Westminster College - Argo Yearbook (New Wilmington, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 230 of the 1915 volume:

The Argo Volume ten Published by The Class of ] 9 1 5 Westminster College New Wilmington, Pa. Nineteen Hundred Fourteen Price by Mail, $2.25 Address D. O. McLaughry New Wilmington, Pa. TmE CmAMP;.! ' press. COLUMBUS. O i O DEDICATED TO Benjamin Williams Bridgman BY THE CLASS OF NINETEEN HUNDRED FIFTEEN From First S nod of the West Term Expires 1914 Fred Sebring, Esq. Sebring, O. Rev. D. F. McGill, D.D . ' . Ben Avon, Pa. Hon. S. S. Mehard. LL.D Prick Building, Pittsburg, Pa. Term Expires 1915 Rev. E. M. Milligan, D.D Sewickley, Pa. Rev. Gilbert O. Miller Coleman ' s Falls, Va. J. J. Porter, Esq 918 Perifi Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. Term Expires 1916 Rev. W. H. McPeak Sharon, Pa. Rev. J. A. C. McQuiston Struthers, Ohib Hon. James Galbreath Butler, Pa. Term Expires 1917 Rev. S. C. Gamble New Castle, Pa. Rev. J. W. Witherspoon, D.D 1703 Buena Vista St., Pittsburg. Pa. Robert Trimble, Esq Sewickley, Pa. From Synod of Pillsburg Term Expires 1914 Rev. J. Clinton Kistler, D.D. Houston, Pa. Rev. W. H. McMurray Alliance, Ohio A. C. Dinkey, Esq Carnegie Building, Pittsburg, Pa. Term Expires 1915 Rev. W. M. Hughes Oakmont, Pa. Rev. W. D. Irons, D.D McDonald, Pa. E. M. Hill, Esq 5502 Margaretta St., Pittsburg, Pa. Term Expires 1916 Rev. J. D. Rankin, D.D Wilkinsburg, Pa. Rev. W. C. Wallace Braddock, Pa. T. J. Gillespie, Esq. Westminster Place, Pittsburg, Pa. Term Expires 1917 Rev. R. E. McClure. D.D Blair.sville, Pa. E. P. Douglass, Esq. McKeesport, Pa. Julian Kennedy, LL.D Pittsburg, Pa. From Synod of Nerv YorI( Term Expires 1914 Rev. Thomas M. Huston Whitinsville, Mass. John Stinson, Esq 1213 Myrtle Ave., Baltimore, Md. Leonard Argesinger, Esq. Johnstown, N. Y. Term Expires 1915 Rev. M. J. Thompson, D.D . 75 Adams St., Rochester, N. Y. James TBomas, Esq. Bloomville, N. Y. Rev. James A. Reed, D.D 41 Charles St., New York, N. Y. Term Expires 1916 Rev. James Parker, Ph.D. 153 Hancock Ave., Jersey City, N. J. D. H. Safford, Esq Salem, N. Y. Rev. J. Alvin Campbell . j50S 8th St. N. W., Washington, D. C. Term Expires 1917 ' Rev. J. A. Mahaffey . ' Bovina Center, N. Y. Adam Cormack, Esq. 368 Richmond Ave., Buffalo, N. Y. Josiah A. VanOrsdel, LL.D 1854 Wyo. Ave., Washington, D. C. Elected by ihe Alumni Term Expires 1914 R. K. Aiken, Esq New Castle, Pa. W. T. Pierce, Esq Park Buildmg, Pittsburg, Pa. Term Expires 1915 Rev. J. W. Smith, D.D Warren, Pa. George Z. Hosack, Esq Carnegie, Pa. Term Expires 1916 Rev. J. K. McClurlcin, D.D 456 Atlantic Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. Walter M. Lindsay, Esq. 434 Rebecca St., E. E., Pittsburg, Pa. Term Expires 1917 James P. Whitla, Esq Sharon, Pa. John McB. Donaldson, Esq. Pittsburg, Pa. Elected fcp the Board Term Expires 1914 D. C. Wills, Esq Diamond National Bank, Pittsburg, Pa. Samuel N. Warden, Esq Mt. Pleasant, Pa. Term Expires 1915 H. H. Parrish, Esq Cambridge, N. Y. James H. Lockhart, Esq 541 Wood St., Pittsburg, Pa. Term Expires 1916 D. W. McNaugher, Esq. Monongahela National Bank Bldg., Pittsburg, Pa. Rev. A. R. Robinson, D.D 5804 Wellesley Ave., E. E., Pittsburg, Pa. Term Expires 1917 James W. Grove, Esq. Monongahela National Bank Bldg., Pittsburg, Pa. Hugh Kennedy, LL.D Erie Bank Bldg., Buffalo, N. Y. OFFICERS OF THE BOARD Rev. A. R. Robinson, D.D., Pittsburg, Pa President W. T. Pierce, Esq., 1 505 Park Building, Pittsburg, Pa Secretary David W. McNaugher, Esq., Monongahela National Bank Bldg., Pittsburg, Pa Treasurer John R. McCune, Esq., Union National Bank, Pittsburg, Pa... Treasurer of Permanent Fund PRUDENTIAL COMMITTEE Rev. D. F. McGill, D.D. Hon. S. S. Mehard, LL.D. Rev. J. C. Kistler, D.D. Samuel N. Warden, Esq. W. T. Pierce, Esq. J. J. Porter, Esq. Rev. J. K. McClurkin, D.D. James P. Whitla, Esq. Rev. W. D. Irons, D.D. President R. M. Russell, D.D., Chairman r COMMITTEE ON FINANCE John R. McCune, Esq. R. K. Aiken, Esq. James H. Lockhart, Esq. D. C. Wills, Esq. T. J. Gillespie, Esq. Committees of the Faculty Dean Freeman Professor Bridgman Dean Freeman Professor McElree Courses of Study Professor Smith Discipline Professor Bridgman Prof. McElree Professor Troup Professor Mills Director W. W. Campbell Professor W. W. Campbell Athletics J. J. McElree Professor Mills Professor Barr Professor J. O. Campbell Library Luella E. Kiekhoefer Professor Shott Professor Smith Dean Freeman Publications Professor Smith Professor Troup Professor Mills Professor Shaffer Buildings and Grounds Director W. W. Campbell Director Tinkham Professor McElree Accredited High Schools Professor Bridgman Professor Troup Dean Freeman Dr. Ferguson Committee on Chapel Exercises Professor Barr Dr. Campbell Dean Freeman Prof. Moses Committee on Functions Director Campbell Miss Martin T)af .f( f(i i imfT Is. Introduction N preparing this, the tenth volume of the Argo, our effort has been to represent Westminster ' s History for the current year in an attractive and interesting manner. In this work we have been greatly helped by the cheerful co-operation of students, faculty, and friends. To all these we are thankful. Like all editors of college annuals, we cannot say that everything herein contained is gospel truth; we even admit that the chronology and some of the Junior write-ups have been sadly distorted in the course of construction. But, through it all, we have endeavored not to offend any one, and, for the sake of our own future peace and prosperity, we hope that we have been successful. It is our desire that this book will afford you many pleasant moments and will recall many happy memories of Westminster Life. r Page Faculty , 1 3 Perry Kuhn 32 Classes 35 Class Scraps _ 73 Music _ 79 Clubs 89 Religious Organizations 99 Affairs of Rostrum 107 Language Clubs 1 1 7 Athletics 121 Hallowe ' en 159 May Day , 161 Commencement 1 63 Holcad 165 Art and Literature I 67 Class Directory 1 86 Who ' s Who 187 Chronology 1 89 Advertisements 197 Acknowledgments . ' . _ _ 2 1 9 Faculty in Old Main Robert McWatty Russell, D.D., LL.D., President and Professor of Christian Evidences Robert Gracey Ferguson, D.D., LL.D.. Professor of Biblical Literature John James McElree, A.M., Refislrar and Professor of Latin James Oscar Campbell, A.M., D.D.. Professor of History and Political Science James McAllister Shaffer, A.M., Professor of Mathematics John Abram Shott, A.M., Fiofessor of Psychology, Education and Ethics James Deuruelle Barr, A.M., Professor of Greek William W. Troup, A.M., Professor of Ancient Languages Miss Luella E. Kiekhoeffer, Ph.M., Professor of French and German Robert Metcalf Smith, A.M., Professor of English Miss Esther M. Dixon, A.M., Instructor in Romance Languages Mrs. Robert Metcalf Smith, A.M., Instructor in English F. L. Tinkham, B.S., Athletic Coach and Physical Director 14 The 1915 Argo Robert Gracey Ferguson, D.D., LL.D., Professor of Bible Literature A.B., Jefferson College, 1862; Licensed by Mo- nogahela Presbytery, 1 865 ; President of Westminster College, 1884-1906; D.D., Washingt on and Jefferson ; LL.D., Washington and Jefferson and Monmouth, 1902; Mod. Gen. Assembly, 1898; Member Ex. Commis. Al. Ref ' d. Ch ' s., 1892-1902; Delegate to Pan Presbyterian Council, 1892 and 1899; Moderator of the First Synod of the West, 1879; Director Alle- gheny Theological Seminary, 1 889 ; Present position, 1906—. John James McElree, A.M., Professor of Latin A.B., Westminster College, 1890; A.M., West- minster College, 1893; Professor of Latin, Amity College, 1890-1893; A.B., University of Michigan; University student. Universities of Chicago and Colo- rado; Present position, 1893 — . James Oscar Campbell, A.M., D.D., Professor of History and Political Science A.B., Mt. Union College, 1879; A.M., Mt. Union College, 1889; A.M., Harvar d, 1894; Pastor Arkan- sas City U. P. Church, 1883-1889; Pastor Powell, Mass., U. P. Church, 1889-1896; Pastor Wooster, Ohio, U. P. Church, 1896-1901; Member Kansas State Legislature, 1 889 ; Chaplain 8th Ohio Volun- teers, Spanish War ; present position, I 90 1 ; Westmin- ster Semi-centennial Endowment Commission, 1 90 1 - 1903; Association of History Teachers of Middle States and Maryland; National Geographic Society; Military Order of Foreign Wars; Member American Historical Association. Westminster College 15 James McAllister Shaffer. A.M., Professor of Mathematics A.M., Westminster College; Principal McDonald Academy, 1883-1890; Professor of Mathematics, Slippery Rock State Normal, 1890-1895; Principal McDonald High School, 1895-1898; Principal Can- onsburg High School, 1898-1902; University student at Cornell ; Present position, 1 902 — . John Abram Shott, A.M., Professor of Psychology, Education and Ethics B.Ph., University of Ohio, 1892; B.Ped.. Univer- sity of Ohio, 1892; M.Ph., University of Ohio. 1895; Holder of Austin Scholarship for Teachers, Harvard University; A.M., Harvard, 1901; Professor of Na- tural Science, Lebanon Valley College, 1892-1895; Professor of Physical Science, Carthage University, 1895-1902; Member of American Association for the Advancement of Science; Professor of Psychology and Education at Westminster College, 1 902. James Deuruelle Barr, A.M., Professor of Greek A.B., Westminster College, 1888; Principal ot Argyle Academy, N. Y., 1888-1890; Assistant at Westminster, 1890-1891; Pastor First U. P. Church. New Wilmington. 1894-1902; Pastor. Bloomington, Ind.. U. P. Church, 1902-1906; Present position, 1906—. 16 The 1915 Argo William W. Troup, A.M., Professor of Ancient Languages A.B., Heidelberg University, 1888; A.M., Heidel- berg University, 1891 ; Professor of Greek and Ger- man, Catawba College, N. C, 1888-1892; Professor of Ancient Languages, Carthage College, (111.), 1892- 1906: Professor of Greek and History, Washington College, 1906-1907; University student at Chicago Summer School of 1907; University of Michigan, 1911; Member of American Philological Association; Present position, 1907 — . Miss LUELLA E. KlEKHOEFFER, Ph.M., ' Professor of French and German Ph.B., Northwestern College, 1901 ; Ph.M., North- western College, 1904; Two years of study and travel in Europe, 1904-1906: — three semesters at Berlin University; Student of Fraulein Klenem, Berlm; French, in Geneva and Pans; Lectures at Sorboune, spring of 1906; Student of Guilde Internationale Pans; Lectures at Chicago Un.versity, summers of 1908 and 1909; Special work in French with Mme. Bele Fouche; of Chicago, 1909; Teacher of English in Academy of Northwestern College, Naperville, 111.. 1902-1904; Teacher of French and German, North- western College, 1906-1908; Professor of French and German, Northwestern College, 1908-1910; Head of Modern Language Department, Hardin College, Mexico. Mo.. 1910-1911; Present position, second ser-e-tcr. 1911-1912—. Robert Metcalf Smith, A.M., Professor of English B.A., Amherst, 1908; University Scholar Colum- bia, 1908-1909; A.M., Columbia, 1909; Professor of Enghsh at Muhlenburg College, 1909-1910; In- structor in University of Minnesota, 1910-1911; Fel- lowship in Fngl ' sh at Columbia, 1911-1912: Present position, 1912 — . Westminster College 17 Mrs. Robert Metcalf Smith, A.M., Instructor in English A.B., Smith College, 1908; Teacher of English and German, St. Mary ' s School, Tennessee, 1 909 ; Assist- ant in Psychology Department, Smith College, 1910- 1911; Curtiss University Scholar in English at Colum- bia University, 1911-1912; A.M., English Language and Literature, Columbia University, 1 9! 2; Studied English Columbia University, summer of 1913; Present position, I 9 1 3 — . Miss Esther M. Dixon, A.M., Instructor in Romance Languages Teacher in graded schools. Southwest Harbor, Maine, 1905-1908; Traveled in Europe during sum- mer of 1908; Instructor in Latin, Orono High School; Orono, Maine, 1908-1909; Head of Department of French and Latin, Calais Academy, Calais, Maine, 1910-1912; A.B., University Maine, 1912; A.M., University Wisconsin, 1913; Present position, 1913 — . Miss Margaret Earla Mitchell, A.B., Librarian A.B.. Westminster, 1904; Brookville High School, 1905-1907; Greenburg High School, 1907-1909; Westminster College Library, 1 909 ; Library Training Course Chautauqua, summer 1910; Present position, 1909—. 18 The 1915 Argo F. L. TiNKHAM, B.S., Athletic Coach and Physical Director B.S., Coe College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 1909; Athletic Director, Westminster College, Fulton, Mo., 1909; Athletic Director, Daniel Baker College, Brownwood, Texas, I 911 -191 2; Princeton Seminary, 1912-1913; Present position, 1913—. A Matter for Prayerful Consideration by the Discipline Committee Westminster College Faculty in Science He Charles Freeman, Ph.D., Dean and Professor of Chemistry C. R. Scott, Laboratory Assistant Benjamin W. Bridgman, A.M., Professor of Physics Owen V. Shaffer, Laboratory Assistant Owen W. Mills, A.M., Professor of Biology and Geology Marian Kitch, Nora Kerr, Laboratory Assistants Westminster College 21 Charles Freeman, Ph.D., Dean and Professor of Chemistry A.B., Allegheny College, 1891; Ph.D., Allegheny College, 1897; Professor of Science, Union City High School, 1891-1892; Professor of Science and Mathe- matics, Williamsport Dickinson Seminary, 1892-1893; Graduate student Johns Hopkins, 1893-1894; Member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science ; American Chemical Society ; Dean and Pro- fessor of Chemistry at Westminster College, 1894. Benjamin Williams Bridgman, A.M., Profe:sor of Physics Graduate from Oshkosh (Wis.), State Norma! School, 1899; Principal Oakfield High School, 1899 1903; Principal High School, Phillips. Wis., 1903- 1905; Ph.B., University of Wisconsm, 1906; In- structor in Physics at University of Wisconsin, 1905- 1908; A.M., University of Wisconsin, 1908; Present position, 1 908 — . Owen W. Mills, A.M.. Professor of Biology and Geology A.B., Clark College, 1907; A.M., Clark University, 1908; Principal Bristol High School, Bristol, N. H., 1895-1896; Principal Burbank School, Milbury. Mass., 1896-1904; Graduate Student in the Depart- ment of Botany, University of Chicago, 1911; Present position, 1908 — . Westminster College The College of Music William Wilson Campbell, A.M., Director Belle Corinne Mercer, A.B., Secretary Miss Nona Yantis, B.S., Teacher of Pianoforte Miss Mary Douthett, Instructor in Pianoforte Edward F. Kurtz Professor of Violin and Orchestra Music 24 The 1915 Argo William Wilson Campbell, A.M., Director of Music A.B.. Westminster College, 1891; Professor of Classics, Pawnee City Academy, 1892; Director of Music, Nebraska State Institution for the Blind, 1 892- 1894; Director of Music, Baird College for Young Women, Clmton, Mo., 1894-1898; Director of Music, Trinity University, Waxahacfiie, Texas, 1898-1906; Present position, 1906 — ; Studied with Jean de Reszke, Paris, France, 1908-1909; A.M., Westmmster Col- lege, 1 908 ; Director and Lecturer in Music, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, summer sessions, 1913 and 1914. Miss CoRiNNE Mercer, A.B., Secretary, College of Music A.B., Westminster, 1901 ; Teacher Beaver High School, 1902-1903; Post-graduate work Westminster. 1903-1904, 1907; Spencerian School, Cleveland. O., 1908; Present position, 1908—. Miss Nona Yantis, B.S., Teacher of Pianoforte B.S., Patton Seminary, 1900; Taught music, Dal- las, Texas, 1900-1901; Assistant in Music, Trinity University, Waxahachie, Texas, 1901-1906; Studied abroad with Leschetisky, 1907-1908; Present position. 1 909—. Westminster College 25 Miss Mary Douthett Instructor in Pianoforte Pupil Director Campbell, Westminster College, 1908-1909; Pupil Nona Yantis, 1909-1911; Pupil Selmar Janson, 1911-1912; Graduation m piano play- ing, Westminster, June, 1912; Present position, 1911- 1912—. Edward F. Kurtz, Professor of Viohn and Orchestra Music Pupil of Bartlett Briggs, Edith Winn, Lugi von Kunits, and Edward N. Bilbie; Formerly member of Pittsburg Orchestra and head of Violin Department ot Franklin Conservatory of Music; at present Conductor of New Castle Orchestra Society, Concert-meister of Sym- phonic Orchestra, Youngstown, O. ; Present position, 1911—. Our Studio Creed me believe in Art, not for Jlrt ' s sake, but for its enrichment of life, and its power to make more perfect tbe pleasure of living. (Ue believe in Hrt wblcb can be applied to tbe most simple and useful tbings, mak ing tbem more complete and more beauti- ful, -and therefore capable of giving enjoyment. me believe tbe bigbest enloyment of beauty comes, not from mere appreciation, but from tbe production of a beautiful object. Ule believe tbat JTrt applied to tbe demands of every day life, and wrought by heart, and mind, and hand, is tbe greatest and truest Jlrt. Westminster College 27 Miss Lucie M. Manley, Director of Art Director of Art, Mansfield School; Studied in El- mira College for Women, The Art Students ' League of New York, and private study in Boston and Europe; Present position, 1 908 — . The Art Department HIS year has been one marked by enthusiasm and constant interest. During the pleasant autumn weather the students enjoyed outdoor sketching; and since the time has come to stay indoors, there has been no lack of variety in subject or method. With drawing from life and from cast, painting from still life and flowers, blackboard drawing, clay modeling, china painting, and design, even those girls who have worked seven hours each day have not seemed to weary in their well doing. The new two-year Normal Art Course is meeting with deserved favor on account of the increasing demand for specially trained teachers of Public School Drawing. We have also a flourishing class in ceramic decoration. Students enrolled here are doing thoroughly up-to-date work, some of the pieces in flat enamel and matt lustre being highly artistic. The course in History of Art is a most interesting one. The class is c omposed chiefly of Seniors. An added feature of this course is the evening lectures given by Miss Manley, and illustrated by means of the reflectroscope. This year one student will be graduated from the four year course in drawing and painting, and two from the Normal course. The outlook for next year is most auspicious. We hope that still more will begin to realize that the appreciation of art is a rich source of happiness, and that there is joy in knowing not only that a thing is beautiful, but why it is beautiful. E. P. 28 The 1915 Argo The Department of Public Speaking and Literary Interpretation Elbert R. Moses, Ph.B. Professor of Public Speaking Graduated from Dixon (111.). College of Oratory, 1898; From Cumnock School of Oratory (Northwest- ern University, Evanston, 111.), 1900; University of Wooster, O., 1902-1905; Ph.B., Muskingum College, 1907; Founder and Director of the Department of Oratory, Huron College (So. Dakota), 1900-1902; Teacher of Expression and Reading in the University of Wooster, summer school, 1903-1908; Founder and Director of the Department of Oratory, Muskingum College (New Concord, Ohio), 1907-1910; Plat- form Manager and Daily Reader for the Pennsylvania Chautauqua Association, 1912-191 3; Redpath-Brock- way, 1914; Member National Speech Arts Association; Present position, 1910 — . Dr. Robert McWattv Russell, D.D., LL.D. Our President Westminster College Miss Helen Martin, Dean of Women B.S., Westminster College, June, 1913; Present position, 1 9 1 3 — . 32 The 1915 Argo Perry Andrew Kuhn ESTMINSTER has had many noble supporters in her time, but among them all there has not been a superior to Perry Kuhn. For thirty years Old Perry, as he is affectionately called, has be«en guardmg the interests of the students and faculty. During the storms of thirty winters, Mr. Kuhn has fired the boilers in the college buildings. How many cubic feet of snow he has removed from the college walks. Heaven only knows. And if all the grass that he has cut were piled up in one brg heap, — but the imagmation staggers m the conception. As for his war on dust, dirt and disorder, — well. Perry has searched out many a wad of dis- carded chewing gum from its seclusion behind a radiator, and has consigned countless billions of dust particles, and germs to the bonfire or furnace, to those flames from out of which no germ has e ' er returned to gnaw our vitals. Dili- gent, faithful, and kindly, Mr. Kuhn has the esteem of every student body of the last thirty years. Perry Kuhn was born in Beaver county, seventy years ago last Decem- ber. The future member of the Westminster faculty had not been exercising his lungs very long, when his parents moved to a farm near Sharpsville, where Perry grew to manhood. For some time he worked at the carpenter ' s trade, and for twelve years he ran a coal-bank. A saw-mill claimed his services for four years. But his varied career did not stop with this list of professions. He Westminster College 33 conducted an ice-cream parlor in New Wilmington for four years. It was not until he was forty years old, however, that Perry found his true mission in life, — helping to educate the youth. With us he has been a fixture. Great have been the changes in our college life, that Perry has witnessed. The Gymnasium used to be Perry ' s dwelling house. There was a time when paths beneath overarching trees served in place of stone or cement walks. In the old days, coal stoves were used for heating the buildings. Professors have come and gone, but Perry, like the brook of which the poet speaks, goes on forever. Some time he will be called higher, but from all appearances he ought to be on the job for thirty or forty years yet. If you doubt the esteem with which the alumni regard Old Perry, just watch some alumnus greet Mr. Kuhn at commencement-time. The hearty handshake, and the cordial — How are you, Mr. Kuhn? are abundant tes- timony of the place the man holds in the regard of former students. Mr. Kuhn has put the quietus on many a bit of devilment, hatched up and attempted in the silent watches of the night. He has cleaned paint from the college walks, and has located the college doors in their resting-place be- hind the ash-pile. Sometimes he has led the lowing kine from their nightly devotions in the chapel. Amid the roar of a class scrap, he has at times scaled the lofty bell-tower to tear away a strip of colored bunting. A veteran of the Civil War, Perry has laughed at danger, and has snapped his fingers in the face of the roaring rabble and the raging mob. Perry has no pity for culprits, but he sees the humor of things, even though his duty forces him to inform his fellow-members of the faculty about unlawful conduct. The other members of the faculty have wielded the big stick of punishment, but Perry has wielded a mop, a scrub rag, a shovel, or whatever has seemed necessary to remove all signs of the wicked deed that has incensed his colleagues. Mr. Kuhn has lived long and usefully. He may rest assured that his friends are numbered by the hundreds. Faithfulness and a cheery disposition have been the outward evidence of a heart that beats true under a rough shirt. Such a man has no slight or trivial influence on those whom he touches in daily life. Perry Kuhn has been a big factor in Westminster ' s history. If pleasant associations and tender memories are among the best features of college train- ing, let us consider the many graduates who think with affection of Old Perry ! May a kindly Providence grant him many years of life! W. M. The Overlook 36 The 1915 Argo Senior Class History HEN the editor of the Argo asked me to write a history of the class of 1914, I quailed before the task. A Senior is supposed to have circled the sphere of human knowledge. How could I write a history of a class whose members had never shown marked ability or great intellectual acumen? Must I, at one fell swoop, disillusion everybody as to our genius? Such, my friends, is the way I faced the issue of the hour. However, a few days later I had an inspiration. I saw Becky Davidson chopping wood in the back yard. The thought came to me: There is a poor, defenseless woman doing her work cheerfully. I am a big, healthy ' bum, ' and ought to do my work the same way. A little later, I was hard at work on our class history, chewing the end of a pen and intellectually scratching gravel. The start was hard. I opened like this: History is the deeds of men, written in the blood of men who have died for principle. That hit the high spots, but three lines of that sort left my mind bankrupt. I tried to go on, but the paragraph began to bag at the knees, and I couldn ' t make a decent looking job. I tried a humorous beginning. Tell the truth and shame the devil, were the words I chose for my text. On consideration, though, I decided that shaming the devil was a poor occupation for a fellow about to embark on life ' s tempestuous sea. Some folks shame the devil to good effect, but I find lies a very present help in time of trouble. Finally, I chose this opener: Four years have passed since 1914 entered these college halls. Four times we have seen the sombre sky of winter change to the smiling face of spring. Our life has been fraught with pleasure and with pain. We have had our hours of victory and our moments of defeat. In the classroom, upon the public platform, and on the athletic field, we have acavitfpri ourselves with honor. Best of all, we have been harmonious ard happy m our fellowship together. We have, in most instances, acted as a unit for Westminster College 37 Frank W. Andrews F. W. Andrews President Agnes McKay Vice President Elinor Elcessor Secretary William Martin Treasurer COLORS Red and Black 38 The 1915 Argo the welfare of our class, and for the larger welfare of Westminster. We do not claim that our college years are a prophecy of future greatness, but we believe that we have lived a wholesome life here, and that we go forth to do a man ' s or a woman ' s work in the world. Now that sounded pretty good, but there was a sob in it. I am not running a drygoods store, and had no motive for increasing the sale of handkerchiefs. Everybody who read history of that sort would surely shed copious tears. Moses, and the anoint- ing oil which flowed to the skirts of his garments, wouldn ' t have anything on the person who read that history ! I tiled a few personal jibes to add spice. I said that the class were all good scouts with the exception of Chris and Andrews. Later I saw a bath in the creek staring me in the goose flesh, so I said it would not profit me to gain a history and lose my dignity. I couldn ' t see the percentage. There was one big fellow in Westminster who said: I can ' t hit him if I can ' t see him. That fellow was in the same fix about his opponents thatT was in about the history. Neither of us could get next. At last the history became due. With a herculean effort I tacked on an ending, which may or may not be history. The petty rivalries that we have cherished here amount to little as we face the future. Even what we have learned is not of so much value as the characters we have formed. If we have the will power to tackle hard jobs and put them through to the end, if we have learned to make friends and keep them, if we have learned the value of good humor, and have remained humble, then we possess great equipment for the game of life. In the future years, let us give to Westminster the debt of gratitude we owe her. Let us, by our sincere words and helpful deeds, seek to advance Westminster. Then the news of football victory, new buildings, and general growth, will always c ause us a few heart throbs of gladness. W. M., ' 14. 40 The 1915 Argo JUNIOR Junior Class History T WAS one of those warm calm evenings in mid September before tfie frost had come. The year was nmeteen hundred eleven. The down town section of New Wilmmgton was as noisy and as gay as ever, the crowds of pleasure seekers had all that care free abandon characteristic of the Pennsylvania German and the great white way was brilhant as day. Here were light and movement and gayety but in the beer gardens on the roof of the Science Hall there was gloom. The only light, the uncertain glimmer from the sputtering torch of knowledge, was just sufficient to show that it was the Faculty of Westminster College in solemn council assembled on the first night of school. Three small stars were out but their dim, cheer- less appearance was evidently a cause of great concern to the learned gentlemen. It was the college firmament of Westminster. There in the west a faint flush still lingered where the classes of the past had swung in their zenith and shot in meteoric splendor beyond our dim horizon. But now the vaulted dome was vacant save for three dim stars. Such a sigh went up from the full hearts beside the brimming steins that the little constellation trembled like a set of loose false teeth. Was this the end of our pristine glory? Was the brilliance of the past forever gone? The gloom deep- ened. Each in his own way seeks to drown his sorrows in the flowing bowl. Sadly yet relentlessly McElree the Younger broached the quadrimum cask of mellow Massic and softened that stern spirit in the rare old wine. Deep in the corner by the musician ' s stand, the good Dr. Ferguson, who has watched the phantom course of many classes, was finding solace in a pint of Rev. Barr ' s famous Ale, home brewed from the juicy, succulent roots of the Greek. But there comes a change. The east is growing brighter. A soft, rich light is stealing even to the darkest recesses of the shrubbery. To a man the faculty rise. They Westminster College 41 know the master star. Prof. Moses kicks over a jug of the finest Scotch. None attend save Rev. Veazey, who nimbly credits it to the Caution Fund. All are intent on that lummous star on the horizon. The other stars are a darkness now. Before that greatest light the lesser lights must fade. Slowly it mounts the ladder of the sky — only now apparent m all its surpassing beauty, the lig ht of Westminster for four long years — the class of 1915. A hiccoughing roar goes up from the faculty and the merriment breaks out in earnest. All the despondency is forgotten in the knowledge that the old college ' s great- ness is not all past. Far into the night the carousal continues. Every rule of health in Prof. Mills ' Manual of Long Life is broken with no more effort than a basket ball schedule. And morning dawned on the new Westminster. Such was the manner of our coming. We came in glory and have endured in light. And who shall say that ever in public fight or private brawl our actions did belie our words ? And who can show when our natal lustre has dimmed? Do you doubt our intellectual or literary ability? Consult the sacred scroll in the college office wherein be inscribed the records of all our toil, or scan the pages of the 1915 Argo, that marvellous compendium of learning, the blossom and the fragrance of all human thought. Is it the gift of eloquence that you desire? The immortal Junior Orations are our answer. Is a society man your ideal? Ask the Dean of Women or Becky Davidson, who seeth all things well, and they shall tell you of our classmates, examples of constancy, the like of which the world has never seen. But perhaps you are among those who love red blood and admire physical strength and courage. Stand with us in the grey of a September morning beneath a banner of green and watch the desperate charges of the powerful Sophomores. Come with me to the run that is called Joseph ' s where the Freshmen are wont to bathe. Look as you stand at that flag on the steeple or follow with your eyes the course of the basket ball. And if this be not enough, crouch if you will behind that waiting line of crimson. A whistle blows and a blue wave rolls in. And who comes? That in the center with the great crooked strides, the ball in his arms, is Tuss. At either side charge Dan and Ach. Out at the end is Joe and before, the ubiquitous Hubbard. As the foam on the breakers the crimson scatters and this is the prowess of 1915. Our record is before you. Wisdom and wit, depth and balance, strength and beauty. These are our ideals. What we are, you know ; what we are not, we hope to become. One more year is ours and here we dedicate it — to the class and college that we love. W. B., ' 15. 42 The 1915 Argo Charles Ward Simpson, Franklin, Pa. Sometime in the early nineties, Utica was presented with a unique character, in the person of Charles Ward Simpson. In college this distinguished name has been changed to Simmy. He arrived at our college in September, nineteen hundred ten, and his first concern upon reaching town was for the whereabouts of one. Dr. Russell. Having ascertained this, he deposited his belongings in the Science Hall and has lived there ever since. At the Hillside, where he is a regular caller, he is held in high esteem. Simmy IS a musician; almost any hour, day or night, the third floor of the Science Hall rever- berates with harmony from his violin. He is also a philosopher. At some future time we would not be surprised to find him filling such a chair in some of the large colleges or universities. C. W. Simpson President Mary Long . Vice President Kathryn Barr ' . Secretary C. R. Scott Treasurer COLORS Orange and Black Westminster College 43 William Chalmers Acheson, N. S. Pittsburg, Pa. After spending the first two years of his college career in Carnegie Tech, Ache decided that that institution wasn ' t good enough for him, so he entered Westminster, where his heart and his treasure are. And he has proved an illustrious member of an illustrious class. Ache has fully lived up to the rep that came with him last fall from Tech, where he made the football and basket ball teams. He became a fixture at half-back on our nineteen hundred thirteen championship team, where his style of defensive playing and brilliant runs brought many a thrill to those who watched our squad. He is also a good student, but one study in which he never fails to get an A-(- is campustry. The Discipline Committee, or the rules thereof, have no terror for him. We are glad Ache cast his lot with us, and we welcome him as an athlete and as a good fellow. Verna Phebe Allison, Pulaski, Pa. The best things often lie near at hand. Did not Verna, one of our most loyal classmates, come from Pulaski? She has been with the class of 1915 since it first made its appearance at Westminster. She has shared the trials of being a Freshman; joyed in the victories of the Sophomore year; and with the other Juniors, she is now rejoicing that the long dreaded Junior Orations are over. She alone represents our class in the Student Volunteer Band and when she enters her chosen work, she will take with her the very best wishes of the class of 1915. 44 The 1915 Argo Kathryn Barr, Ingram, Pa. The sun shone upon the Junior block the morning that Kathryn tripped in with her head saucily tilted to one side, looked defiantly across at the Seniors and declared that the year ' s vacation was worth the change. We arose in a body to greet her, for in Kate we have an all-round college girl, one who can carry away excellent reports from the classroom and whose ever ready wit and originality make her an advocator and a leader of fun. We are in doubt as to wherein Kate excels. It may be in Psychology, for we know that fhe believes in using her own mind, still we think her ability for candy making is more widely known. As a Junior, Kathryn has not allowed co-education to interfere with hei work. We who have watched her college course cannot understand this unless she contemplates summer school. Be that as it may, Kate holds the love and respect of all, and we wish her success. W. Walter B RAHAM, New Wilmmgton, Pa. Great men have always risen above their environment. Shakespeare was born in the insignificant hamlet of Stratfcrd-on-Avon. W. W. Braham cut his eye teeth in the out-of-the-way village of Volant, Pa. Not wanting to compare the subject of our sketch with the immortal Bard of Avon, yet recognizing his potential greatness, we desire to make a prophecy. Braham will some day mount the ladder of fame whether it be on the rungs of Literature, Law or the Diplomatic Service. He excels as a debater. He is a real student without th moody conservatism of the book-worm. He is a dreamer, but he mixes common sense with his theories. He thinks broadly, deeply, incisively, yet wonderful is the paradox of his nature. Although he is a clear thinker — he has Kinks in his brain! Here is a problem for a psychologist. Last year Walt decided that a man wasn ' t educated until he had developed the social side of his nature, so he proceeded to get acquainted with D. Cupid. Whether it be at social gatherings, or upholding the Blue and White on the platform, Braham is there with the goods. We count him as one of our most valuable members. Westminster College 45 Hall Braden Braham, New Wilmington, Pa. Until last year Hall was a faithful and true member of Geneva College. We may suppose also that he was industrious and studious. At least these qualities should be present at some time in every human being and since he has shown no indications of possessing them during his sojourn with us, we give him the benefit of the doubt and imagine that he exhausted his supply while at Geneva. But some one may ask, Why did Hall leave the College Down the River? There are various explanations of this fact. First, while pursuing an education in Distant Parts, our hero was not under the softening influence of paternal discipline, nor did he have access to the pantry supply of Mellen ' s Food, consequently he did not wax fat. Was it not high time for him to pitch his tent toward our land of fatness? But there was another reason for the change. Immutable Fate looked upon him and said: It is not good that Hall should walk alone, we will put him in Westminster where shall be one meet to walk with him. This sufficiently explains the mystery, for Hall, like so many of his noble classmates, has fallen a victim to the little archer. But cheer up! While there ' s life there ' s hope. Hall isn ' t so much worse than Hubbard at that. LI- ' . 1 James Paul Frew, Lisbon, Ohio In the fall of our Junior yeai this pompous little fellow joined our illustrious group, thereby adding fame both to himself and to the class. The General was graduated from the University of Pittsburg in the class of 1912, but since leaving that institution, an ambition has arisen in his sturdy little chest to become an expert in Industrial Chemistry and after much pondering he decided Westmin- ster was the place to get a good start in it. James Paul says he is married but since no one has ever seen his better half, all we can do is take his word for it. Since coming to Westminster he has won a host of friends with his broad smile and dry wit, and we wish him all the success possible in his chosen work. 46 The 1915 Argo J. Campbell Fulton, Hanlin Station, Pa. This tall, handsome (?), gifted gentleman has been with us since the fall of nine- teen hundred ten, when he entered as a Sub-Freshman. And no more loyal member or no better all round fellow does our class boast of. He has been a mighty factor in bring- ing us victory m class scraps, being second, we believe, only to the renowned King Veazey. In spite of the fact that we must listen to his sweet voice every morning in chapel, we all like ' Tub because of his jovial manner and never failing good humor. After he graduates with the best ever, Tub intends to enter the Seminary, and, judging from the ability he has shown in Y. M. C. A. work, we predict for him a suc- cessful career. Peter A. Hormel, Oakdale, Pa. Peter A. Hormel gets his mail at Oakdale, Pa. Joining our ranks while in Prep- dom, Pete has held his own with this class in a most creditable manner. Although Time and Feeding have not expanded his romantic form to any appreciable degree, yet he has broadened wonderfully intellectually, heeding, to a marvelous degree, not only the call of his professors, but also the Call of the Country. Admiration of the fair sex has never crossed the threshold of Pete ' s passions. Nay, he seems rather to have become interested in flowers of another kind, for a profusion of calendars and postcards have revealed Peter in connection with the florist of New Castle. Pete is a good-humored, benevolent Dutchman, continually coming out with jokes well known in the country but new to the college world. When the experience and wisdom of future years have been added to the zeal and ardor already inherent, we predict in Mr. Hormel, a man such that the world will come to the place where he stood and there build a monument in his honor. Westminster College 47 Marian W. Hover, New Castle, Pa. This quiet, dark-eyed little maiden is something new in our class. After gradu- ating from New Castle High School in 1913, Marian has now entered upon our two year course m Public Speaking. Recently she has distinguished herself as a tragedienne, thrilling a spellbound audi- ence with her Lady Macbeth, even making them forget that the chapel was reeking with all the perfumes of Chemistry. Although in the scene of the witches, she represented the supernatural element, she was not in her true sphere — as a grand-daughter of the Angels. Though acquainted with the conflictmg attractions, we can only wonder that Marian chose to enter our little school instead of State. However, she has not forgotten him; and, should the lure of the stage decide her career after leaving Emerson School of Ora- tory, we hope he will choose the romantic course and become the new Marlowe ' s Sothern. Harold P. Igo, New Wilmington, Pa. A graduate of New Wilmington High School and for some years an inhabitant of New Wilmington is this gentleman ' s discouragmg start in life. Nevertheless and not- withstandmg, we rest secure m the conviction that he will outlive this triflmg handicap. Hud is blessed with a fund of dry humor and a nimble wit which anyone may discover for himself by trying to kid him. The mystery of the painful earth disturbs him not at all, but he pursues the calm and even tenor of his way, nor e ' en allows himself to fall a prey to the fat little god. As to this last, however, we pessimistically opine that his day of reckoning will come, and great will be the fall thereof. Harold opened his college career with a rush, making good at football, basket ball and baseball. He also took some literary work. Harold ' s principal occupation, however, his forte, his toe-hold, is the drawing of uncomplimentary sketches of his friends and other people, for proof of which see the last half dozen Argos. Should he make this his lifework, we wish him all sorts of luck, but we hope that we will not be in the other party. 48 The 1915 Argo Mary McCartney Jamieson, Monessen, Pa. Down where the old Monongahela wends its crooked ways, Down where busy Monessen sends forth its smoky rays. From thence came our fair-haired, sunny Mary and began to play her part in the struggle and outrageous fortunes which students are heir to. As a Freshman Jimmy was demure and quiet, obedient to her elders, wondering, many times to herself, why upperclassmen held such sway. Even when her Sophomore days had drawn nigh, she still retained her early training, rarely forgetting that it was her filial duty, never to par- ticipate in any social engagements without Dad ' s consent. Mary is a true type of the college girl, possessing a strong personality, a frank, open nature, and a warm heart. Fond of her studies, yet believing in the development of the social as well as the mtellectual side of life, she is always ready for any good times which may occur. As to Mary ' s future we cannot predict, yet we are inclined to think that she may at any time fall under the Doctor ' s care. Mary Dorothea Keast, New Castle, Pa. The swaggering Amazon with the bold black eye and devil-may-care expression is a real human curio. Dorothea is not what she seems. In this case, the outward appearance of a coquettish adventuress belies a heart as timid as it is gentle; the breezy manner that we might call loud is only her artless way; and that frizzled transformation of deepest dye covers a brain that is the real thing. The revelation of this young lady ' s talents began with the successes of the Prohibition and Sophomore parties in nineteen hundred twelve, and still continues. She now holds positions of trust and responsibility in most of the college organizations. Recently she made her family and birthplace famous with a choice oratorical bit that she wrote herself. To make a long story short, Dorty is a rara avis : (Also a member of the best Greek class Professor Barr ever had). Really, we believe that, if she didn ' t cut breakfast so often and chew gum, even Miss Hazlett would vote her a model student. Westminster College 49 Nora Grace Kerr, Kittanning, Pa. If it IS the small things that make the big things in life, then it is also true that the big things help make the little things great. ' I 5 shall ever be indebted to Kittanning for giving us one who has helped make the small things of ' 15 ' s history great. As a Fresh- man, Nora entered our ranks. Her gentle and unassuming manner won for her not only the esteem of her fellow-classmen, but also of the whole college body. Three years of college life have only added to our admiration. Once it is in the classroom as we listen to some physiological principle, hear old Caesar speak again, or the problem of Woman ' s Rights. Again it is the Sophomore Declamatory and Junior Contests, where is portrayed the oratorical power of the speaker. Her literary ability is displayed in every realm of our college world. For three years Nora has chosen co-education as an elective study. Altho there are no required hours or credits given, yet it is the Hub that makes the college world turn round. Thus we love Nollie, a member of whom ' 15 is justly proud. Ida Ligo, Volant, Pa. Psychology tells us that our lives are largely governed by three forces: intellect, emotion, and will. Any one who has been in class with Ida must feel certain that her intellect is well developed, for she is always ready with an answer. To the few who know her best, her sweet, affectionate disposition clearly shows that she has the right emotions. No one, who realizes that, six days in the week, she walks three miles from the country to school, can doubt that she has a strong will. She intends to be a teacher. With these strong factors for success, we do not see how she can be a failure in her chosen work. 50 The 1915 Argo Mary Gladys Long, New Wilmington, Pa. A ray of sunshine — this is Mary, one of the most loyal members of the class of ' 15. When we, as Freshmen, first embarked in quest of knowledge, we found Mary ' s smile as well as her home beckoning in welcome to her classmates. A most diligent student, yet she always has time to make a basket for her Junior team or enter into any other sport suitable to her fun-loving disposition. There was a time when we thought Mary was to be consigned to the Ashe tray, but we now find that there is a more lofty calling awaiting our classmate. No matter, whether in distant land or home-bound shores, we are sure there is a bright and happy future awaiting her. K. Gladys Milligan, Bellefontaine, Ohio Were it not for the fact that Gladys ' religious views lean so decidedly toward Brah(a)m, we would gladly claim her as one of our most highly esteemed classmates. Be this tendency real-istic or ideal-istic, she has undoubtedly won a high place in the heart of the class. Gladys says she prefers the Normal Course in art to any other and we are inclined to think that The Western lost a talented artist-to-be when she came to Westminstet last fall. Diligently she whiles away her happy hours in the Art room, or pounds the Conservatory furniture to the content of her musical nature. Her time is not wholly taken up with religion and work, hcwever, as she is a real athlete. Whether it be basket ball, skating, tennis or walking, her enthusiasm is never slack. Oh yes! she ' s a classmate of whom our noble ranks may well be proud, with (H) all. Westminster College 51 Charles O. Markle, Uniontown, Pa. Charles O. Markle is a sturdy, red-haired youth who hails from the coke regions. The firm and deliberate tread with which he threads the mazes of the New Wilmington streets, is a good index t o his industrious and reliable character. Always cool and calm, he makes a good basket ball captain, as well as an efficient football manager. Some people have thought that Charles is interested in the lumber business, but the well- informed know that his frequent visits to the northern outskirts of the town are for pleasure, not for lumber. While a lover of good music, Charles cares more for the player than for the piano. He would rather stroll with the great musician, than listen to the concord of sweet sounds. In labor, in play, and in musical devotion, Charles spends his days. What can man do more than this? Daniel H. McQuiston, Struthers, Ohio This gentleman ' s career had no sooner begun than he fell the victim of the treach- erous wiles of a fair damsel. (Oh! death, where is thy sting!) My story is really ended, but I press on to other things. From the very first, Dan t ook an interest in affairs not in the curriculum. In athletics he is a full rounded man. No truer sports- man ever donned a Westminster uniform. Football, baseball, basket ball and track all claim him. In track, especially, do we remember him as the one who, against tremen- dous odds, fairly shot that huge bulk of his around the track and came in a close fourth. (Note: — there were only four men in the race.) In inter-season leisure, Dan applies himself to various amusements. As a debater, he carries the scalp of Grove City at his belt. As an editor, this book speaks volumes of praise for him. In music, he is a standby in both chorus and glee club. We here publicly discredit the foul (fowl) whisperings abroad concerning him in connection with Prof. Moses ' prize (?) rooster. Dan has formed a host of friends in the three years he has been with us. We predict no great future for him for it is inevitable. May the world deal kindly with the one we are proud to boast of as the athlete, the scholar, the man. 52 The 1915 Argo Mary Elizabeth McAn LIS, Bridgeville, Pa. Many are the Marys of Westminster, but this one excelleth them all. One of the most brilHant of the shining hghts in our class, Mary is an all round student. To English and to Oratory she seems to be especially devoted. Because of her ability as an English student, we have given her a worthy position on the Argo Staff. In reference to her Oratory, Mary was awarded first place on our Sophomore Contest, while this year brought to her the honor of making the Junior Contest. According to Prof. Smith, Mary is Puritanical in her views, but did he know her as well as we do, and listen to some of her rash statements as we have, he would surely have occasion to change his mind. Mary is an advocate of democracy and believes in a square deal, not only for herself, but for others. She is a firm believer in the old adage, — Proscrastination is the Thief of Time, and always tries to get herself and friends off to chapel in the mornmg m plenty of time. Mary Janet McCalmont, Hickory, Pa. Society Jane is one of our best beloved. She is a representative of the best Washington County type. (If you don ' t know what that is, ask Dr. Campbell.) Although a conscientious member of the Y. W. Cabinet and Nemo ' s room mate, she IS also accomplished as an acrobat and can roll the entire length of the Chapel stairs without losing even a hairpin. Jinny will soon take her place at the head of a table, and, at present, everybody is urging her to observe Miss Hazlett ' s methods with this in view. Janet is very energetic and, besides, is so unselfish and kind-hearted that she is constantly working for others. She is unfailingly cheerful and, though pink-haired, has a sweet temper. Janet is a general comfort, and it is hard to see a fault in her; however, we have finally discovered one — a sentimental failing for kinky, yellow hair. The best we can say about this is that, with all her faults we love her still.  Westminster College 53 DeOrmond McLaughry, New Wilmington, Pa. Tuss, our big football chief, came to us in nineteen hundred twelve from Michigan Agricultural College. Since his advent, he has made such a reputation in football that, at the very mention of his name, our opponents tremble in their shoes. For his sensational work the first year, he was unanimously chosen to captain the nineteen hundred thirteen championship team, which lost but a single game, and that to the fast Washington and Jefferson team. Always a fighter, it was no uncommon sight to see the big warrior plunge thru the line and, by sheer force, cross the goal with several opponents hanging on him. But Tuss has a decided advantage over the rest of us, as he has already solved that momentous problem of matrimony. Consequently, he never has to climb the fateful hill whose borne traveler soon returns, nor does he feel the pangs of our numerous puppy love cases. However, we give him credit for his good judgment when Cupid ' s arrows were flying thick and fast about him. His congenial disposition and sterling qualities have won for him a host of friends, whose best wishes will follow him in what- ever profession he may choose. Joseph Hays McNaugher, N.S., Pittsburg, Pa. Joe slipped quietly into school in the fall of nineteen hundred thirteen, having previously attended Pitt. He is a strong, healthy looking fellow, somewhat larger than Napoleon and a good deal better looking. A large white W adorns Joe ' s sweater- coat in honor of his position as end on the varsity football team. Although he has attended a large college than Westminster, he never tells us how they did things where he came from, and because this shows modesty, Joe is popular. No one ever heard him say that he loved knowledge for its own sake, but in being unlike Socrates or Plato a man loses nothing in the eyes of his fellows. When the sheep hides are passed out to our class, Joe will be right there with bells. His epitaph, some seventy years hence, may read: Here lies a modest man who did things, but quibbled not with words. 54 The 1915 Argo Frank W. Orr, Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte is a man. At least he has attained his majority. He has spent his years as a tale that IS told. His years are one score and one, but within this little span of days, within this brief spasm of time, within this fleeting second of eternity, he has enjoyed a wonderful career, marked by three important events. First, he was born in Charlotte, N. C, in a minister ' s family, and owned a goat, a wonderful beast with a gentle disposition, and a strange affinity for tobacco, and a history, the several relatings of which have occupied many valuable hours of the author ' s precious time. But hush, you ' ve all had similar experiences. Secondly, Mistah Oah was a soldier in his day. In babyhood, his mother would pick him up squalling, comfort him with a kiss, and then he was a child in arms. Later in life, after being spanked for stealing jam, he would kiss his righteously indignant parent, promise to leave all forbidden fruits alone thenceforth, and then he was a boy in arms. At thirteen, when his first suit was suc- cessful, he joyously embraced the lady of his choice, and Oh, how heavenly! He was a youth in arms. ' Now he is a man. But she, — we ' ve all been there. Lastly, he made Westminster his Alma Mater. Here he has made many friends, has become a splendid student, a specialist in oratory, and an Al lady fusser. Yes, here he is, writtirn up in the Argo and wished by all Long Life, Success and Happiness! Wherefore, underclassmen, be patient. Westminster treats all alike. Hush, you ' ll get there. Ralph H. Patterson Ah, gentle reader, lose not the great opportunity which now you have. Gaze at the picture be- fore you; feast your eyes upon the wondrous features of this noble — Mexican; go round about him; mark his defenses well; do not bid me speak, see and then speak yourself. ' our verdict can but strengthen the opinion of his million odd admirers, that Here is a man ! The name of this distinguished gentleman is Mr. Ralph Harriett Patterson, but mostly he is called Pete, or ' Bildad, or Grasshopper, or Rabbit, or Jeshurin (see Deut. 32:15), or Mr. Thompson (because he invented a ladies ' blouse waist), or Rhodolphus, or any other of a score of titles de- scriptive of some characteristic trait or achievement of his college days. These, Mr. Whal-you-may-call-him is spending at Westminster. He came here thoroughly con- vinced that he could enjoy his ease in New Wilmington far belter than the suburbs of revolutionary Mexico (Pa.), and Pete ' s prodigious snores which rend the air day and night assure us that he was not mistaken. He is, however, noted as the charter member of Prof. Royce ' s Glee Club and as the best quarter miler in school (Time 84 seconds). Pete is a good student, a capital friend, and a would-be lady ' s man, but he can never so past ihe Hail of his fair friend. We predict a great future for him. He will end his days as all Westminsterites do, — in the grave and this should be his epitaph. Beneath this monumental stone. Lies half a ton of skin and bone. Westminster College 55 M. Elvina Peebles, Plain Grove, Pa. Elvina, more commonly known as Peeps, has been with us smce the fall of nineteen hundred ten. We all like Peeps, for she is jolly and good natured. She is not only a good student, but she is an artist and a musician, and we will not overlook the fact that she is a game little basket ball player. She is captain of the girls ' basket ball team this year, and to miss a practice surely means a call from Peeps. Owing to her very earnest and diligent work in art, Peeps expects to leave the class of ' 15 and graduate with the present Senior class. She is one who will surely bring honor and fame to her class. A glance at her work in the art studio warrants this prediction. As art editor of the Argo, she has been untiring in her efforts to make this issue a success, and the drawings throughout the book show how well she has accom- plished this. Scottie is one of our modest members. He concluded some years ago to attend college and, after careful consideration, decided to cast his lot with the Westminster class of 1915, which, of course, indicates good judgment. Since his arrival here, he has become famous as an orator by winning a place on the Junior Contest. As a chemist, he is hard to beat, for here he has learned the art of examining every detail. This is evident by the way he seeks out every minor part in a Logic lesson, even to the lettering of propositions. Along with his other activities, he finds time to visit the Hillside. Scottie is always looking to the future, for he has already bought some books for his Senior year. We are always glad to see our classmate unless he approaches in his official capacity as class treasurer. Whatever his future, we wish him success. C Clifton R. Scott, Bovina Center, N. Y. 56 The 1915 Argo Owen Vernon Shaffer, New Wilmington, Pa. Owen is one of New Wilmington ' s vigorous sons. Since the days when, as a stout little lad of six years, he entered the local school, Owen has been pursuing the liberal arts with unflinching zeal. Calmly and with an unruffled spirit, he performs his work with thoroughness and ability. Brooks has not had as much time for amusement as many fellows, but he can play a good game of basket ball, and has plenty of manly muscle. As a practical man, Owen is there. He can lay a cement walk or sell vacuum cleaners with equal skill. In college he has shown ability in physics and biology. Strength, energy, and a good head are Owen ' s equipment ; who could ask the gods for more? Lawrence M. Stewart, Hubbard, Ohio The boy Lawrence, as Mrs. Thompson calls him, is a product of Rayen High, and hails from Hubbard, Ohio. Since embarking on the royal Ship of State, wh en launching out for her maiden voyage, he has proven himself a valuable addition in all our struggles and faculty-imposed afflictions. Hubbard has displayed remarkable ability as an all round college man. The fact that he is a football player, an oratoi, a singer, and a society man of the first class, shows his calibre. We firmly believe that the secret of his success is largely due to his constant and persistent training in track work. For his future career, he has his mind set on that of a pill-pusher. Wherever he may settle, his sound judgment and steady nerve, so often evident in his college career, will prove an invaluable asset to him in his field of work. His many friends and devoted profs wish for him success. Westminster College 57 Helen Inez Troup, New Wilmington, Pa. The south land faded away; the north land, in the dawn of an early autumn, was calhng her welcome to the fair newcomer. Yes, it was Troupie, kmd, generous, enthusiastic Troupie, who was wending her way to the northern College. Westminster bade her welcome and ever since has claimed her. Altho Helen entered as a Prep, that stage of college existence soon passed. In the fall of nineteen hundred eleven Helen greeted the sturdy Freshmen, as her fellow classmen, with a hearty handshake and words of good cheer. No member of 15 has been more loyal, more enthusiastic, or more determined to win laurels for her class than has 1 roupie. In the class room we envy her ability, while her place on the Junior Contest proves that not only the Irishman, but Troupie will be heard from later. Since the fall of nineteen hundred eleven, Helen has borne the stamp of a heroine. For when Dan Cupid came slipping around on his errands of Mercy, Helen caught the little elf — Dan himself. Mary Ethel Wight, Andes, N. Y. Mary Ethel came to us a home-sick New Yorker, but after a space of time, she was eventually persuaded that if she must be separated from the Empire State, Penn- sylvania was the next best. Ethel is some student, but what she most excels in is doing the light fantastic. As a ballet dancer, Ethel ' s reputation was finally established the night she went through the window seat. One of the most pleasurable events in Ethel ' s college career was the class picnic which she attended as a Freshman. It will ever be a cherished memory. But to be serious, Mary Ethel, or George as she is generally known, is one of the best hearted, most beloved girls in the dormitory. Since she is always ready to help everyone, it is a small wonder that her popularity increases each year. When blue or homesick make her a call ; A joke, a laugh, blue ' s gone, that ' s all. 58 The 1915 Argo Charles Wick, Pulaski, Pa. Wick may have been put last for several reasons. The most obvious, however, is the fact that he represents a twofold climax to this Divme Comedy — The Junior Class. Least in body but greatest in intellect is the whole truth about this youth from the land of the Pulaski Mineral Springs. (We have often wondered if the color of the water had anything to do with the color of his hair.) Wick is a very quiet, modest fellow, not given to show. In this he resembles the other great men of history. Never pushing himself to the front, in the end he always gets there. As a student he is the ideal after which we are all seeking, for thoughts seem to roll from the fertile exuberance of his brain as though they came from a never-ending supply. As assistant business manager of this book, in his quiet, industrious way, he is holding up his end. Whatever his aims and ambitions for the misty future, we feel sure they will be realized. 60 The 1915 Argo Sophomore Class History HERE are only four dates in History that are important: 1492, which marks the discovery of the New World; 1776, which brought independence to the New World; 1852, which gave a charter to the best institution of higher education in this part of the New World; and 1912, which saw the individuals of our class assemble here in accordance with the plans of Providence for us as leaders and promoters of liberty and equality in this, the fairest of nations. The only reason that these last two dates are not taught by Professor Campbell and Professor Tinkham is that historians have not yet come to a correctly proportioned valuation of the significance of the events commemorated by them. We might give the writers of future history some inside facts in this regard, but we are too modest. Just wait a few decades: the truth will assert itself. Our arrival here was greeted, on the pari of those trying to accustom themselves to the new and unnatural title of Sophomores, by an array of sickly-green posters. On a few conspicuous places in the village, we read of the Evolution of a Freshman, as it had been copied from some ancient publication. But some secret power soon obliterated these original works beyond all possibility of anyone ever deciphering them. What a barbarous disregard for the literary productions of rare genius! The upper classes soon devised a way in which to test our destructive ability. A cane rush was substituted for the usual flag rush. We heard much of the prowess of the mighty King V. Z. and his sturdy warriors. But we entered the battle with assurance. After five minutes it became apparent that victory was ours. Many of our foes, broken in body and in spirit, were earned from the field. Our reputation as real barbarians was established. Our would-be tyrants, the classic Sophs, fearing, perhaps, to try our mettle again, sought repeated postponement of the annual relay race. Finally, they agreed to meet us. The hour arrived. Victory again was ours, although in this contest no blood was shed; plenty of green paint proved a worthy substitute. As the months slowly filled us with culture, we trained our sinews for the skillful handling of the basket ball. Although our men were not fitly joined together in smooth teamwork, they shone as solitary stars in the firmament of heaven and gave promise of a time when they should all unite in harmony of movement comparable only to the sweet music of the spheres. Westminster College 61 O. Love O. Love President Marie Lytle Vice-President Ethel Young _ Secretary J. H. Johnston Treasurer COLORS Blue and Gold 62 The 1915 Argo As the first year of our civilizing process neared its end, we decided that we had absorbed enough culture to try our affairs co-educational. The first social event took the form of a ride to Volant, where, after a near-murder and an attempted suicide on the bosom of the lake, the future social leaders of our class showed their ability in many ways, especially in managing to make our return as late as possible. On a hot day last June, the thoughtful Sophs proved themselves our benefactors by treating us to a nice, cool bath under the pretense of a little Tug-of-War. We came back after the summer vacation, sixty strong. This large percentage of students in a class returning the second year was something new in the history of the college for the last ten years. The present Freshman Class soon recognized the superiority of their friends, the Sophomores, and readily handed over to us some of their best students. Perhaps this is the best place to return the compliment by giving the Freshies a bit of friendly advice: It is customary for incoming classes to distinguish themselves in some feat before undertaking to spread their reputation by smearing the town with paint. Moreover, we allow the Sophomore Class of next year to profit by our efficient method of treating the poster-posting job: Catch the Freshies napping you know ! To the present Freshmen all honor is due for the manly way they handled us in the flag rush, and in the debate. They are making a record in basket ball also, but we are from Missouri. In social events this year, our class leads the school. Our social workers, 1 eddy and Martha, are proving their ingenuity equal to any occasion. We need merely mention the party at the Hillside and the sled-load to New Castle. We look forward to the coming of spring with many fond hopes and anticipations of picnics, rides, etc. The first object of fear during our Freshman year was King V. Z. We thought him invincible. But, at last, we have found one of our number who was brave enough to meet him face to face, and powerful enough to conquer him, — our class heroine, Teddy. We are proud to list her upon our honor roll, together with six wearers of the W who look upon the numeral of 1916 with true filial pride. The two years of history which we, as a class, are yet to make, will show that we are profiting by the examples, good and bad, of our immediate predecessors, the present Juniors. It is to them that we extend our sincere gratitude, not only for past favors but also for the continual inspiration to noble effort which they are exerting upon us as we follow in their footsteps along the ways of knowledge. 64 The 1915 Argo Sophomore Class Roll Hanavan Alderman Alice Jean Kerr Mary Ginerva Auld Marian Kitch Charles A. Bell Cora Louise Ligo Ralph Earl Bell Walter H. Lindsay Margaret Brown Elizabeth Long Edward V. Buckley Marie Winnette Lytle Mildred Burns Frances Aleen Mehl Mary Agnes Burton Edwin Earl Mercer Chauncey Canon John Moore Mercer Margaret Catherine Carnes Sara McNitt Clyde C. Currie Elizabeth McMurray Margaret Cleland Tamar M. McMurray Robert John Davis Charles Melville McQuiston Charlotte C. Ewing H. Carl Oesterling Jay Stewart Garvin Etta Mabel Schmeltz William Ira Grundish David Edmund Schnable Virginia Hilty Marth Beth Sebring Agnes May Hyde Henry M. Shields Genevieve M. Houston Neva Stewart Charlissa Hunter Edgar Stranigan Anna Marie Jamison Ella Herron Snodgrass Ruth Genevieve Jamison Ella Blackstone Thompson Harold Edwin Jewell Philip G. Tormay, Jr. Altha Mildred Jewell Martha Vincent William Arthur Jewell Elizabeth Whitmarsh Emily Johnston Ethel Adele Young James Harvey Johnston Isabella Olive Young 66 The 1915 Argo Freshman Class History HEN the steam cars bore him outward from his home of sweet content; I o the Junction first they bore him where so many hearts are rent. Then the Sharpsville boiler buster with her ambling, rambling trail, Well equipped with modern notions such as railroad ties and rails. Dragged her dreamy dug-out dump-carts to their da-gone destination. Are we ' gwine ' or have we ' rived ' at where we ' s ' gwine ' ? the Freshman said. Never worry, groaned his seat-mate, you ' ll get there in time for bed. When the journey thus was ended and the Freshie stood alone. In the midst of all his troubles came the thot of far off home; In this prison house of exile must his college days be spent. , Make the most of what you have, muttered he beneath his breath. Then with grim determination and with teeth set hard and fast, He made the resolution that he ' d stick to the last. Such was the arrival of the Freshmen in Westminster on September seventeenth, nineteen hundred and thirteen. We first deposited our worldly possessions in our chosen places of abode and then proceeded to worm our way thru the red-tape steps of regis- tration. When this was completed and oui classification was secured, we quickly fell into the regular rut of college life. Attempts at organization were somewhat ineffective at our first meeting. The class director failed to appear and immediately a half-dozen petty despotisms suddenly sprang up, each with its own designs on the control of the class. This meeting broke up and a few days later a second meeting was called, at which the class officers were properly elected. Although prone to make mistakes as all classes are, we have been in a large measure successful. The Sophomores found their pretty green bills swept from the earth even before the paste was dry, and a black skull and cross-bones above a green seventeen appeared on their most prominent bill-board. The flag rush, relay race, and Freshman-Sophomore debate are also recorded on the credit side of our ledger, making a handsome balance. As to the contests which are yet to come the future alone can decide; but we can hope that the omens which have favored us in the past will not desert us m the future. Our first attempt to hold a party was a fine success. About fifty jolly classmen gathered in the Hillside to make merry. A most enjoyable evening passed only too quickly; refreshments were served and everyone joined in the merriment with that freedom which banishes all formality. Outside the building a most discomfited mob of enemies gazed greedily thru the cracks in the shutters and made feeble attempts to draw attention by tapping harmlessly on the window-panes. Their attempt at preventing the Freshmen from reaching the Hillside had ended in utter failure. However, all is well that ends well and many things have ended well for us. We look forward with bright hearts into the future and resolve that we will strive to be a steady, progressive class, always seeking the best in Westminster. Westminster College 67 David Cummings David Cummings President Margaret Chick Vice-President Selina Whitla Secretary Leonard Braham Treasurer COLORS Green and White 68 The 1915 Argo Helen Anderson Mina Grundish Basil Murray Ruth Beatty Anna Hackney Joe Nelson Aha Biddle Amelia Hartwell Mary Newlin Katherine Bird Edwm Houston MacDill Nevin John Black Kenneth Igo H. R. Patton Leonard Braham Arthur Kirkbride E. F. M. Patton J. O. Campbell Mary Kmcaid Mary E. Parish Julia Games R. Lackey Victoria Rice Margaret Chick L. R. Lash Hugh Russell J. H. Coleman Agnes Littell Jean Scott Lenora Conway Marian Maiden Robert Smith J. W. Coulter Ralph McClurg H. M. Steele Mary Crawford Charles McCormick Mary Stoody David Cummings Emma McCormick Claire Stewart Florence Dadelow J. S. McCracken Robert Strathearn Harold Dickson Clara McClennan Chester Stepp Earl Fair Kenneth McCreary Vera Toy Forrest Dunlap J. F. McCune Katherine Troup May Fischer Evelyn McFarland Arthur Vincent Russell Forbes Francis Mehl Ruth Van Horn Katherine Frederick Francis Mechlin Selina Whitla R. R. Frank Inez Mercer Courtney Wilson Jchn Galloway Margaret Miller Elvina Watkins Dale G:ll ngham Margaret Wyley 70 The 1915 Argo ? ' ' a ! cut ' Sub-Freshman History ISTORY, according to Webster ' s Dictionary, is the chronological narration of facts and events with their causes and effects. We have no doubt that such a definition was perfectly satisfactory to Mr. Webster, but at the same time we are sure that he never read the class histories that appear in back numbers of the Argo. For, after perusing those Hterary monuments with great care, we have come to the conclusion that history is merely the prejudiced record of superficial trivialities, caused by superabundance of imagination and resulting only in brainstorm. Therefore, let it be understood at the start that, in spite of the title, this is not a history. It is not even a historiette. Far be it from us to thrust ourselves uninvited into the company of such intellectual giants as Gibbons, or Robinson, or Doc Campbell, or the talented authors of the literary monuments mentioned above. Their task it is to scale the sun-lit heights of Parnassus, and to pluck the leaves of learning from the topmost branches of the highest oaks. It is for us to wander through the shady valley, gathering from bush and tendril the budding blossoms of eternal Truth. But, you ask with brutal candor, -f this is not a history what might it be? We reply with candid brutality that it might be an epic poem, or a patent medicine adver- tisement, or a sermon, — it might even be a Junior Oration, though Heaven forbid ! As it happens, it is none of these things. To tell the unadorned truth we don ' t know what it really is. However, we should Wherry; (please excuse the far-fetched pun; we have become accustomed to introduce it wherever possible.) If you want to know the technical name for this kind of literature ask Professor Smith. At this point a few remarks about our class will doubtless be apropos. To tell the truth, there is but little that can be said. We are few in number — even the dear little girl whom we had come to regard as a fixture in the Sub-Freshman class has left us — but our size is no handicap. The tiny mustard seed becomes a great tree in whose branches the birds of the air may lodge, and the proverbial acorn grows into the mighty oak. (We don ' t vouch for the truth of either of those statements; none of the acorns and mustard seed that we have planted ever amounted to a row of beans.) We are at the start of our pilgrimage through these classic halls of learning. We stand upon the Westminster College 71 wide slage of Experience; the pro npter ' s bell has rung, the curtain is rising; the great drama of the undergraduate life is just beginning. (This does not refer to the plays produced in Chapel; if such were the case we would not speak of the curtain as rising, nor would we neglect to mention limburger cheese.) As yet we have nothing to relate — not even superficial trivialities — but as the drama proceeds to the final scene (ably directed by E. R. M.) we hope to unfurl such a mighty tale of action and valor that even Perry Kuhn will stand amazed before the marvels of our creative genius. We are not prophets, however, and therefore must leave to others the record of our future triumphs. Although we have little of which to be proud (except our good looks and sterling qualities) we have much for which to be thankful. We are thankful that we aren ' t Freshmen who were too slow to tear down the posters which, we must say, described them with much truth. We are thankful that we aren ' t Sophs who hadn t enough class spirit to form a relay team. We are thankful that we aren ' t Juniors who persist in splitting the ears of their superiors with so-called oratory. (Apologies to the Argo staff.) We are thankful that we aren ' t Seniors who must spend their time looking for suitable jobs. And above all, we are thankfu l that we aren ' t members of the faculty who spend most of their time doing police duty over students who are co-educationally inclined. For all these things we are truly thankful, and as our bark traverses the shining seas of knowledge, our voices will rise in endless paeans of gratitude! (We are thinking of having a record made of some of these paeans for Jinny ' s Victrola.) And now our task is done! We will be truthful enough to admit that we haven ' t tried to please any one — and we think that we have succeeded. We can imagine our class director asking for another and another Cup to drown the Memory of this Im- pertinence. But cheer up, the worst is yet to come. With this original epigram, we bring our manuscript to a close. Selah ! Class Historiographer. class motto Delenda est faculta! (The faculty must be destroyed!) CLASS FLOWER Gold Medal CLASS YELL Pa — Pa — wow — wow ! Ma — Ma — wee — wee ! ! Mane — mac — el — ree ! ! ! Preps ! ! ! ! 72 The 1915 Argo Sub-Freshman Class Roll Helen Artman Bruce Clark Harold Covert Ester Cummings Clara Cummings Donald Igo Helen Johnson Ralph Kegarise Herbert Jamison James Kerr Samuel Lash Margaret Murdock Fred McCrumb James McLaughry Ney McMinn Clara Miller George Neal Ula Porterfield Evert Porterfield Mabel Russell Robert Taylor John Wherry Raymond Buchanan Westminster College 73 Class Scraps 74 The 1915 Argo Garlic Freshman Frolic Everybody Invited, Except Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores, and Sub-Freshmen Time— Between April 19 and May 19, 1913 TARTLED, dazed and mystified, the upperclassmen gazed upon this bold mvitation, hangmg so saucily on the Hillside bulletin board. With difficulty the dean restrained the excited mob. The curiosity was somewhat suppressed, however, until one evenmg a few weeks later, when the Freshies with queer looking packages under their arms caused a merry chase to the railroad. As a punishment for this little frolic, they were gently compelled by means of locks and ropes to spend the remainder of the evening in the quiet seclusion of their rooms. One young lady, however, decided that this imprisonment was injurious to her study hour. Accord- ingly, she took a hasty flight on her trunk rope from the second floor to the ground. Speeding around the Dorm, she caused the dean to shriek with horror, when she suddenly appeared at the front door with blistered hands and lacking countless hairpins and Garlics — namely her shoes. This successful attempt to quench their undue enthusiasm only served to increase their determination. One fair day, while all enthusiastic students were absorbed in watching an inter-class field meet, the Freshies hied themselves off for their little frolic As they sat around their bonfire and concocted pleasing ditties wnth which to greet their defeated rivals upon their return to the Hillside, the Sophs were busily engaged in trans- ferring their shoes from their favorite haunts on the cupboard floor to the secluded spots, known only to the watchful enemy. After several days of severe embarrassment and dis- comfort, to the frolicers, it was decided to appease their wounded vanity. Very mysteriously, in the most elevated places, such as telephone poles and campus trees, Westminster College 75 printed in dazzling colors stood the watchword of th e Sophs, GarUc. All unknow- ingly, while the Freshies enjoyed their peaceful sleep, on the next night, their shoes one by one, left quietly their secret abode and in the dim light of the early dawn could be seen tastefully adorning the trees of our campus. Thus ended a series of interesting Hillside struggles, the final outcome of which will be seen on another page of the 1915 Argo. p. J., ' 15. The Flag Y FAR the most marvelous feat of recent years was accomplished when the class of 1915 planted their orange and black banner on the utmost point of the steeple on Old Main. Coming as it did after a series of more or less decisive battles with the class of 1916, it formed an admirable climax and put the laurels on 1915 for all time. That night what our illustrious Hall lacks in size he made up with nerve and skill. With the aid of a single rope he drew him- self to the very top of the steeple, leisurely and calmly wired the banner fast, made a few trips around to listen to the snores of the sleeping Freshies, and descended to the glad arms of the little group who had watched with nervous excitement from the roof of the building. The rays of the rising sun cast their beams on the bright colors of the banner floating in the morning breeze, dazzling the eyes of the astonished Freshies. With ladders and fishing poles they rushed in a body to the trap door leading to the belfry. But alas, the tracks of the marauders were well covered. Exceeding disconcerted, they withdrew to the campus, where in their fury, they attacked four suspects and endeavored to take out their vengeance. A hot fight ensued and finally after the Freshies had sum- moned their entire class, they succeeded in temporarily tying the four. School that niorning was not entirely a success as everybody was interested in watching the labors of a steeple jack whom the authorities hired to undo the work of that memorable night. After the flag was secured the faculty carefully stored it away in the vault of the First National Bank where it now rests, a sacred monument to the prowess of 1915. 76 The 1915 Argo The Tug-of-War HE last of our Sophomore contests was the Tug-of-War. We had demonstrated our abihty m flag-rushes, in steeple-chmbmg, and m debating, but our opponents were not satisfied until this final fray was arranged. This was our first trial on the ropes, for in our Freshman year, the Sophs looked us over and wisely concluded not to risk the chance of an icy bath. The class of 16, however, show- ing plenty of nerve but not so much good judgment, again tempted the fortunes of battle. Thus, for the last time our husky warriors followed the King to battle. We were carefully given our places on the north side of the creek, and waited, ready and anxious for the signal. On the opposite bank was the Freshman team led by Tormay of Wall Street fame. When all were in readmess, the judges. Professors Shaffer and Freeman gave the signal. Never has an assembled throng witnessed such a sight as that which was enacted on that memorable afternoon. At the report of the gun, the brave warriors lay to the cable with every ounce of energy which they possessed. The rope quivered under the intense strain as if it would break. For a second it re- mained motionless and then started to move as our superior strength asserted itself. Slowly but surely the green mass on the opposite shore was drawn into the water and plunged beneath the waves. Although the bath was anythmg but pleasant, it had a very beneficial effect. When the Freshies emerged from the water, their verdancy was completely washed away, and they emerged with their Sophomore faces for the ensuing year. The Flag Rush (Hinds and Noble Translation) HE day dawned dark and gloomy; the atmosphere was murky; heavy clouds of mist skirted the horizon, and in the air was an ominous silence like the hufh before a decisive battle. Suddenly there appeared on the streets of New Wilmington a fleet messenger who swiftly ran from house to house and roused the sleeping Minute Men of ' 16. Awake! he cried, a motley horde of half-human de- generates is in our midst and there on yonder field, sacred to cleated shoes, they are guarding their verdant ensign raised high on a pole. With these few words the fleet messenger sped on, but at each stopping place he left behind him one more man with pulse quickening and lines of grim determination mounting to his face. They must die! was the thought that burned in every noble heart. Soon bands of these warriors, the lion-hearted Sophomores, with faces resolutely set, were marching toward the battlefield. There, when they had all assembled, did they realize how greatly their barbarian opponents outnumbered thTn. But without a tremor, under the direction of General Love they prepared for the first onslaught. 78 The 1915 Argo In another moment fierce hand-to-hand conflicts were being fought out all along the battle front, in groups varymg m number from five to ten men, composed in every case of one of the attackmg party and his opponents courageously attemptmg to over- power him. After a vain struggle lastmg five mmutes, durmg which time the silence was broken only by smothered grunts and groans from under surging masses of human bodies, the clarion sounded and the besiegers, still determined in spite of their inferioi members, withdrew to formulate a new line of attack. After deliberating a few minutes, a new phalanx was formed, the watchword — Down with the Flag, was passed through their ranks, and at the signal a second charge, fiercer than the first, was made. During this stage of the fight many pitiful scenes were enacted, vividly depicting the horrors of war. Lieutenant Stranl.Gan of the attacking army and Private S.Teppe, of the bar- barian force, engaged in a bloody duel on the brink of a fathomless mud-puddle, till at length one of the combatants missed his footing and both plunged into the slimy depths. Captain Schnaw Bull and M.Oore, after a heroic attempt to reach the pole from which fluttered the hostile flag, were compelled to give up the fight, and crawling to the edge of a nearby bank they leaned far out over and gave vent to all their pent up feelings. Private Kirk B.Ride of the barbarians suffered at the hands of a merciless opponent and died almost immediately from mortification. Once more, owing to superior num- bers, the besiegers were obliged to withdraw, only to prepare for a third and last struggle. TTiis time victory would surely have fallen to the lot of the brave Minute Men and indeed was in their very grasp, when fate intervened in the form of a terrific storm which rendered further fighting impossible. Thus under the very shadow of attainment, the Sophomores were obliged to forego the glories that rightfully were theirs. But what of that! Under his dishevelled cut- side, each man of them felt that contented glow which comes from a fight well fought. And now as to their opponents, the Freshies. Well, they, in all their verdancy and blissful ignorance, pattered home in the rain to write to their respective papas and mammas, each of them telling what a large share he had had in the terrible and long- to-be-remembered fight with the valiant class of ' 16. J. M. M., ' 16 ♦♦If Westminster College 81 The Westminster College Glee Club HE College Glee Club, of which Westminster may justly be proud, Thas started its second season. It was due to the untirmg efforts of Mr. Raymond Kirkbride, last year ' s manager, and Professor Royce, last year ' s dnector, that the club received its start, and now it has become a necessary function in the college. Owing to the excellent managership of Mr. Kirkbride, the club enjoyed two trips covering in the neighborhood of two thousand miles and about twenty cities and towns of Pennsylvania and Ohio. Both of the trips were planned during the vacations of Christmas and Easter, thereby not hindering the college work of the members. Every place the boys appeared they were met with rounds of applause and treated with the utmost courtesy. 1 here seems to be nothing more pleasing in the music line to the public in general than a good chorus of men ' s voices and our boys are well qualified to please, as they demonstrated last year. The Glee Club is under the worthy directorship of Professor W. W. Campbell, wiih Andrew S. Coulter of the class of 1914 as managpr. Several trips have already been taken, all of which were highly successful, and at present writing Mr. Coulter has a trip planned covering the ten days of Easter vacation. We wish the boys success and are sure that the echo of their voices vill resound for many years to come in the ears of those who hear them. The members are : 1st Tenor: Baird, Buckley, Carson, Taylor. Fulton (Sec.-Treas.) , Cummings, Patton, Steele, Wilson. Hart, Mercer, Miller, D. McQuiston (1st Asst. Mgr.), Stewart. Clark, Coulter (Mgr.), Lindsay (2d Asst. Mgr.), Munn, McLaughry, Minteer. Prof. W. W. Campbell, Director; Miss Charlissa Hunter, Pianist H. W. T. 2nd Tenor: 1st Bass: 2d Bass: Westminster College The College Chorus Loyd Daird Daniel McQuiston J. U. Barr L-onnne Mercer Milarea tJurns r red MiUigan 1 erry v_.arson v lara Miller RalnVi Millpv rxaipn iviiuer IVl argaret Clcland Merle Minteer Andrew Coulter r fiwarn ' liinn Esther Cummings l 4argaret IVIurdoch l a rof X( I 1 1 mmi n ore IVICII gCtlC-l V- ' Ulllllllll O IVlaiy INCWllIl Will Davis W 111 l_- aVlb iiirnesi aiion Campbell Fulton Elvina Peebles Lucy jraham Jane Russell AY Ii I I Walter Hart Mary tSeth oebring Kuth Houston r i c v r lora oeitz Charlisa Hunter Mary Shaffer Elizabeth Hunter Jeannette Smith Austa Hutchison Howard Steele Mildred Jewell Lawrence Stewart Mary Kincaid Neva Stewart Walter Lindsay Mary Stoody Margaret Littell Robert Taylor Elizabeth Long F. L. Tinkham Janet McCalmont Margaret Tinkham Clara McClellan Martha Vincent Helen McKnight Elvira Watkins James McLaughry Carrie Weigle Elizabeth McMurray Blanche Weiser Tamar McMurray Elizabeth Whitmarsh Sarah McNi tt Frances Williams The Westminster College Quartet Westminster College 85 On the Concert Stage in Summer EVER will we forget the summer trip of our quartet — to some of us the last sweet taste of college life. Nmeteen times we appeared before the footlights and nineteen times we were requested to return! Hot? Well I guess. Tub wore a new collar every night and as often as the nights would come the collar would melt and run down his shirt bosom and tickle him so he could hardly remember his song and dance. Automobile rides, buggy rides, boat rides, stolen rides, and moonlight rides followed each other in rapid succession. Chicken for breakfast, dinner, supper; ice-cream morning, noon, and twice at night; cake three times a day. How in the world did we ever sing? But we made it a rule never to retire later than three A. M., or we never could have gone through alive. On the evening of June 16th, we went to Unity for our initial performance but took good care to have our automobile all ready so that we could disperse at a moment ' s warning. The day following commencement we boarded the cars for West Sunbury. There an immense audience greeted us. We were all in fine voice and a terrific thunder storm added to the impressiveness of the occasion. At the close the manager reported five dollars apiece net profit ; all were overjoyed. Our next stop was Ellwood City and if such a miserable, out-of-the-way, behind-the-bush place as West Sunbury could contribute such a sum to us, what wouldn ' t Ellwood City do? Well, Ellwood City wouldn ' t. The violent disturbance of the elements had preceded us to that place and when the curtain went up but a few paltry hundreds were scattered about the spacious Tabernacle. But time would fail me if I should tell of the many startling incidents of the trip, of the lovely maidens, of walks down country lanes, of a Sabbath evening, especially of one. It makes me feel bad. Oh! well the one I wanted was from Carrollton so who cares. But as I ramble on I see Tub, dressed in full evening suit with stiff front and pumps, chasing a horse and an empty buggy down (and up too) one of those dusty Washington County pikes. Oh yes! Bob upset the horse and buggy going around a curve back there. It is July fourth — hot and clear. Two male September Morns are chasing a team and an empty surrey up a creek valley while two others are floundering around in the forks shouting Whoa between mouthfuls of creek water. An hour later a surrey with a very crooked and patched-up tongue begins laboring up the steeps above Devil ' s Den carrying four grips and a quartet. But I must not close without mentioning the fact that Jack beat the sharp-eyed conductor on the Panhandle out of his fare, nor must I forget to thank Rev. J. C. Kistler for the trip to Conneaut Lake where, like little Dan Tucker, we sang for our supper, and roamed the park betimes. It was here, too, that a kind waitress ventured the following comment, which we think worth preserving — They can sing, but they know it. Pretty good advertisement was it not. Dr. Russell? Westminster College The Girls ' Glee Club Mildred Burns Corinne Mercer Margaret Cleland Clara Miller Esther Cummings Gladys Milligan Lucy Graham Mary Newlin Ruth Houston Elvina Peebles Charlisa Hunter Jane Russell Austa Hutchison Mary Beth Sebrim Mildred Jewell Flora Seitz Mary Kincaid Mary Shaffer Marion Kitch Jeannette Smith Margaret Littell Neva Stewart Elizabeth Long Mary Stoody Janet McCalmont Margaret Tinkham Clara McCIellan Martha Vincent Helen McKnight Elvira Watkins Elizabeth McMurray Carrie Weigle Tamar McMurray Blanche Weiser Sarah McNitt Frances Williams Artists ' Recitals Marion Green, Basso-Cantante, Chicago — October 8, 1913. Edward Baxter Perry, Pianist — November 15, 1913. Inez Barbour, Soprano, New York — January 16, 1914. Walter Earnest, Tenor — March 6, 1914. Mrs. Strange, Contralto, New York — March 18, 1914. 88 The 1915 Argo That Eternal Racket V EATING CLUBS The 1915 Argo The Crescent Club F. E. Milligan 1914 E. F. Munn Wm. Martin L. M. Stewart F. W. Orr J. C. Fulton 1915 D. H. McQuiston R. H. Patterson C. W. Simpson 1916 C. M. McQuiston J. H. Johnson H. Alderman W. Hart J. Galloway E. Patton H. Russell E. Houston R. Lash B. Murray D. Schnable 1917 J. M. Mercer W. I. Grundish C. Oesterling Jay Garvin L. Braham J. Campbell H. Patton C. Stewart K. McCreary A. Kirkbride H. Jamieson S. Lash PREPS M. Nevin J. Kerr L. Baird The 1915 Argo The Kelly Club E. R. Tallant R. B. Wilson W. W. Braham J. P. Frew E. V. Buckley H. M. Shields V. S. McCracken R. H. Lackey J. F. McCune E. L. Fair 1914 D. Phythyon 1915 C. F. Wick 1916 1917 R. R. Miller p. C. Crozier D. O. McLaughry H. B. Braham F. R. Moore O. M. Love D. Cummings A. P. Vincent R. R. Frank G. F. Mechlin F. R. Reed H. S. Covert PREPS H. M. Steele J. A. McLaughry The 1915 Argo The Van Orsdell Club F. W. Andrews G. S. Vincent W. C. Moore 1914 R. M. Christie M. R. Hoon A. S. Coulter C. R. Scott C. O. Markle 1915 J. H. McNaugher W. C. Acheson B. C. Canon R. J. Davis J. B. Black J. W. Coulter 1916 P. J. Tormay 1917 C. M. Stepp W. H. Lindsey E. E. Mercer R. J. Strathern G. P. Gillingham G. W. Neal PREPS J. H. Coleman J. V. Wherry Westminster College 99 V. m. c. n. V. m. c. n. Uolunteer Band Westminster College 1 01 The Young Men ' s Christian Association HE man who speaks in behalf of a college Y. M. C. A. lacks many of the arguments of the advocate of the city associations. 1 he oiganization is not usually engaged in actual objective social service. There is no boy work. The athletic features are incorporated in other college entities. Social fellowship must be disclaimed as the primary aim. 1 he sole remaining function is religious. Is it then worth while? As one who knows himself to have been strengthened and who believes that any- thing whatsoever that helps young college men live more cleanly, more uprightly, and more wholesomely, is worth while; we answer that there is a place, and a big place, in college for a religious organization of men. Our Y. M. C. A. has been successful, in whatever measure the facts Will support, because the cabinet and those in charge generally have consistently striven to make the m eetings and the influence of the Association tell definitely for good. The Tuesday evening meetings have been nothing if not straight-forward and sincere. A Bible Class unexcelled by any course in the institution for downright interestingness is the fruit of the effort of the Bible Study Committee to bring the Word of God nearer to each man in college. Delegates were sent to the Northfield Conference and the Kansas City Con- vention because we believe that every broad-minded man owes it to himself to look upon the fields of the world before thrusting in his sickle. The Association and College have been continually borne up before the throne of grace by the faithful members of the prayer circles. But if in any way those who have labored in the Y. M. C. A. or have been touched by it, have come to feel the strength and beauty of righteousness and truth, the efforts have not been in vain. Judged by all former records this year has been a success. The work has never been taken more in earnest, the organization never more subordinate to the spirit. Yet it has been done simply and without a trace of morbid sentiment. The Y. M. and the Y. W. have enjoyed together the best of good times. And it should be fo. A healthy, wholesome, vigorous college life with the fear of God and the Spirit of his Son through- out all p ' -edominating — this has been our aim. W. B. T Westminster College 103 The Young Women ' s Christian Association HE Young Women ' s Christian Association has become one of the most prominent and successful organizations of our college. In this organization, as indeed in no other, are the spiritual and moral sides of our lives brought out. Every Tuesday evening, the girls meet together in the Hillside parlors, for an informal gathering of Chris- tian fellowship and prayer. An opportunity is given every girl in these meetings to develop that side of her nature which is of most value to her — the moral side. It has been the effort of the Y. W. C. A. to bring the Christ-life into the dormitory and to fill every girl with the Christ-spirit. Insofar as we have done this we feel that we have been successful. But outside of these personal benefits we know that we have had our mission to perform in a more general and wider sense. Mission study classes have found their place in our college life, under the supervision of the Y. W. C. A. Many inspiring prayer circles have been held also and we hope that Christ has found a larger place in the hearts of all the girls than ever before. We have obtained much inspiration and many blessings from the representatives whom we have sent to the different Student Conferences and we feel that this has been one of the best means that we have had of obtaining renewed enthusiasm and power from .God. We sent three delegates to the Summer Conference at Eaglesmere last June; one to the great Student Volunteer Convention in Kansas City in December, and five to the Volunteer Convention at Geneva College in February. From these college conventions we have derived many blessings. If the Young Women ' s Christian Association has been the means of bringing even a few girls nearer to Christ and if it has taught them more of His love and has given them a richer and fuller meaning of what communion with God really means, we feel that in one sense at least we have been successful. Whatever success we have had we owe entirely to God and it is our continual prayer that we may become more earnest in our work for Him. Helen Foote, ' 1 4. The Volunteer Band Westminster College The Volunteer Band 105 HEN school opened in September, there were left only four of the twelve who belonged to the Volunteer Band in June. We seemed, indeed, to be a very small organization since, in members, we were but one-third as large as we were last year. We did not feel, how- ever, that this ought to discourage us, but rather that a greater feeling of responsibility should rest upon the few who remained. We have received a special divine call and have a deep sense of responsibility for fulfilling the mission given to us. We are members, not only of the Volunteer Band of this school, but also of the General Student Volunteer Movement, an organization that has had the strongest influence both in securing recruits for the foreign field and in reawakening the church in this country. The twofold purpose of our band is to deepen our Christian life and to learn more of Christ ' s work. Our Bible reading and prayer service are an inspiration and a help in our Christian life. To learn more of the work upon which we are entering, we are making, with Miss Hazlett as teacher, a comparative study of Christian and non-Chris- tian religions. TTiis has a double value. In the first place, seeing the great superiority of Christianity over all religions, we have a deeper reason for our faith. In the second place, we believe that it will be a benefit to us when we try to win for Christ the people of these religions. We have been helped this year by two visits fiom Mr. McClellan, a secretary of the Volunteer Movement, who has brot encouragement and helpful suggestions to us. Our band has gained two new members, but one of the old members had to leave school on account of illness, which leaves only five; we are hoping that others will soon hear the call and will answer it. We feel that there are some in this college whom God ' wishes to carry His message to those who have heard it not, and our prayer is that they may hear His voice and willingly answer it. We know that they will then realize the great peace and joy of a surrendered life of service. We are praying not only for recruits for our band, but also for a great spiritual awakening in the whole school, and for a deepening of the missionary spirit — for a true revival in our college life. V. A. A Corner in a Westminster Girl ' s Room 108 The 1915 Argo J. R. TURNBULL F. E. MlLLICAN The Tri-State Oratorical Contest NE of the good old traditions of Westminster is tliat our orator must win either first or second place in the Tri-State Oratorical Contest. That this last year proved an exception to the rule has convinced us that it IS a custom that must be preserved. Our orator in the Contest of nineteen hundred thirteen, held in Geneva ' s hall, was Mr. Jasper R. Turnbull. who spoke on the theme: Injustice, a Cause of National Ruin. Although we were unable to rejoice greatly over the outcome, there was comfort in the fact that the wmner was likewise winner of the All-Ohio Oratoric al Championship. Jap did not need the laurels anyhow. The Tri-State Contest for nineteen hundred fourteen will be held in our own col- lege, and thus we are all the more glad that the honor of our Alma Ma ' er rests with a speaker of such known merit as Mr. Fred E. Milligan. Westminster College 109 R. W. CUMMINCS The Peace Contest HE National Peace Society maintains an Annual Oratorical Contest which probably has more colleges affiliated with it than any other organization of its kind. That Westminster has had a most enviable record during the three years ' connection with this movement is evi- denced by the fact that each year she has had a man on the State Contest, a showing which no other college in Western Pennsylvania can equal. In nineteen hundred eleven, W. J. Dickey, our first entrant, won second place; in nineteen hundred twelve, J. K. Stewart was the winner in the State and took high rank in the Inter-State Contest ; while R. W. Cummings, West- minster ' s nineteen hundred thirteen representative, was awarded third place in Phila- delphia last year. Mr. Cummings ' oration on The Aristocracy of War was pronounced an excellently written piece of clear, sane English, and well deserving of the awarded recognition. First place was given to Swarthmore ' s orator. no The 1915 Argo Junior Orations VERY regular student at Westminster is required to deliver an oration at some time before graduation. The Junior year is, according to tradition, the correct season for an oration. A number of our class- mates have been prevented by an alleged inexorable fate from par- ticipating at the usual time, so there are yet good things in store for the world. The following are the programs of the various nights: Monday, January 12, 1914 Orr, Frank W A Half Century in Dixie Troup, Helen The Wearing of the Green McNaugher, Joseph America ' s Foreign Ultimatum Jamieson, Mary The Stranger in Our Midst Simpson, Charles Ward The Modern City Ligo, Ida The Cry of the Children Friday, January 16 Fulton, J. Campbell Unity, the Hope of Temperance Kerr, Nora _ The Beautiful Tree of Life Igo, Harold The Hearthstone Barr, Kathryn Individual Initiative Hormel, Peter The Call of the Country McKay, Agnes The Passion Play Monday. January 19 Scott, C. R The Futility of War Long, Mary . ' . Popular Superstition Stewart, Lawrence The Extinction of a Race Wight, Ethel The Value of a Playground Patterson, Ralph The Cry of the Children Keast, Dorothea The Power of Suggestion Friday, January 23 Braham, W. Walter The Dragon Awake Allison, Verna... The Problem of the Rural Schools Markle, C. O The New Penology Elcessor, Eleanor The Moving Picture McCalmont, Janet The Power of Music McAnlis, Mary The Lost Art Class of 1914. Those chosen by the judges. Professors Freeman, Ferguson and Campbell, to represent the Class in the Commencement Week Contest were: the Misses Troup, Kerr. Keast, and McAnlis, and the Messrs. Orr, Scott, Stewart, and Braham. Westminster College The Junior Contest HE Junior Contest may be called the finals of Junior Orations since the contestants are the four boys and the four girls who ranked highest in the Orations. The performance was held during Com- mencement week last year, at which time the speakers were greeted by a large and appreciative audience. The Contest was won by Jane Russell and Fred Milligan. Jane Russell A Plea for Simplicity Margaret Buchanan A Plea for State Control of Charities Mary Wright The Fable of the Trees Marie Stewart The Children of the City Streets Fred E. Milligan Social Injustice Ralph R. Miller Public Opinion and the Bench Frank W. Andrews Crime, a Menace to Society t The Sophomore Contest HE Sophomore Contest is a feature of Commencement Week. The speakers for the Contest are chosen from the Sophomore Public Speaking Class, and are those who have done the best work during the year. The following students were in the last Contest, which was won by Miss Mary McAnlis. Mary McAnlis Father (cutting from In the Morning Glow) Lawrence M. Stewart The Lost Word (cutting) Nora Kerr The Lie Clifton R. Scott The Independence of Cuba Janet McCalmont Mrs. Mayor ' s Story (cutting from Black Rock) W. Walter Braham Joan of Arc 112 The 1915 Argo The Westminster Lyceum Course N the evolution of college customs and traditions, certain features disappear with the passing years. The lecture course, however, although it was founded many years ago, still holds a prominent place among the wmter entertainments of the year. In view of the increased attendance this year, over that of former times, it seems that the lecture as a feature of college and community life, has come to stay. The entertainments of the past season were of a very enjoyable nature. The increased attendance seemed to add interest to the course. Many of the students took advantage of the chance for co education, thus securing additional pleasure. The literary societies having passed away, it is probable that the course will have private management in the future, as it had this year. At any rate, the successful course of the past season has proved the right of the institution to exist. All will admit that the lecture course adds materially to the pleasure of the students and the community. The attractions of the course were as follows: Nov. 5 Benjamin Chapin (Lincoln) Dec. 4 Kaffir Boy Choir Dec. 16 The Floyds (Magicians) Jan. 8 Sylvester A. Long Feb. 17 Pilgrim Girls ' Orchestia Mar. 2 Maclnnes Neilson Apr. 22 Glenn Frank Committee: Merle R. Hoon Wm. C. Moore 114 The 1915 Argo The Grove City Team The Grove City- Westminster Debate ©N the evening of April 25th, Westminster for the first time met Grove City in an mter-collegiate debate. The latter supported the affirma- tive of the question, Resolved, That all corporations doing an inter-state business shall be governed by a Federal Commission, having powers similar to the Inter-state Commerce Commission. The former upheld the negative. Originally planned as one con- test of a triangular meet between Grove City, West Virginia Wesleyans ard Westminster, by the withdrawal of the West Virginia University, the debate finally resolved itself into the old issue between the two local rivals. And it was with no undue confidence that we followers of the Blue saw the contracted time arrive. Grove City ' s representatives were reputedly old heads, skilled in the debate and oratory of their literary societies. The Westminster team was, to a man, unused to inter-collegiate debating. The efficiency of their preparation had been impaired by the fact that two questions were debated by the local teams. But the outcome was not long in doubt, once the battle of wits was begun. The Westminster debaters surpassed their opponents in knowledge of the subject, in brevity and clearness of outline, and in effectiveness of delivery. The judges, who, according to the usual custom, were entirely ignorant of the personnel of the two teams, returned the only possible verdict — a unanimous decision m favor of Westminster. Westminster College 115 The Swarthmore Debate ©N the evening of March twentieth, Westminster met Swarthmore m the first debate that has ever taken place between these institutions. Our team, composed of Miller. Stewart and Braham, upheld the affirmative of the question — Resolved, That the judiciary should be subject to the recall by their electorate. After an interesting and an exciting contest, Swarthmore v as given the votes of two of the judges. Our team is to be commended for the spirit and aggressiveness displayed during the entire debate. Altho we cannot celebrate a victory, we can rejoice in the fact that our fellows put up a splendid fight, and accepted defeat with a never-say-die spirit that augurs well for the success of future contests. Speaking of the debate, Capt. Ogden of the Swarthmore team said, We have never, in all our associations with other schools, seen a visiting team receive the ovation and fair treatment that has been accorded to us in our visit to Westminster. That is a compliment of which we may justly be proud. The Sophomore Team 116 The 1915 Argo The Freshman Team The Freshman-Sophomore Debate HE abandonment of the Monroe Doctrine was the question discussed by the classes of 1916 and 1917 in the second annual Freshman- Sophomore debate. The time allotted for preparation th is year was much too short, hence the work lacked that finish which comes only from practice. The Sophomores had probably a fuller knowl- edge of the question, but the Freshmen presented their argument more convincingly and accordingly gained the decision. Four of the participants were subsequently granted places on the intercollegiate teams. Westminster College 117 The Modern Language Clubs WESTMINSTER COLLEGE has a German and a French Club. They were organized for the purpose of giving the students eniolled in the modern language classes more opportunity for becoming m mtKK t acquainted with the languages and with the life of the Germans and French — in short, to give them, as much as possible, the foreign atmosphere and to throw the individual student upon his own resources in conversation. These Clubs meet for one hour alternately every week beginning the first week of November and continuing until the last of April. Time, place of meeting, and purpose are all fixed by the constitution. Each Tuesday a poster on the bulletin board announces either a meeting of Der Deutsche Verein, 7 Uhr, Philomath, or of Le Cercle Francais, 7 Heures Crestomath. Each Club has. its officers, four in number, elected for the year; its standing committees, likewise four; its Club colors, the national colors of Germany and France, its motto, and its flower. The program of each evening consists of two parts — a literary planned by the program committee, and social features planned by the social committee. The President, by virtue of his office, presides, opening the meeting, disposing of the business, announcing fhe program, and dismissing the Club upon motion. The minutes are kept in English by the Secretary, but the roll-call is responded to by quotations in the original. The programs are varied in order to bring out as well as possible the various interests of the countries whose languages are studied. During the present year the German Club celebrated the Emperor ' s birthday, had a Christmas program, original stories, papers, and political questions, an evening on German humor, one on German Music, and had joint meetings with the French Club, at the opening of the school year to welcome new members and renew acquaintances formed the year before, in January a New Year ' s Celebration, in February an evening of lantern views of Berlin and Pans, and another meeting in March at which fhe Faculty members were guests of the Clubs. At every meeting German songs are sung. The French Club has discussed the several Napoleons, the Republic, the amusements of the French, current events, French literature and has had several short plays. Fhe social features are intended to give all members an opportunity to participate, ach evening, in the program, and it dejjends largely upon the individual and the use he makes of the opportunity whether or not he will derive any benefit. Some evenings, oral 118 The 1915 Argo Der Deutsche Verein OFFICERS Hanavan Alderman President Selina Whitla Vice-President Tamar McMurray Secretary William Martin Treasurer Motto: Wie Heisst Das Auf Deutsch? Flower: Blue Cornflower Colors: Black. White, Red Yell: Hoch Soil er Leben Hoch Soil er Leben Drei Mai Hoch Hoch Soil er Leben Hoch Soil er Leben Der Deutsche Verein! Westminster College 119 stories are made up, games are played, there are spelling contests, or topics tor conversa- tion are assigned. Groups are generally formed for all these features. I he membership of the Clubs mcludes all student s enrolled in the department, exclusive of the first year. At the last meeting m April the first year classes are guests of the Clubs and are thus introduced to a phase of college life which will depend to a large extent for its success the coming year upon their support and loyal interest. Honorary members are such as have been active members and desire to attend the meetings. The expenses of the organizations are met by a fifty-cent assessment per year from all active members. It would not be true to say that all students become fluent conversationalists because of their participation in the Clubs; nevertheless, every student gains a certain confidence in his ability to use the language and an excellent foundation is laid upon which to build. Proficiency comes only with practice. 120 The 1915 Argo Le Cercle Francais OFFICERS Edward V. Buckley President Isabella Young Vice-President Marie Stewart Secretary Charles O. Markle Treasurer Colors: Blue, White, Red Flower: Fleur De Lis Motto: Comment dit-on en francais? Yell: Vive le cercle Vive le cercle Vive le cercle francais! 122 The 1915 Argo Orr Grundish The Cheer Leaders 124 The 1915 Argo The Football Season When the curtain rolled up on the nineteen hundred thirteen football season at Westminster, and the eternal autumnal question concernmg the prospects of the foot- ball team began to go the rounds, everyone looked doubtful. First, they began to mourn the loss of old men who had graduated or failed to come back. Then the suspicion began to thrive as to what the new coach, Tinkham, knew about football. Again, some of the new football men who were supposed to have entered school failed to put in an appearance. Then followed the call for candidates and immediately the expression of doubt began to fade. A big, healthy squad turned out, captained by a good man, who knew the game from whistle to whistle, and coached by a man who showed at once that he understood the game, was capable of teachmg it and of winning and holding the respect of every man on the squad. His assistant, Andy Parks, had also proved by his services on past Westminster elevens, that he could play the game and that he could get good results out of his men. And the doubtful expression was replaced by a smile which from that time continued to grow. The first game was scheduled with St. Bonaventure Academy. Concerning the strength of this team, or the class in which it belonged, very little was known. But the men practiced with that try anything once spirit, and when the night came for the first mass meeting, everything looked cheerful. After a long, tiresome trip to Glean, N. Y., the game — and a rough one it was — was played under what might have been mistaken for Marquess of Queensbury rules, and we won, ten to nothing. It was in that game that the coach was convinced that every man on the team had sticking qualities, no matter how the game was going. The next Saturday we went to Washington, Pa., to play W. and J. What little hopes the men did have were sadly dampened by a driving rain which broke loose just before the game. But the first seven minutes drove away all thoughts of rain; for in that short space of time, the W. and J. team rolled up twenty-one points. Some- body said after the game that Westminster was not to blame, because Spiegel and a few others of the Red and Black team so closely resembled a flash of lightning, that they might easily be taken for part of the storm. But that storm soon cleared away and Westminster began to locate herself. During the remainder of the first and second quarters, W. and J. was played to a stand-still and the first half ended, twenty-one to nothing. In the second half Westminster came back strong and W. and J. was held to one touchdown, while Buckley, our speedy quarter-back, got away for the only real touchdown scored against the remarkable W. and J. machine all season. Although our Coach Tinkham t26 The 1915 Argo men got a bad start, they scored seven points to the oppo- nents ' six during the last fifty-three minutes of play. And right here, it might be fitting to say that W. and J. in her later games, proved that she had one of the very best teams in the country. On October 1 8th, we had the pleasure of wiping out the defeat which Hiram had handed to us the pre- ceding year. Though the field was wet and slippy, the game was fast, and, after a number of futile attempts, we succeeded in pushing the ball over for two touchdowns. Both goals were kicked and the game ended, fourteen to nothing. The following week, we journeyed to Greenville, Pa., to play Thiel College. Although we had expected little opposition here, we experienced considerable difficulty in getting away wiith the game by two touchdowns. Over- confidence and a sea of sticky mud might help to explain the low score. On November 1 st, Carnegie Tech was played in Pittsburg. A number of Westminster rooters accom- panied the team and saw our men in one of the worst exhibitions of football which they had shown all season. Though we knew Tech had a good team, we expected to beat them, and though we did have several good chances to score, the old punch was lacking and we had to content ourselves with a no-score tie game. The next week was filled from Monday to Saturday with good stiff practices, in which Coach Tinkham con- vinced us in no mild terms that we were a bunch of molly-coddles, a name suggested by one of our faithful Pittsburg Alumni. But all the benefits of the week ' s practice were needed at Beaver Falls where we played Geneva. For three quarters, both teams floundered in the thick mud which covered the field. The first quarter Geneva looked dangerous, but we gradually overcame our fear of Geneva ' s much touted forward passes and in the next two quarters, we played a little stronger offensive game. Three times we were within easy scoring distance, but for reasons unknown to everyone except Umpire Dowling, we received penalties, which placed Geneva on her feet again. It certainly looked like another unsatisfactory no-score game until the middle of the last quarter, when Westminster again rushed the ball to the twenty-yard line and from there Buckley succeeded in booting the heavy, slimy ball between the goal posts and the game was ours, three to nothing. After the Geneva game, Duquesne University of Pittsburg was the only team to be met before the big contest with Grove City. Coaches and players alike were on the field for practice long before the scheduled time every afternoon of the following two weeks. Special attention was given to the forward pass, as it was thought we would have to depend largely on that style of play against Grove City. Despite the poor condition of the field in the Duquesne game, we rolled up thirty-three points without difficulty, and they were due largely to the skill in handling of forward passes. And then the game with Grove City. True we had played every game on our schedule except this one, but the success of our whole season depended on it. In almost all our previous games, we enjoyed little morsels of victory. But all these dainty little morsels would only fatten us for a big bite for Grove City, if we were to allow them to beat us. All reports from the camp of Scarlet said they were preparing to take the big bite. Westminster, however, continued to put more pepper into her practice Coach Parks •™g(M.jr:. The St. Bonaventure Trip 128 The 1915 Argo every evening, until every football fan for several counties around knew that if Grove City was going to take that big bite, it was going to be a warm one. November 22nd, the day of the big game, saw so many people in New Wilmington that there weren ' t half enough ham sandwiches m town to go round. Crowds had been pouring in from Grove City, New Castle, Youngstown, Sharon, and even Pittsburg, for two days before. The old athletic field was hardly recognizable. A mass of Grove City red was connected by white chalk lines to Westminster ' s blue into the old color- scheme of patriotism, which seemed to bring the adherents of both colleges into such a bond of good fellowship as had never before been experienced in a contest of like importance. After a long suspense, the starting whistle was blown, — the signal for the start of the game which was to determine the success of the whole season. From the first kick-off, every man on both teams put up the best fight and the cleanest fight that was ever shown in a Grove City- Westminster game. But the superiority of the Blue soon began to be felt and she punched over three clean touchdowns in the first half. Grove City came back strong in the second half, however, and scored on a fumbled kick. Westminster scored again in the last quarter and one of the fastest and cleanest games ever played in the county ended, twenty-seven to six. When the last embers of the celebration bon-fire died away chat night, one of the most successful football seasons, financially and otherwise, of which Westminster has ever boasted, had passed into history. The Grove City Game Westminster College 129 Tuss McLaughry, Captain 1913 Full-back Tuss was our knock-out punch, and the times were few and far between when he was stopped for no gain. Like Full-back Olie Skdjersen of Siwash fame, he wanted to keep on going after he had crossed the goal line. Ted Buckley, Captain-elect 1914 Quarter-back Like our ex-captain, Buck came from Sharon High. He is famous for his cork-screw run in ttie Grove City game. Buck ' s hair lies straight back now since his seventy-five yard run at W. J. with Mr. Spiegel close behind. ]30 The 1915 Argo i Till Tallant Tackle Till will never remember the Grove City game, although he played the game of his life. Somebody bumped him on the head. Between halves he asked the Coach only seven times to be put back in the g ame. He couldn ' t remember much but he knew what to do when a Grove City man had the ball, and he did it in the most approved style. Chief Wilson Guard One of the old guard who has played his last foi Westminster. Chief had his troubles against the Scrubs, but in the games he got all he could reach, and Chief has long arms. Westminster College 131 Chaunce Cannon End We had no sixty yard punter, so it was up to Chaunce to see that our opponents didn ' t run the ball back, and he did. Spiegel got around him once or twice, but no one else did. He was one of the fastest men on the team. Butch McQuiston Center When the opposition bumped up against our center it stopped, for Charlie weighs a heap for 180 pounds. He generally managed to be just where th? opposition would get bumped, too. 132 The 1915 Argo Jim McLaughry Tackle Our little boy, only 190 pounds of Jim, and the way he handled those 1 90 pounds was a caution. The Scrubs voted unanimous preference for the Sharps- ville engine rather than Jim at Tackle. They wanted to be able to finish the season, and Jim was just as gentle with his other opponents. Dan McQuiston Half-back The boy with the whip — baseball or football — all alike to Dan. Shoots a forward pass like he pegs the runner out at second. Westminster College 133 George Vincent End Vine is a fierce player and in every play. He played an entnely new position, and played it well. He came to our aid in time of need. 134 The 1915 Argo Chad Acheson Half-back Ache made every one of his 145 pounds count, ahhough he was bothered for some time with a bad ankle. Ache is full of fight and grit and knows the game. Joe McNaugher End Joe is the surest and hardest tackier on the squad. He easily makes up for lack of weight in speedy and heady playmg. Westminster College 135 Mike Wherry Half-back He must be Irish — at least he acts that way. Another scrapper. It had to be a mighty small hole that Mike couldn ' t twist or wriggle through. 136 The 1915 Argo The Captains 138 The 1915 Argo The Baseball Season Captain — Malcolm M. Parrish Manager — James Veazsy Coaches — F. L. Tinkham, W. H. Gildersleeve N the season of nmeteen hundred thirteen, eight games were lost, while but six were won. However, of the eight defeats, practically all were hard ones, two being extra-inning affairs, while two of the remaining were lost by the narrow margin of one run. Four veterans of the nineteen hundred twelve team — Mansell, c. ; Woods, 3d; List, cf., and Scrafford, rf. — did not return to school. The loss of these men left it to the coaches, F. L. Tinkham and W. H. Gildersleeve, to develop a new combination in each field. When the team had settled down to a regular line-up, the combination proved to be the following — Capt. Parrish, 1st; K. Igo, 2nd; Kirkbride and Cummings, ss. ; Cummings and Orr, 3d; D. McQuiston, c. ; Coleman, rf. ; Fair and Coulter, cf., and H. Igo, If. The pitching staff was comprised of Phythyon, Coulter, Jamieson, and Wilson. During the first part of the season, the back-stop position was a matter of concern, but was finally solved by detailing Dan McQuiston to catch rather than to pitch. The first game of the season was played at New Castle on April 19th, when we defeated the High School of that place by a score of nine to two, our men playing an errorless game. We started upon our home field by defeating Pitt eight to seven. Timely hitting and fine pitching by Coulter, who allowed but three hits, won the game for us. The crack Harenski, of whom we had heard so much, was pounded out of the box and gave place to Heiner, who fared but litttle better. Next we won from Hiram at home in a game featured by heavy hitting by both teams. Our fellows, although out-hit, succeeded in bunching theirs in the sixth and seventh innings, securing eleven runs in that time and winning for us by the score of thirteen to eleven. In an eleven-inning contest with Duquesne at home on May 10th, we were defeated by the low score of four to two. Although Duquesne secured ten hits, Jamieson — in his first long game — kept them scattered until the eleventh, when a three-bagger following two singles, ended the long argument in favor of Duquesne. On May I 2th, on our home grounds, Sam Veach proved our hoo-doo and we lost to Grove City ten to two. Our inability to connect with any of Veach ' s fast ones was evidenced by the fact that he had thirteen strike-outs to his credit. We next defeated Volant here in a featureless game, by the score of six to two. We used several pitchers in the contest, Volant being unable to hit any of them. The first game of our Pittsburgh trip was lost to Pitt by another of those one run margins, the score being two to one. It was a pitchers ' battle throughout, but four hits being secured by either team. However, two two-baggers and a misjudged fly, with the bases full, won the game for Pitt. That Phythyon pitched winning ball, was shown by the fact that only thirty-three men faced him in the nine innings. The next day — May 20th, — we lost a hard one to Duquesne, five to four. For MO The 1915 Argo four innings Jamieson had his spit-ball working to perfection, only one run and three hits, all singles, being scored against us. He was then hit upon the wrist by a pitched ball and forced to retire in favor of Coulter. Then a succession of errors was made, letting in two runs. The deciding score was made in the ninth, a h ' t scoring a man from second. In a ten-inning game with New Castle here, we lost, seven to six, by a succession of errors and bunched hits in the eighth and ninth innings. By a whirlwind finish we won at Fredonia five to four. They led until the ninth inning, when we discovered that the bats were lying crooked. Hastily arranging them in order, our men proceeded by means of four singles and Parrish ' s homer, to score four runs, winning the game. We next lost two games at Grove City during their Commencement by the scores of seven to five and twelve to seven respectively, Glenn and Veach doing the twirling for the enemy. In an easy game at home we defeated Grove City Athletics, our fellows registering twenty-one hits. And then — they did not come back. Just think — Jack Cameron, p.; Pete Porter, c. ; Dad Sturgeon, 1st; Dad Phythyon, 2d; Jack McConaghy, ss. ; Mays Edmundson, 3d; Christie, Lambie, Sampsun and Chambers in the field. No, it was not really a big league team, much as it may seem when you read the line-up; it was the all-time all stars of the Alumni. Still we were only defeated six to three. But, anyway, it was to Westminster we lost. We lost three vetera ' s by graduation — Coulter, lamieson ?nd Cin . Parrish — leaving a big hole to be filled by Coach Tmkham and Capt. Dan McQuiston when the roll is called for the season of 1914. The Senior-Faculty Game (As viewed by the cub-reporter) UT in Dayton they tell the story of a shoe store manab,er who hired an obstreperous young fellow to sell their oxfords. 1 he manager over- heard the clerk saying to a prospective buyer: Do you know what kind of leather that is? Well, that ' s SOME leather! Likewise using the words of the calf-skin salesman, I would say: That Senior-Faculty baseball game was SOME game! And it was, Tevese. It was a vast assembly that gathered on College Field that beautiful June day. Betting was lively with the odds favoring the Seniors. Doc Campbell had just succeeded in laying a wager of ten cents with Herb Jamieson, when the h acuity ' s nine put in their appearance. Those who had. just been eager to place their wads on the Seniors began to reef sail after eyeing the Solons. And believe me, they were a for- midable looking ovoranization ! Foremoft strode Cao ain Moses armed with a nose guard and a churn handle. Behind him trotted Shaffer (looking for all the world like Pop Anson), Shott, Troup, Tinkham (the former Princeton Sem star), Ferguson (of the Westminster College 141 Epworth League), Mills (who never missed a fly in his palmiest days), Bridgman (who batted .900 in the lab last year), and Smith, a new recruit from the Four-eye League. At the last moment it seemed as if the contest might not be staged. A dispute arose over choosing a suitable umpire. The Seniors wanted Bill Henderson to officiate, while the Faculty obstinately held out for Austin Joseph. Finally the matter was decided by letting Harry Tilton handle the indicator. And right here, 1 erese, let me say a good word for ihe umpire. 1 he umps ' you know, is the real man without a country. Webster defines an umpire as: A guessing machine used and abased in and about a baseball game. And Web isn ' t any slouch at compiling definitions! We ' ll admit that Tilton had a Trig condition to work off under Shaffer, but his display of misjudgment merited not a bath in the creek. Let us proceed to the game. The first five innings were so close that it began to look like a deuce set. Ironman Tinkham was mowing down the sheep-skin chasers like a howitzer on the third day at Gettysburg. The Faculty came up on the deck in the lucky seventh with the score six to four against them. Shott, the first man up, laid down a bunt and Westoned to first. Moses followed with a humming-bird to left, and Shott rested on the keystone cushion. Shott, meanwhile was using his bean (beg pardon, following a process of deductive reasoning) and he came to the conclusion that he could pilfer third. On the pitcher ' s wind-up, the pedagogical star was off like a snail for the three-quarter station. Fife, the Senior catcher, saw the move and pegged to Parrish. Shott arrived at third in a cloud of dust, but with a grin on his face that 142 The 1915 Argo showed he was safe. Tihon meandered slowly over to the base line and calmly, deliberately waved him out. Of course Shott was safe, but Tilton ' s word was law, and the Faculty member left the field muttering something about flunking in Psychology. Things looked bad for the Solons when Bndgman contributed a weak dew-drop to the short stop. Their hopes were raised, however, when Mills tore off a slashing two-bagger that hit the Bull-Durham sign in right field, and placed Moses safely on third. Then it was that Professor Shaffer covered himself with glory — or maybe better — with dust. Brandishing an evil-looking war club, which might have been pressed into use as a sucker on a pump, he stepped to the plate. Twice he whiffed the air, but on the third try he caught the horse-hide fair on the nose. The ball sizzed through the ozone like a runaway comet. Around the sacks he tore — first! second! third! Moses and Mills already had scampered home. But it was a warm day, and Shaffer ' s lungs rebelled at being urged beyond their capacity. Half way home he floundered like a ship at sea and fell with a sickening thud. Captain Parrish easily tagged him out as he lay heaving in the dust. The score now stood six to six and for two more innings it hung fire. In the first of the tenth, Zischkau, of the Seniors, electrified the crowd by stealing home, after having been helped around to third by his team-mates. The Faculty came in to bat somewhat disgruntled but determined to overcome the lead. Shott again bunted safely, Tinkman singled, and Barr, a pinch hitter, poled out a Texas Leaguer that populated the cushions. Then Troup and Bndgman expired by the strike-out route. Two down and three on ! Now was the psychological moment ! There was a momentary hiatus of action. The crowd all rubbered to see who Coach Russell would send to the plate. Then out from ihe bench stepped Smith, as lightly as a dancing master. Picking up a mush-room bat he faced the Senior twirlet with confidence in his eye. One could not help admiring the cool reserve which his actions plainly bespoke. He stooped for some dust, spat on his hands, adjusted his belt and shifted his cap lo a forty-five degree angle. A great hush fell over the bleachers. Slukey Jamieson, the Senior moundsman, looked worried. Signalling to his catcher, he offered a groove ball ; Smith glanced disinterestedly at a farmer ploughing on a distant slope. Strike one! roared Tilton. Another ball came straight as a die over the heart of the plate. Strike Fuh! barked the Umps. Smith looked as if he was slightly offended. The crowd was in a fever of expectancy, straining like a hound at the leash. Up in the grand stands Doc VanOrsdell fainted. Surely Smith would not strike out. No, it was an old ruse. He was waiting for his favorite offering. Just watch him smash the next one! Jamieson hurled the third ball. Smith stood as motionless as the Town Council. S-strike three — you ' re out! bawled Tilton. A mighty groan arose from the Faculty sympathizers. Smith slunk back to the bench, and the game was o ' er. Ten minutes later in the training house Chuck Freeman was heard admonishing Smith for his failure to deliver the punch that would have won the game. Why in the name of the Endowment Fund didn ' t you hit one of those three balls? gasped the Dean. Then a bright light dawned on the Amherst product ; chuckling like a harvest frog, he drawled: Simple enough! There wasn ' t any English on the ball! Childe -Harold — 191 5. TRACK 144 The 1915 Argo The Track Season T Captain — Geo. S. Vincent Managei — Ralph R. Miller HE track season of nineteen hundred thirteen is past. As a passing shadow it has left no trace and its passing brings no comment. Well may it be called a shadow when we look back over its history — for is not the past judged by history? The bright lights of the preceding seasons, who had shown so brilliantly against all fields, had passed from the Blue and White squad. With the passing of Ward, Ashe and Conway we could no longer count twenty sure points in sprints, hurdles and jumps; no longer did Ashton ' s tosses bring us fifteen sure points in the weights. As the god of sports decreed, we fell a victim to that time, dreaded by all coaches, when new men must be developed to fill shoes that the passing of seasoned men leaves empty. When Capt. Vincent ' s call brought the track candidates together but three veterans appeared, Andy Coulter, Dad Milligan and Vincent. Among the new men Ted Buckley and Chaunce Canon from Sharon High and Lee Turnbull of Hobart, Okla., proved to be of sufficient calibre to be given places on the team, the smallest squad to represent our Alma aMter in years. Quantity was out of the question; so quality was our aim. Being handicapped by lack of a coach, the squad worked under difficulties, but they trained faithfully even under the adverse conditions. The inter-class meet, which, because of inclement weather was not held until May I 7th, marked the real opening of the season. The meet resulted in a victory for the Freshman team with Ted Buckley leading the field with a total of twenty-three points scored. Houston of the Sub- Freshman class succeeded in establishing a new field record in the two mile, lowering the old record made by Matthew, ' 12, by more than one minute. On May 24th, according to our usual custom, the squad consisting of Capt. Vincent, Coulter, Milligan, Turnbull, Buckley, Canon and Houston, went to Pittsburgh to the annual invitation meet of the University of Pittsburgh. In competition, Penn State, Pitt, W. J., Alleghany and Geneva were met. Penn State won the meet, W. J. second, Alleghany third, Pitt fourth and Westminster and Geneva also ran. The Blue and White was not last — not quite, winning one first, two thirds and one tie for third for a total of nine and one-half points. Andy Coulter, our diminutive broad jumper, in keeping with his previous reputation, showed the- way in his favorite event, making a total of five wins in six meets. While this meet could not be rated as a howling success, the experience aided the team greatly in the meet held the week later. 146 The 1915 Argo Each year the custom has been to hold an inter-scholastic meet at New Wilmington and the successful attempts led the Athletic Board to attempt a meet of greater importance. In accordance with this plan, invitations were issued for an inter-collegiate meet to be held in connection with the inter-scholastic meet. May 31st saw the greatest day Westminster has had for some time. Twenty-six high school and four college squads met in fetes of speed and strength in the biggest meet ever held on Westminster ' s field. After a bitter fight the inter-scholastic victory went to Rayen High of Youngstown over their old rivals, South High. The college teams, Tech, Geneva, Grove City, and our own squad put up a very interesting struggle with Tech leading, and Geneva, West- minster and Grove City following in the order named. The custom has been established and the success that marked the venture gives earnest of a greater honor and name for Westminster to entertain the schools of Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio, thus creating a feeling of fellowship and promoting clean sports and encouraging a friendly rivalry in competition. Following the season ' s triumphant close, a triumph, not in material victories in points scored, but in precedents established, the squad elected Andy Coulter to lead the Blue and White during the nineteen hundred fourteen season. 148 The 1915 Argo Inter-Class Basket Ball HE Inter-Class Basket Ball League is having a very successful season. The captains of the various teams, together with Coach Tinkham, arranged a schedule of games to be played, usually on Saturday nights. As the Senior, Junior, and Sophomore, teams are composed of practically the same men as they were last year, little difficulty was experienced in judging their respective standing in the present race. The surprise of the season, however, has been the excellent showing made by the Freshmen, a practically new combination. By already winning five out of six games played, this team now holds first place in the League. During no series of games has the championship been so closely contended for as at the present time. Only one game separates the first and second place, and two games, first and third. Nearly all the games have been hotly contested, and have been won by close scores. Taking the latter fact into account, perhaps the club standing does not show exactly the relative strength of the teams. Although the games were hard fought, nevertheless they were usually characterized by clean playing. They were played under the Inter-collegiate rules. One of the chief features of Inter-class Basket Ball has been the loyalty displayed by the various classes toward their respective teams. Their enthusiastic support has spurred on their favorites, and has thus helped to make the present series so closely contested. This interest manifested by the student body, together with the ability shown by the teams themselves, give promise of a bright outlook for Basket Ball at Westminster. The Senior Team Tillon Wilson Andrews Chrislie Phylhyon Tallant Milligan The Junior Team Shaffer — Stewarl — McQuislon Acheson — Marlcle — McNaugher — Braham The Sophomore Team Mercer — Davis — Love- McQuislon — Buckley — Cannon The Freshman Team Black — McCracken — Gillingham — Strathearn Cummings — Igo — Coulter The Sub Freshman Team go — Clark — McLaughry — Neal — Coleman •Kerr — Wherry — McCrumb 156 The 1915 Argo Girls ' Basket Ball EVER has more interest been taken in girls ' basket ball at West- minster than has been displayed this year. Scarcely was the football season safely past until the girls began to talk basket ball. Prospects were bright to say the least ; and the lively spirit which has continued throughout the season so far, certainly shows us that stick-to-it-ive- ness is not lacking in any who have come out. The faculty gave their hearty approval by allowing us four mter-collegiate games, instead of two as formerly. Our manager, Mary Shaffer, imme- diately set about to secure two outside games with two on the home floor in return. As a result two were scheduled wi h Waynesburg, and two with Pittsburg College for Women. Not only were the girls and faculty interested, but the boys seemed to be aroused over the prospect for a Star girls ' team — and to show their appfeciation of Girls ' Athletics in Westminster they most kindly offered (?) us the use of the Gym on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday afternoons. This we unhesitatingly accepted. Inter-class games have added to the interest ; but the first real important event was the Alumni- Varsity game. Here Gert Newlin and Helen Martin starred as of old, but to keep up the rep of all W varsity teams, we wound up the score with some twenty points in our favor. Soon followed our first trip; and on Saturday morning, Feb. 14th. we were off for Waynesburg. After almost a day ' s travel — mainly by way of the Sharpsville and the Narrow Gauge — we lit in Waynesburg at four-thirty P. M. Nor were the giirls of that institution disappointed with the size of their Westminster Valentine. At eight o ' clock the game was called with the following W line-up — forwards, Mary Wright and Mary Crawford; center, Mary Shaffer; guards, Mary Long and Elvina Peebles. After the first third, Leonora Conway took her old stand as center, and Mary Shaffer forward in Mary Crawford ' s stead. It was a hard game, for they had entirely different rules from any we had ever practiced. When the final score was announced — thirteen to nine in our favor — our joy knew no bounds. We are scarcely able to tell how we did win without our side-center, Marian Maiden, who is one of the shining lights of the team. No side centers were allowed, however, so poor little May had to use up her energy in cheering, which she did to perfection. Miss Martin and the subs, Mary Ethel Wight and Tamar McMurray, also did their part well in cheering against the crowd of Waynesburg sympathizers. Now we are preparing for the Waynesburg game which is to be here the sixth of March, and as a reward for the before mentioned courtesy paid us by the boys, we shall play an open game. We look forward, with no less happy anticipation, to the games with P. C. W., which will be played near the last of March. Although they have a strong team as. usual, we are not afraid to meet them half way with our jolly, determined six. Peeps. Westminster College 159 THE Melancholy days have come, The saddest of the year. No, indeed, not for us while the anticipation of Hallowe ' en with all its mysteries is still before us. Ever since our childhood days, we have looked forward with delight to that last night of October, when we could really and truly without any twinge of conscience play jokes upon our friends. Altho we outgrow our ideas of pleasure, just as we do our clothes, and no longer delight in the wildly hilarious sports of childhood, we are just as keen as ever for Hallowe ' en and as a body of students look forward with pleasure to its annual celebration at the Hillside. This year was no exception and the masquerade party on Thursday evening was a decided success, enjoyed by both students and faculty. Just imagine yourself in the drawing room and halls of the Dormitory on this festive occasion. Fearfully and wonderfully made, indeed, are some of the masked creations that confront us. What looks of scorn we would cast on anyone who presumed to call us superstitious. We superstitious I And yet what deliciously delightful thrills chase up and down our spinal column as we suddenly come upon a ghost, or goblin; and we do not really care about too close proximity. We haven ' t had such a queer sensation since we used to be left alone after Mother had turned out the light, and then those fantastical creatures of our imagination and the grotesque fear and terror they incited would have done justice to a Gothic Romance. There is the Red Riding Hood of our childhood story books, and the Indian brave with his laughing Minne-ha-ha. Again we see the gypsy girls whose happy-go- lucky nomadic life we often coveted in our blue moments. Mingled with the crowd are darkies of varying shades and sizes, and such a stream of immigrants we are continually passing! We might imagine a panorama view of the costumes of many 160 The 1915 Argo foreign countries or that we had suddenly been transported to Elhs Island. We are suddenly brot back to realities and an overwhelming sense of our sins by the approach of two nuns, gloomily attired in flowing black robes. And what is that yonder? A walking skeleton! Now whose clothespress let that escape? But, hence, loathed Melancholy there are two clowns with their gorgeous red polk-a-dots and we nearly laugh ourselves sick at their contortions. Last, but not least, is the old cow that comes haltingly thru our midst and there is a general scatter- ment as she switches her tail violently to and fro. Some one has certainly been indus- trious; if pupils could only apply themselves and work as industriously in the classroom as out. Before the refreshments are enjoyed by all in the candle-lighted dining room, there is a general unmasking and laughable, indeed, are the mistakes in identity that have been made. But at eleven o ' clock a gong sounds, and if you do not know what that means, you have never lived in a dormitory. There are hasty good-nights and a sudden scattering to the rooms. The tardy are warned by a sudden disappearance of the light or a gentle tap, tap at the door. Taking a ' light cut ' ? It is the voice of your proctor. Oh! dear, no! such luxuries as that must be carefully saved for English themes or exams. Of course. Seniors are privileged, but we can ' t all be Seniors. Soon silence reigns supreme as we end Hallowe ' en in Dreamland. Westminster College 161 May Day Exercises HEN writing about a May Day Festival it seems perfectly naturaf to begin — The day dawned bright and fair and crowds came from the whole country round to witness th; beautiful scene. But last year instead of dawning bright and fair, it dawned dark and dreary and the rain descended in torrents, and the crowds remained com- fortably at home beside their fire-places. Th; long-looked-for May Dry Festival was postponed until the following day, which this time proved to be a real poet ' s day. The festival really began at noon when the old soldiers were entertained at dinner at the Hillside by the Senior girls — an established custom and a ve-y p ' easing one also. Immediately after dinner the procession formed and slowly wended its way from the Hillside to the college campus. At the head of the procession marched the stately old soldiers in uniform and immediately following came the Queen of the May with her two small train bearers. Next in order were the five classes be- ginning with the Sub-Freshman and ending with the Senior class. The girls were arranged in light, daintily colored garments and it was indeed a beautiful sight to see the sun shining down with all its glory on this bevy of pretty girls. After arriving at the campus, a very pleasing programme was carried out which consisted of: 162 The 1915 Argo The greeting of the May Queen, Miss Jane Russell, by the various classes as they passed her enthroned in her bower of green. Invocation by Dr. Russell. Address of Welcome by Miss Gertrude Newlin. The Dance of the Leaves — The Folk Song. Chorus — Country Dance, Robin Hood. Shepherdess Dance. Song — Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes, by the Glee Club. Crowning of the Queen by the May Queen of the preceding year. Rainbow Drill. Chorus— Serenade (The Fencing Master). Winding the May Pole, by the Senior Girls. Morris Dance, by E. German. Chorus — Rustic Song (Rob Roy). Singing of America. Westminster College 163 Commencement HE Commencement season of nineteen hundred thirteen was mdeed the kind you read about. Enthusiasm, good-cheer, and enjoyment were present every moment of that short week. Never in past years had the attendance of friends and alumni been larger, nor the interest in the old Alma Mater, greater. Probably the increased attendance was due to the changing of Commencement Day from Thursday to the previous Tuesday, thus allowing week-end visitors the privilege of attending the exercises-proper. Probably it was the forward step which Old West- minster had taken in the completion of the four hundred thousand dollar endowment which brought so many of her children to her halls again. Whatever may have been their motives, we are sure the Old Westminster Spirit was back of them all, helping to make the Commencement a success. First among the week ' s activities came the Senior reception at Dr. Russell ' s home, an enjoyable event, yet marred greatly by the unavoidable absence of both Dr. and Mrs. Russell. Next dawned the doubly unlucky Friday, the thirteenth, marked by three events: Recital by the College of Music, the Soph-Fresh tug-of-war (the Freshies attribute their immersion to the day and date, not to the Sophs ' herculean powers) , and the annual Junior Contest, which was won by Miss Jane Russell and Mr. Fred Milligan. On Saturday morning the College of Music contributed another splendid recital. In the afternoon came the much awaited Sophomore Contest, Miss Mary McAnlis re- ceiving first place and Mr. Lawrence Stewart second place. Especially successful was The Junior, a play presented by the Juniors on the college campus at eight-thirty P. M. Saturday night Mother Nature was enough in sympathy with our well-being to supply a goodly amount of the elements, at least enough to settle the annoying dust. Sabbath brought a feast of good thoughts and messages. The college was especially fortunate in having Dr. E. T. Jeffers, President of Westminster for eleven years, to preach the two sermons of the day, the morning address to the Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A., and in the evening the baccalaureate sermon to the graduates. Dr. Russell closed the evening service with his kindly words of advice to the class members. Business, work, and pleasure characterized Monday morning. The alumni held their annual business meetings, the chorus its rehearsal, students in general were suffering the epidemic of tearing up and packing, and visitors rambled about, left to amuse themselves. Soon the morning chaos at the Hillside died away and the alumni were permitted to enjoy themselves at their annual banquet. Class-day exercises were held at two P. M. and were enjoyed by a large audience. Monday night came the Oratorio, The Creation, pronounced by all who heard it to be one of the greatest musical events 164 The 1915 Argo in the college history. In the absence of Prof. W. W. Campbell, the chorus was under the direction of Prof. E. F. Kurtz, assisted by Grace Northrup, soprano; Benjamin Bery, tenor; Marion Green, basso; and by the New Castle Symphony Orchestra. The closing scene of the day was the Peace Pow-wow on the campus. Then came the day of days, when the road, which for four short years had led thirty-seven bright young men and women up and down the halls and campus of Old Main, must divide and each person seek a new way. Not one minute of this day could possibly be forgotten! In the forenoon were the graduation recitals of Miss Wilson, of the Department of Public Speaking, and of Misses Cunningham, King, Shaffer, and Williams, of the Department of Music. At two o ' clock, the graduates, assembled on the porch of Old Main, were addressed by Dr. Chas. Merle d ' Aubigne of Paris. Miss Maurine Shane delivered the class salutatory and Miss Clara Bartley the valedictory address. The day was brought to a happy close with a concert by the College Glee Club. Thence journeyed all the friends to the parlors and halls of the Hillside, where was tendered the annual reception by the President. The morning train carried friends, alumni, and students homeward. The Com- mencement of nineteen hundred thirteen had passed into history. T. Mc. M., ' 16. Westminster College 153 The Holcad Staff The Holcad I ROM the first issue of the Holcad in June, eighteen hundred eighty- I four, its avowed purpose of affording a means of communication I I between the college and alumni and as well as of affording an ad- vantage to the students themselvts, inasmuch as its columns would ■ fSllft ' ft fi O be open to them, thus giving an incentive to improvement in writing 1 5cGF j y5 ' ' literary taste, has met wi ' .h but nominal success. ■ ■■■■■■ Fion e shteen hundred eigh ' y-four to eigh ' een hundred eighty- seven the Holcad was published semi-monthly, at which time it was decided to continue the publication as a monthly. In view of present conditions it was a fatal move, a backward rather than a forward step. In late years the publication has failed to arouse the interest of thi alumni and has failed to receive the support of th student body. ou 166 The 1915 Argo ask. Why? The answer is simple. The Holcad had undertaken a job which no monthly can fill, namely to be the official organ of college and alumni bodies. While the editorial boards which have guided the Holcad through these years have proven capable and have published a magazine equal in point of merit to the college monthlies among its exchanges, the interest in the Holcad has declined and the paper has gradually lost its force, not because it was not well written and edited but because its columns did not contain that something which is so necessary to a successful magazine, that something which grasps and retains the interest of its readers. To gain the support and grasp the interest of the student body, a college paper must be a student organ, peculiarly the property of the students, prompt, fearless, im- partial and unrelenting in its presentation of student problems and activities. To interest the alumni, the magazine must publish the news of the college world before it is covered with the deposits of time, and must point the trend of sentiment. To voice the sentiment of the student body the delay of a month in publication marks a decline in interest and the death of the movement. As a news sheet and a means of expression for the alumni, the monthly system, because of the delay in publishing the school news and notes, is extremely dissatisfactory. With the recognition of these facts, the Holcad appeared in April, nineteen hundred fourteen, as a weekly news sheet, destined, if the hopes of its sponsors are realized, to becom.e a live wire in college activities, truly a student and alumni organ, prompt, fearless and impartial in its policy. As a weekly the Holcad has for its field the undergraduate world of Westminster, the alumni body and its circle of friends; for its purpose, the bringing to each of these elements, promptly, a clear and unprejudiced account of the sentiments and activities of the others. To insure its claims, as an equitable right and privilege, the Holcad will justly demand the liberty of the press, liberty to report and discuss all matters, liberty to commend, to criticize, and to reprove all actions, liberty to argue existing conditions, and liberty to suggest reform. Xitecature Westminster College An Elegy (Written In a Brainstorm) IME flies, tradition dies: yes, even here, O temporal O mores! is our cry; We shed, for joys now fled, a sahy tear. And in remembrance of the dead past sigh. Because a time there was ( There was! how sad!) When wintry Feb., the best month of the year. Brought in her train, to make Westminster glad, A festival of feasting and good cheer. Then lovers in anticipation joyed ; And those who didn ' t love, but knew they could ; Those who could eat, though of affection void; — E ' en they whose love was such they scorned all food. Ah, then was Cupid ' s harvest ! Bacchus, too. Was there, and all that bunch; and the god Pan — He took peculiar pleasure in a few Brisk races that our own orchestra ran. And now it ' s gone! yes, gone! and nevermore The gay, the gay and festive scene we ' ll see; Nor Hillside fill with conversation s roar And crowds all dressed up like a Christmas tree. Nor Smiths upstreet themselves congratulate. And gloat upon the throngs of Market Street; The while they coyly set their tempting bait — A full-dress-evening-suit with tie complete. No more will cats be through the window thrown. And Freshmen think they ' ve got the Soph ' mores ' goat; Nor cream in lovely rivulets flow down The broad back of a too-excited coat. 170 The 1915 Argo No more will Cinderellas line the stair, And haunt, pathetic, the external gloom; Or, having dined down-cellar, drive dull care Away with dances in the reading room. No more will course on course come crowding on. Till even boys of famous appetite Must cry in mind, Enough! My rep. is gone! I simply cannot eat another bite! Nor speeches (Once they were, you understand) Be spoken, after mortal hours of fear. When worried pres ' dents ' warhorse breathing fanned And chilled alarmed young ladies seated near. No more, it seems no more will stroke of two Find this our dormitory still alive; While martyred town-girls contemplate the view Of empty parlors, till the cab arrive. Gone ! gone ! The tears roll fast down Butz ' s cheek. In thinking of what was, what might have been: But students hide, ' neatli stoic faces meek. Emotions sad, that writhe and rage within. No more! With that heart-rending knell we lose Another cherished heritage; and see It pass and leave us nothing to amuse. Dear banquets, we are mourning over thee! Jean Kerr. (Note: It may be noticed that the above is written (generally speaking) in the metre of Gray ' s Elegy. However, none need suspect plagarism, as the accused party swears that she had never read that production until it was mentioned in this connection. Besides, who would have the nerve to plagiarize m a ditly consisting of thirteen stanzas?) Westminster College Wie Heist Das Auf Deutsch? 173 T IS Tuesday morning and you feel at absolute peace with the world. You wend your way joyfully to the Chapel and, as you mount the hall stairs and reach the bulletin board, you receive a great shock. There hangs the fateful sign — Der Deutsche Verein Heute Abend 7 Uhr Your hopes are completely crushed. You thought that you were gomg to have a free evening for embroidery, makmg candy, and even for study if there was time enough for that. But fate wills otherwise. You resolve, however, to banish the unpleasant thought from your mind. You thmk no more about it until evening, when, just as you are gomg down to dmner, you hear some one say somethmg about Sprichwort. You suddenly remember that you have forgotten all about yours. As soon as dmner is over you rush frantically up to your room, guiltily cut Y. W., seize your German composition book and hastily turn over the pages. You can ' t find any- thing suitable, that is, short enough. You try to recall some old stand-by. Finally a bright idea reaches you, and hastily snatching a scrap of paper, you write upon it — Alles ist nicht Geld was glanzt, of course, everybody says that, but you have just • as much right as any one else. Society begins at seven, and it now lacks two minutes of that hour. You rush down-slairs, out of the door, and almost run up to the college building. On the road you torment your companions by continually repeating your Sprichwort. Of course they don ' t enjoy it, but what are friends for, anyhow? At last you reach the hall, just as the meeting is about to begin. The President rises and rattles off something in German. You have a vague idea that he means that society has now commenced and that the roll will be called. The Secretary begins to do so, and as she nears your name, you become more and more frightened. You can ' t remember a word of the Sprichwort upon which you worked so laboriously. They shouldn ' t expect students to remember such things anyway ! You search for your paper and find it just as your name is read, — Alles ist nicht Geld was glanzt. At last it is over. The Secretary now reads, m English, the minutes of the previous meeting, and this relieves the tension somewhat. Then the President says something — some one near the back of the room rises, talks for five minutes (it seems thirty), and sits down. You haven ' t a ghost of an idea about what he was talking, but you try to look intelligent. You watch your neighbors ' faces, and when they laugh, you do, too. Certainly it must be funny or they wouldn ' t laugh. Several more speeches follow, and each time you grow more perplexed. Variety is essential, and now a song is announced. You can ' t imagine what page is meant, so you scan your neighbors ' books. You find the place and are ready to sing at the beginning of the second verse. 174 The 1915 Argo Now comes the grand hnale. The society is divided into groups, and one member in each group reads jokes from German magazines. You ask your neighbor what the joke means, and when it is explained, laugh merrily. Your group resolves not to be out-laughed by any other group. Just as the reader gets to the middle of the story, you all laugh uproariously. The supreme powers who stand near the back of the room watching proceedings smile benevolently at your mirth and interest. After another song, the President says something. Immediately a great wave of relief sweeps over every one ' s face. A pause follows — all grasp their wraps, hurriedly put them on, and rush for the door. You infer that the meeting is adjourned, and do likewise. You congratulate yourself upon your escape, knowing that now you may be perfectly happy for two weeks more. Dr. Campbell Springs a New (?) Joke in Sociology. Westminster College A Sign of Spring (This happened two months before April 1st) H DEAR, oh dear, exclaimed Eleanor throwing down a volume of Shakespeare with a groan of impatience, I just can ' t study tonight. I don ' t feel like it. Neither do I, replied Selina, I wish that we could go to the picture show. Say we do go! This last in fun. Oh kids, put on your coats and hats and let ' s go over and get ' Kitchie. ' She ' ll think we ' re surely going somewhere. Hastily throwing on coats and furs over kimonas and bathrobes, they made their way across the hall to where Kitchie was just beginnmg a French lesson. Come on, Kitch, and go to the picture show! Kitchie was not deceived but she answered, All right, sure, wait till I get my coat, and hurried upstairs after the other girls. Let ' s get ' Seitzy ' first. She ' ll be sure to bite. Yes, and ' Peg ' and ' Ag ' and Margaret Wylie. And ' Footie ' and ' Kmks. ' It was finally decided to go to room twelve first, so down the hall the five girls went. They found Mildred Burns packing a traveling-bag preparatory to going to Pittsburg on the morrow. Hello ' Bob, ' come on to the picture show! What picture show? Where is it? Up where Dr. Smyser ' s office used to be. It ' s the first that ' s ever been in town and we can ' t afford to miss it. Who ' s the ' Chap ' ? Aw, I don ' t believe you ' re going at all. Yes we are. Eleanor ' s the ' Chap. ' Come on. We ' re going over to the Annex to tell those girls, but you get on your things and come over. Clatterty-bang went the six across to the Annex where Etta, Ted, Kit, Jeanette, Little Troupie and Mary Ethel were in turn persuaded to leave their various tasks and come on to the picture show. At this point it was decided to divide the crowd and part go after the Youngs and Martha, and the rest up to the third floor. On the third floor Mary Newlin ' s room was first besieged and the mob succeeded in persuading the four girls there gathered that they were missing a rare opportunity by staying at home. Hats and coats and shoes came forth from clothespress shelves, when there was a knock at the door and a moment later the House President entered. Girls, you ' re making too much noise, this is study hour and if you haven ' t any- thing to study you have no right to annoy other people. Go to your rooms, please. No answer. Everybody had mysteriously disappeared except the inmates of the room, and even one of them was missing. Mary Newlin had been locked in a clothes- press with six other girls by mistake, and was frantically demanding her freedom. Girls let me out. TTiis is my room. Let me out, I tell you! The door opened and six guilty girls crept out past the House President and made 177 178 The 1915 Argo their way downstairs. The other clothespress was opened and three more hopelessly accepted their fate. Peg (the House President) then made a tour of all the rooms on third floor, sending people home wherever she found them. Mary Stoody in a panic of fright ran into room twenty-six with, Hello Kids, 1 just came in, and promptly disappeared behind a trunk. Will you please look out of the window and see where she went? asked Nemo Stewart. Tamar did so and announced that there was nothing in sight, so the students continued their work in peace, until Peg appeared, dragged the trembling Stoody forth and sent her home. Instead of going home, however, the crowd naturally drifted toward room twelve to compare stories, and in so doing merited a call from the grand preceptress. Miss Martin. Few there were who escaped this last call and the mob disbanded in favor of study hour, after making sure that everybody knew that it had all been a joke. But when the last stragglers reached the first floor what was their amazement at finding Ruth Beatty standing there, clothed and in her right mind, feet comfortably encased in a pair of shiny new overshoes, a quarter hidden in the depths of one round palm. Where ' s that crowd that ' s going to the picture show? I ' ll go along. Does it cost a nickel or a quarter? Westminster College 81 Ad Requiem Sociatatum Literaratarum (Note: There have been so many apphcanls for the characters in this tragedy that we have been unable to select the most suitable couple. The reader may make his own selection from the following: Walter and Mary, Hubbard and Nora, Ache and Clara, Fulton and Tamar, William and Kathrine.) I ESTMINSTER ' S moon was slowly rising o ' er the hills so far away. Filling all the land with beauty at the close of one glad day; And the bright rays kissed the faces of a man and maiden fair. He with steps so slow and lingering, she with soft and moonlit hair, He with strong head bowed to meet her, — in her eyes a wondrous light. Thanking Fate who gave the privilege, Society hath met tonight. II ' s red lips whispered, pointing to the college old, With Its walls so grey and dismal — walls so dark and damp and cold — - I ' ve a feeling for that building which I know will never die. Since at meeting of society, our dear friends all are nigh. O, that it would meet much oftener! And her face beamed with delight. As she spoke in blissful rapture, Society hath met tonight. Ill , softly spoke her lover — every word thrilled her young heart, Like Cupid ' s gleaming arrow, with its deadly poisoned dart — Long, long years they ' ve had society in that dear and sacred tower. Every Monday, in the evening, we have spent a happy hour. Ah ! the walking home together, with the stars so shimmering white ! Truly, love, I would not miss it. Society hath met tonight. IV Sad her eyes, and pale her features, high and white her thoughtful brow, And within her heart ' s deep center, asked the question how They would talk of their deep sorrow without a tear or sigh. For alas the truth is given — Society must die. And her breath came fast and faster, and her eyes grew large and bright — One low murmur, scarcely uttered — Society hath died tonight. 182 The 1915 Argo V They with slow steps, sadly pensive, walked up to the Hillside door. Thinking of the valued pleasure, which they ' d had so oft before. Just a moment paused the maiden, then, with cheek and brow aglow, Mounted now the steps so gloomy, where the door swung to and fro. Each one cursed the fateful Fortune — dark, without a ray of light — As they parted, each one sighmg Society hath died tonight. ACHESON ' S SOLILOQUY (Upon hearing that he was on limits ) (?) lb ! (?) — I-! (.$lb) ? ! — (?£? @ $; lb !! C — [j-U !! 186 The 1915 Argo Class Directory Aclieson, Chad With Clara Allison, Verna On the job Barr, Kathryn Everywhere Braham, Hall In the art room Braham, Walter Near the music house Frew, J. P. In seclusion Fulton, Tub Most any place Hormel, Pete Same as Frew Hover, Marian .. Agonizing in Philo Igo, Harold Somewhere working hard Jamieson, Mary Looking for something Keast, Dorothea Secretly writing Holcad daffodils Kerr, Nora Studying Ligo, Ida . .-. In the English room Long, Mary In Shott ' s room Markle, Charles Seeing Mary home Milligan, Gladys Dreaming of Hall McAnlis, Mary Same as Igo McCalmot, Janet Laughing away the blues McLaughry, DeOrmond Minding the baby McNaugher, Joe Running away from Flora McQuiston, Dan Working on the Argo Orr, Frank Waiting for Jinny Patterson, Ralph Absent but not forgotten Peebles, Elvina Either art, fiddle or basket ball Scott, Clifton In chemistry lab Shaffer, Owen Prep physics lab Simpson, Charles Around the girls Stewart, Hubbard Looking for Nora Troup, Helen Making candy for (?) Wick, Charles Hiding his light under a bushel Wight, Ethel Translating German Westminster College 187 Who ' s Who and Why The Freshest Freshman Mary Stoody The Softest Sophomore Walter Lindsey The Most Lovesick Junior Walter Braham The Most Dignified Senior Lucy Graham The Biggest Bluffer Bill Grundish The Biggest Flirt Mary Kincaid Ditto Bill Martin The Worst Lady Fusser Edward Field Munn 1 he College Widow Flora Seitz The Best Looking Girl Mary Long The Most Manly Man Herbert Jamieson The Most Popular Girl Marian Kitch The Most Popular Man Simmy The All-Around College Girl Agnes McKay The All-Around College Man Ralph Miller The Most Talkative Girl Marian Hover The Most Talkative Fellow Pete Patterson The Best Student Clara Miller Ditto Chaunce Canon The Meekest Girl Jean Kerr The Most Brazen Girl Jean Scott The Worst Giggler Howard Steele The Most Self-Satisfied Fred MilRgan Ditto Peg Dickson The Spooniest Girl Clara McClellan The Most Ladylike Man Harold Covert The Most Susceptible Bill Moore Ditto Ruth Houston The Most Spinsterly Fellow Charles McQuiston The Most Kittenish F. L. Tinkham The Most Genteel Julia Carnes The 1915 Argo L ' Envoi HEN the Junior Orations are history. And our nerves are settled at last; When the Argo ' s no longer a mystery. And all our labors are past — We shall rest, — and faith we shall need it — Lie down for a whole month or two. Fill the schedule of busy Seniors Shall put us to work anew. And those who have worked shall be happy. Ihey shall lounge in a morris-chair And loaf ali day to their pleasure. With never a thought nor care. They shall have real rest from studies Like Logic, Bible and Psych. Fhey ll have much time for Propinquity, And do whatever they like. And all our readers shall praise us. And only our class-mates will blame. For no one has worked for credit, And no one has worked for tame; But each for the joy of excelling The book of the year before. Has done his best for the Argo, With the hope that it will not bore. 190 The 1915 Argo March March 10. Cloudy day. Gert Newlin goes to sugar camp and attempts to tear up a part of the railroad track. March I I . Still cloudy. Deutsche Verein meets. March 1 2. Senior Class meetmg. Jane Russell elected May Queen. March 1 3. Florence Hinkle gives a recital in College Chapel. March 1 4. Miss Bryant gives TTie Terrible Meek. Audience so spellbound they forget to leave when the show ends. March 1 5. Beaver girls arrive on ten train. Basket Ball, Beaver-8, West- minster-33. March 16. Gert and Margaret Carnes go to hear Bill and J. K. orate on Prohibition. March 1 7. Green everywhere. Horray for Oireland. March 1 8. German and French Clubs entertain the Faculty. Miss Mitchell late — as usual. March 19. Adrian Newens presents The Message from Mars. March 20. Swarthmore- Westminster Debate. Never mind — we ' ll get them yet. March 2 1 . Spring Vacation begms. Horray ! ! Westminster College 191 April April 1 . Go to it, Freshies ! This is the day you can make a fool of some one else. Gert Newlin chaps a part of the Glee Club from Cadiz. April 2. Rain! Rain! Rain! Hubbard meets every train. April 3. More rain. Hubbard still meets trains. Rest of Glee Club pulls in. April 4. Reception at Presbyterian Church in honor of Dr. Russell. And still it rained. April 5. Nora finally appears on the scene. Hubbard happy as a lark. April 6. Dr. Hayes from China gives an entertaining talk to students. April 7. Varsities plan to go to sugar camp but girls are scarce, so it ' s all up. April 8. Glee Club still practicing even though they did make a hit in Carrolton. April 9. Professor Moses appears in a new straw lid. April 10. Gert Newlin takes the Glee Club to New Castle. My! what would we do without Gert ? April 1 I. What ' s the use of writing all this truck anyway? No one ever reads it, and if they do they find fault. April 12. Nothing doing in particular. It is safe to say, though, that if this was Sabbath or Monday, Shott ' s classes didn ' t meet, and if it was any other day, less than half the members were present. April 1 3. Seniors appear for first time in caps and gowns. April 14. First appearance of Spring. Professor Moses gives a talk to the Literary Societies. April 1 5. French Society meets and takes in new members. April 1 6. First bird trip. Oh you alarm clocks ! Appropriate Scripture read in Chapel: and they rose up before day. Last number of Lecture Course — Bergen- Marx Company. April 17. Professor Mills announces: Hereafter no person who is not a regular student in Biology will be permitted to join in the bird trips. Alas for co-eds! ! April 1 8. May Day practice begins. April 1 9. Children ' s Party gives in the Hillside dining-room by Mrs. Russell and Miss Boak. Thieves break in and steal the meat and cake. April 20. Seniors risk displeasure of Pete Campbell and refuse to go into chorus. 192 The 1915 Argo April 21. Miss Boak refuses to let the girls go to Y. P. C. U. Contest, and then prays for those who have spoken unkind words. April 22. Rules for Freshman Frolic posted on bulletin board. Upperclassmen invited to partake. April 23. First installment of Freshman Frolic. Freshies imprisoned by Sophs. Mary Reed becomes heroine of the class. Miss Boak wrathfully appears on the scene and causes disturbance to cease. This ended the beginning of the interesting little game. Hurrah for Sophs ! April 24. Freshman and Soph posters disappear. Mystery of mysteries! Senior- Junior baseball game. Seniors — 14, Juniors — 9. April 25. Grove City- Westminster Debate. Hard luck. Grove City! Bonfire at Hillside. April 26. Faculty of Music give a recital in Chapel for berlefit of 1914 Argo. April 27. Shorty Stewart appears on the scene after a long siege of sickness. Footie forgets to go to May Day practice. April 28. Gert and Bill go for a stroll and consequently it rains. April 29. Helen Duff passes her last day of mourning. Two happy counte- nances are wreathed in smiles. April 30. Laddie decides to accompany Professor Mills on a bird trip and causes quite a disturbance. J. K. mysteriously disappears. Westminster College 193 May May I. Bill Moore and Helen Duff resume the ties of friendship after six weeks of respite. Freshman-Sophomore baseball game. Freshman 9, Sophomores 4. May 2. Recital by College of Music. Audience applaud too soon. May 3. Pitt- Westminster baseball game. Westminster — 8, Pitt — 7. Crescent Club entertained in Hillside dining room. Charlotte Ore acts as head waiter. May 4. Junebugs at Chapel. Rev. Kirkbride informs the students that the flies will keep until morning. May 5. Everybody succumbs to that fatal disease — Spring Fever. Helen DufI and Bill Moore enjoy a long uninterrupted stroll. May 6. Miss Boak tells the girls that the College Building is an institution and not a suitable place for strollers. Bingo! May 7. Junior-Freshman Baseball. Score: Junior — 10, Freshman — 3. May 8. Veazey ' s dog was chasing the Sharpsville down the track and ran into the baggage car so hard that he killed himself. May 9. Biology students spend the entire day hunting birds. That makes it nice. It s so refreshing, don ' t you know? May I 0. Joe McMurray arrives upon the scene. Duquesne-Westminster baseball game. Duquesne — 4, Westminster — 2. Martha Vincent forgets that a game is scheduled. Oh ye absent-minded people ! May i I . Bob Russell is called to Bedford to preach. What did he preach about Oh, about ten minutes, he says. May 12. Baseball. Grove City-Westminster. Score: Grove City — 9, West- minster — 2. We won the debate! May 1 3. Senior-Sophomore baseball game. Hubbard makes some brilliant plays at third base. May 14. Recital by College of Music. May 15. Inter-Class Track and Field Meet. Freshies steal a march on Upper- classmen and pull off Freshman Frolic. May 16. Freshies all wear their old shoes to school. We wonder why? May 17. Westminster- Volant game — 13-2 in favor of Westminster. County Fair held on Hillside lawn. Tuskie makes the hit of the evening. May 1 8. Quiet Y. P. C. U. meeting at First Church led by the Faculty. Bridgie, Freeman, and Miss Boak fail to make their appearance. 194 The 1915 Argo May 19. Garlic signs appear in the community. Freshies fail to see the point. Alice signs nobly torn down by Freshies. We wonder if this class does not possess a little English blood. _May 20. Freshies have a shoe scramble on Hillside porch. 1915 effigy hangs from prominent tree on campus. Freshies spend most of the day hurling black looks at the Sophs. May 2 1 . Juniors and Seniors have a scramble with authorities and come out on top. May 22. At times one might think we were enjoying the life of the Middle Ages. (Limits, Special Privilege, etc.) May 23. Professor Moses gives his Public Speaking Class their first chance to cut. May 24. Memorial services at Presbyterian Church. May 26. Grove City- Westminster Game cancelled on account of rain. Very convenient, considering the fact that they beat us the last time. May 27. Rain again. Shorty and Helen think they like rain pretty well. May 28. Rain, did you say? Oh no! Very exciting marathon takes place. Starting place — the Music Hall ; goal — the Hillside. Winners — Flora Seitz and Sal Cunningham. May 29. 1915 banner appears on College steeple. Hauled down by authorities, and placed under lock and key at New Wilmington National Bank. May 30. May Day exercises postponed on account of rain. Visitors disap- pointed. May Day Dinner held in honor of Miss Mary McCune of Pittsburg. Seniors present Alice in Wonderland. May 31. Bright and clear. May Day exercises held on Campus. Mary Reed entertains a friend and bids him a fond farewell in the presence of Miss Boak. Track and Field Meet. We nose out Grove City. Westminster College 195 J une June 1 . Chorus practices in Second Church. June 2. Freshman picnic in Volant. Ruth Jamison makes a high dive into the dam and is rescued by Bill Grundish. Couples come home unchaperoned. June 3. Freshies nobly suffering the consequences of the previous day ' s dissipation. June 4. No bird trips. Sophs greatly relieved. June 5. Nothing strange or startling. The usual Chapel exhortation to make the most ol our daily opportunities. June 6. Sophs think they would like to have a party but the authorities think otherwise. June 7. Senior party at the Manse. Freshman party in the Hillside dining-room. June 8. Sabbath evening services held in Second Church. Chorus has a hard time getting seated. June 9. Baseball. Grove City- Westminster. 7-5. June 10. Baseball. Grove City-Westminster. 12-7. June I 1 . It ' s more blessed to give than to receive. June 12. Seniors have a feed on Furnace Hill. Everybody studying for exams. June 13. Freshman-Sophomore Tug-of-War. Who won? Sophs, of course! Junior Contest won by Jane Russell and Fred Milligan. June 1 4. Student Recital by College of Music. Sophomore Public Speaking Contest. Mary McAnlis, winner. June 15. Y. W. and Y. M. Reunion. Dr. Jeffers, one of Westminster ' s former presidents, delivers the sermon. June 1 6. Art Exhibit. Alumni Dinner. Class Day exercises. Oratorio pre- sented by Chorus. Peace Pow-Wow. June 1 7. Commencement Day. Glee Club Recital. President ' s Reception. 196 The 1915 Argo September Sept. 1 6. Hoon registers. Sept. 1 7. College opens. Happy throng congregates once more in College halls. Dr. Russell explains the origin and use of Stewart Entrance. Recital by College of Music. Kurtz smashes violin while manufacturing harmony. Sept. 1 8. Registration. First football practice. Moses gives Keeping up with Lizzie. Sept. 19. Everybody battling with conflicts. Annual Who ' s Who Social in Philo Hall. Sept. 20. Dr. Russell invites only special cases to take advantage of the Saturday evening social privileges. Greatest Circus on Earth comes to town. Everybody out to see the elephant. Shorty and Boots Stewart call at the Hillside. Sept. 2 I . Dark, gloomy day. First Chapel service held in the evening. Sept. 22. Another rainy day. Special cases go strolling. Freshies all homesick. First Society meetings held. Sept. 23. Recitations begin. Margaret Carnes attends three classes during 8:30 period. Sept. 24. Sophs elect officers. Freshies anxiously trying to make dates for parties. Sept. 25. Flag-Rush Committee appointed by Upperclassmen. Sept. 26. Rain. Kinks and Nora go to the cider mill and return minus the cider. Sept. 27. Van pig roast on Furnace Hill. Crescent Party in Hotel McCreary. Sept. 28. Beautiful spring day. Football, practice game. Varsity beats Scrubs and Tinkham. Sept. 29. Jane Russell starts to school again. These Stewarts are certainly the most unmanageable people. (Quoted.) Sept. 30. Memorable Flag-Rush. Big storm comes and breaks up the crowd. Recitations a minus quantity. October Oct. I. First Mass Meeting. First Church Y. P. C. U. Social at home of H. G. Getty. Jamie was there with bells on, of course. Oct. 2. Acheson goes home to get his trunk and suit case. Oct. 3. Football Team leaves for New York. Good luck ! Oct. 4. Westminster-Bonaventure game. Score: 10-0 in favor of West- minster. Dr. Russell misses his train. F.vidence Class much relieved. Oct. 5. Football Team returns. Oct. 6. Scrubs and Slippery Rock have royal battle. Score: 6-14. Oct. 7. Bugs leads warriors on an invasion. Dr. Russell appears at Evidence Class fifty minutes late. Oct. 8. Clara Miller seems to be happier than ever now. Why? We don ' t know. (Quoted.) Oct. 9. Recital by Marion Green. Oct. 10. Mass Meeting. Y. W. C. A. feed at Hillside. Oct. 11. W. J. -Westminster game. Score: 27-7. Say, — ain ' t we proud of our team? The home of Adler-Rochester Clothes Earl Wilson and Emery Shirts, Stetson and Young ' s Hats, the store that sells nifty clothes and furnish- ings for young men-- now showing our new spring line of clothing, hats and furnish- ings — we specialize on men ' s full dress suits and accessories Shontz Myers 322 State St. Sharon, Pa. J 97 Oct. 1 2. Rain ! Dr. Ferguson ' s Bible Class organizes. Mission Study Rally in Chapel. Oct. I 3. Veazey and Acheson hold a class in Co-education. Oct. 1 4. Sophs begin to commence to consider Class pins. Senior Girls take a walk to the Red Mill. Wouldn ' t it be nice to be a Senior? Oct. 1 5. Vans make apple-butter. Another Senior walk. Oct. 16. Hillside Serenade. That ' s one time we got ahead of the boys Oct. 1 7. Mass Meeting for Hiram game. Second Church Y. P. C. U. Social. Oct. 18. Hiram game. Score: 13-0 in favor of Westminster — of course. Varsity Party, Van Party, Crescent Initiation, also organization of the Superannuated Spinsters ' Club. Here ' s where somebody gets broke ! Oct. 1 9. No Chapel services. For some reason we failed to hear the usual exhortation to make the best use of Monday. Oct. 20. Strolling prevails. Philo-Chresto joint meeting, Oct. 2 . Yet a little more strolling. Bachelors ' Parade in Hillside. I wouldn ' t change a thing — this is the spirit of modern photography — in fact, having a picture taken in a modern anyway. as a pleasure — and that is the kind you will find at SEAVY ' S STUDIO 12 N. Mercer Street, New Castle, Pa. 198 New Styles Big Values IN HIGH GRADE CLOTHING FOR MEN AND YOUNG MEN Adier-Rochester, Cloth-Craft — all wool, and other standard makes at the Louis Ehrlich Store Successor to S. BROWN CO. 109- in Washington St. New Castle, Pa. FLOWERS OF QUALITY BUTZ BROS. The Florists of New Castle since 1 85 J Oct. 22. Familiar apple-butter scenes at Clubs. Oct. 23. Screw mysteriously removed from chair in German Room. Great was the fall thereof! Mass Meeting. Oct. 24. Professor Shott waxeth eloquent in the language of the street. Oct. 25. Spinsters ' Ball in Hillside dining-room. Disturbaance on third floor. Thiel game. Score: 13-0 Westminster. Oct. 26. Beautiful day. i Senator Munn becomes enthusiastic over Missions. Oct. 27. Scrubs again defeated by Slippery Rock. Score: 20-0. Hal- lowe ' en Luncheon at Hillside. Adelphic-Leagorean joint meeting. Oct. 28. Scrubs reach New Wilmington at 4 A. M. Mr. Meridith conducts Chapel exercises. Oct. 29. Juniors poring over reference books in Library. Those ever- lasting orations ! Oct. 30. Most enthusiastic Mass Meeting of the year. J. O. Campbell makes a stirring speech. Oct. 31. Hallowe ' en celebration at Hillside. Dr. Russell sends boys home promptly at 10:30. 199 November Nov. 1. Westminster goes to Pittsburg to see Tech game. Score: 0-0. Nov. 2. Everythmg quiet in New Wilmmgton. Nov. 3. Crowd comes back from Tech game. Hacks make two trips. Clara McClellan seems to enjoy her ride with Mechhn. Nov. 4. Modern Language Clubs meet. ' Nov. 5. Benjamin Chapin ' s impersonation of Lincoln. Several Hillside girls mask and attend as young men. Crowd leaves before the last act. Nov. 6. Tilton dons football suit. Nov. 7. Mass Meeting for Geneva game. Nov. 8. Geneva game. Score: 3-0 in favor of Westminster. Bones makes a speech. Nov. 9. Snow? All you want and then some. No Chapel services in the evening. Dr. Russell speaks to young ladies in Hillside parloi. Nov. 1 0. Everything snowed up tight. Freshman snow-fight. The New Castle Dry Goods Co. (In the Mercantile Bui ' ding) NEWCASTLE ' S LARGEST EX- CLUSIVE DRY GOODS STORE These conveniences arc at your disposal — PHONES REST ROOMS CHECK ROOMS LAVATORIES PURE WELL WATER and FREE DELIVERY OF PURCHASES The Only Modern Store in the City Good Clothes Cheaper Strassburger Joseph. . Clothiers, Tailors, Hatters and Furnishers 504-506 Federal Street N. Side Pittsburgh 200 FORT PITT HOTEL Penn Avenue and lOth Street PITTSBURGH, PA. C. A. BLANCH ARD, Manager Nov. 1 1 . Things are beginning to thaw out. No football practice. Nov. 12. Coach Tinkham calls for volunteers to clean snow from the Athletic Field. Students come out with shovels and other implements. Nov. 1 3. Coach Tmkham and some of the regulars enjoy co-education after chorus. Dr. Russell thinks that he will have to get all married men on the faculty next year. Nov. 14. Mass Meeting. Bob and the Coach defy authorities and take a strool. Beware! Nov. 15. Duquesiie game. Score: 33-0, Westminster. Nov. 1 6. Coach and Bob still breaking rules. Wonder why the Coach stayed and talked to Dr. Russell? Nov. 1 7. Chresto initiation. Bobby leads Westminster team on to victory. Nov. 1 8. First mass meeting for Grove City game. Nov. 19. Mass Meeting. Nov. 20. Ditto. Try the Hotel Reznor Mercer, Pa. All Mod ern Conveniences $2.00 and $2.50 Per Day W.H. Hutch ison Sporting Goods Full line of Stationery, Fine Confec- tionery, Tobacco and Cigars, All the Periodicals and Pittsburgh Daily Papers, Also a full line of Notions New Wilmington - Pa. 201 Nov. 2 1 . Alumni come back. Final mass meeting. Football team puts up at McElree House. Nov. 22. Grove City comes to Westminster with 400 rooters. Grove City ' s goat disappears. Tuss wins twenty-five dollars. Score: 27-6. Too bad, Grove City ! Nov. 23. Text: Well done good and faithful servants. Visitors at Nov. 24. Usual strollers out again. Nov. 25. Clara Miller and Chad have their daily chat in the Chapel. Nov. 26. Professor Moses rakes Juniors over the coals. We certainly must be an ignorant bunch, (according to what fell upon our ears). Nov. 27. Nice rainy Thanksgiving. Big dinner at Hillside. Dr. and Mrs. Russell leave for Chicago. Nov. 28. Faculty Meeting prolonged half an hour while Prof. Moses reports the Junior Class. We should worry! Nov. 29. More parties. Truly much eating becometh a burden. Nov. 30. Mrs. McClure speaks in Chapel. Hillside. lies This IS not merely an announcement, it is Sold on easy payments and rented rather an invitation to visit our shop and see those attractive new that will be the feature of the coming season Metzler Bergman Company Booksellers and stationers Pittsburgh, Pa. New Castle, Pa. 202 True Values B B True Values A Trip to Pittsburgh Such a trip is an investment paying good dividends if the object is to get the best values possible on quality merchandise :: :: :: All merchandise manufactured to our own specification and sold at the lowest possible prices consistent with such high grade goods Dec. I . Rain for a change ! Dec. 2. Girls ' Basket Ball team have their first practice. Glee Club ■concert. Dec. 3. Professor Shott has a private class in Education. Dec. 4. J. O. Campbell erases the black-board without any assistance. Mirabile Dictu! Dec. 5. Glee Club gets a little graft out of Butler. Dec. 6. Soph-Freshman relay announced. Sophs stayed away because it was too cold (?) P. S. Light April showers during the day. Dec. 7. Everybody blue. Dec. 8. Third floor has a tussel with the authorities. Furniture of Rooms 27 and 24 occupy the halls. Dec. 9. Occupants of 27 and 24 still living in the halls. BUHL 203 C. C. Jaxtkeimer New Wilmington, Pa. Watchmaker, Jeweler and Optician Class Pins, Class Rings and Badges of all kinds made to order. Samples and designs furnished on application. Repairing neatly and promptly done. Every day is BARGAIN DAY at the department store of R, S, Mercer Co. Best goods and styles in SHOES and RUBBERS Most inviting staple and fancy Groceries and Conlectionery Everyttiing up io date in Ladies ' and Gentlemen ' s furnishings and staple Dry Goods Dec. 10. Dr. and Mrs. Russell return from Chicago. Occupants of 27 and 24 living at peace with all men. Dec. II. Picture of Westminster students taken. Seniors thoughl.it was a joke. Dec. 1 2. Senior, Junior, and Sophomore Class meetings. Simmy elected president of the Junior Class. Dec. 1 3. Y. W. C. A. Bazar at Hillside. Everybody broke. Dec. 1 4. Dr. Russell gives a three-hour sermon in one hour. Dec. 1 5. Tin Horn Band entertains strollers. Mrs. McClure talks at Hillside. Dec. 16. Floyd Magicians entertain the students. Bobby Metcalf plays the hero act. Dec. I 7. Bridgie entertains the Physics Class by blowing soap bubbles. Dec. 1 8. Football Dinner at the Hillside. N. W. H. S. gives the play, Wilmington Junction. Van serenade. Dec. 1 9. Vacation begins. Horray ! ! T. H. JEWELL J. P. Williams Dry Goods, Notions, Ladies and Ice Cream Soda Gents Furnishings Drugs Stationery Toilet Goods Agents for tKe ROYAL TAILORS. Every suit guaranteed to fit or your money back Kirtchbaum ' s guaranteed all-wool suits and top coats for men and boys ESTABLISHED 1890 NEW WILMINGTON, PA. Bank Block New Wilmington, Pa. 204 CUBBISON PHOTOGRAPHER Our Portraits Show the Cliarm of Your Personality 107 W. State St,, Sharon, Pa. January Jan. 5. Everybody back again except Nora. Glee Club invades Can- nonsburg and gets out alive. Jan. 6. Junior sled-load in honor of Mr. Robinson. Jan. 7. Everything a glare of ice. Hubbard refuses to eat these days. Jan. 8. Sylvester Long holds forth on Lightning and Toothpiicks. Jan. 9. Annual Freshman-Sophomore Debate. Here ' s to the Freshies. Jan. 10. Juniors and Sophs go for a sled ride. Hubbard doesn ' t go. Jan. I I . Margaret Little and Clara Miller arrive at Y. P. C. U. just a little late. Walter Bhaham gives report of Students ' Volunteer Convention. Hubbard grows thinner every day. Jan. 12. First set of Junior Orations. Prof. Moses forgets all about presiding. Simmy brings down the house. 205 Jan. 1 3. Argo photographer misses the train. Jan. 14. Photographer arrives safe and sound. Argo pictures taken. Y. M. and Y. W. Cabinets go on a sled ride to New Castle. Nora arrives. Hub- hard overjoyed. Jan. 15. Chad and Clara missed their morning chat. What happened? Jan. I 6. Inez Barber gives recital in Chapel. Sophs on limits. Now, will you be good? Jan. 1 7. Second set of Junior Orations. Prof. Moses invites the audience to come back on Monday night when another tier will be run off. Jan. I 8. Rev. Crow talks in Chapel. Jan. 1 9. More Junior Spiels. Some one very conveniently turns out the lights. Jan. 20. Dutch Society, as usual. Everybody goes coasting. Jan. 21. Girls ' Basket Ball game. Underclassmen defeat Upperclassmen. service Store Nowhere can you find a more complete stock of Men ' s and Boys ' Clothing Hats and Haberdashery than we show High Quality Merchandise Good Service Right Prices Winter Bros. 203-205 East Washingtoa Street New Castle, Pa. Hennons thee Florist of New Castle makes ninety per cent of the LATEST and most artistic CORSAGES worn J Ask our representative — J. A. McLaughry 206 J. H. VEAZEY. President S. W. PRICE, Vice President H. T. GETTY, Cashier First National Bani( NEW WILMINGTON, PA. CAPITAL AND SURPLUS . - . . $ 80,000.00 RESOURCES . - . . _ - 475,000.00 ORGANIZED 1895 WE PAY FOUR PER CENT INTEREST ON TIME DEPOSITS Combine Absolute Safety With Satisfactory Service Jan. 22. Special Dinner for U. P. elders at Hillside. Girls lorage in the basement. Jan. 23. Last set of Junior Orations. All good things must come to an end. Junior Feed in Hillside dining-room. Jan. 24. Senior-Junior Basket Ball game. Seniors accidentally win. Jan. 25. Rev. Graham preaches in Chapel. Jan. 26. Nice warm day for strolling. Jan. 27. Dr. Campbell excuses classes on account of illness. Exams begin. Jan. 28. More exams! No rest for the wicked! Jan. 29. Prof. Shott announces to his Psychology Class that they made the notable average of 25 per cent in last exam, and so proceeds to give another. Jan. 30. Prof. Troup takes off his glasses twenty-five times during Latin Class. Jan. 31. Freshies wallop the Seniors. Sophs beat Subs. 207 Sh aw s Shoe Store W. J. Conway Son Latest Styles in Men ' s, Women ' s and Children ' s Shoes PRINTERS EVERY PAIR GUARANTEED NEW WILMINGTON. PA. We do Picture Framing. Give us a trial Phone 46-B FEBRUARY Feb. 1. Second Semester begins with six-day schedule. We are afraid that this will seriously interfere with Co-education. Feb. 2. Schedule conflicts are much in evidence. Feb. 3. Tormay teaches Economics. Glaring posters inform us that Mac- beth is coming. Feb. 4. Bridgie gives a picture show in Physics Lecture Room. Feb. 5. Macbeth presented by Class in Dramatic Expression. Chapel reeking with all the perfumes of Arabia. Prof. Moses makes certain infuriated remarks. Feb. 6. Basket ball, Sophs beat Freshies. Preps beat Juniors. We prefer to keep discreetly silent about the Grove City- Westminster Senior game. Feb. 7. Dr. Charles A. Wishart preaches in the Second Church in the morning and in the Chapel in the evening. A CONUNDRUM Four men were floating down a river on a marble slab; one didn t bave no eyes, one didn t bave no bands, and one didn t bave no clotbes on. Tbe one wbo didn t bave no eyes saw a duck, tbe one wbo didn t bave no bands picked it up, tbe one wbo didn t bave no clotbes on put it in bis pocket. Wbat is tbat? See page 215. 208 T is but seventy-two years since the first photographic portrait was made in America — a picture of Miss Dorothy Catherine Draper, made by her brother Pro- fessor John WilHam Draper of the University of the City of New York. It took an exposure of five minutes in the full glare of the noon- day sun. Today it takes but a fraction of a second, even in the softly modulated light of a studio. Clever photographers and fast plates and lenses have made having your picture taken a rather pleasant experience these days. H. F. HEINZ STUDIO OF PHOTOGRAPHY SHARON : PENNSYLVANIA The cuts in this Argo were made from photographs made by Heinz 209 yi tfi  i y; y y; y; y; yi y Exercise | Due I y; yi yi yi yi yi Judg- ment When Selecting w a Piano s What a lot of pianos we see that aren ' t good! We look at them all — every maker ' s best is compared with his competitor ' s best. Then we begin the sifting process, and sift and sift until maybe the hundred makes are larrowed down to twelve. What becomes of the other eighty-eight? They are sold somewhere — look out for them. But remember, you can ' t always ell them by looking — some very pretty cases hide cheap materials and indifferent workmanship. Don ' t let beauty blind your eyes when buying — KNOW YOUR DEALER. Westminster College has always stood for the best. It has nothing but the finest equipment and its faculty is continually seeking the improve- ment of its efficiency. With this end in view Director W. W. Campbell visited many of the piano factories in the East for the purpose of selecting for use in the Musical Conservatory pianos having superior tonal qualities and a perfect action. He selected the LAUTER and the SHONINGER, ind at his initiative we have exchanged every upright piano in the Conserva- tory for these makes. No ordinary piano can withstand the terrific strain of constant practice to which it must be subjected in a musical college, yet after two years of strain, a prolonged and severe test, not one of these pianos showed a particle of action trouble. FORTY-FOUR YEARS IN THE PIANO BUSINESS IN SHARON, has gained for us unlimited experience in the selection of instruments. Our pianos are used also in the Warren, Ohio, Music School ; St. Scholastica and St. Joseph Music Schools, Sharon, Pa. ; Grove City College, Grove City, Pa. ; Wednesday Afternoon Musical Club, Sharon, Pa. ; Sharon High School; F. H. 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We don ' t have to go to Chapel on Monday morning even if we do have classes. Count your blessings! Feb. 9. Pete Porter addresses the Y. M. C. A. Feb. 10. Discipline Committee meets. Who cares? Feb. 1 I . Good skating. Prof. Shott talks to State Inspector. Ethics Class hikes out. Feb. 12. Lincoln Celebration in Chapel. Friday, the thirteenth. Oh, you unlucky day ! Feb. I 4. We begin to think there is something wrong either with the six- day schedule or the committee that made it out. Feb. I 5. Some of the less conscientious study Monday ' s lessons. Feb. I 6. No rest for the wicked and mighty little for the righteous. Feb. I 7. Pilgrim Girls ' Concert. Feb. 1 8. Debate teams start the grind. 211 Feb. 1 9. Clara Miller and Mary Littell appear at Chorus with Misses Dixon and Hazlett. Feb. 20. Missionaries arrive. Feb. 2 I . Three meetings — everybody busy. Feb. 22. Church. Missionaries hold three meetings. Feb. 23. Celebration of Washington ' s Birthday. Dr. Hershey lectures to students. Subject : Some Big Jobs for College Men. Feb. 24. Shott flunks in Logic. Feb. 25. Y. W. and Y. M. Cabinet Dinner at Hillside. Feb. 26. Half holiday. Miss Richardson, the Y. W. Secretary, arrives in the afternoon. Feb. 27. Sophomore-Freshman Girls ' Basket Ball game. Score: 27-19 in favor of the Freshies. Y. W. Cabinet dinner in honor of Miss Richardson. Feb. 28. Shott again flunks in Logic. New Wilmington Meat Market If you want Beef, Mutton. Lamb, Pork or Veal, fed and fattened by our local farmers, the best killed anywhere, you can get it at McCrumb ' s Meat Market C. C. 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March 5. Second Church sled-load. First Church Social. March 6. A harbinger of Spring: Prof. Troup tells his First German Class, In the Spring, a young man ' s fancy, etc. March 7. Vans and Crescents go for a sled ride and don ' t get back till morning. March 8. Good attendance at Bible Classes considering the circumstances. March 9. Unto him that hath, shall be given (an extra school day) and unto him that hath not shall be taken away even that (holiday) which he hath. March 10. At this writing Cal Hunter is still struggling with that troublesome paint on the hall walls. 213 WANTED — BY— Miss Ha2lett Some one who can sweep snow and wait on tables at the same time Simmy Can ' t The Holcad The College Weekly Be Loyal to Your School and Boost the Paper HALL B. 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F. Byers Capital $ 600,000.00 Surplus 5,000,000.00 Union National Bank Of PITTSBURG Fourth Ave. Wood St. PITTSBURG, PA. 216 NEW WILMINGTON, PA. Westminster College, although United Presbyterian in burdens and control, is inter- denominational in service. She welcomes to her class-rooms and halls all earnest young people of whatever denomination of Christian faith. LOCATION Westminster is located sixty miles north of Pittsburg in a village noted for morality and healthfulness, and overlooking one of the most beautiful valleys of the State. Through service over the Pennsylvania Lines between Pittsburgh, Oil City and Buffalo makes the College easily accessible from all points. EQUIPMENT The College Plant is adequate for the accommodation of 400 students. The Administration Building familiarly known as Old Main contains Chapel, twelve class- rooms, four Society halls. Library, Art-Room, and College Offices. It is scholastic in appearance and through recent renovation is adapted to all modern needs. Science Hall contains three lecture rooms, six laboratories devoted to Chemistry, Physics and Biology, Museum, photograph gallery, stock rooms and offices. The labora- tories are furnished with the latest equipment with a fullness which challenges compari- son with the collegiate departments of our best universities. The College of Music is a building of exceptional beauty and convenience contain- ing thirty-six rooms, embracing studios, practice rooms, libraries, reception parlors and concert hall. Steinway and Mehlen pianos are used by all teachers and new high grade practice instruments are furnished all students, no instrument being kept longer than two years. The Hilhide a dormitory for young women excels in beauty and convenience. A large number of rooms are furnished with private bath. The dining room has been pronounced the most attractive to be found in any institution. About ninety young women can be accommodated. The C )mnasiuw, erected by the Class of 80 is well furnished with modern appara- tus, and is adequate for full work. A new Gymnasium is however planned for the near future. FACULTY Westminster ' s Faculty is large in proportion to the number of students and hence furnishes opportunity for thorough work and personal interest in students. All depart- ments are in care of university trained teachers. Thoroughness is the watchword of each department. 217 CURRICULUM The Curriculum of Westminster is purely collegiate with auxiliary courses in Public Speaking, Music and Art. A sub-Freshman class is maintained for students who come from communities where but three years of High School work is given. The three courses of College work, Classical, Scientific and Philosophical, prepare for the work of the professional and technical schools, and also fit for High School and College posi- tions. Graduates are accepted on diploma in leading universities. THE COLLEGE OF MUSIC The College of Music is conducted by a corps of instructors trained under the most eminent and successful masters of Europe and America. The work accomplished is everywhere recognized as of the highest order. No expense or effort is spared in making this department the equal of the best Musical Conservatories. THE DEPARTMENT OF ART The Department of Art provides training for all who wish to make a profession of Art, furnishing a four years ' ' course. Extended courses in the history of Art are fur- nished and opportunity given to study the master pieces in the Carnegie Galleries of Pittsburg. PUBLIC SPEAKING Public Speaking receives a large emphasis in the Department of English, and in the work of the Literary Societies and Debating Clubs. In addition to this, courses are offered for graduation in line of impersonations and interpretative rendering 6f the best literature. MORAL IDEALS Westminster has for her ideal effort the harmonious blending of broad scholarship, pure morality, and an evangelistic atmosphere such as will foster reverence for the Bible as the word of God and sympathy wilh the missionary program of Christ. It is maintained that sane college discipline must demand from college students the same morality which has characterized the Christian homes from which they come, and that under no circumstances should young people who are learning to make a living and a life through the sacrifices of Christian parents and endowments of the Church, be per- mitted a lower grade of moral conduct than those of their own age who, in the home community, are doing the work of life. THE COLLEGE YEAR The College year of 1914-15 will open September 16th at 4:00 P. M. Entrance examinations and registration of new students Monday and Tuesday, September 14th and i5lh. For Catalogue and information address, ROBERT McWATTY RUSSELL, President. 218 Acknowledgments We thank all those who have aided us in the prepara- tion of this book. We are especially indebted to Miss Kerr, Miss Reed, Miss Schoeller, Miss Milligan, Miss Murdock, Mr. Igo, Mr. Coul- ter and Mr. Hart for drawings. To Mr. Heinz, Mr. Seavy, Mr. Biles and Prof. Mills for photographs. 219 th Electric City Engraving Co. BUFFALO, N.Y. (W) . W£ MADE THE ENGRAVINGS FOR THIS BOOK. The Champlin Press, makers of this book, print MOlt K College Catalogs, Annuals, Views Bulletins and Calendars, than any other print-shop. Our COLLEGE ANNUAL GUIDE for Editors and Managers, is the most comprehensive work of its kind ever published. It describes our complete system for economizing in time and expense. Write for samples, prices and references. Established 1893. Assets $90,000.00. THIS INSERT IS PRINTED ON CENTRAL OHIO PAPER CO. S COPCO SEMI-DULL INDIA