Westminster College - Argo Yearbook (New Wilmington, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 194 of the 1918 volume:

1 Foreword N compiling this the thirteenth volume of the West- minster College Argo, we have tried to depict life around the old Institution and especially the ac- tivities of the Class of ' 18, in as interesting a man- ner as possible. It has not been the policy of the editor to put out a book which shall surpass those which have gone before, — but to publish a volume which will enable those who read it to get an unbiased opinion of Westminster. W e have, like all other human beings, made our mistakes ; but they have been unintentional on our part, and we humbly crave the pardon of anyone whose feelings have been injured. W r e have, however, put our best efforts into this book and we ask each one who shall read it to patiently bear with us for our mistakes and shortcomings. To the Class of ' 18, their friends, to the Faculty, students, alumni and Board of Trustees of Westminster, and to all others who are deeply interested in, and are hoping for a glorious future for Old Westminster, we submit to you our humble efforts. —EDITOR. concencs WdJQQO Introduction 1-8 Faculty 9-20 Classes 21-54 Clubs 55-64 Religious Organizations 65-68 Music 60-74 Dramatics 75-78 Debate 79-84 Publications , 85-92 Modern Language Clubs 93-98 Athletics 99-128 Nuts to Crack 129-146 Westminster Day by Day 147-171 Advertisements 149-176 3fo fir. Cliarles Wallace once our fricnb anb prestbent, wliom me all lone anb abmire, the junior (Elass of Westminster College resuertfullu bebtcates tliis hook. Board of Trustees FROM FIRST SYNOD OF THE WEST Term Expires 1917 REV. C. D. FULTON, D. D Beaver, Pa. REV. J. W. WITHERSPOON, D. D Pittsburgh, Pa. ROBERT TRIMBLE, Esq Sewickley, Pa. Term Expires 1918 HON. J. A. McLAUGHRY Sharon, Pa. REV. D. F. McGILL, D. D., LL. D Ben Avon, Pa. HON. S. S. MEHARD, LL. D Pittsburgh, Pa. Term Expires 1919 REV. E. M. MILLIGAN, D. D Pittsburgh, Pa. J. J. PORTER, ESQ Pittsburgh, Pa. Term Expires 1920 REV. J. A. C. McQUISTON, D. O Peebles. O. HON. JAMES GALBREATH Butler, Pa. FROM SYNOD OF PITTSBURGH Term Expires 1917 REV. R. E. McCLURE, D. D , Blairsville, Pa. E. P. DOUGLASS, ESQ McKeesport, Pa. JULIAN KENNEDY, LL. D Pittsburgh, Pa. Term Expires 1918 REV. J. CLINTON KISTLER, D. D Houston, Pa. JOHN G. PEW, ESQ Pittsburgh, I ' a. A. C. DINKEY, ESQ Pittsburgh, Pa. Term Expires 1919 REV. E. C. McCOWN Mt. Lebanon, Pa. REV. W. D. IRONS, D. D McDonald, Pa. E. M. HILL, ESQ Pittsburgh, Pa. Term Expires 1920 REV. J. D. RANKIN, D. D Pittsburgh, Pa. REV. McELWEE ROSS McKeesport, Pa. T. H. GILLESPIE, ESQ Pittsburgh, Pa. FROM SYNOD OF NEW YORK Term Expires 1917 REV. J. A. MAHAFFEY Bovina Center, N. Y. ADAM CORMACK, ESQ Buffalo, N. Y. HON. JOSIAH A. VAN ORSDEL, LL. D Washington, I). C. Term Expires 1918 REV. THOMAS M. HUSTON Wh itinsville, Mass. JOHN STINSON, ESQ Baltimore, Md. LEONARD ARGESINGER, ESQ Johnstown, N. Y. Seven Term Expires 1919 REV. W. M. HOPPING Buffalo, N. Y. REV. F. B. MURCH, Ph. D Providence, R. I. MR. H. H. PARRISH Cambridge, N. Y. Term Expires 1920 REV. JAMES PARKER, Ph. D Jersey City, N. J. H. H. SAFFORD, ESQ Salem, N. Y. REV. J. ALVIN CAMPBELL Washington, D. C. ELECTED BY THE ALUMNI Term Expires 1917 JAMES P. WHITLA, ESQ Sharon, Pa. JOHN McB. DONALDSON, ESQ Pittsburgh, Pa. Term Expires 1918 R. K. AIKEN, ESQ New Castle, Pa. W. T. PIERCE, ESQ Pittsburgh, Pa. Term Expires 1919 HOWELL T. GETTY, ESQ New Wilmington, Pa. GEO. Z. HOSACK, ESQ Carnegie, Pa. Term Expires 1920 REV. J. K. McCLURKIN, D. D Pittsburgh, Pa. WALTER M. LINDSAY, ESQ Pittsburgh, Pa. ELECTED BY THE BOARD Term Expires 1917 JAMES W. GROVE, ESQ Pittsburgh, Pa. HUGH KENNEDY, LL. D Buffalo, N. Y. Term Expires 1918 D. C. WILLS, ESQ Cleveland, Ohio SAMUEL N. WARDEN, ESQ Mt. Pleasant, Pa. Term Expires 1919 JAMES H. LOCKHART, ESQ Pittsburgh, Pa. Term Expires 1920 D. W. McNAUGHER, ESQ Monongahela Bank Building, Pittsburgh, Pa. REV. A. R. ROBINSON, L. D Pittsburgh, Pa. OFFICERS OF THE BOARD REV. A. R. ROBINSON, D. D., Pittsburgh, Pa President W. T. PIERCE, ESQ., Pittsburgh, Pa Secretary DAVID W. McNAUGHER, ESQ., Pittsburgh, Pa Treasurer JOHN R. McCUNE, ESQ., Pittsburgh, Pa Treasurer of Permanent Fund PRUDENTIAL COMMITTEE REV. D. F. McGILL, D. D., LL. D. HON. S. S. MEHARD, LL. D. COMMITTEE ON FINANCE JOHN R. McCUNE, ESQ. D. C. WILLS, ESQ. JAS. H. LOCKHART, ESQ. R. K. AIKEN, ESQ. T. J. GILLESPIE, ESQ. ROBERT GRACEY FERGUSON, D. D., LL. D. A. B., Jefferson College, 1862; Licensed by Mononga- hela Presbytery, 1865; President Westminster College, 1884-1906; D. D., Washington Jefferson; LL. D., Wash- ington fc Jefferson and Monmouth, 1902; Mod. General Assembly, 1898; Member Ex. Commission Al. Ref ' d. Ch ' s., 1892-1902; Delegate to Pan Presbyterian Council, 1892 and 1899; Mod. of the First Synod of the West, 1879; Director of Allegheny Theo. Seminary, 1889; Professor of Bible Literature at Westminster, 1906-1914; Professor Emeritus, 1914—. JOHN JAMES McELREE, A. M. Professor of Latin. A. B., Westminster College, 1890; A. M., Westminster College, 1893; Prof, of Latin, Amity College, 1890-1893; A. B., University of Michigan; A. M., University of Michigan; Present position, 1893 — . JAMES MCALLISTER SHAFFER, A. M. Professor of Mathematics. A. M., Westminster College; Principal McDonald Acad- emy, 1883-1890; Professor of Mathematics, Slippery Rock State Normal, 1890-1895; Principal McDonald High School, 1895-1898; Principal Canonsburg High School, 1898-1902; University student at Cornell; Present position, 1902 — . JOHN ABRAM SHOTT, A. M. Hi Professor of Psychology, Education and Ethics. Ph. B., University of Ohio, 1892; B. Ped., University of Ohio, 1892; M. Ph., University of Ohio, 1895; Holder of Austin Scholarship for Teachers, Harvard University; A. M., Harvard, 1901; Professor of Natural Science, Lebanon Valley College, 1892-1895; Professor of Physical Science, Carthage University, 1895-1902; Member of American As- sociation for Advancement of Science ; Professor of Psy- chology and Education at Westminster College, 1902 — . Member of Nat. Assoc. of College Teachers of America. Ten DR. JAMES OSCAR CAMPBELL, A. M., D. D. Professor of History and Political Science. A. B., Mt. Union College, 1879; A. M., Mt. Union, 1880; A. M., Harvard, 1894; Pastor Arkansas City U. P. Church, 1883-1889; Pastor Lowell, Mass., U. P. Church, 1889-1896; Pastor Wooster, Ohio, U. P. Church, 1896-1901; Member Kansas State Legislature, 1889; Chaplain 8th Ohio Volun- teers, Spanish-American War; Present position, 1901; Westminster Semi-centennial Endowment Commission, 1901-1903; Association of History Teachers of Middle States and Maryland; National Geographic Society; Mili- tary Order of Foreign Wars; Member American Historical Association. JAMES DEURELLE BARR, A. M. Professor of Greek. A. B., Westminster Colloge, 1888; Principal Argyle Academy, N. Y., 1888-1890; Assistant at Westminster, 1890- 1891; Pastor First U. P. Church, New Wilmington, Pa., 1894-1902; Pastor Bloomington, Ind., U. P. Church, 1902- 1906; Present position, 1906—. WILLIAM W. TROUP, A. M. Professor of German Literature. A. B., Heidelberg University, 1888; A. M., Heidelberg University, 1891; Professor of Greek and German, 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 stu- dent at Chicago Summer school, 1907; University of Mich- igan, 1911; Professor of Ancient Languages, Westminster College, 1907-1915; Present position, 1915—. Member of American Philological Association. ELBERT R. MOSES, Ph. B. T K A Professor of Public Speaking. Graduated from School of Oratory, 1900; University of Wooster, O., 1902-1905; Ph. B., Muskingum College, 1907; Founder and Director of the Dept. of Oratory, Huron Col- lege (So. Dakota), 1900-1902; Teacher of Expression and Reading in the University of Wooster, summer school, 1903-1908; Founder of the Dept. of Oratory, Muskingum College, New Concord, O., 1907-1910; Lecturer and Plat- form Manager for Penn ' a. Redpath-Brockway and Lincoln systems, 1912-1917; Lecturer with Coit-Neilsoin Bureau, 1917; Member of T. K. A. Society and the I. L. A. and N. S. A. A. Associations. Member of the Academic Teachers of Public Speaking of America. Eleven MISS CATHERINE FRASER MAC LAGGAN, A. B. AAA Professor of Romance Languages; Intesorority, C. E. A. A. B., Bocknell University, 1906; Private Sec ' y. Insti- tuto Internazionale, Rome, Italy; Private Study in French and Italian, 1908-1910; University of Grenoble, France; Summer Course and Lectures by Theodore Rosset, 1909; Graduate Work in Romance Languages, University of Chi- cago, Summer, 1910-11-12-13-14-15-16; Ojen ' s Differencial Method, 1916; Professor French and Italian, Beaver Col- lege, Beaver, Pa.. 1910-1911; Simpson College, Indianolo, Iowa, 1911-1913; Monticello Seminary, Godfrey, II., 1913- 1914; Associate Professor of Modern Languages, West- minster College, 1914-1915; Professor of Romance Lang- uages, Westminster College, 1915 — . MISS SARAH J. KNOTT, A. M. Dean of Women; Assistant Professor in English. Principal New Brighton High School, 1890-1894; Stu- dent at University of Chicago, 1894-1897; Dean of Women, Adrian College, 1897-1916; A. B., Adrian College, 1900; A. M., Adrian College, 1905; Traveled in Europe summer of 1905; Professor of English and Education, Adrian Col- lege, 1905-1916; Graduate student, University of Columbia, summer, 1909; Traveled in Europe for one year, 1913-1914; Present position, 1915. GEORGE K. PATTEE, A. M. ATA Professor of English. A. B., Dartmouth College, 1902; A. M., Dartmouth Col- lege, 1903; Instructor of Latin and Greek at Pansacola Classical School, Pensacola, Fla., 1903-1904; Prin. Birming- ham Classical School, Birmingham, Ala., 1904-1905; Asso- ciate Professor of English, Pennsylvania State College, 1905-1916; Professor of English, Westminster College, 1916—. MISS MARGARET EARLA MITCHELL, A. B. Librarian. A. B., Westminster, 1904; Brookville High School, 1905-1907; Greensburg High School, 1907-1909; Westminster College Library, 1909; Library Training Course Chautau- qua, summer 1910; Present position, 1909 — . Twelve CHARLES FREEMAN, Ph. D. 2 A E Dean and Professor of Chemistry. A. B., Allegheny College, 1891; A. M., Allegheny Col- lege, 1894; Professor of Science, Union City, Pa., High School, 1891-92; Professor of Science, Williamsport Dickin- son Seminary, 1892-1893; University Student, Johns Hop- kins University, 1893-1894; A Fellow of the American As- sociation for the Advancement of Science; American Chemical Society; Dean and Professor of Chemistry, West- minster, 1894 — . 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 Dept. of Botany, University of Chi- cago, 1911; Present position, 1908 — . LOUIS K. OPPITZ, A. M., Ph. D. H Professor of Physics. A. B., Yale University, 1906; A. M., ibid., 1909; Uni- versity of Michigan, 1911-1912; Ph. D., University of Penn- sylvania, 1915; Assistant in Physics, University of Mich- igan, 1911-1912; Instructor of Physics, University of Penn- sylvania, 1912-1915. Present position, 1916. Thirteen CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC WILLIAM WILSON CAMPBELL Director of Music. Bachelor of Music, Westminster College, 1890; Bachelor of Arts, Westminster College, 1891; Pupil of J. Harry Wheeler, New York, 1900-1901; Pupil of Oscar Saenger, New York, 1905; Pupil of Maurice Noufflard, Paris, France, 1908; Pupil of Jean de Rezske, Paris, France, 1908-1909; Master of Arts, Westminster College, 1909; Teacher of Latin and History, Pawnee Academy, Nebraska, 1891 ; Director of Music, Institution for the Blind, 1892-1894; Director of Music, Baird College for Young Women, Clinton, Mo., 1894- 1898; Director of Music, Trinity University, Texas, 1898- 1906; Director of Music, Westminster College, 1906; Lecturer, Ohio State University, Summer Session, 1913-17. t ttt tin mini MISS NONA YANTIS Dean of Piano Department. Wills Point Academy, 1898; Graduate of Patton Sem- inary, Dallas, Texas, 1900; Pupil of Stanton Becker von Grabill, 1900-1901; Pupil of Fritz Schmitz, 1901-1902; Pupil of Emil Liebling, Chicago, 1902; Pupil of Rafael Joseffffy, 1905; Pupil of Fraulein Roborska (Mrs. Leschetizky), 1907; Pupil of Theodore Leschetizky, 1907-1908; Teacher of Piano Playing, Dallas, Texas, 1900; Professor of Piano Playing, Trinity University, Texas, 1901-1906; Professor of Piano Playing, Westminster College, 1906 — . EDWARD F. KURTZ Professor of Violin Playing. Pupil of Edith L. Winn, 1895; Pupil of Bartlett Briggs, 1900; Pupil of Luigi von Kunits, 1901-1906; Member of Pittsburgh Orchestra under Emil Paur, 1901-1907; Teacher of Violin, New Castle, Penn ' a; Director of Violin Dept., Franklin Conservatory; Professor of Violin Playing, Ge- neva College; Professor of Violin Playing, Westminster College, 1910; Conductor of New Castle Symphony Or- chestra. 1910. Fifteen MISS BELLE CORINNE MERCER Secretary and Teacher of Musical Composition. Bachelor of Arts, Westminster College, 1901; Instructor in English, Beaver High School, 1902-1903; Student, Dept. of Music, Westminster College, 1906-1910; Spencerian School, Cleveland, Ohio, 1908; Secretary, Department of Music, Westminster College, 1908; Instructor of Musical Composition, Westminster College, 1913 — . EDWARD FRENCH HEARN Professor of Piano Playing. Trinity University, Texas, 1903-1906; Graduate West- minster College (music), 1907; Pupil of Ernest Hutcheson, 1912; Instructor in Piano Playing, Westminster College, 1907-1911; Director of Music, Fairemont Seminary, Texas, 1911-1912; Tour Concert Pianist, 1911-1912; Director of Music, Fairemont Seminary, Texas, 1912-1915; Professor of Piano Playing, Westminster College, 1915; Assistant Pro- fessor, Ohio State University, Summer Session, 1916. MARY CAMPBELL DOUTHETT Professor of Piano Playing. Graduate, Department of Music, Westminster College, 1912; Post-Graduate work, 1913-1914; Instructor in West- minster Department of Music, 1913-1915; Associate Pro- fessor, Ohio, State University, Summer Session, 1913; As- sociate Professor, Ohio State University, Summer Session, 1914; Associate Professor, Ohio State University, Summer Session, 1915; Concert Pianist, 1915-1916; Professor Piano Playing, Westminster College, 1916 — . Sixteen MISS SARAH L. CLARKE The friend of all Both great and small: That is Miss Clarke, The girls remark. The food we eat — Our daily meat — And apple pies, She well supplies. Everything we ask Tho ' hard the task— With willing heart She does her part. ELIZABETH C. SANKEY Secretary to the President. Many a hearty laugh and a pack of fun that is Sankey; her very personality itself bubbling over with mirth and happiness would surely dispel the worst case of blues. Although her work at the A B C key board be- comes mighty monotonous at times and trying situations repeatedly confront her, still she has borne them all with a patient shrug, and ' always when her day ' s work is done she is ready for a hip hip time with the rest of us. Seventeen STREET SCENE HUGH LAMBIE, Ph. B. Director of Athletics. Tech came back to his Alma Mater this year to take charge of Athletics. While in school he was prominent in basketball and football and track. After leaving West- minster he entered Sem where he graduated in 1908. He is a member of the P. A. A. and won many laurels while running under the emblem of winged head. He comes back to Westminster highly recommended as an athlete, and to him we wish the best of success in his new field of labor. DE ORMOND McLAUGHRY, B. S. Football Coach. Tuss was farming when he was called to help out the old school, just after the Penn State game. From the team that was badly beaten by State, he, in the course of a few weeks, developed the team that defeated Grove City in a hard fought game and held W. J. to a 12-0 score. This is sufficient praise for a football coach. Tuss showed what he could do with a bunch of green men and we feel glad that we can call him a Westminster alumnus. ODIS V. BOONE, Ph. B. Base Ball Coach. In our new baseball coach we have a man who thor- oughly understands the technique of the great American game of baseball. Coach Boone is a graduate of Grove City College and has been coaching at New Castle High for a number of years. We bid him welcome to our coaching staff and hope the season may be a successful one. PERRY KUHN Perry is one of the best known men around West- minster. Quiet, unassuming, congenial, he has won a host of friends both in the College and in the community. For over thirty years Perry has guarded the College property and more than once has some evil deed been nipped in the bud through his vigilance. Mr. Kuhn is a veteran of the Civil War and nothing pleases him more than the retelling of those stirring, thrilling tales of happenings back in ' 61- ' 65. We wish for Perry many more years of joy and happiness. DR. J. J. WEBBR Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds. Somehow we feel that Jake belongs to us. At least he entered Westminster at the same time we did. The first intimation that a new department had been created was back in the fall of ' 14 when Jake wrote to the local Station Agent on some brand new stationery. Eb, of course, replied in kind. Jake is a self-made man, cast early upon his own resources, he has risen from the ranks until he fills the position of trust and responsibility in Westminster as as- sistant to Dr. Wallace. In his spare moments while not at his desk, Jake finds time to sweep, dust and scrub, not be- cause he has to, remember gentle reader, but because he is a firm believer in the dignity of toil. Twenty II $ENfORS vice, president SECRETARY TREASURER. LEONARD BRAtiAPO VICTORIA wee KATHARINE, TROUF TAMES COULTER. LEONARD BRAHAM Listen, my children, and you shall hear Of a wonderful class and its great career — How in the month of September in 1912 We came here as preps in knowledge to delve. 3 ' §t n tnc ' a ° 1- we sen a vanguard of our R r + - ' la- as pioneers to prepare the way for our glor- ious coming enmass. These were the preps of 1°17 and they had their troubles. They were barred from all athletic or literary contests. They were regarded by the upperclassmen as non-ex- istant. These hardy preps, however, were not daunted but busy laying the foundations deep and broad for the class to come. The Faculty shook their heads and groaned, as visions of five long years passed before their eyes — It is the poorest class we have ever taught, said they. That was saying a lot but even as the darkest night fortells the coming day, so did that nucleous of a great body fortell a glorious dawn indeed. In 1913 we came, not with much shouting, but quietly and with power for our place was made ready. Without friction or fuss we were off, and before the dazed Sophs had fully found themselves, we had torn down their posters, and had won the flag rush relay race, basketball and debate, while our loyal girls enjoyed their frolic in peace. Our Sophomore year had the same whirlwind effect. One incident we remember especially, besides the basketball championship, is that we took our rest at night and put up our posters in the morning while the Freshies were being psychologically seated in chapel by Prof. Shott. The big event of our Junior year was, of course, the Oration season when we displayed our conception of life, the world, and things in general. And now in our Senior year we look back over it all, the serious and the frivolous, the light and the dark, and behold ! it is very good. Even as we of 1917 have been one for Westminster in the past, so will we be in the future. Twenty-two JUNIORS. PRESIDENT vide president 3E(!RETARY TDCASUDEQ (Iadedce, TOY OLIVE hldKMAD lopena Siewmj jonn tTtiEocti Amid the autumnal glories of the fall of ' 14, we sped out across the shining rails to old New Wilmington, to join the surging throng of those who haunt West- minster ' s holy halls, in a ceaseless search for sapience. As shining emeralds we Jt tUk ' ■ came ; as uncul diamonds, unpolished per- chance, yet seething with the possihilities of undeveloped genius. We came and ere we were acclimated, in the gory struggle of the flag rush, we trod the minions of the Sophomores in the dust. And the flag- still floated and our physical superiority was unchallenged. The winter came. In intellectual combat, we met the triple galaxy of the settled Sophomores, and cast the Panama Canal and the almanac of the world in their teeth and their prowess vanished as did the triple mouthed Carberus before the honey cake of the Cumaen Sybell. And our intellectual superiority was established. Time passed and the vernal season came again. On the banks of the Neshannock, beneath the blue dome of the empyrean, twelve sturdy freshmen grasped the rope, on the other end of which were the Sophs, with Miz Dart anchored in a ditch. A pistol cracked, the sweet antiphonies of the birds sank into silence. The rope was taut. For full five minutes the taut strands moved not to either side. Our huge leader — Berry of Boise — was braced at the water ' s edge. Behind him, eleven men were pulling like sailors CLARENCE TOY Twenty-four in a storm. Then Berry signalled and we used our brains. Mind conquered matter. The Sophs had their first bath for a month. The summer came and passed. We sought once more our Alma Mater ' s wide domains with joy, and the very trees were vocal with rejoicing at our return. Yet the eternal note of sadness entered in, for some came not again. Shortly, however, upon the dusty plain, we charged a vast horde of green streaked ones, who guarded jealously the flaunting emblem of their verdancy. Strong though we were, yet we were few, and great ape-like masses of wildly propelled freshness barred our way to the flag. And we tore it not away. But soon we plastered the sidewalks with posters of advice, but the blunder- ing recepients thought that we were kidding them and tore them down. The time of ice and snow soon returned. In forensic combat we met the verdant ones, and Kewpie Richards cast forth much superheated air, and waved his tentacles, while Red Taylor likewise raised greatly the tem- perature by transfused gas. And at the last, the mighty Kuckerbaum of Sharon arose as did the temperature with him, added his brainy humor and. two judges fainting in the seats, voted for the Freshies. The native season for the vernal ones returned, and once more we gath- ered beside the rippling waters. But the hempen strands, weakened by the Herculean strain when we pulled Miz from the ditch, twelve months be- fore, broke thrice beneath our pulling and it was a draw. Again we sought in peace our various domiciles, but feeling the might} lure of knowledge ' s power, we came again to these ancestral halls of wis- dom ' s kingly throne. And we were juniors. With care we aided the un- derlings through the vicissitudes of their apprenticeship and awed them by our dignity. And in the wintry months there came a wonder. Demosthenes, beside the shore of the loud sounding sea, dreamed not that he was to in- spire so marvelous an oratory. For on many fateful evenings, in companies we arose, and held even the gray haired Profs, and nibbling Freshies spell- bound by our eloquence. And the like was never heard before nor since. In our .triumphs, we have been well balanced. They have not been all physical, neither have they been all intellectual. We have also partaken unmurmingly of the sweets of the victory of defeat, and we are soon to be seniors. The acts here recorded have been few, but they are representative. Time fails to speak of victories in basket ball, of the Freshman frolic, and of in- tellectual triumphs in the classroom, and of all the great and mighty acts which we have performed, which, if they were to be recorded, would fill more books than Miss Mitchell could catalog in seven years. And thus we cease transcription, leaving the reader to prophesy or himself the transcendent glories of our far famed class, and the steady bril- liancy of our sublime and glorious course throughout futurity. Twenty -five Helen came to us when our class was in its infancy. She was valedictorian of her High School Class, and is of that studious nature which bids fair to win her honors in college. She has a quiet, sweet, unassuming manner which makes her loved by all who know her best. Although very busy, she always has a smile or a kind word for everybody. Helen loves Old Westminster and has plen- ty of College Spirit, as shown at Mass Meet- ings, but she cannot go to a football game lest some of the boys be killed. However, Helen is a fine girl and we predict great things for her future. Helen is one of the most loyal mem- bers of the Junior class, and can always be de- pended upon to be out rooting for the class of ' 18 whenever occasion demands. WILLIAM E. ASHBROOK Washington, Penn ' a. Washington High, ' 14. Crescent Club; V. M. C. A. President; T. K. A.; Bus- iness Manager of the Argo ; Interclass Debate, 1, 2; Varsity Debate, 2, ' .i; Volunteer Band; Chorus, 2; Glee Club, 2. This dignified looking gentleman is noted for several things. He is Business Manager of this monumental volume. He doesn ' t like the ladies any more. He can debate like Webster and he is exceedingly fond of fast horses. If you want to hear him rave, talk to him about Greek or a philosophical concept. But what Bill be- lieves he stands by, and we have to admire him for his firmness. We know that he will make good as a missionary out in the cradle of the race. Bill is an all round college man; he is in more organizations than any other man in school. He is a hard worker in everything he takes up, as the way in which he handled the business end of the Argo will bear testimony. Twenty-six Glenn came to us from the Boise, Idaho, High School. If you wish to know Glimmer ' s scholastic standing, we advise you, gentle read- er, to investigate the class records. The facts in the case are that Berry turns his nose up at anything less than an A. But wait — schol- arship is not the most brilliant jewel in this young man ' s crown of achievement. No truer sportsman ever donned a Westminster uniform. Both football and track claim him. Halt again — this meager account of Jim would be insufficient if we would not mention his social tendencies. He sure is a hummer with the women. If you find it paid to gain his attention, just mention the name Eleanor — and he ' s yours. Seriously speaking, we are proud to boast of a full rounded college man. HARVEY M. BUSH 205 W. Madison Ave., New Castle, Pa. New Castle High, ' 14. Neshannock Club; Orchestra, 1, 2, . ' ! ; Varsity Baseball, 12 ; Club President, 2. We don ' t know how Heinie got his nick- name, probably the way he got A-plus in French, — it just came to him. Ever hear him laugh? It ' s a peculiar inward bubbling of joy you don ' t often meet, — there ' s a reason! Harve is a noble man. In winter, every Satur- day night, he braves the stormy and cold ride to the junction, on the trail to a cozy fireside in New Castle. The girls say he is dandy look- ing. Besides being a French student, he plays the cornet and Varsity baseball. Besides being active in regular college affairs, Harvey finds time to take charge of the Neshannock Club exchequer, and a very efficient treasurer he is, too. In whatever line of work he takes up in after life we are sure he will make it go, be- cause he is a man to be dependen upon. Twenty-seven MARY ISABEL CALDWELL Hickory, Pa. Hickory High, ' 14. Chorus, 1, 2; Holcad Staff, 2, 3. Mary is an absolutely essential factor in this group of students known as the class of 1918. Coming from a Hickory farm as she does, Mary surpasses all expectations. In no way does she resemble the familiar product of the hickory. That Mary is an all-round student, no one can deny. Besides taking the regular college course, Mary is registered as a special student in both Music and Oratory. But Mary ' s thoughts are not confined to Oratory alone. We find her de- voting valuable time to such serious things as co-education and correspondence. Her interest in co-education (it seems) is not confined to our own vicinity, but extends over the whole Penn State. As a classmate, we find Mary a loyal friend, a splendid student, and a fount of good humor. Mary, congratulations and good luck! CLARENCE CUMMINGS Eastbrook, Pa. Eastbrook High, ' 12. Crescent Club ; Cross County Team, 3. Here he is, the Idol of Eastbrook. It was away back in the fall of 1912 when Cummy believing himself to have outgrown his native village, first entered Westminster as a sub- freshman in the class of ' 17. But for two rea- sons he did not return to school the following year. One was, that he thought a year of teaching school would broaden his experience, while the other was, he had a premonition that he should graduate with the illustrious class of ' 18. Cummy ' s specialties are his adeptness at slinging hash; his ability to have a girl in every surrounding town of note (even Volant) ; his long distance running ability; and his fond- ness for mathematics. Some day, we look for Cummy to be one of the leading physicians of the country. But wherever he is placed we are confident he will succeed. Tu cnty-c-ight ALLEN WILSON DICKSON Hubbard, Ohio. Rayen, ' 14. Crescent Club; Argo Editor; Holcad Staff, 1, 2, :! ; Track Squad, 1; Scrub Football, 2, Dick came to us with a big rep from Rayen School, which he has always been proud to tell. If we were to make mention of none other achievement than the 1918 Argo, we would believe this sufficient to describe him. However, he has been affiliated with other ac- tivities, Holcad work — a promising scrub foot- ball material, so Coach Weaver said — serving at the Hillside — insurance agent and handy man at the Thompson House. We might add further that Dick was a regular attendant at the Hillside but now in his broad field of friends he has discovered higher ideals which will reach a climax when he adds a Cur. We don ' t blame him. We wish him success. WILLIAM DOUTHETT, JR. 6714 Belmont Road, Butler, Penn ' a. Butler, ' 14. Van Club; Glee Club, 1 and 2; Class Basketball, 1, 2, . ' ! ; Capt. Class Team, 3 ; Chorus, 1, 2, . ' !. William Grant Douthett, Jr., better known as Byl, possesses many of the attributes of the famous General for whom he was named. Byl is a lover of the feministic and possesses a re- markable appreciation for the esthetic. His musical attainments are especially noteworthy, having put to shame the well known vocalist, Cecil Fanning. He is also a basketball player of great reputation, and is the present Captain of our undefeated (18) team. Byl is also a dramatist of no mean ability, playing leading roles in two college plays, The Man From Home and Twelfth Night. He has a strong business propensity and expects to go into bus- iness with his father selling socks and B. V. D. ' s. Good luck to you, Byl, may you supply all the dagos in Butler with socks and under- wear the remaining days of your life. Twenty-nine W. WENDELL DUFF Enon Valley, Pa. New Castle High, ' 13. Crescent Club ; Debate, 3. Yes, Duff is rather quiet, but we are quite sure that the old proverb, still waters run deep, applies to him, and all who are in any of his classes will readily agree with us. Duff spent his Freshman year at Cedarville College, but realizing that he could not attain fame through that institution, decided to come to Westminster. Although very quiet, Duff is of an amiable nature, especially at the Johnston home, where he furthers the development of his individualism. In spite of the above mentioned faults, namely: a real student, and a co-edu- cationalist, we are proud to claim him as a Junior in Westminster. That he is a public speaker of some ability is attested by the fact that he won a place on the Junior contest and is a member of the varsity debate squad. BEATRICE AMELIA ECKLES Sharpsville, Pa. Sharpsville High, ' 14. Beatrice is a day student, depending on the Sharpsville to transport her to and from school. She is a clever student, excelling in anguages, such as Greek, German and Latin, being a member of the Ladies ' Greek Quartette. As a chauffeuse, she is scarcely surpassed, but we understand it is necessary for the New Wilmington Fire Department and Bucket Brigade to accompany her on motor trips in or- der to extinguish the blaze caused by an over- heated engine. Nevertheless, Beatrice is quite an addition to our class, both in avoirdupois and intellect, and to her, the class of ' 18 wishes success. Quiet, unassuming, yet standing up for her rights at all times, Beatrice is one of the most loval members of the Junior class. Thirty L. KRAEER FERGUSON Xenia, Ohio. Xcnia High, 1 t. Kelly Club; Glee Club, 1, 2; Chorus, 1, 2, :! ; T. K. A; Class Debate, 1; Varsity Debate, L ' , . ' ! ; Football Man- ager, 4 ; Track, 1, -. In the fall of 1914, a gilded youth entered the halls of Westminster all fitted out in his first suit of long trousers. He is now better known as Fergie. What he lacks in years, however, he makes up in other respects. He is a deer, especially when it comes to running quarter- miles. He has carried the water buckets and footballs to and from the field for three sea- sons in the hope of some day being Varsity Manager. On the debating team and Glee Club it would be hard to get along without him. Except for being quite a heart breaker with the girls, Fergie is one of the most popular members of our class and all predict a bright future for him. RUSSEL FORBES West Middlesex, Pa. West Middlesex High, ' 14. Crescent Club; Treas. College Bookstore; A winner in Intercollegiate Literary Contest ; Debate, ' A. Russel came to us in the fall of 1913, from the wilds of West Middlesex. His career with the class of, ' 17 was cut rather short by sick- ness. But after a year spent in following the plough he decided that he could better himself by associating with the class of ' 18. So he re- signed his position as President of the Young Farmers ' Club, and boarded the Sharpsville for New Wilmington. He has shown his busi- ness ability in his management of the book- store and has found time to win, for our school, fourth prize in the Intercollegiate Literary- Contest. The only thing he needs to round out a successful college career is a little co- educational work and we have noticed, lately, that he has developed a thoughtful expression when looking at the fairer sex, so we shall live in hopes. i Thirty-one ignt ttt f tti HI W HI I 8!!8§ JAY GARVIN New Wilmington, Pa. ICast Liverpool High, ' 11!. Crescent Club; Class Cross Country, ' • ' ; Varsity Baseball. If at first you don ' t succeed, Try, try again. This motto must be emblazoned on the coat of arms of the Garvin family. With admirable persistency, Jay has demonstrated that the race is not to the swift, nor the goal to the strong. In the fall of 1912. Jay matriculated as a Freshman. In the following year in the flag rush he was a victim of the savagery of the Freshies, suffering a fracture of the ankle bone, which necessitated his -ambulating on crutches for several moons. Pneumonia has twice halted his collegiate career; but this year he joined our class and is determined to pursue the remainder of his college course un- nterruptedly. Already in this short period he has endeared himself to his classmates by his equianimity and by his magnanimity. The class of 1918 unites in tendering to Jay best wishes for his health, wealth and happiness. DAVID FLEMING HASTINGS 2 Truman Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. Allegheny High, ' 14. Van Club; Basketball, 1, 2, ::. David Fleming Hastings, better known as Flem, hails from Pittsburgh. He is a plumb- er by trade, but decided to leave his profession for a few years in order to devour the liberal arts. This he is doing in a masterful way, for he is a bright, energetic student. We are sure Flem will succeed in life for he is one who always forms his own ideas. No matter what the subject is, he will argue until the dinner bell rings. Flem yearned for army life, so he spent last summer in Plattsburg. He is now convinced that he would rather be in New Wil- mington. Not many people know of his musical talent, but this is accepted by those who hear him sing his little ditty, My Little Irish Rose, before retiring at night. Thirty-two ft f f t f ttl H!IIBJil| ALAN HENDERSON New Wilmington, Pa. Washington High, ' 14. Crescent Club ; Orchestra, . ' !. Red spent one year at W. J., but he says it takes a co-ed. school to give a man a well rounded education and so he much prefers Westminster. The girls all look with admira- tion upon his curly locks. Some say they ' re pink but the more discreet must sadly admit they ' re cherry red. His smile follows him wherever he goes and his good nature knows no limit. Last year tennis, hunting and stroll- ing made up his schedule with French as a side line. However, a change of residence has brought a change of discipline and Prof. Hearn really thinks he is taking music seriously. If this be true, his future as a pianist is sure to be a bright one. OLIVE M. HICKMAN Canonsburg High, ' 14. Varsity Hasketball, 2; Vice Pres. Jr. Class; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet. Here ' s to Hick, a merry lass, A bright star in the Junior Class. In all branches she does excel, And what she does, she always does well. Her hair is brown And her eyes are blue, If she has any faults They are very few. In basketball she does her best And holds her own among all the rest. Another fact, we have not mentioned yet, She is also a member of the Greek Quartette. Hick is not a girl to worry But she cannot eat her meals in a hurry, Of her could be said more and more, But we will close with Au Revoir. Thirty-three ETHEL IRENE IGO New Wilmington, Pa. New Wilmington High, ' 14. Ethel Igo is a much prized member of the town bunch. Those who are not acquainted with Ethel may consider her quiet, but if so, they are very much mistaken, for she is full of life and fun. She is not exactly thirsty for knowledge and it does not worry her at all if she misses a recitation now and then, but why tell this to the professors for they consider Ethel quite a student. Her skill in the domes- tic arts is beyond question. Ethel ' s Junior Oration subject shows that her father has in- spired in her his love for Alaska. Ethel ' s genial nature and sunny disposition have won her many friends. Her general ability and her patience will enable Ethel to accomplish what- ever she undertakes in life and we certainly wish her well. DONALD H. IGO New Florence, Pa. New Florence High, ' 11 ; New Wilmington, ' 13. Neshannock Club; Varsity Haseball, 1, 2, . ' 5 ; Class Basket- ball, 1, 2, :{; Glee Club, 2. D. H. Igo, student, athlete and man of af- fairs. Don is equally at home delving into the mysteries of the neurone, scooping up impos- sible grounders, one-handed, or selling pen- nants and banners to skeptical Freshmen. Tort ' s real career began, however, at the moment in the dim, distant mazes of the past, when his baby hands first grasped the horse- hide sphere, the emblem of American sport. Slugger, fielder and base-runner, all are one and Igo is that one. With him no phase of college life is neglected. On the basketball floor, he is a star of the first magnitude. Don is a real actor and the way he played the part of Shylock in the Merchant of Venice would have made Norman Hackett look sick. We wish him success. Thirty-four HELEN JOHNSTON New Wilmington, Pa. New Wilmington High, ' 14. Helen is one of those modest, unassuming natures who accomplishes things without mak- ing a fuss about them. A pygmy in size, but a giant in intellect, no one could imagine or sur- mise seeing this reticent figure in the Library that she had already digested the Encyclopedia Brittanica. Her tastes are few and sweet. She likes Mathematics, Saturday afternoon strolls, plum-pudding and Duff. Aside from her intellectual and social ac- tivities. Helen is a strong adherent of the Y. W. C. A. It is said that she is contemplating the missionary field after her graduation. May- be in future years, in some far off Cannibal Isle, history may repeat itself, and like the Helen of Ancient Greece, she may win the hearts of the most savage men by her charm and beauty. May life bring to her all that she may wish or think. GLADYS MAY KRAUSE Marwood, Pa. liutler High, ' 14. Y. W. C. A. Cabinet, Gladys May Krause, better known to her friends as Crickets, since she is always on the jump, jumping especially at conclusions, will receive her A. B. next year, although she more truly deserves an A. M. — Master of Alarms — for in the southern corridor on second floor at the dormitory, none of the occupants need an alarm clock. Each morning Gladys awakens them when she calls her room-mates. But often as she performs this duty her mind wanders to the Green lesson for the day and she shouts some Greek phrase that has no ef- fect on her hearers. Taking all in all, Gladys is a good sport and well liked by everybody. The class of ' 18 unite in wishing her success in after life. Thirty-five JOSEPHINE FREDERICA KEAST New Castle, Pa. New Castle High, ' 14. Chorus, 2, . ' ! ; Glee Club, 3; Varsity Debating Team, 2; President Debating Team, 3 ; Art Editor ' 18 Argo. Jo had the misfortuune of having a sister precede her and of being expected to follow in Dorty ' s footsteps when she entered West- minster. She always has time to make posters for all occasions, and the Argo contains many examples of her ability as an artist. She is vi- vacious, full of good spirits, ever ready with a helping hand, and her habit of illustrating each point with a little story is well known to us all. When it comes to tennis or skating, it may truthfully be said that she would rather do that than eat, for she has been known to miss her dinner in order to have a game, of tennis or an hour to skate. For her we predict a glorious future and the entire class joins in wishing her health, wealth and happiness. JAMES S. KERR Bulger, Pa. Robinson High, ' 13. Crescent Club ; Cheer Leader, 2 ; Class President, 1. The first notable event in the annals of our class history marked Jim ' s election as Fresh- man President. His earnest efforts and am- bitions gained an enviable record for the class — in the flag scraps — debates and in deeds of darkness. In all events we found him a worthy general, nervy, with grit and determination ev- en to risk every hair of his head for class pre- dominance. His services as Cheer Leader for the squad and student body of 1915 stand out eminently. Pursuing convictions entirely his own, yet with a frankness which has won many friends, a great deal of his leisure hours are occupied with solitary communion with Nature. Such a college career can only tend toward the future where we expect to find his name burned deep in the roll of honor. Thirty-six GLENMER R. LAW Sharpsville, Pa. Sharpsville High, ' 14. Neshannock Club ; Scrub Football, 1, 2. Glimmer is one of the 1914 Class repre- sentatives from Sharpsville High School. As a Freshman, he had lots to learn, with the rest of us. He has been succeeding very well and oc- casionally strikes a spark of knowledge he thinks the professors have missed, and tries vainly to infringe upon their cerebrum. Glen- mer is a Math shark but expects to follow the profession implied by his name. His glory is in perusing the history of ancient peoples, that he might bring to light some startling fact con- cerning the fall of antiquarian civilizations. His favorite pastime is eating. We are all glad to know Glenmer and join in wishing him all the success he may be hoping for himself. EARL K. LOSTETTER 73 Jefferson Ave., Sharon, Pa. Sharon High, ' 13. Crescent Club; Interclass Debate, 1; T. K. A. Pres, 3; Y. M. C. A. Cabinet; Holcad Staff; Argo Staff; Var- sity Debate, 1, ' 2. Kike came back this fall after a successful summer of aluminum selling, with the filthy lucre jingling in his pockets and Wear-Ever phrases jingling in his head. He talked alumi- num to old maids just as he does the losing side of a debate to adverse judges, and as usual he won. Kike is renowned among us as a lady fusser, a debater, an artist and a stu- dent. If you feel any doubt of the latter, con- sult the records of some European University some three or four years hence, and see a Ph. D. after his name. There are few organizations in school in which Kike is not an active member. He is an all ' round college man and we predict that he will get there; you can ' t keep him down. Thirly-scyen CHARLOTTE LOGAN I Mercer, Pa. Mercer High, ' 14. Chorus, 1, 2, 3; Glee Club, 2, 3. Is there anyone who doesn ' t know or hasn ' t seen or heard of Charlotte Logan? If so, be- lieve me, they ' ve missed something. Undoubt- edly, she is one of our most popular Westmin- sterites. She possesses all the qualities of a true blue girl and has the makings of a good sport. Good-natured and full of fun, she makes the best kind of a friend — but besides this, she can dance, sing and run the boat. That Charlotte has done some real thinking is shown by her oration subject, The Home. She is an actress of no mean ability and very ably handled the part of Portia in the Merchant of Venice. We wish her all the pleasures that health, wealth and a man can bring her. THOMAS R. McCOMB 1114 Delaware Ave., New Castle, Pa. New Castle High, ' 13. Kelly Club; Club President, 3. Between twenty and twenty-five years ago a squally little baby, the baby son of Mr. and Mrs. McComb, was fondly christened Thomas R. He gave evidence of fine lungs, and in his innocent way he tried to eat all his little red tootsies. But alas, all has changed! His little tootsies have grown to be quite a man ' s size. His voice, instead of being continually heard is now heard very seldom, and he, far from in- nocently eating his toes, has gained an enviable reputation for wisdom. Tom, since his arrival at college, has become one of the solid fellows of his class. He is not flashy, nor quick tem- pered, but has a calm, easy-going wisdom. He has assumed a rather fatherly attitude, an at- titude which insures a character that is worthy of friendship. Thirty-eight JOHN A. McGEOCH 1303 Pine Ave., Roeky Ford, Colorado. Argylc, ' 14. Crescent Club : V. M. C. A. Cabinet ; Interclass Debate, 1, 2; Varsity Debate, 2, :i ; T. K. A.; Holcad Staff; Volunteer Band; Class Treasurer, ' .i ; Argo Staff. This youth of mighty words and many blush- es blew into our midst in the fall of 1914 with a great thirst for knowledge. Study was his motto, and all else was Vanitas for John. His name, McGeck, alias McGosh, alias Mc- Gooch remains an unsolved mystery of the age. But this man is unfathomable in more ways than one, for more than once our learned fac- ulty have stood dumfounded before the effer- vescent outflow of his oral cavity. Debating is his specialty, and at each appearance on the platform he has covered himself with glory. But alas, the awful truth must now be told. Cupid has him under fire, and his condition is precarious to say the least. Can it be that such a mighty career can end thus? No! Through the darkness we can see his name hanging in Westminster ' s hall of fame. MINNIE BELL McQUISTON New Wilmington, Pa. Raven School, ' 14. Sec ' y. Fresh. Class ; V. Pres. Soph. Class ; Chorus, 1, 2, . ' {; Glee Club. 2. . ; Varsity Basketball Team, 2; Asst. Argo Editor; Manager Basketball Team, 3. Minnie Bell, better known as bubbling, lively, matter-of-fact-Minnie — Behold her physiogon- omy. See haw round of face she is! That is a characteristic of her whole make-up. If you want to come in contact with an all-round college girl, get an introduction to Minnie. She studies when she is supposed to be sleeping; talks when she is supposed to be studying, and sings all the time. It is prophesied that she is tending toward Madame Shuman Heinck, but we fear that the strings of matrimony are drawing tighter and tighter. Every Saturday night we see Minnie in the parlor with one of the mill workers of New Castle. Thirty-nine WILLIAM MacMILLAN McNAUGHER 2341 Perrysville Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. Allegheny High, ' 14. Van Club ; Football Manager, 3. Billy McNaugher, of madolin fame, ought to be right there if we ever succeed in getting tagether a Mandolin Club. Bill is practicing faithfully for this event and when she does come, just watch our Billy shine. Bill is quite a star-gazer, too; as we understand he makes tri s out towards the Observatory and Observa- tory Avenue in particular, looking for the Dots (in the sun, is it Bill, or the moon?). Willie aspires to be a doctor just like his father was before him and here ' s to you, Bill, for even a better doctor than you are a lady fusser, man- dolin player and football manager. Bill is a quiet, unassuming lad, and we are sure that he will make a success in everything which he at- temps in after life. MARGARET JANE NOBLE Aspinwall, Pa. Aspinwall, ' 14. V. W. C. A. Cabinet. 1. 2, . ' { ; Vice Pres. Class, ' IS, 1: Capt. Girls ' Rasketball Team. . ' ! ; V. Pres. La Cercle Francais, 3. The class of ' 18 is fortunate in the possession of a happy, brown-eyed, curly headed maiden who fired things into her trunk and came up from Aspinwall to pursue the higher education. A rare friend is she, whom everybody who has perfectly good human sense, loves and likes to be with, because she is so genuinely human herself. She is delightful to talk with, pleas- ant to look at, and great to stroll with, and as for being an ideal companion when it comes to hunting and canoeing, — ask someone who knows. When a bunch are looking for a hip- hip time, she is right with them. Summing up all the qualities of her nature, we might say that they are love, loyalty and naturalness, with a general disgust for all superficiality and selfishness. ft tf Tftri FRANCES IONE PERKINS Washington, Pa. Butler High, ' 14. Capt. Freshman Basketball Team, 1 ; Mgr. Varsity Basketball Team, 2. This wee bundle of good nature has lately joined the ranks of the Washington county-ites. She has not yet discovered the merits of that country but she can tell you all about the good qualities of Butler county. Sis is one of the few people who think for themselves and who are not afraid to express their views even though they are entirely different from those of other people. Possessed of an original sense of humor, she is a good cure for the blues. She is very fond of athletics and excels in basketball, tennis and track. But whether on the basketball floor, tennis court, or in the classroom, Sis shows a determination which is bound to win out every time. ISABELLE PORTER Campusias Est de Sao Paulo, Brazil Gymnasio Estadoal de Campania, ' 12; Marvville Prep., ' 14; Maryville College, ' 15; Pitt, ' 16. Isabelle is one of the newest members of our class. She hails from South America and took her prep work partly at the Gymnasio Estadoal de Campinia, finishing at Maryville, Tenn. She spent her Freshman year at Maryville College and last year went to the University of Pitts- burgh. At last Isabelle has found the one col- lege, and is a most faithful member of the class of ' 18. She is a student in every respect but stars especially in political science. She says that she intends to finish at Pitt, next year, but we feel confident that Westminster will number her among her graduates. If there is anything which Isabel likes to do better than talk it is to talk some more. We predict a great future for her as a woman law- yer and stateswoman. Forty-one tttf f ffl JAMES WILBUR RANDOLPH 6161 4th Ave., Ellwood City, Pa. Ellwood High, ' 12. Crescent Club; Bible Class President, 3. Randy is the President of the Men ' s Bible Class, a good student and a profound believer in co-education. It makes no difference in what he is engaged, he always has time to say with a note of cheerfulness, How ' d you do, and How ' s the world usin ' you? Because of this and his many other pleasing traits, everyone counts him as a friend. He is always busy, has lots of pep and believes that where there ' s a will there ' s a way. Randy is some waiter, and the co-eds scrap for places at his table. Whether he accepts a position as head waiter at Delmonico ' s or be- comes a minister of the gospel, we are sure that he will be a success. There is no more popular man in school than Randy, both among faculty and students. PAUL D. SCHENCK 251 Ridge Ave., New Kensington, Pa. New Kensington, ' 13. Crescent Club; Orchestra, 1, 2, 3; Chorus, 2, 3, Glee Club, 2. This small but important member of the class of 1918 comes from New Kensington. A flash of blue and gold on sweater and tie — and Paul may be recognized a block away. As a member of both the College Orchestra and Men ' s Glee Club, he has shown excellent musical ability. His pilgrimages to the Hillside are frequent. Indeed, he is quite as popular with the young ladies as he is susceptible to their charms. Yet in spite of color-effects, music and women, he has by his industry, made his influence felt in the classroom. Paul ' s good nature and pleasant greetings have won him many friends, and no member of the class of 1918 deserves them more than he. Kortytwo GERTRUDE ELIZABETH SHANE McDonald, Pa. McDonald High, ' 14. Chorus, 1, I ' , :!; Glee Cluh. 2, ; V. W. C. A. Cabinet, 2; Treas. V. W. C. A., IS. Gertie, as we like to call this little maiden, came from the famous Washington County to delve into the heart of music and Freshman English. But ere her verdant robe was laid aside for the more sedate one of orange and black, she was overcome with a desire to take French and German, which she now studies un- tiringly. Although her name is neither Red nor Pink, she belongs to that variety. Ger- trude has a most charitable and charming character. Whether in seriousness or in fun she enters in and does her part in a most willing and winning way. As a student Gert is doing her share. She is taking music and regular college work. We wish her the best kind of success in after life. MAUDE SPENCER Sharon, Pa. Sharon High, ' 14. Sec. House Committee, 3. In the fall of 1914 Sharon sent us a student — (via the Sharpsville express) — whom we are proud to enlist as a classmate. Maude has proved to be a favorite with all who know her, and has won for herself this fitting eulogy, — None name thee but to praise thee. The Hillside Student Government Association, rec- ognizing her ability and trustworthiness, in- vested her with full power of guardianship over its pecuniary property and she has handled the large accounts dexterously. In the subject of Biology, Maude excels and we predict that she will make a successful teacher in this branch when she leaves Westminster. We are indeed thankful to the northern metropolis for sending us this winning little maiden. Our best wishes go with her. forty-three JEAN SPEER Bellevue, Pa. Bellevue High, ' 14. Varsity Debate, 2, ' i; Chorus, IS. Have you ever heard of Bellevue? Well, that ' s where Jean was born, reared and got her start. Evidently Westminster agrees with her since we haven ' t noticed any rapid decrease in weight, but good nature goes with weight and Jean sure has her share. Aside from the fact that she is usually in a mess or busy cook- ing up something, she has lots of time for books, horesback riding ( ?) and co-education. Popular with both girls and boys, Jean prefers the men folks. Taken all in all, Jean is a good fellow and if you ' re ever in Bellevue, drop around. Jean has some original ideas and we admire her for them. Ask her some time if she believes in love and then watch her eyes sparkle. Here ' s to Jean, an all ' round college woman. ARTHUR SHIELDS New Bedford, Pa. New Castle High, ' 14. Neshannock Club; Track Team, 1. 2; V. M. C. A. Cab- inet; Cite Club. 2: Argo Staff; Chorus, 2, . ' ! ; Capt. Tug-of-War, 2. Still water runs deep. — Anonymous. Art, who hails from the rural district, took his preparatory work at New Castle High School. After winning many medals for his Hi in track work, he decided to do the same for Westminster and has an enviable record so far. However, his ability not only tends to- ward athletics, but as a member of the Y. M. C. A. Cabinet, and musically inclined, belonging to the Glee Club, he fits well into the activities of the College. As he is very modest and keeps silent, we know very little of his girl affairs, except that he is waiting for his ideal. He is a good worker and we know he will be on the winning side in his life ' s work. Forty-four HOWARD C, SIMPSON West Middlesex, Pa. Greensburg, ' 14. Crescent Club; Cheer Leader, . ; Holcad Staff; Track, 2, Tri State Orator, . ' ! ; Tennis Mgr., Can any good come out of Bethel? This ques- tion ceased to be asked in College circles when suddenly one day the Sharpsville landed a bright, dashing youth at the portal of our little town. As a cheer leader, this youth has as yet been unsurpassed, as co-educator, unparalleled, unmatched as a Shakesperian actor, and as an all-round college sport, no one has seen his equal. Soon after entering our school, he became sole agent for Sloan ' s Liniment, which em- ployment required the greater part of his time. Soon, however, he took an undying interest in Chicks and it can truly be said that his heart was in his work. Later, however, Simie became a fisherman. We may look to his future most hopefully, for no truer, worthier, or more highly respect- ed seeker after truth ever graced the sacred halls of the old institution with his austere presence. MARY ALMA SLOANE Bellevue, Pa. Bellevue High. ' 14. House Committee, 1 ; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet, 2 ; Varsity Debating Team, 2; Sec ' y. Soph. Class; Holcad Staff, 2; V. Pres. Y. W. C. A., . ' ! ; Literary Editor Argo. Words cannot express our feelings on the subject of Sloanie, but in order to gain a pop- ularity similar to hers, the ingredients listed below are necessary: Paprika. Effervescent soda. Jamacia ginger. Butter(in). Sugar (slightly grainy). Flour (arbutus scent). Milk (of human kindness). Raisins (seeded) Nuts, foot-ball size, which can be ob- tained by going clear (Clair) to the Junction. Mix into thick dough (supplied by father). Indeed, only an exceptional personage can be possessed on such a formula. LORENA MARGARET STEWART Hubbard, Ohio. Rayen School, ' 14. Sec ' y. Bible Class, 3; Sec ' y. Junior Class. Once more Westminster is favored with an- other of the illustrious house of Stewart. Bloss comes into our midst and the class of ' 18 as a loyal friend and classmate. Fourth of the line of Stewarts, she has the reputation of the family to uphold and has done it nobly. We all love Bloss. She is just the most consol- ing, sympathetic person we know. When we feel blue and take our troubles to her, she listens and then just shuts her eyes (a family trait) and laughs, and our gloom disappears. Who could be blue in company with such a cheerful, optimistic nature? • The class has shown their appreciation of Bloss by electing her Secretary and we feel she will always be an honor to her class and school. EVALYN SWAN Steubenville, O. Steubenville High, ' 14. Chorus, 1, 2, :i; Glee Club, ' 1, . ' !. In Swanny we have a very versatile per- sonality. While she is always serious in her work, her leisure moments are far from quiet, — in fact when Evalyn and Sloanie get on a high, second floor beats a hasty retreat. Her strong forte is her rich full voice, which wins the hearts of those who hear her sing. But her friends love her doubly well because they realize that back of all her talent, she carries a heart full of sympathy, kindness and fun. Although not addicted to the use of slang, she can not refrain once in a while from the ex- pression for the love of John. If Evalyn takes up music as a life work we predict that she will become a success, as her rich soprano voice has delighted many an audience. Forty-six New Florence, Pa. New Florence, ' 11 ; New Wilmington, ' 13. Van Club; Varsiety Football Sub. Fresh., 1, 2, . ' !; Capt. . ' ! ; Varsiety baseball, 1, 2, . ! ; Interclass Hasketball Sub. Fresh., 1, -, : ' . ; Class Capt. 1; Argo Staff. John is his right name, but his brethren of Erin call hini Mike. His early history is somewhat mixed but nevertheless he grew up with the usual traits of a true Irishman. Coach Tinkham discovered him for football in 1912 and he has now completed his fourth year in College football, with his last year as Captain of the team and beating Grove City by a pretty drop kick 3 to 0. As to his future, it will be hard to determine whether he will be a linquist as he has mastered both French and profane; or a tragedienne doing the intricate characters of Shakespeare to perfection. But he has not as yet been discovered as a vocalist. As to his future, we need not worry, as his head work and use of the vernacular will tend to that. So here ' s to you, Mike, may your future be as successful as your drop kick at Grove City. MARGARET ELIZABETH WYLIE Elizabeth High, ' 13. Holcad Staff, 2. Margaret is a recent member of our class, having formerly belonged to the class of ' 17. On account of a year ' s absence from school she did not join ' our ranks until late this fall. To be sure we were glad to have her, for she has a quiet cheerful disposition and the faculty of enjoying life thoroughly. She left her heart and affections in the capable hands of the doctor in Elizabeth. Lessons rest rather lightly on her shoulders. Indeed, she has a much closer acquaintance with the telephone than with them and oftentimes her ears, hear- ing a well-remembered voice, are unconscious of the usually welcome sound of the dinner bell. In spite of all this, we feel safe in prophe- sying that she will be a loyal member of the class of ' 18. Foi ty-seven RUTH WYLIE Tarentum, Penn ' a. Tarentum, ' 14. Shall I compare thee to a summer ' s day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate. — Shakespeare. Our Wylie came to Westminster in the fall of 1914 and entered the Freshman Class. Glad indeed the class was to have her, for she proved to be a loyal member of the Orange and B ack. She has made many friends in the class by being a kind and sincere friend herself. In addition to this, Ruth is good-natured, frank and kind-hearted. Down deep in her modest, reserved nature lurks the Qualities of a good student. We wish for our Wylie lots of good luck, health and wealth. [• oity-eight OPMOMOfVeS. YIC5 PRESIDENT TtlBLDA 3ttAVY HUdrl HA T JOHN McGRANN In the fall of the year of 1915, just when the leaves were turning brown, several of the most prominent men of the nation and many of the country ' s most beautiful women came to West- minster and automatically became freshmen. Despite the simulated disgust of the crabbed senior, the covert sneer of the anemic junior, and the half-hearted insolence of the recreant class of 1918, the Freshmen calmly put the school in working order. We proceeded one fine morning in October to defend our beloved colors that bedecked the top of a slippery elm pole erected on the football field. Contrary to tradition, we were out num- bered by the Sophs, but nevertheless came out winners with odds against us. Next in importance was the defeat of the class of ' 18 by the class of ' 19 in debate. We might go on and relate our different victories, but a truly great man, they tell us, never boasts of his ancestors, and as equally true we hold that a truly great class should not boast too much of its past deeds. The beautiful month of June came all too soon ; our Freshman days were coming to a close and the water in the little Neshannock was getting warm when we elected Clair Vance as Captain of our Tug-of-war team. The two teams lined up on opposite sides of the stream, took the rope firmly in their grasp only to see it separate in the middle of the creek. After the rope had been broken a number of times, the judges realized that no rope had ever been made strong enough to withstand the strain, so the combat was called off and ended our struggles with the class of 1918. Sept. 20, 1916 — Our Freshmen disappointments and victories we now look back upon with the indulgence horn of matured minds, which take all things into account. In brief, we have grown philosophical. However, the good times which we enjoyed as a class, are even vet very pleasant memories. In athletics we have been successful for even though we do not hold class championship, we nevertheless, feel more amply repaid by seeing so many of our bravest sons defending the Blue and White honor of varsity. This we hold as a much greater triumph than mere class fame. As to track, speedy geniuses have come to the front from the class of 1919, to represent Westminster in cross country and on the speedway. This merely constitutes a preface to the more splendid history which is gradually unfolding itself as nineteen nineteen speeds through its varied and spectacular career as the class worth while. dimming? McGrann McCullough Shott Martin Hart Lawther Lucas McKnight Wymer Duff Ecklcs Ralston Walker Jones Braham Pittock Brandpn Armstrong Vanee Richards Dornan Trimble Rose Shaw Rodgers Milligan Kier Zimmer Thompson Cummings Fifty-one ■ JAS. PITZER History very frequently deals surprises of a more or less permanent nature, but one we feel will be a lasting marvel is that of the class of ' 20. Sept. 20th found this varied assemblage of per- sonalities here among those who called us noth- ing more than Freshies from our actions, knowledge and general principles. The registration once over by the help of rela- tives, friends or charity workers, the year was open for its many stratagems. We attended class- es for a few days till the habit was deeply root- ed, then wished for something more real and ven- turesome. This we found when the town was covered one morning by the posters with the mandates thereupon. Little we feared our superiors of ' 19, for our ranks were strong and this was shown on the campus the night before the flag-rush. Our frightened opponents again met defeat the following morning when we razed their flag which they had so proudly placed sixty feet overhead. Our victories now well started, we continued the same in the inter-class foot-ball game and felt that we should not chagrin those who so willingly challenged us by relating the results that day. Now came the new species of head adornment, and strict obedience of those rules formerly given was de- manded. The next encounter with our supposed to be superiors was in the an- nual Sophomore-Freshman debate in which we were again the victors. Three of our number later made places of the Intercollegiate teams. Then came basketball season and here our team was in the front, winning from the Sophs 27-19. From our men two were chosen for the Varsity team, whose record as yet cannot be given. In all, it would seem that we have spoken vaingloriously, but such has been the nature of our career the first year and we feel this only the begin- ning history of our victories for which we are energetically striving. Fifty-two Van Club Founded 1852 President — W ' aldron Coulter Colors — Orange and Black 1917 W ' aldron Coulter 1918 illiam Donthett William McNaueher John Wherry George Neale Clyde Kaufman Fleming I Eastings 1919 Robert Dornan 1920 Walter Wiggins Clarence Gavlord Special anry Ladley Albert Wittmer George Edmunds Fifty-seven Kelly Club Founded 1854 Officers Thomas R. McComb President Cecil Sniff Secretary-Treasurer Colors — Red and Black Oliver Love Membership 1917 Cecil Sniff Kraeer Ferguson 1918 Th omas McComb 1919 Lawrence Milligan Samuel McCullough Victor Minteer Thomas Johnston Raymond Stewart Roy Steadman Frank ' Williams James Pitzer Harry Lynn Robert Stewart Fugene Zehner 1920 Roy Conway Special Charles Tinker Richard P randen Stephen Hoelzel Clair Vance Fay Ferguson John Hamilton Alan Weirman Leon Armour Raymond McGee Gordon Bennett Lawrence Loughry William McLaughry Fifty-nine CRESCENT CLUB Crescent Club Founded 1905 Officers Basil A. Murray President E. K. Lostetter Secretary-Treasurer Colors — Maroon and Blue Membership 1917 Basil A. Murray J. O. Campbell Arthur Kirkbride Roy Lash Leonard Braham 1918 J. G. Berry Wendel Duff Wilbur Randolph H. C. Simpson W in. E. Ashbrook Alan Henderson E. K. Lostetter James Cummings John T. McGrann John Lawther A irgfe Martin Robert Foster Myrl Williams John Hickman Edward Tribby Vance McCracken Paul Bastress Lawrence C. Downey Russell Forbes 1919 1920 John McGeoch Clarence Toy Clarence Cummings James S. Kerr Paul D. Schenck Jay Garvin Allen W. Dickson Hugh Hart J. C. Richards J. II. Lucas Edmund Shott Parker Rose Howard Gibson Wallace McMurray David Miller Irvine Reaney J. D. Shaner Glenn Reed Sixty-one Neshannock Club Founded I ' ll 4 Officers Robert Smith President Arthur Shields Secretary Harvey Bush Treasurer Colors — Gold and Blue Robert Smith Courtney Wilson Fred McCrumb Membership 1917 Dewitte Phipps Thomas Fair Ralph McClurg Glenmer Law Arthur Shields 1918 Harvey Bush Don I go Eugene Trimble Clyde Armstrong 1919 Evart Porterfield William Dunn Elmer Martin Arthur Harris Harold Thompson Plarold Cox 1920 Robert Hamilton Edgar Eddy Kenneth Clark Joe Martin Special Fvart Martin George DeWolf James Graham Sixty-three HOUSED Sixty-four Sixty-five The Y. M. C. A. The Y. M. C. A. is one of the organizations in Westminster which pro- vides for the moral success and spiritual well-being of every man who is will- ing to take advantage of its opportunities. The organization aims to be of service both to its members and to the community. The Tuesday evening meetings and the Bible classes on Sabbath morning are two of the means used for acquainting the men with Jesus Christ as a personal Savior. Prayer circles and Mission Study classes are likewise conducted under its auspices. But the Y. M. C. A. aims to extend its services beyond the lives of its members. During the winter months the men give their services to the churches of the community in various lines of deputational work. This work has proven its value both in the surrounding churches and in the lives of the men who have carried it on. However, in all endeavors the Y. M. C. A. shall attempt to stand first and always for the spiritual development of strong, well rounded Christian manhood, so that when Westminster men go out into life they may lend their aid to the advancement of the kingdom of Jesus Christ. Sixty-six The Y. W. C. A. The aim of our Association is to Make Christ more real to every girl in Westminster College. The work is planned very carefully hy the ten girls constituting the Cabinet which meets every Monday evening at five o ' clock. These plans are carried out by all the girls in the Association grouped in ten different committees with one Cabinet girl as chairman. The Association begins its work in the summer by writing Welcome Letters to all New Girls coming to school. After the girls have been here a month and see the value of being a Y. W. C. A. girl, also the interesting Tuesday night meetings, they are received into the Association with a special meeting known as The Candle Service. Our work consists of Bible and Mission Study classes, prayer groups and social service. Every year in December we have a Bazaar to obtain money for the summer Conference at Eagles Mere, Pennsylvania. This year eight girls were sent. We have established the systematic giving for missions and this year, aside from this, the girls contributed liberally to the Foreign Student Relief Fund. It is our hope that the Y. W. C. A. girl of West- minster will not only live a Christ-filled life herself, but will help all those with whom she comes in contact to live this worth while life also. Sixty-seven The Volunteer Band It looks like a small organization, perhaps, and one that may at times seem to be tucked away in a dusty corner of semi-oblivion amid a throng of other college activities that are bigger, more conspicuous, more widely recognized. Yet is it too much to say that in the strength of her band of volunteers we may read the measure of Westminster ' s answer to her Master ' s last command? How does it look? Has the response been eager, full and hearty? Less than half the tithe of Westminster ' s sons and (laughters have volunteered to serve where the need of llis love is the greatest. Would that our college in this present generation of students might leave mere playing at missions to rise with a new vision of Cod ' s big plans for His world and meet with masterly power the challenge of modern need. Let her accept as a serious part of her program for the future that which has ever been the central part of His in Whose service she lives. Sixty-eight Sixty-nine Men ' s Glee Club Owing to Prof. Howard ' s not returning to the music faculty last fall the men ' s glee club was not organized until after Christmas vacation. The men are all hard at work now, however, under the very able direction of Prof. W. W. Campbell. There are a number of new faces in the Club this year. The men who are not singing this year on account of being out of school or for various other reason are Nelson, Ashbrook, Baird, Mercer, Buckley, Robertson, Minteer and Grundish reader. These vacant places are being well cared for by Steadman, Harris, Graham, Hart, Bornan and Love. The club will in all probability follow the example of last year ' s organi- zation and make a trip during the Easter vacation. Clarence E. Toy has been selected to act as reader for the club this year. Seventy Girls ' Glee Club Listen! What do I hear? Oh yes, The Girls ' Glee Club. Every Mon- day and Wednesday evening at seven o ' elock one sees Prof. Hearne, followed by twenty gay girls, enter the college chapel, close the door, and then from those four walls conies such music! as Wagner never heard. The first half of the year our girls work very hard preparing a programme for Their trip which they hope to make about spring vacation in the vi- cinity of Pittsburgh. This trip is an education in itself for all the girls. They become ac- customed to hatching street cars, carrying suit cases, being polite to strange people, sleeping between ruffled sheets and eating real pie. Our aim is to give recitals in certain sections of the country for the ad- vertisement of the college, to interest and bring as many young people to Westminster as possible. Our entertainments consist of part songs by the Club, solos by different members of the Club and readings. Elizabeth Whitmarsh is our reader and every one likes her very much wherever we go. Her selections are educational as well as entertaining. We hope to get many dates this year and also that we will take well with the people. S -ventyone Chorus During the past few years the Choral Club has increased its efficiency to such an extent that it now stands as one of the important organizations of the school. More than forty students have enrolled in this club. Some have come to realize the value of such training in their future work, others see the co-educational value. But no matter what the purpose, of the mem- bers, the club is really worth while, since it is under the leadership of Prof. W. W. Campbell. Through his years of experience, work under him is considered one of the essential things in college. His thoroughness, skill in fine technicalities of music, has lead the organization to rise from what may be classed as amateur, to an organization of the very highest order. Throughout the school year, the club works on the oratorio which is to be given in June. The Cantata this year is The Swan and the Skylark, by Arthur Gouny Thomas. Musical critics have classed it as one of the greatest musical successes of the time. As usual, the solo parts will be taken by the fine artists of the country. Seventy-two The CollegeiOrchestra One of the most profitable, enjoyable and thoroughly desirable features of student life is the college orchestra. If any one should question this just recall, if you please, the long faces of the class of ' 17, who declaimed their orations without the orchestra and then think of the beaming countenances of the class of ' 18. Yea, Music hath charms. Under Professor Kurtz ' able direction the orchestra gave the best con- cert ever this year, and of course the efficiency of each member added much to the success of the concert. With Red Henderson at the piano, Adeline Burry, Joe Martin and Ethel Lelless, first violinists, Schenck, Duff, Crow and W ' illa Ramsey, second violinists, and Bush, the cornetist, everything came off O. K. Of course our principal aim is pleasure. It is good for the college to have such an organization and one of the pleasing features of college enter- tainments is the music furnished by the orchestra and the college should consider us not an independent organization, but a part of its aesthetic life. Seventy-four Seventy-live Oratorical Contests H. C. SIMPSON The Tri-State Oratorical Contest In the Tri-State Oratorical contest held at Waynesburg last year West- minster ' s representative, W. I. Grundish, took third place, his subject being A Source of Control. The contest will be held a t Muskingum College, New Concord, Ohio, this year. Westminster will be represented by H. C. Simpson. Junior Contest The Junior contest is one of the features of Commencement week. Four members of the Junior class from among the boys and an equal number of girls compete for medals. The contestants are chosen by judges from among those who deliver Junior orations during the month of January each year. The winner of the boys ' contest of last year was Basil Murray, while Elizabeth Whitmarsh took first place for the girls. The contestants this year will be Messrs. Simpson, Toy, Duff, McGeoch, Misses Noble, McQuiston, Spear, Krause. Seventy-six The Fortune Hunter On Saturday evening June 10, the Dramatic Expression Class, under the direction of Elbert R. Moses, played The Fortune Hunter. The old First Church was crowded to its capacity with an app reciative audience to witness one of the best plays ever given. The roles were well played by students, each one throwing his whole soul into it. Mary Caldwell and J. Harvey Johnson deserve honorable mention for their excellent acting which consisted in love-making. In the Play Nathaniel Duncan, Nat, The Fortune Hunter J. Harvey Johnson Henry Kellogg, A Rising Young Financier Havanan Alderman George Burnham, a Promotor Charles McQuiston James. Long, Jimmy „ Ti7 ,. ., , r , r vYilliam Ashbrook Lawrence Miller, Larry ... Two Wal1 Street Youn g Men ..Leonard Braham Willie Bartlet, Millionaire Son William I. Grundish Robbins, Kellogg ' s Servant - Joseph Campbell Village Characters Sam Graham, the Druggist Roy Lash Mr. Lockwood, the Banker Ralph Bell Tracy Tanney, the Liveryman ' s Son Leonard Braham Pete Willing, the Sheriff Don Igo Mr. Sperry, the Drummer William Ashbrook Watty, the Tailor William I. Grundish Hi, the Old Inhabitant Don Igo Herman, the Errand Boy Joseph Campbell Betty Graham, the Druggist ' s Daughter Agnes Burton Josephine Lockwood, the Banker ' s Daughter Mary Caldwell Angie, the Friend of Josie Betty Whitmarsh Act I. Sitting room of Henry Kellogg ' s bachelor apartments in East 31st Street, near Fifth Avenue, New York City. Time: June, 6:30. Act II. Samuel Graham ' s drug store in Radville, Pennsylvania. Time: A quarter to twelve noon. Act III. Same as Act II. Time: One month later. Act IV. House and grounds of Sam Graham ' s home. Time: Same evening as Act III. Seventy-seven The Merchant of Venice Presented by Students in Course VI. W estminster College Chapel, Friday Evening, February 2, 1917. Program Shylock, a Jew Don Igo Duke of Venice Kraeer Ferguson Antonio, a merchant of Venice Joh n Wherry Bassanio, his friend, a suitor to Portia J. Glenn Berry Salanio, his friend Kraeer Ferguson Salarino, his friend Howard Simpson Gratiano, his friend Stephen Hoelzle Lorenzo, his friend Kraeer Ferguson Tubal, a Jew, Shylock ' s friend John Wherry Launcelot Gobbo, servant to Shylock Howard Simpson Old Gobbo, his father Kraeer Ferguson Portia, a rich heiress Charlotte Logan Nerissa, her waiting maid Kathryn Troup Jessica, Shylock ' s daughter Mary Sloane Portia (trial scene) Elizabeth Whitmarsh Nerissa (trial scene) Margaret Chick Act I. Scene I. A public place in Venice. Scene II. Before Portia ' s house in Belmont. Scene III. A public place in Venice. Act II. A public place in Venice. Act III. Scene I. A street in Venice. Scene II. A hall in the house of Portia. Act IV. A Court of Justice in Venice. Act V. A garden before Portia ' s house in Venice. Seventy-eight T. K. A. Fraternity The T. K. A. is a national, forensic fraternity organized for the purpose of fostering the very best in Intercollegiate oratory and debate. The or- ganization has chapters in such institutions as Harvard, Dickinson, and the University of Washington. Westminster was indeed fortunate to obtain a membership in an organization of such high standing and it may be inter- esting to note that she is the only college in Western Pennsylvania holding such position. The local chapter was installed in June, 1016, with ten charter members. Any man who has represented Westminster either in Intercollegiate oratory or debate is eligible to membership. The college hon- ors each man who has earned his membership with a handsome, gold, T. K. A. key which is the emblem of the organization. Eighty Men ' s Debate Westminster has held an enviable record in intercollegiate debating for several years. The year 1916 not only maintained the standard of former years but placed Westminster well in the lead of all her rival colleges, for not only did the men come out with a clean record in their three debates, but in every instance they clearly demonstrated their superiority over their opponents. The ball was started in the right direction when Ferguson, McGeoch and Ashbrook traveled to Geneva and earned a 2-1 decision over their old rival. Westminster upheld the affirmative in this debate. The second victory of the season came on the night of [March 17 when Grundish, Patton, and Lostetter scored another 2-1 victory, by defeating the University of Pitts- burgh. Westminster defended the negative. But the story is not yet complete for to bring the season to a perfect close Penn State was met and defeated on the 24th of March by a 3-0 decision. Grundish. Alderman and Phipps were the men who annexed this victory. Thus Westminster com- pleted the mosl successfnl debating season in her history by defeating three of the strongest colleges in Pennsylvania. Prospects for the coming season are bright indeed. The question for de- bate is Resolved: That the United States should adopt the Swiss plan of mili- tary training. Five debates are on the schedule. Teams to be met are: Pitt. Thiel, College of the City of New York and Bethany. This year ' s teams are to be picked from the following men : McGeoch, Lostetter, Ferguson, Forbo. Duff, Ashbrook, Reed, Richards, Williams, Gilfillan, and Reaney. Eighty-one tfcr — Girls ' Debate Girls ' debating was an unknown quantity in Westminster until 1916, when our co-eds decided to try out their gray matter in two contests, one with the Geneva girls and the other with the Pitt, co-eds. Considering that girls ' debating was an innovation, the girls made a very creditable showing, and set girls ' debating upon a firm foundation in Westminster. The girls began by winning a 2-1 decision over Geneva on March 10, the same date of the men ' s debate. Thus in one night Westminster scored two victories over her friendly rival. A huge bonfire celebrated this occasion. Misses Sloane, Keast, Lytle were the ladies who turned the trick in this debate. The second contest of the season was with the Pitt, girls in Pitts- burgh. Here, Westminster ' s team, composed of Misses Toy, Speer and Little, made a very creditable showing but lost out on a split decision. This year two debates are on the girls ' schedule, one with Thiel and the other with Geneva. The two teams are to be picked from a wealth of ma- terial and so W estminster girls are determined to come out with a clean slate. The following ladies compose the debate squad : Misses Speer, Keast, Caldwell, Walker, Shaw, Moffat. Eighty-two Freshman-Sophomore Debate Reed McCracken Williams FRESHMAN TEAM The annual interclass debate between the Freshman and Sophomore classes is an event which the student body awaits with a great deal of in- terest. The rivalry this year was especially keen and the members of the two classes as well as the school at large, turned out to cheer their respective favorites to victory. The question for debate was Resolved: That every young man in the United States upon reaching the age of 18 be required to spend at least one year in some first class military camp. The Sophomore luminaries, Lucas, Richards, and Brandon, upheld the affirmative, while their younger brothers, Williams, Reed, and McCracken. defended the negative. Eighty-three The crowd came early and as eight o ' clock drew near a pall of silence fell over every one until the youthful word jugglers appeared on the plat- form and stacked their brains (World ' s Almanacs, Congressional Records, etc.) on the table. Then, after Prof. Moses had waived his golden locks and told his Irish joke, the argument began. The freshies, modestly, and persistently attended to business while their opponents battled bravely, al- though they felt the ground slipping under their feet. Finally Dick Brandon attempted to save the day by terrifying the children with his thundering and threatening appeal but the freshies immediately came back with a line of nursery rhymes which would have melted the heart of any somber judge. Their soft words and tender pleadings finally reached the mark and thus the Sophomores lost the day by a good margin. Richards Brandon Lewis Eighty-lour Eighty-five Argo Staff Editor-in-Chief Allen W. Dickson Assistant Minnie Belle McQuiston Literary Editor Mary Sloane Assistant John McGeoch Art Editor Josephine Keast Assistant Earl K. Lostetter Athletic Editor John Wherry Business Manager Wm. E. Ashbrook Assistant Harvey Bush Advertising Manager Arthur Shields Kiglity-seven The Argo A true picture of student life in any institution of higher learning can only be depicted truly through the pages of a year book. It was with this thought in mind that the class of 1904 first launched the good ship Argo. Like all pioneers crossing a great trackless unknown the voyage was fraught with dangers on every hand but the book was finally finished. The next year the Senior class tried to edit a book but the task looked too big so the work was taken up by the Junior class. The result of their efforts was a very creditable book. Each succeeding year the Junior class has published the book. It is not the object of the present publication to outclass all the many good books which have gone before, but simply to show the casual observer tow the faculty and students of ' ' dear old Westminster work and play. The following men have held the position of editor-in-chief: vm 19.06 1907 1508 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916 1917 J. C. Heinrich F. C. Sturgeon R. S. McCown J. F. Shrader J. C. Bell W. I. Grundish R. D. McClurg L. H. Conway J. R. Turnbull W. C. Moore A. C. Williamson Leigh Alexander D. H. McOuiston Eighty-eight Holcad Staff Editor-in-Chief R. D. McClurg Business Manager C. E. Sniff Sporting Editor A. W. Dickson Associate Editor E. K. Lostetter Alumni Editor H. C. Simpson Y. M. C. A. Editor John McGeoch Y. W. C. A Mary Caldwell Society Editor Mary Walker Hugh Hart Eugene Trimble Reporters Alice Wimer Thelma Shaw Eighty-nine The Holcad Westminster was thirty-two years old when the first issue of the Holcad was published. Thirty-two years more have gone by since that first issue during w hich time the Holcad has had a varied history. The initial issue of June 1884 appeared as a semi-monthly and was thus published for three years. In October 1887 it under- went a change, rather a change for the worse, and for twenty-seven years was issued as a monthly publication. During these years the Holcad appeared month after month, with more or less regularity with scarcely any change in its form. As a literary magazine it was worthy but as a newspaper valueless. In keeping with the spirit of the times, therefore, a change in the form of the paper seemed to he in demand. Alumni wanted the news of the college rather than its literary productions. They could read literature in the Atlantic Monthly. The students wanted a paper that would print the news of the college, before they had become musty or blown about by the winds of a fortnight. They wanted a paper through which they might voice their opinions if they thought it well. In short, they wanted a paper, up-to-date in its news, fearless and just in its criticism, and fair in its policies. These demands the monthly puh ' ication failed to satisfy. The first definite action to fulfill these requirements was made in the spring of 1914, w hen, under the leadership of Ralph Miller, the publication was changed to a w eekly of four pages of four col- umns each. One year later the size of the paper was doubled to eight pages. In the fall of 1916 its form was once more changed. It was then made a four page of six columns to the page, thus retaining the same amount of space but assuming more the form of weekly papers published to-day throughout the country. Furthermore, to insure the success of the Holcad, in the fall of 1915 an assessment of $1.50 per year was made upon each student, the student in payment of this sum being considered as a regular subscriber. This action gave the necessary financial backing, which with the co-operation of students, faculty, and alumni should insure a successful future to The W estminster Holcad. Ninety J The College Catalogue The Westminster College Catalogue is issued every year. This little book contains a wealth of information both for those who are in college and those who are contemplating coming to Westminster. The catalogue gives the list of the subjects required in each of the three courses offered, as well as a number of electives. The cata- logue also contains valuable information concerning cost of tuition, board, etc. In short, this little book is one which no student can well afford not to have upon his study table. The College Quarterly This publication, as its name applies, is published every three months during the school year. It contains information about courses which the various departments of the college are offering. The December edition gave a detailed account of Dr. Wallace ' s inauguration ceremony. Publication Committee of the Faculty Prof. G. K. Pattee, Head of English Department. Prof. J. J. McElree, Registrar and Head of Latin Department. Prof. W. W. Troup, Head of the German Department. Ninety-one Tri-State News Service W estminster is now represented in the outside world by a Tri-State News Correspondent. In this way all the news of the college is given to the city newspapers direct. The Community Lyceum Bureau The lecture course presented this year was the best ever given before a New Wilmington audience. That a combined college and community committee working together is the most effective way of producing a good course has been demonstrated. The season opened on October the 27th with the Oxford con- cert company presenting the Japanese opera entitled The Mikado. The Craven Family Orchestra delighted a music-loving aud- ience on November 15th. Arthur Waelwyn Evans lectured on November 27th in place of Pres. Tas. A. Burns. His subject, What America Means to Me, was presented in a humorous way. and held the present day Ameri- can manner of living up to ridicule. The Mildred Morrison Musical Company delighted a large aud- ience on January 5th. Arthur K. Peck delivered an illustrated lecture on January 18th, entitled Storm Heroes of Our Coast. On February 6th Dr. Harry A. Adrain, the Burbank Man, lectured on the theme With Burbank in Wonderland. The best number of the course will be given on April 13th when Russell H. Conwell will present his famous lecture, Acres of Diamonds. I Le Cercle Francais Le Cercle Francais meets every alternate Tuesday evening at seven fifteen o ' clock beginning the first week in November and continuing until the last of April. The membership of the Cercle is composed of the students registered in the French Department who have finished one year of French. Students not registered in the Department who have had one or more years of French may become Honorary members. The meetings are conducted in French as far as possible and the programs vary in their nature, combining the literary, musical and historical with illustrated lectures of France, Italy, Germany, and South America. The Cercle also presents several short plays during the year. French card games, selections from French maga- zines and newspaper articles are also a feature of the year ' s pro- gram. French operas and selection from French composers are en- joyed and a knowledge is gained of them through the use of the Victrola. During the year each member is given an opportunity to participate in the program and is expected to take a part in one of the plays presented. The aim of the Cercle is to bring the students in closer touch with the language, idioms, life and customs of the French people and to help in acquiring ease and confidence in the use of the language. Ninety-four Martin Chick Carries Noble Le Cercle Francais Officers George Martin President Margaret Noble Vice President Julia Carnes Secretary Margaret Chick Treasurer Motto Comment dit-on en francais? Flower Colors Fleur de Lis. Blue, W hite and Red. Yell Vive le cercle, Vive le cercle, Vive le cercle francais! Ninety-five Der Deutsche Verein Der Deutsche Verein, one of the modern language clubs of the college, is composed of many enthusiastic members this year. The membership is voluntary, and many of the students enroll-ed in the more advanced classes and also some who are interested in German have become members. The aim of the society is to give the stu- dents a broader knowledge of German life and customs, and to en- able them to speak the language with greater fluency. In accord- ance with the motto, Wie heisst das auf Deutsch, ( What is that in German? ) German is spoken throughout the entire meeting, even in parliamentary proceedings, and in this way the students gain a greater ability to understand the language. The society meets on alternate Tuesday evenings, from 7:15 to 8:15, and the programs consist chiefly of songs, recitations, stories, and essays. An interesting feature that has been introduced this year is the German newspaper. This is edited by several mem- bers of the society and contains all the college news, announce- ments, jokes, and personals: in fact it is a German Holcad. It is the intention of the society to have several open meetings for which special programs will be prepared, and also to invite several out-of- town people to address them. These meetings will stimulate the interest of the members and will also show others what a live, wide awake society we have. Ninety-six Toy Wylie I„ash Johnston Der Deutsche Verein ' Officers Roy L,ash President Margaret Wylie Vice President Helen Johnston Secretary Clarence Toy Treasurer Motto W ' ic Heisst Das Auf Deutsch? Flower Colors Blue cornflower. Black, White and Red. Yell Hoch soil er leben, Hoch soil er leben, Drei Mai Hoch. Hoch soil er leben, Hoch soli er leben. Der Deutsche Verein ! Ninety-seven The Dramatics Club The Dramatics Club is organized at the beginning of each semester for the purpose of studying and presenting some good play. Prof. Elbert R. Moses, Dean of the Department of Public Expression, has charge of the class. A Shakesperean play is generally staged at the end of the first semester while a more modern one adorns the boards at Commence- ment time. The productions are always well rendered and are witnessed by large and appreciative audiences. Prof. Moses as a coach is unsurpassed when it comes to direct- ing a play. Through his untiring efforts the parts are always well acted. The play selected for presentation at Commencement this year is entitled The Lion and the Mouse, by Charles Klein. It is a modern royalty comedy. This play was first staged in 1905 at the Lyceum Theatre in New York, and at once met the approval of the critical metropolitan theatre-goers. The characters will be selected from the following members of the club : The Misses Sloane, Whitmarsh, Caldwell, Walker, Chick, Keast, M. Wylie, Johnston, E P raham. Messrs. Berry, McClurg, Raeney, Hastings, Simpson, Hoelzle, Lash. L. Braham, Toy, Ash- brook, Douthett, Igo, Currie. Ninety-eight 1916 Football Season On the twenty-ninth of September a little bunch of husky-looking fellows land- ed in Tyrone, Pa. After a long ride in a cross between an automobile and a donkey-cart, they arrived in State College and were quickly in bed, for on the mor- row they were to play one of the strong- est football teams in the state. That bunch was the Westminster Football Team and its work on the next day justi- fied the statement that, ' .. ' The old West- minster spirit is good enough for me. It was a wonder the way the Westminster team played against State after having had little or no systematic coaching. For- ward passes were used a good part of the time and they were successful. Although all of the game was in Westminster ' s ter- ritory, nevertheless the forward passing wm. McNAUGHER, Mgr. made it a game full of thrills. The Pitt contest came on the sev- enth (if October and was a hard fought game. It was in this game that John- ny Lawther first broke into college football and it was some break. Pitt finally let up on Westminster when she had made the score three points more than the one with State. The team played exceptionally well consider- ing that they had only had four days of Tus ' coaching. There were now two weeks of good hard coaching before the W. J. game and the result of that game proves that the coaching was good. The students of W. J. expected to see in the game with Westminster another afternoon of varsity practice ; but instead they were to see the old varsity team battle for its life. The Westminster bunch put up a game that made W. J. see its weak points. The whole Westminster team played like a machine and held the W. J. team to the score of 12-0. After an all-day ride on the B. O. the Westminster squad landed in Buckhannon, W. Va. It was a ride that would take the pep out of any bunch of fellows. On the next day, the twenty-eighth of October, West- minster showed her old-time fighting spirit. Wesleyan was on the small end of a 9-7 score when Johnny Lawther broke his leg and the whistle blew to end the first half. In the next ' half Wesleyan came back with the aid of a new bunch of fresh material and won the game by a score of 19-9. One hundred Saturday, the fourth of November, was a day better suited to fishing than to playing a game of football. However, when Thiel came to New Wilming- ton, Westminster proved to her that the old-time straight football was the kind for a muddy day. She clinched this argument by defeating Thiel 6-0. About half past two in the afternoon of November the eleventh Geneva College came to New Wilmington determined to add another victory to their football card of 1916. But they were not successful in this determination for Westminster played such a game that all that Geneva could hope to do was to tie the score. Geneva, however, did not seem to have read the rule book carefully for there was quite an argument concerning one of West- minster ' s plays. The game finally ended with a score of 14-14. On the eighteenth of November Westminster met defeat in a game with the University of Buffalo at Sharon. A special took the students to the game and a good spirit was shown throughout the day. Westminster did not seem to have the pep to push the ball over the goal but the manner in which she pushed it up to the goal line, made the U. of B. team take notice. And they had a job on their hands when they undertook to defeat West- minster. They were good workers though and won by a score of 7 to 0. November twenty-fifth brought around some typical winter weather. It was bitter cold but Westminster turned out in full force to see Grove City go down to defeat. The Crimson and White expected quite the opposite, for they already had the wood collected for a bon-fire which was never lit. In the last three quarters of the game Westminster had the ball in Grove City ' s One hundred one territory all of the time. After several unsuccessful attempts at a field goal, Captain Wherry thought that he would show them how. After the ball was snapped and when he saw that Grove City team starting towards him, the Irish in .Alike came to the surface and he executed the prettiest field goal that Grove City ever saw. Incidentally it won the game for West- minster and made Captain Wherry the hero of the season. Captain Mike Wherry Away back in the dim and misty ages a diminutive, little, pug-nosed Irish- man left his native heath at New Flor- ence, Pa., and boarded a train for New Wilmington. Somewhere in the nerons of this stolid son of Erin ' s think box was an overwhelming desire— a desire to play football. Hence we are first introduced to our Alike, captain of this year ' s foot- ball team and for four years one of the Mainstays in Westminster ' s Back field. According to his own account Mike was so ignorant of the ways of the world that upon seeing Stiffy Weigle wearing a W on his sweater asked him where he could buy one of those. Upon arriving in New Wilmington John Vivian matriculated in the local high school where the happiest years of his hitherto uneventful life were spent. • mike- wherry, capt. September 1913 saw Mike out in a Westminster suit scrapping for a place in the back field and he got it too. More than that, no one has been able to take that place away from him sin e Alike played in some of the best football teams the old school ever put out. He was a member of that memorable team that scored against Pitt. This year the bunch recognized in Mike a true leader so they elected him to the captaincy. As a general on the grid Mike was right there; he was in every game but one — and that was on account of injuries. He was there in every sense of the word. He could be depended upon to carry the ball through the hole and if there was no hole to carry it anyway. We are safe in predicting a great future for Mike in the football coaching game if he follows that kind of work upon graduation. One hundred two 1 J J. GLENN BERRY GEORGE W. NEAL Right Guard. Glimmer is a strong, husky lad from the W est, and he plays a strong husky game. Always fighting, al- ways playing his best up to the last minute. Built close to the ground, he was as impenetrable as the Rock of Gibraltar. The ground made against Old Glimmer last year can easily be measured with a foot rule. Left Tackle. Whitie, Westminster ' s veteran tackle. His white top was always to be seen even though the rest of him was covered with mud. W hitie has always played a ster- ling game at tackle. He only weighs 160 pounds but a better tackle than Whitie has yet to be seen at Westminster. CLAIR VANCE Fullback. Old Ad, a product of the local High School, who always puts up a hard, clean, consistent brand of foot- ball. No matter how the score stands, Ad is always playing his best, and his steady line plunging has made many a first down for Westminster. One hundred three WILLIAM DL ' NN Quarter-back. Bill was handicapped by injuries the early part of the year, but he rounded into shape in time to help us beat our old Grove City rivals. Bill is a natural quarter-back and has two more years with us, and with a year ' s college experience will be at his best next vear. ALLEN WIERMAN Half-back. Shrimp is light but this is no handicap for him as he easily makes up for it in speed and quick think- ing. He played his first year of col- lege football and played it well. He has three years ahead of him and will fit into another championship team for Westminster. LAWRENCE LOGHRY Left End. I ' m the best end Westminster ever had. Thus spoke Logie when he was being carried off the field at W. J. Great truths have been unconsciously spoken, but none ever came nearer the mark than when Logie uttered these memor- able words while he was yet uncon- scious from injuries received in the game. He is light but is the fastest man on the team. One hundred four STEPHEN HOELZLE RAYMOND STEWART Right Tackle. Steve had a hard joh to fill when Dr. Wallace said Get that tackle and That tackle proved to be none other than Dart. But Steve made good and the way he got that tackle over at Grove City brought tears of joy to Westminster rooters. Full-back. Stewart broke into the full-back position at Grove City, and showed some of the old fashioned line plung- ing that makes ground any place. He did not have much opportunity to show his ability as a full-back, but when the opportunity came, he certainly made good. ALBERT WITTMER Half-back. Whittie joined our football squad just in time to put up a sen- sational defense game against Pitt. This kind of work characterized his playing all year. His kicking was a big factor in Westminster ' s victories. He knows the game to a finish and can always be depended upon to be at the right place at the right time. One hundred five W. HENRY LADLEY EDGAR EDDY Center. Hen came to school with a repu- tation as a basketball center, but all center positions look alike to Henry, so when he was asked if he could play center for the football team, he just naturally couldn ' t say no. Hen made good from the start and his fighting spirit and pep on the line was always prominent. Right End. Eddie says he likes to play foot- ball, and we say we certainly like to see him play. He is a dead sure tackier and is fast getting down un- der punts. He made good his first year on the team and expects to be with us next year. We hope to see him with us many more years. GEORGE EDMONDS Left Guard. Big Eddie, quiet and unassum- ing, but always in the thickest of the battle. Eddie was one of the biggest stumbling blocks for Grove City last year. The position of guard is a hard position to shine at, but Silent Eddie played it in such handsome fashion that Hen Lad- ley at center said he didn ' t know whether Edmonds played right or left guard. Otic hundred six 1916 Base Ball Season The outlook for a good base ball team appeared very promising last spring and a strong schedule was prepared. But unfortunately the team was handicapped by the lack of a coach and as a result came through a hard schedule pretty well battered up. The team, captained by Eddie Mercer, was green, but steadily improved throughout the season and at commencement time the men rendered a good account of themselves. The individual playing of the team was first class, but the harmony so essential in a base ball team was lacking, owing to the absence of a coach. The wet weather held the team back and they were unable to get in much practice before they started on their trip through the South. On the other hand the Southern teams had fine weather and were in mid-season form. The players had an unsuccessful trip so far as victories go, but they secured much valuable experience and played much better ball when they returned. The showing down at Pitt and Duquesne was especially good. Coulter pitched in both of these games and had his opponents guessing most of the time. Unfortunately he was injured later in the season and was unable to take part in the, Commencement games. Loghry is a good pitcher and a crack first baseman. Igo at second is a real star in his position and is a sure hitter. Nelson and Riley, who alternated at short, and Bush at third are all new men and played well throughout the season. Fair, in the outfield, is a good judge of fly balls and a heavy hitter. This outfit with a competent coach will form a nucleus for a winning team this spring. The team finished the season by playing Waynesburg, Grove City and the Pittsburgh Collegians. Igo starred both in the field and at bat in the Commencement series, securing three hits in the Collegian game. Coach Boone, formerly of Grove City College, and now at New Castle High School, has been secured to coach the team this spring. Boone is a first class player himself and has had considerable experience in coaching. All of the players will be back with the exception of Captain Mercer who graduated last spring. This bunch, with a year ' s experience behind them, and a coach to keep them working together, will make a firm, stable aggrega- tion this spring, and we look forward to an unprecedented season of success on the baseball field. One hundred eight TOMMY FAIR Fielder, Captain. Tommy learned to play baseball about tlie same place that Rube Waddell learned the game, on the back lots of Volant. He is about the most depend- able slugger on the team and he made his letter three times. He is always steady, cool-headed and has a good knowledge of the game and will make a good leader. NORMAN ANDERSON Pitcher. Chuckle is the mysterious silent man of the school. A person would hardly accuse him of being a baseball pitcher but, when he gets a baseball suit on he looks like a big leaguer. He has a fast ball, good control and throws easy. He has made the varsity two years and will be going about right this spring. CHARLES McQUISTIN Catcher. When we needed a catcher last year Old Butch came to the rescue and held the job down like a veteran. The pitcher had to throw them a mile high to get them away from Butch. His steady coaching was always in evidence and saved the team from blowing up in critical times. CLYDE ARMSTRONG Fielder. Army is a new baseball prospect for West- minster and if he keeps up the game he played last year there is no reason why he will not become a mainstay for Westminster. He is tall and rangy and will make an ideal third baseman. One hundred nine HARVEY BUSH Third Base. Harv got an opportunity to play varsity base- ball last year and he made good from the start. He cavorted around third base like a professional and batted with the best of them. Harve played ball last summer and is in prime condition for this spring. ROBERT SMITH First Base. The first day Bob came out in a baseball uni- form some one asked him what position he was out for. Smitty answered that he was just out for the team. He was tried out at first base and held it down in good shape all season. This spring Bob says he will come out for first base and there is no doubt that he will make it. P HARRY McCREARY First Base. Spec is a local product and is a veteran at the game. He is a sure fielder and a timely batter. Spec learned to play the game on the college athletic field and was college material long before he got into Westminster. He played his last year for us and played it well. JAMES RILEY Short-stop. Jim Riley, Westminster ' s short-stop, is hardly less brilliant in Westminster baseball annals than is his Hoosier name-sake as a poet. Jim quietly blew into college without ever letting on he saw a baseball, then just as quietly landed a position as short-stop and held it down all year. One hundred ten DONALD IGO Second Base. Tort Igo found his real position last spring at second base. He played the best ball of his col- lege career last year. He is a fast man on the bases and is always sure to hit the ball. When a man got a hit through second base it had to be going some, for when old Tort got his fingers on the ball it stuck. WALLACE NELSON Short-stop. Just to show us that his accomplishments were not only along musical lines, old Nels came out last spring and made the varsity team. His base- ball playing was hardly less than his musical abil- ity, and if you know anything about music you will be able to judge Nelson ' s baseball playing. GUY M. WILLIAMSON Football Coach, Season 1917. In the selection of Chalky William- son as head coach for next season ' s foot- hall coach Westminster has secured a eood man. Williamson played quarter- back on some of the best football teams that the University of Pittsburgh ever turned out and he knows the game from A to X. With Chalky as coach and most of last year ' s team in school the prospects for a good season are bright. One hundred eleven ' Varsity Basketball For the first time in many years Westminster put out a Varsity basketball team. The schedule was not arranged until after most of the colleges had their dates filled, consequently we were able to secure only a few games. Coach Lambie was ill the early part of the season and did not have the men out for practice until after the holidays. The schedule was not very inviting and the fellows were slow to respond, but after they got started the team looked fit. The players were selected from the class league and most of them had high school experience, but none of them had played any var- sity basketball. With a short week ' s practice the team went to Marietta and West Virginia University and played good ball de- spite their short practice. The men had never played together before, but on their return from their trip they showed a marked improvement. The schedule included games with Marietta, W. Va. University, Tech, and Grove City, the strongest teams in this section. The gymnasium is very small and it is very difficult for a coach to develop any floor work, as the players are continually within shooting distance of the basket, and take many long chances. This would be done away with if the gymnasium were larger and the fellows would have to work the ball down the floor, to get with- in range of the basket. After practicing on this small floor the fellows are severely handicapped when they play away from home on a larger floor. This is quite a difficult handicap when we con- sider that all the varsity games are played on foreign floors much larger than ours. However, the men are practicing faithfully, and the team play is becoming much smoother and the shooting more accurate. Coach Lambie is trying out several different combinations and expects to have the men in real form by the time they meet Grove City. A much better showing is expected in these later games and at all events we are assured that the team will give a good account of itself. Next year a complete schedule will be arranged including games at home and abroad. A manager will be appointed in time to start his schedule before the present school year expires. This will give the fellows something to work for and a better season can be assured. One hundred fourteen HENRY LADLEY Forward, Guard. Hen is a natural athlete and takes to basket- ball like a duck takes to water. He can play any position and play it well. He alternated at guard and forward. His floor work is first class and he is also a good shot. These attributes with a de- termination to win, make Hen all that could be desired as a player and leader. ALLEN WIREMAN Guard. Wireman came to Westminster last fall, after graduating from Sharon High. While in the prep school he played good basketball and has kept up his reputation since coming to college. Shrimp is a good guard and deserves a place in West- minster ' s squad. CLYDE ARMSTRONG Center and Forward. Army plays forward or center and is the best shot on the squad. He is tall and rangy and handles the ball easily. Army has that Hans Wagner speed that looks slow and awkward but gets there just the same. He is the foul shooter and always gets a good percentage. HARRY LYNNE Guard. Lynne is a steady player and is about the cool- est man on the team. lie plays a good game at guard and is always fighting hard. He also has the knack of stepping down the floor and dropping in a field goal just for diversion. Very few games are played without Lynne contributing at least one basket. . 1MJW 3W: Om- hundred fifteen ALBERT WITTMER Center. Albert broke into tbe s;ame at Lawrenceville and put up a fine exhibition at center. He is the best jumper on the team and invariably gets the tip off. This is his first year ' s experience but he is learning the game rapidly and will soon be one of the mainstays on the squad. EDGAR EDDY Forward. Eddy is a fast player and a dead shot under the basket. He showed form in the class games and was given a tryout on the varsity and made good from the start. This is his first year ' s college experience but he is holding down a forward position on the varsity and playing it well. VANCE McCRACKEN Guard. Mac came to school this year with a big rep from Sewickley High where he played four years of bang up basketball. He plays a fast floor game and sticks his man. With a little more experi- ence in college circles Mac will make one of the fastest men in school. One hundred sixteen Inter Class Basketball League The inter-class games received a decided stimulus this year owing to the high class article of basketball put up by the players, and the uncertainty of the cbampionship up to the last game. The league was composed of five teams, but the Seniors dropped out of the race and their place was taken by the Specials. ' ' This made the race even more interesting, all the teams were evenly matched and none of the games was decided until the final whistl.e Mu ch good natured rivalry was in evidence among the rooters of the respective classes, and the gym was full every Saturday night. No admission was charged as had been done previously, and perhaps this accounts for the good turnout. Athletic Director Lambie referreed the games and there was very little protesting in evidence. The Freshmen had a fast team as is usually the case with the first year men. The Sophomores had the biggest team in the league, nearly all of them were six-footers or close to it. The Junior team was small, but fast, and always capable of putting up a classy article of basketball. The Seniors were unable to get going very well, and they gave their place to the Specials, a fast bunch that made the rest of the teams step lively to beat them. Class basketball is the only athletic diversion afforded the fellows in the winter time, consequently there was a lively scramble for positions on the various teams, and every player had to 1 be on his toes to keep his position. This rivalry insured a first class brand of basketball for the spectators. A few little scraps on the floor heightened the interest and at times looked threatening but were always settled satisfactorily without delaying the game to any extent. The season closed before Easter and thus ended one of the closest inter-class basketball races ever witnessed in the college gym. One hundred seventeen Girls ' Basketball The Girls ' Basketball Season of 1916 opened with the election of Julia Carnes as Captain and Frances Perkins as Manager. Under such an able Captain the girls were always willing and glad to turn out to practice. At the first of the season a few inter-class games and a game with New Wilmington High were played. Through these contests the interest in the games increased. Soon four games were arranged, two with P. C. W. and two with New Castle High. The first game of the season away from home was played with the New Castle High girls. There, after an exciting game, the whistle blew with the score New Castle 14, Westminster 3. But undismayed by this score, the Blue and White team was ready to meet the P. C. W. girls here on Feb. 27th. Westminster won this game with a score 32-12. Then on March 11th, Westminster played their return game down at P. C. W. and there we lost with a score 44-40. With this game, the Girls Basketball season for 1916 closed. The Basketball season for 1917 opened with the election of Margaret Noble as Captain and Minnie Belle McOuiston as Manager, with Tech Lambie as coach. The season promises to be an interesting one. Arrange- ments are now being made for inter-class games and the championship will be decided from these games. Consequently the season will be especially interesting to the students. One hundred twenty Track, Season 1916 Last season ' s track was a big disappointment to the school in that it failed to come up to the standard set by previous teams in that sport. Tbere were two reasons that have been assigned for the team ' s failure. The first is that the men themselves did not take much interest in the team and as a result they did not do the neces- sary amount of training and were not in the best condition. Then the other reason was that the men in school showed no interest in the team and they did not come out or volunteer their services. When the spirit of the school is not with the team, nothing can be done and the men themselves cannot be expected to take any great interest in the team when the school is entirely indifferent. The first event was an indoor meet between the Westinghouse Club and Westminster at Wilkinsburg on March 23rd. The team did very well considering the fact that the club team was the best in Pittsburgh and that they were old experienced men. Westminster scored 22 points to their opponents ' 67. But 15 of these points were in first places. Lucas won the quarter and half mile, while Richards won the two mile. The next meet was at Grove City with Grove City and Geneva. There we were unmercifully beaten, scoring only six points. Love was the redeeming feature of the day when he came from behind and took second in the two mile. Then came the Pitt meet in which our team did not score a point. After this meet Coach McLaughry, thoroughly disgusted with the team, decided to work them unusually hard for the next two weeks and try to get them in condition for the annual meet at New Wilmington. In this he succeeded, for the men were in better shape than ever before. But on the day of the meet it rained all day so the season ended practically a failure. One hundred twenty-three McMurray Richards Atkinson Cummings Raeney The Cross Country Team Our cross country team again showed that in this line of sport it will have to be considered as a candidate for first place before long by the colleges of Western Pennsylvania. Our second year in this sport showed a decided im- provement over last year ' s team. With but three old men left, Richards, Mc- Murray and Lucas, a back bone for a new team was certain. The call for candidates brought out several other promising men, including Cummings, Atkinson, and Rainey. Under the direction of Coach Lambie these men made the most favorable impression and were added to the team sent to the P. A. A. meet on Nov. 18. Here Westminster was awarded third place — P. A. A. and Carnegie Institute of Technology taking first and second respectively. Westminster had the distinction of having the first College man to finish as Richards again showed his superiority over all other W. Penna. college entrants by getting second place. Caughey of P. A. A. was again the winner with Vaughan of P. A. A. third. McMurray, by getting seventh place was the third college man to finish. Lucas captured twelfth. The big home event of the year for the members of the team was the inter-class cross country held preliminary to the Geneva football game. The Preps, Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors each entered teams in this meet and a hot race on a hot day was seen. McMurray, with a handicap of two minutes, running for the Freshmen, was the winner, leading from the start. Richards, scratch man, was second and gave him a hot chase over the course. One hundred twenty-four One hundred twenty-five 1916 Tennis Season During the last few years, tennis at W estminster has not received the recog- nition and support that the game deserves. The various club courts have been in con- stant use in favorable weather, but the athletic committee did not consider that there was a sufficient demand for varsity tennis to make it wise for them to give it either moral or financial support. Nev- ertheless, a few tennis enthusiasts have gathered together every year, founded an organization and gone forth to keep West- minster on the tennis map. The problem of necessary funds was solved by electing as manager some one who was willing to take a long chance and sacrifice his en- tire private fortune if necessary to sup- port the enterprise. Last year, with Grundish as captain and Lash as manager and financial goat, the team composed of Grundish, Cum- mings, Shott and Kirkbride played three tournaments ; two with Geneva and one with Grove City. The first one with Geneva was played at Heaver Falls where the Blue and White were barely defeated, four matches to two. Shott and Cummings won their doubles and K irkbride his singles. The return match again went to Geneva by the same score, Cummings and Kirkbride winning their singles. Westminster was twice within one point of evening up the tournament. Grove City was defeated on their own courts, four matches to two, Grundish, Cummings and Kirkbride winning their singles and Shott and Cummings their doubles. Grundish ' s victory over McCamey, the Grove City captain and star, after three sets of most exciting tennis, decided the tournament in favor of the Blue and W hite. The return match with Grove City had to be called off on account of rain. The coming season will begin a new era for tennis at Westminster. Monday evening, Feb. 12, President Wallace and Athletic Director Lambie met with a number of those interested in tennis and announced that they had decided to put this worthy sport on the same plane with the other branches of athletics here, with varsity courts and financial support. As a result of this wise and beneficent decision, an increased number of tennis experts have already declared their intention of coming out for the team this spring and manager Simpson has completed arrangements for several tournaments with many more in prospect. One hundred twenty-six ROY LASH BILL GRUNDISH At the opening of the tennis season last spring Bill was the only man in school from the previous year ' s team. He started to work up enthusiasm and to get fellows out to practice. Every afternoon Bill was out on the court taking over all comers. We are sorry that the little Irishman is not in school this year to battle for the Blue and White. EDDIE SHOTT When Eddie was a wee little boy, he used to sneak off to a tennis court and chase tennis balls fo r the big boys. Way down in his psycho-physical parallelism there was a burning desire to play ten- nis. Well Eddie realized his fondest hope last year, when he secured a place on the Westminster tennis team. He will be back in the game this spring again. ARTHUR KIRKBRIDE Kirky is another product of New Wilmington, where the youths of the place have nothing to do all summer except play tennis and go to Confer- ence. Kirky was one of the main stays of last year ' s team and made a good running mate for Bill Grundish. He is back again this year and expects to have his serving arm in good shape. JIM CUMMINGS Jim learned to play tennis from his big broth- er, Bob. The latter must be a good instructor be- cause Jim is one of the best court men in school. He is fast on his feet and has a drive that would surprise Maurice McLaughlin. Jim has ' three more seasons to go and by his senior year, he should be a bang up tennis player. One hundred twenty-seven nEASLE 5CAR£ AT Th£ HILLSIDE Inauguration of Dr. Wallace The biggest event of the present college year took place on the tenth of November, at which time Dr. W. Charles Wallace was inaugurated as President of Westminster. The crowd of alumni and friends of the institution began to arrive the day before the ceremony took place and by Friday morn- ing a goodly crowd had assembled. Prof. Moses, chief marshal of the day, had charge of the academic procession which formed at Old Main and marched to the Second U. P. Church where the exercises were held. At the head of the parade marched President-Elect Wallace, the members of the Board, the faculty, and the student body by classes followed. In a brief and concise address Dr. A. R. Robinson, President of the Board of Trustees inducted Dr. Wallace into his new position and handed over to him the charter and keys of the institution. Dr. Wallace then delivered his inaugural address and outlined very briefly his plans for old Westminster. At the close of the inauguration ceremonies the distinguished visitors, trustees, alumni, faculty, and friends of the institution were guests of the college at an informal luncheon in the Hillside. Thus came to a close an eventful day, a day long to be re- membered by those who witnessed the impressive ceremony. But the promise of it still lives and we may find that after all it was only the beginning, the dawning of Westmin ster ' s Golden Era. One hundred thirty Westminster College Inauguration of William Charles Wallace, D. D. as President November tenth, Nineteen hundred sixteen THE INAUGURAL EXERCISES Second United Presbyterian Church Eleven o ' clock Rev. A. R. Robinson, D. D., President of the Board of Trustees, Presiding. Orchestra Processional Invocation Presentation of the President-elect Rev. J. C. Kistler, D. D. Vice President of the Board of Trustees Induction with Address Rev. A. R. Robinson, D. D. President of the Board of Trustees Inaugural Address — The College President Wallace Prayer Rev. A. A. Graham Pastor Second United Presbyterian Church Address — The College and Its Faculty .— Rev. R. G. Ferguson, D. D., LL. D. Representing the Faculty. Address — The College and Its Alumni James A. Chambers, Esq. Representing the Alumni Presentation of Delegates from Universities, Colleges and Seminaries Professor James M. Shaffer, Secretary of Faculty Benediction Orchestra Recessional LUNCHEON To Institutional Delegates and Other Guests The Hillside, one-thirty o ' clock Responses to toasts by Rev. W. P. Johnston, D. D., LL. D., President Emeritus Geneva College Rev. John McNaugher, D. D., LL. D., President Pittsburgh Theo. Seminary INFORMAL RECEPTION To Delegates, Alumni and Friends The Hillside, two-thirty o ' clock Well, What Do You Know About That? No, gentle reader, the couple you see before you is not a movie actor and his fiancee, nor do you behold one of our popular novel writers. You see our own Wendell and Helen just in from a Saturday afternoon canter over to Volant. After the strenuous brain work of a week this couple may be seen any Saturday afternoon rain or shine out for a horse back (?) ride. One may say that this is the day of the motor car and that Dobbin or Jack as the case may be has no place in modern society, but the picture before you proves this theory to be false. Do not think because of the sober expressions on their faces that they have been scrapping, the camera man snapped the pic- ture just after a very interesting discussion on the subject (well, gentle reader, we leave that to you, but Harry Lauder in his im- mortal song My Rosie says it ' s the greatest word in the English language). One hundred thirty-two ARGO ' S PROPOSED GYM The Westminster College One Man Gym (With apologies to Oliver Wendell Holmes.) Have you heard of the Wonderful Westminster gym, That was built in a way so very prim? That it stood a hundred years to a day, And then of a sudden it — ah, but stay, I ' ll tell you what happened without delay. Scaring- the Freshmen into fits Frightening the Seniors out of their wits; Flave you heard of the gym, I say? Now in building of gyms I tell you what There is always somewhere a weakest spot. In floor, roof, track, pool or what not You find it somewhere, you must, you will. And that is the reason beyond a doubt That the gym breaks down but doesn ' t wear out. But the prexy has sworn (as prexy ' s will) W hen I dew vum or an I tell yeou He would build a gym to beat the taoun N ' the keounty n ' all the kentry round, It would be so built that it wouldn ' t break down. There are traces of age in the old gym-na A general flavor of mi-Id decay But nothing local as Jake would say. There couldn ' t be — for the trustees ' art Had made it so like in every part That there wasn ' t a chance for one to start . The floor was just as strong as of old And yet as a whole it is past a doubt At the end of this year it will be worn out. Prophecy But what do you think the students found When they came back in the fall and stared around? A brand new gym on the self-same ground A gym with ladders, rings and showers For all of which they thank the powers. One hundred thirty-four May Day Many a maiden ' s heart sank within her as she awoke Satur- day morning, May 27th, and saw the sky overhung with somber, lead-colored clouds. The rain continued to fall at intervals until early afternoon, when the sun came out and dried the wet grass on the campus, so that the most fastidious could not say that the weather conditions were anything but ideal. A large crowd had gathered on the campus when the pageant led by Charlotte Logan and Mary Crawford, riding on snow-white horses, put in its appearance. Next came diminutive heralds, loudly blowing trumpets to announce to the gathered subjects that the queen herself was coming. Then followed the royal lady attended by maids of honor and train bearers. Last of all came the classes in order. The festival began with a folk dance entitled How Do You Do, in which the girls all shook hands and endeavored to get ac- quainted. Next was a folk dance by the Freshman girls followed by the Sophomores in a tambourine dance. This w as followed by a Junior folk dance. Pierrot and Pierroette, two lovers who visit each other as long as they can, made their appearance and so de- lighted the audience that they were encored. Last of all came the winding of the May Pole by the Senior girls. Owing to some error the pole could not be unwound, much to the disappointment of the girls in particular and the crowd in general. Taking it all in all the crowd voted the exhibition the best in years and were profuse in their congratulations to those who had charge of the affair and also to the girls who took part. It is our sincere wish that on next May Day the gods may be equally kind in sending an evening that is as nearly perfect as was the 27th of last May. One hundred thirty-six Hillside Lyrics The Dinner Bell COEDS The dinner bell, the dinner bell, Is ringing loud and clear; From corridor to corridor, It echoes far and near. In every hall, we hear its call, Like bursting waves from ocean caves, It floats upon the tide! We hear the bell! — We go, we go! We tumble down the stair; In fact we do not dare be slow, We e ' en neglect our hair! We go! We run! in frantic haste! That door must not be shut! We care nichts for our classes, But meals we never cut! We smell the smell of roasting meat! We hear the hissing fry ! But be it hash, fruit, soup, or beans, We shall not pass it by! The Freshies leave their Math and themes, The Sophs their Public Speaking, — The upper classmen leave their dreams, For Cummings ' shoes are squeaking. The Family Consultation Methinks I hear an angel -voice That softly seems to say, Oh dear! Whatever shall I do? She wipes her tears away. Her pale lips quiver and the light Gleams in her moistened eye. Indeed, this never can be right! She heaves a long drawn sigh. You must not talk to the young men, — (Unless you do not like them) You must not dance, you must not stroll ' (We don ' t know how to strike them!) You must not in the chapel sit, Nor linger in the halls, — For nice young ladies, that ' s not fit! (It brings us lots of calls. ) Requiem Dear Fellow -students, is it just That we get all the fits, Until we ' d really like to bust, While you make all the hits? We ' re just as bright as you are, too- And this we have to say, — Westminster College sure did rue The day we stayed away. Now, pray do take us seriously, We ' d like a thing or two. Letters in tennis and basketball, And a coach to see us through ! We ' d like to know where we come in When scholarships go ' round; — Glee Club expenses are a sin, Where will the cash be found? One hundred thirty-seven Westminster s Galaxy of Glorious Stars And the gods conspired to make a race of beings which to all men should be a marvel, and on a certain day upon the Elysian plains they met, and gambled much, drank deep of nectarous wines, and partook of ambrosia to the full. Then did they rise, and in. a sportive mood cast forth full many men of high degree, strong-formed from out the whirling star dust of the spheres. And in the midst of this imperial race of mighty souls, they placed but twain of milder mold and fairer poise. But when these two did see the regnant nature of their companions they straightway did forsake the soft and honeyed sweetness of their outward mien, tho retaining still the equipoise of inner power, and did become as firedarting monsters, who feared neither man nor youth nor maiden. And then the gods, for so the Neo-Homeric strain doth have it, did cast these forth upon this atom which is earth, and by the strange and mystic power of abiogenetic af- finity, they did assemble, as iron dust to the magnet ' s hidden pull, unto a place called Nova Wilmingtona. There for certain small renewals of the exchequer with filthy lucre they do conspire, if it be possible, to inject by painless anaesthesia, the healing drops of Wisdom ' s powerful potion into the crania of those who thither come to while the passing years away, until they can by right of residence claim the wooly sheep skin for their own. One of this pondrous race there is who bears the name of him who did with Dar- win jointly propound the theory of organic evolution. Him did the gods place over the others, thick clothed about with dignity supreme. Nigh unto him they placed one of mighty stature, huge-handed, high-minded, and fair, who oft doth demonstrate the glories of the chemic realm unto the ivory headed ones who throng his testubial sanctu- ary. And side by side with him did find a seat the ancient one, who gained much fame at playing ball upon the diamond of the gods in days of yore, when the world was swing- ing up from nebulous chaos. And in a den beneath the spiral stairs, there did incarcer- ate itself, one of vast bulk, who barketh like Cerberus of old, and leapeth upon the in- nocent ones who come unto him in search of analytical inspiration. At times he gnash- eth ,at others he belloweth, and the innocent ones cringe upon their four-legged chairs, and pass their papers hurriedly to the front. But the race, which the dwellers upon Olympus formed, were not all of huge and warlike aspect, for some there were who did believe that love should rule, and that kindness might perchance induce the youth of the land to learn something. And one of these doth use the race most humanly, and open to them the secret of lingual ac- quisition — that is, the transcendental glories of review. Another of a different cast doth balance upon his nasal bridge a team of bisected pince nez, which by a semi-cir- cular rotation of the forearm he doth remove automatically some forty times an hour, proceeding at each rotation to extract from some youthful descendant of pre adamic forebears an infinitesimal part of that which the book doth say. And knowledge fails but wisdom lingers. Another of this race there is, who in the battles on the plains of Troy did see the possibilities of historico-economico tintinnabulation, and being of but small stature, he doth yet exhort much the sons and daughters of men to rise and tell him about Peter von Vogelweid, the son of Caesarine Gobedethia. Just through the swinging doors of lucent glory dwelleth one of the twain whom the gods had made of fairer mold. With calm and beauteous erudition she doth inject the fluid from the vials of many grammars into youthful areas of association. But at times there cometh a cloud from the west, the ivory proveth hard, and then the wind ariseth, the waves beat, and lash much with lingual lashing the storm swept son of ignorance whose ivory has proved intractable. However if the storm passeth, the wind subsideth, the waves fall, and the sun comes forth in all his beaming glory, but the storm swept youth falls into the depths called flunkedness if he have not built his house of language upon the rocks. The co-partner in feminity of this daughter of Venus sitteth most principally as guardian of the daughters of the race. With maternal fondness doth she care for them, but they, being young supposedly, do grieve her much by noise such as they never had at Adrian, and by the chewing of much gum, and by seeking much the. society of the young gentlemen of the race. Certain there are of both sexes who do open wide their oral cavities and produce most hideous noises within the Hall of Discord, where reigns supreme one of stout stature, a great pedigree, much reputation, and a bass voice. But little below him sitteth a graceful experiment of Zeus, wearing externally upon the upper mandible a pondrous growth of desert foliage. Both of these vocal marvels do lead their howling cohors in One hundred forty many noisy evolutions, and cast thorn forth, cashless, and breathless, but sparkling with Carusian brilliance. Others there are of splendor great, but the type would fail ere there should pass in array the Delphian Oracle, who maketh many motions upon the rostrum, and traineth vast numbers of those who move the world by speech, or ere we should speak of the speedy one who maketh the corpulent freshies to raise and lower their tentacles in graceful motion,, or of him who is far skilled in literary power, and of all the rest of that dread throng, who do here fulfil their destiny, and run their course upon the path of life. Irish Snapped by the staff photographer one bright sunny clay in January. Oh yes, he posed fur it, but you know Bill; he likes nothing better than to have his picture 1 a ken. IRISH ' Memories No, gentle reader, the boy is not the girl ' s brother. No, he is not carrying her out of a burn- ing building. They were out for a little stroll when the camera man caught them. Nuf sed. NESHANNOCK CLUB One hundred forty-one I BUTCH AND JUNE Our Mock Wedding THE BRIDE AND GROOM ( hi tlie evening of November twenty-ninth there assembled in the Hillside parlor a motley throng of young and old. The parlor was elaborate- ly decorated and the Kitchen Symphony had been rented for the evening. The cause of these prepara- tions was Mr. V. R. A. Turkeybird who was giving his only daughter, Uneeda Peach, in marriage to Hezekiah Rufus Cranberry. The crowd was on tip- toe with excitement. The procession was headed by the Parson, a bent old man, robed in black. Close behind him came the ring-bearer. The ring was a horse-shoe nail because of the groom ' s fondness for horses. Next in procession came the best man leading the groom to his fate. We immediately recognized Rufus Beatty to be the groom. Of course it is unnecessary to enlarge upon this subject fit being large enough). Then tripped in the bridesmaids, decked in colors which harmonized most inharmoniously. The old-maid of honor was next to appear. After her came the flower girls, lanky and lean, strewing V and N flowers on all sides. Now comes her most royal highness (six feet tall) the bride. She was our old friend Charlotte Logan. She rested on her old man ' s arm, pale as a lily when she looked at his expression. Through her veil, of Limburger cloth, we could see her gorgeous draperies of waist and skirt. In her right hand she clutched her bridal bouquet of an rose. To keep her heart out of her mouth she operated a mass of gum. After a most impressive ceremony the guests re- tired to the music room for a reception. A large wedding cake was cut by the bride and each guest received a morsel of it. A forbidden fruit Hidden by the dress of a lolly-pop was also presented to each guest. Congratulations flew to the bride from all sides and the couple lived happily ever after. One hundred forty-three Courses of Instruction (An extract from 1915 Catalogue.) History and Fol. Science. History I. Required of all Sophomores. If a student is carrying more than ten hours he may he excused from two history recitations a week, coming to class on Saturdays only. Insurance I. Open for foothall men only. Class will not he organized until after the Grove City game. All conditions must he worked off by special exams at end of each 10 years. English. English I. The aim of this course is to teach college Freshmen how to write home for money in good intelligent Eng- lish. English VII. British Poets. Open to sub- Freshmen, Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores, Specials, and Freshmen. The aim of this course is to teach the student to admire slushy poetry and cultivate the aesthetic in his nature. Short Story Course. Open to all stu- dents contemplating taking up newspaper wmk. Practical working experience on the Holcad staff. This course not offered until 1 . ' 30. Mathematics. I. Advanced Algebra. Required- of all Freshmen (and any others who flunked the first time). Students are requested to come to c ' ass late every day and forget to hand in papers at the end of the hour. Any student failing to cut class at least once a week will be suspended from school. All work to he handed in on exam paper. One hundred forty-four Brotherhood Here ' s to the Brotherhood, nine in all Some are short and some are tall. Some are thick and some are thin, And Oh! the scrapes they do get in! They ' re never hungry, — Oh my no ! At least not very long, — They oft explore the kitchen floor, And claim it is not wrong. On Sabbath eve (pray do not grieve) Their favorite haunt is 22, There they devour soups by the hour, Sandwiches ' rarebit?) and chocolate too. They stick to each other through thick and thin, All the closer as age creeps in ; So here ' s to the Brotherhood great and small — What would we do without them all? One hundred foi ty-five La Fin There is an inexorable law which says that all things must end, hence we are called upon to cease transcribing the many things of interest around W estminster. Contrary to custom we are not going to say we crave your pardon for any slams, instead, if you feel that something was in- tended for you grin and bear it, that was the way we intended you to take it. Seriously, however, we are deeply indebted to all who in any way contributed to the book. We acknowledge the excellent service of the Ziegler Printing Co., and especially of Mr. Geo. I. Woner for his painstaking help and advice, and the Canton Engraving Co. for the excellent en- gravings, The White Studio, Mr. Cubbison and Mr. Seavey for photographs, and to any others who helped in any way in the com- pilation of this volume. One hundred forty-six One hundred forty-seven Chronology 1918 Argo Feb. 15. Argo staff holds a rousing meeting? Neshannock Club party at Prof. Barr ' s. Feb. 16. Prof. Shott demands an apology from his philosophy class. Don Igo refuses to cut class. Feb. 17. Martha and W alter hold down the chair of history for an after- noon. Prof. Mills cuts class. Feb. 18. Crescent Club party at Prof. Barr ' s. John McGeoch goes and with a girl too ! Feb. 19. Washington ' s Birthday party at Hillside. Evalyn mourns for John. Feb. 20. A few of the fellows enjoy some sacred music on Prof. Hearne ' s victrola. Feb. 21. Kelly return party at the Hillside. Stub McCrumb cuts chemistry. Feb. 22. Great strollers ' day beginning at seven in the morning until eleven at night. Boy scouts and camp fire girls explore Neshannock creek. Feb. 23. Orchestra concert. Law breaks into society. Hillside gets a serenade. Feb. 24. Doc Campbell fails to spring a joke in history. Dr. Kyle gets lost coming from New Castle. Feb. 25. Dr. Kyle gives us a real movie show, in chapel too. Harvey Bush leaves for home or Beaver Falls. Feb. 26. Girls beat P. C. W. 32-12, closed game except to a few Holcad reporters. Feb. 27. Dr. Orr comes to revive us. Big snow storm. Feb. 28. Mirable dictu Petie Willie and French Hearne both come to chapel and on Monday morning too. Feb. 29. -Boys fall in love with Beulah Buck and her company. Forbes enjoys his fourth birthday. March 1. Oh you lion. Great sleighing to New Castle. March 2. Chicken feathers in chapel. Prof. Moses still has hopes of finding his prize rooster. March 3. Petie still comes to chapel and Dr. Orr is greatly pleased with the success of the meetings. March 4. Girls ' Glee Club recital. Two of the clubs almost have sled loads. March 5. Dr. Orr convinced that the meetings were not in vain. Martha Vincent goes to Bible class and Armstrong goes to church. March 6. Girls ' Glee Club leaves for a week ' s trip. Prof. Hearne holds the Sharpsville until the sled load of coeds arrive. One hundred forty-eight Acknowledgement As the success of any annual depends so largely on the courtesy and patronage of the advertisers, we, the Board of Editors and the Manager, wish to take this opportunity to thank every one who has thus contributed to the success ol this volume. Our advertisers are thoroughly reliable and up-to-date business men. They will be found worthy of the patronage of the general public. THE ARGO MANAGER. One hundred forty-nine THE OVERLOOK SANITARIUM Elizabeth McLaughry, M. D. NEW WILMINGTON, PA. March 7. Miss MacLaggan stages a French play. Crescent Club moves to Hotel McCreary. March 8. Record breaking attendance at Mission study class. Why? Easy — co-education. March 9. Dr. Sparks of State College lectures on Lincoln in Second U. P. Church. March 10. Hurrah! Glee Club returns and reports some time. Both boys ' and girls ' debate teams win from Geneva. March 11. Big wreck on Sharpsville. Girls ' basketball team does the Florence Nightingale stunt. P. C. W. beats us 44-40. Crescent party at hotel. March 12. Dr. Hankey rises from the dead and tells the Bible classes about his thrilling experiences on the battle lines in Europe. One hundred fifty Create an Estate ; Cultivate the Habit of Thrift ; Protect those who are helping you financially | — by carrying — A Full Coverage Life Policy in the Old Line CONNECTICUT GENERAL LIFE INSURANCE CO. Of Hartford, Connecticut. Established 1865. For Rates, Plans, Illustrations, Consult A. W. DICKSON Local Representative A Portrait by Seavy The kind you like to show your friends The kind they like to see Not High Priced The Seavy Studio NEW CASTLE, PENNA. Campbell Lumber Company March 13. Bob and Jean go for a stroll. Divinity Quartette drops in on their way to sing in Sharpsville. March 14. Clemmie and McMurray make a mysterious trip to New Castle. Jamie goes to Y. M. March 15. Butch and George Neal shovel a road to New Castle through the snow. March 16. McMinn goes for a walk with Bob. Bill looks worried. Don Igo is added to Jake ' s sanitary police force. March 17. St. Patrick ' s Day. Special Glee Club table at the Hillside gets a call from Miss Knott. Boys win from Pitt. Girls lose to Pitt co-eds. March 18. Freshies go on a sled load, Mrs. McClure acts as chap and one sled fails to get back until 1 A. M. Sabbath. March 19. Plillside misses its weakly chicken dinner. Five more days until vacation. March 20. Men ' s Glee Club makes its debut for the season. Art Shields does not feel at home in his new dress suit. March 21. Westminster debate team defeats State 3-0. Late this ev- ening a serious fire destroyed two small buildings belonging to the Hillside group. One hundred fifty-one The Florists —of— NEW CASTLE SINCE 1851 BUTZ REPRESENTED AT WESTMINSTER COLLEGE March 22. Holcad scores a scoop in announcing Rev. Dr. Wallace as new president. Wallace-Nelson recital in chapel. March 23. Everyone excited about going home. Prof. Barr takes a parting shot at Anabasis class. March 24. New Wilmington resembles Goldsmith ' s Deserted Village. April 3. Back to the farm. Many are called but few are prepared. April 5. Perry oils his lawn mower. Jake wonders where he left the May Pole. April 6. Petie Willie presents (?) music students with portfolios. April 7. Dr. Smith buys a Ford. April 8. Big party at Hillside; no men invited. April 9. Oh you spring hats ! Rev. Riley gets a big house. April 10. Mrs. Thompson and Jimmie Kerr have a heart to heart talk about the evils of smoking. April 11. Paved streets assured. Margaret Carnes is happy. J. K. is in town. F. K. REIGHARD DRUGS AND STATIONERY FINE CHOCOLATES EASTMAN KODAK AGENCY SHARPS VILLE, PA. Corner Shenansro St. and Mercer Ave. One hundred fifty-two New Wilmington Meat Market C. C. McCRUMB, Proprietor Fresh MEATS Cured POULTRY If you want good service and the best Meat call at McCrumb ' s Meat Market April 12. Freshmen take the inter-class meet seriously and come out to practice. April 13. Richards and Pat fail to meet after class. April 14. Betty McMurray has a big feed in Senior lodge. Some of the fellows are called in to finish up the eats. April 15. Lorena Stewart recites in History class. April 16. Shooter fails to meet a class. Stiffie Weigle comes to talk to us. April 17. Manee sighs for the balmy days to come. Isaac Walton club is organized. April 18. Some of the Crescents go on a bird trip at 2 A. M. Law fails to pull a stale joke in History. April 19. Hanavan almost makes a date. April 20. Butch comes back. June takes some interest in life again. April 21. Seminary Quartette sings in Second Church. Hanavan rea- lized a hope cherished for two long years. April 22. Dress suit party for girls only. April 23. Did you ever s ee a worse day for Easter? April 24. Marion Hover lets the cat out of the bag. ( )ne hundred fifty-three Quality Paramount, Service Superior — in our | | Job Printing Department ! I j j j The Globe Printing Co., Inc. I Publishers of the New Wilmington Globe and WESTMINSTER HOLCAD 25. Rain, fair tomorrow. Ikey Walton club goes fishing. 26. Doc. Campbell out of town. Still it rains. 27. We hate to say it but it is still raining. 28. Big educational convention held in Public Speaking. 29. The sun shines once more. Baseball team beats Volant 11-7, 30. The grim pestilence Measles raises his horrid head in our Apr Apr Apr Apr Apr Apr midst. May 1 malady. May 2 May 3 May 4 May 5 First bird trip of the season. Many fall victim to the dread Argos on the way. Jamie goes strolling. Pitt game called off, too much rain. Boys ' Glee Club goes to Struthers. Some of the girls go also. Waynesburg heats us 7-5. Play entitled Back Home pre- sented by High School. May 6. Evalyn and John go for a stroll. Big crowd in New Castle. May 7. Great day for long hikes. Rev. Graham preaches in chapel. May 8. Everyone has the spring feaver. Community Club meets. May 9. Reception for Dr. and Mrs. Wallace at Hillside. Baseball team leaves on a long trip. ( ne hundred fifty four FIRST NATIONAL BANK NEW WILMINGTON, PA. No. 9554. In the Annual Report of the Comptroller of the Currency to Congress this statement is made: The establishment of the Federal Reserve Bank makes it practically impossible for any National Bank operating in accordance with the provis- ions of the National Bank Act, and managed with ordinary honesty, in- telligence and efficiency, to fail. This Bank, with resources of Half a Million Dollars is a Safe Bank. FIRST NATIONAL BANK NEW WILMINGTON, PA. May 10. Seniors appear in chapel wearing cap and gown. Dr. Wallace speaks in chapel. May 11. We are slowly getting over effects of reception. ' Red takes Cherry home from chorus. May 12. Girls ' Glee Club sings in Youngstown. Schenck takes off his shoes on Crescent court. May 13. We get 6 points in track meet at Grove City. Rayen beats scrubs 5-2. i , May 14. Toy gets the measles. Mothers ' Day observed. May 15. Gertrude and Bill go hunting. Big street brawl right out on Main street too. May 17. Bill Douthett goes to Economics. May Pole practice begins. May 18. Art Shields and Jean Speer hold a long talk. Freshmen girls hosiery disappears. May 19. Williams ' store crowded with Freshie girls. May 20. Pitt Invitation Meet. I I ■ Why not use the Long Distance j 1 Telephone? J You Get There Instantly and Do j Not Wait lor Your Answer. ' j The home without Telephone ! f Service is more isolated than I : ever before. Ask NEW WILMINGTON TELEPHONE CO. ! for Rates and Connections. i -i BARBER AT Walter A. Shaffer ' s He will keep you in good humor and guarantees satisfaction . One hundred fifty-five Compliments — of- The E. G. Johnston Furniture Co. Corner State and W ater Sts. SHARON, PENNA. LET US SERVE YOU 4- • — ■ ■ • •• •• • • • -f May 21. Smiths enjoy their new Ford. Some of the hoys go joy riding Rumored that there is a Sunday paper in New Wilmington. May 22. The Prophet gets a hair cut. Some of the girls begin to worry about good roads day. May 23. Dr. Rankin speaks in chapel. May 24. Girls practice for May Day on campus. Vans use a telescope. Orchestra recital in chapel. May 25. Good Roads Day. Brother Ellers comes to see us. May 26. 1917 Argo ' s on sale. Tennis team beats Geneva 4-2. May 27. May Day. Track meet called off. Senior play in chapel. May 28. Rev. Mr. Riley preaches to vets. Jake goes to Cleveland on business. May 29. Bible classes picnic at Fayette. British Poets class prepares for exams. May 30. Crescent picnic in Cheers Grove. Everyone late getting in. May 31. Miss Knott lectures girls for staying out so late. Sophs would have pulled Freshies into creek if rope had held. June 1. Tommy Fair elected baseball captain. „ One hundred fifty-six June 2. worried. June 3. June 4. June 5. June 6. June 7. come from? June 8. June. 9. Empty wine bottle found in Doc. Campbell ' s room. Dr. looks Neshannock Club returns. Senior reception at Hillside. Prof. Barr presented witb loving cub by Men ' s Bible Class. Baseball team in auto accident while coming from Grove City. The Old Guard ' ' are coming in one by one. Coed picnic along Neshannock Creek. Where did the chicken Big Holcad show in chapel ; lots of ripe lemons. Betty Whitmarsh and Basil Murray win Junior contest. John Mercer beats Val in 75 yard dash. Jimmie beats it with the bet. June 10. Fortune Hunter presented in First Church. June 11. The last Sabbath in New W ilmington. Dr. Ferguson preaches Baccalaureate sermon. June 12. Class Day in Second Church. Pipe of peace powow and they were filled with Weymans, too. June 13. Commencement in Second Church. Joint Glee Club recital. June 14. We leave for home and mother. Let Your New Hat be an ' ' Exclusive GAGE Model Purchased at MOORE ' S In Sharon Mercer County ' s Leading Fashion Center A Gage hat does not necessarily mean an expensive hat, but one that is both becoming and different from the hat worn by the lady next door. New GAGE Models are placed on display here every week. 4 . „ One hundred fifty-seven Sept. 20. School opens. Big Freshman class. Sept. 21. More Freshies appear. Sept. 22. First mass meeting. Coach Weaver forbids co-education among football men, but takes 4 girls home himself. Sept. 23. Who ' s Who in Philo. Sept. 24. Dr. Wallace preaches his first sermon in chapel. Big crowd. Sept. 25. . Everyone settles down to hard work. Sept. 26. Coach Weaver resigns. Sept. 27. Junior officers elected. Sept. 28. Big mass meeting. Alike Wherry shines as an orator. Sept. 29. Team goes to State. New Ilolcad out. Sept. 30. State beats us 55-0. Seniors give wiener roast back of the gym. Oct. 1. Football men entertain a burlesque troop on the train while coming back from State. Oct. 2. Freshies are so bold as to haze one of their own number. Oct. 3. Living Pictures put on in Chapel by Junior class. Good show, everyone said. Oct. 4. Tuss starts to coach football men. One hundred fifty-eight Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. 5. Cross country squad begin work. 6. Big mass meeting for Pitt game. 7. Pitt beats us 57-0. 8. Great day to walk in the woods. 9. The rain and wind are never weary. 10. Some of the girls are wondering whether they are going to one of the club parties on Saturday night or not. Oct. 11. A number of students view The Little Minister from peanut heaven, in New Castle Opera House. Oct. 13. Friday the thirteenth and it rained too. Oct. 14. Three club parties and the Crescents get in on time for once. Oct. 15. The day after the night before. Oct. 16. Argo staff meeting gets real interesting toward the close. Oct. 17. Many of the fellows are busy in the night harvesting apples. Oct. 18. Cecil Fanning, baritone, gives a recital. Lecture course tickets on sale. One or two, which shall it be? Oct. 19. The paving work is being rushed to completion. Oct. 20. Mass meeting for W. J. game. Johnnie Mercer blows into town. Jay looks worried. Not Only the Young Man No indeed! In the Spring a young woman ' s every fancy is very fancy. Even in simplicity she must needs de- mand a little unusualness. She gets a springiness into her apparel tastes, and her choice of materials and acces- sories is apt to be delightfully straw- berry-ice-creamish. It ' s good. Only the very conserva- tive and ultra-prim deplore this evi- dence of the spirit of youth. We wel- come it. in our store. We see evidence of it in the delight our clerks find in handling the springy things. If you haven ' t seen the attractive modes we are featuring, my lady, you are not yet ready to choose your Spring outfit. We ' ll show you — everything. New Castle Dry Goods Co. Let ' s Go to Vals Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlor J. H. Valentine Dry Goods, Notions and Men ' s Furnishings A selected stock to choose from; at lower prices than in other stores. Our policy, cash only, makes it possible to sell on a smaller margin of profit. Pay cash and pay less. WILLIAMSON ' S Bank Block NEW WILMINGTON, PA. One hundred fifty-nine A Reputation is best gained by giving Quality and Service The reputation of Spalding ' s Athletic Goods for QUALITY which has been made in over forty years of successful business, has been acquired only by manufacturing with the utmost care and giving to the public Athletic Goods of the very best grade that can be produced. In purchasing Athletic G oods look for this trade mark. Quality and Service will then be yours. 603 Wood St., . . — .  —  — f DISTINCTIVE MILLINERY FOR ! DISTINCTIVE WOMEN j Collection of hats is of the very finest, j a hat for every style of beauty, at M. B. McCLAREN ' S SHOP Also our fitted corset gives lines of beauty to any figure. A WELCOME TO ALL W. A. Hutchinson | Confectionery and Stationery j School Supplies Popular Periodicals Pittsburgh and New Castle DAILY PAPERS 4. PITTSBURGH, PA. Oct. 21. We hold W. J. to a 12-0 score. Some of the freshies wanted to celebrate by a bonfire. Oct. 22. A great day for coed, even if it is Sabbath. Oct. 23. Mary Sloane and Prof. Moses debate in High School audi- torium. Oct. 24. Freshman caps appear. First year girls abstain from all co- education. Oct. 25. Heard at Hillside, Who ' s taking you Friday night? Heard at Clubs, Say, son, who is she? Oct. 26. Novelty mass meeting led by girls. Jake comes in for his share of kidding with the rest of the Faculty. Oct. 27. Oxford Company entertains in Second Q. P. Oct. 28. Defeated by West Va. Wesleyan 19-9. Oct. 29. Sabbath, a day of rest. Oct. 30. Margaret Carnes makes a business trip to Pittsburgh. Oct. 31. Hallowe ' en party at Hillside, fluster Brown and Mary Jane score a hit. Nov. 1. The Nimrods cut classes and go hunting. One hundred sixty Come in and take a peep at onr new line for Spring 1917 THE DERBY HAT COMPANY EXCLUSIVE HATTERS TO MEN 227 E. Washington St. NEW CASTLE, PA. Interesting (?) lecture in Second Church under auspices of Nov. 3. Senior class. Nov. 4. Nov. 5. Nov. 6. Beat Thiel 6-0. Freshies get their first impression of a bonfire. Another Sunday in New Wilmington. Bearded lady and other side show attractions appear on Cres- cent Club court. Jake scrubs and cleans the buildings. Jake still scrubbeth. Grads begin to come in for big celebration. Inauguration of Dr. Wallace. Hold Geneva 14-14. Holcad extra. Sabbath ; we rest after a hard week. Hard at work once more. Surely there is no rest for the Nov. 7. Nov. 8. Nov. 9. Nov. 10 Nov. 11 Nov. 12 Nov. 13 wicked. Nov. Nov. 14. Precipitation of much crystallized moisture. 15. The Craven Family Orchestra produces vast tonal harmonies. The Community Store ROBINSON AND WHITE GROCERIES, DRY GOODS, RUBBER GOODS, FLOUR AND FEED We Aim to Please. Phone 56 Neshannock Ave., NEW WILMINGTON, PA. MEN Who want garments that are not ordinary should see us. $35 to $55 Cash. Ahlers Bergman 310 Diamond St., PITTSBURGH, PA. One hundred sixty-one Wot makes a soldier ' s ' eart to penk, wot makes ' im to perspire, It isn ' t standin ' up to charge, nor lyin ' clown to fire, But it ' s the everlastin ' waiting on the everlastin ' road, For the commissariat camel, with ' is commissariat load. — Kipling. Much of life consists of everlasting waiting. What can be more J fitting than to occupy these vacant hours in the perusal of Good Books? Books of all publishers may be obtained at Westminster College Book Store at prices which are within the reach of all. Let us stock your book shelves at moderate cost. Mail orders given prompt attention. We will gladly quote prices on any book in print upon request. Nov. 16. Argument at Kelly Club concerning relative beauty of Irene and Opal Craven. Nov. 17. Spontaneous, evanescent, mass meeting for Buffalo game. Nov. 18. Venimus, vidimus, vincebamur, ad Sharon. Nov. 19. Rev. Mr. Chalmers tells us about the Jews. Nov. 20. Doc Wallace is astounded by the spiritlessness of some football players. Nov. 21. Neither prodigy, portent, or pun pulled pusillanimously off today. Nov. 22. Much rain cometh down in torrentibus. Nov. 23. Shott pulls a joke on the married man. Neither Love nor Curry take that course. Nov. 24. Big Grove City mass meeting. Nov. 25. By all the lovely pictures of my uncle ' s mule, we b eat Grove City. Nov. 26. Dr. Howard Martin speaks in chapel. Nov. 27. The fair ones pose for their Argo pictures. Nov. 28. Bull Shaffer hasn ' t heard anything about vacation on Friday and Saturday, oh no ! The RUSSELL L. FORBES CLYDE E. CURRIE One hundred sixty-two + . — + j George S. Daugherty Company ! New York and Pittsburgh Quality Canned Fruits and Vegetables Nov. 29. General katabasis to Pittsburgh. Mock wedding at Hill- side for girls who stay. Nov. 30. Red, Kike, Toy and McMurray called out of church to pull taffy at Shaffer ' s. Dec. 1. Freshmen have first thoughts of Santa. Dec. 2. Fine weather. Opens season for strollers. Dec. 3. Something new at the Hillside for lunch, soup. Dec. 4. Prof. Pattee raves about the pre-existence of the soul to his British poets class. Dec. 5. Basement, Music Room, Parlor, Town Houses filled with little parties. Dec. 6. Inmates of Barnes House attempt to grow mustaches (if pos- sible). Dec. 7. Did anything happen today? Dec. 8. Miss Knott proves herself to be a clever after-dinner speaker. . Established 1834 J. N. Euwer ' s Sons Dry Goods Suits and Cloaks, Millinery Carpets, Wall Paper Furniture. NEW CASTLE, PA. Jno. C. Dwyer Co. DIAMONDS, WATCHES AND JEWELRY A store where you may always feel safe in transacting business. Every- thing fully guaranteed and prices al- ways the LOWEST, quality considered. Jno. C. Dwyer Co. Jewelers NEW CASTLE, PA. + One hundred sixty-three W. H. Shaffer Coal Dealer I Phone 38-1 I I NEW WILMINGTON, PA. I Anderson ! The Tailor I At the new bridge in Sharon. | Climb the stairs and save money. State St. I SHARON, PA. Dec. 9. Argo proofs here. Much indecision on the part of the fair ones as to which proof is best. Dec. 10. A Grove City guy tries to stroll in New Wilmington on the Sabbath. Dec. 11. them. Dec. 12. Dec. 13. Dec. 14. Dec. 15. Dec. 16. Dec. 17. Dec. 18. Dec. 19. Dec. 20. Dec. 21. Jan. 3. Jan. 4. Jan. 5. Jan. 6. Jan. 7. Jan. 8. Jan. 9. world. Gilfillan debates the Freshie team and well nigh overcomes Barnes House mustaches almost visible to the naked eye. The silence of the metropolis remains unbroken. The silence is broken by the fall of many snowflakes. Freshmen beat Sophs in debate. Y. W. Bazaar. ' Nuff sed. Chorus renders some special music. Girls debate tryouts. Winners in tryouts banquet losers in Hillside. Every one packs. Back to civilization. Back to the farm. Freshies homesick. President ' s reception at Hillside. Prof. Moses announces Junior orations; mighty groan arises. First real dates since Christmas. Kelly girls come to chapel en masse. Miss Knott entertains a few of the girls in the Hillside parlor. Junior orators tell us what is the matter with this old sin cursed One hundred sixty-four Jan. 10. Confessional held in Hillside. Jan. 11. The moon still casts its incandescent light on the silent wastes oi i ew Wilmington. Jan. 12. The college orchestra rendereth sweet music for us. Jan. 13. The snow sifteth gently, rejoicing our hearts. Jan. 14. Peace, peace, peace. Jan. 15. The debate squad gets down to work. Jan. 16. Another group of young orators spring up. Jan. 17. Oh that this chronology might end! Jan. 18. Dr. Wallace announces the election of Ovid V. Boone as baseball coach. Jan. 19. Once more our renowned class displays its forensic ability. Jan. 20. Crescent Club sled load. Young men patronize the Mercer jewelry emporium. Jan. 21. Students and faculty (?) attend divine services. The Satisfaction of Every Customer This is the slogan that expresses the keynote of our store policy. As the days go by this ideal is being indelibly impressed on the minds of the people of this community by the manner in which their wants are anticipated and their comforts in shopping provided for. Brown Hamilton Co. New CastueJPa., J. G. Jaxtheimer NEW WILMINGTON, PA. Watch Maker Jewler Optician COLLEGE JEWELRY IN STOCK Samples and designs furnished on application. Repairing neatly and promptly done. NEW CASTLE, PA. ( ne hundred sixty-five Reo Distributors Farm Machinery — Everything for the Farmer. Hartwelli Phillips Co. New Wilmington New Castle, Pa. j Jan. 22. Prof. Hearn instructs his Monday night class of coeds as usual. Jan. 23. Junior orations cease to be a novelty and are attended only by a bunch of coeducators. Jan. 24. Great earthquake in vicinity of Hillside. DON ' T FORGET —the— Rexall Store — for— DRUGS, CANDY, SODAS, ICE CREAM HIGH GRADE STATIONERY TREVOR O. HOGUE, Prop. ACKNOWLEDGMENT E. A. Freshwater $5.00 TO 1918 ARGO One hundred sixty-six Have Your Own Water Works At a Cost of only ABOUT FIFTEEN CENTS per MONTH The Neverquit Automatic Electric System Starts Itself, Stops Itself, and Keeps a Steady, Uniform Pressure be- hind every faucet in the house. It is not necessary to be an electric- ian to install one of these outfits. It is assembled and crated, ready to at- tach to an electric lamp socket. Headquarters for Steam, Electric, Gas and Hot Air Engines, Windmills, Pressure Systems, Iron and Wood Pumps, Casing and Rod, Well Supplies of all kinds. For prices apply to local agents. Pittsburgh Pump Co. PITTSBURGH, PA. 20-22 Fourth St., between Penn Ave. and Duquesne Way Jan. 25. The men call at the Hillside. Jan. 26. It is ended. We celebrate at Hillside. Prof. Shott says he had a dry time. Jan. 27. The Seniors play at basketball, as do the Specials. Jan. 28. The Sabbath. We rest. Jan. 29. Second semester begins. Juniors all carry heavy schedules. Jan. 30. A mild and stingless exhibition of spring. Jan. 31. A spirit of unrest fills the air. Feb. 1. Girls call a strike. Need a rest they say. Some of the boys realize advantages of a non-coed school. Feb. 2. Coeds return, much rested and beautified. Feb. 3. Holcad appears disguised as a Globe. Feb. 4. Pete has hard work to keep the dear girls from freezing today. Feb. 5. Dute ' ' faces a daily paper shortage first time since the Civil war. Feb. 6. Dr. Harry Adrain, the Burbank man, lectures. Best on course. One hundred sixty-seven Winter Bros. NEW CASTLE, PA. + Feb. 7. ( )ld Glory floats from all the business houses. Feb. 8. Anna mourns for the departed one. Feb. 9. Austin Joe is thinking of enlisting in the navy. Feb. 10. Fire department does a clever bit of work. Feb. 11. A Day of Rest once more. Feb. 12. Marie Stone Langstone sings for us in chapel. Feb. 13. The German Society sing softly the national anthem, in the tongue of the Vaterland. Feb. 14. Valentine party at the Hillside. Farmers ' Convention in chapel. Feb. 15. With overflowing and ebullient exuberance we bequeath the chronology to the hands of those who follow us, the fast developing Sopho- mores. Chronologia ave atque vale. — ■■ — ■■ — ■• — ■■ — ■■ — .... — .... — .... — .... — .... — .... — .... — .... — .... — .... — .... — .... — .... — .... — .... — .... — ... — .... — .... — .... — .... — .... — .... — ,.f. Dry Goods, Notions and | Youngstown and Warren, Ohio. R. W. CLENDENIN SONS Established 1848 j Burt ' s ! Chocolates Carpets Will send postpaid upon receipt of price, $1.00 per pound. The taste lingers after the price is forgotten. Washington and Mercer Sts. NEW CASTLE, PA. One hundred sixty-eight Pride of Ownership Perfect satisfaction in ownership comes only with the knowledge that one possesses the best. Every owner of a Shoninger Piano believes that the Shoninger is the best Piano made. The longer the period of possession, the more surely this belief becomes conviction. The quality of the Shoninger Pianos is known to musicians throughout the world. The material and workmanship are of but one standard— THE BEST. Its perfection of tone and ability to withstand the wear and tear of time, you will appreciate more and more as the years bo gy. W. C. DeForest Son have, by per- sistent effort and by giving each pur- chaser Dollar for Dollar in the pur- chase of a Piano, won a place in the front rank among the representative dealers of this county. DE FOREST ' S THREE STORES SHARON, PA. WARREN, OHIO GREENVILLE, PA. A Bit of Humor Young Jack was talking to the new visitor soon after her arrival. He eyed her critically for a few moments, then looked up and said: So you ' re my grandmother, are you? Yes, dear. On your father ' s side, remarked the old lady, smiling. Well, you ' re on the wrong side, you ' ll find that out, replied Jack, without removing his gaze. — Harper ' s Bazar. There is a certain Scottish minister in a West Highland parish who has never yet been known to permit a stranger to occupy his pulpit. The other day, however, an Edinburgh divinity student was spending a few days in the parish, and on the Saturday he called at the manse and asked the minister to be allowed to preach the following day. My dear young man, said the minister, laving a hand gently on his shoulder, gin 1 lat ye preach the morn, and ye gie a better sermon than me, my fowk wad never again be satisfied wi ' my preaching; and gin ye ' re nae a better preacher than me, ye ' re no ' worth listening tae ! One hundred sixty-nine STEEL STOCK QUOTATIONS Are making the people sit up and take notice. Our QUALITY MEALS are likewise doing- the same, Thy us. Ideal Restaurant 2 ) E. Washington St. NEW CASTLE, PA. F. B. Hawkins General Manager National Life Ins. Co. of Vermont 422-425 Dollar Hank Bldg. YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO Some time ago a young man in the army, whose folks live in an interior town of Arkansas, was sent to the Philippines. Upon his arrival in the islands he sent a cablegram to his father back home. The. day after the message arrived the father was speaking about it to a friend. Great thing, that cable, Bill, remarked the parent. Jest think of that message comin ' all them thousands of miles ! Yes, was the hearty response of Bill, and so (puck, too. Quick! exclaimed the father. Well, I should say so! When I got the message the mucilage on the envelope wasn ' t dry yet ! — American Boy. Little Tommy: Father, did you ever see a cyclone that blowed every- thing up in the air, — cows and horses and houses and things, upside down? Father: Well, no, Tommy, although Pve heard of it often. Did you ever see a great whale swallow a ship? No, indeed. Tommy. Did you ever see our house from way up in a balloon? No, I never did. Well, said Tommy, in despair, I think it ' d be rather tiresome to live so long and never see anything. One hundred seventy f, , . _._ James ' Gentlemen ' s Furnishing Store Would like you to know that we can make an old suit look like new and also measure you for a new one, if the old one is too far gone. So would like you to come in and talk it over. Market Street NEW WILMINGTON, PA. De man dat tells all he knows, said Uncle Eben, ain ' nigh as bad as de one who can ' t stop dar, hut keeps on tellin ' . — W. S. An onion can go anywhere without losing its identity. — Toledo Blade. I want to do some light reading. Go down in the cellar and read the Sfas meter. Father — How is it I find you kissing my daughter? Answer me, sir! How is it? Young Man — Fine, sir ; fine ! Medical Professor — W hat would you do in the case of a person eating poisonous mushrooms? Student — Recommend a change of diet. ! Fort Pitt Hotel Penn Avenue and 10th Street | Pittsburgh, - Penna. 7 One hundred seventy-one . . . . ._. . . „ .— . Westminster College NEW WILMINGTON, PA. Westminster College, although United Presbyterian in burdens and con- trol, is interdenominational 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 Pittsburgh 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 Col- lege Offices. It is scholastic in appearance and through recent renovation is adapted to all modern needs. j Science Hall contains three lecture rooms, six laboratories devoted to Chemistry, Physics and Biology, Museum .photograph gallery, stock rooms and offices. The laboratories are furnished with the latest equipment with a fullness which challenges comparison with the collegiate departments of our best universities. The College of Music is a building of exceptional beauty and convenience containing thirty-six rooms, embracing studios, practice rooms, libraries, re- ception 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 Hillside, a dormitory for young women, excels in beauty and conveience. 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 Gymnasium, erected by the Class of ' 80, is well furnished with modern apparatus, 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 departments are in care of university trained teachers. Thoroughness is the watchword of each department. One hundred seventy-two i— . CURRICULUM The Curriculum of Westminster is purely collegiate with auxiliary courses in Public Speaking, Music and Art. A sub-Freshman class is main- tained 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 positions. Grad- uates are accepted on diploma in leading universities. THE COLLEGE OF MUSIC The College of Music is conducted by a corps of instructors who have had their work 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 in making this department the equal of the Musical Conservatories. PHYSICAL CULTURE AND ATHLETICS The Department of Physical Culture has been created by the addition to the Faculty of a Director of Physical Culture and athletics. Physical training is required of all students, and all athletic sports are under the supervision of the Director of Physical Culture and the respective coaches. Football and cross country running are the fall sports; basketball the winter sport, track, baseball and tennis those of the spring. Tennis and track are rapidly attaining the place of prominence as varsity sports for the spring season. N ew tennis courts are being built adjacent to the campus and this branch of athletics is now restored to the list of varsity sports at Westminster. MORAL IDEAS Westminster has for her ideal effort the harmonius blending of broad Scholarship, pure morality, and an evangelical atmosphere such as will foster reverence for the Bible as the word of God and sympathy with the missionary program of Christ. It is maintained that sane college discipline must demand from college students the same morality which has char- acterized 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 permitted 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 1917-18 will open September 19th, at 3:00 P. M. En- trance examinations and registration of new students Monday and Tuesday, September 17th and 18th, 1917. For Catalogue and information, address W. CHARLES WALLACE, D. D., President. One hundred seventy-three The Christian Associations Stand for Christian Manhood and Womanhood IN WESTMINSTER The highest aim of the members is to create a strong ' spiritual atmosphere in the old college. Co-operation The associations need your support and attendance in the weekly meetings in order to attain their aim. Regular Weekly Meetings Tuesday Evening. Iiible Classes Sabbath Morning. Be ye steadfast, immovable, ever abounding in the work of the Lord. ( In. hundred seventy-four I (Lite -teller printing (Company, JUx t. printers, Stationers, inftcrs 115-U7-1 19 £ast -Xortlj Street Antler, yenna. (College Annuals m h (Eataliuutcs | College Photographers Cubbison PHOTOGRAPHS. PICTURES ANY PLACE, ANY TIME 111 W. State St. SHARON, PA. I Bell Phone 516-J. One hundred seventy-five U - ■ f c f Hi : f ' r..rv I f 111 p  ■ ; V- ' Hi