Franklin and Marshall College - Oriflamme Yearbook (Lancaster, PA)

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Greeting. GOOD book needs no apologies and a poor one is not improved by them, so what is the use of apologizing at all l We have arrived at l this general and quite logical conclusion after reading the works of Mark Twain and the latest issue of the College Catalogue, neither of which contains any apologies. If any individual considers an apology necessary we shall be glad to offer one in private-provided said individual can furnish suf- ficient evidence that he or she has purchased and read one of our books. For the same reason we refrain from calling your attention to any special features, for they, like the faults, will be self-evident. Persons not in active touch with college ways, when reading the humor- ous part of an annual, are sometimes prone to think that the life it reflects must be frivolous and unprofitable. They seem to forget that they are look- ing only at the ripples which break the surface of a stream whose deep and silent How must find expression, not in empty words, but in the expanding lives of the students themselves. In our Humorous Department, therefore, we have been guided by two mottoes, the first--that it is more blessed to give than to receive g and the second-that whomsoever the Staff loves it chast- eneth. Our plan has uniformly been to roast each specimen as hard as pos- sible without making him too hot. There are those to whom, on account of limited space, We could not do justice, and there are others to whom, owing to the nature of the publication, we had to show mercy. We trust that both classes will appeciate our efforts. Influenced, then, by these motives, it is with great pleasure that we present to you, Alumni, students and friends of Franklin and Marshall, this jubilee Annual of the college you love. NVe have tried in every way possible to make it representative of the past fifty years of her life. The task has been no light one, but it has always been extremely pleasant because of the hearty cooperation of the Alumni, upon whose kindness and generosity the success of an anniversary number such as this necessarily depends. Encouragement, time, talent and money they freely gave, and to them belongs the credit for our jubilee Department. We desire also most heartily to thank our sketch artists and photog- raphers for the excellent work they have done, the students, classes and college organizations for the photographs and suggestions they have con- tributed, and all others who have in any way helped to make possible this Jubilee Number of the H Oriflammef'

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Dedication. O the surviving members of the Class of Fifty-Three, who were the lg first to graduate from Franklin and Marshallg who, for half a century, have upheld the honor of their Alma Materg and who now unite with us in celebrating the Golden Anniversary of her birth, we, the Class of Nine- teen Hundred and Four, respectfully dedicate this jubilee Number of the Oriflamme. ..3..

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Prologue. The beacon light of former years, VVith all its hopes, with all its fears- The emblem of a worthy past- Into our hands has come at last. When kindled first--a tiny spark- It scarce sufficed to pierce the dark 5 But passing on from hand to hand It grew into a shining brand, Till now, when men its rays behold, They greet with joy our H Flame of Gold. Thus planted on Time's latest crest- The brightest beacon and the best- Its glorious radiance, full and free, Illumes our H Golden jubileef' Bathed in that light the past appears, Clothed in the garb of former years 3 Its hardships, toils and triumphs lie, Like hills and vales 'neath April sky. But now the Searchlight sweeps this way And we behold the present day Fulfilling promises of yore ' With Science Hall and Classic lore. Forgot are toil and pain and strife In F. and M.'s expanding life. The time is rich in fruitfulness, But richer still in promises 3 For past and present both agree, Upon this Golden Jubilee, VVithin the next half hundred years To raise above its present peers Their Alma Mater's usefulness. May Fortune kind these efforts bless, And may this light remain the same- The ever-growing U Oritlammef' ..5..