Taylor University - Ilium / Gem Yearbook (Upland, IN)

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I GREETING =4 a vF makii V y all knr k F making- of many bonks there is no end. Such was the declaration of the wise man. We In lie true. Boots mi everything ' ; some large, others small; some good, others bad; some scholarly, others lacking in intellectuality and devoid of interest. Yet the work of making books goes untiringly on, by the many who contribute yearly to the number. We might liken humanity to the Ocean and Literature as the ships that sail upon it. As each vessel that sails the ocean has a name of its own. so has each book that is launched mi the sea of humanity. This one we ven- ture to call The Gem. Ami. as all ships have a mission, this gallant craft has one, and nobly does she set forth to fulfill it. She carries a large cargo of good cheer consisting of bundles of laughter, groups of pictures, and huge encyclopedias of information — all sent from the port of Taylor Uni- versity. We, the officers and crew of The Gem, are justly proud of our respective positions. We feel that much has been entrusted to us; much depends upon i he timbers of our vessel, and the quality of its cargo; but trusting in the great Providence we send it forth. Your consignment is mi board, your interest is there: receive it with smiles, give your praises if you have any; if not. please don ' t complain, for we have done our best. For the prosperity of our dear old school, the interest of our readers, and the blessing of the world, we launch our ship and wave our farewells — Good bye: THE EDITORS.

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Sitstnry nf % Imtipratg. T HE institute ' year 1846, hi. now known as and was named E 1847. The first president wa succeeded by C. I I. Rounds. The Ri back, and served till 1852, when hi The Rev. S. Bren ton, M. I)., was pr ]). J)., from 1855 to 1872. The Re Herrieh was presiding officer froi The institution was united witl Paylor University, was founded at Fort Wayne, Indiana, in the ri Wayne Female College. The first building was erected in the Hon. J. A. C. Huestis, who served till 1848, when he was ' . II. C. Xutt became president in 1849. In 1850 Mr. Huestis came was succeeded by S. T. Gillette, who served but a few months. ident from 1852 to 1855. Then came the Rev. R. D. Robinson. . W. L. Yoeiim followed, from 1875 to 1888. The Rev. H. N. 1888 to 1890. the Fort Wayne Collegiate Institute in 1852, and was thrown open to both sexes. li became president. July 31, 1893, Dr. Reade died, discharged succes; 1890 its name was changed to Taylor University, and the Rev. C. B. Stemen, M. D.. The nexl president was the Rev. T. C. Reade. D. D.. LL. D. (lie institution was rechartered and removed to its present location. July 25, 1902. For nearly a year and a half the office of President was vacant. Its duties were lively by Vice President John II. Shilling, Ph. D. and Dean B. W. Ayres, Ph. D. On the fifth day of November, 1903, the Rev. Charles W. Winchester. D. D.. of Buffalo, N. Y., was elected President. He assumed the responsibilities of the position on the 13th of January. 1904. and was duly inaugurated on Bishop Taylor ' s birthday, May 2, 1904.