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

Text from Pages 1 - 242 of the 1908 volume:

oo !5W Cutler SttclKinnoit. £ . D. As an expression of our appreciation of bis lifelong Interest to TPavidsoti (Tollcge Gbls Volume of Quips ano Cranks Is oeolcateo by tbc Eoltors VDOEY CO REV. LUTHER McKINNON, D. D. 3W Cutler Mtclftitinon, D. 3 . tUM HE SUB J ECT 0F THIS SKETCH was born near Maxton, N. C, in what is now the county of Scotland. He received his early education and prep- aration for college in the best academies of that section, which were usually presided over by college graduates. In 1857 he entered the Freshman Class at Davidson College, and graduated in 1S61, sharing with two others the highest honors of his class. The same year he entered the Theological Seminary at Columbia, S. C. It was in 1862 that he joined ranks in the Confederate Army and there gave faithful service in behalf of the Southern cause for more than a year. In November 1863 he was licensed by the Presbytery of Fayetteville to preach the gospel. Shortly after, at the age of 23 he was elected Chaplain of the 36th North Carolina Regiment and shared its varied fortunes until the surrender near Greensboro, N. C. Upon assuming his duties as chaplain he requested the Colonel not to require the soldiers to attend his preaching, but allow him to trv the power of personal influence over the men. The result was that he had large and attentive congrega- tions, attesting to the great personality and strong character of the man. It is hard to esti- mate the good he did in these meetings and the warm encouragement he gave to the soldiers at a time when they stood in especial need of spiritual uplift. Dr. MeKinnon always regarded his army experience as his most difficult work, but always spoke of it as a most valuable training for his life work. Soon after the Civil War closed he was elected President of Floral College, an institution for the higher education of women, located four miles from Maxton, N. C. He went to work and selected suitable teachers for the various departments and during the short time he was there, he put the College on a firm basis and left it in a flourishing condition. In connection with his college work at this place he supplied the Presbyterian churches at Laurinburg and Lumberton, and was ordained by the Presbytery of Fayetteville in April, 1866. However, his growing popularity and power as a preacher did not permit him to remain here long. In 1867 he received and accepted a call from the Goldsboro Presbyterian Church, where he spent nearly four and a half years of laborious and successful service in the cause of Christ, to which he has ever been so much devoted. During his residence in Goldsboro the Presbytery of Wilmington was constituted and Dr. MeKinnon was elected its first stated clerk. Dr. MeKinnon was married in December, 1869, to Miss Addie Lee, of Clinton, N.C., from which union were born four children. Early in the year 1871 he received a call to the pastorate of the Presbyterian Church in Concord, N. C, but declined to accept. Ho ' vever, the people of Concord were so anxi his for him that the call was renewed later in the same year and this time he accepted it. Here he remained for about twelve years and gave to the people of this church and community prob- ably the richest and most fruitful years of his gifted and consecrated life. During his useful pastorate at this place his friends and co-laborers showed the high esteem in which they held him by frequently electing him to such important positions as Moderator of Presbytery. Synod, Commissioner to the General Assembly, Trustee of Davidson College; and for about ten years he was President of the Board of Trustees of the last named institution and Chair- man of the Executive Committee. While in Concord he received overtures from several other fields of labor, and was honored l v being elected the first pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church in Charlotte. In i 883 he was called to the pastorate of the First Presbyterian Church of Columbia, S. C, but refused to accept the call. Later in the same year, however, the Church in Columbia prosecuted the call before Presbytery, and after hearing the representatives of both Columbia and Concord, the Presbytery placed the call in his hands and it was accepted. He was pastor of the church in Columbia for two years, during which time, under his able preaching and active services as pastor, its congregations were large and the interests of the church advanced along various important lines. It was during his pastorate here that a lot was purchased and the present handsome and commodious house was erected. Also, by his untiring zeal, a suitable site was purchased about the same time in the western part of the city, upon which a building was placed and Sunday School and Sunday afternoon services were held. This grew to be the Second Presbyterian Church. Dr. McKinnon continued to grow so much in the popular esteem that he had not been long at Columbia before he was elected, in the summer of 1885, to the Presidency of David- son College, being the first alumnus of the College and the second North Carolinian ever elected to the position. His friends and old associates in the Board of Trustees strongly urged him to accept, and a committee was sent by the Board of Trustees to lay the matter before his congregation and request them to consent to his removal, loved and revered though he was. They finally consented to let him go, though with much regret. Upon accepting the Presidency of the College he immediately set himself to the task of rallying the old friends of the College to its support, and though only a few weeks remained before the opening of the next term, the attendance on the first day showed a considerable increase over the enrollment of the previous year and the number of students steadily increased until his enforced retirement at the close of the second year. He endeavored to bind the old friends of the College closer together and to win for it new ones; and to so key up its internal machinery as to give it the greatest capacity for usefulness with the least possible friction. Being fully impressed with the great possibilities of usefulness within the reach of such a center of Christian influence his aim was in labors more abundant to pay the price necessary to realize as far as possible the high ideal set before the College. For three months, as he once said himself, God had never so signally blessed his labors. Hut at the close of this short period of action he was physically disabled by severe disease, which for more than twenty years has rendered him almost helpless. After the first attack, though in weakness and suffering, with the aid of his colleagues and the special assistance of the Vice-President, the late Col. W. J. Martin, he struggled on under the burden of care and labor lor the College till the end of the second year. On tendering his resignation, the Hoard of Trustees declined to accept it and gave him a leave of absence for one year. He was convinced, however, before the close of the year that there was no improvement in his condition and urged the acceptance of his resignation. Though unable by reason ot his pro- tracted invalidism to render the College much service, no one perhaps rejoices more in the great prosperity that has come to it under the able administration of his successors. In t he summer of 1886 the honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity was conferred upon him by the University of North Carolina and also by the Southwe stern Presbyterian University of Tennessee. Dr. McKinnon ' s present home is in Clinton, N. C. tSlft|§ g Contents L Dedication Rev. Luther McKinnon, D. D Table of Contents Editorial Department The Faculty ' OS Senior Class Organization 16 At Evening. 38 Junior Class Organization 10 In 31, 982, 743 A. D 10 The College Man [deal 49 Love ' s Conquering Lyre 50 Sophomore Class (rganization 52 58 Freshman ' s Class Organization 62 70 The 1 a ids,, i, Spirit 74 Officers of Student Bodj 75 Caught in the Act . 77 The Musi ' of Poetry 7s Philanthopic and Eumenean Literary So- |)a idson College Magazine The Land of Sunset Light A Bargain Sale Triolet Philanthopic Marshals Eumenean Marshals Three Flowerets A Tribute fo Love Thr V. M.C. A 90 92 93 95 96 07 98 99 100 Volunteer Band 104 A Retrospective View of the Post, etc. . . 106 A Junior ' s Vision 017 Junior Speaking 108 The Davidson Church 110 Ad Noctum Ill The Snipe Hunt 113 Our rtists 114 Library Organization 115 ( ml) a Dream 116 Sophomore Banquet 117 To a Garden of Flowers lis Sigma Alpha Epsilon 120 Pi Kappa Alpha 124 Kappa Sigma 130 Kappa Alpha 132 Beta Theta Pi 130 When Sen. Went to the Circus 140 ' Hie Thorny Way 141 Find I lie Bureau 142 The Hall of Fame 143 Phyllis Ill The Bear Hunt 146 A Warning 1 10 Proverbs of Davidson 151 Our Heterogeneous I lipprodiome of Harm- ful Hobbyists 153 Athletics 155 Clubs 1S1 College Calendar 209 Statistics 212 Grinds 214 D.C 217 Advertisements 219 !ftoar6 of Cditors Quips an6 Cr anks. 190$. Editor -In-Chief . H. S. Shaw. ' 08. Associate Editors. }. W. Pkatt, ' 08. L. T. Newland, ' 08. H. L. Moore, ' 08. L. R Scott, ' 08. J. K. Parker, ' 08. S. G. Stukes, ' 08. C. W. Reed, ' 08. H. A. Query. 09. foHN [ames, ' 09. W. W. Morton, ' oq. S. A. Linley, ' 09. B. F. OriGG. ' oq. ]. R. Hay, ' 10. S. O. Flemming, ' 10. E. R. McBryde. ' 10. . lr Contributors. [no. L. Fairly, ' 09. W. A. Price, ' oq. H. Wiiiti.ock, ii. J. T. Peterkix, ' 11. I. S. Simmons, ' ii. W. K. Boleman, ' 09. Business Manager. J. C. Turner, ' 08. Assistant Business Manager. I). W. Dodge, ' oq. i W. V. Morton 5 E R. McBryde .. II. S. Shaw ■ C W Ree 1 6 J. K. Parker 10 ]. C. Turner j S. O Flemming 7 ]. W. Pratt n L. R. Scott -1 L. T. Newland s II. L. Moore i j S. G. Stukes 17 I. R. Hay 13 II. A. Query u I). W Dodg 1 s B. I . Quigg 1 6 S. A. I.mLv 1 S J 1 ,hn James Editorial 1 X PRESENTING THIS, the eleventh volume of Quips and Cranks to the class of 1908, students, faculty, alumni and friends of Davidson College, we have no apologies to make. We acknowl- edge that this book has its many imperfections and by no means fulfills the requisites of a typical college annual. We have tried, however, to treat every phase of college life as it is found lure on the Hill. So for as we have succeeded it is left to the reader to decide whether we have made a success or a failure. 1 1 is needless for me to tell of the trials and troubles which this volume has cost, but the editors and friends have felt that they have labored in behalf of a good purpose. We hope that in after years, when the old walls of Davidson knows not this student body as students, but as those who have left her class rooms forever, this annual will furnish a source of pleasant recollections to them. In regard to our attempts at humor, we wish to say that what is said, is meant in pure fun and nothing could give us more displeasure than to know that some one has been offended. We can assure the members of the faculty that nothing of disrespect is meant towards them. We have simply tried to mix the serious and the gay, to picture the college man as he really is. To our friends who have assisted us in this publication, we extend to you out- most heartfelt thanks. II. S. S. Obe faculty HENRY LOUIS SMITH. M. A., Ph. D.. LL. D. Presiden i . Born at Greensboro, N. C, in 1851). Studied at Davidson from 1877 to 1881. Was awarded the Mathematical Medal in 1870; the Greek Medal, the Essayist ' s Medal, and the Degree of Bachelor of Arts in 1881, and the Degree of Master of Arts in 1SS8. Principal of the Selma Academy, at Selma. N. C, from 1881 to 1887. Pursued graduate studies at the University of Virginia in i886- ' 87, and again in i8go- ' e)i. Was awarded the Orator ' s Medal of Temperance Union Society in 1887, and the Jefferson Literary Society in iSni, and the Degree of Ph. D., in 1890, and the Degree of LL. D., in k)o6. Since 1887 Professor at Davidson College, being elected President in 1901. REV. JOHN BUNYAN SHEARER, M. A., D. D.. LL. I). Vice-President and Professor of Biblical Instruction. Born in 1832 in Appomattox county. Virginia. Graduated with the Degree of A. B. from Hampden-Sidney College in 1851, and received Degree of M. A. from the University of Vir- ginia in 1854. The next year he was Principal of the Kemper School at Gordons ville, Vir- ginia. Graduated at Union Theological Seminary in 1858. Minister at Chapel Hill, 1858- ' 62; in Halifax county, Virginia, i862- ' 7q, and Principal of the Cluster Springs High School from 1866 to 1870. In 1870 was called to the Presidency of Stewart College, Clarksville, Tenn. After the reorganization of the College as the Southwestern Presbyterian University, Dr. Shearer held the Chair of History and English Literature from 187Q to 1882, and of Biblical Instruction from 1S82 to 1S8S. In the latter year he was elected President of Davidson College and Professor of Biblical Instruction. Here he has written three books, Modern Mysticism. The Sermon ..11 the Mount, and Studies in the Life of Christ, while a fourth one, is now in press. CALEB RICHMOND HARDING, M. A., Ph. D. Professor of Greek and German-. Dr. Harding was born at Charlotte, N. C, in 1861. Entered Davidson ( ' ..liege 111 1876, Received the Degree ..I A. B. in 1880. During the next year he was engaged in t. -aching. Between 1 SS 1 and 18S7 he spent each alternate year at Johns Hopkins pursuing post grad- uate work. From 1883 t.. 1S86 he was Professor of Greek at Hampden-Sidney College, Virginia; and between 1 SS6 and 1888 was engaged in teaching at Kenmore High School, Kenmore, Va. Received the Degree of Ph. D. from Johns Hopkins in 1887, and waseleeted Professor oi Greek and German at Davidson in [889, WILLIAM RICHARD GREY, A H . Ph. D. Professor of Latin and French. Was born in Union county, X. ( ' .. in 1858. Entered Davidson 1880, and received the Di grei -.! A B in [884, winning the Latin Medal 111 [883 and the Greek Medal in 1884. During the session of i8S5- ' S6 he conducted the village academy at Davidson. In iS86- ' S7 he had charge of Mooresville Academy, and from 1888 to 1889 was at the head of high schools in Georgia. In 1889 entered Johns Hopkins University. Was awarded an hono- rary Hopkins scholarship in 1890 and the Degree of Ph. D. in 1893. Immediately after- wards he was elected Professor of Latin and French at Davidson. THOMAS P. HARRISON, Ph. D. Professor op English. Was born October 1 1, 1864. Abbeville, S. C. Entered South Carolina Military Academy, at Charleston, 1882; graduated in 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 insti- tution. Resigning his position after three years, he entered Johns Hopkins University in 1888, receiving the University scholarship in English in 1890, and subsequently was ap- pointed Fellow in English. In June, 1891, 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 at Clemson College, S. C, his rank being afterwards raised to Associate Professor This position he held until January 1, 1896, when he was elected Professor of English at Davidson College. WILLIAM JOSEPH MARTIN. Ph. D., F. C. S. Professor of Chemistry. Born in Columbus, Tenn., 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, S. C. 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 Fellow of the London Chemical Society. Since 1896 he has held the Chair of Chemistry at Davidson College. JOHN L. DOUGLAS, M. A. Professor of Mathematics. Born at Winnsboro, S. C, in 1864. Entered Davidson College in 1884. He withdrew from College at the end of his sophomore year. He was engaged in teaching until 1892 when he re-entered Davidson and graduated the following year with 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 Phil- osophy course, with the exception of his thesis, he was elected Professor of Science in Chat- ham Academy, at Savannah, Ga.. In 1897 he was elected to the Chair of Mathematics at Davidson College. james Mcdowell douglas, m. a., Ph. d. Professor of Physics and Chemistry. Dr. Douglas was born in Fairfield county, S. C, in 1867. He entered Davidson in 1890, and received the Degree of A. B., in 1893, being one of the honor men of his class. During the following year he pursued his studies in Mathematics, and in 1S94 received the Degree of Master of Arts. The three years after graduation were spent in teaching at Davidson High School, and as Superintendent of Gastonia Institute, Gastonia, N. C. He entered Johns Hopkins University in 1897, graduating in 1901 with the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy. In the same year he was elected to the Chair of Natural Philosophy at Davidson College. 13 1 E. SENTELLE, M. A . D. D. Professor of Philosophy. Born m Greenville, Term., in [874. Studied at Tuscaloosa College preparatory school ' rom [887-1890; at King College from 1890 to 1892. Entered Junior Class at Davidson in [892 and graduated with the Degree of A. B., in 18(14. winning the Debater ' s Medal, Bible Medal, and being valedictorian of his class. After graduation taught at Davidson High School from i8c)4- ' g6. From iS96- ' g7 he was Professor of Mathematics at Kings College. From there he went to Harvard, where he studied Experimental Psychologv. From 189s to 1899 he studied Philosophy, History and Sociology at Yale. Then studied at Princeton rom i S«)Q to 1 90 1. A ter leaving Princeton he preached in Texas until persuaded by Dr. Shearer to relinquish his work and assist him at Davidson in 1903. JOSEPH M. McCONNELL, M. A„ Ph. D. Professor of History and Economics. rti.rn at McConnellsville. S. C, in 1875. Studied at McConnellsville High School. En- tered Davidson in 1896, and graduated with Degree of A. B.. in 1899, winning the Essayist ' s Medal. Debater ' s Medal. Orator ' s Medal. Bible Medal, and being valedictorian of his class A ter graduation he taught for four years at the Pantops Academy being Associate Principal of the school his last year there. In conjunction with his work at Pantops he studied at the University of Virginia for two years, obtaining his M A. Degree in one year, a feat hitherto unaccomplished by any one; and lacked one year in completing his Ph. D. work. In 1904 he was elected Associate Professor of Latin and Mathematics at Davidson. During 1906 and 1907 he finished his Ph. D. at University of Virginia. In 11)07 he was elected to the Chair of History and Economics at Davidson College. ARCHEBALD CURRIE, A. B. Associate Professor of Mathematics and Latin, Professor Currie was born at Hillsboro, N. C in 1876. Entered Davidson College in 1893. In 1896 he received the Debater ' s Medal, and the following year was graduated with Degree of B. A. After leasing college he taught one year at Coleman. Texas. From 189S to iiioi he was Principal of the Davidson High School. In 1901 he was elected to the position of Adjunct Professor of Mathematics, Latin, and Greek at Davidson College and in [906 Associate Professor of Latin and Mathematics. JAMES W. CURRIE, A. B. Adjunct Professor of English and Latin. He was born at Hillsboro, X, C,. in 1871). He was prepared for College at Fredericksburg Collegiate Institute. Fredericksburg, Va. Entered Davidson College in 1900 and graduated with honors in 1904. winning the Essayist ' s Medal in 1903. He spent uj04- ' o5 teaching in the Concord Graded Schools and entered Davidson College as Instructor in English and Latin in 1905. anil in 0,0(1 was raised to the rank of Adjunct Professor in the same blanches Z3o ' OS Old nineteen eight has come at last With all of her joys and sorrows. To speed tis on life ' s journey fast. To guide us on to our morrows. Four long years have we bravely fought To win the fight that now is done; Through work and toil the victory ' s bought- Our course is o ' er — our race is run. And as we to life ' s walks depart, Some to seek pleasure — others wealth. Let ' s stop a moment e ' er we start. To drink to our class one more health. Here ' s to the class that ' s through the mill, ' Here ' s to the yell of rip rah rate, Here ' s to the best e ' er on the Hill, Here ' s to the class of naughty eight. S. G. S. Senior Class Organization. President. J. K. Parker James River, Va. Vice-President. H. S. Shaw Kenansville, N. C. Secretary and Treasurer. R. McDowell Charlotte, N. C. Historian. L. R. Scott Statesville, N. C. Poet. S. G. Stukes . . Manning, S, C, Colors: Gold and Black. Motto: A minimis ad maxima. YELL Wah hoo- wah ! Sis-boom- hah ! .4 minimis! Ad maxima. ' Gold and Black! Rip-rah-rate ! D. C. N. C! 1908! 10 au btr Ci t OLIVER MAY ANDERSON. JACKSON, MISS. What signifies his barren shine Of moral powers and reason ? His English, style and gesture line Are a ' clean out o ' season. Age 21 years; height 5 ft. 9 in.; we ght 158. Smiley. Course A. B. Eu. Functualitv Roll three years; Declai- mer ' s Medal ; Junior Commencement Orator; Junior Orator ' s Medal; Vice- President of Y. M. C. A., Y. M. C. A. Cabinet. A military Mississippian, erect and soldier-like in bearing and proud of his State. He is also the declaimcr and orator of the class, untiring in his prac- tice, and a reaper of golden rewards. One of the jolly members of old ' 08, fond of a joke and a laugh, even at his own expense. JOHN HALL AX FORD. SELMA, ALA. But, sure, he ' s prom! ; and yet his pride becomes him. Age iq years; height 6 ft. 2 in. ; weigh.! oo. Fat. Course A. B. Beta Theta Pi. Secretary of Class, ' 04-05; Second oot Ball Team, ' 06; Foot Ball Team. ' ' 07. He covers more space than any man in his class. A devotee of Morpheus, at whose shrine he worships at long inter- vals. However, the gridiron has its attractions for him and here he has made good, as the big £) on his sweater shows. ANDREW SECREST CROWELL, ORRWOOD, MISS. Of tern] er ami irou; , as the first ol May. Age 23 years; height 5 ft. n in,; weight 1 50. Secrecy. Course A. B. Phi. Y. M. C. A. Cabinet. A product of Old Mississippi. He will make his mark on the lecture plat- form and no man in college enjoys the rep he has as a speaker and lecturer. He is susceptible, however, to heart disease — the kind that is not always fatal. BENJAMIN JAMES CROMARTIE, OAKLAND, N ' . C. •• There were it in this head an ' ' twould 01 t. Age 21 years; height 5 ft. 8 in.; weighl 140. Bejam. Course B. S. First Supervisor of Society ; Class Fool Ball Team; Varsity Basket Ball Team. A typical Garlandite, rough and ready with a big heart especially for the girls and a generous nature. He dis- likes the Studious life, hut can come 111 for a home run when pushed. Me is very fond of keeping the scores of base- ball and foot-ball games and is a slal - man of some note himself. ELMORE SULLIVAN HENDERSON, AIKEN, S. C. A merrv heart maketh a cheerful counten- Age ii) years; height 5 ft. 5 in.; weight 145. Short. Course B. S. Beta Theta Pi. Vice-president of Class, ' o5- ' o6; Toast Master Sophomore Banquet; Class Base Ball Team ; Class Representative at Sophomore Banquet. Member of Glee Club and Quartet. The wit of Davidson — a popular and bright member of old ' 08, known and admired by every one. Short of stature. but not of mind. A loyal supporter of his class. Robert Mcdowell, CHARLOTTE, X. C. He that hath knowledge, spareth his words. Age 19 years; height 5 ft. 11 in.; weight, 152 lbs. Bob. Course B. S. Phi. Kappa Sigma. Secretary and Treasurer of Class. ' 07- ' 08. First Supervisor of Society ; Class Foot Ball Team; Assistant Manager of Base Ball Team. ' oh ' 07; Manager of Base Ball Team, ' c - ' oS. Another one of those fellows who believes silence is golden. His achieve- ments lie in the laboratory and in the managing of the college nine for ' 08. He may not make a lot of noise when he goes about anything, but you can always count on him doing the right thing in the right wav. JOHN McSWEEN, JR., TIMMONSVILI.E, S. C. And Oh! he has that merry glance That seldom Lady ' s heart resists. Age, j 9 years, height, 6 ft. 4 in.; weight, 165. Long John. Course B. S. Eu. Fi Kappa Alpha. Vice-President of Class, ' 06- ' 07 ; Sopho- more Banquet Committee ; Marshall ' o6- ' o7 ; Library Committee two years ; Business Manager of Magazine, ' o7- ' o8 ; Scrub Base Ball Team. ' 07: V. M. C. A. Cabinet; Manager of Orchestra, ' o7- ' o8; President of Society. The long man of ' the class. Noted for .lis punctuality at chapel. A rooter from his heart and in for a frolic but fate seems to have destined him for a business manager. A warm-hearted and loyal member of old ' 08. HENRY LeROY MOORE. UNION SPRINGS, At. A. Whence is thy learning? Hath thy toil o ' er honks consumed the midnight oil. Ave. 22 years; height, 5 ft. n in.: weight , 1 0 lbs. Solomon. Course A. B. Eu. Honor Roll Four Years; Monitor of ( ' hiss one Term; Editor of Magazine tw years; Editor of Quips and Cranks two years. Member of Library Com- mi1 tee; Assistant in Physical Labora- tory ; Reviewer of Society. the wise man ol Davidson. By laborious and diligenl study, lie has made his mark. Industry makes the man. is among his rules and he is a good example of his industrious habits. An Assl. m Physics, and an all-around student . HENRY FLOURNEY MORTON, ROCKY MOUNT, N. C. I will frown as I pass by, and le1 me take il as they list. Age, 21 years; height, 5 ft. 9 in.: weight, 150 lbs. Mort. Course A. B. PiKappa Alpha. Second Foot Ball Team, three Years; Captain of Second Foot Ball Team one Year; Varsity Foot Ball team one Year. Member of Executive Committee of Athletic Association two years. A solid man. ( )ne of our foot ball men and a fine fellow to go through center, when he usually makes for the goal. A chemist and a good student, especially in his last year, when he settles down lo goi  1 hard work. EDMUND MARSHALL MUNROE, MILFORD, TEXAS. ■ n ' in ' ' ravi :av, in mi li ely to severe. Age 21 years; height, 5 ft. 9 in.; weight. 140 lbs. Mun. Course A. B. Eu. Entered Junior Class; Reviewer of Society; Y. M. C. A. Cabinet; Manager Y. M. C. A. Lyceum ( ' nurse. Valedic- torian of Society. A Texan but not a cowboy. Ur is quiet but a hard worker and a favorite with all who know him. lie does his duty wherever he is placed, in an unob- trusive way, hut with ability and thor- oughness. Though mi! with us at rirst. we an- glad to have him with us i n our last two years, and ' 08 is proud of her Fresh-Junior. JOSEPH KENTON PARKER. ill is worth 5 ft. President of of Society ; of Society; JAMES RIVER, Whatever is worth doing a doinj; well. Age, 24 years; height, weight, 130 lbs. Judge. Course A. B. Eu. Honor Roll three Years; Class, ' 07 ' 08. Treasurer ( ' immencement President Debater ' s Mela], Editor of Magazine two vears; Editor-in-ehief of Magazine; Editor of Quips and Cranks two years; V. M. ( ' . A. Cabinet. His silence is more eloquent than his words. He is the literary center of D. C. The spectroscope through which his brilliant light is softened thai ordinary minds may grasp it. is the Davidson College Magazine. If you observe him aboul the first of the month, you will find himattended by numerous satellites, the Magazine Staff. The Spectroscope shows prominently, choice diction, clear judgmenl , and convincing logic. An all- around fellow of rare ability. LeROY TATE NEWLAND, CJIADBOURN, N. C. Excellence is never granted to man but as the reward of labor. Age, 23 years; height, 5 ft. S i 2 in.; weight, 155 lbs. Vatica. Course A. B. Phi. Honor Roll two Years: First Super- visor of Society ; Second Critic of Society Secretary of Society ; Junior Commence- ment Orator; Editor Quips iiini Cranks two Years; First Critic of Society. Known by his brogue every where. One of our gvmnasium stars and a good all-around man, both in mind and body. A fellow who does his duty and works hard in play, in books and in his Literary Society. WALTER WELLINGTON PHARR, CHARLOTTE, N. C. •And blest are they whose blood and judi tnent mc so well commingled. n ft. ;ht, Age. 20 years; height, 170 lbs. Doc. Course A. B. Phi. Secretary of Society; Vice-President of Society ; Junior Commencement Ora- tor; Class Base Ball Team; Manager of Foot Ball Team ' 07; President of Y. M. ( ' . A.; Punctuality Roll one Year; Presi- dent of Society ; Captain Varsity Basket- Bail Team. Our Y. M. C. A. President and a fav- orite with all. Doc and his red hair are known and loved all over the campus. He is fond of a gibe, but always in fun. A friend to everybody and an enemy to none. CHARLES HENRY PHIPPS. GREENSBORI . X. C Yon may have noticed that I do my part. Age. 24 years; height 5 ft. 11 in.; weight. 180 lbs. Parson. Course A. B. Phi. Chief Marshal ' 08; Vice-President of Society; Respondent of Society; Class Foot Hall Team Two Years; Scrub Foot Ball Team one Year. He is going to be a preacher, as his nickname indicates. With a pleasing countenance and matchless voice, he will no doubt charm his hearers by his ser- mons. He is blessed with luck, and a bright mind, when he feels like using it. JULIUS WILLIAM PRATT, MARION, X. C. Thi mind ' s the standard of the man. Age, 20 years; height, 6 ft. 1! in.; weight, [52 lbs. Senator. Course A. B. Phi. Monitor of Class Four Terms, Vice Monitor of Class two Terms ; Honor Roll Four Years; President of Class, ' 06 ' 07; First Supervisor of Society ; Vice-Presi- dent of Society; President of Society; Editor of Quips and Cranks two years; First Vice-President of Student-Body, ' o6- ' o7 ; President of Student Body, ' 07- ' 08; First Critic of Society, The mental giant of the class, noted for his clear and acute thinking, espe dally along mathematical lines. One of the most popular and influential fellows in the class. The whole ' student- body admires and love its president. CHARLES WESLEY REED RUSSELLVILLE, TEW. So the loud torrents and the whirlwinds ri i. ' ir But bind him to his native mountains more. Age 23 years; height, 5 ft. 10A in.; weight . 1 do lbs. C. W. Course B. S. Eu. Secretar) and Treasurer of Class, ' o ' 07; Secretary of Society; Respondent of Society; Editor of Magazine; Editor, of ( uips and Cranks; Treasurer of Y. M. I A You runt hold down a Tenneseean, espei [ally when he hails from the moun- tains. Good old-fashioned corn bread is his favorite diet. He can describe with perfection Ins native hills and is alwaj s ready with some g iod joke of his country-men. He wields the pen with a good deal of dexterity and wall some day shine as a literary light. JOHN DANIEL ROBINSON, IVANHOE, X. C. ' A friend to him he like eternal enmity. t him he hate ft. 6U Age 20 years; height, weight. 1 30 lbs. J. D. Course A. B. Phi. Little in body, but not in mind. A stuger in history and greatest reader of the elass. A generous, open-hearted fellow, having a host of friends and no enemies. He is fond of an argument and can usually rout his opponents. KALI- 11 CALVERT SADLER. CHARLOTTE, N. C. • ' Mis gentle speech and modert ways Left others to accord him praise. Age 20 years; height. 6 ft., weight. 1 75 lbs. Sad. Course B. S. Fi Lap] a Alpha. Foot Ball Team two Years; Track Team two Years; Captain Class Track Team; Class Base Ball Team. Sad has never been known to make a noise, but when the rub comes, he ' s all there and it takes a lot to put him down and out. One of the best-looking men in college, but not at all aware of the fact. There is no better football player anywhere. julian McQueen salley, ORANGEBURG, S. C. Slumber is more sweel than toil. Age, 20 years; height, 5 ft. 10 in.; weight, iqo. Sal. Course B. S. I. A. E. Sal ' s chief constituents arc fuss and fat. He is a huge, unwieldy mass of flesh, possessing the strongest set of vocal organs existing not inside of a donkey. We i .111 sit in, reason win- lie should not he a howling success in (lie profession of Court Crier. Jovial, good hearted and full of fun, he enjoys a friendly gibe or joke, either (i! which he can get off to perfection. LEIGH RICHMOND SCOTT, STATESVILLE, N. C. We see Mm as he mo ed, Hov modest, kindly, all-accomplished, wise, No1 swaying to this faction or that. Age [8 years; height, 5 ft. 8 in.; weight, 132 lbs. Toots. Course A. B. Pi Kappa Alpha. Monitor of Class two terms; Vice- Monitor five terms; Honor Roll four Years; Class Historian two years; Sec- ond Supervisor of Society ; Second Critic of Society; First Critic of Society; Editor of Magazine two years; Editor Quips ' in,! Cranks; member of Library Committee; Valedictorian of Society. Small and smart. A devotee of Latin, and a scholar in everything. A quiet gentlemanly fellow ami a favorite with all who know him. Statesville ma) be well proud of her son. 26 HEMAN SUMMERELL SHAW. KENANSVILLE, N. C. He was a wise man. take him for all and all. I shall not look upon his like again. Age, 21 years: height, 5 ft. 1 o ' _■ in.; weight, 165 lbs. Shoo. Course A. B. Phi, Vice-President of Class 1907-1908; First Supervisor of Society ; Treasurer of Society ; Elected Respondent of Society (resigned); Commencement President of Society ; First Critic of Society ; Editor of Magazine two years; Editor-in-chief of Quips and Cranks, 1907-1908. Sec- ond foot ball team, two years; Class Foot Ball Team; Varsity ' Foot Ball Team one year; Member Orchestra, ' 04 ' 05. A true and worthy son of the Old North State, and proud of his birthplace. Fond of History when it does not take up for the negroes and Yankees. One of the few winners of the D. A favorite with all and one who has the rare failing of under-rating his own ability. A Carolinian of the Carolinians. EVERETT ALANSON SHERRILL, STATESVILLE, X. C. Nay, an ' thou ' lit mouth, I ' l rant as well as thou. Age 21 years; height, 5 ft. 8 in.; weight, 140 lbs. Dusty. Course B. S. Varsity Base Ball Team three years; Captain Varsity Base Ball Team one year; Captain Class Base Ball Team; Class Foot Ball Team; Vice-President of Ath- letic Association; Member of Executive Committee of Athletic Association. Knows more about base ball than Spalding ' s guide. What he doesn ' t know about the fame is not worth find- ing out. The popular captain of the ' 08 nine. A good student and an all-round athlete. He counts none among his enemies. NHILI. GRAHAM STEVENS. COUNCILS, X. C. Tin wit is as quick as the grav-hound ' s mouth. Age, 24 years; height, 5 ft. -j in.; weight, 145 lbs; Steve. Course A. B. Phi. Second Supervisor of Society ; Vice- President of Societv ; Marshall, ' o7- ' o8. A thoroughly good-natured, likable fellow, whose eternal smile betrays his sunny disposition. His keen wit and ready gibes are his attractive character- istics, not even sparing the professors in his onslaughts. ROBERT MORETOX STIMSON, CLIMAX , GA. Whate ' er he did was done with so much ease, In him alone ' twas natural to please. Age 20 years; height. 5 ft. 8 in.; weight, 135 lbs. Stimp. Course B.S. Phi. Kappa Alpha. Entered Sophomore Class; Second Critic of Society; President of Societv; Junior Commencement Orator; Editor f Magazine; Member of Library Com- mittee; Marshall, ' 07 ' 08; Member of V. M. C. A. Cabinet. He is a member of the I). ( ' . Associa- tion for the investigation of Chemical truths and can always be found in the Marim Chemical Laboratory. He is small of stature but he bids fair to be a man when he is grown. He is also good to look upon tor nature has hung a sign ot congeniality upon Ins face SAMUEL GUERRY STUKES, MANNING, S. C. Not content that lormer worth stands fast Looks forward, persevering t the last From well to better, daily self-surpast. Age, 20 years- height. 5 ft. Si in.; weight, 1 50 lbs. Course A. B. Eu. Honor Roll two years; Class poet; Junior Commencement Orator; Editor of Quips an, I Cranks, ' c - ' oS; Y. M. C. A. Cabinet. One of the studious members of ' 08 and his efforts along this line are not in vain. Quiet and unobtrusive, he is always found near the top in anvthing he undertakes. The Muse of Poetry has not neglected him and his lines are not among; the worst. WILLIAM BARRETT TAYLOR, Jr. WINSTON-SALEM, N. C. The sun himself has scarcely been mure diligent than I. Age, 1 g years; height, 5 ft- 8 in.; weight, 1 56 lbs. ; Bou. Course B. S. Phi. Kappa Alpha. First Supervisor of Societv ; Class Track Team. Y. M. C. A. Cabinet. A great hand for walking and all kinds of exercise. To know him is to like him ; to understand him is to admire him. We all regret that we will have to give him up to some other class, but we are triad to have known him and loved him. JOHN CALVIN TURNER. Jr. CAMILLA, GA. His life was gentle; and the elements Sn mixed in him, that Nature might stand up And say to all the world : ' This is a man. ' Age iq years; height, fi ft. i in.; weight, 173 lbs. John C. Course A. B. Eu. Vice-President of Society ; Reviewer of Society ; President of Society ; Busi- ness Manager of Quips and Cranks, ' 07 ' 08; Class ' Foot- Ball Team; Class Base Ball Team; Manager of Class Track Team ; Second Base Ball Team one year; Second Foot-Ball Team one year; Varsity Base Ball Team one year; Man- ager of Second Base Ball Team; Mem- ber of Athletic Council; Secretary and Treasurer of Athletic Association ; Presi- dent of Athletic Association; President of Tennis Association; Elected Mana- ger of Foot Ball Team; Varsity Basket Ball Team. A typical Georgian and proud of his State. lie also takes a delight in hand- ling the ball, at which he makes his mark. A popular fellow, liked by every- body, and always ready to do his part for the class, society or Athletic Associa tion. A typical college man. Senior (Tlass Ifistor? For four long years we have traveled on our way towards the goal of our ambitions, and now our feet are all but on the threshold and our hands are stretched forth to grasp the prize for which we have striven so long. The road that we have come has not been strewn with roses nor has it been an easy one. By many days of hard labor and much burning of the midnight oil, we have attained to that stage of the college life in which we go by the name, Seniors, and are looked upon with envy by the Juniors, with respect by the Soph ' s., with awe by the Fresh., and with admiration by the Faculty. As we pass farther away from our earlier college days, we realize fully that distance lends enchantment to the view. We look back through a pleasant retrospective at our Freshman and Sophomore years and find ourselves cast- ing a certain glamor about them which, in spite of occasional unpleasant re- membrances, will not be gone. We love to gather about the fire at night, and over our pipes recall the events which, in former years made our nerves tingle and our blood leap, whether great victories on the gridiron and the diamond, or stirring contests of rival classes. We pause for a moment to think of how, with our ' 08 caps on our heads, we walked to and fro, the lords of the campus, ruling both Faculty and Fresh. [For further information on this point see class ' 09]. On one occasion, however, we relented towards the Faculty. Near the end of winter we noticed the hun- gry look on their faces and we resolved to show our generous and forgiving spirit towards them — of which we have repented since, owing to certain false and ungrateful reports which they spread. So we prepared a noble banquet in the spacious halls of the Vatican and unto it called the Faculty in order to let them taste of our bounty and of our wit. We still smile to think of how, on that occasion, Long John was gibed so unmercifully that for once he was complete- ly balled up and was forced to wait till soph. Math, the next day to take his revenge. And then came the most joyful tunc of all. For in the spring we put the Golden Rule into practice and did unto the Fresh, as the Soph ' s, had done unto 31 us the year before: viz., restored them to the color of their mother element by the use of shoe polish, lamp black, etc., skillfully applied. Our Junior year is still too recently passed to seem history. But so rap- idly do the years roll by! As Juniors, though, the whole class was noted for its unusual amount of intelligence. Indeed our fame went throughout the whole land; for when we decided to impart some of our superfluous knowledge to the world at large, haying appointed a time in February called Junior Speaking. such a large crowd of people from the neighboring states flocked to hear us, that the numerous hotels of Davidson were taxed to their uttermost to accommodate them. And so impressed were they with our learning that many of them have already signified their intention of returning to hear us as Seniors. Our last year will no doubt continue to be our best as it has been so far. In every department our attainments have surpassed all those of previous years. As to scholarship, we have had a number of men on the honor roll all out of proportion to the size of our class, one fifth of our entire number having attained tliat coveted honor. In athletics too, we have taken our share of the honors. We were r pre sented on the Varsity foot-ball team by four men and the manager. In base- ball, our class will furnish the captain and, probably, several other member of the 1908 team. So, on the whole, our class, though not in extraordinary one, is certainly up to the average. And. as we look back over our college course, we all no doubt feel that we have made great progress since we arrived as Fresh, in ' o-i ami that we have, at least, made a good start in the fight of life. Let us see to it that we profit by our four years together, and so shape our future courses as as to bring only honor and credit to the class of igo8. Historian. (Tlass ;p r °pl)£ c r There rami ' a time when meadow, grove and stream, The earth and every common sight To me did seem Apparelled with celestial light. The glory and the- freshness of a dream. Inspired I rose, and rushed to view the earth; The city and its roar and dust I fled. A rainbow in the eastern skies I saw That seemed to beckon me. With dazzling change Its colors danced, and I could not resist The summons of its enticing hues. Curious to learn its purport I gave chase Determined that I ' d cratch the elusive bow. What man would not surrender to those charms Which nature, craft, or magic art displayed? Into the thickest woods toward it I ran. But in wain. Faded grew the bow fantastic, — Were gone the lurid lights. Upon the ground I sank, weary o 1 ' limb and dazed of eye Strange sounds and hallucinations thronged my head. A fool I ' ve been , I cried, and called myself Again a fool. But No, a voice replied, Not fool art thou ' ' , but seer, prophet inspired! Sleep, sleep and see! Naught could I comprehend. Dark grew my eyes; and. then a blinding flash Showed lined against the sky a fiery ball. Hurled forth and sped as by a monstrous gun. But Lo! what I beheld: A burning sphere Revolving grew to size gigantic, huge, And seemed to fill the void. It was the Earth, Good mother Earth! The sons of men, — their haunts And habitations spread before my gaze. ' Tis nineteen twenty five , the voice cried out; Fear naught; be bold; thy fill take of the sight. At that, faces of some men here and there, First indistinguishable grew quite clear; My heart leaped with joy to see friends in them. Cromartie, I saw, a farmer; he talked. But little worked; behind a mule he stalked. He spoke of Sherril marvelous catcher who Was small in size but like Gibralter big In nerve, and then he spoke of Sadler, judge In court, but base ball wild, a rabid fan. The burning sphere whirled round once more; the hosts Of men were gathered north, south, east and west To drink from founts of inspiration dee]) Poured forth by men I knew in earthly times. By Crowell. that lecturing Secrecy ' ' , — Bj Monroe, learned m Greenland ' s Glaciers, By Parker, most grave and learned in letters deep. By our tongue-tied Italian Newland. wit 33 Most marvelous, — by big-headed Stimp and Steve Of story telling fame, — by Parson Phipps And bachellor Reed. McSween so very tall, By plodding Yates and poetic McLean, — By Stukes, yours truly, dignified as life And loud with speech as ' twere a trumpet call. From them a gifted twelve Unwed forth the wine Of inspiration for a multitude. Twelve noted preachers leading men to light. The burning sphere whirled round once more; and then Tin ' scene changed to a medical man ' s room. Holding the pulse of lazy Fat Axford, 1 saw Doc Pharr with head as red as fire. Why don ' t you go to work , old Doc requested. 1 can ' t, good friend, Fat answered, till I ' m rested. I strained my ears to hear what Doc would have To say: Now hike it over to Salley ' s shop And buy a dose of Salley ' s Anti-fat . The burning sphere whirled round once more: and then My vision wandered to a court of law. A ease was on concerning equity. Turner, great financier, against MacDowell, Merchant. Taylor of plug tobacco fame Was there subpoenaed as witness. But the lawyers 1 Twas they who gave me most delight and pain; For Shorty Henderson bassed forth his voice, But scarce could he quell Robinson J. D., Whom at first I couldn ' t recognize, because At last he ' d brushed his hair painstakingly, Back flat, and stiff and shiny as an eel. Morton was judge; learned in law was he; Lazy he seemed, but jovial as could be. Shaw famous editor of Spooksdale Press Was there to take down notes, and linguist Pratt And Scott of Statesville ' s Female College dean, Wen ' there to help interpret evidence. The scene faded; I saw no more of them. The burning sphere whirled round once more; and then The studious Moore H. L. I found among The yellow men fighting for righteousness. Anderson, him of awful mien, I saw Among the Zap Zaps: these Congo cannibals Were awed, subdued by Smiley ' s eloquence To say these things astonished me. were mild . The- sight dumfounded, nay, it frightened me. In turn. I was amused, pleased, horrified, Elated, east down, then made sick at heart. I felt aggrieved to be made sport of thus And railed ' gainst the powers that brought me there. I shrieked, Now let me be , and rubbed my eyes And kicked and yelled and made a mournful howl Till all the woods rang with my cries, and they Reverberated my loud crazy roar. Thus bellowing I woke from my sleep Forgot the vision, turned and homeward ran. ( ra6uate Stu6cnts ROBERT ALLISON FETZER. B. S. (Davidson.) coxcord, n. c. Graduate Course in the Sciences; Instructor in Chemistry; Class of ' 07. JOHN LACY McLEAN, A. B. (Davidson.) MAXTON, X. C. Graduate Course in the Sciences; Assistant in Astronomv and Geology ; Class of ' 07. JOHN ALEXANDER McQUEEN, A. B. (Davidson.) MORVEN, N. C. Graduate Course in the Sciences ; Instructor in Chemistry ; Class of ' oq. JESSE CARLISLE NIXON, STANLEY, N. C. Course B. S. Graduate Course in .Math. ematics; Class of ' 07. .At Cvening The day is past. Far in the west, the sun has left a trail Of golden dust; and there a single star Gleams with a silver glory, And earthward sends a glittering shaft To pierce the gathering gloom of shadows gray. The glow dies fast along the distant hills And from the quiet sky. There lesser stars begin to blossom. Like flowers in the fields of Paradise. Within the great dim city night is come. And here the lamps flash forth A second heavens to the star that streams In silver splendor from the fading west. Earth ' s traffic is grown still, and silence falls Like balm on tired mind and heart. Or dew on drooping flowers, — Anon the rumble of a distant car, And then once more the hush of evening. But now a gush of melody! Some child Within a darkened alley, singing — As strangely sweet as if yon argent shaft Were of a sudden vocal. So may I pass. My day ' s work ended and its worth appraised! Winn fades earth ' s brightness and the shadows gloom, Within my sunset sky may some star gleam. Shedding a glory on my darkening sight ; And may there sound within my heart some voice Melodious, to lead me on To that sweet peace which lies beyond the west. William Gilmer Perry, ' 98. 38 39 3unior (Liass Organisation President. N. B. Edgerton New Bern, N. C. Vice-President. John L. Fairley Laurinburg, N. C. Secretary and Treasurer. C. C. Beam Bostie, N. C. Historian. B. F. Quigg Conyers, Ga. Colors. Motto. Garnet and White. Facta non Verba. Yell. Naught nine Rah ! Naught nine Rah ! Nineteen Nine — Sis — Boom — Bah ! Garnel and White— Wah—Whoo—Wah ! I). C. X. C. Rail! Rah! Rah! m • 4 t ■ 1 1 ! ' IS 2mM Br • i SfiSl ' 5 _ i ti . ws ► V  JMn ™ ■ ' - 0- «- ■■• • • t jjj 1 « « H! 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Brown .... DEGREE OF B. S. Hemp, N. C. . Lowell, N.C. Bostic, N. C. Dalton, Ga. . Mt. Airy, N. C. Clarkton, N. C. . Clarkton, N. C. Davidson, N. C. Greensboro, N. C. .Raeford N. C. Jacksonville, Fla. Jacksonville, Fla. Laurinburg N. C. Washington, N. C. Wilmore, Ky. Springer, N. C. Smithfield, N. C. Savannah, Ga. Leon, N. C. Antler, N. C. Selma, N. C. . Atlanta, Ga. . Oxford, N. C. . Graham, N. C . Charlotte, N. C. Davidson, N. C. . Pineville, N.C. . Conyers, Ga. . Sharon, S. C. Liberty Hill, S. C. Liberty, S. C. Laurens, S. C. Rome, Ga. . Stanley, N. C. Crystal River. Fla, . Anderson, S. C . Davidson, N. C. Thomas Holden Daffin Nathaniel Venable Daniel . Lonnie Mack Donaldson Norman Bruce Edgerton John Clarence Grimes John Oeland Hammond . Batte Irwin James Steven Johnson Claude Currie Kelly Ephriam Garrison Mallard, Jr Herbert Chamberlain Maxwell Charles Francis Mayes . James Arthur McRae John Hector McSween William Ross Moore Nathan Bachman Preston William Adams Ramsey Donald Thompson Rankin Lester Austin Springs John Young Templeton, Jr James Beckwith Thackston Porter Paisley Vinson . Richard Way Walker Robert Carroll Walker Marianna, Fla. . Oxford, N. C. Blackshear, Ga. New Bern, N. C. . Lexington, N. C. Spartanburg, S. C. Charlotte, N. C. Marion, S. C. . Valdosta, Ga. Greenville, S. C. . Leon, N. C. Greenville, S. C. Red Springs, N. C. Florence, S. C. Lancaster, S. C. . Bristol, Va. Huntersville, N. C. Valdosta, Ga. . Mt. Holly, N. C. Mooresville, N. C. . Raleigh, N.C. Davidson, N. C. Cresent, Ga. Wavcross, Ga. 43 Hfistor? of Junior Class The fifth day of September, 11105, was made famous in the annals of history by the fact, that then there assembled on the campus of Davidson the class of igoq. Naughty Nine was the largest class that had ever gathered at Davidson, containing one hundred and two members. But that was about our only re- deeming feature, for the appearance of some of us would have tripped up a Chinese funeral. What a heterogeneous mass we were! And how easily duped! Many were the Y. M. ( ' . A. hand-books and ponies to the Bible course that we bought. But we live and learn. Those same ponies were treasured up that we might sell them the next year to the gullible Freshmen. A cordial welcome was extended to us — especially by the Sophs., some of whom even went as far as Cornelius to meet us. And not far an instant did they allow their attentions to flag, but took the trouble the first night to make us all a visit, which was apparently much enjoyed by the visitors. We soon felt the need of a leader, and on a dark Saturday night we met clan- destinely in the railroad cut behind the cemetery and elected officers. They were C. C. Kelly, President; C. D. Montgomery. Vice-President; W. A. Price, Secretary and Treasurer; and S. A. Linle.y Historian. The Sophs, broke this meeting up in a most unseemlv manner, and it was proved on that night to the satisfaction of all that there were some remarkable runners in our class. The Sophs, had also an uncontrollable penchant for hearing us sing, and the bursts of inhuman noises which disturbed the peace of the silent night made even the house-eat of the Vatican hide himself under the back door-step for shame. The abilty of some us to adapt the words of a laundry list to the music of ' ' Home, Sweet Home, was greatly admired. We were loudly ap- pluded at each performance, and even encored. A few days after our arrival we crossed bats with the Sophomores but went ingloriously down in defeat. We took revenge the following spring, however, by walloping soundly both the Sophs, and Juniors. We played two games of football with tin- Sophs., both of which resulted in a tied score. We made a creditable showing in athletics, having several men on both the Varsity toot ball and base ball teams. We had become notably proficient in jumping barbeil wire fences and making dashes through the neighboring woods, and on Field Day we used this practice to good advantage, wining second place In the fall of our Sophomore year we returned with ninety-eight men We immediately organized and elected officers, who were R E, Denny, President ; I. H. Carter, Vice-President; H. A. Query, Secretary and Treasurer; and A. P. Dickson, Historian. This business dispensed with, we turned our attention to the welfare of the hordes of unsophisticated Freshmen which came flocking in. We took it upon ourselves to introduce them to the intricacies of college life, and to train them as future Sophs, should be. But the Fresh, were belligerent and dissensions ensued. Project advised the social ostracism of all who were obnoxious. We tried that but the Fresh, refused to be ostracized, and we were forced to return to the old fashioned methods, which we did with remarkable success. During February our banquet came off, and our visitors asserted that it was by far the best ever held at Davidson. We kept up to our usual standard in athletics, having five men on the foot ball team, two on the base ball team, and winning first place on Field Day. In our Junior vear onlv sixtv-one members returned, but we were strength- ened by the addition of six new students. At our first meeting we elected the following officers: N. B. Edgerton, President; J. L. Fairly, Vice-President; and C. C. Beam, Secretary and Treasurer. The verdancv of our Freshman davs is now forgotten, the foolishness of the Soph, vear is laid aside, and not vet are we burdened with the dignity of Sen- iors. Truly this is the happiest stage of college life. This vear, as never before, have we shown our proficiency in athletics. We had eight men on the foot ball team, four on the base ball, and two on the bas- ket ball. Is not this a record to be proud of? On the twenty-seventh of February the sound of Junior Speaking was heard in the land, and for three days we made the welkin ring with bursts of Cicer- onian eloquence. The inspiring music by which we marched to meet our fate sounded to us like the mournful notes of a funeral dirge. But our momentary apprehensions were soon drowned in the gaiety of the reception which was given to us on the following Saturday night. In a few month s from now we will be Seniors. As we move steadily on to- ward our diplomas, mav we ever in the future, as we have done in the past, bear in mind our glorious motto: Facta, non verba. ZJfn 31.982.743 Z . 2 . (The following is a lecture deli ered by the eminent Scientist, Dr. J. M. Douglas, on March 20th. of the above year to his class in Geology at the International University of Science at Davidson, United States of the Solar System.) I would like to say right here that valuable discoveries have this year been made in the strata of the Geological age preceding our own. Some of the most remarkable discoveries of all history have been made. These important discov- eries were made in the immediate vicinity of Lake Wiley. The waves of this famous lake once washed the shores of the early Tertiary of North America. I would like to say right here, before going any further, that this lake is thought to have been one of the most beautiful sheets of water that has ever existed. I would sav as I have said before that some of the most remarkable animals of all Geological history have been found in this vicinity. They are thought to have been the most powerful and most intelligent beings that ever lived. The ruins of an ancient stone and brick building lie buried deep beneath the strata. Numerous tracks of curious animals are found about the ruins of the ancient buildings. These tracks show in some cases a peculiar cleavage of the hoof that is very remarkable. I might say right here that these animals are thought to have been among the most ferocious bipeds that have ever lived. They had spike-like concerns on their feet. It is thought by some that these horny spikes or cleats were used to stamp out the lives of their enemies. Seven of these horny cleats are found on the sole of the foot and five on the heel. We can readily see that they must have been a very dangerous animal. There is a large plot of ground or field just back of the ruins of the largest building, which is simply covered with the tracks of these animals. It is inclosed with a high wall of great strength. Indications point to the fact that these animals were most rampant in this enclosure. It is believed by some that they shut their enemies up in this ' field and chased them around and finally killed them and feasted on their flesh. Numerous traces of blood tend to verify this fact. There is at each end of the field a rack made of two upright pieces and a cross bar. It is thought that these rampant beasts hung their prey upon these and stripped the flesh from their bones. It is claimed by Prof. Siler the eminent Geologist, that bands of similar beasts often came from other localities to fight with these animals and that they often went off to fight with other neighboring tribes. That distinguished authority also tells us that this [band had a leader of exceedingly powerful body and was very dangerous. Indeed this is thought to be tlic most ferocious animal that ever lived. Prof. Siler claims to have found tablets bearing inscriptions that indicate that this particular beast was the most powerful, the most ferocious, and the most dreaded of all animals of his time, and that he often made disastrous attacks with his band upon the neighboring animals. One record shows that they killed and devoured thirty- six of their enemies, but did not lose a single one of their number. They were nearly always victorious, only once or twice did they ever lose more of then- number than they destroyed of the enemy. Before leaving these animals, I would like to say right here that from an impress of the head in the rock, the leader of this particular band is thought to have had red hair. A very different kind of animal is also found in this same locality, and it is thought that for some mysterious reason they dwelt in harmony with their fero- cious contemporaries. They had a very different foot from the others. Then- tracks show that they had a flat, smooth hoof instead of a cloven hoof. It is thought that these flat-footed animals were of a very high order of intelligence. Indeed it is claimed by many learned Geologists that they were the most intelli- gent animals that ever lived. It is one of the greatest problems of modern geo- logy to explain how these two very 7 different classes of animals could have lived together. It is explained by some that these flat-footed animals were very swift, and that they always sought safety in flight when their ferocious companions became rampant. Prof. Siler claims that they often gathered in crowds to wit- ness the deadly conflicts between the more ferocious orders. There is no indica- tion that the fierce cloven-footed beasts ever fed upon the flesh of their flat-footed contemporaries. Excavations among the ruins of the buildings have brought to light startling discoveries. Tablets have been found that indicate that a remarkably high order of intelligence prevailed. Indeed it is though that the learning of that period and place has never been even approached. Prof. Siler has made a very careful study of the contents of these ruins, and he tells us that these animals assembled daily in the buildings to study from the tablets on the walls. These tablets show a familiarity and perfection in the ancient sciences of Mathematics, Geology, Physics, etc., that is never to be even hoped for again. That this was the intellectual center of the then known world there is little doubt. One tablet has been found that so far no one has been able to decipher. It is written in a language and in letters that are impossible to translate. It is hoped that a key or a translation to this tablet may yet be found. I think, however, for several reasons, which I shall not attempt to explain, that this tablet deals with the subject of Philosophy. The Doctor is here interrupted in his lecture by Holtzclaw XCIV, who brings in a yellow letter, and a wireless message from the bell room, ten miles awav, informing him that he has run one-half second over-time. J. C. T. 47 T3l)e College 3ttan 36eal He is the college man ideal, He plays foot-ball on varsity, Most any place can easy till From playing cards to coquetry; He towers like a giant o ' er The sordid weaklings of his class, His noble chest is forty- four, He only fails to make a pass. In dress he simply leads the sphere He ' s popular with the ladies too, In autoing he has no peer; In sports he runs the gamut through. He ' s in the College orchestra Can sing a tenor or a bass, He ' s up on comic opera And only fails to make a pass. He is the college man ideal Can lead a german gracefully Can play a banjo fit to kill He follows fashion faithfully. He makes a hit where ' er he goes. The ladies love him, all en masse He is the college man ideal, And only fails to make a pass. L ' Envoi. Come, Prince, let ' s give him nine good rahs With the good fellows of his class; He is the College man ideal, And only fails to make a pass. W. V. M. 49 Htove ' s Conquering TC re Since, Love, ' tis well That I should tell To you My ' true Devotion, I bring my lyre Of flaming wire And touch With such Emotion Its chords of love, — Caught from above And weft With deft Persuasion,— On thee doth shower With magic power Glad gleams Of dreams Elysian, To you shall tell ' Mid music ' s spell, My pure — My sure Devotion. And thou art mine— A boon divine — By bond Beyond Division. What burst of light Supremely bright! What gleams Of dreams Elysian! By love controlled, 1 n words of gold You speak; Nor seek Evasion: Thy magic lyre Of darning wire, — O Child Of wild EmotH m ' iiV : Sophomore (Tlass Organization President. Le Roy Dunn Lancaster, S. C. 1 ' ' ice-President. Joiix F. Martin, Jr Jacksonville, Fla. Secretary and Treasurer. J. L. McClintock Charlotte, N. C. Historian. H. N. Alexander Davidson, N. C. Colors. Motto. Red and Cray. Eis to Prosthen. YELL. Nineteen-ten ! Rip ' Rah! Ray! Yazoo, Rayzoo, Red and Gray His to Prosthen, Boom-la-ben D. C. N. C. Nineteen-ten. Sophomore £lass 3 oll FOR THE DEGREE OF A. B. Hasell Norwood Alexander Davidson, N. C. James Allan, Jr Charleston, S. C. Frank Smith Blue Redford, N. C. William Henry Ruffner Campbeli Asheville, N. C. Herbert Corwin Carmichael . . . n Fork, S. C. William Cochran Cooper Columbia, S. C. Robert Hope Crawford Rock Hill, S. C. Thomas Herbert Dimmock ... .... Valdosta, Ga. James McCants Douglas . . Winnsboro, S. C. LeRoy Dunn Lancaster, S. C. Wilsox Mack Erwin . . .... Salisbury. X. C. John Ebenezer Evans Abbeville, S. C. Samuel Olynthus Fleming . . ... .Laurens, S. C. Lauren Osborne Gibson Loray, N. C. John Darlington Gillespie Rock Hill, S. C, John Maxwell Harden, Jr. . ... . Abbeville, S. C. John- Richard Hay Farm School, N. C. Charles Dean Holland Atlanta. Ga. Fred Parker Johnson Raeford, N. C. Julian Samuel Johnson .... . . Raeford, N. C. Dozier Addison Lynch Edgefield, S. C. James Latimer McClintock ... ... . Charlotte, N. C. James Henry McDuffie, Jr .... Columbus, Ga. James Thornwell McLeod .... Pike, N. C. John Funk Martin. Jr Jacksonville, Fla. Leland Long Miller ... . Richmond, Va. William McGilvary Orr . . Statesville, N. C. John Boyd Reid .... Rock Hill, S. C. Tom Sumter Reid . . Rock Hill, S. C. Coit McLean Robinson. Lowell, N. C. Emmitt Gold Routt . . ... Parnassus, Va. Arnold Miller Siler . . San Angelo, Texas. Roy Smith .... .... College Hill, Miss. John Joseph Summerell ... . Norfolk, Va. Thomas Greenlee Tate .... ... Old Fort, N. C. Frederick Duncan Thomas. Jk Brunswick, Ga. Theodore Pease Way . . Palatka, Fla. Jack Westal ... Asheville, N. C. John Bonar White ... ... Abbeville, S. C. Clarence Bothwell Wilcox ... Flberton.Ga. Richard Cummings Wilson, Jr Macon, Ga. FOR THE DEGREE of b. s. Clarke Wardlaw Adickes Yorkville, S. C. William Alfred Armitage .... . Greenville, Tenn. Arthur Friezland Black Davidson, N. C. 54 Columbus Mills Boyd Spartanburg, S. C. Preston Buford Salisbury, N. C. Dugal McKee Buie Red Springs, N. C. Edwin Thomas Cansler, Jr Charlotte, N. C. John Alexander Crawford Columbia, S. C. Thomas Wilhelm Davies Augusta, Ga. Ulysse Ganyeur Des Fortes, Jr Winnsboro, S. C. Edwin Barto Fisher Morristown, Tenn. David Tayloe Fowle Washington, N. C. Thomas Laban Grier Harrisburg, N. C. Linton Alexander Hamilton Rome, Ga. Robert Burns Hill Statesville, N. ( ' . Caleb Lee Horne Rocky Mt., N. C. Richard Sterling Kelly Moeksville, N. C. Wallace Locksley Long Charlotte, N. C. William Thomas McClure . Wheeling, W. Va. Thomas Franklin McCord Hodges, S. C. Matthew Gilmour McIver Sanford, N. C. William Tally Manson Warfield, Va. John Alexander Maxwell Rock Hill, S. C. Sam Jay Milligan . Greenville, Tenn. William Law Orr Matthews, N. C. James Clark Pedan ... ... . Fountain Inn, S. C. Robert Montgomery Rickert Statesville, N. C. Frank Alexander Sharpe Greensboro, N. C. William Henry Sloan Garland, X. C. William Irwin Steele Statesville, N. C. James Ernest Stroup ... Yorkville, S. C. Burney Thomas ... Wedgefield, S. C. James William Thomson, Jr Rock Hill, S. C. Benjamin Hill Thurman . . ... Cheraw, S. C. Charles Watson Tull ... ... Morganton, N. C. Joseph Edward Wilkinson, Jr Wilmington N. C. George Edward Wilson, Jr . Charlotte, N. C. Ifistor? of tbe (Tlass of 1910. History is but a collection of biographies, and the history of 1910 is only a modification of this fact. We deal with merely a part of the lives of those who make up the class. But, in so many, we must choose only the best material, and put that before the reader ' s eyes. So, if only a few names are mentioned, let not the reader think we have chronicled all our achievements. Nearlv two vears have passed since first we came together on the hill. Trou- bles thickened about our innocent heads from the very start. First we had to run the gauntlet of Long John ' s bursary where we were fleeced of all our wealth, and then we passed through Dr. Smith ' s rapid fire question box. We passed through this unscratched. On the first Friday after the opening, we had a preliminarv meeting at which [. Allen Jr. was chosen President. Saturday night, at Lake Wiley, we com- pleted our organization with the following officers: Davidson, Historian; Fet- zer. Secretary and Treasurer, and E. B. King, Vice-President. We returned rather stealthily from our meeting place, for rumor had it, that the Sophs, were coming forth to wreak dire vengeance on the rebellious Fresh. Undaunted, however, we marched to the center of the campus and gave our Yell, then made a break for the by-ways and hedges. Alas! we were not des- tined to escape so easily. A Sophomore sprang out from every tree and bush. Satan seemed determined to help his own that night, so a great many were captured by Nick ' s henchmen. Finding that one dose would not cure, the Sophs, repeated it at short notice throughout the year. But it had no good effect, often upsetting us, so after Christmas we showed our contempt for their medicine by holding several clandestine meetings for which we received little punishment. Some are so foolish as to assign our safety to the conversion of the Sophs, during Christmas. But they showed their unrepentant state by applying to us a poultice of paddles in the spring. We numbered about a hundred our first year, and although a good many dropped out, we were so well reinforced last September that we still number about ninety. A few of our number have since then gone home prepaid via the freight Department of the i ollege, headquarters at Projects office. We had no man on the Varsity foot ball team our first year, but Wilkinson, Mack, King anil others represented us on the scrubs. This last fall we had two good men on the first team, Dunn and Wilkinson; on the scrubs, Orr, Wilcox . .Martin. Mack, and others were from ' 10. C. F. McMillan was our represenative on the first base ball team in ' 07, Des- ports pitched and won a game on the Varsity. We shall probably have one or two men on the team this year also. Crawford and McClintock won honor for themselves and class by w-inning the tennis championship in 1907. iqio also furnished two marshals this year, Sharpe in the Phi. Society, Flem- ing in the Eu. On field dav last spring, Dunn won the hammer throw for ' 10. We sent a good delegation to the orchestra. Siler, Thomson, and McClure. In the foot ball contest for the trophy cup 1910, won the cup by defeating the Juniors to the tune of 17 to o, and the Fresh, by the score of 5 to o. We need not say that this was a great triumph for our team. We made a new departure this year by holding the Soph, banquet at the Selwyn, in Charlotte, February twenty-fourth. A splendid banquet was served, and we had a jolly time all around; on our return, by special train, we found the Fresh, had eaten an unusually large supper and called it a banquet. We then proceeded to serve them a very hot desert. Strange to relate, they did not relish it, though the weather was bitterly cold. Our officers for 1907-08 are, Dunn, President; Martin, Vice-President, and J. L. McClintock, Secretary and Treasurer. As the first half of our college career is fast drawing to a close, and our Junior year looms up in the distance, let us remembering the past, drawing inspiration from its victories, and lessons from its defeats, press on, in obedience to our motto; ' ' to the front. Our past has been great, but our future will be greater. Looking forward to the future, with our brightest hopes before us, and half our trials behind us, let us, the members of the class of 1910, so strive that, when graduation-day arrives, our last two years shall show a record even brighter than the previous ones. HISTORIAN. .A (Tl)emical Oragetyp I wonder, said William Joseph thoughtfully, as he struck a match to the water top instead of the gas-jet, ' ' whether there is an unknown element in the moral atmosphere of this institution of learning, with a peculiar affinity for combining with and destroying pure carbon when unprotected by lock-and-kev. If there is such an element and I shall discover it, my name will go down in his- tory more famed than Uneeda or the Seven Varieties; and Archibald ' s renown as a corporation lawyer will be, compared to my reputation as a chemist, like the iee on lake Wiley and an Esquimaux skating rink, — and William Joseph ' s eyes grew dark with eagerness. He could hardly restrain his impatient spirit until night, to test his wonder- ful idea. When William J. closed his laboratory that night there stood at the re ar of the building a beautiful pyramid of carbon, weighing exactly two thousand pounds. This was to be a decided test of his theory; to-morrow would prove to the world its correctness and his genius. His dreams that night were wild and fantastic, and slumber but touched his feverish brow. At day-break his impatience was past restraining, and drawing on his overcoat and gum-boots, he sped to the laboratory. Wonderful!! Wonderful!! He could hardly believe his eyes. Not one lump oi coal remained. And all around the recent site of the pyramid of coal were strange tracks, and marks in the earth where the elements had struggled in their mad revelry of oxidation. His wildest dreams were realized: he must preserve the knowledge for posterity. Before the proofs could vanish he must write the re-action for so startling a discovery. An hour later they found him wandering over the campus, muttering un- i ntelligibly, in his hand a paper on which was written the chemical re-action:- i Tun pure carbon + 10 atoms of Sophomoric acid = One William Joseph 2000 lbs. Anthracite. E. R. McB. .A Shakespearian Romance It was an ideal da) ' in the early part of June; there was a clear sky above, a calm blue sea beneath, and a fresh breeze behind as a ship lifted anchor and sailed out of harbor into the open sea. She was the property of The Mer- chant of Venice, and had aboard, besides other freight, Anthony and Cleo- patra, Romeo and Juliet, and King Henry IV. They had all engaged passage on the ship and since her owner was an honest man and prided him- self upon giving Measure for Measure, the company was made quite com- fortable and every thing gave promise of a pleasant voyage. But after several days of smooth sailing they were awakened from ' ' A Midsummer Nights Dream to find the good ship caught in ' ' The Tempest. The captain was a brave man and his crew skilful, but it was evident that the ship would soon go to purrs. so the life boats were lowered and the passengers ordered to descend into them. Anthony and Cleopatra were in one of the boats and before any of the crew could get aboard, the ship began to sink and they were compelled to thrust off from her to prevent being caught in the whirl. So they were set adrift on the open sea alone. For a time the boat was in rough waters and then good weather came again and the sea was soon as calm as if nothing had happened. On the ' ' Twelfth Night after The Tempest they were sitting in the stern of the boat enjoy- ing the splendor of the Oriental moo n as it rose above the silvery waves; An- thony thought he had never seen Cleopatra so beautiful before, and with the impulse of a youthful lover he slipped his arm about her slender waist and said, Cleopatra, my darling, if we are rescued, can we not go through life thus together? Then he heard her whisper softly as her head sank upon his shoulder: ' As You Like It ' dear. After that Anthony took new courage and rowed all night, since, as he de- clared, he knew it was no longer Love ' s Labors Lost, and in the early dawn on the following morning they sighted land and were soon picked up by ' ' Two Gentlemen of Verona who were then engaged in The Taming of the Shrew on a small island off shore, and who had come out to get a breath of cool fresh air before taking up their daily task. The two gentlemen gladly bore the rescued couple to land where they were welcomed by the Merrv Wives of Windsor. Their companions had given them up for lost but when their many friends found that it was only A Comedy of Errors, they came in such numbers t congratulate the young couple that Othello, who was then writing A Tragical History of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, was disturbed and sent Timon of Athens to investigate the trouble. He returned and reported that it was only a wedding and since he was a confirmed bachelor, he was in- clined to be of the opinion that there was Much Ado about Nothing. That evening as Anthony ' s private car pulled out of the station with the gay party aboard, they saw the Merchant of Venice leaning against a fig tree, saying to himself: Me goode ship am lost. Vat Yill me do mit ou1 her? 0! ze Tempest, ze Tempest. And Cleopatra waved her glove at him and sang out ' All ' s Well That Ends Well. ' C. W. R. 59 -A .freshman ' s iDream Still he lay and sweetly dreamed; In his far off home he seemed, Far from sophomores ' belts and paddles — Oh how sweel ' Now he stood beside a door Where he ' d often stood before, Waiting for a lovely maiden. With sweet sounds the air was laden. As tlie church bells pealed their chime way up the streel Louder pealed the bells with joy So lie thought, this tender boy; But their merry, joyous pealing quickly ceased. Now upon his ears a loll, Striking terror to his soul. Bursts with dire signification, While he wonders whom the nation Mourns, from out his fleshly bonds of earth released. Once again in boist ' rous tone Break the hells from their sad moan. But this time in harsh discord they seem to s ay. Slowly consciousness doth find Place in this poor freshman ' s mind. Alas! It was the chapel hell Which on his dormant senses fell And now in dismal cadence dies awa) .1. W. I ' , FRESW Jfresl)man Class Organization President. W. F. Milburn East Lake, Term. Vice-President. E. L. Booe Davidson, N. C. Secretary and Treasurer. F. E. Wallace Kenansville, N. C. Historian. G. H. Cartledge Chester, S. C. Colors. Motto. Blue and Gray. Nunc paratus. Yell. D. C. N. C. Zak— Zum— Zay! Whoop — la, Whoop — la, Blue and Cray ! Nunc Paratus — Zip — Zee- Zah! Nineteen Eleven — Rah! Rah! Rah! :fr £sl)man (Tlass 5 oll FOR THE DEGREE OF A. B. William Ayory Benfield Derita, N. C. Lorenza Claude Bibb Stanford, Ky. Dorsey Thomas Bradshaw Burlington, N. C. Albert Lincoln Bramlett Clyde, N. C. Joseph Henderson Caldwell Winnsboro. N. C William Franklin Cannon . Concord, N. C. Maxey Hall Carr McHenry, Miss. Groyes Howard Cartledge Chester, S. C. Carl Brackett Craig . Rcidsvillc, N. C. Grover Cleveland Currie Carthage, N. C. Henry Russell Deal Greenville, S. C. William Dayid Deaver Brevard, N. C. Samuel Fulton Eryin, Jr Darlington, S. C. Si i v Conrad Farrior Rose Hill. X. C. Thomas Smyth Flixn Columbia, S. C. Grady Claude Harris Waycross, Ga. William Harris Irvine, Jr . Greenville, S. C. Augustus Leazar Mooresville, N. C. Raymond Clifton Lippard Woodleaf, N. C. Phil McAlister Lavonia, Ga. Ryan McBryde Red Springs, N. C. Hector McNeill McDiarmid Raeford, N. C. William Proctor McElroy Columbus, Ga. Angus McNeill Laurinburg, N. C. Daniel Archie McNeill Red Springs, N. C. William Thomas Mann Matthews, X. C. Michael Mar Yosip Urumiah, Persia. James Floyd Menius China Grove, N. C. William Earl Mills Laurens, S. C. Samuel Leslie Morris, Jr Atlanta, Ga. William Colb Morris Concord, N. C. John Frederick Nash Sumter, S. C. William Peticolas Parker James River, Va. Robert Murray Pegram Charlotte, N. C. James Troy Peterkin Dillon, S. C. Henry Lide Reaves I)u Rant, S. C. Robert Leonard Riddle Davis, W. Va. Charles Baskeryille Saunders Fredericksburg, Va 64 Bruce B. Shankel Bristo1 ' Tenn - Harold McQueen Shields Norfolk, Va. Alexander Southerland .... Wallace, N. C. Charles Arthur Swift .... ■ Elon College, N. C. Hawley Drayton Walter . . . . . Mooresville, N. C. William Lee Roy Washam . . . . Cornelius, N. C. Henry Ward Beecher Whitley . Monroe, N. C. Harold Wright Whitlock . . . Wilmington, N. C. William Church Whitner . Rock Hl11 ' s ( William D. Wolfe . Spencer, N.C. George French Worth .... ( resskill, X. J. FOR THE DEGREE OF B. S. James Dorroh Anderson . . Rock Hill, S - C Samuel William Anderson . . . Anderson, S. C. William Cyrus Bailey ... ■ Clinton, S. C. James Roy Barron Rock Hill, S. C. Emmett Hargrove Bellamy . . . Wilmington, N. C. Everett Little Booe .... . Davidson, N. C. Allen Cabiness Bridgeforth ■ Pickens, Miss. George William Coan, Jr . . . Winston, N. C. JohnWesley Cockman Charlotte, N. C. James William Crawford . . . Marion, N. C. Robert Sydney Cunningham Anderson, S. ( Edward Parks Davis .... Charlotte, N C. Julian Spencer Dixon ■ Bishopville. S. C. John Dawson Durham .... Burgaw, S. C. Fred Earl Farrior Asheville, N. C. Lawrence Merill Fetner Charlotte, N. C. Kenneth Joseph Foreman .... . • Montreal, X. C. Robert Payne Fowle , Washington, N. C. Wyly Parks Gibes . .... Statesville, N. C. Joe Ben Hunter Greycourt, S. C. Orrell Scott Jenkins .... Winston-Salem. X. ( Lee White Johnson McComb City, Miss. Richard Horace Johnston . . • Charlotte, X. C. Dudley Norman Jones . . Gaffney, S. C Samuel Burnett Jones . ■ Hugo, L T - De Witt Kluttz ■ ■ Chester, S. C . William Joseph Lipfert, Jr Winston Salem, N. C. James Andrew McCoy .... Columbia, S. C. George Whilden Mackey • . Greenville, S. C. 65 Clyde Sharp Mattison Anderson, S. C. William Belvidere Meares, Jr Linwood, X. C. William Frank Milburn East Lake, Tenn. Joseph Palmer Moore McConnellsville, S. C. Willie Lester Morris Marion, N. C. Joseph Arthur Neal Gaffney. S. C. Thomas McRie Neely Old Point, X. C. Porter Paisley Greensboro, N. C. Edwin Brewster Phillips Asheville, X. C. Ovid Pullen Barium Springs, X. C. Jefferson Dayis Robeson . Tar Heel, X. C. Robert Cannon Sample .... Hendersonville, X. C. Conrad Johnston Shelton . .... Davidson, X. C. James Steven Simmons .... .... Graham, X. C William Elliott Simpson . Greenville, S. C Hugh Loraine Simril Rock Hill, S. C. Lester Morris Smith Matthews, X. C. Roy Rankin Smith Easley. S. C. Thornwell French Smith Davidson, X. C. Alex. Sprunt Wilmington, X. C. Archibald Boggs Taylor . . .... Winston, X. C. Edmund Douglass Taylor Winston-Salem, X. C. John Lawrence Team . . Camden, S. C. Fitzhugh Ernest Wallace ... Kenansville, X. C. Thomas McCorkle Warlick . . Hickorv, X. C. Charlie Edgar Watt, Jr Camilla, Ga. James Russell Webb Oxford. X C. Ifistor? of JVesfymatt Class Throughout the summer of 1907 Dr. Smith kept the post office clerks all over the southern states busy with letters to prospective students of Davidson. He gave us all information cheerfully; with the stress on fully. He succeeded very well in instilling into us the opinion of Davidson, so that we could almost say to him, Give me Davidson, or give me death. Finally, however, the eventful time arrived, and on the third, fourth, and fifth davs of September we began to pour in from all corners of the world, — that is, those reached by the Southern railway. We were met at the depot by the Y. M. C. A. reception committee, and a deception committee from the Sophs. Not until Saturday morning were we able to get together and organize. Then having about ten minutes between classes, we came together in Dr. Sentelle ' s room, and elected Mr. W. F. Milburn, President. At this meeting it was also arranged to meet at night in the railway cut just out of town. At the appoint- ed time we assembled, and elected E. L. Booe, Vice-President, and F. E. Wal- lace, Secretary and Treasurer. We then came up to Shearer Hall and gave our yell. The usual consequences followed. It did not take us long to be- come acquainted with our surroundings, however, — especially the woods. On Monday night the Y. M. C. A., assisted by the ladies of the town, gave us a reception in the large hall of the main building. Everything went off verv nicely — especially the Fresh, after it was over, for we knew what kind of a re- ception then awaited us. During the fall term, only one snow fell, which is one never to be forgotten by all members of ' 11. The campus w r as certainly beautiful as long as the snow lay on the ground; but when you beheld it coming rapidly toward vou in the form of a spherical body hurled from the hand of some hostile Soph., it took on an entirely different aspect. Our class made an unusually good record in foot ball. We had two men on the Varsity: Kluttz and Warlick ; and six on the Scrubs: Booe, Davis, Er- vin, McCoy, Whitley, and Whitner. In the Fresh. — Soph, game in the fall, the score was 5 to 5. In the class foot ball games played in the spring, we also made a good showing, although we didn ' t win the trophy cup. We tied the Juniors and Sophs, in the first two games, then the Sophs, won over the Juniors by a score of 1 7 to o. and the Fresh, went down in defeat before the Sophs, by a score of 5 to o. Even this is an excellent record, because it is our first year in college, and those men who did not go to some large preparatory school has had no foot ball coaching at all. 67 Just after Christmas a class meeting was held by permission of the Soph. President for the purpose of electing a captain and manager for the class foot ball team ; at this meeting the historian was also elected. In the neighborhood of the fifteenth of February, some members of our class succeeded in performing a feat, which had not been accomplished for about ten years. One morning when we got up, a large igio was seen painted on the cupola of the main building. Next morning, however, quite a different sight awaited us; in place of the 1910 which was blurred, was a large 191 1 stand- ing out boldly. About a week later the Soph, banquet was held. And this again is a time never to be forgotten by members of the class of rgn. At this time our class made another record. While the Sophs, were enjoying their banquet in Char- lotte. The Fresh, were enjoying a six course banquet in Davidson. This was the first Fresh, banquet in the history of Davidson college. Quite true is it that ' ' While the cat is away, the mice will play ; and the Fresh, sure ' ' raised cam while the Sophs, were in Charlotte. Aside from this digression, every- thing went along as is customary. In the orchestra and glee club we had a good representation. In return for the tine coaching given our class foot ball team, we, as a class, gave Mr. Elliot of the Junior class a handsome present. But now looms up before us a glorious scene. In the distance, we can see before us Commencement Day at which time we will forever cast away Freshy things, and enter into the wonderful realm of the Sophs. HISTORIAN Bbe llistor? of Cake Wile? They ' d wandered long beside the marge Of fair Lake Wiley ' s moonlit water, While he had gentle pressed her hand, And many endearing phrases taught her. And now as locked in love they sat Watching the pale waves dance in glee, Great wonder in her heart arose How this fair lake had come to be. Pray, tell me, dear, she asked at length, The history of this beauteous nook; Tell me who planned this massive wall, Who part in its construction took. Ah, well it might discourage one, Said he, more skilful far than I To tell the tale of this great work. Yet listen: I will dare to try. The noble class of Nineteen-Six, So far renowned in song and story, Resolved to leave a monument Which might perpetuate their glory. So, met in session on a day When Spring spread green o ' er dale and down, They held debate as to what gift Would hold their name in high renown. ' ' Then one proposed an annual Recording deeds of every kind, Their hist ' ry from their freshman days With feats of strength and feats of mind. And one proposed a marble shaft. Which, reared in a conspicuous place And, looking o ' er the campus all. Sh ould tell their honors to the race. At last McNeill rose up to speak. Well known for his ingenious schemes. Builder of castles in the air And dreamer of the wildest dreams. Then all the assembly gave him ear Ami silence fettered every tongue. While from the speaker ' s ready lips The thoughts in stately language sprung. 71 ' Hear, my dear classmates, hear my plan, A plan attempted ne ' er before. Surely ' twill bring to Nineteen-Six Praises and honor in rich store. ' It happened in my freshman days That, with a band of Sophs allied, I hunted snipe o ' er vale and hill Through all this section, far and wide. ' And, separated from my friends. By some mischance, I wandered round. Lost in a dark and lonely wood, Some hours before the path I found. ' And in this wandering I came Into a deep and narrow glen. Where, from the geologic marks. A prehistoric lake had been. ' Small trouble were it, do I think. With all the help me might secure To build again this ancient dam And rear its faces firm and sure. ' Ah! How with constant splashings then And shouts of glee this place will sound, While with each splash and gleeful shout Praise to our glory will redound! ' He ceased; and with his parting words. A wave of boisterous applause Swepl through the hall, and all agreed To give their best work to the cause. With Project first they did consult, And when he favored their petition, Before the Student Body next They laid this generous proposition: ' It is our wish, () honored friends. Ere from this campus we depart, To leave a grand memorial, which Will show we have your good at heart. ' So we propose to build a lake To be your joy in summer days (  r swiftly glide beneath your skates. Should winter ' s frost its surface glaze ' We ' ll take the task in free g 1 will And see it surely to the end. Our parting gift ' twill be to you. An offering from friend to friend. 72 ' But, should we ask a bit of aid. We ' re sure you ' ll take it not amiss. The task is all our own, you know: The only aid we ask is this: ' That you contribute to the cause The surplus of your damage fee. Plus (should your pocket-books hold out) The paltry sum of dollars three. ' Then (with the funds that Project adds) We will ourselves finance the scheme; And with Long John to run the lines The work will grow with skill supreme. ' Then, if in healthful exercise You ' d like to spend some hours each day, The picks and shovels we ' ll provide; The lake ' s a fresh-air gym, we saj ' This is our offer, honored friends: This lovely lake we ' ll give you free. ' Twill be a paradise to all, A wonderland of harmless glee. ' What need to tell with what applause The students voiced their gratitude? What need to cramp their flowing praise In stumbling verse and accents crude? Such wild enthusiasm rose Amid that joyful student throng As was surpassed alone by that With which they bore the work along. Senior and Junior, Soph and Fresh, The chronic flunk and honor man Worked side by side in ardent zeal To hasten on the glorious plan. At last ' twas done, as now you see. The waters ripple at our feet. In these Naught-Six ' s faults are drowned; Her merits they reflect complete. And should you wander on the bank Upon some cloudy summer ' s day, Naught-Six ' s colors there you ' d see: The waters red, the skv of grav. J. ' w. P. 73 Ol)£ J avi6son Spirit In every college or university there is a certain prevading spirit or moral atmos- phere which is characteristic of the institution. Yale is a diminutive democracy ; Harvard has more of an aristocratic atmosphere; The University of Virginia stands for freedom of thought and action ; and so we might go through the list of our great educational institutions. If we would attempt to characterize the spirit of our own college, we would call it Christian manliness, an ideal which is the noblest among men. This spirit has predominated the whole life of the college; it is the cherished heritage left by noble men, who have gone before us and we gladlv and reverentlv accept it as a gift which no monev could buy. It is this which makes our alma mater so dear to us. Those things which we have derived from the study of text books, we could have gotten at other colleges, the social life and pleasures we could have enjoyed at other institutions ; but the thing which has most influenced our lives, the moral atmosphere in which we have lived these four years, this is in some respects peculiar to our own college and it is in this that we glory. By it we are lifted from the plane of selfish personal gratification to a life of labor and service for others. Under its influence we are turned from the sensual and materialistic to the cultivation of the true and inner man, the man of the heart. We who have received this blessing are the ones who will hand it down to future generations. Are we preserving the integrity and pureness of the ideal of our fathers ' Are we alive to a sense of responsibility and the share we have in mold- ing this college spirit and creating this moral atmosphere which will be a blessing or a curse for those who follow us? If we are then our college is secure. It is Upon this, and this alone, that the future greatness of Davidson depends. Poor she has been in the past, and poor she may continue to be in the future, but with this one endowment she will still be rich in all that counts for true greatness in life; she will build not for time but for eternity. I. K. I ' . Officers of Stu6ent !ftoo?. J. W. PRATT. President. N. B. EDGERTON, First Vice-President. J. H. CARTER, Seci ind Vice-Presideni . 76 £augb 3 N) -Act The night was dark, the clouds were thick. The winds were soft and low. The hush of midnight hovered round. And all was white with snow. From out the Chamber ' s building ' s gloom Dark shadows come and go. What mean these nameless forms which pass In such an endless row? On rolling coal they were intent: The nights had gotten colder. A strange appearance they present To any chance beholder. Into the cellars depths they plunge. In quick and fast succession. Each strives with might and main to have More coal in his possession. But Holtzclaw kept an outlook sharp. To their great perturbation. So each received as his reward A long two weeks vacation. B. F. 0. 77 Ohe tfttusc of .poetr? Fair Muse m thy defense I sing With faithful heart and earnestly To shield from thee a grievous thing. Which strikes my soul emphatically; That when a fellow nowadays Rhymes merrily with ever be And Indian maize with songs of prais He claims the Muse of Poetry. ( If making verse there is no end And rhymers spring up everywhere Who all their youthful hours spend Tci find their talents otherwhere. Against this shameful sin, I cry, That all the stuff we daily see Should fall in any critic ' s eye Tiiti i the Muse of IN ie1 r l ' was had enough in early limes. When metre was a fantasy: In common sense, at least, their rhymes Abounded mos abundantly. Hut when this new inspired muss Coin. ' to the gentle readers eye, What heart could well refrain a CUSS, for thee, ( ) Mus t - of Poetry. W W M 78 43 t ilantV ropic ani TEumenean £iterar? Societies Officers of ;pl)Uaritl)ro;pic Society FIRST TERM. H. S. Shaw, Kenansville, N. C C. C. Beam, Bostic, N. C . T. G. Tate, Old Fort, N. C . J. W. Pratt, Marion, N. C. President ] ' ice-President Secretary Critic SECOND TERM. J. V. Pratt, Marion, N. C. . A. P. Dicksox, Raeford, N. C C. M. Robinson, Lowell, N. C L. R. Scott. Statesville, N. C ' resident Vice-President Secretary Critic THIRD TERM R. M. Stimson, Climax, Ga H. A. Query, Pineville, N. C . W. H. R. Campbell, Asheville, N. C L. T. Xewlaxd, Chadbourn, N. C . President Vice-President Secretary . Critic FOURTH TERM W. W. Pharr, Charlotte, N. C . ( ' . F. Arrowood, Hemp, N. C. E. R. Mac Bryde, Lauingburg, N. C. II. S. SHAW, Kenansville, N. C. President Vice-President Set retary ( ' ritii AS. Maxwell. Warsaw, N. C. L. R. Scott. Statesville, N. C C. C. Beam, Bostic, X. C . Treasurer I ' alitiictorian Respondant XI -presi5ents .philanthropic literary Society. H. S. SHAW, President First Terr J. W. PRATT, President Sir, md Ten R. M. STIMS( IN, President Third Term. W. V. PHARR, President Fourth Term. (Tommittces of philanthropic Societies JUDICIARY. First Term Second Term. C. C. Beam, Chairman. A. P. Dickson, Chairman. N. G. Stevens L. R. Scott W. W. Pharr J. D. Robinson R. M. Stimson B. J. Cromartie J. L. Fairly J- H. Carter W. M. Orr T. G. Tate Third Term Fourth Term H. A. Query, Chairman C. F. Arrowood. Chairman J. D, Robinson R M. Stimson N. G. Stevens B. J. Cromartie L. R. Scott W. B. Taylor H. C. Maxwell John James A. M. Siler F. P. Johnson QUERY. First Term Second Term T. G. Tate, Chairman C. M. Robinson, ( ' hairman B. J. Cromartie R. M. Stinson W. B. Taylor C. C. Beam R. E. Denny N. V. Daniel II. ( ' . Maxwell H. C. Maxwell J. S, Mitchner F. P. Johnson Third Term Fourth Term W. II. R. Campbell, Chairman E. R. Mac Bryde, t ' hairman II. S. Shaw N. G. Stevens R. E. Denny A. P. Dickson A. S. Maxwell J. W. Weathers Jno. James N. B. Edgerton T. G. Tate .1 H. Carter sis I life JH mm isisisisMstiisisisi Officers of tl)e Eumeuean Society FIRST TERM. J. K. Parker, James River, Va. 0. E. Buckholz, Dalton, Ga. J. R. Hay, Farm School, N. C. |. C. Turner, Camilla, Ga. President 1 ' ice-President Secretary Reviewer SECOND TERM. J. C. Turner, Camilla, Ga. R. D. Dodge, Jacksonville, Fla. D A. Lynch, Edgefield, S. C. . E. M. Munroe, Milford, Texas President 1 ' ice-President Secretary Reviewer THIRD TERM John McSween, Jr., Timmonsville, S. C. C. D. Montgomery, Jr., Atlanta, Ga. . J. B. White, Abbeville, S. C. . H. L. Moore, Union Springs, Ala. W. ! . Ratchford, Sharon, S. C. E. M. Munroe, Milford, Texas ). E. Buckholz, 1 alton, Ga. President 1 7 e-Presideni Secretary Reviewer Treasurer ' aledit toriau Respondent pr £si £nts of TEumanean Citerar? Society J. K. PARKER, President First Term. J. C. TURNER, President Second Term. JNO. Mi SWEEN, Jr. President Third Term. sr (Tommittees of tt c Cumenean Society O. M. Anderson EXECUTIVE. H. L. Moore, ( ' hairman. R. D. Dodge E. M. Munroe FINANCE. W. D. Ratchford, Chairman. II. Mi Di i in QUERY First To in. C. W. Reed I). V. Dodge R. Smith Third Tain. J. C. Turner S. H. Cook S. ( ). Fleming Second Term. J. K. Parker 0. E. Buckholz J. R. Hay First Term. John McSween, Jr. ( ' . I). Montgomery C. D. Holland ABSENCE. Second Term. ( ). M. Anderson D. T. Rankin L. L. Miller Third ' Term. C. E. McLean C. C Kelly T. S. Re id ,s,x S ' .l i)avt6son (Tolle e yCta azino. EDITORIAL STAFF. Editor-in-Chief. J. K. Parker, Eumenean Virginia ASSOCIATE EDITORS. L. R. Scott, Philanthropic North Carolina H. L. Moore, Eumenean . . Alabama H. S. Shaw. Philanthropic North Carolina ( ' . W. Reed, Eumenean Tennessee A. P. Dickson, Jr.. Philanthropic North Carolina S. A. Linley, Eumenean South Carolina W. W. Morton, Philanthropic North Carolina (). E. Bucholz, Eumenean Georgia EXCHANGE EDITOR R. M. Stimson, Philanthropic Georgia ALUMNI EDITORS. C. C. Shaw, Philanthropic North Carolina ' P. ( ' . Merchant, Eumenean Florida | W. Currie, Philanthropic North Carolina BUSINESS MANAGERS. Jno. McSween, Jr., Eumenean South Carolina R. A. McLeod, Philanthropic North Carolina i A. P. Dickson, J r. 5 ( i. E. Buchoi.z .j R. A. McLeod MAGAZINE STAFF L. R. Scon i .; Jno. McSwebn.Jr, -i W. W. Morton S. A. Lim ei 7 R. M. Stimson 8 J. K. I ' arkek C. W. Reed h }I. L. Moore t2 II. S. Shaw 1(1 Obfc Cand of tb i Sunset Cigbt. Full sweet the tale of maid and knight Which twilight legends leave half told, In far-off lands of sunset light : Paladians prance in gallant tight . For ladies clad in cloth-of-gold, — Full sweet the tale of maid and knight ; Dim forms of ogre, elf, and sprite Haunt greenwood depth and castle old, In far-off lands of sunset light : Brave deeds are done for Truth and Righl When life is young and love is bold, Full sweet the tale of maid and knight ; Strong Love is lord, and rules with might Both kingly hall and shepherd fold. In far-off lands of sunset light. Ah me, the years ' resistless flight! Our hearts are now grown dull and cold; Full sweet the tale of maid and knight, In far-off lands of sunset light. William Gilmer Perry, ' 98. 92 ,A bargain Sale Right this way ladies and gentlemen, to get the greatest bargains ever offered. All the peculiar, personal properties of the popular professors of Davidson College offered at less than cost. All come forward and bid, for there is plenty to go around. Here, I have the slick, shiny forehead of the versatile and vitriolic Henry Louis Smith. What am I offered for this prize? It took three bars of Bon Ami and four chamois skins to give it its present luster. Do I hear a bid? Fifty cents. vou sav ! Your bid is too low to be considered. Come, come, ladies and gentle- men, vou must not let this bargain pass. Seventy five cents ! A dollar ! One and and a quarter! — ! — Two — two and a half! Three! Three! Do I hear another bid? Three-fiftv! Ah, that gentleman knows a bargain. Four! Are there no more bids. I will wait a moment. Four dollars, once — going, going — four dol- lars twice — going — Are you all done? — Four dollars third and last time, and sold to Mr. Sallv, for the pitiful sum of four dollars. The gentleman probably knows that this bargain does not include the head too. Now here is one of my chief attractions — a very rare bargain — the unparalelled, unexcelled, thunderous monologue of Bill Joe. It is guaranteed to scintillate blue flame and sulphurate the atmosphere under any conditions. Come, bid up brisk, or the bargain will soon be lost. Do I hear a bid? Is there no one wants this? Answer up men, don ' t be too slow. Fifteen cents! There I hear a bid, or rather the echo of one. Gentlemen this is outrageous, you will regret this bar- gain all vour life. I-I-ll bid twenty-five cents. There ' s another man with some sense. Do I hear another? If I had the power, I would bid this in, but I can ' t wait all dav. Twentv-five cents once — twenty-five cents twice twenty-five the third and last time, and sold to Mr. Yates !x!x — ? Now this thing I hold in my hand is not a paint-brush, nor is it the tail of a black frizzled chicken. It is the mustache of gentle Jim Currie. Young men, you ' ll have to bid livelv, or the ladies will get ahead of you, for a mustache has a strong appeal to them. What am I offered? The bargain is on. You must take advantage of it. Was that a bid I heard? Speak up. Don ' t be ashamed. A bid! A bid! I am seeking a bid. How ' s that? Five cents? This is no give-way game. Five, five, somebody make it ten. Do I hear ten? Five — Five — Five. Wont somebody raise it five? Is five cents all? Going — Going — Gone, and given to Leigh Scott for five cents. The gentlemen got for a nickle what he could never have grown for himself. This strong-looking box contains the unmatchable, uncounterfitable. un-under- standable English of Dandy Jim. I can ' t recommend it for use, but as a curio- 93 sity it is unequalled. There are more twists and kinks in it than in a lamp- black blonde ' s hair. The time is short and you must bid lively. Lively, men ' Lively! Aren ' t you interested in bargains? Just pass it round the crowd, and if anyone can find a correct sentence in it, I ' ll give them the box. Now bid up this rare curiosity. Do I hear a bid? This is a shame, gentlemen, a burning shame. Ladies bid and show these lumbering hulks of masculinity your sense of business. A bid! A bid! Who ' ll bid off this strong box? You will never find another like it. I am still waiting — I can not wait longer, but must give it back to Dandy as unsalable. Don ' t all bid at once when I show you my next article. It is a volume of the jerking, jarring, joyless gibes of Long John, delivered three times a day and have a point that even Solomon Moore can feel. There are many hundred of these fine gibes. Long Boy would not sell them had he not gotten some far superior ones from Stevens. They are a sure panacea for all diseases arising from conceit and swell-head. What am I bid? They are gibes that never fail. Do I hear an offer? Five dollars ! ! That ' s the way to do business. Start where a gentleman is not ashamed to bid against you. Five I ' m offered; someone make it six. Five! Five! make it a six. Six!!! Six I ' m offered; who ' ll make it seven? Six; let ' s have a seven. Seven, seven, who ' ll bid seven? Seven! That ' s right. Now who ' ll make it eight. Ask Orr to tell the one he got from Long One. Nine! Nine!! I knew that would bring you. Nine, nine, someone make it a ten. Ten, ten, do I hear ten ? Ten ! At least one man know ' s a good thing when he sees it. Ten! Now make it eleven. Ten, ten, I want an eleven. I ' ll not cut the dollar. Do I hear eleven? Eleven. Some one bid it. Ten once ■- ten twice — are you all done? — ten third and last time and sold to C. W. Reed. To him a gibe is cheap at any price. Ladies and gentlemen, the time is late and we must stop. Tomorrow, I will sell the winning, winsome, restful smile of Tommie; the unknown, uncommon sense of Dickie; the indescribable grunt of Woolie; and the musty, muddy, and ancient jokes of Old Puss. The only peculiar thing about Sir Archibald and Jerrie is themselves, and they are are not for sale. Come early and avoid the rush. Bring your money with you, for these are great bargains. I now bid vou good evening, and thank you for your kind and generous attention. L. T. N. X3rioUt When a lad puts liis very first kiss On red lips just made to receive it, Can aught in the world yield such bliss, To a lad, as his very first kiss? It may be, but I don ' t believe it: No joy gives a thrill such as this, — When a lad puts his very first kiss On red lips just made to receive it. William Gilmer Perry, ' 98 I ' HII-.WTIIROI ' K MARSHALS EUMENEAN MARSHALS bree flowerets Three flowerets I pluck for you, A iolel of tenderest blue, A red, red rose, a lily fair, To twine amid your soft brown hair. — Three wishes from a heart most true. Three flowerets of richest hue, Though my own brow wear only rue — Ah, love, could my dim life but share Your sunlit smile! Three flowerets fresh washed with dew, — For Joy was born where violets grew, For Hope is crowned with roses rare. And Peace and Faith white lilies bear, — These, love, be yours; I merelv sue Your sunlit smile. William Gilmer Perry, ' 98. -A, tribute of Cove In thee there dwells a joy that Heaven cannot give. In thee my thoughts have found a trusting place; Thou hast the might to slay or let me live. And all my griefs into oblivion chase. In thee hath nature mirrored all her splendor rare. She gave thy cheeks the color of the rose ; And on thy bosom soft and shoulders fair, She spread the whiteness of her mountain snows. Thy mouth is parted half as bud in rosy June, Thy dancing eyes do mock the stars on high; Thy face is radiant as the sun at noon, Thou art a virgin pure, a maiden shy. As is the murmur of the water ' s gentle flow. So is the music of thy tuneful voice ; Thy step is light as is the falling snow. And all the world doth at thy gaze rejoice. Time there was when wine could cheer my maddened mind. When music ' s sound could sooth my troubled breast; But since I saw thee, sweet, I cannot find The joy and peace of mind I once possessed. My heart is half consumed with love I bear to thee. My senses fail me; I am quite undone; For dearer far than life art thou to me, My fair enchantress, sweet and saintly one. S. G. S. Bb y. ytt. d. v. In 1844, there was organized in England an association which was destined to reach every corner of the earth with its powerful influence — the Young Men ' s Christian Association. It is one of the most powerful auxiliaries which the church has today, for it is bringing multi- tudes of young men to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. In the United States alone there are 300.000 members. It is of interest to the college student to know that 53,256 of this number are college men. Davidson has just right to be proud of the stand she has taken in Association Work. In 1890, the Morrison Memorial Hall — the first Y. M. C. A. hall to be built on a Southern col- lege campus — was completed and dedicated to the use of the Young Men ' s Christian Associa- tion of the college. Since that time the interest and activity in the Association work among the boys has been a continual growth. It is, indeed, a remarkable fact that out of a stu- dent body of 316 members, our Association has enrolled between 90 and 95 per cent, as active workers. Thus we see the wide reaching influence that the Association has on our campus. The secret of its great success lies in its purpose which is to promote the development of the christian life, faith, ami fellowship among the students. This is set forth in the preamble of its constitution: We, the students of Davidson college, deeply sensible of the great responsibility that rests upon us as Christians, have resolved to form ourselves into an association, the object of which shall be to promote the interests of morality and religion in the college, by encouraging every one to take a firm stand for the right; to supply the spiritual wants of the poor in the neighborhood by establishing Sunday schools wherever needed; and to bind ourselves in the bonds of closer sympathy with our fellow students of the North, South, East, and West, in the great work of our Lord and Master. May the uplifting influence of our Association continue to be the purifying element of our campus morals! May the Association wherever it is established, throughout this and other lands, continue to garner in the sheaths for the Master! O. M. A. Officers of oung 3tten ' s Christian .Association W. W. PHARR, President. O. M. ANDERSON Vice-President. J. H. CARTER. Secretary. C. C. KELLEY, Treasurer. y. 5tt. £. -A. Organization Officers President — W. W. Piiarr. Vice-President — . M . A nderson. Secretary—]. H. Carter. Treasurer -C. C. Kelly. (Tbairman of Committees BiMe Study—]. K. Parker. Devotional — E. M. Munroe. Missionary — O. M. Anderson. Membership — R. M. Stimson. Fall Campaign— 0. E. Bucholz. Finance — C. C. Kelly. Summer Conf-erence — Jng. McSween, Jr. Lookout -A. S. Crowell. Music -Robt. E. Denny. Advisory -Dr. A. T. Graham. Publication S. r. Stukes. 103 Volunteer an6 C. C. Beam President C. F. Arrowood Vice-President D. T. Rankin Secretary and Treasurer MEMBERS. O. M. Anderson Lemley C. F. Arrowood S. A. Linley W. M. Baker R. C. Lippard, C. C. Beam M. Mar Yosip J. H. Carter A. S. Maxwell, G. H. Cartledge J. J. Murray S. H. Cook J. C. Turner S. C. Farrior D. T. Rankin W. P. Gibbs H. L. Reaves J. James H. C. Whitener 104 1 , Retrospective View of the past, a Comprehensive (bianco, at the -Present, xnt a prognostication of the future Now then, having seen all that has been done in the past and what is being accomplished in tin.- present, what wonderful and astounding achievements may we not predict for the future? As only a limited time is left for the consideration of these all-important matters, we can merely take a brief look at a few of the most marvelous and astonishing results. Ere many fleeting years have run their rapid course, we shall no longer travel in cumber- some railway coaches and tortoise-like steamships, exposed to oft-recurring perils b) land and mi the briny deep. Lying back among the downy cushions of the gymnastic gyn iso pe, we shall go monorailing over tall mountains and across deep rivers al the moderate rale of three quarters of a cent per mile. For extensive trips we shall glide in bird-like crafts through the ethereal atmosphere over land and ocean, from continent to continent, pro- pelled by a force more powerful even than electricity, at a speed so great that we shall reach the cities of the Old World in fifty hours. The sea will be given up to pleasure. In our submarine boats we shall explore the hitherto hidden haunts of Proteus, and revel among the rhythmical rhapsodies of the sportive sea-nymphs. Comforts such as now are not dreamed of will then be in the reach of every one, Radium f rom the mines around the North Pole will keep our homes always at a uniform temperature, and give us a light almost as soft and beautiful as that of the sun. The annoyances of coal and gas bills will, therefore, no longer be a fruitful source of stale jokes to the comic news papers. There will be no servant problem. All our house work will lie done by Lunites, who will by that t ime have 1 ieen bn mght di iwn in airships and trained to a high state of efl i ienc) and usefulness. The streets of our cities, hid from the light of the sun by buildings countless stories in height, will also be illuminated by the radiant rays of Radium lights. The gloomy spectre of war will long since have folded her dark pinions and fled to her cheerless abode in the regions below And as the mists roll away and the glorious future appears, rol.nl m shining splendor and matchless magnificence, I see all the peoples of earth dwelling together as one nation, under one government and one se1 of laws, speaking one language, and honoring one flag and that flag the star-spangled banner J.J. Ml RR IY, ' 19. [Owing to the fact that we had only a few months in which to publish our annual, the greater part of this beautiful and inspiring oration had to be omitted. So important and wide reaching were its effects, however, thai it was reprinted at full length in the Mecklen- burg Pn igress, and can no doubt be obtained fn im thai well known journal.] Ed. 106 .A 3unior ' s Vision A wise Id Junior (may his sorrows double!) Awoke one night from a dream of trouble, Anil saw within the moonlight in his den. Making it rich and beauteous to the ken, A spirit writing, a white fearful spook: Exceeding hope had made the Junior look. And to thi ' spirit in the room he asked, Egad, what writest thou ' ' Pile spirit dropped his mask, And. with a smile of sweet philanthropy, Answered, The names of those who passed Phsycology. And is mine one? quoth the youth. Nay thou sloth, Replied the spirit. Then he swore an oath. But eager still, did beg. I pray thee. hoax. Write me as one that lovcth Puss ' s jokes. The spirit wrote and vanished. The next night It came again, with a givat, fearful light, And showed those whom the seventy — mark had blessed, And our old Junior ' s name led all the rest. II. A. Q. 107 Junior Speaking program February 2 7 t i i , 7:30 P. M. Music. ( ' F. Arrowood, Hemp, N. C. W. M. Baker, Lowell, X C C. C. Beam. Bostie, N. C . Z. T. Brown, Davidson, N. C (), E. Buckholz, Dalton, Ga J II Carter, Mt. Airy, X C. C. S. Clark, Clarkton, N. C. E. S. Clark, Clarkton, N. C. S. II. Cook, Brunswick, Ga. T. H. Daffin, Marianna, Fla. X. V. Daniel, Oxford, X. C Prayer Music. The Educated Man as a Citizen. Gaston County, North Carolina. The Progress of Christianity A Greater American Navy. The Mission of Music. The Spirit of the Age. Enthusiasm. Two Great Powers. Georgia ' s Motto. Die Young Man and Prohibition. Our Double Heroes Musi . February 28th, 11 A. M. Musi, _ Prayer. Musi,. R. E. Denny, Greensboro, N. C. .... Michael Angelo. A. P. Dickson, Jr., Raeford, X. C. The South ' s Great Need. I). V. Dodge, Ocala, Fla. A Time-Honored Aphorism. R. D. Dodge, Ocala, Fla . Energy and Persistance L. M. Donaldson, Blackshear, Ga Prohibition in the South, X. B. Edgerton, Xew Bern, X. ( ' . Social Status. Music. ]. L. Fairley, Laurinburg, N. C An Anglo-American Alliance. f. C. Grier, Concord, N. C. European Intolerance and American Development. J. ( ). Hammond. Spartanburg, S. C The Spirit of Peace [OH . JAMES, Maple Hill, N. C . Modern Despotism J. S. Johnson, Marion, S. C General Francis Marion. Music. February 28th, 5 F. M. Music. Prayer. Music. C. C. Kelly, Valdosta, Ga. The Progress of Georgia A. T. Lassiter, Smithfield, N. C The Young Manof the 20th Century S. P. Lemly, Texarkana, Texas. International Peace S. A. Linley, Anderson, S. C. Ich Dien. E.G. Mallard, Greenville, S. C. The President and the Panic. k. A. Mi 1. 1 on. Carthage, X. C American Liberty, Music. 108 J. A. McRae, Red Springs, N. C. . The Spirit of the Reformers. J. H. McSween, Florence, S. C . Mob Law. A. S. Maxwell, Warsaw, N. C. Wealth and its Responsibilities. H. C. Maxwell, Warsaw, N. C . . . . . . Our Debt to Education. J. S. Mitchener, Selma, N. C America ' s Industrial Supremacy. Music, February 28th, 7:30 P. M. Music. Prayer. Music. C. D. Montgomery, Atlanta, Ga W. W. Morton, Oxford, N. C . J. J. Murray, Graham, N. C. X. B. Preston, Bristol, Va. I.J. Price, Charlotte, N. C W. A. Price, Richmond, Va . II. A. Query, Pineville, N. C. B. F. Quigg, Conyers, Ga. W. A. Ramsey, Huntersville, N. C. D. T. Rankin, Blackshear, Ga. W. D. Ratchford, Sharon, S. C Music. Musi, The Beatitude of Progress. . Individual Thoughl A Menace to American Liberty. The Future of the Far East. Appalachian Forest Reservation. The Final Form of Government. North Carolina in History. . Work. Industrial Co-operation. . The Essentials of Success. Problems of Modern Fanning. T. G. F. M. L. A. J- V. 1. B. J. W. P. P. R c. J. VY. H c. JOSEP February 29TH, ii A. M. Music. Prayer. Music. Richards, Liberty, S. C . . America and Japan. Smith. Liberty, S. C . The South and the Presidency Springs, Mt. Holly, N. C. Education for Life. Templeton, Mooresville, N. C Trusts and the Tariff. Thackston, Raleigh, N. C. . . A Son of North Carolina. Todd, Laurens, S. C . Penalties of Progress Music. Vinson, Davidson, N. C .... Edgar Allen Poe. Walker, Waycross, Ga . Graft Weathers, Rome, Ga . Universal Peace Whitener, Standard, N.C. Combinations in Industry, 11 Williams, Crystal River, Fla The Measure of a Man Music. 109 -A.6 3toctem When the pale, pale moon in her glory lias riz, And the stars, too are all about Then waketh my soul with pure ectasies, And beginneth to mightily shout : () miserable man, so sordidly led. Who never sweet verses doth spout, When the pale, pale moon in her glory lui riz, B t here my muse giveth out. l e Snipe IKunter The dry grass in the marshes wide Stands knee-high under winter ' s blast; While on the ice-bound streamlet ' s side Sits the snipe-hunter downward cast. His bag within his hand-grip fast Full faithfully to hold he tries, Till snipe unwary flying past Shall inward dart to be his prize. For full an hour thus he sits, His comrades waiting all the while, Until the joke breaks on his wits, Too cramped with cold to force a smile. O ' er field and swamp, o ' er hill and dale, He wanders to his bed at last Until all other jokes are stale Snipe-hunters ' days are never past. W. W. M. srs S.SIMMONS, J. T. PETERKIN, II W. WHITLOCK, _ (i. I. FAIRLY, V. A. PRICE, W. K. BOLEMAN. Xibrar? Organisation. Librarian. Miss Cornelia Shaw Assistant Librarian. Prof. Jas. W. Currie. LIBRARY COMMITTEE. Dr. Thomas P. Harrison , Chairman L. R. Scott Philanthropic R. M. Stimsox Eumenean Jno. McSween, Jr. H. L. Moore Only a iPream entitle6 3m on tl e Water Wagon 3tow (One of the sophomores found this poem the morning after the Soph. Banquet, and was in such a condition that he could not be persuaded that the work was not his own and entered it as such.) I dreamed that I dwelt on an Isle of Cracked Ice, In the midst of a Lake of Champagne, Where blowed the Mint Juleps in meadows of green, ' Mid showers of Lithia Rain. I reclined on a Divan of Lager Beer foam. With a pillow of Froth for my head; While the spray from a Fountain of sparkling Gin-Fiz, Descended like dew on my head. From faraway mountains of Crystalline Ice, A Zephyr, refreshing and cool, Came wafting the incense of sweet Muscatel, That sparkled in many a pool. My senses were soothed by the soft purling song Of a brooklet of Pouse Cafe, That rippled along over pebbles of snow, To a River of Absinthe Frappe. There, lulled by the music of tinkling glass From the schooners that danced on the deep, I dreamily sipped a high-ball or two. And languidly floated to sleep. And then I awoke, on a bed full of rocks, With a bolster as hard as a brick; A wrench in my back, a rock in my head, And a stomach detestably sick; With sand in my eyes, and grit in my throat, Where the taste of last evening still clung; And felt a bath-towel stuffed in my mouth, That I afterwards found was my tongue. And I grasped for the thread of the evening before, In a mystified maze of my brain, Until a great light burst upon me at last — I ' m oft the WAGON again! AFTERWARDS. No longer I dream of the Isle of Cracked Ice, Xo longer I suffer the pain, As now. on arising I feel so nice. For I ' m up on the WAGON again. 1 Hi Sophomore banquet— 1910 Davidson Collcac Selwjn Kotct - - - CbarlotU. 51. £. Ooasts J. L. McClintock Toast master Welcome L. Dunn 1910 D. A. Lynch The Faculty J. R. Hay College Spirit B. H. Thurman To Those Who Ride [. F. Martin The Ladies J. W. Thomson Athletics J. E. Wilkinson Needs of Our College W. L. Orr The Sophomores YV. T. McClure Our Lost Ones J. S. Johxston 59 3-4 W. I. Steele Our Banquet R.B.Hill Tbo a (Barren of blowers Fair flowers! fairest of nature ' s lovely forms! Chance rays of the illumining light of Heaven That starlike gem the earth ' s green firmament! So soft within I feel your influence, Gentle and rich and pure, as when sweet words Of cheer, from loving lips, to my lone mind Are borne, conveying tender hope and calm. And yet what boots it that ye bring me cheer 1 would ye were less beautiful! Nay, think Me not unjust nor sacriligious, though I may be wrong. Your open innocence. Which even more intensely is expressed In exhalations sense-enamoring In sweetness and in fragrance, tells to me Plainly, in tones of sadness that are deep And such as cannot be expressed by me, How mean, compared to thine, my nature is And must be. Slightly envious am I of you Your purity, so truly pure, So far beyond my own. impels in me The graceless wish, would ye were less beautiful S. G. S. IIS 2 A E Active (Tfyaptcrs PROVINCE ALPHA. University of Maine (Maine Alpha), Orono, Maine. Boston University (Massachusetts Beta-Cpsilon), Boston. Massachusetts. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Massachusetts Iota-Tau), Boston, Massachusetts. Harvard University (Massachusetts Gamma), Cambridge, Massachusetts. II orcester Polytechnic Institute (Massachusetts Delta), Worcester, Massachusetts. PROVINCE BETA. Cornell University (New York Alpha), Ithaca, New York. Columbia University (New York Mu), New York, New York. St. Stephen ' s College ( Xew York Sigma-Phi), Annandale-on-Hudson, New York. SyracuSi University (New York Delta). Syracuse, New York. Alleghany College (Pennsylvania Omega), Meadville, Pennsylvania. Dickinson College (Pennsylvania Sigma-Phi), Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Stole College (Pennsylvania Alpha-Zeta), State College, Pennsylvania. viell University (Pennsylvania Zeta), Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Gettysburg College (Pennsylvania Delta). Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. niversity of Pennsylvania (Pennsylvania Theta), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. PROVINCE GAMA. George Washington I niversity (Washington City Rho), Washington, D. C. University of Virginia (Virginia Omicron), Charlottesville, Virginia. Washington and Lee University (Virginia Sigma), Lexington, Virginia. ' niversity of North ( ' arolina (North Carolina Xi), Chapel Hill, North Carolina Davidson ' ollege (North Carolina Theta), Davidson, North Carolina. Wofford College (South Carolina Gamma), Spartanburg, South Carolina. PROVINCE DELTA. i niversity of Michigan (Michigan Iota-Beta), Ann Arbor, Michigan. Adrian College (Michigan Alpha), Adrian, Michigan. .1 . I ' nion ' ollege (Ohio Sigma), Alliance, Ohio. Ohio Wesleyan I ' niversity (Ohio Delta), Delaware, Ohio. University o) Cincinnati i()hio Epsilon), Cincinnati, Ohio. Ohio State I niversity (Ohio Theta), Columbus, Ohio. ( ' use Siltoolo, S,:ienc, (Ohio Rho). Cleveland, Ohio. Franklin College i Indiana Alpha), Franklin, Indiana. Purdue University (Indiana Beta), West Lafayette, Indiana. i niversity oj Indiana (Indiana Gamma), Bloomington, Indiana. Northwestern University (Illinois Psi-Omega), Evanston, Illinois. I ' Diversity of Illinois (Illinois Beta), Champaign, Illinois. University of Chicago (Illinois Theta), Chicago, Illinois. University of Minnesota (Minnesota Alpha), Minneapolis, Minnesota. University of Wisconsin (Wisconsin Alpha), Madison, Wisconsin. PROVINCE EPSILON. University of Georgia (Georgia Beta), Athens, Georgia. Mercer University (Georgia Psi), Macon, Georgia. Emory College (Georgia Epsilon), Oxford, Georgia. Georgia School of Technology (Georgia Phi), Atlanta, Georgia. Southern University (Alabama Iota), Greensboro, Alabama. University of Alabama (Alabama mu), University. Alabama. Alabama Polytechnic Institute (Alabama Alpha-Mu), Auburn Alabama. PROVINCE ZETA. University of Missouri (Missouri Alpha), Columbia, Missouri. Washington University (Missouri Beta), St. Louis, Missouri. University of Nebraska (Nebraska Lambda-Pi), Lincoln, Nebraska. University of Arkansas (Arkansas Alpha-LTpsilon), Fayetteville, Arkansas. University of Kansas (Kansas Alpha), Lawrence, Kansas. University of Iowa (Iowa Beta), Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa Slate College (Iowa Gamma) Ames, Iowa. PROVINCE ETA. University of Colorado (Colorado Chi), Boulder, Colorado. Denver University (Colorado Zeta), Denver, Colorado. ( ' olorado School of Mines (Colorado Lambda), Golden, Colorado. Leland Stanford, Jr., University (California Alpha), Stanford, California. University of California (California Beta), Berkeley, California. ' niversity of Washington (Washington Alpha), Seattle, Washington. PROVINCE THETA. Louisiana State University (Louisiana Epsilon), Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Tulane University (Louisiana Tau-Upsilon), New Orleans, Louisana. University of Mississippi (Mississippi Gamma). University, Mississippi. University of Texas (Texas Rho), Austin, Texas. PROVINCE IOTA. Central University (Kentucky Kappa), Danville. Kentucky. Bethel College (Kentucky Iota), Russell ville, Kentucky. Kentucky State College (Kentucky Epsilon), Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky State College (Kentucky Epsilon), Lexington, Kentucky. Southwestern Presbyterian University (Tennessee Zeta). Clarksville, Tennessee. Cumberland I ' niversity (Tennessee Lambda), Lebanon, Tennessee. Vanderbili University (Tennessee Nu), Nashville. Tennessee. University of Tennessee ' Tennessee Kappa), Knoxville. Tennessee. University of the South (Tennessee Omega), Sewanee Tennessee,. Southwestern Baptist University (Tennessee Eta), Jackson, Tennessee. 121 Sterna .ALplja Cpstlon tortb Carolina l)«t  Chapter Established 1883. Colors: Royal Purple and Old Gold. Flower: ' it lct. Fratres in Facultate. Dr. J. M. Douglas Dr. J. P. Munroe Prof. A. Currie Prof. J. L. Douglas Prof. J. W. Currie 1908. Julian McQueen Salley 1909. James Arthur McRae Nathan Bachman Preston Thomas William Rankin 1910. James Allan. Jr. William Henry Ruffner Campbell John Alexander Crawford Samuel Olynthus Fleming Dozier Addison Lynch Francis Murray Mack James Clark Peden James Wendell Rhea 1 9 1 1 . Emmett Hargrave BELLAMY Thomas Smvtii Flinn John Lawrence Team 122 i |. A. McRae _• J. M. Sally 3 N. B. Preston 4 Dr. J. P. Munroe 5 Prof. ]. V. Currie 6 Dr. I M. Douglas 7 J. W. Rhea 8 Jas. Allan, jr. i8 J. A. o D. A. Lynch io F. M. Mack ii T. S. Flinn 12 S. O. Fleming Crawford 123 14 T. W. Rankin 1 5 Prof. A. Currie i( T. L. Team 1 7 6. II. Bi.i 1 am ACTIVE CHAPTERS. Alpha — University of Virginia. Beta — Davidson College. Gamma — William and Mary College. Delta — Southern University. Zeta — University of Tennessee. Eta — Tulane University. Theta — Southwestern Presbyterian University. Iota — Hampden-Sidney College. Kappa — Kentucky University. Mr — Presbyterian College. Omicron — Richmond College. Pi — Washington and Lee University. Rho — Cumberland University. Tau — University of Xorth Carolina. Upsilon — Alabama Polytechnic Institute. Phi — Roanoke College. Chi — University of the South. Psi — Georgia Agricultural College. Omega — Kentucky State College. Alpha-Alpha — Trinity College. Alpha-Gamma — Louisiana State University. Alpha-Delta — Georgia School of Technology. Alpha-Epsilon — X. C. A M. College. Alpha-Zeta — University of Arkansas. Alpha-Eta — University of State of Florida. Alpha-Theta — West Virginia University. Ai.i ' ha-I ' u x Millsaps College. Alpha-Kappa Missouri School of Mines. Alpha-Lambda — Georgetown College. Alpha-Mu -University of Georgia. 3? eta (Chapter Established [869. Re-established 1894. Colors: Garnet and Old Gold. Flowers: Lily of the Valley and Gold Standard Tulip. William Bryan Gillespie John McSween, Jr. Hexry Flournoy Morton Ralph Calvert Sadler Legii Richmond Scott Otto Emmett Buchholz Robert Carrol Walker 1 910. J. Brion Bell, Jr. Preston Buford Frank Whiteford Cooper 1911. Henry Russell Deal James Andrew McCoy Samuel Leslie Morris, Jr. Claude Sharpe Mattison 126 i R. C. Sadler. 2 S. L. Morris, Jr. ;1Jni . McSwEEN, J R. I C S Mattison. 7 W. B. Gillespie. io R. C. Walker. 5 J. A. McCoy. 8 O. E. Buchholz. iiF. V C m 6 L. R. Scott. q H. F. Morton. 12 H. R. Deal. (13) P. Buford. 127 .Active Chapters DISTRICT I. The New England States. Psi — University of Maine. Ai.riiA-Riio — Bowdoin College. Beta-Kappa — New Hampshire College. Gamma-Epsilon — Dartmouth College. Alpha-Lambda — University of Vermont. Gamma-Dei.ta — Massachusetts State College. Gamma-Eta — Harvard University. Beta-Alpha — Brown University. DISTRICT II. New York, Pennsylvania east of Pittsburg and New Jersey Alpha-Kappa — Cornell University. Gamma-Zeta — New York University. Gamma-Iota — Syracuse Universitv. Pi-Swathmore College. Alpha-Delta — Pennsylvania State College. Alpha-Epsilox — University of Pennsylvania. Alpha-Phi — Bucknell University. Beta- Iota — Lehigh University. Beta-Pi— Dickinson College. DISTRICT III. Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia Alpha-Alpha — University of Maryland. Alpha-Eta — George Washington University. Zeta — University of Virginia. Eta — Randolph-Maco n. Mu — Washington and Lee Universitv. Nu — William and Mary College. Upsilon — Hampden-Sidney College. Beta-Beta — Richmond College. DISTRICT IV. North and South Carolina. Delta — Davidson College. Eta-Prime — Trinity College. Ai.pha-Mu — University of North Carolina. Beta-Upsilon — North Carolina A. and M. College. Alpha-Nu — Wofford College. DISTRICT V. Georgia, Florida and Alabama. Alpha-Beta — Mercer University. Alpha-Tau — Georgia School of Technology. Beta-Lambda — University of Georgia. Beta — University of Alabama. Beta-Eta — Alabama Polytechnic Institute. DISTRICT VI. Tennessee. Theta — Cumberland University. Kappa — Vanderbilt University. Lambda — University of Tennessee. I ' m Southwestern Presbyterian University Omega University of the South. Alpha-Theta — Union Universitv. 128 DISTRICT VII. Ohio, West Virginia, Western Pennsylvania and Kentucky. Ai.pha-Sigma — Ohio Stat? University. Beta-Ph — Case School of Applied Science. Beta-Delta — Washington and Jefferson College. Beta-Nu — Kentucky State College. DISTRICT VIII. Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin. Ai.pha-Zeta — University of Michigan. Cm — Purdue University. Alpha-Pi — Wabash College. Beta-Theta — University of Indiana. Alpha-Gamma — University of Illinois. Ai.I ' Iia-Chi — Lake Forest University. Gamma-Beta — University of Chicago. Beta-Epsilon — University of Wisconsin. DISTRICT IX. Minnesota, Iowa. Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota. Beta-Mu — University of Minnesota. Beta-Rho — University of Iowa. Alpha-Psi — University of Nebraska. DISTRICT X. Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas and Oklahoma. Alpha-Omega — William Jewell College. Beta-Gamma — University of Missouri. Beta-Sigma — Washington University. Beta-Chi — Missouri School of Mines. Beta-Tau — Baker University. Xi — University of Arkansas. Gamma-Kappa — University of Oklahoma. DISTRICT XI. Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas. Alpha-Upsilon — Millsaps College. Gamma — Louisiana State LTniversity. Sigma — Tulane L T niversity. Iota — Southwestern University. Tau — University of Texas. DISTRICT XII. Colorado, Wyoming and Utah. Beta-Omicron — University of Denver. Beta-Omega — Colorado College. Gamma-Gamma — Colorado School of Mines. DISTRICT XIII. California and Nevada Beta-Zeta — Leland Stanford, Jr. Beta-Xi — University of California. DISTRICT XIV. Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana Beta-Psi — University of Washington. Gamma-Alpha — University of Oregon. Gamma-Theta — LTniversity of Idaho. 129 Iftctpp a Sigma 2 elta Chapter Established 1890. Colors: Scarlet, White ami Emerald Green. Flower: Lily of the Valley. POST-GRADUATE. Robert Allison Fetzer Robert McDowell igog. Clarence S. Clark Brian Floyd Robert Evans Denny William Aiken Elliott John Francis Hughes Samuel Livingston Miller, Jr. 1910. Clark W. Adickes Robert Hope Crawford Ulysses G. DesPortes Linton A. Hamilton George W. Campbell Robert Sterling Kelly James Latimer McClintock Thomas Sumter Reid Frank A. Sharpe George Edward Wilson, Jr. 1 9 1 1 . Joseph Henderson Caldwell Edward Parks Davis Dewitt Klutz Joseph Palmer Moore Charles Baskerville Saunders William Church Whitner, Jr. 130 i S. L. Miller. 2 C. B. Sauxders. 3 R. McDowell. 4 D. Klutz. 5 B. Flo ' s d, 6 R. S. Kelly. 7 W. C. Whitner. 8 E. P. Davis. g T. S. Reid. io J. L. McClintoch. ii G. E.Wilson, ]r. i6 J. H. Caldwell. u P. A. Sharpe. 17 R. A. Fetzer. [3 J. P. Moore. t8 J. F. Hughes. 14 C. S. Clark. 19 R. H. Crawford. 1? R. E. Denny. 20 W. A. Elliott Hiajpipa Mpb a ACTIVE CHAPTERS. Alpha — Washington and Lee University. Gamma — University of Georgia. Delta — Wofford College. Epsilon — Emory College. Zeta — Randolph-Macon College. Eta — Richmond College. Theta — Kentucky State College. Kappa — Mercer University. Lambda — University of Virginia. Nu — Alabama Polytechnic Institute. Xi — Southwestern University. Omicron — University of Texas. Pi — University of Tennessee. Sigma — Davidson College. Upsilon — University of North Carolina. Phi — Southern University. Chi — Vanderbilt University. Psi — Tulane University. Omega — Central L T niversity of Kentucky. Alpha-Alpha — University of the South. Alpha-Beta — University of Alabama. Alpha-Gamma — Louisiana State University. Alpha-Delta — William Jewell College. Alpha-Zeta — William and Mary College. Alpha-Eta — Westminster College. Alpha-Theta — Kentucky University. Alpha-Kappa — University of Missouri. Alpha-Lambda — Johns Hopkins University. A i i ' ii - I i Millsaps College. Ai mi ' i George Washington University. Alpha-Xi— University of California. Alpha-Omicron — University of Arkansas. Alpha-Pi — Leland Stanford, Jr., University. Alpha-Rho — West Virginia University. 132 Alpha-Sigma — Georgia School of Technology. Alpha-Tau — Hampden-Sidney College. Alpha-Upsilon- — University of Mississippi. A u ' iia-Phi — Trinity College. Ai.pha-Chi — Kentucky Wesleyan University. Alpha-Omega — North Carolina A. M. College. Beta-Alpha — Missouri School of Mines. Beta-Beta — Bethany College. Beta-Gamma — College of Charleston. Beta-Delta — Georgetown College. Beta-Epsilon — Delaware College. Beta-Zeta — University of Florida. Beta-Eta — University of Oklahoma. Beta-Theta — Washington University. Beta-Iota — Drury College. Sigma Chapter Established 1880. Colors: Crimson and Old Gold. Prater in 1 Facultate. Thomas Perrix Harrison, Ph. D. 1908. William Barret Taylor, Jr. Robert Morton Stimson 1909. Charles Dodd Montgomery. Jr. 1910. [ames Henry McDuffie, Jr. Richard Cummixgs Wilson, Jr. William McGilyary Orr. j. j. summerell John Funk Martin, Jr. Clarence Rotiiwei.i. Wilcox James Overton Harris 191 1 . Thomas McCorkle Warlick William Joseph Liipfert, Jr. Robert Payne Fowle Edmund Douglas Taylor Archibald Boggs Taylor ( rEORGE WlLLIAM C0AN, Jr. i V M Orr. 5 W. B. Taylor, Jr. 9 R. C. Wilson. 13 J. J. Summereli iC K Wilcox 6 R. M. Stimson. 10 J. F. Martin. Ik. 14 J. O. Harris. 3 R. P. Fowle. 7 A. B. Taylor. iiG. W. Coan, Jr. 15 W. J. Lhpfert. 4 T. M. Warlick. S J. H. McDuffie. 12 C. D. Montgomery. t 6 E. D. Taylor. 135 !fteta Obeta pi ACTIVE CHAPTERS. District I. Amherst (IS. I.) Boston () ' .) Bowdoin (B. 2 ' .) Brown (A) Dartmouth (A. Q.) Maine (IS. II.) District II. Columbia (A. A.) Rutgers {B. T.) Stevens (! ' ) Wesleyan (.) . •- ' .) Yale ( I . X.) District III. Colgate (I). (• .) Cornell ( i. J.) St. Lawrence (B. Syrat use {B. E.) Toronto ( . Z.) Union (N ' .) Z.) District IV. Dickinson (A. 1 ' .) Johns Hopkins (A. X.) Lehigh (IS. X.) Pennsylvania ( I ) Pa. State Col. (A. ) ' .) Washington- Jefferson. ( ' .) District V. Davidson ( l . A.) Hampden-Sidney (Z.) North Carolina (II. B.) Virginia (0.) District VI. Central ( E.) Texas ( II. 0.) Vanderbilt (II. A District VII. Bethany (d .) ( ' iui iuuati ( II. N. ) Miami ( I.) Ohio ( II. A.) Ohio State ((■ . J.) West Virginia ( IS. ' .) Wittenberg (A. T) District VIII. Case {A. K.) Denison ( A. II . ) Kenyan ( IS. A.) mio Westleyon ( ■ .) Western Reserve ( IS.) Wooster (A. A.) 13b District IX. DePairw (J.) Hanover ( .) Indiana (11.) Purdue ( B. M.) Wabash (T.) District XI. Iowa {A. B.) Iowa State (T. - .) Iowa Wesleyan (A. E.) Minnesota (B. If.) Nebraska ( A. T.) District X. Beloit (!.) Chicago (A. P.) Illinois (-. P-) Knox ( A I ' .) Michigan (. 1.) Northwester . 1 (P-) Wisconsin (A. II.) District XII. Colorado (B. T .) Denver (A. Z.) Kansas (A. N .) Missouri ( ' .. P.) Oklahoma (T. (P.) Washington (A. I .) Westminster (A. J.) District XIII. California (Q.) Stanford (A. 2 ' .) Washington State (B. Q. ?4|t? 137 eta Obeta fix Pbi 2 .lf ba Charter Established in 1858 as Phi of Beta Theta Pi; re-established in 1884 as Sword and Shield chapter of Mystic Seven; united with Beta Theta Pi in i88g, becom- ing Phi Alpha. Colors; Pink and Blue. Flower: Rose. Prater in Facultate. William J. Martin, M. D. Ph. D. 1908. John Hall Ax ford Elmore Sullivan Henderson 1909. Thomas Holden Daffin William Upton Guerrant Batte Irvin Charles Francis Mayes Porter Paisley Vinson 1 9 1 o. William Alfred Armitage Edwin Thomas Cansler, Jr. Edwin Barto Fisher • David Tayloe Fowle William Thomas McClure Sam Jay Milligan I mi-.s William Thomson 1 q 1 1 . J. Roy Barron Carl Brockett Craig T. DeWitt Cocke Fred Earl Farrior 138 i J . R. Barron. 2 C. B. Craig. 3 D. T. Fowlk. 4 F. E. Farrior. 5 | . V. Tin imsi ix. 6 C. I . Mayes. 7 W. A. Armitage. 8 W. T. McClure. 9 E. B. Fisher. io S. ]. MlLLIGAN. ii T. D. Cocke. 12 T. H. Dapfin. I 3 P. I ' . VlNSi IN. i i E. S. II endersi IS J. H. Axford. l)en Sett. Want to tl e (Lircus It was one bright fair day in early fall. That Jones ' tremendous circus came to town. It was indeed welcomed by people all, For they were glad to see the ape and clown, And students all desired a holiday ; The faculty they could not thus persuade ' Twas foolish thus to throw their time away They said, on peanuts and red lemonade. Needless to say, all disappointed were But some resolved their class to cut that day For Frances, be it known to all was there Where there ' s a will there ' s sure to be a wax. Hut there were some afflicted with cold-let Who circus-ward their way they did not wend; Hut did resolve that ev ' ry class they ' d meet, Alone in solitude the day to spend. On Greek and math, they did their best, They found the Profs, of their accustomed benl Hut when to Sen. they did apply the test, He was nowhere but in the circus-tent ! H. A. Q. Z3be X3born? Way When the moon gives light And the stars arc bright And the breezes are fragrant with springtime delight. And the grass on the campus is green; What joy then ' twould be To be idle and free, To turn from the path Of Latin and Math, And bask in the moonlight serene. But the morn will break With our fates at stake. And morning prayers almost before we ' re awake, And with classes to follow full soon; And those who essay For a sheepskin in May Must bid joy farewell. And in industry dwell, Though enticed by the rays of the moon. J. W. 1 . HivS MASTERS ' VOic£ FIND THE BUREAU I3be Ifall of fame It was 1 1 130. One half hour more and the lights would be out and yet Math. Greek and Latin lav unnoticed for the next day ' s work. The weary Sophomore leaned hack in his chair with a sigh of despair. A cheery fire blazed in the grate and as he gazed on the glowing coals his thoughts were far away from the neglected text-books. In this restful position, books and all had been forgotten, while the dejected bov passed dreamily into the realms of slumber. Though all that he could desire, these regions were not far away as he had always imagined but he found himself still in dear old Davidson. It presented quite a different aspect, however. Alighting at the station, he walked up the beautifully shaded and paved street which led to the cottage. Entering the gate, which was guarded by a gigantic stature of a cat. he strolled along the well kept walks. Beautiful buildings were arranged in a semi-circle, but the central one attracted his attention. This was a tall stately building of white granite. In front were six marble columns which supported a facade of lovely carvings. A gilded dome surmounted the structure and with a feeling of surprise and wonder our traveller drew near. Reading the name, Hall of Fame, his curiosity knew no bounds and he decided to enter. The first thing that attracted his attention was the rules and regulations. The first one said that each year the faculty would be allowed two representatives while each class would be permitted to send one. After glancing over the rest he passed into the central room. Immediately beneath the dome, was a giant statue of what he supposed was a member of the faculty. It was made entirely of coal, and at its feet lay beakers and test-tubes in help- less confusion. This bore the inscription. The Power Behind the Throne. To the right he noticed the Post-Graduate contribution. It was one of Christy ' s latest productions of a typical college man, looking over a St. Niek(olas) Magazine, while at his side lay a book of calculus, which he had for the moment laid aside. The man was called The Nick of Time. Then came the Senior. This was a college graduate, who having learned all that he could from American and European Universities was still crying. More (M01 ire), although he was then a Solomon. The Junior ' s contribution was a college athlete Football bats, and all lay beside him, but the bewildered Soph could not understand why all should be Red. In contrast to this the Sophs had sent an oil painting in blue ( Blue ). This represented The College Dude. The Freshmen were also represented by a picture. This was a poor, timid, little lamb, standing in the center of an old bridge ( Bridge ) who seemed uncertain whether to go forth ( Forth ). To one side he noticed a small drawing of a black crow with its claws ( Claws ) extended trying to get its holts ( Holts ) on some poor little rats. But the scene ended here. The poor Soph woke with a start to hear the chapel-bell ring- ing. The fire was out and the Hall of Fame seemed buried in the ashes. S. O. Fleming. 148 Hbrllts Ah, so slenderly, Phyllis leans a-dreaming O ' er the shallow brook murmuring thro ' the mosses All. all, all alone in the quiet woodland, Like some forest nymph, — dainty, daintv Phyllis! Green cool silences lie about her sleeping; Softest breezes stir whispering thro ' the branches; One lone golden ray. slipping gently earthward. Lingers happily, tangled in her tresses ' Nea th her dainty feet, violets are purpling; O ' er her dainty head, bends the snowy dogw 1; Swaying jasmine sprays kiss her cheek and forehead E ' en the fragrant winds tenderly caress her. When- her image floats, lo, the placid streamlet Leaps with joy and runs rippling from the shadows! If I too might wear in my heart her beauty, All my HIV would run singing thro ' the sunlight. William Gilmer Perrv ' 9! Z3be $ iav Ifunt February 22-26, iqoS. II you ' ve never heard the truth about the mighty hunters three Who from our famous college did set out so valiantly To hunt the bear, in savage mood, on Carolina ' s plain, Then I ' ll relate, as best I can, what followed, in the main. ( If course when starting out ' tis only proper to remark That hunting bear is not to say an ordinary lark; • Being up on Economics, Math., or Modern History. Or knowing how to name the stars equips none properly. But everything in camp went well as could expected be, And our three friends, in zestful hopes, the time spent merrily; Until, upon the second day, forthcoming from his lair The trio spied, all jubilant, a large and lusty bear. Then Dandy cried, full loaded he with sixteen pints of Schlitz, Hold ! hold ! This Ursus Major shall be mine by good saint Fritz I ' ll slay him and I ' ll eat him and I ' ll reconstruct his bones. And I ' ll name him Dandisaurus (after Marsh or Johnny Jones). But Lengthy One was not to be thus easy put aside. And making circles with his fists in anger fierce he cried, Bv sine and cosine, curve and line or parabola trim, I ' ll shoot the monster for myself and put the blocks to him. Yet Jerry who was all this time, not listening in vain. Vowed 1 iv his old Kentucky corn that he the prize would gain. In fact, he only of the three knew the procedure well, How bears were speared in Saxon times as History doth tell. But in the meantime as the three did arguing engage Old Bruin, too, with warlike air had come upon the stage. They viewed him there an instant; then refusing all attacks Did straightway seek tall timber with full fast retreating tracks. They hiked it bravely to the town o ' er forests hills and fields, With panting breath and beating hearts, old Bruin at their heels The local paper mentioned thus the escapade so rare, The I). C. hunters just returned. They only brought one bear. W. W. M. He was a right sprightly young pony But he ' s grown tattered, shaggy and bony For at Davidson College He imparted much knowledge And that ' s rather hard work for a pony. He ' s worked as a worthy caballus With Cicero, Livy. Catullus. And he ' s lived a dog ' s life By labor and strife. As an 01X02 reading Humerus. He charges no expensive fee. But sticks to his friends faithfully; And truly ' tis said. Through his excellent aid Any fool can acquire Ins degree R. F. S. and W. V. M. -A Warning The north wind blew biting and bitter And dismally mourned in the flues. As I fingered my profitless pencil. And plead with my obstinate Muse. And I said: 0 dear Muse, why desert me In the hour of my uttermost need, When the voice of the Annual calleth. And the Magazine bids me make speed? So I spoke, and turned back to my paper, But the accents of poetry were dumb. The words would not fall in their places. And the rhymes were unbearably bum. So I rose in disgust from my table And speedily got me to bed; And I vowed that no notion of poetry Should evermore enter my head. I awoke with a start and a shudder, For a strange light illumined the place, And I saw, standing close by my bedside. The Muse, with a frown on her face. Then she spoke in a tone deeply injured: How dare you my shrine to profane? Know you not that the poets of all ages Have wrought there with striving and pain? 149 There Homer and Virgil and Dante And Shakespeare and Milton have knelt; There Browning and Shelley and Wordsworth The joy of my blessing have felt. Oh. think of the wrath that must till me, And move me to fiery rebukes When I see in their place such attempters As Linley and Morton and Stukes! Ah! Ask not why I am departed And will not my favor renew, When my altar is come to such keepers As Turner and Query and you! The vision thus spoke and then vanished, But bound me her words to proclaim. That the rest of our band of poetasters Might cease to besmirch her fair name. J. W. P. 150 proverbs of iDavi6son I. Hear, ye Fresh., the instruction of one wiser than thou, and attend to know understanding. II. Seest thou a man with ' ' Elements of — by Davis. Behold he hath secured a pass on Junior Philosophy. Ill . A wise son is a joy to his old man, but the foolish son that falleth on five, is a heaviness to his professors. IV. As a jewel of gold in a swine ' s snout, so is a fair lady at Davidson during Junior Speaking. Y . Woe unto the man who cutteth five prayers a month, for lo! he standeth before the faculty before many davs. VI. Seest thou a man with a swiped magazine? There is more hope of a thief than of that man. VII. A lover of sleep shall not be unpunished and he that cutteth pray- ers shall perish. VIII. Geology is a mocker, Junior Math, is raging and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise. IX. My son, fear thou Project and the Faculty and meddle not with Hill-Joe ' s calf. X . The coal-swipers flee when Holtzclaw approacheth and straight- way fear seizes upon them. XI. Seest thou Lake Wiley? No! nor shalt see it for manv days hence. XII. Of buying many books there is no end and much study is a wear- iness to the Fresh. XIII. As the stars fall in Dandy ' s astronomy, so falleth they who laugh not at Puss ' s jokes. XIV. Let him that thinketh he is taking Psychology for a cinch beware lest he fall. XV. The Fresh, seeth the snow and hiketh ; for yea, verilv is the snow ball of the Soph. hard. 151 XVI. The Sophomore is wise in his own conceit; but the professor that hath understanding searcheth him out. XVII. Boast not thyself of ability to cut chapel, for thou knoweth not what Holtzclaw may bring forth. XVIII. As a roaring lion and a raging bear, so is Rill-Joe to whomsoever turned his calf out. XIX . A good name is rather to be chosen than the filthy lucre and a pull with the faculty rather than silver and gold. XX . Blessed are thev which do hunger and thirst after wisdom, for they shall receive a pass. XXI. He that milketh Tommie ' s cow and he that painteth Dickie ' s horse, yea verily even both are an abomination to the faculty. XXII. Hearest thou the sound of the chapel choir? It is as the sound of many waters. XXIII. Ignorance goeth before a flunk and an haughty Fresh, before a fall. XXIV. The foolish man throweth the feathers out of the window; but the wise man either burneth or burveth them. H. A. Q. Our IHeterogcneous IHippodrome of Ufarmfut Hfobb ists + Name J. W. Pratt, Prof. McConnell, Arch Currie, Jim Currie, Harry Louis, Dandy Jim, Jong John, Holtzclaw, Tommy, Peter Push Root, Solomon Moore, Nixon, Witmer, Sam Mitchener, W. H. Sloan, J. M. Salley, Bill Gillespie, J. F. Hughes, Jno. James, Weathers, C. W. Reed, Milburn, Jas. Allan, Jr. No. Tom Sumter Reid, J. W. Thompson, Buie, Thurman, Hobby Correcting Fresh Essays. Wheeling J. M. Jr. No. 2. Admiring his Bungalow. Twisting mustachios. Leg-pulling for money to build new Dormitory. Exceedingly small minute particles of dress. Gibing and throwing Sophs. Carrying out the duties of his job as shipping clerk. Unscrewing his face. Shooting — off his lip. Throwing Fresh, on Bible. Causing panic in leather. Making Punctuality Roll. Advertising Dr. Blosser ' s Catarrh Cure. Fondness for bouts with Long Boy. Singing Camp-meeting songs. Taking an A. M. in Athletic Goods and News- papers. Bashfulness in presence of ladies. Combing wavy locks. Fondness for cosines, cotangents, co-eds, etc., etc. Necessity for going to Hospital so often. Guiding (?) Fresh. Class. Enlightening the nations. Speaking to every body. Discoursing sweet (?) music. Manufacturing gas. Agent for brass foundry. l.M I.-.I .Athletics In 1897-98 Davidson entered intercollegiate athletics; now, ten years later she puts out football and baseball teams equal to any in the South. The rapidity with which Davidson has come to the front is all the more remarkable considering the tremendous disadvantages under which she has labored. In the first place, almost all the colleges with which Davidson has had to com- pete, had been engageing in intercollegiate athletics for a number of years, and were on a firm basis, while Davidson was still struggling with faculty re- gulations and financial difficulties. Having no appropriation from the state or any other source, athletics at Davidson were supported entirely by the stu- dent body. This state of affairs continued until 1904, when the Davidson College Athletic Association was formed, a constitution adopted, and athletics put on a firm financial basis. The wisdom of this organization is shown by the phenomenal success which has followed it. Every year magnificent teams have been put out, before whom the oldest and largest schools of the South have gone down in defeat. The student body of Davidson numbers only three hundred, and the strength of her teams in proportion to the number of students, has led some to accuse Davidson of professionalism. But at no school in the country are athletics on a cleaner and higher level nor are the teams composed of such a large per cent, of men who are looking forward to a degree. But that which most of all supports the teams and insures their victory is the Davidson spirit. It is this that has made athletics at Davidson possible and will continue to make them successful. There is not a man in college who does not feel an enthusiastic interest in every team and give it his warmest support. In victory or defeat, the student body is behind the teams. Every man on every team knows it and is thus stimulated to his supremest effort. The present session has so far been Davidson ' s most successful in athletics. Our foot ball team, coached by the old Virginia stars, Graham and Pollard, 155 with the invaluable assistance of Fetzer, of the iqo6 team, developed into an almost invincible fighting machine. Teams which had heretofore beaten us by large scores were tied or defeated, and onlv one game on the whole schedule was lost. A new department of athletics has been instituted at Davidson this winter in basket ball. Under the efficient instruction of Coach Rhea, the team has rounded into excellent shape, and as there is an abundance of good material, we hope by next winter to put out a team that will cope successfully with our sister colleges. Baseball prospects are bright. Coach Stouch has arrived and taken in hand the large squad of candidates for the team. Of last year ' s Varsitv, five men are back: Sherrill, Captain; Guerrant, Johnson, Donaldson, and McRae. There are many of last year ' s second team to pick from, while there seems to be some good material among the new men. The Coach seems much pleased with his material and, under his coaching there seems no reason why the igo8 baseball team should not come up to the high record of previous vears. L. R. S. njJS A,tl)UUc .Association J. C. Turner. President. E. A. Sherrill, Vice-President. John James, Secretary and Treasurer. Prof. J. M. McConnell, Faculty Adviser. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Dr. J. M. McConnell, Chairman. J. C Turner, ' oS. e a Sherrill - o8 John James, ' 09. J. H. Carter, ' 09. J. F. Martin, ' ro. J. C. TURNER. President. E. A. SHERRILL, Vice-President. DR. .1 M. McCONNELL, Faculty Adviser. 158 DR. J. B. POLLARD Coai h. W. W. PHARR Manager. Ol)£ Varsity W. W. Pharr. Manager Center N. B. Edgerton. (( ' apt.) Left Guard Axford Left Tackle W. R. Moore Right Guard Daniels Warlick Right Tackle Dunn Shaw Quarter Back Elliott Left End Sadler Rankin Right End Wilkinson Klutz Left Half back James R. S. Graham, ( ' oai h Full Back Morton Clark, C. S. Right Half back 1 E N N V J. B. Pollard, ( ' oach J. A. McRae, Asst. Manager 164 Tootball, 1907 SCORES. September 27. at Charlottesville, Va. University of Virginia 5 Davidson 5. October 5, at Davidson, N. C. Oak Ridge Institute o Davidson 36. October 20, at Roanoke, Va. Virginia Polvtcchncc Institute 5 Davidson 12. November 9, at Clemson, S. ( ' . Clemson College 6 Davidson 10. November 16, at Charlotte, N. C. North Carolina A. and M. College 6 Davidson o. November 28, at Roanoke, Va. Virginia Military Institute 6 Davidson 10. Ol)e Scrubs Center - Whitley. Right Guard — Phipps. Left Guard Wilcox. Right Tackle— Orr, M. Left Tackle — Johnson. J. A. McRae, Manager B. F. Quigg, ( ' aptain R. A. Fetzkr. ( ' nach Right End — McCoy Left End— Orr, YV. L. Quarterback — Booe. Righl Half Back QuiGG. Left Half Back Martin Full Back Davis. SUBSTITUTES Whitner. Gillespie, Erw Bingham 10 SCRUB GAME (ctober 25, at Asheville, N. C. 165 Davidson o. Sophomore Class Oeam Center— Gibson (Mgr.) Right Guard — Davis, Smith, R. Left Guard — Robinson, C. M. Right Tackle — Thurmax Left Tackle — Thompson-Furdom Right End — Thomas Left End — Buie-Douglas Right Half Back— McClintock Left Half Back— Pedex Full Back — Crawford-Allan Quarter Back — Wilson, G. E. (Capt.) Coaches — Dunn, Morton and Moore Hunior Class Oeam Center — Price, I. J. Right Guard — Daffin Left Guard — Arrowood Right Tackle — MaxwELL, A. S., Baker Left Tackle— Maxwell, H. C. Right End — Templetox, Brown Left End — Hughes Right Half Back — Hamlin Left Half Back— Fairly Full Back — Richards, Frestox Quarter Back — Rankin, D. T. Coaches — Fetzer and Denny Jfresbman Class Oeam Center — Wallace Right Guard — Durham Left Guard — Team Right Tackle — Mann Left Tackle — Deal Right End — Robeson Left End — Fetner, Smith Right Half Back — Hunter (Capt.) Full Back— Mills Quarter Back — Moore, J. Coaches — Elliot, Klutz and Warlick SCORES Fresh-Jun. Game — 5 — 5 Fresh-Soph. Game — o — o Soph- Jun. Game — 17 o Fresh-Soph. Game — o 5 II. CARTER Asst. Mgr. robt. Mcdowell Manager. CAPT E. A SHERRILL 168 Schedule anb Cine l£p March 18 March 21 March 26 March 28 March }I April 3 April 4 April 6 April 8 April 10 April 1 1 April M April 14 April 16 April 18 April 20 April 21 April 23 April 24 April - April 27 April 28 May 1 May 2 Davidson Versus Lenoir at Davidson Catawba at Davidson Atlanta Dental College al Davidson Fori Mills Institute at Davidson Deaf Dumb School at Davidson Oak Ridge at Davidson A. M. of North Carolina at Charlotte Rutherford College at Davidson Guilford at Charlotte Elon College at Davidson Oak Ridge at Greensboro A. M. of North Carolina at Raleigh Wake Forest at Wake Forest Charlotte L. Team at Davidson University, North Carolina at Charlotte Guilford at Greensboro Roanoke at Davidson Wake Forest at Davids m Virginia Polytechnic Institute at Lynchburg University Virginia at Charlottsville, Va Washington Lee at Lexington, Va Virginia Military School at Lexington, Va University of Tennessee at Davidson Univerity of Tennessee at Salisbury TEAM Catcher Sherrill Dusty 1 1 . Bark Hyde I itchers 2. Clark Clarence ( 3. Donaldson — Rube First Base. Turner — Bob Second Base. Johnson — Partner Third Base. Guerrant — (lie Sho 1 Mi Rah Li, tie One Left Field. Klutz Rabbit 1 -11 ei Field Mi Clure 11m se Right Field. Booe — Everetl UTILITY MEN Catcher. BuiE Bug Outfielder. Wilkinson Nook Infielder. McSween Long John 170 fastball Scores— 1907 Davidson, 5 Mount Pleasant, 3. Davidson, 1 1 Catawba, 4. Davidson, 6 Oak Ridge, 0. Davidson, IO Rutherfordton. 1. Davidson, I 2 Lenoir, 2. Davidson, 2 University of N. C, 0. Davidson, 12 University of S. C, 2. Davidson, 2 George Washington, 4. Davidson , 4 George Washington, 3. Davidson, 6 Guilford, 3. Davidson, 3 A. and M. of N.C.,6. Davidson, 9 Roanoke, 0. Davidson, 2 Washington and Lee, 1. Davidson, 3 V. M. I., 0. Davidson, i University of Virginia, 1 2 Davidson, 3 Richmond College. 1. Davidson, o Guilford, 1. Davidson, 3 Guilford, 1. basket ! all Oeam J. W. Rhea, Coach Y. W. Pharr, Capt. II. E. Barr, Right Forward W. W. Pharr, Lef1 Forward J. ( ' . Turner, Center J. L. McClintock, Left Guard Jno. L. Fairley, Right Guard SUBSTITUTES L. M. Donaldson, B. J. Cromartie 172 Orack Oeam R. E. Denny, Captain and Manager C. H. Phipps J. L. McClintock C. F. Arrowood F. D. Thomas ]. H. Carter Geo. E. Wilson C. S. Clark L. Dunn I). W. Dodge R. D. Dodge yxo. F. Martin W. M. Orr J. J. Su.MMERELl. J. L. Fairley R. C. Wilson Jno. James }. E. Wilkinson J. Williams |. C. Crimes J. 0. Hammond .Athletic Records Event Holder Year Record Pole vault Wooten 1896 10 ft., 10 i -)li. hammer throw . Dunn 1907 cSo ft., 4 ' _■ I [urdle, 1 20 yards .... Huie 1901 1 s .-. sec. 220-yard dash Huie 1 go 1 23% sec. 440-yard dash Steel 1896 571.-. sec. One-half-mile run . .Stockard 1905 1 mill. 59 see. Baseball throw Yandi.k 333 ft. [6-tb. shot put ...... .Clark 1907 30 ft., 2 Broad jump Wooten 1896 22 ft. High jump ... . Brown 1894 5 ft., 9 1 00-yard dash Re id 1897 ro see. (B mnasium (Elasses J. W. Rhea, Instructor Leaders Corps: Newland, Templeton, Rankin. Irvine, W. II. Cunningham MlLBURN McAllister Bridgforth Worth Routh Cartledge Barron Hunter Mills Freshman Class. Nash Smith, R. R. Reeves Way Carr Mar Yosip McElroy Caldwell Fetner Neal McNeal Sprunt M ackey Simmons McCoy Mattison Walters Simpson Bailey Coan Johnston Thomas Craig Pharr Newland Templeton K A N K I N Maxwell, A. Maxwell, II. Turner Pratt McClintock McRae Preston Sally McIver Crawford McSween, J. II. Sloan I r pper Class Mack Price, W. A. Siler Morton. W. W Query Fairley Summerell Allan Dimmock Gillespie I Iarden Thurman Hay McCord McDuffie Miller Orr Boyd Kelly Long Peden Carter Clarke Cromartie Reed [r VI N Campbell PURDOM Johnson- Dickson Dai-fin 176 ©® © OFFICERS J. E. Turner Jno. McSween, Jr R. H. Crawford N. B. Freston J. L. McClintock and R. H. Crawford . MEMBERS I). W. Dodge II L. Moore H. C. Whitener J. C. Turner John McSween, Jr. R. H. Crawford II. E. Reaves C. C. Alexander James Allan, Jr. W. H. R. Campbell C. H. Pmi ' i ' s E. S. Clark J. G. Richards J. A. McQueen H. A. Query W. C. Morris J. S. Simmons R. D. Dodgi ' ). M. Anderson Porter Paisley R M. Stimson C. E. McLean E. M. Munroe TTTTTT . . President . Vice- President Secretary tiuJ Treasurer Manager Winners fall tournament F. M. Smith C. M. Robinson Jno. D. Robinson W. H. Sloan Cartledge J. W. Todd W. A. Price R. C. Walker J. J. Murray B. J. Cromartie H. S. Shaw A. T. Eassiter R. A. McLeod J. W. Weathers A. P Dickson J. M. Harden N. V. Daniels W. W. Morton Jno. Gillespie R. W. Walker I). T. Rankin Jno. Purdom H. DlMMOCK 17S 179 tTUBS ORCHESTRA John McSween, Ji; E. S. Henderson J. F. Westall Manager Asst. Manager Leader. Westall, First Violin Wiiitner, First Cornet Saunders, First Violin Mayes, Second Cornet Siler, Second Violin Deal, Baritone Horn Thomson, Second Violin Whitener, Bass Violin Robeson, Second Violin McClure, Drums Mattison, Flute Whitlock, Piano 182 Ol)£ lee Hub E. S. Henderson R. E. Denny W. T. Mann J. W. Thomson C. B. Craig E. S. Henderson First Tenor. Second Tenor. First Bass. Second Bass. Manager Leader R. E. Denny D. M. Buie E. B. Phillips R. M. RlCKERT Ol)e Sererta6ers H. F. Morton Business Manager C. B. Saunders Leader C. B. Saunders, Violin. W. T. McClure, First Mandolin. R. C. Walker, Second Mandolin. H. F. Morton, Cxuitar. W. H. R. Campbell, Guitar. W. H. Johnston, Banjo. Sa a ay Mistuh Leaduh, docs vcr know Horace Johnston? That stuttering Fresh? Yes. Well de erder day he took me to rick ' in dat bugy er his ' n, and I ast him to stop by .Skits, but he didn ' t stop till we got to de drug sto. I said, Horace, why did ' n yer stop at Skits, and he said, yer-er-er f-f-fool, I couldn-n-nt sh-sh- sh ay woah quick er mi IT. Mistah Leaduh! Well, Sam. You know Dr. Smith went to Noo York de erder day and intervooed Rockyfeller. After picturin de college in all its rustic simplicity, he drew de discussion to a close wid de following remarks. Davidson College is named arter Davidson the great great grandson of Barth- olomew Davidson, by his second wife Mary Anne Rockerfeller Davidson. Her father Josiah Peabody Rockefeller, was yo great great great grand father. Dis accounts for Davidson bein yer middle name and darefore since de college was named arter you ancestors il is yo duty to help us wid some er dot rake off yer made on it. Mistuh Rockyfeller sez, ( )1 frien yer seem to be right, heah is $200,000, and Dr. Smith sez, Thanks Johnny Old Man! Dis will help me swap places wid Biddle University in Charlotte. Mistuh Leaduh: Friends, we ' ll now close de meeting by singing de favrite song of de Davidson milkman entitled, Shall we gather at de river. S (he uKviiiy wlut Motto. His heed was balled that shone as any glas. Montgomery Summerell Todd Martin Walker R. C. Farrior F. Allan McCoy Orr McG. Sloan Orr W M u r r a y Wilcox Simmons Fraters in Fat iiltate. Dr. W. R. Grey Dr. J. P. Munroe 187 Boobcr-( rabblers Motto — Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation. Song — Good-bye Booze. Flower — Peach Blossom. Colors — Gold and White. ]. C. Turner D. T. Rankin J. M. PURDOM OFFICERS. President Vice-President Secretary ' Stimp Stimpson Batty Quigg Rube Donaldson C. C. Kelly Dick Walker Hub Dimmock Dean Holland Bob Walker Buck Buchholz ( ' . I). Montgomery Phil McAllister Duff McDuffie Dick Wilson C. R. Wilcox Ich Hamilton MEMBERS. Grady Harris Sam Morris Charlie Watt George Campbell Jim Harris Cutter Hughes Blue-Shirt Mack Wilie Pope ' J. W. Weathers Ned Thomas Tom Davies Proc McElroy Butt Butler. Jim Simmons 188 (X tT ozzn ominion Motto — Sic semper tyrannis. Colors— Orange and Blue. Song— Carry Me Back to Old Virginia. Yell. Washington, Jefferson, Jackson, Lee, What ' s the matter with F. F. V.? fohn Smith, Jamestown, Bacon, too, Old Dominion, tried and true. W. A. Price, Jk J. J SUMMERELL ]. K. Parker . OFFICERS. Governor Lieutenant-Governor Secretary of ths Commonwealth MEMBERS. X. B. Preston L. L. Miller f. K. Par kick E. G. Routt J. J. Summerell C. B. Saunders W. P. Parker Tims. Hamlin, Jr. E. E. Routh W. A. Price Y. T. M.wsnN H. M. Shields Old Puss, 13th member. Oennessee (Hub Motto: Up and Doing Colors : Pur] ile and White Flowei : Morning Glory W. A. Armitage, Presidi nt. E. B. Fisher, Vice-President. W. Rhea, Vor i n ' i( Treas. Ifombcrs S. J. MlLLIGAN, C. W. Reed, H. E. Barr, W. F. MlLBURN, Dr. M. E. Sentelle Sturd? Sons of tl)e Seminole State Colors — Purple and Orange. Motto— Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow, a gater may get yer. Flower— Magnolia. Yhll. Aligators, alligators, haul — , haul, Moccasins, moccasins, crawl, bo, crawl. Sandflies, skeeters, redd ugs, frogs, Rattlesnakes, swamps, everglade-bogs, Pineapples, oranges, guavas, dates, Florida, Flordia, best of States. OFFICERS. D. W. Dodge Heap much big chief. J. F. Martin Much big chief. R. D. Dodge Guardian of the totum stick. Joseph Williams . Keeper of the wampum. T. H. Daffin Owl of the wigwam. T. P. Way ■ Brave of the Canoe. ltt? Mississippi Mtu -lHeads Motto. — Virtute et Armis. Flower. — Cotton Bloom. Song. — Mississippi Sawyer. Colors. — Red and Blue. OFFICERS. A. S. Crowell 0. M. Anderson M. II. Carr . I ' resilient Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer L. W. Johnson Roy Smith M. H. Carr MEMBERS. A. S. Crowell 0. M. Anderson A. C. Bridgefortii - ' THE-(05M0P0LITES ' Colors — Red, White, and Blue. Song— The Good Old U. S. A. Flower — Golden-rod.. OFFICERS VV. U. Guerrant President M. Mar Yosip Vice-President H. L. Moore Secretary S. B. Jones. Treasurer NOMADS. E. M. Munroe Texas R. L. Riddle. West Virginia W. U. Guerrant Kentucky H. L. Moore Alabama. A. M. Siler Texas G. F. Worth New Jersey J. H. AxFORD ... Alabama S. B. Jones Indian Territory W. T. McClure West Virginia S. P. Lemly Texas M. Mar Yosip Persia L. C. Bibb Kentucky 195 Westminster (Hub Motto — Semper edere paraii sumus. Colors.- Old Gold and Silver Gray. Flower. — Sunflowei OFFICERS W. M. Erwin R. M. Pegram L. A. Springs President Vice-President Set retary and Treasurer MEMBERS Tate Our Springs Beam Deaver Shields Sample Farrior Erwin Pegram Menius Benfield 196 Presbyterian, institute (Hub Motto — To be bent, not broken. Song — Fly on the wall. (119 verses and chorus.) Colors— Blue and Gold. OFFICERS r c Kelly . . . . President n t 1 7a -President I, M Donaldson . MEMBERS T. P. Way C. C. Kelly S. H. Cook I- M. PuRDOM D. T. Rankin T. H. DlMMOCK R. W. Walker L. M. Donaldson foHN McSween, Jr. J. C. Turner N. B. Edgerton I H. AXFORD OFFICERS President . Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer Leader MEMBERS J. F. Hughes Y. Pratt I). A. Lvxcn II T. Blair J. 0. Harris ( ' . I). Montgomery E. B. Fisher R. C. Sadler J. P). Thackston 5 «@®te«©ft i ' Tzzn: +) r3« R. C. Wilson, Jr. E. B. Fisher R. E. 1 ) ex xv . T. (). Harris J. F. Martin, Jr. John McSween, Jr. E B. Fisher f. O. Harris T. W. Davies M. W Butler J, A. Crawford J as. Allan, Jr. YV. LJ. Guerrant MEMBERS President Vice-President Send, try ami Treasurer i ' ourse Professional S. L. Miller, Jr. R. E. Denny J. F. Hughes R. C. Wilson, Jk ( ' . R. Wilcox George Wilson E. G. Mallard j. A. AXFORD W. B. Taylor CADDIES ( ' . D. Montgomery E. S. Henderson T. M. Warlick 200 H% It B U p® I J 6 f w « Dr. Douglas Salley southerland MEMBERS Henderson Warlick Daniels Axford Skit HONORARY MEMBERS |. L. Sloan, Jr. 202 M - -« V JDrownie VUu b MEMBERS William E. Ashe W. L. Long A. B. Taylor D. M. Buie Alex. Sprunt C. W. Adickes H. L. SlMRIL A. M. Siler D. N. Jones S. 0. Fleming G. W. Coan James Allan, Jr. S. W. Anderson H. N. Alexander J. T. Peterkin D. T. Rankin W. C. Morris E. S. Clark S. L. Morris T. S. Flinn 203 Ot) Swappers Motto— Do unto others before you get done (dunned). Symbol- Three brass balls. Song - I ' d like to be a friend of yours and a little bit more. Chant of the Swappers. Broke, broke, broke, On the cold hard rocks, ( me, And 1 would that an angel were handy, To lend me an X or a Y. OFFICERS Footsie Harris . High and Exalted Swindler ' Butt Butler Most Dishonorable Chester ' Jack Crawford Sharp tongued Do-you-if-hi can ' Fish Fisher Quick-eyed Isaac MEMBERS Eph Mallard Manthy Armitage Irish Flinn Lef Davies Dick Wilson Long John McSween Cutter Hughes Easy Miller Mae McELROY Hol Denny Project, applicant for Membership 204 SWAPPERS CLUB. Hitcben Club Motto— Everybody works at our house. Flow e r— Cabbage. Drink— Pot-Liquor. Color— Black. S.H.Cook . . Chief cook and bottle washer W. M. Baker . ... Assistant in the Culinary Department Warren Butler Champion Dish-dryer Cloyd Potts .... Supreme Taster J. T. Hooks ... Scullery maul THE PIS. FOOT CU B. J. C. Nixon Champion Street Packer N. B. Edgerton Rock Crusher Joseph Williams Sand Lifter. R. C. Walker Mud Splitter 4$? J. W. Pratt T. M. Warlick N. V. Daniels J. T. Hooks C. A. Swift W. A. Ramsay H. B. Whitley S. B. Jones 207 T.J. PtrmniK . Pavoriti quotation. — Blessings be on hkn who first invented sleep. Song. — Flcase go ' way and let me sleep. Flower. — Poppy Sal Salley ' Fat Axford 1 Red EDGERTON ' Cutter Hughes High and Exalted Snoozer Lethargic Dreamer Supine Somniloquist Sluggish Somnambulist OTHER DROWSY DISCI! LES Shack Moore Rameses Ramsey Charlie Mayes Colonel Fairley Croc Williams Dick Walker Batty Quigg Tim Cocke George Witmer Butt Butler Secrest Cromell Nookie Wilkinson J onn James •jos (Tollege (Talen6ar September s-- September 9- September September September I 2. IS- September 18. September 25- September October 28. 1 . October 4- October 6. October i 2 ( October ' 5 ( Ictober 19. ( (ctober 20. October 3°- November 2. November 7- November 8. November 1 2. November 14. November :6. •Fall term opened. Campus invaded by hordes of strange, un- couth, green-colored vertebrates, light of head and swift of foot. Fresh. Reception. Abundance of whipped cream served a la Hemphill. Faculty Meeting held by permission of the student bodv. -First meeting of Fresh, held in the Bible room. Sin presides. -Football begins. Tubby II puts in bis appearance on field. -Folding house, ordered from Sears, Roebuck Co., by Archi- bald, arrived. Price, $15.98, prepaid. P. Hall sets up same ■ in Faculty street. Show strikes hill. World-renowned, unexcelled, unequalled aggregation of female beauty and physical dexterity exhibited. Sin cuts Bible to attend. Dickie rides down street in his new landeau. -Puss tells Junior Philosophy class a joke he heard Moses crack on Plains of Midian. -C. C. Alexander at last finds a room-mate to his liking in the person of Mrs. Flowe ' s brindle cow. -Crowell goes to Red Springs to launch his Sloop. No doubt he launched a Smack instead. -Anderson, 0. M. lowers tone of Chapel choir considerably. Attempts tf sing bass. Sin always docs appeal ; Jim sports Miss A -Two new Co-eds inter Sm ' s Bible clas: to women. -Hobson lectures n The Navy. Da B—M— . Bill Joe gets absent minded. Fails to take customary prome- nade clown the church aisle before service. -Calendar Committee despairs of springing a new Weathers- Summers joke. -Nixon ' s gases contaminate the atmosphere. Hill Joe breaks his rule and meets Soph Chemistry. Statistic blanks issued. Many candidates announce themselves for biggest bore, most conceited man, etc. Nick still leads big foot race. -Gov. Glenn makes two addresses before the student body. -Tommie ' s popularity greatly increased. Misses classes for a week. -Dr. Henry Louis Smith, distinguished travel stopped over on the hill for a day. Dickie, to James entering class tardy. Mr. your excuse for being tardy. James: Talki Doctor. •2 ' )!) and lecturer imes. I ' ll take : to the Co-ed. November 21. — Dr. W. W. Moore delivered an illustrated lecture. Miss L — brings out Long Bov. November 25. — John McEachern ' s trunk goes a-courting. November 27. — Long Boy, hoping for Yes and an immediate honey-moon, takes trunk with him when calling on — — . Evidently dis- appointed, trunk seen on piazza next morning. December 1. — Eating record broken. Foreman consumes twelve pieces of cake at one sitting. December 3. — Witmer attends Chapel! ! ! ! ! ! December 5. — Third floor, South Wing, Chambers, discovers a second Edgar Allen Poe. December 10. — Heroditian automobiles much in use. Extra demand on account of approaching exams. December 16. — Coal wave strikes D. C. Several bovs find the temperature too severe and leave for home. December 18. — B. Preston makes go on Philosophy. December 19. — J. C. Nixon, with a box of shoes under his arm about to mount train in Charlotte for D. C, arrested by conductor, who said: Sir, this is not a baggage car. Nick replied: Well-11-1 er-a vou are mistaken, sir. That is a pair of shoes. The conductor glanced at Nick ' s feet and realized the truth. December 20. — Students leave college for the holidays. Holtzclaw, P. Hall and Project have a rest. January 1. — College opens. Puss starts off Junior Philosophy class with usual side-splitters (?) (?). January 2. — Soph Steele and Fresh Team begin to enquire about re-exami- nation schedule. Januarv 3. — The Fresh Monitors for before Xmas hand in their formal resig- nations. January 9. — Nick has new tenor rival in Chapel choir-Bill Joe ' s calf. January 10. — Hon.C.W. Reed of Tennessee returns from an extensive trip north. January 12.— Dickie ' s stables over-crowded. He decides to use second floor Chambers as a harness and buggv depository. January 16. — Dickson and Preston make their first appearance in Chapel choir. Their sweet melodious strains warped the benches into tears. As for Project, he could stand it no longer and went home. January 25. — Class football starts. Neophyte football stars contest for the silver cup. February 1.— New oasis discovered in the Sahara. Tommie tells a joke on Junior English. February 4. — Lake Wilev frozen over. Project, anxious to show his skating skill gives half-holiday. Jim Rhea distinguishes himself by falling in five times. February 9. — Co-ed announces title of her Junior oration to be Pleasant Days of Summer Weather(s). February 10. — Fresh hold special prayer service to be delivered from impending snow storm. February 13.— McNeill, Phi Hall, after being dosed for about a week, morning, noon, and night with Junior oratorical practice, sighs for the quiet of his native pines. February i 7. — Fresh Reeves gains notoriety by his proficiency in snipe hunting. February 24. — Soph. Banquet in Charlotte. Fresh Banquet on hill. Fresh- Junior Whitner, who generally amuses himself by running the scale, varies his pleasure by running the gauntlet. February 27. — Junior Oratoricals; Demosthenes turns over in his grave with a groan and flings earthward his famous pebble. February 28. — Enter Jimmie Coleman, exit C. W. Reed. March 2. — The heavens are dissolved to tears, the campus sad and gloomy. To-day our fair visitors took their departure and we again must take up the weary grind of college life. March 4. — Long John, Dandy Jim and Jerry, return from an extensive hunting trip. The only casuality reported was one bird that foolishly got under Dandv ' s foot. March 5. — Student body takes action in regard to breaking and damaging college property. Freshmen enter plea to be rated as property. March 7. — Spring opens. Dickie plows up a Greek root in his vegetable garden. March 9. — Basket ball season over. It is useless for us to give the reason. March 11. — Campus walks filled with scantily clad candidates for Field Day honors. The Olympics in all their glory never saw a sight like this. March 14. — Sheared heads the latest style among Davidson youths. Ample evidence of Darwin ' s theory of the Descent of Man. March 18. — Dr. Smith spent a few days on the hill. March 20. — Tommie who has just escaped the Miasmic swamp of Junior Oratory falls into the slough of Senior spiels. March 25. — Calendar Committee dissolves partnership and goes into hys- terics. Ifll-U . Statistics Age: Average, ig yrs. Height: Average, 5 ft. 8 in. Weight: Average. 141) fbs. Size Hat: Average, 7. Size shoe: Average, 7, Color hair: Brown, 4(1 ' , ; Black, 39 ; Light, 10 ' , ; Red, 5 ' ,. Smoke? No, 72 ' , ; Yes, 28 ' , . ( ' hew? No, 93.4 ' , ; Yes, 6.6 ' , . Use profanity? No, 67%; Yes. 33%. Wear glasses? No, 93-4 ' I Yes, 6.6 ' , . Yearly expenses: Average, S355. Chosen profession: Undecided, 45 ' , ; Ministry, 23.3 ' , ; Medicine, s ' ; Law, 3%. Time of retiring: Average 11 o ' clock. Number of prayers missal per month: Average, 3. Use pony? Yes, 66 ' J ; No, 34 ' . Ever kissed a girl? Yes, 83.7%; No, [6.3%, Ever been engaged? No, 76 ' , ; Yes. 24 ' , . Favorite style of liturature: Fiction, $3 ' ' , ; Foetry, 10.5 ' , ; Scientific, 17 ' ,. Favorite author: Scott, 2 ' , ; Shakespeare. 28 ' , : Irving, kj ' , ; Dickens, 13 ' , ; Fox, [8%. Father ' s profession: Farmer, 34 ' , ; Minister, m ' , ; Merchant, 14 ' , , Physician, 1 • 2 1 ■ Favorite study: Mathematics, 42%; Chemistry, 26%; English, nj ' ,. Quitest man: Yates, 41%; Mclver, 24 ' , ; Holland, 14 ' . Pay own expenses? No, 87 ' , ; Yes. 13 ' ,. Go calling? Yes, 69 , . No, 31%, Style of beauty preferred: Blonde, 27 ' , ; Brunette, 63 ' , . Belong to literary soi iety? Yes, 72.8 ' , ; No, 27.2%. Belong to Y. M. C. A.? Yes, 77 ' ,; No, 2 , . Part hair in middle ' ' No, 92 ' , ; Yes, 8 ' , . Wear derby? Yes, 59 1 , i No, 41%. Favorite flower? Rose, 60 votes; Violet, 41 votes, Carnation, u; votes; Mis- tletoe, 2 votes. Political belief: Democral 83 votes; None, 15 votes, Republican, 14 votes. Handsomest professor: J. M . Douglas. 78 votes; MeConnell, 48 votes; A, Cur- rie. 27 votes. Most versatile student: Pratt, 28 votes; Parker, 29 votes; Morton, W. W. 24 votes. Best poet: Morton, W. Y. 75 votes; Linley 49 votes. Biggest dead game sport: Blue, 106 votes; Hughes, 28 votes; Scott, J. H. 26 votes. 212 Biggest foot: Nixon, 91 votes; Walker, R. C, 24 votes. Smallest foot: Rankin, D. T., 62 votes; Buie, 25 votes; ' ' Co-ed 20 votes. Most popular Ladies in town: Miss Young, 31 votes; Miss Marie Sloan, 24 votes; Miss Thompson, 21 votes; Miss Harding, 14 votes. Favorite loafing place: Skit ' s, unanimous vote. Favorite professor: McConnell, 20 ' ( ; Sentelle, 16 ' , ; Douglas, J. M., 8%. Wittiest man: Henderson. 35 votes; F-eston, 29 votes; ' ' Rabbit Johnson, 26 votes. Biggest loafer: Buie, 41 votes; Blue, 24 votes; Salley, 21 votes. Laziest man: Henderson, 35 votes; McEachern, 29 votes; Walker, R. C. 24 votes. Favorite game: Tennis, 36 votes, Foot ball 29 votes. Base ball 26 votes; Set back, 24 votes. Most popular man: Fharr, 28 votes; MeSween, J. Jr., 26 votes; Pratt, 15 votes; Martin, and Edgerton, 12 votes each. Most influential man : Pratt, 30 votes, Parker, 28 votes ; MeSween, J. Jr., 27 votes. Best man morally: Bucholz. 32 votes; Parker, 27 votes, Yates, 24 votes; Pharr, 23 votes. Best foot ball player: Elliott and Edgerton, 39 votes each; Denny 34 votes. Best base hall player: Sherrill 51 votes; Guerrant 38 votes; Johnson, 25 votes. Best all-round athlete: Wilkinson and Clark, 35 votes each; Denny 31 votes. Best all-round man: Turner, 30 votes; Denny, 28 votes; Pharr 27 votes. Handsomest man: Sadler, 46 votes; Denny 23 votes; Axford, 22 votes. Fattest man: Warlick, by unanimous vote. Leanest man: Peterkin, 240 votes. Longest man: MeSween, J. Jr.. by unanimous vote. Shortest man: Henderson, 240 votes. Biggest lady-killer: Hughes 200 votes; Weathers, 16 votes; Carter, 12 votes. Heaviest eater: At Barnes, McElroy; at Vinson ' s MeSween, J. Jr.; at Camp- bell ' s Robinson; at Shoemaker ' s, Foreman; at Brady ' s, Cartledge; at Smith ' s, Milligan;at Pope ' s, McNeill, A.; at Cook ' s, Walker (won out over Puss). Most Boastful man: Scott, J. H., 32 votes; Blue, 28 votes; Whitner, 23 votes; Allan, 22 votes. Most conceited man: Blue, 51 votes; Scott, J. H. and Milligan 38 votes each. Most intellectual man: Pratt, 72 votes; Scott, L. R. 37 votes; Parker, 24 votes. Hardest student: Moore, H. L. 89 votes; Stukes, 16 votes; Farker, 14 votes. Best worker in Fit. Society: Parker, 61 votes; Munroe, 13 votes. Best writer: Parker, 60 votes; Reed, C. W. 56 votes; Quigg 25 votes. Best worker in Phi. Society: Pratt, and Shaw, 24 votes each; McLeod, R. A. 18 votes. Meekest man: Yates 30 votes; Mclver 20 votes; Peterkin ,18 votes; Bill Joe 15 votes. Ever fallen on any studies ' : Yes, 84 ' , ; No, f6%. 213 (Brings She came; she saw; she conquered. McEachern. Ay in the catalogue, ve go for nun. — Fresh. When your money gives out, I ' ll love you still but 1 won ' t lie with you. — Skit. It ' s a cruelty to load a falling man. Dicky. Here will la- an old abusing of God ' s patience and the King ' s English. — ' ' Dandy. Ah! A German and a genius! A prodigy! Admit him 1 Whitner. What the orators want in depth they give vou in length. — Moore. He talks and talks, and having said nothing says it again. ' ' Easy Miller. He speaks an infinite deal of nothingness -Preston. A Similarity : The Crusaders stabled their horses under the temple ; Dicky stables Ins under his lecture platform. Prof. Math.. ' ' What ' s your problem, .Mr. Sally? Sally. To find the volume of a frustrated pyramid. Ah me! If his head but held as much as Ins shoes, what a greal man he won hi lie. Harris. Found: A lull from Sears Roebuck Co. for one house complete, shipped to A. Currie, Davidson X C, July i. 1007. ' ' To be wise and love Exceeds man ' s might. Weathers. Dr. Scntellc at breakfast Monday morning after Dr. Reed preached on Hell I didn.t rest at all well last night; I had something like indigestion. Prof. Douglas Yes, I guess it was that sermon you heard last night. Here ' s to the girl with bonny blue eyes — Davidson. Uneasy is the head that wears the crown — Fresh. President of the Soph. Banquet. Full well thy laughed with counterfited glee At all his jokes, for many a joke had he. — Junior Philosophy Class. ' Tis better to love, loved and lost. Than to be married and be bossed. — Long John. Do others or they ' ll do you — Bill Gillispee. Bv his dogs ve shall know him. — Fowle. ' ' And never did Grecian chisel trace A farer form, a lovier face — Blue. Children should be seen, not heard — Mitchner. Both a borrower and a lender be — Allan. Week in week out from morn till night you can hear his bellows blow Buie. How doth the little busy bee Improve each shining hour? — Alexander, 11. X. People who live in glass houses should not throw stones — Grind Com. Where wisdom is bliss, ' tis folly to be ignorant. — Solomon Moore. Death and life are in the power of the tongue. — Project. If he had been a dog that howeled thus, they would have hanged him. — Whitner. In sooth, ' tis a fair mouth — one that Venus formed for his own kissing. — Buchholz. He loosens and lets down his jaw- Then brings it up the rag to chaw. — Walker. K, C. In truth, he ' s but an infant wearing trousers. — Flinn. I care for nobodv — not I. — Saunders. Hairs of my youth, ye are f.-osted and gray. — McClure. Yes, I ' ll take you to church for a dollar. — Joe Moore. My jokes. What things they are. — Davis. That lovely smile haunts me like a wild melody. — Robinson, J. D. It ' s a proper man ' s picture, but also who can converse with a dumb show? -Blue. Oh! He is charming, past all parallel. — Reid.T. S. A loud laugh speaks a vacant mind, and slothfulness brings poverty. — ( rawford, J. A. Vanity abiding in a weak structure. -Milligan. Nature hath formed strange fellows in her time.—Gillispie, J. D. He doth nothing but frown ; I fear he will prove the weeping philosopher when he grows old, being so full of such sourness in his youth. — Todd. Come, come, do you think I do not know you by your most excellent wit. ' — McSween, J . H . Virtue cannot hide itself; graces will appear. — Boleman. O bed! bed! Delicious bed That heaven on earth to the weary head. — Axford. A horse! A horse! Mv kingdom for a horse — Fresh. Latin Class. Beauty is but skin deep, Ugly is to the — Lord help us. — Ratchford. We must live to eat, and eat to live.- Nixon. As like as one pea to another.- Maxwell Twins. And still the wonder grows, how one small head can carry all that nose. Stroup. Ah. why should life all labor be? — Henderson. To those who know thee not, no words can paint. — McCord. He tramped along unknowing what he sought. And whistled as he went for lack of thought.— McClintock. The bed has become a place of luxury for me.— Sally. You had better go hang yourself.— Mclver. I see that the dew of youth is rubbed off you. — Erwin And the oath with which nothing can find him unproyided. — Witmer. Sir, I know but little or nothing. — Rickert. We may live without friends, we may live without books, But civilized men cannot live without cooks. — Sally. Too sad to care aught to her changeable beauty to add. — Anderson, ( . M. He may live without love — what is posession but pining? But where is the man who can live without dining? — Nixon. Student ' Dr. what do you think of a warmer climate for me? Dr. Munroe- Thats what I ' ve been trying to save vou from for a month. D. L College tics can ne ' er be broken, Termed at old D. C, Tar surpassing wealth unspoken, they ' ll forever be. Chorus. D. €., n. C, hail to thee ! thou hast been kind to us! €ver shall we cherish for thee thoughts of love and trust. 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