Indiana University - Arbutus Yearbook (Bloomington, IN)

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Preface. T LAST, after many delays, the ARBUTUS,' of Indiana University makes its bow to the world. It has been published by the united classes of X' ,Q4 as a souvenir of the happy years spent within these classic walls. It is the aim of the book to exhibit to the people of the State the noblest work of their hands,-the University,- to picture her beauty, to reveal her strength, to reflect her inner life. Here many of Indiana's wisest scholars have taught, here many of her greatest statesman have studied. From this place the best thought of the century has been sent to all parts of the State, encouraging sound education, infusing true religion. Of all Indiana insti- tutions, the one most to be honored, aided, loved, is the University. It is the source of great satisfaction to the Class of '94 to be able thus to present our Alma Mater in her true light. With the characteristic modesty of ,Q4, the editors expect these pages to be more intently scanned' than those of any preceding ARBUTUS.H It fills our heart with pride in advance when we hear, in our mind's ear, all our old friends saying, It's the most' complete and artistic annual ever issued here. And Awe are not worrying ourselves because it is the hrst. ' The book, to careless observers, may bear the ear- marks of work hastily done, but we can say sincerely that we began to write it over four weeks before sending to press. As to how the product of our labors will be received by the brains of the University, we natur- ally feel a little bit dubious, but if We teach anybody something he didn't know before, or if we coax a smile into the sad face of o11e poor soul, we will feel well repaid for all our toil. We feel particularly grateful to the students and professors who, from the beginning, have given us their support, they have made it possible to publish the ARBUTUs.', For the excellency of the art work, we are indebted to Mr. Harry C. Milroy, of the New York Art League. We wish to thank the many stu- dents who have assisted us in collecting material.

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Arbutus. Hidden away under drifted leavesg Chaste are thy blossoms of pink and pearl Sheltered by sun and skiesg Spicy thy breath and rareg Smilingly fragrant tho' oloudlancl grieves, - Shy are the glances thine eyes unfurl Or sunlight above thee liesg To lovers who oall thee fairgwe Holding thy beauty and sweetness dearg April without thee were treasurelessg Radiantly fair tho' the world be clrearg I Cwladly we offer a rneasureless Hail to thee, trailing arbutus! Love to thee, trailing arbutus. Out of thy blossoms a shrine we make, Before which our hearts bow downg Out of thy perfume a Inem'ry we take, Fairer than angel's crown. Years can but strengthen our love for theeg Thou art our own through eternityg Hail to thee, lovely arbutus! BIRDSILL.

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