Davidson College - Quips and Cranks Yearbook (Davidson, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 198 of the 1897 volume:

Presented to the iry of Davidson College by IS CUAiWifi C iwi«J Library of Davidson College }2. (T , CL ' -o-t ' L i|«2 -w . ' Qwips Cy2LY)ks PubUshcd by the VOL. II STUDENTS OF DAVIDSON COLLEGE Davidson College NORTH CAROLINA 1S97 SUBSCRIPTION PRICE, ONE DOLLAR AND A HALF Postage, Twenty-five Cents M Address, QUIPS AND CRANKS DAVIDSON, N. C. E. A. WRIGHT EN(,R. F.K, I ' RINTEK AM5 STATIONER I ' HILAnELPHIA Oaste thee, nymph, and bring with thee Jest and youthful jollity. Quips and Cranks, and wanton wiles, Nods and becks, and wreathed smiles. COL. VM. JOSI Plt MARTIN, A.M., LL.D. WHt), FllK A QUARTER OI- ' . CliNTLin ' , V. S TO US THE REPRESENTATION OF THE I DEAL MAX, THIS IMCTURE OF STUDENT FIFE IS LOVINliLV DEDICATED l!V THE EDITORS r f 0 W , J . tc 6kyiyC ' c %m iiilijnVociJlaiiJ S(|a(loWs i lc|erij(ii](l jiclieHrey , I |Llle J Is Uaiarititowerv pp 7 T ' ' or er yo ' [orfcwLLiiillievloleH Le, - - k ' | frflil,lwers!MvtjrM Aridlsesloririolleje . W ' [oUtiLj WaL|rM| Jeej) ' ' ' mooj arid tuTe . m] BOARD OF EDITORS laiGKNK IIOI.iMKS BliAN, ' 97, .Salisbury, N. C, Editor-vi-Cliuf. AKciiir.Ai.n Cl ' kkie, ' 97, Burlington, N. C. P. Finlev Henderson, ' 97, Ail cn, S. C. Frank A. Drennan, ' 97, Richburg, S. C. Egbert H. Harrison, ' 97, Mill Bridge, N. C. F. Carl Bartii, ' 98, Atlanta, Ga. William G, I ' errv, ' 98, Rock Hill, S. C. Randolph S. Kskriik.e, ' 97, Shclb_ -, N..C. Jno. D. MacAllister, ' 99, Luniberton, N. C. J. Moore McConnei.l, ' 99, McConncllsxille, S. C. Business Managers Randolph S. Eskridge, ' 97, X. C J. Moore McConxell, ' 99, S. C. i:niT()RS QUIPS AND CRANKS MISS MARY MORRISON MISS ADEI.K IIRENIZEK MISS MAY GATES MISS SADIE DUNI.AP MISS MAKC.ARKT CANNON MISS MAH MUkl-HY MISS ANNIK WII.EY MISS LILLIK BROWN MISS LOTTIE CALDWELL A II I.--I ' ( M DAVIDSON COLLEGE ; HISTORICAL TiiK Presrytekian C ' liiKni lias always been a leading promoter of education. The Scotch and the Irish laid the fomidation before the Rcvoliitionar_ - war, and afterwards fol- lowed up their early beginnings so vigorously and successfully that all the education of the State of North Carolina down to the middle of the present century was largely their work. The United States (io ernment has issued a llistoiy of Education in North Carolina, prepared by Charles Lee Smith, a member of the l aptist Church. It is a book which every Presb ' tcrian ma - reaii with interest, because it reads like a histor - of Presbyterianism, so inti- mate was the connection of that Church with edu- cation. The State University was largely founded and fostered by them and largelj- controlled by them down to the recent war. It would be interesting to trace the progress of education in Western North Carolina from the founding of Queen ' s College near Charlotte by I -esbyterians in 1767, for two-thirds of a centun,-. There are numerous grammar .schools and acade- mies in North and South Carolina, which furnished many ilistinguished men for the church and for the state, some going through college, and some not, but all of exceptional classical training by masters in their day. In 1S35 the Presb_ tcries of Concord and Mor- ganton in North Carolina, and Bethel in South Carolina, undertook to found a college jointly. l)rs. Morrison and Sparrow raised $30,000 in five months and the school w£is put in operation in 1837, under the presidency of Rev. Robert Hall Morrison, D. D. Davidson College was named in honor of Cicn. William Davidson, a Revolutionary patriot, who fell fighting bravely at the battle of Cowan ' s Ford, and whose memory is still fragrant in Western North Carolina. It was quite the fashion in those days to engraft m.uiual labor on the schools. The system was tried here a few )-ears. It soon became apparent ho e er, that learned college professors did not exxel in farming, and the ambitious future govern- ors, senators and preachers among the pu[)ils were not easily harnessed between the plow handles be- hind a bobtail mule. Indeed, tradition says that many of the pu])ils so imbibed the spirit of the aforesaid comrade in toil, that they became chronic kickers against the system. The College opened March the 1st, 1837, with sixty-six students; Dr. Morri- son President and Professor of Mental and Moral Philosophy ; Rev. P. J. Sparrow, D. D., Professor of Ancient Languages ; and M. D. Johnson, Tutor of Mathematics. The first buildings were four rows of cottages, of which two remain, Oak Row and Elm Row ; the Old Chapel, the Stewart ' s Hall, the President ' s House and Tammany for the Professor of Ancient Languages. The manual labor feature soon succumbed to the inevitable. In 1840 Dr. Morrison retired on account of ill health. Dr. Sparrow soon after became President of Hampden-Sidney, Virginia. Dr. Samuel Williamson was President from 1 84 1 to 1854, assisted by two professors. A severe crisis came in the financial condition of the college in the closing years of his administratinn which was relieved for a season by the sale of scholarships on a scale of liberality, which proved ruinous to the College, though neither buyers nor sellers ever intended them to work that wa_ ' . The most of these scholarships have been surrendered or compromised and cancelled. A few of them, however, still survive and spring up with a buoy- ancy and activity which would entitle them to be quoted on ' change. The 40,000 raised from this source gave only temporary relief Maxwell Chambers, Esq., w ' as a native of this region of country, and after conducting a pros- perous mercantile business in Charleston, S. C, he removed to Salisbury. N. C, where he died in February, 1855. He gave one-half of his estate of a half million of dollars to his kindred and friends and the other half to the Trustees of Davidson College to advance the cause of Christian educa- tion. This legacy enabled them to provide a mag- nificent building, cabinets, apparatus, and also to employ a large corps of professors. Rev. Drury Lac ' , D. D., served as President for five -ears, and he was succeeded by Rev. J. L. Kirkpatrick, D. D., in i860, and he in 1 866 by Rev. (;. V. McPhail, D. D., who died in office in 1871. The College was not entirely closed during the war, but much of her endow ' ments was lost and her funds reduced to $70,000, from which they ha e slowl) ' increased to $130,000 at the present time. Pnif J. R. Blake served as chairman of the P ' aculty from 1871 to 1877, when Rev. A. D. Hep- burn, D. D., LL. D., was made President, which office he filled till his resignation in 1885. He was succeeded b ' Rev. Luther McKinnon who re- signed in 1 888 on account of long-continued ill health, by which he is still debarred from active serxice. He was succeeded by the present incum- bent, Re -. J. H. Shearer, D. D., LL. D. In 1875-76 the several Presbyteries of South Carolina, Georgia and Florida elected Trustees into the Board, as the other Presbyteries of North Carolina had already done, thus greatly enlarging the available field from which to draw patronage. The Commencement of ' 97 will be the 60th anniversary of the opening of the College. Dur- ing these three-score years there have been eight presidents, forty-one professors, and a number of tutors. Over twenty-four hundred students have been matriculated, and of that number seven hun- dred and sixty-one have graduated. Two hundred and fifty have become ministers, thirty-four college professors, and the other professions share equally well. VICINITY When the Scotch-Irish Presbyterians decided to establish a higher institution of learning they determined to place it in the midst of the many academies which the different Presbyteries had in their charge. We copy the following from a report to Faj ' etteville Presbytery in November, 1 844 : Davidson College is located in a section of country where the influence of such an institution will be appreciated : and be productive of much good. It is easy of access and placed in the midst of a rich section of territory : it will always be sur- rounded by a dense population, out t)f which many young men will become desirious of obtaining an education. These will find this institution, on many accounts, an eligible place of resort. The districts of Spartanburg, York, Lancaster, and Chesterfield in South Carolina, and the counties of Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Anson, Lincoln, Ritler- ford, Burke, Iredell, Wilkes, Davy, Rowan, Stanley in North Carolina, will find this the most convenient place for them. Suriy, togctlicr with the counties farther to the west, with Richmond, Moore, Mont- gomery, Robeson, and other eastern counties, will, for various reasons, always contribute more or less to the patronage of this institution. The districts and counties which we have named contain a pop- ulation of over two hundred thousand souls ; a population considerably exceeding that of the State of Connecticut, previous to the establishment of the two denominational colleges, in addition to Yale. Time has proven the prophecy of these thought- ful men of God. Not only was the spot suitable for an educational institution on account of its populous vicinity and the wealth of its people, but on account of its height above the surrounding countrj- and the general healthfulness of the region. Davidson is located upon the granite belt which sweeps from Beattie ' s F ord through the lower part of Iredell, the upper section of Mecklenburg, Southern and p;a.stern Rowan, and striking the Yadkin at Tradinii I- ord. The water that falls from the east roof of the Old Chapel finds its way into the Yadkin (Pee Dee) River, fifty-six miles away ; that from the west roof flows into the Catawba. The immediate neighborhood around the College is well drained, and contagious diseases are unknown. For eight months in the year the roads are inviting to bicyclists. The College campus contains about seventy-five acres covered with blue grass, and the beautiful walks and drive- ways are shaded by sctjres of elms and oaks. Within a mile lies Lake Wiley, co ering fourteen acres; a little further e find the Cascades, Lover ' s Leap, Diamond Rock, and nian_ ' other beautiful and picturesque places. The people from this section ha ing been the first in America to express their belief in individual freedom, having declared themselves independent of their mother country before such an action was taken by the States assembled, it is no sm ' prisc that Davidson is surrounded by many places of histori- cal interest. Twehe miles to the south we find the cabin in which the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence was signed ; two miles north the re- mains of the old Log College of North Caro- lina, where Ephraim Brevard and other signers of this declaration were educated ; in the same vicinity, Tarleton ' s Tavern, where the general of the same name butchered man}- Americans ; also Purgatory Swamp, which became a Rendezvous of safety from the Red Coats for the people of that neighborhood; six miles west we find Cowan ' s Ford, where General Lee Davidson met his death in his endeavor to prevent Coniwallis from crossing the Cataw ba ; within several hundred yards of the campus stands the oak under which Centre Church was organized ; eight miles southwest is the Hope- well Church neighborhood, whose people ha e given us more history than any other section of the State within as narrow limits. IMPROVEMENTS During the last decade many improvements have been made in the various departments. A three years ' Bible Course has been established. The English, Greek and Latin courses have been improved, especially the Latin course. A year each has been added to the P ' rcnch and German courses. Political Pxonomv has received much at- tention, and its ticket is now equal to that of any Southern College. Fi ' e new laboratories have been fitted up for the departments of Chemistrs-, Mineralogy, Physics and Electricit ' . Da idson is especially proud of its work in electricity and chemistry. The libraries of the societies and the collesre librarv ha e been consolidated in the library hall of the main building. Under the same management the College reading-room is kept open and the students have access daily to over thirty newspapers and periodicals. A gas plant has been placed in the main building, which furnishes gas to the laboratories and the cen tre hall of the main building. Recently new apparatus was placed in the Senior Chemistry Laborator -. To the Electrical Department have been added several Roetgen-ray macliines and a large amount of electrical apparatus. . ll the fraternity halls arc lighted by electricity. Our A ' . Al. C. A. buikl- ing was the first of its kind upon a Southern college campus, and its work, its- parlors, reading- room, gymnasium, etc., will be spoken of in its proper place. Athletics has interested the students to the extent that we have now a bicycle track, thirteen tennis courts, a running track, gun club with traps, a lake covering fourteen acres, furnished with boats, spring-boards and bath-houses — this also will be mentioned elsewhere. For facts con- cerning Medical School see history of the institu- tion in this volume. Marked improvements have been made in the College Monthly. We arc no longer ashamed to exchange with the publications of other colleges, and we receive more comments from our exchanges, with three exceptions, than any other Southern college magazine. A Historical Socict} ' has been organized, and commencing witji ne.xt October a quarterl)- will be issued which will contain on!) ' historical paixrs prepared by the members of the socict)- and the Alumni of the College. The society halls have been refitted, one being furnished with handsome opera chairs. The Dramatic and Glee Clubs are sources of much entertainment for the students and villagers. Many of the professors ' residences ha e been greatly improved, and at present two new ones are in course of erection. Many inno ations by the Faculty relating to study hours, prayers, etc., ha ' c resulted in much good. SOCIAL LIFE AND INFLUENCES The social influences in and around l)a itlson session the Y. M. C. A. tenders a reception to the are such as parents would want for their sons while F ' reshman Class in the Association parlors. From in college. The village is well supplied with young the beginning the new men are made to feel at ladies, who exert a good influence over the sixty home and receive courteous attention from everj- per cent of the students who visit regular!)-. Re- one. The fraternity and non-fraternity strife is ceptions given by the Faculty and villagers are unknown. There are six Greek letter societies in quite frequent During the first week of the fall College, and they always contend in a friendly 17 manner for the new men. Other social organizations are: The Runes, a local Sophomore fraternity; the Actaeon, and tiie Sigma Nu Kappa. The friendly mingling of the students on the foot-ball and base-ball fields, in the literary societies, the Y. M. C. A., the Gymnasium, and the ' arious other societies and organizations produces ties of friend- ship between students of different fraternities and between fraternity and non-fraternity men which can never be severed. The College is remarkable- free from cliques, clans and special crowds, and a more harmonious body of young men can- not be found in any institution. The constant at- tendance of the majority of college men at prayers, church, and the Y. M. C. A. results in much good. The government of the student body is left entirely in their hands, and they must be commended for the rapidity with which they dispose of cases of dishonesty. Card playing and drinking of intoxi- cants is almost unknown. ATHLETICS That it is a duty to look after the development of the body as well as the mind is recognized by every student of Davidson. Since the building of the bic) ' cle and running tracks they ha e been in constant use. More interest was shown in foot- ball last autumn t han ever before, and base-ball holds its own. The lake, with its bath-houses, spring-boards, boats and toboggan slides, claims the spare time of many students. Thirteen tennis courts are in active operation. The Gun Club owns five traps and holds annual spring practice. Golf has attracted the attention of a few, and will gradually draw boys from some of the other games. Our Annual Athletic Day is always looked forward to as the e ent of the spring session. Amateur records have been equalled and we are justly proud of some of our feats. The Athletic Asso- ciation has recently been organized, and the con- stitution and by-laws have been so fi.xed that all participants in college games in the exercises of Athletic Da)- must be members of the Association and pay regular dues. In this way more funds can be raised for athletic goods and new apparatus will be added to the G -mnasium. OUR NEEDS While we need the immediate erection of llic one. Water-works are ahnost absolutely necessaiy. proposed Martin Memorial Science Hall, yet Dav- I ' hat the Alumni should be more loyal to their in- idson ' s greatest need at present is a larger endow- stitution is shown by their treatment of the College mcnt fund and free tuition. That a separate chair magazine. But despite all these wants Davidson of histor - is needed is evident to all. A new is progressing, and some day in the earl)- future we chapel with four large recitation - rooms below expect to see her the ideal denominational college would be (juitc an improvement over the present of the South. Entrance Examinations ; Ionday, September 9 Fall Term began Thursday, September 10 Medical College began Friday, September 1 1 Reception to the Fresliman Class . . Monday, September 14 Foot-ball Game vs. Charlotte .... Monday, October 12 Foot-ball Game vs. Bingham . . . Monday, November 16 S. A. E. Banquet Saturday, November 21 Thanksgiving Exercises Thursday, November 26 .Soc and Buskin Club Thursday, November 26 Fall E.xaminations Began . . . Wednesday, December 9 Fall Term Closed Wednesday, December 23 Spring Term Opened Friday, January i Sophomore Banquet Friday, February 19 Junior Speaking . . . Monday, Tuesday, February 22-23 Junior Banquet Friday, March 5 Senior Speaking Friday, April 16 Maxwell Chambers Day Saturday, April 17 Junior Dramatics Monday, April 19 Inter-Society Debate Monday, May 3 Field Day Saturday, May 8 Senior Examinations Began Wednesday, May 12 Final Examinations Began Monday, May 24 Baccalaureate Sermon 11 . .m. Sunday, June 6 Sermon Before Y. M. C. A 8 p.m. Sunday, June 6 Grove Exercises Monday, June 7 Senior Dramatics S p.m. Monday, June 7 Annual Meeting of Trustees . . . 11 A.it. Tuesday, June 8 Reunion of Literary Societies . . S p.m. Tuesday, June 8 Address Before Literary Societies, u . .m. Wed ' day, June 9 Alumni Oration 12.15 p.m. Wednesday, June 9 Meeting of Alumni Association, 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 9 Alumni Banquet 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 9 Anniversary of Literary Societies, S p.m. Wednesday, June 9 Actason Banquet 10 p.m. Wednesday, June 9 Commencement Day Thursday, June 10 Trustees J 896-97 W. J. McKav, D D., President J. RuMiT.i:, D. D., Secretary O. D. D.wis, Esq., Treasurer Geo. v.. W ' ii-sox, ICso., Attorney F. H. Johnston, D. D. Rev. C. N. Wharton Wm. A. Wood, D. D. J. H. Hill, Esq. . . Rev. ]. A. Ramsay . O. D. Davis, Esq. . Rev. C. A. Munroe ■ Hon. A. Leazar . . J. Rumple, D. D. . Rev. C. G. Vardell . J. A. McAllister, Esq. Rev. P. R. Law . . Capt. S. C. Rankin . Geo. E. Wilson, Esq. Robert A. Dinin, Esq Prof. Hugh A. Grey E. Nye Hutchinson, M Peter M. Brown . . Dr. Frank Robinson Rev. ]. L. Williamson J. Henrj- Smith, D. D. J. L. Scott, ]r Geo. W. Watts . W. H. Sprunt, Esq. . James H. Munroe, Es(|. Rev. D. X. McLaughlin Col. A. R. Banks . . . Elizabeth City, X. C. . Warrenton, X. C. . Statesville, N. C. . Statesville, N. C. . Hickory, X. C. . .Salisbury, X. C. . Lenoir, X. C. . Mooresville, N. C. . Salisbury, N. C. . Red Springs, X. C. . I.uniberton, X. C. . Lumber Bridge, X. C. . Fayelteville, X. C. . Charlotte, X. C. . Charlotte, X. C. . Huntersville, X. C. . Charlotte, X. C. . Charlotte, X. C. . Lowell, X. C. . Charlotte, X. C. ■ Greensboro, X. C. . Graham, X. C. . Durham. X. C. . Wilmington, X. C. . lUirgaw, X. C. . Chester, S. C. . Vorkv ille. S. C. Rev. D. S. McAllister Bethel, S. C. Rev. W. G. Xeville Yorkville, S. C. D. E. Jordan, D. D Winnsboro, S. C. RLaj. A. H. White Rock Hill, S. C. Hon. D. S. Henderson Aiken, S. C. Rev. Jas. C. Oehlcr Aiken, S. C. Rev. B. G. Clifford, D. D L ' nion, S. C. Rev. B. F. Wilson Spartanburg, S. C. Hon. A. White Sumter, S. C. W. J. McKay, D. D Mayesville, S. C. W. F. Stevenson, Esq. ...... Cheraw, S. C. Rev. H. B. Zernow Marion, S. C. J. R. Riley, D. D Easley, S. C. Rev. B. P. Reid Pendleton, S. C. Rev. L. A. Siinpson Toccoa, Ga. Henry Quigg, D. D Conyers, Ga. J. B. Mack, D. D Fort Mill, S. C. Rev. E. G. Smith Greensboro, Ga. Rev. T. P. Burgess Madison, Ga. Rev. J. W. Quarterman Marlow, Ga. Rev. C. C. Carson Mcintosh, Ga. Rev. S. C. Caldwell, Ph. G Tallahassee, Fla. Wm. Henry Dodge, D. D Jacksonville, Fla. J. M. P. Otts, D. D., LL. D Greensboro, Ala. Maj. M. McX. McLaughlin Raeford, N. C. B. F. Hall, Esq Wilmington X. C. W. B. Thompson, Escj Chester, S. C. FACULTY PROFESSOR SHEARER PR0FES.SOR VINSON TROFESSOR SMITH PROFESSOR GREV FACULTY PROFESSOR HARRISON I ' ROFKSSOR HARDING PROFESSOR ROWE PROFp;SSOR MARTIN MEMBERS OF FACULTY Rev. John Bunvan Shearer, M.A., D. D., LL, D. n-esideut and Professor of Biblical lustriicliou. Bom in 1832 in Appomattox County, Va. Was graduated with the degree of A. H. from Hampden-Sidney College in 185 1, and received the degree of M. A. from the University of Vir- ginia in 1854. The next year he was principal of Kemper School, Gordonsville, ' a. Was graduated at Union Theological Seminary in 1858, minister at Chapel Hill 1858-62, in HaHfax County, Va., 1862-70, and principal of the Cluster Springs Wm. Daniel Vinson, M.A., LL. D. rrofessor of Mathematics. Professor inson 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 scholar- ship in 1869, the Robinson Prize Medal in 1 871, and the Cincinnati Oration in 1873. During the year following 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 High School from 1S66 till 1870. In 1870 he ( n -p xas. In 1883 he was elected to the vas called to the presidency of Stewart College, Clarksville, Tenn. After the reorganization of the College as the Southwestern Presbyterian Univer- sity Dr. Shearer held the Chair of llistoiy and English Literature from ' 79 to ' 82. and of Biblical Instruction from ' 82 to ' 88. In the latter year he was elected President of Da idson College and Professor of Biblical Instruction. same chair at Davidson. The honorary title of LL. D. was conferred on him by Austin College. Caleb Richmond Harding, M. A., Ph. D. Professor of Greek and German. Dr. Har ding was born in 1 86 1, 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 1887 he spent each alternate year at Johns Hopkins pursuing post-graduate work. From 1883 to 1885 he was Professor of Greek at Hamp- den-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 German at Davidson. Henry Louis Smith, M. A., Ph. D. Professor of Natural Philosophy. Born at Greensboro, N. C., in 1859. Studied at Davidson from 1877 to 1 88 1. Was awarded the Mathematical Medal in 1879, the Greek Medal, the Essayist ' s Medal, and the degree of A. B. in 1 88 1, and the degree of A. M. in 1888. Principal of the Selma Academy at Selma, N. C, from 1 881 till 1887. Pursued graduate studies at the Univer- sity of Virginia in 1886—7, t ' d again in 1890-1. Was awarded the Orator ' s Medal of the Temper- ance Union Society in 1887, and of the Jefterson Literarj ' Society in 1 89 1, and the degree of Ph. D. in 1890. Since 1887 Professor of Natural Phil- osophy at Da idson. Wm. Richard Grev, A. B., Ph. D. Professor of Latin and Frencli. Dr. Grey was born in 1858 in Union County, N. C. He entered Davidson College in I 880, and received the degree of A. B. in 1884, winning the Latin Medal in 1883, and the Greek Medal in 1884. During the session of 1885-6 he conducted the village academy at Davidson. In 1 886-7 he jiad charge of Mooresvillc Academy, and from 1888 to 1889 was at the head of High Schools in Georgia. In 1 889 he entered the University of Johns Hopkins ; was awarded an honorary Hop- kins scholarship in 1 890 and the degree of Ph. D. in 1893. Immediately afterward he was elected Professor of Latin and French at Davidson. William Jn.-;Ern Makti.v, Jr., M. 1)., I ' li. D. Profes.sor of Chemistry. Was horn in Columbia, Tenn., in the year 1868. He entered the preparatory class at Davidson Col- lege in 1883 and graduated third in his class in 1888. The following year he spent as Professor of Sciences at Clinton College, S. C, and in 1889 en- tered the Medical Department of the University of Virginia, where he received the degree of M. D., and some years later that of Pli. D. In 1896 he succeeded his late father to the Chair of Chemistiy at Davidson College, with which institution he is now connected. TiiOM.AS P. Harrison, I ' ii. D. Profe-ssor of Pjiglish. Born October 11, 1864, at Abbeville, S. C. Kntered South Carolina Militaiy Academy, Charles- ton, 1882 ; graduated 1886. being one of the two honor men in class of fifty-three members. L pon graduation was appointed assistant in English in the above named institution, a position retained for three years, and then resigned in order to pursue advanced study at the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. Entering Johns Hopkins in 1 888, Mr. Harrison was appointed in 1890 University Scholar in English, and subsequently Fellow in English. He received his degree of Doctor of Philosophy in June, 1891 ; in same year studied in Paris and British Museum in London. In 1892 he was elected Assistant Professor of P nglish in Clemson College, South Carolina, his rank afterwards being raised to Associate Profe.ssor. This position was held until last October, when Dr. Harrison was elected Professor in Englisli in Da idson College, North Carolina. Frederick Finc er Rowe, A. B. Adjunct Professor of Mathematics. Greek and Latin. Prof Rowe was born in Newton, N. C, in 1874; in 1883 he mo -ed to Conovcr, N. C, his present home, where he studied inider his father ' s tutorage until 1 890. He then spent three years in Catawba College. In September, t 893, he entered Davidson as a Sophomore. Won Shearer Bible Prize and stood among the first in liis class. Since graduation he has held his present position in Davidson College. EVOLUTION OF THE CLASSES TNf.3E «l OFTOPA CLASS ORGANIZATION R. F. KiKKi ' ATKicK, Talladega, Ala., Pirsithiit v.. H. Sloop, Mooresville, N. C, ] ' ke-Presidcut E. M. Williams, Yorkville, S. C, Scoctary ami ' J ' nasiinr Motto....CoIors....Yell Motto — Faci-n- quam g oruiri. Colors — Old gold and navy blue. Yell — Hoop la hi ! hoop la he ! Face re quam gloriari, Razoo, bazoo, razip, bang I Let her go, ' 97- — boom, yah, bang CHRRie MILLS J. M. WILLIAMS SPENCE HENDERSON KIRKPATRICK GOODMAN ESKRIDGE BEAN HARRISON KING E. M. WILLIAMS REID DRENNAN SLOOP WOLFE ROLL OF THE HONORED Eugene Holmes Bean, Salisbui-)-, N. C, Major. Phi; Class Poet; Supenisor of Society, ' 95; Vice-President ' g6; Second Critic ' 95; Com- mencement President ' 96; Essayist ' s Medal ' 96; Business Manager of Davidson Monthly ' 95-96, ' 96-97 ; Kditor-in-Chicf of Quips and Cranks, Volume 11; Soc and Buskin Club; Executive Committee of Hill-Martin Camp, U. S. of C. V.; Keepe Tachta Komar ; Historical Society ; Man- aging Editor Historical Magazine. Archibald Currie, Burlington, N. C, Col. Kentuck. Phi; -. .1. A ' .; President of Class ' 93- ' 94; Supervisor of Society ' 95 ; Vice-President ' 95 ; President ' 96-97 ; Critic ' 96 ; Representative ' 96 ; Editor-in-Chief of Z ' rtZ ' ji? Monthly ' 96-97; Editor of Quips and Cranks, Volume Class Foot- ball Team ' 96; President of Students ' Body; Soc and Buskin Club; Historical Society; Phi De- bater ' s Medal ' 97. Frank Allen Drennan, Richburg, S. C. ; Richburg, S. C. Eu.; Vice-President of Societj ' ' 96 ; President ' 96-97 ; Editor of Davidson Monthly ' 96-97 ; Editor of Quips and Cranks, Volume n. ; Corresponding Secretary of Y. M. C. A. ' 96- ' 97; Secretary of Soc and Buskin Club; His- torical Society ; ¥m. Essayist Medal ' 97. Ran DC )i, I ' ll .SiuiTWELL Eskridge, Shelby, N. C, Bull. Eu.; . A. . .; Secretary of Society ' 95; President ' 97 ; Replier ' 96 ; Business Manager of Quips and Cranks, Volume H; Class Foot-ball Team four years ; College Foot-ball Team three years; President of Candidates ' Association; Soc and Buskin Club; Manager of Glee Club ' 96—97; Executive Committee of Hill-Martin Camp, U. S. of C. V. ; Executive Committee of Athletic Asso- ciation ; Keepe Tachta Komar ; Historical Society. Walter Ale.xander Goodman, Mill Bridge, X. C, Good. Phi; Vice-Monitor two terms; Monitor two terms; Secretary of Society ' 95; Treasurer ' 95—96; Vice-President ' 96; President ' 97; Respondent ' 96 Commencement; Class Foot- ball Team ' 96-97 ; Historical Society. Egbert Houston Harrison, Mill Bridge, N. C, Bert. Phi; Monitor one term; President of Cla.ss ' 94-95 ; Editor of Quips and Cranks, Vol- ume H; Class Foot-ball Team two years; Captain of College Foot-ball Team ' 96—97 ; Executive Committee of . thlctic .Association ; Keepe Tachta Komar. Peroxneau I ' imi V Henderson, Aiken, S. C, Susie. Eu. ; IS. H. II; ' ice-Monitor two terms ; Secretary of Class ' 93—94 ; Reviewer of Society ' 97; Representative ' 96; Editor of Quips and Cranks, Volume II; Manager of Class Foot-ball Team ' 96-97 ; Manager College Foot-ball Team ' 96- ' 97 ; President of Soc and Buskin Club ; Chief Marshal ' 97 Commencement: Executive Committee of Hill-Martin Camp U. S. of C. V.; Keepe Tachta Komar ; Historical Society; Eu. Debater ' s Medal ' 97. Parks McComus Kim., Concord, N. C, Basil- eus. Eu.; A. 1 ' .; Soc and Buskin Club; Presi- dent of Keepe Tachta Komar ; Historical Society. Robert P )STer KiRKr.vruicK, Talladega, Ala., Prince. Eu. ; Vice-Monitor one term; Monitor three terms ; Vice-President of Class ' 93-94 1 President ' 96-97 ; Historian ' 94-95 ; Vice-Presi- dent of Society ' 95 ; Commencement President ' 96; Representative ' 96 ; Essayist ' s and Debater ' s Medals ' 96; Editor of Davidsons I fontftfy ' 95-96, ' 96-9 7 ; Vice-President of Y. M. C. A. ' 96- ' 97 ; Soc and Buskin Club ; Historical Society ' . Henry Junius Mills, Mayesville, S. C, Fatty. Class Foot-ball Team ; Vice-President of Athletic Association ' 96-97 ; SopraTriyana Keepe Tochta Komar; President of Tennis Association; Histori- cal Societj ' . Henry Connor Reili, Mint Hill, N.C., Duck. Eu. ; Captain of Class Foot-ball Team ' 96- ' 97 ; College Foot-ball Team two years ; Atliletic Medal Field Day ' 96; Keepe Tochta Komar. Eustace Henry Sloop, Mooresville, N. C. Phi ; Vice-Monitor one term ; Monitor one term ; Super- visor of Society ' 95 ; Critic ' 97 ; President ' 97 ; Vice-President of Class ' 96— ' 97 ; Class Foot-ball Team two years ; Historical Society. Thomas Hugh Spence, Ireland, Pat. Eu.; Secretaiy of Class ' 95—96; Secretaiy of Society ' 95-96 ; Vice-President ' 95 ; Reviewer ' 97 ; Rep- resentative ' 96; Orator ' s Medal ' 96; Class Foot- ball Team four )-ears ; College Foot-ball Team three years; Treasurer Y. M. C. A. ' 95-96; President ' 96-97. Eddie Meek Williams, Yorkville, S. C, Moses. Eu.; li. 6. II. Secretary of Class ' 96—97; Class Foot-ball Team two years; College Foot-ball Team ' 96—97 ; College Base-ball Team ' 96— ' 97 ; Soc and Buskin Club. Jame.s Marcus Williams, Warsaw, N. C, Phony. Phi; Supervisor of Society ' 94 ; Rep- resentative ' 96; Class Foot-ball Team ' 96-97; Secretaiy of Y. M. C. A. ' 96-97. John McKmght Wolfe, Charlotte, N. C, Lupus. Phi; President of Class ' 95-96 ; Vice- President of Society ' 96; Representative ' 96; Editor Davidson Monthly ' 96- ' 97 ; Class Foot-ball Team two years ; Glee and Mandolin Club ; Prize Long Distance Thrower Field Day ' 96; Secretary of Boxing Club ; Adjutant of Hill-Martin Camp, U. S. of C. v.; Historical Society. HISTORY CLASS ' 97 5(iME, by virtue of high and noble birth, are destined to have their lives and careers completely written out and studied by pos- terity ; there are others who, by sujjerior excellence and worth, and by immortal achievements, compel the world to cherish their recollections and be pleased to call them sacred ; others there are who, in order that they may not pass unheeded or un- known, must use their utmost braveiy in singing of their own worthlcssness and valor; while there are still others content in life to be unheard of outside their communities, and in the grave to lie at rest and in secret, except for very appropriate epitaphs that had been fitted to them by some poetic an- cestor. Fate decrees that we, as a class of college men, recount wherein we have been most true, and have shown ourselves pre-eminent. If in our course we have rashly committed deeds in u nwisdom and done anything best left undone, we very earnestly desire to cast them into the fathomless Lethean Gulf Yet, possibK- it were better that thc - should remain, in the future, as a guide to us ; but, le.st they should prove a stumbling block to others, we shall not say that we have fallen short in anywise. Our beloved pennant bears to the unfurling breezes the modest motto, Faccre qiiam Gloriari. It is then becoming that we tell without presumption what fortune has determined for us. Come, there- fore, truthful daughter of Mnemo.sync, and faith- fully guide this hand in a fitting manner. Vc made our entrance into that .so-reputed, wonderful existence of college student in the autumn of ' 93. On our arrival we were rejoiced to find .so beautiful a place, seemingly under our sole dominion. We admired the green of the lovely campus as, no doubt, the Sophs, admired us. Soon we left such things umioticed in the eager pursuit of knowledge. Perhaps one would humbly approach a group of Sophomores, where wisdom was being doled out free, and he might be honored with some such address as this: Clo.se that orifice in your countenance, Freshman ; we are not running a sausage mill here. Some one ' s jaws would snap and some one would walk away- thinking deeply of home. As has been mentioned, wc were always desir- ous of adding to our store of learning, and few were the problems left unsolved. There was, how- ever, one phenomenon that could not be explained; nor would the Soph.s. give any information about it. These were curious wet patches on the floor at the foot of the stairs in the main building, and we, even after careful examination above, could dis- cover no leak in the ceiling through which the w eather might come. Most of our scientific re- searches were made at night, such as practical ob- servations in astronomy and the noble art of sepa- rating cotton seed from the lint. We surpassed the Soph.s. in both of these. There came swift development and soon we were Sophs. (Wear your most humble and obe- dient look. Fresh.), and of course had the usual propensity to large words and high - sounding phrases. During the term we came near the front in athletics, and have the distinction of inaugu- rating the class banquet at Davidson. Ours, the first, was held early in the spring of ' 95. We are most happy to see that the lower classes are not afraid to take up the custom and hand it down to their successors. Also, as a monument to the cnerg)- and literary capacit) ' of ' 97, there appeared at Commencement of the same year, a handsome, up-to-date newspaper, the labor of the class alone. Our successors must have inspired a haughty .spirit into some few, and they must have been founded upon sand, for some were not fully developed at the next transition. A year had passed quickly and ' 97 was a Junior Class. She was a very close second among the class foot-ball teams, and in the contest on Field Day in the spring was easily first, winning the Athletic Medal. Of literary medals she won three out of a possible four. But the interest of the Junior year, which has well been called the happiest of all, culminated in the anniversary exercises of Washington ' s Birthday. Junior speaking has ever been the bane of the otherwise privileged year, and the historian cannot claim for ' 97 that she proved any marked exception to the rule. Encouraging in- deed may have been the martial music of the Man- dolin Club, but still to the nervous Junior it sounded woefully like a dirge, and the imposing procession to the stage was to him similar to a funeral march. But Junior speaking has passed ; it has become a memory, and only as a memory can we describe it. But what is a memory ? Psychol- ogy answers that it is the recurring to the mind of an image, a mental picture of some past experience. What then is the cerebral image that is formed in the mind of a visitor to Davidson on this occasion, as he now sits before his glowing fire, and gives liimsclf up to reflection? It is a rare production of mental portraiture indeed that presents itself to his drowsy imagination. In the midst of his pict- ure he sees the dignified statue of the Major ' s Cos- mopolite proclaiming in pessimistic accents, The Decline of Patriotism. Above him is soaring a mighty eagle, the king of birds, typical of Eng- land ' s National Aggression. Let him watch this noble bird for a few moments. In his majestic flight, this magnificent monarch of the air will be seen to poise himself in space. Down he swoops. But hark ! he utters a piteous cry, for his intended victim is a venomous serpent in the shape of an Irishman, A True Type of Manhood, who mauls him with a cudgel labeled Home Rule, and shouts in clarion notes, Precedent, No Criterion. While this pantomime is being enacted in one cor- ner of this mental picture, on the opposite side of the center-piece may be seen a life-like representa- tion of the Nicaraugua Canal, which has been constructed through the agency of Our Foreign I ' olic)-. On one bank of this future thoroughfare of trade, the lone ' olf(e) may be seen to wander, while on the other bank is an imposing Monu- ment in American Histoiy, which is erected to commemorate The Struggles of Man. The whole of this my.sterious work of art is rendered more weird and enchanting by the superb rays of the Auroral Lights whose ghostly effects are heightened bj- the ominous ' icc of Historv, uhich, from the dis- tance, announces that Our Progress has all been caused by Changes in the Commercial World. Hut memories do not linger long, and especially soon did the busy Junior have to forget this happening, and to prove this fact he appeared at Kaster as the light comedian, and afterwards retreated to prepare for the next grand scene. Once again the sun has completed his course and ' 97 has entered upon her last year of student life as a cla.s.s. How strange to be Seniors, and the highest cla.ss in College ! O Dignity, where is thy august presence? Whither hast thou gone, Wisdom, with thy crown of fame that not long since appeared even just here? Ah, yes; there thou art, on that distant clilif-bound height ; now shining far and wide with a steady glow, as thou dost lure on with thy coronet ; now fading or shift- ing or distorting thyself, as the mirage that floats silent and spectre-like over the sandy waste. The way is toilsome and far, and lies in the deepest shadows, except for a beacon now and then. Nevertheless may we eacli attain it, for there is not one diadem alone, but many. We trust that ' 97 will achie ' e as brilliant ic- tories on the plains of time as she has through this, her last term. Her foot-ball team had not a single score against it during the season. She ex- celled in other athletics also, and, as well in literary work ; she has won two more Debater ' s and one more h ' .ssayist ' s Medals. The event of Senior speaking did not disturb her equanimity. Had slie not appeared before the public in times past? Now, with sails trimmed in pink and blue, she is compelled to try the tide. Thus the preliminary course is run. In the four years we have spent together our ranks have changed much ; many have dropped out, some have come in, ' et we are a solid body. Our men have never been selfish, and have regularly handed over the first honor place to others, until of late, when some are a little close. Our number has decreased from full two score to that niniibcr which constitutes the most charming age of our sweet Southern maidens. Our course has passed in an incredibly short time, and never again do we e.xpect to find either place or people with whom we are so loth to part, and nowhere will we have a more enjoyable time in the midst of duties, or a more pleasant abode than this, which has been our home in our college days, and in future 3 ' ears, if an enemy wishes to soften an}- fierce anger that may be burning in our thoughts, let him but mention Davidson ; but we know that we must say aii revoir, if not farewell, and go heartless, we fear, into a heartless world. Then let us encourage our spirits to boldness. Therefore, O Earth, run thyself aright, or there soon will be renovations such as thou never hast dreamed of But you, dear reader, are saying that the muse is far hence, and perhaps ' tis true. So, goodbye. jtn IVO ' V Proci edi CLASS ORGANIZATION F. Carl Barth, Atlanta, Ga., President H. Vass Allen, Raleigh, N. C, Seeretaiy and freasiirer J. MacAllister McSwaix, Watlc, X. C, Historian Colors — Crimson and White Worio — Xon progredi est reoirdi Yell — Rip lah rah, sis boom bah ! Crimson and White, Yah Ki Yah ! Boomalaka hi ho, zip boom bate ! D. C, N. C, ' 98 ! CLASS ' 98 Henry Vass Allen F. Carl Barth . . . Claudius Tate Carr . William A. Ferguson Walter J. Garrison . Samuel M. Goodman Samuel Holder Hines Robert Andrew Love J. Murdock McKinnon John MacAlister McSwain Raleigh, N. C. Atlanta, Ga. Rose Hill, N. C. Bladcnboro, N. C. Pineville, N. C. Mooresville, N. C. Milton, N. C. Gastonia, N. C. Laurenburg, N. C. Wade, N. C. William Gilmer Perry . . Joseph Russell Ross . . . Rufus Brown Sanford . . Robert Augustus Sherfcsee Alston Shoaf James Archibald Steele . Robert S. Steele .... Hamilton W. Wilson . . J. Harvey Witherspoon . Joel David Woodside . . . Rock Hill, S. C. . Charlotte, N. C. . Mocksville, N. C. . Rock Hill, S. C. . Mill Bridge, N. C. . Mooresville, N. C. . La Fayette, Ga. . Charlotte, N. C. . Yorkville, S. C. . Greenville, S. C. HISTORY CLASS ' 98 I I ' liK earl)- part of September, 1894, there ap- peared on the Campus of Davidson College thirty-nine individuals. They were not, as a rule, especially green. It is true that a good many of them were from the country, and two of them were actually married ; but, notwithstanding all this, the grass did not hang its head with envy. In this collection, contrary to the rule, there were no very fat men, and only one or two very lean ones ; no very smart men, and only one who attained any reputation as a lazy man ; no very old men nor any ver ' young men ; in short, gentle reader, it was just a number of ordinary men such as you can meet almost anywhere. Of course, being composed of such material, you cannot expect anything very striking in the history of our class, and the only thing worthy of particular note is that we have never in all our hi.stoiy done anything especially novel. As I ' reshmen we got wet, of course, and took it all in good part, promising ourselves the satisfac- tion of getting even next year. We met at a modcratel) ' early period of our history, in Ijroad daylight, in the Commencement Hall, and elected J. D. Woodsidc, President, and 11. W. Wilson, Secretary and Treasurer. We were champions of the College in base- ball, but this was nothing to be boasted of ; every Freshman Class has that honor. W ' e got the De- claimer ' s Medal in both Eumcncan and Philan- thropic Societies ; this is also a part of the Fresh- man ' s birthright. On the Saturday night before Commencement the Class of ' 97 tried to bump us. Those who were on-lookers say that they failed, but there is nothing astonishing in this, for we had two more men on the field than they. When we became Sophomores we did as Soph- omores do ; we smoked big pipes ; we wet the Fresh. and got called up before the I- ' aculty ; we snapped class, and as a result, some of us still have math. to make up; we made night hideous after the usual manner of Sophomores, but we didn ' t get any tin horns ; we could make the Fresh. tremble in their beds without them. At our first meeting this year we elected W. P. Webb, President; J. E. Thompson, Vice-President, and R. K. Matthews, Secretary ' and Treasurer. Our class was not as large as it had been during the preceding year. We had some old men to return and w-ere joined by eight new men — Earth, Garrison, form- erly a ' 97 man, McSwain, Periy, Sanford, Sherfesee, Williams and Witherspoon. Just after Christmas we elected W. J. Garrison, President, and H. W. Wil- son, Vice-President, to take the places of Webb and Thomp.son, who didn ' t return. We took our regu- lar place in the inter-ckiss foot-ball games. Of course, we gave a banquet ; the precedent had been set and it was not our policy to depart from it. The majority of those who attended this banquet said they enjoyed it much more than they did that of the year before. This may be because they didn ' t attend the other one. On the Saturday night before commencement we tried to bump the Fresh., and, as is usually the case under such circumstances, failed, they having twice as many men as we did. This brings us to the crowning point of our existence when we were Juniors. Having at- tained this ideal state we did as Juniors have done from time immemorial. We selected our courses with due regard to snaps and looked with commis- eration on the Sophs, and Fresh, who still had to plod along through the weary pages of Homer and Horace, Lysias and Livy. Of course every member of class has (?) a girl ; some have two or three ; this is as necessary to a Jiniior ' s ex- istence as a big pipe is to a Sophomore ' s, or the big head to a Senior ' s. Vc returned, this year, nineteen old men and were joined by IVIessrs. Ferguson, Neave, Hines and J. A. Steele, former men who had dropped out. We elected F. C. Barth, President; H. V. Allen, Vice-President ; and W. L. Dick, Secretary and Treasurer. Things went on smoothly till after Christmas, but then it began to dawn on us that being a Junior wasn ' t all it was cracked up to be, and as the 22l of Feb- ruary approached this misgiving became intensified. However, we all got through with the ordeal of Junior speaking very well — that is, we did not any of us fail. Soon after we had recovered from the effects of Junior speaking we gave our second ban- quet, which was in nowise less enjoyable than the former one had been. We are now approaching Seniorhood, and, reasoning by analogy, it is to be supposed that we shall have the big head, and, having the big head, it is ery probable that we shall try to do something new. What direction this eflbrt will take it is impossible to say; but whatever it may be, we hope that the innovation will be something from which both we and the College shall receive a lasting benefit. We shall all graduate, no doubt, with perhaps one or two exceptions — it would be con- trary to precedent for all the Juniors to finish the course. However, we shall all tr} ' , and those of us who fail will have the consolation of knowing that there are others. We are few in numbers, but we have represented among us in embiyo nearly eveiy respectable profession — four preachers, five doctors, one electrical engineer, and the remainder are about equally divided between the law, the farm and commercial life. One, we have heard it insinuated, will fill the honorable station of tramp actor. But whatever we may do, we will always keep in mind our motto, and tiy to deserve any honors which fate may bestow upon us. 0y CLASS ORGANIZATION J. M. McCoN.NKLL, McConncllsville, S. C, Presidciil T. F. Hanev, Rock Hill, S. C, Vkc-Prcsidciil H. C. Smith, Abbeville, S. C, Secretary and Treasurer N. Lapslev, Anniston, Ala., Historian Colors — While and blue. Yki.i.— Chick-a-gorunk, goruiik, .goroo, Razoo, razoo, white and blue ; Treuer £a tde giebt ' es kein, .-Its die C asse ' 99. Motto — Vincct qui paliliir. ROLL OF SOPHOMORE CLASS Abenietliy, R. S Lincolnton, N. C. AUyn, H. S Lavras, Brazil. Arnold, D. H. H San Diego, Cal. Baker, W. A Mill Bridge, N. C. Baxter, R. B Sparta, Ga. Brown, A. W Davidson, N. C. Clark, G. T Sandifer, N. C. Douglass, R, L Blackstock, S. C. Dunn, T. J Davenport, N. C. Dupuy, T. D Davidson, N. C. Parries, J. L Goldsboro, N. C. Griffin, I. C Mint Hill, N. C. Haney, T. F Rock Hill, S. C. Harrison, W. C Bradley, S. C. Lafferty, R. H Davidson, N. C. Lapsley, N Anniston, Ala. Ligon, C. C Lowryvillc, S. C. Ligon, J. W Iva, S. C. MacAllister, J. D Lumbcrton, N. C. McConnell, J. M McConnellsville, S. C. McFadyen, A. A Raeford, N. C. McFad -en, J. L Raeford, N. C. McLauchlin, A. M. . . . Antioch, N. C. McQueen, J. A Carthage, N. C. Matheson, J. P Taylorsville, N. C. Meacham, J. B Rock Hill, S. C. Morrison, A. D Mariposa, N. C. Munroe, H. S Lenoir, N. C. Murph)-, B Tomahawk, N. C. Plunket, T. S Augusta, Ga. Ramsay, R. L Savannah, Ga. Robinson, S. A Gastonia, N. C. Royster, W. S Tarboro, N. C. Shaw, D. P Lumber Bridge, N. C. Smith, H. G Abbeville, S. C. Smith, J. T Francisco, N. C. Smith, S. C High Towers, N. C. Thompson, W. H Anderson, S. C. Turner, D. E Vance, N. C. Turner, W. W Winnsboro, S. C. Ward, J. E Fayetteville, N. C. Wood, E. H Newbern, N. C. HISTORY CLASS ' 99 BEFORE beginning to recount the doings of the Class of ' 99, the historian desires to ex- press his sense of his utter inabihty to cope with such a subject, and the dismay with which he learned that he must undertake the work. But he begs the reader to look beyond the imperfections of his narrative, and to concentrate attention solely upon the splendid achievements of his class. F or is this not to be a history of the Class of ' 99? And surely, with such a subject, even the plain, ungar- nished facts cannot fail to be most interesting. We made our first appearance upon the Da id- son Campus during a spell of very wet weather. It is customary to have the equinoctial showers in the last part of September, but this time they came in the first week of that month, or at least so those l ' rcsh. thought when they first alighted from the train. Whenever they dared to show their heads they were hailed with showers of water. The Sophs, chased them from the College into the woods; and when the panting Freshman was just beginning to hope that he had made his escape, he would stumble into Lake Wiley, and as he scram- bled out, think in his terror that he had run into an ambush laid by the Sophs. But, as it was in the case of the Israelites in Egypt, persecutions not only failed to break their spirit, but aroused them the more to assert their rights, and to put a stop to the barbarities that were being perpetrated upon them. In this, as in other things, ' 99 showed her superiority to all other classes, for on the night of the Fresh, reception, only four days after our entrance, we perfected a complete class organization. Tlic .Sophs, must have suspected that some such plan was on foot, for all that day they kept a close watch over us. Hut everything was done so quietly and skillfully that nobod) ' knew aii_ thing about it until it was all over. We organized with sixty men. Tin- officers were: .S. A. Robinson, President; J. P. Ouarles, Vice-President, and W. P. McAllister, Secretarj ' . Owing to the fact that the meeting was held under difficulties, a permanent yell was not determined upon. W ' c had determined, however, to fling de- fiance into the faces of our enemies. So, march- ing in a body to the campus, we lined up in front of the chapel, and for lack of a better yell uttered the inspiring words : We ' ve got our colors and yell down fine; we are the bo ' s of ' 99. For some time after the exciting events just re- lated ' 99 saw fit to go about her regular work verj ' quietly, and, for the present, to make no further attempt to distinguish herself And so it was with considerable difficulty that the Sophs, prevailed on us to play a game of base-ball with them. Of course they thought they would have a soft snap with the Fresh.; but imagine their chagrin when the game resulted in a score of 9 to 5 in our favor. On the foot-ball field fortune did not smile up- on us as .she had in other thing.s. Though we played a plucky game, and though all admitted that we had some splendid foot-ball material, still we must not hare developed it verj- thoroughly, for we came out last in the series of class games. How- ever, this is not to be wondered at when we re- member all the difficulties that a Fresh, foot-ball team has to contend with. We entered upon the spring term with sixtj ' -two men, having gained two new men after Christmas. And beginning the term with the intention of cut- ting a wide swath, we began at the first opportunity to carry out this determination. In all the con- tests in which the Freshman were allowed to par- ticipate we were either victorious or among the very first In the contest with the Sophs, for the Declaimer ' s Medal, as usual, ' 99 took the first place. In the Eu menean Society the judges awarded the medal to Meacham, and McLaughlin was the victor in the Phi. Then the base-ball season began, and before many games were played everj-body realized the fact that none of the other classes would be able to stand before ' 99. We beat each of the classes separately ; we beat the Meds. ; we beat the village. And then, as if they despaired of beating us any other way, they all combined and played us. And e en then the game was very hotly contested. On field day we came in for our usual share of honors. We were third in the relay race between the classes. The one-mile walk was won by Haney. W ' e vere second in the tug of war, and Saunders won the potato race. That afternoon in the base-ball game the Seniors and Soplvs. played the Juniors and Fresh., and it is needless to say that the side that ' 99 belonged to, beat. And now we are coming to that point in our career where our spunk will be most needed. I know that if hereafter any one of our Faculty shall read this history ' he will think that I am going to name the June examinations. Not so. It is some- thing far more terrible. It is the grand finale of the Fresh, year — the initiation into the Sophomore Cla.ss. On Saturday night, after all the examinations were finished, the College assembled on the campus to see the Sophs, bump the Fresh. Hut the Fresh, were there too, in full force, and it didn ' t take the Sophs, long to find out that they had tackled some- thing tougher than Soph. Math. The Fresh, rallied around a little bush in the niidtUc of the campus and in vain did the Sophs, try to scatter them and drag them over towards the trees to bump them. Whenever their line began to break they would rush together again, sounding their famous battle- cry, Ninety-nine to the bush. The fight lasted until nearly midnight, but finally the Sophs, were forced to draw off, leaving all the honors with the Fresh. Our Soph, year opened with every sign of pros- perity, and we determined that ' 99 should merit as high a renown for her prowess in hazing as she had in her Fresh, year for her skill in evading the Sophs. But our hopes were nipped in the bud. Some of our choicest spirits did not return, and those who did come back, although willing and ready each to do his part, were very sorely dis- couraged by a certain agreement to which they were forced to submit. Still, as the Fresh, this year are of a ver) ' peaceable, law-abiding sort, there has not been that obvious necessity for Sophomoric restraint wh ' ch there was in former years. Several of our best men did not come back this year, but we gained two new gentlemen, Arnold and Ramsey, and two old men, Douglas and Ward. Douglas entered with ' 97, but dropped out for two years, and Ward, who entered with ' 98, dropped out for one year. About two months after we came back, we de- cided to treat the College, and the Freshmen in particular, to a delightful serenade. So, one night about 12 o ' clock, armed with large tin horns (a representation of which you may see upon our frontispiece), we formed a procession and paraded around the campu,s, and through the College, and through the village, and back again to the College, and up to the cupola, blowing upon our horns all the way, as if our lives depended upon each blast. And nobody who was present on that night will ever gainsay the fact that we created a most pro- found sensation. In foot-ball this year we were more fortunate than we were last year. We had an excellent eleven, and in the series of class games we came out third. In athletics we take as high a stand as any class in College. In the Collegiate Depart- ment also, none outstrip us. We have men in e -ery thing that is worth being in, from the Y. M. C. A. to the German Club. It would be impossi- ble to name anything of any importance connected with Davidson College in which ' 99 does not do her part. She entered College under the most auspicious circumstances. So far she has conducted herself most creditably, and when her four years ' course is ended, she will depart amid the plaudits and good wishes of all who have ever know n her. y . CLASS ORGANIZATION J. A. Winn, Decatur, Ga., President F . Wallace, Augusta, Ga., Viee-Presuhiit C. M. Brown, Jk., Washiiiyton, N. C., Seeretaiy and Treasurer Motto... .Colors....YeIl Motto — Ad astra per aspera Colors — Maroon and Old Gold Yell — Nineteen, rah ! Nineteen, Rah ! Nineteen hundred, sis, boom, bah ! Maroon and Gold, wah-whoo-wah ! Whoop-la, Whoop-la ! Rah! Rah! Rah! 46 ROLL OF CLASS 1900 T. J. Allison, Jr Charlotte, N. C. H. M. Askew Newnan, Ga. C. M. Brown, Jr Washington, N. C. J. J. Brown Carp, N. C. M. A. Caldwell Donalds, S. C. H. H. Cassady Saiisbur ' , N. C. H. L. Cathey Lodo, N. C. J. N. Clegg Carthage, N. C. W. B. Doyle Seneca, S. C. J. F. Dunn Ocala, Fla. R. H. Dye Fayetteville, N. C. R. M. Fitzpatrick Asheville, N. C. J. E. Flow Davidson, N. C. M. E. Fripp Richburg, S. C. Jno. Hall Wilmington, N. C. W. E. Hill Wilmington, N. C. C. W. Hewitt, Jr Darlington, S. C. F. M. Hobbs Davidson, N. C. W. S. Houston Greensboro, N. C. J. M. Jennings Union, S. C. J. B. Jetton Davidson, N. C. L. R. Kirkpatrick Blackstock, S. C. J. G. Law Ocala, Fla. J. H. Maxwell Davidson, N. C. C. R. McGinn Charlotte, N. C. S. G. Moore Statesville, N. C. J. J. McNeely Mooresville, N. C. J. L. Nettles Darlington, S. C. N. A. Orr Charlotte, N. C. F. B. Rankin Stanley, N. C. E. B. Robinson Shopton, N. C. C. L. Rogers Oak Hill, N. C. S. B. Sherard MoffettsviUe, S. C. F. Smyre Gastonia, N. C. J. Stewart Davidson, N. C. J. H. Therrel Heath Springs, S. C. R. L. Thomason Zeb, N. C. F. Wallace Augusta, Ga. W. M. Walsh Charlotte. N. C. W. T. Watkins Henderson, N. C. H. E. Wilkinson Ridgeville, X. C. N. H. Williams Attapulgas, Ga. J. A. Winn Decatur, Ga. A. D. Vonan Oroomiah, Persia. HISTORY CLASS 1900 j THE ENTRANCE of ' oo iiito collcge life marked an eiioch in the history of Davidson, for it entered under the protection of the Fac- ulty, No longer must Freshman bend the knee to Sophomore, and the old well on the campus must not be called into extra service. Never has a class entered with a clearer pathway before it. But we have a responsibility resting upon us that no previous class has had. We must be the last to bid farewell to the familiar scenes of college life before the twentieth century will have begun its course, and the dut ' devolves upon us to leave behind a record to help cheer the dying century and inspire the new. ' oo became a class on the seventeenth day of September, 1896. The great statesman and e. - candidate of the Democratic party for President was booked to speak in a neighboring cit}- on that day, and thither a great part of the boys went. ]?ut the remaining Freshmen, seizing the opportunity, elected the following officers: J. A.Winn, President; Fielding Wallace, Vice-President; and C. ! I. Brown, Secretary and Treasurer. Several committees were then appointed by the president, and we were ready to fall in line with those on learning bent. The space allowed us is limited, but it would display ingratitude on our part if nothing were said of the reception tendered us by the V. M. C. A. on the first Monday night after College opened. No little pains were taken by the upper classmen to give their new acquaintances a good time ; and it can safely be said that the occasion was most enjoyable to all members of the class present. Thus an opportunity was given to get an insight into the social life of the town. One can not but be struck with the growing popularity of athletics in college life, and with the fact that it is now recognized as an essential part of a sound education. Into this sphere ' 00 at once entered with evidence of uncommon skill, winning from ' 99 the first game of base-ball of the season. But with the coming of the crisp October days base-ball was dro[)[)ed, leaving great things in store for our team next spring, and foot-ball, as usual, became very poi)ular. After a little practice, the class game began, and from start to finish the science of ' oo battled with the muscle of the other classes. The team is rather light in weight, but each member possesses that strength of nerve so essential to a successful foot-ball player. It is not often that a freshman is put on a college team, but our center rush played his part well in the two games with Bingham School and Charlotte. The class games closed on Thanksgiving with ' oo and ' 99 holding third place together. Take any form of athletics you please, and we feel sure that we can furnish you men to play it creditably. But athletics has not been the sole stay of the present Fresh, class. Most of the members joined one or the other of the two literary societies, and excellent work has been done in both, the Saturday night debates deserving especial mention. In fact, the work in all departments has, for the most part, been quite satisfactory, and this has been a term of hard work for most of us. During this short space of scarcely four months we ha e been mountain climbers, scaling the heights of learning; hewers of wood, striking down the obstacles that grew in our pathwa)-; drinkers at the fountain; builders of a future, and runners in the race for scholarship, though some are already beginning to lag. Pray, pardon me, if my enthusiasm has betrayed me into mi.x ' ing my metaphors. Of course, the examinations were tiresome, and it was with light hearts that we wiped our pens on the 23d of December. But strength in mind and body alone does not make the ideal man : he must have a spiritual strength as well. Of the forty-four members of the class about twelve are candidates, and their influ- ence over their classmates is marked. Most of the candidates are teachers in the neighboring Sunday schools and are thus training themselves for useful li ' es. And now the history of the class of two zeroes has been recorded. It remains for us to take but a peep into the future. We see before us years of hard work interspersed with happy vacation.s. Hopes rise and fall, and straining our eyes as the distance increases we catch a glimpse of the coveted sheep- ■skin held in the hands of the President. Then the vision fades away as each one steps out with a dif- ferent ]3lan for life, their paths leading far asunder. Hlstorhn. COLLEGE BELL 5IXG i[EV, for the bell ! sing ho, for the bell ! That has hung in the campus high, And has numbered the fleeting hours so well, I ' tir sixty years gone by. In the morning light and the dark of n ight, In the summer ' s bloom and the winter ' s blight, Its warning stroke has faithfully told Tluit time and the world are growing old, A smile for tlie liell, the merry old bell. Full many a tale, I trow. Its brazen, monotonous tongue could tell Of the joyous long ago. Of the Sophomore ' s prank, and the Senior ' s pride, And of many a glad commencement-tide ; Of glowing joys that proud hearts filled thrilled, And of hopes that were never to be fulfilled. A sigh for the bell, the sad, old bell. With its record of grief and tears, — Of fond friends parted, and lives whose knell. It has sounded tlirough all these years. On life ' s rough sea, some drifted away, Some fell asleep at close of day ; To some the world showed but a frown, .Some cast aside their manhood ' s crown. ' et blessings upon that brave old bell, That calls to us night and day ; It has ever the same old tale to tell — Time is passing away. Through days and years, through smiles and tears. It ever this solemn warning bears, And the truest friend in any clime, Is he who giveth a tongue to time. W. J. Martin, M. D., Ph. U. I rofessor of Chemistry ami Toxolugy. H. B. HovLE, M. D. Professor of Histology aud Materia JSIedica. E. g. Huston, M. D, Professor of Aualomy and Obstetrics. H. L. Smith, Ph. D. rrolessor of rhvsics and Medical Klectric J. P. MuNROE, A. B., M. D. Piesideut and Professor of Physiology, Practice aud Surgery. R. C. Bunting, Wilmington, X. C, President J. C. Davis, Iron Duft N. C, I ' ur-I ' rcsidcut J. T. BuRRUS, Rockford, X. C, Sccirlaiy and Treasurer R. A. Campbell, St;itcs illc, . C, Historian ROLL OF MEDICAL SCHOOL J. H. M. Bell Mt. Moiii-ne, N. C. Dr. B. T. Bitting Mizpah, N. C. D. A. Boyd ... ... . . Plott, N. C. J. E. Brooks Siler City, N. C. R. C. Bunting Wilmington, N. C. J. T. Bun-US Backford, N. C. J. I, Campbell Mint Hill, N. C. R. A. Campbell Statesville, N. C. J. M. Covington Rockingham, N. C. J. E. Davidson Hopewell, N. C. J. E. Davis Ironduff, N. C. Dr. G. W. Everington .... Laurenburg, N. C. S. T. Mippin Siloam, N. C. J. W. Flow R. R Freeze Enochville, N. C. A. B. Goodman Sanders, N. C. V. K. Hollar Catfish, N. C. J. McHunter, Jr., M. D. . . . Huntersville, N. C. M. L. Justice Peru, N. C. R. W. McCutchcon Bishopville, S. C. J. S. McGeachy Lumberton, N. C. D. G. McKethan F ' ayetteville, N. C. Martin McNeil Red Spring, N. C. J. G. Marshall Vienna, N. C. J. E. Mathews Warsaw, N. C. J. T. Moore Statesville, N. C. I. ' . rittman Rennert, N. C. W. L. Ouer - Newels, N. C. J. T. Smith Westfield, N. C. Williams Spicer Goldsboro, N. C. W. F. Stephens Ashpole, N. C. HISTORY OF MEDICAL CLASS A GE HAS not withered nor time flidcd the laurels won in tlic past b - the North Carolina Medical College and its students, who, as of old, with diplomas fairly won, take their stand in the medical world, the equals of any of the graduates of older and more widely known colleges. The instruction received, and not the musty walls of an old historic building, being the most essential thing in a medical education, popular belief to the contrary- notwithstanding. The history of the medical classes can not well be written as separate classes, but as one class only, the work being of such nature that on many of the lectures there is no division into first, second and third year men. The line is drawn onlj ' in the matter of examinations — and then the second j-ear man wishes himself a Freshman, and the proud and haughty third year men would gladly exchange places with men from either of the under classes. The class is larger than c ' er before ; and if the results of examinations count for aught, the class has made a higher average than any that have pre- ceded it. This is a claim that is often made by class historians. The present historian bases his claims upon fax and figgers, dc rclms non est dispii- taiuhiiii. While w c make no claims of special brilliancy for any one or two members of the class, as a whole the class has made an exceptionally high average. This is due not to the superior qualitj ' of a few members, but to the good work done by each indi ' idual. No claims are made for any of the men that the light shed from their high, intellectual brows will make electric lights unnecessary on a dark, rainy night, nor that the bright sparks from their great brains will set a river on fire, but that they will take their proper places among the people they hope to serve and do all the good they can. That butterfl}-. Fame, will, we hope, attract none of them, nor entice them into a foolish, hopeless chase, the end thereof being full of bitterness, disappoint- ment and fruitless longing for the unattainable. Rather let us pattern after the lowly but industrious ant, putting what talents we have to the best use, leaving the bright day dreams for those who have nothing better to do. Hut this is to be a history of the class, and. therefore, we had best get down to business. Vov the first time in the histor)- of the College the Meds. organized a foot-ball team last fall, and, although only two or three of the men had e er before handled a foot-ball, the cla.ss met with a fair amount of success. Two games were pla ed oil the home grounds. On Thanksgiving Day they played the Medical Cla.ss of the University at Greensboro. Although defeated, they gave a most excellent account of themselves, when we consider the fact that the team had played together only three or four times before they lined up against the Chapel Hill team. On their return from Greensboro they met and defeated the Salisbury team. The team played onl)- a few games, the lecture hall making so many calls upon them that they had little time to bestow upon amusement. Several of the IMeds. al.so played upon the cl.iss teams of the literary college during the season. As a rule, the Med.s. do not take kindly to exercise or amusements of any description. One or t o only have ever been inside the gj-mnasium ; none of them play base-ball ; v-ery few even take a walk : some even murmur and complain that they are compelled to walk to and from their boarding houses. The lawn tennis court has some attraction for two or three of the Meds., and there are but two bikes in the class. So far as the different amusements and games usually entered into with zest by the average college man arc concenieil, the position of the class as a whole is indeed unique. They show up well at the lec- tures, though, if not in athletics. Whether this distinction is to their credit or otherwise each reader of this history is at liberty to pay his monej ' and take his choice. What is perhaps more aston- ishing is the fact that few of the Meils. play any game of cards. The Meds., gentle reader, have the reputation of being a bad lot, take ' em as they come, and are supposed to be always engaged in perpe- trating some horrid atrocity, or at least always wait- ing a favorable opportunity. It is generally under- stood that they are none too good to do it, what- soever it is, or however bad it is; but they should be given some credit on account, seeing they have kept themselves very quiet and have refrained from doing all these things they are not too good to do. What pranks and jokes they have been guilty of ha -e been confined strictly to the members of the cla.ss. To return to the subject : the writer, who likes a game of whist as he does his breakfast coffee, could find only three other men in the class who could play that seductive game, and they would pla_ ' only when actually compelled to do so. While on the subject we will also say that we doubt if among the same number of men gathered here and yon, one conid find as many who, at all times, find so little need of stimulants. We miy;ht remark in passing that neitlier the morals nor conduct of the Meds. is in the keeping of the trustees of Davidson College, our College being a separate and distinct institution as far as discipline goes. Whether the two are always found together we know not, but we do know that the Meds. are not in lo e with the new woman, or any other, for that matter. One or two have shown some inclination tow ards calico, but as a whole the class is anti-calico, and Ccw of them plead guilty to the soft impeach- ment of ha ing left a girl behind them. As a mat- ter of polic)- they may get them a wife later in life, but at present they seem to be veiy willing to let calico .severely alone. In fact, the class attends strictly to business, and is more inclined to make a record in the class-room than to take a prize as heart-breakers. Our limited space forbids anything like a per- sonal histon- of the tlifferent members of the class, but if we could go into details the reader would soon find that it is a class of men siii generis. All the members are North Carolinans, which fact in itself would be conclusive proof that thc_ - were somewhat above and beyond the common, ever -- day gc zt s lioiuo. Some of their names — space will permit the mention of a few at least — will prove the beforegoing assertion, as, for instance, Bubber, Skillet, Nassal, Pokey, Seaturtle, Kid. Cab- bage, Cricket, and the Doctor. There are others, but these will be enough to establish our point. There may have been very witty men in the classes that have gone before, but we doubt if the wit was as spontaneous as that which emanates from David Asbury, and we question if any class had a mem- ber whose flow of language could equal that of our own Brooks, Though, of course, that might be explained by natural law.s, brooks being compelled to flow by gravitation, etc.; but in this instance it is a spon taneous outburst of eltiqucncc which drowns out and washes away all opposition. The reception, or house-warming, given by the Faculty and Medical students on the occasion of the occupation of our new building was quite an event in the historj- of the class and of the College. It was indeed a red letter da)- to all concerned, and was heartily enjoyed by the friends and students who honored the At Home with their presence. We think it will mark the beginning of a new era in the histon- of the school. During the year, our days ha -e been filled with work and our nights with labor, -et at the close of the nine months ' session it is with regret that we look forward to the last day of the term. Rather it is the retrospective view that fills us with regret and some sorrow. Fortune and good instruction and hard study are depended upon to put us by The Board, that bugbear of e ' ery Med.; and those fortunate enough to pass the examinations will enter upon duties and responsibilities not known during student life. It can be but with regret that we look back upon our college days, doubly pleasant and dear as the cares of life begin to press upon us and we shoulder our burden and begin to tread the weary round of the winepress. Many and many a time in the early years of work will we wish ourselves back in the lecture room and writhing under the anatomy quiz of Old Quit. , or dodging the searching questions propounded by John Peter , who wants to know all about the Parafysie Gcncrale Spinalc aiitiricurc siibaig)ic and Tabes Dorsalis Spasiiiodiqnc . It is written that all things earthly shall have an end. (This article will end shortly.) Our college da_ -s will soon be over; The Board be passed, and then — well, you know the story of human life, the joys and the .sorrows, the pains and the pleas- ures, the griefs and the happiness, the laughter and the tears. We will walk with these day by day. Let us so live and conduct our lives that we may be, each to the other, The rainbow to the storms of life, The evening beam which smiles the clouds away. Historian. SKETCH OF MEDICAL SCHOOL Ai.riioLMi working under a dif and under different man a ifferent charter 1 a g e m c n t, the North CaroHna Medical College has a nominal connection with Davidson College, and there is an arrangement by which students of each may enjoy the advantages of the other. The Medical College, which had existed in the embryonic form for several years as a preparatory school, was chartered in 1 893 and a graduating course established. The teaching force has been gradually increased until at present there are five regular professors. The number of students increased so rapidly that the need of more room and better facilities for teaching became manifest. To meet this want, the President, Dr. J. P. Munroe, began in 1896 the erection of a brick and granite building to be de- voted especially to this work. In March, 1897, this elegant and commodious structure was formally opened and is now regular!)- used for cla.s.s-room work. The building occupies a very desirable location in the heart of the town and directly facing the beautiful College campus. When the equipment is completed, it will comprise, in addition to the lecture-rooms and bed-rooms, a reading-room where the best medical journals will be found, a microscopical laboratory, a consultation room and an operating room. In addition to the regular class-room work, arrangements have been made for having promi- nent physicians and specialists deliver lectures on important subjects. The first of the .series was delivered in April by Dr. G. V. Graham, of Char- lotte, and others are to follow. This is a very inter- esting and valuable feature of the course, and it will be exceedingly pleasant as well as profitable for the medical students thus to come in contact with men who have achieved success in their chosen profession. With these facilities and improvements, it is con- fuIcnllN- believed that the Medical College will con- tinue to grow and prosper, and that her .students in the future, as in the pa.st, will stand high in the medical world and reflect credit upon their Alma Mater, TWILIGHT T HE DAY is done, A nd over all there rests a solemn hush. Far in the west a dim, fast fading flush Yet lingers, while the drone Of many insects, that all day Has jarred upon the heavy pulseless air. Has melted into mellow silence. Fair As some frail fairy bark, The sickle moon glides through the star-lit way, While far across the fragrant new-mown hay There faintly sounds tliu distant watch-dog ' s bark. The cricket ' s call beats faintly through the groves. And creeps the weary wind across the plain. As when a restless sleeper dreams and moves, Then softly sighs and sinks to sleep again. Adown the dewey clover-scented lane, Where all day long The butterflies and golden lizards reign. The lowing kine now slowly homeward stray. There once again the night resumes her sway. And chirps the mother-bird her slumber song. Within yon hamlet nestling in the vale. The evening lamps are kindled one by one. From daily toil the laborer has come home, h round his knee the prattling children come To listen to some homely, oft-told tale. For in this liumble cot love rules alone. The day dies fast, the birds now silence keep, The flowers nod, then droop their heads in sleep. The fire-flies send forth their flickering light. The tiny stars break softly on the sight, And through the trees the south wind sighs Ciood-nigbt. ' SKETCH OF PHILANTHROPIC SOCIETY ON riiF. 22cl (if June, 1837, in that huildin-;- kniiwn as the Old Chapel, a number of students met together and set about the organization of the Philanthropic Society. . ' t this meeting the following officers were elected : A. Neely, CabarusCo., N. C, President; L. B. Gaston, New York City, Vice-President, and J. E. McPher- son, Iredell County, N. C, Secretary. During the first ear the membership rt ll of the society reached thirty-eight. Since that time nearly 1,500 names ha e been added to the roll. Among her most prominent Alumni we note the fi)llo ing: Ministers — Re -. W. T. Hall, D. D., Professor in Columbia, S. C, Seminary; Rev. Geo. Sumniey, 1). 1)., President of Southwestern Presbyterian L ' niversity, Chirksville, Tcnn.; Rev. Luther McKin- non, 1). D., ex-President of Davidson Ct)llege ; Rev. J. Rumple, D. D., Rev. J M. Rose, D. D., Re -. V. W. iniarr, D. D., Rev. C. M. Payne, D. D., Rev. K, W. Smith, D. D., all of North Carolina: Re -. V. S. Lacv, D. D., Norfolk, Va.; Rev. J. D. Hurkhead, Montgomery, Ala.; Rev. W. Moore, D. D., LL. D., Professor Hampden-Sidney Semi- nar)-; Re -. J. V. Allison, D. D., Blaton Rouge, La. Lawj ' crs — Judges Mclver; Byrum, Burwell and McCorkle of North Carolina ; Hon. F. I. Osborne, Attorney-General of North Carolina ; Hon. J. W. Osborne, District Attorney New York City ; Hon. J. D. Bellamy, author, Wilmington, N. C; Hon. C. G. Hepburn, Cincinnati; Hon. G. F. Bason, J. K. Bo ' d, E. W. Kerr, R. B. (ilenn, i. Chambers Smith and W. C. Maxwell, of North Carolina. College Professors— J. E. Brady, Ph. D., Professor of Greek, Smith College, Ma.ss.; Re -. J. D. Anderson, President Huntsville College, Huntsville, Ala.; V. B. Burney, Ph.D., Professor Chemistry, Soutli Carolina College, Columbia, S. C; E. B. McGilvar -, Ph. D., Professor of English University of California; H. E. Shepherd, Ph. D., President of Charleston (S. C.) College; C. A. Smith, Ph. D., Profe.s.sor of English UnivcrsitN- of Louisiana; D. F. Eagleton, A. M., Professor of P nglish Austin College, Sherman, Texas; G. R. McNeil, Ph. D., President Isabel College, Birmingham, Ala. ; J. C. Horner, of Hor- ner School, Oxford, N. C. ; W. A. Withers, Profes- sor of Chemistry N. C. A. and M. College, Raleigh, N. C; D. H. Hill, Professor of English N. C. A. and M. College ; D. M. Frierson, Professor of Mathematics Arkansas College, Batesville, Ark.; H. L. Smith, Ph. D., C. R. Harding, Ph. D., W. j. Martin, Jr., M. D., Ph. D., Professors respccti cl - of Natural Philosophy, Greek and German, and Chemistry in Davidson College. Physicians — J. A. Hodges, Professor in University College of Medi- cine, Richmond, Va. ; W. S. Moore, head physician in Blackwell ' s Island Insane Asylum, N. Y. ; E. P. George, Frankfort, Germany; John Whitehead; J. P. Monroe, President North Carolina Medical Col- lege ; McCombs Irwin and J. B. Alexander, Char- lotte. Miscellaneous — J. A. Tilliiighast, .Superin- tendent of the Ulster Deaf and Dumb Institution, Belfast, Ireland ; E. S. Tillinghast, Superintendent of the Montana Deaf and Dumb Institution ; Hon. A. Seazar, Superintendent of the North Carolina Penitentiary. Among the business men of North Carolina maybe mentioned Fries, of Salem ; Holts, Scotts and Williamsons, of Allamance ; Davis, of Salisbury ' ; Oates, McAdens, Carsons, Chambers, Hutchinsons, of Charlotte, Rankins of Fayetteville ; Primroses of Raleigh ; Fovvles of Washington. Tlie records of the society fail to show at ex- actl - what time the present Philanthropic Hall was built, though it was very probably erected within a short time after the societ} ' was organized. The hall is now elegantly furnished and presents a very handsome appearance. Its value is estimated at , 3,500. Two regular meetings are held each week, Sat- urda - night being devoted to debating and Mon- day morning to orations, essays and declamations. The society awards three medals each year : the debater ' s and essayist ' s, for which the upper cla.ss- mcn contend, and the declaimer ' s, contended for only by the lower classmen. Each society is repre- sented at Commencement by three Junior orators, ami to the most efficient of these is awarded the Orator ' s Medal, given jointly by the two societies OFFICERS ' 96-97. FIRST TERM President, V.. H. Be. n Vice-President, R. A. Love Secretary, J. P. Matheson SECOND TER5I A. ClRRIE S. H. H1NE.S H. S. Monroe 62 THIRD TERM W ' . A. Goodman W. A. Ferguson D. P. Shaw FOl ' RTH TERM E. H. Sloop H. V. Allen A. A. McFadven SKETCH OF EUMENEAN SOCIETY H ALMOST contcmporancinis uitli the cstablis mcnt (if Diuidson College in 1 837, sprai with the cstablish- 3 rang into existence the Kumenean Society, a literarj ' institution hich has since become the pride of so many illustrious a lumni. With the two mot- toes, Pulclmiiii rst fo cir iiicntcm, and a (ircek motto which being translated is, Truth is lasting and beautiful, each member luul watchwords which in the arena of life should be to him an inspiration, urging him in his eveiy action to ' ards a high and noble ideal, and fitting him for true citizenship. The Society now occupies a spacious and ele- gantly fitted hall. Its attracti e appearance and the splendid system and order of its meetings make it a delight rather than a duty for its members to attend. There is a marked difference between the Kume- nean Society of to-day and that of the past. Until recent years, it was the duty of officers to take cognizance of the conduct of members on the campus and in the class-room as well as in the Soci- ety hall. Offences, such as profanity, drunkenness, and many others, subjected the guilt} ' member to a reprimand or fine. This is no longer the practice, as the Society now acts only in cases of direct vio- lation of honor. As an encouragement to literary attainnicnts, the Eumenean offers three medals each year: one to the best essayist, one to the best debater, and the third to the best declaimer. Its exercises are the reading of essay.s, the deliveiy of original and select speeches, and debating. Its meetings are held each Saturday night and each alternate Monday morning. This has been one of the most successful years in the history of this time-honored institution. More than usual interest has been displayed in attendance upon its duties, and a new constitution has been written and adopted, and the laws therein recorded more stricth enforced. officp:rs ' 96-97. ' rsiifi ' Nt, 1 ' icc-Prcsideiit, Secretary, I ' IKSr TKKM R. I . KiKKl ' ATRICK W. L. Dick N. Lap.sley SECOND TERM F. A. Drennan J. D. WOODSIDE F. A. Haney THIRD TERM R. S. FSKKIUCE J. A. Steele J. AI. MCCUNNELL Below vc note a few of our most noted Alumni : Woodiow Wilson, Fh. D., LL. D., Professor Juris- prudence and Political Economy, Princeton Univer- sity ; J. G. Ramsey, M. D., Salisbury, N. C; Rev. ' . A. Wood, D. D., Statesville, N. C; Judge D. A. Townsend, Union, .S. C. : Rev. J. I I. P. Otts, D.D., LL. D., Talladega, Ala.; Rev. J, F. Cannon, D. D., LL. D., St. Louis, Mo.; Rev. J. W. Davis, D. D., Shanghai, China; Hon. J. S. X ' erner, Columbia, S. C; Prof J. J. Anderson, Ph. D., Professor Greek, Westminster College, Mo.; Rcv.W. H. Dodge, D.D., Jacksonville, Fla. ; Rc ' . T. R. English, D. D., I ' ro- fessor Union Seminar)-, ' a. ; Rev. J. M P ' ogartie, D. D., Ph.D., Profc,s,sor S. W. P. Universit)-, Tenn.; Rev.W. S. P. Bryan, D. D., Chicago, III.; Prof W. S. Fleming, Professor Greek, Alabama Polytech- nique Listitute ; Hon. M. M. Dufifie, Ex-Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas ; Judge R. T. Bennett, X. C. ; I Inn. li. J. Hunn, Chief Justice .Supreme Court of Arkansas; Hon. H. A. Chambers, London, Tenn.; ¥. D. Clarke, Superintendent Deaf and Dumb In- stitute, Michigan; Rev. J. Y. Fair, D. D., Richmond, Va.; Rev. T. C. Whaling, D. D., Lexington, Va.; Prof Joseph McLean, Agnes Scott Institute, Deca- tur, Ga.; Prof W. R. Grey, Ph. D., Davidson College; Rev. B. F. Wilson, D. D., President Converse Col- lege ; Rev. C. G. Vardell, President Red Springs Female Seminaiy; Dr. J. D. Nisbet, author and lecturer, N. .; 11. m. F. B. McDowell, Charlotte, S. C; Col. A. R. Banks, Vorkville, S. C; Rev.W. N. Dickie, D. D., Anson, Tex. ; Rev. F. H. Johnson, D. D., Elizabeth Cit ' , N. C. ; Rev. R. E. Sherrell, D. D., Graham, Tex.; Rev. J. H. Lumpkin, Mem- phis, Tenn. ; Rev.W. B. Jennings, D. D., Louisville, Ky. ; Hon. W. E. Clarke, New Berne, N. C. ; Rev. R. B. McAlpine, Professor Tuscaloosa Institute ; Hon. Wm. Mack, San Francisco, Cal. ROLL OF EUMENEAN SOCIETY ji Allyii, II. S Brazil. Askew, H. M Newnan, Ga. Barth, F. C Atlanta, Ga. Baxter, R. H Sparta, Ga. Brown, J. J Clark, G. H Sandifer, N. C. Doyle, W. ] Seneca, S. C. Dunn, J. F Ocala, Fla. Dunn, T. J Davenport, F. C. Drennan, F. H Richburg, S. C. Eskridge, R. S Shelby, N. C. Douglas, R. L Blackstock, S. C. Fripp, W Richburg, S. C. Garrison, W. J Pineville, N. C. Haney, T. F Rock Hill, S. C. Harrison, W. C Bradley, S. C. Hawley, F. M Charlotte, N. C. Henderson, P. F Aiken, S. C. Hewitt, C. W Darlington, S. C. Jennings, J. M Union, S. C. King, P. M Concord, N. C. Kirkpatrick, L. R Blackstock, S. C. Kirkpatrick, R. F Talladega, Ala. Lapsley, N Anniston, Ala. Law, J. G Ocala, Fla. Ligon, C. C Lowr ' sville, S. C. Ligon, J. W Iva, S. C. McConnell, J. M McConnellsville, S. C. McGinn, J Cottonwood, N. C. McNeeley, J. J Mooresville, N. C. Meacham, J. B Rock Hill, S. C. Moore, S. G Yorkville, S. C. Nettles, J. L Darlington, S. C. Orr, N Charlotte, N. C. Perry, W. G Rock Hill, S. C. Plunkett, T. S Augusta, Ga. Ransey, R. L Savannah, Ga. Reid, H. C Griffith, N. C. Sanford, R. B Mock.sville, N. C. LOVE AND SIN AI ' AI.ACE one I ' was cal Lay in a i I ' M, ACE once of fairy mould — IS called the human heart by man, — dimly purpling wold. Its turrets bright with glittering gold, Its walls with «ealth of gems untold ; Yet in its lofty halls were heard Nor song of man, nor song of bird. The sunbeams e ' en looked pale and wan, That broke upon the pavements cold, And kissed the founts in rainbows stoled. One day into these halls there crept A fairy form, a tiny sprite. That wakened all the jiowers that slept — The powers of joy and rare delight — And filled the halls wilh glorious light. Strange music thrilled the aureate air. While soft the rose and lily fair Breathed far their fragrance, rich and rare, And all was changed to life and bliss Beneatli the magic of her kiss. And then, one dreary storm-swept night. There came a phantom grey and grim. That put the tiny elf to flight, And filled the halls with awful blight. Far from the palace cold and dim The rare, sweet music now has fled, The lily and the rose are dead. And over all broods hopeless dread. Without, the palace still is gay W ' ith gold and gem of purest ray ; Within, the light of hope and day Have fied together and for aye. (P. HISTORY OF PI KAPPA ALPHA-Beta Chapter PI Kai ' I ' a Alpha was founded at the University of Virginia, March l, l86S. Frederick Southgate Taylor, of Norfolk, Va., is hon- ored as chief founder among six. Since then her name has become known and honored in almost eveiy Southern college of reputation. Her chapter list is twenty-one, with six alumni chapters. I ' i Kappa Alpha prides herself in being a strictly Southern order. Beta Chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha was established March I, 1 869, at Davidson College, by Thomas H. Hailey, Mocksville, N. C; Wm. J. McKay, Mayes- ville, S. C. ; Alfred J. Morrison, Cottage Home, N. C; Phihp H. Pitts, Jr., Anniston, Ala., and Geo. W. Walton, Morgantown, N. C. During that ' ear, Geo. B. Anderson, CashviUe, S. C. ; Jas. H. Ander- son, P rank McNeil, Maxton, N. C.,(also of Alpha); Geo. Summay, Asheville, N. C. ; Alexander Malloy, Laurel Hill, N. C, and I. C. Murchison, Manchester, N. C, were added to her chapter roll. The majority of these filled honorable positions at the bar, in the pulpit, and at the head of some of our best South- ern institutions. They are men of whom we may justly be proud. In the same year of her founding, Beta ' s men, finding that their chapter could only be maintained siih-rosa , disbanded rather than use any under- handed means to maintain their chapter. This same loyal adherence to honorable principles which killed Beta was the cause of the death of several of her sister chapters. These instances, however, show the high-toned sense of honor which our order cher- ishes; that sense of right that will meet death calmly, but can not bear a stain. November 30, 1894, Beta was re-established and set on solid footing by Charles C. Orr, Chas. H. Little, Daniel K. Pope, James C. Story and David 1 ' . Hunter. Since her revival, her members have been strong both in number and in character, main- taining honorably the high and noble principles of the order. They have borne off a liberal share of the college prizes and honors each year, winning distinction in the recitation room and on the athletic field. All the new .Alumni ha e found lucrative and honorable cmplo) ' ment. Meetings are regularly held on the first floor, north wing of the main building, where a suite of rooms has been elegantly furnished and beautifully lighted by electric chandeliers of oxidized silver. The chapter ' s success since re-establishment has been phenomenal, and it now stands second to none in college, with a bright future before it. Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity— Beta Chapter ' 97 R. S. EsKRiDGE, Shelby, N. C. ■98 J. IM. McKiNNON. Laurinburg, N. C. ' 99 G. T. Clark, Charlotte, N. C. R- H. Lai fertv, Davidson, N. C. ' 00 Wm. H. Houston, Greensboro, N. C. J. Mc. Jennings, Union, S. C. J. F. Dunn. Ocala, Fla. In Urbc P. A. Stougii .-ft : W3i -tt; CLAKK I.AFFERTY EJKRIDGE STOUGH McKINNO DUNN HOUSTON JENNINGS BETA CHAPTER-Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity HISTORY OF KAPPA SIGMA-Delta Chapter K ' . i i A Sigma was founded at the University of ]5ologna, Italy, in the early part of the fifteenth century by a fugitive Greek scholar. The object of the organization was to bind its members more closely together and to protect them from the attacks of the robbers and barbarians who at that time infested the country. In 1 409 some members of the societ)-, attending the Ecu- menical Council of Pisa, met there delegates from the Universities of Florence, Orleans and Paris, who, becoming interested in the onlcr, established chap- ters at these universities. With the advent of less lawless times, the members of the organization, not feeling the need of its protection, lost their former interest in it, and it ultimately became extinct, except in the famous De Hardi family, who handed down its traditions. In 1866 two Virginia gentle- men, Drs. Hollingsworth and Arnold, while study- ing in I ' lorcnce, visited members of the De Bardi iamily and were initiated into the secrets of the order, with permission to establish it in America. On their return they established a chapter at the University of Virginia under the name of A 1 ' . Since that time the growth of the fraternity has been phenomenal, and charters have been granted in most of the leading colleges of the Kastern and Southern States. At present the fraternity has ten alumni and fort}--five active chapters with a total membership of 3800. Delta Chapter was established in the year 1S90, witii fi e charter members, W. W. Morris, B. W. Glasgow, A. J. Wittson, W. A. Hafner, C. L. Grey and R. J, Iluiiler. These made application to Board of ' I ' rustees for a hall, which was granted. With these charter members and others immedi- atel)- initiated, Delta began life in the fraternit)- world of our institution. Since her establishment, forty-seven men have added their names to the chapter roll. Her active membership at present is eleven. Ha ing taken her stand with the frater- nities represented here, J bids fair to battle well in the friendly .strife of future years. V. C. Harrison, Historian. Colors — Old gold, peacock blue and maroon. Flower — Lil - of the ' alley. 73 Kappa Sigma Fraternity— Delta Chapter Active Members ' 97 Parks McComhs King, Concurd, N. C. ■98 JiisEPii Rl ' ssell Ross, Charlotte, N. C. ' 99 Thornton Duiukv Duply, Davidson, N. C. Wahe Cothrax Harrison, Greenville, S. C. John David MacAllistick, Lumberton, N. C. I goo RoiiKUT IIakdik Die, Fayettcvillc, N. C. Jamks Lide Xetti.i- , Darlington, S. C. RuFo McAnnis l rr .i ' ATKicK, Aslic illc, . C. Wiii.iam Thomas ' a-ikins, Mcndcrson, N. C. Medical Class DA -in Gii.LEsi ' iic MacKi ' .iiian, l- a)-cttc ille, N. C. Frjfc ' r III Urbc Roi;i:ri White MlCutchen f.ET die; mcallister HARRISON DUI ' UY McCUTCHEON NETTLES WATKINS KING FITZPATRICK macki;tiia DELTA CHAPTER— Kappa Sigma Fraternity HISTORY OF BETA THETA Pl-Phi Alpha Chapter WHEN the college fraternities were struggling for their existence, John Reily Knox and Samuel Taylor Marshall, together with a few associates, founded at Miami University in 1839 the order known as the Beta Theta Pi Frater- nity. The utmost secrecy had to be observed on account of the prevalent anti-fraternity feeling then existing; but slowly at first and then rapidly the order was adopted into other colleges until now the chapters are spread over the entire I ' nicin. Beta Theta Pi claims to be non-sectional, and truly dues she fulfill her claims, for her stars shine as brilliantly in one portion of our country as in another. There is not a tli ision of the .States in which the liet.i shield is not found — North, South, h.ast and West, all being represented. That the fraternit - does not boast of more than it can pro ' e is clearly shown by her sons, which number over ten thou- sand, bound by ties akin to brotherhood. Nineteen years after the founding at Miami e find ' ' ' Chapter established at Davidson. This, with Chi Phi, were the only fraternities at this place be- fore the war. When that terrible struggle, which destroyed all that was beautiful, was waging in the South the fraternities at all the Southern colleges were killed, those at Davidson being among them. We lose sight of Beta Theta Pi at Davidson until I 866, when an unsuccessful attempt was made to revive the chapter. However, the next year ! ' was reorganized ; but it was short-lived, as rigid anti- fraternity laws were enforced during the same year. After a lapse of seventeen years, the Sword and Shield Temple of the Mystic Seven Fraternity was founded at Davidson. This was a Northern frater- nity founded at Wesleyan University in 1837 by ll.unilton Brewer, and had several Southern chap- ters before the war, being the first fraternity to place chapters in our Southern colleges. After the war the chapters in the South were not reorganized, and in the North competition with Greek letter frater- nities ca used its membership there to decline. In 1886 the additional name of ' W was adopted, and in 1889, after a year ' s negotiations, a union was made with liHll. This again brings liMlI to Davidson, but now under the name of I A Chapter, as some change had been m.Kle in the mode of naming the chapters. From 1S89 vnitil the present time liHIl has led a prosperous life at Davidson, and her outlook now is of the brightest. PHI ALPHA CHAPTER ROLL Sword and Shield Chapter of Mystic Seven, established in 1884, united with Beta Theta Pi in 1889, becoming Phi Alpha Chapter Frjlcr ill F.hiiltJte V. J. MARTIX, Jr., M.U., I ' ii.U. ' 97 P. F. Henderson; Aiken, S. C. E. M. Williams, Vorkville, S. C. ■98 R. A. Love, Gaston ia, N. C. ' 99 H. S. Allvn, Lavras, Brazil J. P. Mathilson, Ta lorsville, N. C. A. W. Brown, Charlotte, N. C. A, D. Morrison, Mariposa, X. C. N. Lapslfa ' , Anniston, Ala. S. A. Robinson, Gastonia, N. C. W. S. Rovster, Tarboro, N. C. C. M. Brown, Washington, X. C. W. E. Hii,i„ Wilmington, N. C. F. L. Smvre, Gastonia, X. C. ROYSTKR HILL MORRISON SAPSI.EV WIU.IAMS, E. M. BROWN, C. M.. ROBINSON BROWN. A. W., AI.I.YN PROF. MARTIN HENDERSON LOVE SMVRE MATHERSON PHI ALPHA CHAPTER ' Beta Theta Pi Fraternity HISTORY OF KAPPA ALPHA ORDER-Sigma Chapter .M THE Kappa Alpha Order originated in a secret society formed by Jas. Ward Wood, who had been a Confederate soldier, with ten other students at Washington College, now Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Va., in December, 1865. I- rom this germ the present fraternity has grown. For two years the society was making in- ternal changes which absorbed all its energies, at the end of which time it became the Alpha Chapter of the Kappa Alpha Order. In the next two years extension to other colleges began, and six chapters were added to the roll, located in colleges in Vir- ginia, South Carolina and Georgia. The fraternity has steadily grown since, until at present it has thirty-nine active chapters, with seven hundred members, in the principal universities and colleges of the South, from Maiyland to California ; with ten alumni chapters in the principal cities and in New Viirk. and has more members within these limits than any other college fraternity. Horn and nurtured in the South, in a locality anil under . circumstances peculiarly dear to the Southern heart, with three of its first members he- roes of the Lost Cause, the fraternitj ' has made its home in Dixie , and there it will remain, though with nothing sectional or jjolitical in its laws .so con- straining it. The principal publication of the order is The Kappa Alpha Journal, ;ui eighty page, bi-monthly, illustrated magazine which deals principally with the affairs of the fraternity and matters of interest to the Pan-Hellenic world. It was started in 1878, when fraternity journalism was in its infancy, but was tliscontinued after several issues until 1883, when it was revived. Its standing in the fraternity world is a source of pride to the order. Sigma Chapter was founded March 6, 1880, by P. B. Hamer and A. B. Calvert, of Wofford College. As the Faculty of Davidson College were then op- posed to fraternities, two chapters of other frater- nities having been suppressed before this time, it was snl rosa four years, after which its existence was made public. The new chapter immediately took an acti e interest in the extension of the gen- eral fraternity by founding Rho Chapter at the Uni- versity of South Carohna, and Tau Chapter at Wake Forest College, in this State, both in Januaiy, 1881. The year following, Upsilon Chapter was established at the University of North Carolina by members of Tau, assisted by and sustained by Sigma. Geo. R. Dupuy, ' 84, Sigma, founded Alpha Delta Chapter at William Jewell College, Missouri, in 1887, and Alpha Eta Chapter at Westminster College, Mis- souri, in 1890, and assisted in organizing Alpha Kappa Chapter at the Missouri State Univer.sit}-. Rho was recently re ivcd in ' 95 by C. I I. Rich- ards, ' 92, Sigma, and an effort was made to revive Tau in ' 94 by T. F. Sanford, ' 96, Upsilon, and Morrison Brown, ' 94, Sigma, which seemed successful at first, ten members having been initiated; but the Faculty of the College proved unkind, and it was again suppressed. Sigma Chapter has initiated one hundred and eighteen members. Many of them have won col- lege and literary honors. In college honors, three have graduated first, one second, and five third in their respective classes, delivering the orations at commencement pertaining to each position, and five others have won the distinction of first honor in scholarship. They have won twenty-eight gold medals for essays, orations, debates and declama- tions. Fifty-one marshals for commencement have been elected by the literary societies from this number, seven being chief marshals, showing that tlic) ' have not neglected the social side of college life. None of our alumni members have yet passed middle life, but many are as well known in the pro- fessions antl in the business circles as they are in society, not only in this State but through a large portion of the South. MoKKisox Bkowx. Colors — Crimson and Old Gold Sigma Chapter of Kappa Alpha— Established 1880 Frjier in Fiiciiltjtc Thomas 1 ' ekkin Harrison, Ph. D. Active Members ' 94 R. H. Morrison Brown •98 Hamilton W. Wilson Valti:r Lee Dick RuFus B. Sanford Wm. Gilmer Perrv ' 99 D. H. Hill Arnold H. Gillesime Smith 1900 John Hall S. B. Sherard KAPPA ALPHAfRATER ITY Siam (fiAPTCB. i :-i;c-i£- wsa3iSL_ - HISTORY OF SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON oft NORTH Cakomna Thcta was iirgaiiizccl May 20, 1883, by !•-. Ci. Sciblus, of South Carolina Delta. She be :;aii active work in the fall of 1S.S6, with W. Mack.T. G. Anderson, J. S. Moore and W. M. White as charter members. In the be- ginning of her career she had to contend with seem- ingly insurmountable obstacles. The College Fac- ulty frowned upon all secret societies and were determined to pre ent them from gaining a foothold. This obstacle was soon removed, however, b - a change in the College government, and by Theta ' s first annivcrsarv she had initiated twenty men. Hy the Convention of 1885, North Carolina Theta was made Grand Chapter of Province C , which position of honor she held till 1889, when a change was made by which she was placed in B Province. Theta has always taken an active part in any proceedings affecting the welfare of the general fraternity, and her interest in college affairs is never flagging. Up to this time she has initiated ninety men, among whom are to be numbered many of the most honored alumni of the institution. Sigma Alpha Epsilon— Theta Chapter Fijicr in Fjcultatc J. P. MuxRoE, M. D. Active Members ' 97 A. CUKRIE ' 98 H.. V. Allen J. D. Wciodside J. W. Neave ' 99 R. B. Baxter, Jr. J. L. Farries R. L. Douglas H. S. Mux roe 1900 C. Hewitt, Jk. J. G. Law, Jr. Medical College R. C. BLXTIX(i WlLLLVMS SPICER PARRIES WOODSIDE DO CGI. AS HEWITT MONROE DR. MUNROE CURRIE SPICER BUNTING BAXTER LAW THETA CHAPTER— Sigma Alpha EpsUon Fraternity Saiidroedia H, G. Smith D. (i. McKkthax Hoc mi R. C. Blntinc, R. Dvi-: John Hall C. M. Bkuwn R. B. San FORD Coiiinicncciiicnt Banquet, June g S6 |. D, MlAllistkk SANFORD WILSON LAPSLEY MCALLISTER WOODSIDE BUNTING MacKETHAN PERRY SMITH, H. G. BROWN, C. M. ACT AEON HER LUCK NE morning when Spring was in lier teens — A morn to a poet ' s wishing, All tinted in delicate pinks and greens — Miss Bessie and I went fishing. I in my rough and easy clothes, With my face at the sunshine ' s mercy; She with her hat tipped down to her nose, And her nose tipped — vice versa. I with my rod, my reel and my hooks, And a hamper for lunching recesses; She with the bait of her comely looks. And the seine of her golden tresses. So we sat down on the sunny dike. Where the white pond lilies teeter. And I went to fishing like quaint old Ike, And she like Simon Peter. All the noon I lay in the light of her eyes. And dreamily watched and waited, But the fishw-ere cunning and would not rise. And the baiter alone was baited. And when the time for departure came, The bag was flat as a flounder; But Bessie had nearly hooked her game, A hundred and eighty pounder. ORIGIN OF THE SUNSPOT The pla enry Louis begins to speak, ns the wondrous story, planets all turn white with fear, And darkened is their glory. And people say, who ought to know, That once upon a time When Harry grew so eloquent That men were left behind. Old Sol in terror hid his face. The stately moon grew pale. The Milky Way to butter turned. The comet wagged his tail. Then leaping, well nigh wild with fright. And trembling through and through. His tail into that butter mass He stuck, and greased it, too. Then off throughout ethereal space, Scarce knowing what he ' d done, He flew and flapped his dripping tail Right spang into the sun. And there, O horror to relate ! With butter smeared a space. Where men forever see a spot Upon the sun ' s bright face. Arciiii;alii C ' ikkii:. liditor-hi-Cliicf. Plii, N. C. Associate Editors 1. M. Wolim:, I ' hi, X. C. R. V . KiKKi ' AiKie k. Ku., Ala. W. A. Ferc.lson, I ' hi, N. C. F. A. Dkknnan, V.w., S. C. V. (■ . I ' F.KKV, Ku., S. C. Alumni Contributing Editors J. A. TiLLiN(.ii. sr, I ' hi, IrL-laiul J. M- kii x Mookk, Ku., S. C Hkn kv Louis Smith, Phi, X. C. Business Managers Eugene H. Bean, Phi, N. C. Joel D. Woodside, Eu., S. C. CUKKII-: DR. WOODSIDE KIRKPATRICK EDITORS MONTHLY F LILY OF YARROW lAR FROM the dwellings of men, where the oaks of the wild forest tower, Covered with gray hanging mosses, there blows a fair, wondrous flower. There, ' mong the long, slender fern-fronds, the timid arbutus lies sleeping; There, through the wild, tangled grasses, a dark, quiet streamlet goes creeping. Fast ' round the low-drooping willow, the dim-colored ivy is clinging; Yet never sounds through the stillness the forest birds ' glad, joyous singing. Far through the neighboring wildwood, the flowers ' rare fragrance goes stealing. Telling the world of its being, yet never its presence revealing. Many have sought for the flower; but none e ' er returned on the morrow, Deep in the vale it lies hidden, deep in the valley of sorrow. Yesterday close on my breast was the head of a lo ed one reclining ; Now I am left all alone, and my weary heart knows only pining. Into the valley of sorrow he wandered in search of the flower; Now he is quietly sleeping, at rest in some cool, fragrant bower. Out of the sunlight of gladness, into the vale dim and narrow. Some day must I also wander in search of the Lily of ' arrow. - ' '  lu TO EUTERPE 1 uould I were my mandolin To feel her soft caresses — To know the wondrous fullness of A woman ' s tendernesses, To thrill beneath her finger ' s clasp My willing neck enwreathing — To answer to the magic stroke Which sets heart string abreathing. To whisper back responsive notes Of love ' s own sweet inspiring, And only live to utter forth Mv life at her desiring. m. THE SOPH. AND THE OYSTERS JI ' T WAS past one o ' clock. The Soph, sat lazily in I his easy-chair before the glowing grate. He was happy, for he had just closed the door upon the last of his friends, a chosen few of whom he had that night royally regaled with a feast from home. There had been turkey and oysters galore ; and if there was one thing this young epicure loved above all else, it was oysters. He felt that his feast had been a success, and that it had increased his popularity with his fellows, and, above all, that he had that massive feeling of intense satisfaction that always follows a night supper, which is the col- lege boys ' delight. Only one thought came to dis- turb the pleasant train of his reflections, Not a lesson had been prepared for the morrow, and he had five straights. The ruddy glow of the coals in the grate was growing dull, for ashes collected on the outer surface, while the Soph, leaned back in his chair and stretched his legs toward the genial warmth. The smoke curled upward from his cigar- ette, and soothed him into semi-unconsciousness. until his senses seemed to be wandering from him at will, and he tried in vain to recall them. .Sud- denly he became aware of a little old man standing at his elbow. He was a very small man, veiy gray, very wrinkled and erv- ugl) ' . Who are you? cried the Soph, in astonish- ment. I am the wizard of ' Tammany Hall ' , answered the little man. I walk abroad over the campus occasionally when the students arc asleep, and see- ing your lamp burning to-night at a very late hour, I thought I would investigate. I beg pardon for intruding, and by way of apology I will grant any request you make of me, however difficult it may be. Ah, said the Soph, to himself, here is a great opportunity for sport. Then a vision of the five straights on the morrow came to him, and a gleam of triumph shot from his eyes. Turning to the lit- tle man he asked, Is it true that I can have any- thing I wish? Certainly, replied ihc wizard. All right, said the Soph. The Faculty of thi.s institution are a perfect nuisance, and we have been trying for a long time to get rid of them. Turn all of them into oysters, and bring them here. The little man bowed and retired, and presently returned with a bowl in which were six large oysters. All of them could be recognized ; here in the centre was a large fat one that could be no other than Old Puss , and this little, slick one on one side that looked up so apologetically was surely Dick- ey . Hi! cried the Soph., you have only six here ; there ought to be seven. I know it, said the little man meekl)- ; but in transforming them I could not make anything out of ' Woolly ' but a crab. And there, sure enough, was a sullen-looking crab that had not been noticed before. We need not enter into the harrowing details of the tragedy that was then enacted ; suffice it to say that one after another the members of this ill-fated faculty met his awful fate. Pus went down with a gulp ; Dickey, Tommic, and the crab did not give any special trouble. But when he came to Billjo , the Soph, almost had to give it up, for this particular oyster savored so strongly of sulphuretted hydrogen and other nauseating chemical solutions that even the iron-bound gorge of our hero came near revolting. So agitated was the Soph, in deal- ing with this last one, that when he took up Vince he carelessly dropped him into the ashes, and there he disappeared. One other remained. The Soph, took him up slowly and eyed him triumphantly. Sic semper tyraniiis, he cried in exultation, and dropped him into his cavernous mouth ; but it was no use, the oyster struggled with might and main, and try as he would, the Soph, could not master him. H - George! he cried ; you are as hard to swallow as the big yarns you used to tell us on physics — the rude jangle of the bell was heard, and the Soph., rubbing his sleepy eyes, saw with consternation that the five straights were a reality ■ ■ ■ . ' ' • ! j 1 1 ■ K i j c v s 1 V Z ' ' vt : ' 1 ATHLETICS. ' ■■■■■ ' ■■■■■ ' ■ ' ■■■■ S5 Davidson College Athletic Association Pirsiclciit, R. MiiRKisoN Buowx, Charlotte, N. C. I ' icc-Presidait, II. Jlnius Mili , Maysville. S. C. Sccn-tiiiy and Treasurer, J. D. Woodsiue, Greenville, S. C. Executive Committee ' 97 Er.HERT H. Harrison R. Shotweli. Eskkidge Walter J. Garrison 99 S. A. Robinson I. C. Griffin oo R. M. Fitzpatrick F. B. Rankin Miy H. G. SMITH, Captain J. D. WOODSIDE, Manager Team Williams, E. M,, Catilny Brown, R. H. M., Pi teller HlNES I si Base Watkins 2d Base Smith, H. G. j;d Base Jennings, Short Stop Allison, Right Field Nettles, Center Field Ferguson, . Left Field Substitutes Hewitt Clark Steele, J. A. Wallace Siiaw Garrison Wilson, H. W. HKWITT STKKI.K, J A. WOODSIDK. Mki ' CtARK FERGl ' SON Sllinill r. WILLIAMS, U. M. BROWN, M. COLLEGE BASEBALL TEAM WAIJ.ACH JENNINGS E. H. HARRISON, Caitain R F. HENDERSON, Manager Team VT. VT. Spence Center 163 Williams, E. M. Right End 154 McFadven, a. a. Right Guard 172 EsKRinr.E Left End 192 Rankin Left Guard 205 REin Quarter Back . 156 Griffin Right Tackle 197 Harrison Right Half Back 155 McGeaciiv Left Tackle 186 Steeli; J. A, . Left Half Back 171 Brown, R. M. Full Back Wt. 140 Substitutes Hikes Woo iDSIDE FiTZPATRICK Wilson Parries Yon AN Ave rag ;e Weight ' f Team 172 pounds Oct. 12 — At Davidson Davidson ... 4 Charlotte Nov. 16 — At Davidson Davidson . . .12 Bingham Schedule Nov. 26 — At Greensboro [2 Davidson Meds . o Univ. of N. C: Meds Nov. 26 — At Salisbury 4 Davidson Meds . 10 Salisbury M. A. C. McFADYEN, A. A. RANKIN ESKRIDGB VONAN HENDERSON, Mgr. FITZPATRICK WILLIAMS, E. M. PARRIES McGEACHY WOODSIDE SPENCE HARRISON, Capt. GRIFFIN HINES REID BROWN, M. STEELE,;. A. COLLEGE FOOTBALL TEAM i ii€;f Annual Field Day IF THE D.MIHSON CdLLEllE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION, April 25, ' 96 100 yards dash . . . H. C. Reed, ' 97 . Pole vault M. Wooten, ' 96 Potato race Sanders, ' 99 . . Throwing baseball . J. M. Wolle, ' 97 One-fourth mile race . H. C. Raid, ' 97 Throwing hammer . D. K, Pope, ' 96 Running high jump . J. E. Brown, ' 96 Half mile walk . . . F. A. Haney ' 99 Tug of war Class ' 96 io?4 ' seconds 10 feet, 10 inches 34 seconds 315 feet 51 ' s seconds 100 feet 5 feet, 7 inches 3 min., 49 sec. EVENTS Broad jump . . Banana contest One mile race . elayrace (i mile) four relays M. Wooten, ' 96 . 16 feet, ioJ inches E. Hardie, ' 97 . . 19 seconds H. C. Reid, ' 97 . 5 min., 5 sec. C. T. Hagan, ' 97 E. M. Williams, J. M. Williams E. H. Harrison . Q7 I ' ' ' 4 nun., . ims, 97 I ison, ' 97 Medal for largest number of events won liy H. C. Reid, ' 97 SUMMARY Class of ' 96 Five events Class of ' 97 Si. events Class of ' 9S None Class of ' 99 Two events 102 LAKE WILEY Preside,! , H. J. MILLS, Maysville, .S. C. rice-President, W. A. FERGUSON, Bladenboro, N. C. Secretary, H. G. SMITH, Abbeville, S. C. Tennis Sets I. WILME NII.LV II. UP-TO-DATE III. SILVAN SET IV. HEAVY hi tters V. HIT OR MISS VI. C. T. R. K. Mills Harrison, E. H. Shoaf Goodman, S. M. Turner, U. A. Henderson Blaker Lapsley McFadyen, A. A. Robinson, S. A. McFadyen, ]. L. Wallace McQueen Thompson Ward Wood Love Allvn Brown, A. W. Brown, C, M., Jr. Cathey Rankin Robinson, E. B. Thomason VII. CORBETINA VIII. r:G FOUR IX. the crescent X. E.XACT AND PRECISELV . I. EDITORIAL SET XII. BILLE-BE-DAM Perry Smith, H. G. Sanford Hall K Ciinie Watkins Sentelle Fitzpatrick Douglas Die rkpatrick, Robt. Nettles Walsh Smyre Abernethy Matheson McConnell Eskridge Drennan Bean MacKethan MacAIIister King Shaw BICYCLE CLUB R. S. I-lsKRiDGE, Shelb)-, N. C, President R. A. Lo ' E, G. ' istonia, N. C, ] ' iee-Pirsideiit W. A. FEKfiUSON, Bladcnboro, N. C, Seeietary and Treasurer Arnold Houston McGeachv Abeknf.thv ESKRIDGE McKlNNON Brown, C. M. Ferguson PriTMAN Harrison, E. H. Law- ROVSTER Hexderson Love Turner, D. E. President, D. G. MacKi-tiian, l aycttevillc, N. C. ] ' iee-PresidenU T. It. Spence, Ireland Seevetary and Treasnie S. H. Hixi-is, Milton, N. C. Members Allen Nea k Lapslev Die Brown, C. M. Sloop Robinson, S. A. Hines CURRIE Baxter Smith, H. G. McAllister Ferguson Douglas V ATKINS McSwAiN King ESKRIDGE Bean Shaw MacKethan KlRRPATRICK Brown, R. H. M. Spence President, R. H. M. Brown, Charlotte, N. C. I ' ice-Presidciit, P. I . Henderson, Aiken. S. C. Seeretary and Treasurer, R. ]?. Baxter, Sp:irta, Ga. Members D. H. Arnold C. M. Hrown A. CUKKIK . J. L. ] ' arrie,s R. A. Love . II. S. MUNROE . San Diego. Cai. . Washington. N, C. . Burlington, N. C. . Goldsboro, N. C. . Gastonia, N. C. . Lenoir. N. C. J . A. Steele . A. D. Morrison . Mariposa. N. C. J. M. McCoNNELL McConnellsvillc, S. C. S. A. RouLNsON . Gastonia. N. C. Tarboro, N. C. Abbeville, S. C. Gastonia, N. C. W. F. RoVSTER H. G. SMrrii Smvre Mooresville, N. C. PATIENCE ACEAiTiiri, nisy-iiice Hangs on tlie lopn Of a gnarled old trei sy-rhceked apple topmost bough 1 tree in the orchard, Where fruits in profusion grow. A barefooted urchin stands watching Down on the green sward below, And eagerly longs for the apple. Tossed in the breezes that blow. And while he looks patiently waiting. The apple so luscious and sweet. One day grows tired of swinging, And rolls on the grass at his feet. In the after years of his manhood. In the race for wealth and for life. The thought of the ruddy-cheeked apple. Gives strength for renewing the strife. And the prize, shining far in the distance. On the lieight inaccessible, grand, When hope is well nigh departing. Drops into his outstretched hand. LADY CLARE 5 HE trips across the meadows green As gaily as a lark. She wanders through the leafy dell. And woodland dim and dark. Then out into the loveliness Of evening ' s afterglow ; She turns to wait my weary step, As up the hill 1 go. I gaze upon her graceful form. There pictured in the li.ght. As round she peers so saucily With eyes so quick and bright. And wonder if there e ' re was seen A painting half .so fair, As there she stands, and golden light Gleams through her waving hair She ' s a jewel worth the having. And as priceless as she ' s rare ; For she ' s cjueen of Irish setters. Is this saucy Lady Clare. C. T. CARR, Leader R. S. ESKRIDGl-;, Manacek FIRST TENORS SECOND TENORS first bass J. M. Wolfe C. T. Carr R. B. Sanford S. H. HiNES T. D. Dupuv J. M. McSwAIN J. B. Meacham J. L. Parries W. S. ROVSTER • DATES SECOND BASS R. S. ESKRIDGE I. C. Griffin J. M. McCONNELL Davidson, N. C— May 12 Davidson, N. C. — June 13 Charlotte, N. C. — June 15 Rock Hill, S. C— June 16 Further engagements cancelled on account of sickness in the Club McCONNELI, WOLFE GRIFFIN BROWN, C. M. CARR MhALJiAll SANFORD DIE PARRIES GLEE, MANDOLIN AND GUITAR CLUB HAVE AN AIM TWO D AYS AND WEEKS I ' ve squandered weary Of this world of toils and cares, Conscious of a life that ' s dreary ; Void of hope ; beset with snares. All along I ' ve wandered peaceless Goaded on o ' er sea and main, Haunted by a spectre speechless Of a youth devoid of aim. FOR When a kid my ma demolished All my castles of ambition ; With a stick of rudest polish RIade me aye forget my mission, T IlE • met, perchance, it was the w ' ill of fate And soon a holy bond of friendship grew Around their boyish hearts, for each well knew His soul had in the other found its mate. In one, love seemed to rule in regal state. And ' round the other life he seemed to strew The treasures of a friendship strong and true ; But one appeared to dwell apart. A great And silent power round him seemed to flow. The love lie would have spoken, died unsaid. Years passed, some bringing joy ; some but regret. And they across life ' s fields have strayed. One has forgot the love of long ago ; But he that silent was remembers yet. . ' Officers President, T. H. Spence, Ireland Vice-President, R. F. Kirkpatrick, Talladega, Ala. Recording Secretary, F. A. Drennan, Ricliburg, S. C. Corresponding Secretary, W. J. Garrison, PiTieville, X. Committees Devotional — R. S. Eskridge, Chairman, F. C. I5arth, T. !• . Haney. Executive — F. A. Drennan, Chairman, J. D. Woodside, C. T. Carr. Membership — A. Currie, Chairman, E. M.Williams, H. V. Allen, H. 1!. Stokes, J. B. Meacham, Stokes Monroe. Sunday Schoot — W. ]. Garrison, Chairman, T. F. Haney, M. McLaughlin, J. M. McConnell, J. B. Meacham. Nominating — E. H. Bean, Chairman, E. H. Sloop, H. ' . Allen. Committee on Handboot — J, Edmunds Brown, ' 96, Chairman, T. H. Spence. 1 ' ' . A. Barnes. Missionary — F. C. Earth, Chairman, J. B. Meacham, Ernest Wood. Bible Study — R. F. Kirkpatrick, Chairman, R. S. Eskridge, A. Currie, F. . . Drennan, F. C. Barth, W. J. Garrison. Organist — T. C. Carr. Fall Campaign — P. F. Henderson, Chairman, 1 . A. Drennan, H. ' . Allen, C. T. Carr, P. M. King, N. Lapsley, Jno. McSwain, H. S. Munroe, E. M. Williams, W. (i. Perry, A. A. McFadyen, Joseph Ross. The Cabinet — T. H. Spence, Chairman e, -officio, K. S. Eskridge, F. A. Drennan, A. Currie. W. J. Garrison, F. C. Barth, R. F. Kirkpatrick, V.. H. Bean, P. F. Henderson. ■i-l CONCERNING THE Y. M. C. A. j7 F IT was the custom of Davidson to boast of her I attractions, there is nothing of which she could more justly boast than the handsome Y. M. C. A. building that beautifies the eastern part of her campus. This building, the pride of every student of Davidson College, was completed in the beginning of the year 1892. And a feeling of gratitude toward our loyal alumni springs up in the heart when we behold what they did for Davidson and our benefit while they were students here. The question of building a Y. M. C. A. hall was first agitated in 1889. To some the idea seemed an empt ' dream, but to others, with more progressive views, it was different. By the efforts of our energetic and loyal professor, Dr. Smith, and the liberality of our esteemed President, Dr. Shearer, along with the hearty co-operation of the students and alumni, a building fund of $4,000 was soon raised. This secured the letting of the con- tract, and when commencement came in 1890, it was with much joy and pleasure that the laying of the corner-stone of the first Y. M. C. A. building erected on the campus of a Southern college was viewed by visitors and students. The building being complete, the ne.xt question was furnishing it. Soon the entire first floor, which is used for a gymnasium, was well fitted up with apparatus for the development of the body. To this there has yearly been added a new supply, so that now the equipment is quite complete. The second floor is taken up by the parlor, reading-room, and auditorium. The parlor has been furnished with a handsome suite of plush fur- niture, presented by some of our staunch friends. The reading-room is fully supplied with the lead- ing religious newspapers and periodicals. A small librar ' of antique writings has also been collected for it. Comfortable opera chairs, glittering chan- deliers, and a nice cabinet organ (presented by Mrs. Dr. Shearer) make the auditorium an inviting place for a meeting. As to the condition of our Association at pres- ent Although the membership may not be as full as in some previous years, yet the condition is a prosperous one. The roll shows an actual mem- bership of 86 ; active members, 8o ; associate, 6. Our Thursday night and Sunday evening Gospel meetings are well attended, well conducted, and prove a source of much benefit to the students in their spiritual growth by the training they get in leading these meetings. One of the most promising features of the work being done by the Y. M. C. A. now is the teaching of mission schools in the surrounding communities by the boys. Within a radius of four miles from the College six Sabbath schools are superintended and mainly taught by members of the Y. M. C. A. The aggregate enrollment of these schools is 466 scholars. It is easily seen that the ' . M. C. A. is active in its work for the Master, and in the effort to broaden the influence of the organization. Among other things, there has recently been organ- ized among our members a class for the study of missions, and also a teachers ' weekly prayer meet- ing. So it seems that the spiritual condition of our Y. M. C. A. is favorable. In the social line it is alive also. Frequently during the year our auditorium is crowded by those who have come to hear instructive lectures, deliv- ered sometimes by our professors and at other times by invited speakers. Delightful musical en- tertainments are also from time to time listened to. During the winter sea.son the skating rinks in the gy-mnasium are enjoyable occasions. In fact, Dav- idson College can boast of a Y. M. C. A. building handsomely furnished within and strikingly beauti- ful without, with a live and prosperous association. Our delegations to the State and other conventions of the organization and to the Kno.xville Summer School arc always among the largest MINUTES OF THE ANTI-CALICO CLUB M.w 3 2d, 1897. THE MEETING camc to disorder with the Grand High Mogul in the chair. The minutes of the preceding meeting were read and ap- pro ed by all, except one of the third degree mem- bers, who was promptly fired out. The committee on awarding of degrees re- ported that they had passed favorably upon the application of .Vlston Shoaf for admittance to the Mystic first degree. The committee stated that he has abstained from the use of biled shirts, gone to church with a sweater, and with praiseworthy zeal has shunned water and tlie deadly hair brush for the period of one month. Upon putting the question to the club as to wliether any one had seen Mr. Shoaf break any of the rules of the club as to the wearing of white shirts, combing of hair, etc., etc., and hearing no opposition, the club unanimously elected him as member of the Mystic first degree. Mr. Shoaf is a -oung man, and has a brilliant future ahead of him. He has displayed great talent in exercising his duties of membership, and his rise to the most worthy position of Grand High Mogul is predicted by some of his warm ad- mirers. The application of Maj. !• . H. Bean for admit- tance to the club was heard with indignant cries of No ! No ! from all sides of the house. Upon asking for reasons, a member arose and stated that he knew it to be a fact, and one that he could easily prove, that the Major had been seen on more than one occasion to tip his hat to a lady. This heinous offence debarred him from admittance even on pro- bation. The petition of Mr. R. S. Eskridge for admit- tance to the first degree was voted on, but lost. Several members stated that Mr. Eskridge made it a habit to wear a white shirt on everj ' public occa- sion, and was known to wear a standing collar twice in the same week. (Here the house hissed Mr. Eskridge, and the Grand High Mogul reduced him to the rank of first degree.) The committee on extension reported that the work was going on ; an earnest worker from this branch has formed a Bright Jewels Band of youthful anti-calico enthusiasts in the factory dis- trict of the town. They have in a laudable way passed a regulation never to wipe their little noses or to wash their little faces. The committee also reported a very formidable rival association at Chapel Hill, which not only has a larger member- ship than we have, but is also more diligent in fol- lowing the rules and acting upon the principles of the anti-calicoites. We wish them the best success and prosperity. (Here the meeting was interrupted by loud cries of Help ! help I proceeding from the back corner of the room. Upon investigation it was found that an unworthy member of the tliiid de- gree had concealed a bottle of water and a small piece of soap in his pocket, and had carried them into the hall. Holding the water in the right hand and the soap in the left, he was making motions to a first degree candidate on the other side of the hall of washing himself The shock was almost o erpo vering to the members of the club, but after partially recovering the)- promptly ejected the cul- prit from the hall and scratched his name from the membership roll.) The committee of vigilance re- ported that Mr. Morrison Brown was seen walking with a lady. He was promptly ejected from the room. Further report : Mr. Arnold was caught twice wearing a white shirt. As he is only a proba- tioner, he was warned. Mr. Parries, for calling on a young lady, was immediately ejected and his name scratched off the list. Mr. Meacham was commended for his diligence in the pursuit of the club ' s welfare. The following members were reported for non- attendance on the weekly shirtless parade : Brown, Arnold, McFadyen, Baxter, and Baker. These were promptly fined. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. (Signed) The Yt)KOMOSHI. The Goo Goo. ANTI-CALICO CLUB KEEPE TACHTA KOMAR i Tagbcraiia — P. M. Kinc Sopra Triyana — H. J. Mills Khaznadar — J. L. Parries Hadamy Y.. H. Bean K. H. Harrison H. C. Reid J, A. Winn J. E. Ward R. L. Ramsav R. S. EsKRlDGE P. F. Henderson A. Shoaf J. A. McQueen E. H. Wood BIG FOOT CLUB D. E. Turner, Chief Crusher W. A. Goodman, Chief Plower I. C. Griffin, Chief Packer Members W. C. Harrison A. D. Morrison T. J. Dunn J. A. Stef.le W. S. RoVSTER W. A. Goodman V. J. Garrison J. J. Brown R. L. Douglas V. E. Turner I. C. Griffin Honorary Members Dr. H. L. Smith Dr. J. B. Shearer I Ugly Man ' s Club | Pirsidi-i! , J, A. Winn Vice-President, 1-3. H. Harrison Secretary and Treasurer, P. F. Henderson Dr. W. J. Martin R. W. McCuTCHON Honorary Members R. H. M. Bruwn R. S. ESKRIDGE J. M. Williams F. F. RowE Hiram Potts Members Rogers Cathey Morrison Askew Rovster Brown, A. W Law- Shoaf Drennan Arnold Goodman, S. M. F ' arries Harrison, W. C. Reid KuGEN?; Holmes Bean, alias Bags William Gilmer Perry, alias Shriekcr ' MANUFACTURERS CLUB I ' rcsiihiit, J. D. WooDsiDK, Greenville, S. C. ] ' kc-PresuJent, R. A. Love, Gastonia, N. C. Secretary and Treasurer, H. W. Wilson, Charlotte, N. C. Members H. ' . Allen E. H. Bean S. A. RoniNsoN A. D. Morrison J. D. Woodside Dr. J. P. Monroe R. S. Aberneth R. S. Steelic R. A. Lo E G. W. Clark H. W. Wilson A. CURRIE Aim : To encourage yarn spinnins. jtS T jtn T ri ?r Tis jt Tin ?7 sfs: The electrical ©lub ,cr ik: ik: 5k: y : 5k: ij H. V. Allen, President J. L. Farries, ] ' ice-Presideiit, J. M. Williams, Secretary and Treasurer W. A. Goodman and H. W. Wiijson, Consulting Electricians Lecturers J. McA. McSwAiN X-rays C. T. Carr Car Conduction J. D. WooDSiDE Thumb and Finger Engineering J. R. Ross Dry Piles R. A. Sherfesee Bucket Forge W. J. Garrison The Calculations of Apparent Synclironisms R. B. San ford Alternating Current Dynamos H. W. Wilson The Potential Gradient R. S. Steele Steel Magnets Alston Shoaf Electricitj as a Beautifier S. M. Goodman How Electric Light Plants grow in China The Mother Goose Club Object : To study scientific methods of infantile amusement Scolder and Spanker, W. R. Grey Floor Walker, C. R. Hardini: Carriage Roller, T. P. Harrison Washcr ' tnoman, W. J. Garrison Tootsy Wootsies Hugh Grey Robert Harding R. B. Baxter H. W. Wii-wn C. T. Carr James Harrison C. M. Brown John Hall I. N. Clegg m The Soc and Buskin Club K ' wi Wi p. F. HENDERSON President t ' M ' f- ' ' ' ' -_ D. G. McK ETHAN Vice President --Mt JI JILJ- ].-. A. DRENNAN Secretary and Treasurer ' kA I.-I J. D. WOODSIDE Stage Manag K. F. KIRKPATRICK Property Manager Roll OF Memoeks E. H. Bean ]. W. Neave T. S. Plunket J. D. Woodside F. A. Drennan W. G. Perry P. I ' . Henderson A. Currie J. L. Farries D. G. McKetlian P. M. King R. S. Eskridge i:. M. William-, ]. 1). MacAUister R. F. Kirkpatrick THANKSGIVING PLAY Nov. 26, t897, 7.30 P. M. In the Old Chapel The Widow ' DKAMATIS PERSOy.H Stephen Spettigue — Solicitor, Oxford iMk. Bean Col. Sir Francis Chesnev — late Indian Service Mr. Cvrrie Jack Chesnev 1 [Mr. Farries Charles Wyksh am Undergraduate Students, Oxford . . • Mr. Neave Lord Fencourt Babberlv i (. Mr. Perry Brassett — Valet to Lord Babberly Mr. E.M.Williams Donna Lucia D ' Alvadorev — Millionaire Widow Mr. Henderson Kitty Verdun — Spettigue ' s Ward Mr. Plunket Amy Spettigue — Spettigue ' s Niece Mr. MacAllister Ella Delahay — an Orphan: Ward of Donna Lucia Mr. King INK. ' ii -So V. t ' U Vtini sK 1 Ht Larts an.tL di 3l vtsotj f.| tcirtH. ) Ti ;l r. nlr 10 ufo ci- ' j ; ILi ' .i a h I p, pi t Uburi. an d 1 V t_ ' -- ' mvs vivajn.i s nUriVj vv KIT -| ;7 .... . KT r.i. J.Z :. . ...,. (Z ivj;; . ' .. . - _ .- -Ocancc and sprt lii-t oa t itZa.Tf -5a.tc r a  ■ La.c.k oiiik a.t JlT.M. lay m _ _ . ® • MISCELLANEOUS • m «♦♦ X XZi J_ J_ o « « Vinson House Yell Cosines, Sccanls, Tangents and Spheres ; The V ' insons, the Vinsons, They arc without peers! Base Ball Team Yell Zekah, Kckah, Zckali Za Hullaboloo, Bola, Hola D. C, B. C, Rah! Rah! Rah! Stuart Inn Yell Hi ski , rock and rye, l ooni- ■c-rang , Boom-c- -rang. S.C.I. New College Yell Old College Y Hcy-hn. Ili-ho! Rail! Rah! Rail Wah-hoo-uah Run, Run, Run. Davidson Pink and Blue Rah! Rah! Rah! Davidson. .Fraternity Yells.. 2 ' . . ' . Phi Alpha! Alicazu! Phi Alpha! Alicazon! Sigma Alph! Sigma Alph! Sigma Alpha Kpsilon. Rah, Rah, Rah, Rah, Crescent and Star Rah, Rah, Rah, Rah. Kappa Sigma. . I-I. II. Phi Chi Phi Phi Chi Phi Wooglin Woglin Beta Theta Pi A, Kappa, K, A, Alpha . , K. A, Kappa Alpha. . A . . Hurrah, ray. Hurrah, ray, Ray, Ray . A. . i597 Friday, April J 6, 8 P. M. E. H. BEAN, Salisbury, N. C. ARCHIBALD CURRIE, Biirlinston, N. C. F. A. ORENNAN, Richbiirs;, S. C. R. S. ESKRIDGE, Shelby, N. C. V. A. GOODMAN, Mill Bridge, N. C. E. H. HARRISON, Mill Bridge, N. C. P. F. HENDERSON, Aiken, S. C. r. M. KING, Concord, N. C. An Essenli.il ElL-nient in Government A World of a Day Tlie Tangled Skeins of History The Discipline of the Will The Development of Nations Is Progress a Gradual Improvement? Law ; the Bulwark of Freedom Peace, Not War Saturday, April 17,8 P.M. R. F. KIRKPATRICK, Talladega, Ala. H. J. MILLS, Mayesville, S. C. H. C. REID, Griflith, N. C. E. H. SLOOP, Mooresville, N. C. T. H. SPENCE, Rock Hill, S. C. E. M. WILLIAMS, Yorkville, S. C. ]. M, WILLIAMS, Warsaw, N. C. ]. M. WOLFE, Charlotte, N. C. The Spirit of Modern Philosophy Limitations The Aim of Science The Shadow of Perfection 1 )iscontentnient The Cry for Reform The Nation ' s Ward The Scientific Movement and Literature Monday, February 22, 7.30 P. M. XLI.F.N, Raleigh, i . C. The Education of the Future BARTH, ' Atlanta, Ga. Conviction CARR, Rose Hill, N. C. The Day We Celebrate DICK, Charleston, S. C. The United Sons of Confederate ' eterans FERGUSON, Bladenboro, N. C. Politics as a Career GARRISON, Pineville, N. C. What Next? GOODMAN, Mooresville, N. C. False Ambition HINES, Milton, N. C. A New System LO ' E, Gastonia, N. C. The Breaking of the Lines McKINNON, I-aurinburg, N. C. The Struggle of Democracy A. McSWAlN, Wade, N. C. The Greenback Tuesday, February PERRY, Rock Hill, S. C. 1. R. ROSS. Charlotte, N. C. R r, S WI ' ilRIi, M.i.ksville, N. C. R. A. lll.UI 1 I i;. Rock Hill, S. C. AI.SK IN SIK ■AI-, Mill Bridge, N. C. J. A. STE1:LI-:, Mooi-esville, N. C. R. S. STEELE. LaFayette, Ga. H. W. WIL.SON. Charlotte, N. C. J. H. WITHERSPOON, Yorkville, S. C. ]. D. WOODSIDE, Greenville, S. C. 133 23,7.30 P.M. The Riddle of the Sphinx The Need of a National Uni ersity Competition in the East The New Regime Historical Landmarks Lotos Eaters The Fickleness of Public Opinion Arbitration Cromwell, the Patriot and Reformer Controlling Elements Sa-a-ay, Mistah Johnsing! What am it, niggah ? Say, — does you know why the bcs ' college in de South ' minds nic ob Solomon ? Dat ' s to hawd fo ' mc, coon. Why, kase it ' s Davids- (s)on ob co ' se. Dat ' s a good ' un, but say, can you tell me what wuz de great- est feat ob strength performed dis year at Davidson? Dat ' s easy. What, Pat Spence carryin ' do map ob Ireland on his face? Nope! Den it wuz Mary Carr liftin ' up liis ' oice. Nope! Well! Lemme see. Was it ' President ' Winn upholding his dignity? Oh, nope. Tiy once mo ' . I has it. — It was P3skridge an ' McConncll raisin ' money fo ' de Annual. But say, Sam! I hears you is gwine ter gi e up ycr job at de pie foundiy. Yaas. I links I will. When:- Oil, When ; [ajor Bean graduates. You mean, in odder words, when de college gets waterworks ? ' ' Yaas, but sa) did you know dat one ob de I ' aculty actually did somethin ' wrong last week? What ' s dat? Oh, go long nigger, I ' se no fool. Sho ' as preachin ' , one of dem cussed. He said dat Lake Wilev could be dammed. KEP ' IN The BunBLE bees ' r buizin ' Aroviimd th ' winder sill, AlN ' TH ' SHOUTllM OF TH ' FELLERS Coin ' HOME is G ttin still, An ' TH ' OLE clock JESA60VE TH ' DOOR a worwin ' like a mill Beats louder every second smiw ' Now WE ( OT OV),BiLl S V AINT IT niQHT ROUGH Aim: ALMOST LIKE A SIN Because a feller talks in school To HEV ' TO BE KEP ' IN. When oi vl rassled with yure ' rithmatic Until yure eves is sore, An ' TH ' SPELLIN BOOK HAS GOT SO HARD Yo CAN ' T SPELL AMY MORE, There ' s jes one thing TH T allus makes The other fellers qrin, E5 ' HAVE TH ' TEACHER SAY TO YOU ' . Mow William,- YOU stay in DAVIDSON ' S SUN BURST KiGHTi.v shines the morning sun i Knowing not celestial peers ; r C.aily twinkle all the stars Jewelling the crystal spheres. Sirius and Orion shed Glory on our starry course. Planets in majestic orb Reflect the brilliance of their source. Bright indeed these seem to be ; But not by plot nor many a ruse Can sun or stars e ' er hope to shine Bright as Old Doc ' s enamelled shoes. SNAP SHOTS TAKEN IN THE BRIC-A-BRAC Axioms. ' I ' hat Diickic Reid has nc er and will never be known to blush. That if Major Bean follows his nose he will never traxel in a straight path, but w ill aKva_ -s de- scribe a circle. That Dr. llenr}- Louis Smith ' s countenance is always radiant and shining ; cause — we presume — matrimonial felicity. That Little Willie Royster ' s face furnishes to the evolutionist the missing link between man and the goat. On Dit. That Cairo has become the color-bearer of Davidson. What, then, is the need of a College flag ? That I- ' resh. Wallace ' s pedestals resemble, veriK ' , even straws stuck in Georgia tiu ' iiips. That Harvey Witherspoon had better not take Chemistry after his toast at the Junior lianquet. That whenever Dr. Shearer buys a pair of boots, all danger of leather becoming a drug on the mar- ket is immediately dissipated. Metamorphoses. February 22, 1897, foun l (Jrator 11, un Wilson full bearded ; April 19 found him Jane, the sweet- voiced, smooth-faced heroine of the Junior pla -. Oh, barber ! great arc thy accomplishment.s. Behold the lovely Commencement girl I On Thursday night she appears gowned in pure white. . t least, so it appears in the brilliantl)- illuminated halls. Hut when she promenades the Campus — lo I she wears a belt of black ; and the moon blushes behind a cloud and Cupid clasps his hands with glee. Socratiads. (Juoth the Vellow Kid, stroking his whiskers, lie that comes to Davidson to court has a hard road of stumps to travel. Again he sagely added, He that gocth to Charlotte witliont permission shall surely go again ii. ' ith permission, and then for a week. Once more ye fin dc Steele personification of wisdom remarked, Dey don ' t do a ting to April Fool jokers, I don ' t tink. Ask Arch Currie about it if ' ou don ' t believe me. See? No wonder, said he as a parting shot, No wonder Dr. Shearer gets the best of all his bargains ; ' cause he always wears his left hand gaiter on his right foot just for luck. And as he fires a brick bat at the rain-maker and turns a double somersault in the air, he yelled ' OiiRs .AND Cr. nks ' is a good ting I do tink. She ' s a whoop se la la. All Hogan ' s Alley is wild about ' er. 1 say • Go-ree, go-rang, go-ranks ' Hurrah, hurrah, ' For QuiKs AMI Ck xk.s! ' See ? Editorial Sketches Lives of great men all remind us We can make our lives sublime ; And in parting leave behind us Footprints on the sands of time. THE VENERABLE Eugene Holmes Bean is a relic of some fossiliferous age of long ago. He has never been young. For his fleet- ne.ss of foot in the Relay Service in the Mexican War he was honored with the rank of Major. He would have been made a colonel if it had not been that he was once a quarter of a second late, which time he has not been able to make up. This loss of a higher honor so overpowered the Major with grief that he has ever since worn a funereal expression and habitually promulgates pessimistic views. After the war our aged veteran in a true Weary Willy fashion indulged in a Rip Van Winkle sleep on a farm near Salisbury, N. C, until September, 1893. He awoke refreshed from the fatiguing experience and imagined that time had rolled back man ' decades and that he was again a boy. Laboring 1 38 under this mar clli)us illusion, he entered Davidson with the class of ' 97. ]5ut the story of Mr. Bean ' s strange life had been heard by a number of David- sonians, so he still held the title of Major. In College the genial Major has been a general favorite and a highly influential man, which is at- tested by the offices which he has held, viz. : Busi- ness Manager of the Davidson Montlily, President of the Phi- lanthropic Society, and Editor-in-Chief of Q u I PS . N D Cran KS. To him also was awarded the Essayist ' s Medal for ' 96 in the Phi Society in a competition w itli twelve seniors. or must the great hon- ors of Boss of the Sound Money Head- quarters at Davidson be forgotten, for which position he is eminently qualified. His favorite theme is the Cosmopolite, and his favorite amusement is illuminating the trees of the campus with students ' lamps in the weesma ' hours, and by their soft lights trying to make up that quarter of a second at his old occupation of the relay race. Despite his failures in this line, the Major is energetic, and success will e er attend his steps. Just before ' 97 entered Davidson, the .Sophomore class closed a special trade with the rain-maker of Hogan ' s Alley. The agreement was that whenever a Soph, wanted to wet a Fresh., by sonic subtle mental process under- stood, of course, by all the Sophs., this desire should be communicated to the modern Pluvius, and an artificial shower would descend upon the l- resh. In addition to this novel scheme many other artifices of torture were con- nected. So ' 97 caught it, all but one man. That man was Mr. Archibald Currie. His wonderful escape from r - the horrid lot of the generality of l- ' rcshman was caused by his withering dignity. ' es, the dignity of Freshman Currie compared er) ' favorably with that of Mr. Houston, of 1900. This is a statement hard to believe, but true never- theles.s. One man did start by this mental method to cause a shower of rain to fall on Mr. Currie, but when he contemplated the lofty mien of his intended victim, his purpose failed him, and a miracle had to be performed in making the shower turn back. Archibald Currie is the scion of boasted Virginia stock. He comes to us directly from Burlington, N. C. His chief occupation in college has been prcsei-ving his dignity, keeping the Major straight, and shunning maidenly en- tanglements in any shape or form. As an actor he has gained considerable praise ; as a presiding officer he has given perfect satisfaction to his class and literary society ; and as an Editor-in-chief he is faithfully serving the Montlily- Mis name has ever been a fruitful source of material to Davidson ' s dealers in moth-eaten puns. Captain Egbert Houston Harrison hailed from ' to hum down on the farm at Mill Bridge, N. C. His first term at Da id- son was spent in strict application to books and rigorous observance of dutw His n at u rail) ' bright intellect, rc-in- forced by his studious habits, easily won for hull the first place in ' 97. lUit Harrison soon real- ized the truth of the aphorism, Hooks are nut e e ry thing ; he saw that much of true worth lay in the young ladies of North Carolina. The laborious Freshman of four )-ears ago has been transformed into a veritable heart-smasher. As Irving says of Claudius Risnigh, we may say of Harrison, that he takes a cruel pleasure in pocketing beautiful maidens. But there is still a nother veiy promi- nent characteristic about the object of this sketch, and that is the fondness for the Gridiron Gory. For his valor upon this miniature field of battle he has been awarded the captaincy of the Davidson team. W ' hen )ou hear Captain Harrison shout Se ' in, elcvin, scventy-sevin ou may know that Davidson is about to gain a brilliant ' icton-, due in large measure to the phenomenal plays of this plucky right half-back himself. Oratorical, Philosophical, Monitorial .Snow- flake Dinah Susie is an enumerative of the various pseudonyms under which Peronncau Finle - Hen- derson has labored since he quitted his vaunted city of Aiken, .S. C, which he has ever loved to boast of for its wonderful climate. It has always been a matter of wonder to the writer why in this world so many nick- names were ever heaped on Mr. Henderson, for gra- cious goodness knows his natural one is enough to kill any mortal ! The ear- lier part of Miss Susie ' s life at Davidson was spent in the fruitless effort to obtain what was then the)- say, the height of his ambition — a monitor- ship. As a side issue, he made himself notorious in the Declaimer ' s Contest for his eloquent pro- nounciation of Latin quotations. But the monitor- ship was not to be obtained, so Susie frogged up an eye malady and has ever since been getting excused on recitations and consulting his mirror to see if his glasses sit right. He has developed into a foot-ball crank since his election to the manage- ment of the College team. He has also become a light actress and a dealer in rags. In this last capacity he will appear at Commencement. Take note Commencement girls. A man with a history is Randolph Shotwell Eskridge. Born in Shelby, N. C, about twenty- three years ago, he did not take many years to tire of breathing stifling North Caro- lina air and drinking Cleveland Springs water. Things were too cramj)ed up here for him, so he went to the boundle.ss plains of Te.xas to roam and find room to develop his mighty lungs. Several years were spent there, but when his voice had acquired sufficient reson- ance from dint of imitation of cowboy ' s whoops, and he had communed sufficientl) ' with wild Nature to acquire data for his Junior speech, Mr. Kskridtre returned to his nati c heath and entered Davidson College. Nor hav-e any of his college experiences caused the power of that magnificent voice to diminish one whit. Daily are the college walls made to vibrate with his sten- torian notes. Dr. Smith has e en calculated that the disturbance of the ether caused by Mr. Rsk- ridge ' s utterance of one of Iiis deepest notes is greater than that which would be produced by the rushing of a tumultuous herd of Bulls through the college halls. Davidson is indeed proud of such a vocal prodigy. It is indeed well for every infant industiy to be under some tender paternal care. The Quips . nd Cr.axks is as yet in its childhood, butwith Fath- er Barth on the Board of Editors there need be no fear for its proper growth and pious training. Fred- erich Carl Barth is proud of the distinction of reg- istering from the Gate City, from which he, his patronizing smile, and his flute were extracted in ' 95. Together with this assortment came the typewriter which can be heard merrily ticking at Dr. Shearer ' s in the happy task of writing notes and examination schedules. No, indeed, the Peny has been dubbed Wally. His genius is President ' s office at Davidson could not run with- out its typewriter, nor could the Board of Kditors meet without the encouraging sunshine of his happy smile, which rivals even the transcending brightness of the Major ' s. versatile. He is at once a sweet singer, a profound student, a society swell, an actor (or actress) of rare accomplishments and a poet of wide fame in the college world. Man)- indeed are his gifts and we expect great things of our own Willy Gilly Peny. None sing so wildly well Frank Allen Drennan bowed himself into As the angel Israfil. Davidson as a Fre.sh Soph. during the fall of Such might have been the college title of ' 94- He hails from Rich- William Gilmer Perry had it not been previously burg, S. C. Drennan was claimed by an upper classman, and right bad it is that he cannot be dubbed Israfil. Why? Were it your pleasure (?) reader, to room on tlie Davidson Campus you would never think- not able during the whole of his Soph, year to grasp the fact that he wa.s in fact a privileged Sophomore. He imagined that as a I ' resh of asking that question, for at all Soph. he must -combine hours of the day and night can the characteristics of Soph- be heard those wondrous peals of omoric wisdom and the melody that are ever echoing in the rare virtue of Freshmanh- appreciative ears of his neighbors, meekness. So his first year _ He justly merits the name of the at Davidson was spent veiy most wonderful of vocalists. ] Ir. unobtrusively. But there were a few far-sighted Perry is a South Carolinian. In individuals at Davidson who early in Mr. Drennan ' s September, ' 95, he entered David- career saw in him the germs of a great ladies ' man. son as a Sophomore. Immediately did he begin At a ' 97 reception held during this year, this fact to shine as one of the brightest lights of his cla.ss. was practically prophesied by a ' 97 Co-ed. Then On account of his extremely polished manners, did Drennan immediately set to work to prove this gained by extensive experience in society, Mr. prophecy To-day we find no greater sport than 142 Frank Drennan. It is indeed refreshing to see him ambHng along with a fair one and to hear him ten- derly impart to her the information that Po-e-try must be impassionate, and that we may see Po e- try and Truth, her twin sister, walking arm in arm for the enlightenment of the world. If you listen right closely immediately after this you will hear him give to her his favorite example of impassioned po-e-tr -, iz. : Roses are red, violets blue; Sugar is sweet, and so are you. Then xum-yum. Watch out ye Commencement girls for this black-C}-ed poet-beau ! But stop ! What is it that the editor sees hov- ering over him as he writes during the midnight hour? Not the mythical muse which has been turning a deaf ear to his wooing. No, not dear Clio. It is the shading form of the venerable Major. Listen! In ominous notes the apparition is ciying, Break it off! Too much space, too much space! In mortal terror of this re])ulsi e ision then does the writer dash aside his pen, up- set his ink, and relinquish his intention of telling of Little Quid McAlli.ster and Steady Jim McConnell. DAVIDSON AND ' ' HIPPO IN 1843 50METIMK during the summer of I S43 a -oung gentleman approaching Daxidsoii College on horseback, in company ith some ladies trax ' clling in a carriage, met some students and hailetl them, in a spirit of badinage, as school boys, and inquired the distance to Davidson school-house. This was resented at once, and the students proceeded to try what irtue there was in stones. These the young cavalier evaded by taking refuge near the carriage occupied b - the ladies. That night the travelling party lodged near the College, and one of the horses was taken from his stall and his neck and tail closely shaved. Shortly after this occurrence, the following com- munications appeared in the Carolina Watcluiiaii, published in Salisbury, N. C, on the 4tli and 19th of August respectively. The one over the nom dc plume of Nemo was written by the famous Peter .S. Ne_ -, and the other, o er that of La v)-er Brit- ain, b) ' an alumnus of the Colleg e at that time. The student said to have been most active in the nightly escapade, the young cavalier, and the alumnus were native North Carolinians, and sub- se(iucntly all three were at the same time members of the Confederate Congress. One, however, rep- resented another State. The two North Caro- linians are still living, and residing not a thousand miles from Salisbury. -Scio. Mu. Editor : — An old pro ' crb says, W ' e sometimes catch the wrong sow by the car, but catching the wrong horse by the tail is an exploit which was resei-ved for the students of a certain college not one thousand miles from Salisbur}-. It is a common saying that barbers (in polite phrase friseurs ) have alone the hardihood to take mon- archs by the nose with impunitj ' . One of these privileged gentlemen would make a sad blunder, in mistaking the mane or tail of a horse for the beard or hair of a man. Vet such a blunder has recently occurred in your -icinity ! Well, inc.x- perience is ccrttiinly excusable in youth, for their seniors have often been known to kiss the maid in- stead of saluting the mistress. But we all know and bewail, Humanum est eirare, a failing Je vieux bien le croire, and therefore have charity enough to pardon, even though Htanano capiti senntem pictor cquincinjiingere si velit, scd spcctatiiiii adinissi ristim tcnatis amici ' ' Veritable histories inform us that knights-errant have sometimes deemed black to be white, and white to be no definable color at all. Everybody has heard of the blunders committed by sea and land ; of friends being taken for foes and vice versa, and veiy melancholy and bloody consequences have resulted from such unfortunate errors. The Little Belt affair is a notable instance. Many could be mentioned in point. Hudibrastic rhyme must tell the rest. So here goes, though it must be confessed that it is rather perplexing to con- ceive how any one in his — what ? Any one com- pos mentis (that is the phrase) could even in the rayless gloom of night, mistake a horse for a man ! Some one once said to his antagonist, Sir, if you yearn for revenge, here am I ; but do not have the unmannerly meanness to kick my innocent dog. Don Quixote In his wild career, A total stranger was to fear. Although a wind mill seemed to be A giant armed cap-a-pie. He boldly in the front assailed it, And, if a giant, he has fell ' d it, The whip-poor-will in monotone, Delights the ear of night alone. But they who have a spirit manly. And fearless heart, like noble Stanley, Advance at once in open day. To speak of fight like Harry Clay. They who assume the trade of lynchers I must presume to be but flinchers ; When open, manly conflict rages, . ud hand to hand each foe engages He is a brave antagonist, howe ' re I ' nequally prepared for war. ' Twas not for midnight ambuscade The dauntless soul of man was made. Nay ! chivalry is but a coward Without une gentle se sang of Howard, When it forsakes the path of duty To shave a brute or scare a beauty. It is unmanly to insult A feeble youth or strong adult It is unmanlier by far With horse to wage vindictive war If one have cause conceit to punish. Why so clandestine, shy, or squeamish ? If one have reason to resent An open or implied affront. Why kick a dog of the offender ? Why drown his cat and be so tender Of the mustaches, beard, or hair, Df him who placed the stigma— wliere Vou deem it must remain until Revenge has gratified its will ? How mortified revenge must feel To find it has bruised its own heel ; Instead of killin ' hiuing the right nail It only raised a horse ' s tail ; Instead of plying well its cane. It only clipped poor Hippo ' s mane ; Instead of warring van to van. It took a horse to be a man ! Instead of punishing a fophng, It acted like a simple gosling. Nemo. Al ' GUST 5th, 1S43. Messrs. Editors : — I see in a late number of the Watcktnan that a certain Mr. Nemo, alias No- body, has of late become marvellou.sly concerned in the shearing of a certain quadruped. He wi-shes to appear to think that The students of a certain college, not one thousand miles from Salisbuiy, have caught the wrong horse by the tail. Excuse us, Mr. Nemo, nor think thus to sneak out, if e assert that the right creature has been sheared. It is said that fools only learn in the school of ex- perience ; and it indeed doth so appear, for doubt- less thou hast learned in thy late catastrophe the difference between a student and a scliool boy, a college and a school house, this thy late epistle doth exceedingly testif) ' . But. Mr. Nemo, you must excuse one of these privileged gentlemen — (ah ! gentlemen )ou now say) if he raised a tail about ye, since yc cut dirt so fleetly that nothing but the tail was left. But — Qui posset hoc negate ' ' Humanum est errare ? ' ' Qui posset noil scierc Timidian est fiigere I will not afflict you, gentle reader, with the pedigree of Mr. Nobody, for I suppose he sup- poses himself white, and since he seems to believe what veritable histories tell us ; . e., knights- errant have some times deemed white (or Nemo) to be of no definable color at all, I shall decline telling you who Mr. Nemo is, since in trutli he is Nobody, and consequently has no definable color at all. Rut this apologist seems sorely afflicted lest per-, adxenture men might not discern betwi.xt a horse and a man. Indeed, we see but little difference between the two creatures in this case, except that the quadruped now shows a slim tail, while the late catastrophe has taught tiic biped to exhibit none at all. But— This monsieur in his wild career So mighty gallant must appear. That laying hold the wrong sow ' s ear He lost poor Hippo ' s mane with fear. And under mask of gallant duty. He .saved himself and scared a beauty. Is this the spirit true and manly That so pollutes the name of .Stanley ? Is this the Nemo runs away. Vet talks of fright and Henry Clay ? He ! talk about the path of duty, Of chivalr -, or war, or beauty 1 Fie ! he deserves the boon of flinchers And all the tar of midnight lynchers. But Mr. Nemo can ' t get off Who at our students raised a scoff. N ' es ; he must look for retribution Wlio thus insults our institution. But look you ! will you ? how he tries To stay your judgment, blind your eyes By sliding over his offense For war I had but sorry arms ! If so, why vaunt, or raise alarms ? With ladies I my journey made. Ah, therefore made you such paper parade ? Come, gentle people, for my sake Do on poor Hippo pity take ; He ' s clipt ' d and reached and sadly marred And me ! it is a sorry game To wrong a college of its name ; It cost my horse his pretty mane. And raised me to the breath of fame. Tush, now. Nemo ! as it seems Poor Hippo ' s tail fills all your dreams ; Just let it pass, for by that game Vou took (I hear) your load of shame From off his back, and set him free. So lighter home he went than thee. Don ' t plead again for dog or cat, Until you learn some better chat. Don ' t nm away so far and cry, If fight you wish, then here am I. Don ' t speak of fighting van to van, Until you prove a nobler man. L. w i:k Bk[t. in. AuGfsT 19th, 1.S43. STATISTICS PHKiiAHS nothing occusioned, for a few days during this session, so much interest as the answers to the questions which were sub- mitted to the students concerning the characteris- tics of the student body and their opinion about the Faculty and the College in general. The per- sonal nature of many of the questions necessitated the absence of signatures to each set of answers, but, nevertheless, few ridiculous replies were re- ceived, and these were discarded in the tabulation. Consequently the value of the results are of much interest. The average student is ig years, 7 months old. The average height is 5 feet 9 inches ; tallest, 6 feet 21 inches ; shortest, 5 feet i inch ; the aver- age weight is 147 pounds ; heaviest, 239 ; lightest, 107. Color of eyes is equally divided between brown, blue, and gray ; color of hair, between brown, black, and sandy. 20 per cent, pay their own expenses. As to amusements, 65 per cent, play foot-ball ; 52 per cent, base-ball ; 34 per cent, dance ; 54 per cent, use gj ' mnasium : 36 per cent, smoke ; 12 percent, chew ; 54 per cent. sing. To the direct question — What is your favorite amuse- ment, tennis led, followed by foot-ball, whist, base- ball, bowling, hunting, rowing and chess. Sixty per cent, never go calling, 27 per cent. once a w ' eek, and the remainder from two to seven times a week. The brunette style of beauty is pre- ferred by 55 per cent., 26 per cent, have been en- gaged, and 43 per cent, are in love. 95 per cent, use the College reading-room, 16 per cent, the Y. M. C. A. reading-room, and 91 per cent, the College library. 87 per cent, of the students belong to the literaiy societies, and of that number 84 per cent, perform their duties regularly. One notice- able fact is that 62 per cent, have selected their future vocation. The pulpit lays claim to 35 per cent.; law, 24 per cent.; medicine, 24 per cent; and the remainder scattering. 1 2 per cent wear glasses ; 47 per cent, part their hair in the middle ; 74 per cent favor freshing, evidently showing that the Freshmen are not all opposed to this some- times needful application. 30 per cent study eight hours each day ; i 5 per cent, seven hours ; 1 3 per cent nine hours ; 13 per cent ten hours ; average, nine hours. The rose, the violet and the chrj-santhemum lead the list for favorite flowers. The vote for College flow ' er resulted in the selection of the violet, followed closely by the rose, the chrysanthe- mum, and cape jessamine. Favorite studies rank as follows: Latin, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Greek, English, Bible, Economics, Astronomy, 148 French, Histon-, Meteorology and Geology. This is quite a change of opinion from two years ago, but the greatest change has been in political beliefs. In 1895 we had only one Republican and one Populist among us; now 17 per cent, of the students are Republicans, 35 per cent, gold Demo- crats, and 45 per cent, free silver Democrats, with a few straight Populists. 45 per cent, were for Bryan for President, 37 per cent, for McKinley, and 1 8 per cent, for Palmer. Scott is the favorite author, with Shakespeare a close second, followed by Cooper, Bulwer, Dickens, Longfellow, Eliot and Irving. Ivanhoe, Ben Hur and Monte Christo are the most popular books. The votes for the ugliest man ranged widely. Rogers won, with Askew, Shoaf and Bean not far in the rear. Baxter, Reid, Jennings and J. T. Dunn, in the order named, are the chief prevarica- tors. Doyle is the freshest student, while Allyn, Douglas and Winn tied for the second .place. Esk ridge is undoubtedly the most muscular student in College, but some few voted for E. H. Harrison and J. A. Steele. Most influential person is Major Bean. The contest was all his own. Hines is the most boastful student, but Winn and Drennan were not forgotten. Walsh, Barth, Spence and Haney, respectively, are our moral standards. Currie was thought to be the hand.somest, although Woodside and Robinson ran well. In the Facultj- Professor Harrison received this vote, with Dr. Shearer close on his heels. Winn received the largest number of votes for the most conceited per- son, yet Harrison, 1{. H., Kirkpatrick, R. F., and Perry were not left out. Be an is undoubtedly the most popular student, but Currie, .Spence and Woodside have manv admirers. Our greatest bores are W. W. Turner, Sherfesee, McSwain, Allyn and Askew, in the order named. Dr. Vinson has the honor of being the most intellectual pro- fessor from the students ' view of the intellectual capacities of the members of the Faculty. Our chief dealers in wit are F arries and McAllister, yet Reid and Wolfe are not void of this gift. 36 per cent, believed Perr)- the best writer among the students ; 33 per cent, voted for Currie, while Sloop was a good third. The most popular men in the different classes are : Senior, Currie ; Junior, Woodside ; Sophomore, McConnell and Lapsley tied ; Freshman, Rankin. Profes.sor Vinson is the most popular professor, but Professor Gray was not a bad second. For the most versatile student, Currie received 26 per cent, of the votes cast, Perr -, 23 per cent.. Bean and Farries I 5 per cent, each. Our best dressers are Houston, Woodside, Henderson and Bean. Perrj ' lays claim to the best actor, though Currie and E. M. Williams were fairly good second and third. The lazy list is headed by Ross, Ba.xter, Harrison, W. C, Shaw, and Sherard. Witherspoon had a walk-over in the race for the hardest student. Bean is credited with the most winning ways, yet Woodside and C. M. Brown possess this qualitj ' to a marked degree. For best foot-ball player, J. A. Steele received 49 per cent, of the votes ; E. H. Harrison 17 percent., and E. M. Williams 16 per cent. The vote for the best athlete was about equally between Reid, J. A. Steele. PLskridge and Sloop, The mo.st intellectual .student is Pern, ' , while Currie and Sloop are fair seconds. Our future sports should be coached by Professor Ross and his assistants, Messrs. Henderson, V.. H. Harrison, Spence, Law and Griffin. PERSONAL EQUATIONS Taller, indeed, I may perceive than he, but with these eyes Saw never yet such dignity and grace. — Currie. See how he lies at random, carelessly diffused. As one past hope ahatidoncd. And by himself given o ' er. — BaxUr. Sleek o ' er your rugged locks. — McSivain. Made not here his r(ig. Of ' came ' and ' saw ' and overcame. — Spicer. Tydides stood, in aspect lion-like, - A terrible, in strength as forest bears. — Eskvidge. 1 shall do well : The people love me, and the sea is mine. My powers are crescent, and my arigiiriii,!; hope Says it will come to the full. — Kirkpatrick, R. F. Show me one that has it in his power To act consis oi viith himself one hour. — Bunting. By ni) ' halidom, thou art a saucy kna ' e. — Fames. I find in yon no false duplicit)-. — ] ' i liaiiis, J. M. A sycophant will everything admire ; Each verse, each sentence, sets his soul on fire. — Bean. Can the world buy such a jewel ? — Dr. Smith. Gay Parisians. — Hoss and Woodsidc. My name heralds my approach. — Rozve. He is no less than a stuffed man, but for the stuffing — Well, vc are all mortal! — Henderson. I would my horse had the speed of your tongue : and were so good a continuer, — Tur- ner, u: To er-r ' is human. — Dr. Harrison. How tartly th.it gentleman looks. I never see him, but I am eye-sored an hour after. — p i ers. With a good leg and a good foot, and money enough in his purse, such a man would win any woman in the world — if he could get her good will. — Drennan. I know you by the wagging of your head. — Askew. He is a veiy valiant trencher-man, and hath an excellent stomach. — Baxter. An he had been a dog that should have howled thus, they would ha e hanged him. — Flow. Ah, well. Heaven hath blessed thee with a sjood name. — J ine ' . What a pretty thing thou art, when thou gocst in thy doublet and hose, and leavest off th)- wit. — Riui. He ' ll not sliow his teeth in wa - of smile, though Nestiir suear the jest be laughable. — . Sir, your wit ambles well. — Wolfe. Not to know me argues yourself unknown. — Harrison, li. . With beautiful red hair, formed for all the witcliing arts of lo e. — Hewitt. His face, his fortune — with Darwin. — S ieaf. Would you gi e your distressed and wearied companions relief? If so, leave them. — Allyn. My inexhaustible amount of energy (?) is the secret of all my zeal and enthusiasm i?i tlie prose- cution of my studies. — Hick. I never speak unle.ss I am spoken to. Ah, no, not I. I was never known to remark about another ' s business, except at his request. — Broivii. A. V. And still the wonder grew, that one small head could carry all he knew. — Henderson. One that hath been courtier, and in his brain hath strange places crammed with observation. — Dr. l ' i?ison. Will you beard the lion in his den. The Douglas in his hall? That Douglas was my an- cestor. — Douglas. Dignity appears when boasting disappears. — ( inn. The angels sang in heaven hen he was born. — Williams, f. M. Do good by stealth and blush to find it fame. — Houston. Now, Jo e, in his next commodit)- of hair send thee a beard. — King. ] rom beneath a cloud of cigarette smoke and with the unpleasant odor of nicotine, comes the drawling salutation, H-e-y-o. — Shaw. My lungs began to crow like chanticleer, and I did laugli sans intermission. — Steele, J. A. -Surely, surely, slumber is more sweet than prayers. — Die ' . You will come into court and swear that I have a poor pennyworth in the Math. — Dr. Harding: The only case on record where an American has ridden through the entire course on Greek and Latin ponies. — Dunn. Weary Willie is his name, 1 n Piici- and Judge you often see it. In them there ' s nothing in the name, l!ut in this case not so true is it. — Royster. Vou will be the crudest he alive if you will lead all these graces to the grave and leax ' e the world no copy. — Eskridge. To hear him sing you ' d believe An ass were practicing recitative. — Perry. Foolish things are said and done for fools ' ears and eyes. Wise men disdain them. — Ligi ' ii, C. C. Silence is golden and so is his hair. — A? . Will you take it up there, please ? Pro- fessor, I just read down to this place — always too slow to get the. whole of anything. — Clark. ' Tis no matter how it be in tune, so it make noise enough. — Carr, Nature hath framed strange fellows in her time. — Ferguson. 1 haven ' t seen a lesson for to-morrou, and I don ' t intend to look at one. (He was Nice-moni- tor once and would like to be again, but ). — Mathcson. Vanity abiding in a week structure. — Wat- kins. To be on exhibition only for one year, after which he will live a quiet life. — Doyle. Thou hast got more hair on th - chin than Dobbin, my fill-horse, has on his tail. — Dr. Martin. The whiskey-devouring Irishman. The great, big rogue with his wonderful brogue. The fight- ing, rioting Irishman. — Spencc. He has, I know not what, Of greatness in his looks and of liigh fate. That ahtiost awes nie. — Rogers. Yes, I know all about it. I can tell you ex- actly how it is. It ' s an ea.sy thing. I spotted him on that. He can ' t throw me. How is it? Well, it ' s — it ' s Fift --nine is the sequel. — 7 nrner. Mislike me not for my complexion. — Steele, R. S. In the morning he tooteth his horn and in the evening he holdeth not his wind. — Nines. I saw it once in California. What did you see in California ? ' hate er that was you were talking about. — Arnold. Come, come, do you think I do not know you by your most excellent wit ? Virtue cannot hide itself; graces will appear. — Dr Shearer. One leg as if suspicious of his brother, Ilesirous seems to run away from t ' other. — Jfeid. Who said that Cupid was a bow-er ? — Love. My jokes. What laughable things they are. enjoy them ever so much. Why doesn ' t some- body laugh with me? — MeLaiighlin. He doth nothing but frown ; I fear he will pro e the weeping philosopher when he grows old, being so full of unmannerly sadness in his )-outh. — Dr. Grey. My girl is pretty, sweet, and nice, And for her hand there ' s much of clamor. An evidence of the great price Placed on all the girls of Alabama. — Lapsley. He cares no more for his ii ' Zri ' oats. — Wooelside. No mirror is needed where all is vitreous. — Garrison. As sweet and musical as bright Apollo ' s lute, strung with hair. — Law. He ' d baffle painters to decipher him exactly, as bad as agues puzzle doctors. — Bean. Nay, I shall ne ' er be ' ware of mine own wit, ' till I break my shins against it. — McKinnen. Fools make feasts and wise men eat them. Let not others fatten at your expense. — Mcacliain. Full of strange oaths and bearded like the pard, seeking the bubble reputation even at the cannon ' s mouth. — Wilson. For mystic learning wondrou.s able In magic talisman and cabal, Whose primitive tradition reaches As far as Adam ' s first green breeches. — Dr. Harrison. The woman pardoned all except his face. — Goochiian, 11 ' . A. In sooth, ' tis a fair mouth — one that Venus framed for her own kissing. — Withcrspoon. A loud laugh speaks a vacant mind, and sloth- fulness breeds poverty. — Griffin. A little nonsense now and then Is relished by the best of men. — Joinings. My very walk should be a jig. — Ulills. I am ambitious for a Mott-ley suit. — Sanford. He speaks an infinite deal of nothing. — Ross. He, by a geometric scale. Could take the size of pots of ale; Resolve, by sines and tangents straight. If bread or butter wanted weight; And wisely tell what hour o ' th ' day The clock does strike by algebra. — Dr. Smith. A most blunt, pleasant creature, and slander itself must allow him good nature. — Wi iams, E. M. What stuff ' tis made of — Sherfcsce. I asked my mamma before I came. — Clegg. He is a proper man ' s picture ; but alas, who can converse with a dumb-show? — Allen. He can ' t be paralleled by art, much less by nature. — Wolfe. I gosh, I aint a kairn if he does get mad about it. He can ' t whup anybody. — McFadyen, f. L. That lovely smile haunts one like a wild melody. — Sherard. Well, I am not fair, and therefore I pray the gods make me honest. — Goodman, S. M. Oh, he is charming past all parallel. — Kirk- patrick, L. R. Would that I had the wings of a martin, that 1 might soar aloft and rest on Pussley ' s fatherly knee — an inviting place for me. — MeAllister. A little learning is a dangerous thing. — Kirk- pa trick, R. F. Vour promises are sins of inconsideration at best, and you are bound to respect and annul them. ' ' — -Jennings. I am Sir Oracle, and when I ope my lips let no fresh bark. — Earth. Ful lange were his legges, and ful lene, Yrlyk a staf, ther was no calf v-sene. — Wallace. OK x(OU j Y esK ijou l Iset ' iiu. — Rajah, rajah, rajah, rciriis We are the bovs of the campus cliorus ,t ldmiiiistrjtor Rci iim XoKVEI.I. LaI ' M.KV Cj II for Excnwij tissiiii lis W. G. Perky Caiitorcs Exc ' riirijtori ' s P. F. Henderson C. T. Cakr K. H. M- Brown J. M. MCCONNELL. W. S. ROVSTER H. W. WlLsON Cantorcs Excnuijti AKCuniAi.n Clrrie Cairo IMuogins Cl i; Fcles Cjinpiiiii Monthly recitals on the 6th Saturday nis ht of each month at 13 m. Admission 10 sesterti;i A DEVILISH POEM old Satan strolled out on the eartli one day, Brimming over with laughter and glee, And his ocal attempts sounded near and far. Like the voice of the famous Mary Ann Car, Till he came to the village of D. Havinic , ot him a stew at Pat Williams ' s saloon. He walked out on the campus of green. Feeling quite as if he was clear out of hLs place. Till he happened by chance to espy the sweet face Of a Major the people call Bean. The very first man that he stopped in to see Had a right leg of very best cork ; But forthwith Old Puss Took a large syllabus And hit him a lick that caused Satan to cuss ; Then he told him a joke of the unshaven kind. That made Satan c-hoke and affected his mind. So he thought the best thing was to walk. Tlie ne.xt man lie saw looked so big That he thought him at least King of Spain ; But the way that man spoke of ergs and dynes, Of ohms and. calories and component lines ; Of Jules by the score, and of coulombs galore. Of millions of trillions and tens of (|uadrillions, (lave the devil a, terrible pain. So he sli|jped through the door, . nd solemnly swore. That -ion Colics 7vi c ' !i, ' ' he ' d come llieiL m. nun He next went to call on Old Vince, Who was drilling his Juniors in Math., ' Tis as plain as can be, V is 5x X b ; But it was not sufficient and necessary To discover this very dark path. Forthwith Vince began a discussion of gold, Then he spoke of cosines and sines manifold. Of prismatoids, tangents, of normals and slopes ; But in vain Satan tried to get on to the ropes, And at last, with a yell. Started downward to well. He was suddenly stopped by a familiar smell. It proved to be only some stray H. S., Which Is W ' iskers was busily making. As the air all around held the gas in excess. It set Satan ' s legs wildly quaking. Then he struck some CI, And his countenance fell, He dropped tail and fled. And cried as he sped : Great spoons ! ain ' t that man raising — whiskers. At last he distinguished a horrible fuss. That caused him to linger in wonder ; But he found it no one but gay Wooly Puss, Scanning the lines of Horatius, With never a falter or blunder. So without delay He hastened away To the room where Dickie held sovereign sway. There a glorious spectacle greeted his sight, Darkly Grand Dickie frowned like the god of the night. And with gesture emphatic, Cried in numbers ecstatic, Please, gentlemen, don ' t; now you know that ' s not right. The hardest old devil was so terrified, That he broke down completely and bitterly cried, Then out of this chamber he hurriedly shied. 156 Last of all unto Tommy he went with a grin. And thought him quite Irish, to hear him Kr-in, Hut straightway he fell into awful confusion. When logic ' ly Tommy reached this strange conclusion. That D is of heaven a mighty ally. For unlike the Doctor he thought it a lie. Bewildered he hastened by grave Doctor Rowe And gave to his honor not even a bow, As grieved and sad-hearted he hastened below. Then he sagely remarked, when once more all alone, Hell may be bad, but where ' s Davidson? CHIEF MARSHAL P. F. Hexiieksox, Aiken, S. C. SUB-MARSHALS la ' MENEAN socii-n K. B. Baxtek, Sparta, da. C. V. Hewitt, Darlington, S. C. J. McJknnings, Union, S. C. S, B. Sherard, MolYettsville. S. C. I ' HILANTHRUl ' lC SOCIETY R. S. Aheknethv, Lincolnton, N. C. C. M. Brown, Jr., Washington, N. C. 1. C. Griffin, Mint Hill, N. C. S. A. RoiiiNSON, Gastonia, N. C. COMMENCEMENT MARSHALS POSING D. REAMFIL-SOILLED ELIZABETH, Sitting in the night, Gazing up with ' bated breath. Dreaming dreams of love and death. In the calm moonlight. Gazing up with wistful eyes, Far beyond the stars. Gazing up thr ' amber skies. To the gates of Paradise, Thro ' its golden bars ; Saintlike with a tender grace, Dreamily demure. Robed in creamy folds of lace. Clinging ' round her gentle face. Innocent and pure : Brighter than an eartlily bride. Lighter than the air, Ah, she seemed a thing enskied, ' Saintly-soulled and wistful eyed. Beautiful and fair. Ah, she tempts me, cunning gaid, For I ' m strangely seized With the belief that in the shade Should I kiss the little jade She ' d be greatly pleased ; But she seems so far away, Angel-like and fair. That I pause in blank dismay. Dare not such a deed assay Tho ' I long to dare. Oh, was ever chance so slick Lost by mortal man ! Sure she thinks me but a stick Not to catch on to the trick. Kiss her while I can. Does she know how fair she seems, Does she think of this ? Is she posing in those beams ? Could I wake her from her dreains. Think you, by a kiss ? Here goes ! I ' ll spare her that complaint. Gods, protect me now ! Suppose that pose is not a faint, Suppose she is a little saint. Won ' t there be a row. CONTENTS Title I Dedication 6 Salutatory 7 Board of Editors S Board of Editors (Illustration) 9 Our Favorites (Illustration) 10 Our Favorites (Illustration) . ... 11 Davidson College Main Building (I llus.) . 12 Historical i, Vicinity i.S Improvements 16 Social Life and Influence 17 Athletics iS Our Needs 19 The Calendar 20 Trustees 1896-97 21 Faculty (Illustration) 22 Faculty (Illustration) . 23 Members of Faculty 24-26 The Classes (Illustration) 27 Senior Class of To-day ( I llus. ) . . . 2S Class Organization ' 97 29 Senior Class of 20 years ago (IlUis.) . . 30 Roll of Honored 31-32 History 33-36 Class Organization ' 98 37 Class Members 38 History , 9-40 Class Organization ' 99 ( i Roll of Sophomore Class 42 History 43--f5 Class Organization of 1900 46 Roll of Class 47 Historv 48-49 College Bell 50 Medical College (Illustration) .... 51 Consultation Room and Professors ( 111. ) 2 The College of Medicine ,S3 Roll of Medical School 54 History of Medical Class 55-.S8 Sketch of Medical School 59 Twilight 60 Sketch of Philanthropic .Society . .61-62 Society Halls (Illustration) 63 Sketch of Eumenean Society . . . 64-65 Roll of Eumenean Society 66 Love and Sin 67 Fraternities 68 Fraternity Halls ( Illustration) .... 69 Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, Beta Chapter — History 70 Members . . 71 Illustration 72 Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Delta Chapter — History 73 Members 74 Illustration 75 Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, Phi .Alpha Chapter — History 76 Members 77 Illustration 78 Kappa Alpha Order, Sigma Chapter — History 79-80 Members St Illustration 82 Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fniternity, Theta Chapter — History 83 Members 84 Illustration 85 Actceon, Officers and Members .... 86 ActDeon (Illustration) 87 Her Luck 88 Origin of the Sunspot 88 The Runes 89 Editorial Staff of Davidson Monthly . . go Editors, J w ZA y (Illustration) . ... 91 Lily of Yarrow ... 92 To Euterpe 93 The Soph, and the Oysters .... 94-95 Athletics 96 Davidson College A. A. Officers ... 97 Base-Ball Team 98 Base-Ball Group (Illustration) .... 99 Foot-Ball Team too Foot-Ball Group (Illustration) . . . . loi Track Athletics, Events, etc 102 Lake Wiley 103 Tennis Clubs 104 Bicycle Club 105 Golf Club 106 Gun Club 107 Patience 108 Lady Clare 108 Musical Organizations 109 Glee Club Membership no Glee, Mandolin andGuitar Club (111.) . in Have an Aim 113 Two 113 Clubs — V. M. C. A. Officers 114 Y. M. C. A. ( Illustrated ) . . . .116-119 Minutes of the Anti-Calico Club . 1 19-120 Anti-Calico Club (Illustrated) . . . . 121 Keepe Tachta Komar 122 Big Foot Club 123 Ugly Man ' s Club 124 Manufacturers ' Club 125 The Electrical Club 126 The Mother Goose Club 127 Dramatics, Soc. and Buskin Club . . .128 l.X.h 129 Miscellaneous 130 Yells 131 Senior Speaking 132 Junior Speaking 133 Our Minstrels 134 Kep ' In 13s Davidson ' s .Sun Burst 135 Snap Shots Taken in the Gymnasium . 136 Bric-a-Brac I37 Editorial Sketches 138-143 Davidson and Hippo in 1843 ■ i44-i47 Statistics 148 Personal Equations 15° A Devilish Poem 155 Marshals 158 Commencement Marshals (lUus.) . .159 Posing 160 ms. Davidson College DAVIDSON, N. C. The Year begins the Second Thursday in September and closes the second Thursday of June without varying THE TRUSTEES ARE APPOINTED BY THE PRESBYTERIES OF N. C, S. C, GA. AND FLA. ® Jfacults J. B. SHEARER, D.D., LL.D., President, Professor of Biblical In- C. R. HARDINQ, Ph.D., Professor of Greek and German. struction and Moral Philosophy. gy p „ Professor of Latin and French. ■ pkniiollhT ' ' ' ' ' ' ■° ' ' ' • ' ' ■ ' ' ' ' ' ' P '  • ' ' ' « ' T. P. HARRISON, PhD , Professor of English and History. W. D. VINSON, M.A., Professor of Hathematics. R ■ - BROWN, A B , Laboratory Assistant (Chemical). W. J. HARTIN, Jr., M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry. F- F- ROWE, A.B , Instructor in Hathematics. Three Degree Courses, A.B., B.S. and A.M. Curriculum Courses in the Freshman and Sophomore. Elective Courses in the Junior and Senior. Ten Elections in the Junior Class. Fourteen Elections in the Senior Class. CLASSICAL Terms 1{easonabIc MATHEMATICAL Location Healthful SCIENTIFIC A ccommoJations Excellent LITERARY C , . , , BIBLICAL -Jeaclung Unsurpassed COMMERCIAL Gymnasium Complete SEND FOR A CATALOGUE ADDRESS THE PRESIDENT North Carolina Medical College DAVIDSON, N. C. 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An old ma.xim that dress doesn ' t make the man is too sweeping. Dress has a powerful sight to do in the entre, when the greatness of many men is discovered by the opportunity thus presented for a hearing. Did you ever hear a lady express herself about a newly introduced gentlemen . ' Invariably it is he was neatly dressed, or how indifferent was his attire. So with business. Neatly dressed men, naturally, make neat clerks. We can get you up in the neatest and latest styles in clothing, head, neck, and underwear. We are headquarters for the student, for tlie minister, and for the layman. ' send goods by express for inspection, and pay express charges one way. Call in or write us CHARLOTTE, N. C. The Lon =Tate Clothing Co. Swell Special North Carolina ' s flh Greatest Shoe House ' s Leading Shoe Shoes, Trunks and Bags Largest Stock in the State OQD QlLREATH Co. CHARLOTTE, N. C. The Central Hotel CHARLOTTE, N. C. Parlors Commodious GOOD TREATMEMT CENTRALLY LOCATED Elegantly Furnished POPULAR PRICES GRESHAH CAnPBELL, Proprietors WooTEN White DRUGGISTS DAVIDSON, N. C. ®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®® A COMPLETE AND SELECTED STOCK OF pure Dmc s ar d ( t e r ieals None but Qualified Assistants Allowed to Dispense Prescriptions. Lamps, Lamp Fixtures, Stationery and Students ' Supplies Generally, a Specialty. A Full Line of Toilet and Houseliold Articles at Reasonable Prices. NOBBY HlGH=GRf DE CLOTHING 30 per cent. less than others REASON— We are manufacturers. All the newest things in furnishings. J05 LIEBERHAN CO One=Price Clothiers, Hatters and Farnishers No. 21 South Tryon Street Springs ' New Block CHARLOTTE. N. C. t m m F. H. RICHARDSON f ..pi7oto( rapl7er..l m SALISBURY, N. C. J.C.Palamountain Jeweler A NICE STOCK OF ...NOVELTIES IN JEWELRY... Estimates on all Work in my Line 5 North Tryon Street CHARLOTTE, N. C. ,, If You ' want Best Make o SHOES that are Stylish Durable and Cheap Call at our Store and you can iie pleased and suited A. E. RANKIN BRO. lO South Tryon St., CHARl OTTE, N- C. ••• The ••• ar(5est Balder t )e Stat( J. A. FflSHACHT Also Confectioner ....and rianufacturer of — Plain and Fancy Candy WEST TRADE STREET -pho ne 66 CHARLOTTE, N. C. = J. H. WEDDINGTON CO, CHARLOTTE, N. C. Carry a Full and Complete Line of J uilders ' Hardioare House Furnishing Goods Agricultural Implements AND GENERAL HARDWARE E. M. ANDREWS The largest stock of furniture in the State to select from and prices low PIANOS and ORGANS of the most reliable makes at low prices and on easy terms Write me if you want anything in my line, and you will save money by it Goods exchanged or taken back if not satisfactory E. M. ANDREWS CHARLOTTE, N. C I7e.i J 40 South Tryon St. Headquarters for WATCHES DIAMONDS and JEWELRY + We manufacture our own Badges and Medals + Shell m m CHARLOTTE, N. C. Old ) lortl7 5tate Bapd STATE5VILLE, N. C. Commencement and Concert Work A SPECIALTY Open for Engagements For Terms address EMILE CLARKE, Manager Popular PricE V ell made Stylish Clothing and the best of furnishings for gentlemen One price, and the price always marked in plain figures Leslie Sc Rogers Clathiers, Hatters Furnishers CharlDtte. N. C. H. P. HELPER, Jr. Davidson, N. C. Dealer in Fancy Groceries Confectioneries m . Tobacco, Cigars ICEb DKINK5 OF ALL KmD5 Charlotte Hardware Co. CHARLOTTE, N. C. DEALERS IN BUILDERS ' SUPPLIES ...AND... GENERAL HARDWARE Attention Students During your stay at the College you will have occasion to visit Charlotte, either for pleasure or on business. We would be delighted to have you call and look through our line of CLOTHING, HATS AND GENTS ' FURNISHING GOODS We have probably the largest line in the Carolinas. Our goods are stylish, and nothing but the very best fabrics are kept in stock. Mail orders promptly executed. HELLON SH ELTON Charlotte. N. C. .«,. . . ., J of a Camera that will If You Are in INeed produce a perfect picture, obtain THE HAWK=EYE, JR. whicli will be found a faithful friend at all times The simplicity of its working parts ena- bleanovicetoobtain results that will as- tonish old photogra- phers. Loads in day- light and uses either ROLL FILM or GLASS PLATES size,4«= 4« ' =6Jiin. Photo, 3,i ' ' 3]i in. Weight, 20 oz. PRICE, $8.00 uf ,iU kinds of Cimeras The Blair Camera Co., 471 Tremont St., Boston, Mass. E. A. SMITH.Presid J. P. WILSON, Sec. and Tre The Charlotte Supply Company GENERAL MILL FURNISHERS AND A ANUFACTURERS OF Leather Belting charlotte, n. c. BLICKENSDERPER TYPEWRITER Why throw away $65.00 We seir you a typewriter for 35 ' .oo that is guaran- teed to be equal in every respect to any ;J5ioo ma- chine on the market. K. M. TURNER SEND FOR CATALOGUE GENERAL SOUTHERN AGENT No. 18 Wall St. Atlanta, Qa. J. MARSH HEIZER Bicycles and ' Cycle Sundries I Sf--- - choose them. aud given us the abilii Halladay ' s $100 Aetna ' s $75 UV will allow you more foryoiirold wheel llinii anyone in Charloll DlHicult Repair Work Solicited. Complete Line of Sundr J. MARSH HEIZER, 41 College Street DR. E. P. KEEN.4NS DR. S. O. BROOKS Drs. Keenans Brooks DENTISTS 7 West Trade Street, CHARLOTTE, N. C. Telephone 15S I, M Y Business is to SELL Your Necessity is to BUY Your Advantage is to BUY CHEAP 1 have oil hand the freshest and nicest lot of Groceries to be had in town ; Stationery of Every Kind ; and a Fine Soda Water Fountain to quench your thirst. Prices low. Profits Small, and satisfaction guar- anteed. MRS. M. J. SCOFIELD DAVIDSON, N. C. S. H. BRADY. L ' IVERY FEED t SALE 5TABLES SPECIAL RATES TO STUDENTS ....DAVIDSON, N. C. iiiiiv ■ ' iVpiliri ' . ' . ' iiijfeijilillllijiliiil;;;. :,i;iii;ijij!.i;M.iji, !11.-1 I.I. iU ' ltl lif: mimi