Denison University - Adytum Yearbook (Granville, OH)

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Si When I entered Denison in the Autumn of 1873, the house now used as the Conservatory of Music, o r so much of it as ivas then standing, was occupied as a residence by Professor Almon U. Thresher and his gifted wife. Having no children, they made for themselves a family by tvelcoming to their table several of the professors and instructors ivho occupied rooms in the college buildings. The most constant members of this group were Professor John Stevens, a stern old Roman of majestic appearance, commonly spoken of as Oldprof, and his son. Professor William Arnold Stevens, commonly spoken of by the students as Littleprof. Also Tutor Henry F. Burton, Tutor Judson G. Pattengill, Acting Professor John M. English, and Pastor W. C. P. Rhoades, then in the beginning of his ministry, all of whom have enjoyed an extraordinary record of longevity and continuance in service. — Ernest D. Burton ' 76 22

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Barney Science Hall brings many memories. For two years as janitor and engineer, I lived in the basement. The corner stone ivas painted black the night before it ivas to be laid. Further details might incriminate. Ours was the first Freshman class to enter it. Dr. Chamberlain built the first compound inter- ferometer here. Mr. Eugene J. Barney gave it in memory of his father and after the fire he re-built and equipped it. Those of us who ivere inspired to better things on account of its privileges can never repay the debt ive owe to the generous, good man ivho gave it. — E. A. Deeds ' 97 21 J

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D This beautiful new structure, Doane Gymnasium, bears no resemblance to the old chapel building which sheltered the art department, the music studios and Dr. Shepardson ' s class-rooms in 1891. It stood just east of Stone Hall and had magnificent trees all about it. My work began in 1892 and included the new principle of physical exercise, discovered by Francois Delsarte. Our classes were held twice a week in the chapel of the old building which stood just east of Stone Hall and aimed to train and develop the body in harmony with natural laws. And so it is now with keen pleasure that I watch the Shep- ardson girls play basketball, run, jump, swim and do all the things that are so good for them to do, all in connection with this beautiful new gymnasium. — Elizabeth Shepherd Hopley 23