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

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which was incorporated for the purpose of being capable of holding property. At this time the school acquired the additional 80 acre farm on which the president ' s resi- dence is located. Dr. John Paul became president in 1922, and under his administration Magee- Campbell-Wisconsin dormitories, begun in the James M. Tay lor administration, were finished. A receivership occurring in the early part of Dr. Paul ' s administration led to the organization of The Legal Hundred of Taylor University, and the title passed from the Alumni Association to this cor- poration. Upon the resignation of Dr. Paul the board asked Dr. Burt W. Ayres to take over the duties of Acting President of the University. In 1931 Dr. Robert Lee Stuart was called to the leadership of Taylor University. Ke came to the presidency during the period of world-wide depression, the effects of which were felt in the school. Through his efforts the institution stood. Forced into receivership during this crisis, the William Taylor Foundation was established, which bought the school. The students and friends of the school respected Dr. Stuart because of his effective labors. During his presidency the Maytag Gymnasium, largely erected during the former adminis- tration, was completed. Dr. Stuart laid down his duties as president in 1945, and the school is continuing under the leader- ship of the president, Dr. Clyde W. Meredith. Dr. Meredith ' s ministry here has not been long, but already faculty and stu- dents alike have learned to respect, ad- mire and love him. His trust and faith in God have stimulated the whole school, and under his leadership we look forward to a bright future together. Just as Taylor has, through the grace of God, held fast to the principles of Chris- tianity for the past one hundred years, so can she look forward to many more years of ministry as an effective Christian col- lege if her students and faculty keep their hearts in harmony with the Highest and their eyes upon Christ. Taylor has progressed not only aca- demically and materially during the past century, but spiritually as well, for from Taylor ' s halls have gone hundreds of young people to proclaim the gospel of Christ to all the world — at home and abroad. Taylor University, looking backward, reviews a century of victory. Looking forward, she, by the fervent prayers and devotion of students, faculty, alumni, and friends, may proceed unafraid as an effec- tive Christian college.

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Air view of campus of Taylor University wife ' s family name was Robin, became interested in the plan and agreed to aid substantially in the erection of the pro- posed dormitory. It was named Swallow- Robin in honor of the first donors to the structure. During the early years of the school, natural gas was abundant in the vicinity. There was a gas well on the campus used exclusively for lighting and heating until 1906, when steam heat was installed. The loss of natural gas was of course, a great financial loss to the school. The remaining 70 acres of the 80 acre plot from which the original campus was taken became one of the most valuable additions to the school. It was purchased for $7,000, of which $5,000 was donated by Mrs. Martha McGrew in 1915, and the re- maining taken in small subscriptions. Mrs. McGrew later gave $1,000 to build the large dairy barn on this farm. In 1919, those who knew the loved Taylor were disappointed to learn that the spire on the tower of the Administration Building had to be removed because of danger from lightning. It was so woven into the chain of associations, in picture and song, that it seemed as if it were a personal loss. During this time student activities grew very much. New organizations were formed, and old ones quickened into new life. In 1903 a few earnest young men who were seeking to learn the art of pub- lic speaking, develop powers of logical reasoning, and to obtain a knowledge of parliamentary law, bonded themselves to- gether and formed the Eureka Debating Club. Another Boys ' Debating Society, the Eulogonion Debating Club was organized in 1906. This club held weekly debates and inter-club debates were elected for fall and winter terms. On November 13, 1913, the Soangetaha Debating Society, the first among the girls, was organized under the sponsorship of Sadie Miller. In the fall of 1921, girls met and organized the Mnanka Debating Society. It was dur- ing this period that sports assumed their rightful prominence in the student life of the school. Basketball soon grew into a major sport on the campus. Taylor students possessed love of country as well as love of God. During World War I military units were present at the University. In the days of sacrifice, the religious trend was at its height as great revivals were seen during three years of 1918-1921. A brief administration of Dr. James M. Taylor followed the presidency of Dr. Vay- hinger. During his term of office there was projected a great building program which, while it expanded the real estate holdings, increased the school ' s indebtedness. It was during this brief administration that the ownership of the institution passed from the National Associalion of Local Preachers to the Alumni Association, a 100 YEARS! M

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Adm nistrat:on Building UP BEYOND THE VILLAGE