Sweet Briar College - Briar Patch Yearbook (Sweet Briar, VA)

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mj{j vmcTi ( A During his einjjloynient as chemist at the Sullivan Works, Dr. Walker became widely known as an amateur racer, receiving his train- ing from Kddie Eolton. a celebrated Englisli runner. In his racing days, he won three hundred and seventy-five prizes in quarter-, half-, and one-mile races against all comers. Strangely enough, it was not because of the training Kddie Bolton gave him. but because of his musical talents that he won his best race. The prize was the charming, well-beloved Miss Pollie Taylor, whom he met through his musical accompanist, James Taylor. her brother. He was married in Fairfield in 1872. Dr. Walker remained in England eleven years after his marriage. For some time he had suffered from rheumatic troubles, and, realizing that a change of climate was necessary, he decided to go to America. In June. 1883. he settled with his family in the wilds of lanitoba. Canada. During the twelve years he remained in Manitoba, he was physician to the white settlers of the sin-rounding country and to two Indian tribes, the Elack Feet and the Sioux. He was a magistrate and chairman of the board of education. With his sons, he cultivated an extensive farm, and shared largely in the development of the vast stretches of prairie lands into well-jjopulated. prosperous communities. From Manitol)a Dr. Walker removed with his family to Hunt- ington. Florida, because of his wife ' s need of a milder climate. He remained there for over thirteen yeai ' s. ever contributing , in his accus- tomed generous way. to the welfare of the vicinity and to the happiness of the people about him. About nine years ago the Walkers came to Virginia and made their home next door to Sweet Briar. Since that time all Sweet Briar has shared their hospitality and their kindness, and has cherished their love and friendship.

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BIimR PJ TCTi Boarti of Birrttors Rev. Carl E. Grammer, S. T. D., President PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mr. N. C. Manson, Jr.. (. ' hairman K.reciitive Vomviittee LYNCHBrRG, VA. Rev. Artiu ' h P. Gray, Secretarij washington, va. Mr. Fergus Reid norfolk, va. Mr. Charles E. Healu lvnchburg, va.