Ursinus College - Ruby Yearbook (Collegeville, PA)

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DR. MATTHEW BEARDWOOD How many students have expressed the wish that they knew as much as Beardy and were as modest as he is in distributing his knowledge! This in itself attests to the high regard in which our eminent chemist is held. But. if further proof is needed, visit one of his classes and feel the respect that is afforded him: not a respect of forced submission, but. rather, of filial devotion. To those who have not had the pleasure of being a student under him we tender our sympathy, for they have lost the opportunity of meeting and learning from one of the best-liked professors on the faculty. Men resemble ihe nods in doing good for iheir fellow-creatures.'' DR. WILLIAM W. BADEN A profound scholar, a humane instructor and a good sport arc terms necessary to characterize this worthy member of our faculty. When Dr. Baden says that Greek is the finest of languages we appreciate the authority of the statement because we feel that it is made by one who knows them all. Our Doctor has his Greek and Latin training well supplemented by a thorough knowledge of the modern languages, as hisSpanish students will testify. Even Sanskrit is a part of his vast store of information. Dr. Baden's varied accomplishments of scholarship and sociability command the respect of all associated with him. Aristotle wrote his creed. Hut Sieg fried wrote ’The Ruby .

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DF AN WHORTEN A KLINE The Dean’s pet subject is Birds’ and. in the field of ornithology, he is the best authority in the region. He can tell you on what day. during the last twenty or more years, the first robin of the year has been seen on the campus. And. if you journey with him on one of his crosscountry bird-seeking trips, you will return after a period of immeasurable pleasure and with much-increased knowledge. And. then, to hear him in the classroom, one would conclude that there was no more worthy a study than Latin. For. it is to be remembered, the Dean is a classicist and a strong defender of all that classicism means. His line of argument is most convincing, too. The Dean is a learned man. His abilities arc unlimited. He can preach a wonderful sermon when he wants to: he is a successful and able teacher: he is most interesting and instructive at all times. A bird in the hand is north tuo in the bush.'

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REV. DR. JAMES I GOOD His name characterizes him well. Whoever has been in his class in Missions or Church History, knows that he is always a good sport. No member of the Brotherhood of Saint Paul will say otherwise, since his annual banquet to that group is one of the best enjoyed events of the year. Dr. Good has made his annual trip to Europe in the interest of the Reformed Church, for the nth time, and we expect he will make it many more times. What is true of his life at Ursinus. applies generally as well. He is a most unselfish, philanthropic bachelor, for whom we have only the greatest of respect. By their fruits ye shall know them. REV. CALVIN D. YOST When we were still green. Professor Yost gave us our first glimpse into the sublime realms of English literature. But. since then his activities have broadened out into other spheres. When we visit Ursinus. a year or so from now. we expect to find him at the chief's desk in the new Memorial Library Building. We ho| c that then, under the more favorable conditions, there will be no need for him to tell some one where to take advantage of his social opportunities. A better librarian and Deutches Ichrcr could not be found anywhere. Those who have heard him preach, know his fine ability as a sky-pilot. A wise man is necer less alone than when alone.