Mississippi College - Tribesman Yearbook (Clinton, MS)

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PRESIDENT WILLIAM TYNDALE LOWREY, D. D., LL. D. B. A., Mississippi College; President Blue Mountain Female College, 1884-’97. Mississippi College, ’97 — President 10

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morning. She knows which way to go, and bears him swiftly toward the farm; but he is back in time for his work. In the afternoon, when his school hours are over, you will see that splendid animal bearing her purposeful master in the same direction again. I doubt if there is a finer farmer in Hinds County than Dr. Provine. This feature of his life is an example and a blessing to the boys, as well as to the entire community. As a citizen. Dr. Provine is note-worthy. I do not hesitate to say that from the standpoint of progressive citizenship he has been worth more to the town of Clinton than any other one man since the war. He believes in law and order, but that is not all. He believes in public improvements and conveniences. To him Clinton owes her electric lights and water works; to him, more than any other man, she owes the great improve- ments that have come to her streets and side-walks, and to him more than to any other citizen, we owe our new depot and the improved surroundings of our railroad station. Any community might be proud of such a citizen as Dr. Provine. He cwns his own home and it is probably the nicest and most conveniently arranged home in the town. He sets his neighbors a good example in all that pertains to community pride. As a Christian, Dr. Provine is one of the leaders of the community. He is one of the most faithful and progressive Deacons in our Baptist Church. He is also the ac- curate and efficient treasurer of the Church. He is Superintendent of the Sunday School and takes great pride in this noble work. You will find few such Sunday-school Superin- tendents in Mississippi. He is energetic in Christian work, exemplary in conduct, and humble in prayer. From the above description of my admirable friend, neighbor and co-worker, you could not possibly have gotten the idea that he is goody-goody. Far from it. He is good. That is, he is efficient in the accomplishment of things that ought to be done. Temper? Yes, sir; he has it. Spirit? Yes, if that is different, he has that. He is courageous, vigorous, virile; and his impulses are like the throbbing of a steam engine. As I have lived near neighbor to him for these thirteen years and known him in all sorts of relations, he has often reminded me of a strong man riding a fiery steed. With form erect and hands upon the reins clearing his distances with precision and speed, he would never allow weakness to once enter the mind of the observer. Weakness is about the last thing you would think of when you consider Dr. Provine. Of course, occasionally, in his intensity, he forgets and relaxes his hold on the reins, and then — look out ! But you may always be sure that it will not be long until the strong hand will be in control again, and the strong steed will be held down to perfect control. School boys will nick-name any man if they like him. In view of Dr. Provine’s physical build and his fluent use of the German language, the boys have dubbed him “Dutchy.” This name, as used by the boys, bespeaks admiration and affection on their part, and jolly good-humor on his part. Dr. Provine is a constantly growing man. He was an able man and a Christian when he came to Mississippi College, but during these seventeen years he has grown wonderfully in self-control, knowledge, wisdom and Grace. He is still in his prime, and while he is a great man now, he will grow greater with the years. Such a man does not stand still. He moves on and up. CM “Dutchy,” here’s to your health and happiness; may your large store of know- ledge grow larger from year to year; may your splendid wisdom grow more and more trustworthy; may your skilled hand become more skillful; may your prosperity increase; may long years be added to your life, and may your entire pathway be “as the shining light that shineth more and more until the perfect day.” 9

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ALGERON JASPER AVEN, M. A., Professor of Latin. A. B., University of Mississippi, 18S4; A. M., ibid., 1889; Principal of Coles Creek Academy, 1884-85; Principal of Winona Male Academy, 1885-89; Profes- sor of English, Mississippi College, 1889-90; Graduate Student, University of Chicago, Summers of 1894 and 1695. PORTER WALKER BERRY, M. A., Assistant in Mathematics. B. S., Mississippi College; M. A., Mississippi Col- lege; Principal of Hickory High School, 1903; Princi- pal of Ackerman High School, 1906; Graduate Stu- dent, University of Chicago, Summer Terms, 1907-08. DALE E. CHADWICK, B. S. Athletic Director and Assistant in Chemistry. Graduate Marietta Academy, Ohio, 1900; Marietta College, 1905-07; Albion College, Mich., 1907-08, Shurtleff College, 111., Athletic Director, Shurtleff Col- lege, 1908-09; Athletic Director, Dakota Weslyan Uni- versity, 1909-10. 11