Oberlin College - Hi-O-Hi Yearbook (Oberlin, OH)

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Adelia A. Field Johnston, A.M., LL.D. 1837-1910 ON JULY 22, 1910, there passed away from Oberlin a strong, kindly, devoted spirit, and tl1e sense of a great loss cast a shadow over the entire community. Who did not know Mrs. Johnston? For forty years she had gone in and out among us. W'ho was not familiar with the slender figure, the brisk walk, the bright eye, the cordial greeting? And who was ignorant of her quick sympathy with all classes of persons, her variety of interests, her enthusiasm in every good work, her willingness to render aid? And who did not respect her staunch fidelity to duty, her blameless life, her strong religious convictions? Active-minded, re- sponsive, ready in conversation, she interested everyone. She had also a quick sense of humor and genial wit, and there was no company but her presence gave added interest, and yet she seemed never conscious of this, so genuine and simple- hearted was her enjoyment in others. Frank-and outspoken she was, of great de- cision, and fearless in expressing her own judgment, but her sincerity and good- will disarmed criticism. Positive as were her convictions, she had largeuess of heart and generosity towards those who differed from her, and growing sweet- ness of temper in meeting the varied experiences of life. Frail as she appeared. her energy was marvelous, and she could endure hardness and pain with fortitude. She lived only for others, and first of all for the college, but as she gradually laid aside the heavier burdens of college duties, she entered more and more into the life of the whole community. Numberless were the services she rendered, and warm the response she received in affection and respect. Mrs. Johnston's work for the college was of remarkable variety and was ac- complished with ability. ln teaching, her pupils caught her enth11siasm and learned to love knowledge and the search for knowledge. As Dean of the Women. she felt the seriousness of her responsibilities. lf, at times, she was criticised as severe, the Alumnae, from a larger experience as the years have passed, have acknowledged her wise control. Mrs. Johnston made friends for the College through her own wide acquaintance and the peculiar pleasure she gave as a p11blic speaker, Her personal influence, also, secured substantial and important gifts. I-Ier sagacity and shrewdness of judgment were so appreciated by the Board of Trustees that they made her a member of the Prudential Committee. Wfith such varied ability and such force of character, Mrs. Johnston must be ranked with the most honored and influential members of the Oberlin Faculty. MARY K. MONRO'E. 9

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LOBBY The lVlen's Building Fox yiilxies the college president has -dreamed, the local Y. M. C. A. secre- taries have written many-paged arguments, the college men themselves have looked on into the future and hoped, and everyone has gone on from year to year and waited. This year, dreams have come true, arguments have become need- less, hopings have been satisfied and the waiting has been rewarded, for the Mcn's Building is here. ln actual stone and mortar it stands upon our campus, adding-its massive exterior to the northern skyline. .lf this new building, without which Oberlin has grown and increased from year to year, were to be suddenly taken from our life here now, it would be almost impossible for the men to drop back into the old life, such as it was, before the building came. lt has already, in the few months of its existence, become a vital and a necessary part of the life ot the men here. .lt has satisfied the pent up desires of the men for whole genera- tions, and it has made for itself a place in the college life which could hardly be filled were our college life to be suddenly deprived of it. Its two hundred foot facade, reaching out west of the chapel and north of the gymnasium, adds a touch of real splendor to that section of the campus. Its red tile roof and gray stone walls make an artistic addition to the landscape, and the spacious approach and well-designed steps and porch give a feeling of roominess and freedom before one even enters. As one enters the lobby, with its marble pillars and mosaic Hoor, with its lounging chairs and luxurious settees, this feeling of roo1niness and comfortable freedom is strengthened. The interior of the lobby is as impressive as the ex- terior of the building. Everything suggests simplicity, yet at the same time taste- fulness and stability. The lighting fixtures, the furniture, the walls, the beautiful 11