Southwestern University - Souwester Yearbook (Georgetown, TX)

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Through Dr. Mood ' s eleven years of regency the University and Annex grew and flourished side by side. The first session had begun with three instructors, the twelfth with fifteen. The first session had enrolled thirty-three pupils; the twelfth, three hundred and sixty-one. A fter Dr. Mood ' s death, in 1884, the regency was placed in the hands of Dr. J. W. Heidt, under whose administration the University continued its flourishing career. In 1899 Dr. Heidt resigned and Dr. J. H. McLean was elected to the regency. During his term the need for new buildings became apparent. There were already built the old university building, the Fitting School building, the Annex, and Gid- dings Hall, but the increased attendance at the University demanded still further change. In 1894 an effort to raise funds for the new building was begun, and Dr. W. M. Hays was appointed financial agent. Through his efforts and those of his successor, Dr. F. B. Sinex, a little over $50,000 was secured. The new building was begun, and in 1900 was completed. It has been called the most beautiful single school building in the South. In 1898 the entrance requirements were so raised as to cut down the att en- dance somewhat, but it has since been constantly growing until during the present session it will reach more than four hundred. In 1897 Dr. McLean resigned the regency, and in 1898 Dr. R. S. Hyer was elected to fill the vacancy. Under his management the friends of Southwestern have seen the institution grow still further, not in material prosperity alone, but into a broader life which promises well for the future. J. C. Hardy. 14

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Dr. R. S. Hyer.