Goshen College - Maple Leaf Yearbook (Goshen, IN)

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CURTIS C. ZIGEER, Ana Major. Philosophy and Education North Lima, Ohio. The quiet and unassuming manner of Mr. C. C. Ziegler has won for him a high place place in the hearts of his many friends. He is fond of books. He loves to grapple with the mysteries of philosophy and spends hours working his way through problems too difficult for less philosophical minds. He is a fine student, a clear thinker and a man- ly gentleman. He has a large vision and a deep insight into the problems of life. He loves truth and we are confident that he will ever hold up its banner before his fellow- men. REUBEN R. DETWEILER, ABF Major. English Bluffton, Ohio. Det. , as he is known among his college friends, comes after two years' absence, in time to become a. member of the class of '13. During his educational career, as teacher and student he has convinced us that he is a man to be depended upon. Lit- tle, but mightyg optomistic, but not blind to factsg jovial, with a keen sense of wit and humor, yet serious. His Hrmly set lips, dark sparkling eyes, and firm step all indi- cate that he is a man with a purpose. He admires the beautiful, loves truth, and seeks the best life has to offer. MARGARET WILSON, A.l5.it Major. Philosophy and Education Elkhart, Ind. Margaret Wilson is an Indiana teacher of wide experience. She has had training at the Indiana State Normal School. She is keen and very quick in adjusting herself to any situation that may arise. Although she has been with us only one year, we feel that she is a part of us. We especially appreci- ate her fine conversational ability. 'Will receive degree in August.

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GOSHEN COLLEGE RECORD. 27 health gave way. But with all his ups and downs Henry Wilson pressed steadily towards the goal he had set. During his wandering he had seen the evils of slavery and resolved that 'tiny voice and vote shall ever be given for the equality of all the children of men, before the laws of the common- wealth of Massachusetts, and of the United States . Massachusetts kept this man of single aim as her senator until he had seen the shackles removed from a million and a half of bondmen and had seen the institution of slavery fall to pieces, and, when General Grant was elected president of this glorious country, she gave him to preside, as vice president of the country, over the legislative body, where for a score of years he had been the bravest, most patriotic, most hardworking, and in- corruptible member . He had seen his star and faithfully followed the path of its gleam. Many a young man after catching his vision and making a noble start has been side-tracked by temptation and adverse influences. His clean pol- itical life has become corrupt by a de- sire for political fame, his sympathy and interest in humanity narrowed by a lust for gold, his religious aspirations killed by indifference, his character ruined by liquor, gambling and asso- ciate vices, and his courage lost by mis- fortune. Some retrace their steps and follow their higher aspirations after having irretrievably wasted time and energy. Others are hopelessly ruined. The Hebrew nation had caught a gleam of the true God, the one supreme, loving creator and Lord of the universe and Father of men. They started on their journey to Canaan in the light of that bright star. But soon their vis- ion was blurred with fear, discourage- ment. and idoltary. and losing their way they wandered about in the wil- derness for forty years. But on the other hand we find a few faithful men, who never wholly lost the light of that bright star and though dim as it ap- peared at times, were true to that faithful guide and through their faith- fulness saved the race and gave to the world its greatest principles of reli- gion and morality in the person of Christ. The gleam comes from a beacon light. We cannot see the whole of the way. VVe know not what surprises, what triumphs, what sorrows and mis- fortunes lie along that path. Step by step is the way revealed and often as we look into the distance we behold what appears to be our goal, but which proves to be only a division mark along the King's highway, and as we ap- proach it the light is seen in the dis- tance beyond. We, the graduating class of 1913 have caught the gleam. We have seen the star in the west, we started on our journey, but we could not see the whole of the way. We follow the light as the little boy follows the rain- bow. He sees it over against the woods, but as he approaches it keeps steadily advancing before him. For a time we could see only as far as the college, probably at first not even to the completion of the course, but we followed the gleam, and thought at times hindered by circumstances and the light appeared almost hopelessly in the distance and faint at times, we have faithfully kept our eyes upon that light and have now reached this landmark only to find the gleam still in the distance. As we have been ap- proaching we saw the light as if it were advancing, ever opening new vis-

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GOSHEN COLLEGE RECORD. 29 ions of life to which former ones were but guiding posts. Objectively our paths part here. For some of us the light points to the foreign mission field, for some to the rural district of our own beloved land, for some to educa- tional halls and for some to other lines of duty. For each of us a path of duty is being laid open and now, as we have been faithfully following the gleam this far, may we continue to be true to our guide and never swerve to right or left regardless of misfor- tunes, discouragements and tempta- tions. If we step aside, even to Jer- usalem, we shall waste time if not get hopelessly lost, but, if we follow the path of duty as it is being revealed, then we shall see the King. Breaking The Wreath lnez Schrock How can we leave thee How can we from thee part Thou only hast our heart, Our Alma Mater. Thou hast these lives of ours, So noble by thy powers Made true and large and rich, With treasures noble. Time ever on the wing, Now bids us in her flight To battle for the right, Far, far away. And though life 's duties call, Yet love abides with all Who truth and right exalt Unto the end. Ever loyal to this wreath, Retained in memory long, Entwined with friendship strong Glorious wreath. l No pleasures before us more bright Than those that pass from our height, Those we are leaving behind Forever gone. Soon this wreath must break, And these dear halls forsake, That we our way may take Where duty calls. Yet shall our purpose be, Strong as our elm tree, ln all things true to thee, Vlle hold so dear. The wreath is breaking apart. There rises a feeling of sorrow, For on the uncertain tomorrow Must be farewell. One to far India will sail, Others in mountain and dale, Will toil patiently on, Happy and free. Vllhen in the battles of life, Our memories turn back, No honor do they lack For nineteen thirteen. The professor of our class, No other can surpass, Always in our coming days, Our guiding star. Each flower can ne'er outlive Impressions upon it made, The price can neler be paid, For what these mean. They will lend courage bold, For us to give and not with-hold, And in all our future days To follow the gleam.