Denison University - Adytum Yearbook (Granville, OH)

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THE YEAR. The year just closing- has been one of the most satis- factory in the history of our college. D. U. has al- ways been noted, among a small circle of acquaintances, as a place vhere the best of mental discipline and moral training could be obtained at a reasonable cost. But there has never been sufficient effort made to bring the institution as prominently before the public as the ad- vantages which it affords would warrant. Former boards of Trustees and Faculties have shown but little interest in increasing the num.ber of students, thinking, apparently that as the school was financially self-sup- porting, the num.ber of students was less im.portant than in a school which depends upon tuitions to defray its running expenses. But with the new administration which entered upon its duties a year and a half ago, has come a marked change in this respect. An effort has been made, not only to secure a larger attendance of students, but also to enlist the sympathies of prominent men in behalf of the institution. And the effort has been as successful as could be hoped for in the short time since operations were begun ; a larger numiber of students has been enrolled this year in all departments

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THE ADYTUM. 9 We are incleblecl to the students for the words of en- couragement they have given us and for the excellent characters they have furnished ; to the Facult)- for their advice and support ; but above all are we indebted to the business men of Granville and Newark, who have so liberally and willinorly aided us bv their advertisements. We ask the students to remember these firms and to patronize them at every opportunity. We have endeavored to keep our pages free from offensive personals and spiteful tiings. If you find yourself placed in an uncomfortable light, it is for -our own good. Ponder your errors and resolve to make no more. Turn from your crooked ways, walk in the straight and narrow path and be men. And now, gentle reader, the book is yours. If there is aught within its pages oftensive to your sensitive na- ture, pluck it out and bring it to us and we will exchange for it ripe eggs and Indian clubs. If we have told the truth on more than one or two occasions, Ave humbly bee your pardon, for we did not mean to. If we have been funny, it is your misfortune and we vrould have you bear it. Criticise us if you must, do it openly if you will; but for the sake of those who hold you dear, for the sake of your own future welfare, do not pity us. We are strong and courageous and will fight, if necessary, but we cannot withstand pity. Forbear, we pray you.

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THE ADYTUM. II than has been before for years, and a still greater in- crease is confidently looked for next fall. Improvements have also been made in many lines of college work. The preparatory department has been separated from the college proper, and has its own Prin- cipal and Faculty. It is now designated as Granville Academy, and the course has been lengthened to four years instead of three. What was formerlv the Youno- Ladies ' Institute at the foot of the hill, has come into the hands of the Baotist Denomination of Ohio, throuo-h the generosity of its former owner, D. Shepardson, D.D., and has started on a nevr career under the name of Shepardson College for Women. An endovrment of $100,000 has already been raised, one beautiful new building erected, and several more will be built soon. Thus three institutions are united under one head, but with two Boards of Trustees. The Professors of the University have charge of somie of the classes in Shep- ardson College and the Academy, while others are taught by teachers engaged especially for those institu- tions. By the present system, a compromise is aimed at betvv-een the friends and opponents of co-education. It is thought that all the advantages, with none of the disadvantages will be attained by this union of the dif- ferent schools. And so far. we have not been disap- pointed. There has been less friction, better work, and a vast general improvement in all three institutions. The library, consisting of about 15,000 volumes, has been classified according to the Dewey system, and thereby rendered much more convenient and easy of reference. It has also been enlarged by the accession