Ohio State University - Makio Yearbook (Columbus, OH)

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1 LJ ,-- EthllTEGRlAh. 0 NOT think, oh, gentle readeriif any such should read this book, for we fear that the readers. of thc MARIO will not re- main gentle, but that those who peruse these pages will at times rage with anger at the innocent Editors for the faithful perform- ance of their duty to portray those characters in our college life that need correction, and will at times be transported With laugh- ter at some trifling remarks that we makeedo not think, oh reader, gentle or boisterous, as you may be, when you see the sun obscured and darkness cast all athwart the blue empyreanedo not think the end of the world is come, not strain your ears to catch the toot of Gabriells horn, but bethink yourself that the cause of the darkening of the day,s great luminary is simply the rising of a greater light, the annual reflection of the MAGIC MIRROR throwing back the rays from the illustrious stars of O. S. U. In order, as high authorities have admonished us, to 'l make the book a credit to the institution, to its ofhcers, and to ourselves, we will endeavor to present the true inwardness of the life at the University, and to show the workings of the powers that guide our destinies. 'To show things as they are is better than to tell what they should be, for exposure of mistakes may help to correct them. The prime mistake is that Ohio refuses to support a State Um? versz'zjl. Oh, that we were a worn out canal, or a mismanaged prison! For the good but insufhcient appropriation that public outcry compelled the Legislature finally to make, we are duly grateful. It is a mistake to degrade the professors to the position of menials by annual elections at but moderate salaries, and conse- quently to fill up the faculty with second-rate instructors, a pro- cess already begun in several departments. We are grateful, however, to see indication of a change in this regard; that an important chair which has for two years been in the hands of an assistant, is to be filled by a professor, and that other needed in- structors are to be added to the Faculty.

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r7 ell A-,eg ,7, ,, ,7 M77, , - me--ai 8 An undeniable mistake was made in the notorious treatment of the Seniors of last year, by which three deserving students were denied graduation, and it has done great injury to the usefulness of the University; but such favors as the Faculty have:done are appreciated. Enterprises of the students have not been without encouragement, as is instanced by release from college duties for Washington's birthday, and for the entertainment of the N. W. Inter-State Collegiate Association, and by substantial aid in the latter case. To the students as well as to the officers, the editors are in- debted for the events recorded, the organizations described, and subjects furnished-not always intentionallyefor caricatures. Special obligations are acknowledged to Alcyone and Horton So- cieties for the cuts of their halls, which they kindly furnished. We regret that Browning hall is not shown, but the ladies thought it more in keeping with the usual privicy of their exercises not to publish a picture of their sanctum; and then it did not seem to them profitable to photograph tthe empty room, and'modesty for- bade that they should place their own likenesses in a book-but we do not wish to reflect at all upon the good looks of the halle or of the ladies. We are greatly indebted to Theta Delta Chi and Phi Alpha for excellent MAKIO material. The editors would thank the business men of the city for the advertising with which they have materially assisted in the pro- motion of this college enterprise. We would remind the students that they owe to these friends and to the college, the duty of trading with those who help us, and of avoidingfthose who refuse. The Class Historians have very kindly sent articles on their respective classes, and deserve our deepest gratitude. We ask the indulgence of our readers toward our humble eHorts, and would respectfully say without hesitation, exception, dlSSlIDll- lation, ostentation7 taffy or gall that this is in all respects the best MAKIO ever published. EDITORS. L4 r-I