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

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cosmo m — ACADEMY SPIZER [NKTUM Spiz. 1.—Joshua C. Breuningcr is the mem¬ ber of the Senior class noted for his polite¬ ness. He is also a prize winner and is ex¬ pected to win a Bell(e) for his reward. Spiz. 2.—Ray V. Browning is our Senior Class President but we think him very naughty since he is trying to claim the only belongings of another President. “Nuf-sed.” Spiz. 3.—When two friends part, they should lock each others secrets and ex¬ change keys. Spiz. 4.—Here is the man who never al¬ lows two faces under one hat. At least we have never seen Arthur C. Carroll so inti¬ mate, even with the fair sex. Spiz. 5.—On this day comes Clarence G. Cook who never allows his tongue to cut his own throat. All goes well with him when he finds his wife where Cain found his—in the land of Nod. Spiz. 6.—Curtis C. Fruth believes in har¬ mony throughout all the states of the world and especially in the married state. Best wishes for him who plods steadily on. Spiz. 7.—The Best Union Bonds in the Market—Marriage Certificates. Spiz. 8.—Leland Griffith, better known as “Tune,” only wishes that the present sparks of love may brighten into a flame. Spiz. 9.—Here is one, Olive Groff by name, who still holds to the old T. U. Social Re¬ form. For further particulars see Mr. Asp- lin. Spiz. 10.—Though the youngest member of our class, Chester A. Huffman loves but one, has friendship for a few, and good will for all. The girls here have lost their charms for him. Spiz. 11.—There is another, Lily Leitch by name, who is precise and disdains Equal Suffrage. She is perfectly willing, you see, to be domineered over by a man. Spiz. 12.—Next comes our typical south¬ ern orator, Alfred C. Lee, who looks for¬ ward for a better time, but is never discon¬ tented with the present. The lucky girl is not in T. U. Spiz. 13.—Blessings on the little man who bears the name of Harley J. Moore. Pie al¬ ways wears a smile and never has envy for those who are happy, but tries to imitate them. Spiz. 14.—May we be more ready to cor¬ rect our own faults than to publish the faults of others. Spiz. 15.—Now comes the one that be¬ lieves in the old saying—“A stitch in time saves nine”—and goes to the sewing room daily. L. R. Norvelle is also very fond of Dill Pickles and has preserved one (Dill) for his own benefit. Spiz. 16.—It is reported that Walter Oli¬ ver is trying to change a certain combina¬ tion of words in the English language. The words are “May (a) buse.” Spiz. 17.—L. C. Osborne lias lost all taste for the sweets of life—especially ’lasses. There is a reason. Spiz. 18.—Calm and sedate is she who bears the name of Maude Payton. It may be well said that she commands beauty’s best companion—Modesty. Spiz. 19.—“Reka” Topp is very fond of her French (man). Just ask “Paddy” about it. Spiz. 20.—May victory spin the robe of glory for the brave, and fame enroll his deeds for the Senior Academy Class of 1916. m TAYLOR UNIVERSITY »

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- 0 COSMO B HISTORY OF ACADEMY CLASS OF 1916 Legend tells us that in 1912 at the time of the launching of the Academy Class of 1916, there were forty-three members, of which only four are with us today. Arthur G. Carroll, of Indiana; Leland Griffith, of Ohio; Alfred C. Lee, of Alabama, and the president of the class, Ray V. Browning, of West Virginia. To these four men we give the honor of being the charter mem¬ bers of the class of 1916. During the Sophomore year the mem¬ bers of the class were so busy translat ing Latin and solving Geometric problems that little attention was given to class activities. However, in the fall of 1914 the class spirit was revived by the election of officers and the appointment of committees. Much discussion was given to the selection of a class pin, but after careful consideration of the fact that the class was eager to accomplish something that would be of vital importance, it was decided that in¬ stead of purchasing pins this amount be sent to the starving Belgians. Another import¬ ant event for the Juniors was the reception for the Seniors. This was given in the Shreiner Auditorium ; the entertainment consisted of a number of games, an excel¬ lent program by the members of the class and last but not least the bounteous and delicious refreshments that were enjoyed by all. In the autumn of 1915 when the Senior year arrived we were glad to greet again our teachers, classmates, and the new stu¬ dents. Class activities then began to hum. The first event of much importance was the election of officers. This meeting gave us a good knowledge of parliamentary law which is not written in books. When the election storm ceased we found that com¬ petent officers were elected. The class pin and also the black and old gold class colors were selected and the students soon knew that there was a new organization in the institution. Our motto is “Crescat Scientia,” (May knowledge increase) that gives fitting ex¬ pression to the spirit of our class. We, as a class, had to blaze our way in carrying out our efforts, and have striven for new and beneficial ideas for the class and the school. May the Juniors gaze upon us for guidance and be wise! In all our social functions and gatherings, we have striven to please those about us with¬ out regard to ourselves. We have also carried away votes of praise in music, as one of our classmates is a splendid vocalist, while there are other members who are accomplished musicians on various instruments. Out of the fifteen boys in our class ten are studying for the ministry, three for missionaries, and two of them are now holding pastorates. One of our number is a politician, and another is a banker. The girls for their part rank among the highest in Taylor University in scholastic attainment. We are convinced that our class is composed of talent since it has in its numbers poets, historians, prophets, public speakers, bankers, teach¬ ers, musicians, vocalists, preachers, mis¬ sionaries, politicians, librarians and evan¬ gelists. As we are at the close of the four years of our Academic life we say to our class¬ mates : Now to thee Farewell, May virtue, truth and fortune ever be thine own. Our days with thee once more we review, Then forward, to the dim unknown. As we now depart we realize that as men are judged by the results of their labor even so do men judge an institution by its graduates, and in all our labor we shall strive to maintain a high ideal and go forth with a determination to win for the Master. ■m TAYLOR UNIVERSITY B -

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- B COSMO m - THOSE CAPS AND GOWNS “My that is a marvelous class, they are always doing things,” said someone the other day. Yes that class has done more for the school than any class that has ever graduated before. Look around you and notice who some of those are who are doing things and you will have to gaze to the Seniors. Every morning you go to chapel and receive your inspiration from the fac¬ ulty who are sitting on chairs given to the school by this same class way back in 1912. You listen to the quartet but how would they get along without a Senior. You read your Echo and the push behind that sheet are Seniors. You take in the oratorical contests and see a Senior carry off the vic¬ tory. You join the Prohibition League and a Senior signs you up. You take a stroll down to church, no doubt with a Senior girl, and then listen to a choir led by a Senior. You go to the ball games and watch the Seniors swat the pill and then circle the bags. You go to the societies and the Seniors preside. You listen to read¬ ings, songs and orations but only the Sen¬ iors inspire you. You check your books from the library and a Senior takes your name. Your teacher is sick and you sit under the sway of a Senior. You take a business course and a Senior points out the way. You take your breakfast after a Senior has dished out the beans. You stumble by the roadside and a Senior give: ' a lift. You want a man and a Senior fills the bill. Your dollar goes for tennis nets or as a Senior says. You sing, a Senior plays your part. You advertise your bus¬ iness, and a Senior takes your kale. You have your old home painted and a Senior dabs the paint. The lights go out at nine and you ring a Se nior up. You read the T. U. Cook Book and take a Senior’s coun¬ sel. You scald your fingers raw and a Senior salves the pain. You advocate a doctrine and a Senior winks his eye. You decorate your banquet halls and a Senior draws the plans. You journey down to Washington and a Senior shakes your hand. You cross the broad Pacific and a Senior volunteers. You supervise at marriages and a Senior has you act. You need a nuptial joiner and a Senior ties the knot. You want a day’s vacation and a Senior pens the note. A Freshman tries to grumble and a Senior gets his goat. A Sophy gets a girl and a Senior beats his time. The Juniors stage a banquet and the Seniors entertain. Its Seniors here and Seniors there and Seniors everywhere. You read this sheet, a Senior paved the way. You see your photo, a Senior snapped the button. You see the new zinc etchings, a Senior worked till 11. You marvel at the big 16, a Senior fash¬ ioned it. You order up a dozen COSMOS, a Senior takes your bid. You like the book, the seniors take the praise; you are not mentioned in it, the Seniors take the blame. You have a kick, a grudge, a fit, the Seniors “get your lip. You seem to have a lot to say, but you’re noted for your kick. Until you’ve done a better deed, you’d ought to “mind your bis, Until you peer the Sen¬ iors with their honors and their deeds, you’d better “shut your gap up tight and look like thirty cents. They’ve knocked the tail off Taylor and put her on the map. They dolled the gym right up to tee and donned their gowns of white. They asked the class of T5 out to banquet off their go¬ ing. They gave a quiz in song and verse to try those Seniors out. They fizzled out and couldn’t make a mark of sixty-five. They toasted off with eats unexcelled, those Seniors twenty-three. They set a standard unsurpassed in fore or aft of time, to Juniors here or anywhere to banquet off the Seniors. And then they raised aloft their flag and dared the Seniors lower, but never did it drop an inch till Freshmen tried to win it; and then we hid the banner safe for resurrection later. We gave a picture to the Seniors when we were only Juniors and for your view a duplicate is inside the outside cover. Now gaze around and judge the rest a hanging in the chapel but “hon¬ est John” which is the best in Shreiner Auditorium. We built an archway for the school to leave behind a gift. The arch stands firm, our faith the same, to point to passersby; the first the school, and with the next to Taylor and our class. And then again we sell this sheet, to all who have two bits. But not to read this doggerel but advertise the school and leave behind memorials from. Seniors kind and true. If you like our work, and let it be said, it surpasses those before, just give a boost and send your check for half a dozen more. We close this speil with formality and hope you able see that it’s hats off to caps and gowns of black and hats oil’ to Seniors all. - m TAYLOR UNIVERSITY -