The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-09-16
CHANGES IN The FACULTY
New Faces Will be Seen at the Uni;
vcrsity When the Fall Term
Opens on Sept. p

Opens on Sept. Fl
Prof. George A. Warfield has been
granted a years leave of absence, to
fill an appointment under the Rus
sell Sage foundation to carry on the
work of investigating the social con-
ditions and philanthropy in the state
of Missouri. This work is being car
ried on under the direction of The
Washington university, of ST. Louis.
TIE Investigation will cover a study
of the Door and needy classes in Mis-
sour, and an analysis of the most
practical method for their relief
along sociological lines. The task
is an important one n was award
ed to Prof. Warfield because of the
advanced standing he holds in social
science, of which he has made a dill
gent study during his career. No APP
pointment has yet been made to fill
the vacancy but President Kerfoot is
in correspondence with several appli-
cants and will be able to announce an
appointment soon.
Miss Edith Noble of the Depart
ment of Latin has obtained leave OF
absence for advanced study. Her
place will be filled by Miss Gertrude
Jennings of Pontiac, Michigan. Miss
Jennings is a graduate of the Univer-
sity of Michigan. In her undergrad
uate course she specialized in Latin
and later she took graduate work in
her chosen department., and earned
the Masters degree with distinction.
She has had six years experience ! n
the teaching of Latin.
Miss Ethel earns, who has been
appointed to the position formerly
held by Miss Smith as instructor in
elocution and physical culture for
women, is a graduate of Buchtel col
lege and of the School of Expression
of Boston. She holds a special
teachers gymnastic certificate from
the School OF Expression. She has
a very attractive personality and she
has been very successful as a teacher
and a public entertainer.
Miss Hannah Miller has resigned
her position as Instructor in Short
hand and Typewriting. owing to the
death of her mother, which occurred
during the m Mr.. Roy Hold
redge has been appointed in her
place.
Professor Clarion Dewitt Hardy
will be relieved from work in athletics
to give his whole time to oratory and
Interpretation Of literature. Mr.. Dale
|E. Chadwick, of Upper Alton, Illinois,
has been appointed physical director
for men and athletic coach. Mr..
Chadwick studied in Albion College,
Michigan, md also in Shurtleff Col
legc, Upps. Alton, Illinois. From the
latter institution he was graduated
last year. During his senior year in
college he served as coach and made
a surprisingly fine record. Mr.. Chad
wick has studied also in the CHATEAU
qua School of Physical Expression
and he is familiar with the methods
of the best physical directors in the
country.
Professor Roland Neal will be abb
sent on leave this year studying in
Johns Hopkins University. 1t was the
intention of the board of directors to
recall Professor Arthur M. Jayne,
who left the position two years ago
on account of failing health. A re-
turn of the old symptoms of impaired
health within a few weeks, renders
this plan unavailable and it will be
necessary to find a new man for the
place. President Kerfoot has re-
ceived a number of applications and
is giving the matter prompt atten-
ton.
The office force will be completely
changed. Mr.. Harry Ravens, a grad
uate in the Business Course Of Da-
kota Wesleyan, will be business Sec
rotary in place of Mr.. Joseph Graham.
Miss Ruth Youngman, who for sew
eral years served as Secretary to the
President, resigned at the close of the
Academic year. Her place will be
filled by Miss Ethel Weaver, a grad
uate of the commercial department
of the South Dakota State College.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jay D. Hovey will