Furman University - Bonhomie Yearbook (Greenville, SC)

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A Brief History Naturally one who feels an interest in Furman University feels an interest in the home of the institution. We quote Miss Havilene Tompkins: The beautiful verdant foothills of the Blue Ridge were loved and roamed by the Red man centuries ago. long before the covetous eye of the pale face turned upon their lieauties. Memories of the old braves and their swarthy squaws arc still preserved in the legendary lore that clings to every mountain crag, to even-murmuring stream in the Piedmont, while more tangible mementoes of their presence are frequently found in the form of arrow heads and implements. In 1777. Richard Paris ‘discovered’ the mount which now bears his name. A settlement was made later by Scotch-Jrish at the foot ot the mountain, on the banks of the Reedy River. During the remainder of the Revolutionary War this isolated baud of pioneers suffered greatly from the depredations of the lories, whose settlement was just south. 11 of Greenville The famous but bloodless ‘snow-ball’ battle of the winter of 1777 was fought near Greenville. In 1831, the little village of Pleasantville was incorporated and the name changed to Greenville, in honor of General Nathaniel Green. The charming little village, with its shaded roads, mountain breezes and lovely drives ! ccamc the summer home of many of the wealthy families in the lower part of the State, among whom was Gov. Alston and his wife, the beautiful Theodosia Burr. The growth of the little town was gradual until the last decade, when with a Ixwnd she leapt from the semi-sleepy state of the village to that of a full-fledged town, with ambitions and determinations commensurate with the municipal progress of the twentieth century.” As an educational centre Greenville ranks among the foremost in the South. Her railroad facilities afford easy access from all parts of the country.

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GREETING Nine golden months have past and gone, our effort is complete. Forth to friends the Bonhomie comes lx th old and new to greet. Dear reader, pause for a moment's time, we have somewhat to ask Of you. ere you In-gin to scrutinize the worth of our humble task. If in this volume there is aught which seems not well expressed, A thought, of worth e'en little, not in choicest diction drest: li anything herein is found which seems to be misplaced, A word, arrangement of material, perchance, which do not suit your taste; It in these pagc% you fail to see grand tladics of genius rare— Be lenient toward all faults; for we are not infallible. Pray spare Our labor, ye critics! Yea, rather seek for something worthy of praise; If. indeed, no other you are able to see. at least thro the shimmering maze Glimpses of the virtue of earnest effort may pierce. At last the end 1 And now it rests with you to play the role of critic or friend. Kim tor-ix-Chief.

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