1905-06 Volume 30 No 1–5 - Phi Delta Theta Scroll Archive

78 THE SCROLL.But the officials of the road were not the only ones who didn't want him toleave Houston, for his hosts of friends, while congratulating him on the wellmerited promotion, fully realize the loss sustained by his departure and relinquishhis companionship with sincere regret.Emory—Rev. H. S. Bradle}', D. D., '90, formerly vicepresidentof Emory College, is pastor of Trinity Methodistchurch, Atlanta, Ga. He is the author of ''Christianity asTaught by Christ," recently published by Fleming H. RevellCo., New York. Reviewing the book the New York Lndependentsays:These sermons were delivered by a southern preacher, in the very heartof the dogmatic south. They proclaim some of the most advanced views ofthe higher critics. They are astonishingly free from theological restraint orthe ear marks of any creed, and yet the author has never been tried for heresy.On the contrary, he is the most popular preacher in his section, exceptwith the watch dogs of its doctrines. Dr. Bradley is well equipped in scientificknowledge and religious scholarship to maintain his advanced position;and these sermons created more interest than any delivered in the south formany years because the author has succeeded in presenting the teachings ofJesus with a sort of secular sincerity. His style is not marked by any. particularliterary excellence. The sentences do not always lie down decorouslyupon the page, charged as they are with the informal vitality of a youngman's mind and spirit who cares for the truth with a natural human heartinessand who without the least shadow of irreverence is happily emancipatedfrom purely theological conventions.Lndiana—At the 76th annual commencement of IndianaUniversity, and the 50th anniversary of the graduation ofGen. J. W. Foster, '55, he delivered the address to the graduatingclass. The address was mainly a review of the historyof the university from its origin, and included many personalreferences to former presidents, professors and students.When degrees were conferred LL. D. was conferred on Gen.Foster by President Bryan who said:John Watson Foster, native of Indiana, graduate of her State University,active in the political life of the State before you entered upon your largercareer in national and international affairs, the official representative of yourcountry to several nations, the director of American politics from the officeof Secretary of State, a peacemaker between the two greatest Oriental states,and a friend of humanity and of peace throughout the world, you come backto your alma mater after fifty years, crowned with achievements and honors.It is a fitting thing that after twenty years, during which this university hasgiven no honorary degree, it should depart from this usage in your honor.Now, therefore, in the name and by the authority of the faculty and boardof trustees of Indiana University, I confer upon you the degree of doctor oflaws, with all the rights and privileges thereto appertaining.Ohio State.—M. H. Ward, '90, P. G. C, 1900-02, hasresigned the position of general agent of the State MutualLife Assurance Co. He held that position from October i,