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ability and in the especial training
that he brings to his new position.
He has just finished a remarkable
series of million dollar campaigns in
our Southern Synods for Christion
Education, every one of which has
been a remarkable success. And these
have been but the climax of a prev
ious successful career in similar
lines.
But what is, perhaps, not so well
known is the fact that Mr. McGill hag
had experience as a newspaper re
porter and is an expert on the sub
ject of publicity. He was a reporter
at the famous Peace Council at Ver
sailles and through much and varied
experience knows the best ways of
church publicity and how to obtain
it.
His long experience in Y. M. C. A.
work has taught him the value and
methods of organizing young people.
And finally Mr. McGill's heart is in
the subject of evangelism. The thing
that first led us to seek him for this
Department was a nsmark that fell
from his lips stating that the fondest
work that he had ever done was that
of evangelism. Successful evangelism
depends on organization and we feel
that Mr. McGill's own wonderful pow
ers of organizing will be of inestimable
worth in training our young men how
to plan and prepare for evangelistic
. services.
.Mr. McGill brings to his task a
strong and consecrated personality,
marked by absolute honesty and
courage, by soundness to the evan
gelical faith and the doctrines of our
Church, and by great oevotlon to his
Master. We are all rejoicing in his
acceptance of this new and important
position in the life of our Seminary
and of the Church.
It would seem but fitting that a De
partment of Efficiency in a Seminary
should have the opportunity for its
exercise right in the Seminary itself.
So Mr. McGill will likewise be
charged with the financing of our Sem
inary and with its publicity.
Louisville, Ky.
A BRIEF HISTORY OP DANIEL
BAKER COLLEGE.
By William Erwin Wilson, Jr.
Thirty-three years ago when Brown
wood was only a small frontier town
a little group of devoted Christian
men and women conceived the idea of
building a Presbyterian College in
Central West Texas. The leading
spirit of the movement was the late
Brainard Taylor McClelland, D. D., our
former townsman and beloved pas
tor.
Almost without funds, but with an
abundance of faith, these pioneer ex
ponents of Christian education found
ed Daniel Baker College in Brown
wood, Texas, in 1889, and raised, as
a monument to Qo?, the beautiful
stone walls of the present administra
tion building. Dr. McClelland was
chosen the first president; and in the
fall of 1890 the college opened its
doors for the first term. Students
came and the college prospered. Im
mediately there began to grow a love
and reverence for the institution; and
the famous "Daniel Baker spirit" was
early instilled into the hearts of every
student.
Daniel Baker the Missionary.
The college received its name In
honor of Rev. Daniel Baker, an early
Presbyterian missionary known as the
"Father of Texas Presbyterianism."
Daniel Baker was a native of Georgia,
where he held important pastorates
in Savannah and other cities. In 1840
he came to Texas, Just freed from
Mexican tyranny, and devoted his life
to missionary work in the new repub
lic. He died and was buried in Aus
tin, Texas, in 18B7.
Originally Daniel Baker College was
owned and controlled by the North
ern Presbyterian Church, but in 1902,
after twelve years of varying fortunes
and financial difficulties, it was trans
ferred to the "Synod of Texas, the rul
ing body of the Southern Presbyterian
Church. Following Dr. McClelland's
death in 1901, Rev. E. D. Brown was
elected president. Others who held
that office are given in order of their
service: Dr. S. E. Chandler, 1904-08;
Dr. A. H. P. McCurdy, 1908-09; Dr.
T. P. Junkin, 1909-14; Dr. W. W.
Bondurant, 1915-16; Dr. French W.
Thompson, 1920-21; Dr. S. E. Chand
ler, 1921.
Building Site Donated by Sam Coggin.
At the time of its inception it. was
first proposed to build the college on
a large tract of land between Center
and Fisk Avenues ? and the founda
tion was actually laid ? when it be
came known that the Baptists of
Texas contemplated using an adjacent
site for the erection of Howard Payne
College, which was founded the sanvj
year. Believing it would be beter fur
the two institutions to be farther sep
arated, Sam Coggin offered to give
the Presbyterians fourteen acres of
land for a campus if they would move
to the south side of town. His propo
sition was accepted and the first build
ing became known as Coggin Hall.
The old brick building, now used as
a science hall, but formerly known
as the boys' dormitory, is one of the
town's old landmarks. Built in 1880,
it was called Coggin Academy and
was later used as a public-school
house in which Professor P. C. Rags
dale taught the first school in what
is now Coggin Addition.
Karly Social and Athletic Activities.
From the very first Daniel Baker
College held a prominent place in the
social life of the town; and its ath
letes enjoyed an enviable reputation
throughout this section of the state.
Among the early students were
Thomas H. Hart, now Dean of the
College; Hervey Mays, Edgar L.
Storey, Misses Susie Coggin, Lillie
Hallum, Berta Storey, Bess Wright,
Willie and May Jenkins; Messrs. E.
Homer Jones and Ewlng Y. Freeland,
both now connected with Southern
Methodist University at Dalls, and
many others prominent in Brown
wood's social and industrial life of
today.
The Girls' Dormitory.
In 1909 a modern steam-heated
brick dormitory for girls was erected.
The following year Daniel Baker Col
lege was recognized by the State De
partment of Education as a Class A
institution; and became a member of
the Texas Press Association, the Texas
Inter-Athletic Association, and the
Texas Oratorical Association.
The Coggin Bequest.
Samuel R. Coggin, life-long friend
and supporter of the college, by the
terms of his will, bequeathed to Dan
iel Baker College \.ne bulk of his
estate valued at $200,00 to $300,000.
Out of this fund was eercted in 1921
the beautiful new auditorium desig
nated the S. R. Coggin Memorial
Chapel.
Brooke Smith's Generosity.
Another staunch Trlt>n<x and sup
porter of the college is i#rooke Smith,
Sr., of Brownwood, who has repeat
edly stood between the college and
disaster. Several years ago he ad
vanced to the college $60,000, which
has not yet been paid, due to the
fact that' the money received from
the Coggin estate is available only
for building and extension. Mr.
Smith has for several months been
addressing large audiences In Hous
ton, Dallas, Ft. Worth, Waco and other
Texas cities in the interest of Daniel
Baker College. On this tour Mr.
Smith has been accompanied by Mr.
E. B. Gilliam, prominent Brownwood
merchant, who, along with other busi
ness men of this city, has been very
liberal in giving medals, loving cups
and funds for athletics.
Improvements IMuiiimmI.
The friends of the college are con
fident that in the near future all past
debts will be liquidated and that Dan
iel Baker will assume its place in the
ranks of the foremost educational in
stitutions of the state. A large, mod
ern dormitory for young men is
planned; and the Athletic Association,
backed by the alumni and ex-students
and a few other ardent boosters con
template enlarging the athletic field
and building a modern stadium cap
able of seating the big crowds that as
semble to witness foot ball, baseball
and other field sports.
<X>NPKRKNCK ON EVANGELISM
AT DANVILLE, KY.
The evangelistic spirit is gaining
headway in Transylvania Presbytery.
Due in part to the activity of our Lay
men's Movement, in part to the for
ward-looking spirit of some of our
leaders, in part to the very call of
the times, a growing ..rangelism is
clearly in evidence in this Presbytery.
At the call of Superintendent Thomas
B. Talbott, representatives from the
churches of the central section of the
Presbytery gathered in Danville re
cently and held a very inspiring con
ference upon how more effectively to
evangelize our territory.
An opening address, in clear and
forceful thought by Rev. S. S. Daugh
try on the need and the nature of
more effective evangelism, was heard
with wrapt attention. Likewise the
addresses on the quickening of the
country church, by Rev. J. E. Travis;
the Sunday School as an evangelistic
force, by Rev. W. A. Hopkins; Prayer
Life and Evangelism, by Rev. P. L.
Bruce, and what shall we do with our
vacant country churches? by Synodical
Superintendent E. H. Davis.
Mr. David Jones was present from
Mt. Victory to present the needs and
the opportunities in this our most
outstanding mountain field. He did
his work well, indeed. Rev. Joseph
Hagins, Synodical Evangelist, added
much interest to the day. Round table
discussions at the close of each ad
dress were thoroughly animated. At
the noon hour the ladies of the First
Presbyterian Church served an ele
gant lunch, which added much to our
comfort, and to their hospitality.
The day was all too short. We
said to ourselves, as did Peter to his
Lord on the mount, "It is good for
us to be here." And we came away
determined in heart to serve more ef
fectively the needy ones at the foot
of the mount. Mr. Talbot proposes
to hold other conferences in other
parts of the Presbytery. As are all
his plans it is a practical and a timely
move.
"MUSIC AT MOXTREAT"
Henry H. Sweets.
There are wonderful natural at
tractions at Montreat. The stately
trees, the beautifully tinted flowers,
the ever-changing clouds and sky, the
murmur of the babblmg brooks, the
placid lake with its wonderful reflec
tions and above all the unchanging
hills and inspiring mountains.
Possibly, however, the greatest
charm is in the personality rich in
culture, and spiritual vision of those
?i^io gather at this beautiful spot.
I&red by these attractions there came
into this community several years ago
two musicians of marvelous ability
and of attractive personality. To
these gifted friends, Mr. and Mrs.
Crosby Adams, is due the praise (or
one of the most delightful evenings
ever experienced at Montreat. Dur
ing the period assigned to the Com
mittee of Christian Education and
Ministerial Relief the "Aeolian Choir"
recruited from Asheville and vicinity
rendered a program ot choice gems of
music in masterly style, which thrilled
the large audience assembled.
Mr. and Mrs. Adams' service as
teachers has made their names famil
iar throughout the country. Twenty
one years of this musical activity was
spent in Chicago, where years ago they
started classes for teachers. In addi
tion to a lifetime of teacning, Mr.
Adams is a well-known choral con
ductor, and Mrs. Adams' name as a
composer of music is almost a house
hold word. As edu?tors they have
touched many lives. Expressions of
satisfaction may be heard from men
and women from more than a score
of states who testify to the eminently
practical and artistic value oc tut...
work. We are grateful to have such
artists and refined and useful citizens
in our Southland.
Louisville, Ky.
TEXAS-MEXICAN WORK.
Rev. R. D. Campbell from Austin,
Texas, is one of the oldest American
missionaries in the Mexican Presby
terian Mission in Texas. In the work
he is doing he is in a great need of
a small auto to carry on his work in
the city of Austin and the ranches and
towns outside.
The American Presbyterian
Churches in Austin have been help
ing his work in such faithful way,
that we do not dare to ask them for
more at this time. But Mr. Camp
bell and the work are in need of a
car, so after asking his consent to
make an appeal to my friends and his
friends, for helping in securing this
auto, I am writing to ask your assist
ance in this matter.
There is in and around Austin a
good number of places where Mr.
Campbell is preaching to a good num
ber of people, who are eager to hear
th Gospel, but he has to depend on the
kindness of some of his friends who
have autos, to take him to these
places, and of course this can not go
on indefinitely.
Also in Austin there are some of
our young men who are pursuing their
studies for the ministry at the Theo
logical Seminary, and Mr. Campbell
wants to take these young men with
him to help in preaching at these
ranches and towns, but how can he
do it without a car? The efficiency
of Mr. Campbell, will increase at least
fifty per cent, if we succeed in se
curing for him and his work a car.
Mr. Campbell well deserves such ap
preciation of his efforts and work in
the Lord's Vineyard. He has been
laboring with such abnegation and
self-denial for more than twenty-two
years that through his efforts and
work, thousands of dollars have come
to the church. He has raised the
money to build several of our chap
els, in Laredo, in Beeville, and in San
Antonio.
He was one of the very first who
began to work for the establishment
of the Tex-Mex. School for boys in
Kingsville, Texas, but he is so mod
est, that I felt sure that he never
would ask anything for himself.
I am presenting a most needed work
and a most worthy worker and that is
my apology for asking your help. If
you can help in any way, please send
your help either to Rev. R. D. Camp
bell, 4 516 Avenue O, Austin, Texas,
or to the writer, at Sll Durango St.,
San Antonio, Texas.
Respectfully yours in the service of
the Lord,
E. Trevino.