Bucknell University - L Agenda Yearbook (Lewisburg, PA)

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In Mmiory of KoHKiir .Ma( ' i;iik.i; )1! Daih.ixci ' ov

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Dedication to William Cyrus Bartol In Appreciation of His Tliirtv-six Years of Kariiest Service to the T ' niversit} ' We Dedicate This Book The 1918 L- Agenda

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Robert Macj regor Darlington lll -: ik-ath (if Rolicrl M. DarliiiL tdii has (lei ri cd lis n tlie M C ])resence of one who, though not directl - ccmnected with ) this institution, had lieen for years one of the central ii ' ures (if r.ucknell Hfe. Horn in Kupert, Cohimhia County. Penn- sylvania, March J4, iS. ' - ' , Air. 1 )arlin,L;t((n came U Lewisluirg-, graduat- ing from liucknell Academy in 1899. lie entered college with the class of 1903, hecame a memlier of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, and took a leading part in all the activities of the institution, hut was coni])elled to leave school during the winter of his Junior year. Mr. Darlington was with the Philadelphia North American for some time, later going into the insurance business, with headcpiarters at Williams])ort. In the Spring of 1909 he returned to Lewisburg to ac- cept a ])osition in the I.ewishurg National Bank, where he was employed at the time of his death. For many years he managed the local theater, the success of which resulted largely from his personality and business ability. In I.ewislnirg ' s ci ic and social life Robert Darlington was a iironii- nent figure. He was ])resident of the Boosters Club, and took an active part in manv local organizations. He was closely connected with the Presbyterian Church, and served as treasurer of its Sunday School. As . thletic Fditor of the Bucknell . binini .Monthly, Mr. Darling- ton stimulated interest in this department, and kept always in close touch with the athletic needs of the school. The securing of many a valuable athlete was due to his influence. . sudden illness took Mr. Darlington in the midst of tbe e activi- ties. He was taken to Koser ' s Sanitarium at William port, where he died Tune Ji, 1916. . mong faculty and students Bol) was e(|ually known and appreciated, and every man who knew him feels that h e has lost not only a leader, but a friend. Our loss is measured only by his (irtb. Page Nine