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Young Ladies. In 1876 he was awarded the uni- versity scholarship in Latin, Greek and Mathematics, in 1878 the Modern Languages and Belles-Lettres scholarship, and from 1880 to 1882 the Howard- Houston fellowship. In 18S2 he received the degree of Ph. D. Was Professor of English and Political Economy at Hampden Sidney from 1882 to 1886, and has since 1886 filled the Chair of English at Davidson. CALEB RICHMOND HARDING, A. M., PH. D. Professor of Greek and German. Dr. Harding was born in 1861, at Charlotte, N. C. Entered Davidson College in 1876, received the degree of A. B. in 1880. During the next year he was engaged in teaching. Between 1881 and 1S87 he spent each alternate year at Johns Hopkins pursuing post-graduate work. From 1883 to 1885 he was Pro- fessor of Greek at Hampden Sidney College, Va. , and between 1886 and 1888 was engaged in teaching at Kenmore High School, Kenmore, Va. In 1887 he received the degree of Ph. D. from Johns Hopkins, and in 1889 was elected Professor of Greek and Ger- man at Davidson. HENRY LOUIS SMITH, A. M., PH. D. Professor of Natural Philosophy. Born at Greensboro, N. C, in 1859. Studied at Davidson from 1877 to 1881. Was awarded the Mathematical medal in 1879, the Greek medal, the Essayist ' s medal, and the degree of A. B. in 1881, and the degree of A. M. in 1888. Principal of the Selma Academy at Selma, N. C, from 1881 till 1887. Pur- sued graduate studies at the University of Virginia in 1886-7 ana again in 1S90-1. Was awarded the Orator ' s medal of the temperance union society in 1887 and of the Jefferson literary society in 1891, and the degree of Ph. D. in 1891. President North Carolina Teachers ' Assembly in 1890. Since 1887 Professor of Natural Philosophy at Davidson. WM. RICHARD GREY, A. B. , PH. D. Professor of Latin and French. Dr. Grey was born in 1858 in Union county, N. C. He entered Davidson College in 1880, andreceived the degree of A. B. in 1884, winning the Latin medal in 1883 and the Greek medal in 1884. During the ses- sion of 1885-6 he conducted the village academy at Davidson. In 1886-7 he had charge of the Moores- ville Academy, and from 1887 to 1889 was at the head of high schools in Georgia. In 1889 he entered the University of Johns Hopkins, was awarded an hon- orary Hopkins scholarship in 1890, and the degree of Ph. D. in 1893. Immediately afterward he was elected Professor of Latin and French at Davidson. JAMES BLANTON WHAREY, A. B. Asst. Professor of Mathematics, Greet and Latin. Born in Cumberland county, Va , in 1872. Studied at Davidson College from 1888 to 1892. Valedictorian of class of 1892, in which year he was awarded the Debater ' s medal and the Essayist ' s medal. Taught in Cape Fear Academy, Wilmington, N. C, in 1892 and 1893, and since has occupied his present position at Davidson. 17
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MEMBERS OE THE EACULTY. REV. JOHN BUNYAN SHEARER, M. A., D. D., LI,- D. Presidt-iit hi , Professor of Biblical Instruction. Born in 1832, in Appomattox county, Va. Was graduated with the degree of A. B. from Hampden Sidney College in 1851, and received the degree of M. A. from the University of Virginia in 1854. The next year he was principal of Kemper School, Gordous- ville, Va. Was graduated at Union Theological Sem- inary in 1858, minister at Chapel Hill 1858-62, in Hal- ifax county, Va., 1862-70, and principal of the Cluster Springs High School from 1866 till 1870. In 1870 he was called to the presidency of Stewart College, Clarksville. Tenn. After the reorganization of the college as the Southwestern Presbyterian University, Dr. Shearer held the Chair of History and English Literature from ' 79 to ' 82, and of Biblical Instruction from ' 82 to ' 88. In the latter year he was elected president of Davidson College and Professor of Bib- lical Instruction. WM. JOSEPH MARTIN, M. A. , 1,1,. D. Professor of Chemistry. Colonel Martin was born in 1 830 at Richmond, Va. He was a student at the University of Virginia from 1851 to 1854. Was elected in 1854 Professor of Natural Sciences in Washington College, Pa., where he remained three years. In 1857 he was elected Pro- fessor of Chemistry, Mineralogy and Geology at the University of North Carolina. At the outbreak of the civil war he left the lecture-room for the seat of war, and served throughout the whole war with con- spicuous gallantry, except when laid aside by wounds. Resumed his chair at Chapel Hill till the closing of the university in 1867. Taught two years in Colum- bia, Tenn., was in 1869 elected Professor of Chemistry at D avidson, of which institution he has been for many years vice-president. WM. DANIEL VINSON, M. A. Professor of Mathematics. Professor Vinson was born in Sumter county, South Carolina, in 1849. He was graduated at Washington and Lee University in 1872, with the degree of M. A., having won an honorary scholarship in 1869, the Rob- inson prize medal in 1871, and the Cincinnati Oration in 1873. During the year following his graduation he was instructor in Greek at the university. He accepted a professorship in the Waco Female College, Texas, which chair he filled till elected Professor of Mathematics at Austin College, Texas.. In 1883 he was elected to the same chair at Davidson. WM. SPENSER CURRELL, M. A., PH. D. Professor of English. Dr. Currell was born in Charleston, S. C, in 1858. He studied at Washington and Lee University as an undergraduate from 1875 to 1880, receiving the degree of B. P., A. B. and M. A. During the next year he was Instructor in Modern History and French in the uni- versity, and teacher in the Ann Smith Academy for 16
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