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H o p e COLLEGE,! HDLLilNE, MICHIEHN, ■1886-87. 3 ^:Tr '

A n Institution of the R eformed Church S ’O T J X T H ^ J D

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in A merica ,

1851.

Incorporated as H ope College,1866. -I-

H O L L A N D , MICH.

WM. H. ROGERS, BOOK AND JOB PRINTER.

1887.

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n CALENDAR. 1887-’88.

1887. April 11, C( ii 27, t( ii 28. (( June 15, ii ii 20, u

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Third Te r m begins. M eeting of C ouncil. Senior E xaminations. U ndergraduate F xaminations. M iietoricaij E xercises of the' G r a m m a r School. E xaminations for A dmission. AIeeting' .OF Council. M eeting of A lumni. C ommencement . VACATION.

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Sept. 21, F irst Term -begins. ii 21, E xaminations for A dmission. Dec. 2S, F irst Te r m ends. VACATION.

1888. Jan. 9, Second Te r m begins. ii March SO, “ “ ends. VACATION.

IT"-The First Term contains H weeks. The Second Term contains 12 loeeks. The Third Term contains 11 loeeks.

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T H E COUNCIL EX-OFFICIO.

R e v .C h a . s. Sco tt , D . D.,

E L E C T E D

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P re si de nt of the College.

MEMBERS.

G E l S r E E . A . 1 , S'X'lTOr}. NAMES.

J. C. B

RESIDENCES.

e n i i a m , M.

.J. R. T

.G . H . M

D.,

aylor

. T E R M S EXPIRE.

H u d s o n , N . Y.,

1887.

, D . D., N e w a r k , N . J.,

1888.

a n d e v i l l e ,D .

D., N e w Y o r k City, N . Y., 1889.

R e v .J a s . F. Z w e m e r ,

A lton, la.,

1890.

Isaac C a p p o n ,

H o l l a n d , Mich.,

1691.

A r e n d V isscher ,

H o l l a n d , Mich.,

1892.

S' TLOIA : ciiA-SSIS O B ’ w i s c o i s r s i i T .

R e v .J o h n B r o e k ,

M i l w a u k e e , Wis.,

1887.

R e v . B alst er V a n E ss,

R o s e l a n d , 111.,

1887.

B’ E.Ol/E CliJLSSlS OB’ MICBilGAlSr.

R e v .P e t e r M o e r d y k e ,

G r a n d R a p i d s , Mich.,

1888.

R e v . T h o m a s W . Jo n e s ,

H o l l a n d , Mich.,

1888.

B’E.OM CliA-SSrS OB’ GltA-lSTE) BlIVa3Bl.

R e v . N ich .H. D o s k e r ,

K a l a m a z o o , Mich.,

1889.

R e v .H e n r y E . D o s k e r ,

H o l l a n d , Mich.,

1889.

B’ HOM

CLASSIS OB’ BiOIiliA-lSrr).

R e v .P e t e r L e p e l t a k ,

Overisel, Mich.,

1890.

R e v . D irk B r o e k ,

H o l l a n d , Mich.,

1890.

B’ U.OI.I CIiA.SSIS OB’ IOWA..

R e v . A le B u u r s m a ,

O r a n g e City, la..

1891.

R e v .L a w r e n c e D y k s t r a ,

A l b a n y , N . Y.,

1891.

B’ Btooyi: ciiASsis OB’ iiiXiiisrois:

R e v .J o h n . S. J orai .m o n ,

N o r w o o d P a r k , 111.,

1892.

R e v . W m .H . P h r a n e r ,

I r v i n g P a r k , III.,

1892.

President.

R e v .P e t e r L e p e l t a k , R e v .T h o m a s W . Jo n e s ,

Vice President.

R e v .P e t e r M o e r d y k e ,

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Secretary. Treasurer.

IsAAp C a p p o n , E sq .,

COMMITTEES;!iOF COUNCIL. E X E C U T I V E COMMITTEE.

P res .C h a s .Scott , Chairman. R e v .D irk B r o e k ,Secretary. R e v . P e t e r M o e r d y k e , R e v .T h o m a s W . J o n e s ,^

Isaac C a p p o n , E sq .'

I N V E S T M E N T COMMITTEE. (In charge of the funds of the Council.) A r e n d V isscher , E sq .,

, Isaac C a p p o n , E sq .,

P r e s . C h a r l e s Scott ,,

H O P E F A R M COMMITTEE. ^ (In charge of a tract of land, at Point Superior, on . ■ • Macatawa Bay.) ” ' P res . C h a r l e s Sco tt , .

A r e n d V isscher , E sq .,

Isaac C a p p o n , E sq . •

“D E H O P E . ” -

Publisher.

M r . G. V a n S c h e l v e n ,

' Editor.

M r . R. K a n t e r s ,

EDITORIAL COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL.

P r o f . C. D o e s b u r g , ■

R e v .D. B r o e k ,

R e v .Jo h n V a n d e r M e u l e n .

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FACULTY, REV. C H A R L E S SCOTT, D. D., President, ex-officio. Professor of Chemistry and Natural History. In charge of Mental and Moral Philosophy, History, and Evidences of Christianity. C O R N E L I S D O E S B U R G , A. M., Secretary. Professor of Modern Languages and Literature, and of Art. G E R R I T J. K O L L E N , A. M. Professor of Applied Mathematics, Physics, and Political Economy. In charge of Logic. , H E N R Y BOERS, A. M. Professor of the English Language and Literature,and Rhetoric. J O H N II. K L E I N H E K S E L , A. M. Professor of Mathematics. J A M E S G. S U T P H E N , A. M. Professor of the Latin Language and Literature. REV. J O H N J. A N D E R S O N , A. M. Professor of the Greek Language and Literature. In ciiarge of Sacred Literature.

r STUDENTS. S E N I O R CLASS. residences.

NAStES.

RO^MS.=:i'

At Home.: Holland City, Prof. Kollen.sOverisel, At Home. Holland, O.E. Yates, M.D. Centreville, ■ ' At Home. Holland City, G. Foster. Allegan, *V. V. H., 20. Orange City, la..

Cornelia Cappon, <. E m m a Kollen, Paul R. Coster, Harman V. S. Peeke, Albertus Pieters, Charles N. Thew, Samuel M. Zwemer,

J U N I O R CLASS. Henry Geerlings, Henry Harmeling, Foppe Klooster, John Lamar, ^ Martin Ossewaarde, John Van Westenburg, Peter J. Zwemer,

Holland City, Oostburg, Wis., Forest Grove, Jennisonville, Holland City, Grand Rapids, Orange City, la.

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At Home. \ V.V.H., 4. U. De Vries. V.V.H., 7. At Home. 1 V.V.H., 2. 1 V.V.H., 20.

S O P H O M O R E CLASS. Henry Hospers, Jr., Herbert G. Keppel, Albert Knooihuizen, Gelmer Kuiper, Abraham Leenhoiits, Tennis W. Muilenburg, William Stegenian, Anthony M. Van Duine, Dirk J. Wei'krnan, »V. V. H.— Van Vleck Hall.

Orange City, la. S. Hogenboom. < O.E. Yates, M.D. i Zeeland, V.V.H., 12. 1 N e w Holland, H. Geerlings. ( Graafschap, V.V.H., 5. Zeeland, V.V.H., 3. ) Orange City, la. N e w Groningen, At Home. V.V.H., 10. Kalamazoo, R. E. Werkman. i Hull, la..

CATALOGUE OF HOPE COLLEGE.

F R E S H M A N GLASS. -NAMES.

Ella M. Hunt, Dirk L. Betten, ' William H. Bruins, Clinton L. Dayton, Martin Flipse, Herman S. Juistema, H ^ y Kremers, Janies Ossewaarde, Albert J.-Rooks, Isaac Van Kampen,

RESIDENCES. ROOMS. H o l l a n d City, At Home.o-=-^ O r a n g e City, lal H. Toren. \ B r a n d o n , Wis., G. T. H u i z i n g a . -Berlin, * V . D . V . B . , 5. C e d a r G r o v e , Wis ., V . V . H . , 15. G r a n d H a v e n , J. V a n d e n B e r g e . H o l l a n d City, At H o m e . Z e e la nd , J. V a n d e n B e r g e . East Holland, W m . Rooks. G r a n d R a p i d s , K r e m e r s & Bangs. 1 I

* V . D . V . B . — V a n d e r V e e n Block.

SUMMARY. Seniors, , Juniors, . Sophomores, ’ Freshmen,'

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Total,

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ADMISSION. For admission-into the Freshman Class, a full certificate of graduation from the. Grammar School Department is re quired; or an examination in the studies pursued in that D e partment; or in what the Faculty shall deem an equivalent. For admission into^ahy advanced class of the Institution, it will be necessary for the applicant to pass an examination in the studies previously pursued by the class. If received on conditions, the conditions must be fulfilled before matric ulation.

COURSE OF STUDY. F R E S H M A N YEAR. AIa t u e m a t i c s .—

Wentwortli’.s Geometry and Trigonom

etry. L

a n g u a g e

a n d

i t e r a t u r e .—

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English.— Suplee’s Trench on Words, or Literature. Jjatin.— De Amicitia, Harper's Edition; Plorace, Harper's Edition; Antiquities; Composition. Creek.— Goodwin’s Herodotus and Thucydides; Good win’s Grammar; Jones’s Greek Composition; Antiquities. Modern.— Mulder’s Plistory of Dutch Literature; Jager’s Derivation of Dutch Words; Essays, and Translations. R

hetoric

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Essays; Subjects outlined; Elocution.

H i s t o r y .— Jones’s Roman History;Anderson’s N e w Gen eral History, 1st part; An Atlas of Cla.ssical and Medimval Geography. JSFa Sa

t ur a l c r e d

pels.

S c i e n c e .—

Hooker’s N e w Physiology.

.— Cadman’s Plarmony of the Gos , S O P H O M O R E YEAR.

iterature

M a t h e m a t i c s .— Olney’s General Geometry and Calculus. Wentworth’s Surveying and Navigation. L

a n g u a g e

a n d

i t e r a t u r e .—

English.— Development of Eng. Literature and Language. ■

•Welsh.

catalogue of hope college . L a t i n .— Tacitus, Ginn and Heath's Edition-, Cicero Orations, Harper's Edition; Composition; Literature.

Greek.— Lysias; Boise’s Homer; Jebb’s Literature. Alodern.— Buffet’s French Grammar, 1st part; W o rman’s German Grammar; Deutches Lesehuch, 1. Theil. R

hetoric

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Essays; Original Speeches; Debates; Elocu

tion. H i s t o r y .— Anderson’s N e w General History, 2nd part; Special Studies in History. • N a t u r a l S c i e n c e .— Eliot and Storer’s Manual of Chem istry, (the Abridgment by Nichols.) Sa

c re d

I^h i e r a t u r e .—

. M

a them a

Tj A n

Introduction to the Scriptures.

J U N I O R YEAR.

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App/y/£2).— Olmsted’sNatural Philosophy.

c u a c e a n d

i t e r a t u r e .—

Jjatin.— Philosophy of Cicero; Academics or Tusculan Disputations, Harper's Edition; Plautiis of Terence, Chase and Stuart's Edition. Greek.— Dyer’s Apology and Crito; D ’ooge’s Antigone. Alodern.— Duffet’s French Grammar, 2nd part; Duffet’s Extracts from French Literature; Wor m an’s German Gram mar, (continued); Deutsches Lesehuch, 2. Theil. R h e t o r w .— Bascom’s Philosophy of Rhetoric; Essays, and Discussion; Delivery of Original Speeches; Elocution. H i s t o r y .— Anderson’s Nc.w General History, 2nd part, (eontinued); Lectures on the Constitution and History of the United States. , N a t u r a l S c i e n c e .— Chemistry, (Analysis, etc.) one term; W o o d ’s Botany, two terms; • ■ M

etaphysics

cred

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Porter’sElements of Intellectual Science.

iterature

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Butler’s Analogy.

CATALOGUE OF HOPE COLLEGE.

SENIOR YEAR. M L

athematics a n g u a c e

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a n d

Olmsted’s Astronomy. L

i t e r a t u r e .—

Greek.— Wagner’s Phaedo; A Comedy. ALodern.— Rowan’s Morceanx choisis; Groszmann’s Handbiicli; Lectures on German Literature; Compositions in French and German. R

hetoric

L jOCIC.—

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Essays; Delivery of Original Speeches.

McCosh.

t h i c s .—

Wayland’s Moral Science.

i s t o r y .—

atural

Guizot’s History of Civilization. S c i e n c e .—

Dana’s Class-Book of Geology.

P olitical S c i e n c e .— Wayland’s Political Economy, (Chapin); Lectures on Civil Government. “ ^ .

c r e d

tianity.

L jI T E R A t u r e .—

Lectures on Evidences of Chris

FACULTY. P r o f . C H A R L E S SCOTT, D. D., President, ex-officio. '. P r o f . C O R N E L I S D O E S B U R G , A. M. Modern Languages, and Art.

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P r o f . G E R R I T J. K O L L E N , A. M. Natural Philosophy, and Astronomy. In charge of Civil Government, and Didactics. P r o f . H E N R Y BOERS, A. M. English, and Rhetoric. P r o f . J O H N H. K L E I N H E K S E L , A. M., Secretary. Mathematics. In charge of Botany, and Physical Geography. P r o f . J A M E S G. S U T P H E N , A. M. Latin, and Roman History. P r o f . J O H N J. A N D E R S O N , A. M. Greek, and Greek History. J O H N B. N Y K E R K , A: B., Tutor, a n d Instructor

in Vocal Music. T H E FACULTY, In charge of Religious Instruction. P r o f . G E R R I T J. K O L L E N , Librarian. S A M U E L M. Z W E M E R , }■

Assistant Librarians.

I A B R A H A M LEENHOUTS, H A R M A N V. S. P E E K E , Chorister. MISS S A R A H L. JONES, Organist. L O U I S D E WIT, Janitor.

S T Ut D E N T S ,

uA ” CLASS.

1 NAMES.

RESIDENCES.

Anna M. Bi oek, Minnie Cappon,. Sarah Cappon, Jennie Dubbink, ]! Sarah L. Jones, Magdalena II. Kollen, Janie Nykerk, S> Fannie A. Steffens, Mamie Thompson, Gerrit II. Albers, Daniel G. Cook, . l|) Gilbert G. Haan, 1 Casper Lahuis, Henry J. Lnidens, ;■> John Nordhuis, Adrian Pieters, Dirk F. Plasraan, John Sietsema, John M. Van der Menlen, Gerrit H. Veldhuis, ') ■ 0 Jurry Winter,

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Holland City, Holland City, Holland City, Overisel, Holland City, Overisel, Overisel, Holland City, Holland City, Overisel, Holland City, Vriesland, Zeeland, North Holland, Grand Haven, Holland City, Holland, Coopersville, Ebenezer, ' Overisel, Holland City,

ROOMS.

At Home. At Home. At. Home. J. Visscher. At Home. Prof. Kollen. Visscher. At Home. At Home. U. DeVries. At Home. V.V.H., 13. At Home. V.V.H., 14. A. Brouwer. At Home. At Home. V.D.V.B., 5. V.V.H., 8. U. De Vries. At Home.

UNCLASSIFIED.

1 •) John J. Jackson, •) *) Samuel Simpson, '?^ _

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Centreville, Centreville,

Mrs. Schols. Mrs. Schols.

NAMES.

RESIDENCES.

BOOMS.

Martha Prakken, Holland City, At Home. Cornelia S.Van der Meulen, Ebenezer, J. Visscher. Egbert Boone, N e w Groningen, At Home. Nicholas Bosch, Vriesland, V.V.H., IV. Dirk De Kleine, Jamestown, . V.D.V.B., 4. Arthur H. Farley, Holland City, At Home. Garret Flikkema, Fulton, 111., Mrs. V. d. Ploeg. Alb. C. V. R. Gilmore, Holland City, At Home. Cornelius G. Haan, Vriesland, V.V.H.,13. Wirtje J. Janssen, , Foreston, 111., V.V.IL, 19. Albert Kuiper, Kalamazoo, V.D.V.B.,4. Reuben Maurits, Vriesland, II.D. Cook. William Miedema, Vriesland, J. Koning. John Schaefer, Oregon, 111., II. D. Cook. James Sterenberg, Fulton, 111., Mrs. V. d. Ploeg. John H. B. Te Roller, Holland City, At Home. Albert H.G. Van den Berg, Holland City, At Home. Henry Van der Ploeg, Holland City, At Home. Martin Van Dninen,Grand Rapids,. V.V.H., 15. Benjamin Veneklasen, Zeeland, At Home. John Vennema, Holland City, At Home. Martin Verhage, ’ Vriesland, II. D. Cook. W^’iHiam Zoethout, Roseland, 111., Mrs. Ge.erlings. “D ” CLASS.

Mary De Kleine, H. Harriet Hansen, Dina Van den Berg, Gtto Augustine, John Boer, . Asa Bonth\iis, Albert Borst, Henry B. Bos, Benjamin Bosnian, George C. Dangremond,

Forest Grove, . Mrs. A. Kremers. Holland, At Home. East Saugatuck, J. Visscher. Grand Rapids, H. Te Roller. Grand Haven, Dr. B. J. DeVries. Roseland, III., Mrs. V. d. Ploeg. Zeeland, II. Toren. Holland City, At Home. Holland City, At Home. East Saugatuck, II. D. Cook.

CATALOGUE

OF HOPE

COLLEGE.

ADMISSION. For admission into the “ D ” Class, a c o m m o n school edu cation is required upon the branches pursued in that year. T h e better their previous training, the m o r e easily and prof itably can pupils enter upon the G r a m m a r School course. F o r admission into any advanced class of the Institution, it will be necessary for the applicant to pass an examination in the studies previously pursued b y the class. If received on conditions, the conditions must be fulfilled before matric ulation.

PROBATION. N e w students, in either Department, remain on probation for one terra, at the expiration of which, if their course prove satisfactory, they are admitted to matriculation in the usual manner.

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COURSE OF STUDY. FIRST YEAR, “D" CLASS. R e a d t n g , E t c .— N a t i o n a l F o u r t h R e a d e r ; P e n m a n s h i p ; H a r r i n g t o n ’s G r a d e d Spelling R o o k , P a r t II. G

e o g r a p h y

.— H a r p e r ’s S c h o o l

Geography,

Michigan

Edition. 3I a L

t h e m a t w s

.— O I n e y ’s Practical A ri th me ti c.

a n g u a g e .—

English.— R e e d a n d K e l l o g g ’s G r a d e d L e s s o n s in English. •R hetoric

.— W r i t t e n E s s a y s t h r o u g h t he year; D e c l a m a

tions. H

i s t o r y .—

B a r n e s ’s U n i t e d States History.

SECOND YEAR. "C" CLASS. R e a d i n g , E t c .— National Fifth Reader; Penmanship; Westlake’s 3,000 Words; Dictation Exercises. M a t h e m a t i c s .— D a v i e s ’s Intellectual A r i t h m e t i c ; W e n t w o r t h & Hill’s A r i t h m e t i c ; B r y a n t a n d Strat to n ’s C o m m o n S c h o o l -Book-keeping, {single entry.) L

a n g u a g e .—

English.— R e e d a n d K e l l o g g ’s H i g h e r L e s s o n s in Engli sh . Latin.— S ix W e e k s P r e p a r a t i o n for r e a d i n g Ctesar, Ginn & Meath's Edition', Caesar, Ginn & Meath's N ew Edition.

3Iodern.— V a n D u t c h Exercises.

D a l e n ’s D u t c h

Grammar;

Van •

D a l e n ’s ,

RiiETORie.— Essays, a n d D e c l a m a t i o n s , (continued).

THIRD YEAR, “B" CLASS. R

eading

t c .—

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Selections; P e n m a n s h i p , a n d D r a w i n g .

M a t i i e m a 'uc s .— O I n e y ’s First Principles of A l g e b r a ; Steele’s A s t r o n o m y , w i t h t he use of G l o b e s ; B r y a n t & Strat t o n ’s C o m m o n S c h o o l B o o k - k e e p i n g , {double entry).

L a n g ua g e .—

English.— H a r t ’s R he to ri c; A n a l y s i s of Sentences. iMtin.— Caesar; C i c e r o ’s Orations; J o n e s ’s L a t i n Exercises.

Greek.— W h i t o n ’s P r e p a r a t i o n for X e n o p h o n ; G o o d w i n ’s G r a m m a r , a n d T h e A na ba si s. Modern.— V a n D a l e n ’s D u t c h G r a m m a r , a n d Exercises, (continued). R

hetoric

i s t o r y .—

.— E s s a y s a n d D e c l a m a t i o n s , (continued).

S m i t h ’s G r e e k FTistory, (abridged).

Special.— In place of L a t i n a n d G r e e k : D u f f e t ’s F r e n c h G r a m m a r , 1st Par t; W o r m a n ’s G e r m a n G r a m m a r ; W o r m a n ’s G e r m a n Reader.

FOURTH YEAR, “A" CLASS. D r a w i n g .— 3I a t h e m a t i c s .— W e n t w o r t h ’s E l e m e n t s of A l g e b r a ; W e n t w o r t h ’s G e o m e t r y (in part); N a t u r a l P h i l o s o p h y , ( P e c k ’s G a n o t , revised).

I jA N G UA g e .—

English.— P a r s i n g M i l t o n ’s P a r a d i s e Lost, (Sprague). lAitin.— C i c e r o ’s Orations; Virgil; J o n e s ’s L a t i n Exercises.

C A T A L O G U E O F H O P E COLLEGE.

Greek.— G o o d w i n ’s G r a m m a r ; A n a b a s i s J o n e s ’s G r e e k C o m p o s i t i o n .

31odern.—

and

Hellenica;

Syntaxis, ( D u t c h ) ; Practical Exercises; T r a n s

lations. R

hetoric

.— H a r t ’s R h e t o r i c , ; E s s a y s ; D e c l a m a t i o n s ; “ T h e

Excelsiora,” p ub li sh ed b y t he Class. H

i s t o r y .—

C ivil G

G o o d r i c h ’s E n g l i s h History.

overn m e n t

i d a c t i c s .—

hysiology a n d

.— Y o u n g ’s G o v e r n m e n t Class B o o k .

L e c t u r e s o n the A r t of T e a c h i n g . H

ygiene

.— Steele’s.

S p e c i a l .— D u f f e t ’s F r e n c h G r a m m a r , 2 n d Part; W o r m a n ’s G e r m a n G r a m m a r , a n d R e a d e r , (continued).

N o t e .— R e l i g i o u s Instruction is g i v e n b y the F a c u l t y in all t he Classes. Special attention is given, d u r i n g t he w h o l e of the P r e p a r a t o r y Cou rs e, to t he g r a m m a r s of t he L a n g u a g e s studied. F o r those w h o p u r s u e o nl y E n g l i s h studies or w h o design s t o p p i n g at the e n d of t he “ A ” year, t he F a c u l t y p r o v i d e s u c h additional branches, as s e e m inost e x p e d i e n t a n d profitable. T h o s e generally m a k e better progress, w h o s e t i m e is fidly o c c u p i e d in t he w o r k of the School.

Depmetmemt

of Tmeougy .

“The W estern Theological Seminary of R eformed Church in A merica .”

the

R£-OP£NS:i} D E C E M B E R 4th, 1884.

T h e first C o m m e n c e m e n t of the S e m i n a r y w a s held, o n the e v e n i n g of A p r i l 29, 1886, o n w h i c h occasion M r . D i r k S ch o l t e n received the usual professorial certificate. T h e G e n e r a l S y n o d , of 1885, n o t o n l y a ss ig ne d a cor po ra te n a m e as a b o v e to t he D e p a r t m e n t , b u t constituted for the s a m e a separate “ B o a r d of S u p e r i n t e n d e n t s , ” distinct f r o m t he Council. T h i s n e w B o a r d m e t for t he first time, a n d w a s d u l y organized, July, 1886. R e v . C h a s . Scott w a s elected President, a n d R e v . A . P . P e e k e , Secretary., A t the s a m e m e e t i n g R e v . H . E. D o s k e r , of G r a n d H a v e n , Mich., w a s a p p o i n t e d Lector, for o n e year, in t he S e m i n a r y , a c c o r d i n g to resolution of t he last G e n e r a l S y n o d . T h e a p p o i n t m e n t w a s accepted. R e v s . P. Lep el ta k, J. F. Z w e m e r , a n d G . H . M a n d e v i l l e a r e a C o m m i t t e e of S y n o d , “ to raise a p e r m a n e n t e n d o w m e n t for the chair of Biblical L a n g u a g e s a n d E x e g e s i s ; a n d also to secure f u n d s to p a y t he Lector.” T h e T h e o l o g i c a l y e a r e x t e n d s f r o m t he first W e d n e s d a y in S e p t e m b e r to the last W e d n e s d a y in April. A C o m m i t t e e of t he B o a r d will m e e t o n the first T u e s d a y in S e p t e m b e r , of e a c h year, for t he a d m i s s i o n of students.

Board

Sdperintendents.

EX-OFFICIO.

R e v . C h a s .S cott , D. D.,

President of the College.

F R O M 7EE SYNOD OF N E W YORE. R e v . D avid C o l e , D. D.,

Yonkers, N. Y.

FROM THE SYNOD OF ALBANY. R e v . E d w a r d A . C ollier , D . D.,

Kinderhook, N. Y.

F R O M THE SYNOD OF N E W BRUNSWICK. R e v . E. T a n j o r e C o r w i >’^,D . D.,

Millstone, N . J.

F R O M THE SYNOD OF CHICAGO. R e v . N. II. D o s k e r , R e v .P. M o e r d y k e ,

R e v . B alst er V a n E ss, R e v .W

. H. P hraner,

K a l a m a z o o , Mich. G r a n d Rapids, Mich.

R o s e l a n d , 111.

- I r v i n g Park,Jll.

F R O M THE CLASSIS OF HOLLAND. R e v .Jo h n V a n

der

M eulen,

E b e n e z e r , Mich.

F R O M THE CLASSIS OF GRAND RIVER. R e v .E g b e r t W inter ,

G r a n d Rapids, Mich.

F R O M THE ULASSIS OF MICHIGAN. R e v .a . P aige P e e k e ,

Centreville, M i c h .

F R O M THE CLASSIS OF ILLINOIS. R e v . Sa m u e l L. G a m b l e ,

P e k i n , 111.

F R O M THE CLASSIS OF WISCONSIN. R e v .H a r m V a n d e r P l o e g , ’

Fulton, 111.

FROM THE CLASSIS OF IOWA. R e v . A le B u u r s m a ,

O r a n g e City, la.

FACULTY. REV.

NICHOLAS

M. S T E F F E N S ;

D. D.

Professor of Didactic and Polemic Theology. In charge of Hebrew, and Old Testament E.vegesis, Biblical Criticism, and Practical Theology. REV.

H E N R Y

E. D O S K E R ,

A. M.

Lector. In charge of New Testament Exegesis, Historical Theology, Sacred Geography, and Archseology.

STUDENTS. SENIOR n a m e s

RESIDENCES.

ROOMS.

Zeeland, At Home. H o l l a n d City, At Home. O r a n g e City, la., S. H o g e n b o o m . Kalamazoo, .1. V a n d e n B e r g e .

Gerhard D e Jonge, Simon Hogenboom, Gerrit H . H os pe rs , Peter Ihrman,

M I D D L E Gerrit J. H e k h u i s , Albert V a n d e n Berg, Peter W a y e n b e r g ,

CLASS.

Holland, S o u t h H o l l a n d , 111., O r a n g e City, la.,

J U N I O R R a l p h Bloemendaal, A l b e r t H . Strabbing,

CLASS.

At Home. V . V . H . , 11. V . V . H . , 6.

CLASS.

C e d a r Grove, Wis., H o l l a n d City,

H . Toren. At Home.

T o t a l , 9. A l l o f t he a b o v e students are g r a d u a t e s ( a n d h a v e the d e g r e e of A . B.) f r o m H o p e College. , T h e recitation r o o m s of t he S e m i n a r y are o n t he s e c o n d floor of t he O g g e l H o u s e .

COURSE OF STUDY. J U N I O R

YEAR.

E x e g e t i c a l T h e o l o g y a n d H e r m e n e v t i c s .— R u d i m e n t s of H e b r e w ; Genesis, M e s s i a n i c Proph ec ie s. Text books.— G r e e n ’s H e b r e w . G r a m m a r ; H e b r e w Bible. N e w T e s t a m e n t G r e e k ; E x e g e s i s of portions of t he N e w T e s t a m e n t . Textbooks.— M c C l e l l a n d ’s M a n u a l ; W i n e r ’s G r a m m a r ; R o b ins on ’s H a r m o n y of the Gospels. V e s t c o t t a n d H o r t ’s G r e e k N e w T e s t a m e n t ; Biblical A r c h i e o l o g y , a n d S a c r e d G e o g r a p h y ^ ( B a r r o w ’s H a n d b o o k ) . H

istorical

ractical

Th Th

e ol o g y e o l o g y

.— K u r t z ’s S a c r e d History. .— H om il et ic al Exercises.

M I D D L E

YEAR.

E x e g e t i c a l T h e o l o g y a n d H e r m e n e u t i c s .— H e b r e w E t y m o l o g y a n d Syntaxis; Studies in P r o p h e t i c a l T h e o l o g y ; H e b r e w P o e t r y ; C u r s o r y r e a d i n g of Historical B o o k s ; Bibli cal Criticism, ( N e w Test.); S chaff’s C o m p a n i o n ; Stu di es in t he Epistles of Paul. H

istorical

eol o g y

.— K u r t z ’s C h u r c h H i s t o r y ; L e c

tures. S

ystematical

• Th

e ol o g y

.— I n t r o d u c t i o n to D o g m a t i c

T h e o l o g y ; H i s t o r y of t he Science; T h e o l o g y pro pe r; A n t h r o p ol og y, a n d C hr is tology.— W q o d b r i d g e ’s A na ly si s; Lectures, P ractical T h e o l o g y .— H o m i l e t i c a l Exercises, tinued; Pas to ra l T h e o l o g y . — S h e d d ’s M a n u a l .

* O

con J

S E N I O R YEAR. E x e g e t i c a l T h e o l o g y a n d H e r m e n e u t i c s .— Hebrew continued; Chaldaic; Studies in Prophetical Theology, and in Poetry; Cursory reading;. Reading by sight;. N e w Testament Exegesis,.continued; Biblical Criticism, (OldTestament). — Keil’s Manual, H

istorical

tinued.

eol o g y

.—

Ecclesiastical History,, con .

P r a c t i c a l T h e o l o g y .— Homiletical Exercises and Pas toral Theology, continued; Catechetics, and Church Govern ment.

All the Classes combined.— Essays on. various topics; Polemical and Irenical Kscussions-.

L .

M iscellaneous Information. C O U R S E O F ST U D Y . In the College Department, there is z,partial rather than a special course. Studies may be omitted, hut as yet others have not been substituted, and such a partial course entitles only to a certificate, not to a diploma. Most of the students seek what is called “a liberal or clas sical education,” but a “partial” or “elective” course is offered to all who so desire, and facilities are furnished through the regular instructors. German and French, or Drawing and Painting, can be studied at any time, as also the branches generally called “scientific.” In 1878, the Institution was opened to women. At once several young ladies availed themselves of the privilege, and their number has been steadily increasing. They enter the regular classes, and attend the same lectures and recitations as the young men. Their homes will be with approved fam ilies in the city. S C H O O L YEAR. The Scholastic Tear,oi forty weeks, begins on the third Wednesday in September, and ends with the General C o m mencement on the fourth Wednesday in June. ■ The Winter and Spring vacations are fixed by the Gen eral Faculty. (See the Calendar). '

EXAMINATIONS.

The Yearly Examinations, before the Council or its C o m mittee, begin on the third Wednesday in June. At other

times, Special examinations may be held, and passed upon by the respective Faculties, subject to the approval of Council or to a re-examination, if so desired. •

DISCIPLINE.

The Rules of Order are few and simple. In general, if the students do not improve their time and opportunities, or do not conduct themselves in a respectful and orderly man ner, their connection with the Institution will be suspended. R E L I G I O U S SERVICES. The exercises of each day begin with prayer in the Col lege Chapel, at 8 o’clock, a .m . On the Sabbath, every student is expected to worship reg ularly with one of the churches in the city or vicinity, unless excused by the President. Religious Instruction is given in all the classes regularly, and now, like the other studies, is in charge of the Faculty. Although Hope College is denominational, and is under the patronage and support of the Reformed Church in Amer ica, yet, by the law of its incorporation, it can have no “relig ious test.” The doors are open, and welcome is given to all' who' submit to its scholastic regulations. As a Christian school, however, itinculcates gospel truths, and demands a consistent moral character and deportment. L I B R A R Y , ETC., A Library of over 6,000 volumes, and a Reading Room, are free for the use of the students. Books and papers are constantly being added. Improved accommodations have recently been provided. The Laboratory, Cabinet, and Philosophical Apparatxis are adapted to the use of the recitation, or lecture-rooms. They are gradually being made larger and more complete. It is to be hoped that Maps, Charts, Instruments, and Speci mens of Natural History, as well as books,, will be donated by the graduates and friends of the Institution.

• SOCIETIES, ETC., The Literary Societies, viz., the Meliphqne and the Fra ternal, have now been maintained for years, and offer decided advantages to their respective members; and materially aid in the attainment of that culture, which it is the object of this school to promote. In 1883 the y o u n g l a d y s tu de nt s o r g a n i z e d a society, called Zetalethean, similar to t he Meliphone. •

In 1886, a new literary society, called Ulfilas Club, was organized by Prof. Doesburg. The object of this club is to secure for its members greater proficiency in the use of the Holland language. ■The Y. M. C. A., a society of over seventy members, has carried on its work with much interest and activity. Connected with the Institution, a religious weekly is pub lished, called JDe Hope. It is the organ of the College. A Course of Lectures, by the professors or others, is of almost yearly occurrence; usually at the invitation of one of the societies, and with the approval and financial aid of the Executive Committee. MUSIC. Vocal Music is provided for in the Grammar School. No charge is made for this. Lessons in Lnstramental Music can he secured at the expense of the pupil. •

EXPENSES.

Holland is surrounded by a rich agricultural region, and the cost of living is comparatively cheap. Good board may be had, in families of the city, for from two to three dollars per week; and w i t h o u t f u r n i s h e d r o o m s at corresponding rates. There are seventeen rooms in Van Vleck Hall, in the se lection of which students for the ministry have the prefer ence. These are furnished in part, and bear a charge of five dollars a year.

As yet, no t u i t i o n fees have been charged, bnt every student must pay to the Treasurer, in advance, an i n c i d e n t a l fee of five dollars per term.' The graduation fee is five dollars and the cost of the diploma. N o other charges are made. For books, clothing, washing, fuel, lights, travel, etc., those interested can best make the estimates. The e n t i r e expense need not exceed $200 per annum. L O C A T I O N , ETC. Holland City is a central point on the Chicago and West Michigan Railway, and on the Ohio and Michigan R. R. (to Toledo), ninety miles north of N e w Buffalo, twenty-five miles south-west of Grand Rapids, and midway between Allegan and Grand Haven. It is therefore most desirably located, having both land- and water communications, and being near the shore of Lake Michigan, with which it is directly con nected by Macatawa Bay, itself a beautiful sheet of water. The College Jiuildings are eight in number. The largest is Van Vleck Hall, mainly devoted to Students’ rooms, and the Library. The grounds are beautifully located on a Campus of eighteen acres, well shaded with native trees, and annually improving in appearance. REMARKS. It will be seen that at present we have three Departments in operation, and duly organized. Our Library is rapidly increasing in the number of vol umes and in value. It has already outgrown the rooms as signed it, and requires more ample quarters. A Library building is one of our pre.ssing necessities. With a spacious, fire-proof room, the collection would'be safe and serviceable. Every year there are made additions of valuable works, which it would be difficult and expensive to replace. W h o will see that they have provided for them a safe and cheerful room, where they can be consulted, and their precious treas ures made useful to our students?

A new building for recitation room.s and similar purposes is also a great desideratum, and it would be a most decided step in advance, if such a Hall should adorn our beautiful Campus. • An annual Circular or Catalogue will be published about the middle of each school year. ■ . The funds of the Institution need much to be increased. Besides the gifts of the churches and of friends from year to year (mainly for support.) it is the trust and prayer of those who know the needs of “Hope,” that the Legacies of the pious may begin to build it up for God, just as they have be stowed so many thousands on Yale, Princeton, Union, etc., making them what they are to-day.

alumni: 1866. NA3IE.

|;^Ale=Batt*«awi} ---- Gerrit Dangremond, William B. Gilmore, Petec-Mafti'dykec — ■WH+iaia=Moei‘dyfe,»--^liwldoyuCn John W . Te Winkel, Harm Woltman,

OCCUPATION.

PRESENT RESIDENCE.

Clergyman, Orange City, la. Clergyman, East Saugatuck, Mich. [Clergyman.] *April 24, 1884. Clergyman, Grand Rapids, Mich. Clergyman, Pella, la. -Photo-Artist, Macomb, 111. Clergyman, Alto, Wis. [Clergyman.] *April 30, 1870.

1867. Gerrit Bolks, James De Free, Enne J. Heeren, Rev. i'John Huizenga,

Merchant, Clergyman, [Missionary.] Clergyman,

I^SDirk R. K. Van RaaltfiJ^ Merchant,

Orange City, la. §t®G?P?&n%0j!v=ia. *Oct. 15, 1878Holland, Neb. Beaverdam, Mich. . Holland, Mich.

1868. Harm Borgers, Clergyman, Geenleafton, Minn. ifalt-Bi'Oek, ■ ~^"'"T?rer§3^TB»n; - — jfeliEattkee^^Wta? it~J. KulleUTT Professor, Holland, Mich. GerritVandeKieeke,Rev. Merchant, Kalamazoo,Mich. William Visscher, [Miss’y Student.] *Feb. 11, 1872.

1869. Clergyman, A. Wilson Van Der Veer, Merchant, William Van Putten,| Physician,

Rochester, N . Y,

"Davdnport-, Ta.‘ Holland, Mich.

1876 .

occurAxroN.

present residence. TAnry TT H<^av ■Clcrgymau,-----^jlauiiice-IaTWilliam B. De Bey,| Physician, Chicago, 111. ?e%ep-©«-B44iy i i , C l e r g y m a n , Rochestei', N. Y. John A. De Spelder, Rev. Processor, . ■Orange City; la. Pliysician, Albany, N. Y. Clergyman, Alton, la. NAME.

I John Hoffman, Simon Kuyper, Nicholas Neerken, Peter D. Schipperus, Samuel Streng,' James Ten Eyck, William Veenschoten,

1871 .

Clergyman, Baldwin, Wis. [Teacher.] *Sept. 1, 1882. [Clergyman.] *Jan. 3, 1887. Book-keeper, Chicago, 111. Clergynian, Chuixihville, Penn. Lawyer, ' Fairview, 111. Clergyman, ■' '■ Hudson, N. Y. 1872 .

.tVrond Yiccolw>y,

Lawyer, 1873 .

John Hoekje, Josias Meulendyk, Helen ns E. Nies, .. Jacob Van Halteren, Harm Van der Wart,

Lawyer, Clergyman, Clergyman, Clergyman, Book-keeper,

Clergyman,

Holland, Mich, «

Albany, N. Y. Cawker City, Kan. Fremont, Mich. Paterson, N. J. Clyde, Kan. Hackensack, N, J.

1871 .Conielins Kriekaard, Joseph G. Millspaugh, Harm Van der Ploeg, Cornelis Wabeke,

Clergymen, Physician, Clergyman, [Clergyman.]

Dan forth. 111. Garfield, Dak. Fulton, 111. . *Feb. 22, 1880.

1875 . 'I

Henricus Baron,

<r'^^ftws'encuHD'y ks tTS, ||

Physician, Clergyman, _

R o b e r t B. D . S i m o n s o n , Principal,

Eereat'Grove, Mich. Albany, N. Y. Bowling Green, Mo.’

-J

NAME.

Evert Smits, l^^'SV’illiam V. Steele, John Visscher,

OCCUPATION.

P R E S E N T RESIDENCE.

Clergyman, North Loup, Neb. Lawyer, Somerville, N. J. A g ’t Charities, Chicago, 111.

1876. Clergyman, ) Holland JL^Hciiry-Er-Doskerj(Lector in Theo. Sem.) ( City. Clergyman, 'Manito, 111. JI Frank A. Force, Albert A. Pfan^tiehl, Clergyman, Columbia, Mo. CornelisVan Oostenbrngge, Clergyman, Troy, Mo. Douwe'Yntema, Principal, St. Johns, Mich. ‘

John C. Groeneveld, Matthew Kolyn, Johannes Visscher,

1877. Clergyman, Alto, Wis. ■irMinfiiii\ary, M. D., Arcot, India. Clergyman, Spring Lake, Mich. Teacher, Holland, Mich.

1878. -r^enry Boow, John G. Gebhard, , Stephen J. Harraeling, |:^John H. Kleinheksel,

Professor, Clergyman, Clergyman, Professor. ,

Holland City. Mellenville, N. Y. Marion, Dak. Holland City.

1879. Dirk J. De Bey, Elias De Spelder, M. D., 'I George Niemeyer, p^Motoitero Oligimi, p%Awrg=Vuiiiie«=»j,

Clergyman, Physician,-Clergyman, Clergyman, . Clergyman, Clergyman,

Clymer, N. Y. Drenthtj'Mich.. Tokio, Japan. Cleveland, O. Tokio, Japan. Kalamazoo, Mich.

1880. .William G. Baas, Jacob P. De Jong, Bernard J. De Vries, Peter M. Elsenins.

Clergyman, Newark, N. Y. Clergyman, North Holland, Mich. Dentist, H o l l a n d City. * J u l y 20, 1881.

11*11111 IT TiTiiiiiwim ii Abraham Stegeman,

N. Y. Clergyman,

IIntended studj’ing for tile Ministry.

Harrison. Dak.

NAME.

OCCUPATION.

PRESENT RESIDENCE.

Albert H. Strabbing, Theo. Student, Jacob J. Van Zanten, Professor, Frederick J. Zwemer, Clergyman, Ebenezer Van den Berge,f Theo. Student,

Holland City. Orange City, la. Castalia, Dak. Xenia, O.

1881. <

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J-JQiekema,C'hfliiJea-JDftttouj— J-ohn C. EaggyReuse H. Joldersma, John Riemersma, Bastiau-SftH^s, John G. Van Hees, Jr. John W. Cross,f

Holland City. Macon, Mich. Lawyerville, N. Y. Grand Rapids, Mich. N e w York City. Rochester, N. Y. Clergyman, Constantine, Mich. Clergyman, Telegrapher, St. Joseph, Mich. Candidate.

Lawyer, Clergyman, .Clergyman, Clergyman,

1882. John W . Bosman, •!'F°^ e i'hard~De- JnngO;V V ___ T. Johaniies E. Matzke,

Charles T. Steffens, SiM'fth"G. Aleott;—

Physician, Kalamazoo, Mich.’ Zuelkiid, Mich. Theu. Otudeiit, "Theo. Student] Holland City. TJniv. Student. -— Baltimore, Md. lieb. Student, N. Brunswick, N;Y. Book-keeper, Chicago, 111. At Home, Holland City. N.Y.

1883. E'v'eiL J. Blukkiiik,

p ’'-JacDb-Dyky^ P

H e n r y - H u loty T a m c tBWfeMat sd ay . J ubii A . Otto,

DirIVSiyhokea, ErWlltiinu'Stapelkamp,

Clergyman, Lishas Kill, N. Y. Clergyman, Sodus, N. Y. Med. Student, Aim Arbor, Mich. Teacher, Tokio, Japan.' Nagasaki, Japan. Missionary, Amsterdam, Neth. Physician, Clergyman, Philadelphia, Kan. Grand Haven, Mich. Clergyman,

1884. Simon Hogenboom, G e w -Hrl'I. H o sp ep sf

Theo. Student, Theo. Student,

Holland City. Holland City.

catalog

ins OF h o p e c o l l e g e . OCCUPATION.

NAJtE.

1885.

PRESENT RESIDENCE.

■

T h e o . Stude nt , Teacher, T h e o . Student, T h e o . Stu de nt ,

Gerrit J. H e k h u i s , Albert V a n d en Berg, Peter W a y e n b e r g , ■•^ a r y E . A l o otty) (Mrs. G . J. Diekeraa,) j'

Holland, M ich. H o l l a n d City. H o l l a n d City. H o l l a n d City.

At Home,

H o l l a n d City.

A t Home,

Albany, N. T.

1886. R a l p h Bloemendaal, W m . J. D u i k e r , P e t e r Hollenian, J e r e m i a s Kruid en ie r, W i l l i a m B. L a m m e r s , J o h n W . E. Visscher,

T h e o . Stude nt , T h e o . Stu de nt , M e d . Stude nt , T h e o . Stude nt , T h e o . Stude nt , Teacher,

H o l l a n d City. N . B r u n s w i c k , N . .T. A n n Arbor, Mich. N . Brunswick, N.J. N . B r u n s w i c k , N . J. Holland, Mich.

S U M M A R Y . ■

A C A D E M I C

ALUMNI.

C l e r g y m e n a n d C an di da te s, T h e o l o g i c a l Students, P h y s i c i a n s or M e d i c a l Students, L a w y e r s or L a w Students, Teachers, . . . Otherwise Emp lo ye d, . T o t a l A l u m n i , (1866-1886,) •of w h o m 8 are deceased. G R A M M A R

. .

' S C H OO L

G RA DU AT ES .

T o t a l n u m b e r of g r a d u a t e s (1851-1886,)

REFERENCES. * ( T h r o u g h o u t the Catalogue,) D e c e a s e d . -f ( A l u m n i of A c a d , a n d P r e p . D e p ’s.) Partial C ourse. ( A l u m n i of A c a d e m i c D e p . ) A . B. H o n o r a r y .

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H istorical Sketch. For many years, the Reformed (Dutch) Church had de sired to have a school established, in the valley of the Missis sippi. The way however did not seem to be open, until, in 1847 and 1848, a Holland Colony was planted in Ottawa and the adjoining counties of Michigan, mainly through the agency of Rev. A. 0. Van Raalte, D. D., who devoted him self assiduously to the moral and material interests of the en terprise. This was an event, which God used as the origin of what is now Hope College. A riONEBB SCHOOL.

In 1850, Rev. Dr. John A. Garretson, the Corresponding Secretary of the Board of Domestic Missions, R. C. A., made a visit to the Holland Colony in Michigan, and, on his return, drew up the plan of a “High School” in that vicinity, the ob ject of which should be, to prepare sons of the colonists for Rutgers College, N. J., and also to educate their daughters. In accordance with this plan, a plot of five acres in the village of Holland was donated by Dr. Van Raalte. Mr. Walter R. Taylor, of Geneva, N. Y., was appointed to take charge of the School, and entered upon his work in October, 1851. He began with an ordinary “District School,” and in it formed his first Latin class. The latter we are to regard as the germ of-an ecclesiastical Academy, for it was placed under the care of the Classis of Holland, and as such was reported to the Board of Education. In 1853, upon special application from Secretary Garretson, the General Synod took this school, (that is the ecclesi-

astical part o f it,) u n d e r its care, a n d c o m m i t t e d it to the c h a r g e of t he B o a r d of E d u c a t i o n . T h e B o a r d a s s u m e d t h e trust, a n d h a s e ve r since c o n t i n u e d to m a k e appropriations for its support. M r . T a y l o r r e m a i n e d until 1854, i n t r o d u c i n g h i g h e r b ra nc he s, a n d p r e p a r i n g several s tu d e n t s for the F r e s h m a n class of R u t g e r s College. H e w a s s u c ce ed ed , for a b o u t o n e year, b y R e v . P. B . Beidler, of S o u t h B e n d , I n diana. . . . . ■ . A P r O I N T J t E N T O F REV. J O H N V A N VLECIv;

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T h e B o a r d s of E d u c a t i o n a n d D o m e s t i c Mis si on s w e r e instrncted b y the G e n e r a l S y n o d , in 1854, to unite "in s u p p o r t i n g a minister, w h o c o u l d at t h e s a m e t i m e “ p r e a c h t he G o s pel at H o l l a n d , a n d c o n d u c t t he instruction of t he A c a d e m y . ” A c c o r d i n g l y R e v . J o h n V a n V l e c k , of S h a w a n g u n k ; N . Y., w a s a p p o i n t e d in 1855, u p o n his g r a d u a t i o n f r o m the T h e o logical S e m i n a r y at N e w B r u n s w i c k . M r . V a n “V l e c k h a d rare'qualifications for his w o r k . H e sep ar at ed the “ ecclesi astical g e r m ” s p o k e n of; u se d for his classes the b ui ld in g k n o w n as the “ O r p h a n H o u s e , ” a n d distinctly called his .school the “ H o l l a n d A c a d e m y . ” H e b e g a n w i t h e i g h t e e n students, t w o of w h o m w e r e girls. T h i s n u m b e r increased to thirty in 1857, a n d to a f e w m o r e in 1858 a n d 1859. D u r i n g this t i m e M r . V a n V l e c k h a d c h a r g e of a p r e a c h i n g service in .Englisli. . In 1857, M r . A b r a h a m T h o m p s o n , of N e w B r u n s wick, N . J., w a s sent as a n assistant teacher, a n d u p o n his resignation, in 1858, R e v . Giles V a n D e W a l l s u c c e e d e d h i m , to g i v e aid in preaching, as well as in the A c a d e m y . In 1859, •the ill health of M r . V a n V l e c k f orced h i m to resign his posi.tion.' N o t o n l y w e r e his labors onerous, b u t obstacles w e r e p la ce d in his w a y , t rying to a sincere a n d earnest principal. H e h a d d o n e m u c h to a d v a n c e , t he school, a n d is w o r t h y of grateful r e m e m b r a n c e o n the part of his pupils a n d others. T H E F I R S T BUILDING.

T h e d o n a t i o n of five acres, for school purposes, h a s alr ea dy -been m e n t i o n e d . T h i s p r o p e r t y w a s d e e d e d to t he G e n e r a l • Sy no d. A d d i t i o n s w e r e m a d e to the plot b y purchase, until.

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in rS59, tlie premises of the Synod-became a beautiful'cam pus of sixteen acres. In 1857, about § 12,000 had been secured, chiefly through the e.xei-tions of Dr. Van ?Ritalte,-'aud a brick edifice erected under the superintendence of Mr. Van Vleck, and is now known as “Van VIeck Hall.”- The build ing is three stories high, besides the basement, and 40x60 feet on the ground. To this house the school was removed, and a part of it was used for a Refectory, and as a residence for the Principal. Besides recitation rooms, and a “refec tory,” were 18 chambers for students. APPOINTMKXT OF KT3V. PHir.IP PHJitPS, JR.

Rev. Philip Phelps, Jr., of Hastings, N. Y., was appointed by the Board of Education to succeed Mr. Van Vleck, and entered on his work in the fall of 1859. He found thirtythree pupils in attendance. The regular organization of the school into classes, and some more formal and efficient plan of superintendency by the Church became his first care. Suc cess crowned his efforts in both respects, and the progress of the Academy became more marked. In 1862, the number of students was forty-five, divided into “Classical and Primary^,” and in the following year the General Synod approved of and appointed the “Board of Superintendents.” The Refectory was discontinued, when Mr. Phelps took charge. In the fall of 1862, another decided step was taken. By the approval of the Western Classes, and of the Synod of Chicago, a “Collegiate Department” was introduced, and a “Freshman Class” of ten members was formed. From this time date the efforts to have a regular College incorporated, under the laws of Michigan,.and these efforts culminated in the Institution as we have it to-day. The Board of Superin tendents continued; the four “Academic” classes entered in order upon their course; the General Synod recommended the College in 1864, and its endowment in the sum of §100, 000; the collection of funds was prosecuted with success, East and West; needed steps were taken, and just before the graduation of the first class, in 1866, were organized the

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“ Coancil,” P r e s i d e n c y , Faculty, a n d D e p a r t m e n t s of Hope College. T h e act of incorporation w a s c o m p l e t e d in t he m o n t h o f M a y ; a n d the first m e e t i n g o f t he C o u n c i l a s s e m b l e d in July. I n the s e v e n years, since 1859, t he n u m b e r of stude nt s h a d increased f r o m thirty-three to fifty, viz.: in t he A c a d e m i c classes, 23; a n d in those of t h e G r a m m a r school, 27. T h e g r a d u a t i n g S e n i o r class c o n t a i n e d eight m e m b e r s , w h o received t he title o f A . B., at t he first C o m m e n c e m e n t , J u l y 1-7, 1866. TEACHERS.

I n t he s u m m e r of 1861, R e v . Giles V a n D e W a l l resigned, a n d a c c e p t e d a pastoral c h a r g e in S o u t h Africa. S everal s t u de nt s a id e d the principal d u r i n g t he n e x t t w o years. I n J a n u a r y , 1864, t w o n e w professors, viz: R e v . P e t e r J. O g g e l , a n d R e v . T. R o m e y n B e c k , h a v i n g b e e n a p p o i n t e d b y the B o a r d of E d u c a t i o n , e nt er ed u p o n their w o r k . T h e f o r m e r w a s , at the t i m e of his a p p o i n t m e n t , pastor of t he R e f o r m e d C h u r c h , o f Pella, la., a n d the latter h a d b e e n a n assistant professor at, R u t g e r s College, N . J. R e v . J o h n M . Ferris, of G r a n d R a p i d s , c a m e w e e k l y f r o m that place to g i v e instruc tion in Rhe to ri c, C h e m i s t r y , & c . H e resigned in 1865. B e i n g t hu s assisted. D r . P h e l p s c o u l d b e absent, m o r e or less, in soliciting e n d o w m e n t funds. E a r l y in 1866, R e v . C h a r l e s Scott, of S h a w a n g u n k , N . Y., a n d s o m e w h a t later. R e v . C or ne li us E. Crispell, P r o f e s s o r in R u t g e r s College, w e r e a p pointed, a n d t h e y a c c e p t e d their a p p o i n t m e n t s . M r . Cornelis D o e s b u r g , of H o l l a n d , Mich., w a s m a d e T u t o r of t h e m o d e r n langu ag es . T h u s , in July, 1866; a n d just b e f o r e t he “ C o m m e n c e m e n t ” of that year, a F a c u l t y of six m e m b e r s w a s f o r m a l l y constituted, a n d o n t he e v e n i n g of t he 12th, R e v . Philip Phe lp s, Jr., D . D., w a s i n a u g u r a t e d as t h e first P r e s i dent, b y a c o m m i t t e e of S y n o d a p p o i n t e d for that purpose. FUNDS, &c.

H o l l a n d A c a d e m y h a d n o e n d o w m e n t . F o r the p ro po se d College, t he a m o u n t s collected, u p to 1866, w e r e reported to b e as follows, viz: {approximately) b y Prof. O g g e l in t he

$18,000; a n d b y D r . P helps, m a i n l y in t he East, §40,000. A ll m o n e y s w e r e at first p a i d to t he B o a r d of

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D ir ec ti on in N e w Y o r k , a n d then, b y o r d e r of t he S y n o d , t he s u m of §30,000 w a s d o n a t e d t h e r e f r o m to t he C o u n c i l of the College, for the p u r p o s e of s e c ur in g a legal incorporation f r o m t he State. I n addition to this s u m , the C o u n c i l w a s v e s t e d w i t h t he u se a n d benefit of all t he S y n o d ’s p r o p e r t y in t h e village of H o l l a n d . A fair f o u n d a t i o n w a s therefore laid for a p r o s p e r o u s “ school of the C h u r c h . ” B e s i d e s V a n V l e c k H a l l there were, o n t he C a m p u s at t he time, three oth er buildings:

1. A building, erected in 1857; used as a “Laboratory” after 1867, and much improved in 1870, and subsequently. 2. A residence, built for R e v . M r . V a n d e W a l l in 1860, a n d o c c u p i e d b y Prof. O g g e l in 1864,— a f t e r w a r d s called t he “ Oggel House.”

3. A gymnasium, erected by the students in 1862, and changed into the “Chapel” of the College in 1872,— well adapted to this purpose, as also for oratorical exercises and lectures. P R E S I D E N C Y O F DR. P H E L P S .

T h i s c o n t i n u e d for t w e l v e ■years, or until J u l y 1, 1878, a n d s u c c e e d e d his s e v e n yea rs principalship, in H o l l a n d A c a d e m y . H e l ab or ed a ssiduously for t he w e l f a r e of t he school, b u t e n c o u n t e r e d the difficulties so incident to y o u n g colleges. A c u r s o r y s t a t e m e n t of these t w e l v e y e a r s will b e a p p e n d e d , in o r d e r to s h o w t h e p ro gr es s of t h e Institution.

1866. A newspaper, called De Mope, was established, under the editorship of Prof. P. J. Oggel. The first C o m mencement was held July l7th. In September, Theological instruction began. The first dags consisted of seven m e m bers, and the teaching was divided among the clerical m e m bers of the Faculty. This was arranged by the Council, according to a resolution of the General Synod. 1867.

N u m b e r of students, 68. C h a r t e r Hall, e rected for

recitation r o o m s .

Prof. C. E . Crispell, D . D., elected b y G e n -

oral Synod, as “Profe.ssor of Didactic and Polemic Theology at Hope College,” the other Professors being appointeil as “Theological Lectors.” The Theological examinations, placed under the care of a branch’of “the Board of Superintendents of the Theological Seminary.” Mr. W m . A. Shields, A. B., (class of 1860) appointed Tutor in the Grammar school. Rev. A. C. Van Raalte deeded to the Council about eighty acres of land within the city limits. Thirty acres of this were after wards laid out as “Hope College Addition,”' joining the for mer village plat on the West. A tract of thirteen acres pur chased at Indian Village on the south side of Black Lake, and adjoining the Van Raalte donation. Point Superior, a tract of 837 acres, purchased on the north side of Macatawa Bay. Afterwards a portion of the land was improved and called “Mope Farm," the means being furnished by Mr. W m . II. H. Moore, of N e w York, who gave over §4,000 for the purpose, (the “Helme donation.”) The village of Holland, incorporated as a city. 1869. The Theological Department” formerly consti tuted, and recognized as General Synod’s “Theological Sem inary in the West.” The Superintendence of the same com mitted t-.)the Council. A gift of §10,000 made by Elder James Suydam; one-half in payment of debts, and one-half for completing the purchase of Point Superior, for which reason, the tract was called “Suydam Park.” Prof. P. J. Oggel died December 13. Anothe'r structure erected, which afterwards, being enlarged with a second story and a wing, became knowm as the “Grammar School Building.” 1870. Richard Parsons, A. B., appointed Tutor. Re signed in 1871. Students, 103 in all. (See Min. G. S.) , I s I

1871. “A Constitution for the whole School,” adopted by the General Synod, recognizing three regular Departments with an adjunct “Publication Department.” W m . A.

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Shields, A . M . , m a d e Assistant P r o f e s s o r of R h e t o r i c a n d E n g l i s h Literature. R e v . P e t e r M o e r d y k e , A . M . , (class o f

18G6,) elected as Assistant P r o f e s s o r of L a t i n a n d G r e e k . H e resig ne d in 187-3, to take c h a r g e of t he First R e f o r m e d C h u r c h , of G r a n d R a p i d s , M i c h . Gerrit J. Kollen, A . M . , (class of 1868,) elected as Assistant P r o f e s s o r of M a t h e matics. T h e greater p a r t - o f H o l l a n d , d e s t r o y e d b y fire, in O ct ob er , inc lu di ng the residence'of Prof. Scott. N o C o l l e g e b u i ld in g b u r n e d , b u t indirectly m u c h loss inflicted o n ' t h e school. T h e d e v a s t a t e d y-ity greatly a i d e d b y t he eastern churches. 1872. Repairs, to a considerable extent, o n t he buildings of t he C o l l e g e c o m p l e t e d . T h e H o l l a n d C o l o n y celebrated the twenty-fifth y e a r of its settl em en t in A m e r i c a , a n d as a “ M e m o r i a l , ” a n “ E b e n e z e r F u n d ” w a s started for the s u p p o r t of t he G r a m m a r School. T h i s f u n d a f t e r w a r d s a m o u n t e d to o v e r §45,000 in notes a n d subscriptions, a n d w a s d e s i g n e d to b e §50,000. O n l y a part of this f u n d is n o w productive. T h e “ Z w e r a e r H o u s e ” c o m p l e t e d o n the “ S o u t h C a m p u s , ” just w e s t o f t he old ^‘Printing Office, (once t h e “ O r p h a n House.”) Cornelis D o e s b u r g , A . M . , m a d e Pi|-ofessor of M o d e r n L a n g u a g e s . N u m b e r students, 72. 187.5. Profe ss or s B e c k a n d Scott regularly a p p o i n t e d as “ L e c t o r s ” in t he T h e o l o g i c a l S e m i n a r y at H o p e College, a n d the salaries of the three T h e o l o g i c a l T e a c h e r s a s s u m e d b y S y n o d . Prof. Crispell b e g a n collections for t he “ P r o f e s s o r ship of D i d a c t i c a n d P o l e m i c T h e o l o g y , ” a n d c o n t i n u e d the w o r k for t w o years. T h e m o n e y c a m e m a i n l y f r o m t he East. 1876. T h e C o u n c i l resolved to try a “ F in an ci al A g e n c y ” for t he p u r p o s e of increasing the funds, a n d elected Assistant P r o f e s s o r K o l l e n to that office. Students, 100. 1877. T h e G e n e r a l S y n o d , finding that t he Pro fe ss or s w e r e n o t paid, a n d that t he d e b t of t he College, as well as of the S y n o d , w a s increasing, s u s p e n d e d t he T h e o l o g i c a l D e p a r t m e n t after a n operation of e leven years. T h i r t y c a n di da te s h a d g r a d u a t e d f r o m it since 1869. E i g h t others c o m p l e t e d their c ourse in part. .

1878. The General Synod determined to re-organize Hope College, and sent a Committee for that purpose, to meet with the Council. The debt of the Institution was found to be over $27,000, besides $4,100, due from the Gen eral Synod to the Theological Teachers. Dr. Phelps resigned the Presidency, and Dr. Crispell his College Professorship, to take effect July 1st. A new Constitution of the College was drafted. Rev. Giles H. Mandeville, D. D., of N e w York city, was elected Provisional President, and Prof. Chas. Scott, D. D., Vice-President, to administer the College, while Dr. Mandeville collected funds in the East. W o m e n were admitted to all the departments, and two young ladies entered the Freshman Class. Henry Boers, A. B., and .John H. Kleinheksel, A. B., were appointed Tutors in the Gram mar School. The number of students had gradually in creased; the 50 of 1865 became 64 in 1872, (not including the Theological,) and 98 in 1878. In July, Assistant Professor Wra. A. Shields was made Professor of Rhetoric and English Literature, and Assistant Professor G. J. Kollen resigned his Financial Agency, and was made Professor of Mathe matics, Natural Philosophy and Astronomy. ' PROVISIONAL PRESIDENCY. •

W h e n D r . P h e l p s resigned, t he C o n n c i l d e e m e d it best to elect n o p e r m a n e n t president, until t he i n c o m e a n d condition of the C o l l e g e m i g h t w a r r a n t s u c h a step. D r . M a n d e v i l l e g a v e his services w i t h o u t salary, b u t c o n t i n u e d to live in N e w Y o r k City. H i s earnest a n d successful efforts to collect f u n d s c o n t i n u e d until 1883. Prof. Scott a s s u m e d c h a r g e o f t he administration, or t he e xe cu ti ve duties of the institution, f r o m July, 1878. A s before, a brief s ketch f r o m y e a r to y e a r will b r i n g t he history d o w n to t he p resent time.

1879. The new Constitution of the College was adopted by the General Synod, somewhat changed from that of 1871, and dropping the Theological Department, because not in operation. Prof. G. E. Crispell resigned his Theological Professorship to the Synod, and became Pastor of the Ref o r m e d C h u r c h , of S p r i n g Val le y, N. Y . • Students, 111..

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1880. Rev. Dr. Mandeville having resigned, Prof..Charles Seott was appointed Provisional President. The debt dimin ishing. The report to the Synod,showed 50 students in the Academic, and 78 in the Preparq|ory Department, a total of 128. . ■ ■. ■ • „ ■ 1881. A g i t a t i o n a n d division in several of t h e R e f o r m e d C h u r c h e s of t he W e s t . B o t h in f u n d s a n d stude nt s t he effect w a s d et ri me nt al to t he College, a n d so continued.

1882. The debt -finally liquidated. Over $35,000 had been donated, and paid .for that purpose. In addition, about $.15,000 had .been added to the Endowment. Of the above sums, $13,000 came froip Mr. Garret Kouwenhoven, of N e w town, L. I., and $10,000 from a lady in N e w York City. 1.883. H e n r y Boers, A . M . , a n d J o h n . H . K le in heksel, A . M . , ( T u t o r s since 1878), a p p o i n t e d Ass is ta nt Professors. T h e C h a p e l materially i m p r o v e d , a n d u s e d as their place of w o r ship b y t he First R e f o r m e d C h u r c h , (the “ M i n o r i t y ” ), p e n d i n g a suit in l a w for the r e c o v e r y of, t h e c h u r c h edifice. Students, 127. . , 1884. Rev. John A . De Baun, D. D., of Fonda, N . Y., elected permanent President in Maj’’, and confirmed by the General Synod. He declined the appointment. Prof.'Scott continued as provisional President., General Synod met in Grand Rapids and made a visit to Hope College and the City M iloliand, June 7th. $3,100-donated by members of Synod for a President’s Hpuse. A successful effort made to increase the “Professorship of Didactic and Polemic Theology,” to the full amount of $30,000 in cash, whereupon the Synod elected Rev. N . M. Steffens, D. D., to the Chair. He was duly inaugurated-Dec. 4th, and on the next day the Theologi cal Department was formally re-opened with 5 students. In September, Philip T. Phelps, A . B., was made Tutor in the Grammar. School. 1885. During the last four years, the four streets around the Campus have been graded and graveled, at considerable

exp en se , all of w h i c h falls u p o n the College. T h i s y e a r also, the i m p r o v e m e n t s a n d repairs u p o n t h e O g g e l H o u s e , Z w e m e r H o u s e , L a b o r a t o r y , &c., a m o u n t e d to'$1300. T h e s e c o n d story of t he O g g e l H o u s e , .assigned to the u se of- T h e o l o g i c a l School. I n J u n e , C h a r t e r Hall w a s c o n s u m e d b y a n inc en di a r y fire, a n d t he C o u n c i l i n a u g u r a t e d m e a s u r e s for t he b ui l d i n g of a n e w Hall, at a cost of a b o u t $15000. . M essrs. A r e n d V i s s c b e r a n d Gerrit J. D i e k e m a b e i n g a p p o i n t e d a Cen tr al C o m m i t t e e to solicit f u n d s for t h e purpose. T h e w e s t thirty acres o f the V a n R a a l t e donation, a n d t he B r a y t o n p u r c h a s e of thirteen acres, sold for a fair-ground, to t he S o u t h O t t a w a a n d N o r t h A l l e g a n A gr ic ultural Society. N u m b e r of stu dents, f r o m Apr il 1884, to A p r i l 1885, 174, viz.; in College, 33; in the G r a m m a r School, 136; in the S e m i n a r y , 5. T h o s e in the G r a m m a r S c h o o l after t he C year, a l m o s t universally t ak e Latin, a n d generally p u r p o s e to p u r s u e a full C ol le ge Cou rs e. ' . ■ . , P R E S I D E N C Y O F R E V . C H A R L E S SCOTT, D. D.

■' A f t e r a service of s e v e n years as a cting e xe cu ti ve officer of the/institution. Prof. C h a s . Scott w a s elected President, in' A pi i l 1885, a n d in J u n e , the election w a s d u l y c o n f i r m e d b y t he G e n e r a l S y n o d . A t his request, the i n a u g u r a t i o n w a s defer re d for o n e year. A t the J u n e m e e t i n g , of t he Council, t h e f o l l o w i n g c h a n g e s t o o k place in t he F ac ul ty , viz.: P r o fe ss or s T . R . B e c k a n d W m . A . Shields r es ig ne d their positions. J a m e s G . S u t p h e n , A . M . , of Somerville, N . J., w a s elected P r o f e s sor of Latin, a n d R e v . J o h n J. A n d e r s o n , A . M . , of T u s k a loosa, Ala., Profes.sor of- G r e e k . Assistant Prof. B o e r s w a s p l a c e d in t he chair of E n g l i s h L a n g u a g e a n d Literature, a n d R h e t o r i c ; a n d Ass is ta nt Prof. K l e i n h e k s e l in that of M a t h e matics. Prof. K o l l e n w a s assig ne d t o a n e w chair, viz.: that

of A p p l i e d M a t h e m a t i c s , P h y s i c s a n d Political E c o n o m y . J o h n B . N y k e r k , A . B., w a s elected T u t o r , in t he place of Philip T ; P he lp s, A . M . T h u s the F a c u l t y w a s in fact r eo r ganized. R e v . D r . Phelps, h a v i n g o c c u p i e d the residence

part of Van Vleck Hall, since his resignation, in 187&, va-' cated the same, and the whole building was converted into’ College uses,— recitation rooms, &c. ■ B y the G e n e r a l S y n o d t he T h e o l o g i c a l D e p a r t m e n t w a s m a d e the “ W e s t e r n T h e o l o g i c a l ,S e m i n a r y of t he B . C. A . ” , a n d p la ce d u n d e r a distinct ‘B o a r d of Supefiritend’e nts, b u t n o t s ep ar at ed f r o m t he College. Prof. Steffens a s s i k e d b y Revs. Peter M o e r d y k e a n d H e n r y E. Dosker.

’• 1886. Prof. Scott i n a u g u r a t e d as President, J u n e 2 2 n d , in t h e ' T h i r d R e f o r m e d C h u r c h . T h e - P r e s i d e n t ’s H o u s e erected o n t he C a m p u s , a n d finished as to-the e.xterior. V a n V l e c k H a l l p ai nt ed a n d o t h e r w i s e i m p r o v e d , at a n e x p e n s e of a b o u t $600. T h e L i b r a r y r e m o v e d into m o r e - a m p l e a n d safer quarters, o n t he first floor, a n d increased in'sizer T h e First . ' R e f o r m e d - C h u r c h h a v i n g w o r s h i p e d in t he C h a p e l , since 1881, r e m o v e d to their n e w c h u r c h edifice o n t h e c orner of N i n t h a n d M a r k e t streets. S t u d e n t s f r o m A pr i l 1885 to A pr i l 1886, 183. 1887. This year has been marked by a work of divine grace among the students, and at this date, March 5, fiftytwo have professed conversion to.Christ.---This makes 100 in the Institution who trust that they are Christians. In attend ance; siiice last April, a total of 186. ■

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It h a s b e e n stated that D e Hope w a s established in 1866. Prof. O g g e l w a s assisted b y Prof. C. D o e s b u r g as Office editor. A f t e r Prof. O g g e l ’s death, his brother. R e v . E. C. O g g e l , w a s elected editor, b u t h e r es ig ne d in 1871. R e v . C. V a n d e r V e e n succe ed ed , until, in 1874, h e resigned, a n d t he m a n a g e m e n t of the p a p e r w a s d e v o l v e d u p o n a c o m m i t t e e of t he Council, w i t h Prof. C. D o e s b u r g as m a n a g i n g editor. In July, 1882, P r o fe ss or s D o e s b u r g a n d K o l l e n t o o k the p a p e r b y contract, for t w o years; b u t t he contract b e i n g g i v e n up, in July, 1884, R e v . J o h n H . K a r s t e n w a s elected b y the C o u n c i l as editor. M r . K a r s t e n r e s ig ne d in July, 1886, a n d

a contract for publishing the paper was tpade with R. Ran ters, Esq., of Holland City. Mr. G. Van Schelven.became Managing Editor. The brick Printing Office was built in 1876 through voluntory contributions secured through the exer tions of Prof. Doesburg, and the Press was a donation from Mr. W m . H. H. Moore, in 1871. Circulation about eighteen hundred copies. ' ' .

C O N C L U D I N G NOTE..

It will be seen that this school, in almost all respects, has been steadily progressing. .-Before her is a fair prospect, if her Alumni stand by her good name, if her friends are at tached to and not alienated from her interests, and if the Conncil do their duty as Christian men and faithful guard ians for the Lord. She needs and prays for more ample-e'ndowments. May the future show more and more clearly that this is indeed a “College of Hope.”' ,

ERRATUM. of P a g e 22. R e v .a .P a g e P e e k e was Secretary, p. T h e regular S ec re ta ry is the B o a r d of Superintendents. R e v . P. M o e r d y k e .