Ursinus College Digital Commons @ Ursinus College Ursinus College Bulletin, 1885-1902 Ursinusiana Collection 3-15-1902 Ursinus College Bulletin Vol. 18, No. 6, March 15, 1902 Mary E. Markley Ursinus College Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/ucbulletin Part of the Cultural History Commons, Higher Education Commons, History of Christianity Commons, History of Religion Commons, Liberal Studies Commons, Social History Commons, and the United States History Commons Click here to let us know how access to this document benefits ou.y Recommended Citation Markley, Mary E., "Ursinus College Bulletin Vol. 18, No. 6, March 15, 1902" (1902). Ursinus College Bulletin, 1885-1902. 197. https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/ucbulletin/197 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Ursinusiana Collection at Digital Commons @ Ursinus College. It has been accepted for inclusion in Ursinus College Bulletin, 1885-1902 by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ Ursinus College. For more information, please contact [email protected]. , , TABLE OF CQNTENT5. Readings From Harbaugh, 139 A Bit of Romance, 143 Secret Success, 148 . The Unknown Figure, 154 Editorials, 156 Y. M. C. A., 158 Club Notes, . IS8 Freshman Declamation Contest, IS9 Concert, 160 Valentine Fete, 160 School of Theology Notes, 161 Alumni Personals, 161 A Book Review, X62 Price 16 Cents. $1.00 per Year. GET THE BEST Paul E. Wirt Fountain Pen Unconditionally guaranteed. Reputation world-wide. If your dealer don't have them, write for catalogue. PAUL E. WIRT, Bloomsburg, Pa. E. A. Krusen, M. D. Dr. S. D. eornish, DENTIST COLLEGEVILLE, P A. ..<...,;;=-=--__€ollegeDille, Fa. Office Hours until 9 A. M. JOHN L. BECHTEL Up·TO·DATE CLOTHING -AND- eol!egeville, 1'a. GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS ru«nITurrr~ SWEATERS made to order ~WfiREITOOnS liENRY PAGEL 46-48 E. 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CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL AND BIOLOG- ICAL I.ABORATORIES. STEAM HEAT IN DORMITO- RIES. SANITARY DRAINAGE. DEPARTMENTS. URSINUS SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY. 3260 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Rev. Jas. I. Good, D. D., Dean. Stands by the old landmarks in doctrine, in cultus, and in criticism. Course of study, three years, embracing the subjects offered in the best Theological Schools in the country. Special advantages in Reformed Church History and Methods of Church Work. Opportunities for mission work in Philadelphia. Students graduated with the degree B. D. URSINUS COLLEGE. Classical, Mathematical-Physical, Chemical-Biological, Historical-Political and Modem Language courses, all leading to the A. B. degree. Progressive grouping of subjects in different courses. Limited elective privileges after foun­ dation of a liberal education. Instruction in leading departments by special­ ists. URSINUS ACADEMY. C. Ernest Dechant, A. B., Principal. Thorough training for college. General English education. Instruction in Latin, Greek, Mathematics and English by college instructors. In addition to the English branches and the elements of science, shorthand, typewriting and bookkeeping are taught. FACULTY AND INSTRUCTORS. REV. HENRY T. SPANGLER, A. B. and A. M. (URSlNUS), D. D. (Heidel­ berg), President and Professor of Church Polity. J. SHELLY WEINBERGER, A. B. and A. M. (Yale), LL. D. (URSINUS), Dean and Professor of the Greek Language and Literature. REV. JAMES 1. GOOD, A. B. and A. M. (Lafayette), D. D. (URSINUS), Dean of Theological Faculty and Professor of Dogmatics, Practical Theology and Reformed Church History. ALCIDE REICHENBACH, A. M., Professor of German and French. REV. JOHN H. SECHLER, A. B. (Franklin and Marshall). A. M. and D. D. (URSlNUS), Professor of Church History and Apologetics. REV. WILLIAM J. HINKE, A. B. and A. M. (Calvin), Professor of Old Tes­ tament Literature and Exegesis. J. LYNN BARNARD, B. S. (Syracuse), Ph. D. 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It has given us Conrad Weiser, the great interpreter and diplomat. It has given us Christopher Sower, the pioneer publisher of America. It has given us Henry Melchoir Muhlenberg, the apostle of Luther in the wilds of the new world. Michael Schlatter, the great organizer of the Reformed church, David Rittenhouse, the astronomer and mathematician of world-wide fame, and John Peter Muhlenberg, the fighting parson of the Revolution, are numbered among its sons. Though proud of such an array of men of great achievements, the Pennsylvania Germans cherish with as great a pride and reverence the name and memory 140 URSINUS COLLEGE BULLETIN. of one who laid the foundations for a literature peculi­ arly their own. The dearth of half a century ago in this branch of their efforts has been relieved. Writers have arisen on every hand to meet this deficiency. But, of them all, Henry Harbaugh has alone risen to the position of a poet of renown. He is the pro­ mulgator and exponent of "Dutch" verse. Waynes­ boro, Franklin County, claims him as her son. His great-grandfather, Yost Harbaugh, came from Switzer­ land to America in 1736 and settled in Berks County. From the latter the numerous Harbaugh families throughout the country have sprung. Henry Har­ baugh's father and grandfather were plain, frugal, industrious tillers of the soil. His simple life on the farm during his childhood, youth and early manhood was to influence his poetry of later years very percep­ tibly. After completing a course in the Theological Seminary at Mercersburg, in 1843 he was ordained to the ministry, in which he served twenty years, when he was elected to a professorship at Mercersburg. His death occurred December 28, 1867. This singer par excellence of the Pennsylvania Germans was a man, whether considered as preacher, pastor, theologian, poet or professor. Besides many English works of his, our notice is particularly called to Dr. Bausman's collection of his Pennsylvania German poems known as "Harbaugh's Harfe." This unique harp gives us an excel­ lent representation of the family and folk-life of the Pennylvania Germans. Beautiful scenes are selected URSINUS COLLEGE BULLETIN. 141 from the cradle to the grave, from the farm, the school and the church. Many peculiar customs are portrayed. The poem which is undoubtedly the most popular of this collection is "Das alt Schulhaus an der Krick" (The Old School-House at the Creek) whose first lines are familiar to many a one- Heit is's 'xactly zwanzig Johr, Dass ich bin owwe naus ; Nau bin ich widder lewitg z'rick Un schteh an Schulhaus an d'r Krick, Juscht neekscht an's Dady's Haus.