Baker University - Wildcat Yearbook (Baldwin City, KS)

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Q J f flfilrf- X C f, ' I f fe ff Tlfistory Tfaculty Changes HE opening of the school year 1913-14 found several changes in our faculty. The Bible Chair, vacated by Prof. Ream, has been filled by Rev. Irwin R. Beiler, a graduate of the Boston School of Theology. The German chair, formerly held by Miss Shafer, now Mrs. Harris, has been accepted by Miss Anna Grace XVirt, a graduate of Syracuse University. Prof. Scherer's place as Athletic Director has been filled by Coach E. C. Gallagher, a graduate of A. Sz M. College of Okla. Prof Gallagher has an enviable record as an athlete, The vacancy made by Prof. Gewehr in the History Department has been filled by Prof. R. H. McWilliams. Mr. McVVilliams is an old Baker man who has taken graduate work in Chicago University. Prof. VVm. H. Partridge was called to take Prof. O. G. Markham's place in the Latin De- partment, though Prof. Markham still remains as its head. The place of Librarian, vacated by Mrs. Wood-Barker, has been hlled by Miss Hattie Osborn. Miss Wells, who formerly had charge of the Art Department, has been replaced by Miss Ella Heath. Miss Secrest was chosen at the beginning of the second semester as assistant in the OSMAN GRANT MARKHAM, A,M. Litt.D. Dean of the College Professor of Latin Language and Litera- t ture English Department. The French Department, formerly taught by Miss Anna Porter, who has gone to Rome as a missionary, has been filled by Miss Wollaston. Professor H. I. Hoover still remains as head of the department of History and Political Science, though at present on a leave of absence. 'Ghz 'Endowment For many years the General Education Board of New York, of which john D. Rocke- feller is the head, has been carrying on careful investigations, planning to assist one hundred and ten of the most deserving colleges of our nation. The board pays no attention to de- nomination, but bases its choice on the merits of the school. The board's income is that from fifty-two millions of dollars. Ex-President Murlin and the trustees of the University carried on much correspondence with the Educational Board, relative to endowing Baker. President Mason faithfully conf tinued the pleas, and on October 26, 1912, came the news of their promise to 3125.000 with the condition that we raise the remainder of a half million dollars, over and above all debt. The gift was announced in chapel and the enthusiasm was so great that the students and faculty were given a holiday in honor of the event. Baker was one hundred and ninth on the list of one hundred and ten colleges to be endowed. These colleges will remain on this list, and they are also promised future support from the Board when it is deserved. Page I7 L'5'?,,,s1i-51'7WP6.'fJ'xH!'1:.Q,.,,P.lr4 xr

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1110 3 ,. f f . 77 Z Z fWQ4 f wfw , .. Q ' W -1' ' f f1f4f fUfi 2 , f ' f f f f f . I 'f f fl f f f L my - , . Q , ' 4 1 :mmf As soon as the gift was announced, the loyal people of Baldwin City got busy with pledges, and the amount now subscribed is over 331,000 The general secretaries are Dr. S. S. Murphy and Mr. Holcomb. The districts in the conference were apportioned Sl80,000 to raise in small amounts, while the general field men were apportioned the remaining i p195,000. At a meeting of the ministers of the combined conferences called by Bishop Shepard in Baldwin City on October 14-15, 1913, two hundred ministers assembled. These, includ- ing nine district superintendents, pledged their hearty cooperation in the raising of the sub- scriptions. The nine superintendents were to be assisted by six men, consisting of three laymen and three ministers, all to be confirmed by the Bishop. He later appointed Prof. O. G. Markham as the Executive Secretary of the conference, Gifts of under five hundred dollars are accepted by this committee, while the larger gifts are handled by the field secre- taries. ' Prof. Ebright was appointed as Dean to fill Markham's place, and Prof. Wm. H. Partridge, of Overbrook College, was called to the Latin Department of the University. Al- though not specified in the conditions it is generally understood that 550,000 of the endow- ment will be used for the construction of a new science building. The last report given out by the secretaries showed the amount raised by the districts S147,fXJO and the field secre- taries 3Sl03,000. All indications point towards the successful raising of the entire amount. Swimming Tool Among the important things that happened during the year 1913-14 was the opening of the new swimming pool, which was under construction during the summer, and finished in the early fall. It is located in the Gym basement, between the boys' and girls' locker room, and measures 20x50 feet, with spacious galleries on every side. It has a depth of from five to eight feet, and is built of white concrete, interlined with asphalt to prevent leakage. The warm water is forced into the pool by means of a steam injector, and returns through a gravity filter. The pool was constructed at a cost of 31200. The faculty gave S100 of this, and the rest was raised by the proceeds of various events, such as student subscriptions and Faculty-Senior basket-ball games. Much credit is due to Prof. Reser, who was General Manager of this handsome addition to the University. TDea.tb of Captain fllves ' Baker University lost a true friend on September 30, 1913, when Capt. Chas. P. Ives passed away. His home had been in Baldwin since 1880. He was Superintendent of the M. E. Sunday-School -for twenty-six years and was one of the greatest benefactors the University has ever had. He held the admiration of every student andall who knew him. A very unique and interesting present came to the University library recently. It was an autograph copy of the Battle Hymn of the Republic, copied by Julia Ward Howe for Bishop Charles McCabe in 1904. VVith the copy is a letter in Mrs. Howe's handwriting. Bishop McCabe gave the copy to Rev. Bernard Kelley. Dr. Kelley gave it to Mrs. Barker. who in turn gave it to Baker University. Flew Gower Glock , The alumnus who visits Balcer next year will be greeted, on entering the campus, by a mammoth tower clock, which will be placed on the North tower of the gymnasium by the present Senior class. It will be installed by Commencement time. It will have a black dial. measuring five feet in diameter, with gold numerals. Sounds from its live hundred pound bell will be heard every half hour. It will be purchased of the Seth Thomas Co. at a cost of 3650. Page IB