Cumberland University - Phoenix Yearbook (Lebanon, TN)

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Winstcad P. Bone Robert G. Pearson

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E. E. Weir, A.M.. Ph.D.. Philosophy Edward E. Weir was born in Kentucky in 1854. He graduated from Cumberland University-, taking- the degrees of A.B., A.M., and Ph.D. After graduation he taught history and mathematics at Branham High School, Hopkinsville, Ky., and later was principal of Huntington High School. In 1880 he was called to the chair of Philosophy in Cumberland University, which position he now holds. He is also secretary of the college faculty. Dr. Weir is the founder of the College for Young Ladies, situated in Lebanon, which has done so much to bless the young womanhood of the South. Although he has not been principal of the school during all the twenty years of its life, yet it owes its standing as a school to him. His courses in philosophy have always been very popular, especially among those students preparing themselves for theological work. During the past few years Dr. Weir has made original research in the study known as the New Psycholog} ' , and is fitting up a new library and laboratory for that department. R. W. Keeton, A.B., Assistant in Biology Robert W. Keeton hails from the State of Mississippi. After four year ' s hard work in Webb ' s School Mr. Keeton entered Cumberland University, where he has prosecuted his studies for three years. His vacations are spent m the University of Chicago, where he is making special study in the subjects of botany and zoology. Mr. Keeton has been teaching natural sciences in the Lebanon College for Young Ladies, where his work has proved him eminently fitted for the posi- tion. His classes are the largest in that institution. The new life in athletics which Cumberland University is feeling of late is due in a large extent to the great interest taken by Mr. Keeton since his connection with the school.

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W. p. Bone. A.M., New Testament Greek and Interpretation WiNSTEAD P. Bone was born in the State of Texas in 1860. Though a fanner lad, yet he early formed a determination that he would become an accomplished scholar. His first coUeg-e work was done in Trinity University, where he took the regular classical course. The following ' year he entered Cumberland University taking three years of theological work. He followed this up with other courses in Union Theological Seminary and the University of Chicago. This was of great advantage to him. the bustling of city life forming a marked contrast to the habits of secluded Lebanon. Not yet feeling that he was equipped to begin his life ' s work, Prof. Bone decided to spend some time abroad. The most of his work was done at Berlin, where he received his Master ' s degree. In addition to this he made the most of extensive traveling on the Continent. He furnishes the exegetical studies of the Sunday school studies of the Cumberland Pres- byterian Church when the ' occur in the New Testament. For several 3 ' ears he has filled the chair of New Testament Greek and Interpretation in the Theological Department. During this time also he has served as Librarian and Secre- tary of the faculty. I . G. Pearson, D.D., English Bible and Evangelistic Methods Robert G. Pearson was born on a farm near Starksville, Miss., where he learned many practical and useful lessons. He received his early training at a military school located at Aberdeen, Miss In 1869 he entered Cooper Institute, graduat- ing from there in 1875. Among his classmates were many of the most prominent men of the church to-day. After finish- ing his course here he took the theological work at Cumberland University. Though Dr. Pearson was eminently suc- cessful as a pastor, yet he early manifested a special talent for evangelistic work. Believing that here lay his particu- lar field of labor he has since devoted his life to the saving of the young manhood of America. At first he worked especially in his church, but as the demands for his services increased he broadened his field, spending some of the best years of his life in the North and East. Besides his qualifications as an evangelist. Dr. Pearson brings to his work the accumulated knowledge of a keen observer who has spent much time in European travel. Some years ago Cumberland University conferred upon him the degree of D.D. During this last year he was called to the chair of English Bible and Evangelistic Methods. Mr. Moody said of him that he was the greatest living Bible preacher.