The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-06-01
PRESIDENTS OF E. A. S.

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nary. nine presidents have had 1T in
charge, and 1t is to the industry, fidelity
he Christian integrity of these men
the friends of the school attribute
haracter. its success and its popu-
b. Without exception, each one
liAs manifested not only q pastoral, but
paternal interest in the welfare of The
students, and has inspired confidence by
the wisdom, the firmnesS and the kind
ness of his administration.
The first who undertook the respon-
sible position of college president was
DR.. Lewis q. Barbour; who held the
Office from 1860 to 1865. In this under
taking he was called upon to exercise
all the ingenuity which is necessary TO
the success of a new enterprise. Enter
ing upon this work with spirit, and the
wisdom of experience, he put the insti-
tuition into operation. and so gained the
public confidence that all were satisfied
with its management and assured of its
future prosperity. After leaving Lex
ingtonI he continued in his chosen work.
and now occupies a chair in Central
University, Richmond. Ky.
Prof. r. w. Finley, after an admins
tration of two years. which was marked
by the same spirit that characterized its
former president, resigned. His career
served to confirm the friends and sup
porters of the school In the good opinion
already formed.
Mr.. Haynes is now conducting a
school at Boonville, Mo-, aud has ever
espoused the cause of education of
youth, which in the years between 81
and 20 made him 70 jealous in the noble
employment he has chosen for his life
work.
The name of DIR. Quarles has been for
so long q household word in this COM
munity that it almost seems superfiu0us
to say any more than has been said con-
corning his life and work. Twice hold
ing the position of principal of the Sem
mary, and for years having charge of
the Presbyterian church in this city, he
proved that he was fitted for an ednca-
tor of youth, by uniting the lessons of
piety with the lessons of human science,
and by impressing upon the minds of
those entrusted to his care, that sane
titled learning alone could fit them for
usefulness in the world. DIR. Quarles
is now professor of Moral Philosophy
and Logic, in Washington and Lee
University, but his continued interest in
Lexington and E. A. Seminary still in
spire the hearts of his friends with a
deep. strong love
In like manner, DR.. CLANCY. now at
the head Of q select school in Indepen-
dence, Mo-, holds q warm place in the
affections Of our citizens. AS pastor and
resting upon him as leader of the young,
and instructor in things pertaining to
both temporal and spiritual acquire
ments, and at all times satisfactorily
filled this dOubly responsible position.
OF Mr.. A. H.. Todd, little is known.
He had charge of the Seminary for one
year only, after which he went south.
where doubtless he fills well his station
in life. =
Prof. J. ID. Blanton occupied the pres
ident's chair from 1886 to '92. lie had
already displayed much talent for the
instruction and government OF youth.
and under his jmdiciOus management
the school maintained the high place it
had o. in public estimation. Now
principal of Ward Seminary. Nashville,
Tenn, he has sustained his enyiable
reputation AZ an educator.
The work of Rev. L. r. Walton, the
present incumbent. speaks for itself.
With a house filled with students, not
only keeping abreast of the times in
every department. he has led the insti-
tuition into wider fields of usefulness,
and upon higher planes of work, until it
is now the pride of Missouri P~resbyter-
ianism.
Surely, patronized by such men, actu-
ated by motives of piety, rs well as by u
desire to promote learning, tbs no Won
der that the school has so successfully
surmOunted obstacles to its progress,
and so satisfactorily triumphed over all
opposition, that it stands today a monu-
ment to indomitable zeal and sanctilied
effort.