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

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Henry Louis Smith, M. A., Ph. D., President. Born at dreensboro, N. C, in iS5(). Studied at Davidson from 1877 to iSSi. Was awarded the Mathematical Medal in 1S79; the Greek Medal, the Essayist ' s Medal, and the Degree of Bachelor of Arts in iSSi, and the Degree of Master of Arts in iSS.S. Principal of the Selnia Academy, at Selma, N. C, from 1S81 to 1S87. Pursued graduate studies at the University of Virginia in iS86- ' 87, and again in iSgc- ' gi. Was awarded the Orator ' s Medal of the Temperance Union Society in 1887, and the Jefferson Literary Society in 1S91, and ihe Degree of Ph. D. in 1890. Since 1S87 Professor at Davidson College, being elected President in lyoi. Rev. John- Buny. n Shearer, M. A., D.D., LL. D,, I ' iee- President and Professor of Moral Pliilosoplty. Born in 1S32 in Appomatto.x county, Virginia. Graduated with the Degree of A. B. from Hampden-Sidney College in 1851, and received the Degree of M. A. from the University of Viiginia in 1S54. The next year he was Principal of the Kemper School, at Gordonsville, Virginia. Graduated at Union Theological Seminary in 185S. Minister at Chapel Hill, i85S ' f)2: in Halifax County, Virginia, i862- ' 7o, and Principal of the Chester Springs High Scnoolfrom 1S66 to 1870. In 1870 was called to the Presidency of Stewart College, Clarksvillei Tennessee. After the reorganization of the College at the Southwestern Presbyterian Uni- versity, Dr. Shearer held the chair of History and English Literature from 1879 to 18S2, and of Biblical Ins ruction from 18S2 to 18S8. In the latter year he was elected President of Davidson College and Profe.ssor of Biblical Instruction. Caleb Richmond Harding, M. A., Ph. D., Professor of G reel; and German. Dr. Harding was born at Charlotte, N. C, in i8ti. 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 1S83 to 1S86 he was professor of Greek at HampdeivSidney College, Virginia; and between 1SS6 and 1888 was engaged in teaching at Kenmore High School, Kenmore, Va. Received the Degree of Ph. D. from Johns Hopkins in 18S7, and was elected Professor of Greek and German at Davidson in 18S9.

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PROF. JOSEPH MOORE McCONNELL

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William Rkhakd ( ' tki;v, A. H , Pii. I)., Professor of Latin aiui I- ' rouli. Was born in I ' nion County, N. C, in 1858. Entered Davidson in 1S80, and received the Degree of A. B. in 1S.S4, winning the Latin Medal in 1883 and the Greek Medal in 1S84. Dur- ing the session of iS85- ' S6 he conducted the village academy at Davidson. In i886 ' 87 he had charge of Mooresville Academy, and from 18SS to 1889 was at the head of high schools in (leorgia. In 18S9 entered the Johns Hopkins University. Was awarded an honorary Hopkins scholarship in 1S90, and the Degree of Ph. D. in 1893. Immediately afterward he was elected Professor of Latin and French at Davidson. Thomas P. Harkisox, Ph. D., Professor of English. Was born October iith, 1864, Abbeville, S. C. Entered South Carolina Military Academy, at Charleston, 1S8?. ; graduated 1886, being one of two honor men in a class of fifty- three members. After graduation was appointed assistant in English in the above-named institution. Resigning his position after three years, he entered Johns Hopkins University in 1S88, receiving the University Scholarship in English in 1890, and subsequently was appointed Fellow in English. In June, i8gi, he received his Degree of Ph. D., and in the same year studied in Paris and the British Museum. In 1892 he was elected Assistant Professor of English in Clemson College, South Carolina, his rank being afterwards raised to Associate Professor. This position he lieid until January i, i8i|(i, when he was elected Professor of English at Davidson College. William Joseph Martik, Pii. D., I- ' . C. S., Professor of Cheiiiislry. Rom in Columbus, Tennessee, in 1868. He graduated at Davidson College in 1888, standing third in his class. The following year he was Professor of Science at Clinton College, South Carolina. In 1889 he entered the Medical Department of the University of Virginia, where he received the Degree of M. D., and some years later that of Ph. D. In 1894 he was elected I ' ellow of the London Chemical Society. Since 1896, he has held the chair of Chemis- try at Davidson College. John L. Douglas, M. A., Professor of Mathematics. ISoni in Winnsboro. .South Carolina, in 18(14. Entered Davidson College 1884. He withdrew from College at the close of liis Sophomore year. He was engaged in teaching until 1892, when he reentered Davidson, and graduated the following June with the highest honors, winning the Debater ' s Medal. The following October he entered Johns Hopkins University, taking a graduate course in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. Completing the Doctor of Philosophy course, with the excei)tion of his thesis, he was elected Profe.ssor of Science in Chatham Academy, at .Savannah, (leorgia. In 1897 he was elected to the chair of Mathematics in Davidson College.