincinnati, O. 1893-, Teacher of Physics and Chem- istry, Hughes High School, Cincinnati. Residence, Loveland, O. 644. Joseph McCann, Jr., A. B. Marysville, O. M. D., 1879, Columbus Medical College. Physician in charge of Keeley Institute. 645. Edwin Waterman Mitchell, A. B. Cincinnati, O. M. D., 1882, Ohio Medical College. 1876-80, Principal of High Schools, Logan and Circleville, O. 1892-93, Professor of Theory and Practice, Cincinnati College of Medicine and Surgery. 1893-94, Professor of Materia Medica, Miami Medical College. Physician. Residence, Avondale, O. 646. Shobal Patton Mulford, A. B., A. M., 1879. 1056 South Hill St., Los Angeles, Cal. 1878-, Attorney at Law. 1883-86, Wholesale Commission Busi- ness. 647. *Adelbert Dee Newell, A. B., A. M. 1862, Private in the 14th Ohio Vol. Infantry. 1876-81, Minister in the Central Ohio Conference of the M. E. Church. 1881, With- drew from the active Ministry on account of continued ill health. 1883-7, Superintendent of Schools, Archbold, O. 1887-92, Probate Judge of Fulton County, O. Died at Lakeside, O., August 10, 1892. Fifty Years of History. 359 648. "^Moses Cook Percival, A. B. Minister in the North Ohio Conference, M. B. Church. Died at Iberia, O., July 19, 1878. 649. William S. Philpott, A. B., A. M., 1879. Antwerp, O. 1877-, Minister in the Central Ohio Conference, M. E. Church. 650. Otho Jackson Richards, A. B. Great Bend, Kas. 1879-80, Principal of High School, Marysville, O. 1880-4, Super- intendent of Public Schools, Great Bend, Kas. 1884-, Cashier of Bank. 651. Samuel James Riley, A. B., A. M., 1879. West Cairo, O. Merchant. 652. James Franklin Smith, A. B. Lorain, O. S. T. B., 1879, Boston University. 1879, Joined the North Ohio Conference of the M. E. Church. 653. John Wesley Spindler, A. B. Winfield, Kas. lylv. B., 1881, Cincinnati I-Ohio Conference M. E. Church. 1894-, Pastor of Shoemaker Chapel. 1288. Anna Laura Greeno, B. L. Traverse City, Mich. Married Demas Cochlin (No. 1107), June 24, 1890. 1289. Sarah Hamilton, B. L. Covington, Ky. Stenographer. 1290. Bldridge David Hanna, A. B. Clifton, W. Va. Minister in the West Virginia Conference, M. E. Church. In- ventor of Hanna's Addressing Machine. 1291. Henry William Hargett, A. B. Bloomingburg, O. 1889, Minister in the. Ohio Conference, M. E. Church. 1292. Lavinia Blanche Hawley, B. L. Loveland, O. 1293. William Garfield Hormell, A. B., A. M., 1892. Dela- ware, O. A. M., 1892, Harvard University. 1889-91, Tutor in Mathematics and Physics, Ohio Wesleyan Uni- versity. 1891-3, Post-Graduate Student in Physics, Harvard University. 1893-, Assistant Professor of Physics, Ohio Wes- leyan University. 1294. Charles Silver Hoskinson, A. B. Zanesville, O. 1888-, Assistant Principal of High School. 1295. Obediah Layton Huffman, A. B., A. M., 1894, Phila- delphia, Pa. M. D., 1894, Medical College of Philadelphia. 1889-90, Superintendent of Schools, ' Morenci, Mich. 1894-, Physician. ' 424 Ohio Wesley an University: 1296. BdwinHoltHughes, A. B., A.M., 1892. Newton Centre, Mass. S. T. B., i8q2, Boston University. Minister in the New England Conference of the M. E. Church. 1297. Silas Ellsworth Idleman, A. B. Utica, O. Spent two years in Drew Theological Seminary. Minister in the North Ohio Conference of the M. E. Church. 1298. William Bernard Jones, A. B. Delaware, O. Attorney at Law. 1299. William Conover Kennedy, B. S. Dayton, O. lyly. B., 1891, Cincinnati L,aw School. Lecturer on Elocution and Oratory, United Brethren Theological Seminary, Dayton. Attorney at Law. 13CX). Lessie Lakin, B. L. Huntington, W. Va. 1890-, Assistant Teacher of High School. 1301. George Sylvester Madden, A. B. Raton, New Mexico. 1889-92, Minister in Ohio Conference, M. E. Church. 1892-, Missionary to New Mexico. 1302. Elmer Eugene Marshall, A. B. Boston, Mass. 1889-92, Missionary to New Mexico. Student of Theology, Bos- ton University. 1303. William Mace McCafFerty, B. S. Florence, Ala, Real Estate and Loan Agent. 1304. Frederick Spear Mendenhall, A. B., A. M., 1892. Dela- ware, O. 1889-90, Student in Oxford University, England. 1890- r and 1893-4, Post-Graduate Student in Greek, Columbia College. 1892-3, Professor of Greek, Winfield College, Winfield, Kas. 1305. Olaf Ricketts Miller, A. B., A. M., 1892. East Boston, Mass. S. T. B., 1892, Boston University. Minister in the New England Conference, M. E. Church. 1306. Rennetts Carren Miller, A. B., A. M., 1892. Acushnet, Mass. S. T. B., 1892, Boston University. Minister in the New England Conference, M. E. Church. Fifty Years of History. 425 1307. Luella May Nash, B. L. Brockport, N. Y. 1889-91, Teacher of Iviterature in Drew Ladies' Seminary, Car- mel, N. Y. 1891-2, Teacher in Public Schools, Oberlin, O. 1892-3, Instructor in Nashville Female College. 1893-, Instructor in Elocution and Physical Culture in Normal School. 1308. Frank Orlando Newcomb, A. B. Akron, O. 1890-, Insurance Agent. 1309. Edmond Lewis Powers, B. S. Denver, Col. 1891-4, Attorney at ^Law, St. Louis, Mo. 1894, Removed to Colorado. 1310. Effie Kelley Price, A. B., A. M., 1892. 1004 Champlain Building, Chicago, 111. 1889-91, Teacher in High School, Racine, Wis. 1891-3, Instructor in the Preparatory School, Northwestern University. 1893-, General Secretary of the Young Women's Christian Association. 131 1. Benjamin Ulysses Rannells, A. B., A. M., 1892. Cleve- land, O. 1889-, Assistant Principal Central High School. 1312. William Purcell Reed, A. B. Portsmouth, O. Attorney at Law. 1 31 3. John Spahr Rodgers, A. B. Guanojuato, Mex. Engaged in Silver Mining. 1314. Lenora Maud Seeds, B. L. Fukuoka, Japan. 1890-, Missionary to Japan, under the auspices of the W. F. M. Society of the M. E. Church. 1315. Mabel Kate Seeds, B.L. Delaware, O. Teacher in Public Schools. 13 16. Abraham Lincoln Shellenberger, A. B. Smith's Grove, Ky. 1889-90, Superintendent of Schools, Cumberland, O. 1891-2, Superintendent of Schools, South Pittsburgh, Tenn. 1892-, President of Smith's Grove College. 1317. Ada May Sherwood, B.L. Columbus, O. Married Ira H. Crum (No. 630), May 5, 1891. 426 Ohio Wesley an University : 1318. Ruth Marie Sites, B. L. Foochow, China. 1890- Missionary to China. Translated into Chinese (Foochow dialect). "How to Win Souls," by Chas. H. Yateman, and the RevivSed Methodist Hymnal. 1319. Alice Snodgrass, B. L. Hackensack, N. J. 1889-91, Teacher at Tuscola, 111. 1891-, Assistant Principal of High School. 1320. Daniel Henry Sowers, A. B. Columbus, O. Attorney at Law. 1 32 1. Eugene Quentin Starr, B. S. Columbus, O. Clerk in office of General Passenger Agent of the C. H. V. & T. Railway. 1322. Florence Esther Starr, B. L. Lodi, O. Teacher in Public Schools. 1323. Grace Edwina Stevens, B. L. Ashland, O. 1889-, Teacher in Public Schools. 1324. John Andrews Thompson, A. B. Cleveland, O. 189 1-, Attorney at Law. 1325. William Jackson Truesdale, A. B., A. M., 1892. Cleve- land, O. 1889-, Teacher in the Central High School. 1326. Albert Clark Turrel, B. S. Cincinnati, O. B. D., 1891, Drew Theological Seminary. 1891- Minister in the Cincinnati Conference, M. B. Church. 1893-, Pastor of Price's Hill M. E. Church. 1327. William Lincoln Van Sickle, A. B. Columbus, O. Attorney at Law. 1328. "^Clarence Martin Wilbur, A. B. 1889-90, Teacher in High School, Fremont, O. 1890-1, Principal of High School, Fort Scott, Kansas. 1891-2, State Secretary of the Y. M. C. A. for Kansas. 1892, State Secretary of the World's Gospel Union. 1893, Ordained a minister in the Congregational Church. 1893 (Feb. 17), Sailed as a Missionary to Costa Rica. 1894, Made a tour of the American Republics. Died at Granada, Nicaraugua, June 20, 1894. Fifty Years of History. 427 1329. Alice May Whitney, B. L. Auburndale, O. 1891-, Teacher in the Public Schools, Toledo, O. 1330. Ivillian Belle Wahlater, B. L. 74 E. Grand Ave., Springfield, O. Married Charles S. Mathews, Sept. 26, 1894. 1331. Ella I^ewis Wood, A. B. Stantontown, O. Teacher in Public Schools. 1332. John William Youn^, A. B. Columbus, O. M. D., 1893, Hahnemann Medical College. 1889-90, Professor of Modern Languages, Fort Worth Univer- sity, Texas. 1893-, Physician and Surgeon. Class of 1890. 1333. John Hope Andrews, A. B. Steubenville, O. 1890-3, Reporter on a daily newspaper of Cincinnati. Law Student. 1334. John Pritchard Ashley, A. B., A. M., 1892. Berlin, Germany. S. T. B., 1893, Boston University. Ph.D., 1894, Boston University. Ph.D., 1894, OhioWesleyan University. 1890-3, Student in Boston University. 1893-4, Honor-Student of Boston University at Leipzig University. 1894-, Same at Berlin University. 1335. Morris Lincoln Barr, A. B. Baltimore, Md. 1891-4, Professor of Ancient Languages in McKendree College. 1893-4, President of McKendree College. 1894-, Graduate Stu- dent of Johns Hopkins University. 1336. Charles Bennett, A. B. Boston, Mass. 1890-, Minister in the Central Ohio Conference, M. E. Church. 1894-, Student of Theology at Boston University. 1337: Carrie Elizabeth Bing, B. L. Delaware, O. 1890-1, Instructor in History, German and Literature, Hedding College. 1891-3, Teacher in Private Schools, Delaware, Q., and in Texas. 1893-, Student of Medicine, Michigan LTniversity. 428 Ohio Wesley an University: 1338. Mary Bradrick, B. L. Kent, O. 1890-1, Teacher in High School, Kent. Married Mark G. McCaslin, May 7, 1891. 1339. Carrie Emma Brown, B. L. Barnesville, O. Married E. M. Van Cleve (No. 1139), Nov. 2, 1892. 1340. Henry Barnett Brownell, A. B. Washington C. H., O. 1890-, Merchant. 1341. Florence Caldwell, B. S. Cleveland, O. 1894, Graduate of Cleveland School of Art. Teaching in the same. 1342. *Orin Gould Callahan, A. B. Preparing for the Ministry. Died at Miamisburgh, O., Sept. 6, 1890. 1343. Charlotte Caroline Cannon, B. L. x\kron, O. 1890-, Teacher in Public Schools. 1344. Blanche Case, A. B. El Paso, Texas. A. B. , 1S8S. Baker University. Married Rev. Harmon J. Hoover, Oct. 31, 1893. 1345. Jessie Dea Chaney, A. B. Lancaster, O. 1890-2, Teacher in Public Schools, Lancaster, O. 1892-4, Assist- ant in the High School, Circleville, O. Married James T. Pick- ering (No. 953), April 25, 1895. 1346. *Guy Max Clarke, A. B. 1890-, Engaged in Teaching and the study of Law, as long as his health would permit. Died May 23, 1893. 1347. Marguerite Pearl Cline, B. L. Springfield, O. 1893-4, Teacher of Elocution and History, Wesleyan Seminary, Staunton, Va. 1894-, Art Student, New York City. 1348. Finley Ransom Cook, A. B. 32 Park Avenue, New York City. M. D., 1895, College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York. 1890-, Student of Medicine and Lecturer in Child's Hospital. Fifty Years of History. 429 1349. Thomas Edmund Cramer, A. B. Boston, Mass. S. T. B., 1894, Boston University. 1890-91, Assistant Postmaster, Johnstown, Pa. Minister in the New Hampshire Conference, M. E. Church. 1894, Pastor at Hillsboro, N. H., and Post-GraJuate Student at Boston Uni- versity. 1350. Mabel Cratty, B. L. Delaware, O. 1890-1, Teacher in Wheeling Female College. 1891-2, Teacher in High School, Kent, O. 1892-, Teacher in Delaware Public Schools. 1351. James Charles Criswell, B. S. Mt. Gilead, O. Student of Law and a Farmer, 1352. "^Henry Edward Crook, A. B. 1890-2, Professor of Natural Science in Troy Conference Sem- inary, Poultney, Vt. 1892, Student at Johns Hopkins University. Died at Baltimore, Md., Nov. 28, 1892. 1353. Mary Lottie Dale, B. L. Butler, Pa. 1354. Laura Rosaltha Dunathan, B. L. Van Wert, O. 1890-, Teacher in Public Schools. 1355. Julia Eberly, B, L. Perrysburgh, O. 1356. William Hendee Eglin, A. B. Columbia, O. B. D., 1892, Drew Theological Seminary. 1890-2, Student at Drew. 1892, Fellow of Drew Seminary. 1892-3, Student at Oxford University, England. 1893-, Minister in the North Ohio Conference, M. E. Church. 1357. John Bates Ely, A. B. Cambridge, Mass. 1890-3, Student of English Literature, Harvard University. 1358. Albert Victor Evans, A. B. Dayton, O. 1890-3, Reporter on the Ohio State Journal. 1894, Local Editor of the Dayton Journal. 1359. James Rule Ewing, A. B. Granville, O. 1890-4, Professor of Greek, Ottawa University, Kansas. 1894-, Professor of Greek in Granville University. 430 Ohio Wesleyan University : 1360. Marcellus Bunyan Fuller, A. B. Georgetown, O. 1890-1, Student of Theology, Boston University. 1891-, Minis- ter in the Cincinnati Conference, M. E. Church. 1361. Lillian Amy Gabel, B. L. San lyuis Obispo, Cal. Married. 1362. Mary Hutchinson Gardner, B. L. Camp Point, 111. Married Luman H. Royce (No. 1392), Sept. 3, 1891. 1363. Delia Lease Gust, B. L. Fostoria, O. 1890-1, Teacher in Public Schools, 1364. Mattie Hall, B. L. La Fayette, O. Teacher in Public Schools. 1365. Mary Wealthy Harris, B. L. Seoul, Korea, Asia. 1893-, Missionary. Teacher of Mathematics and Engliish, Girls' School. 1366. Cora Mary Hawley, B. L. Loveland, O. 1367. James Frederick Hayner, A. B. Peking, China. 1890-3, Student in Union Theological Seminary. 1893-, Mis- sionary to China and Minister in the Methodist Church. 1368. Oliver Nelson Hiett, A. B. Toledo, O. Real Estate and Loans. 1369. Adele Hudson, A. B. Bloomingburg, O. Married Henry W. Hargett (No. 1291), June 19, 1890. 1370. Thomas Jeflferson Hughes, B. S. Greenville, O. Attorney at Law. 1371. Grace Gildersleeve Husted, B. L. Cumberland, Ind. 1891-, Instructor of English Literature and Latin in Taylor University, Upland, Ind. 1372. Nellie Marie Kenaga, B. L. Urbana, O. 1373. Harry Vallandigham Kepner, A. B. Pueblo, Col. 1890-3, Teacher of Science in Public Schools, Sidney, O. Teacher in Pueblo Industrial Schools and Science Teacher in Pueblo High School. Fifty Years of History. 431 1374. William Lee, A. B. 4 Padua Road, London (S. E.), Eng. 1890, Returned to England and joined the Wesleyan Confer- ence. 1894-, PavStor of Croydon Circuit. 1375. Ira Allen Lieghley, A. B. 25 McGraw Building, De- troit, Mich. Attorney at Ivaw. Associate Editor oi Law Journal. 1376. Lollie Lyon, B. L. Denver, Col. Married Frank B. Gibson, Oct. 6, 1892. 1377. James William Lytle, A. B. San Francisco, Cal. 1891-93, Assistant Postmaster of Delaware. 1893-, Broker. 1378. William Henry Maltbie, A. B. Baltimore, Md. Ph. D., 1895, Johns Hopkins University. 1891-4, Student at Johns Hopkins University. 1895-, Instructor in Mathematics at Women's College. 1379. Wilbur Nesbitt Mason, A. B. Boston, Mass, 1890-92, Principal of High School, Monroe, O. 1892-93, Pastor at Georgetown, O. 1893-, Student of Theology, Boston Univer- sity, and engaged in Mission Work at Worcester, Mass. 1380. Anna Alison McBride, B. L. Salt Lake City, Utah. 1890-4, Missionary in New Mexico. Married W. R. Hutchinson, Jan. ist, 1895. 1381. Calista McCabe, A. B. South Denver, Col. Married Charles S. Manley (No. 1236), Nov. 15, 1892. 1382. Victor King McElheny, A. B. New York, N. Y. LIv. B., 1893, Columbia College. Attorney at Law at 120 Broadway. 1383. Sarah Geiger Mitchell, A. B. Delaware, O. 1890-2, Teacher in Missouri Wesleyan College. 1893-, Instruct- or in Greek, Ohio Wesleyan University. 1384. *William Albert Overholser, A. B. Died at Alpha, O., Oct. 21, 1S90. 432 Ohio Wesleyan University : 1385. William Moore Patton, A. B. New Moorefield, O. 1891-2, Student at Garrett Theological Seminary. 1892-, Min- ister in the Cincinnati Conference, M. E. Church. 1386. Harry Walter Paxton, A. B. Ivoveland, O. Member of 70th and 71st General Assemblies of Ohio. Attor- ney at Law. 1387. Philip Phillips, A. B. New York, N. Y. Assistant Rector of the Church of the Ascension. 1388. Lottie B. Phipps, B. L. Manchester, Mass. 1890-4, Teacher in Public Schools of Elyria, O. Married F. A. Fate (No. 1440), Sept. 12, 1894. 1389. Alba Chambers Piersol, A. B. Marion, Kas. A. M., 1893, Southwest Kansas Colleg-e. 1890-92, Teacher in Ashland Institute. 1891-92, Teacher in Cal- houn Academy. 1892-94, Professor of Ancient Languages, Southwest Kansas College. 1894-, Principal of the High School of Marion. 1390. Grant Morton Plumb, A. B. Bucyrus, O. 1890-, Principal High School. 1391. Augusta Ellen Reid, B. L. Bath, Maine. Married S. F. Westhafer (No. 1495), June 13, 1893. 1392. Luman Herbert Royce, A. B. Camp Point, 111. 1890-5, Minister in the Congregational Church, Vermillion, O. 1895, Removed to Illinois. 1393. Ulysses Grant Sanger, A. B. St. Mary's, O. Principal of High School. 1391. Charles Edward Schenk, A. B. Pleasant Ridge, O. B. D., 1893, Drew Theological Seminary. Minister in the Cincinnati Conference, M. B. Church. 1893-, Pastor of Bond Hill and Pleasant Ridge Churches. 1395. Harry Merrick Semans, A. B. Delaware, O. 1891-1894, Traveled with Philip Phillips. 1396. Mary Semans, A. B. New York, N. Y. Married Philip Phillips, Jr. (No. 1387), March 24, 1891. Fifty Years of History. 433 1397. Augusta Vernon Shaffer, B. L. Kaiserwertha Rhein, Germany. Student in Deaconess School. Miss Shaffer will soon return to this country and take up Deaconess work in New York City under the English Lutheran Church. 1398. Edward Lincoln Shannon, A. B. Denver, Col. Attorney at Law. 1399. Edwin Sherwood, A. B. Leipzig, Germany. B. D., 1893, Drew Theological Seminary. 1891-4, Student of Theology at Madison, N. J. 1894-, Student of Theology at Leipzig University. 1400. Gideon Mosher Sipe, A. B. Utica, O. lyL,. B., 1893, Michigan University. 1890-3, Student of Law, Ann Arbor, Mich. 1893-, Attorney at Law. 1401. William Henry Steven, A. B. 237 Indiana Ave., To- ledo, O. M. D., 1893, Detroit Medical College. 1893-, Physician. 1402. Basil Liberty Smith, A. B. Aspen Junction, Col. 1890-1, Superintendent of Schools, Aspen Junction, Col. 1881-, Postmaster and in Mercantile Business, Aspen Junction. 1893-, Superintendent of Schools for Eagle County, Col. 1403. Perry Smith, A. B. Zanesville, O. lyL.B., 1893, University of Michigan. 1890-93, Student of Law. 1893-, Attorney at Law. 1404. Daniel Stecker, A. B. Marion, O. Graduate of Union Theological Seminary. Minister in Central Ohio Conference, M. E. Church. 1405. Paul Morris Thomson, A. B. Columbus, O. Engaged in business with Elbridge, Higgins & Co. 1406. Alice Weir, B. L. La Rue, O. Married Charles C. Kennedy (No. 1553), Aug. 23, 1892. 434 Ohio Wesley an University: 1407. Eva Wier, B. L. Jackson, O, Student of Art and Literature. 1408. Ivilly Daisy Welch, B. Iv. Stafford Springs, Conn. Married Freeman Potter, Nov. 17, 1891, 1409. Myra Winifred White, B. L. Dayton, O. Teacher in the Second District School. 1410. *John Parker Widney, B. S. M. D., 1893, Medical Department, University of New York. Died at Piqua, O., Dec. 26, 1894. 141 1. May Louise Wood, B. L. Delaware, O. 141 2. Frank Lamar Young, A. B. Mt. Vernon, O. Attorney at Law. 1413. Walter Ulysses Young, B. S. Carlisle, O. Superintendent of Public Schools. 1414. Blanche Zehring, B. S. Miamisburgh, O. 1891-3, State Secretary for the Young Woman's Christian Association. 1894-, Post-Graduate Student in Yale University. Class of 1891. 141 5. Rhoda Loretta Abernethy, A. B. Warren, Pa, Engaged in Teaching. May be addressed at Darbyville, O. 1416. Charles Riggs Ball, A. B. St. Paul, Minn. M. D., 1894, University of Minnesota. 1893-4, Senior House Surgeon at St. I^uke's Hospital. 1894-, Physician and Surgeon. 1417. Charles Stewart Barnes, A. B. Newark, O. 1892-4, Principal of High School, Salem, O. Student of Medicine. 141 8. Cloyd Jacob Brotherton, A. B. Lima, O. A. B., 1892, Harvard University, lyly. B., 1893, Cincinnati Law School. Attorney at Law. 1419. Charles Edgar Brown, A. B. Maineville, O. Student of Law. Fifty Years of History. 435 1420. Stowell Lyman Bryant, A. B. Lutherville, Md. S. T. B., 1893, Boston University. 1893, Minister in the Baltimore Conference of the M. B. Church. 1893-4, Assistant Pastor Mt. Vernon M. E. Church, Baltimore, Md. 1421. Bertha Margaretta Cameron, B. L. Boston, Mass. Married J. C. Roberts (No. 1579), June 14, 1893. 1422. Essie Lee Campbell, A. B. Cleveland, O. Teacher in Central High School. 1423. Maud Pearl Carmony, B. L. Conover, O. 1891-, Teacher in High School, Marysville, O. 1424. Anna Casement, B. L. Los Angeles, Cal. Teacher. 1425. Harry Ellsworth Chatterton, A.B. Wilmington, O. 1891-, Principal of High School. 1426. Willis Melville Clayton, A. B. Waverly, O. 1891-5, Superintendent of Public Schools, Piketon, O. 1895-, Superintendent of Schools. 1427. Carrie May Colvin, B. L. Lena, O. Teacher in the Public Schools. 1428. Charles Emory Copeland, A. B., A. M., 1894. Dela- ware, O. For three years in Methodist Episcopal Mission Schools, Sing- apore, Straits Settlements. 1894-, Principal Delaware High School. 1429. Mary Corner, B. L. Malta,- O. 1892-3, Principal of Malta High School. 1430. Ada Letitia Creswell, B. L. Cedarville, O. Teacher in Public Schools. 1431. Daisy Dale, B.L. Butler, Pa. 1432. Sarah Emma Dann, B. L. Sidney, O. T891-2, Teaching at Marysville, Mo. 436 Ohio Wesley an University: 1433. Myrta Davisson, B. L. South Charleston, O. 1434. George Kirkpatrick Denton, A. B. Bvansville, Ind. LIv.B., 1893, Harvard University. 1893- , Attorney at Law. 1435. Louisa Maria Dole, B. L. 189 1-4, Instructor in Ohio Wesleyan University. 1894, Special Student at Chicago University Summer School. Married Oliver W. Hutchinson (No. 884), May i, 1895. 1436. Bert Ackley Dunbar, A. B., A. M., 1892. Ironton, O. 1891-3, Professor of Latin and Greek in Hillsboro College. 1893-, Principal of High School. 1437. Raymond Harrold Edwards, A. B. Student of Law. 1438. Cora Belle Elliott, B. L. Sandusky City, O. 1891-4, Teaching in Public Schools. Married Martin J. Bender, June 12, 1894. 1439. John Barton Fairchild, A. B. Marietta, O. 1891-2, Principal of Flemingsburg High School, Flemingsburg, Ky. 1892-3, Instructor in Mathematics, St. James Academy, Macon, Mo. 1893-, Principal of West Side Schools. 1440. Francis Asbury Fate, A. B., A. M., 1894. Manchester, Mass. S. T. B., 1894, Boston University. Minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church. 1894-, Serving a Congregational Church at Manchester-by-the- Sea. 1441. Lewis Boyden Foote, B. S. Cleveland, O. Accountant, Department of Accounts. 1442. Ora Gerhart, B. L. Newark, O. Married Dr. W. M Beatty, June 8, 1892. 1443. Harvey Devilla Grindle, A. B. Montpelier, O. 1892-4, Superintendent of Schools, Lakeside, O. 1894-, Super- intendent at Montpelier. 1444. Thomas Wallis Grose, A. B. South Woodbury, O. Minister in the North Ohio Conference, M. E. Church. Fifty Years of History. 437 1445. Washington Irving Hadley, B. S. Pioneer, O. Merchant. 1446. John Ernest Halliday, A. B. Gallipolis, O. Dry Goods Merchant. 1447. Everett Stetson Hammond, A. B. Cochesett, Mass. S. T. B., 1894, Boston University. Minister in the New England Southern Conference, M. E. Church. 1448. Frank David Harpster, A. B. Cygnet, O. 1891-4, Teaching and engaged in business. 1894-, Teacher in Pubhc Schools. 1449. Lillian Norissa Harris, B. L. Eden, O. 1891-4, Teaching in Public Schools of Delaware County, O. 1894-, Teaching at Rosemont, Pa. 1450. Olive Emily Harrison, B. Iv. Delaware, O. 1892-4, Teacher of Music, McKendree College, Ivcbanon, 111. 1451. Orphie Marie Harrison, B. I^. Buffalo, N. Y. 1891-, Supply Teacher in Public Schools. 1452. Sue Evelyn Harrison, B. L. Oak Harbor, O. 1891-, Principal of High School. 1453. Augusta Hart Hayner, B. ly. Delaware, O. 1891-, Instructor in Conservatory of Music, Ohio Wesleyan Uni- versity. 1454. Norman Courtney Hayner, A. B. Rochester, N. Y. Engaged in the Oil business. 1455. Maude HefFelfinger, B. L. Springfield, O. Insurance Clerk. 1456. Henry Harrison Helter, A. B. Troy, O. 1891-3-, Superintendent of Schools, Gnadenhutten, O. 1893- Principal of High School. 1457. Minnie Elizabeth Hickman, B. L. Cleveland, O. Student and Teacher of Music. 438 Ohio Wesley an Univers^ity : 1458. Charles Delnow Hopkins, A. B. Athens, O. LIv. B., 1893, Ohio State University. Attorney at Law. 1459. Jonas Jason Hulse, A. B. Harriman, Tenn. Manufacturer. 1460. Carroll Henry Jones, A. B. Delaware, O. Attorney at Law. 1461. Frederick Theodore Jones, B. S. Delaware, O. Assistant Cashier Deposit Banking Company. 1462. Eddy Leggett Keen, A. B. Cincinnati, O. Assistant Telegraph Editor Cincinnati Post. 1463. James Monroe Kelsey, A. B. Clyde, O. 1891-2, Traveled in Europe. 1892-4, Local Editor for Cleveland Newspapers. 1464. Gideon Elijah Keyt, A. B. Piqua, O. 1891-3, Traveling in Europe. City Editor Daily Call. Law Student. 1465. *Aveline Lacroix, B. ly. Married L. B. Foote (No. 1441), June 22, 1892. Died at Port Clin- ton, O., June 5, 1893. 1466. Nora Ellen Lake, B. L. Rich wood, O. 1892-, Teacher in Public Schools, Edison, O. 1467. Harry Smith I^atham, A. B. 218 E, 28th St,, Chicago, 111. 1891-2, Professor in the Ohio Military Institute. 1892-4, Su- perintendent of Schools, South Charleston, O. 1894- Teacher of Latin in the Northwestern Military Academy, Highland Park, 111. 1468. George Davis Lowry, A. B. Peking, China. M. D., 1891, College of Physicians and Surgeons. 1891-4, Medical Student in New York. 1894-, Medical Mission- ary in North China Mission of the M. E. Church. Fifty Years of History. 439 1469. Herbert Camp Marshall,. A. B. Zanesville, O. A. B., 1894, Harvard University. 1891-2, Superintendent of Schools, Dixon, Ky. 1892-3, Super- intendent of Schools, Monroe, O. 1893-, Student in Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. 1470. Bird Mason, B. L. Georgetown, O. 1471. Francis Michael McKay, B. S. Logan, O. Journalist. Editor of the IvOgan Sentinel. 1893-, Surveyor of Logan County. 1472. lyccta Eldica Miller, B. Iv. Spencer, O. 1891-4, Teacher in Kidder Institute, Kidder, Mo. 1894-, Teacher in High School, Norwalk, O. 1473. Villa Leigh Moore, A. B. Delaware, O. 1891-, Superintendent of Beaver Creek Township Schools. Alpha, Green County, O, 1474. Katharine Mullikin, A. B. (Clifton) Cincinnati, O. A. M., 1893, University of Cincinnati. 1891-, Special Student of Boston University and University r f Cincinnati. 1475. Casper Wordsworth Neilson, A. B. Toledo, O. 1891-4, Superintendent of Schools, Robinson, 111. 1894-, Stu- dent of Law. 1476. George Elmer Nelson, A. B. Ottawa, O. 1891-93, Instructor in Mathematics, Ohio Wesleyan University. 1893-4, Superintendent of Schools, Lena, O. 1894-, Superin- tendent of Public Schools. 1477. Harry Opdyke Newcomb, A. B. Middlefield, O. Traveling Salesman. 1478. Olga Louise Nippert, B. L. , Minn. 1891-5, Teacher of German, Walnut Hills, O. Married E. O. Puckletsch, M. D., June ist, 1895. 1479. Blbert Blvero Persons, A. B. Delaware, O. Student of Medicine, Chicago, 111. . . 440 Ohio Wesley an University: 1480. Kate May Piersol, B. L. Married M. H. Hutchinson, Oct. 2, 1891. Died at Cleveland, O. 1481. Robert Louis Richards, A. B. New Lexington, O. M. D., 1894, Ohio Medical College. 1894-5, Physician in the Cincinnati Hospital. 1894-, Will prob- ably locate in Toledo, O. 1482. Harry Charles Robinson, B. L. Cleveland, O. 1891-2, Marine Editor of Cleveland Press. 1892-, Attorney at Law. 1483. Fred Everett Ross, B. L. Ripley, O. 1892-3, Traveling Salesman in the State of Colorado and in New Mexico. 1893-, With the Ripley National Bank. 1484. Emma Linda Salzer, B. L. LaCrosse, Wis. Superintendent of Mailing Department, Salzer Seed Company. 1485. Harriet Sceva, B. L. Cleveland, O. Married E. A. Roberts (No. 1578), Oct. 12, 1893. i486. Mabel Sylvester Shattuck, B. L. Peking, China. Married James Frederick Hayner (No. 1367), June i, 1893, and sailed at once for the Mission Field of China. 1487. Layton Carl Smith, A. B. Cleveland, O. Attorney at Law. 1488. Wallace Nelson Stearns, A. B:, A. M., 1894. Cam- bridge, Mass. A. B., 1893, Harvard University. 1891-2, Tutor in the Ohio Wesleyan University. 1892-, Gradu- ate Student at Harvard University. 1489. Madge Wilson Stewart, B. L. 1326 Madison Ave., Columbus, O. 1891-2, Teacher in High School, Kent, O. Married D. E. Dan- iels, Nov. 29, 1894. 1490. Annie Travis, A. B. Aspen, Colo. Married John F, Keating (No. 1552), June 18, 1891. Fifty Years of History, 441 1491. Samuel Melville Waterhouse, A. B. Cincinnati, O. M. D., 1894, Ohio Medical College. 1894-5, Physician at the Cincinnati Hospital. Will spend the next two years in Europe, engaged in the study of his pro- fession. 1492. Ella Ivouise Waters, B. L. Fremont, O. Teacher of Music. 1493. Edna Geneva Weh, B. L. Hillsboro, O. 1891-, Teacher in Public Schools, 1494. Ralph Eckley Westfall, B. S. Columbus, O. Collection Agent, and Student of Law. 1495. Sherman Tecumseh Westhafer, A. B. Bath, Me. vS. T. B., 1893, Boston University. Minister in Methodist Episcopal Church. 1496. Marion Daisy Whitney, B. Iv. Columbus, O. 1891-5, Student of Music, Norwalk, O. Married Edmond B. Dillon, May 8, 1895. 1497. Florence M. Williams, B. L. Shelby, O. 1891-2, Teacher in Shelby High School. 1498. Thomas Charles Wilson, B. L. Somerset, O. Teacher in the Public Schools, Wesley, O. 1893-, Engaged in business. 1499. Nevin Otto Winter, A. B. Bucyrus, O. 1891-3, Traveling Salesman in England. 1893-, Journalist. 1500. William Barcus Winters, A. B. Cleveland, O. Minister in East Ohio Conference, M.E. Church. 1894-, Pastor Woodland Avenue M. E. Church. 1501. Rufus Judson Wyckoff, A. B. Boston, Mass. S. T. B., 1894, Boston University. T891-, Minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church. 189T-4, Student of Theology, Boston University. 1894-, Pastor of church at Chelsea, Mass. 1502. Lyman Beckley Yale, A. B. Xenia, O. 1891-, Editor Home Weekly, and Instructor in Printing, Ohio Soldiers' and Sailors' Orphans' Home. 442 Ohio Wesleyan University: 1503. Shintaro Yamasaki, A. B. Tokio, Japan. Teacher in the Methodist Episcopal Schools. 1504. Sarkis Stephen Yenovkian, B. S. Marash, Asia Minor. For many years pastor of a native Christian church in Asia Minor. Owing to the troubled condition of the country, Mr. Yenovkian has not as yet returned to that Missionary field. Lecturing and engaged in business. Address in the United States (1894), Delaware, O. Class of 1892. 1505. Edgar Downing Albright, A. B. Parkersburg, W. Va. 1892-3, Superintendent of Public Schools, Belpre, O. 1893-^ Principal of High School. 1506. Martha Scott Anderson, B. L. Minneapolis, Minn. Editor Ladies' Department Minneapolis Times and Tribune. 1507. Albion Joseph Andrews, B. S. Zanesville, O. , I^L. B., 1893, Ohio State University. Attorney at Law. 1508. Lydia Marsh Austin, B. L. Wilmington, O. Teacher in Public Schools. 1509. Etta May Barkdull, B. L. Toledo, O. 1892-, Teacher in Public Schools. 1510. Mary Catherine Barnes, B. Iv. Fayette, Mo. 1892-, Teacher of Mathematics. 151 1. Olive Hanson Basquin, A. B. Evanston, 111. A. B., 1894, Harvard University. 1892-3, Teacher in Public Schools, Chardon, O. 1893-94, Stu- dent at Harvard University. 1894-, Fellow in Physics, North- western University. 1512. Susie May Bentley, A. B. Utica, N. Y. Married John R. Doan (No. 1532), Dec. 8, 1892. 15 13. Nathaniel Davis Bigelow, A. B. Syracuse, O. 1892-, Minister in the Ohio Conference, M. E. Church. Fifty Years of History. 443 1514. Florence Eudora Bishop, B. L. Toledo, O. 1892-, Instructor in Physical Culture at the Toledo Hospital for the Insane. 1515. James Marion Butler, A. B. Columbus, O. IvL. B., 1894, Ohio State University. 1 894-, Attorney at I^aw. 15 16. Will Deweese Cairns, A. B. Troy, O. 1892-4, United States Mailing Clerk. 1894-, Teacher of Languages in High School. 15 1 7. ^^Mary Elizabeth Calhoun, A. B. A. B., 1890, Heidelberg College. Died at Delaware, O., June 5, 1893. 1518. Cora Belle Calhoun, A. B. Peking, China. Married G. D. Lowry (No. 1468), Aug. 21, 1894, and sailed Sept. 25, for Missionary service in North China. 1519. Michael Elliott Carroll, A. B. Washington, Pa. Attorney at Law. May be addressed at Old Concord, Pa. 1520. May Esther Carter, B. L. Cuyahoga Falls, O. 1892-3, Assistant Principal of High School. 1521. Wilson Andrews Carter, B. S. Cuyahoga Falls, O. 1892-3, Teacher in Public Schools. 1893-, Student at Case School of Applied Science, Cleveland, O. 1522. Horace Greeley Chambers, A. B. Findlay, O. 1893-, Student of Law. 1523. George Phillip Chatterton, A. B. Batavia, O. 1892-, Superintendent of Public Schools. 1524. Luella Pauline Chase, B. L. Covington, Ky. 1525. Pennell Cherrington, A. B. Salt Lake City, Utah. L,Iv. B., 1894, Cincinnati Law School. Attorney at Law. 1526. George Foster Collier, B. S. Cambridge, Mass. A. B. and A. M., 1894, Harvard University. 1892-, Post-Graduate Student at Harvard University. 444 Ohio Wesley an University: 1527. Nellie Ellen Conkling, B. Iv. Madisonville, O. 1528. Lena Curren, B. L. Delaware, O. 1892-, Student of Vocal Music. 1529. Anna Cutler, B. L. Delaware, O. 1892-, Teacher in Public Schools. 1530. Wilbur Lawrence Young Davis, A. B. Groesbeck, O. 1892-3, Missionary-Teacher, Santiago, Chili. 1893-, Minister in the Cincinnati Conference, M. E. Church. 1531. Herbert Downs Deetz, A. B. Boston, Mass. Student at Boston School of Theology. 1532. John Knowles Doan, A. B. Utica, N. Y. 1892-4, General Secretary of Young Men's Christian Asssocia- tion. 1895-, Secretary Y. M. C. A. at Utica. 1533. William Thaddeus Ellis, A. B. Racine, O. Bngaged in Newspaper Work. 1534. Frederick William Fink, A. B. Berlin, Germany. A. M., 1893, on examination, Ohio Wesleyan University. 1893-, Student at Leipsic and Berlin Universities. 1535. *Adela Elizabeth Fischer, B. L. Died at Wapakoneta, O., Feb. i, 1894. 1536. Sarah Fisher, B. L. Seoul, Korea. Married Rev. W. L. Swallen, June 23, 1892, and started at once for the Mission field of Korea, under the auspices of the Pres- byterian Church. 1537. Frank Reber Foraker, A. B. 58 Williams St., New York City. 1892-, Student of Law, University of the City of New York. Will locate in New York City. 1538. Lulu Elizabeth Frey, B. L. Seoul, Korea. 1893-, Appointed Missionary by the W. F. M. Society of the M. E. Church. 1539. Helen Frizell, B. L. Dayton, O. Fifty Years of History. 445 1540. Elizabeth Belle Garrison, B. L. Utica, O. 1 541. George Hiram Geyer, A. B. Boston, Mass. Student at Boston School of Theology, and Pastor of Hope Chapel. 1542. Lewis Baltzell Hall, A. B. Tiffin, O. Student at Law. 1543. Ralph Harrold, A. B. South Charleston, O. Editor of The Sentinel. 1544. Mary Etta Hart, B, L. Little Rock, Ark. 1545. David Herr, A. B. Springfield, O. 1892-, Minister in the Ohio Conference, M. E. Church. 1894-, Pastor of Grace M. E. Church. 1546. Mary Ro Ilia Hillman, B. S. Newark, O. Student of Medicine. 1547. Frederick William HofFman, A. B. Tiffin, O. Student at Heidelberg Theological Seminary. 1548. Richard Deming Hollington, A. B., A. M., 1894. Dela- ware, O. Student at Boston University, School of Theology, and School of All Sciences. 1549. Etta Clara Hoyt, B. L. Hillsboro, O. 1892-3, Graduate Student at Wellesley College. 1550. Clyde Rollin Jones, A. B. Ottawa, O. 1892-, Principal of Grammar School. 1551. Edward David Jones, B. S. Antigo, Wis. 1892-, Post-Graduate Student in Economics, University of Wis- consin. 1552. John Francis Keating, A. B. Aspen, Colo. Superintendent of Public Schools. 1553. Charles Colson Kennedy, A. B. La Rue, O. Minister in the Central Ohio Conference, M. E. Church. 446 Ohio Wesley an University : 1554. Nancy Kennedy, B. L. Milford Center, O. 1894-, Teacher in the Public Schools. 1555. Nettie Kennedy, B. L. Lineville, Iowa. Married Prof. John W. Cradler, Oct. i, 1892. 1556. Don Elijah King, B. L. Jackson C. H., W. Va. Engaged in business. 1557. Florence Jennings Lakin, B. L. Columbus, O. Student of Music. 1558. Victor Hugo Madden, B. S. Cable, O. Teacher in Public Schools. 1559. Margaret Clo Malick, B. L. Noble, Ills. May also be addressed at Neptune, O. 1560. Franklin Moses Marple, A. B. Masontown, W. Va. 1892-, Minister in the West Virginia Conference, M. E. Church. 1561. Helen Louise Mather, B. L. Marion, Ind. 1893-4, Special Student, Boston Conservatory of Music. 1562. Homer Hudson McKeehan, A. B. Cleveland, O. Attorney at Law. 1563. David Channing Meek, A. B. Berea, O. A. M., 1S92, Ohio Normal University. 1892-93, Principal of Commercial Department, Ohio Wesleyan University. 1893-, Superintendent of Public Schools. 1564. *Nellie Christina Morgan, A. B. Delaware, O. Teacher. Died at Delaware, O., Sunday, June 9, 1895. 1565. Minnie Maud Morgan, B. L. East Boston, Mass; Married Olaf R. Miller (No. 1305), Aug. 17, 1892. 1566. Kate Elizabeth Moss, A. B. Maryville, Mo. 1892, Teacher of Mathematics and Greek, Michigan Female Seminary. 1893, Preceptress and Teacher of History, Univer- sity of the Pacific. 1895-, Professor of Greek, Missouri Wes- leyan University, Cameron, Mo. Fifty Years of History. 447 1567. John William Myers, B. S. Dayton, O. Assistant Superintendent of Construction for Dayton Electric Railways. 1568. Annabel Newton, B. L. West Toledo, O. Teacher. 1569. Allen Alvin North, A. B. Cambridge, Mass. 1892-, student of Law, Harvard University. 1570. Charles Jared Parrish, B. S. Hamilton, O. Student of Law. 1571. Maude Emengarde Peters, B. L. Delaware, O. 1893-, Teacher in Business College, Pawtucket, R. I. 1572. Nellie Phellis, B. L. Rosedale, O. 1894, Special Student at Washington, D. C. 1573. Helen Augusta Plowman, A. B. Greenville, O. Teacher. 1894-, Special Student at Ohio Wesleyan University. 1574. Adelaide Post, B. L. Spencerville, O. 1575. Mary Druit Potter, B. S. Allegheny City, Pa. 1892-4, Teacher in Public Schools of Allegheny. 1894, Post- Graduate Student at Yale University. 1576. ^Charles W. Reynolds, B.S. Died at West Rushville, O., March 12, 1893. 1577. Jessie May Riggs, B. L. Bryan, O. 1892-4, Assistant in High School. 1578. Edward Austin Roberts, A. B. Cleveland, O. 1 893-, Local Editor Plain Dealer. 1579. James Crawford Roberts, A. B. Boston, Mass. Student at Boston University, School of Theology. 1580. William Thomas Robinson, A. B. Forest, O. 1581. Kernan Robson, A. B. Cambridge, Mass. A. M., 1893, on examination, Ohio Wesleyan University. 1892-3, Instructor in the Ohio Wesleyan University. 1893-, Graduate Student at Harvard University. 448 Ohio Wesley an University : 1582. Samuel Clark Rodgers, A. B. Charleroi, Pa. 1583. William Arnold Rosenzweig, A. B. New York City. 1892, Name changed by legislature to W. R. Arnold. 1892-, Student at Union Theological Seminary. 1584. Katharine Christiana Schock, B. L. Delaware, O. 1894-, Teacher of German in Public Schools. 1585. Mary Regina Schock, B. L. Delaware, O. 1892-, Teacher in Public Schools. 1586. Worthington Scott, A. B. Delaware, O. 1892-4, Superintendent of Sunbury Public Schools. 1894, Pur- suing the study of Architecture at Harvard University. 1587. Inez Shaw, B. L. Winchester, Ind. Married Howard Sackett, Nov. 10, 1892. 1588. Charles Gaylord Smith, A. B. Agosta, O. Minister in the Central Ohio Conference, M. E. Church. 1589. Ella Louise Smith, A. B. Van Wert, O. 1892-3, special Student at University of Michigan. 1894-, Sup- ply Teacher, Van Wert High School. 1590. Ivouise Elliott Stewart, B. L. Hicksville, O. 1892-, Teacher in the Public Schools. 1591. Mittie Suter, B. L. Palmyra, Mo. 1592. Elisha Cranston Walden, A. B. Cincinnati, O. 1892-3, Manager Pacific Christian Advocate, Portland, Ore. 1893-5, Professor of Natural Science, Rust University. 1894- Graduate Student at Johns Hopkins University. 1593. Harry Bright Weaver, A. B. Columbus, O. Attorney at Law. 1594. Bruce Stevens Weeks, A. B. 314 Johnston Building, Cincinnati, O. LI/. B., 1888, Cincinnati Law School. A. B., 18S9, Cincinnati University. Attorney at Law. Fifty Years of History. 449 1595. Mary Harriet Welch, B. L. Delaware, O. 1892-3, Clerk in Deposit Bank. Married W. L. Bennington, Jan. I, 1893. 1596. Olive P. Welch, B. L. Pioneer, O. Married W. I. Hadley (No. 1445), August 25, 1892. 1597. Alta Rebecca Williams, B. L. Columbus, O. 1892-94, Teacher in Public Schools, Mechanicsburgh, O. Mar- ried Charles W. Martin, July 25, 1894. Residence, North Dor- mitory, Ohio State University. 1598. Charles Edwin Williams, A. B. 17 W. 9th Street, New York City. A. B., 1893. Harvard University. 1893-, Private Tutor. 1599. Hannah Elizabeth Williamson, B. L. Iberia, O. Teacher. 1600. Linnie Mae Wilson, B. L. Somerset, O. Married C. A. Beacham, April 25, 1895. 1601. Noah De Orville Wilson, A. B. Sparta, O. 1892-, Principal in Public Schools. 1602. Henry Collier Wright, A. B. Le Roy, O. 1892-93, Assistant Pastor Main Street Methodist Church, Du- buque, Iowa. 1893-4, Student at Harvard University. 1603. Howard Elmer Wright, A. B. Deavertown, O. 1892-, Minister in the Ohio Conference, M. E. Church. C1.ASS OF 1893. 1604. Edwin Percy Baker, A. B. L/cbanon, 111. Professor of Latin, McKendree College. 1605. Albert Beal, A. B. Boston, Mass. 1893-, student at Boston University School of Theology, and Pastor's Assistant Shawmut Congregational Church. 1606. Richard Henry Beesley, A. B. Salt Lake City, Utah. 1893-, Principal of City High School. 450 Ohio Wesley an University: 1607. John Henry Blackburn, A. B. Chatham, N. J. Student at Drew Theological Seminary, and Acting Pastor of Methodist Episcopal Church. 1608. Hattie Lane Bland, B. L. Delaware, O. 1609. Gertrude Vail Bliss, B. L. Sparta, O. 1894-, Teacher in Public Schools. 1610. Theodora Frances Burns, A. B. Athens, O. Teacher in Public Schools. 161 1. Mae Campbell, B. L. Cincinnati, O. Teacher in Public Schools. 1612. Cornelius Beard Canon, A. B. Dakota, Iowa. 1893-, Minister to the Northwest Iowa Conference, M. B. Church. 1613. Robert Carhart, A. B. Galion, O. 1893-, Student of Law, Cincinnati University. 1614. Adda Carpenter, B. L. Delaware, O. 1615. Elsie Castor, A. B. Kenton, O. Teacher in Public Schools. 1616. Edwin Stanton Collier, A. B. Boston, Mass. Student at Boston University School of Theology. 161 7. Parson Brownlow Cuppett, A. B. Coquimbo, Chili. 1 893-, Missionary to Chili. Pastor English Church. 1618. Nellie Blanche Denny, B. L. Huntsville, O. 1619. Ivouise Naomi Doud, A. B. Norwalk, O. 1620. Walter Adams Draper, A. B. Cincinnati, O. Journalist. 162 1. James Marquis Farrell, A. B. Brockton, N. Y. 1893-, Minister in the Erie Conference, M. E. Church. 1622. Charles Lee Fillebrown, A. B. La Carne, O. Minister in the Central Ohio Conference, M. E. Church. 1623. Grace Fridman, B. L. Yellow Springs, O. Assistant Professor of Latin and Greek, Antioch College. Fifty Years of History. 451 1624. Edward Gaudern, B. S. Bryan, O. . Student of Law, Admitted to practice, March, 1895. 1625. Samuel Alphonse Gillett, A. B. Crestline, O. 1 893-, Principal of High School. 1626. Nellie Ossinni Graflf, A. B. Delaware, O. 1627. Alice Florence Griffiths, B. Iv. Delaware, O. 1628. Ume Hameda, B. ly. Tokio, Japan. 1893-4, Student in Kindergarten School, Chattanooga, Tenn. 1894-, Teacher of Kindergarten in Japan. 1629. Harold Heath, A. B. Palo Alto, Cal. 1893-4, Professor of Biology and Geology, University of the Pacific. 1894-, Instructor in Histology, Leland Stanford Uni- versity. 1630. Mary B. Heath, B. ly. Bryn Mawr, Pa. Student at Bryn Mawr College. 1631. William Thomas Helms, A. B. Maiden, W. Va. Minister in West Virginia Conference, M. B. Church. 1632. William Samuel Heusner, A. B. Clay Center, Kas. Student of Law. 1633. Nettie Hollington, B. ly. Delaware, O. Student of Music. 1634. Olive Grace Hornbrook, B. L. Barnesville, O. 1893-, Teacher in Public Schools. 1635. Frank Webster Howell, B. S. Dayton, O. Student of Law at the Cincinnati Law School. 1636. Lawrence McKendree Idleman, A. B. Delaware, O. Salesman and Student of Music. 1637. Lewis Allen Ireton, A. B. Cincinnati, O. 1 893-, Student of Law. 1638. Lola May Kidwell, A. B. Nagasaki, Japan. 1 894-, Missionary to Japan, under the auspices of the W. F. M. Society of the M. E. Church. 452 Ohio Wesley an University : 1639. Mabel Albertine Knapp, A. B. Lexington, Ky. 1640. Charles Dick LafFerty, A. B. Gambier, O. 1893-, student of Theology, Kenyon College. 1641. Charlotte May Lakin, B. L- Point Pleasant, O. 1642. Mary Alice Le Master, B. L. Zanesville, O. 1893-, Teacher in the Public Schools. 1643. Andrew Sagito Linn, A. B. Richmond, O. 1893-4, Agent Pittsburgh Building and Loan Association. 1894, Student of Law. 1644. Edward Kingsley Lowry, A. B. Peking, China. 1893-4, Fourth Assistant, Imperial Maritime Customs. 1894-, Second Secretary of Legation and Private Secretary to the United States Minister to China. 1645. Walter Latimer Luttgen, A. B. Delaware, O. Salesman. 1646. James William Magruder, B. S. Mechanicsburg, O. Student of Medicine at Miami Medical College. 1647. Arthur Mercein Mann, B. S. Alexandria, O. 1890-, Minister in the Ohio Conference, M. E. Church. 1892-3, Student at the Ohio Wesleyan University. 1893-, Again in the pastorate. 1648. Frank Millard Mecartney, B. S. Columbus, O. Student of Law. 1649. Everett Virgil McCaskill, A. B. Chicago, 111. 1893-4, Principal Commercial Department, Ohio Wesleyan Uni- versity. 1894, Graduate Student of Summer Science School, Wood's Holl, Mass. 1894-, Graduate Student in Biology, Chicago University. 1650. Nellie Mary McClain, B. L. Greenfield, O. 1651. William McClain, A. B. Baltimore, Md. 1893-, Student of Mathematics, Johns Hopkins University. Fifty Years of History, 453 1652. Charles McCoard, A. B. Provo, Utah. Minister in the Utah Mission, M. E. Church. 1894-, Missionary to Utah. 1653. Nora McMoran, B. L. Paris, O. 1654. Frank LeRond McVey, A. B. New Haven, Conn. Graduate Student at Yale University. 1655. Sarah Catherine Moyer, B. Iv. Wilmington, O. Married H. E. Chatter^on (No. ), May 3, 1893. 1656. Elmer Ellsworth Noble, A. B. Waterside, Pa. Student of Theology at Boston University, and Assistant Pastor of Morgan Chapel. 1657. Grace Maria Packard, B. L. Norwalk, O. T894-, Teacher in the Soldiers' and Sailors' Orphans' Home, at Xenia, O. 1658. May Pemberton, B. L. West Milton, O. Ph. B., 1894, Michigan University. Student at Michigan University, Ann Arbor. Minister in the Friends Church. 1659. Byrd Arthur Peters, B. S. Delaware, O. 1 893-, Teacher in Business College, Taunton, Mass. 1660. Harry Willis Pond, A. B. Cleveland, O. Secretary of Economy Building and Loan Company. 1661. Cora Belle Ramage, B. L. Delaware, O. 1 893-, Teacher in Public Schools. 1662. Fred Clark Rector, A. B. Circleville, O. 1893-94, Teacher in Union College, Barbourville, Ky. 1894-, Student of Law in Yale University. 1663. Edward Thomson Reed, A. B. Portsmouth, O. Assistant Cashier National Bank, 1664. John Lewis Reeder, A. B. Boston, Mass. Student of Theology at Boston University. 1894, Acting Pastor, Topsfield, Mass. 454 Ohio Wesleyan University : 1665. Merrill Ulysses Ricketts, A. B. Columbus, O. 1893-5, student of Law, Ohio State University. 1895-, Attorney at lyaw. 1666. William Frank Rimer, A. B. Delaware, O. 1893-, Superintendent of Schools. 1667. Margaret Roberts, B. L. Chester, England. 1894-, Will spend some months at Chester, England. 1668. Daniel Clinard Rybolt, A. B. Hilliards, O. 1893-4, Superintendent of Schools, Harrisburg, O. 1669. Eddy Rynearson, A. B. Dayton, O. J 893-, Teacher in Public Schools. Published "Plant Record." 1894-, Special Student in Science Summer School, Wood's Holl, Mass. 1670. Charles Seaton, A. B. Mansfield, O. Student of Law. 1671. Stella Secrist, A. B. Chillicothe, O. 1893-, Teacher in Public School. 1672. Agnes Shephard, B. L. Perry, O. 1673. Harriet May Shultz, B. h. Abingdon, Va. 1883-, Teacher of Art. 1674. Edward Porter Smith, B. S. Yellow Springs, O. 1893-, Student of Medicine at Michigan University. 1675. Lola Arbella Smythe, B. h. Galena, O. 1893-, Teaching in Public School. 1676. Julia Sowers, B. L. Urbana, O. 1677. Edwin Arthur Strother, A. B. Richwood, O. 1892-, Minister in Central Ohio Conference, M. E. Church. 1894-, Pastor of Richwood Circuit. 1678. Phoebe Catherine Swope, A. B. Altamont, Kas. Teacher in Public School. 1679. Mary Margaret Thomas, B. h. Delaware, O. Fifty Years of History. 455 1680. Wendell Marshall Thomas, A. B. New Orleans, La. 1893-, Professor of Greek and Mathematics, New Orleans Uni- versity. 1681. Charles Benton Throckmorton, A. B. Nineveh, Pa. Student of Medicine at Western Pennsylvania Medical College. 1682. Clarence Sumner Vandenbark, A. B. Zanesville, O. A. B., 1894, Harvard University. Student of Law. 1683. Emmet Wallace Van Fleet, B. Iv. Galena, O. 1894-, Superintendent of Schools, 1684. Charles Clinton Webb, A. B. Pleasantville, O. 1893-, Principal of Pleasantville Academy. 1685. Mariana Young, A. B. Meadville, Pa. 1893-4, Teaching at Marianette, Wis. 1894-, Instructor in Latin and Greek and Assistant Preceptress at Huling's Hall, Alle- gheny College. Class of 1894. 1686. May Abernethy, B. L. Darbyville, O. Teacher in Public Schools, 1687. Nellie Maud Adams, B. S. Westerville, O. Married C.J. Lowry (No. 1728), Jan. 3, 1895. Spending the Win- ter in Florida. 1688. Franklin Adcock, A. B. Blotchford, O. 1894-, Superintendent of the New Pittsburgh Schools. 1689. IvUther Colfax Anderson, A. B. Pennsboro, W. Va. Superintendent of Public Schools. 1690. Blonia Andre, B. L. Wheelersburg, O. 1894, Special Student Science Summer Schools, Wood's HoU, Mass. Teacher. 1691. Frank Appel, A. B. Ivucasville, O. 1894-, Superintendent of Schools. 1692. Albert Milton Austin, B.S. Ottawa, O. 1894-, Principal of High School. 456 Ohio Wesleyan University : 1693: Arthur Virgil Babbs, A. B. Ashland, Ky. 1894-, Frincipal of Asliland Institute. 1694. Fred. Eugene Baker, B. L. Cleveland, O. 1894-, Minister in Charge of Mission Work. 1695. Edward Hickey Barnes, A. B. Forgy, O. 1894, Superintendent of Township and High Schools. 1696. Laura Bigelow, A. B. East Somerville, Mass. 1894-, student of Music. 1697. Maurice Alpheus Bigelow, B. S. Evanston, 111. 1894, Investigator at U. S. Fish Commission Station, Wood's Holl, Mass. 1894-5, Instructor in Biology, Ohio Wesleyan Uni- versity. 1 895-, Fellow in Bioloary, Northwestern University. 1698. William McKendree Brackney, A. B. St. Johns, O. Minister in the Central Ohio Conference, M. E. Church. 1699. Samuel Carlton Bright, A. B. Logan, O. Deputy Sheriff of Hocking County. 1700. Daisy Meadow Brooke, B. L. Columbus, O. 1 701. Milton Wilbur Brown, B. S. Delaware, O. 1 894-, Special Student, Wooster University. 1702. Leonard Asbury Busby, B. S. Chicago, 111. 1894, student of Law, Chicago Law School. 1703. Otto William Carpenter, A. B, Mansfield, O. 1894, With Commercial Castor Oil Company, Cleveland, O. 1 895-, Student of Law. 1704. Anna Holmes Clark, B. L. Columbus, O. 1705. Charles Bartain Cramer, A. B. Celina, O. Minister in the Central Ohio Conference, M. E. Church. 1706. Laura Grace Crook, B. L. University Place, Neb.. 1894-, Teacher of Music. 1707. Susa Lawson Davis, B. S. Plymouth, Ind. Teacher. May be addressed at Zanesville, O. Fifty Years of History. 457 1708. Lucy Dickerson, A. B. Cherry Valley, Mass. Married George R. Grose (No. 1714), June 28, 1894. 1709. Daniel Kline Dunton, A. B. Shackleford, Va. 1894, Engaged in Farming. 1 7 10. Roy Cullen Gasser, B. S. Paulding, O. Court Stenographer of Paulding, Defiance and Williams Count- ies. 1711. Flora Belle George, B. L. Piqua, O. 171 2. George Vincent Gordon, A. B. Bremen, Ky. 1894-, President of Bremen College. 1713. John Bowers Gordon, B. S. Chesterville, O. Superintendent of Schools. 1714. George Richmond Grose, A. B. Cherry Valley, Mass. Student of Theology at Boston University. 17 15. Arthur Henry Harrop, A. B. Barberville, Ky. 1894, Professor of Latin and Greek in Union College. 1716. Martin Van Buren Heidlebaugh, A. B. Rushmore, O. 1894- Post-Graduate Student, Ohio Wesleyan University. 1717. May Winifred Hosbrook, B. L. Madeira, O. 1718. Frederick Leigh Hunt, A. B. South Charleston, O. Teacher in Public Schools. 1719. Frend Irwin Johnson, A. B. Boston, Mass. 1894, Student of Theology, Boston University; also Pastor M. E. Church, Swampscott, Mass. 1720. Alys Louise Kemble, B. L. Tulare, Cal. 1 72 1. Nellie May Kemp, B. L. Chattanooga, Tenn. Teacher in Chattanooga Female College. 1722. Mary Ketcham, B. L. Delaware, O. 1723. Emma Lavinia Kirk, B. L. Delaware, O. Teacher. 458 Ohio Wesleyan University: 1724. Stella Edith Klein, B. L. Buena Vista, O. 1894, Teaching in High School, Bowling Green, O. 1725. Gertrude Lacroix, B. L. Eureka, Kas. Teacher in Eureka College. 1726. Alfred Cookman Leigh, A. B. Groveport, O. 1894-, Student of Law. 1727. George Washington Lewis, A. B, Lebanon, O. 1894-, Superintendent Public Schools. 1728. Clinton Jay Lowry, A. B. Westerville, O. 1894, Minister in the Central Ohio Conference, M. E. Church. Spending the Winter of 1894-5 in Florida on account of ill health. 1729. George Ernest Luce, A. B. 95 Hamilton Street, Col- umbus, O. 1730. Amus Lincoln Madden, A. B. Ringgold, O. 1894-, Minister in the Ohio Conference, M. E. Church, and Pas- tor of Ringgold Circuit. 1731. John Francis McConnell, A. B. 72 Mt. Vernon St., Boston, Mass. 1894, Student of Theology, Boston University; also Pastor at Chelmsford, Mass. 1732. William Henry Meek, A. B. Sidney, O. A. M., 1894, Ohio Normal University. Principal of High School. 1733. Walter Chapman Merrick, A. B. Wilmington, O. Student of I^aw. 1734. Frances Marie Miller, B. L. Madisonville, O. 1735. Kenton Abraham Miller, A. B. Ironton, O. Student of Law. 1736. Belle Morgan, A. B. Delaware, O. Instructor in Elocution, Ohio Wesleyan University. 1737. Benjamin Beamer Morrow, B. S. Mt. Victory, O. Student of Medicine at Ohio Medical College, Cincinnati, O. Fifty Years of History. 459 1738. Harriet R. Morrow, B.Iv. Mt. Victory, O. Teacher. 1739. Lulu Grace Mumper, B. L. Springfield, O. 1894-, Teacher in Public Schools. 1740. Ida Viola Murphy, B. L. Marysville, O. 1 741. Charles Hugh Neilsou, A. B. Robinson, Ills. 1894- Superintendent of Schools. 1742. Elmer Samuel Oman, A. B. Nebraska, O. 1743. Helen Marie Parsons, B. L. Delaware, O. Student of Art. 1774. Cora Alta Patton, B. L. Delaware, O. 1745. Mabel Pearman, A. B. Delaware, O. 1894.-, Teaching in Grammar School, Washington C. H., O. 1746. Walter Thomson Pierce, A. B. South Charleston, O. Teacher of Modern Languages. 1747. Edward Thomson Powell, A. B. Columbus, O. Student of Law. 1748. Ella Margaret Richards, A. B. Delaware, O. 1749. Mary Penn Robinson, B. Iv. Delaware, O. 1750. Alexander Rogers, B. S. Bloomingburg, O. Student of Law. 1 75 1. Joseph Burt Rodgers, A. B. Delaware, O. 1894-, Instructor in the Conservatory of Music, O. W. U. 1752. Richard Frederic Rust, A. B. Cincinnati, O. Student. 1753. Harry Young Saint, A. B. Ann Arbor, Mich. Student of Law in Michigan University. 1754. Otto Roland Saint, A. B. 3 Perry Street, New York City. Broker. 460 Ohio Wesleyan University : 1755. George Brinton Scott, A. B. Morgantown, W. Va. Student of Ivaw, University of West Virginia. 1756. Howard Hammond Scott, A. B. Boston, Mass. Student of Theology, Boston University. 1757. George Brinton Shanor, A. B. Martinsville, O. 1894-, Minister in the Cincinnati Conference, M. E. Church. 1758. Morris Purdy Shawkey, A. B. Reynolds, N. D. 1894-, Superintendent of Schools. 1759. Rhoda Grace Shultz, B. L. Gordon, O. 1760. Leila May Sigler, B. L. 122 Main Street, Hender- son, Ky. Married T. F. Feltman, Sept. 13, 1894. 1761. Ada Florence Spring, B. L. Tedrow, O. Preparing for Medical Missionary Work. 1762. Samuel Lemen Stewart, A. B. Boston, Mass. Student of Theology at Boston University. 1763. Walter Whitman Storms, A. B. Raton, New Mexico. 1894-, Superintendent of Schools. 1764. Pauline Taylor, B. h. Hartwell, O. 1765. Delia Temple, B. L. Lindale, O. 1766. Bva Hemans Thomas, A. B. Delaware, O. 1767. Alice May Upp, B. L. New Portage, O. 1768. William Wallis, B. S. Charleston, 111. 1894-, Superintendent of Schools. 1769. Mary Effie Warren, B. L. Delaware, O. 1894-, Teaching in Public Schools, Berea, O. 1770. Aquilla Webb, A. B. Broadway, O. Minister in the Central Ohio Conference, M. E. Church. Also Post-Graduate Student in Elocution and Oratory of the Ohio Wesleyan University. Fifty Years of History. 461 1 77 1. Anna White, B. ly. Columbus, O. 1772. Elmer Le Verne Whitney, A. B. New York City. Associate Editor National Cyclopedia of American Biography. May also be addressed at Delaware, O. 1773. Susie May Whitney, B. L. Shackleford, Va. Married Daniel K. Dunton (No. 1709), July 5, 1894,- 1774. Charles Henry Williams, A. B. Boston, Mass. Student of Theology, Boston University. Also Acting Pastor of M. E. Church at North Abington, Mass. 1775. Fanny Gray Wilson, B. L. Delaware, O. Instructor in French, Ohio Wesleyan University. 1776. George Sylvester Womer, A. B. Boston, Mass. Student of Theology, Boston University, and Assistant Pastor of Morgan Chapel. QUINQUENNIAL CATALOGUE OF THE ALUMNA OF THE OHIO WESLEYAN FEMALE COLLEGE, 1853-1894. Ohio Wesleyan Female College. 853-1877. The Ohio Wesleyan Female College, chartered April i, 1853, was formally united with the Ohio Wesleyan Uni- versity, August 6, 1877, at which time, in the opinion of •even many of its own graduates, the " O. W. F. C." ceased to exist as a separate institution, but a careful examination of the record made by the four hundred and eleven persons who hold its diploma will show that the institution still lives, and is making history. A college is not a pile of buildings, nor yet a board of trustees and an endowment, but a collection of human lives that have been lifted and •ennobled by its unseen influence. In the long list which follows, there will be found the names of those who have won deserved honors in school and college, in the several learned professions, and in the mission fields of the world. Incomplete and imperfect as is the com- pilation of statistics, the record compares most favorably with that of the Alumni which precedes it, while woman's liighest ministries — those of home and church — cannot be recorded on paper. No one can be as conscious as the editor of the many errors and omissions of this attempted history. No roll of residences, marriages and deaths, of attainments and honors, has been preserved in the College. Former lists were found Fifty Years of History, 465, to be incomplete, names having been omitted which were recorded in the minutes of the Board of Trustees. In a few instances, diplomas, properly signed and attested,, were found in the possession of women whose names had not been preserved in catalogue or other college roll. In the collection of material for this report, circulars were sent to each Alumna whose address could be obtained. Letters were also sent to one or more members of each class, to the Alumnae Association, and to our church papers. Through these agencies, we have reached three-fourths of the whole number of graduates. Of many others, we simply know that they married and moved to the "West." It is to be hoped that all persons having information con- cerning the Alumnae will report the same to the editor, for publication in the University paper, and for future editions- of this catalogue. BOARD OF TRUSTEES. 1853-1877- Those marked with a =•' are known to be dead. *Rai.ph H11.1.S, M. D 1853-68 *Nathan Chester 1853-56 *Samueiv IvYnch T853-59 *Nathan Dustin 1853-56 Wm. G. W11.1.1AMS, LL.D 1853-70 *Thomas F. Joy, M. A 1853-77 E. C. Gavitt 1853-56 ■•■Augustus A. WeIvCH 1853-77 «-Ai,viN T. BEI.T 1853-60 *JAMES C. Evans 1853-67 Joseph Ayers 1853-57 Iv. J. CRITCHFIE1.D, M. A 1853-57 lyEMUEi. Herbert 1853-57 •■'■Brainard Dickinson 1853-66 John Cozier • • • 1853-55 N. D. Perry 1853-58 John Mears 1853-56 B. H. W11.1.1S 1853-58 *0. D. Hough- 1853-58 *Wm. Iv. Harris, D. D., LIv. D 1853-64 -James T. Capi.es 1853-55 «Chari.es D. Burritt 1855-56 *Edward Thomson, D. D., LIv. D 1855-64 Joseph K. Watkins 1856-57 *Park S. Donet.son, D. D 1856-76 ^Leonard B. Guri^ey, D. D 1856-62 John W. Bain 1856-57 Moses L. Starr, M.A 1856-73 Fifty Years of History, 467 *HiRAM M. Shaffer 1857-65 *Henry E. P11.CHFR 1857-59 *Edward R. Jewett 1857-60 Thomas F. Hii^dreth, M.A 1857-66 Henry J. Eaton, M. A 1858-64 *Archibai.d Lybrand 1858-75 Edward M. Phei^ps 1858-61 *Thomas Evans, Jr 1858-75 Henry Whiteman 1859-77 *Samuei/ Lynch 1860-67 ■^\John F. Kennedy *v 1860-72 Hobert Dubois • 1860-65 John W. Bain 1861-65 *Thomas H. WiIvSon 1862-73 *Wesi.ey J. WE1.1.S 1864-67 h. w. pumphrey 1864-67 -■•AIvExander NeIvSOn, D. D 1864-70 -•Thomas Barkdui.i. 1865-69 John S. Jones, M. A 1865-74 Aaron J. Lyon, M. A. 1866-69 *Harvey S. Camp 1866-67 Carmi a. Vananda, M.A 1867-74 *J. A. C1.IPPINGER 1867-74 J. H. Creighton, M. a 1867- 77 I. C. Aston 1867-71 W. T. Snow 1867-68 J. F. Barti^ett 1867-71 John Tayi^or 1867-76 *JOHN W. White ' 1868-74 Thomas F. Hii^dreth, M.A 1869-71 John A. Mudge 1869-74 Leroy A. Bei^t, D. D 1870-77 '••Oliver Kennedy 1870-73 J. T. Gordon 1871-77 John Ogden 1871-74 John Whitworth 1871-77 Wm. G. Wii,i,iams, LL. D 1873-77 '■•Geo. G. Hackedorn 1873-74 Wm. St. John 1873-77 ■■••a1.exander ne1.son, d. d 1873-77 Samuei. a. Keen, M. a 1874-77 468 Ohio Wesley an University : *TiMOTHY W. Stani^ey, m. a 1874-77 Zenas Iv. White 1874-77 John T. Hai^wday 1874-77 ^Leonard B. Guri^ey, D. D 1874-75 Thomas E. Powei,!,, M.A 1874-77 Samuel Iv. Roberts 1874-77 Wm. F. WhitIvOCk, D. D. 1875-77 James Lewis 1875-77 Moses L. Starr, M.A 1875-77 *Thomas Evans, Jr 1876-77 W. Iv. Watt 1876-77 OFFICERS OF THE BOARD, PRESIDENTS. ^••Rai^ph Hii,ls, M. D , 1853-57 *Wm. L. Harris, D.D., LIv.D. 1857-67 *P. S. D0NE1.SON, D.D 1864-75 •■-A. Nelson, D.D 1875-77 SECRETARIES. *WxAi. L. Harris, D.D 1853-54 Iv. J. Critchfield, M. a 1854-57 ''Park S, DoneIvSON, D.D 1857-60 George Mather, M. A 1860-62 Wm. O. Semans, M. a 1862-65 John S. Jones, M. A 1865-75 Zenas Iv. White 1875-77 AUDITORS. *Wm. L. Harris, D.D 1855-57 Wm. G. Williams, LIv. D 1857-58 Moses L. Starr, M. A 1858-75 ■Thomas Evans, Jr '^ . 1875-76 ■A. A. Welch 1876-77 TREASURERS. •■James C. Evans 1853-61 Henry J. Eaton, M. A 1861-62 ^Archibald Lybrand 1862-76 Zenas Iv. White 1876-77 Wm. F. Whitlock, D. D 1877-78 FACULTY. PRESIDENTS. 1. =Oran Favii,i.e .1853-54 A. B., 1844, and A. M., 1847, Wesleyan University. 1859-61 Lieutenant Governor of Iowa. 1861-72 Editor of the Iowa School Journal, and one of the leading educators of the State. Died at Waverly, Iowa, October 3, 1872. 2. *JAMES Ai^EXANDER Dean 1854-55 A. B., 1847, and A. M., 1850, Wesleyan University. D. D., , Ohio Wesleyan University. 1849-53 Principal of South Lowell Academy, N. C. 1853-4 Adjunct Professor in Randolph-Macon College. 1854-5 President Ohio Wesleyan Female College. 1856-7 President of Mansfield Female College, O. 1857-9 President of Asbury Female Institute, Greencastle, Ind. 1872-5 President of East Tennessee Wesleyan University. 1883-4 President of New Orleans University. Author of an abridged edition of " Gibbon's Rome," and also of " Historical Illustrations." A member of the New England Southern, the New York East, and of the Louisiana Conferences, M. E. Church. Died at New Brunswick, N. J., March 30, 1885. 3. *CharIvES David Burritt 1855-56 A. B., 1843, and A. M., 1846, Wesleyan University. Died at Ithaca, N. Y., May 7, 1856. 4. *Park S. D0NEI.SON 1856-73 D. D., 1859, De Pauw University. Minister in the Central Ohio Conference of the M. E. Church. Died at Dexter, Mich., May 6, 1882. 5. Wii,i*iAM Richardson 1873-77 A. B. and A. M., Dartmouth College. Superintendent of Public Schools, Wichita, Kas. Fifty Years of History. 471 PROFESSORS. 1. Wii,i.TAM Smith, A. M 1853-58 1858-82, President of Xenia Female College. 2. George Mather, A. M 1858-62 Minister in North Ohio Conference, Ashland, O. 3. Wii,i.iAM O. Semans, a. M 1862-65 Professor in the Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, O. 4. Lewis M. Ai^bright, a. M, D. D 1865-70 Minister in the Central Ohio Conference, Delaware, O. 5. *Ai,MON S. P. Newton, A. M. . > 1871-72 Gave up work on account of ill health. Died at Akron, N. Y., Dec. II, 1875. 6. John P.Patterson, A. M. ...... 1872-75 1875-94, Superintendent of Schools, Washington C. H., Ohio, Pensa- cola, Florida, and elsewhere. Address (1894), Denver, Col. 7. IvUCY Herron Parker 1875-77 a. B. and A. M., Cincinnati Wesleyan College. 1894 Literary Secretary of Deaconess' Home, Cincinnati, O. PRECEPTRESSES. Mrs. Maria M. Favii.i.e 1853-54 *L Amewa Dayton 1855-56 Married Dr. Abel Stevens. Died at Geneva, Switzerland. *S. Minerva Rockwell. 1856-57 1858-61 Missionary to India. i860 Married Rev. J. M. Thoburn. Died at Nynee Tal, India, November, 1861. J. E DeWolfe 1860-63 Married *T. C. Paddock, Cleveland, O. Mary E. Wing 1863-64 EmiIvY a. Harrington 1864-65 Mrs. C. H. Donelson, Evanston, 111 1865-73 Mrs. M. E. Richardson 1873-74 Mrs. Susan a. Brockway, B. S., 1874-75 Principal Ladies' Seminary, San Jose, Cal. Frances T. Gee 1875-76 Mrs. L. E. C Johnson, St. Louis, Mo 1876-77 INSTRUCTORS. MODERN I.ANGUAGES. Mary B.Janes . 1857-61 M. Iv. A. Pro Honore, Ohio Wesleyan Female College. Married William A. Ingham, Cleveland, O. *EivizABETH Brown 1865-74 1858-64, Missionary to Bulgaria. 1874, married Dr. H. Hen- drixson. Died at Lewis Centre in 1876. ■••Martha A. Ai^BRiGHT, M. Iv. A 1874-76 CivARA A. Nei^SON, A. M., B. S 1876-77 Instructor in French, Ohio Wesleyan University. I.ATIN AND GERMAN. MiCHAEi. J. Cramer, A. M 1857-60 D. D., 1863, Syracuse University. Minister in the Cincinnati Conference, M. H. Church. Minister- resident and Consul General at the Courts of Denmark and Switzerland. Professor in Boston University. (1894), En- gaged in Literary Work, East Orange, N.J. PERCIVAI, C. W11.SON, A. M 1863-64 (1894), Engaged in business:, Chattanooga, Tenn. Mary E. M. Adams, M. L. A 1864-70 Married *Rev. J. M. Jameson, Orange, Cal. Abigaii, a. Lounsbury, M. L. a 1870-74 Married Louis C. Black, Cincinnati, O. LATIN AND ENGLISH. ADE1.1NE Baker, M. L. A 1870-71 Residence (1894), Gambier, O. Lucy M. Parker, B. A 1875-77 A. B., 1875, Cincinnati Wesleyan 'Female College. 1878-81, Instructor in the Cincinnati Wesleyan. 1881-5, In- structor m the Chickering Institute, Cincinnati, O. Address (1894), Care Mrs. L. H. Parker, Deaconess' Home, Cincinnati, Ohio. Fifty Years of History. 473 MATHEMATICS AND BEI.LKS-LETTRES. '■Martha J. Styer, M. L. A 1870-75 Susan A. Brockway, B. S 1875-77 Principal of Ladies' Seminary, San Jose, Cal. SCIENCE. *Sarah p. Hastings, M. L. A 1854-55 Married C. C. Knowlton, 1855. Died at Normal, 111., Jan. 23, 1880. Mary McLain 1855-56 Caroline Mii,i,er, M. E. L 1856-57 Married M. B. Miller. Martha E. Franks, M. L. A 1861-62 Instructor in Denver University. Augusta H. Craw 1862-63 Married Rev. W. D. Godman in 1864. Winsted, La. CaroIvIne Barkdui.1., M. L. a 1863-66 Married Prof. H. M. Perkins, Aug. 22, 1866. Delaware, O. Edward Merrick, M. A 1866-67 Superintendent of Public Schools, Wilmington, O. Emma L. Albright 1867-68 Married Rev. L- M. Albright. Delaware, O. Annette T. Phelps, M. L. A 1870-71 Married George Lincoln. London, O. -••Martha J. Styer, M. L. A 1870-71 Died at Delaware, O., April, 1876. PAINTING AND DRAWING. Charlotte Dexter 1857-58 N Emma Dickey, M. E. L 1858-61 Married *P. B. Beery. "The Peabody," 102 Waverly Place, N. Y. Mrs. Prof. F. S. Hoyt 1863-64 Residence {1894), Sandusky City, O. Miranda Beardsley 1865-69 Teacher of Painting in Greensboro Female College, Greens- boro, N. C. Art Studio, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. 474 Ohio Wesleyan University: DoROTHKA Graham 1870-77 1877-, Instructor in Painting, Ohio Wesleyan University. Res- idence (1894), Schenectady, N. Y. DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC. TuLivius C. O'Kane (No. 38) 1853-54 EivLEN M. Brown 1853-60 Edward A. Van Meter 1858-59 Herman Shirner 1860-62 CivARA E. M'Carter 1862-65 Edmund S. Mattoon 1862-63 George M. Standish 1863-64 •■Louisa Timmons, M. L. A., M. M. (No. 1204) 1864-65 Oscar Mayo 1864-68 Amanda WiIvDbahn 1865-69 Anna Moore 1866-67 Laura Ogden 1866-67 Hattie E. Morse 1867-68 Matilda Dickinson 1867-68 George H. Briggs 1868-69 Mrs. Mattie A. Briggs 1868-69 Minnie Owen 1869-70 Anna E.Jones 1869-70 Fanny J. Douglas 1869-72 Julius Siegfeld 1869-70 Fanny Nicholson 1869-70 Angelo DuProsse 1869-72 Lucy Powers 1870-72 Edward Hardik ... 1872-73 Ella C. Downs, M. M 1872-74 Mrs. Clara M. Long 1872-73 Richard F'asolt 1873-74 Anna Moore 1874-75 Fanny J. Douglas 1873-76 Carrie Larimore 1874-75 Benjamin Naumbourg 1874-75 Mrs. Nina Minelli 1874-75 Albert A. Stanley 1875-76 Theodore Presser 1876-77 Anna M. Nation 1876-77 ALUMNA RECORD OF THE Ohio Wesleyan Female College. i853-i877' Class of 1855. 1777. Adeline Baker, M. L. A. Gambier, O. 1855-6, Instructor in Latin, Xenia Female College. 1857-62, Instructor in Languages, Spring Mountain Seminary. 1862-7, Principal of Danville Academy. 1870-1, Instructor in Latin, Ohio Wesleyan Female College. 1879-81, Instructor in Girls' Industrial Home, O. 1778. *Sarah P. Hastings, M. L. A. 1854-55, Instructor in Science, Ohio Wesleyan Female College. Married Chauncey C. Knowlton (No. 70), 1855. 1856-57, In- structor in Pittsburgh Female College. 1857-59-, Instructor in the Northwest Virginia Academy. Died at Normal, 111., Jan. 23, 1880. 1779. Olive L. Horr, M. L. A. Delaware, O. Married Nathan N. Starr, Nov. 10, 1859. 1780. ^Lucretia W. Lamb, M. E. L. Married Rev. H. Miller. Died in 1884. 1781. Mary A. Riser, M. L. A. Los Angeles, Cal. 1864-5, Assistant Principal of Linden Hill Academy. Married C. W. Sexton (No. 248), Aug. 25, 1864. 476, Ohio Wesley an University: 1782. Nancy M. Ritchey, M. E. L. Delaware, O. Married *T. B. Williams, M. P., Oct. 11, 1855. 1783. Elizabeth Kate Wilcox, M.E. L. Sunbury, O. Married Dr. L. S. Cook, April 28, 1856. Class of 1856. 1784. Abbie A. Ingham, M.L. A. Brooklyn Village, O. 1856-60, Teacher in High School Department. Married *Rev. H. L. Parrish, Feb. 7, i860. Married O. T. Parrish. 1785. Mary J. Irwin, M. E. L. Married *Alva T. Wiles (No. 83). Making her residence with a son in Milwaukee, Wis., but will soon remove to Lowell, N. Dak. 1786. Caroline Miller, M. E. L. San Francisco, Cal. Married "•••'Mr. B. Miller. The last notice we had of Mrs. Miller, she was in France attending to the education of her three daughters. 1787. Frances H. Thrall, M. E. L. Xenia, O. Teacher in High Schools, Norwalk and Xenia. Married A. H. Brundage, M. D., 1861. Class of 1857. 1788. N. Emma Dickey, M.E. L. New York City. 1858-61, Instructor in Painting in the Ohio Wesleyan Female College. Married ■••P. B. Beery. Full address, care " The Pea- body," 102 Waverly Place. 1789. Lucy S. Gavitt, M. L. A. Delaware, O. 1863-65, Instructor in Latin and Mathematics, Maumee Academy. Married *Sydenham Shaffer, Feb. 22, 1865. Home Missionary in Clarkson, Miss. Matron at Girls' Industrial Home. 1790. Amanda Hedrick, M. L. A. Sorrento, Fla. 1859-64, Preceptress Springfield Female College. Married Dr. W. F. Thomas, Oct. 18, 1864. 1791. Charlotte A. Hough, M. E. L. Boston, Mass. Married -■'Benjamin B. Walker (No. 1262), 1863. Engaged with her son in Home Missionary Work. Fifty Years of History. 477 1792. ^M. Rose Latimer, M. L. A. 1862-72, Teacher in High School, Delaware, O. Died at Dela- ware in 1876. 1793. Mary C. LeDuc, M. E. L. Tryon, N. C. A teacher for many years in the public schools of Columbus, O , and Minneapolis atid Stillwater, Minn. Teacher in the Asylum for the Blind, Columbus, O., for several years. A writer for the papers in Minneapolis, Columbus and Boston, under the nom de plume of " Kate Crayon." Author of a " Plea for Homeless Mothers." 1794. Elizabeth F. Mast, M. L. A. Married A. Lemon. Last address known. North Bend, Ind. 1795. Fidelia Perkins, M. L. A. Delaware, O. 1874-91, Teacher in Delaware Public Schools. 1796. Sarah J. Perkins, M. E. A. Pana, 111. Married Clinton Howard, Jan. r, 1861. 1797. Louisa B. ShafFer, M, L. A. Delaware, O. Married ••■;. W. Reynolds, Oct. 18, 1866. 1798. Ellen M. Smith, M. E. L. 1860-6, Teacher in Public Schools, Columbus, O. 1868-, Teacher in Public Schools, Chicago, 111. Address unknown. 1799. *Melvina E. Warner, M. L. A. Married James R, Lynch, Sept. 9, 1863. Died at Mt. Vernon, O., Oct. 9, 1874. 1800. Susan L. Watkins, M. L. A. Alexandria, Minn, Married ■■ Azis B. Donaldson (No. 395), Nov. 28, 1857. 1801. Ellen A. Weeks, M, E. L. 1 861-2, Teacher in Public Schools, Zanesville, O. 1865-9, Teacher in Public Schools, Philadelphia, Pa. Residence un- known. Class of 1858. 1802. *Julia H. Ayres, M. E. L. Married William Scranton, in 1861. Dead. 1803. Elnora O. Belt, M. L. A. Denver, Col. Married John P. Patterson (No. 136), July 12, i860. 478 Ohio Wesleyan University: 1804. Susan M. Dickey, M. E. L. 978 Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, 111. Teacher for many years at Mansfield, Xenia, and London, Ohio. 1805. Evaline D. Griffin, M. L. A. Mexico, Mo. Instructor in the New Albany Female College. 1870-73, Teacher in the Public Schools of Sedalia, Mo. 1806. *Corinthia A. Irwin, M. L. A. 1862-63, Preceptress of Willoughby College, Married *John P. LaCroix. Died at Delaware, O., Oct., 1878. 1807. Mary Johnson, M. L. A. Cleveland, O. 1862-6, Teacher in the Public Schools of Marysville, O. Married E. F. Malin, Sept. 22, i860. 1808. Nancy D. Mitchell, M. L. A. Elyria, O. Married Prof. H. M. Parker. 1809. *Rachel A. Morrow, M. E. L. Married Daniel G. Garwood, June 28, i860. Died April 14, 1864, at Salem, O. 1810. Mary S. Pilcher, M. E. L. Jackson, Mich. Preceptress in DeKalb Seminary. Married J. H. Pilcher, Jan. 25, 1872. 181 1. Caroline Shipley, M. E. Iv. Married A. Fisher. Address unknown. 1812. *Julia P. Stanley, M. L. A. M. E. Iv., 1857, Ohio Wesleyan Female College. Married E. W. Steele, Jan. 1, 1866. Died at San Francisco, Cal., June 17, 1867. C1.ASS OF 1859. 1813. Sarah E. Armstrong, M. E. L. Willoughby, O. Married "*W. Brown. 1814. Adeline J. Covell, M. L. A. Clarence, Iowa. Married Milton Scott, March 20, 1861. 1815. *R. Susan Hamilton, M. E. L. 1859-61, Teacher in Public Schools, Richwood, O. Died at Richwood, June 13, 1861. Fifty Years of History. /^yg 1816. Sarah V. Hedges, M. E. L. Delaware, O. Married J. W. Neil, M. D., Dec. 27, 1859. 181 7. Kate Hull, M. E. h. Prairie du Sac, Wis. 1859-63, Teacher in Public Schools, Danville, Ky. Married Wm. K. Goddard. 1818. Emma Janes, M. L. A. Washington, D. C. 1868-69, Teacher in Public Schools, Chicago, 111. 1870-72, Journalist, Oakland, Cal. 1872-, Professor in University of the Pacific. 1 873-, Washington Correspondent for Cleveland Herald, Philadelphia Press, Albany Journaly Sacramento Record Union. 1819. Sarah J. Jones, M. E. L. Married Wyman Hull. Residence unknown, 1820. *Mary Monnett, M. I^. A. Married John W. Bain, May, i860. Died at Osawatomie, Kas., July 31, 1885. Founder of "Monnett Hall" of the Ohio Wes- leyan University. 1821. Helen M. Perkins, M. E. L. Kenosha, Wis. 1860-68, Teacher in Public Schools, Kenosha. 1868-69, Teacher in District School, Chicago. 1870-74, Assistant in Normal Work, Central Tennessee College, Nashville. 1874-77, Assistant in Normal Work, Wiley University, Marshall, Texas. 1877-81, Principal of Walden Seminary, Little Rock, Ark. 1822. Annie M. Sanborn, M. L. A. Delaware, O. Married -•'Marshall B. Clason, Sept. 23, 1862. 1881-93, Confer- ence Secretary Woman's Foreign Missionary Society, Central Ohio Conference. 1823. Annella H. Smith, M. E. L. Lincoln, Neb. Married William Chain. Class of i860. 1824. Ada A. Abbott, M. E. L. Tiffin, O. Married Frank K. Shawn. 1825. Sarah S. Franks, M. L. A. Denver, Col. 1860-8, Teacher in Public Schools, Delaware, O. Married *James McGrue, Feb. 27, 1868. 480 Ohio Wesley an University: 1826. Elizabeth Hall, M. L. A. Oak Park, 111. Married Farlin Q. Ball, June 23, 1868. 1827. Guiletta R. Reicharts, M. E. L. Delaware, O. 1862-75, Teacher in the Schools of Delaware. 1828. Emma E. Wilson, M. L. A. University Place, Neb. Married Isaac Crook (No. 126), July 25, i860. 1829. *Ann E. Whorton, M. L. A. Teacher in the Public Schools of Ohio and Kentucky. Also at the Soldiers' and Sailors' Orphans' Home, Xenia, O. Died at Delaware, O., March 19, 1893. Clv.\SS OF 1861. 1830. Mary E. Boynton, M. L. A. Englewood, N. J. 1 861-2, Teacher in Savannah Academy. Married L. M. Pease. 1831. Ivaura E. Brelsford, M. Iv. A. Chicago, 111. Married J. G. Bull. 1832. *Jane E. Bull, M. L. A. Married *Dr. Davis Halderman, April 30, 1867. Died at Columbus, O., April 8, 1894. 1833. Anna M. Caldwell, M. L. A. Circleville, O. 1861-72, Teacher in Public Schools. Farming for the past eleven years. 1834. Mary E. Carson, M. E. L. Marysville, O. 1861-6, Teacher in Public Schools, Mar3'sville, O. Married Dr. Z. M. Southard. 1835. Martha E. Franks, M. L. A. 1861-3-, Assistant in Science, Ohio Wesleyan Female College. 1865-6, Instructor, Savannah Academy. Instructor in Denver University. 1836. Mary E. Galer, M. E. Iv. Columbus, O. 1861-3, Teacher in Public Schools. Married William Foun- tain, M. D. 1837. Mellie E. Johnston, M. L. A. Findlay, O. Married E. P. Jones, January, 1861. Fifty Years of History. 481 1838. ^Caroline Joy, M. L. A. 1862-3, Preceptress of Southern lUiuois Female College. 1863-4, Preceptress of Oliiey Female College. Married Thomas S. Hawley, M. D., February, 1865. Died at St. Louis, Mo., Janu- ary, 1890. 1839. Elnora E. Plotner, M. L. A. New York, N. Y. 1873-79, Teacher of Mathematics, Central Tennessee College. 1880-82, Teacher of Mathematics, Rust University. 1883-84-, Teacher of Mathematics, New Orleans University. Married ■•■Dr. William E. Dumi, Dec. 22, 1887. 1840. Martha Vandemark, M. E. L. Newark, O. Married Dr. Alfred Wintermute, January 4, 1863. Author of Temperance Story, "Eleven Women and Thirteen Men ; '^ " Select Poems." 1841. Sarah J. Walton, M. L. A. Married Mr. Grether. Last address supposed to be South Bend, Ind. 1842. Josephine G. Williams, M. E. L. 1231 E. 22d Street, East Oakland, Cal. Married Wesley Williams (No. 228). 1843. Mary A. Wood, M. ly. A. Detroit, Mich. M. D., 1575, University of Michigan. 1862-3, Teacher of Music and French, Battle Ground Collegiate Institute. Married Chilion B. Allen (No. 171), April 13, 1863. Joint Author with her husband of " The Man Wonderful in the House Beautiful." Author of "Teaching, Truth," " Child Con- fidences Rewarded." National Superintendent Purity Depart- ment, Woman's Christian Temperance Union. National Lecturer on Hygiene and Heredity for the same. 1895-, Editor of the Mother's Friend. Class of 1862. 1844. Caroline A. Barkdull, M. L. A. Delaware, O. 1S63-66, Instructor in Mathematics and Science, Ohio Wesleyan Female College. Married Hiram M. Perkins (Xo. 93), August 22, 1866. 482 Ohio Wesleyan University: 1845. Clementine C. Berry, M. L. A. Springfield, O. 1862-63, Teacher in Public Schools, Columbus, O. 1864-65, In- structor in the Granville Female College. 1865-66, Instructor in the Quincy Female College. Married Edward L. Buchwalter, Sept. I, 1868. 1846. Emma A. Carpenter, M. L. A. Galena, O. 1862-74, Teacher in the Schools of Delaware, O. , Galena, O., and Champaign City, Ills. Married Josephus Arnold, July 8, 1874. 1847. *Mary W. Evans, M. L. A. Married William Johnson. Died at Mt. Vernon, O. 1848. Emily Grubb, M. E. L. Married M. A. Marshall. Last address, Berea, O. 1849. Maryetta Joy, M. L. A. Chesterville, O. 1862-63, Teacher in Public Schools, Sunbury, O. 1864-65, Teacher in Public Schools, Delaware, O. 1865-66-, Teacher in Mulberry Academy. Married Julius V. Wood, Nov. i, 1866. 1850. Harriet M. Latimer, M. L. A. Delaware, O. Married L. A. Ivuttgen, May 18, 1865. 1851. ^Henrietta Lindsey, M. L. A. Died at Delaware, O., Feb. 7, 1867. 1852. Martha M. Morris, M. L. A. Chicago, 111. Married James S. Gold, 1853. "^Maryanna Mouser, M. E. L. Married Daniel W. Jacoby (No. 201). Died at Abilene, Kansas, June 3, 1893. 1854. M. Eva Parker, M. L. A. Lebanon, O. Married Rev. J. P. Porter (No. 246), July 5, 1864. 1855. Frances Philips, M. E. L. San Francisco, Cal. Married Austin D. Moore, 1863. 1856. Mary E. Shoemaker, M. E. L. Chillicothe, O. Married Thomas R. Taylor (No. 94), October, 1863. 1857. Mary Steeley, M. E. L. Circleville, O. Married William Scott. Fifty Years of History. 483 1858. Eliza Warner, M. L. A. 3543 Lake Avenue, Chicago, 111. Married Judge Frank Baker (No. 176), Nov., 1870, 1859. Olive M. Wells, M. L. A. Toledo, O. Married L. M. Cary, Feb. 16, 1875. i860. Zeruah Young, M. E. L. Galena, O. CivASS OF 1863. 1861. Mary E. M. Adams, M. L. A. Orange, Cal. 1864-9, Instructor in Ivatin, Ohio Wesleyan Female College. 1869-75, Preceptress and Professor of Languages, Willamette University. 1876-7, Preceptress and Professor of Modern Lan- guages, University of the Pacific. Married -•■Re v. J. M. Jameson, D. D., 1877. 1862. lone C. Black, M. L. A. Galion, O. 1868-76-, Teacher in Grammar Schools at Greenville, O. ; Lima, O. ; Galion, O. ; Upper Sanduskv, O., and Lima, O. 1881-5, Matron in Hospital of the Asylum for Feeble-Minded Children. 1863. Anna G. Bryant, M. E. L. Marysville, O. Married John Wiley, April 13, 1864. 1864. Keziah J. Buckwalter, M. L. A. Chillicothe, O. Married Rufus Hosier, Oct. 18, 1881. 1865. Emma A. Farrar, M. E. E. Hartford, Pa. 1864-5, Teacher in Public Schools, Columbus, O. Married -■•W. B. Redfield. 1866. Margaret A. Fisher, M. E. L. Rich wood, O. 1864-5, Teacher in Public Schools, Mt. Vernon, O. Married Morris W. Hill, 1865. 1867. Anna M. James, M. L. A. Greenfield, O. Married C. C. Norton, May 12, 1S64. 1868. Sarah A. Keiler, M. E. E. Eden, O. Married Mr. Hughes. 1869. Elizabeth Mickle, M. L. A. Columbus, O. Married William Jenkins. 484 Ohio Wesley an University : 1870. Isabella Peters, M. L. A. Upper Sandusky, O. 1871. Celia M. Shaifer, M. L. A. Chattanooga, Tenn. Married Mr. Stewart. Julia C. Snow, M. E. L. Cleveland, Tenn. 1864-6, Teacher in Public Schools, Worthington, O. T. S. Stivers, Sept. 25, 1866. 1872. 1873. Elizabeth Spence, M. E. L. Parsons, Kas 1874. 1875. 1876. 1865-6, Teacher in Public Schools, Springfield, O. Samuel P. Scott, 1866. Josephine L. Warner, M. E. L. London, O. 1866-72, Teacher in Public Schools, Plattsburg, O. Married Married Mary E. Webster, M. E. L. Married Frank J. Zimmerman. Van Wert, O. Mary E. Wilder, M. E. L. Sandusky, O. Married H. H. West, Oct. 24, 1865. Class of 1864. 1877. Eliza Allen, M. E. L. Lancaster, O. Married Rev. B. F. Thomas, Oct. 12, 1864. 1878. *Clara B. Clark, M. L. A. Married *W. T. Constant, M. D., July 5, 1864. Died at Dela- ware, O., Nov. 27, 1891. 1879. Clara Conklin, M. L. A. Mt. Vernon, Iowa. A. M., 1884, Ohio Wesleyan University. 1864-7, Teacher in Public School, Sidney, O. 1867-9, Teacher in Grammar School, Bellefontaine, O. 1870-5, Principal of High School, Urbana, O. 1875-8-, Instructor in Rhetoric and History, High School, Detroit, Mich. 1880-4, Instructor in English in Ohio Wesleyan University. 1884-92, Adjunct Pro- fessor of English Language in the same. 1892-, Preceptress in Cornell College. 1880. Louisa M. Falley, M.L. A. Quincy, 111. Married George Moody. Fifty Years of History. 485 1881. Mary J. Fant, M. L. A. Mount Gilead, O. 1864-5, Assistant Principal Shelbyville Female Seminary. Married W. H. Briggs, July 26, 1866. 1882. Lucinda Frazier, M. L. A. Key West, Fla. 1864, Teacher in Public Schools, Sidney, O. Married John F. Horr, Feb. 15, 1865. 1883. Clara A. Goldrick, M. L. A. Delaware, O. 1 867-70-, Teacher in High Schools, Greenville and Sidney, O. 1895, Teacher in Delaware Public Schools. Eliza Littell, M. L. A. 125 Mrytle Street, Cincinnati, O. Married W. C. Johnson, May 10, 1866. 1885. M. Frances Mather, M. L. A. Delaware, O. Married *Henry G. Sheldon, Dec. 10, 1867. 1886. Laura A. Page, M. L. A. Springfield, O. 1868-9, Teacher in the Public Schools, Urbana, O. Married Marcus W. Plattenburgh, May 19, 1880. 1887. Annette T. Phelps, M. Iv. A. London, O. 1871-2, Instructor in Science in Ohio Wesleyan Female College. Married George Ivincoln. 1888. Mary J. Powers, M. L. A. Toledo, O. 1889. Delia S. Thomson, M. L. A. Delaware, O. Married Col. J. H. Humphreys, August 5, 1869. 1890. Martha Thornhill, M. L. A. Coshocton, O. Teacher of Painting. 1891. *Louisa Timmons, M. L. A. M. E. Iv., 1861, Ohio Wesleyan Female College. M. M., 1871, Ohio Wesleyan Female College. 1863-65-, Instructor in Music, Ohio Wesleyan Female College. Married Charles W. Bennett, December 24, 1868. Died at Piqua, O., November 2, 1883. 1892. Fanny B. Wagley, M. E. L. Columbus, O. 1870-, Teacher of Music. Married *Dr. J. R. Lotspeich, June 14, 1877. 4^6 Ohio Wesley an University: 1893. Frances Walton, M. L. A. Fairbury, 111. 1868-9, Teacher in the Public Schools. Married William K. Stafford. 1894. Elizabeth Wilson, M. L. A. Peoria, 111. C1.ASS OF 1865. 1895. Electa Miller Barber, M. L. A. Duluth, Minn. Married Arthur B. Chapin, November 29, 1866. 1896. Elnora Burkholder, M. L. A. 1865-6, Teaching Music, Vermillion Institute. Married -••Rev. D. Robinson, May 26, 1868. 1897. Mary E. Cable, M. E. L. Athens, O. Married *Prof. John R. Rich, February 17, 1866. Teacher in Public Schools, Athens, McArthur, and elsewhere twenty-three years. 1898. Jane Cowling, M. L. A. London, O. 1899. Martha Craig, M. L. A. Cambridge, O. 1866-, Principal of High School, Cambridge, O. Married David D. Taylor, December 28, 1871. 1900. Florence Echols, M. E. L. Wheeling, W. Va. 1865-72, Teacher in the Public Schools, Wheeling. Married James B. Stanton, January, 1873. 1901. M. Malinda Fulton, M. E. L. Leavenworth, Kas. Married Dr. Mathers Mitchell. 1902. ^Camelia Gooding, M. L. A. Married Thomas R. Smith, May, 1867. Died at Owens, O., Sep- tember 6, 1880. 1903. *Augusta R. Goodnow, M. L. A. 1865-6, Teacher in Public Schools, Blyria, O. 1871-2, Book- keeper for Ingham, Clark & Company. Married J. B. Saunders, of Indianapolis, Ind., where she died. 1904. Elizabeth O. Paine, M. E. L. Kingston, O. 1865-66-, Teacher in Public Schools of Ross County, O. 1867- 68, Principal of the Westerman High School. 1868- 70-, In- Fifty Years of History. 487 structor in Bwington Academy. Married Rev. George Chering- ton, December 25, 1867. 1905. *S. Ednah Peirce, M. I^. A. Married Frank Miller, Died at Columbo, Island of Ceylon, February, 1886. 1906. Marietta Rice, M. E. L. Married Girard Welch. 1907. Augusta S. Shade, M- Iv- A. Webster Groves, Mo. Married William M. Bryant (No. 360), August 8, 1867. Artist. 1908. Elizabeth S. Trimble. London, O. Married Thomas B. Wilson (No. 267), August 24, 1865. CivASS OF 1866. 1909. *Julia J. Bennett, M. L. A. 1866-68, Teacher in Grammar School, Knoxville, Tenn. 1868-70, Principal of Knoxville Academy for Young Ladies. Married I. N. Mast (No. 279), July 5, 1870. Died at Ottumwa, Iowa, October 31, 1885. 1910. 'i'Albertine Clark, M. Iv. A. 1868-69, Teacher in Public Schools, Warsaw, Ind. Married D. C. Hough, December, 1869. Died at Chicago, 111., August 22, 1870. 191 1. Sophia E. Commager, M. Iv. A. Toledo, O. Married William Manderville. Principal of the Illinois Street School. 191 2. Mary M. Falconer, M. L. A. Kokomo, Ind. 1913. *Martha Geyer, M. L. A. Married George Lee, 1867. Died at Piqua, O , 1872. 1914. Anna Gooding, M. L. A. Owen, O. Married George E. Salmon, June 12, 1878. 1915. R. Savilla Green, M. L. A. Louisburgh, Kas. 1869-70, Teacher in the Public Schools, Ironton, O. Married John W. Hand, December, 1872. 488 Ohio Wesley an University: 1916. S. Permilla Herbert, M. L. A. Richwood, O. 1868-69, Teacher in Freedmau's Work, Nashville, Tenn. Mar- ried *Rev. Abel M. Corey, August 7, 1870. 1878-81, Matron at Girls' Industrial Home. 1881-88-90, Matron at the Children's Home. 1917. Eliza W. Hester, M.L. A. 1015 North 6th St., Bur- lington, Iowa. Married S. R. McConnell, January 10, 1873. 1918. M. Fidelia Hildt, M. L. A. Mt. Auburn, O. 1871-2, Teacher in the Public Schools of Canal Dover, O. Mar- ried William H. DeWitt, M. D. 1919. M. Alice Hillyer, M. L. A. Cambridge, Mass. Married Professor J. W. White (No. 357), June 20, 1871. 1920. Emma House, M. E. L. Columbus, O. Married William Miller. 192 1. Marinda Hull, M. L. A. Lincoln, Neb. 1922. Emily Page, M. L. A. Columbus, O. Married David T. Ramsey (No. 554), August 28, 1873. 1923. Rachel Porter, M. E. L. Camp Dennison, O. Married *Rev. H. Stokes, September 25, 1888. 1924. Anna E. Semans, M. L. A. Fort Niobrara, Neb. 1867-69-, Teacher of Music and French, Baker University. Married Orville J. Nave (No. 412), September 6, 1870. 1925. Emma C. Sutcliife, M. E. L. Brownsville, Ind. Married Isaac J. Doddridge, June 16, 1877. 1926. ^Henrietta Timmons, M. L. A. M. E. I/., 1864, Ohio Wesleyan University. Married T. M. Withgott, December 29, 1875. Died at New Hol- land, O., November 6, 1876. 1927. Iv. Aurilla Whitehead, M. L. A. Jersey, O. 1928. Melvina E. P. Whitehead, M. Iv. A. Columbus, O. 1868-9, Teacher of Painting in Fort Wayne Female College. 1873, Graduated in Art, Cooper Union, New York. 1873, Ad- Fifty Years of History. 489 mitted to the National Academy of Design. 1874-9, Student of R. Swain Gifford, and Teacher at Pennington, N. J. 1880-, Opened a Studio. Class of 1867. 1929. May Brown, M. Iv. A. Clyde, O. Married Col. J. H. Rhodes, December 28, 1867. 1930. Emma D. Clarke, M. L. A. 325 loth St., Toledo, O. Married J. B. Battelle (No. 319), October 24, i87i.« 1931. Catharine Crozier, M. L. A. Ripley, O. Married John S. Kinkead, February 4, 1874. 1932. *H. Virginia Craven, M. L. x\. 1867-68-, Teacher iti Public Schools, Fairbury, 111. 1872-4, Teacher in High School, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. 1874-5-, Teacher in Mt. Pleasant Female Seminary. 1878-81, Teacher in High School, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. 1881-85, Teacher in High School, Marengo, Iowa. 1886-90, Principal of Adams High School, Minneapolis, Minn. Died at Minneapolis, Minn., October 3, 1890. . 1933. Alethea De Main, M. E. L. Charleroi, Pa. Married A. R. Mountsier, September 10, 1868. 1934. *Ella Dodge, M. L. A. 1867-68, Teacher in Public Schools, Mt. Vernon, O. Married T. C. Reade (No. 370), April 2, 1868. Died at Defiance, O., Sep- tember 24, 1874. 1935. Clara Dodge, M. L. A. Zanesville, O. 1867-69, Teacher iu Public Schools, Delaware, O. 1869-71, Teacher in Pleasantville Union Academy. Married Charles M. Vandenbark (No. 420), March 26, 1872. 1936. S. Fidelia Fant, M. L. A. Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 1867-9, Teacher in Public Schools, Caledonia, O. Married George P. Carpenter, M. D , July r, 1869. 1937. Ophelia Forward, M. L. A. Los Angeles, Cal. 1867-72, Preceptress Willoughby College. Preceptress Lawrence University. Married Prof. T. W. Brown. 490 Ohio Wesley an University : 1938. Media V. Friend, M. I^. A. M. E. I^., 1862, Ohio Wesleyan Female College. 1867-8, Teacher in Public Schools, Bucyrus, O, 1871-2, Teacher in the Schools of Cleveland. 1872-, Assistant Principal of High School, Urbana, O. Present address unknown. 1939. Rhoda M. Lecky, M. E. L. Kingston, Tenn. 1868-70, Teacher of Music, Central College, O. 1872-3, Teacher of Music, Millersburgh, O. Married F. M. Mattoon, M. D. 1940. Adelaide Munsell, M. L. A. Millville, O. 1867-84, Teacher in the Public Schools of Delaware, O. Married Thomas Rittenhouse, August 14, 1884. 1941. Laura B. Nevius, M. L. A. Delaware, O. Married Edward M. Hall, M. D., August 27, 1874. 1942. Sarah L. Phillips, M. E. L. Washington, D. C. 1874-6, Student of German and French, Stuttgart, Germany. 1943. Harriet M. Sager, M. L. A. Columbus, O. Married Joseph Martin, November 28, 1867. 1944. *Julia R. Scott, M. E. L. Married Homer S. Mouser (No. 308), January 7, 1869. Studied Law with her husband and was admitted to practice. Died at Shelbyville, 111., August 9, 1872. 1945. Helen M. Williams, M. L. A. Chicago, 111. Married John M. Hamilton (No. 332), 1871. Class of 1868. 1946. Frances P. Barnes, M. ly. A. Portland, Ind. 1868-70, Principal of Preparatory Department, Urbana Univer- sity. Married Fernando L. Scharlock, 1871. 1880-3, Teacher in the Public Schools of Delaware, O. 1883-, Teacher of Schools, Portland, Ind. Married to Mr. Calkins. 1947. *Anna E. Baker, M. L. A. Married J. E. Sears, October 19, 1869. Died at Delaware, O., July 6, 1888. Fifty Years of History. 491 1948. Julia A. P. Bundy, M. L. A. Cincinnati, O. Married Joseph B. Foraker, October 4, 1S70. 1949. Mildred M. Chase, M. K. L. Howard, Kas. 1950. Esther E. Crooke, M. L. A. Perrysburg, O. Married ■■John Barton, July 19, 1871. 1872-6, and 188 1-, Princi- pal of High School. 1951. Mary E. Dial, M. E. A. Chicago, 111. Married Charles D. Hank. 1952. N. Margaret Goode, M. E. A. Fargo, N. Dak. Married Smith Stimmel (No. 376), May 10, 1870. 1953. Mary E. Goodrich, M. E. A. 1868-9, Teacher in the Public Schools, Vevay, Ind. 1871-2, Principal of High School, Logan, O. Address unknown. 1954. M. Ella Johnson, M. E- A. Keyser, W. Va. 1868-72, Teacher in the Public Schools, Mt. Vernon, O. Married George T. Carskadon, February 4, 1875. 1955. Mary J. Newell, M. E. A. Delaware, O. Teacher in the Public Schools, ten years. 1956. Elizabeth Page, M. E. A. 124 W. 3d Street, Dayton, O. Married W. A. Robinson (No. 341), Feb. 23, 1869. 1957. Mary J. Palmer, M. E. A. Delaware, O. Married Samuel A. Keen (No. 338), Oct. 6, 1868. 1958. Margaret W. Parker, M. E. A. Walnut Hills, O. Married Mr. Douglas. 1959. Eliza Schnebley, M. E. E. St. Eouis, Mo. Married W. F. Smith, Oct. i, 1874. i860. Phoebe J. Schnebley, M. E. E. Mt. Vernon, O. 1961. Princess Scott, M..E. E. Shelbyville, 111. 1870-2, Teacher in the Public Schools, Shelbyville, 111. 1872-4, Teacher in the High School, Marion, O. Married James N. Ballard, Aug. 18, 1874. 492 Ohio Wesley an University: 1962. *Martha Jane Styer, M. L. A. 1870-75-, Instructor in Mathematics, Ohio Wesleyan Female College. Died at Delaware, O., April, 1876. 1963. Amy Twitchell, M. E. L. Columbus, O. Married A. C. Houghton, May 17, 1871. 1964. Ellen S. Ward, M. E. L. Willoughby, O. 1965. *Aletlieia Williams, M. L. A. Married John M. Pattison (No. 369), Dec. 10, 1879. Died at Mil- ford, O., March 25, 1891. 1966. ^Harriett R. Wood, M. L. A. Married William P. Iveeper, March 25, 1869. Died at Delaware, O., Sept. 30, 1872. Class of 1869. 1967. Augusta Arnold, M. E. L. Married Mr. — Sheibley. Last address, North Manchester, Ind. 1968. Eliza M. Blanpied, M. E. L. Delaware, O. 1869-71, Teacher in Public Schools, Huntington, Ind. 1872-73, Principal of Preparatory Department, Bloomingburg Academy. 1873-74, Teacher in Bloomingburg Public Schools. Married Rev. F. L. Wharton, April 25, 1882. 1969. Arabella M. Brown, M. L. A. Gloversville, N. Y. Married James M. McDougall, April 4, 1887. 1970. Kate Burnham, M. L. A. Cleveland, O. Married Alfred Arthur, Dec. 12, 1871. 1971. Catharine C. Cromer, M. L. A, Indianola, Iowa. 1871-9, Teacher in Public Schools, Delaware, O. 1879-84, Teacher in Public Schools, Stuart, Iowa. 1885-, Instructor in Languages, Simpson Centenary College. 1972. Emma DeLand, M. L. A. 825 New Haiiip^liire St., Lawrence, Kas. 1872-74, Teacher of Latin, Bethany College. 1874-75, Principal of Schools, Cottonwood Falls, Kas. 1875-78-, Principal of Ward Schools, Lawrence, Kas. Married *Frank F. Dinsnioor, June II, 1878. Fifty Years of History. 493 1973. ^Charlotte Fant, M. L. A. 1875-76-, Teacher in High School, Monroeville, O. Married *W. M. Friesner (No. 611). Died at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Jan. 17, 1883. 1974. Margaret Given, M. E. L. Mohawk Valley, O. Teaching. 1975. Ella Given, M. E. L. Mohawk Valley, O. Teaching. 1976. Sarah Glover, M. E. L. San Jose, Cal. Married Rev. R. F. McClaren, Nov. 27, 1873. 1977. Avanella L. Holmes. M. E. Iv. 1869-70, Teacher in Public Schools, Sidnc}-, O. 1870-1, Teacher in Public Schools, Delaware, O. 1871-2, Teacher in Public Schools, Ada, O. 1873-4, Teacher at Evanston, Wyoming. 1873, Acting Pastor M. E. Church, Evanston. Married I. M. Reed, Dec. 25, 1873. Author of numerous poems and short stories. Last address, Graysville, Rhea Co., Tenn. 1978. Angela R. Houghton, M. L. A. Abingdon, 111. 1868-69, Teacher in Ohio We->leyan Female College. 1869-70, Preceptress of Baldwin University. 1892-, Teacher of History and Latin, Hedding College. Married •■'Valentine C. Randolph (No. 350), June 23, 1870. 1979. Harriet Hudson, M. L. A. Delaware, O. 1869-70, Teacher in Public Schools, Eden, O. 1871-2, Teacher in Public Schools, Marion, O. 1980. Mary Humphreys, M. L. A. Columbus, O. 1871-3, Teacher in Girls' Industrial Home. Married *J. N. Irvin (No. 407), Oct. 9, 1873. 1880-2, Student of Art and Literature at Berlin and Leipsic. 1981. Anna M. Lecky, M. E. L. Fair Haven, Mass. 1870-72-, Teacher in Public Schools, Wooster, O. i88r-86. Pre- ceptress of Baldwin Seminary. 1886-88, Instructor in St. Johns River Conference Seminary. Married Rev. W. S. Fitch (No. 398), June 20, 1872. 494 Ohio Wesley an University: 1982. * Arabella Morris, M. L. A. 1867, Graduated from Willoughby College. Married Rev. B. W. Chase, 1874. Died at Cecilton, Md., Jan. 30, i88r. 1983. Isabella Morris, M. L. A. Los Angeles, Cal. A. B., 1867, Willoughby College. Married Rev. A. S. Moore, Dec. 26, 1869. 1984. Anna S. Owen, M. L. A. Hamilton, O. Married Charles Friend. 1985. Mary L. Parker, M. L. A. Norwalk, O. Married J. S. Rogers. 1986. Harriet R. Patterson, M. E. L. 428 N. 4tli Avenue, Wichita, Kas. Married George E. Campbell (No. 524), July 13, 1876, 1987. Mary E. Pratt, M. E. L. India. 1869-71, Teacher in Public Schools, Waterloo, Iowa, 1872-80, Missionary, under the auspices of the Presbyterian Church, to India. 1880-1, In the United States, on leave of absence. 1881, Returned to her work in India. Emma Reasoner, M. L- A. Dayton, O. Married R. M. Nevin (No. 345). 1989. Martha E. Reynolds, M. L. A. Columbus, O. Married William E. Guerin (No. 358), Dec. 28, 1870. 1990. Mary E. Smith, M. L. A. Berlin, Ark. Married George B. Hodkinson. 1991. Isadore A. Stark, M. L. A. Washington, D. C. Married *John S. Hancock, Jan. 6, 1870. Married Lieut. -Com- mander J. N. Hemphill, U. S. Navy, Aug. 12, 1893. 1992. Jerusha Stitt, M. E. L. Pulaski, Pa. 1993. Abbie M. Warren, M. L. A. Kansas City, Mo. Married Albert H. Winner. 1994. *Eliza Welcox, M. E. L. Married John S. Blanpied (No. 359), Dec. 29, 1869. 1872-4, Teacher in the Public Schools, Huntington, Ind. Died at Mil- ford, N. H., Feb. 22, 1878. Fifty Years of History. 495 Class of 1870. 1995. *Martha Albright, M. L. A. 1870-72, Instructor in Languages, Lewis College. 1873-74, Gov- erness in Family of Princess Reuss, Austria. 1874-76, Instructor in German and French, Ohio Wesleyan Female College. Died at Delaware, O., Jan. 2, 1877. 1996. Loretta Armstrong, M. L. A. St. Clairsville, O. 1997. Ella Brown, M. L. A.^ Meadville, Pa. 1998. Bertha A. Butterfield, M. L. A. Dayton, O. Married William J. White (No. 422), September 14, 1870. 1999. Flora H. Crow, M. L. A. Urbana, O. 1870-1, Assistant in office, State School Commissioner. Married Isaac K. Davis (No. 392). 2000. Josephine Curtis, M. L. A. Forest Grove, Ore. 1871-2, Preceptress of Vancouver Seminary. Married *J. W. Robb, 1872. 2001. Belinda C. Dillon, M. E. Iv. Married *John C. Hillman, Dec. 28, 1870. 2002. Ella Foote, M. L. A. 3833 Windsor Place, St. Ivouis, Mo. Married Arthur R. Wooster. 2003. Alice France, M. L. A. Wooster, O. Married Hugh Cooper. 2004. Emma Frost, M. L. A. Leonardsburgh, O. 1870-8, Teacher in Public Schools, Upper Sandusky, O., and Beloit, Wis. 2005. Harriett Hitchcock, M. E. L. Tiskilwa, 111. Married *Frederick M. Joy (No. 302), May 15, 1872. Married Charles A. Browne, Sept. i, 1887. 2006. Gertrude Jones, M. L. A. Omaha, Neb. M. D., 1874, Michigan University. 1874-83, Engaged in the practice of Medicine, Chillicothe, O. 496 Ohio Wesley an University: Married Mr. — Cascadeu, 1883. 1884-, Removed to Omaha and continued the practice of medicine. 2007. Harriet Jones, M. L. A. 1936 Harvard Ave., Cleve- land, O. Married John D.Jones (No. 221). 2008. Sarah A. Jones, M. L. A. Piqua, O. 1876-7, Teacher in Soldiers' and Sailors' Orphans' Home, Xenia, O. Married Rev. A. B. Nixon. 2009. Gertrude Leedy, M. B. L. Ft. Wayne, Ind. 1871-4, Teacher in Public Schools, Warsaw, Ind. Married Frank S. Shurick, 1875. 2010. Abegail Lounsbury, M. L. A. Cincinnati, O. 1870-74, Instructor in Latin and German in Ohio Wesleyan Fe- male College. 1874-8, Teacher in High School, Springfield, O. Married L. C. Black (No. 426), 1878. 201 1. Clara Metz, M. L. A. Akron, O. Married Edward Myers. 2012. Mary G. Moore, M. L. A. 1870-72. Preceptress of Jennings Seminary, 111. — , Teacher in Public Schools, Niles, O. 2013. Eugenia S. Nourse, M. L. A. Des Moines, la. 1873-74, Student of Modern Languages, Carlsruhe, Germany. 1874-75, Teacher of German in Delaware Public Schools. 1878-83, Teacher of Modern Languages, Callaman College, Des Moines, la. Married Jacob A. Jackson (No. 408), Dec. 29, 1875. 2014. Clara Virginia Potter, M. L. A. Columbus, O. 1870-1, Instructor in Holston College, Tenn. 1876-7, Teacher in Public Schools, Delaware, O. 2015. Mary J. Robinson, M. E. L. Coshocton, O. Married *M. W. Fry. 2016. *Ora Edmonia Stark, M. L. A. Married Lieut. J. N. Hemphill, U. S. N., Jan., 1874. Died Oct. 25, 1886. Fifty Years of History. 497 2017. Eliza S. Thomson, M. L. A. Columbus, O. Married T. E. Powell (No. 222), Jan. 16, 1872. 2018. Sarah J. Warren, M. E. ly. Elyria, O. 1870-72, Teacher in Public Schools, Delaware, O. 1872-6, Student of Medicine, graduating in 1876 with the degree of M. D. Engaged in the practice of her profession. 2019. Anna Wesson, M. L. A. Topeka, Kas. Married M. B. Henry (No. 405), April 20, 187 1. 2020. Helen Maud Westlake, M. E. L. Columbus, O. Married H. A. Axline (No. 471), July 16, 1874. 2021. Estelle Woods, M. L. A. Minneapolis, Minn. Married A. G. Wilcox, March 31, 1874. Class of 1871. 2022. Mary G. Barnes, M. Iv. A. Delaware, O. 1873-74- Teacher of Public Schools, Delaware, O. Married William D. Cherington (No. 430), Sept. 24, 1874. 2023. Eliza A. Brewster, M.M. Huron, Dak. Married Homer S. Mouser (No. 308), June 4, 1873. 2024. Eliza M. Bundy, M. L. A. Wellston, O. Married Harvey Wells. 2025. *Mary Campbell, M. L. A. 187 1-6, Teacher in Delaware Schools. Married Charles M. Ed- wards, Jan. 8, 1880. Died at Delaware, O., July 8, 1887. 2026. Mary Chamberlain, M. Iv. A. Humboldt, Kan. Teacher in the Schools. 2027. Harriet E. Clark, M. E. L. Married Mr. Mendenhall. Residence unknown. 2028. Eunice Cruikshank, M. L. A. Delaware, O. 187 1-3, Teacher in the Public Schools of Delaware, O. Married * William P. deeper, July 8, 1875. 498 Ohio Wesleyan University: 2029. Ella C. Downs, M. M. Mansfield, O. 1872-4, Instructor in Music, Ohio Wesleyan Female College. Married A.J. Twitchell (No. 511), Sept. 24, 1874. 2030. Eva French, M. L. A. Denver, Col. Married Owen B. I^eFevre, June 28, 1871. 2031. Annette M. Ladd, M. E. L. 1871-2, Teacher in Public Schools, I^ewis Center, O. Married. 2032. Elizabeth Maguire, M. L. A. Married James Mandeville, Oct. 8, 1873. Last address, Kings- ton, Out. 2033. Elonora McCay, M. L. A. Cardington, O. Teacher in Public Schools. 2034. Margaret E. Means, M. L. A. Minneapolis, Minn. Married Samuel Glover, Sept. 21, 1871. 2035. *Sarah A. O. Moore, M. L.A. 1873-80, Teacher in High School, Mohawk Valley, O. Married J. W. Edwards, June 29, 1881. Died at Jeflferson, Iowa, Nov. 24, 1884. 2036. Mary Morrison, M. M. Carthage, Mo. Married Joseph L. Moore, Nov. 12, 1891. 2037. Delia E. Paine, M. L. A. Lima, O. Teacher of Music. 2038. Helen Pease, M. E. L. Married. 2039. Rose Williams, M.L. A. Salina, Kas. 1872-4, Teacher in Rust University. Married W. H. Sweet (No. 510), Sept. 7, 1875. 2040. May D. Wilson, M. L. A. Worthington, O. 2041. Mary J. Winkler, M. Iv. A. Wheelersburg, O. 1871-3, Teacher in Public Schools, Haverhill, O. Married John C. Cadot, March 25, 1874. Fifty Years of History. 499 C1.ASS OF 1872. 2042. Olivia T. Alderman, M. L. A. Castalia, South Dak. Principal of Ward Academy, Castalia, South Dak, Also serving as County Superintendent of Schools for her second term. She has been teaching continuously for the past fifteen years in the West. Married D. G. Herron. 2043. May S. Alden, M. ly. A. Cambridge, Mass. Married William G. Ward { No. 511 ), Jan. 3, 1873. Author of Ivife of Dante, Life of Petrarch. 2044. ^Virginia Alice Ayers, M. E. ly. Married Mr. Hart. Died at Frankfort, Ind., 1875. 2045. Luanna Augusta Brush, M. L. A. Pittsburg, Pa. Married J. F. Murray (No. 684), Oct. 31, 1878. 2046. Sarah E. Chandler, M. L. A. Delaware, O. 1873-74, Teacher in Delaware County Public Schools, 1874-75, Teacher in Public Schools, Kokomo, Ind. Married William H. Jacobus, Nov. 25, 1875. 2047. Cornelia Cole, M. L. A. Indianapolis, Ind. Married Charles W. Fairbanks { No. 484 ) , Oct. 6, 1874. 2048. Emma Belle Combs, M. L. A. 2049. Mary Adaline Combs, M. ly. A. 718 Calle de Corrien- tes, Buenos Ayres, S. A. Married Charles W. Drees (No. 440), Aug. — , 1877. 1877-, A Missionary, with her husband, in Mexico and Buenos Ayres. 2050. Maria S. Curtis, M. h. A. Ashland, O. 1 872-, Teacher in Public Schools. 2051.' Anna Fisher, M. ly. A. Washington, D. C. 1872-75, Teacher of English Literature, Iowa Circle, New Or- leans University. Married Samuel L. Beiler ( No. 472 ), June 8, 1875. 2052. Rose Margueretta Hack, M. L. A. Columbus, O. Married Cyrus Ruling (No. 708), Sept. 9, 1875. 500 Ohio Wesley an University: 2053. *Ellen Mary Jones, M. L. A. Died at Delaware, O., April, 1873. 2054. Catherine B. KaufFman, M. E. L. Springfield, O. 1872-73, Teacher for the Freedmen, New Orleans, L/a. 1873-74-, Teacher in High School, Mt Washington, O. 1878, Travelled in Europe. 1879, Teacher in Public Schools, Wyoming, O., and Springfield, O. Author of "As Nature Prompts." Editor of Woman's Department of the Farm and Fireside, 2055. Clara Albertine Nelson, M. L. A. Delaware, O. B. S., 1870, Baldwin University. A. M., 1893, Ohio Wesleyan University. 1874-6, Special Student of Modern Languages in Germany and France. 1876-7, Instructor in Modern I/anguages, Ohio Wes- leyan Female College. 1877-8, Instructor in French, Ohio Wesleyan University. 1879-80, Instructor in History and Rhetoric, Ohio Wesleyan University. 1880-1, Professor of Modern Languages, Cincinnati Wesleyan College. 1884-90, Teacher of German in Delaware Public Schools. 1890-, In- structor in French, Ohio Wesleyan University. 1894-5, Spending the year, on leave of absence, at the Sorborne, Paris. 2056. *S. Letitia Patterson, M. E. L. Died at Adelphi, O., Nov. 5, 1872. 2057. Orpha Catherine Pentzer, M. E. L. Fort Smith, Ark. Married George W. Hardway, Aug. 18, 1874. 2058. *M. Louise Porter, M. L. A. A. B., 1876, Baldwin University. 1876-7, Instructor in Mathematics and Science, Lodi Academy. Married Robert S. Giles, June 8, 1876. Died at New London, O., March 7, 1891. 2059. Mary Jane Ross, M. L. A. Married Mr. Woodward, Nov. i, 1872. Last address, Port- land, Ore. 2060. Emily Rusk, M. E. L. Married . 2061. Alice Etta Shattuck, M. L. A. Marion, Ind. 1878-80, Teacher in Delaware Public Schools. 1880-81, Teacher Fifty Years of History. 501 in Cincinnati Wesleyan College. 1881-83, Instructor in Art, Indianapolis Female Seminary. 1884, Graduate of Woman's Technical Institute, New York. Married Rev. T. D. Tharp, June 5, 1889. 1889-90, traveled in Europe, Egypt and Syria. 2062. Harriet Mahala Walker, M. L. A. Residence unknown. Class of 1873. 2063. "^'Ada Ames Adams, M- Iv- A. Married *Ruby J. Albright (No. 424), June 14, 1876. Died at Mechanicsburg, O., March 10, 1879. 2064. Caroline M. Barrett, M. L. A. New I^ondon, O. Married W. E. Minor, Sept. i, 1875. 2065. Lois R. Bickett, M. B. L. Moberly, Mo. 1873-80, Teacher in the Public Schools, Delaware, O. Married Frank R. Davis, June, 1880. 2066. Ida Harrington Bidwell, M. L. A. Fort Worth, Texas. Married A. T. Byers (No. 569), Nov. 28, 1877. 2067. Addie Elizabeth Brown, M. L. A. Columbus, O. Married Willis C. Jaynes, Jan. 30, 1879. 2068. Florence Belle Chance, M. E. E. Fremont, O. Married ■•Stanley Huntley, Jan. 21,1879. 1885-, Political Corre- spondent for numerous Kansas papers. Contributor to St. Paul Pioneer Press, Chicago Intef-Ocean and Tribune, New York Tribune, Herald and Press. Economist. Author of " The Dream Child." Engaged in Journalistic work since graduation. 2069. Lois J. Cruikshank, M. L. A. Athens, O. 1873-74, Teacher in Public Schools, Delaware County, O. Married David Y. Murdock (No. 499), Sept. 24, 1874. 2070. Annetta V. Cummins, M. E. A. Findlay, O. 1874-7, Teacher in the Public Schools, Delaware, O. Married G. G. Banker (No. 520), Nov. 15, 1877. 2071. Ida Elizabeth Duncan, M. E. E. Delaware, O. Married M. B. Hurbutt. 502 Ohio Wesley an University : 2072. Eva Josephine Fulton, M. I^. A. Married. 2073. Addie V. Granger, M. E. L. Columbia City, Ind. 1873-4, Instructor Preparatory Department Taylor University. Married C. King (No. 584), Sept. 22, 1874. 2074. Martha Jane Green, M. E. L. Athens, Tenn. 1873-4, Teacher in the Schools of Martinsburg, O. Married W. W. Hooper (No. 489), Aug. 27, 1874. 1874-80, Instructor in English, Rust University. 2075. Elizabeth Hack, M. L. A. Emery, O. 1873-4, Teacher in High School, Van Wert, O. Married C. H. Waid. 2076. Mary Sanborn Haskin, M. E. L. 1115 Post St., San Francisco, Cal. Married W. H. Porter, June 9, 1875. 2077. Alice Hedrick, M. L. A. Chicago, 111. Married Merrill Watson (No. 559), Oct. 21, 1876. 2078. Margaret C. Hedrick, M. E. L. lyawrence, Kas. 1883-4, Preceptress of the Marionville Institute, Marion, Mo. 1884-9, Missionary to India. 1889-92, Preceptress of Baldwin University. Married John D. Miles, June 7, 1894. 2079. Jenna Henderson, M. E. L. Fostoria, O. 2080. Catherine Eliza Hester, M. L. A. Doylestown, O. 1873-78, Teacher in Public Schools, Peru, O. Married E. J. V. Booth (No. 604), Feb. 17, 1880. 2081. Edith Viola Houghton, M. E. L. Boston, Mass. 1873-75-, Teacher of Music. Married Marcus D. Buell, Dec, 1875. 1879-80, Travelled in Europe, also in 1884-85. 2082. Frances Kenyon, M. L. A. 2083. Adella Ann McElhinney, M. E. L. Marrietta, O. Married James Johnson. 2084. Emma Irene McCann, M. ly. A. Delaware, O. 1874-, Teacher in the Public Schools. Fifty Years of History. 503 2085. Eliza Elnora Megginson, M. E. L. Ithaca, Mich. Married W. C. Russ. 2086. Florence Mendenhall, M. L. H. Spokane, Wash. Married Herman D. Crow (No. 435), Oct. 24, 1877. 2087. Marie Louisa Pennewell, M. E. L. Chicago, 111. Married W. D. Caldwell. 2088. Sarah Jane Ropp, M. E. L. Married B. F. Hull, De^^. 24, 1873. 2089. Ella America Sprengle, M. L. A. Reno, Nev. Married Joseph E. Stubbs (No. 558), July 10, 1873. 2090. Elizabeth D. Starbuck. 1873-4, Teacher in Public Schools, Union City, Ind. Married Mr. Carpenter, 2091. Mary Elizabeth Story, M. L. A. Greenfield, O. 1877-79-, Teacher in the Hillsboro Female College. 1881-84, Teacher in the Cincinnati Wesleyan College. 2092. Lyda Ellen Trout, M. L. A. Jacksonville, 111. Teacher in lyancaster Public Schools. 1890-, Teacher of Latin and French, Illinois Female College. 1894, Travelled in Europe. Class of 1874. 2093. Alice Rachel Clare, M. E. L. Rempel, O. Married Linn Bentley, Feb. 8, 1876. 2094. Mary Jane Crawford, M. E. A. Greenfield, O. Teacher of Music. 2095. Caroline E. Downs, M. L. A. Plymouth, Mich. 1874-76-, Teacher of Music. Married Dr. J. M. Collier, Mar. 7, 1877. 2096. Eliza Eva Pant, M. L. A. Cedar Rapids, la. 1875-6, Teacher in the Public Schools, Mt. Gilead, O. Married Nathan P. Bailey, Dec. 26, 1876. 2097. Anna Victoria Hurtt, M. E. E. Hamden Junction, O. 504 Ohio Wesleyan University: 2098. Elizabeth Hyer, M. L. A. Cleveland, O. Married W. B. Neffjune 22, 1876. 2099. Frances Jane Ladd, M. B. L. Lewis Center, O. Married Milton S. Thompson, Sept. 9, 1885. 2100. Melvina Mark, M. E. L. London, O. 1874-75, Special student Xenia Female College. Engaged ira Farming. 2101. Mary Ellen Moore, A. B. 1875-7, Teacher in the Public School, Middleport, O. 2102. Louise Content Scott, A. B. Columbus, O. 1875-6, Student of Art, Ohio Wesleyan Female College. 1876-9^ Teacher in the Public Schools, Wilmington, O. 1880-4, Teacher in High School, Loudon ville, O. 1885-6, Student New England Conservatory of Music, and also of the New England. Institute. Frequent Contributor to the Magazines. Married J. S. Walker, March 28, 1888. 2103. Mary Naomi Stubbs, M. L. A. Ashland, O. Instructor in English, Baldwin University. 2104. Mary Twitchell, M. L. A. Defiance, O. Married Edward Squire, July 25, 1876. 2105. Martha Ellen Wiley, M. L. A. Verona, Pa. Married Rev. J. E. Wright, Nov. 5, 1875. Class of 1875. 2106. Anna Estella Brown, M. E. L. Columbus, O. Married Mr. Davis. 2107. Hortense Camp, M. L. A. Delaware, O. Married Charles Lee, 1884. Teacher of Music. 2108. Clara Connelly, M. L. A. Paris, 111. Married J. Milton Wilson, Dec. 22, 1881. 2109. "^Mary Rosalthe Crosson, A. B. 1875-76-, Student of Languages, Cincinnati Wesleyan College^ pied at Delaware, O., Feb. 27, 1877. Fifty Years of History. 505 2110. *Ida White Cuykendall, M. L. A. Married William B. Carson, M. D., Nov. 8, 1877. Died at Bucyrus, O., Feb. 12, 1882. :2iii. Jessie Lovanchia Evans, M. E. L. Berlin, Ontario. Student and Teacher of Music, Delaware, O. Married J. B. Skidman. ^112 *Savilla C. Grove, M. L. A. Died at Delaware, O., Jan. 17, 1878. 21 13. Fanny Eugenia Haiss, M. L. A. Delaware, O. Married John Clark, May 25, 1880. 21 14. Kate Mabel Kennedy, M. E. L. Kokomo, Ind. 21 15. Harriet Elsie Lewis, M. E. L. Spring Valley, O. Married Frank Leever (No. 615), Oct. 28, 1876. 21 16. Georgiana Long, M. E. L. Chicago, 111. Married F. W. Gunsaulus (No. 612), Sept. 20, 1876. 21 17. Sarah Frances Marshall, M. L. A. Marysville, O. Married L. B. Demorest (No. 631), Sept. 7, 1876. 2118. ^Fanny F. McCullough, M. L. A. 1879-81, Teacher of Vocal Music, St. Joseph's Female College, Mo. Married H. N. Hills, Aug. 15, 1883. Died April 17, 1891. 21 19. Ida Allen Mitchell, A. B. Delaware, O. 1875-76, Teacher in Public Schools, Circleville, O. Married ••■Charles B. Ball, Sept. 19, 1877. 1894-, in charge of Kinder- garden work in private school. 2120. Ida Norton, M. L. A. Delaware, O. Married ■ M. P. Evans, Nov. 27, 1879. 1894-, Book-keeper in Bodurtha's Photograph Gallery. 2121. *Ada May Paul, M. L. A. Married George G. Kennard, April 28, 1881. Died at River- side, Cal., Feb. 13, 1890. 2122. Daisy Paul, M. L. A. St. Louis, Mo. 1875-8, Post-Graduate Student in Art, Ohio Wesleyan Univer- sity. 1880-1, Student at Conservatory of Music, Cincinnati, O. Married James M.Jones (No. 981), March 19, 1885. 5o6 Ohio Wesley an University : 2123. Frances Louisa Partridge, M. L. A. Columbus, O. Married F. J. Sager, Oct. 17, 1876. 2124. Isabella B. Richardson, M. L. A. San Francisco, Cal. 1878-9, Instructor in Music, South Jersey Institute. 1879-80, In- structor in Vocal Music, Pittsburg Female College. Married \V. E. Dennison (No. 666), Nov. 2, 1882. 2125. * Alice Laura Ritter, M. L. A. Married Charles A. Dryer. Died at Irvington, Ind., March, 1885. 2126. Ella Robb, A. B. 1875-8, Teacher in the Public Schools, Marysville, O. 1878-9,. Instructor in Languages, Worthington Normal School. 1879-82^ Teacher in the Augusta Collegiate Institute. Miss Robb is now a governess and is travelling with two pupils. She may be ad- dressed at Marysville, O. 2127. Olive Anna Roney, iV. B. Omaha, Neb. 1880-2, Teacher in Girls' Industrial Home. Married John Burgner. 2128. *Anna Cora Rowse, M. E. L. 1875-87, Student of Art and Literature at Bucyrus, O. Married Dr. John A. Chesney, June 29, 1888. Died at Bucyrus, O., Oct.^ 31, 1892. 2129. Addie Eliza Scott, M. E. L. Indianapolis, Ind. Married Rev. Edward B. Rawls, Oct. 21, 1879. 2130. Mary Thankful Schnebley, M.E. L. Mt. Vernon, O. 2131. Etta Starr, M. L. A. Indianapolis, Ind. Teacher of Art. 2132. May J. Stevenson, M. L. A. Webster Groves, Mo. 1875-6, Student of Music, Boston University. 1879-81, Instructor in Augusta Collegiate Institute. Married Rev. J. W. Suther- land, Feb. 22, 18S2. 2133. Anna Edith UpdegrafF, A. B. Wilmington, Del. 1876-7, student of Art, Philadelphia, Pa. Married T. Allett Hillis, Sept. 25, 1878. Fifty Years of History. 507 2134. Inez White, M. L. A. Lockland, O. A. B., 1879, Ohio Wesleyan University. Married Stephen T. Dial (No. 777), May 25, 1881. 2135. Hettie Wolfley, M. L. A. Delaware, O. Married -^ohn O. McDowell (No. 590), April 10, 1879. 2136. Amanda Worline, M. L. A. Fostoria, O. Married *"G. B. Germond (No. 579), Sept. 7, 1876. 2137. Emma Belle Wykes, M. K. L. 1880-3, Principal of Preparatory Department, Augusta Col- legiate Institute. Class of 1876. 2138. ^Eva N. Beach, M. L. A. Married Rev. J. D. Simms (No. 596), Aug. 22, 1876. Died at Forest, O., Jan. 10, 1888. 2139. E. May Besse, M. L. A. Delaware, O. Married Lyman J. Crumb, March ii, 1886. 2140. Mary N. Bidwell, M. E.L. Portland, Ore. 1876-83, Teacher of Music, Plain City, O. Married Charles H» Carey, Sept. — , 1883. 2141. Frank G. Brown, M. L. A. Elyria, O. Married Quincy A. Gillmore (No. 833), Nov. 27, 1884. 2142. Sadie L. Brown, M. L. A. Tiffin, O. Married Newell S. Albright (No. 383), May 19, 1877. Private Instructor in China and Oil Painting. 2143. Alta W. Clark, M. L. A. Shelbyville, 111. Married Theodore F. Dove (No. 439), Dec. 27, 1877. 2144. Arabella C. Clippinger, M. L. A. Delaware, O. Married ^William M. Dackerman, Jan. 19, 1881. 1894-, Teacher in Delaware Public Schools. 2145. "^Florence Conklin, M. L. A. 1876-, Teacher in the Public Schools, Sidney, O. Died . 2146. Bella A. Creighton, M. L. A. Lithopolis, O. Married Charles E. Brossnian, Dec. 13, 1883. 5o8 Ohio Wesley an University: 2147. Clara M. Cummins, M. L. A. Salt Lake City, Utah. 1876-7, Teacher in Public Schools, Plaiu City, O. 1877-9, Teacher in Public Schools, Marysville, O. Married J. R. Bowdle (No. 628), Oct. 12, 1880. 2148. Minnie J. Darst, M. L. A. 248 Irving St., Toledo, O. Teacher in Fremont Public Schools six years. Married G. God- frey Grund, June 14, 1888. 2149. Helen B. Farrar, M. E. L. Los Angeles, Cal. Married Shobal P. Mulford (No. 646), Aug. 26, 1885. 2150. * Anna Hall, M. E. L. Married W. K. Bolon, M. D., Sept. 16, 1886. Died Aug. 12, 1893, at Cumberland, O. 2151. Anna R. Halliday, M. L. A. 653 East 62d Street, Chi- cago, 111. Married W. H. Harvey, June 29, 1876. 2152. *Ages C. Hess, M. L. A. 1876-94, Teacher of Music. Married -••D. M. Thurston, M. D., June 29, 1876. Married T, O. Cole, March 23, 1886. Died at Great Bend, Kas., July 6, 1894. 2153. Caroline Margaret Hilliard, M. L. A. Peoria, 111. B. Iv., 1894, Ohio Wesleyan University. Student of English. 1893-, Student at Chicago University. 2154. Eunice Hughes, M. L. A. 66 21st St., Columbus, O. 1876-77, Teacher in Public Schools, Delaware, O. Married George B. Kauffman, Sept. 5, 1878. 2155. Anna Joy, M. L. A. Delaware, O. Married Frank J. Halliday (No. 636), Jan., 1877. 2156. Ada McCann, M. L. A. Delaware, O. Married -••J. H. Hughes, M. D., March 11, 1880. 2157. Eva McCay, M. E. L. Cardington, O. 2158. Cassia M. Nutt, M. E. L. Centerville, O. Fifty Years of History. 509 2159. *Jeanette O'Connor, M. E. L. 1876-78, student of Music. Married James F. Smith (No. 652), Aug. 8, 1878. Died at Doylestown, O., Jau. 19, 1886. 2160. Lina Paden, M. E. L. Plants, O. 2161. Mary Phifer, M. L. x\. Chicago, 111. Married John Brock. 2162. Myra H. Price, M. E. L. Remington, Ind. 2163. Ella Robinson, M. L. A. Coshocton, O. Married W. H. McCabe, Nov. 17, 1886. 2164. Josie M. Simms, M. E. L. Married H. C. Allen, Oct. 21, 1877. 2165. Libbie R. Wilkin, M. L. A. Granville, O. Married H. Judson Carter, Dec. 4, 1879. 2166. Clara F. Williams. Delaware, O. 1876-80, Student of Music, Ohio Wesleyan University, 1885-6, Student of Music, Boston Conservatory. 1892-4, Instructor of Vocal Music, East Greenwich Academy, Rhode Island. Class of 1877. 2167. Florence M. Buffington, M. L. A. Defiance, O. 1880-1, Teacher in the Public School Defiance, O. Married John D. Lamb, Oct. 13, r88r. 2168. Sue Alice Clippinger, M. L. A. Delaware, O. Assistant to County Treasurer. 2169. *Irene H. Crook, M. L. A. Died at Columbus, O., March 3, 188 1. 2170. Clara Davis, M. L. A. Clay Center, Kas. 1877-80, Teacher in Public Schools, Maysville, O. 1880-3, Teacher in Public Schools, Delav^^are, O. 1883-6, Teacher in Public Schools, Pueblo, Col. Married Frank L. Williams, Oct. 12, 1887. 5IO Ohio Wesley an University : 2 1 71. Mary Belle Evans, M. E. L. Delaware, O. Publisher *' Woman's Home Missions." 2172. Nettie Middleton Friend, M. E. Iv. Wyoming, O. 2173. Ida Cornelia Getman, M. L. A. Ft. Laramie, Wy. Teacher in the Schools. 2174. Jennie Agnes Graham, M. E. L. Groveport, O. Married Rev. C. F. Prior (No. 900), Oct. 5, 1886. 2175. Mary Martha Graham, M. E. L. Fultonham, O. 1877-81, Teacher in Public Schools, Newway, O. Married Rev. F. H. Smiley, Feb. 15, 1882. 2176. Florence Nightengale Hemisfar, M. L. A. Lexington, Mo. M. D., 1883, Boston University. 1883-6, Medical Missionary to Japan. Engaged in the practice of her profession. She may also be addressed at Oswego, Kas., at the home of her father. 2177. Valeria Handley, M. L. A. Williamsport, O. Married A. F. Hixsou, Sept. 16, 1880. 2178. Ella Francis Hiett, M. L. A. Toledo, O. Married Emory R. Hiett, May 13, 1882. 2179. Emma Violette Huston, M. E. L. Tiffin, O. 1879-81, Teacher Grammar School, Leipsic, O. Married Julius P. Molen, Dec. 15, 1881. 2180. Mary Kalb, M. L. A. Gary, O. 1877-8, Teacher at Millville, O. 1878-82, Teacher in the Public School, Cary, O. Married Z. N. Cosgray, Oct. 7, 1882. 2181. Elizabeth Lincoln, M. L. A. Garrison, Kas. 1877-80, Teaching at Antwerp, O. Removed to Kansas many years ago. 2182. ^Stella Idletta Mather, M. L. A. 1878-, Student of Art, Ohio Wesleyan University. Married J. W. Irwin, M. D., May 28, 1879. Died at Evansville, Ind , July 11, 1879. Fifty Years of History. 511 2183. Emma Dell Moore, M. L. A. Utica, O. 1878-80, Teacher in Public Schools. Married Wylie C. Alsdorf, Dec. 29, 1880. 2184. Marianna Morris, M. L. A. Piqua, O. 1877-92, Teacher in Public Schools of Piqua, O. Married George A. Brooks, July 29, 1886. 2185. ''"^Jessie Reynolds. 1877-82, Student of Music. Married A. D. Curtis, May 9, 1883- Died at Columbus, O., March 9, 1892. 2186. Fida Laurinda Tyler, M. E. L. 141 Arlington St., Cleve- land, O. Married Robert H. Carlisle, Dec. 26, 1878. 2187. May Young, M. E. L. Mt. Vernon, O. Married *'Frederick R. Power, Aug. 23, 1880. HONORARY DEGREES CONFERRED BY THE Ohio Wesleyan University. LL. D. -*Erastus O. Haven, Bishop of M. E. Church, 1863 ^- Isaac W. WiIvEy, Bishop of M. E. Church, 1879 SamueIv H. EiyBERT, Chief Justice of Colorado, 1880 Borden P. Bowne, Professor in Boston University, 188 1 John Mii^ey, Professor in Drew Seminary, 1882 Robert W. McFarland, Ex-President of Miami University, . . . .1884 W11.1.IAM H. Scott, Ex-President of Ohio State University, ... . 1884 Cady STAI.EY, President Case School, 1888 Stephen M Merrii.Iv, Bishop of M. E. Church, 1889 WiLiyiAM McKiNi^EY, Governor of Ohio, 1894 WiiviyiAM Henry Smith, Lake Forest, 111., 1894 James Mii,i,s Thoburn, Bishop of India, 1894 Henry White Warren, Bishop of M. E. Church, 1894 Frances E. WiiviyARD 1894 S. T. D. * Benjamin F. Teft, Editor of "Northern Border," Bangor, Me., . 1848 *Ci.ARK T. Hinman, President of Northwestern University, . . . .1851 Anson Green, 1852 * Herman M. Johnson, President of Dickinson College, 1852 RAND01.PH S. Foster, Bishop in M E. Church, 1853 Thomas Bowman, Bishop in M. E. Church, 1853 *JOHN H. Power 1854 *Wii,liam Hunter, Minister in East Ohio Conference, 1856 '* Silas Comfort. 1858 John Miley, Professor in Drew Theological Seminary, 1895 * Cyrus NuTT, President of Indiana State University, 1859 Fifty Years of History, 515, Cyrus Brooks, Minister in Minnesota Conference, i860 Richard S. Rust, Corresponding Secretary of Freedmen's Aid Society, i860 *Chari,es B. Tippett, 1862 W11.1.IAM F. Warren, President of Boston University, 1862; •'• Samuei< W. Cogeshai^i,, Minister in New England Southern Con- ference, 1863 ■"••Jefferson Hascai^i,, Minister in New England Conference, .... 1863 *Ai,EXANDER Martin, President of De Pauw University, 1863 James Stacy, President of Ranmoor College, England, 1864 Thomas H. Pearne, Minister in Cincinnati Conference, 1865 * E1.IAS PI. Puncher, Minister in Canada Conference M. E. Church, . 1865 Wii • 1924 Semans, Edward M. . . .. u . 1136 Semans, Harry M. . . ; * • 1395 Semans, Mary . 1396 Semans, William M 959 Semans, William 93 Sexton, Charles W 248 Seymour, Charles W 168 Seys, Mary C . 1250 Shade, S. Augusta ..... 1907 Shaffer, Augusta V 1397 Shaffer, Celia M 1871 Shaffer, Louisa B 1797 Shankland, Martha O. .... 1137 Shannon, Edward L. • • • • 1398 Shannon, John R 722 Shanor, George B 1757 Sharp, Ebenezer P 458 Sharp, Frank M 1253 Shattuck, Alice E. . . • . 2061 Shattuck, Mabel S i486 Shaw, George W. ... 1191 Shaw, Inez 1587 Shaw, John C 1088 Shaw, William H 502 Shawkey, Morris P 1758 Shearer, Maria ly. 1089 Sheldon, Henry B 31 Sheldon, Mary W. 1254 Shellenberger, Abraham L. • 13 16 Shephard, Agnes h 1672 Sherwood, Ada M. . . . .- . 1317 Sherwood, Edwin ... . . 1399 542 Ohio Wesley an University : Shipley, Caroline . . . . . , 1811 Shively, Jacob h 903 Shoemaker, Mary B. . • . . 1856 Sholl, David W 686 Short, John T -352 Shultz, Harriet ....... 1673 Shultz, R. Grace 1759 Sigler, Ivcila M 1760 Simms, Joseph D 596 Simms, Josie M 2164 Simon, Jacob W 1192 Sipe, Gideon M . 1400 Sites, Clement M. L. . . . . .1193 Sites, Joseph S 503 Sites, Nathan ........ 139 Sites, Ruth M 1318 Sleppy, John W -417 Sleven, William H. . . . . . 1401 Smart, Oliver P . 353 Smiley, Andress E 115 Smith, Albert B 1194 Smith, Annelia H 1823 Smith, Basil h 1402 Smith, Charles G 1588 Smith, David J 460 Smith, Barnest A 1255 Smith, Bdward P 1674 Smith, Blla I, 1589 Smith, Bllen M 1798 Smith, Howard C 1019 Smith, Ida A 759 Smith, James F 652 Smith, Joel A. ...... . 284 Smith, John A 459 Smith, JohnW 209 Smith, L/ayton C 1487 Smith, Mary B 1990 Smith, lyorenzo P 140 Smith, Lowell H 48 Smith, Lyman D 418 Smith, Perry 1403 Smith, Pre§cott 723 Smith, Preston W 760 Smith, Robert B 224 Smith, Thomas R 225 Smith, William S. . . . . . 116 Smythe, Lolo 1675 Snodgrass, Alice 1319 Snodgrass, Blisha M. . . . . 1138 Snow, Julia C 1872 Snyder, Darlington J . . . . 354 Southard, Frank H 249 Sowers, Charles H 1256 Sowers, David H 1320 Sowers, Julia . 1676 Spaulding, Lyman 3 Spence, Blizabeth, 1873 Spence, John F 49 Spencer, Charles L 504 Spencer, Lucy M 1195 Spencer, Oliver M 8 Spencer, Wilson U 505 Spindler, Henry L 374 Spindler, John W 653 Sprengle, Blla A 2089 Spring, Ada F 1761 Squier, Burton 960 Squier, Lee W 852 Stableton, John K, 904 Stahley, Reuben 506 Stahley, Wallace 315 Stanley, Charles B 375 Stanley, Grace 1090 Stanley, Julia P 1812 Stanley, Timothy W . . . . 50 Starbuck, Blizabeth D. . . . 2090 Stark, Isadore A 1991 Stark, Ora B 2016 Starr, Anna M 1196 Starr, Btta 2131 Starr, Eugene A 1321 Starr, Francis M 1091 Fifty Years of History. 543 Starr, Florence E. • r • • • 1322 Starr, Moses L 39 Starr, Stella A 1257 Stearns, Wallace N 1488 Stecker, Daniel 1404 Steele, James F 1020 Steeley, Mary 1857 Stem, Helen M 961 Stemen, John A 813 Stevens, Grace E. 1323 Stevens, Henry V. . . . . . 1258 Stevenson, Daniel C 556 Stevenson, Mary J 2132 Stevenson, Richard T, . . . 557 Stevick, Frank D 1021 Steward, James M 507 Stewart, James E 265 Stewart, L/Ouise E 1590 Stewart, Madge W 1489 Stewart, Oliver P. . . . . . . 597 Stewart, Samuel L 1762 Stewart, Sanford H. .... 210 Stiers, Isaac 169 Stimmel, Smith 376 Stine, Anna E 1022 Stitt, Jerusha 1992 Stivers, Timothy S 141 Stokes, Horace A 1197 Stoner, Abraham B 654 Storms, Walter W 1763 Story, Horace B 814 Story, John A 508 Story, Mary E 2091 Stoughton, Royal S 285 Stout, Daniel P. .... . 142 Stout, John L 82 Strayer, Charles A 761 Strong, Daniel G 377 Strother, Edwin A 1677 Stubbs, Joseph E 558 Stubbs, Mary N 2103 Study, Justin N. . . . ... 461 Stump, Jonathan W. .... 509 Styer, Martha J 1962 Sullivan, Edward R 250 SutclifFe, Emma C 1925 Suter, Mittie • • . .1591 Swartz, Harry B 1023 Sweet, William H 510 Swing, Peter F. 378 Swarmstedt, Leonidas H. . . 226 Swope, Phoebe K. ..... 1678 Talbert, George A. .... . 1259 Tarbell, Elmer E 1198 Tarbell, May 762 Taylor, Pauline ....... 1764 Taylor, Samuel M 905 Taylor, Thomas R. . . , . , 94 Teetor, Henry B. . . .. , , , 316 Temple, Delia 1765 Terhune, Morna 1024 Terwilleger, Thompson R. . . 1025 Thatcher, Charles A. . . . , 1026 Thirkield, Wilbur P 655 Thoman, William G 462 Thomas, Eva H 1766 Thomas, Harriet A 1260 Thomas, Mary M 1679 Thomas, Wendall M 1680 Thompson, Allen T 95 Thompson, Homer 656 Thompson, John A 1324 Thomson, D^ia S 1889 Thomson, Edward 379 Thomson, Eliza S 2017 Thomson, John F 286 Thomson, Paul M 1405 Thornhill, Martha 1890 Thorpe, Gilbert P 1092 Thrall, P'rancis H 1787 Throckmorton, Charles B. . . 1681 Thurston, William P. . . . . 962 544 Ohio Wesley an University : Tilton, Horace G 1027 Timmoiis, Henrietta .... 1926 Timmons, Louisa 1891 Tippett, Thomas J 192 Todhuuter, William H. . . . 317 Travis. Annie 1490 Trimble, Elizabeth S 1908 Trout, Lyda E 2092 Trout, William W 853 Truesdale, William J 1325 Tnbbs, Frank D 1261 Tufts, George L. . . . 854 Turner, Telletson A 687 Turrel, Albert C 1326 Tuttle, lyucius V. .... 419 Twitchell, Albert J 511 Twitchell, Amy - . 1963 Twitchell, Mary 2104 Tyler, Fida L 2186 Uflfopd,' Katharine E. . • • 1199 Umstedt, Jesse R 318 UpdegrafF, Anna E 2133 Upp, Alice M 1767 Vail, Harry L. ....... 753 Vail, Iza M 815 Van Anda, Carmi A 61 Vance, Adam P 227 Vance, David C 251 Vance, Frank E 1028 Vance, William M 963 Van Cleve, Charles L 764 Van Cleve, Edward M. . . . 1139 Van Cleve, John S 463 Van Deman, John D 32 Van Deman, Joseph H. . . . 21 Vandemark, Martha . . . 1840 Vandenbark, Charles M. . . . 420 Vandenbark, Clarence S. • . 1682 Van Fleet, Emmet^W. . . . 1683 Van Sickle, William L. . . . 1327 Vaughn, Thomas S 9