Milton College - Fides Yearbook (Milton, WI)

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IN MEMORIAM DR. CLARENCE D. ROYSE Page Thirty-onc

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Jxljg, tau m s w is MM 2; s w A x . Dr. Clarence D. Royse, D.D. 57f LHCLARISNCE DILLE ROYSE was horn on August 20, 1863, at ' Ixingwood, IV. Va. In 1885 he was admitted to the Methodist ministry. His work in the ministry took him into communities in Indiana. Iowa and South Dakota, and he rose to a position of district superintendent. In 1921. he was among those sent to Armenia in connection with the Near East Relief. About 1910, he became engaged in financial canvassing for Churches, colleges. and hospitals. At the time of his death he had directed 188 campaigns for money for Christian enterprises and had put every one of them over. He failed not once; it is an enviable record. He had a genius for raising money. In January, 1926, he became connected with Milton College, when he was appointed vice-president and made director of the Development Campaign for' $500,000. Through his leadership and indomitable optimism the Milton-Milton Junction Drive for $100,000 in April and May of 1927 netted $102,000 in pledges. During the same summer Battle Creek raised $25,000 under his direction. XVhen the term of his contract expired and it became apparent to everyone that a much longer period would he required to complete the task of raising the entire $500,000. he generously Offered to give a portion of his time for an indefinite period to raise the whole amount. Because of his efforts for Milton College in preparation for the Janesville drive, his heart began to fail and he had not been entirely well since that time. He was on the Campus last Commencement and was awarded the degree of Doctor of Divinity at that time. In November, 1928. he started east with President A. E. VVhitford, but was forced to return to his home in Rockville, Ind.. because of illness. Just as he again felt conEdent of better health. he died suddenly on Feb. 11, 1929, of heart failure. President A. Ii. W'hitford's tribute to Dr. Royse follows: IIDr. Royse's outstanding qualities were his devotion to duty, his tireless energy in promoting the cause which he was serving, and his contagious optimism in a difficult task. He had positive convictions, and while he was tolerant of others views and tactful in presenting his own, still he was not afraid to take a stand on any public question. He also had a great respect for the convictions of others which were different from his own. IIIt was his hahit never to spare himself in any task. Since his illness three years ago he always felt apologetic when it was necessary for him to stop and rest. Indeed many times he overtaxed his strength because he was Optimistic about his own condition. HDr.R0yse believed thoroughly in the mission and the future of. Milton as a Christian College. He enjoyed being on the Campus and associating wlth the students. He was determined to do his utmost in spite of his infirmities to put Milton on a solid Financial footing. He expected to succeed in this. Indeed,. since the first eighteen months of his service to Milton College he has given himself without salary for the promotion of our development fund. Those of us who were closely associated with him admired and respected him. He was a congenial com- panion and a loyal friend? Page Thirty

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DR. A. L. BURDICK Board of Trustees Office Expires in 1929 Lester M. Babcock, M.A., DDb 1......Mi1t0n Giles F. Belknap ....................................................................... XVaukesha Justin H. Burdick, M.D ................................................................. Milton George E. Coon, M .D ..................................................... Milton junction C. Eugene Crandall, M.A., PILD ................................................ Milton 1Valt0n H. Ingham, Ph.B ........................................ Fort 1Vayne, Ind. Albert S. Maxson, M.D ................................................. Milton Junction Hylon T. Plumb. 31.8.. 1C.IC., D. SC ................... Salt Lake City, Utah George W. Post, Jr.. M.A., M.D ......................................... Chicago, 111. Office Expires in 1930 George R. Boss .............................................................................. Milton James H. Coon ................................................................................ Milton George M. Ellis, M.S ..................................................................... Milton J. Nelson Humphrey, M.A .................................................... Whitewater Benjamin F. Johanson, M.A., D.D.S ................... Battle Creek. Mich. William B. Maxson .......................................................................... Milton Harrison M. Pierce, B.A., M.D ................................. Riverside, Calif. George W. Post, M.A., M.D ......................................................... Milton A. Bernard Saunders, B.S ............................................................. Milton Office Expires in 1931 Louis A. Babcock .......................................................................... Milton A. Lovelle Burdick. M.S., M.D ................................................... Milton George E. Crosley, M.D ............................................................... Milton Grant W. Davis .............................................................................. Milton Mrs. Alida H. Morse .................................................. Edgerton, R. F. D. Rev. Edwin Shaw, M.A., D.D ....................................................... Milton Rev. James L. Skaggs .................................................................... Milton Allen B. West, M.A ....................................................... Milton Junction Alfred E. Whitford, M.A ............................................................. Milton Honorary Trustees Benoni 1. Jeffrey .............................................................. Riverside, Calif. William B. Wells, M.A., M.D ....................................... Riverside. Calif. Page Thirty-two