University of Kentucky - Kentuckian Yearbook (Lexington, KY)

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tory'is well equipped and affords an excellent opportunity for those, so desiring, to obtain a good knowledge of the subject. In the “land of flowers” we find Professor Matthews delving into the secrets of Botany. His are flowery paths, bordered by rows of swaying poppies and lead- ing to an understanding and appreciation of the beauties of nature. The instructor is well fitted to train and cultivate the minds of future Botanists, tending them with a “kindly eye and soothing hand.” The course in Botany comprises lecture, laboratory and class work, complete in every detail, and the laboratory is equipped with the best apparatus procurable. Doctor Pryor presides in the temple of Physiology and Anatomy. Here, surrounded by grim skeletons and mocking death’s heads, he expounds to you the secrets of the human organism. Dr. Pryor is as competent as a friend of the ath- lete as he is as an instructor. He is well known upon the ball field, where his ministering hand has acted as a panacea for many an injured hero. In ail great undertakings there is a guiding spirit ; in all institutions there is a .man noted for his earnestness, fairness, and ability ; the friend of one and all. To him too much credit cannot be given for the upbuilding and perfection of the course he represents. To him are due the acclamations of all our students and to him we give our toast: Long life and prosperity to our dean, Professor James G. White.

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The Department of Science holds prestige over all others in being the oldest as.well as one of the best in the history of the College. At its head is the eminent mathematician, Prof. James G. White. He is principal instructor in Mathematics, and also pilots many young and tender minds through the unknown depths of astronomical observation. There are seven courses, each with an elective major study leading to the degree of B. S. The elective majors of the several courses' are Zoology, Chemistry. Physics, Geology. Botany, Entomology, and Anatomy and Physiology.' The able exponent of the wonders and mysteries of rocks, fossils, and animals, dead and alive, is Professor Arthur M. Miller, who is at the head of the Geological, Zoological, and Entomological departments. To one so versatile in his attainments is due the respect and admiration of all students. Professor Miller, aside from his duties as an instructor, has proved himself to be the friend and patron of pure athletics, and his hearty co-operation and assistance can always be re- lied upon in any matter pertaining to the interests of the physical attitude. The domain of the chemists is under the super- vision of Dr. F. E. Tuttle and Dr. R. FT. Masson. Both these instructors have the degree of Ph. D. and are worthy exponents of the “great science.” Dr. Tuttle was formerly of the State University of Penn- sylvania. and Dr. Maxson is a graduate of Yale. The chemical library lias recently been increased and the laboratory equipped with a set of apparatus, so jug of which, can scarcely be duplicated in the South. Altogether the Department of Chemistry is looming on the horizon as one of the most excellent training schools in its line in our section of .the country. Professor Pence still continues.to have charge of the Department of Physics. For many a day, in his able manner, has he instructed .the? student in the wiles of force, energy, and matter. Truly lie deserves his title of “Peter .the Great.” The physical labora- RISING YOUNG SCUQNT ISV 21

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1. And it came to pass in the sixth month of the seventh year, during the reign of James K. Patterson, that the tribe of Seniors, before their departure from Kay Ess Sea, did ascend the stairs to the chamber of the steward of the most high king, to seek his blessing. 2. And, lo! he was a man of single eye; with the wisdom of Solomon had he imparted to the youth for the space of two score years and eight the deeds of the noble Cicero and the chants of the poet Horace. 3. And when they had uncovered their heads before his presence, he laid his hand upon them and spake in this manner: “Haow, do-n’t a-s-k me-e to ble-c-s-s you, naow do-iTt; g-o d-own below and seek the blessing of the man from the High Mountains. ■ 4. So they departed and entered the kingdom of him wlio taught them to be scribes, and who was known throughout the land as the comforter of the innocent and the beautiful. He, the man of Caledonia, bade them be of good cheer and delivered them into the hands of Zembrod. 5. Who was in that day a mighty man before the eyes of the Woman's Club. The music of his voice was as an inspiration to the seekers after strange tongues, and as this tribe did file from out his sight, he gave his'blessing in the words, “Auf WiedersehnT 6. And there were left among the loiterers a few of the Senior band who were given into the charge of one deemed worthy by His Majesty. Theodore Tol- man Jones. 7. Thus they passed from wisdom unto wisdom and with tearful eyes pre- pared to return unto the land of their forefathers, for during their sojourn at Kay Ess Sea there had been great delight among them. 8. And it came to pass that ’07 busted. I CLASSICAL) J' . v . : ■ ’• x: - .... ■ iff• . ■y- m ' ■ ?