Kenyon College - Reveille Yearbook (Gambier, OH)

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P ditorial Ij1 X these pages the editors of The Reveille have f endeavored to present to the public, in as intclligi- ble a form as possible, many of the facts so interest- ing and even pleasing to the students and faculty of Kenyon College. To be accurate in a work of this kind—historical in char- acter—requires much work, with long and careful reading. We do not doubt that any one disposed to criticise can easily find many serious faults, as it is impossible to keep so many pages free from error. But we have had access to a number of public libraries, whose contents treat of these facts, and thanks to our kind friends, much has been gained from private documents. Facts ! we say. Because that is what tins book contains. If any one shall doubt concerning the validity of statements herein, we feel sure that it will arise from a misunderstand- ing of passages. What we say. we claim is true. But we can not vouch for what we do not say. Please understand us. We request the public to take this work, as all men

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H. E. CHASE, +. T. Etiitor-in- Chit . II. IS. CLEMENT, A. A. At. GEO. CLARKE COX, D. 0. I!. R. S. IIOLRROOK, A. K. K. WILL E. GRANT, O. A. X., Business Enitor.

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8 THE REVEILLE. should their wives, “for better or worse.’ It you are pleased with it, rejoice; if you are displeased, or even offended, “ hold your peace.” This book should be read by all women and some men. And most especially do we recommend it to those in trouble and distress; here ye will find comfort unto your souls. Hut for those who arc in love, we can offer no especial aid. having never experienced the sensations of that pas- sion. We are sorry not to be able to devote, at least, part of tills edition to the comforting of all our fellow-students, who walk with drooping heads and swollen hearts. Per- haps. however, it is best that nature unaided should run its course, leaving some in life-long sorrow and others in measureless joy. before taking leave we tender our heartfelt thanks to those who have been patient with us while burdened with this laborious task, and in our next edition we will laud and magnify the patrons of this— (continued in our next.)