Franklin and Marshall College - Oriflamme Yearbook (Lancaster, PA)

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Q Tatfwl z f eitlrtllilm , ,. y ii.- '1 o o 7 K' - e s e W'- - ... J e s of 4 M. -'... .... of changes taking place upon the planet Jupiter, and also the measurement of double stars. The work of the observatory has received recognition in Europe, where special note of its observations and drawings has been taken in the Journal of the British Astronomical Association, of which Prof. Apple is a member. He is also a n1en1ber of the Anlerican Astronomical Society and a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He was married in 1884- to 1VIiss Ada Krebs, the daughter of Prof. VV. E. Krebs, formerly professor of mathematics in Franklin and Nlarsllall College. Mrs. Apple died in 1910. N il.-

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Jeata tt , g d'fm1wrur A Retrospect RUF. APPLE is an alumnus of Franklin and lVIarshall College of the class of '78, After graduation he continued his studies in the Tlieological Seminary. In 1880 he was asked to take charge of the depart- ment of natural science in Palatinate College of ltflycrstown, Pa., now Al- bright College. After three years teaching here, he was o1'dained as pastor of a charge in Bedford County, Pa., following which he served Grace lNIis- sio11 in lVashington, D. C., and congregations in Catawissa and in Bedford, Pa. Prof. Apple always felt a deep interest in the sciences, especially the mathematical. During his student. course, the mathematical department having become somewhat disorganized on account of changes taking place, he pursued l1is mathematical studies privately, and at one time took charge of a part of the mathematical instruction in the college. The study of astronomy early engaged his interest and was carried on as a recreation during the twenty-five years he served i11 the pastorate. During this time he was with the Franklin and Marshall eclipse expedition which Dr. J. E. Kershner headed in Centerville, Virginia, where he secured photographs of the total solar eclipse with an apparatus of his own construction. When, on account of its increasing development, the department of physics and astronomy was divided and the department of astronomy or- ganized in 1907, l.'rot. Apple was called to take charge of the latter and became director of the Daniel Scholl Observatory. In this position he has shared with Prof. Kcrshncr, his predecessor, the teaching of mathematics in the college. In the 1lClll1llllSlI'2ll.l0l1 of the observatory he has followed the policy of cultivating a limited field thoroughly rather than attempting a large work which limitations of time would prevent receiving adequate attention. The work of the observatory has been concentrated upon keeping a record -6-

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Greetings We're here to praise The evil we do lives after us, lcnd us your ears, RIENDS, non-hyphens, countrymen, F. and NI., not to blame her. lVe have interred our good parts in this book. T herefore, in scanning what is here set down, Judge kindly, Knowing our foremost wish to lic To please all readers and especially ye. - .,e, 8 A.-. Tn E STAF1-