Westminster College - Argo Yearbook (New Wilmington, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 202 of the 1919 volume:

 Copyright 1918 WM. L. DUNN GEO. U. MARTIN THE T{GO Volume Foii7 ' tcen Piihlnhcd V the Qlass of hQJneteen Hundred N neteen JV istf?ii?iste7 ' College March, ujiS This book is respectf ully dedicated to Catherine Fraser Cacl iggan by the Class of D ' Qneteefi Hiifidred a fid ] Q ieteen cont Ents. Foreword 6 Board of Trustees 7 History 9 Faculty II Classes 23 Westminster Hymn 60 Our Mother F ' air 60 Military 61 Clubs 71 Christian Associations 79 Pul)lic Si)eaking 83 Music 97 Publications loi Athletics 107 The Office Dog 133 Chronology i 53 Advertisements 1 5S Foreword The Xiiictrcii Xiiictccii Aryo is flic result of the effort of its editors to f ' reseiit the atinosfliere of West- iiiiiister (liiriiu the year Xiiieteeii sei ' eiiteeii-ei( hteeu. li ' e liavc endeavored to give a balaiieed and unprejudiced I ' icie of the Faculty and students, the serious and frivol- ous, the intellectual and the physical. Whether or not our vision has been clear and our perspecti-i ' c correct is for you to decide. Judge our product f enerously, as you do the ci ' orA ' of a friend, for we are your frieiuls. Board of Trustees FROM FIRST SYNOD OF THE WEST Term Expires 1918 HON. J. A. McLAUGHRY Mercer, Pa. REV. D. F. McGILL, D. D., LL. D Ben Avon, Pa. HON. S. S. MEHARD, LL. D Pittsburgh, Pa. Term Expires 1919 REV. -J. A. MacDONALD Youngstown, O. REV. E. M. MILLIGAN, D. D Pittsburgh, Pa. J. J. PORTER, Esq Pittsburgh, Pa. Term Expires 1920 REV. I). R. TURNBULL East Palestine, 0. HON, JAMES GALBREATH Butler, Pa. REV. W. M. FRENCH New Bedford, Pa. Term Expires 1921 REV. C. D. FULTON, D. D Beaver, Pa. REV. J. W. WITHERSPOON, D. D Pittsburgh, Pa. ROBERT TRIMBLE, Esq :. Sewickley, Pa. FROM SYNOD OF PITTCBURGH Term Expires 1918 REV. J. CLINTON KISTLER, D. D Houston, Pa. JOHN C. PEW, Esq Pittsburgh, Pa. A. C. DINKEY, Esq Philadelphia, Pa. Term Expires 1919 REV. E. C. McCOWN Mt. Lebanon, Pa. REV. W. D. IRONS, D. D McDonald, Pa. E. M. HILL, Esq Pitts burgh, Pa. Term Expires 1920 REV. J. D. RANKIN, D. D Pitt.sburgh. Pa. REV. McELWEE ROSS McKeesport, Pa. T. J. GILLESPIE, Esq Pittsburgh, Pa. Term Expires 1921 REV. R. E. McCLURE, D. D Blairsville, Pa. E. P. DOUGLASS, Esq McKeesport, Pa. G. E. F. GRAY, Esq Pittsburgh, Pa. FROM SYNOD OF NEW YORK Term Expires 1918 REV. THOMAS M. HUSTON Whitin.sville, Mass. JOHN STINSON, Esq. (decea.sed) Baltimore, Md. LEONARD ARGESINGER, Esq Johnstown, N. Y. 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. Seven Term Expires 1920 REV. JAMES PARKER, D. D Jersey City, N. J. D. H. SAFFORD, Esq Salem, ]S. Y. REV. J. ALVIN CAMPBELL Washington, I). C. Term Expires 1921 REV. J. A. MAHAFFEY Bovina Center, N. Y. ADAM CORMACK, Esq. Buffalo, N. Y. HON. JOSIAH A. VAN ORSDELL, LL. D Washington, D. C. ELECTED BY THE ALUMNI 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. GEORGE Z. HOSACK, Esq Carnegie, Pa. Term Expires 1920 REV. J. K. McCLURKIN, D. D Pittsburgh, Pa. WALTER M. LINDSAY, Esq Pittsburgh, Pa. Term Expires 1921 JAMES P. WHITLA, Esq Sharon, Pa. PROF. CHARLES B. ROBERTSON, Litt. D Pittsburgh, Pa. ELECTED BY THE BOARD Term Expires 1918 D. C. WILLS, Esq : Cleveland, 0. SAMUEL N. WARDEN, Esq Mt. Pleasant, Pa. Term Expires 1919 JAMES H. LOCKHART, Esq Pittsburgh, Pa. Term Expires 1920 I). W. McNAUGHER, Esq Pittsburgh, Pa. REV. A. R. ROBINSON, D. D. Pittsburgh, Pa. Term Expires 1921 JAMES W. GROVE, Esq Pittsburgh, Pa. HUGH KENNEDY, LL. D Buffalo, N. Y. 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 Treas. Permanent Fund PRUDENTIAL COMMITTEE REV. D. F. McGILL, D. D., LL. D. HON. S. S. MEHARD, LL. D. REV. J. C. KISTLER, D. D. SAMUEL N. WARDEN, Esq. W. T. PIERCE, Esq J. J. PORTER, Esq. REV. J. K. McCLURKIN, D. D. JAMES P. WHITLA, Esq. REV. W. D. IRONS, D. D. REV. A. R. ROBINSON, D. D., Chairman COMMITTEE ON FINANCE JOHN R. McCUNE, Esq. R. K. AIKEN, Esq. JAMES H. LOCKHART, Esq. D. C. WILLS, Esq. T. J. GILLESPIE, Esq. r VI Eiglit Interior Girls ' Room, Hillside r Westminster History It is hard for us, to whom W ' estniinslcr appears as an old and established institution, to reahze that there was (Mice a time when there existed not so much as the name, Westminster College. More than sixty-five years ago, even before the forming of the United Preslnlerian Church, leading men of the Associate Church were aware of the need of a school of higher education for their young people, and particularly for the training of men for the Min- istry. After mucli thought and effort the Presbyteries of Ohio and v henango united in founding the Westminster Collegiate Institute in April, i(S52. The site chosen for this humble forerunner of our present college was the peaceful little village of Xew Wilmington. Su])pose Westminster had been at New Hedfcjrd, — or at Xew Castle. Would it have been Westminster at all? Xew Wilmington has had many rivals for the possession of the college. At first Xew Bedford and Wolf Creek were her competitors; latei Westminster receixed fiattering offers from Xew Castle, Mercer, Poland, Beaver and even from Xenia, Ohio, ' et, in spite of all other inducements Westminster remained true to her nati e town. In those days Xew Wilming- ton was a village of only alx)ut two hundred inhabitants. It is described in the early catalogues as small and free from those causes which might at- tract an idle or a vicious class of people. One of the early students called it a ragged little town, ragged as despair, — all mud and no sidewalks. W ould that he could behold the glory of our pa ed streets! In those days no palatial Sharpsville transported eager students, no auto bus wliirled them to X ew Castle at risk of life and limb. Only by the old-fashioned stage coach could one reach Mercer or Xew Castle. The first session of the College w as held in the Old Seceder Church, now the First U. P. Church, with Professors Vincent and McLean as the faculty. Soon a two-storv brick building was erected, which remained standing until last year on the present lawn of the Second U. P. Church. Later a larger building of three stories was built on the site of the present building, but was destroyed by fire on a February night in 1861. In the time of sorrow that followed, the Old Westminster Spirit showed itself. The students passed resolutions that they would stand by the college, that onl - the building was gone; Westminster still lived. At the cost of great effort and sacrifice, the present bviilding known as Old Alain was erected. The other buildings are of more recent date, each marking a step in the growth of the college. The much desired Hillside was built in i8 S4 and the Mary Thompson Science Hall ten years later. The Clark Chemical Laboratory was added in 1896, while the Conservatory of Music is still in its childhood, being only nine years old. As for the Gym, built as a memorial by the class of ' 80, it has seen its best davs and has reached a state of old age and decay. We trust that its Nine decease will soon be accomplished, and that out of its ashes may arise a grander and more glorious structure to grace our campus. Westminster has reason to he proud of the noble men who have toiled for her as presidents, as faculty members, or as members of the Board of Trustees. Among a long list only a few names can be mentioned — Dr. Pat- terson, who served for ten years as the first president. Dr. Findley, the first Professor of Latin and Financial Agent, and Prof. Cummings, who estab- lished the Science Department. Of all Westminster ' s great men, none stands higher, none is better known and loved than our own Dr. Ferguson. Not only during a long presidency of the college, but also in these later years as profes- sor, Dr. Ferguson has been a real friend to every student. He has given his best love and service to Westminster and receives in return the admiration and the lo e of all who know him. Our recent president. Dr. Russell, did much for the college in raising its scholastic standing and in a financial way. Under his administration an additional endowment of $400,000 was raised. As for Dr. ' allace, he bids fair to become a worthv successor of all who have preceded him. Last of all, we come to that essential part of Westminster, — her students And here we are appalled bv the enormity of our task, for the doings of Westminster students have been neither few nor insignificant. From the very beginning the ct:)lloge was co-educational, no one being excluded on account of caste or sex. The enrollment in the early years was about two hundred, and it has never fallen far below that until this W ' ar Year 191 7-18, while it has reached as much as three hundred. How can we tell of all the varied life of Westminster students, of their digging for hidden treasures of knowledge, or cramming for exams, of passing or flunking, of spending lovely after- noons in laboratory or library? How can we tell of receptions, of entertain- ments, of recitals, of teas, of delightful strolls on Saturday afternoons, of evenings in the porch-swing or on the cinder path? Above all, how can we do justice to Westminster ' s athletic triumphs, the glories of track, of baseball, basketball, football, of mass meetings with pep, of bonfires and serenades? Suffice it to sav that nowhere on the face of the earth is there a finer bunch of students then ha e gathered and still gather in old Westminster ' s halls. Her alumni are scattered all over the earth. They include successful business men, lawyers, doctors, political leaders, teachers, ministers, missionaries, — a long list of men and women who are proud of Westminster and who are a credit to her. Louij may she Ik ' C. our Mother Fair, ircstiiiiiistcr! Fliiui to the breeze her banners white and blue! Halls of our fathers, lioine of halloz ' ed iiieui ' ries, Our Alma Mater, glorious, grand and true! Ten PRESIDENT W. CHARLES WALLACE, D. D. It is to tlie little old insignificant institution of learning down the river that we must he grateful for our president and friend. Well may we he grateful too, for in him Westminster, as well as his scruh team, has an ardent supporter. His pep has often awakened in us the Old Westminster Spirit. The Class of ' 19 is very fortunate to have had the opportunity to lahor with Dr. Wallace and we all unite in l)est wishes for his future. Km CHARLES FREEMAN Dean and Professor of Chemistry B. A., Allegheny; M. A., Ibid.; Ph. D., Ibid. Dr. Freeman with his policy of fairness and squareness, has won the admiration of every student who has ever sat under him and enjoyed his efficient methods of teaching the science of Chemistry. Few are the students who pass through school without improving the opportunities offered in his course. The high standard of our alumni in the field of Chemistry has been responsible for the envi- able commendations tendered to him, our friend and teacher. MISS SARAH J. KNOTT Dean of Women B. A., Adrian; M. A., Ibid. We of the class of ' 19 rather claim Miss Knott as our own, for she came to Westminster when we first entered as verdant Freshmen. She has mothered us most care- fully during her two years here, and we still look to her for guid- ance and sympathy in our serious undertakings. She has proven a most valuable friend and displays a splendid character. We extend to Miss Knott our most sincere good wishes. Thirteen ROBERT GRACEY FERGUSON Professor Emeritus of Biblical Literature B. A., Jefferson College; D. D., Washington and Jefferson; LL. D. Ibid., LL. D., Mon- mouth. The picture is sufficient; scarcely a word need be said. Kind, friendly and loveable, Dr. Ferguson has endeared himself to every student. On the street or at a social gath- ering, it is always a great pleasure to meet him. In his classes he gives his students the benefit of his clear thought ana of his familiarity with books. As a friend and teacher, Westminster ' s Grand Old Man is unsurpassed. His service to Westmins- ter is invaluable. JAMES McAllister shaffer M. A., Westminster. Prof. Shafi er is well known in all phases of College life. He is a friend of every one with whom he comes in contact. In our Freshman year we did not understand all his good qualities, but as we come to know him we realize our own faults more clearly. In him we find a man whose life has raised the standard of living and a man who gives every one a square deal. JOHN ABRAM SHOTT Professor of Psychology and Education Ph. B., Ohio U.; Ph. M. Ibid., M. A., Har vard. Amid the fatuous hubbub of a distracted world it is a rare treat to know a man who thinks so much sense and shoots as little prattle as does Professor Shott. His brain is a great cauldron, into which the flotsam and jetsam of verbose expression is received and boiled down into its proper consistency and uniformity, to be pithily presented to his classes. As a man of varied interests and great sincerity. Professor Shott is heard with respect. Fourteen JAMES OSCAR CAMPBELL Professor of History B. A., Mt. Union; M. A., Harvard; D. D., Mt. Union. Uoc was the first Pi ' ofessor to know your first name. Now wasn ' t he? But that is of minor importance. Broad experience as scholar, preacher, soldier and legislator has developed a man who is amply equip- ped to introduce a Soph, to the perspec- tive of the grand flow of history. As a speaker he is above par. His patriotic speeches in particular have an appeal that is not found in the ordinary address. JAMES D. BARR Professor of Greek B. A., Westminster; M. A., Ibid.; Pittshurgli Theological Ceininari . As a kind, helpful teacher, ever consid- erate and ever just, Prof. Barr cannot be surpassed. He can make a dead language seem alive and make you feel that you are living in the Homeric age. If the members of his class just remember that the secret of learning a language is review they will have no difficulty in mastering those terrible verbs and becoming proficient in I ' hythmical reading. WILLIAM W. TROUP Professor of German B. A., Heidelberg; M. A. Ibid. It is a good thing for Westminster that her German professor is a real American, who will teach the German language only, and not the ideals of Kaiserism and Kul- tur. As the pupils proceed in their study it becomes a pleasure to hear the philos- ophy of the older German writers explained in simple, clear and up-to-date language. We can say of him that he is a true friend of the student, a scholar himself, and a valuable man to the college. Fifteen ■ I I I CATHERINE ERASER MacLAGGAN Professor of Romance Languages B. A., BuckneU. A student once remarked that Miss Mac- Laggan ' s class room was just like Mark Twain ' s Weather tale, in one day one might sample a hundred different kinds of weather. Outside of the class-room her interesting personality and her charming conversations make her in great demand in our social life. Extensive study and travel in Europe have greatly augmented her teaching ability, and her perfect under- standing of her work, her sincerity and thoroughness in that tasK, mark hei ' as an excellent percepteuse. LOUIS K. OPPITZ Professor of Physics B. A., Yale; M. A. Ibid., Ph. D., U. of Pcun ' a. Dr. Oppitz is a man of wide learning and an invaluable aid to any seeker after knowl- edge. He possesses an abundant amount of energy and when he is not employing it toward the advancement of learning in the class-room, he is using it to advance College affairs. Aside from this he is famous for his knowledge of athletics of all kinds, his ability to pun, and his command of the English vocabulary. WALTER E. ROGERS Professor of Biology B. A., James Milliken; M. S., U. of Iowa. A few days before September 19, 1917, a small unassuming man stepped forth from the palace car of the Sharpy. He in- stalled himself in the Science Hall and on September 19 met his first class. With the sway of his tongue, back and forth, back and forth, he walks before his class, throw- ing out truths of Biology. We urge all who have not imbibed of his knowledge to partake of it before leaving the Halls of Learning. Sixteen RODGER F. GEPHART Professor of Latin A. B., Sirarthmore; A. M., U. of Penn ' a., Ph. D. Ibid. It was thought impossible to find anyone who would approach Prof. McElree as a teacher of Latin, but anyone who is in Dr. Gephart ' s classes will agree that his hand- ling of the Latin department leaves noth- ing to be desired. Broad scholastic train- ing has given him the bearing of a scholar, while extensive study and travel in Europe has broadened his view. Although he de- mands attention and accurate translation, he sometimes permits himself to indulge in pleasantries at the expense of the good Roman folk. HERBERT SOLON HOLLOPETER Professor of Public Speaking Ph. B., DePauw University; S. T. B., Boi - ton School of Theology; M. A., University of Chicago. The vacancy in the Public Speaking De- partment, caused by the resignation of Prof. Elbert R. Moses, was filled by the election of Prof. H. S. Hollopeter, graduate of De Pauw, Boston, and Chicago Universities. Prof. Hollopeter comes to Westminster with excellent training and successful teaching experience in normal schools and colleges in the middle west. He is also a member of the Methodist ministry. His unusual and unique methods of teaching bid fair to win him distinction in old Westminster. MISS CAROLINE MEYER Librarian Certificate of Training, Neiv York State Library School. The position of librarian, made vacant by the resignation of Miss Earla Mitchell, was filled, January, 1918, by the appointment of Miss Caroline Meyer, who had been for some time librarian in Winona College of Liberal Arts. Having had several years experience in library work Miss Meyer very soon felt at home in her new position in Westminster. By her efficiency, her ready willingness to assist, and her pleasing man- ner, she has won the confidence and favor of both faculty and students. : e t t E W. W. CAMPBELL Director of Music B. A., Westminster, M. A. Ibid. With an ear as keen as Keen Kutter, a tongue as thin as tissue paper, a jaw firmly set and yet in vocalizing, loose as the loose pages of a book, perfect pitch, and unsurpassed breath control, Mr. Campbell ' s chief aim is to make a more musical West- minster. Music students alone realize that he is also a harpist of unusual ability, — harping most frequently on — Pitch and Quirks. Many difficulties confront him but he meets all with a wonderful perseverance. EDWARD F. KURTZ Professor of Violin Stranger in town? Oh, no. That is Pro- fessor Kurtz, one of the busiest instructors of the conservatory, on his weekly visit. Our violin professor is especially occu- pied with his classes of orchestration and the quartette, in which he plays the ' cello. This new feature will give the students and faculty of Westminster a splendid oppor- tunity to hear their old favorite in another of his many accomplishments. In all his work Pi ' ofessor Kurtz is never too busy to display a friendly smile and a cheerful how- do-you-do. MISS NONA YANTIS Professor of Pianoforte and Harmony B. M., Putton Seminary. It would be superfluous to say that Miss Nona Yantis is one of the most respected and admired members of the Westminster Faculty. Her ability as a teacher of piano and harmony is unexcelled. By her ability and interest in the individual, she has won the permanent gratitude and love of her pupils. Miss Yantis possesses that rare gift of friendliness combined with a quiet reserve and dignity. Eighteen MISS CORINNE MERCER Secretary of Department of Music B. A., Wetit tuitiffter. Miss Mercer has successfully filled the position of Secretary in the College of Music. You will always find her in the of- fice, either clicking the keys of the type- writer or answering Mr. Campbell ' s sum- mons. Her principal duty is to see that all are in their practice rooms on time and re- main there all day. She patrols the halls keeping away all noise and interruptions. In spite of these hard tasks she is ever cheerful and obliging. EDWARD FRENCH HEARN Professor of Pianoforte and Voice B. M., Westmitister. This accomplished pianist came back to Westminster as an instructor in the fall of ' 15. He soon became director of the Girls ' Glee Club, and any of its members will tell you that as a good sport, Mr. Hearn is without an ecjual, especially on the trips. As an accompanist he has been highly praised by visiting artists. In answer to his country ' s call, he has donned the khaki and is now in training at Camp Sherman. MISS MARY DOUTHETT Professor of Pianoforte B. M., Westminster. The lack of space prevents us fi ' om tell- ing all the good qualities of Miss Doutnett. Suffice it to say here — Miss Douthett is a teacher of much ability and has won consid- erable fame as an artist. Her musical abil- ity is augmented by her pleasing, cheerful manner on the concert platform. She is a loyal supporter of the blue and white and never fails to display the college spirit. Here ' s to Miss Douthett! Nineteen 4 a .lC■ Xi • 2:J i , ' 1 JULIAN WIULIAMS Professor of Organ Playing Pupil of Frances Hemington, Mus. Doc, Chicago, 1904-1911. Pupil of Peter Chris- tian Lutkin, Mus. Doc, Northwestern Uni- versity, 1912-1913. Organist First Method- ist Church, Elgin, Illinois, 1912-1913. Or- ganist Third Avenue Methodist Church, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, 1913- 1914. Pupil of Konrad Kriedemann, Lin- coln, Nebraska, 1915-1917. Organist First Methodist Church, New Castle, Pa., 1917—. HUGH LAMBIE Director of Athletics Ph. B., Westminster. Tech came to us as an alumnus to teach the rising generation the finer points of athletic games. He turned out a foot- ball team that gave Pitt a hearty surprise. For the last two years he has turned out winning basketball teams. In track he has also done good work. Tech deserves much credit for reviving Intercollegiate basketball, Inter-Scholastic field meets and the long lost Gymn classes. May his teams always bring honor and distinction to old Westminster. .J. A. C. McQUISTON, D. D. Buss Manager Dr. McQuiston is one of the latest acqui- sitions to our college force. Indeed he is a new man in a new position — that of bus- iness manager, which position he fills very capably. As the father of two recent Westminster graduates and of one present Senior he is not entirely a stranger to us. But we of the class of 1919 extend to Dr. McQuiston a most cordial welcome and wish him the very best of success. Twenty MISS SARAH L. CLARK Matron Unless you live or work at the Hillside you may not know Miss Clark very well. In which case you have our sincere sym- pathy. To those who know her, Miss Clark stands for all that is kind and good. There is a fineness about her that marks her at once as one of the people that God put down here to raise the general aver- age. Her friendship is refreshing and her companionship delightful. ELIZABETH C. SANKEY Sec. to the President What a mixture of carefree jollity and good common sense. What a friend! what a chum! Through these qualities Sankey has endeared herself to all who know her, also by a hundred other kind deeds. For a jolly good time just call on her and she is right with you. But it is always Work while you work and play while you play with Sankey. That is why she so ably fills her position in the college office. Twenty-one MRS. THOMAS GUER THOMPSON Hear the mellow wedding bells — Golden bells! What a world of hajipiness their hurinony foretells Through the balmy air of night How they ring out their delight! Golden bells! On the 28th of December, 1917, these har- monious bells migfht have been heard. We had been expecting- them for some time for our librarian. Miss Mitchell, had been per- forming her customary duties with a happy, far-away look on her face and a sparkling gem on her finger. On this day Dr. R. G. Ferguson united her in marriage with Thomas G. Thompson of Montana. Mrs. Thompson ' s familiar face will be greatly missed in the library, but her friends wish her happiness in her western home, and we, the .Junior class, unites in the old song: — Honor, riches, marriage, blessing, Long continuance and increasing, Hourly joys be still uvon you! Juno sings her blessing on you. 1 11 Twenty-two John A. McGeoch Senior Class Officers President John A. McGeoch Vice President Frances Perkins Secretary Lorena Stewart Treasurer Russell L. Forbes Coi ORS : Orange and Black. Twenty-four The Senior Class Tlie grav clouds lav in high banked splendor abu ' e the serried landscape. The ri er wound majestic among its sylvan banks. The aroma of departing summer lay upon it all. The misty silence of transition was unbroken. Xature lay hushed in waiting, for a mighty world event was trembling to fulfillment. Thus it was that in those far off days of 14 we entered, and it was thus that nature signified her sympathy with those who came. It was a year which the world will long remember for two things, the outbreak of the War of Nations and the entering of the class of ' 18 into the halls of old Westminster. In da •s of high fraught moment for humanity we entere l our . lma Mater ' s sacred fanes, and bv the tenor (jf our lives therein ]ia e striven to render yet more worthy of our reverence the i)aths of knowledge there. The world has l)een at war, but our lives here have not l)een soml)re ones. They have been hung high with jo} ' and ])romise for every one of us. To recount the triumphs wliich have come to us is useless. Preceding Argos have ful- filled the long recital of the years which have gone. He who has read knows indeed that our triumphs have l)een by no means few. And now, we have come to the fourth year and we are in no mood for Ijoasting. What we have done, we have done, and our hopes are witli the future. What it holds for us e know not. The year of our entering found the world hung low with l)attle smoke, and now that we have come to the fulfillment of our years of study here, the world is yet hung with the same sombre pall. Of the years that have gone, we can but sa - that our joys have not been unmixed with sorrow, nor our victories unmingled with defeats, Init standing now at the threshold of the world beyf)nd and looking liack, we cannot hut say that it has been worth while. W]iate er the future holds — l)e it war, carnage, death — l)e it joy, de elopment, life — we only know that we shall still be going on. Twenty-five Senior Class Roll Minnie Belle McOuislon, Alary Caldwell. William Ashbiook, Eugenia Speer, Glenn Berry, Ethel Igo, Earl K. Lostelter, Erances Perkins, James Kerr, Olive Hickman, W endell Duff, Margaret Xoble, Clarence Cummings, Beatrice Eckles, Russell Eorbes, Helen Johnston, Jay Gar in, Maud Spencer, Allen W. Uickson, Mary Sloane, Paul Schenck, Lorena Stewart, John McGeoch, Gladys Krause, Charlotte Logan, Josephine Keast, Gertrude Shane, Alan Henderson. Not appearing in this picture: Helen Artman, Ruth W ' ylie, W ' m. G. I )ou- thett, Kraer Eerguson, Clarence Toy. Twenty-six J Junior Class Officers President Clyde A. Armstrong- Vice President Jean Ralston Secretary Glee Perkins Treasurer Frank L. Burton Colors: Blue and Gold. The Junior Class A RADIOGRAM Interstellar Radiocraph Co. I iitcrccptcd bctK ' ccn Mars and the Moon. May 24, 3019. Not many montlis ago our most renowned discoverer and explorer, Philo, alighted from liis sun driven j)laneodyne amidst the ruins of a small village on the planet Earth. Philo has been the first visitor to that once densely popu- lated planet since our nearly forgotten ancestors were forced to find a sudden means of fliyiit because of abnormal conditions there. Twenty-nine Philo has brought back man)- interesting tales concerning his (hscoveries in these ruins, and also certain indications of a school the name of which Philo found to be Westminster College. A college, from what Philo learned, was probably a school where coeducation was studied. Coeducation seemed to take up most of the time of the students and more than likely dealt with the study of the stars, satellites and others of our colonial planets. When- ever coeducation was to be studied a mass meeting was called and the stu- dents would sing a weird song about Grove City not shining. So far we are unable to tell what planet or star was called Gro e City. Philo also found man ' aluable jiapers, including the records of the different classes. Among these arious records, that of the class of 1919 invites the most interest. Records show that the meml)ers of the class were enrolled as Freshmen during the fall oi 191 5. The wor(l Freshman has given our most educated men an abundance of trouble but it seems that this ])articular class was nicknamed I ' reshman because of its extraordinary ( ?) intelligence. The achie ' ements of this class have no doubt made good history as one morning the Hag of the Fre shmen was suddenly attacked by a people called the Sophomores who were finallv driven off and the b eshmen remained the victors. Not this day only did this small band accomplish great things in the field of battle, but in the tug of war the rope between the b ' reslimen and the Sophomores was broken four consecuti e times. In this day of ])eri)elual motion and inter-planetar_ - intercourse it is practically im])ossible to imagine the mode of thought carried on by the stu- dents of so many centuries back. Xor can we full} ' appreciate the many problems that the students of that age and particularly of that class of ' 19 solved with unequal zeal and which furnished the foundations for our solar trans])ort, wireless and photograjjliic svstems. Philo is making preparation to repeat his trip to the planet Earth to dis- cover more about the members of the class of 1919 as our students in re- search work are curious to know what became of its in(li idual members. By a comparison of records Philo found that Westminster College was affected by the Great World War in the Spring of 191 7 and naturally our next series of discoveries will probably contain many interesting accounts of how that class influenced the history of the world. Thirty CLYDE A. ARMSTRONG New Kensington, Pa. Army is a wit, a humorist, a comedian, an athlete, a lady ' s man, but above all, he is a jolly good fellow. Clyde is a consistent ground-gainer in co-ed (stroller) and is about the best man in an athletic way that has landed in Westminster in many a day. He is a star of the first magnitude on both the basket-ball floor and the football field. As .Junior Class President and Advertising Manager of the Argo, Clyde is a human dynamo and he never loses any power. From a study of the etymology of Armstrong ' s name one would say that his ancestors were black smiths. That fact doubtless ex- plains his partiality to the Smithy of today. Classical; N eshannock C luh ; Pres., S; Varsity Football, 3; Var- sity Basketball, 1, 2, 3; Class Pres- ident, 3; Class Basketball, 1, 2; Captain, 2; Advertising Manager Argo, J. Thirty-one 3 MARY GINEVRA AULD ELEANOR BRAHAM New Wilmington, Pa. Can any good thing come from the country? History testifies to the affirmative, but if you still doubt it, it would be well for you to make Mary ' s acquaintance. Born in Ohio, reared in Pennsyl- vania, and educated in New Wil- mington High School, Mary came to Westminster in the fall of 1911 to add the higher learning to her earlier attainments. Three years passed in this delightful pursuit of learning but one year she disap- peared. Rumor was abroad that her face had been seen at the win- dow of one of the little country school houses but no one seemed to know much about it. However that may be, she suddenly appeared again and became a member of the class of ' 19. Philosophical Course; Chorus, 3. New Wilmington, Pa. Eleanor is a member of a gig- gling trio from which she is never absent. She may not impress a stranger with studiousness but she refuses to look at any grade less than an A. Her attentive air in the class room combined with spec- tacles when necessary, might be said to account for some of her high grades. At the first function where 1919 made its de but, Elea- nor ' s brown eyes and curly hair completely enthralled a hardened gridiron warrior by the name of Berry. Eleanor says she will teach, but her intimate friends hint for an invitation to visit a certain place in Idaho. In school room or on ranch we wish happi- ness for this member of ' 19. Philosophical Course; Chorus 3. Thirty-tivo J. RICHARD P. BRANDON ADELINE AMELIA BURRY New Wilmington, Pa. What strange creature have we here? A composite mixture of one-half clown, one-quarter stu- dent, a little tendency towards co- education, a trace of laziness and the rest good nature. But this last quality is by no means of small proportions. Dick is ready to do anything that you ask him to, pro- vided you assure him that it is non-fatiguing and that there is a small element of f un connected therewith. Dick ' s epitome of co- education is: Keep away from it, fellows; love is nothing but one heart-break after another. Well, Dick, you ought to know! Scientific; Kelly Club; Class Bas- ketball, 1, 2, S; Capt., J; Class De- bate, 1, 2; Varsity Debate, S. New York City DuiHont Finishing School, Neu Chatel, Switzerland. Adeline comes from big New ; York to little Westminster. Ade- line, however, is not wholly lost in Westminster affairs for she always knows the latest about Stephens. Next year she will graduate in Music and the Junior class is very proud to have such an unusually accomplished violinist. She has an unusually big, generous heart and is always ready to do a kind deed. We always see her busy, spending all her spare time knitting for her soldier brothers and sending them goodies. Adeline ' s good nature is unsurpassed an d her wit keen. She speaks French and German fluently, and has traveled far both in America and Europe. Music; Glee Club, 2; Chorus, 1; Orchestra, 1; String Quartet, 2. FRANK LEROY BURTON Eastbrook, Pa. Frank it not a new acquisition to our college, although the class of ' 19 is glad to count him as a new member this year. He taught school for a few years between his two terms of attendance at our il- lustrious Alma Mater, and some- what awes us by the way he fol- lows the different teachers, notably Prof. Shott through the delightful intricacies of Psychology. A noisy person in the Library is apt to hear Burton tapping the silence bell and will quiet down at once under .his stern glance (?). But this sober librarian will, out- side the Library hours, argue de- lightedly on any subject, prefer- ably Lloyd George. Classical; Ass ' t Librarian; Cres- cent Club; Class Treasurer, 3. ELIZABETH CRAWFORD New Wilmington, Pa. Giggle! Giggle; Giggle! Splash! Right on Fergie ' s head. He look- ed up to see four empty cups be- hind which the impish faces of Elizabeth and her companions grinned down at him. This is blue- eyed, brown-haired and saucy- faced Elizabeth who entered our class with eleven others of the famous town crowd. Her sense of humor and unfailing good nature together with her willingness to help, make her popular with all. Elizabeth is a good student al- though she never takes her studies seriously except when she receives her grade card. So be it in frolic or in the more serious affairs, we wish Elizabeth the best that life holds for her. Philosophical Course; Chorus, S, Thi. ty-four ESTHER CUMMINGS New Wilmington, Pa. Esthei is one of the shining- lights of our class since she in- tends to graduate with the class of ' 18. However, she leaves her heart and mind with her own class. Next year we shall indeed miss her smiling countenance and cheery manner. Esther belonged formerly to the group of students known as Town Girls, but for the past two years has been a loyal member of the nerve-racking crew of the Hillside. She has made a specialty of all her studies, among which are Italian, French, .Junior Oratory and Voice. Wherever Esther may be, we wish her all the happiness and success of life. Philofiophical Courae; Vice Pres- ident Class, 2; Chorus, 1, 2, 3; Glee Club, 2, 3. .JAMES B. CUMMINGS New Wilmington, Pa. A cheery blast of laughter A merry roar of song Without our happy Jimmy How could we get along? Besides his cheerfulness and vol- ume of voice and feet, he is well known for three things, viz. : study- ing, athletic ability, and taking care of .Johnny. In athletics he is very well known, as a shark in tennis, a star at basketball, and as a formidable guard in football. Regardless of his wonderful ability today, he will always appear better to Morrow, so we can safely prophesy a bril- liant future for our James. Classical; Crescent Club; Chorus, 2, S; Class Treas., 1; Varsity Bas- ketball, 3; Varsity Football, 3; Class Basketball, 1, 2, 3; Capf., 1; Varsity Tennis, 1, 2; Y. M. C. A. Cabinet, J. Thirty-fira New Alexandria, Pa. Bobbie is such a lovable little chap, and an all ' round man. To see his round body rolling ' round over the campus and his round face lit up by a dazzling .smile does much to make the life of our col- lege so delightful. Bobbie has taken his part in very many of the college activities. As Little Jack Horner on the Glee Club program he was a scream. In football last year he played a most consistent game at fullback. In spite of a very bad ankle, he went into the Grove City game and won his let- ter. Bobbie enlisted early in the war and was called recently. You will probably find him in France, now with U. S. Base Hospital L. Scientific; Van Club; Chorus, 1, 2; Glee Chib, 2; Varsity Football, 3; Baseball Mgr., 2. If MARGARET DUFF Enon Valley, Pa. No member of our class is more highly esteemed than is Margaret. Her quiet, modest, unassuming, congenial way has won for her a place in the hearts of us all. Not until this year when she at last de- cided that her college education would not be complete without some dorm life have we really come to know her. Margaret is one of the best students of our class, one who never fails to do her duty either in the class room, or in the social life. In order to make sure that she is developing all her talents she has extended her inter- ests to the conservatory. Philosophical Course; Chorus, 1, 2, 3; Glee Club, 3. TJiirfy-six WILLIAM L. DUNN Arnold, Pa. At the beginning of our Soph- omore year we were certainly glad to welcome Bill into our class. He soon located the longest way to the Hillside and in that, as in ev- erything else that he has under- taken, he has gone far. Bill is an all-around natural born athlete. He is a star quarter- back on the football team; a crack guard at basketball; and as a first- baseman he is hard to beat. However Bill ' s achievements lie not only on the athletic field but also in the field of business. He has handled the affairs of the Argo in a mo.st busines.s-like manner and his accomplishments along this line alone foretell a most successful business career. Scientific; Neshannock Club ; Varsity Football, 2, -i; Varsity Basketball, 2; Varsity Baseball, 2; Class Basketball, 2, 3; Business Manager Argo; Varsity Tennis, 2. 311 (R ■ BESSIE ECKLES Sharpsville, Pa. Every day, rain or shine, anyone may see Bessie alighting from the Sharpsville for she lives in the famous city called by that name. She is a very modest girl. She does not like to be conspicuous and would not make a fuss even if im- posed upon. She always has her lessons — and whoever heard of Bessie cutting class? Bessie ' s Hillside life is confined to the luncheon hour but even in that short time she contributes her bit to the moulding of the social life of that institution. In spite of her quiet ways, she made many friends and none ever ask aid of her in vain. This sober face is a deception, for those who know her best realize that she has a very merry heart that doeth good like a medicine. Classical Course. Thirty-seven HARRIET GRAHAM Grafton, Pa. If theie is any mischief afoot, you can be very sure that Harriet is one of the ring leaders. Al- though there are few things that .she can ' t do if she wants to, it is useless to waste your energy try- ing to get her to do .something that she doesn ' t want to do, for it is against her principles. As far as studies are concerned Harriett finds that the intellectual is not the only side of college life. Still she easily manages to keep well toward the head of the class and when she feels that she is ex- erting herself too much along that line she takes a little trip home. Why? Well, ask her. Philosophical Course, Chorus S. .JUNE AUGUSTA GROVE Jewett, Ohio Behold! the sweet song bird of our class. If at any time passing the Music House you hear clear, sweet tones double, then redouble, rise, then fall, ' tis our .June, for thus she trills away many an hour. June entered Westminster with our class as a member of the no- torious Hungry Eight mob. She graduated with the class in Public School Music, but desiring to con- tinue her work in voice she re- joined our class this year. June is exactly what one would expect from her name — happy, sober and gay in turns. Here ' s to our social bee of winsome personality and graceful manners. Glee Chib, 1, 2, S; Chorus, 1, 2, 3. Thirty-eigh t HUGH M. HART New Wilmington, Pa. Broad is his key word. Music, language, photography, football, and — ah, — coeducation. He shine.s in each of these separately and dis- tinctly. Egypt is his native land, but he is far from being a mummy. His keen memory keeps his wealth of early experiences in the high- ways and byways of the earth ever fresh and interesting. He is a patriotic farmer. Sternly resolved to do his bit, he stuck to his task on a certain Pennsylvania farm through an entire summer. Hart feels the call of the Sudan for med- ical workers. Wherever he may go, we may be assured that there will be a little more light there. Scientific; Crescent Club; Chorus, 2; Glee Club, 2; Art Editor, Argo; Holcad Staff; Sporting Editor, -J; Class Treasurer, 2; Varsity Foot- ball, J; Y. M. C. A. Cabinet, J; Pres. Bible Class, J; Volunteer Band. CATHERINE PEARL -JONES YouNGSTowN, Ohio One of Rayen ' s pi-oducts is this rather staid, but kindly, thoughtful maid who has always a word of sympathy and cheer for everyone. Although Fortune has never pre- sented her with the laurels of Art Work she has painted and printed many a poster and place-card. Here she may be depended upon to work on undismayed by the late- ness of the hour. Her most strik- ing characteristics are her desire to be just so, her horror of the nickname Kate, and her solici- tude for Wallace. Since the Xmas vacation she has spent most of her time writing letters; perhaps we may trace the cause to one of the training camps in Kentucky. Classical Course, Girl ' s Bible Class, 3. Vice-Pres. Thirty-nine ANABEL KIER JOHN ]). LAWTHER Blairsville, Pa. Alliance, Ohio Anabel entered the class of I ' Jl ' J a few weeks after its illustrious be- ginning. We wouldn ' t like to call her a flirt but her sparkling brown eyes, that dimple in her chin, and general air of cuteness, have played havoc from the greatest man to the least. To enumerate the broken hearts and sighing youths which compose Anabel ' s train would take more paper than this Argo could spare, so we will only give Bobbie honorable men- tion. With all her co-education, Anabel has found time to look be- tween the covers of her books and fill her pretty head with knowledge. So be it in marital bliss or single blessedness (?) we wish this little maid success. Philoso])hical Convse; Chorus, 2. Along with the rest of the bril- liant class of ' 19 appeared a 15 year old lad from the metropolis of Mechanicstown, 0. In spite of his youth he soon made his presence felt by his ability to crack jokes and dishes and to run the Mara- thon. In his second year he showed his prowess on the gridiron, but a broken leg cost him his W. At the same time he took a heavy course in co-education in which he was very ' Lucky. In a continuation of this course he took up the study of telegraphy, but the Dot appears to take far more time than the dash. In the fall of ' 17 he won his W, playing the most consistent game of all the fellows on the team. If .Johnny goes after suc- cess as hard as he goes after Latin and football he certainly will make good. Classical; Crescent Club; Class Treas., 3; Varsity Football, 2, 3; Class Basketball, 1, 2, 3; Track. Forty GEORGE U. MARTIN Lyndhurst, New Jersey You can never tell what George is thinking about; dress him up in Oriental robes and you could pass him off for Rabindranath Tagore or Omar Khayyam himself. And yet he ' s not so thoughtful or stu- dious but that he ' s ready at any time for a hike, and he has even been known to snatch a little co- education at times. His hobby is getting enthusiastic over things; and a glance thi ' ough his book will show his thoroughness in carrying through any sort of job. This Scotchman found time, last fall, to try a whirl at football and the end of the season discovered for us a real star. Cldx. ical ; Crescent Club; Editor- in-Chief Argo; Class President, 1; Y. M. Cabinet, 2; Y. M.C. A. Pres- ident, 3; Varsity Football, 3. I I LAWRENCE P. MILLIGAN Bellefontaine, 0. Hank, as he has been some- times called, is in many ways a representative college man. He has been a faithful member of the football squad since his entry into our school, and this faithfulness has been rewarded this year with a letter. Music has always had a big place in his life. Many Hill- side girls will testify that they have heard the strains of his voice floating moonward in an effort to please the fair co-eds. Feeling the need of a change of air, Milligan borrowed a suit of clothes from his Uncle Samuel and went south for the winter. He is one of the famous half dozen that represent Westminster in U. S. Base Hos- pital L. Philosophical; Kelly Club; Chorus, 1, 2; Glee Club, 2; Var- sity Football, 3; Basketball Mgr., 3. Forty-one VICTOR CLARK MINTEER New Wilmington, Pa. In Vic we have an all-round college man, one whom we are glad to hail as a son of 1919. As a stu- dent he stands high in his classes, as a friend there is none better. Of Vic we can truly say He is a man. Aside from his literary attain- ments Vic has a tender spot for the ladies, and it is not an uncom- mon sight to see him deeply en- grossed in the study of feminine charms. He is also an athlete of no mean reputation. No man of his size on the, squad had half so much pep and effective force as he. At present he is in the service of the government and we are sure that if pluck counts for anything Vic will come to the top. So you, Vic, we hail as a soldier and friend. Scientific; Kelly Club; Y. M. C. A. Cabinet; Sec ' y, 3. MILDRED GLEE PERKINS Washington, Pa. In the fall of 1915, a gleeful lit- tle maid came to Westminster. She was rather quiet at first, but as one of our music students, she has learned to make a joyful noise. Her name has been on many piano recital programs, and she sings very sweetly, too. Glee is the most grateful girl in school. Her Thank you so much, dear, is very well known. Although Sis occasionally puts her to bed by force, Glee has de- veloped a very strong mind of her own since coming here. In one case especially she insists that her Will be Dunn. Yet, how could we have Dunn without Glee? This is a question the wisest of us cannot answer. Music; Chorus, 2, J; Glee Club, 3; Sec ' y Junior Class. Forty-two DOROTHY NEVILLE PITTOCK CORAOPOLIS, Pa. Our Dot is a wee maid with blue eyes and a sweet smile. She is in many ways a surprise. At first glance she seems rather quiet and slow of tongue but as soon as you get to know her you find her very lively indeed. If you want to know what a good little actress Dot is, jus t recall the little old lady on her way to Geneva, or Mrs. Have-a- Heart at the Mock Trial. Dot likes the boys but so far as we know she is still heart whole. She is a favorite with the faculty for she always tries to get her lessons and she isn ' t afraid to tackle Greek or Chemistry or Logic if you just give her time. In short, Dot is worth knowing. Classical Course. JEAN RALSTON Freeport, Pa. Mainly in pursuit of the classics, this fair maiden left her quiet home on the farm, and entered Westminster to search through the dusty pages of Latin and Greek. Jean, since she is an earnest stu- dent, ranks among the best schol- ars. However, she is not a book- worm, as one might expect, but has lots of time to devote to the affairs of House Government and the Y. W. C. A., saying nothing of the times she has enjoyed fun and co-education. Jean is one of the most popular girls in our class, and taken all in all, she has a con- scientious Hart, is a good sport, and a true friend. Clnssical; Ass ' t Ed. Argo; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet; Treas. House Gov., ■3; Vice Pres. Junior Class. Forty-three HELEN RODGERS GLADYS ROSE Pulaski, Pa. A jolly, good-natured girl is our Pulaski, and a loyal member of the class of ' 19. She has been with us ever since she graduated from New Castle High, near the head of the class. Helen is a tall girl with a nimble tongue, a smile that is catching, and a laugh that drives away the blues. She likes football games and hikes and all kinds of good times, and when there is anything doing in the Annex, Helen is sure to have a hand in it. As a student she is no shirker, and in Greek and Latin she upholds the honor of ' 10. Altogether, Helen is a hard worker and a good friend, and the best wishes of the class go with her. Classical Course. New Wilmington, Pa. In all Westminster ' s conserva- tory of flowers, no choicer bloom is found than fair Gladys Rose. Her self bespeaks her name. She is radiant, sweet and blushing. New Wilmington is proud to claim her as her own. Her manner to her friends is one of kindness and helpfulness. She is capable and trustworthy which renders her in- valuable to her intimates. Although mightily interested in a fellow classmate during her Freshman year, her ideal stopped at nothing short of a Senior in her Sophomore year. Perhaps it ' s her name, per- haps it ' s herself, but anyway Gladys is always a charming ad- dition to any group or gathering. Classical Course. Forty-four Sharon, Pa. Thelma is one of the most pop- ular and valuable members of the Junior class. Inclined to be quite studious, she is ever willing to lay aside her books for a romp of some kind. To really know her is to know a true friend. In this little account we must not forget Kike, the very mention of whose name will drive away any sad feel- ings she may possess. In all that she undertakes whether in debate or at the head of some committee, we can count that all will go well. We the Juniors of ' 19 prize this maiden from Shai ' on as one of our truest classmates. Classical Course; Holcad Staff, 1, 2, 3; Cec ' y of Soph. Class; Ass ' t Lit. Editor Argo; House Commit- iec, 2. JOHN EDMUND SHOTT New Wilmington, Pa. This youth is one of New Wil- mington ' s best products (small town stuff) and is a worthy son of our Westminster. He has always been a great favorite among the ladies. His point of greatest abil- ity is cheer leading, although on the basketball floor he has acquired great fame. Eddie is also pro- ficient in tennis as many fair co- eds will testify. In the class-room he is perfectly at home with the exception of those classes under his father. We regret to say that he has not as yet taken one of the fairer sex under his care, but his equal at kidding them has never been discovered. Scientific; Crescent Club; CUiss Basketball, 2, S; Varsity Tennis, 1, 2. v.. Forty-five EDITH SMITH JANE GRAHAM SOWASH Turtle Creek, Pa. Fortunate for Westminster was the day Edith entered the conser- vatory of Music. Although she is a busy whirl in the social world, al- ways in for every kind of fun, nev- ertheless she is a hard worker, the making of a fine musician. Her quiet, gentle and friendly dispo- sition attracts everyone to her, and once a friend, always a friend, kind and true. Her happy rosy face is indicative of her good humor through which she has gained a host of friends. In all the life work which she may undertake the class of ' 19 wishes her a prosper- ous future. Chorus, 1, 2, 3; Glee Club, 3; House Committee, 3. Clairton, Pa. It is obvious that Jane is among the most popular of the Hillside family. Early in her college career she won a place for herself in the hearts of the girls; and if further truth be told, the co-eds were like- wise not impervious to her attract- ing personality. Studious? Yes, but ever welcoming an opportunity for a good time. Not only have her accomplishments been evident in the class room and social activities, but also on the campus at May Day. We are glad to have as a classmate one who so vividly por- trays the Old Westminster Spirit. Philosophical; Sec. Freshman Class; Lit. Editor Argo. Forty-six M. GRACE SPRINGER Zelienople, Pa. Whdt is so rare as a day in June? Why, just this combination of wit and wisdom that we find in Grace. Although we have claimed her only for a year, she has made herself a vital part of us, entering into our school activities with earn- est enthusia.sm. In the class room she is always worth an A plus. In conversation she can intelligently discuss any- thing from Dante ' s Inferno to Love, and if you want to start a good time, just call on Grace. Her year at Brown University has giv- en her a sympathetic understand- ing of people and she finds pscho- logical studies extremely entertain- ing. We expect the world to hear of Grace in after years. Classical Course. RUTH STEWART Castle Shannon, Pa. Stew — quiet and thoughtful to those who meet her only occasion- ally; but when known more closely — just the best all-iound person you could know. We find in Stew one who has ideas of her own on all subjects well thought out and who cannot be swayed by the opinions of oth- ers. Stew is a whole store house of good common-sense. There is nothing frivolous or petty about her. She is natural in every act and every thought she expresses. Here ' s to Stew! We wish her all happiness and success. Scientific Course; May Queen, 1917. Forty-seven ETHA MARIE TOY EUGENE A. TRIMBLE Mars, Pa. Three years ago Eth came down from Mars to join the P. S. M. ' ers of ' 17. Not being satisfied with musical renown she came back this year to broaden her edu- cation in Miss Knott ' s English — and needless to say joined the Junior Class. She has won great fame for herself by means of her convincing testimonies at trials and her clever imitations (not to say of whom) ! She has the ad- vantage over most of us by having a brother in school to see her home on Sabbath nights. Seriously, however, we ' re proud to boast of this loyal member of ' 19. Music Student; Chorus, 1, 2; Glee Club, 2, S. York, N. Y. Jack is one of the most modest members of our class. His quiet, unassuming disposition is hard to surpass and is a rare gift. Jack not only excels in find- ing unknowns and in solving hard Math, problems but he is one of the neatest shots on the basket-ball floor. His ability in this latter branch has been a great asset to our class team. A.sk Jack for an opinion on any subject and he will tell you his views without the slightest hesita- tion. Besides having a mind of his own, Jack possesses many fine qualities that can only be learned by close association with him. Scientific; Neshannock Club; Varsity Basketball, ■ ' . ; Class Bas- ketball, 1, 2, S; HnlcacI Staff, 2. Forty-eigli i J. CLAIR VANCE MARY K. WALKER New Wilmington, Pa. Ad Vance, as this handsome (?) gentleman is commonly known, is a local product, and one whom New Wilmington is glad to claim. But Ad, although a native of a small town, has not been limited on ac- count of his surroundings, for truly Clair is an all-round college man. As an athlete he has few superiors, as a student he stands well, and as a co-educationalist — suffice it to say that to all appear- ances Ad ' s heart has now been cured by a very widely and well known liniment (Sloan ' s). In Vance we have a classmate of the highest order, one whom we are glad to hail as a friend and companion. And to you, Ad, as a parting toast, may your lot al- ways be Mary (merry). Scientific Course; Kelly Club; Pres., 3; Varsity Football, 1, 2; Asst. Coach, 3; Class Basketball, 1, 2, S; Athletic Editor Argo. Bellevue, Pa. With her happy, winning smile, Pat has won a large place in the heart of old Westminster as well as the Class of ' 19. Possessing a temper which flashes up with light- ning speed, but as quickly dies down, she may be heard raving most any time of the day, especially when .Junior Orations or Debate are under discussion. In basket- ball, Pat, as Captain, has piloted our class team through two stren- uous but successful (?) seasons. When excitement is promised in any affair, Pat is right there brimming over with mischief. As a student, she is serious and soberminded, excelling particularly in geology, her special study for the past several years having been centered on the Cliff and its nature. Philosophical Course; Debate, 1, 2, 3; V. Pres. Cla. ' is, 1; Secy. Bible Class, 3; Hoi cad L ' taff, 1, 2, 3. Forty-nine BLANCHE ELLIOT WRIGHT Lisbon, N. Y. It was a great day in Lisbon, New York, when Blondy first opened her eyes on the light of day. She was always a bright youngster and gave conclusive proof of this by graduating in the Public School Music Course in Westmins- ter in 1917. But she could not keep away from the old school, and the fall of ' 17 found her here, a member of our illustrious class. Blondy is a great kidder. If you don ' t believe it, ask one of the waiters. She is also that highest and best of all things, a true-blue friend. Music Student; Chorus, 1, 2; Glee Club, 1, 2, 3; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet. FLORA ZIMMER Bellevue, Pa. This contribution to the museum of What you may call us hails from Bellevue. Flora is a demure little soul with never too much to say. She has a quiet, unassuming- nature which accomplishes much without making a fuss. She often does have a happy thought. Then, look out. The city (?) of Volant has attractions for Flora aside from boating and swimming. Such an all around good spoi ' t, true friend and good student is a rare combination these days. Flora is all of these and the class of 1919 is fortunate to call her a member. Pli ilosophicul Coil rse. i 9) 19 J9 Now all ye freshmen come and know How to do the things youU find below Obey these laws and save your hide For the lash of the Sophs reaches far and wide A word to the wise is sufficient BUT Foolish Freshmen require several. Therefore, take heed to these RULES Ladies Foist. I. Disdain your foolish, flippant, frowsy, fat. fresh men brethren, but rather aspire (?) to handsome up- per classmen. iV Abstain from freshman frolics III. Wear your own hair. Bangs strictly forbidden IV. Remember to be seen and not heard, especially when near the temple of discord. V. Smoking strictly prohibited in the rooms VI. Keep the mouth closed when chewing your gumbo VII. Don ' t worry Miss Knott with your late hours. VIII. Avoid the Overlook springhouse; it may mean limits. IX. Bed ticking worn on Wednesdays only. X. Mellin ' s food is on special sale at the dni tore during September Your superior sisters will strictly enforce these rules To the boy Aspirants I. Wear green for harmony ' s sake II. Keep away from New Castle on Monday ' s; both afternoons and evenings III. If anyone takes you for a mem- ber of the town council or community club, correct the mistake. IV. If you are an athlete Keep the glad news to yourself. V. Do you sing? Consult Petie Willie VI. Woe be to the seat of your pants if you are caught in the pool rooms on Wednesday night; you should be at prayer meeting. VII. Wear your green cap or you ' ll speedily resem- ble Prof. Shaffer. VIII. Sears Roebuck Co., supplies celluloid col- lars. Wear them Or be-ware the barrel stave IX. Doc. Stancliffe treats lovesickness X. Be glad to run errands for all your superiors Now yoo lanky, wide- rthed, sawed-off cloDfated lodbaiters, obty or btwart. for tbe paddle cracki logdiy 00 the cool midDighl air. TO THE CLASS IN TOTO: I. Wear green whenever bidden II. Do not disturb the tacred tilfciicet of the college III. Keep out of the Gym; it might fall on you IV, Inquire at the book ttore or of Jacob Weber for pamphlets on limit V. If you don ' t like the Sharpsville, lay to, don ' t be bajhful; we ' ll all laugh at something once. VI. Keep your head still; your brain might rattle Vii. Don ' t tell about the love you left behind you and don ' t make any here VIII. If you slip oil a banana peel, count ten before addressing it. Call Jake and have it removeci IX. Jitneys to New Castle every Monday night. Ap- ply to Profs. Mills and Campbell X. Don ' t use ponies; this is a horseless age You ' re much too young to think of love Still many years you should stay single But if you can ' t restrain yourself ' Let some kind friend appiy the shingle SIGNED. 1919 CO CO 19 19 19 Fifty-one Glenn P. Reed Sophomore Class Officers President .... Vice President Secretary .... Treasurer .... . . Glenn P. Reed Gertrude Wilson . Claire Robinson . .John B. Lewis Colors : Red and Black The Sophomore Class It was tlie largest class in the history of Westminster that began to get its bearings in the city of Xew Wilmington on the morn of September 20th, 1916, — ninety strong and extrtmelv wise. Compliments as to onr beantv were rare, as is the lot of out-sizes, but on accjuaintance our good liunKir loul)ly made up for ])h sical irregularities. We had a corking good lime o])eying some of the poster rules and disobeying others. Flag rush day found us all aglow with honor, trium])hantly l)Laring home scrajjs of blue and gold as trophies of our first war. Our next undertaking was a football game with the Sophomores. It was hard fought and intensely exciting, especially when we Freshmen made our Held goal. In cpiick succession followed our vic- tories in ])asketl)all and debating, keeping the laurel wreath ever fresh upon our l)row. As Sophomores, we find our ranks sadly depleted, for this year many of our classmates have dedicated their lives to the service of our Nation, — and we who are left behind are trying to do our part by preparing to make our lives worthy of the sacrifice which they stand ready to make for us. Fifty-four James Spencer Freshman Class Officers President James H. Spencer Vice President Dorothy Holliday vSecretary Eleanor Hervey Treasurer Wilbert L. . nderson Colors: Green and ll ' lilfc The Freshman Class Quality, rather than (juantity, well characterizes the Class of ujJi. Per- haps we were green when we first appeared on the campus o-f Old West- minster, l)ut that soon wore off and exposed the true l)lue that was under- neath. We looked forward to the flag rush, as our hrst chance to luimiliate our proud and haughty rivals, the Sophomores. The preparations for this great event were accomplished with the aid of a friendly mule, who deemed it an honor to transport a pole helonging to the h ' reshman Class. But, alas, when the time of hostilities arrived, we found that Dame Fcjrtune favored our opponents. But we soon defeated tliem in foothall and when l)asket- hall season came around it just {ooU us forty minutes to |)rove our sujjerior- ily over our self-satisfied antagonists. We are already well represented on the varsity foot])all, del)ate and girls l)asketl)all teams. We might go on and tell of other accomplishments headed our way, hut we will sim|)ly re(|uest the readers of this hook to watch us as we gain the victories that are sure to he in store for a class that is so filled with the Old Westminster Siiirit. ' Fifty-eight Westminster Hymn Words and Music by Professor Morgan Barnes w Arr V William Campbell 1. Hail, hail to hail to thee, bur Moth-er Fair, West-min - ster, Thy sons thy name with a.Moth-ef tri -um - phant, let thysplen-did sto - ry, Teach us the truth it 3.Young-est of all thy sons w e hail apd greet thee,With all our lives for rev- rent horn-age greet ev- er taught thy sons, ser-vice in thy slight. m While.rings our songs with - in tjiy sa-cr ed por-tals, Fresh That age handsdown to coming age its glo - ry, Through West min- ster Fair, our Mother, we sa-lute thee,Ma - lay them at thy feet same firm pur- pose luns ev - er - last-ing light wreaths we twine and all our lives the jes - tic, crownedwith Long may she live, our How can we fal ter. Long may she live, our Mother Fair,Westminsier! then fthou command uS? Mother Fair, Westminster ' Fling to the breeze her banner white and blue ! Halls of our fathers How can we fear, if thuudostus inspire? How faint or.fail or Flingto the breeze her banner white and blue ' Hall of our fathers homo of hal- lowed mem yield what-e ' er with-stand home of hal-lowed mem- Vies, Our Al - ma Ma - ter, glor - ious, grand and true ' us, Thy pres - ence in our hearts a ho - ly fire ' ries,Oui Al - ma Ma -ter, glor- ious, grand and true ' Sixty The Service Flag The Westminster Service Flag was presented to the student budy of the College by the Board of Trustees and dedicated in the College Chapel on the occasion of the observance of Washington ' s birthdav. The fortv-five stars of the flag represent forty-hve fellows who were in school when the war broke out. Alumni of the school have recognition in other ways, Init in this particular symbol only those fellows are represented who went out directly from the College. These men are carrying Westminster ideals into manv corners of this land and Europe, and are teaching those who are left behind many lessons of faithfulness and serxice in a cause we know to be just and right. m HALL BRADSn BRAHAA- SOLWM DEAD JAMUARX 9 1913 Sixty-three Westminster and the War When a state of war was declared to exist between the United States and Germany, Westminster was not the last to feel and realize the sitnation. Many of us felt that because we were isolated we did not feel the tenseness of the sitnation. and the issues involved, but we later found that here in our own little college, more, possibly, than anywhere else, the realization of the position of our nation and the feeling of personal responsibility was clear and concise. A meeting was held in Chapel just after President Wilson de- livered his great message to Congress, and it is significant to remember that Prof. Barr pointed out tlie two i)hrases of that message that have li -ed and become crystallized above all else: The right is more i)recious than peace. and, The world must be made safe for democracy. From the time of the declaration of war a restlessness was apparent in the whole student body. F aculty members chafed at the continement of the classroom. Fellows could not see why they should stay in school wlien there was so much to 1)e done outside, and left school for the army, the workshop, or the farm. There was a clear realization that each student must support the government and do his utmost to win the war. The College opened on Sept. 19, 191 7, with scarcely half the usual num- ber of fellows enrolled. Those who came back came with the idea fixed that they were slackers unless they were doing their utmost to prepare for future service. On the other hand they realized that if they were true to their trust here, they were doing their bit just as surelv as the fellows in the training camps. A very large proportion of the alumni and undergraduates, a total of 125 reported, are with the colors. Many already hold commissions, and we hear of promotions every day. As far as we have been able to determine, no Westminster man has entered an Officers Training Camp who has failed to win a commission. Altogether the sons of Westminster have proved loyal to the right and to their country in this as in former crises. May it be that Westminster men may carry light with them into their service and be real values to the fellows with whom they live and fight in tliis great conflict. I Sixly-fo ir NA estminster ' s Honor Roll We here record the names of W estniinster ahmiiii and undergraduates who are engaged in the mihtary service of the nation. It is impossible to ob- tain exact information to the status of every man. l)ut the information is here given as completely as possible. — En. ALUMNI 1895 Horace G. Byers, Capt. 30th Engineers, HeaiUpiarters Dept. 1890 H. Russell Miller, XVar Work Council. Y. AI. C. A., France. 1901 A. B. Reid. Y. M. C. A. Service. Erance. 1902 Alexander Harper Eulton, Battery M, 6th Regt., C. A. C, A. E. E. Joseph ' ance AIcKelvey. Eirst Lieut. 1904 ' illiam Carson Press, Chaplain, Youngstown Hospital Cnit. 1905 illiani David Cleland, Capt., Medical Reserve Corps, Eield Hospital 25. Preston A. Love, Sec. Lieut., 327 Inf. 1906 Newton Alex Tannchill. 1st Lieut., Infantry. 1907 Robert E. Galbreath, Y. M. C. A. Service. Edward Erench Hearn, Battery D, 323 Field Artillerv. Perry A. Kuhn, 2d Lieut., Battery 8, 258 Inf. Regt. John G. McKay, Signal OfTicers Reserve Corps. Edward M. Reno, Marines. 1909 Neal A. Bennett. Daniel C. ' Hankey, 1st Lieut.. Medical Reserve Corps. John S. Milholland, Y. M. C. A. Service, France. Andrew T. Park, 2d Lieutenant, Field Artillery. Paul Simison, Camp Sherman, (). 1910 Robert R. Brown. Sergeant. Eugene Sampson, Battery D, 323d F. A. 1911 Clarence M. Finney, Medical. 1912 William Harper McNaugher, 2d Lieut., 31st Co., 8th Fr. Bat., 157 Depot Brigade. C. Scott Woods, 2d Lieut. Died of j neumonia March 4th, 1918. Sixty-six 3T V, Sixty-sever I il3 Harry G. Coulter, Medical. J. Leonard Stewart, Aviation Section, Signal Corps. 1 )14 Frank Andrews, 1st Lieutenant. Ralph : L Christy, Medical. Merle R. Hoon, iMedical. William J. Martin, 1st Lieut., 323d Ini. Daniel E. Phythian, Medical Reserve Corps. Richard Earl ' Tallant, 2d Lieut., 10th U. S. Cavalry. L;15 Hall. B. Braham, Co. C, 30th Engineers, died of pneunK nia Jan. 1 )18. Joseph H. McNaugher, 2d Lieut., Co. K, 56th Inf. Daniel H. McQuiston, Ca])t. 12 IJatt., 47tli Co., Camp Lee. C. R. Scott, Medical. Owen V. Shaffer, Battery D, 323d F. A. Chas. V. Simpson, France. Lawrence M Stewart, 1st Lieut., 8th Battallion, L 8th Depot -Brigade. l ' )16 William L Gruntlish, 15th L ' . S. Engineers, A. E. F. Walter R. Hart, 15th L. S. Engineers, A. E. F. William Arthur Jewell, 2d Lieut., M. G. Co., 165 Inf., A. E. F, John AL fiercer, Field Artillery, A. E. F. Fitz Randolph Moore, Meilical. Henry M. Shields, 87th Aerial Scpiadron. Arthiir P. iiicent. I ' .at. 1), 323 F. . ., R. O. T. C. Camp Sherman, (). m? Leonard W. ISraham, Headquarters Co., 11th Reg., F. A. Joseph O. Campbell, Co. F, 332 Lif. J. Waldron Coulter, 14 N. Y. C. A. C. Earl L. Fair, Headquarters Co. 323 F. A. D. Ralph McClurg, 41st Squadron A. S. S. C, 3d Provisional Regt. Fred R. McCrumb, Gas Defense Service. Arthur Kirkbride, 33nd Co., 8th Tr. Bu., 155th Depot I ' .r. Robert F. Smith, Gas Defense Service. Cecil E. Sniff, 2d Lieut., France. Reginald Ticnor, Lieut., F. A., France. UNDERGRADUATES Chad Acheson. Norman Anderson, Co. D, 323 F. A. J. Gordon liennett, Co. 8, Naval Reserves. Harvey B. Bush, Co. D, 15 U. S. Engineers, A E. F. Fred Button, Youngstown Base Hospital I ' nit, A. E. F. Alfred Button, Youngstown Base Hospital Lnit, A. E. F. Chauncey Cannon, Camp Lee. I)ruce Clark, Dental Reserve. Harvey Coleman, Ambulance Corps, Sec. 180. Clarence ' . Cummings, 3d Co., 1st Tr., Batt. 158, Depot Brigade. Earl E. Dart, Co A, 15th L. S. Engineers, A. E. F. Harold E. Dickson, Co. A, Q. M. C, A. E. F. Robert Dornon, Corporal, U. S. Base Hospital L. William G. Douthett, U. S. Base Hospital L. Lawrence Downey, Aviation Section .Signal Cor])s, A. E. F. George L. Edmunds, 2d Lieut., Co. C, 11th Inf. Edgar S. Eddy, Corporal, Co. F, 320th Inf. L. Kraer Ferguson, U. S. Base Hospital L. Gordon Furst. Jay Garvin, Headquarters Co., 332 Inf. George Gedeon, 2d Lieut., Aviation Section, Signal Corps. Dale Gillingham, Camp Lee. John Hamilton. Corporal, Co. F, 320th Inf. b. Fleming Hastings, 2d Lieut., Co. E, 310th Regt., F. A. Stephen Hoelzle, Corporal, Co. C, 510 Service Engineers, ISattalliun. Tim O. Holland, Corporal, Wagon Train. Victor Houston, 23d Co., 6th Battallion, Camp Sherman. Edwin M. Houston, Co. C, 1st Bat., Signal Corps, A. E. F. Ralph Hover, Co. C. 305th Supplv Train. Don H. I go, U. S. S. Leviathan. Claude Kaufman, Nth C. A. C. k. R. Kegarise, .Military 15and. George Elmer Martin, Battery C, 10th Field Artillery. Robert C. Martin, 1st Lieut., Q. M. C, Storage Division. George Francis Mechlin, U. S. Base Hospital L. David Miller, 4th Co., Section M, 1st l attallion, 158th Depot Brigade. Lawrence Milligan, l S. Base Hospital L. Victor Minteer, Co. D, 323 F. A. Thomas R. McComb, 15th L S. Engineers, A. E. F. Charles McCormick, Co. I. 348th Inf. Kenneth King McCreary, 2d Lieut., 34th Inf. John T. McGrann, Medical Reserve Corps. William McLaughry, U. S. Base Hospital L. Ney McMinn. 15th U. S. Engineers, A. E. F. ' allace McMurray, 22 Co., 6th Platoon, Aviation Section, Signal Corps. AX ' illiam McNaugher, Sergeant, U. S. Base Hospital L. George W. Neal, 30th L . S. Engineers. James A. Pitzer, Naval Reserves. Pier No. 19 Wharf, Philadelphia. J. Wilbur Randolph. Co. K. 348th Inf. Irvine Reaney, 1st Lieut., 305 Ammunition Train. Fred R. Reed. Aviation Section. Signal Corps. J. C. Richards. 14th Ambulance Cor])s. Cyril Schenck, Ambulance Co. 109. J. D. Shaiier, Aviation Section. Signal Corps. Powers Shatto. i Arthur L. Shields, 15th Field Hospital, A. E. F. Howard C. Simpson, Camp Lee. Samuel McCreary Smith, 1st Lieut., Ordnance Service. Raymond Stewart, Co. A, 318 Field Bat.. Signal Corps. Robert C. Stewart, 14th Coast Art. Richard Stoops, Sergeant, Co. 112, 103 Sanitary Train. R. J. Strathearn, Aviation Service. Clarence Toy, U. S. Base Hospital L. Ralph Wallace. Ambulance Corps, Medical Training Camp. Raymond R. Wilson, Co. E, 15th L. S. Engineers, A. E. F. John V. Wherry, U. S. S. Leviathan. iVIcDill Nevin. R. O. T. C, Camp Lee. C. Woods, Corporal, 305 Ammunition Train, Camp Lee. Seventy V Van Club 1920 WIGGINS, Club President 1921 ASHTON Kelly Club 1919 VANCE, Club President BRANDON 1920 ATKINSON CONWAY DONLEY JOHNSTON LOGHRY ROSE WIERMAN Special RUNSER Neshannock Club 1918 LAW 1919 ARMSTRONG, Club President DUNN TRIMBLE 1920 THOMPSON 1921 MARTIN Seventy-two Van, Kelly and Neshannock Clubs I I Jc Seventy-three M Crescent Club 1918 ASHBROOK, Club President BERRY CUMMINGS DICKSON DUFF FORBES GARVIN HENDERSON KERR LOSTETTER SCHENCK McGEOCH TOY 1919 BURTON CUMMINGS HART LAWTHER MARTIN SHOTT 1920 BASTRESS FOSTER GIBSON HICKMAN LEWIS Mcknight McMURRAY MILLER REED SHANER 1921 ANDERSON BUTLER, H. BUTLER, R. CROWE HOOD KERR McMORRIS McNARY SKELLIE SPENCER Seventy -four Emillienne di:: Westminster Le Cercle P ' rancais has always l)een an interesting and entertaining part of the course in P ' rench. For though Le Cercle means work, it is so different from the regular class-room work that it is reallv enjoxed by all those who ha e a desire to put into practice w hat they learn in the class-rcxjm. This vear Le Cercle Krancais has a s])ecial interest and meaning for us. flow anxious we all are this year to know more about the life and customs of our allies across the seas; to learn more about those who are fighting beside our own boys! Among other plans for the year, a talk is to be given at each meeting on the geography of France. The jjurpose of this is to familiarize us with the country of France so that we will be alile to say more than that our boys are somewhere in France. . little French orphan, Emillienne, by name, has been adopted by Le Cercle, and her support for (jne year guaranteed. This means a vital interest to each memljer. This year it is not only pleasant and l)eneficial to be a memljer of Le Cercle Francais, Init it is jjatriotic. Seventy-sicc Le Cercle Francais Ofkicers President Margaret Noble Vice President Gertrude Shane Secretary ] Iaud Spencer Treasurer Gertrude ' ilson Motto Coiniiiciit Ic (llf-mi ivi francais. ' Flow kr Flciir dc Lis Colors Blue. White. Red Yell ] ' ii ' e le eerele Vive Ic cercle Vive Ic cercle francais! Seventy-seven Student Government Association of ' ' The Hillside The aliie of the Student Goxeniment Association lias become more and more evident within the last year. Daily we are seeing ])roofs of a broader interest and enthusiasm in the organization and the benefits deri ' ed from it. It is this association that spans the gap l)etween the individual and House Rule. Through such an organization, the Hillside has become a veritable min- iature Democracy. The government is truly by the students, for the House Committee is comjKjsed of one representative from each class. Then, too, the proctor who ])atrols her corridor to enforce the observance of law and order, is one of their own choosing. The House President, the head of this little Democracy, is one chosen by pojjular ' ote from among the Senior Girls. This year we have been unusually fortunate in our selection of a House President. Bloss has been so sincere and earnest in her responsibilities, partial to none and solicitous for our interest, that during her term of office the House Government has been ery effecti ' elv and harmoniouslv conducted. It is the ambition of the students to make this organization the most ef- fective of its kind, and with the same cooperation in the future that has been exhibited this year, there is no reason why this cannot l)e accomplished. It can not be saitl that this is a mere popular society — it is a duty, a responsibility that devolves upon each of us for our own freedom and well-being. Y. W. C. A. Cabinet Young VVomen ' s Christian Association It is difficult to estimate the value of the Y. W. C. A. and vet there is not one of us who can sav thai it has not made some contrihution to our lives, whether consciously or not. As the only ors anization in college that can claim ' almost every girl as a memher. the association has a rare opportunity of hind- ing us together in genuine fellowship. Our aim is to give everv girl a chance to de elop an all round personality through fellowship with the One Perfect Personality. I ' o accomplish our jjurpose, morning watch is emphasized and the girls coojjerate to do some definite Christian service through work on com- mittees for at least one year of the college course. The committee work which seems to appeal most to the girls, esi)ecially the Freshman girls, is the work of the memhershij), social and social ser ice committees. Probably this is because these committees are the first to extend a hand of welcome to the new girl and to make her feel at home in her new surroundings. However, we realize that every committee is necessary in order t(; carry out our purpose and an effort is made to place ecptal stress on the work of each committee. Our weekly association meetings form the most important part of our work. It is here we come to discuss, as girls among girls, campus problems and (|uestions on Christian fundamentals. Our association in this way brings us nearer together by bringing us nearer to God. Peidiaps the most note-worthy work in the Y. W. C. A. in cooperation with the Y. M. C. A. has done thus far ' ;his year is the raising of the Student Friendship War Fund. Many students made real sacrifices in order to give something toward the relief of student prisoners in Europe. Eighty i y Y. M. C. A. Cabinet Young Men ' s Christian Association At no time in its history has the Y. M. C. A. had sucli a large place in the life of the entire nation as since the United States entered the war. This is evidenced by the manner in which the people of the country have responded to the call for funds in its support. When the country at large was asked for thirty-five million they subscribed fifty million. When the stu dents of the nation were asked for a million they subscribed a million and a half. Such entire confidence involves great responsibility, and the student associations feel this just as strongly as those actually engaged in war work. The purpose of the Westminster College Y. M. C. A. is to lead students to l)ecome disciples of Jesus Christ as Divine Lord and Savior, to lead them to join the church, to promote growth in Christian faith and character, and to enlist them in Christian service. It should be remembered that it is the personality of Christ, His life and love that is back of the Y. M. huts, the free stationery, and the reading rooms. This is at once the source and the justification of the or- ganization. It is the duty of the men going into the service from the student organizations to maintain this ideal. The Students Friendship War Fund was big, but the movement in American colleges for the study of Christian Principles, and for the commit- ment of life to Him, is infinitely bigger. May it reach to the ends of the earth, and may we not fail to do our part in bringing that thing to pass. Eighty-one The Volunteer Band Go ' V ' e into all the wurld and preacli the gospel unto every creatui ' e. ' ' Here is the challenge to ser ice in the foreign field. Has Westminster ' s re- sponse heen eager and one that the Master would want ? Or has she failed in this last ciinimand of her Lord? This _ -ear there are onl}- nine out of the one hundred and se ' entv of Westminster ' s students who ha -e signified their purpose to go forth to carr ' the light into the dark lands of the earth. In these davs when men are gi ' ing their Ii es for their country do not we who are left at home ha e a responsibility resting upon us? Do we have a purpose in our li -es that is worth ha -ing some one die in order that we might live our lives and work out our purposes? Surely there is no greater life work than that of a missionary in the fields where the need of Christ is the greatest. Are we willing to give our lives in such complete surrender to Him that we will be willing to go where He wants us to go and to do what He wants us to do? (Note: Since the Student Volunteer Conference at Westminster nine new members have been added to the Band, making a total of eighteen.) v.. Eighty-two Girl ' s Debate Undoubtedly the girls of the Westminster Deljating sijuad have a very creditable record for their past two years of work. With the liigh standard of the former year as a goal, the stjuad came out on top with two victories in the 19 1 7 season. A triangular debate was arranged between Thiel, Geneva and Westmins- ter. Thus our girls met the strongest debating squads organized in Western Pennsylvania. On the 13th of March our fair co-eds. Misses Moffat, Walker, Keast, and Caldwell, represented the blue and white against the Geneva team, the outcome being a victory for Westminster l)y a 2-1 decision, — even though they did leave the rebuttal cards in Paradise? On this same night, not to be forgotten, was the very heated contest between the Thiel girls and Misses Shaw, Munnell and Speer, which took place on the local floor with a similar outcome, scoring one more victory for Westminster. The girls have always endeavored to have a little social life along with their work in debating. The boys, to be sure, will not forget the rollicking- good time they had last year when entertained by the girls at a charming spread. Miss Knott and the girls ' association gave a delightful reception to the visiting team from Thiel on tlie evening of the triangular debate. Unfortunately, interest is not so great among the girls ' debating squad this year as last, but it is evident that this is due to the pressing need of placing one ' s attention elsewhere in the more vital problems which the present critical national situation has created. Nevertheless we feeel assiuxd that Westmins- ter will alwavs be represented in Girls ' Debate since she has sucli an abund- ance of excellent material from which to draw. Men ' s Debate Westminster College has long ' enjoyed an en iablc reputation in inter- collegiate debating — a reputation which has l)een enhanced by the record of each succeeding year, until today she stands second to none among Western Pennsylvania Colleges. The season of 1917 was in some respects the most disastrous one ever experienced in the history of our institution ; yet in every contest in which our representatives were the losers, they met defeat with an undaunted spirit and made victory hard for the winners to achieve. The final contest of the season proved the consummation of all our hopes, for our team met and defeated the team of the College of the City of New York, one of the largest institutions in the East, on the proposition : Resolved, That the United States should adopt the Swiss plan of Military Training. Our team was composed of Ashbrook, McGeoch, and Lostetter, and these three men, through their meri- torious efforts, brought fame and rencnvn to their Alma Mater. The outlook for the present season is very favorable. The members of the squad have been hard at work for some time and are enthusiastic over the prospects. A Westminster team defeated Waynesburg College at Waynesburg on March 14th, upholding the negative side of the proposition : Resolved, That the United States should adopt the Canadian plan for dealing with industrial disputes. A dual meet with Bethany College and a contest with the University of Pittsburgh will be held later on the same proposition. The season will close on April 3th, when Westminster will meet the College of the City of New York on the question: Resolved, That the United States Government should take all necessary measures to prohibit, in the United States, the manufacture and sale of intoxicating licpiors as beverages. In this contest we will uphold the affirmative. Our teams will be selected from the following men. Lostetter, McGeoch, Duff, Hart, Brandon, Foster, Mc- Knight, Skellie, Spencer, and Forbes. V Eighty-five ) Sophomore Team Freshman-Sophoinore Debate Of all the inter-class contests this year, perhaps none attracted more at- tention and interest than tlie h ' reshman-Sophomore Deljate. The question for the dehate was, Resolved, Thai Federal Legislation should I)e enacted pro- viding for the compulsory arbitration of industrial disputes. The Fresh- man team, comprised of Spencer. Mecldin. and McMorris upheld the af- Eighty-six Freshman Team rtniiali e, w hile the Soi ' honiores, rti)i esente(l lvcc(h I ' Dster. and AlcKnight, elected to defend the negati -e. The nienihers of both teams worked hard and faitlifully — the Freshmen to atone for tlieir defeat in the flag-rnsh — the Sophomores to add this ictory to their list of class achie ement.s. Both sides presented ery good arguments in a clear and concise manner, hnt the v ophomores were judged to ha e i)resented the stronger case and so recei ed the decision of the judges. V Eighty-seven The Tri-State Oratorical Contest In 1S95 a group of colleges in Pennsyhania, Ohio and West Virginia organized an Intercollegiate Oratorical Association and under its auspices the Tri-State Contest is held. Westminster has always been ably represented at this contest and has an enviable record of places won. She has almost never failed to jjlace high, and seven times she has won first. Westminster ' s win- ners have been W. B. Haylip, ' 95; H. R. Miller, 99: H. T. Getty, ' 03: T. J. Warnock, 04; R. S. Miller, ' 09: R. M. Russell, jr., ' i i ; and F. E. Milligan, ' 14. Last year Westminster was represented by Air. Howard Simpson, ' 18, who won 3d place. The Junior Contest The Junior Contest is a commencement event of some importance to the Junior Class. It is an oratorical competition in which four girls and four boys who have been chosen by faculty judges from tliose giving Junior Orations compete for faculty prizes. The winners at the 19 17 Commencement were Miss Eugenia Speer and Mr. Howard Simpson. Those chosen to compete this year are : ' Girls Jean Ralston . Rural School of To-morrow ' Jane Sowash Our Debt to Society ' Eleanor Braham Russia ' s Struggle for Democracy ' Margaret Duff Jov in One ' s Work. ' Boys James B. Cummings Free Speech in War Times ' Edmund Shott The War, a Test of Democracy ' Frank L. Burton A Plea for the Man Who Fails ' William L. Dunn The Man Who Can ' Eighty-eight T. K. A. Fraternity The Tail Kappa Alpha is a national, honorarx- fraternity, wliicli was or- ganized for the purpose of stimulating and rewarding excellence in intercol- legiate forensic contests. There are now forty-three chapters installed in the leading colleges and universities of the United States, and the fact that West- minster is the only college in Western Pennsylvania having a T. K. A. chapter is a mark of distinction and a criterion of her attainments in the puhlic speaking field. The local chapter was installed in 191 6 and now has seventeen names on its roll, of whom six are enrolled as undergraduates. The standard for eligi- bility to membership is the representation of Westminster in at least one inter- collegiate oratorical or debating contest. This competitive basis has reawak- ened interest in oratory and has created a spirit which bids fair to maintain the past record of our y lma Mater. A Comedy of Errors In Three Acts Director — Handy Stage Hel])er. Stacjc Manager — Facultatissinius. Scenario — Mr. ' Hillip ' s Effective Piililic Speaking, Loster on Argumen- tation. Choice Copy of Short Orations. Dramatis Persoiiac — Student ioruni. ACT I. Place — Third Floor Front. Time— 8 130 A. M. Wed. Enter several studentioruni at K. E. Tliev take places as pre iouslv assigned by Director. Ten minutes later Director enteres • burdened with numberless papers, a copy of Hillip ' s E. P. S. Copy of S. O. Arranges room to suit his taste, making a few slighting remarks about condition in whicli Cercle Francais left his room. Director — How many are prepared to make short speeches this morn- ing? If there is a sut cient number we will have a round of speeches; if not, we ' ll take up the chapter in tlie book on how to become an effective speaker. Several Studentioruni raise their hands as usual. Director — We ' ll hear from vou first, Mr. B. Mr. B. (mounting ]:)latform) — This speech is intended to be addressed to housewives. Buy a sack of tlour and bake your own bread. Tliis is not only lietter for the health, wealth and happiness of your husbands, but it is your patri- otic duty. After proceeding for about h e minutes, he convinces his audience and descends amid enthusiastic applause. Director — Very good speech, very good. Any criticisms? Now don ' t forget to hand in your outlines with your names on them. Next day for about five minutes we will discuss the selection of your oration subjects. But un- derstand right now, this class has nothing whatever to do with the preparation of orations — that is outside work. Bell rings, and Studentioruni file out. SCENE II Same as Scene I, two hours later. Eenter class followed by Director. D. — How many have speeches to-day? Several at once — We weren ' t supposed to have s])eeclies to-day. D. — You ' re always supposed to have speeches, whether they ' re assigned or not. Now let ' s see, I assigned Chapters 22, 23, and 24, in ' Hilli]) ' s . Class (interrupting) — Chapters 20, 21, and 22. O. — Well, we ' ll begin with Chapter 25; we haven ' t been over it yet. Bell rings. D. — Now, there are some of you who have not been in to see me about your orations. I ' ll just pass around these cards and you can give me your subjects again. You ' ll have to come and sign up on my schedule. I can ' t take time from tlie college to work on these orations. Miss Student — But I thought tliis class was to help with orations. D. — This class has nothing whatever to do with orations. Oratory has no more place in here than gymnasium work or anything else. You ' ll have to do this outside — can ' t expect me to write your orations — go to your math- ematics professor for liel]) — anyone can . Bell rings, class goes out. ACT II Director ' s Office. Typist clicking noisily on a typewriter; oil stove in corner giving off a fragrant odor. Table stacked high with correspondence, nearly hiding Director. Enter worried Stude. D. — Have a chair, I ' ll be ready in a minute. Twenty or thirty minutes elapse — Stude fidgets. D. — Let me see, you spoke of taking up some educational subject. Now, do you really know anything about the existing conditions ? Go to the in- structor who is likely to know something about it and gather up all the specific data you can find, for you don ' t seem to be able to grasp your subject. Your oration must grow, you can ' t get anything out of books — it must be a thing of growth. Now, you spoke of taking up country schools. You know last year the price of potatoes and peaches was very high and what was the reason? Puzzled Stude. — But I don ' t see what . D. (shifting paper knife twice) — Because through Indiana the producer demands exhorbitant prices, and so does the middleman in Illinois. My experi- ence has been in l)uilding efficient concrete pig-i)ens that you must know your audience and what it demands. In order to get the best out of college, don ' t pay any attention to outside interests. You shouldn ' t have an Argo to bother Ninety-one with or any religious activities. These suggestions are purely optional of course, but you ' d better come to see me a week from today. Exit Stude, almost overcome by oil fumes and expert advice. ACT III. SCENE I. Time — Two weeks later. Place — Back of stage. Several Studes much agitated, about to give orations. First — Are you scared, kid? I ' ve only practiced mine once, and that was at home. Second — Xo, I ' m not a bit scared, just found out a few hours ago that I was to be on tonight. I hope whoever makes the invocation ' makes it good and strong, or I ' ll never get out of purgatory. D. H. — All ready? It ' s time to begin, way past time. I ' ll give my undertaker a piece of pie if he gets me to my funeral on time. Hurry, for I want to get this over as soon as possible, as I have so much extra work to do with debate. (Twenty minutes later.) First (coming off) — Gee, but I ' m thankful that ' s over. Did you leave out very much ? Second — Xot as I know of. D. — Congratulations, ex erylMxly ! I ne er heard you do so well before. ' Tliird (aside) — That ' s no lie, for vou never heard me l)efore. (Week later.) Mob before Director ' s office, several wildlv waving letters much be- smeared with green ink. First — All that to do over again. Said in my letter that ' doubtless I would not be surprised to learn that my oration was rejected ' because I didn ' t add two pages to it the night before I gave it. Second — Yes. told me the same thing. Said he coukln ' t accept mine because of my delivery, and because I didn ' t put in my bibliograpliy so that someone else could write an oration just like mine. Third — Well, here we poor benighted three are, back in ])urgatory. Let ' s pull him in, too! Last that is seen. Director is riding on a rail down the pike, tarred and feathered, but clutching valiantly at a paper cutter and a bottle of green ink. The Community Lecture Course The Community Lyceum Lecture Course is one of the chief agencies by which the activities of the college and town are cooperated. The committee in charge is chosen from the faculty and citizens of the town. It has shown its ability to act in this capacity because of the character of entertainments presented and the manner in which the course is conducted. The attractions are very educational and are welcomed by the students because they are also co-educational. The course this year has been instructive and entertaining to the lovers of both vocal and instrumental music. The Apollo and Samoloff concert companies rendered programs which were heartily received by ap- preciative audiences. Gorst, The Bird Man, was a wonder, whistling the songs and calls of our common birds and telling of their haunts and chief characteristics. Ford is rightly termed the Electrical Wizard, as anyone will witness who heard him talk and saw him pull liis stunts. Pres. Burns of the mountains, who has done so much for the education of his fellowmen, had a message that was of interest not only to the college man or woman but to anyone interested in education. The course, in brief outlines is seen to be of interest because of its varied fields of entertainment. Following is the list of attractions : The Apollo Concert Company, Oct. 22. The Samaloff Concert Company, November 4. G. G. Gorst, Tlie Bird Man, December 14. Burnell Ford, The Electrical Wizard, February 18. Pres. Burns, of the Mountains, April 16. Ninety-three The Library The general library of the college is on the third floor of the Administra- tion Building. It contains more than 12,000 printed productions of which 10,000 are bound volumes. The remainder are unbound periodicals and classified pamphlets. The arrangement of the books has recently been changed so that the alcove now contains all the English reference books with the vriters arranged alphabetically by centuries; the main room contains the reference work for History, Sociology, Philosophy, Education, Religion, Missions, Science, Travel, Biography, Fiction, Latin, Greek, German, French, Spanish, Italian, the dictionaries and the encyclopedias ; the reading room contains the most important United States Government documents, the bound volumes of the magazines, and the regular supply of more than one hundred periodicals, in- cluding technical department journals, dailies from the great cities, and the best weeklies, both secular and religious. During the present year more than one huntlred books and i)amphlets dealing with the present world war have been added. A modification of the Dewey system is used for the classification of books. With the use of the card catalogue, it is possible for students to find books on the shelves. Through the periodicals and government document indexes, students can make use of the general resources and the latest peri- odical information. Through an arrangement with the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh al- most any book not available here may be obtained for the student at slight expense to him. The aim is to make the Library not only an auxiliary to the class in- struction, but also the center of the intellectual life of tlie college. Ninety-four TIC5 TiiK Dkpartmiv NT OF Prni.ic Spkakixc, of Wkstminstek Collf:c;i; Presents The Arrival of Kitty A Comedy in Three Acts Coi.T.Ec.F Chapel, Friday, February 8, at 8:15 p. m. The Cast William -Winkler Glennier Law (Uncle and guardian of Jane who wishes her to marry Moore in order to secure a share of her wealth.) Bobbie Baxter Allen Wierman (A Yale graduate in love with .Jane, who disguises himself as Kitty and causes general confusion and trouble.) Benjamin Aloore Robert Foster (An IT, designated by Jane ' s father in his will as Jane ' s future husband. Tinglepaugh James Kerr (A Yale student acting as bell-boy in mountain hotel and temporarily man- aging the hotel in absence of proprietor.) Aunt Jane Mary Caldwell (A rich spinster aunt of Jane who furni.shes money for the entire family and who wishes to get married.) Jane Catherine Fuehrer (A young heiress who loves Baxter, and opposes uncle ' s scheme to marry • her to Moore.) Suzette Helen Ferguson (Aunt Jane ' s French maid.) Sam Richard Brandon (A man of color, serving as porter, waiter, and hostler at hotel.) Kitty Mary Scott ( The Lady in Red, a professional actress and friend of Winkler who ar- rives at an inopportune time and causes all sorts of confusion by being mistaken for another. (This play has been presented more than three thousand times professionally since publication.) Ninety-five Only a Country Girl She was only a country girl but slie played havoc among the hearts of those chaps that she cast her eyes ui)on. Ad Vance, as Philip Burleigh, succumbed naturally to the dark hair and brown eyes. Poor Dave Weston ( Jim Cummings ) had to give uj) entirely, which was rather tough, consid- ering that James was losing all the rest of his friends about that time. Ev- eryone had to admit that r)ijah and Delia ( Dick Brandon and Esther Cum- mings ) made a most e.x(|uisitely handsome cou])le. Altogether this play, put on ])v the Junior class, was most successful. It was played to a full house and a very appreciative one. The whole cast is to be congratulated on tlie success and mucli credit must l)e gi en to Miss Elizabeth Sankey who ga e much time and energy in the preparation. The cast follows : Philil) Burleigh, from Xew ' ork Clair ' ance Dave Weston, a young farmer James Cummings Amos Goodwin, owner of Silverbrook farm Edmund Shott Bijah Einn, a jack-of-all-trades Richard Brandon Thompson, a ser ant of Burleigh ' s Hugh Hart Elora Goodwin, Only a Country Girl Harriet Graham Mrs. Burleigh, Philip ' s mother Gladys Rose Grace Burleigh, his sister June Grove Sara Goodwin, wife of . mos Etha Toy Mrs. Peaslev, who ne er had a minute to spare Helen Rodgers Delia Slocum, hired girl at the farm Esther Cummings Girls ' Glee Club, 1917 Five years ago the Girls Glee Club was organized under Miss Mary Doulliett. Sinee that time it has grown and flourished under the able direc- tion of Prof. Edward Hearn. For six long months the girls gathered every Monday and Wednesday evening to make the walls of Old Main ring with sweet melodies while Prof. Flearn stood with ears erect listening, if bv chance a discordant note should proceed from these coral mouths. But this was not all, for just before Easter vacation, with bags in hand, the Glee Club sallied forth into the wide world under the careful chaperonage of Prof. Hearn. After every detail was arranged, all was ready for the con(|uest. During six consecutixe evenings the audiences at Mt. Washington, Cadiz, Mars, Washington, Homewood and Wilkinsburg, were held spellbound by the concord of sweet sounds from the Club and the excellent readings of Betty Whitmarsh. Everywhere we went we were welctjmed by lai ge audiences and enthusi- astic applause and we will never forget the hospitality accorded us at all times and especially that little party at Washington. This tale would not be complete without mentioning our manager, MaiT Newlin, who carried on everything very capably. Our one wish this year is that this season may be as successful and en- joyable as last year, even though our leader and friend, Prof. Hearn, has left us to answer the call to arms. Ninety-eight it Sopranos Edna Bartley Margaret Duff June Grove Gladys Krause Cliarlotte Logan Lois AlcClure Girls ' Glee Club, 1918 Sopranos Nellie McCormick Glee Perkins Marie Roedel Gertrude Shane Edith Smith Etha Toy Director Miss Mary Douthett Co It fruit OS Esther Cummings Minnie Belle McQuiston Jessie Payne Blanche Wright lloliiiist Marian Dannheiser Ninety-nine The String Quartet The war has not only affected Westminster in athletics but also along the musical line. Since it has taken Harvey Bush, our cornetist, to France, and scattered others around ditTerent places, we have to try and satisfy ourselves witli a string (|uartet instead of the regular orchestra. Indeed with Adeline Burry as our leading violinist, Marian Dannheiser second violin, Paul Schenck witli the viola, and Prof. Kurtz with the ' cello, we ha ' e a very capal)le suljsti- tution for the orchestra. Considering the fact that the quartet was started ' ery late in the vear, thev must be credited with having done excellent work. Musical Artist ' s Course vStudents in Westminster are afforded the exxeptional opportunity of hear- ing from year to year musical artists of foremost rank and reputation. Through the Department of Music, there is arranged a series of concerts and recitals each year that embraces a nunil er of the famous musicians of the day. Lately we have been accorded the ]M ' ivilege of hearing the following artists : Flornce Hinkel, Cecil Fanning, Christine Miller, Theodore Karle, Sol Mar- cosson, Tina Lerner, Edna Dunham, Inez Barbour, Edward Baxter Perry, Charles Wakefield Cadman, Emanuel W ' ad, John Barnes Wells, etc. One Hundred The Holcad The W ' estiniiisler College Holcad, the official student pul)lication of this old institution has had a rich and varied experience. Founded in June, 1884, as a senii-montly, it appeared with more or less regularity for a number of years. Those backing the paper, however, found that a semi-monthly sheet was not practicable, so accordingly in 1887 it began to appear as a monthly magazine and continued in this form for twenty-seven years. In the spring of 1914 Ralph Miller, catching a vision of what a College paper shouUl be, dared to publish the paper as a school weekly. The skeptics in the school foretold dire results. Tliey said an institution of this size could not support a weekly paper. In this they were mistaken and the Holcad not only managed to live through the transition period but has been growing ever since. In i()i5 the form was again changed from a four page four column paper to an eight i)age paper. One year later, under the editorship of Ralph Mc- Clurg, the ])aper was published in its present four page six column regulation newspaper form. The management of the Holcad, realizing that a College paper should represent the student ])ody, pul)lishes news and e litorials which are of interest to students and which are written Ijy the students. Diu ' ing tlie present war crisis it has been the desire of the Holcad to give as much prominence as possible to those of Westminster ' s sons who have taken up the world fight for democracy. Accordingly there has appeared from week to week an Honor Roll containing the names of those who have gone out into the fight from the old institution. Here is to the Holcad, may she brave every storm that may come and go as the years roll on, and may she continue to be in the future as she has ])een in the past, the student publication of the school we love and hold so dear. One Hundred Two Holcad Staff Editor in Chief A. W. Dickson Alumni Editor Russell Eorbes Athletic Editor Hugh Hart Club Editor J. Glenn Berry Religious Editor John A. McGeoch Music Department Mary Caldwell Society Claire Robinson Reporters Rol)ert Eoster Erances Verner One Hundred Tlircc The Argo Staff Eclitor-in-Chief Geo. U. Martin Assistant Editor _ Jean Ralston Business Manager Vm. L. Dunn Advertising Manager Clyde A. Armstrong- Literary Editor Jane Sowash Assistant Literary Editor Tlielma vShaw Athletic Editor Clair Vance Art Editor Hugh M. Hart One Hundred Five r IE The Argo The ' estnlinster College Argo is the annual publication of the school. It is published by the Junior Class and has been given a large place in the thought of each class during its Junior year. It is comparatively young, although since 1904 it has consorted its sister ship, the Holcad, through all the mazes of life and change that the school has witnessed. Since its launching the Argo has l)een a l)ill of expense to the class issuing it. As a rule each Junior counted on a bill of eight or ten dollars, or sometimes more, for his share of the Argo debt. Last year, for the first time, almost, within the memory of man, the . rgo came out on top. Messrs. Dickson and . sh])ro()k must command a great deal of respect and gratitude from tlieir class and the student body for demonstrating that such a thing can be done. The class of Nineteen Nineteen considered long and thoughtfully whether or not to issue the Argo in this War ' ear. They finally came to the conclusion tliat they should not be the ones to du)p the pul)lication. They realized, too, that possibly the record of this year at Vestminster would be really valua1)le to themselves, and especiall - to the fellows who have been out of college this year but whose hearts are still with us. This fourteenth men.iber of the fieet of Argos is not designed as a superdreadnaught. It is designed merely as the humble transport of our im- pi ' essions of the year 1917-18 at Westminster. One Hundred Six J Football Season, 1917 When school opened last fall, the ])ros])eets f(.)r the season Icjoked ex- ceedingly gloomy. There were but three of last year ' s letter men to report for the first practice. However, there was a goodly number of willing recruits to fill the vacancies caused by enlistments. Our new coach, Hugh Lambie, insisted on ha ing practice through all kinds of weather, much to the chagrin of the pig- skin chasers. As the first few weeks wore away, the new recruits began to acquire the characteristics of real football men. They had taken their bumps in a manly fashion and were now ready to meet some real opposition. They took over the Sharon scjuad with the air of so many veterans. The next obstacle to be en- countered was W. J. It was here that Manager Ferguson tlie real test came and they met it like men. Although outclassed by a wide margin they refused to give up, but fought like demons until the final whistle blew. We regret that space forbids the account of every game, but it is sufficient to say that the squad upheld the snappy fighting s])irit of the old School. Some of the results of Lambie ' s coaching were that the team completed more forward passes than for several years previous, and the making of a wonderful stand against the famous Pitt machine. Some of the football critics gave our team the credit of having some of the best indi idual plavers One Hundred Nine c that appeared against Pitt last fall. Although badly crippled by a heavy injured list, they managed to hold Pitt to a 25-0 score, as well as upholding the true fighting spirit of Westminster. Three days later they stacked up against the U. of ButTalo team, on a field several inches deep in mud. Un- fortunately, the U. of B. team wore the same colored suits as ours, which fact caused some mistakes to be made in the identity of the players. However, our friend, the editor of this book, only tackled one of our men, at least that is all we have record of. Taking all difficulties into consideration, it was only fitting and proper that we should bring home the bacon in the form of a 7-0 victory. Manager Ferguson proved an excellent host on this trip, showing the fellows around Niagara Falls, via Fords and Shoeleather. We feel that we can call the season a success, howexer, not in the games won or lost, but in the manner by which the team distinguished itself on all occasions ' . There were many cripples all through the season, which necessi- tated the shifting of many of the players, making it equally hard for tlie players and the coach. Howe er, every man played the part of a man, no matter what position he filled. They upheld the tradition of Old Westmins- ter for a never dying fighting spirit, for good, clean, hard football, and for these they made themselves famous in the World of Sportdom. We are proud of them for all of it. We are also proud of our scrub team, who took their knocks or l)umps that we niigiit ha -e a well developed Varsity. Our Cheerleaders One Hundred Ten COACH LAMBIE ASS ' T COACH VANCE Tech was drafted by the ad- ministration and the board of trustees when Coach Wilhanison resigned and no other coach could be found. When one considers the obstacles that had to be overcome he must admit that Lambie ' s suc- cess was great. Every fellow agrees that Tech gave the best that he had for the 191 football season. Ad was a sorrowful boy when the doctors told him that he was out of college football and that the joys of line plunges and backing up the line were not for him this year. Resolved, how- ever, to do his part one way if not another, Ad helped a very great deal as Assistant Coach. His knowledge of the game and his ability helped to put pep and fight into more than one fellow on the squad. CAPTAIN BERRY Tackle Berry most certainly earned his position as Captain. One of the four letter men from last year with an enviable record made in his other three years, he made easily the best candidate. In spite of the difficulties by which he was handicapped, Berry with Coach Lambie, turned out a team which every one was forced to admire. Although he was shifted from his old position at guard to a new one at tackle, he was in the play even more than before and played consistently in every game, starring in the Grove City game. The way he tore through their line on both the offense and defense was nothing short of miraculous. Lhi ' ty Loghry Bud Aggressive ! That ' s the word that describes him best. Lefty or Peel is always alert and boring in. You can count the plays on your one hand that went around his end this past season. The following is (|uoted from a Pitts- burgh paper : Loghry is considered by many football critics to be the best end man in Penn- sylvania. Bill Dunn Quarterback Havmg a reputation as one of the best quar- terbacks that California Normal ever put out, Bill came to Westmins- ter and sliowed that dope was correct, and more too. He knows every phase of the game, and his spirit of fight to the last is characteristic of the ■ ' Old Westminster Spirit. His life on the team put pep into the fellows at many critical moments. Shrimp WiiiRman Quarterback Shrimp came to college as another pro- duct of Sharon High. In the wake of Tus and Jim McLaughry, and Ted Buckley, he has upheld Sharon ' s reputation for produc- tion of able gridiron warriors. Fast, clear headwork and (|uick- ness to see a hole in the line are some of the things contributing to his success as a quarter- back. His forward passing was sensational. One Hundred Fovr ' .ecn Ci,Yi)E Armstronc, Halfback From first to last, Army played clean, hard football, never stopping. The chief ground gainer in the backlield, with range and speed, lie has cer- tainly been a great asset to the team. His spec- tacular 22 yard runs in the Grove City game were but samples of his usual work during the year. Jim Cumminc.s Guard India lost sometliing when Jimmv left the jungles and romped over here to fill West- minster ' s moleskins ; and he filled tliem well, as anyone seeing tlie Allegheny game will tell you. Jim was wont to say, on the eve of each grid battle, If we don ' t win, guys, I ' m going back to Mor- row mourning. Walter Wiggins Guard Wiggie, as he is better known, disting- uished himself both at guard and in the back- field. He was found to ])e a steady dependable player and could be re- lied upon to stop any- thing directed his way. He also made himself famous as a punter, and many were the times when his boot helped us out of a tight place. One Hundred Fifteen Johnny Lawther Center At last, the original football fiend ! Johnny would wake up in Greek class if anyone would mention football in a Greek pun. Pep is this chap ' s middle name. When he got hit on the ivory during one game he didn ' t see stars — Just Dots, he murmured. We think he ' ll be pretty good when he grows up. Fat Hart Guard To see this husky guard play in the game against Pitt, no one would have e en re- motely suspected that this was his first year of football. This game w a s n o exception. When it came to mak- ing a hole or getting his man, Fat was always there. Sadly would the team have fared wi ' h- out him. Chuck Ashton Bin! Altliough Chuck came to us as a track man he appeared on the grid soon after arriv- ing in New Wilming- ton and showed up well as an end. He thor- oughly enjoyed the football trips, espec- ially the one to Buck- hannon, on which he showed a fondness for tilings other than foot- ball. Chuck promises well for next season. 9 One Hundred Sixteen Bobby Doknon Fullback Bohl)}- came to us from Greensburg Hi. He came to the college u itliout a rep as a foot- ball man l)ut has now gone to war with his rej) well made. What he lacked in size he made up in pluck and grit. Some of W. Va. ' s h u s k y mountaineers failed to stop Little Bobln- s mad rush down the field. He has well earned his place on the 191 7 team. BuTCIl FoRNOF Tackle Butch spent his first year on the college gridiron last fall. He came to Westminster from Sharon Hi. and immediately made a regular place on the line. Butch is by no means a flashy, bril- liant player, ljut always plays a steady consist- ent game. Should he not return to college next fall Westminster will lose one of her big- gest linemen. Hank Millican Halfback Hank is one of the most faithful members of the s(juad. He has been a follower of the pigskin ever since his Freshman year, and must be gi en a great deal of credit for his Yankee stick-to-it-ive- ness. He has not been unrewarded, for when he left for camp last winter, the athletic comnfittee awarded him his football letter. One Hundred Seventeen Buck Runser Gkokc k Martin Guard Buck, altlujugli a new man. made a reg- ular Ijertli (Ml tlie Var- sity. Xot easily e.xcil- ed and very mild, Buck ])layed his ])o- sition at guard as tliough he had been a veteran on the job. All the enviable standards established by former Sharpsville letter men were ably ui)beld l)v him and we trust that he ' ill Ije with us many seasons. Bud George may l)e said to have all the possibil- ities of developing into a star. His good nature is apparent no matter how big or how dirty his opponent may be. . . word might be said concerning George ' s tackling. Indeed at Buffalo he was so eager to tackle a man that the unhai)py Fornof fell the innocent victim of George ' s deadly talons. BASKC Girls ' Basketball This year, Westminster College has increased the enthusiasm among the girls interested in basketball by making it a college sport. It is now under the man- agement of the Athletic Committee which decided that the girls who play three- fourths of the inter-collegiate games will be rewarded witli a letter — wliat a glori- ous one. too ! The remaining varsity girls of last year chose Lillian McDonough captain and the whole squad elected Olive Hick- man manager. Practice was begun im- mediately after Christmas vacation and tlie girls came out with all the old West- minster pep. The new girls have produced several players with true basketball ability. They are welcome, and, moreover, needed to till the places left vacant by the graduated girls and Margaret Noble, last year ' s captain. Owing to the fact tiiat a manager was not elected until late in the season, it was possible to schedule only a few games, as other colleges had already ar- ranged their schedules. However, two games were secured with Geneva College, also two games with Beaver College. That the season of 1918 was a very successful one for the Westminster team is evident, since tliev lost by only one point during the season, that l)eing in the Westminster-Geneva game, played cn the latter ' s floor. Manager Hickman One Hundred hineteen Girls ' Squad Wallace Allison Krause Morrow ' Hickman Cami)l)ell Caldwell Petrie Freed Springer AIcBride McClnre Anderson Dannheiser Matheny McDonough (Capt. ) Hcjlliday One Hundred Twenty Girls ' Basketball Team Matheny Holliday lAIcBride McDonougli (Capt.) Brahani Hickman . , Anderson Springer McClure One Hundred Twenty -one Varsity Basketball Although this was only the second year for varsity basketball m a number of years, Westminster put out a wonderful team. Among the many notable things which the team did this year was to defeat Carnegie Tech, which team had previous- ly beaten Yale on the latter ' s floor. Then, too, the Blue and White defeated the fast Geneva team on their own floor, a trick whicn had not been previously accom- plished this year. We not only defeated them by a decisive score but also held them to the lowest nun iber of points which they got this year. The members of the team settled down after Christmas vacation to a stren- uous schedule, and the result of the season shows that it was a very successful one. Eight games out of fourteen were won, while the Westinghouse contest was only lost bv one point after three extra periods had lieen played. To nienliou the stars of the season would be to mention each man, as e erv member of the team played good, clean, steady, consistent basketball at all times. The success of the season is not due to any individual but to the team as a whole. Then, too. Coach Lambie should come in for his praise as he worked hard to get the team into the proper condition . In view of the success of the season Coach Lambie issued a challenge to Allegheny College through the Pittsburgh papers because the Crawford County team had laid claim to the championship of Western Pennsylvania. Whether or not this challenge is accepted and with what result cannot be determined before the closing of these columns. Whatever the result, tlie team and the school may well be proud of tlie season results that are recorded below : Manager Dickson D. TE Dec. 12. Tan. 5. Jan. 12. Jan. 17. Jan. 18. Jan. 19. Feb. 2. Feb. 16. Feb. 19. Feb. 21. Feb. 22. Feb. 2:{. Mar. G. Mar. 8. OPPONENTS I ' .ulil Club N v Castle M Sliclby Tulle Works PL. CE WEST. SCORE .Sharon 22 .Home 37 . Home 51 OPP, Hiram College Hiram 31 Duquesne A. C Voungstown 21 East Liberty . M Pittsburgh 2.5 Westinghouse A. C Pittsburgh 39 Grove City College Home 49 Geneva College Home 30 Cadiz Pirates Cadiz 41 Franklin College . v . thens 15 Carnegie Tech Pittsburgh 39 Geneva College Heaver Falls 32 Grove City College Grove City 39 Total 439 SCORE 49 36 23 29 54 47 40 IK 34 17 33 . ' !5 16 32 447 One Hundred Twenty-two Boys ' Squad Coach Lanibie Wiggins Lawther Ashton Garvin Armstrong Vance Lewis Cummings Loghry Trimble Dickson Wierman One Hundred Twenty-three Boys ' Basketball Team Loghry (Capt.) Lewis Wierman Cummings Armstrong Trimble One Hundred Twenty- four The Inter-Class Basketball League The Westminster inter-class league has ])r()(luce(l some very fine l:)asket- l)all men in the jjast, some real stars, in fact. The games that have l een staged on the old ( i ni. tloor ha ' e been, and still are, specimens of real basketball. The jjlaying of the class teams has been a to])ic of interest to students during the winter season. The inter-class league this vear started out with the usual ardor and enthusiasm, but a great many things have interfered to make it less vitally interesting and less imj)ortant in the eves of the student than usual. It seems that with so man - other things to take up time on Saturday nights, inter-class basketball is in danger of losing its ])restige. The standing of the classes at ]:resent writing is: juniors looo, Soiihomores 500, Freshmen 500, Seniors 000. The Senior team lost nearly all of the men who played with them last year, !)ut came back strong, led by Captain Jay Garvin, and put up some good scraps, although they failed to win any victories. The Junior team sacrificed Armstrong and Cummings to the Varsity, but nevertheless have iu)t been defeated this season. Captain Brandon ' s insistence on faithful prac- tice (?) is no doubt resjjonsible for the unblemished record of the team. The Sophs and Freshies are e(|ual in percentage, although at the last meeting the first vear men put it over on their older brothers. Inter-class basketball has many advantages that Varsity basketball does not offer. The inter-class game is much more democratic than the Varsitv sport. It allows a great many more fellows to get experience and exercise at basketball, and j romotes a more lively interest in the game and in athletics in general. The ' arsity game is great and should be (lex ' eloped to the highest degree possible, but there is no reason why the inter-class game should Ije gi ' en up, or allowed to be pushed into the background. Just as the Argo goes to press it is reported that the Juniors have clinched their title to the chami)ionshi]) honors 1)_ - defeating the Sophs in a liard fought game bv the score of 32- 0. The Senior Team Ashbropk Cummings Dickson Kerr Schenck Garvin (Capt. ) O ' .ie Hundred Twenty-six Junior Team Lawther Vance Dunn Shott Hart Brandon (Capt.) One Hundred Twenty-seven Sophomore Team Wiggins Conway Gibson Foster Rose Miller Johnston (Capt.) Freshman Team McAIorris Spencer Crowe Ashton Butler Anderson ( Capt. ) One Hundred T irenty-nine — — Tennis, 1917 The season started very auspiciously, when the Athletic Committee made tennis a varsity sport. And with three old men, Kirkbride, Cummings and Shott, to form a nucleus for the team, the outlook appeared excellent. After a series of eliminating contests, Dunn was chosen as the fourth man. In the mean time matches had been ar- ranged with Pitt, Syracuse, Grove City (two matches), and the Pittsburgh Sem Four. On May 9th the team left for Pittsburgh to play the preachers at the East End courts, but on the way rain fell so heavily that the match had to be called off. The next day at the Shadyside courts, we engaged Pitt in four hard fought matches. Although Pitt won ev- ery one, we were by no means outclassed. Ev- ery set ran to deuce, and every match ran up to three sets, except the doubles, which were lost 5-7, 5-7. It can truly be said that these men never before played as steady and spec- tacular tennis as on that 10th day of May. The next match was cancelled by Syracuse on account of the war. Then Grove City ap- peared here for a match. At first everything went their way, Kirkbride, Shott, and Dunn losing their singles, but the tide turned when Cummings, as usual, showed his best and true form when playing in a match, and won his singles. That steadied the team; Kirkbride and Cummings quickly and easily won their doubles match. Then the crowd went to the Cummings court and found that Shott and Dunn had already lost the first set, and the score stood 5-3 Grove City in the second set. With the crowd back of them, our fellows began to play. Shott with his spectacular net playing, and Dunn, with his fine ground work soon won the set 7-5. Continuing their fine work they soon won the third set, tying the match. Grove City cancelled the last match. Manager Simpson One Hundred Thirty 1 1 1 TR.ACKI toCy warnt CouKT o ' One Hundred Thirty-one r The Flag Raising ' lien the patriotic spirit was running- liigh around the old school last spring it was only natural that public opinion should demand that the X ' ational Emblem should ])e displayed on a suitable pole on tlie college cami)us. It was in a mass meeting that this feeling took form and the girls agreed to produce a flag if the fellows would see that the pole was jjlanted. The Junior fellows were enthusiastic enough to volunteer to i)lant the pole ])y six o ' clock in the e ening of that very dav. The Sophs went them one better and agreed to s:t it up bv fom ' o ' clock. The F ' reshies l()p])ed two more hours off the time limit. Just about this time. Dr. Wallace got worried a])out the matter and decided to take it in hand himself. . committee was appointed consisting of two fellows from each class and with Prof. Shaffer as Chairman to take care of the ])ole l)roposition. Prof. Shaffer did not let his committee idle long, but very soon had them scouring- Furance Hill and inspecting its forests. Xo little trouble was ex- ])erienced in selecting the tree that was to be so highly honored, but finally the selection was i-nade and axes and saws were brought ii-ito play. The ex- cursion was a most delightful one for the con-imittee, and a touch of the humor- ous was added when Prof. Shaft ' er backed into a l)raml)le bush. On the Campus, when the pole was set, a very impressive little ceremony was stag ' ed in the raising of the tfag. Betty Whitmarsh presented the Hag on behalf of the girls, and Brownie Braham presented the pole for the fellows. Dr. Wallace n-iade a very fitting speech and the Hag was raised to the singing of patriotic and school songs. This ceremony is passed, l)ut its signiHcance is not lost. The flag still floats over our campus and is seen with an added sense of love and honor since our country is now in the very throes of war and so many of our fellows ha -e gone to u])h()ld the ideals for which our flag stands. One Hundred Thirti -four J May Day, 1917 Miss Hunter Think you that Westminster is not proud that she has produced one from among her number to whom the successes of the last two May Days are due? To our Charlie the care- free, the happy, yet the determined, we extend our appreciation of her work. Those who nave been trained by her, who know her as a chum or as a friend, acknowledge her a person of un- usual ability, charm, and grace. Stern in dis- cipline, partial to none, energetic in her work and study, she stands forth as an ideal student and instructor. The twenty-sixth day of May arrived, preceded by a week of beautiful sunny weath- er; but in spite of the bright outlook a fore- boding whisper arose that the almanac forecast rain. The afternoon was superb; however, just before sunset, just as the pageant was about to form before the Hillside, old Jupiter Pluvius drove his horses and chariot across the clouds hovering over New Wilmington. Within fifteen minutes he had passed from sight and the sun appeared just over the hill ready to set. No sooner did the sun appear than two heralds leading the procession rode upon the campus announcing the approach of the Queen. Following came the tiny heralds sounding their trumpets to call all the people to the green for the May Day festivities. Next came the stately queen, attended by her small train bearers and her ladies-in-waiting lovely in their filmy cos- tumes. Close behind the royal party the happy throng of those who were come to crown the favorite as queen of the May tripped along chanting the May-pole song, Then followed the May Day festivities. The costumes and dancers represented A Spring Day with its sunshine, clouds, rain, wind, flowers, fairies and children. Our dignified Senior girls were the happy children. Perhaps the loveliest scenes which we will always remember were the Rainbow coming out of the East re.splendant in delicate hues and the great crescent moon which came to call the happy but weary flowers, fairies and children to rest. The Sun with flaming ray .so bold Shone o ' er the Earth like a ball of gold, But suddenly a cloud appeared in the sky Making the irorld look dark and cold; The little rain drops began to fall With a patter, patter, patter; But the old wind in her gown of gray Came and drove them all away. The rainbou ' dressed in color so bright Filled all the hearts with pure delight The sun shown again and the flowers sprang up, Violet, dewdrop and buttercup. And the fairies came and the children gay. And played with the flowers till the end of day; The big crescent Moon came out of the West Telling them ' twas time to go to rest;_ So they danced once more to the music gay Then bade farewell to the lovely Spring Day. The majestic ceremonies in the crowning of the May Queen, Ruth Stewart, by the last queen, Katherine Bird, and the winding of the May-pole by the children made a fitting close to our May Day festivities. One Hundred Thirty-six The Flag Rush Oxerstepping all precedent the ratio of tlie classes lined up for the rush in the autumn of ' i8 was sometliing like eighteen to twelve, and in favor of the Sophomores. The Sophomores were very valiant, and having only six to the good, they captured three fresliies and imprisoned them in a silo just to make the rush a little easier, for the Sophomores were very aliant and had no yellow streak whatsoever. Several upperclassmen aided the freshmen to escape, however, and on the appointed hour they were ready. This was counted injustice b - the Sophomores, for thev were verv valiant and lo ed their rights, and had onlv six men to the good. Thev raved madly tliat the three unjustly liberated ones be del)arred from the rush, else they — the Sophs, l)eing very valiant — would withdraw in anger. lUit the committee was hrm. and. having no yellow streak, and only six men to the good, the Soplioniores charged. They attached a rope lialf way up the pole, being only in the ma- jority l)y six, and pulled lustily upon the rope. Then did Bob Foster appear dragging a wicked saw, and made as if he would saw the pole asunder. But he was dissuaded from the evil deed 1) ' the i)hilanthropic efforts of Bill Douthett and Glimmer Berry. Then did the Sophomores pull still harder upon the rope, and the pole being very supple did bend over until the rope slipped over the end, bearing the green flag with it, and the Sophomores, being verv valiant, and having only six men to the g(jod, did go from the field, grumljling that they had been unjustly treated, but had won in spite of it; for thev had no yellow streak at all, and ictory is like wine to the valiant. One Hundred Thirty-eight Mock Trial According to custom, Xovember tlie 28th, the evening preceding Thanks- giving day, was given over to a jollity in which every member of the Hillside family was invited to participate. The attraction was a breach of promise suit brought by Aliss Gwendolyn Hollyhock Green against the honorable Algernon Have-a-Heart. Miss Green is a late debutante in the Smart Set of our village, and the defendant is a son of one of the most prominent citizens, consequently the court room was crowded with interested or curious observ- ers. At eight o ' clock sharp, the Court Crier called the Court to order and called the Jurymen, only to find that three Jurymen were missing. The Tip- staff was ordered to hunt up the absent Jurymen. Al solem Scrubb was found busy at his occupation of street-cleaning and was l rought to court by force; the search revealed Jedediah Screw asleep on the courthouse steps ; no trace of Ebenezer Whiffle was found, so he was replaced by a street loafer. Court was once more called to order. The Judge presented the case to the court, then called the counsel of the plaintiff ' to the stand. Attorney Sniffleworth represented the plaintiff ' , while Attorney William Stutternut rep- resented the defendant. The first witness called was the defendant who was sworn in, examined, then cross-examined. From this evidence it was learned that the plaintiff and defendant met at Riverside on the Rhine, that they had known each other but two weeks, had been together twice, once at a tea, an- other time at a ball. He had promised her a ring to be given her at the Hallowe ' en Ball at the Hillside. However, there he met another beauty, by name Vampa Theda. He danced with her all evening, gave her the ring, and saw her to her home. He stammered that he had every intention of giving the ring to the plaintiff that night but through a very slight mixup, he had given it to Vampa Theda. He declared that the two came dressed as twins and the mixup was the result. He boldly stated that now he didn ' t care and that he was mighty glad of it. Other witnesses were called, among whom were Mater Have-a-Heart. Pater Have-a-Heart, Hannah Have-a- Heart, the deaf old aunt, and Zebediah Hollern Zollern. the garbage collector. Then ihe counsel for the defense was called and the witnesses summoned were Miss Gwendolyn Hollyhock Green. Vampa Theda. Lady Green, and Vampa Theda ' s French maid. After a hard trial, the Jury left the Court, and returned in two minutes with the verdict guilty. The Judge then imposed a tremendous fine of six bars of ivory soap, eight feather beds, and a two- cent stamp. After the trial was over, the assembly flocked up to the l ar to congratulate the plaintiff for her successful suit, and to con.sole the desolate young Have-a-Heart. One Hundred Forty ? $ ' J 55 -s s 2 ? 5 . ■ r f «c sPt (?; .;; ' Si yi  fi Si ' - One Hundred Forty-one The Girls ' Mass-Meeting What is the big event of tlie football season? The Grove City game? The Gene ' a game? The Pitt game? Maybe so, Imt one of the big events of the season is the Girls ' Mass-Meeting. The fellows look forward to this event with a great deal of curiosity and lively anticipation. Curiosity be- cause no one ever knows what is going to be pulled off, and anticipation be- cause there is sure to be something peppy and original in the program. This vear this event was staged just before the Gene a game, and it was in every wa - up to the standard of former co-ed mass meetings. What we want to know is, where does all the information come from that is exposed at one of these meetings? Not a thing escapes notice or mention. Beware, ye future football teams, how you act on the tri])s for there is nothing hid tliat shall not be ])rought to light at the Girls ' Mass-Meeting. The Team en-route, with all the minor details in evidence was one of the features this year. The Indignation Meeting struck out mercilessly in all directions. The Geneva- Westminster l)el)ate pro ed conclusively that Cicneva should be wiped from the face of the map. The whole meeting was so peppy and full of spirit that the team went down lo Gene a the next day with absolute confidence — and lost. Hallowe ' en The Hallowe ' en Party is one of the traditional institutions of the old school. Nothing is allowed to interfere with it. and it is always a welcome event to the students. The cider that is served has been known to be hard, but as a rule the ol)servance of the Hallowe ' en festival is marked with a reasonable degree of moderation. The costumes are various and variegated. This year, in addition to the usual monks, the ghastly white ghosts, the old time c(nu tiers and colonial belles, there appeared in stri])es and chains. Kaiser Wilhelm and the Crown Prince. Several animated corn-shocks were in e ' idence. The unmasking was in some cases an unpleasant surprise ( for instance wlien a fellow follows a girl around all evening and tlien finds out that she is not the () ' girl, but someone else). Several prizes were given this year for the most beautiful, the most hideous, and most original costumes. Bill of Herron Hill Oil) loves to tell a story. Perha])S you ha e read T. R. ' s experiences in the Jungles of Africa or perhaps merel_ - the story of Jesse James ' Last Hold-Up, but honestly, if you haven ' t heard of the Terrors of Herron Hill your education has been sadly neglected. The fun usually begins something like this: Have any of you fellows e er heard of Harry Jones? He was a brother of Jim Jeffries, the prize fight- er. Well, he had some head ! Many a pill he has stopped with his bean, and it never even gave him a headache. He could do anything from blowing up the H. H. Pumping Station, to finding a cop in the aforementioned locality during a riot between tlie Bloomfiekl Plebes and the (Fish name) Hillites on an Easter Day. Is Herron Hill high? Why I should say so! Many an afternoon on a clear morning I could see the main streets of Johnstown. Is it far? Say bov. I used to run it every day. I was express messenger. Honest ! Wasn ' t I, Peel? . n()ther day : — Sure I can ride a l)ic cle. Me and another fellow took a trip o ' er the mountains and say boy, if we didn ' t have some time! We kept a tramp from robbing a poor old lady ' s grocery store, just in front of a hotel where we got some tomatoes out of their garden for supper. The old ladv ga e me a shot gun and I hid behind a tree and waited, but honestly that tramp never stopped on tliat side of the mountain. Sure, that ' s right. Xo that wasn ' t the time. I worked for a butcher then. Believe me, that Initcher was slick. He had a thumb that was worth $10,000 — (How ' s that. Bill?) — Oh that ' s easy, he weighed his thum with every purchase, and if that wasn ' t enough he stood on the scales. Any how. Bill was head of his class at Fifth Ave. High. Sure he was; Honest. He told us so and of course we believed him. But why shouldn ' t he be? He came first ali)habetically and sat in the front seat of e -ery class. Honest: that ' s right. Isn ' t it. Peel? One Hundred Forty-three 1 The Who ' s Who ft The Christian Associations a(hninistere(l the bahn for aching hearts throuj h the niecHum of the Who ' s Who wliich was held on the first Saturday evening of the school year. Most of the lads and lassies arrived earlier in the week in order that they might have several days for looking them over. Men were scarce as the proverbial hen ' s teeth, but of course that made the game all the more interesting. The Hillside as a whole cursed the cruel war and began laying plans to get the Kaiser, for the girls were all convinced that if the Who ' s Who didn ' t shower blessings upon them it was because of the low down Hun. With all their odds, however, some of the fellows could not wait for the Who ' s Who to make their decision. For several days before the big event Pink Henderson was seen to smile broadly and exclaim, Me for her when she grows up. Even Doc. Forbes laid plans for an extended bizzing campaign for he had his speech on the end of his tongue several davs l)efore the event. Finally on the appointed evening the handsome and would-be handsome shone forth in best bib and tucker. Within five minutes after his arrival Forbes delivered his speech and fell f(jr the winsome graces of the op- posite sex. After one victim had thus succumbed the bombardment could not be stopped and ere the call to hash was sounded Cupid had reaped a bountiful harvest. After everyone felt thoroughly acquainted with every one else, Miss Knott gave the command to march, and the happy ones wended their way to the Hillside, all declaiming to their friends that he or she was the king or cjueen of the whole school. One Hundred Forty-four Classified Ads Wanted — A deaf and dumb waiter who has three heads, five pair of liands, and who has been bhnd since birth. An automatic one preferred. Must gi e references. — Hillsidk. Lost — A smihny countenance al)()ut the college campus. No suljstitule can ])e found, but we have hopes for many successes during our Sophomore year. — A Freshman. Lost — A large white rooster and four white hens. Will answer to name and never return home. I have some particulars but would like to know more. — Tech. Fou Sale — Stella, the world ' s famous music bo.x. Will play anything simply upon mentioning the name. Simple in construction and positive in action. — Van Retreat. Needed — A piano player to play at the movies. Must also be capable of taking and selling tickets ; threading and rewinding films. Past experience as an usher will be necessary. — Office. For Sale — Interlinear translations of all Greek and Latin works. A trotting horse that has never failed. Set the pace in your class. — A Last Year ' s Graduate. For Rent — A few chapel seats in the Sophomore section during the first two periods in the morning. Get the news of the day. Reserve your seats early and avoid the rush. — An Enthusiast. Wanted — A cure for Dick Brandon ' s cold. It seems contagious. So do the mumps. — An Observer. Desired — The address of a competent shoe factory where a man ' s size shoe can be purchased. — J. L. J. C. Wanted — Information as to who really tackled Butch Fornof at Bufifalo.— G. U. M. Notice Notice is hereby given to the public that the company of L. and M. has hereby dissolved partnership and that any orders for photographs given to the party of the first part will be wholly acceptable by the party of the second part providing that a contracting deposit be made with the last mentioned upon receipt of order. — Advertisement. One Hundred Forty-five Dining Hall Rules and Regulations 1. Count your blessings — also your cherries. 2. Discuss any question you wish at the table — it affords infinite amuse- ment for the waiters and starts scandal. 3. After folding your napkin and putting it in its ring, be sure to wipe your moutli witli it. The Dean always does. 4. Always scrape your pate with your knife, then lick it (the knife). It ' s a day of Hooverism. 5. Eat as long as you can. The waiters are never in a hurry. 6. Never accept food that is not served from small round trays. Such food is polluted. 7. Waiters will please wear blue shirts and black ties. Miss Knott likes the appearance above the white coats. 8. .Klways take three slips when drawing for a seat in the dining room. Otherwise you miglit draw Table Three. 9. Be sure to ask for ice-cream on Sunday. If it is too cold to get ice, steamed pudding, a very good substitute, will be furnished. 10. When coming to breakfast please put on some sort of dress, or at least a kimona. It isn ' t good form to appear in your night dress. Shoes are unnecessary, and it is bad taste to comb your hair before breakfast. 11. It is requested that everyone talk during prayers and tliat no one sing unless she has a cold, as it might lower the tone of the house. 12. The girls should all dance for 10 minutes after the first bell rings before going into the dining room. It sharpens some appetites and other tempers. 13. Freshmen and Sophs may come into the dining room at any time during the meal and sit down without apology for tardiness. It doesn ' t worrv tlie Dean or the Senior heads. One Hundred Forty-six The Holcad Westminster Holcau HILLSIDE NEWS Editorial Staff Miss Pearl Houston and Miss Marian Der- sam spent every week- end at their homes in New Castle Catherine Jones en- PESTS tertained friends at a Boys are animals that little informal party walk on two legs. They last month, are very carnivorous. Severals girls attend- They are handy on ed the Grove City game most occasions but very last year. All report a scarce at the present good time. writing. They are al- ways cracking jokes but are usually cracked themselves. All hope for improve- ment but are doubtful of success. Dr. Wallace — Most of the Freshmen have joined the Volunteer Band this year. Miss MacLaggan — My, they must be a musical class ! CLUB NOTES Jim Cummings and Jack Lewis were away with the basketball team several weeks ago. Many Westminster boys are reported as having landed in France. Al Lynn attended school for some time last vear. Dutchman, trying to crack a joke — V is the 4th of July? George — Seen Al latelv? John— Al who? George — Alcohol ! Kerosine him last night, he ain ' t benzine since ; gasoline ' d against a lamp post and took a naptha. ALUMNI NOTES Dr. Russell has re- signed and Dr. Wallace has gratefully accepted the position. Dr. Ferguson has re- sumed his position at the liead of the Bible department at West- minster. Miss Farla Mitchell has handed in her res- ignation ; she has secur- ed a better position in a private home at Cleve- land, Ohio. GYM CLASSES None like them any- where else Rev. Mr. Lambie Fknvcrs Flozvers ROSES SPECL4LTy Special Rates Special representative JANE SOWASH ORATIONS written and learned in an hour. Try one. Satisfaction guaranteed H. S. HoLLOPETER NOTICE— WANTED A regular girl Chuck Ashton NOJ ELS Mary J. Holmes and other classical books. Cheap Prices Doc Forbes Box Seats $25.00 The Arrival of Kitty Best play in years un- der direction of H. S. HoLLOPETER MOVIES Highly Educational Ten Reels Tuberculosis, 3 reels Magnet, 3 reels Formation of Moun- tains, 5 reels One Hundred Forty-seven Songs Realized Long Boy Roy Conway Naughty! Naughty! Naughty! Wierman Safely Guarded Marie Reodel Wliat Do You Want to Make Those Eyes at Me For? . .Marian Dannlieiser He Leadeth Me Thehna Shaw Praising His Name Gertrude Shane Any Little Girl Can Make a P ad Man Good Catherine Jones Steady, Brother, Steady! Loghry I Need Thee Every Hour Paul Schenck Any Little Girl That ' s a Nice Little Girl is the Right Little Girl for Me Ashton There ' s a Ser ice P ' lag Flying at Our House Charlotte Logan Somewhere in France Margaret Wylie Pretty Baby Marian Freed Parlez-vous Francais? Miss MacLaggan My Ragtime Sailor-man Anna McBride Just A-wearyin ' For ' ou Dorothy Ralston Laddie in Khaki Lillian McDonough You ' re Here and Fm Here So What Do We Care? Mary Sloan and Clair Vance My Heart (Hart) At Thy Sweet Voice Jean Ralston The Perfect Dav When the 1919 Argo comes out One Hundred Forty-eight 1 Tin Can Photography ( Due to the scarcity of photograpliic materials we have been forced to find a better and cheaper method of photography. One of our students from a tin can improvised a tiny ])ocket camera which has proved ahnost in- valuable. ) Ten minutes after the bell and Jimmie still sits, in his chair. The Greek class has quietly stolen out in order not to disturb his slumber. Professor Barr stands hat in hand ready to depart. Curious observ- ers have gathered about the door to view the sleep- ing prince. Suddeidy the prince awakes with a start. One hasty glance toward the Professor, a bewildered stare at the crowd, then a wdld rush through the door scattering the giggling mass — and Jimmie is gone. Behold the first orator of the class of ' 19. We liad asked Burton for his picture and autograph for the Argo, but he very modestly declined. However, just at the moment he was making his dramatic plea for the man who fails this picture was snap- ped with tlie new camera. One night this spring in the time of full moon we were wandering down the cinder path when we met Jean and Hugh just returning from a hike. W ' e stopped to talk, and during the conversation spoke of our new camera. After explaining to Hart its strong points of taking pictures in the dark with- out sunlight or flasldight he calmly announced that it simply could not be done. When we offered to take a snap of them he winked an unbelieving eye at Jean and tliev posed. Now perhaps they ' ll believe us. Sometimes I am inclined to think that pictures too often show only one side of a co-ed ' s life. In our class there are quite a few who are not taking moon- light strolls. You will find them huddled among cushions in some cozy nook and there they sit and knit and in each stitch their love they knit for one across tlie seas. One Hundred Fifty Oh dear! I suppose it ' s toast again. Well, if it is I ' m not going to stay. Is that butter? I ' ll tell you in a minute. I can tell by the smell (takes some on a butter knife, then — sniff, sniff, — then tastes.) It ' s oleo (disgustedly) take it away. I can ' t bear the smell ; and here comes toast. Please might I be excused. I don ' t care for anything. With Army there Sat Edith fair. Blue socks she ' d knit, They ' d talk a bit; Soon they must part, ' Twill break his heart, But they ' ll meet at Old Westminster by and We heard rumors of an open girls ' B. B. game on the ninth — but they were merely rumors. However, just as the basket ball en- thusiasts reached the entrance to the gym they were joined by three strange women of dainty hands and mincing steps, whose like were never before seen outside of Barnum Bail- ey ' s. When they requested to see tne fast Westminster girls team play, to be sure we were delighted to grant their request. After the game these delightful old ladies allowed us the privilege of snapping them. Unhappy things will happen but perhaps the unhappiest of all in his memory was his probation week at the Hillside. Poor Bill! he had done so beautifully and it was the very last soup that had to spill. by. v. One Hundred Fifty-one : y9 Acknowledgment Tlie 1919 Argu wishes to acknowledge some of the numerous services and favors that have heen granted it by many friends. To Mr. David Kwing, baritone, the staff and class express real appreciation for his concert given for the benefit of the Argo. To Miss Betty Sankev, who has helped in number- less ways, not only directing the Junior Play, but with ad- vice and aid along other lines, the whole class gives genu- ine thanks. We wish to thank Director Campbell for his ar- rangement of the Westminster Hvmn, and for his aid in the preparation of the plate. To Messrs. Dickson and . sh])rook acknowledgment must be made for valuable aid and advice. We are indebted to Miss Jeannette Shaffer for the picture that appears in the Art Section of the present Main Building as it originally appeared, and to Miss Isabel Findley for the ])encil sketch by a student, of the ruins of the building that was burned in 1861. The Editor takes this opportunity to express his ap- preciation of the unusually active cooperation of the staff and of the whole class in the production of this book. An Appreciation The Argo Staff and the members of the Junior Class take this means of e.xpressing their appreciation of the assistance rendered by the advertisers in the 1919 Argo. Alumni and Students are urged to cooperate by patronizing those who ha ' e made this book possil)le. Clyde A. Armstrong. Advcrtisiufi M aiuu cr. One Hundred Fifty-two Feb. 16. party heavy. Feb. 17. flowers. Feb. 18. FEBRUARY igi Chronologist ' s troubles begin. Correspondence for Crescent All are still eating their valentine candy and wearing their All grades sent back from home. Feb. 19. Miss Knott meets the girls in the parlor. Honest confession is good for the soul. Feb. 20. Dr. Wallace announces the arrival of the movies in N. W. Feb. 21. Crescent party in hotel. Charlotte Logan starts for home and misses the Sharpy. Terrible wind storm. Feb. 22. Holiday. Dr. Wallace presents football men with their let- ters. Glenn Berry elected captain. Feb. 23. Girls basketball game. Males scared away by the dean of female vimen. Feb. 24. Silverware disappears from the Hillside. Everyone misses her spoon. Feb. 25. Sleeping day at the Hillside. Feb. 26. Movie day in New Wilmington. How wonderful ! Feb. 27. Miss Knott enjoys Charlie Chaplin. Feb. 28. Hap Zener taken very ill. MARCH Mar. 1. Mar. 2. Ma r. 3. Mar. 4. Mar. 5. Mar. 6. Candy dunn disappeared from the window of room 21. Evangelistic meetings begin. Dr. Wallace speaks at our first class meeting concerning Argo. Nothing but that infernal chorus practice. Rev. Calhoun arrives. Class pin committee have meeting. Really! Mar. 7. Nothing new but church in the evening. Mar. 8. Prof. Oppitz wants to know what the reaction of lime water Joke ! INIar. 9. Ruth Chalmers gives an interesting talk on Germany and France in Cercle Francais. Mar. 10. Girls basketl all team defeated at Pitt. High sclioo! bazaar. Mar. 11. Evangelistic meetings conducted by Rev. Calhoun close with a testimony meeting. is. One Hundred Fifty-three Standard Tin Plate Company Cannonsburg, - Pennsylvania Tin Plates, i Black Plates, Terne Plates ALL GRADES, COATINGS AND FINISHES Our recent increased capacity for Common Terne and Black Plates solicits further patronage Also Tin Plates of Our Usual Good Quality +, , — . One Hundred Fifty-four Mar. 12. Girls basketball team goes to Geneva and wins. Mar. 13. Three victories all in one week and all won by girls. Get a move on, fellows ! Alar. 14. Small bonfire. Fellows get a move on and beat Geneva in basketball. Mar. 15. Ask Flora what is the diflference between duck and chicken. Mar. 16. Grove City victory 29-26. Fellows take the piano out on the porch and dance by the light of the blazing chicken coops. Mar. 17. Glee Club girls leave for their trip. The wearing of the green. Mar. 18. A rest after the shock of so many victories. Mar. 19. 1919 Argo staff is elected. Measles claim Helen Artman. Mar. 20. Co-educators flock to the high school play — Grape-nuts. There ' s a reason ! Mar. 21. Sloanie has the tumbles. Thinks her candle is a roman one. Mar. 22. A bunch of luffs do some railroad-tie walking. Blisters, did you say ? Mar. 23. Ruth Chalmers misses her train. Everyone leaves for home — spring vacation. APRIL Apr. 2. Back again. Spring in evidence. A buggy is waiting at the Junction. How about it, Mary? Apr. 3. Prof. Moses forgets to come to public speaking. Tears shed? Apr. 4. Long patriotic meeting in chapel. Plans for a new flag in operation. Apr. 5. It never rains but it pours. Apr. 6. Ruth Stewart elected May-queen. War with Germany declared. Apr. 7. Flag-pole with the flag erected on the campus. Patriotic meeting. Apr. 8. Easter Sunday. Chicken dinner. Easter flowers in evidence. Apr. 9. Another of those ever welcome meetings in the parlor. Apr. 10. Red Cross meeting in the Presbyterian church, and oh, how it rained. Apr. 11. Kitty Bird leaves school. Juniors take heads of the tables at the Hillside. Apr. 12. Listen to the birdies sing. Withered flowers still worn. Apr. 13. First first aid meeting of the girls in the parlor. Dr. Mc- Laughry teacher. Apr. 14. Girls have a hop in the dining room. May-day practices begin, conducted by Charlisa Hunter. Apr. 15. Sunday. Evereyone stiff, rubbing their joints. Apr. 16. Blue Monday — use white-naptha soa]). Nothing but Glee Club. Apr. 17. Isabella Porter gives an interesting illustrated talk on South America in Le Cercle Francais. Apr. 18. Many take advantage of the warm weather by indulging in tennis. Apr. 19. Town people have flag raising on the square. Apr. 20. Jane samples the butter but her decision is that it is oleo- margarine. Apr. 21. In the spring a young man ' s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love. Evidence — see strollers. Apr. 22. A bunch cut chapel and go star-gazing. Apr. 23. Just ask Wittmer how to ride a donkey — rather stubborn. Bovs Glee Club concert here. One Hundred Fifty-five t 0. C ORR BAKING COMPANY Manufacturers of Excellent Cakes Office and Factory: 310-312 Grove Street Retail Store: 351 East Washington Street NEW CASTLE, PA. Apr. 24. Boys repeat their concert in New Castle. Bobbie Dornon and Bill Douthett the chief performers. Apr. 25. Cecil Snifif leaves for New York. Black letter day for Mary. Apr. 26. Patriotic parade to the Red Cross meeting in 2nd church. Girls take Red Cross exams. Apr. 27. Flem Hastings leaves toda y. Boys take May-pole. Van fellows clip Gaylord ' s hair. Apr. 28. Only a basket-ball game with New Castle. ans bombard the ] lay 1. Hash a la tomatoes. May 2. Bird trip. Dick Brandon puts a snake in Mary Sloan ' s pocket. What happened? May 3. Hash a la l)ulk with cats-uj). May 4. No hash, but potato cakes. May 5. Can you imagine — working on a history note-book? Dick Bran- don got a D on his? Tough luck, Dick. May 8. Mary Scott and Matheny enjoy going to a circus. May 9. Mary S. would like to be a farmer. What is the attraction? May 11. Confession meeting in the parlor. May 12. Miss Knott chases out some would-be pedestrians. Everyone takes advantage of the unheard-of liberty. 4.,, — , — . . ,  — . . — 4. Hillside. Apr. 29. Hash a la cheese. Apr. 30. Class late to biology and Mills raves. MAY The e KCkfUL Store Cor. Washington St., and Croton Ave., New Castle, Penn ' a. One Hundred Fifty-six I KODAK PICTURES Will still appeal to your friends after you leave College. Remember that we make the best pictures from your negatives. Enlargements and lantern slides from any picture. Mail Orders Solicited. CHARLES T. METZLER CO. NEW CASTLE, PA. + — I May 14. Blue Monday — Two bird trips. May 15. For a change, lights are out all over town. May 16. ' estminster-Grove City tennis tournament. Tie. May 17. Senior reception in the Hillside. May 18. Please don ' t remove chairs from the porch. May 19. Gypsy camp on the campus. Ladley and Downey pull of¥ a pretty poor minstrel show. May 20. Margaret Moffat flashes her flash light out the window and Dot Murray declares that the world is coming to an end. May 22. May-day dresses in process of being made. Final Alav-dav rehearsal. Bones arrives to stav until corn- May 25. mencement. May 26 May-day one of the prettiest ever put on. Junior play a great May 28. Freshmen attempt a frolic Init poor Chalmers is made pris- oner by the Sophs. May 30. Decoration Day. Neshannock picnic. Old Soldiers at the Hillside for dinner. May 31. Mary Douthett gives a very interesting recital. JUXE High school play. First Trig exam. Crescent picnic, and oh how it poured ! Another Trig exam. — the Freshmen think they will never end. Public speaking recitals. Junior contest with Jean Speer and June 1. June 2. June 5. June 8. Red Simpson winners. THE FOUNTAIN INN _„._„„ — „„ — „ On the Diamond New Castle, Pa. All Trolley Cars Pass the Door One Hundred Fifty-seven June 9. Musical recital. Dramatic expression class gives a play at the Presbyterian church. June 10. Baccalaureate service in the 2nd church. June 11. Oration — Class Day — Peace Pow Wow. Packing in vogue. June 12. Commencement. Joint Glee Club concert. All Seniors wear- ing long faces. June 13. School is over for another year. Seniors bid farewell to their Alma Mater. SEPTEMBER Sept. 19. School opens. Special train brings back all the stray ones and a few new articles. Sept. 20. Dr. Wallace welcomes all in his speech in Chapel. Social at the Hillside for the new girls. Sept. 21. The Sophs make some deep creases in their hitherto smooth gray matter. Sej)t. 22. Who ' s Who party — Everyone finds out who ' s who and who isn ' t. Sept. 23. Taken from a freshman ' s diary — First Sunday, dreadfully homesick all day. Sept. 24. Freshman posters up. Feed for new girls. Soph fellows initiate freshmen. Sept. 25. Freshman girls look very attractive with their curlers and green anklets. Each freshman is supposed to talk to a Soph fellow on the campus. Sept. 26. The Big Sisters have a picnic for the Little Sisters in McLaughry ' s woods. Sept. 27. Social at 2nd Church. Freshman boys and some others are awakened to feminine charms. Sept. 28. First mass meeting. Sophs go off on a picnic to make up for lost Freshman Frolic. Sept. 29. Football. Sharon High versus Westminster. Seniors and Sophomores versus initiation. Sept. 30. Sunday. Seniors visit their favored haunt, Furnace ilill. OCTOBER Oct. 1. Xite before the flag rush. All nite conference between upper classmen and Sophs. Frost outside but above boiling inside. Oct. 2. Flag rush with Sophs victorious. Steady up the pole, roped in as usual. Oct. 3. Senior girls initiate freshman girls. Freshmen come out mo- lass-oed and feathered. Oct. 4. Social at First Church where all enjoyed themselves in spite of the rain. Oct. 3. Mass meeting. Spencer elected cheer leader. Ki-Yi Blue with three teams on the end. Shooter shoots out the window and down the fire- escape. Oct. 6. Football with W. cK: J. 36-0. Art Shields back on furlough. Oh ] Iary, be careful ! Oct. 7. Girls almost frozen in the dormitory. Oct. 8. A basket of cookies makes its ap])earance in room 16. Melodious strains, I love you truly, follow. Oct. 9. Crescents give a wonderful midnight serenade. Oct. 10. Freshman girls penalized for not wearing evening dresses. Oct. 11. Freshman girls wear their dresses backward to satisfy the whims of the friendly seniors. One Hundred Fifty-eight Reymer ' s Candy-- -Always Fresh ■ atz McKinley Frantz :-: New Castle, Pa. DFY GOODS MILLINERY pp ss GOODS « „ r ' oc.rtA ii« £ r5 and sj Ks New Castle, Pa. coats 125 East Washington Street Bell Phone 1767-J NEW CASTLE. PA. Specialists in Women ' s and Misses ' Suits, Coats, Dresses, Skirts and Waists One Hundred Fifty-nine I i Solid Satisfaction Comes to all who supply their needs in this store of QUALITY MERCHANDISE, bought right and priced right. New things shown when they are really NE BROWN HAMILTON CO. I STYLISH AND DURABLE FOOTWEAR For Every Member of the Family at Kinney ' s Shoe Store On the Diamond NEW CASTLE, PA. World ' s Largest Shoe Retailers I George S. Daugherty , Company Canned Fruits and Vegetables I PITTSBURGH NEW YORK I Oct. 12. Freshman fellows show ofif their new hats. Oct. 13. Tech game. Some old standbys spend a pleasant evening in the parlor. Jean R. says she wasn ' t guilty. Oct. 14. Day of rest but not rest for the wicked. Oct. 15. Lyceum course seats sold. Some fair lasses and lads with iiappy hearts. Oct. 16. W e know now whore Forbes got his ' W insome girl. Tele- phone on the job. Crescent dates. Oct. 17. Potato diggers. Some class to our Hillside girls. Alacbeth called off which causes many hearts to be sad, especially Alice IMcBride ' s. Oct. 18. Crescent party at the hotel. Flowers arrive late, but that ' s all right. Oct. 19. Mass meeting. Spencer, I et ' s give a Ki-Yi Blue with 3 teams on the end. Boys leave for West Virginia. YOUR FAVORITE TOILET j ARTICLES } at f 1 Lowest Cut Prices Mail and Telephone Orders Promptly Executed THE CUT-RATE DRUGGISTS Washington Street at Mill LOVE MEGOWN NEW CASTLE, PA. The Florists of New Castle Since 1851 BUTZ Represented at Westminster College One Hundred Sixty +■■• I I 1 Mail Order Department W ' e wish to call your attention to the fact that our mail order department is in charge of an experienced shopper who gives personal and careful attention to all mail orders which are filled the same da} ' as received. All Mail Orders sent free by parcel post. Try shopping by mail. New Castle Dry Goods Co. Oct. 20._ Vic Minteer entertains. Richards back for a day. Result — Pat goes to the city for a week. Oct. 21. There is quite a vacancy in the Hillside over the week end. Oct. 22. First lecture course number. Of course everyone took the shortest way home. Oct. 23. Prof. Robertson gives a fine talk in Y. Oct. 24. First hard snow Streets thick with slush. Many cold feet. Oct. 23. First meeting of chorus. Sloanie wants to know if G is higher than A. And we always thought she was of a musical temperament ! (Jet. 26. Big mass meeting. High school Pazaar. Pumpkin jjies seen in every corner. Oct. 27. Kelly-Van-Neshannock party in the form of a pig roast. Jazz band chief attraction. Miss ] IacLaggan entertains Prof. Gephart at the Hillside. 4. .._« .  1 J. N. Ewer ' s Sons Sons ! . — ._«._,,._„„_.._„„_„_,,. „,_.._.._. Thos. A. Gilkey, C. E. j Visit M. Am. Soc. C. E. | The Little Slwppc Around the Corner Consulting Engineer j Mercantile Building ' NEW CASTLE, PA. I WOMEN ' S WEAR NEW CASTLE, PA. One Hundred Sb ' ty-one Among Other Good Things on which you could spend a few dollars to good advantage : A really true likeness that you, your family and your friends will all appreciate. LET US DO THE WORK SEAVY ' S STUDIO 1 NEW CASTLE, PENNA. I I  „ : . 4. Oct. 28. Lucky back for the day. Expects to be called soon. Oct. 29. Log ' gy hurt in the Thiel game and taken to Mercy hospital. Oct. 30. A F ' reshman feed in room 12. Conse(|uently certain people couldn ' t get up the next day. Oct. 31. Masquerade party at the Hillside. The pretty, ugly, grotesque and unique all made their appearance. NOVEMBER Nov. 1. The day after the night before. No one knows anything in Junior Bible Exam. Nov. 2. Second number of the Lecture Course. SamolofF Concert Com- pany. Postage raised. Nov. 3. Pitt game. Lost 25-0. lUit that was wonderful — wonderful ! Nov. 4. Sunday again. Minnie Pelle sings a solo in chapel. Footwear Cooper Butler ! 1 CLASSY AND NEW AT ALL Sole Agents for I TIMES ! HART, SCHAFFNER MARX J Be Sure It ' s CELEBRATED CLOTHING i HERB D. McGOUN 1 New Castle, Pa. . 4 The Young Man of Today who is fortified with a good education and is well dressed most certainly has superior advantages over his fellows, and GOOD CLOTHES are as essential to success as the education. I have formed such a habit of making good clothes that I don ' t know how to make any other kind. If you ' ve never tried nty ser- vice you are missing a great deal. Spring Fashions and Fabrics are here for your approval. , I i E DGAR PHILLIP NEW CASTLE, PENNA Nine South Mill Street i Nov. 5. Number return from week end trip to their homes. Biology test first hour. Horrors ! Nov. 6. Win from l ' )uffal() 7-0. Army the hero. Big moonlight bonfire. Nov. 7. Girls getting ready for mass meeting stunt on Friday nite. Spencer really smiles in iMology. Nov. 8. Have responsive readings in chapel. Mary Walker practices Fergv ' s sway for mass-meetings. Nov. 9. Girls ' mass meeting a howling success. Nov. 10. Geneva game. Score 23-7. Coming back? A bunch get on the wrong train All aboard for Alliance. Nov. 11. Sunday. Quite a number laid out. The usual numl er of let- ters written at the Hillside. Nov. 12. Bill Dunn has a swollen jaw. Now, Perky, what happened? Nov. 13. Wierman broke his collar bone. Quite a number have vacation in Bible. I , . 4, LESLIE HOTEL John N. Dersam Cafe Dining Room European Plan NEW CASTLE, PA. +. — . „._.._„ — ,, — „._.„_.._, One Hundred Sixty-three THE OVERLOOK SANITARIUM Elizabeth McLaughry, M. D. NEW WILMINGTON, PA. Nov. 14. Change tables at Hillside. Pearl Houston still at same table. Joe Keast leaves to teach German in Fredonia. Nov. 13. They have a great time keeping Army ' s nose together. Army sets his nose once an hour. Dick Brandon is rather dense in psychology. Nov. 16. _A good peppy mass-meeting. Eddie Shott makes his inaugural address by singing a song. |. . THE COMMUNITY STORE C. B. WHITE, Proprietor GROCERIES PROVISIONS I NEW WILMINGTON, PA. + . . + One Hundred Sixty-four w 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. Nov. 17. Allegheny game at Sharon. Beaten 21-0. liss Knott is shocked at the lightless coach (?) coming home from game. Nov. 18. A general rest after so many brilliant plays? Nov. 19. W. A. Rhodes gives first artist ' s recital. Nov. 20. Bill Dunn and Bob Dornon make their appearance on crutches. Nov. 21. Margaret Mofifat falls ofi: her chair at dinner. Miss Pearson addresses the student body in behalf of the Students ' Friendship War Fund. •Nov. 22. Students ' Friendship Ftmd reaches $1302.50. Alass-meeting. Dr. Wallace still sticks up for Geneva. Nov. 23. Mass meeting before Grove City g ame. Spell estminster with three teams on end. Nov. 24. Westminster loses to Grove City, 7-0. Gloom predominant in the dormitory. David Ewing sings in the evening for the benefit of the Nineteen Nineteen ArgCK W. A. Hutchinson CONFECTIONERY AND STATIONERY School Supplies Popular Periodicals Pittsburgh and New Castle DAILY PAPERS HOGUE ' S DRUG SHOP For CANDY ICE CREAM STATIONERY CAMERA SUPPLIES TOILET ARTICLES Save the Pennies They Make Dollars ROBINSON THE CASH GROCER The Best Groceries and Table Supplies CASH PRICES SAVES YOU DOLLARS ON YOUR MONTHLY BILLS Count the Pennies You Save Buying Here One Hundred Sixty-five I I I Printing None but the Best and at a price commensur- ate with the Quality. GLOBE PRINTING COMPANY NEW WILMINGTON We give special attention to Engraving of all kinds. Our work is done by one of the leading engraving concerns in the United States, thus assuring you first quality and up-to-the minute styles. We invite comparison, and solicit your patron- age. Nov. Nov. they are Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. 25. It looks natural to see Edith and Shorty take a stroll. 26. Miss Knott is frantic when a number of Hillside girls tell her going home. 27. Flora misses a telephone call on account of study hour. 28. General vacancy in the Hillside. 29. Thanksgiving. Everyone enjoys the turkey-dinner. 30. Sis Perkins is getting training in teaching. Just ask Freshmen. DECEMBER Movies again appear in New Wilmington. Mrs. McClure speaks to joint Bible Classes. In spite of many wrecks the rest of the Hillside family return. Argo of ' 19 is well on the way. Gloom overcasts the Junior class at the thought of orations. Benefit concert for Red Cross. „ WILL JAMES Shoes and Clothes of Quality i NEW WILMINGTON, PA. I + — ,„_ Campbell Lumber Company , — . — „._, — . — + One Hundred Sixty-six 4. „ Special consideration given to auto and sleighing parties, comniodations to the traveling public. Automobile and Livery Service. Modern ac- HOTEL Mccreary s. c. Mccreary, Prop. , — „_„„_„„_„„_„„_„„_„„_,,„ ,„ , — . _  _., — + Dec. 7. Foot-ball banquet at the Hillside. ' here did the roses go? Dec. 8. All Stars beat the Picked-L ' ps in basketball. 18° below zero, and still there are some strollers. Dec. 9. Sunday. Dr. McOuiston addresses Bible Class. Dec. 10. Some Ilillsiders renew their youth by getting- out and romping in the snow. Dec. 11. Joint meeting of Y. SI. and Y. W. Le Cercle Francais puts on a very enjoyable play. Dec. 12. Skaters and strollers are seen at the Cut. enjoying their first good skate. Girls ' debate prelims. Dec. 13. French Hearn and A ' ic Minteer leave for Camp Sherman. Dec. 14. Gorst, the bird man, delights us with his rare imitations of birds. Dec. 15. AJovies again. A skating party at the cut. Graduate Embalmer Autobus Service AUTOS OF ALL SIZES FOR HIRE Open Day and Night Wyatt R. Campbell FURNITURE, UNDERTAKING and LIVERY Fine Monumental Work Bell Phone No. 1; Citizens Phone 271 NEW WILMINGTON, PA. C. C. JAXTHEIMER NEW WILMINGTON, PA. Watchmaker, Jeweler Optician Class Pins, Class Rings and Badges of all kinds made to order. Samples and designs furnished on application. Re- pairing neatly and promptly done. One Hundred Sixty-seven Reading inakcth a full man, conference a ready man, and zvrifing an exact man; and, therefore if a man zcrite little, he had need haz-e a great memory; if he confer little, he had need haz ' e a present zcit; and if he read little, he had need haz ' c much cunning, to seem to Icnoz ' that he hath not. — Francis Bacon. Westminster College Book Store Nicvv Wilmington, Penna. Headquarters for Books, College Stationery, Pennants and all Student Supplies. Our Motto : IJ ' e haz ' c it, ZL ' ill get it, or it isn ' t made. 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 J. M. HOUSTON Hardware, Cutlery, Chinaware NEW WILMINGTON, PA. Dry Goods, Notions Men ' Furnishings WILLIAMSON ' S Bank Block NEW WILMINGTON, PA. One Hundred Su ' ty-Eight i I Pianos Largest Stock in Western Penn ' a. Victrolas $20.00 to $400.00 PIANOS IN WESTMINSTER COLLEGE FURNISHED BY US DeForests Three Stores 106-108 State vSt.. vSharon, Pa. North Park Ave., Warren, Ohio East Alain St., Greenville, Pa. QUICK SERVICE Automobiles and Accessories Edison Diamond Disc $106.00 to $6000.00 I Dec. 16. Many take advantage of their last stroll after Stinday evening chapel before vacation. Dec. 17. The fellows of the hospital unit leave for camp. Dec. 18. Helen is sad for she can ' t keep Steady. Dec. 19. Miss Mitchell informs us of her departure from Westminster. Dec. 20. Vacation begins. Many happy hearts. JANUARY Jan. 3. Every one hard at work again. Vacation days are at an end. Jan. 4. Dick Shaner and Wallace McMurray leave for camp. Jan. 5. Basket-ball game with New Castle Y. M. 37-36. Jan. 6. No Bible Class. Many have tumbles on the ice coming home from Chapel. Jan. 7. Mary Walker leaves school for good. We hear Cupie Richards has a furlough. F. K. REICHARD I DRUGS AND STATIONERY FINE CHOCOLATES EASTMAN KODAK AGENCY Sharpsville, Pa. Comer Shenango St. and Mercer Ave. 4. 4. One Hundred Sixty-nine B. B. B. Trunk Co. Manufacturers of Trunks, Bags and Suit Cases PITTSBURGH, PA. I Athletics! At the word you instinctively think of SPALDING There ' s a reason and a good one. Spalding ' s have always made their goods correctly and of the highest quality, and backs them up by a broad guarantee that insures satisfaction and service. Catalogue on request. cwm A. G. Spalding (Mt)r) ABros. 608 Wood St. PITTSBURGH, PA. I Everyone dolls up in Stinday-go-to-ineetin ' clothes. Argo Westminster loses her first soldier-bov in the death of Hall Jan. 8 pictures. Jan. 9 Braham. Jan. 10. Argo proofs arrive, and Oh, such beautiful faces! lUit just let Bill Dunn flatter you and everything will be all right. Jan. 11. Fine skating at the cut. Just ask Blondy about it. Jan. 12. A terrible snow storm rages without but still some venture forth to a basketball game. Dot and Johnny finil the ice a very soft seat. Jan. 13. No chorus, ' hat a blessing! Dreadfully cold. Evangelistic meetings condticted by Rev. Atkinson begin in Jan. 14. 2nd church. Jan. 15. Hall Braham: Jan. 16. Jan. 17. to church? Jan. 18. knee. Jan. Jan. Jan School is dismissed to pay tribute at the funeral service of That great agony of changing places at the Hillside takes place. X ' arsity basketball team leaves for a short trip. Everyone goes ■ Soap-salve-salvation ! Eleanor Hervey goes for a joy ride on a sled and she hurts her 19. 20. 21. Basketball games. Crescent sled load to McKnight ' s. No ice cream for dinner. Dreadfully cold. Kids rave. No fire in college building. 30° below and no kidding about it. No ice cream. Jan. 22. Classes in science hall. Quite a conglomeration ! Jan. 23. Responsive readings and Lord ' s prayer in chapel. Olive Bra- ham just loves to handle earth worms. Jan. 24. College night at the evangelistic meetings. Spell Westminster with three Atkinsons on the end. Jay Garvin leaves for camp. One Hundred Seventy Jan. 25. Parker Rose entertains a few of liis friends at liis home. Chicken dinner and biscuit. Jan. 26. Freshman-Soph debate witli the Sophs victorious. Your time ' s coming, Freshies ! Jan. 27. No ice cream for dinner. It ' s cheaper to buy flour and make pies. Jan. 28. Dr. Ferguson celebrates his fiftieth wedding anniversary with a reception at his home. Jan. 29. First nite of Junior orations. At last ! Did you hear Frank Burton ' s knees shake? Jan. 30. Sis washed her hair. fHorrid chronologist. ) Jan. 31. Laurene Martin is married. Prof. Campbell receives an an- nouncement of Ruth Martin ' s engagement. FEBRUARY Feb. 1. Junior play, Only a Country Girl. Everyone enjoys a laugh- able evening. Feb. 2. Nothing to do but basketball. If you want to see a good game, don ' t fail to see the Seniors play. Feb. 3. Again no ice cream at the Hillside. Dr. Campbell preaches in chapel. Feb. 4. Class basketball. Senior game a real comedy. Feb. 5. Second nite of orations. They were deucedly good. Feb. 6. It rained for a change. Lady out from Homes to fit Glee Club skirts. (Girls ' ). Feb. 7. Senior girls ' party at McQuiston home. Feb. 8. Arrival of Kitty presented by Dramatic Expression class. A howling success. Feb. 9. Class games. , . ACKNOWLEDGMENT Gift of $10.00 from a Pittsburgh :-: Friend :-: I One Hundred Seventy-one 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. 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 Mehlin 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 convenience. A large number of rooms are furnished with private bath. The dining room has been pronounced the most attractive to be found in any institution. About ninety young women can be accommodated. The 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 „ — . . 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 I 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 I training is required of all students, and all athletic sports are under the I supervision of the Director of Physical Culture and the respective coaches, i Football and cross country running are the fall sports; basketball the I 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. New 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 IDEALS Westminster has for her ideal effort the harmonious 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- I 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 j Church, be permitted a lower grade of moral conduct than those of their i own age who, in the home community, are doing the work of life. I THE COLLEGE YEAR The college year 1918-19 will open September 18th, at 3:00 P. M. En- trance examinations and registration of new students Tuesday and Wed- nesday, September 16th and 17th, 1918. For catalogue and information, address W. CHARLES WALLACE, D. D., President. One Hundred Seventy-three m Feb. 10. Ice cream missing again. Heavy pudding. Feb. 11. Tina Lerner captivates audience by her art at the piano. Feb. 12. The students are again entertained. Third nite of orations. Everyone out to hear Eddit Shott. Feb. 13. Training table starts. They eat more than all the rest put together. Feb. 14. Kids party at Mrs. Stewart ' s. The mail was loaded down with valentines. Feb. 15. At last. Last nite of orations until April when we will be favored by some more? Bi ' g Junior blow-out. Feb. 16. High School and Grove City game. Too bad for Grove City, 49-19. But that pays up for football defeat. Feb. 17. Adeline Burry packs her trunk to leave. Gert Wilson catches a snake and frightens Mary Caldwell. Feb. 18. Adeline Burry leaves for somewhere in Pittsburgh. Feb. 19. Geneva game. We lost 30-34, but wait until the next time! Feb. 20. The lec ture course number which never came off. Dates made in vain. Feb. 21. President Wallace gives a reception at the Hillside. Take notice: couples must talk only five minutes and then move on. Feb. 22. Service flag raised at the patriotic meeting, at which Dr. Robin- son speaks. Dr. Gephart makes his appearance at dinner in the Hillside a little late. Feb. 23. Le Cercle Francais girls have a weiner sandwich sale. ( )nly ten cents for a hot-dog. Feb. 24. Ice cream becomes conspicuous by its absence. Feb. 25. Rev. Lytle begins his evangelistic meetings. Feb. 26. Girls beat Geneva by an overwdielming score, 33-19. Watch the furniture ! Feb. 27. Some girls at the Hillside enjoy some good, juicy, appetizing country ham. Feb. 28. Church meetings. Have you read your lesson in psychology, Mr. Brandon? asked IVof. Shott. Rebecca G. nods her head. MARCH Mar. 1. Chicken and wafifle dinner at the hotel. Now fess up, how many wafifles did you eat ? Mar. 2. Beautiful day. Many strollers resort to their favorite haunt, the railroad. ' atch the trestle! No; just watch your ankle, Jane! Mar. 3. Sunday again and no ice cream yet. Evangelistic meetings concluded. Mar. 4. Crescent party on foot. Formal invitations in evidence. Mar. 5. Girls game at Geneva. Hard luck to lose 21-20. Mar. 6. Geneva loses to that little college in the midst of the Amish settlement, 32-16. Mar. 7. Aurora borealis — most wonderful sight seen for a while. Dr. Campbell vexed when he receives such brilliant ( ?) answers. Mar. 8. Westminster versus Grove City. Hard lines, G. C. In dra- matics Jean and Hugh have a touching love scene. Junior contestants an- nounced. Mar. 9. Some males enjoy the girls ' game with Beaver. Alas! Alas! The 1919 Argo is at last launched on its way. One Hundred Seventy-four One Hundred Seventy-fioe