UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES if I ROBERT ERNEST COWAN SCOTT LIBRARY HALL OF THE San Francisco Theological Seminary OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH DM THE U. S. A. AND ITS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. BY JAMES CURRY, D. D. VACAVILLE: REPORTER PUBLISHING COMPANY. 1907. Who shared with me my life while a student in the Seminary, and who has ever been my devoted companion and efficient helper in the Master's service, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED. PREFACE. This book had its origin in this way. At a meeting of the Alumni Association in Redlands, Cal., in October, 1905, it was decided to celebrate the Quarter-Centennial Anniversary of the organization of said Association, and to gather up for publication historical sketches of the alumni and students. As chairman of the com- mittee appointed for this work, it fell to me to write these sketches. While thus engaged it was impressed upon me that the history of the whole Seminary should be written. This I undertook and the result is this book. The brevity of some of these sketches is ac- counted for by the fact that these persons failed to re- spond to repeated requests for data. I thankfully acknowledge the valuable assistance rendered by Pro- fessor Charles G. Paterson and Revs. A. H. Croco, H. N. Bevier and Charles P. Hessell, the other members of the committee on the Alumni History, and by others, in furnishing- data. The figures, dates, names and facts have been carefully gathered from the records of the Seminary, the Synod of California, the General Assem- bly, and other reliable sources, and as Secretary of the Board of Directors I certify them to be, to the best of my knowledge and belief, correct in every particular. The author counts it an honor and privilege to have enjoyed the personal acquaintance of all the founders and supporters of the Seminary on this coast mentioned in the history, with perhaps two exceptions. Not as a literary effort, but as a record of important historical facts, this book is sent forth, with the hope that it may aid in preserving the memory and works of the founders and supporters of my Alma Mater, and in awakening a deeper interest on the part of others in this School of the Prophets by the Golden Gate. JAMES CURRY. Vacaville, Cal., June 21, 1907. 274516 "J can conceive of nothing more unfortunate than a lack of desire, to understand the early foundations of our societies, or to explore the sources of individual power, which are. the sum of national greatness. To neglect the merits of our fathers is a disgrace." WENDELL PHILLIPS. "'Write this for a memorial in a hook. 1 ' THE BIBLE. HISTORY OF THE SAN FRANCISCO THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. LOCATION. The San Francisco Theological Seminary of the Pres- byterian Church in the United States of America is sit- uated at San Anselmo, Cal., sixteen miles north of San Francisco. It was established by action of the Synod of the Pacific while in session in the First Presbyterian Church of Oakland, Cal., October 5, 1871, and its loca- tion on the Bay of San Francisco shows the wise fore- sight of its founders. The Pacific Coast States are separated from the rest of the United States by the Rocky Mountains, and em- brace a territory large enough for a great republic. This territory is about 1,200 by 1,000 miles in extent, and comprises upwards of 800,000 square miles. This is almost equal to all the United States east of the Miss- issippi River, and is considerably larger than Great Britain, France, Austria and Germany combined. It is a region calculated to attract and sustain a large population. It is estimated that by the process of dry- farming the plateau lying between the Rocky and Sierra Nevada mountains, once considered a desert land, is capable of producing enough grain, fruit and vegetables to supply the whole of the United States. Much land not suited for cultivation is well adapted to grazing and stock raising, while the mountains are 2 HISTORY of the SAN FRANCISCO filled with stores of gold, silver, copper, iron, coal and other minerals of fabulous value. The Sierras and Coast Range mountains are famed for their extensive forests, containing the largest trees in the world and of superior quality for lumber. The foothills and valleys of the three States lying immedi- ately on the coast have a climate ranging from that of the tropics to that of the mountain summits covered with eternal snow. This, in connection with a rich soil, insures the production of almost everything that grows in any part of the world in great abundance, variety and excellence. These States abound in lakes, springs, rivers and small streams, which supply an abundance of water for domestic purposes, irrigation and power. They are also renowned for their profusion of lovely flowers, beautiful landscapes and sublime scenery, that attract the lovors of the beautiful from all parts of the world. They have a coast line of 3,251 miles, indented with bays and inlets that form safe and commodious harbors for all kinds of vessels. Moreover, their location upon the shores of the largest ocean in the world and in closest proximity to the teeming populations of the Orient, insures to the people of this region a prominent part in the commerce and activities of this mighty sea, that is destined to be the center of the great maritime enterprises of the coming years. These conditions are such as to make this "The Land of Promise" for America, the most favored and prosperous of all the nations, and to attract here large numbers of the most intelligent and enterprising peo- ple from all parts of the world. California is the largest, richest and in many respects THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY 3 the most favored of all these States, while the Bay of San Francisco is the most commodious and best harbor on the Coast. It seems destined to be the central point for all these activities, and around it is gathered already the largest and most concentrated population of this whole region. In view of all this it is evident that there are to be established and maintained here institu- tions of learning in both secular and religious educa- tion, and these cannot otherwise than have a powerful and wide-spread influence. We see much of this being realized at the present time. It was then with the wisdom of statesmen that the founders of the San Francisco Theological Seminary foresaw this a generation ago, and determined to found a "School of the Prophets" in this center of influence. FIRST DECADE. ORIGIN. It is impossible to know in whose mind this project had its first inception. It was a remark of Rev. Dr. W. A. Scott that "the first time he ever came in at the Golden Gate (in 1854) he proposed to see a Presbyterian college and theological seminary in sight of the bay." The College was started, many years before the Semi- nary was established, under the name of "The Univer- sity City College." It was very prosperous for awhile, but under adverse circumstances it had to cease its work . Early in the auutmn of 1871 Rev. William Alexander had a conference with Dr. Scott in which he proposed that immediate steps be taken to establish a theological seminary. Accordingly Dr. Scott presented the matter to the Presbytery of San Francisco September 5, 1871, and a committee of Presbytery was appointed to present the matter to the Synod of the Pacific at its approach- 4 HISTORY of the SAN FRANCISCO ing meeting- in Oakland, and this was accordingly done. The first record in the minutes of the Board of Direc- tors of the Seminary is this: "HISTORY OF THE ORIGIN OF THE SEMINARY. Extract from the minutes of the Synod of the Pa- cific. "Oakland, Wednesday, October 4, 1871. "The Rev. Dr. W. A. Scott, chairman of the Com- mittee on Education, made a verbal report in which he took occasion to urg-e the necessity of the organization of a Theological Seminary on this coast. The report was accepted and the committee discharged. "In connection with the above report the Rev. W. Alexander presented a memorial from several members of the Presbyterian Church in San Francisco respect- fully presenting: the importance of organizing" a Theo- logical Seminary on this Coast, and requesting- that steps be taken to this effect. "It was as follows: "To the Reverend Synod of the Pacific, in session at Oakland, Cal., October 3, 1871. "FATHERS AND BRETHREN: Inasmuch as the Lord has called us to the office and work of the ministry, and committed to our charge important trusts touching- the interests of His kingdom on this Coast, and as nothing can have a more direct bearing on the interests of that kingdom than the raising up of a duly qualified minis- try, and as in the providence of God the time seems to have come for entering on that great work, your memori- alists, under a deep sense of their own insufficiency and with entire confidence in the wisdom of the Synod un- der the good hand of our God upon us, would respect- THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY 5 fully ask the Synod to appoint a committee, at as early a period as possible, to consider and report to the Synod at an early day during its present sessions, a plan for the organization of a Theological Seminary, such as the present wants and future interests of this Coast demand . And your memorialists as in duty bound will ever pray. (Signed) "W. ALEXANDER, "T. M.CUNNINGHAM, "W. A. SCOTT, "H. P. COON, "A. HEMME, "S. WOODBRIDGE, "GEO. BURROWES." At the same time the memorial from the Presbytery of San Francisco was presented, and both memorials were referred to a committee consisting of Ministers W. A. Scott, D. D., chairman; A. M. Stewart, James Wylie, N. Slater and W. Alexander, and Elders H. P. Coon and A. Hemme. The committee reported on Wednesday evening, October 4th, that they were of the unanimous opinion that the time had come to move for- ward in this matter. They presented a plan for the or- ganization and government of a Theological Seminary on this Coast, modeled largely after that of the Semi- nary at Princeton, N. J., using as far as possible the very words of that noble instrument. This plan had been drawn up previously by Rev. W. Alexander. The report of the committee was adopted, and a Board of Directors was elected as follows: Ministers W. A. Scott, D. D., convener; S. Woodbridge, D. D., Daniel W. Poor, D. D., Thomas M. Cunningham, D. D., E. B. Walsworth, D. D., A. F. White, LL. D., W. W. 6 HISTORY of the SAN FRANCISCO Brier, William Alexander and A. L. Lindsley, D. D.: Elders A, Hemme, Stephen Franklin, C. W. Armes r R. J. Trumbull, Judge H. P. Coon and S. I. C. Sweezey. The Board held its first meeting- in the Old City Col- lege, corner of Geary and Stockton streets, San Fran- cisco, November 7 r 1871, and organized by electing the following officers: W. A. Scott, D. D. r President. D. W. Poor, D. D., Vice President. R. J. Trumbull, Secretary. Stephen Franklin, Treasurer. The following Professors were elected: Dr. W. A. Scott to the chair of Systematic Theology and Church Government. Dr. D. W. Poor to the chair of Church History and Homiletics. Rev. W. Alexander to the chair of Biblical Literature. On December 4, 1871, Rev. George Burrowes, D. D., was elected Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament Literature. Soon after this there was a readjustment of the chairs as follows: Dr. W. A. Scott, Systematic Theology and Mental and Moral Science. Dr. George Burrowes, Hebrew Language and Liter- ature and Old Testament Introduction. Rev. William Alexander, Greek, New Testament Literature and Homiletics. Dr. D. W. Poor, Biblical and Ecclesiastical History and Church Government. It was distinctly understood that as the Seminary was without funds, no salaries were attached to the Profes- sorships, and the Professors elected accepted their posi- tions upon this condition. Rev. Mr. Alexander reported to this same meeting that four young- men had commenced preparatory theo- logical studies, and that several others were ready to do so when proper facilities were afforded them. The work of instruction began November 14, 1871, with the following students in attendance: D. N. Alex- ander, J. L. Drum, Andrew Lees and James L. Woods. BEGINNING OF THE LIBRARY, As early as December, 1869, at a special meeting of the Synod of the Pacific, the subject of a Theological Seminary was discussed, and Dr. Burrowes then an- nounced his intention of donating' his library to such an institution when it should be started. He made g-ood his purpose soon after the organization was effected, donating his library of 2,000 volumes of choice books, valued at $5,000. About this time Messrs. Robert Car- ter & Brothers of New York and Messrs. A. Romans & Co. of San Francisco also made valuable donations to the Seminary library. Thus the Seminary was launched upon its career. It had no buildings, no grounds and no money. But it had an earnest Board of Directors and a Faculty com- petent and filled with the spirit of sacrifice, courage and faith in God. For several years recitations were held in St. John's and Calvary Churches and in the City College. Rooms for students were also provided in the college and in St. John's Church. THE FACULTY. The success of the enterprise depended upon the Fac- ulty, and for several years they gave themselves earn- 8 HISTORY of the SAN FRANCISCO estly to the work without any remuneration, laboring- in other fields to provide the means for their own suste- nance. Dr. Scott -was pastor of St. John's Church, Dr. Alexander President of the City College until 1875, while Dr. Burrowes was President of the University Mound College and Dr. Poor was pastor of the First Church of Oakland for a short time after the Seminary opened. To the consecration, self-denial, hard work, faith and perseverance of these four men the Church of Christ is greatly indebted for the foundation and suc- cess of this "School of the Prophets." FINANCES. The great need of the Seminary now was money for endowment, and on March 18, 1872, Rev. W. W. Brier was appointed Financial Agent. The first contribution toward this fund came from the First Church of Oakland, which donated a dwelling- house in Oakland valued at $5,000, exchisive of the mortgage resting on it. Mr. Brier did not continue long in the work, and Rev. T. M. Cunningham, D. D., pastor of the Tabernacle Church of San Francisco, took his place. He went East and secured conditional subscriptions amounting to about $100,000. But the work in his own church recalled him home, the hard times of 1873 followed, and the subscriptions all failed except $5,000 paid by Mr. William Thaw of Pittsburg. Encouragement was given in this line when, in No- vember, 1876, a donation of $5,000 was received from Messrs. Alexander and Robert L. Stuart of New York, THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY 9 and about the same time another $5,000 from Mr. Robert Bonner of the same city. Dr. Cunningham and Mr. Brier did a great deal of hard and excellent work for the Seminary. Mr. Brier was born in Dayton, Ohio, in 1826; was educated at Wabash College and Lane Theological Seminary; came to California in 1850, and organized the Presbyterian Church in Marys ville in the following- December. A few years after this his health failed and he settled on a fruit ranch near Centerville. But he continued to preach and organize churches, most of his work being gratuitous. He died June 3, 1887, in the sixty-first year of his age. Dr. Cunningham had formerly preached in Philadel- phia. At the time the Seminary was established he was pastor of the Central or Tabernacle Presbyterian Church, San Francisco. He was an eloquent preacher and drew crowded houses. He died in Oakland, Cal., February 22, 1880, aged 50 years. CHANGE IN THE FACULTY. The first change in the Faculty came when Dr. Poor resigned his professorship, August 14, 1876, to accept the position of Secretary of the Board of Education in Philadelphia. On the same date the Directors elected Rev. James Eells, D. D., of the First Church of Oak- land, to take Dr. Poor's place. Dr. Eells accepted, and again there was a readjustment of the chairs. Dr. Eells took that of Apologetics and Pastoral Theology; Dr. Alexander, Church History, General Introduction and Church Government; Dr. Burrowes, Hebrew and Greek Exegesis and Special Introduction; and Dr. Scott, Sys- tematic Theology and Moral Science. Thus the Sem- 10 HISTORY of the SAN FRANCISCO inary entered upon the work of the sixth year with a full and strong Faculty. Upon the Directors of the Seminary has ever rested a great burden of responsibility and labor in directing and sustaining- the institution. This is more particularly the case with the Trustees chosen from the Directors, who always have charge of the business affairs. This Board has been composed mostly of business men, who give much valuable time to this work without compensation. But from the first Dr. Scott was President of both the Board of Directors and the Trustees. The Trustees started out in their work with the for- mal resolution that under no circumstances would they incur any debt. FIRST SEMINARY HOME. All along- the Seminary had been hampered in its work througfh lack of suitable buildings. But on April 16, 1877, a lot 68x137^ feet was purchased on Haight street for $12,000. During the summer following a suitable building- was erected thereon. This was fur- nished ready for occupancy at the opening- of the sev- enth year of the Seminary, in September, 1877. The whole property cost over $20,000, and the building was dedicated free of debt. The dedication took place on the Lord's Day, September 9, 1877. The dedicatory prayer and introductory address were by Dr. Scott, the Scriptures were read by Dr. Alexander, Dr. Burrowes gave an address, while the special address of the occa- sion was by ex-Governor H. H. Haight, attorney for the Board. This marked a distinct forward movement in the Seminary. In the report of the Directors to the Synod, October 4, 1877, they say: "We consider the THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY 11 Seminary established. Its foundation is a fact." But along- with these matters of encouragement, the Sem- inary was having its TRIALS AND DIFFICULTIES. The Faculty continued to labor on with very meagre remuneration, because of the lack of endowments. And during these years the reports of the Directors to the General Assembly, presented by Dr. Scott, were char- acterised by his expressions of unwavering faith in the future of the Seminary, and his earnest pleas for money for endowment and to assist worthy students. At the meeting of the Board October 1, 1878, the death of ex-Governor Henry H. Haight was reported. He had been a director and the attorney for the Sem- inary from its foundation, and his loss was keenly felt. On August 28, 1879, Dr. Eells resigned his chair to accept a professorship in Lane Seminary, Cincinnati, O. Rev. John Hemphill, pastor of Calvary Church, San Francisco, was, on April 29, 1880, elected to take Dr. Eells' place as Professor of Apologetics and Pastoral Theology. This position he accepted May 8, 1880, and filled efficiently until December, 1882, when he accepted a call to become pastor of the West Arch-street Church, Philadelphia, Pa. FIRST ENDOWMENT. About this time there came evidence that the hopes and prayers of those who had been carrying on the work of the Seminary at such sacrifice were to be realized. On September 30, 1880, a letter was read to the Board from Mr. R. L. Stuart of New York, stat- ing that he had donated $20,000 to the endowment fund of the Seminary. This was subsequently increased, 12 and in the report of the Directors to the Synod, Octo- ber 7, 1881, they announced that Mr. Stuart had given $50,000 to endow a chair, to be designated as "The Stuart Professorship of Mental and Moral Science and Systematic Theology . ' ' This was the first chair endowed in the Seminary, and Rev. W. A. Scott, D. D., LL. D., was its incumbent. At the meeting of the Synod in October, 1880, the alumni present organized an ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, and thereafter entered actively into the work of assist- ing in raising funds for their Alma Mater. An innovation was introduced at the Seminary Com- mencement in April, 1881. This .was the delivery of a Deceninal Historical Address by the present writer as the representative of the Alumni Association. The custom of having an Alumni Address has been con- tinued ever since. SUMMARY. Thus, at the end of the first decade, great progress had been made. Three professors had labored from the first with but little remuneration. The same Presi- dent, Secretary and Treasurer had continued as officers of the Board of Directors, and substantially the same Board of Trustees had looked after the finances during these ten years. A lot and suitable building had been secured for the work of the Seminary, one chair had been endowed, and property in all valued at $106,000 had been secured, from which an annual income of almost $3,000 was ob- tained. A library of 4,100 volumes, valued at $10,000, had been secured, while 24 students had graduated and THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY 13 6 others had entered the ministry without graduating. These 30 had gone out to preach the gospel not only on the Pacific Coast, but also in the Eastern States, the islands of the sea, Great Britain and on the Continent of Europe, Truly, the record was a good one. SECOND DECADE. For several years thereafter there was no special de- velopment in the affairs of the Seminary. The records show the same faithful attendance to duty on the part of the Faculty and Directors, the constant presentation of the needs of the Seminary, and appeals and efforts to raise money to meet current expenses and increase the endowment. MORE STUDENTS NEEDED. Note was made of the fact in 1883 that the number of students for the ministry on the Coast was very small , and in their report of 1884 the Directors ask Synod to set apart an hour "for prayer and conference for the interest of your School of the Prophets, and especially for prayers to the Lord of the harvest for more laborers in His vineyard." These reports were prepared by Dr. Scott, and often was his voice heard in the Synod pleading earnestly with his brethren for their support and their prayers. In the last report he ever made to the Synod, in Octo- ber, 1884, Dr. Scott said: "Your Seminary, dear breth- ren, was inaugurated in faith and with prayer, and has been carried on from the beginning by toil and self- 14 HISTORY of the SAN FRANCISCO denial; and surely we cannot, as a branch of the Church of Christ, cease our efforts now. . . . We earnestly ask your assistance, sympathy and prayers. Affection- ately, your brethren and fellow laborers in the Lord." FIRST DEATH IN THE FACULTY. That voice and pen were soon to be silent and still. At the meeting of the Directors November 17, 1884, Dr. Scott was present, and, for the fourteeth time, was elected President of the Board of Directors and the Board of Trustees. The next meeting- of the Directors, January 16, 1885, was a special one, held in connection with the Faculty of the Seminary and the officers of St. John's Church, to make arrangements for the funeral of Dr. Scott, whose death occurred January 14th. This was the first death in the Faculty. His departure was widely mourned and was a great loss to the Seminary, to the church of which he was pastor, and to the whole cause of Christ on the Coast. To fill the vacancies thus caused the Board of Direct- ors at their meeting February 2, 1885, elected Rev. Thomas Fraser President of the Boards of Directors and of the Trustees, and Rev. Rodney L. Tabor his suc- cessor as a Director. Dr. Burrowes and Dr. Alexander took charge of the instruction in his department for the time being. His death was a great blow to the Seminary, for he had been the one upon whom its support and progress depended more than upon any one else. But the dark- est hour is just before the dawn, and God's cause ever moves on though the laborers cease . And the Seminary soon was established upon a firmer financial basis, and THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY 15 entered into that broader field of service and influence for which Dr. Scott had labored and prayed and hoped, but which he said he would not live to see. Rev. James Eells, D. D., was appointed financial agent of the Seminary in March, 1885, to undertake to raise $50,000 upon this Coast and $50,000 in the East- ern States for endowment. He entered at once upon the work and was soon meeting- with great success. HELP FROM OREGON. On October 1, 1885, the Directors reported to the Synod that the citizens of Portland, Ore., had pledged $50,000. Strong- assurances of generous help from the East were given, but in the midst of his efforts in this cause Dr. Eells was suddenly called away by death, March 9, 1886. Subsequently it developed that the endowment from Portland, Ore., was to come from Mr. W. S. Ladd, its leading citizen. He proposed to donate $50,000 to endow the chair of Practical Theology in the Seminary on condition that the Synod of the Pacific raise an additional $50,000 to endow another chair; that the Synod including the State of Oregon should have a rep- resentation in the Board of Directors of the Seminary equal to one -fourth the whole, as nearly as could be; and that said Synod should have the exclusive right to nominate candidates to fill any vacancy in said chair of Practical Theology. CALIFORNIA ENDOWS A CHAIR. The Synod of the Pacific began at once a canvass of churches and individuals for subscriptions to the endow- ment of the California chair. There was a ready response , 16 HISTORY of the SAN FRANCISCO and on December 31, 1886, the President of the Board of Directors telegraphed Mr. Ladd that the $50,000 had been raised. On June 21 , 1887, Mr. Ladd made over his deed of gift for the $50,000 he had promised. Thus $100,000 were added to the endowment funds of the Seminary, making three chairs fully endowed. This action of Mr, Ladd not only provided financial help greatly needed, but it also assured the interest and co-operation of the great Northwest, and solidified the whole Pacific Coast in the maintenance of this School of the Prophets, Subsequently the chair endowed by the Synod of the Pacific was named the "California Chair of Church History," and Dr. William Alexander became its incumbent. Rev. A. L. Lindsley, D. D., of Portland, Ore., was elected to the chair of Practical Theology August 10, 1886, and entered upon his work at the opening of the Seminary in September following, BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXPANDED. The Synod of the Columbia elected as its representa- tives in the Board of Directors in 1888 the following- named persons: Revs. W. H. Landon, D. D., F. G. Watson, E. J. Thompson, D. D. and J. R. Thompson, D. D., and Messrs. William M. Ladd and J. W. Sprague. Previous to this, at its meeting in October, 1886, the Synod of the Pacific changed the Plan of the Seminary so that the Board of Directors should be composed of twelve ministers and twelve laymen, all of which lay- men should be communicants in the Presbyterian Church, and not less than eight of them ruling elders. THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY 17 At the meeting- of the Synod in Los Angeles, Cal., October 20, 1894, the Plan was again changed, and the number of Directors was increased to twenty-six. The Synod of Washington, erected in 1890, was requested to elect two members, which it has since continued to do. For over two years after the death of Dr. Scott the work of the chair of Systematic Theology had been divided up between the other members of the Faculty, because of lack of funds to pay an additional professor, and because no suitable person for the position could be secured. But another professor was greatly needed, and the Directors proceeded to elect Rev. Thomas Fraser of Oakland to that chair on April 28, 1887. Mr. W. S. Ladd of Portland, Ore., agreed to, and did, pay $1,000 a year on his salary as long as he occupied that position. He accepted the professorship and entered upon his work therein at the opening of the Fall term of the Seminary, and continued doing efficient service until he resigned, November 26, 1891. Rev. F. A. Horton, D. D., was elected President of the Board in Mr. Fraser 's place. FIRST INAUGURATION OF PROFESSORS. In January, 1889, there was an inauguration of Pro- fessors held in Calvary Presbyterian Church, San Fran- cisco. These Professors were Rev. William Alexan- der, D. D., Rev. A. L. Lindsley, D. D., and Rev. Thomas Fraser, D. D. Rev. Dr. Burrowes was not able to be present at the inauguration, and so took the required obligation before the Board of Directors on February llth following. This was the first formal 18 HISTORY of the SAN FRANCISCO inauguration of Professors, the ceremony having- been delayed because that their . chairs had not heretofore- been endowed. LOCATION CHANGED. On account of the crowded condition of the Seminary building by reason of increase in the number of students and of the Seminary library, the matter of enlarging the building or of changing the location began to engage the attention of the Directors about this time. Mr. Nathaniel Gray of Oakland, who had been a mem- ber of the Board of Directors for almost ten years, and who had ever been a warm friend and supporter of the Seminary, on January 8, 1889, made a deed of gift to the Seminary of three lots with a frontage of 412^ feet on California street, San Francisco. One of the condi- tions of the gift was this: that for a period of twenty- five years the Seminary should have no power to sell or mortgage the property. This was a very generous donation and a desirable piece of property. The Board accepted the gift with warmest thanks, February 4, 1889. On May 2, 1889, a committee was appointed to consider the matter of selling the property on Haight street and, with the proceeds, of putting up suitable buildings on the property donated by Mr. Gray. The erection of such buildings on these lots was never accomplished, but in 1904 the Trustees of the Seminary had residence flats built thereon. Soon after this Mr. A. W. Foster of San Rafael made a proposition to donate a site for the Seminary in Ross Valley, near San Anselmo. On September 16, 1889, an adjourned meeting of the Board was held at this place to view the property. It was found to be a beautiful THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY 19 place and well suited for the purpose. There were those, however, who thought the Seminary should remain in San Francisco, and the matter of removal was warmly discussed at the meeting of the Synod in Sacramento that fall, and in the meetings of the Direct- ors thereafter. LEGAL POINT SETTLED. The question was also raised as to whether or not the Seminary could be removed from San Francisco. This question was submitted to Mr. Charles P. Eells, the attorney for the Seminary, and also to the law firm of Jarboe, Harrison and Goodfellow of San Francisco. Both these parties agreed in saying that the technical, legal business of the Seminary must be transacted in San Francisco, but its educational work could be car- ried on in any part of the State. One of the conditions of Mr. Foster's proposed dona- tion was that improvements costing not less than $25,- 000 should be erected upon the San Anselmo property within two years. Efforts to raise money in the East had not been so successful as desired, and just about this time A NEW FRIEND to the Seminary was found in California. This was Mr. Alexander Montgomery, a capitalist of San Fran- cisco, who resided in Oakland. He was a Scotchman with Presbyterian inclinations, and a friend of Rev. Robert Mackenzie, D. D. The work and needs of the Seminary had been spoken of to him by Dr. Mackenzie, and one day Mr. Montgomery sent for the Doctor to talk over some matters. Mr. Foster's proposition was mentioned, when Mr. 20 HISTORY of the SAN FRANCISCO Montgomery said that more was needed than $25,000, and he declared he would give $50,000 himself if other friends of the Seminary would raise that much more. This matter was laid before the Directors September 26, 1889, and it was decided to undertake to meet the condition. Rev. Arthur Crosby of San Rafael had been appointed financial agent for the Seminary some months before this and had gone East on his mission. He suc- ceeded in raising $44,000 there, and the remainder of the required amount was secured in California. In the meantime Mr. Montgomery's interest in the Seminary seemed to increase and with it his liberality; and when the Directors met, December 3, 1889, they were much surprised and pleased when Dr. Mackenzie, on behalf of Mr. Montgomery, presented to them a CHECK FOR $250,000. Provision was made for the money to be used as follows: For the erection of a main building and one suitable for a library, $50,000, together with $50,000 obtained from other sources; to endow a chair to be denominated the ' ' Montgomery Chair of Apologetics and Missions," $100,000; to erect a dwelling-house for the occupancy of the professor of said chair of Apolo- getics and Missions, $10,000; to endow the chair of "Hebrew and Greek Exegesis," $50,000; the remain- ing $40,000 to be used according to the discretion of the Directors of the Seminary. Mr. Montgomery reserved the right to name the first incumbent of the chair of Apologetics and Missions, and accordingly sent a letter to the Directors at the same meeting nominating Rev. Robert Mackenzie, D. D., for that position. The Directors immediately elected Dr. SCOTT LIBRARY HALL MONTGOMERY HALL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY 21 Mackenzie. He accepted the position December 9, 1889, and entered at once upon the work. At the meeting of December 3, 1889, the Directors resolved to name the building- to be erected for the library "The W. A. Scott Library Hall," in honor of the first President of the Board. The main building- was afterwards named "Montgomery Hall," and the second chair thus endowed "The Gray Chair of Hebrew and Greek Exegesis," in honor of Elder Nathaniel Gray, who in his lifetime had been a warm friend and generous supporter of the Seminary. Rev. Arthur Crosby, as the financial agent of the Seminary, did excellent service. Of the money raised through his efforts the Board, on April 24, 1890, set apart $30,000 to endow an instructorship in SACRED MUSIC AND VOCAL CULTURE. Mr. Charles G. Buck of San Rafael was elected said instructor at that time and has filled the position up to the present. On January 16, 1890, the Seminary met with loss in the death of MR. STEPHEN FRANKLIN, who was in the eightieth year of his age. He had been Director, Trustee and Treasurer of the Seminary from its origin until his death, and was ever most diligent in working- for its interests. He had also been for years Secretary of the Bank of California, an Elder in St. John's (Dr. Scott's) Church, and Superintendent of its Sabbath School. He was a g-entleman of the Old School, dignified and courteous in deportment, most 22 HISTORY of the SAN FRANCISCO pleasant in address and genial in friendship. He was greatly beloved by the professors, directors and students of the Seminary, and was mourned by a host of friends. SCHOLARSHIPS. The first scholarship in the Seminary was established January 16, 1890. There are now ten scholarships, namely: 1. The John William Buckley Scholarship, founded by Mrs. E. A. Buckley of Brooklyn, N. Y. 2. The Davenport Scholarship, founded by John D. Thompson of San Francisco. 3. The John A. Mackenzie Scholarship, founded by Rev. Robert Mackenzie, D. D., of San Francisco. 4. The Williston Scholarship, founded by Mrs. Emily B. Hopkins of San Francisco. 5-6. The David Jacks Scholarships, founded by David Jacks of Monterey, Cal. 7. The Agnes Booth Hodge Nicholl Scholarship, founded by John Nicholl of East Oakland, Cal. 8. The Joseph Knowland Scholarship, founded by Joseph Knowland of Alameda, Cal. 9. The Mary Crocker Scholarship, founded by Miss Mary Crocker of New York, N. Y. 10. The George Burrowes Scholarship, founded by Professor George Burrowes, D. D., and wife. These scholarships assist young men in the Seminary course, and so tend to draw them to the Seminaries that have the most of them. The Western Seminary has 53 scholarships, McCormick 63, and Princeton 107. The San Francisco Seminary needs more, and here is a THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY 23 chance for wealthy Presbyterians to help in a worthy cause and also perpetuate their own names. HEBREW AND GREEK CHAIR. On account of the infirmities of advancing years, which made it impossible for him to bear up any longer under the burdens of his chair, Dr. Burrowes offered his resignation as Professor July 29, 1890. This was accepted, and he was made Professor Emeritus at a salary of $1,200 a year for the rest of his life. Rev. Thomas F. Day, a Home Missionary at Ameri- can Fork, Utah, was secured to give instruction in Hebrew and Greek, and entered upon his duties in September, 1890. He was elected full Professor Octo- ber 15, 1891. Later he was relieved of the work in Greek, but has continued to the present in the Old Testament department. SUMMARY. The commencement of April 30, 1891, marked the close of the second decade in the history of the Semin- ary. It was held in Calvary Church, San Francisco, at which time seven students were graduated, this being the largest class since the Seminary opened. During this decade twenty students were graduated, making forty-eight since the Seminary opened, while a number who did not graduate entered the ministry. Drs. Scott and Eells and Elders Gray and Franklin died, and in their places new friends were raised up to aid the cause. Four new Professors and two Instructors were inducted into office, all of whom, except one, re- mained, making the Faculty to consist of seven mem- bers one Professor Emeritus, four active Professors 24 HISTORY of the SAN FRANCISCO and two Instructors. Five chairs and four scholarships have been endowed. Liberal donations of money and lands had been made by Messrs. Ladd, Gray, Montgomery, Foster and others, and work had been commenced on two new Sem- inary buildings on the site at San Anselmo. On the closing days of the Second Decade the sun of prosperity shone brightly. THIRD DECADE. CHANGES IN THE FACULTY. A dark cloud of adversity fell upon the opening of the Third Decade of the Seminary. Professor A. L. Lindsley, D. D., met with an accident in a runaway at Portland, Ore., from which he died August 9, 1891. This was felt particularly by the people of the Northwest, among whom he had been a prominent fig- ure for many years. Rev. J. E. Wheeler, D. D., was called to give instruction in this chair for one year. Rev. W. H. Landon, D. D., pastor of Calvary Presby- terian Church, Portland, was, on August 19, 1892, elected to succeed Dr. Lindsley in the chair of Prac- tical Theology. Dr. Landon accepted, and has contin- ued in that chair ever since. Rev. Thomas Fraser, D. D., for over four years Pro- fessor of Systematic Theology, resigned his chair De- cember 2, 1891, to take effect February 1, 1892, and on the same day Rev. Henry C. Minton, D. D., pas- tor of St. John's Church, San Francisco, was elected -r THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY 25 his successor. Dr. Minton accepted, entered upon his duties in February, 1892., and continued in this position until he resigned, August 14, 1902 , to become pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Trenton, N, J. THE NEW BUILDINGS, In the meantime work had been commenced on the new building's at San Anselmo, The corner-stone of Montgomery Hall was laid with appropriate ceremonies April 30, 1891, and on October 17 that of Scott Library Hall. In due time both buildings were completed, DEDICATORY CEREMONIES, attended by a large concourse of people, were held on September 21, 1892, Rev. Arthur Crosby, chair- man of the building committee, presided; Rev. J. E. Wheeler, D. D,, read the Scriptures; Rev. James Curry, alumnus of the Seminary, offered prayer; Rev, Robert Mackenzie, D. D., gave the address at Mont- gomery Hall, and Rev. R. F. Coyle, D. D., made the dedicatory prayer. The company then proceeded to Scott Library Hall, where Rev. J. W. Dinsmore, D. D., delivered the address and Rev. J. Q. Adams made the prayer of dedication. After luncheon, the opening exercises of the Sem- inary were held under the direction of Rev. William Alexander, D. D., President of the Faculty. Prayer was offered by Rev. R. M. Stevenson, an address was made by Dr. W. H. Landon, remarks were offered by Rev. George Burrowes, D. D., and the benediction was pronounced by Dr. William Alexander. The music was under the direction of Prof. Charles G. Buck. This was 26 HISTORY of the SAN FRANCISCO a great day for the Seminary. It was the realization of the purposes, hopes, labors and prayers of its founders, and marked another era in the progress of this "School of the Prophets." The three houses for Professors of the Seminary were completed in May, 1892, and were soon thereafter occu- pied by Professors Alexander, Mackenzie and Day. LAST BEQUESTS. Mr. Alexander Montgomery became seriously sick in August, 1893, and on October 10 following presented to the Seminary Directors $50,000 to erect and keep in repair a Memorial Chapel on the Seminary grounds. He died at his home in San Francisco November 4, 1893. In his will he left a residuary bequest to the Seminary which he supposed would put the Seminary beyond the need of financial help for years to come. Much of this was in real estate, and, times of depres- sion in business coming" on, the amount realized in cash fell far below expectations. Rev. George Burrowes, D. D., connected with the Seminary from the first as Professor of Hebrew, died in San Francisco April 19, 1894. INSTALLATIONS. In connection with the Commencement exercises of April 25, 1895, the following Professors were installed: Rev. Robert Mackenzie, D. D., Apologetics and Missions. Rev. Thomas F. Day, M. A., Hebrew and Greek Exegesis. Rev. Henry C. Minton, D. D., Systematic Theology. THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY 27 Rev. Warren H. Landon, D. D., Practical Theology. Rev. Edward Graham, D. D., President of the Board of Directors, presided at the installation; Rev. H. A. Ketchum, D. D., and Rev. G, D. B. Stewart conducted the devotional exercises; Rev. Robert F. Coyle, D. D., offered the prayer of installation, and Rev. John W. Dinsmore, D. D., grave the charg-e to the professors. During- the year 1894-5 Rev. W. B. Noble, D. D., was employed to give additional instruction in New Testa- ment Literature and Greek Exegesis. This work he performed, in connection with his pastoral duties, to the entire satisfaction of the Directors. GREEK CHAIR. Rev. John H. Kerr, who had been in Germany as a special student in Greek, was elected Instructor in Greek Exegesis and New Testament Literature on Oc- tober 8, 1895, and November 27, 1896, Dr. Kerr was elected Professor in said chair. As there was no endow- ment for this Professorship, the hard times made it impossible to secure for him a proper support, and on April 24, 1902, he resigned to become Editorial Secre- tary of the American Tract Society, New York. Two events of special interest occurred in April, 1897. The first of these was the DEDICATION OF MONTGOMERY MEMORIAL CHAPEL. The chapel cost $40,000. Its erection was under the direction of Messrs. A. W. Foster and W. F. Goad, who administered the fund set apart for this so well that $10,000 were preserved as a fund to keep the chapel in 28 perpetual repair. For their efficient services they de- clined to accept any remuneration. The remains of Mr. Montgomery were deposited in the crypt in connection with the chapel April 22d, and the dedication took place in the chapel April 28, 1897, Rev. James Curry, D. D., President of the Board of Directors, presided; Rev. J. S. McDonald, D. D,, offered prayer; Messrs. W. F. Goad and A, W. Foster, trustees, of the Montgomery Memorial Chapel, presented the building to the Seminary, and Hon. J. D. Thornton, President of the Board of Trustees, accepted it; Rev. Edward Graham, D. D., made the address; Rev. R. F. Coyle, D. D,, offered the dedicatory prayer, and Rev. Arthur Crosby pronounced the benediction. The building is a perfect gem. It cost $40,000, thus leaving $10,000 for a permanent repair fund. It con- sists of auditorium, Sabbath-school room, and crypt in which the remains of Mr. Montgomery repose. The second event was the celebration of the QUARTER-CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY of the founding of the Seminary. The exercises were held in Calvary Presbyterian Church, San Francisco, April 29, 1897. Dr. Henry C. Minton, Chairman of the Faculty, presided; Rev. George C. Giffen, Moderator of the Synod of California, read the Scriptures, and Rev. Thomas Fraser, D. D., offered prayer. The principal address was by Dr. William Alexander, a member of the original Faculty, on the theme, "The Making of the Seminary." A congratulatory address was given by Professor George Mooar, D. D., of the Pacific (Congregational) Theological Seminary, while Professor Robert Macken- MONTGOMERY MEMORIAL CHAPEL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY 29 zie, D. D., who represented those who had come later into the work of our Seminary, spoke upon "A For- ward Look." Letters were also received from various theological seminaries, colleges and individuals, expressing their deep interest in the occasion and the cause of the Seminary. RETIREMENT OF MR. R. J. TRUMBULL. After twenty-seven years of continuous service as Director and Secretary of the Board of Directors and seven years as Business Manager, Mr. R. J. Trumbull retired on December 8, 1898. Mr. Trumbull was an enthusiastic friend of the Seminary, and had not only worked for it during all these years most earnestly, but he had also advocated its cause upon the floor of the Synod and the General Assembly with telling effect. Mr. Trumbull was the last one of the Directors who had served from the foundation of the Seminary. He has since lived at his home in San Rafael and takes a lively interest in the affairs of the Seminary which he helped to establish. Rev. James Curry, D. D., was elected his successor December 8, 1898, and still holds that office. BUSINESS MANAGER. Mr. Trumbull was the first to serve as such, and was elected after the meeting of Synod in 1890. Mr. Charles A. Bailey of Oakland was elected to suc- ceed Mr. Trumbull as Business Manager February 21, 1899. He served the Seminary efficiently until his res- ignation in 1903. Mr. Charles A. Laton was elected his 30 HISTORY of the SAN FRANCISCO successor October 6, 1903, and has continued to fill that position with marked ability until the present time. On account of his arduous services- in the Seminary ever since its organization,. Dr. Alexander was, on May 23, 1899, granted a leave of absence for one year to travel and study in Europe, AN OLD SOUVENIR. On the same date a letter was received from Rev. F. H. Robinson, pastor of the West Berkeley Presby- terian Church, proffering- to the Seminary for exhibition and preservation the communion service of that church, which was formerly the property of the First Presby- terian Church of San Francisco. The service had been used by the First Church when they worshiped in a tent in early days, and is probably the first service ever used in San Francisco, if not in California, by any Protestant church. The donation was accepted with thanks. By action of the Synod of California, October, 1899, the President of the Faculty was made ex-officio an advisory member of the Board of Directors. PRESBYTERIAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY. At a meeting of the Directors in San Francisco, No- vember 7, 1899, Rev. James Curry, D. D., introduced the matter of the organization of a Presbyterian Histor- ical Society to gather up and preserve the history and materials of Presbyterianism on the Pacific Coast. The proposition was indorsed by the Board, and a commit- tee, consisting of the mover of the motion as chairman, Rev. Arthur H. Barnhisel and Elder George D. Gray, was appointed to formulate a plan for said organization 31 and report to the Board at a subsequent meeting. The committee reported October 5, 1900, and the plan pro- posed by them was approved by the Board, and, on Oc- tober 18, 1900, by the Synod of California, On October .20th following: representatives of the eight Presbyteries of the Synod met and organized under the name of "The Historical Society of Presbyterianisin in Cali- fornia," The following officers were elected for one year: Rev. James Curry, D. D., President. Rev, T. F, Burnham, M, A., Secretary. Professor T. F. Day, D, D, , was chosen Curator at a later date. These persons have continued to the present in their respective offices. The library room and vault of the Seminary were put at the disposal of the Society for the secure and con- venient keeping of its books, manuscripts and materials. SUMMARY OF THIRD DECADE. Students in attendance for the past year, twenty-five, of whom nine were from California, Graduates April, 1901, were seven. Graduates for the Decade, sixty-nine. The largest class yet graduated was in 1898, and con- tained nine members. Drs. Landon, Minton, Mackenzie and Kerr became members of the Faculty, while Drs. Lindsley and Bur- ro wes had died and Dr. Fraser had resigned. Mr. Trumbull retired from Directors and Mr. Mont- gomery died. Three main buildings of the Seminary built and ded- 32 HISTORY of the SAN FRANCISCO icated and three Professors' residences erected. The twenty-fifth anniversary celebrated and the Presbyter- ian Historical Society established. Truly this was a decade of remarkable development. FOURTH DECADE. RESIGNATION OF PROFESSORS. The opening- of this decade was marked by the loss of three Professors from the teaching force. Dr. Macken- zie had received and accepted a call to the pastorate of the Rutgers Presbyterian Church of New York City, and offered his resignation as Professor November 5, 1901, to take effect on the 25th inst. For sufficient reasons, the Board declined to accept his resignation, and granted him a temporary leave of absence. Dr. J. H. Kerr offered his resignation April 14, 1902, to take effect on April 24th the close of the term. The Board reluctantly accepted the resignation, wholly on the ground that there were no funds available for his support. Rev. H. W. Gilchrist of Seattle, Wash., was elected to give instruction in the Greek chair August 14, 1902. The Synod of Washington pledged $1,000 on his salary for one year. Mr. Gilchrist continued as instructor in said chair until April 26, 1905, when his resignation was accepted. On July 22, 1902, Dr. Henry C. Minton proffered his resignation, to take effect October 1, to accept the pas- THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY 33 torate of the First Presbyterian Church, Trenton, N. J, The resignation was accepted August 14th, Dr, Minton had been a member of the Faculty for over ten years. Rev. John S, Macintosh of Philadelphia, Pa., was elected Professor of Systematic Theology September 16, 1902, and soon thereafter entered upon his work, Rev. Charles G. Paterson was appointed assistant to Dr. Alexander October 6, 1903. He continued in this position until after Dr, Alexander's death, and on Aug- ust 14, 1906, he was elected Professor of Church His- tory, and entered upon his duties as such October 1st following. Prof, Paterson is the first Alumnus to become a member of the Faculty. "OCCIDENT" FILES. Rev. Theodore F. Burnham, M. A,, of Vallejo, Cal., formerly editor of "The Occident," the Presbyterian paper for this Coast, sent a communication to the Board October 6, 1903, proposing to loan the complete files of "The Occident" from 1868 to 1900 "for the use of the Seminary Faculty and students and others, ' ' said files to be under the care of the Presbyterian Historical Soci- ety of California, The offer was accepted with thanks. These files are of great value as containing much of the history of the Presbyterian Church on this Coast for a generation past. SEMINARY PRESIDENT. On request of the Board, the Synod of California, on October 22, 1903, changed the Plan of the Seminary so as to authorize the Board of Directors to elect a Presi- dent of the Seminary. The Board unanimously elected 34 HISTORY of the SAN FRANCISCO Dr. John S. Macintosh to that position November 3 r 1903. On February 4, 1904, he was inaugurated as President and installed as Professor of Systematic The- ology. Dr. John Hemphill presided; Rev. H. H. Bell, D. D., of the First United Presbyterian Church of San Francisco, read the Scriptures; Dr. William Alexander offered prayer; Mr. J. W. Richards, President of the Board, propounded the Constitutional questions; Dr. E. E. Baker of Oakland guve the charge to the Presi- dent; Rev. Dr. Edgar P. Hill of Portland, Ore., gave the charge to the Professor, and Rev. W. K. Guthrie of San Francisco made the prayer of installation. Dr. Macintosh then delivered his inaugural address as the first President of the Seminary, on "Science the Ally of Theology." A check for $1,000 was received by the Board April 27, 1904, from Mr. John H. Converse of Philadelphia, as a "Library Endowment. Fund." THE GREEK CHAIR. Rev. Edward A. Wicher, M. A., B. D., of St. Johns, New Brunswick, was elected Instructor in New Testa- ment Interpretation June 29, 1905, and on October 3, 1905, he was elected Professor in that department. He was inaugurated October 19, 1906, in connection with a meeting of the Synod held in Scott Library Hall for that purpose. Professor W. H. Landon, D. D., Chairman of the Faculty, presided; Dr. H. K. Walker of Los Angeles gave the charge to the Professor, and Professor Wicher delivered a scholarly address upon "The Mysticism of St. Paul in the New Testament." THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY 35 During" the year 1906 three great calamities befell the Seminary. DEATH OF THE PRESIDENT. In the midst of the good work he was doing for the Seminary, President Macintosh was suddenly called away by death January 5, 1906, at his home in San Anselmo. He was buried in the cemetery at San Anselmo. Appropriate memorial services were held in Calvary Church, San Francisco, January 25, 1906, participated in by members of the Faculty, the Board of Directors and the Presbytery of San Francisco. Rev. William Martin of Santa Rosa, Cal., was chosen to give instruction in the place thus made vacant for the remainder of the year. This position he filled to the entire satisfaction of the Faculty, Directors and students. Rev. Thomas Vernon Moore, D. D., of Omaha, Neb., was, on June 12, 1906, elected Professor of Systematic Theology. He accepted and entered upon his work in October. The second great calamity was the EARTHQUAKE AND FIRE in San Francisco and other places about the Bay on April 18, 1906. The estimated damage to the Sem- inary buildings was $20,000. Scott Library Hall suf- fered most from the earthquake, and many books in the library were badly injured by the rain that followed. The damage to all Presbyterian interests was about $300,000. On account of this disaster the Commencement exer- cises, the Alumni Conference and the celebration of the 56 HISTORY of the SAN FRANCISCO Quarter- Centennial anniversary of the organization of the Alumni Association were not held. The Faculty at once organized an emergency relief committee to appeal for help from friends in the East, At a meeting in the First Presbyterian Church of Oak- land, Cal., May 9, 1906 r the Board of Directors ap- pointed a committee, consisting of Professor W. H_ Landon, D, D,, chairman; Robert Mackenzie, D. D. r and Edward A. Wicher of the Faculty r and Drs. E. E. Baker and W. S. Holt of the Board r to present the needs of the Seminary before the General Assembly at its- approaching meeting, and also to co-operate with the representatives of other Presbyterian interests in seek- ing assistance from the same source. Their appeal met with a sympathetic response in the General Assembly, and a large committee was appointed by that body to present the cause to churches and indi- viduals. Something over one-third of the amount needed was contributed during the year, and the Assembly of 1907 resolved to continue its efforts to raise the full amount. The Seminary buildings were repaired and ready for use at the opening of the Seminary in September, 1906. On account of the greatness of the disaster and the uncertainty of conditions upon the Coast, the number of students was greatly diminished for the year. But at this writing (June, 1907,) the prospects are for the largest Junior class for many years at the next opening of the Seminary. The third disaster of the year was the DEATH OF DR. WILLIAM ALEXANDER, Senior member of the Faculty, June 28, 1906, at his home in San Anselmo. He had been a Professor from THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY 37 the beginning of the Seminary, and his death removed the last of the original Faculty. He was laid to rest in the cemetery at San Anselmo, when Dr. Landon preached the funeral sermon. A memorial service was held in the Seminary Chapel November 13, 1906, when addresses were made by Dr. J. S. McDonald, representing- the older ministry; by Dr. James Curry, representing the Alumni, and. by Professor C. G. Paterson, representing the Faculty. At their meeting of April 24, 1907, on the suggestion of the Faculty, the Board resolved to organize A COMMITTEE OF LADIES as "an auxiliary committee, for the purpose of beautify- ing the Seminary grounds, maintaining- the furnishings of the Seminary buildings, and attending to the enter- tainment of the guests of the Seminary upon public occasions." The Chairman and Secretary of the Faculty were appointed to complete the organization of that com- mittee. The ladies have been efficient workers in this line ever since the organization of the Seminary. The appointment of this auxiliary committee is an acknowl- edgment of this fact, and will also empower and encourage them to do even better service in the future. It seems that this history should not close without special reference to the work of the BOARD OF TRUSTEES. In the early days of the Seminary this work was long- carried on by such men as Dr. W. A. Scott, Hon. H. H. Haight, Judge J. D. Thornton, Stephen Franklin, Aug- 274516 38 ust Hemme and others. Of late years Messrs. Charles H. Fish, J. W. Richards, George L. Underbill, George D. Gray and Charles A. Laton have constituted this Board. The work required has often been very laborious and trying, and has demanded the very best business ability; but these men have given to this work their time, thought and energies, and this with no remuneration except the gratitude of the friends of the Seminary and their own consciousness of being engaged in a good work. Their services have been an important factor in founding this School of the Prophets and in carrying it forward to the high position of excellence and useful- ness to which it has attained. From this retrospect of the past thirty-six years of our beloved Seminary we see that there has been great development and good work done. As we now look forward the future is bright with hope. We have a Seminary unsurpassed in location, excel- lent buildings, a constituency constantly increasing in numbers and interest; an Alumni whose members, scat- tered throughout the world, are ever loyal to their Alma Mater; a full Faculty of able and consecrated Professors; a Board of Directors determined to move forward to better things; and all animated by a purpose Heaven - born and inspiring. In view of all this we may well adopt as our own the words of Rev. John Dixon of our Board of Home Mis- sions, who, after visiting our Seminary two years ago and investigating its conditions and work, wrote con- cerning it: "This institution is destined to play a conspicuous part in the evangelization of the Coast, and therefore THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY 39 ought to receive the hearty support not only of all the Presbyterians on the Pacific, but also of the whole country. It is a city set on an hill rather, it is a light- house on a coast of more than two thousand miles." And we may add that it is here also to send out the light of the Gospel to the islands of the sea and the teeming: millions of the Orient beyond. May it long' stand and prosper as a monument to its founders and supporters and an agency for building up the Kingdom of God on earth. OFFICERS OF THE SAN FRANCISCO THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. The following persons have served as officers of the Seminary in their respective departments: PRESIDENTS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Rev. W. A. Scott, D. D M LL. D., San Fran- cisco, Cal. - 1871-85 Rev. Thomas Fraser, D. D., Oakland, Cal. - 1885-87 Rev. F. A. Horton, D. D., Oakland, Cal. - 1887-90 Rev. C. E. Babb, D. D., San Jose, Cal. - 1890-92 Rev. Arthur Crosby, D. D., San Rafael, Cal. 1892 Rev. J. W. Dinsmore, D. D., LL. D., San Jose, Cal. - 1893 Rev. Edward Graham, D. D., Chico, Cal - 1894 Rev. W. B. Noble, D. D., San Rafael, Cal. 1895 Rev. James Curry, D. D., Oakland, Cal. - - 1896 Mr. George D. Gray, Oakland, Cal. 1897 Rev. Robert F. Coyle, D. D., Oakland, Cal. - 1898 Rev. John Hemp hill, D. D., San Francisco, Cal. - 1899 Rev. William Martin, M. A., Santa Rosa, Cal. 1900 Mr. Charles A. Laton, San Francisco, Cal. 1901 Mr. W. M. Ladd, Portland, Ore. 1902 (Declined to serve on account of business and distance.) Mr. George D. Gray, Oakland, Cal. - - - - 1902 OFFICERS OF THE SEMINARY 41 Mr. J. W. Richards, Berkeley, Cal. 1903 Rev. E. E. Baker, D. D., Oakland, Cal. 1904 Rev. William Martin, M. A., Santa Rosa, Cal. 1905 Mr. George L. Underbill, San Francisco, Cal. 1906 THE FACULTY. Rev. W. A. Scott, D. D., LL. D., was Chairman of the Faculty from 1871 to 1885. Since then different members of the Faculty have been elected as Chairman , usually for one year. Dr. John S. Macintosh was elected by the Board of Directors President of the Seminary November 3, 1903, and continued as such until his death, January 5, 1906. This office has not been filled since then. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. The following- persons have been Chairmen of the Board of Trustees: Rev. Dr. W. A. Scott, San Francisco - - - 1871-85 Hon. J. D. Thornton, San Francisco - - 1885-97 Mr. Charles H. Fish, San Rafael - - 1897 SECRETARIES. There have been but two Secretaries of the Board of Directors in thirty-six years. Mr. R. J. Trumbull of San Rafael served from 1871 to 1898, a period of twenty-seven years. Rev. James Curry, D. D., of Vacaville, Cal., has served as secretary since 1898, a period of nine years. BUSINESS MANAGERS. R. J. Trumbull - - - - 1890-99 C. A. Bailey - - - . 1899-03 Charles A. Laton 1903 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF THE FOUNDERS AND PRINCIPAL SUPPORTERS OF THE San Francisco Theological Seminary / hear the tread of pioneers, Of nation* yft to he. Thf firtt low wash of waves, where soon Shall roll a mighty tea. WHITTIKR. School* devoted to the training of clergymen hare a tearing upon thf national welfare. HARPERS' WKKKLY. When he had served his generation he was gathered to hit fathert. Tmt BIBLE. It was President James A. Garfield, I believe, who, when asked to give his idea of the best kind of a college, said: "A log, with a student on one end facing Profes- sor Mark Hopkins on the other." The coming into close, personal daily contact with great and grood teach- ers is a matter of vital importance to the student. True 44 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES education is not only a process of training- the mind and storing- it with useful knowledge, but also of the devel- opment of noble character. For this are needed teachers who are learned and competent to instruct, and whose personality is ennobling and elevating. A beautiful location, fine buildings and good equip- ments are essential to the best success of an institution of higher education such as the San Francisco Theo- logical Seminary; but more important than these are competent and noble men to teach and direct its affairs. This Seminary has been blessed with many such men, and it seems fitting- that a sketch of their lives should be given in this history. And, while many of these worthy men are still connected with the Seminary, it is proper that the more extended sketches should be given of those whose labors on earth have ceased. These sketches are intended not only to record the facts in their lives and work, but also to show what kind of men were interested in, and carried forward, the pioneer work in Theological education upon the Pacific Coast. WILLIAM A. SCOTT, D. D., LL. D. William A. Scott, D. D., LL. D. The name that will ever stand most prominent in connection with the founding: and the work of the early years of the San Francisco Theological Seminary is that of Rev. Dr. W. A. Scott. Coming- to California in the days of the pioneers, his mind at once adverted to the necessity of such an institution, and when the time came for its establishment he was an able advocate for it; and after the Seminary was started no one else did so much to carry it through its years of weakness and struggle. He was not only a Professor to give instruction to the students, but he was also President of the Faculty, of the Directors and of the Trustees. In all these places he was found competent and untiring in labors, while he ever looked to God in faith and prayer to direct and prosper the cause. For almost fourteen years he carried on this work in connection with the onerous duties of a large church, and he lived to see the Seminary com- fortably housed in its home on Haight street, San Fran- cisco, and well started on its way to the greater pros- perity that has come to it in later years. He was a man of able and diversified talents, and comparatively few men exercise so great an influence in so many different fields as did he. Dr. W. A. Scott was of Scotch-Irish parentage, and was born at Rock Creek, Tenn., January 31, 1813. He 46 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES died in San Francisco, Cal., January 14, 1885, at the ag-e of 72. He entered Cumberland College, Ky., while still young- and graduated with distinction in 1833. In 1833-4 he was a student in Princeton Theological Sem- inary, N. J. He received the degree of D. D. from the University of Alabama in 1844, and that of LL. D. from the University of New York in 1872. HOME MISSIONARY. He united with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in 1828, and at the early age of 17 he was licensed to preach. For a year before entering college he labored as a Home Missionary in various places in Tennessee. He was chaplain in the army during the Black Hawk War, and in that service encountered many hardships and dangers. After about two years of labor in this way he was ordained, May 17, 1835, in Alexandria, La. LITERARY WORK. Dr. Scott was also engaged in various lines of literary work. He had a large library, was a voracious reader, and had at ready command a vast store of knowledge. For three years he conducted and edited the ' ' Pacific Expositor," a religious monthly, and he helped to estab- lish and sustain "The Occident," which was for many years the organ of the Presbyterian Church on the Pacific Coast. He took much interest in matters of science and was a friend of Professor Louis Agassiz, the distinguished scientist. He was a prolific writer and published several books. Among- these are "The Christ of the Apostles' Creed," "Strauss and Renan," "The Wedge of Gold," "The BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 47 Giant Judge," "The Bible and Politics," "Esther, the Hebrew-Persian Queen," "Achan in El Dorado," "The Pentateuch," etc. He was a great traveler also, and had traversed the Holy Land, Arabia, Greece, Turkey, Egypt, the Conti- nent of Europe and other countries. In this he gath- ered up much interesting knowledge of the world, with which he enriched his preaching and his writings. He was well versed in ancient and modern literature, and studied and read eleven languages. Dr. Scott was pre- eminently a GREAT PREACHER. Soon after his ordination he became pastor of the church of which General Jackson became a communing member. This was at the Hermitage of General Jack- son, and was supported largely by the General, who was a warm friend of Dr. Scott. From there he went to the Presbyterian Church at Tuscaloosa, Ala., and in 1842 he was called to succeed Dr. John Breckenridge as pastor of the First Presby- terian Church of New Orleans. He drew to this church many influential men, and under his ministrations it became the largest and wealthiest church in the South. His arduous labors impaired his health at different times, and, that he might recuperate, his friends twice sent him to travel in Europe and the Orient. During these trips they continued his salary, paid his traveling expenses and supplied his pulpit. IN CALIFORNIA. On account of broken health he came to San Fran- cisco in 1854 and founded Calvary Presbyterian Church. 48 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES Under his leadership this became the strongest Presby- terian church on the Coast, and remained so for many years. In 1858 he was elected Moderator of the Gen- eral Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, which met in New Orleans. He resigned his pastorate in 1861 and for two years- traveled in Europe, during which time he was for awhile in charge of the new John-street Presbyterian Church of Birmingham, England. In 1863 he returned to America and became pastor of the Forty-second-street Presbyterian Church of New York. He was called back by his friends to San Fran- cisco in 1870. Here he founded St. John's Presbyterian Church. This grew to be large and influential, and he continued as its pastor until his death in 1885. In the pulpit Dr. Scott was impressive. He was a man of large frame, massive brow and commanding presence. His face beamed with an expression of kind- ness, intelligence and earnestness. He had a sweet and powerful voice, that filled the largest building, and a ready command of language. His mind was a store- house of truth, fact and illustration, and with convinc- ing argument and impassioned eloquence he preached the gospel of salvation. Dr. Scott exercised great influence as AN EDUCATOR. Soon after his ordination he established a Seminary for Young Ladies at Winchester, Tenn. From there he was called in 1833 to become President of the Nash- ville Female Seminary, which had between three hun- dred and four hundred students. After coming to California he took a leading part in BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 49 founding and supporting- University City College , and in later years University Mound Colleg-e, both in San Francisco. These were for a time vigorous and grow- ing- schools for Christian education under the care of Presbyterians. And so the logical step next in order was to found a theological seminary. As has been seen, Dr. Scott was a prime mover in this. It was in his mind to see such an institution founded when he first entered the Golden Gate in 1854. He was one of the two who determined in 1871 that such an insti- tution should be founded and prepared the way for it. He presented the matter to the Synod in October of that year and his influence helped to persuade his brethren to undertake the great work. He was convener of the committee appointed to carry out the project, and in the final organization was placed at the head of the Directors and Faculty, and for many years he g-ave himself with all his energies and influence to its development. He was from the first until the day of his death Pro- fessor of Systematic Theology and Mental and Moral Philosophy. He was well qualified for this position, not only by his eminent learning-, but also by his "apt- ness to teach" and the deep interest he took in the stu- dents. He used to call them "his boys," and they all felt that he was to them as a father. He won their unbounded love, respect and admiration, and, with Mrs. Scott, often entertained them in his home. He was at the head of the Faculty, Directors and Trustees for fourteen years and thus took the leading- part in direct- ing the educational and financial affairs of the Seminary. He also wielded a great influence among Presbyterians and the public generally, and with voice and pen he did 50 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES much to awaken among them a deeper interest in this School of the Prophets. He was permitted to live to see this institution well established and with bright prospects before it, many of which have since been realized. The founding of the Seminary was doubtless his most important work and the crowning glory of his life. And under the favor of God it will ever remain his best and most enduring monument. WILLIAM ALEXANDER, D. D., LL. D. William Alexander, D.D., LL. D. When Rev. Dr. William Alexander was called to his eternal home, June 28, 1906, there passed away the last of that noble band of Christian scholars who founded the San Francisco Theological Seminary. Not many men in the Presbyterian Church on the Pacific Coast have labored in so many departments of service, by such varied means, among so many people and over so wide a field as did he. In the home and on the farm, in the pulpit and on the platform, in religious publications and secular, in the councils of the church, as President of colleges, and in the Professor's chair of our Sem- inary, his influence was felt with power and for good. Dr. Alexander was born December 18, 1831, in Shir- ley ville, Pa. He was educated in Lafayette and Jeffer- son Colleges and Princeton Theological Seminary, and was thus by birth, environment and education fitted to take a prominent part in the work of the Presbyterian Church which he loved so well. He graduated from Jefferson (now Washington and Jefferson) College in 1858 and from Princeton Theological Seminary in 1861. The University of Wooster, O., conferred upon him the degree of D. D. in 1876, and his Alma Mater LL. D. in 1902. He was licensed 1860 by the Presbytery of Hunting- don and ordained June 10, 1862, by the Presbytery of 52 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES Northumberland. He was Stated Supply and Pastor at Hollidays and Spruce Creek, Pa., 1860-62; President of Carroll College, Wis., while Stated Supply at Wau- kesha, 1862-64; Pastor in Beloit, Wis., 1864-69; San Jose, Cal., 1869-71; President of the University City College, San Francisco, 1871-74; and Professor in the San Francisco Theological Seminary, 1871-1906. He was married in 1861 to Miss M. P. Osborne of Hudson, N. Y., and she and three sons survive him. Dr. Alexander was a STRONG PREACHER. At Beloit, Wis., he succeeded in uniting and greatly strengthening two feeble churches, and in putting to confusion the forces of Spiritualism in that city. He preached a pure gospel, held fast to the form of sound words and earnestly contended for the faith which was once delivered to the saints. None who heard him was ever in doubt as to where he stood upon Biblical and theological questions. He also had much influence as A WRITER. He wrote for the "Presbyterian Review" and many other magazines and papers. He edited the Interna- tional Sabbath-School Lessons in one paper for three years, and had many sermons and addresses published. He delivered the principal address at the first inaugura- tion of Professors, December 13, 1888, and again on April 27, 1897, at the celebration of the Quarter-Cen- tennial Anniversary of the Seminary, he gave the his- torical address on "The Making of the Seminary." He was also the author of "Nine Letters to Bishop McQuaid BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 53 on Failure of Romanism," and "Four Letters to Gen- eral Geo. Stoneman on the Sunday Law." Dr. Alexander was a LIFE-LONG EDUCATOR. For two years he was President of Carroll College, Wis.; for four years of the University City College, San Francisco, and for thirty-five years he was a Pro- fessor in the San Francisco Theological Seminary. Here in our Seminary he did his greatest work, and with that institution his name will ever be associated and held in highest honor. Three names are closely associated with the inception and founding of the Sem- inary. Dr. W. A. Scott had it in mind when he entered the Golden Gate in 1854, and Dr. Alexander says in his anniversary address that Dr. Scott "actually began the work by founding the old City College" in 1859. The subject was discussed at a called meeting of the Synod of the Pacific in San Jose in December, 1869, when "Dr. George Burrowes announced his purpose to donate his fine library to such an institution, whenever it shoiild be commenced." Dr. Alexander became President of the City College July 5, 1871, and had in one of his classes several j^oung men who were studying for the ministry. He says- in his anniversary address: "One evening, as I sat in my room, it came into my mind like an inspiration, that now was the time to start the Theological Seminary." He had the constitutions of several of the Seminaries at hand, and he sat down that night and wrote out a Plan for such an institution, modeled largely after that of Princeton Seminary. He took this to Dr. Scott, who gave it his approval. They consulted further on the 54 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES subject, presented the matter to Synod in October fol- lowing-, and the Synod took the necessary action to establish the Seminary at that meeting-, as has been fully set forth at the beginning- of this history of the Seminary. Dr. Alexander was elected a Professor at the first meeting- of the Board of Directors, November 7, 1871, and continued as such until his death, June 28, 1906. At different times he taught in almost every depart- ment, but when the California Chair of Church History was established he became its first incumbent and con- tinued in that department as long as he lived. For many years he received scarcely any remunera- tion for his services, and so taught in the City College and preached in the churches around the Bay in order to gain a support for himself and family. Yet he bore the burden cheerfully, and toiled on faithfully as though receiving a princely salary. In addition to this Dr. Alexander set aside the best room in the City College as a classroom for the Sem- inary and several other rooms as lodging places for the students, while he and Mrs. Alexander opened up their home to the students that they might enjoy some of the genial atmosphere of the family circle. Dr. Alexander was appointed by the Synod to assist the women in organizing the Women's Synodical Mis- sionary Society, which increases in numbers and influ- ence constantly as the years go by. He was for a time Associate Editor of the "Presbyterian Review," and in 1890 was appointed by the General Assembly to repre- sent the Synod of the Pacific in the Committee on the Revision of the Confession of Faith. In 1889 he was granted a leave of absence for one year, and spent the BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 55 time with Mrs. Alexander traveling- and studying in Europe, the Holy Land and Egypt, that at the age of sixty-eight he might fit himself for better work in the Seminary, He was planning work for another year when the summons came to enter into rest. His work is done, but his influence will continue, and his honored name will ever be associated with this Seminary which he loved so well and for which he toiled and prayed so long. GEORGE BURROWES, D, D. George Burrowes, D* D* A third name ever to be held in remembrance as that of one of the founders of the San Francisco Theological Seminary is the name of Rev. Dr. George Burrowes. He began his services as Professor of the Hebrew Language and Literature with the first term of the Seminary, and for almost a quarter of a century he con- tinued his remarkable expositions of Scripture and in the manifestation of a beautiful Christian life. Dr. Burrowes was born April 3, 1811, at Millham, near Trenton, New Jersey. He began his classical education at a school in Trenton, April, 1824, and was for a time a teacher at Allentown, New Jersey. In November, 1830, he entered Princeton College and graduated therefrom in September, 1832. He took the first honors of his class and delivered the Latin saluta- tory at the Commencement, and had also assigned to him an honorary speech in English on "The Importance of Mathematics in a College Course." In November following he began his studies at Prince- ton Theological Seminary and graduated in 1835. He united with the Presbyterian Church at Trenton, N. J., in April, 1827; was licensed to preach by the Presby- tery of New Brunswick, February, 1835, and was ordained and installed pastor at West Nottingham, Md., July, 1836. He preached here from 1835 till 58 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 1850, and then went to Easton, Pa., as Professor of Latin and Greek in Lafayette College, which position he held for five years. He was pastor at Newtown, Pa., from April, 1857, to June, 1859. Having been selected by the Board of Education of the Old School branch of the Presbyterian Church to engage in educational work in California, he left New York, July 5, 1859, and came by way of Panama to San Francisco, where he arrived July 28th. He found our Presbyterian Church well established here and doing good work. Dr. Scott was then pastor of Calvary Presbyterian Church, and was in the prime of life and at the height of his renown and influence. Dr. Burrowes wrote that when he preached for him at night the large and beau- tiful audience room was literally packed with a congre- gation made up principally of "men in the vigor of life, all attentive and anxious to receive an instructive, ortho- dox gospel." Dr. Scott welcomed Dr. Burrowes to the Coast most heartily, assisted him greatly in getting started in his educational work and ever stood by him in it. The object of Dr. Burrowes was to begin a work that should develop into a Presbyterian college. The school was started in the basement of Calvary Church with four boys. When the first examinations were held they showed that most thorough and excellent work had been done, and the school began to increase rapidly, and soon out- grew its limited quarters. Presbyterians realized that there was a good prospect of securing a school of high order. Money was raised, a lot was purchased on the corner of Stockton and Geary streets, and the City Col- BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 59 lege building- was erected. The progress was remarka- ble, for within one year and a half after the arrival of Dr. Burrowes there was established a college with edu- cational facilities superior to anything- in California, and with an attendance of one hundred and twenty students. The work continued to prosper, and, looking- toward the development of the college into a university, a site con- taining- twenty-five acres of ground in South San Fran- cisco was donated to the Trustees of the City College for the purpose of establishing- a colleg-e thereon, and $31,250 were also given with it with which to erect the building's. In 1865 Dr. Burrowes' health broke down, and he was obliged to give up his work and return East to rest . The City Colleg-e at that time had all modern educa- tional appliances, was attended by one hundred and seventy students, and had an income above all expenses of about $3,000 per annum. This was the fruit of six years' labor on the part of Dr. Burrowes and those who joined in with him. He left San Francisco June 3, 1865, for the East, and remained there four years. While there, in 1866, he was reappointed a Professor at Lafayette Colleg-e, in the department of Religious Instruction. His health having improved, he again turned his face toward California, and he arrived in San Francisco August 24, 1869. In the meantime, while the work was continued at the City College, a new college had been chartered for University Mound, and a fine Gothic building had been erected. Upon his return Dr. Burrowes was offered the Presi- dency of the new college, which he accepted. The institution was opened for students in January, 1870, and soon a large number of them were in attendance. 60 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES In addition to the thorough work during the week, there were classes for Bible study on the Sabbath and preach- ing by Dr. Burrowes. He continued here for about three years with great success, but the work proved too laborious for him, and he resigned his position to devote his whole time to work in the San Francisco Theological Seminary. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, ex-Governor H. H. Haight, a Presbyterian Elder, and President of the Board of Trustees, addressed a letter to Dr. Burrowes, eulogizing the good work done by him, and conveying the grateful acknowledgment of the Board therefor and their good wishes for his future health and happiness. Dr. Burrowes was elected to the chair of Hebrew Language and Literature in the San Francisco Theo- logical Seminary December 4, 1871, and for about one year and a half filled the Professorship in connection with his work in the College. This was the beginning of one of the most self-deny- ing, most important, and most fruitful works of his whole life. The Seminary had no buildings, no grounds upon which to erect any, and no money to endow Pro- fessorships. But those who undertook the work were men of ability, perseverance and faith. The work of instruction was done by Rev. Drs. W. A. Scott, William Alexander, Daniel W. Poor and George Burrowes. The amount received by each one from the Seminary was only $300 or $400 a year, and Dr. Burrowes lived on this and on the little that he had saved up before. Thus with hard work, sacrifice, love and faith, they laid foundations that made it possible to build up the grand institution we now have, and their example has stimulated others to labor and give for this most worthy BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 61 School of the Prophets. The infirmities of old age made it necessary for Dr. Burrowes to cease from labor, and in 1890 he was made Emeritus Professor and retired on a salary sufficient to provide for all his wants and keep him in comfort. He continued with a good degree of health and strength, and occasionally preached or spoke at public gatherings. On April 3, 1894, his eighty-third birthday, he tripped upon a rug in his room, and fell on the floor and fractured the head of his thigh bone. From the effects of this he died April 19th, and was buried April 21, 1895, in Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, Cal. Dr. Burrowes was twice married in early life to Miss Helena Parker, whose brother, Joel Parker, was twice Governor of New Jersey. She died November 29, 1848. He was married again in 1850 to Matilda M. Shadwell in Oxford, Pa. Dr. Burrowes was remarkable both as a scholar and teacher. He took the first honors of his class at Prince- ton, and was a tutor in the College there while pursuing his theological studies in the Seminary. He was for five years a Professor in Lafayette College, and also its Vice- President. He founded and built up a noble col- legiate institution in San Francisco, and aided in found- ing and firmly establishing the San Francisco Theolog- ical Seminary, which is now so well equipped for its work. He was a fine linguist, read the classics like his mother tongue almost, and was an exceedingly apt teacher. His expositions of the Scriptures were remarkable. He always began his recitations with prayer, and ever strove to lead his pupils closer to the Savior and to have them filled with the Holy Spirit. His students loved 62 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES him dearly, and when they would go to visit him after being- out in the work it was his custom always to pray with them at parting-, and place his hand upon their heads and give them a fatherly blessing. He was a fine preacher also. He stuck close to the Gospel and presented the truth so as to interest and instruct both old and young. The degree of Doctor of Divinity was conferred upon him by Washington Col- lege, Penn., in 1853. He was a master of good English, wrote many arti- cles for magazines and papers, and was the author of "A Commentary on the Song of Solomon," "Octorara and Other Poems "and "Advanced Growth in Grace." His commentary on the Song has been pronounced the best ever written. He was a Christian of deep and humble piety, and had at various times all through his mature life remark- able religious experiences. He attributed them to the presence and influence of the Holy Spirit. After one of these experiences he wrote: "Had I stood with Moses on the top of Pisgah my soul could hardly have had such delightful emotions as those now felt." Again he wrote: "When I arise in the morning and come into my study, here I find Jesus already waiting for me, and I meet Him with delight of heart. " "I can scarcely conceive of anything more desir- able in Heaven than merely to have these feelings made perfect, and the union with Jesus completed by my being brought to be with Him where He is to behold His glory." He had a strong ' ' desire to depart and be with Christ," and often said that when the summons came he would go with unspeakable delight. That desire BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 63 was at last gratified, and he has gone to enjoy the Heavenly Home and loved ones there, as he wrote: "All I love Is gathered now in Heaven my precious Lord, And friends loved well as life. Soon our soul Shall from this body burst, bright with the rays Of Christ our righteousness, and rise to shine A star amid the morning stars of Heaven." Daniel Warren Poor, D. D. One of the four original Professors of the San Fran- cisco Theological Seminary who labored and made sac- rifices to establish this institution was Rev. Daniel War- ren Poor, D. D. For five years he gave himself most earnestly to this work, and the Presbyterian Church on this Coast will ever be greatly indebted to him for his valuable services. Dr. Poor was the son of a missionary, and was born at Tillipally, Ceylon, August 21, 1818, and died October 11, 1897, in Newark, N. J., aged seventy-nine years. He graduated from Amherst College, Mass., 1837, and studied theology for two years in the Andover Theolog- ical Seminary in the same State. He was pastor of the Congregational Church at Fairhaven, Mass., 1843-49; Presbyterian Church, Newark, N. J., 1849-69; and of the First Church at Oakland, Cal., 1869-71. He was elected Professor of Church History at the origin of the Seminary, November 7, 1871, and held the position until he resigned, August 14, 1876, to be- come Corresponding Secretary of the Board of Ediica- tion in Philadelphia. Dr. Poor was a scholarly man, and was especially proficient in the German language. Because of these qualifications he was chosen to translate and edit, in connection with Dr. Conway P. Wing, the Commentary 66 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES on Second Corinthians in Schaff's edition of "Lange's Commentary," 1868. He received D. D. from Prince- ton College in 1857. He was also an able teacher. He was well versed in the history of the church, and had the faculty of making its study interesting. He was of a cheerful disposition, accustomed to look on the bright side, and often had some amusing and apt story to tell to brighten up the subject under consideration and to interest his students. He received but small remuneration for his services, as the Seminary had then no endowment. He preached for some time at San Lorenzo, Cal., while carrying on his work in the Seminary, organized the Union Church in that place, and led the congregation on to build their beautiful house of worship. He was for seventeen years the efficient Corresponding Secretary of the Board of Education and rendered the Church excellent service in that position. JAMES EELLS, D. D., LL. D. James Eells, D, D v LL. D, The supreme end for which a Theological Seminary exists is to prepare young men to make proclamation of the Gospel for the salvation of sinners. For this work they need not only to be instructed in the fundamental truths and doctrines of the Gospel, but also to be trained to deliver the message in the most effective manner and to do the work of a pastor most efficiently. A man well fitted to give such training- was found in Rev. James Eells, D. D. He was a scholarly man, well versed in the word of God, and one who had had a wide and successful experience as preacher and pastor. He was thus prepared to give both the technical and practical instruction that men need for such a work, and also to inspire them with love for, and earnest devotion to, the cause of Christ. The aim of the minister should be fruitage. Christ chose and ordained His Apostles that they ' 'should go and bring forth fruit." And a man who has been suc- cessful in this work himself should be able "to teach others also" how best to sow the seed, cultivate the field and reap the harvest. For this reason Dr. Eells was chosen to give instruc- tion in the department of Practical Theology. He brought rare gifts to the work and used them with g'ood results during the time of his Professorship. He came of good Presbyterian stock. His ancestor, 68 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES Colonel Samuel Eells, came from England to America about 1660. His son, and his son's sons for many gen- erations, were Presbyterian ministers. There were four of them named James. Dr. Eells was the sixth in this ministerial line, and his son James, who also became a Presbyterian minis- ter, was the seventh. Dr. Eells was born in Westmoreland, New York, Aug- ust 27, 1822. He died in Cincinnati, Ohio, March 9, 1886, in the sixty-fourth year of his age.. Like many others, Dr. Eells had to make his own way in the world, and both before and after being in college he was engaged in teaching. He went with his parents to Worthington, Ohio, when nine years of age. His father was a Home Missionary and later moved to Amherst, Ohio. This was near Oberlin, and Dr. Eells took the first years of his col- lege course at Oberlin College. He entered the Junior class of Hamilton College, N. Y., in 1842, and gradu- ated therefrom in 1844. Several years were spent there- after in teaching. He then entered Auburn Theolog- ical Seminary and graduated in 1851. He was married to Miss Emily Paige of Auburn the same year, with whom he lived and labored in the Master's service for thirty-five years. She still survives him. From the Seminary he went direct to become pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Penn Yan, N. Y. He remained there for four years, and became aftenvards pastor of the following churches successively: Second Church, Cleveland, O., 1855-59; Brooklyn, N. Y., Dutch Reformed, 1859-67; San Francisco First, 1867-70; Cleve- land, O., Second, 1870-74; Oakland, Cal., 1874-79. During the last two years in Oakland he also served BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 69 the San Francisco Seminary as Professor of Practical Theology. In 1877 he was Moderator of the General Assembly at Chicago, which is the highest honor in that line our Church can bestow. In the same year he was a delegate to the first meeting of the Presbyterian Alliance of the World, which was held in Edinburgh, Scotland. He received the degree of D. D. from the University of New York in 1861, and of LL. D. from Marietta College, Ohio, in 1881. He resigned his charge in the Oakland church and the San Francisco Seminary in 1879 to accept the Pro- fessorship of Practical Theology in Lane Seminary, Cincinnati, Ohio. He continued in that work, preach- ing most of the time in different churches in the city also, until his death, March 9, 1886. He died suddenly of paralysis of the heart at his home in Cincinnati, and was buried at his old home in Cleveland. The most marked results of his work were in the Oak- land church. Under his wise pastorate the church that had almost been rent asunder was reunited. The mem- bership increased from 116 to 404 in five years, and the present fine house of worship was built. He won hosts of friends, and his farewell reception was largely attended. At that gathering one of the prominent men of the city remarked to me: "What a grand statesman Dr. Eells would have made had he turned his talents in that way." Dr. Eells rendered efficient service to the San Fran- cisco Seminary in three ways: First He was for many years a Director. As such he took a deep interest in its welfare, gave wise counsel 70 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES in directing its affairs, and devoted much time to its interests. Secondly He was at different times its Financial Agent. Even when at Lane Seminary he proposed to undertake to raise money for our Seminary, and his efforts did much toward securing the endowment for the first chair established therein. Thirdly He was for two or three years a Professor in this Seminary. For this work he was eminently qualified by his natural abilities, education, and his experience as a teacher and a pastor. And thus during the few years he was there he did much to help educate and fit the students of the Seminary for their life work in preaching the gospel. Dr. Eells also assisted in founding and sustaining our church paper on this Coast, "The Occident," and often wielded his facile pen in contributing to its columns and those of other periodicals. In Dr. Eells there was a combination of excellent qualities. He was a man of commanding personality. He was tall, graceful and dignified in all his manner. His mental equipments, both natural and acquired, were of the first order. He was a superior preacher. He studied to know the gospel of salvation, and then, with warm heart, clearness of expression and moving elo- quence, he delivered his message. As a Presbyter he was faithful and efficient and won the highest esteem and honors from his brethren. It was the privilege of the writer to have been in his early ministry closely associated with Dr. Eells, and he found him ever taking a deep interest in his younger brethren especially, and ready to give counsel and help in many ways. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 71 Not long before his death he preached his last sermon to his old church in Cleveland, from the text: "After he had served his generation by the will of God, he fell asleep." His last words on that occasion were, "Such men cannot die . ' ' These words seemed almost prophetic , for the speaker had served his generation well, and soon after this he fell asleep. His departure was a glorious translation, for the Master whom he had served so well had a higher work for him to do, and said to him, "Friend, come up higher." A. L. LINDSLEY, D. D., IX. D. Aaron Ladner Lindsley,D,D,,IJLD* In Dr. Lindsley we have an example of the kind of men who believed in having a Theological Seminary on the Pacific Coast and who labored for its establishment and success. He had a vision of the future greatness of the Coast in material things, and realized the need there was of the gospel to enlighten men in spiritual and moral truths and to move their hearts to live in accord- ance therewith. And so when he came to the Coast his energies were turned first to the building up of the church to which he was called to minister in Portland, Oregon. Then he labored to found other churches in that city, to organize the great Northwest for Christian work, to bring labor- ers into the field, and to extend the Church of Christ into the vast regions of our then newly acquired posses- sions in Alaska. Having finished the work that was given him to do in these fields, he devoted the remaining years of his life to labor in our Theological Seminary. As one wrote of him after his death: "At the age of seventy he had cre- ated out of the slenderest conditions a Presbyterian province that bids fair to rival New Jersey or Pennsyl- vania in stability of Christian institutions and affluence of Christian products, and was able to pass with hearty public approval to the exercise of the highest perma- 74 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES nent function of the Christian ministry that of Pro- fessor in a Theological Seminary." A. L. Lindsley was born in Troy, N. Y., March 4-, 1817. He died in Portland, Oregon, August 12, 1891. Owing- to the premature death of his father, he was left to depend upon himself, but nevertheless started on a college course, with the purpose of becoming a civil engineer. He was converted while in college and then devoted himself to the ministry. After graduating from Union College he attended Union Theological Seminary for a part of his course, but graduated from Princeton Theological Seminary in 1846. He was ordained in May, 1846, and in the same month was married to Miss Julia West, an accomplished young lady of New York City, with whom he lived happily for forty-five years. Immediately after his marriage he went as a Home Missionary to Wisconsin, and helped to lay the founda- tion of Presbyterianism in that State then a Territory. He aided in establishing the first Presbytery and Synod in Wisconsin, and also Carroll College at Waukesha. After six years of labor there he returned East and spent sixteen years as pastor of the Presbyterian Church in South Salem, N. Y., where his memory is still revered for his devoted and successful service. Having received a second call to the First Presby- terian Church of Portland, Oregon, he accepted, and crossed the plains to the Pacific Coast, arriving in Port- land in July, 1868. He had then passed the so-called "dead line," being fifty-one years of age, but it was after this that he did his greatest work. He remained in Portland eighteen years. When he came the First Church had but eighty-seven members. While there seven hundred and forty-five members were received BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 75 into it, eight new Presbyterian Churches were started in the city which drew largely upon the membership and wealth of the First, and when he resigned there were four hundred and twenty-three still remaining in it. Dr. Lindsley had the true missionary spirit and bent his energies to the development of the great Northwest. In this he was sustained by the strong men of his own church. At the close of his pastorate $240,000 had been expended by that church in benevolent work, and the Presbytery with fourteen ministers had developed into a Synod with fifty-two members, he himself having organized no less than twenty-two churches. Dr. Lindsley's missionary zeal led him to found the missions in Alaska, which he carried on at his own expense for a long period before the Board relieved him . He sent J. C. Mallory as the first Protestant missionary to Alaska in May, 1877. In August following Mrs. McFarland, a member of his church, was also sent by Dr ; Lindsley as the first teacher to Alaska. In 1879, commissioned by the Presbytery of Oregon, he went to Alaska, and on August 3d organized at Fort Wrangell the first American church in that distant territory. In addition to his multifarious duties as already out- lined, he found time to labor zealously in behalf of reform schools, Christian education, the Chinese and the aborigines; and his pastoral work, which was always first in his heart, ever received his ardent and faithful care. It was a great and good work that he accom- plished during these eighteen years of strenuous life. Dr. Lindsley received his degree of Doctor of Divinity in 1868, and his degree of Doctor of Laws from Lafay- 76 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES ette College during- the period of his Professorship in the San Francisco Theological Seminary. When Mr. W. S. Ladd founded the chair of Prac- tical Theology in the San Francisco Theological Sem- inary, Dr. Lindsley became its first incumbent. He was elected to that position in 1886, and entered upon his work therein at the beginning of the term in September of that year. At his inauguration he made an address in which he expressed his conviction of the wisdom of founding the Seminary and his assurance of its future usefulness. He was peculiarly fitted for this work by his broad early education, which was supplemented by life-long mental training, by his long experience as a pastor and a logical, eloquent and persuasive preacher. He knew the field as few others did and the qualities required in those who were to labor therein , and for five years he did his work in the Seminary with marked ability. In the summer of 1891, while spending his vacation in his old Portland home, the Master called him to enter into "the rest that remaineth for the peo- ple of God," and he died with the word "Victory" on his lips. THOMAS FRASER, D. D. Thomas Fraser, D. D. The subject of this sketch was a man of much ability, who served the Church of Christ in many ways and with wide-extended influence for many years. He was born in Dalkieth, Scotland, 1819. Graduated Union College, N Y., B. A., 1842, and received D. D. in later years from the same institution. He graduated from Prince- ton Theological Seminary in 1845; was licensed the same year and ordained in 1846 by the Presbytery of New York. He was Stated Supply at Port Washington and Decatur, Wis., 1845-52; Newburn, N. C., 1852-53; Pastor at Little Rock, Ark., 1853-59; Home Missionary at Santa Rosa, Bodega, Tomales, Bloomfield and Two Rock, Cal., 1859-67; Stated Supply of the First Church, Portland, Ore., 1867-68; Synodical Missionary for the Synod of the Pacific, 1868-83; Professor of Systematic Theology in the San Francisco Theological Seminary, 1887-92; Stated Supply in Makawo, Maui, Hawaii, 1893, and Evangelist, Oakland, Cal., 1893 until his death, October 25, 1903. Dr. Fraser was by birth, education and preference a Presbyterian, and he gave himself to the service of the church he loved with much zeal, devotion and efficiency for almost three-score years. Immediately upon grad- uating from the Seminary he went as a Home Mission- ary to Wisconsin and helped to found Presbyterianism in that State. Like Paul, he was determined not to 78 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES build on another man's foundation. He then spent several years in the South, came to California in 1859 and continued here for forty-four years, engaged most of the time in earnest, self-denying: work. He had the true missionary spirit, and was so on the move in carry- ing- the gospel out into "the regions beyond" that he seems to have been installed as pastor of but one church. His great work was to found churches and then leave them for others to nurture. He did much of this in Wis- consin, but most of his work was done upon the Pacific Coast. In this service he traveled almost continuously for years in Arizona, California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada and elsewhere, and founded more Protestant churches probably than any other man on the Pacific Coast. From what he once told the writer, the number must have been not less than seventy- five. He had a happy faculty of interesting men of wealth and influence in his work, and understood how to seize upon strategic points and hold them. Mr. W. S. Ladd of Portland, Ore., was his warm friend, and Dr. Fraser doubtless had much influence in leading him to give so liberally of his means for the cause of Home Missions and our Theological Seminary. Dr. Fraser had an acute and logical mind, received a good education and was well fitted to give instruction in Theology. On April 28, 1887, he was elected Professor of Systematic Theol- ogy in the San Francisco Theological Seminary. He was then sixty-seven years old, but he accepted the position, entered upon his duties in the following Sep- tember, and did efficient work for five years. The closing years of his life were spent at his home in Oak- land, where he died October 25, 1903, at the advanced age of four-score and four years. John S* Macintosh, D, D, In all great enterprises, where a number of people are associated together for the accomplishment of important purposes, there is need of a recognized leader to direct their affairs. The authorities of the San Francisco Theological Seminary had long felt this to be the case in that institution, and after due consideration the Directors asked the Synod of California to give them authority to elect a President of the Seminary. Accord- ingly, at its meeting in San Francisco, October, 1903, Synod made provision for such election, and at their next meeting the Directors elected Dr. John S. Macin- tosh, Professor of Systematic Theology, as "President of the San Francisco Theological Seminary." He accepted the position, and soon thereafter he was installed as the first President of the Seminary. Thus there devolved upon him the double duty of Professor and executive head of the institution. Dr. Macintosh was of Scotch-Irish parentage. His father fled to America after the battle of Culloden and .settled in Georgia. He was born in Philadelphia in 1839. His father died when he was very young, and his mother took him back to Ireland. He received his collegiate education in Queen's College, Belfast, and in Edinburgh, and his theological at Erlangen, Germany. After graduation, in 1865, he was pastor of the old 80 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES Antrim parish of Conner for two years, and while there was married to Miss Sophia Moore of Dublin in 1867. The same year he accepted a call to the May-street Presbyterian Church in Belfast, as successor of the great preacher, Dr. Henry Cooke. This was a high honor and involved great responsibility, but Dr. Mac- intosh ably filled the position for thirteen years, exert- ing a wide influence throughout the North of Ireland. During this time he received the degree of D. D. from Edinburgh. Dr. Macintosh was a delegate to the Pan-Presby- terian Council in Boston in 1880, and afterward received a call to the Second Church of Philadelphia. This he accepted, and in the Spring of 1881 he left Ireland and returned to his native land, and entered upon his pas- torate, continuing in it until 1895. He remained in Philadelphia until 1902, engaged in other lines of work for the church and for other purposes. He assisted in founding" the American Society for University Exten- sion and the Scotch-Irish Society in America, and was Chairman of the Evangelistic Committee for the city of Philadelphia and the surrounding country. Here he did good service in strengthening- weak churches and organizing new ones. Dr. Macintosh was elected Professor of Systematic Theology in the San Francisco Theological Seminary September 16, 1902; President of the same November 3, 1903, and was installed in both offices February 4, 1904. He was appointed a member of the General Assembly's Evangelistic Committee in 1904 to repre- sent the Pacific Coast. He entered enthusiastically upon the discharge of his duties in this three-fold posi- tion. He wisely planned for the larger work of the BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 81 Seminary, led it along in earnest labor, and inspired all with bright hope for its future. He traveled over the whole Coast, visiting individuals, churches and Synods, giving information concerning the work and needs of the Church and Seminary, and infused into others his own spirit of zeal, enthusiasm and hope. But in the midst of his abundant labors he was, after a brief ill- ness, called to rest January 5, 1906. His death was a great loss to the Seminary and the Church, but the impress of his character and life will long abide. Robert Mackenzie, D, D. r LL* D, To be able "to give answer to every man that asketh you a reason concerning" the hope that is in you," to defend the Christian religion from the assaults of its enemies, and to do all he can to send the gospel to the whole world, are essentials in the life and work of the minister. To prepare men for this we have in our Seminary the chair of "Apologetics and Missions." The first and only occupant of this chair is Professor Robert Mackenzie, D. D., LL. D. Dr. Mackenzie was born November 5, 1845, in Crom- arty, Scotland. He came to America, and was married April 9, 1873, to Miss Lydia Ann McLeod of Romeo, Mich. He took a three years' special course in the Chicago University, during which time he was confi- dential clerk in a lawyer's office in Chicago. He grad- uated from McCormick Theological Seminary in 1873, and was ordained in April of the same year by the Pres- bytery of Ottawa, 111. He was pastor at Elgin, 111., for one year; Decatur, 111., 1874-76; Lafayette, Ind., 1876-79; Stockton, Cal., 1879-80; Howard Church, San Francisco, 1880-86; First Church, San Francisco, 1886-1901; and of Rutgers Church, New York, 1901. He is the author of "The Loom of Providence," a book of sermons, and has had published numerous other 84 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES sermons and addresses. He is an eloquent and persua- sive speaker. He has been President of the College Board of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America since 1904, and became a member of the General Assembly's "Committee on Union With Other Churches" in 1905. He received the degree of D. D. from Centre University, Ky., 1883, and LL. D. from the University of Wooster, Ohio, 1905. Dr. Mackenzie in his work has been specially success- ful in gaining' the confidence and help of influential men. One of these was Mr. Alexander Montgomery, who through the influence of Dr. Mackenzie was led to pre- sent the Seminary with a check for a quarter of a million dollars, December 3, 1889, and to make other donations thereafter. On the above date Dr. Mackenzie was nominated by Mr. Montgomery-, and elected by the Directors of the Seminary, as Professor of Apologetics and Missions. He discharged the duties of his chair with marked ability, while at the same time he continued as pastor of the First Church in San Francisco. He removed to New York in 1901 to become pastor of one of the leading churches in the city, and still resides there. Thomas Franklin Day, D, D. In the summer of 1890 the incumbent of the Hebrew and Greek chair in the San Francisco Theological Sem- inary was made Professor Emeritus on account of his old age. The Directors, in looking for his successor, had their attention directed to a young: Home Mission- ary in Utah, who had displayed special ability in con- ducting: conferences for Bible study. This was Rev. Thomas F. Day. In Augrust of that year he was elected Instructor in Hebrew and Greek Exegesis, and entered upon his duties in September. On October 5, 1891, he was elected Professor of Greek and Hebrew Exegesis . At a later date he was relieved of the work in Greek, but has continued as Professor of Hebrew Exegesis and Old Testament Literature to the present time. Dr. Day was born in Allegheny City, Pa. He received the following degrees: Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, B. A. ,1876; M. A. ,1879; Hastings College, Neb., D.D., 1895. He graduated from the Union Theological Sem- inary, New York, 1880; was licensed to preach in 1879 by the Presbytery of Athens, and ordained March, 1881, by the Presbytery of Utah. Upon graduating from the Seminary he went at once as a Home Missionary to American Fork, Utah, where he remained for ten years battling with the Mormon evil. In 1890 he was called to our Seminary, and has discharged his duties there 86 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES faithfully and efficiently for seventeen years. He is a thorough student of the word of God, is conversant with Biblical literature, a fine Hebrew scholar, and is sys- tematic and painstaking- in his method of teaching. In 1905 Dr. Day was granted leave of absence for one year, and spent the time in travel and study in Europe. In addition to his work in the Seminary he has con- ducted and participated in Bible conferences in Cali- fornia and Utah, and from time to time has written articles for the "Presbyterian and Reformed Review," "The Biblical World," "The Bible Student," "The Occident" and "The Pacific Presbyterian." Henry Collin Minton, D. D., LL. D. The chair of Systematic Theology in the San Fran- cisco Theological Seminary has had five incumbents during its history. The third of these was Dr. Henry C. Minton, who was elected to that position December 2, 1891. He entered upon the discharge of his duties therein in February, 1892, and continued until he resigned, October 1, 1902, to accept a call to the First Presbyterian Church, Trenton, N. J. Dr. Minton was born in Prosperity, Pa., and educated at Washington and Jefferson College, in that State. From it he received B. A., 1879; M. A., 1882; D. D., 1892; and LL. D., 1902. He graduated from the West- ern Theological Seminary, 1882; was licensed, 1881, by the Presbytery of Washington, Pa., and ordained June, 1882, by the Presbytery of St. Paul, Minn. He was Pastor of the First Church, Duluth, Minn., 1882-83, and Pastor-elect Second Church, Baltimore, 1882-83. On account of ill health he came to California in 1884, and was Pastor of the First Church, San Jose, Cal., 1885-91; Pastor-elect St. John's Church, San Fran- cisco, 1891-93, and Pastor First Church, Trenton, N. J. 1902. In 1888-89 Dr. Minton traveled, making a journey around the world. He has received his full share of the honors of the Church. He was sent as a delegate 88 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES to the Pan- Presbyterian Council in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1896. He was elected President of Centre College, Ky., in 1897, but did not accept. He was a member of the General Assemblies of '86, '92, '94, '97, '02, '04 and '05; was Moderator of the General Assembly in Phila- delphia in 1901, and by the same Assembly was made Chairman of the Committee on Revision of the Confes- sion of Faith. He is at present a member of the Board of Education of the Presbyterian Church and a Director of Princeton Theological Seminary. In 1891 he was elected Stuart Professor of Systematic Theology in the San Francisco Theological Seminary, entered upon his duties in February following, and con- tinued as such for ten years. The President of Washington and Jefferson College said Dr. Minton was one of the best-equipped men ever graduated from that institution, and in all positions held by him he has displayed eminent ability. Warren Hall Landon, D, D* Among- the prominent friends and supporters of the San Francisco Theological Seminary from Oregon is Dr. W. H. Landon. He was first a friend, then a Director, and for fifteen years has been Professor of Practical Theology. His address is San Rafael, Cal., and the fol- lowing is his record: Born, Alburg, Vt.; University of Vermont, B. A., 1874, D. D., 1887; Union Theological Seminary, N. Y., 1879; Licensed, February, 1879, Pres- bytery of Champlain; Ordained, September, 1880, Pres- bytery of Lyons; Stated Supply, Palmyra, New York, 1879-80; Pastor same, 1880-86; Pastor Calvary Church, Portland, Ore., 1887-92; Professor Practical Theology, San Francisco Theological Seminary, 1892 to the pres- ent; Director of same, 1889-92; Commissioner to the General Assembly, 1884 and 1895. Dr. Landon has attended the Assembly on eight other occasions on important business for the Church. He was one of three delegates from the Pacific Coast to the World's Presbyterian Alliance in Liverpool, England, in 1904, where he presented a paper on the "Union of Mis- sion Agencies in Foreign Fields." He has published the following sermons: "Peace Through War," "The Pursuit of Charity" and a series of three sermons on "The Bethany Family," all of which have been highly commended. He is an interesting and pleasing speaker. 90 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES He has twice visited Europe, and after his last trip wrote and delivered a lecture on "A Yankee in Ireland, ' ' which was quite popular. He served as a Director of the Seminary from the Synod of Oregon for several years, and took a deep interest in its affairs. When a vacancy occurred in the Oregon Professorship he was unanimously chosen to fill that place. As a Professor giving instruction to students and in advocating its cause in public, Dr. Landon has done excellent service for the Seminary. Since the death of President Mac- intosh he has been Chairman of the Faculty. John Hemphill, D. D. While Pastor of the largest Presbyterian Church on the Pacific Coast Rev. John Hemphill was elected Pro- fessor of Apologetics and Pastoral Theology in the San Francisco Theological Seminary, and for over two years discharged the duties of both positions very efficiently. His record is as follows: Born, County Deny, Ireland; Royal University, Ire- land, B. A., 1865; Lafayette College, Pa., D. D., 1883; Magee College Theological Seminary, Londonderry, Ireland; Licensed, 1868, Presbytery of Newton, Ire- land; Ordained, July, 1868, Presbytery of Tyrone; Pastor Union Road, Magherafelt, Ireland, 1868-69; Calvary Church, San Francisco, 1869-82; West Arch- Street Church, Philadelphia, Pa., 1882-93; St. John's Church, San Francisco, 1893; Calvary Church, San Francisco, 1893 , and Professor, San Francisco Theo- logical Seminary, 1880-82. Dr. Hemphill discharged his duties in the Professor's chair efficiently, and resigned when called to the pastorate in Philadelphia. While but a young man he was called to the pastorate of Calvary Church, and by his able, earnest preaching drew large audiences and greatly strengthened the church. He has served this church for twenty-seven years in two pas- torates. During the last one the church has erected its new house of worship, which is one of the largest, 92 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES finest and best on the Pacific Coast. Dr. Hemphill has traveled extensively. He has been a Commissioner to the General Assem- bly four times, and was Moderator of the Synod of the Pacific in 1880. For the past ten years he has been a Director of the Seminary, and is now Chairman of the Seminary Committee, which is "charged with the actual oversight of the inside work of the institution." John Henry Ken*, D, D* The chair of Greek Exegesis and New Testament Literature in the San Francisco Theological Seminary was ably filled by Dr. John H. Kerr for seven years. He is now Secretary of the American Tract Society, 150 Nassau street, New York. He was born at Mononga- hela, Pa., April 7, 1858; Princeton University, B. A., 1878; M. A., 1888; Western University of Pennsylvania, D. D., 1896; Western Theological Seminary, Pittsburg, Pa., 1881; Post-graduate, 1882; Licensed, April 27, 1880, by Presbytery of Blairville; Ordained, August 15, 1882, by Presbytery of Lake Superior; Stated Supply, Oconto, Wis., 1882-87; Pastor, Normal, 111., 1887-90; pastor, Central Church, Rock Island, 111., 1890-95; Professor of Greek Exegesis and New Testament Literature, San Francisco Theological Seminary, 1895-1902; Pas- tor, Trinity Church, San Francisco, Cal., 1901-02; Pub- lishing Secretary American Tract Society, 1902-06; Secretary American Tract Society, 1906 ; Author, "An Introduction to the New Testament," (Fleming H. Revell Co.: $1.50) 1892; "A Harmony of the Gospels," (American Tract Society: $1.00 net) 1903. Dr. Kerr discharged the duties of his chair to the entire satisfaction of all concerned. During the last year he supported himself by preaching in Trinity 94 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES Church, San Francisco, and resigned his Professorship only because there were no funds to support it. The two books written by Dr. Kerr are clear, concise and scholarly. Of his "Harmony of the Gospels" an eminent authority says: "I have used it along- with others, and have found it the most satisfactory. . . . The weight of scholarship is with it." Dr. Kerr is also the General Editor of a series of ten volumes by emi- nent authors on "The Teaching's of Jesus." Hugh Watts Gilchrist, D. D. During the early part of the year 1902 the Pro- fessors of Systematic Theology, Apologetics and Greek Exegesis in the San Francisco Theological Seminary proffered their resignations, and the financial affairs of the Seminary were somewhat straitened. On August 14th of that year Rev. Hugh W. Gilchrist of Seattle, Wash., was elected Instructor in the Greek chair, $1,000 upon his salary being pledged from the Synod of Wash- ington. He was born in Shelby ville, Ind.; received B. A. in 1885 from Hanover College, Ind., and was honored with D. D. while in the Seminary. He graduated from Lane Theological Seminary, Ohio, 1888, and was ordained December 2, 1888, by the Presbytery of Cin- cinnati; was Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Cincinnati, 1888-93; Gettysburg, Pa., 1893-96, and Westminster Church, Seattle, Wash., 1896-1902. Dr. Gilchrist was Instructor in the Seminary from 1902 until his resignation, April 26, 1905. He gave good satisfaction as a teacher and took a leading part in developing a plan for the students to do missionary work in San Francisco. He is now the efficient mana- ger of the Mount Hermon Association in the Santa Cruz Mountains, Cal., established for the purpose of holding Bible Institutes and Christian Conferences. Charles Gordon Paterson, B. A* The first Alumnus of the San Francisco Theological Seminary to take part in directing- its affairs was elected a Director in 1890, just nineteen years after the Sem- inary was organized. Since then four others have been Directors. But it was thirty-five years before an Alumnus became a member of the Faculty. This was when Rev. Charles G. Paterson was elected, in 1906, California Professor of Church History in place of the recently deceased Dr. Alexander. Mr. Paterson was born more than two years after Dr. Alexander became a Professor in the Seminary; and so, while Dr. Alexander was teaching all along these thirty- five years, Mr. Paterson was growing up and being educated to take his place when he ceased from his labors. Mr. Paterson was born in Brantford, Ontario, March 16, 1874, and so was but thirty-two years old when elected Professor. His father is a prominent man in the Canadian Government, being Minister of Customs for the Dominion of Canada. Mr. Paterson graduated from the University of Toronto, with the degree of B. A., in 1896, having taken the double -honor course of Modern Languages and Political Science. He was one of the two representatives of the University of Toronto who debated successfully against McGill University during his last year in college, and the same year he 98 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES won the gold medal for public speaking. He took two years in theology at Knox College, Toronto, the first in connection with his last year in college; came to the United States in June, 1897, and spent three months in special study at the University of Chicago. He then came to San Anselmo for his third year in theology, and graduated from the San Francisco Theological Seminary in April, 1898. He served the church at Springville, Utah, 1898; Holly Park, San Francisco, 1898-1902; Sausalito and Corte Madera, 1902-03, and is now sup- plying the church recently organized in Berkeley, Cal. He was elected Instructor in Church History in the San Francisco Theological Seminary October 6, 1903, and Professor in the same department August 14, 1906. Mr. Paterson's work in the Seminary has been such as to give assurance that he will fill his position with much honor and usefulness. Edward Arthur Wicher, D. D. Rev. E. A. Wicher, D. D., has been connected with the Faculty of the San Francisco Theological Seminary for only two years, but already he has proved himself well fitted for the place. On June 29, 1905, he was chosen to give instruction in the department of Greek, and began his duties at the opening of the Seminary year. He was elected Pro- fessor of New Testament Interpretation October 3, 1905, and was installed as such October 19, 1906, when he delivered an address upon "The Mysticism of St. Paul." Professor Wicher was born December 14, 1872, near Toronto, Canada. His father was a mininster, and died when the son was only six years old. Left to his own resources at the age of thirteen, he made his way through college and seminary. While in college he worked on a Toronto newspaper, and in the seminary course he was a tutor of Greek in Knox College, Toronto, as assistant to Dr. Caven. During his four years in col- lege he obtained each year First Class honors in the ancient classics, and graduated with two gold medals, one the Prince of Wales Medal. He received M. A. in 1896 from Knox College, and in 1899, from the theolog- ical department of the same, B. D., having gained the highest honors of his class and the post-graduate trav- 100 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES eling fellowship. Park College conferred D. D. July, 1907. He spent the year 1899-1900 in post-graduate study of theology in the University of Halle, Germany. He was ordained, 1900, in Canada; was Pastor of the Claude Presbyterian Church, Toronto, 1900-03, and of Union Church, Kobe, Japan, 1903-05. Since his return to America he has labored efficiently in calling- attention to the needs of the American com- munities in Asiatic ports. As Professor of New Testa- ment Interpretation in the San Francisco Theological Seminary he has done thorough work. Thomas Vcrnon Moore, D* D, The last addition to the teaching- force of the Semin- ary is Dr. T. V. Moore, who was elected Stuart Pro- fessor of Systematic Theology June 12, 1906, and entered upon his duties in October following-. Dr. Moore was born November 26, 1856, in Rich- mond, Va., where his father was pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. He graduated B. A. and valedic- torian, Southwestern University, Clarksville, Tenn., 1876. Post-graduate work: One year Vanderbilt Uni- versity, Nashville, Tenn., 1876-77; two years in Edin- burgh University, Scotland, 1877-79; studied theology two years in Edinburgh University and Free Church College in same city, 1878-80; and one year in Prince- ton Seminary, N. J., graduating therefrom in 1881; one year post-graduate work in theology, University of Berlin, Germany, 1881-82. He took the honors in Moral Philosophy and Theology, Edinburgh Univer- sity, and first prize for New Testament thesis in Prince- ton Theological Seminary. He was married August 29, 1882, in Edinburgh, Scot- land, to Miss Mary Jane Wilson; Licensed, 1883, by the Presbyterj- of Philadelphia Central; Ordained, August, 1883, by the Presbytery of Montana; Pastor First Pres- byterian Church, Helena, Montana, 1883-98; Westmins- ter Church, Omaha, Neb., 1898-1906; and has been Pro- 102 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES fessor of Systematic Theology in the San Francisco Theological Seminary, San Anselmo, Cal., since 1906. He received D. D., 1903, from both Knox College, 111., and Bellevue College, Neb. Dr. Moore has made sev- eral trips abroad for travel and study; was a delegate to the Pan- Presbyterian Council, Glasgow, Scotland, 1896; three times Commissioner to the General Assembly; Moderator of the Synod of Montana, 1895, and member for six years of the General Assembly's Evangelistic Committee. He is author of "History First Presbyterian Church, Helena, Montana, with Sketch of Early Pres- byterianism in the State," "Honoring God With Our Substance" and "Decision Day in the Sunday School." Dr. Moore has been thoroughly educated for his work, and will doubtless prove himself a worthy successor of the able men who have preceded him in this chair. Professor Charles Gordon Buck. A very important part in the education of ministers is the training of the voice for singing- and speaking. For this work the chair of ' ' Vocal Culture and Sacred Music" was established and endowed in the San Fran- cisco Theological Seminary April 24, 1890, and at the same time Mr. Charles G. Buck of San Rafael was elected "Severin Instructor" therein. Professor Buck was born in 1847 in New Orleans. He removed to New York, and was there engaged in busi- ness for a time, but kept up the study of music all the while. In 1878 he was called to teach singing in Hamp- ton Normal Institute, Va. The following year he went to teach in Poughkeepsie, N. Y., and remained there until 1888, when he came to California. His musical abilities attracted the attention of the Seminary Direc- tors, and on April 24, 1890, he was elected Instructor in Vocal Culture and Sacred Music. In this work, and in conducting the music on public occasions, he has proved himself very efficient. Professor Buck is also one of the proprietors of the Mount Tamalpais Military Academy, San Rafael, Cal., where his talents are put to good use. HON. H. H. HAIGHT Hon. Henry Huntley Haight, The importance of theological education is realized not only by the ministry, but also by thoughtful men in all vocations. This is evidenced by the fact that there have been constantly upon the Board of Directors of the San Francisco Theological Seminary lawyers, profes- sors, business men and men of many other callings. One of the most prominent, able and faithful of these was the Honorable Henry H. Haight, a leading lawyer of San Francisco, one of California's first citizens, and a man of national reputation. Governor Haight came of a long line of worthy English and Scotch ancestors, some of whom came to America as early as 1628. He was born May 20, 1825, in Rochester, N. Y., and died in San Francisco Septem- ber 2, 1878, at the age of fifty-three years. He gradu- ated in 1844 from Yale College, and was admitted to practice at the Bar in 1847 in St. Louis, Mo. He was a lawyer, as has been said, "by hereditary descent," as the practice of law had been followed by his ancestry for more than three generations. He started for Cali- fornia in 1849 and reached San Francisco in January, 1850. He at once entered upon the practice of his pro- fession there and continued in it until his death. On January 24, 1855, he was married to Miss Anna E. Bissell of St. Louis, daughter of Captain Lewis Bissell of the United States Army. Mr. Haight pre- 106 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES f erred the practice of law to politics, and twice refused the United States Senatorship. In St. Louis he edited a "Free Soil" paper, but he was not willing" to sustain President Lincoln in some of his administrative policies, and so he became a Union Democrat during- the Civil War. In 1867 he was elected Governor of (California on the Democratic ticket and ably filled the office for four years. In the memo- rial adopted by the Supreme Court of California after his death it is said, concerning the Governors of the State: "Among- them all no one stands higher than Henry Huntley Haight." He was a statesman, able, exalted and true, with a keen, cultured and well-stored mind. Governor Haight was a man of profound religious convictions, and these he clung" to in his professional life. These words were true concerning him: Whatever legal maze he wandered through, He kept the Sermon on the Mount in view, And justice always into mercy grew. He was for years a Ruling Elder in the Presbyterian Church, taught a Bible class, and ever had an abiding- faith in the word of God. He was a generous giver, not only to his own church, but also to many other benevolent enterprises. When the San Francisco Theological Seminary was organized in 1871 Governor Haight was elected a mem- ber of the first Board of Directors, became one of the first Trustees, and was the first Attorney for the Sem- inary. In these positions he remained as long as he lived, giving freely of his time, money, counsel and efforts to its establishment and development. His works are his best monument. May his example incite others to like devotion to the interests of our Seminary. WILUAM S. LADD William S, LadcL When the San Francisco Theological Seminary was established it was under the care of the Synod of the Pacific, which then . included the three Pacific Coast States. This has since been divided into the three Synods of California, Oregon and Washington, and these three now control and support the Seminary. Among those who took a deep interest in this institu- tion and did much to establish it on a firm basis was Mr. William Sargent Ladd of Portland, Ore. Mr. Ladd, the eldest son of Dr. Nathaniel G. Ladd, was born in Holland, Vt., October 10, 1826, and when about four years old he moved with his parents to New Hamp- shire. He lived here for twenty years, going to school in the winter, working on a farm, teaching and railroad- ing. He then determined to seek his fortune on the Pacific Coast. His desire was to accumulate $20,000. He reached Portland April 8, 1851. He worked out by the month for awhile and then turned to trading, and became a successful merchant. Before leaving his home in Sanbornton Bridge, N. H., he became engaged to Miss Caroline Ames Elliott, and on October 17, 1854, he was married to her in San Fran- cisco. The union proved a very happy one, and Mr. Ladd attributed much of his success in life to her help- fulness. She still lives in Portland, and for many years 108 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES has been at the head of the Woman's Home Mission Society of the State, where she has done excellent service for the Master. Some years after his marriage Mr. Ladd proposed to his friend, Mr. Charles E. Tilton, that they start a bank in Portland, and in April, 1859, the bank was opened for business. This was the first bank established north of vSan Francisco. They began business with a capital of $50,000. Mr. Tilton retired in 1880, and in 1889, a few years before Mr. Ladd's death, the deposits amounted to about $4,000,000. Mr. Ladd also engaged in manufacture, farming and stock-raising, and was one of the principals in establish- ing the Oregon Railway and Navigation Company, the Portland Water Company, the Portland Hotel, and in inaugurating many other enterprises. His hard and unremitting labors told on his nervous system, and in 1876 he was paralyzed so that thereafter he was unable to walk. His mind, however, was not affected and he continued to attend to his business, while he bore his affliction with Christian resignation. On June 6, 1893, he was suddenly called away by death, leaving a large circle of friends to mourn his loss and honor his memory. William M. Ladd, the eldest son, has succeeded his father in the management of his large business, a posi- tion for which he is admirably adapted. He also con- tinues the good work of aiding worthy men and enter- prises, and for many years has been a member of the teoard of Directors of our Seminary. The foregoing sketch is but a brief history of a man whose life and work were remarkable. The principal object in making a record of such a life for the world BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 109 is to endeavor to exhibit his spirit, character and noble purpose as a guide and inspiration to others. Mr. Ladd was of good stock. Some of his ancestors came from England as early as 1623, were connected with the Society of Friends, and were people of substan- tial and worthy character. His early life was under conditions that tended to the development of industry and economy, of self-reliance and integrity. These characteristics continued with him and influenced his whole life, so that he was not only successful in business, but he also exerted a wide and powerful influence for good. It was said of him in 1889 that "he was clearly recog- nized as the most prominent figure in the Northwestern States, . . . exerting greater influence and control than any other citizen in that section. . . . He did much to elevate the tone of politics and society and to keep pure the moral sentiment of the community. . . . He came to Oregon to Americanize the country, to develop free and enlightened institutions and to rear intelligent and virtuous society." This was a noble purpose, and he kept it ever in view. He assisted worthy men, his own city and State, and the whole Coast. His aim was not merely to render aid to the needy and worthy, but especially to help them to help themselves. Thus he aided in the development of character, and in power to do and succeed alone. He was a friend to the cause of education. He was a prominent contributor to the founding and sustaining of the Portland Library Association. He established a scholarship in the university at Salem, endowed a chair in the mechanical department of the State University at Portland, and his generosity made possible the estab- 110 lishment of the Portland Academy, which is doing an excellent work in the cause of Christian education. He was an earnest Christian, attended faithfully the services of the sanctuary and made the Bible his guide in life. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Portland, and by his generosity and labors helped it to secure its fine house of worship and exert the wide and good influence it long has had. He con- tended that material benefits as well as religious were derived from the support of churches, and backed up his argument by tithing his large income for that pur- pose. He not only supported generously his own church, but contributed liberally to the cause of mis- sions, and it was his rule to assist in the building of every new church of all denominations in all the great Northwest. In 1886 Mr. Ladd came to the assistance of the San Francisco Theological Seminary. The Presbyterians of the Coast had undertaken to raise an endowment of $50,000, but were not meeting with much success. Mr. Ladd proposed to endow the chair of Practical Theology with $50,000, on condition that the Synod of California should raise. a like amount and that the Synod of the Columbia should have six members on the Board of Directors. Under this stimulus the project succeded, and thus the Seminary secured an endowment of $100,000 and the deeper interest and surer patronage for the future of the broad field of the great Northwest. For this especially will the name of William S. Ladd be ever held in high esteem and honor by all of its friends, while his noble life will continue to be an inspiration to others in the honorable accumulation of wealth and influence, and in their wise use for the welfare of their fellow men and the honor of our Divine Lord and Master. HON. NATHANIEIy GRAY Hon, Nathaniel Gray. One of the great needs of an institution of learning is to have in its directorate competent business men . This is necessary for the purpose of providing- means for its sustenance and the proper conduct of its business affairs. The San Francisco Theological Seminary has had many such men, and one of the most prominent, generous and competent of them all was Mr. Nathaniel Gray. He was a New Englander, and was born July 20, 1808, in Massachusetts, and died at his home in Oakland, Cal., April 24, 1889, in the eighty-first year of his age. He married Miss Emeline A. Hubbard December 29, 1832. She died January 20, 1887, and so they had lived together in the married life for more than fifty-four years. Mr. Gray was a mechanic in early life, but he engaged in missionary work in New York City when thirty years of age and continued it for over twelve years. Mrs. Gray also had an earnest missionary spirit. She aided in founding the first school for Chinese girls in Cali- fornia, and gave generously of her time and money for the cause of missions. Mr. Gray came to California in 1850 and devoted himself to the business of an undertaker until the close of his life. He did not aspire to political honors, but was elected Coronor for the city of San 112 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES \ Francisco in 1852, and was a member of the Legis- lature in 1863. His name will ever be prominently associated with works of philanthropy, religion and education. At the time of his death he was President of the "Old People's Home" and the "San Francisco Benevolent Society," Trustee in the ' ' California Bible Society ' ' and the "Young Men's Christian Association," and Director in the "San Francisco Theological Seminary." He was long Ruling Elder in the First Presbyterian Church of San Francisco and a liberal contributor to its support, to other churches and to the cause of missions and general benevolence. He was a friend of education. He established a scholarship for young ladies in Mills College, near Oakland, and gave $10,000 to erect the beautiful Hall of Science in that institution that bears his name. Mr. Gray was elected a Director of the San Francisco Theological Seminary in October, 1879, and served in that capacity for ten years. He was also for a time a Trustee and Vice-President of the Board of Directors. He served the Seminary faithfully, not only with his time, counsel and labor, but also with his money. He gave unsolicited the first $5,000 for endowment in Cali- fornia. He donated two lots on California street in San Francisco, February 4, 1889, as a site for the Seminary. These were worth at least $20,000, and during his last sickness he was planning how $60,000 might be raised to erect suitable Seminary buildings on them. But he was not permitted to carry out his plans, for on the 24th of April following he departed this life. Mr. Gray was a man of fine physique and strong mind and retained his powers wonderfully at the age of four-score. He BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 113 was a man of true piety, kind heart and generous impulses, and won a host of friends who will long hold him in loving remembrance. He was succeeded in his office of Director by his son, George D. Gray, a promi- nent business man of San Francisco. He has filled the office well for eighteen years, during much of which time he has also served as Trustee. ALEXANDER MONTGOMERY. Alexander Montgomery* When the San Francisco Theological Seminary was established it had neither money, houses nor lands. Under the leadership of able and earnest men, how- ever, it made good progress. As it developed the need for better equipment became more and more manifest. Ours is a time of great undertakings, not only in the business world, but also in educational. To keep up with the times institutions of learning need large sums of money for building's, equipment and endowment. This was true of our Seminary, and in due time a man was found who was both able and ready to give grener- ous assistance. This -man was Mr. Alexander Mont- gomery, a capitalist of San Francisco, whose home was in Oakland. He was born in the North of Ireland, but had lived in America for many years; was a pioneer in California and had amassed here a large fortune. By birth and training he was a Presbyterian. Through Dr. Robert Mackenzie Mr. Montgomery became interested in the Seminary and determined to assist it. The more he learned about it and the more he did for it, the more he wanted to do. He first decided to give $50,000, but his interest so grew that when the time came to make the donation he increased it 500 per cent, and presented his check for $250,000 December 3, 116 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 1889. He subsequently enlarged his donations, and also left a residuary bequest which he believed would provide for all the wants of the Seminary for years to come. But there came such a depression in values of real estate soon after this that the amount realized from the bequest was much less than had been anticipated; but with his generous donations and $50,000 from other donors, there were erected on the Seminary grounds all the buildings that are there, consisting of Montgomery Hall, Scott Library Hall, Montgomery Memorial Chapel and the four residences for the professors. In addition to this, two chairs in the Seminary were endowed, a large sum was set apart for the general expenses of the Seminary, and $10,000 as a permanent repair fund for the chapel. These gifts place Mr. Montgomery among the most generous supporters of theological education in America. He died November 4, 1893, and his remains were laid to rest in the crypt of the beautiful memorial chapel . These fine buildings, located in one of the most lovely spots in California, will doubtless long remain as a fitting monu- ment to his memory. NOTE. The author regrets that there were not data obtainable to enable him to give a more extended sketch of the life of Mr. Montgomery, who was the largest donor to our Seminary. Arthur W. Foster. As the San Francisco Theological Seminary devel- oped it outgrew its home on Haight street, and a new site became a necessity, At such a time a stanch friend was raised up for it in Mr. Arthur W. Foster of San Rafael. Mr. Foster had married Miss Louise Scott, a daughter of Dr. Scott, and was familiar with the work and needs of the Seminary. He was a capitalist of San Fran- cisco and President of the San Francisco and North Pacific Coast Railroad Company, and later became a Regent of the University of California. He was, there- fore, able to assist the Seminary with his influence and money, and was disposed to do so. Accordingly, on April 4, 1890, he deeded to the Seminary fourteen acres of ground at San Anselmo as a new site for the Sem- inary, on condition that not less than $25,000 be raised to erect buildings thereon. His generosity moved Mr. Alexander Montgomery to make liberal contribu- tions, as already stated, and the result is that we now have a Seminary equipped with large and fine build- ings in one of the most beautiful, pleasant and healthful locations in California. Mr. Foster was largely instrumental in persuading Mr. Montgomery to have erected as his monument the Memorial Chapel, and was one of the trustees in direct- 118 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES ing the erection of that beautiful building. He also for some time contributed $600 per year on the salary of Professor Paterson. He was elected a Director of the Seminary April 24, 1890, and continued as such for several years. Although of late he has declined official connection with the institution, on account of the pres- sure of his business, yet it ever has his continued interest and generous support. J* D, Thompson* When a great educational institution has obtained a good site, erected suitable buildings thereon, secured a competent Faculty and endowments for their support, another matter essential to its welfare is money to meet its general expenses for taxes, insurance, repairs and business management. The San Francisco Theological Seminary had long been in straits in this particular, when a generous friend was raised up for it in the per- son of Mr. J. D. Thompson of San Francisco. He became interested in the Seminary, and on April 24, 1890, he gave money to found the Davenport schol- arship therein. Some time after this he made a bequest of valuable property on California street, San Francisco, to this institution. This property was sold to good advantage in March, 1904, through the wise manage- ment of Mr. Charles A. Laton, Business Manager of the Seminary, and the net proceeds to the Seminary were $145,761. This was a very valuable donation to the general fund, and came in an opportune time, when, with the growth of the Seminary, the general expenses were greatly increased. The sincere gratitude of all inter- ested in this institution is due to this generous friend of Christian education. John H, Converse* Mr. John H. Converse is a resident of Philadelphia, Pa. He is not only a man of prominence in business and church circles in that city, but is also a man of national reputation. As President of the Baldwin Lo- comotive Works he is at the head of one of the largest businesses of the country. He is also a Ruling- Elder in the Presbyterian Church, is active in all Christian enterprises in the "City of Brotherly Love," and the originator of, and leader in, the great evangelistic move- ment carried on by the Presbyterian Church in the United States for several years past. His interest has been enlisted in the works of the San Francisco Theo- logical Seminary of late years in a substantial way. On April 27, 1904, the Directors of the Seminary received his check for $1,000 as a foundation for a "Library Endowment Fund," and after the great disas- ter in San Francisco he gave $10,000 to supplement the endowment of the chair of Systematic Theology. Hon, J. D, Thornton. Among those chosen in the early years of our Sem- inary to help conduct its affairs was Judge J. D. Thorn- ton, a prominent lawyer of San Francisco. He was a Kentuckian by birth and education, who came to Cali- fornia many years ago; and, amidst all the rush of this Western metropolis, he retained the calm, courteous, dignified deportment of a Gentleman of the Old School. He was a Ruling Elder in Dr. Scott's church, and naturally would be conversant with, and interested in, the affairs of the Seminary. In October, 1878, he was elected a Director and Trustee, and continued as such for twenty years. He was also the Attorney for the Seminary from 1879 on for many years, and was Chair- man of the Board of Trustees from 1885 to 1897. In this three-fold office he rendered efficient services for the Seminary. On account of his increasing age and infirmities he offered his resignation April 27, 1898. This was accepted by the Board of Directors October 14, 1898, with much regret, and with expressions of high regard, in which they said: "That we bear testimony to his fidelity and efficiency as a Director, and that his wisdom and experi- ence as a counsellor have been invaluable." He died a few years since, and his memory is held in high esteem and honor by his many friends. Clement E. Babb, D. D. Readers of Presbyterian papers during" the last two- score years have generally been familiar with the com- munications of "C. E. B." and "Senex Smith." These were the writings of Dr. C. E. Babb, who was born in Pittston, Pa., August 19, 1821, lived for many years in Ohio, and spent his later life near San Jose, Cal. He graduated from Dickinson College, Pa., 1840, and received D. D. from Marietta Colleg-e, O., 1868. He was a student in Union Seminary, N. Y., 1846-47, and in Lane Seminary, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1847-48; Licensed, 1848, by the Presbytery of Dayton, Ohio, and Ordained in the same year by the Presbytery of Indianapolis. He preached in the Second Church, Indianapolis, 1848-53; Colleg-e Hill, Ohio, 1859, and San Jose, Cal., 1881-82. He was editor of, and contributor to, the "Christian Herald" and "The Herald and Presbyter," Cincinnati, Ohio, from 1853 till his death, and editor of "The Occident," San Francisco, 1875-80. Dr. Babb was a competent editor, but was best known as a contributor to the relig-ious press. ' He was a keen observer and had the faculty of taking the common things of life and teaching lessons from them in an interesting and instructive manner. Two volumes of these communi- cations have been published under the titles "C. E. B." 126 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES and "Senex Smith." He was a lawyer for three years, and served as Chaplain of the Twenty-second Ohio Infantry in 1861-62. He was a Director in the Sem- inary 1879-93; President of the Board, 1890-93, and took a deep interest in its welfare. He died at his home near San Jose, Cal., January 7, 1906, at the advanced age of almost four-score and four years. These brief biographical sketches of the founders and principal supporters of the San Francisco Theological Seminary give some conception of the character of the men who originated this institution and who have car- ried it fonvard in the face of many adverse circum- stances to its present prominent position. These also, in connection with the history preceding them, show something of the noble purpose for which this School of the Prophets was founded, the excellent work already accomplished, the wide influence now being exerted, and the encouraging prospects for the future. In addi- tion to the usual work of theological schools, the San Francisco Theological Seminary has in later years made a specialty of the study of the English Bible and of " Evangelistic Theology, Preaching and Methods." Considering all these things, it may indeed be truly said that in location, buildings, equipment, Faculty, advanced methods and directorate, it stands the peer of all other similar institutions. .And it is an institution peculiarly adapted for the theological education and training of young men who desire to preach the gospel upon the Pacific Coast or in the regions beyond. Rev. J. Wilbur Chapman, D. D., is well known as one of the most successful pastors and evangelists in the United BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 127 States, and is the Corresponding- Secretary of the Gen- eral Assembly's Committee on Evangelistic Work. After visiting our Seminary and participating in the Evangel- istic Conference there in 1903, he gave this unsought testimony concerning it: "Indeed, so far as I can see, San Anselmo is an ideal seminary. It is such an insti- tution as many in the Church have been praying for for a long time. Without in the least lowering its scholar- ship, it is becoming a great center for evangelistic and missionary effort; quite a number of the students with whom I conversed assured me that they were receiving- the greatest possible help in every way from their instructors, and that they expected to go forth preach- ers of the Gospel and winners of souls, all because of what they have received in this School of the Prophets. With all my heart I thank God for San Anselmo." May all its friends continue to labor, give, and pray for its future prosperity as faithfully as did the fathers who have gxme before. HISTORY OF THE ALUMNI AND STUDENTS OF THE San Francisco Theological Seminary BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF THE ALUMNI AND STUDENTS QUARTER-CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF THE ORGANIZATION OF THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION " By their fruits ye shall know them." "As ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand." " Ye shall receive power, when the Holy Spirit is come upon you: and ye shall be my witnesses . . . unto the uttermost part of the earth." " Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to the whole creation." " He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved." " L,o, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world." Jesus Christ. "Take heed to thyself and to thy teaching. Continue in these things; for in doing this thou shalt save both thyself and them that hear thee." "That the man of God may be complete, furnished com- pletely unto every good work." Paul. " Give tongues of fire and hearts of love To preach the reconciling word, Give power and unction from above, Where'er the joyful sound is heard." Montgomery. The Alumni and Students. We have learned from the foregoing" history and bio- graphical sketches of the origin of the San Francisco Theological Seminary, its beautiful situation and its magnificent buildings; of the faith and hope, the labors, gifts and prayers of those who have carried forward this noble enterprise during the years of more than a genera- tion of men; and of the present splendid equipment of men and means to continue the work for which this institution was established. The question will arise in the minds of many, especially of those who talk much about practical work, Are the results such as to justify all this expense and labor and thought ? This is a reasonable question, for Jesus Himself said: "By their fruits ye shall know them. . . . Every good tree bringeth forth good fruit." The products of an educational institution are princi- pally its alumni and students. The character, deport- ment, work and influence of these will determine, in the long run, whether the work of such an institution is what it should be or not. By these the San Francisco Theological Seminary will be judged. In speaking of its work people will ask con- cerning its Alumni: "What kind of MEN are they? What kind of PREACHERS have they been ? What INFLU- 132 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES ENCE have they exerted ? Have they been WINNERS OF SOULS ? ' ' And so, in order to aid their Alma Mater, to help one another to be better Christians and render more efficient service for the Church of Christ, these students banded themselves tog-ether in an Alumni Association more than a quarter of a century ago. They have recently celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of that organization, and have appointed some of their number to gather up and publish their history in brief. This they have done that each might know how his brothers have worked and prospered in the Master's service. It has fallen to the lot of the present writer to put this history into shape. This work has been done in the midst of the duties of a busy pastorate, and in many cases from very incomplete data. An effort was made to obtain information concerning the work of the Alumni and its results with respect to baptisms, marriages, sermons preached, Sabbath-schools and churches organized, houses of worship built and their value, persons received into the church by letter and on examination, etc.; but so many gave no statistics of this kind that it was found best not to undertake to tabu- late results in this line. The aim, therefore, has been to give the name and something of the history of every student who has attended the Seminary, but some few may have been omitted. The list of the Alumni is believed to be complete. From this brief record some idea may be formed of the extent and influence of their labors, and consequently of the value of the work done by the San Francisco Theological Seminary. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF THE ALUMNI AND STUDENTS (18711907) CLASS OF 1873. ANTHONY, Charles W., Santa Cruz, Cal. Born, Union Springs, N. Y., 1843 5 College of California (merged into U. C), B. A., 1870; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1873, being the first student to receive the Seminary diploma ; Lie. 1873, Pby. of San Francisco ; Ord. 1873, Pby. of San Jose ; S. S. Livermore and Pleasanton, Cal., 1873-79; Spring Valley, 111., 1 880-8 1 ; Kewanee, 111., 1881-83; Pastor Duluth, 111., 1883-86; S. S. Frank- lin Grove and Ashton, 111., 1886-87; Kings, 111., 1900; Organized Church and Sabbath School at Pleasanton, Cal.; Built Churches there and at Livermore, Cal., $3,000 each; Franklin Grove, 111., $4,500. Has been a Home Missionary during all his ministry. ALEXANDER, David Newton, Los Angeles, Cal. Brother of Dr. William Alexander, was in the Sem- inary in 1872-3. Did not graduate, and has since been engaged in business. LEES, Andrew Was among the early students. Went to an Eastern Seminary, was ordained and la- bored some time near Philadelphia. Last known ad- dress, London, England. 134 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES WOODS, James L., Lakeport, Cal. Born, Madi- son, Florida, 1846; came to California in 1849 with his father, Rev. James Woods, a pioneer missionary ; edu- cated in Alexander Academy, Healdsburg, Cal. ; ad- mitted to Supreme Court, Arkansas, 1868; same in California, 1869, with right to Supreme Court of the United States. He was the first enrolled student in the San Francisco Theological Seminary and studied there during 1871-72, but did not graduate. Lie. 1872 by Pby. of San Francisco ; Ord. 1873 by same ; S. S. Danville, Cal., 1872 ; Lakeport and Kelseyville, 1873- 78; Dixon and Tremont, 1879-80; Eureka, Nev., 1883- 85; Carson City, 1885-90; Redding, Cal., 1890; Sanger, 1890-95 ; Mendocino City, 1896-99 ; Delegate to Na- tional Society of Charities and Corrections, 1885 and 1886; Chaplain Senate and Assembly of Nevada Legis- lature 1887 and 1889; Elected member of the Ameri- can Academy of Political and Social Science 1890; Commissioner to the General Assembly 1892 ; Organ- ized Church at Lakeport, and three Sabbath Schools ; Built two churches, $2,800 and $1,450; Retired from ministry on account of ill health 1899, and has since resided in Lakeport, Cal. CLASS OF 1874. DRUM, James L., Berkeley, Cal. Born, Pittsburg, Pa., 1848; He entered the Seminary at its opening in 1871 and remained continuously until graduation in 1874, being the first student to complete the full course of study ; Lie. 1874, Pby. San Francisco, Cal. ; Ord. 1874, Pby. of Benicia; S. S. Bolinas, Cal., 1873-76; Gil- roy, Cal., 1876-79; and Mendocino City, Cal., 1882-85; BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 135 Demitted the ministry 1890, and since then has been a civil engineer. CLASS OF 1875. CURRY, James, Oakland, Cal. Born near Marys- ville, Ohio, 1842 ; Veteran of the Civil War ; Professor Vermillion Institute, Ohio, 1872-3 ; University oi Wooster, O., B. A., 1872, M. A., 1875, D. D., 1895 ; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1875 ' Lie. 1874, Pby. San Francisco ; Ord. 1876 by the same ; Pastor San Pablo and West Berke- ley, Cal., 1875-83; Placerville, Cal., 1883-91; Emman- uel Church, Oakland, Cal., 1891-1901 ; Supplied Hay- wards, Cal., one year during absence of pastor; Pastor Vacaville, Cal., 1902-7; Published addresses, Alumni Historical, 1881 ; Sermon as retiring Moderator of the Synod, 1888; Histories of Placerville and Oakland Emmanuel Churches ; Organized Churches at San Pablo, West Berkeley, and Point Richmond, Cal., and five Sabbath Schools ; Moderator Synod of the Pacific, 1887; First President of the Alumni Association of the S. F. Theo. Sem. ; Director of S. F. Theo. Sem., 1890 ; Secretary same, 1898 ; President Board of Directors, 1896 (first Alumnus to hold that office) ; Originator and President of the ''Presbyterian Historical Society of California," Oct. 20, 1900 ; Elected delegate to World's Presbyterian Alliance, Liverpool, England, 1904, but did not attend on account of an accident ; Built Churches, West Berkeley, $3,000, Oakland, $10,000; Delivered the "Historical Address" at cele- bration of the Quarter Centennial Anniversary of the Alumni Association, 1904; Author "History of the San 136 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES Francisco Theological Seminary and its Alumni and Students." KIEME, H. Gustav Native of Germany. Gradu- ated 1875 ; Preached for some months ; Returned to Germany and quit the ministry. NON-GRADUATES 1875. CRAWFORD, John N., San Jose, Cal. Born, Green County, Tenn., 1848; Hampden and Sidney College, Va. ; S. F. Theo. Sern., 1873-74; Lie. 1874, Pacific Pby., Cumberland Presb. Ch. ; Ord. 1875 by the same ; Served Denverton, Cal., 1874-83; Walla Walla, Wash., 1883; Disabled, 1884; Denverton, 1885-89; Lower Lake, 1889-91 ; Newman, 1891-93; Lower Lake, 1893-99; San Jose, 1899-07; Built and rebuilt seven Churches. After the earthquake of Apr. 18, 1906, when the First Presb. Church of San Jose was destroyed, the Cumberland and First Presbyterian Churches were consolidated under the name of the latter, while they worshiped temporarily in the former's house of worship. SMITH, James A., M. D. Studied in class of 1875, but did not graduate. Return to his old home in the South. Address not known. TALLMADGE, W. H. In class of 1875, but on account of poor health did not graduate ; Preached in Elk Grove and Woodbridge, Cal., 1875-79 ; Died at Elk Grove, Cal., Feb. 24, 1880, aged 34 years. CLASS OF 1876. MERRILL, John A., Los Angeles, Cal. Born, Beloit, Wis., 1849; Beloit Col. B. A., 1872, M. A., BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 137 1876; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1876; Lie. 1875, Pby. of San Francisco ; Ord. 1876 by the same ; Pastor Olivet and Memorial Churches, S. F., 1876-81 ; also Prescott, Ariz., and El Paso, Texas ; S. S. Riverside and Eta- wanda, Cal. ; Organized Churches in Prescott and El Paso, and built houses of worship there, one costing $7,000 ; Veteran of the Civil War ; Editor of "The Occi- dent" for several years ; On account of nervous pros- tration gave up preaching in 1887, and since then has been engaged in business ; Studied a year in Berlin, Ger., and preached in American Chapel in that city. MITCHELL, J. Anthony, Bend, Ore. Born, Belleville, 111., 1846; Student in University of Chicago; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1876; Lie. 1872, Pby. of Chicago; Ord. 1876, Pby. of San Francisco; Preached at Los Alamos, Cal., eight years; Skyland, Wrights, Los Olivos, and various other churches in Cal., Ore., and Nev. ; Organized two Churches and eleven Sab- bath Schools; Built three Churches valued at $9,200; Alumni orator, 1896; Traveled in Europe and lectured on "The Catacombs in Rome." He has been a hard working Home Missionary, always on the firing line. NON-GRADUATE 1876. BUTTERFIELD, S. H. Address not known. CLASS OF 1877. CROCO, Alfred H., Brawley, Cal. Born, Holmes- ville, O., 1847; Princeton University, 1874, A. B. ; S. F. 138 Theo. Sem., 1877; Lie. 1877, Pby. of San Francisco; Ord. 1877, Pby. of Benicia ; S. S. Davis- ville, Cal., 1877-81 ; Sacramento, Fremont Park Church, i88i-83;Sonora, Cal., 1883-1 904 ;Brawley, Cal., 1904 ; Author, "Vicennial Record," a history of the students of S. F. T. Seminary during the first twenty years of its existence, a very interesting and instructive work ; President Alumni Association ; Alumni orator, 1883 ; one of the three originators of the Association and its first vice-president. He is an earnest, self-denying Home Missionary, and a daily student of the Bible in Hebrew and Greek. ROBINSON, Francis H,, Berkeley, Cal. Born, Vermont, 1848; Hamilton College, N. Y., B. A. and M. A.; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1877; Lie. 1876, Pby. of San Francisco; Ord. 1877, Pby. of Benicia; Preached in Arcata, Cal., 1877-79; Wailuku, H. L, 1 880-8 1 ; West- minster and Anaheim, Cal., 1881-85; Pendleton, Ore., 1885-86; Templeton, Cal., 1886-90; Livermore, Cal., 1890-92; Centerville, Cal., 1892-97; West Berkeley, Cal., 1897-02 ; and Sabbath School Missionary, Pby. of Sacramento, 1902 ; Organized Churches at Temple- ton, Cal., Tonopah and Goldfield, Nev., and several Sabbath Schools ; Built Churches at Templeton and Tonopah, $1,500 each. Enjoys the distinction of being the first Alumnus to preach in a foreign land, of being S. S. Missionary of the largest Presbytery in America, and of laboring among the richest gold mines in the world. THOMSON, Williell, Los Angeles, Cal. Born, Han- over, Ind., 1851 ; Hanover College, Ind., B. A., 1871, M. A., 1874; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1877; Lie. 1876, Pby. of BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 139 New Albany ; Ord. 1879, Pby. of San Francisco ; Pas- tor First Church, Berkeley, Cal., 1879-81 ; S. S. Santa Monica, Cal., 1881-83; El Monte, Cal., 1891-93; Presi- dent Sierra Madre College, Pasadena, Cal., 1883-84; Prof. Civil Engineering Y. M. C. A. Technical Insti- tute, Los Angeles, Cal., 1906 ; Organized the Sabbath School of, and started the work in, the Union Street Church, Oakland : Built two Churches, $7,000, and himself and wife gave $5,000 toward Calvary Presb. Church, South Pasadena, Cal. ; On account of poor health gave up preaching 1893. He was one of the three originators of the Alumni Association and its first Secretary. PADEN, Thomas H., New Concord, Ohio Born, Pennsylvania, 1847; Muskingum College, O., B. A., 1873, M. A., 1876; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1877, but was never licensed ; Professor in his Alma Mater since 1877 ; Now Prof, of Political Science and Latin ; Ruling Elder in the Church since 1889, and occasionally preaches a layman's sermon. CLASS OF 1878. DINSMORE, James M. Born in Pennsylvania; Two years in our Seminary, graduating in 1878 ; Preached in Fulton, Dixon, Tomales and Two Rock, Cal., for four years. On account of poor health he returned to Pennsylvania and died about 1886. McKEEHAN, John L., M. D., Carlisle, Pa. Gradu- ated from the Seminary in 1878. Went East that spring and preached for some years in Arizona, Arkan- 140 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES sas, Kansas, and Pennsylvania. Of late years has been practicing medicine. PHILLIPS, Wm. O., Demorest, Ga. S. F. Theo. Sem., 1878; Labored for some years at French Creek, W. Va., then at Creston, Ohio. Last known address, Demorest, Ga. SMITH, J. Strother, 1878. Last known address was Castlerea, Ireland. ROBERTSON, Alexander T. Graduate of High- land University, Kan.; Two years in S. F. Theo. Sem., 1875-7, an d third at Alleghany, Pa. ; Preached in Mis- souri and Ohio and was very successful ; Made his mark in lecturing on "Liberal Education and Christian Faith," and "The Chinese in America" ; Author of a book on systematic beneficence, entitled, "Five Times Five Points of Church Finance," of which the New Zealand Presbyterian said : "This American work is by far the best we have ever seen." Died Sept. 21, 1894, aged 45 years. CLASS OF 1879. BALLAGH, Robert, Wickenburg, Arizona Born, Belfast, Ireland, 1848 ; University of Wooster, Ohio, B. A., 1876, M. A., 1879; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1879; Lie. 1879, by Pby. of San Francisco ; Ord. same year, Pby. of Benicia ; S. S. Vacaville, 1879-81 ; Red Bluff, '82; San Pablo and Crockett, '83~'85 ; Oakdale, '86 ; Grayson, '87-'89 ; Travers, '89-91 ; Piano, 1892-1903 ; Ev., 1904; Wickenburg, Ariz., 1905 ; Organized two Churches and two Sabbath Schools. Mr. Ballagh has BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 141 been a hard-working and faithful Home Missionary. He has also devoted some time to writing poetry and one poem, "To Mining Men and Wage Workers," breathes the spirit of a true and sympathetic friend of the toilers and producers. WARREN, John B., Berkeley, Cal. Born, South Carolina, 1848; Cashier in bank in San Francisco and took college studies under professors while working; Took the full Seminary course in two years, graduat- ing in 1879; Lie. 1879, Pby. of San Francisco; Ord. 1879, Pby. of Sacramento; S. S. Modesto, Cal., 1879; Pastor Chico, Cal., 1879-82 ; S. S. lone, Cal., 1882-85 J Pastor San Leandro, Cal., 1885-88; S. S. Hollister, Cal., 1888-91. Mr. Warren has written much for the relig- ious press. He wields a trenchant pen and has made many special addresses. Commissioner to the General Assembly 1890. Since 1891 he has been engaged mostly in business. CLASS OF 1880. BIRD, George R., Los Angeles, Cal. Born, London, England, 1849; Stud. King's College, London; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1880: Lie. 1874, Pby. of Buffalo: Ord. 1874, Pby. of Dubuque; Pastor Frankville, la., 1874- 75; Home Missionary, Utah, 1875-80; Pastor First Church, Seattle, Wash., 1880-83; I4th-St. Church, Sac- ramento, Cal., 1883-89; Cong. Church, Oroville, Cal., 1893-96; Colusa, Cal., 1896-97; Placerville, 1900; Ba- kersfield, 1901, 1903-04; Reno, 1902; Built Churches in Bakersfield and Reno ; Dismissed April 13, 1904, to the Evangelical Lutheran Church. 142 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES GAMBLE, Daniel, Moscow, Ida. Born, Milford, County Donegal, Ireland ; Student under Dr. John Gamble (Q. U. I.) and Prof. John Murphy (T. C. D.) ; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1880; Lie. 1880, Pby. of San Fran- cisco; Ord. Sept. 26, 1880, Pby. of Idaho; Organized and served First Preb. Church, Moscow, Ida., 1880-82 ; Pastor First Presb. Church, Victoria, B. C., 1882-84; Chaplain Provincial Parliament of B. C. same time ; Pastor First Presb. Church, Goldendale, Wash., 1884- 89 ; Retired on account of ill health ; State Representa- tive for Latah Co., Ida., 1895-96. Mr. Gamble mem- orized large portions of the word of God and has been very successful in the conversion of many to Christ. Author, poems: "My Mother's Grave," "Parental Bliss," "The Transplanted Floweret," "Woman's Sym- pathy," "The Bliss of Early Death," etc. THOMPSON, James, Ogden, Utah Born, Den- mark, 1847; Graduate of State School, Denmark; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1880; Lie. 1878, Pby. of San Francisco; Ord. 1880, Pby. of Walla Walla; S. S. Goldendale, Wash., 3 years ; Cleveland, Wash., 6 years ; Dot, Wash., 6 years; Smithfield, Utah, 9 years; and Ogden, 10 years ; Organized four Churches and Sabbath Schools ; Built three Churches, $6,000. He has been a zealous Home Missionary, conducted twenty revival meetings and received about 400 into the Church upon examination. CLASS OF 1881. CALDWELL, Stewart S. S. F. Theo. Sem. 1881 ; was licensed and ordained and spent about five years BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 143 preaching and teaching in Oregon. Came to Lake- port, preached and taught in the Lakeport Academy. Last heard from, 1897, in Ashland Ore. DARDEN, William H., Corning, Cal. Born, North Carolina, 1851; Princeton College, N. J. ; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1881 ; Lie. and Ord. 1881, Pby. of San Francisco; S. S. Two Rock, Tomales and Bloomfield, Cal., 1881- 82; Organized Church in Petaluma and became Pastor 1882, and continued Pastor there for twenty-one and a half years, the longest pastorate of any of the alumni ; Pastor Corning, Cal., 1905 ; Organized two Churches and two Sabbath Schools ; Built Church at Petaluma, $10,000, and rebuilt Church at Corning; Stated Clerk and Treasurer Benicia Presbytery for many years ; President Alumni Association 1903. HEMPHILL, Joseph Born, Londonderry, Ireland ; Magee College, Londonderry; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1881 ; Ord. 1881, Pby. of San Francisco; Served the following Churches: Livermore, Cal.; Lebanon and Wood- bridge, San Francisco; Calistoga; Dixon ; Santa Maria and Ballard, all in Cal. ; Died at Santa Ynez, Cal., Apr. 8, 1900, aged 49 years. MATHENA, Eber G. Born, Athens Co., Ohio; Franklin College, B. A., 1876, M. A., 1879; Gr. and Tus. College, D. D., 1897; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1881 ; Ord. Oct., 1881, Pby. of Sacramento; S. S. Modesto, Cal., 3 years ; Hamilton Square Church, San Francisco, 18 months; South Cape Girardeau, Mo., 18 months; Pas- tor Olivet Church, San Francisco, 1880, until his death, Aug. 18, 1901. Dr. Mathena died suddenly Sabbath morning v.hen preparing to go to church to preach 144 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES from the text : ''Be ready in the morning, and come up in the morning- unto Mount Sinai, and present thy- self there to me in the top of the mountain," Exod.34 :2, MERRILL, Charles D., Berkeley, Cal. Born, Beloit, Wis., 1852; Beloit College, B. A., 1876; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1881 ; Lie, 1879, Pby. of San Francisco; Ord. May, 1881, Pby. of San Jose; Pastor Centerville and Alvarado, Cal., 1881-86; Ontario, 1886-90; Beloit, Wis., 1890-96; Dist. Superintendent Children's Home Soci- ety, Wis., 1896-1904, and placed 400 orphan children in Christian homes; S. S. Glendale, Cal., 1904-05; Built one Church, $9,000; Commissioner to General Assem- bly 1884 and 1896; Delegate to Conference of Charities in Paris in 1900; Alumni orator about 1886. He is one of the few Alumni who have become authors. Has published a book on "Potato Culture in the Island of Jersey," and a volume of poems, "Summer Sheaf," (60 cts.). NON-GRADUATES 1881. JAMIESON, Edward H., Spokane, Wash. Son of a missionary and educated at Monmouth College, 111. ; Spent one year in S. F. Theo. Sem., and then turned attention to the law; went to Spokane, Wash., 1881, and is a prominent lawyer of that city and active in Christian work. McKENZIE^ John M., New Westminster, British Columbia Born, Nova Scotia, 1847; Attended Dal- housie University and Kings College, Nova Scotia ; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1878-80, but did not graduate ; Prin- BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 145 cipal schools in Victoria '80- '83 ; Entered Dominion Lands Government service '83 ; Head of same office 1890 to the present. Is ruling elder in the Presbyterian Church, New Westminster. CLASS OF 1882. WHITE, Matthew T. A., Red Bank, Cal. Born, Musquodoboit, N. S., and attended college at Picton, N. S. ; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1882 ; Lie. 1882, Pby. of San Jose; Ord. 1882 by the same; S. S. Salinas, Oakdale, lone, Roseville, Fruitvale, Two Rock, Tomales, An- derson, West Berkeley, Tehama and Red Bank, all in Cal. ; Organized Church at Oakdale and two Sabbath Schools ; Preached dedication sermon at Oakdale Church ; Has been Commissioner to the General As- sembly and President of the Alumni Association. He is a faithful Home Missionary and specially interested in work among children. NON-GRADUATE 1882. BATEMAN, Cephas Address not known. CLASS OF 1883. POLLOCK, Samuel W. Born, Mifflin Co., Pa.; Wash, and Jeff. College, Pa., B. A. ; College of Law in Des Moines, la. ; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1883 ; Ord. April, 1883 ; Pby. of San Jose ; S. S. Grand Junction, la., 1884- 86; Ev. Pby. of Fort Dodge, 1886-88; Bethany and 146 Highland Park, Des Moines, la., 1888-92; Pby. of Cedar Rapids and Dubuque, 1892-93; Pastor Elect Centerville, la., 1893-97; S. S. Pomona, Cal., 1898; Chico, Cal., 1899; Pastor Elect Hollister, 1900; Preached there for four years and died in that place Jan. 1 6, 1905, aged 55 years. STEWART, Thomas B. S. F. Theo. Sem., 1883; He preached for some years in the Second United Presb. Church in San Francisco after graduation, and then entered into rest. The Stewart Memorial U. P. Church of that city is named in his honor. CLASS OF 1884. MELDRUM, Andrew B., Cleveland, Ohio Born, Fifeshire, Scotland, 1857; Toronto University and Knox College, Toronto, Canada; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1884; Hanover College, Ind., D. D., 1894; Lie. 1883, Pby. of San Francisco ; Ord. 1884 by same ; Assistant and Pastor St. John's Church, S. F., 1883-87; Pastor Central Church, Rock Island, 111., 1887-89; Grace Church, Evansville, Ind., 1889-95; Central, St. Paul, Minn., 1895-1902; and First Church, Cleveland, Ohio, 1902 to the present ; Moderator Synod of Minnesota, 1901 ; Organized Emmanuel Church, Evansville, Ind., and Lakewood, Cleveland, O., and various mission Sabbath Schools ; Raised a debt of $65,000 on Central Church of St. Paul, Minn. POST-GRADUATE 1884. RICH, John P. Born in England, came to America about 1873 ; Took three years' course in the Pacific BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 147 (Congregational, Oakland,) Theological Seminary, and was first Post Graduate of S. F. Theo. Sem., 1884; Preached at San Lorenzo 2 years ; Colton I ; Mendo- cino 5, and Healdsburg 5 years ; Came to Oakland 1896, went into business, preaching as occasion offered, until his death, Feb. 5, 1905, aged 51 years. NON-GRADUATES 1884. HOUGH, William H., Oakland, Cal. Attended the Seminary in 1883-4. Gave up course on account of health and lived on a farm near Vacaville, Cal., until 1904, when he moved to Oakland, Cal., where he has since resided. PREYER, David Charles Address not known. WILLS, David, Jr., Oswego, N. Y. Born, Law- renceville, S. C, 1860; Princeton University, B. A., 1881, M. A., 1884; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1881-82; Princeton Sem., 1884; Lie. 1884, Pby. of Washington City; Ord. 1884, Pby. of New Brunswick; Pastor Rin- goes, N. J., 1884-86; Spring Garden Church, Phila., Pa., 1886-87 ; Pennington, N. J., 1887-92 ; Grace Church, Oswego, N. Y., 1892 . CLASS OF 1885. NUGENT, Charles R., Brooklyn, N. Y. Born, Mai- den, 111., March 16, 1859; University of the Pacific, B. A. 1880, M. A., 1883 ; University of Wooster, O., Ph. D., 1898; Lie. 1884, Pby. of San Jose; Ord., 1885, by same; 148 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES Served Churches at Bolinas, 1884-5; Hawaii, 1886-7; Challege, Cal., 1889-90; Tombstone, Ariz., '9i-'95; Clements, Cal., '96- '97; Boulder Creek, ? 97-'98; Span- ish work New York four years. Author, "Influence of Swedenberg- on Goethe," and "Law of Moses in Rela- tion to Modern Political Problems" ; Preached the ded- ication sermon of Presbyterian Church, Tombstone, Ariz. ; Has a special gift for languages, speaks four and writes six ; Commissioner to the Gen. Ass., 1896. CLASS OF 1886. LUNDY, Josias W., Stockton, Cal. Born, Carrick- macross, Ireland, 1864; Student Queen's College, Gal- way, Ireland; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1886; Lie. and Ord. 1886, Pby. of Benicia ; Stated Supply Bolinas, Danville, Milpitas, Centreville and Alvarado, West Berkeley, and Marysville ; Pastor San Mateo, and Stockton, 1898 ; Moderator Stockton Presbytery; Organized Geneva Church, Cal., and built house of worship there, value $2,500; Lectured on various subjects and visited Ireland in 1895. NON-GRADUATES 1886. In the class of 1886 were Messrs. J. C. Campbell and Charles C. McCarty, neither of whom graduated and from whom no word has been received. CLASS OF 1887. BRIOL, Pierre Philippe Born, Villy (near) Olion, Vaud, Switzerland ; McGill College, Montreal, 1883 ; 149 S. F. Theo. Sem., 1887; Lie. and Ord. May i, 1887, Pby. of San Francisco ; Ev. French Reformed Church, San Francisco, 1885-87; S. S. Red Lake Falls and Argyle, Minn., 1887-88; Gary, S. D., 1888-89; Finan- cial Agt. and Missionary Cong, work, i889~'93 ; Mis- sionary and literary work, i893~'97; Prof. French, San- tiago, Chili, 1898 ( ?) ; Springfield, Mo., about 1902. NON-GRADUATE 1887. BURNETT, Isaac G. Address not known, CLASS OF 1888. CAMERON, Donald C., Fulton, Cal. Magill College, Montreal, B. A.; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1888; A fine lin- guist and was instructor in Hebrew in the Seminary for a time ; Lie. and Ord. 1891, Pby. of San Francisco; Pastor Fulton, Cal., 1892 ; San Leandro, 1893 > S. S. Davisville, Cal., 1895 ; Since then has lived on a farm near Fulton, Cal. McRAE, Duncan A. Magill College, Montreal, B. A. ; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1888; Preached a while in Dixon, Cal. Soon after went to British Columbia. Present address, Victoria, B. C. NON-GRADUATE 1888. HAMILTON, Henry Beecher Address riot known. 150 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES CLASS OF 1889. DOCKERY, Jr., Donald M. Born in Tenn. Took three years' course in the Seminary and graduated in 1889. During two years of his seminary life he preached with much acceptance in Olivet Church, San Francisco. After graduation he preached for a few months in Cholam Valley, San Luis Obispo Co. Re- turned to San Francisco and died suddenly of con- sumption Jan. 27, 1890. REED, David H. Post-graduate course in theology Edinburg University, Scotland, 1890; Preached a short time in Bolinas, Cal., and North Arm, B. C. ; Became pastor of the Congregational Church in Sonoma, Cal., in 1889. RHODA, Franklin, Dimond, Cal. Born, Crescent City, Cal., June 14, 1854; University of California, Ph. B., 1873 ; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1889; Lie. 1889, Pby. of San Francisco; Ord. by same, Oct. 18, 1889; Pastor Me- morial Church, San Francisco, '8g-'g2; In temperance work, '92-'94; Pastor Valona, Cal., 'g^-'gg; Fruitvale, '99 ; Author of "Topographical Reports of the U. S. Geological Survey of Southern Colorado for the years 1874-5" ; Organized two Sabbath Schools ; Has been specially active and efficient in temperance work. He enjoys the distinction of being the first Native Son to enter the ministry from our Seminary. NON-GRADUATE 1889. ADAIR, John M. Address not known. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 151 (NO GRADUATES IN 1890.) CLASS OF 1891. BRILL, Andrew J., M. D. Did not take full course of studies and received a Certificate of Proficiency. He seems never to have entered the ministry. CORNWALL, Joseph H., Sodaville, Or. Born in Arkansas, April 8, 1832; Pacific University, Ore. ; Was one year in S. F. Theo. Sem. and received Certificate of Proficiency, 1891 ; Lie., 1856, by the Oregon Pby. of the Cumberland Pby. Church ; Ord. by same in 1861 ; Principal of Columbia College, Ore., 1860-1, and preached for many years in the C. P. Church ; S. S. Davisville, Cal., '91-92; Enterprise, Ore., '93-95; Le- banon, Ore., 1895 ; Organized two Churches and sev- eral Sabbath Schools ; Built Church at McMinnville, Ore., valued at $1,500; Honorably retired 1895. Mr. Cornwall has been preaching the gospel for half a century, a longer period than any other student of our Seminary. EAKIN, Alexander, Riverside, Cal., Born, Bel- fast, Ireland, 1864; Student of Marlboro College, Dub- lin, Ireland; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1891 ; Lie. 1891, Pby. of Benicia; Ord., July, 1891, Pby. of San Jose; Pastor Boulder Creek and Stated Supply Ben Lomond and Felton, 1891-96; Stated Supply Santa Cruz, 1896- 1900; Pastor Calvary Church, Riverside, 1900 ; Commissioner to the Gen. Ass. twice : Organized three Churches and built five houses of worship valued at $15.000; Alumni orator, 1900. ROSS, Donald M., Zanesville, Ohio Born in On- 152 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES tario, Canada, 1862; Lawyer before attending college; Studied at Manitoba College and University ; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1891 ; Lie. and Ord., June, 1891, Pby. of Sacramento; Pastor Vacavitle, Cal., '91-92; Lebanon Church, San Francisco, '92-97 ; Farmington, 111., '98- 1901 ; Christian Endeavor Church, Chicago, 1901-03, and Zanesville, O., 1903 ; Special addresses, "The Reformation," "The Liberty Bell," "Washington," "TucKinley," "Success," and "The Law of Growth"- Organized Ravenswood Church, Chicago, and two Sabbath Schools ; Built Church at Vacaville, value $7,50x3; Has worked a good deal as an evangelist; Re- ceived about 500 into the Church on examination and 200 united with the Pby. Church in 1905 through his evangelistic efforts. There were tnree graduates of the class of 1891 from whom no response was received. These were Ayawo Hattori of Okayama, Japan ; C. K. Mitani, Box 128, Honolulu, Hawaii, and Geo. B. Scroggins, address not known. CLASS OF 1892. CHEW, Ng Poon, Berkeley, Cal. Born in Sun Ning, Canton Province, China, 1866; Student in China and Occidental School for Chinese, San Francisco ; Took the full course in the Seminary, graduating in 1892; Lie. and Ord., 1892, Pby. of San Francisco; Stated Supply of the Chinese Pby. Church, S. F., 1892- 4; Chinese Church in Los Angeles, 1894-1900; Editor of Chinese daily paper, S. F., 1900 to the present. This was the first Chinese daily ever published in Amer- BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 153 ica. Under his efficient management it became a pronounced success and in March, 1906, its stock was valued at $500 per share. In the great fire that fol- lowed the earthquake in San Francisco, April 18, 1906, the entire plant with all its records was destroyed. He is a fine speaker and has lectured on "Christian Mis- sions Among the Chinese," "Chinese Exclusion," etc. He was the first Chinese student to graduate from out- Seminary and wields a strong and widely extended influence. CUMMINGS, W. B. Address, Nanaimo, British Columbia. DOANE, Frederick A., San Francisco, Cal. Born, San Francisco, Cal., March 21, 1860; Special prepara- tory course for the Seminary, from which he gradu- ated in 1892; Lie., 1891, by Pby. of San Francisco; Ord., Oct. 2, 1892, by the same ; Evangelist in San Francisco, 1892-4; Pastor Mizpah Church, San Fran- cisco, April 14, 1894 ; Alumni orator, 1898; President of the Alumni Association, 1895 and 1905 ; Alumni orator, 1898; Commissioner to the Gen. Ass., 1899; Organized Mizpah Church, and two Sabbath Schools in S. F. and Camp Meeker ; Built two Churches Camp Meeker, valued at $1,500, and Mizpah, $3,500; Also manse at Camp Meeker worth $400. One person from Mizpah Church entered the ministry, Rev. Wm. J. Clifford, now S. S. Monterey, Cal.; Church des- troyed by the earthquake and fire of April 18, 1906; Loss, $7,000; Insurance, $4,070. Temporary building occupied December 2, 1906. STEWART, George D. B., Ukiah, Cal. S. F. Theo. Sem., 1892; Ord., 1893, Pby. of San Francisco; Pastor 154 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES Franklin-Street Church, San Francisco, 1893-97 '> Fow- ler, 1897-02 ; Chester, Mon., 1903 ; Ukiah, Cal., 1904 . Alumni orator, 1897, CLASS OF 1893, BEVIER, Herbert, San Francisco, Cal. Born r Ellenville, Ulster Co., New York, 1856; Gen, Sec. Y. M. C. A., San Jose, Cal., 1886-1890; S. F. Theo, Sem., 1893; Lie., 1892, Pby. of San Francisco; Ord. r 1893, by same; Pastor Memorial Church, San Fran- cisco, 1893 ; Correspondent for Northern California,. Chicago "Interior" for tour years; Wrote Christian Endeavor Notes for Pacific Pby. for three years and same for "The Pacific" ; Special contributor "Occident" for two years ; Vice-President Pacific Coast Chautau- qua Assembly, ten years ; Stated Clerk Pby. San Fran- cisco since 1904; Chairman of Seminary Com. of Synod for five years ; was instrumental in securing a building for San Jose Y. M. C. A., costing $30,000; Organized the Reis Tract Sunday School, which became the St. James Church of San Francisco; Earlier was instru- mental in organizing Y. M. C. A. of Ellenville, N. Y. ; and prime mover in first Civic Federation of San Francisco. BROWNING, Webster E., Santiago, Chile Born, Missouri, 1869; Park College, Mo., B. A., 1891 ; M. A., 1894; Princeton University, B. A., 1894; Emporia Col- lege, Kan., Ph. D., 1895; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1893; Lie. 1893, Pby. of Benicia ; Ord. 1894, Pby. of Lamed ; Prof. Princeton University, 1894-95 ; Pastor Garden City, Kan., 1895-96; Missionary to Chile, 1896 ; Princi- BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 155 pal Institute Ingles (American College), Santiago, Chile, 1896 . From this school more than 200 boys were turned away in 1906-07 for want of accommoda- tions. Rev. F. E. Clark, D. D., President of the Inter- national Christian Endeavor Association, says in a recent article, "One of the best institutes in all South America is the Presbyterian College of Santiago, under the able and inspiring leadership of Dr. W. E. Brown- ing. It is a school of high grade and large intellectual acquirements, 'maintaining undiluted its religion and evangelical tone. This school is likely to do for the cosmopolitan races of Chile and Bolivia and Peru a work comparable to the great work of Robert College of Constantinople, or of the Syrian Protestant College of Beirut." Dr. Browning is au- thor of "Education in Chile," and "Christian Educa- tion in South America." MACLEAN, John Norman, Clarinda, Iowa Born, Nova Scotia, Canada, 1861 ; Manitoba College, B. A. 1890, and M. A., 1893; San Francisco Theo. Sem., 1893 5 Lie. 1893, Pby. of San Francisco ; Ord. 1893, Pby. of Sacramento; S. S. Vacaville, Cal., 1892-93; Pas- tor, same, 1893-1897; Bozeman, Mon., 1897-1902; Clar- inda, la., 1902 ; Commissioner Gen. Assembly, 1899; Moderator, Pby. Sacramento ; Alumni orator, 1895. POST-GRADUATE 1893. HICKS, Arthur, Oakland, Cal. Born, Wyoming, Ontario, Canada; Denver University, B. A., 1890; McCormick Theo. Seminary, Chicago, 1893 ; Post- Graduate San Francisco Seminary, 1893; Ord. Oct., 156 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 1893, Pby. of Denver; Pastor Littleton, Cal., 1893-94; S. S. and Pastor Point Arena, Cal., 1894-97; Liver- more, 1898-1901 ; Synodical S. School Missionary, 1902 . Had address at Quarter-Centennial Anniver- sary of the Alumni Association on "An Optimistic Outlook," but was not present on account of sickness. NON-GRADUATES 1893. HICKMAN, Frank Dos Passes, Berwyn, Penn. Born, Philadelphia, Penn., 1866; Park College, B. A., 1892, and M. A., 1895 ; San Francisco Theo. Sem., 1893 ; Graduated Princeton Seminary, 1894; Ord. 1895, Pby. of Platte; Missionary Benito, West Africa, 1898-1906. Mod. Pres., 1897; V. Mod. Synod, N. J., 1900. STUCHELL, John Evans, Elizabeth, N. J. Born, Monongahalia City, Pa.; North Western College, Md., B. A., 1890; S. F. Theo. Sem., in class of 1893, but went to McCormick; Lie. Oct., Ord. Dec., 1893, Pby. of San Jose; Pastor at Gilroy, 1893-98; Elizabeth, N. J., 1898. LEONARD, Ira E. Pastor Monticeto, Cal. CARLSON, Thomas A. Address not known. CHARDON, Frank Address not known. CLASS OF 1894. INAZAWA, Joseph K., Los Angeles, Cal. Born, Tsuwano City, Province Iwami, Japan, 1863 ; Union BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 157 College (Pres.), Tokio, Japan, 1886-1889; Clerk and In- structor Girls' Seminary Methodist Mission, Yokohama ; S. F. Theo. Sem., '94; Post-graduate, 1895; Lie. 1894, Pby. San Francisco; Ord. 1896, by same; Supt. Jap. Pres. Mission Homes, San Francisco, Salinas, Watsonville, Santa Cruz, Cal., 1892-1905; also itiner- ant Coast Missionary ; Compiled "Spirit of Japan," by Dr. Sturge ; Translated "Testimony of Land to the Book," by David Gregg, D. D., and J. L. Hurlbut, D. D. ; Also Four Gospels ; Studies of Old Testament History ; California State Series of Readers, First, Second and Third, and children's readers; Pastor Japanese Pres. Church, Los Angeles, 1905, which he organized, 1905. MACKINTOSH, Alexander R., Trout Lake, Wash. Born, Wooster, O. ; Wash, and Jeff. College, B. A., 1890, M. A., 1897; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1894; Ord. 1894, Pby. Kansas City; S. S. Philipsburg, Granite, Dillon and Deer Lodge, Mont., 1894-97; Pastor Missoula, Montana, 1898 ; Trout Lake, Wash. OKUNO, Takenosuki S. F. Theo. Sem., 1894; Lie. and Ord. 1896, Pby. of San Francisco; Died May 27, 1897, m New York, aged about 28 years. NON-GRADUATES 1894. KELLY, Edward P. San Francisco, Cal. MACKAY, Duncan O. Address not known. McEWEN, George A., M. D. Address not known. 158 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES CLASS OF 1895. AKERS, Flavius J., Champaign, 111. Born, New Haven, 111.; Park College, Mo., B. A., 1892; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1895 ; Lie. 1894, Pby. of Benicia ; Ord. May 7, 1896, Pby. of Oakland; S. S. Elmhurst, Cal., 1892- 94; Pastor South Berkeley, 1895-97; Centennial Church, Oakland, 1897-99, an d resigned on account of ill health. Now engaged in business. HAYS, Edwin B., La Grande, Oregon Born, Ma- comb, 111., 1863 ; Occidental College, Los Angeles, Cal. ; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1895 5 Li c- ^94, Pby. of Be- nicia ; Ord. 1895, Pby. of Stockton ; S. S., Fulton, Cal., 1893-95; Modesto, Cal., 1895; Gilroy, Cal., iSgS-'oi ; Pastor-elect, Placerville, Cal., '01-04; La Grande, Or., 1904 ; Organized Gospel Mission, Los Angeles ; C. E. Union of Los Angeles ; State Pres. Cal. C. E. 1892 and 1894; Moderator of the Synod of Oregon, 1906; Com- missioner to the General Assembly, 1907. HOSHINO, Otto, M. D. Mt. Tamalpais Academy, Cal. ; graduated in this class, returned to Japan, and is now dead. MACDONALD, William H. P., Roseville, Cal. Born, Stellarton, N. S. ; Manitoba College ; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1895 ; Lic. 1894, Pby. of San Francisco ; Ord. 1895, Pby. of Sacramento ; Pastor Roseville, Cal., 1895- 96; Placerville, Cal., 1896, and afterwards of Roseville. Demitted the ministry April 22, 1904. PHELPS, George W., San Francisco Born, Spring- field, Mass ; Was in business ; Graduated from S. F. Theo. Sem., 1895 '> Preached awhile successfully and then returned to business. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 159 NON-GRADUATES 1895. BORLAND, Robert Wee Chang, China. DOCKING, Alfred, Manhattan, Kan. Lie. 1895, Pby. of Benicia; Ord. Sept. 3, 1896, Pby. of Benicia. GARVIN, Samuel Address not known. GILLETTE, John Morris Received Ph. D. Now Professor, Valley City, N. D. SCROGGS, Walter R., M. D., San Anselmo, Cal. Born, Greenfield, Mo.; Park College, Mo., B. A., 1891, M. A., 1895; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1896; Ord. Dec. 13, 1896, Pby. of Benicia ; Medical Missionary to Laos, 1896-97; Cooper Medical College, San Francisco, M. D., 1895; P. G. Medical School Hospital, New York City ; Practiced medicine in San Francisco, Palo Alto and San Anselmo, Cal. CLASS OF 1896. BARNUM, Orien Sherman, Bremerton, Wash. Born, San Joaquin Co., Cal., 1866; Mt. Tamalpais Acad., S. F. Theo. Sem., 1896; Lie. 1896, Pby. of Stockton ; Ord. 1896, Pby. of Benicia ; S. S. Ukiah and Merced, Cal. ; Cosmopolis, Vancouver, and Wenatchee, Wash.; McKinley Memorial address at Merced; Mod- erator Pby. of Benicia, 1897. BAZATA, Benjamin Vaclav, Maui, Hawaii Born, Bohemia, 1867 ; University of New York City ; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1896; Lie. 1897, Pby. of Los Angeles; Ord. by same, 1.897; Pastor Alhambra, Cal., 1897-1905; 160 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES' Foreign Church, Wakawa, Maui, H. T., 1905 . Or- ganized Church, Saratoga, Iowa ; Built one, $2,000. CALLENDER, Charles Royal,. Kentung, Burmah Born, Scott, La Grange Co., Indiana, 1867; S. F. Theo, Sem., 1896; Lie. and Ord. 1896, Pby. of San Francisco; Sunday School Miss., 2 years ; Pastor Fort Bragg, Cal., i year; Skyland, Cal., i year; Foreign Mission- ary, 1896 . DONALDSON, John M. Born, County Down,. Ireland; Royal University, Ireland, B. A., 1894; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1896; Lie. 1896, Pby. Benicia ; Ord. 1897,. by San Jose; S, S. Highlands and Wrights, Cal., 1896- '97; Elko, Nev., 1897; Bozeman, Mon., Crescent City r Cal. Died at St, Peters, Minn., Jan. 25, 1903, aged 35 years. ECCLESTON, Edward, Oakland, Cal. Lie. 1895, Pby. of Willamette; Ord. 1896, Pby. Sacramento; Uni- versity of California; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1896: Served Churches at Davisville, Roseville, Fresno, and others. Recently in real estate business. ELDREDGE, George Granville, San Francisco, Cal. Born, Washington, Iowa, 1870; State Normal College, Troy, Alabama, Ph. B., 1890; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1896; Lie. 1898, Pby. of Be- nicia; Ord. by same, 1896; S. S. Fulton, Cal.; Pastor Vacaville, Cal., i897-'99; St. John's, San Francisco, 1899 . During latter pastorate new Church built costing $40,000, almost wholly the gift of Mr. A. W. Foster, Pres. Board of Trustees ; Director S. F. Theo. Seminary, Feb. 26, 1906 ; Commencement address BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 161 of Seminary, April 26, 1906; President Alumni Asso- ciation, 1900- '01 ; Alumni orator, 1902. GILLIES, Donald M., Glace Bay, Nova Scotia- Born, Whycocomah, N. S. ; Stud. Man. College ; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1896; Lie. 1895 and ^rd. May, 1896, Pby. of San Francisco ; S. S. Little Britain, Manitoba, Can., 6 mos. ; Hillborn, N. W. Territory, I year ; Holly Park Church, San Francisco, Cal., 2.y 2 years ; S. S. Tjacy, Cal., 1896-97; Grayson, 1898; Ukiah, 1898-02; Com- missioner to General Assembly, 1902; In Nova Scotia, 1902 . GUTHRIE, William Kirk, San Francisco Born, Liberton, Scotland, 1869; Edinburgh University; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1896; Lie. Pby. of San Francisco; Ord., Pby. of Sacramento; Served Churches in Bolinas, Bel- vedere, Red Bluff, and San Francisco. Organized Church at Belvedere. Pastor First Church, San Fran- cisco, 1901 . House of worship and contents were destroyed in great fire of April, 1906. Mr. Guthrie vis- ited the East to secure funds to help rebuild. His peo- ple now occupy a temporary building and are prepar- ing to erect a new house of worship superior to the one destroyed. KELLY, John Franklin, Hoihow, Hainan, China- Born, Blairstown, Benton Co., Iowa, 1868; Coe Col- lege, Iowa, B. A., 1893; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1896; Lie. 1896, Pby. of San Francisco ; Ord. 1903, Pby. of Omaha; Omaha Medical Col., 1899; 4 years in Home Mission and Medical Work, Nebraska; For. Mission- ary in China, 1903 . Married in 1903 Miss Lillian 162 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES Marks of San Francisco, who had been for seven years a missionary in India. KIRKHOPE, William, Brighton, Wash. Born, Scotland ; Student Portland, Ore., Academy ; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1896; Lie. 1892; Ord. May 7, 1896, Pby. of Portland ; S. S. Knappa, Ore., 1892-93 ; Prescott and Starbuck, Wash., 1896-99; Moscow, Idaho, 1899- '04; Seattle, Wash., 1905 ; Ev. Brighton, Wash, 1906 . McCARTNEY, J. Robertson Geneva College, Pa., 1891 ; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1896; Now located at Belling- ham Bay, Wash. REYNOLDS, Robert W., Los Angeles, CaL Born, Spruce Hill, Pa. ; Stud. Blackburn University, 111., 1889-93; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1896; Ord. 1896, Pby. of Benicia ; S. S. Plainvim, 111., 15 mos. ; Point Arena, Cal., 1894; Little River, 1895; Novato, 1895-96; Pas- tor, Holly Park, S. F., 1897; Pleasanton and several other Churches since. Organized the Church at No- vato, Cal. RICH, Elsworth L., Watsonville, Cal. Born in California; Stanford University, B. A., 1893; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1896; Ord. 1896, Pby. San Jose; Pastor Watsonville, Cal., 1896 ; President of the Alumni Association, 1896-97; Member of the Board of Direc- tors of the Seminary since Oct., 1902 ; Member of Executive Committee of the same, 1907. STONE, Robert Cunningham, Denver, Col. Born, Bethusmuir, Scotland, Feb. 12, 1868; Park College, Mo., B. A., 1893; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1896; Lie. April and Ord. May, 1896, Pby. of Oakland ; Pastor Elm- BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 163 hurst, Cal., 1896-99: Centennial Church, Oakland, 1899-1905; North Church, Denver, 1905 ; Elected Pastor at Large, Pby. of Denver, 1907; President of the Alumni Association, 1897-98; Alumni Orator, 1903; Member ot the Board of Directors of the Sem- inary, 1902-06. POST-GRADUATES 1896. BOWIE, McNicol C. Chicago, 111. CLEMENSON, Newton Erastus, Logan, Utah- Born, Langeland, Denmark; Salt Lake Collegiate Institute; McCormick Theo. Sem., 1889: Post-Grad- uate S. F. Theo. Sem., 1896; Lie. 1888; Ord. 1889, Pby. of Utah; Home Missionary, Richfield, Utah, 1889-94; Organized Church at Richfield, 1890; Pastor, Logan, Utah, 1895. NON-GRADUATES 1896. GROUSE, Harvey Sherman, Rochelle, 111. Born, Albion. la.; Cornell College, N. Y., B. A., 1890; M. A., 1895; Student S. F. Seminary, 1896; Ord. 1896, Pby. of Ottawa; S. S. Cong. Church, Envin, S. Dak., 1895; Pastor, Oswego, 111., 1896-97; Rochelle, 111., 1897 . CAMERON, John Calvin Address not known. PERRY, Edmund Guthrie Address not known. CLASS OF 1897. ANDERSON, James G., Danville, Cal. Born, 164 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES Canada, 1864; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1897; Lie. 1897, Pby. of Sacramento ; Ord. 1897, by same ; Pastor Roseville and Orangevale, Cal., 1896-99; S. S. Mendocino, Cal., 1899-1900; Pastor Golden Gate, Cal., 1900-04; Dan- ville, 1904 ; Commissioner to the General Assembly, 1907; Moderator Pby. of Sacramento. BARNHISEL, A. H., Tacoma, Wash. Born, San Jose, Cal., 1869; Stanford University B. A., 1893; S. F. Seminary, 1897 ; Lie. 1896, Pby. of San Jose ; Ord. by same, May, 1897; Pastor Los Gatos, Cal., 1897-1902; Tacoma, Wash., 1902-7; Organized one Church and two Sabbath Schools ; Moderator Synod of Washing- ton, 1905, the third Alumnus to be Moderator of a Synod ; Delegate to the World's Presbyterian Alli- ance, Liverpool, England, 1904; Pastor of the second largest Church in the Synod of Washington ; Alumni orator, 1901 ; Member of the Board of Directors of the S. F. Theological Seminary, i898-'o2 ; Re-elected, 1906; Commencement Address, 1907. GUNN, William Chalmers, Auburn, Wash. Born, Munfordsville, Ky., 1870; Whitman College, Ore., B. S., 1890, B. A., 1891 ; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1897; Lie. 1897, Pby. of Olympia; Ord. Oct. 14, 1897, Pby. of Spokane; H. M. Cosmopolis, Wash., 1895 ; S. S. Forbes Church, Portland, Ore., 1897; Bethel Church, Spokane, Wash., 1897. Now S. S., Auburn, Wash. HABERLY, Adolph, Bandon, Ore. Born, Switz- erland, Nov. 2, 1867; Lake Forest University, 111., B. A., 1894; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1897; Lie. 1898, by Pby. of Portland ; Ord. 1899, by Pby. of Sacramento ; S. S. and Pastor, Elk Grove, Cal., 1896-98; Pastor, Med- Bl HICAL SKETCHES It -I ffTini i, 1 -- i '' 'f -f ..... r P1 S- School Missionary, 1902; S. S. ri. Ore., 1902-05; Moderator of ramento and S. Oregon; Commis- Ass., it)02; Has organized 18 S. s to l>r the record among the ^.fxx) for improvonu-nt of three to 1)iv'ld another. Is taking Post- idence Course, Grove City College, 1H! ISTO1 ast, Irelai J., M^endham, N. J. Born. arch 29, 1860; Royal University, esleyan University, Ph. B., 1901, . Sem., 1897; Lie. 1896, Pby. of . of Sacramento ; Pastor West- Jacramento. 1897-1901 ; First Church, 1901 ; President Alumni Associa- te prizes for best scholarship in col- Greek in the Seminary and one 166 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES ROSS, Archibald J., Bridgeport, Wash. Born, Canada; Toronto School of Science, Canada; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1897; Lie. 1896 and Ord. April 12, 1898, Pby. of San Francisco ; Preached in Covelo, Cal., etc. SMITH, Cyrus H. Home was in Carlyle, Kan.; Emporia College, Kan., 1894; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1897; S. S. Anderson, Kan., 1898; Virginia City, Nev., 1899; Deeth, Nev., 1900. Died in Kansas City, Mo., January 29, 1901, aged 30 years. This was the first and only class of the Seminary to receive their diplomas from an Alumnus of the Sem- inary. POST-GRADUATE 1897. ENDTER, John Woodland, Cal. NON-GRADUATES OF 1897. BECKES, Ambrose Everette. COMPTON, Joseph R. Received from M. E. Church ; Preached in Santa Clara Pby. Church ; Pastor 2d Pby. Church, Los Angeles, Cal., for several years past. DILWORTH, Hugh Perry Peoria, Arizona. McMURTRY, Andrew J. Lie. a Local Evangelist 1897, Pby. of Oakland, and served as such in South Berkeley and Carson City, Nev. ; Ord. and preached in different Churches in Nebraska and elsewhere. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 167 CLASS OF 1898. ANNAND, Edward Ernest, Edinburgh, Scotland- Born, Halifax, Nov. i, 1870; Dalhousie University, B. A., 1893; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1898; Lie. 1899, Pby. of New Brunswick ; Ord. Oct. 22, 1899, Pby. Stockton ; Served Columbia, Cal., 1899-01 ; Harmony and North River, N. S., 1902-03; Chalmers Church, Halifax, N. S., 1903 ; Organized one Church at Stent, Cal. ; Built one Church, $700; Post-Graduate student Edinburgh, Scotland, 1907. HUNT, Avery G., Ontario, Can. South Western Pby. University, Tenn. ; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1898; Lie. 1898, Pby. of Benicia; Preached in Payette, Idaho. JONES, Samuel Henry, Reno, Nev. Born, Bailie- boro, Ireland, Oct. 19, 1871 ; Partial course in college ; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1898; Lie. 1898, Pby. of San Fran- cisco ; Ord. Nov. 1898, Pby. of Southern Oregon ; S. S. Jacksonville, Ore., 1898-00; Brownsville, Ore., 1900- 03; Reno, Nev., 1903-07; Organized one Church; Built one Church, $2,500. McADIE, Robert Cecil, Mineral Wells, Texas S. F. Theo. Sem., 1898; Lie. 1903, Pby. of Austin; Ord. 1903, by same; S. S. Two Rock, Cal., 1898-99; U. S. Army, 1899-02; Portales, New Mexico, 1902-03; Porto Rico, 1903-04; Mineral Wells, Texas, 1905 . McCULLAGH, David H., Sacramento, Cal. S. F. Theo. Sem., 1898; Ord. Pby. Willamette; S. S. Dallas, Ore., 1898-00; Red Bluff, Cal., 1900-05; Pastor-at- Large for Pby. of Sacramento, 1905 . PATERSON, Charles Gordon, San Anselmo, Cal. Born, Brantford, Ontario, Can., March 16, 1874; Uni- 168 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES' versity of Toronto, B. A., 1896; S. F. Theo. Sem., i! Lie. 1898, Pby. of Benicia ; Ord. June, 1898, Pby. of Utah; Pastor First Church, Springville, Utah, 1898; Holly Park Church, San Francisco, 1898-1902; Asst. Prof. S. F. Theo. Sem;., 1902-06; Prof. Church History in the same, June, 1906 ; President Alumni Associa- tion, 1899-00; Sec. and Treas. of the Alumni Associa- tion, 1903 to the present; Delivered address on "The Minister in the Pulpit" at the Quarter-Centennial An- niversary of the Alumni Association ; Originator of the Alumni Traveling Scholarship in the Seminary, 1906. SHIER, Edward Preston, Eureka, Cal. Born, near Ypsilanti, Mich., Feb. 8, 1867; College of Emporia, Kan., B. A., 1895, M, A., 1898; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1898; Lie. 1896, Pby. of Solomon ; Ord., 1898, Pby. of Oak- land ; Served Churches of Centerville and Eureka, Cal. ; Repaired Church in Eureka, $3,000; Moderator of Pby. of Benicia, 1903. SUTHERLAND, Walter M., Fulton, Cal. Born, Hanover, Ind., March 6, 1868; Hanover College, B. A., 1895, M. A. 1903; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1898; Lie. 1898, Pby. of New Albany ; Ord. Nov., 1898, Pby. of Benicia; Pastor, Fulton, Cal., 1898 ; Built S. S. rooms and manse, $3,700. WINTLER, Henry H., Oakland, Cal. Park Col- lege, Mo., 1894; S. F. Seminary, 1898; Orel. June 7, 1898, Pby. of Sacramento; S. S. Colusa, Cal., 1898-99; Santa Clara, Cal., 1899-01 ; Emmanuel Church, Oak- land, Cal., 1901 . BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 169 NON-GRADUATES 1898. BELL, Alphonso Edward Los Angeles, Cal. BIRRELL, Peter Pastor Bethany Pby. Church, Whiteland, Ind. BRASEFIELD, Harvey D., Lafayette College, Pa. Lie. and ord. 1897, Pby. of Oakland ; Served Union- Street Church, Oakland ; Went East in Anti-Saloon League Work; became follower of Dowie. DOOLITTLE, Henry F. Franklin, Ind. GUNN, James A. Jr. LAYSON, WiUiam Humboldt, LL. D., Centerville, Cal. Pacific M. E. College, Cal.; Lie. 1896, Pby. of San Francisco; Ord. April 13, 1899, Pby. of Los An- geles ; Organized Grace Church, Berkeley, Cal., 1907, and has built a house of worship. MARSHALL, H. Foster Address not known. CLASS OF 1899. BLEAKNEY, William H., Pendleton, Ore. Grove City College, 1894; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1899; Lie. and Ord.; S. S. Elgin, Ore., 1900; P. E. Summerville, Ore., 1901 ; Pastor Elgin, Ore., 1902-03 ; Pastor and Teach- er, Pendleton, Ore., 1904; Principal Presbyterian Academy, Pendleton, Ore., 1905 ; Director of the S. F. Theo. Sem. since 1904. CORNELISON, James Maupin, Pendleton, Ore. Born, Richmond, Ky., Nov. 8, 1876; Centre College, Ky., B. A., 1896; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1899; Lie. 1898, Pby. of Transylvania ; Ord. 1899, by Pby. of East Ore- 170 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES gon ; Missionary to the Umatilla Indians and S. S. at Indian Church, near Pendleton, Or., 1900 ; Organ- ized one Sabbath School ; Built one Church, value $1,500; Preaches in the Indian language and is doing a self-denying work for "the wards of our nation/' LITTLE, James Preached at Concord, Cal. Ad- dress not known. FISHER, Philip A. Born in San Francisco, i86g; University of California; S. F. Seminary, 1899; Ord. Jan. i, 1900, by the Pby ; of Oakland; S. S. Walnut Creek, Cal., 1899-1902; Mill City, Ore., 1902-4. Died August 27, 1904, aged 33 years. Author, "Fisher Gen- ealogy." HE1SSEL, Charles P., Arcata, Cal. Born, Indiana, 1874; Pacific Methodist College, B. A., 1895; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1899; Lie. and Ord., 1899, Pby. of Be- nicia ; Pastor Grizzly Bluff and Port Kenyon, Cal., 1899-1902; Arcata, Cal., 1902 ; Moderator of Pby. and President County Christian Endeavor Union ; Or- ganized one Sabbath School. JONES, R. C., Petchaburee, Siam Born, Coytel, Tenn., 1871; Marysville College, Tenn., B. A., 1894; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1899; Lie. and Ord., 1899, by Union Pby. ; Teacher Huntsville Academy, Tenn., 1894-5, and in Maryville College, 1895-6; S. S. Cloyd's Creek, Tenn., 1896; Newark, Cal., 1898-9; Author of a Com- mentary on Amos; Commissioner to Gen. Ass., 1906; Missionary Petchaburee, Siam, 1899 to 1906, when he came home on furlough for one year. PRATT, Harry H., Portland, Or. Born, Salem, 111., 1867; Emporia College, Kan., A. B., 1896, M. A. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 171 1899; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1899; Lie. by the Pby. of Em- poria ; Ord. 1899, by same ; S. S. Atglen and Chris- tiana, Pa., 1901-2 ; Pastor Forbes Church, Portland, Or., 1902 ; Moderator Pby. of Portland, 1904; Built Forbes Church, valued at $7,000; Received 233 mem- bers in five years. SOPER, Abraham D., Portland, Ore. Born, Lon- don, Ontario, Nov. 24, 1866; General Secretary Y. M. C. A.; Student in Portland Academy and University; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1899; Lie. 1894 by Pby. of Portland; Ord. 1900 by same; S. S. Bolinas, Cal., 1898; S. S. and Pastor Springwater, Ore., 1899-1902; Superintendent Institutional Department ist Pby. Church, Portland, Ore., 1902-07; Author of "Amos The Book and Prophet" ; Built Men's Resort and People's Institute, Portland, value $15,000; Serving Millard Ave. Church. Portland, Ore., 1904. NON-GRADUATES 1899. CAMERON, Hugh Dallas Pastor Pby. Church. Horseheads, N. Y. GRAHAM, Samuel T. Pastor Dutch Neck Pby. Church, Newark, N. J. SHIFFLER, Samuel Fetterolf. CLASS OF 1900. EASTMAN, Robert S., Berkeley. Cal. Born, Green- ville, Ohio, June 7, 1876; Hanover College, Ind., B. A., 1897, M- A., 1900; S. F. Seminary, 1900; Lie. 1899 by 172 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES Pby. of San Jose ; Ord. 1900 by Pby. of Oakland ; S. S. Danville, Cal., 1900-03 ; Pastor South Berkeley, 1903 ; Special address on "Higher Criticism" at first Alumni Conference, San Anselmo; Moderator Pby. of Oak- land, 1901 ; Secretary Alumni Association ; Building new Church in Berkeley to cost about $10,000. HOPPING, Theodore, Los Angeles, Cal. Born, New Jersey, Nov. 7, 1867; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1900; Lie. 1900 by Pby. of Santa Barbara; Ord. by same, 1900; Preached at Carpinteria, Cal., 1900-2 ; Santa Paula, Cal., 1902-4, and Deming, New Mexico, 1904-6 ; Organ- ized one Sabbath School. ROACH, George H., Bandon, Ore. Born, Junction City, Ore., Feb. 22, 1874; Stanford University, B. A.. 1897; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1900; Lie. by Pby. of Port- land, 1900; Ord. by same, 1900; Pastor Camas, Ore., 1900-05; S. S. Bandon, Ore., 1905 ; Temporary Clerk Pby. of Olympia, 1903 ; Preached sermon at organiza- tion of Presbyterian Church, Ellsworth, Wash. SMITH, Ray "Caldwell, Fatchgarh, India Gradu- ate of Parsons College, 1897 ; Took three years' course in Seminary; Graduated 1900; Ord. by Pby. of Beni- cia, 1900; Foreign Missionary, India, 1900 . SPAAN, William C., Lakeport, Cal. Born, Orange City, Iowa, Feb. 10, 1874; Iowa College, B. A., 1896; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1900; Lie. and Ord., 1900, by Pby. of Benicia ; S. S. Crescent City, Cal., 1900-05 ; Lakeport, Cal., 1905 . Improvements Crescent City Church, $800. STRACHAN, Andrew C., Arcola, Assiniboia, Can- ada Born, Ormistown, Canada, Nov. 28, 1871 ; Mani- BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 173 toba College, Winnipeg, Canada, B. A., 1896; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1900 : Lie. and Ord. 1900 by the Pby. of San Francisco; S. S. Dixon, Cal., 1898-1901; Pastor- Elect Vacaville, Cal., 1901-02; Pastor, Arcola, 1902 ; Convener of Home Missions, Arcola Pby., 1902 ; Presi- dent of the Alumni Association, 1901 ; Organized one Church ; Built Church at Arcola, value $8,500 ; and manse at same place, value $2,500. TEMPLETON, Harry S., Enterprise, Ore. Born, Halsey, Ore., April 23, 1874; University of Ore., B. A., 1891 ; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1900; Lie. 1898, by Pby. of Willamette ; Ord. 1900, by the same ; Pastor West- minster Church, Portland, Or., 1901-04; S. S. Enter- prise and Joseph, Ore., 1905 ; Moderator Pby. of Portland, 1903 : President of the Alumni Association in Oregon, 1903 ; Organized Grace Pby. Church, Mil- ton, Ore., and two Sabbath Schools ; Raised a Church debt of $4,700. WELBON, Arthur G., Seoul, Korea Born, East- manville, Mich., 1866; Macalester College, St. Paul, Minn., B. A., 1897; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1900; Ord. by the Pby. of Benicia, 1900; Went as Foreign Mission- ary to Seoul, Korea, in 1900 . NON-GRADUATES 1900. CORNELL, Howard L. Last known address, S. S. Grand View Park Church, Kansas City, Kan., 1902. EDGAR, Alfred Cyrus Home Missionary, Needles, Cal., 1906. 174 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES RAINES, Alfred Herman S. S. First Church of Ridgefield, Wash., 1906. HARRISS, William Hiram Last known address, Hanford, Cal., 1900. HUTCHINSON, George Arthur Address in 1900, Santa Rosa, Cal. MAST, William A. Pastor Heyworth, 111., 1906. MATSUNAGA, Furino Address unknown. RALEY, Edward D. Arcata, Cal., 1900. CLASS OF 1901. DOUGLASS, Charles A., city of Meshed, Persia- Home, Greenfield, Ohio; Lake Forest University, 111., B. A.; Took full course in the Seminary; Graduated 1901 ; Lie. and Ord. 1901 by the Pby. of Benicia ; In- stalled as Foreign Missionary Pastor of Union-Street Pby. Church, Oakland, Cal., and went as missionary to Persia 1901. One writes, "His letters are mar- vels of description and fervor." HILLARD, Harry, San Luis Obispo, Cal. Born, Mendham, New Jersey, 1865 ; Studied in Princeton University ; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1901 : Lie. 1900, Pby. of Oakland ; Ord. 1901 by same ; Evangelist and State Secretary Cal. Y. M. C. A. Work for several years; Assistant Pastor First Pby. Church, Berkeley, Cal.. 1897-1902; Pastor San Luis Obispo, Cal., 1902 ; Built Church at San Luis Obispo, $10,000. JACOBS, Hyman, Blunt, South Dakota Born in Russia, 1864; Attended Hebrew College in Lipno and BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 175 received a diploma of the "Holy Office" in the Syna- gogue in 1892 ; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1901 ; Lie. 1899, Pby. of San Francisco; Ord. 1901 by the same; Missionary to the Jews in S. F., 1901-2; S. S. Mount Carmel, Cal., 1902; Ladd, 111., 1902-04; Burton, 111., 1904-05, and Blunt, S. D., 1905 ; Author "From Darkness Unto Light," and "Discovery of Chinese Jews"; Special lecture on "My Conversion From Rabbinical Judaism to Biblical Christianity." McCLEMENT, Thomas B. Without charge 1906, New York City. MILLER, Edward Hughes, Seoul, Korea Born, Rouseville, Pa., July 18, 1873; Occidental College, B. A., 1898; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1901 ; Lie. 1900, Ord. May 2, 1901, Pby. of Oakland; S. S. Newark, Cal., 1900-01 ; Bolinas, Cal., 1900; Organizing Educational Work, Seoul, Korea, 1901-04; Principal John D. Wells' Train- ing School for Christian Workers, Seoul, 1904 ; Teach- er in Union School, 1905-07; Appointed Foreign Mis- sionary April 15, 1901; Arrived in Korea September 12, 1901; Sec. Seoul Station, 1903 ; Sec. Gen. Coun- cil Prot. Ev. Missions in Korea, 1906 ; Built two schools and two residences, $13,000; Assisted in evan- gelistic work, 1902; Co-Pastor Seoul Church, 1906 . SAKABE, Tasaburo Nobol, Lodi, Cal. Born, Ko- senba, Japan, 1870; Educated in private schools; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1901; Lie. and Ord. April 10, 1901, Pby. of San Francisco ; Preacher and teacher to Japanese young men, 1901-05 ; Rescue work for Japanese slave girls, same time ; Self-supporting missionary to Japa- nese, San Francisco, 1905-06; Lost his all in San Fran- 176 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES cisco earthquake and Hre April, 1906; now laboring to establish "An ideal Japanese Colony," Lodi, Cal. SEYMOUR, Edward L., Albay, Philippine Island* Born, Turin, N. Y., Aug. 16, 1871 ; Park College,. Mo., B. A., 1898 ; S. F. Seminary, 1901 ; Not licensed nor ordained ; Supervising teacher Albay, P. I., 1906 , NON-GRADUATES 1901. AXTELL, Mowry Smith Pastor Pby. Church, Winnebago, 111. CUNNINGHAM, James Scott Went from Detroit, Mich., as Foreign Missionary to Gabttn, West Africa. 1901 ; Address 1906, 156 Fifth Ave., New York. FRIEND, William Nat, Golden, Colorado Home, Oakland, Cal. ; University of California, 1896 ; S. F, Theo. Sem., 1901 ; Had practiced law, and gave this up for the ministry. Pastor Golden, Colo., 1901 . MILLER, Arthur Burnham, Lake City, la. Born, Garnett, Kan., 1876; Emporia College, Kan., B. A., 1898; Junior year in S. F. Theo. Sem., McCormick Seminary, 1901 ; Pastor Castleton, N. D., 1901-02; S. S. Austin, Minn., 1903 ; S. S. Odeboldt, la., 1904-05 ; Pas- for Lake City, la., 1905 . CLASS OF 1902. ALLEN, Eli T., Irrigon, Ore. Born in Petrolia, Canada, Sept. 5, 1871 ; Missionary teacher in Manual Training School, Persia, under Presbyterian Board, BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 177 1891-5; Educated in Technical Institute, Brooklyn, N. Y., and Philadelphia, Pa.; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1902; Lie. and Ord. 1902 by the Pby. of Portland, Ore. ; S. S. Pope Valley, Cal., 190001 ; Asst. Pastor First Pby. Church, Portland, Ore., 1902-05 ; Pastor of Church at Irrigon, Ore., from its organization, 1905 . Built one manse, value $1,500. Superintendent of Men's Resort, Portland, Ore., 1898-9. ERVINE, James, Pukekohe, Auckland, New Zea- land Born in Knock Iveagh, Ireland, Nov. I, 1872; Royal University, Ireland ; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1902 ; Lie. 1902 by the Pby. of Benicia ; Ord. 1902 by the Pby. of Central Washington ; Pastor Cle-Elum, Wash., 1902-03 ; S. S. Naches Valley, Wash., 1903-05 ; Pastor Pukekohe, N. Z., 1905 . Moderator Pby. of Central Washington, 1904. HERRIOTT, Clarence D., Hangchow, China- Born, Indianapolis, Ind., March 2, 1878; University of California, B. A., 1899; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1902; Lie. 1901 by the Pby. of San Jose; Ord. 1902 by the same; Missionary in Hangchow, China; Evangelistic work, in charge of the Fongyang field 1903 . He writes from Fongyang March 3, 1906: "China seems to be the greatest field in the world from almost every point of view for enlarging the Kingdom of God." MEEKER, John, Alomogordo, New Mexico Born. Tamaqua, Pa., March 15, 1876; University of Woos- ter, Ohio, B. A., 1896; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1902; Post- Graduate Princeton, N. J., 1903 ; Lie. 1902 by the Pby. of Palmyra; Ord. 1903 by the Pby. of Rio Grande; Professor of Greek and Science, Brookfield, Mo., 1897- 178 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 99; S. S. and Pastor Portales, N. M., 1903-06; S. S, Almogordo, N. M., 1906 ; Moderator Pby. of the Pecos Valley, 1905 ; Assisted in organizing one Church; Moderator of the Synod of New Mexico, 1906-07; Commissioner to the General Assembly, 1907. MURRAY, James, Denver, Idaho Born, Marlette, Mich., April 26, 1868; Macalaster College, Minn., B. A., 1899; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1902; Lie. 1902 by the Pby. of Central Washington ; S. S. Everson and Nooksack r Wash., 1902-05 ; Denver and Mt. Zion, Idaho, 1905 ; Asotin, Wash., 1906 ; Moderator of the Pby. of Puget Sound, 1904. PIEPENBURG, Edward R., Colony Center, Cal. Born, Clifton, Wis., August 21, 1872; Occidental Col- lege, Los Angeles, Cal. ; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1902 ; Post- Graduate, 1905; Lie. and Ord. 1905 by the Pby. of Stockton ; Pastor, ist Church of Dos Palos, Colon}. Center, Cal., 1905 . WIGHT, Albert W. Born, Osage City, Kan., Jan- uary u, 1874; Albany College, Ore., B. A., 1898; S. F. Seminary, 1902 ; Was never ordained ; Died Nov. 20, 1903. WOODWARD, Charles R, Roswell, Idaho Born near Des Moines, la., 1872; Park College, Mo., B. A., 1899; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1902; Ord., Pby. of Willam- ette, Ore., 1902; S. S. Eugene, Ore., 1902-04; Oakland and Yoncalla, Ore., 1904-06; Pastor Roswell, Idaho, 1906 ; Stated Clerk Pby. S. Oregon; Built one Church, value $4,000. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 179 NON-GRADUATES 1902. The following non-graduate members of the class of 1902 became ministers: Geo. W. Brown, Delta, Ohio. Elmer E. Fix, Dinuba, Cal. James G. Gillespie, Brooklyn, N. Y. George Stanly, Bushford, Minn. These did not enter the ministry so far as known : Messrs. Albert E. Ballis, David C. Kerr, George R. Kerr, Cornelius H. Spaan and William Marshall. CLASS OF 1903. MAGARY, Alvin E., Oswego, N. Y. Born, San Francisco, Cal., July 12, 1877; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1903: Lie. 1902, Pby. of San Francisco; Ord., 1903, Pby. of Benicia; S. S. Belvedere, Cal.. 1902-04; Pastor, Os- wego, N. Y., 1905 . CLASS OF 1904. HAYS, Herbert E., Salt Lake City, Utah Born, Walnut Grove, Mo., August 12, 1875; Drury College, Springfield, Mo., B. A., 1899; S. F. Theo. Sem.. 1904; Lie. and Ord., 1904, Dy the Pby. of San Francisco; Pastor, Westminster Church, San Francisco, 1904-6; President of the Alumni Association, 1904; Organized one Sabbath School. McDOUGALL, William S., Walton, N. Y. Born, Chariton, la.. Nov. 27, 1878; Monmouth College, 111., B. A., 1901 ; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1904; Lie., 1903, by the 180 Pby. of Des Moines, U. P. Church ; Ord., 1904, by the Pby. Delaware, U. P. Church ; Pastor Mundale U. P. Church, 1904 . MARSHALL, W. Ellsworth, Spangler, Pa. Born, Butler, Pa. ; June 20, 1875 5 Grove City College, Pa., B. A., 1904; S. F. Seminary, 1904; Lie., 1902, by the Pby. of Butler ; Ord., 1905, by Pby. of Lake Superior ; S. S. Two Rock, Cal., 1902; Tomales, Cal., 1902-03; Grand Marias, Mich., 1904-5 ; Spangler, Pa., 1905 . Organized two Sabbath Schools. SENOUYE, Hironari, Tokyo, Japan Born in Japan ; Student in Gacshuin College, Japan ; Took spe- cial three years' course in S. F. Theo. Sem. ; Gradu- ated 1904; Pastor Shiba-ku Church, Tokyo, Japan, 1907. CLASS OF 1905. CLIFFORD, William J., Monterey, Cal. Reared in San Francisco ; Elder in Mizpah Church, San Fran- cisco ; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1905; Pastor Lane-Street Church, Seattle, Wash., 1905-06; S. S. Monterey, Cal., 1907. MARSH, Fred Raymond, Wray, Col. Born, Ox- ford, O., 1878; Bowdoin College, B. A., 1899; Prince- ton University, M. A., 1904; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1905; Ord. August 9, 1905, by the Pby. of Denver; S. S. Wray, Col., 1905-07; Organized one Sunday School; Built one Church, $8,000; Published ''Souvenir of Wray, Col." PARKER, William E., Jr., San Francisco Born, BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 181 Hurdland, Mo., Sept. 16, 1873 ; Student in Hurdland College, University of California, University of Ore- gon, and State Normal School, San Jose, Cal. ; Uni- versity of Oregon, L.L. B., 1900; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1905; Lie. and Ord. 1905 by Pby. of San Francisco; Lawyer, Portland, Ore., 1897-1902; Pastor Olivet Church, San Francisco, 1905 . Delivered addresses in Teachers' Institutes, University Extension Socie- ties, Bar Associations, etc. SHARPE, James Henry, Red Bluff. Cal. Born, Scotland; McGill University, 1900; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1905 ; Ord., Oct. 18, 1905, by Pby. of Sacramento ; Pastor Red Bluff, 1905. STEVENS, Paul G., Covina, Cal. Born, Fayette, la., May 6, 1871 ; Lenox College, B. A., 1901 ; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1903 ; Lie. and Ord. 1905 by the Pby. of San Francisco ; S. S. Franklin-Street Church, San Francisco, 1905-06; Covina, Cal., 1906 . TRACY, Leland Howard, Aguadilla, Porto Rico- Born near Stockton, Cal., Feb. 26, 1878 ; University of California, B. L., 1900; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1905; Lie. and Ord., May 29, 1905, Pby. of Oakland ; Teacher Japanese Government School, 1901-02; Missionary Larer, Porto Rico, 1905 : In charge Aguadilla and Moca Stations, Porto Rico, 1905 . Has organized six Sabbath Schools in Porto Rico. VOORHIES, Gilbert, Early, Iowa Born, Frank- lin, Indiana, April 15, 1878; Hanover College, Ind., B. A., 1901 ; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1905 ; Lie., 1905, Pby. of Indianapolis; Ord. May 22, 1905, by the same; S. S. Haskins, la., 1905-07; Early, la., 1907 . 182 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES WHIPKEY, Andrew Jackson, Council, Northern Alaska Lived in Sculton, Pa. ; Taylor University, B. A., 1898; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1905; After graduating, went as a missionary to Northern Alaska. He is do- ing a self-denying and excellent work for the Master in "The Solitary Places," where he has communication with the outer world but once a year. CLASS OF 1906. THE "EARTHQUAKE CLASS." ARAI, Shohei, Tokyo, Japan National English School, Tokyo, Japan ; S. F. Seminary, 1906. BYERS, George Douglass, Hoihow, Hainan, China Lived in Coquille, Ore. ; Abany College, A. B., 1903 ; S. F. Seminary, 1906; S. S. Dixon, Cal., 1904-05, while student in the Seminary; Upon graduating went as a Foreign Missionary to China. CRICHTON, Robert A, Healdsburg, Cal. Born, Ontario, Can., July 12, 1870; Montana Western Uni- versity, B. A., 1901 ; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1906; Lie., 1901, Pby. of Helena ; Ord., 1902, by same ; S. S. Pony, Mon., 1901-03; Two Rock ana Novato, Cal., 1903-05; S. S. and Pastor Healdsburg, 1905 ; Ruling Elder, 1893-02; Organized two Sabbath Schools in Montana; Reconstructed four Home Mission Churches. HANKS, Ebenezer J., Salt Lake, Utah Westmin- ster College, Salt Lake, B. A., 1903; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1906. HOOD, Robert McMaster, Culdesac, Idaho Born, Sparta, 111., July 7, 1879; Macalester, College, Minn., BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 183 B. A., 1903; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1906; Lie. and Ord., June 26, 1906, by the Pby. of Walla Walla ; S. S. Cul- desac, Ida., 1906 ; Organized several Sabbath Schools and helped to build the Pby. Church at Glen- burn, N. D. THOMSON, James, Jr., Stites, Idaho Born, Ire- land, 1878; Albany College, Ore., B. A., 1903; S. F. Theo. Seminary, 1906; Lie. and Ord., June, 1906, Pby. of Walla Walla; While a student supplied Florence and Zena, Ore. ; Trout Lake, Wash. ; Dixon, Cal. ; S. S. Stites, Idaho, 1906 ; Built two Churches, $1,500 and $2,000. WILLIS, Arthur Robson, Walnut Creek, Cal.^ Home was in Reger, Mo. ; Lake Forest University, 111., B. A., 1903; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1906; Lie., Ord., and Installed, May 4, 1906, Pby. of Oakland ; Pastor Walnut Creek, Cal., 1906 . Earthquake, graduation, licensure, ordination, installation and marriage all in one year ! Well done. WALKER, Pitt Montgomery, Fall River Mills, Cal. Born near McComb, 111., Nov. i, 1875; Macalas- ter College, Minn. ; B. A., 1903 ; S. F. Theo. Sem., 1906; Lie. and Ord., Oct. 16, 1906, by the Pby. of Sac- ramento; S. S. Fall River Mills, Cal., 1906 . Organ- ized one Sabbath School. POST-GRADUATE STUDENTS 1907. HANKS, Ebenezer J., Salt Lake City, Utah. YATSU, Zenjiro, Sendai, Japan North Japan Col- lege, 1890; North Japan Seminary, 1902; Post-Gradu- ate S. F. Seminary, 1907. SUMMARY. From the foregoing- sketches the following summary has been made, but in results the figures evidently fall below the real facts in many respects : Whole number of students from the beginning - 241 Whole number of graduates - - - 149 These have come from twelve foreign countries, the largest number (fifteen) coming from Canada. They have come from twenty-five States of our Union, California leading with eleven Native Sons. They have been educated in seventy colleges, Park College, Mo., and the University of California being at the head with seven each. Fifty of these colleges are in the United States and twenty are in other lands. First regularly enrolled student James L. Woods. First graduate Charles W. Anthony. First to take full three years' course James L. Drum. First Alumnus Professor Charles G. Paterson. First Native Son graduate Franklin Rhoda. First Post-Graduate J. P. Rich. First to preach in a foreign land F. H. Robinson. First President of the Board of Directors James Curry. Longest pastorate (twenty-one and one half years) W. H. Darden. Longest in the service (forty years) J. H. Cornwall. 186 SUMMARY Organized most Sabbath -schools (eighteen) Adolph Haberly, Six have been Directors of the Seminary and five are such at present. Two have delivered the Commencement Address. Five have been Moderators of Synods. About sixty are at work for the Master in California, one hundred and twenty in the whole United States, a score probably in other Christian lands, while thirteen have gone to preach the gospel in heathen countries. These laborers have organized forty churches and ninety Sabbath -schools (probably many more), and built up educational institutions. They have built about sixty houses of worship, many manses, and improved other church property to the value of probably half a million dollars in all, while those added to the churches are numbered by the thousands, and many have been helped to better Christian lives and more useful service for Christ and His cause. It is a widely extended, strong and good influence that has gone out from our Seminary through her Alumni and Students, and eternity alone will reveal all of the blessed results. OUR TRANSLATED BROTHERS. CLASS. DIED. Dinsmore, James M. - 1878 Dockery, Donald M. - 1889 Jan. 27, 1890 Donaldson, John M. 1896 Fisher, Philip A. - 1899 March, 1905 Hemphill, Joseph - 1881 April 6, 1900 Hoshino, Otto, M. D. - 1895 Mathena, Eber G., D. D. 1881 August 18, 1901 Okuno, Takenosuki - - - - 1894 Pollock, Samuel W. 1883 January, 1905 Rich, John P. - 1884 Robertson, Alexander T. 1878 Sept. 21, 1894 Smith, Cyrus H. - - 1897 Jan. 29, 1901 Stewart, Thomas B. - 1883 Tallmadge, William H. - 1875 Feb. 24, 1880 Wrig-ht, Albert W. 1902 Nov. 20, 1903 "They rest from their labors and their works do follow them." QUARTER-CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. (1881-1906.) Arrangements were made for the observance of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the organization of the Alumni Association in connection with the Commence- ment exercises in April, 1906; but, on account of the earthquake and fire of April 18th of that year, the exercises were postponed for one year. Accordingly, on the morning of April 25, 1907, a goodly number of the Alumni and their friends gath- ered together in the Assembly Room of Scott Library Hall for these exercises. Much to the regret of the audience, Mr. Hicks was not able to be present, on account of sickness; but, at the request of the other Alumni, Professor Charles G. Paterson consented to take his place, and spoke on the theme, "The Minister in the Pulpit." This anniversary also marked the close of the thirty- six years of the work of the Seminary, and the history of the alumni and students covers that whole period. The Historical Address is published because of the his- tory it contains. PROGRAMME. Chairman Rev. G. D. B. Stewart, President of the Association. 1. Hymn "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name." 2. Responsive Reading. 3. Prayer Rev. Professor W. H. Landon, D. D. 4. Alumni Historical Address, Rev. James Curry, D.D. 5 . Hymn' ' Rock of Ages . ' ' 6. Address, "An Optimistic Outlook" - Rev. Arthur Hicks 7. Hymn "The Son of God Goes Forth to War." 8. Benediction. ALUMNI HISTORICAL ADDRESS AT THE QUARTER-CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY. BY JAMES CURRY, D. D. Mr. President, Fellow Alumni, Ladies and Gentlemen: It is with feeling's of much pleasure, and also with an appreciation of the honor bestowed upon me, that I appear before you at this time. This occasion is to celebrate the quarter - centennial anniversary of the organization of our Alumni Association. It is our Silver Jubilee, and you have asked me to deliver the Historical address, because that I have been more closely identified with the origin and history of our Association than any others. The Alumni body of our Seminary began its life and growth on May 15, 1873, when Charles W. Anthony was graduated and received the first diploma ever issued by the institution; but the origin of the Alumni Associa- tion as an organized body was later, and came about in this wise: One beautiful day in September, 1880, two members of the class of '77 were visiting at my home, near San Pablo, from which we could look out upon the Bay and City of San Francisco and through the Golden Gate upon the great western sea. In the course of our con- 192 HISTORICAL ADDRESS versation about our Alma Mater and its interests it occurred to me that the Alumni might be helpful to her , and I suggested to them that we take steps to organize an Alumni Association. These brethren Revs. A. EL Croco and Williell Thomson approved of the object, and it was decided that I should issue a letter to the Alumni , asking that a conference be held to consider the matter during the meetings of Synod in San Jose in October following. This I did, and in the meantime I entered into corre- spondence with Princeton and other seminaries in the East to get information about their Alumni Associations and their methods of operation. From information thus gained I drew up a constitution, modeled largely after that of Princeton, to be presented for consideration at the approaching meeting. The conference at San Jose was well attended, an Alumni Association was formed and the constitution was adopted. The officers elected for one year were: Rev. James Curry, President; Rev. A. H. Croco, Vice-President, and Rev. Williell Thomson, Secretary and Treasurer. It was resolved also to have an Alumni speaker to give an address in connection with the next Seminary Commencement, if it should meet with the approval of the Faculty. This purpose was carried out, and the custom has been kept up ever since. The Association choose me to deliver the address; and, as the next Com- mencement marked the decennial anniversary of the organization of the Seminary, Dr. W. A. Scott, Presi- dent of the Faculty, asked me to make it a historical address. Accordingly I instituted a diligent search through the records of the Seminary, and was able to give quite a full and detailed history of the first decade HISTORICAL ADDRESS 193 of its existence. The address was published in one of the San Francisco dailies and in "The Occident," our church paper. We also decided at that time to undertake to raise money to endow an Alumnus chair in the Seminary by canvassing- our churches for money. But the Directors thought it not best for us to do this, lest it might inter- fere with their larger projects; so we undertook the more modest work of endowing a scholarship. When the Directors started in to raise an endowment of $50,000 for the California Chair the Alumni dropped the work on the scholarship fund to assist in the endow- ment, and the work has never been resumed. Unfortunately, the records of our Association up to about two years ago have been lost, which emphasizes the importance of the work we are now engaged in of gathering up the history of our Alumni and publishing it in such form as to preserve it. Because of this loss what I now say about our Association must be largely from memory and from data gleaned from other sources, and of a very general character. During these twenty-five years the Association has held its annual meetings continually in connection with the meetings of Synod, and in later years these meet- ings have been attended with a banquet, to promote sociability and Christian fellowship. To these gather- ings we have taken our wives, and invited the Faculty and sometimes a few others, and they have proved pleasant and profitable occasions. In the original constitution provision was made for occasional meetings of the Association for the presenta- tion of papers and discussions upon various subjects in connection with our work. The first meetings in this 194 HISTORICAL ADDRESS line were begun a number of years ago, and were held in connection with the opening- exercises of the Sem- inary. Their two-fold object was to develop an increased interest among the Alumni for their Alma Mater and to make them occasions of mutual helpfulness to them- selves. After a time these were discontinued, and in later years it has been undertaken to carry out the object set forth in the constitution by holding annual conferences at the Seminary toward the close of the Seminary year. These conferences have been well arranged and have been interesting and profitable to all, though it is to be regretted that the Alumni have not always supported them as they should have done. Thus we see that our work as an Association has been along these four lines: The Annual Meetings at Synod, for general business, the election of officers and Christian fellowship; the Semi- Annual Meetings at the Seminary Commencement, for business and the Alumni Address; the Special Meetings in connection with the opening of the Seminary year; and, lastly, the Conferences at Com- mencement, which we trust will be a permanent feature, with constantly increasing interest and usefulness. When we turn our attention to the work of the Alumni as individuals we find a wide field. And in speaking of the Alumni here we include with the graduates all who have been students in the Seminary and have entered into the work of the ministry, as was provided for in the original constitution. At the meeting of our association in October, 1905, a committee was appointed to prepare a history of the Alumni and Students of the Seminary. This committee consisted of Revs. A. H. Croco, H. N. Bevier, Professor Charles G. Paterson, Charles P. Hessell, and James HISTORICAL ADDRESS 195 Curry, chairman. We prepared blank circulars and sent them out to all the Alumni and students to get the information needed for our work; but returns did not come in from all, and of those received not enough details have been given to enable your speaker to enter into particulars as fully as he would like to do. But we take a brief glance at the subject. Let us consider 1. THE PERSONNEL OF THE MEN. We find in this varied and composite elements, which are said to pro- duce the very best character possible. These men have come from all parts of the United States, from British Columbia, Canada and Nova Scotia, from England, Ire- land and Scotland, from Bohemia and Switzerland, from France and Germany, from Russia, China and Japan, and doubtless from other nations still. They have come from city and country, from mountain and valley, from the rich and poor, and from most of the principal busi- nesses, occupations and professions of men. They have nearly all been prepared for their work by a collegiate education, or its equivalent in training in other lines of study, business and experience, so that in mental equip- ment they take high rank. And, moreover, they are men of noble character and exemplary life, who have chosen to follow in the foot- steps of the Master, who have consecrated themselves to the service of God, given themselves to labor for the welfare of mankind, and, with earnest devotion, un- flagging zeal, unwavering faith, bright hope and warm love, are doing all they can to bring men under the influence of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Truly it is a noble, faithful and competent body of men who have gone forth from this institution into the great harvest field of the world. Let us now notice 196 HISTORICAL ADDRESS 2. THEIR FIELD OF LABOR. The Master said, "The field is the world," and into many parts of this field our Alumni have entered. The whole number of graduates from our Seminary has been 149 and the whole number of students 241, a very few of whom have not entered the ministry. Of these 15 have died. There are now, according- to the best information I have been able to gather, laboring in some way in California 60, in Oregon 10, a few others at different points on the Coast, and about a score in the Eastern States in all, in more than half the States and Territories of the United States. There is a respectable contingent just across our northern border in British Columbia, Canada and Nova Scotia, and one each in England, Ireland and Germany. We go on and find them in our island possessions. Two of our number, Robert Cecil McAdie of the class of '98 and Leland Howard Tracy, '05, are in Porto Rico. In Hawaii we have C. K. Mitani, '91, and Vaclav Bazata, '96. One lone Alumnus, Edward Lucius Seymour, '01, is giving the light of the gospel to those who dwell in the Philippine Islands, while James Ervine, '02, pro- claims the truth in Auckland, New Zealand. In all, six representatives of our Alumni are laboring for Christ "in the isles that wait for Him." In these lands called Christian more than a hundred Alumni are laboring to win men to accept Christ as their Savior, to lead Christians up to nobler lives, and to inspire them with love, faith, hope and zeal in Christian service. They are striving to do all they can, by all means in their power, among all classes of people, at all times and in all places, to promote intelligence and culture, righteousness and peace, prosperity and happi- HISTORICAL ADDRESS 197 ness, and all that in any way pertains to Christian civ- ilization and the kingdom of God on earth. Some of these have labored in large churches and in San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles, Fresno, Sacra- ramento, Portland, Tacoma, Seattle, Cleveland and other large cities; but most of them have been on the frontier and in the smaller churches, laboring as Home Missionaries and enduring many hardships to lay foun- dations and build up the waste places of Zion. The influence and importance of their work can scarcely be realized. But our Alumni have not all been content to labor in Christian lands, for some have consecrated themselves to the noble cause of the Foreign Mission work. Going across the great Pacific and moving westward with the course of the sun, we find our Alumni occupy- ing stations of service by which they have encircled the globe. In the Sunrise Kingdom of Japan three of our number, native sons of Japan, are laboring among that people that have made such progress recently in Western ideas and ways as to surprise the whole world, to do what they can to bring them under the influence of the gospel. In Korea, that has been so ground between the upper and nether stones of Japan and Russia, Arthur G. Wel- bon, '00, and Edward H. Miller, '01, are preaching and teaching in the capital city of Seoul. In Laos, where the peasants still live as the servants of feudal lords, Charles R. Callender, '96, lives and labors as the sole representative of our student body, while Robert C. Jones, '99, proclaims the gospel in Siam, "the Hermit Nation," now coming forth from her seclusion. We pass on to China, with her teeming millions China, who is rousing up and beginning to shake her- 198 HISTORICAL ADDRESS self as a great giantess to enter into the strifes of the nations and Robert Borland, John F. Kelly, M. D., '96; Clarence D. Herriott, 02, and George D. Byers, '06, are at work to do what they can to aid in giving to that people a knowledge of the Savior of the world and to direct their mig-hty powers in the way of righteousness. Further on, somewhere in the region of that spot where the human race had its origin and where God first manifested Himself to man, in ancient Persia and on "India's coral strand," two of our brothers Charles A. Douglas, '01, and Ray Caldwell Smith, '00 have taken their stand to teach those followers of false proph- ets to know Jehovah, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom He hath sent to give unto them eternal life. "in Darkest Africa," where Livingstone explored and Moffat went a pioneer missionary, two others Frank D. P. Hickman, '79, and James S. Cunningham, '01 have followed, to carry to that benighted nation the light of the gospel of salvation. Making a long stride, we come to the Republic of Chili, on the western coast of South America, where, in a land one-fourth larger than California, with a popula- tion of 3,000,000 people, one lone Alumnus, Webster E. Browning-, Ph. D., '93, lifts up the standard of the Cross, while a member of the class of 1905, Andrew Jackson Whipkey, has gone to Council, a distant point in North- ern Alaska, where he communicates with the outer world but once a year, to labor in that sparcely settled region among- a long-neglected people for whom Jesus died. Thus, from the frigid Arctic regions to the Torrid Zone, from our Occidental shores through the Orient, around the world to our own land again, among people HISTORICAL ADDRESS 199 the most highly cultured and prosperous down to the grossly degraded and needy, the men who have been educated for the Master's service in our Alma Mater are found faithfully serving- Him who said: "Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature." And now as to 3. THE SERVICE RENDERED AND ITS RESULTS. Taking the Master for our example, we find that His followers can well serve Him in all honorable vocations; for He not only preached the gospel, but He also ex- pounded the law, was a Prince among teachers, worked at a trade, practiced the art of healing, provided food for the hungry, and went about doing good. About the only thing He did not engage in was the business of making and hoarding up money. So we find our Alumni have, to some extent, been engaged in varied pursuits. Some have been lawyers, physicians, professors, teachers, editors, authors, lec- turers, directors in our Seminary and other institutions of learning, civil engineers, managers of railroads and business men. In all these occupations, as Christian men they have exercised a powerful influence for righteousness. But the most of them have given their time and efforts to the more direct work of the ministry. They have labored as evangelists, striving with fiery zeal to revive professing Christians and to awaken the unconverted; as overseers, supervising work among the weaker churches and gathering together the scattered sheep of the flock; and in organizing Sabbath -schools and erecting houses of worship and manses. They have been engaged in the lecture field, in temperance work and along Chautauqua lines. They have raised money 200 HISTORICAL ADDRESS for missions, and for the endowment, library and stu- dents' aid fund of our Seminary. They have taken a special interest in the work of our pioneers, and are mak- ing efforts to honor their memories and to gather up and preserve the history and materials of Presbyterianism by founding" a Presbyterian Historical Society for that pur- pose. They are doing all they can to train up the young people in the nurture and admonition of the Lord by working among them in Sabbath-schools, Young Peo- ple's Societies and in Christian schools and colleges. They are faithfully preaching the gospel in Christian lands, and, with warm love and much sacrifice, they are going out to carry it to those who sit in heathen darkness. Thus they are doing much to advance material pros- perity, to promote the cause of education and knowl- edge, to preserve the liberties and security of men, to make America the greatest and best among the nations, to extend her good influence into all the world, and to exalt Jesus Christ as King of kings and Savior of men. They are seeking to make men everywhere better, hap- pier and more useful on earth, and to prepare them for the blessed life of the eternal home. All this, and much more, the Alumni are striving to accomplish; and, though conscious of their own weak- ness and that the results of their efforts seem so meagre, yet, with assurance of the righteousness of their cause and confidence in the great Captain of their salvation, they press on and ever on in their work, and eternity alone will reveal all the good results of their endeavors. As we are gathered here to celebrate our Silver Jubi- lee and review the accomplishments of the past twenty- HISTORICAL ADDRESS 201 five years and more, we may truly say, "surely the good hand of our God has been upon us." And while from this vantage point we look forward to another quarter-century of service and our Golden Jubilee, may our hearts be encouraged and our faith strengthened, may we be incited to renewed zeal and diligence, and may we go forward with love, hope and assurance to the accomplishment of greater and better things for our Alma Mater and the Church of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. INDEX. Alexander, William - 4,6,17,25,28,30,36,37 Alumni, Association organized - - - - 12, 192 Decennial Address 12, 192 Vicennial Record 138 Babb, C. E. 40 Bailey, C. A. 29, 41 Baker, E E. 34, 41 Bonner, Robert 9 Brier, W. W. 8, 9 Buck, C. G. 21, 25 Burnham, T. F. - 33 Burrowes, George 6, 17, 23, 26 Business Managers 29, 41 Buildings, The First 10 Named 21 Dedicated -------- 25, 27 Chairs Founded Apologetics and Missions ----- 20 Church History 16 Greek Exegesis ------- 20, 27 Hebrew Exegesis ------- 20 Practical Theology ------ 15 Systematic Theology - 12 Vocal Culture aad Sacred Music - 21 Chapel, Memorial - 26, 27 Chapman, J. Wilbur 126 Communion Service presented 30 Converse, J. H. - 34 Coyle, Robert - - 25, 27, 40 Crosby, Arthur 20,21,25,28,40 204 INDEX Cunningham, T. M. - 8, 9 Day, T. F. - - ------ 23, 26, 3! Decade, First --- 3 Second 1 3 Third - - ... 24 Fourth 32 Dinsmore, J. W. 25, 27, 40 Directors, First Board of------ 5 Number of - - - - - - - - 16, 17 Officers of 40 Oregon - - - - 15, 16 Washington 1 7 Dixon, John ...- 38 Earthquake and Fire ------- 35 Eells, James - - - - - - - - -9, 11, 15 Emeritus Professor, The first ----- 23 Endowment, First gift to 8 Of first chair - 12 Largest gift to 20 Faculty, The first - 6 First death in 14 Changes in - 9, 24, 27, 32 Fish, Charles H. . ... 38, 41 Foster, A. W. - - - 18, 24, 27, 28 Franklin, Stephen - 6, 21 Fraser, Thomas - --- 14, 17, 24, 41 Garfield, President - 43 Gift, The largest - 20 Of Seminary site ------- 18 Gilchrist, H. W. 32 Graham, Edward 27, 28, 40 Gray, George D. 40, 1 1 3 Gray, Nathaniel 18 Guthrie, W. K. 34 Haight, H. H. - 11 Hemphill, John - - 11,34,40 Hill, E. P. - 34 Historical Society, Organized - - 30 Officers of - 31 INDEX 205 Horton, F. A. Houses of Professors Inauguration of, Professors First President Kerr, J. H. Ladd, W. M. Ladd, W. S. - Ladies' Auxiliary Committee - Landon, W. H. Laton, C. A. Library, Beginning of - First Endowment gift to Lindsley, A. L. Location of Seminary Macintosh, J. S. - Mackenzie, Robert - Martin, William - Minton, H. C. - Montgomery, Alexander Chapel Hall Mooar, George Moore, T. V Noble, W. B. Occident files - Paterson, C. G. Poor, D. W. - Quarter-Centennial of Seminary Of Alumni Richards, J. W. Robinson, F. H. - Scholarships - Scott, W. A. Stuart, A. and R. L. Students, The first Summaries - - - - Thornton, J. D. - Trumbull, R. J. Trustees Underbill, George L. 40 26 - 17, 26, 34 34 27 16, 40, 108 - 15, 16, 17 37 16, 24, 25, 27, 36 29, 38, 41, 119 7 34 - 16, 17, 24 - 1, 10, 18 33, 34, 35, 41 !9, 20, 22, 25, 26, 28, 32, 36 35, 40, 41 24, 25, 26, 28, 32 - 19, 20, 24, 26, 28 26, 27, 28 21,25 28 35 27, 40 33 33, 37 - 5, 6, 9 28 - 36, 189 - 34, 38, 41 30 22 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 8, 11 7 12, 23, 31, 38, 185 37 - 6, 29, 41 - 37, 41 41 206 INDEX Walker, H. K. 34 Wicher, E. A. 34, 36 ALUMNI AND STUDENTS History of 129 Biographical Sketches of - - - /- - 133 Summary of 185 List of the Departed 186 BIOGRAPHICAL, SKETCHES Alexander, William - - 51 Babb, C. E. 125 Buck, C. G. 103 Burrowes, George 57 Converse, John H. 121 Day, T. F. 85 Eells, James 67 Foster, A. W. 117 Fraser, Thomas 77 Gilchrist, H. W. 95 Gray, Nathaniel HI Haight, Henry H. 105 Hemphill, John - - - 91 Kerr, J. H. 93 . Ladd, W. S. - 107 Landon, W. H. - 89 Lindsley, A. I/. - - - - - - - . 73 Macintosh, J. S. ------- 79 Mackenzie, Robert ------- 83 Minton, H. C. 87 Montgomery, Alexander 115 Moore, T. V. - 101 Paterson, Charles G. 97 Poor, D. W. 65 Scott, W. A. - 45 Thompson, J. D. - - - - - - - 119 Thornton, J. D. - - - - - - - 123 Wicher, E. 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