Hamilton College - Hamiltonian Yearbook (Clinton, NY)

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Ebitorial EHOLD in this work, Q reader, an example of the power of traditionl Not for lust of gold, nor for the trappings of fame did we set about this Herculean task. lt takes no prophetic insight to discern the financial loss to be sustained by this faithful and pa- triotic Boardg and fame, the result and the goal of labor, loses all its lustre when we, who are but representatives of our care-free, easy- going Class, consider the means to that end. No, neither avarice nor love of work is responsible for this book. X!VCilllllCI'l'EGCl the task and it behooved us as men to take up the work and carry it through to a glorious consummation. lVe have done our best: Hangels could no more. VVe pretend not to skill or to experience. All the hydra-headed difficulties that rose in our path we have overcome as much as in us lay. If, perchance, the humble volume that we sub- mit to you please you not in all particulars, condemn us but mildly and gently. Consider, and be considerate. Ye .fz7'bz'!2'z'n!egmzz'z'm'zmz, ye paragons of industry, scorn if you will. But think what you would have done in our place. 'VVe are thankful that our work is done. Wfe wish the paying were done, too. To those who assisted us in the publication, especially to Mr. Charles P. Morse, Miss Josephine A. Petersen, and Miss E. N. Hatch, whose art work appears in 'these pages, we desire to ex- tend once more our fervent thanks. Farewell and farewell. THE l-lAMILTONIAN Bofxiap.

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llbrologue lME'S scythe another swath has mown, A year is past, its spirit flowng New soil is turned, new seeds are sown, And all is Well. Yet e'er we turn to things to come, E'er o'er the past the voice is dumb: Let's stop a moment, strike the sum, The balance tell. This book, like those before it gone, WVill not for favor sue nor fawn, Cold facts from stern experience drawn, It offers you. And when you've read it, judge it right lts contents all will bear the light: Keep well its lessons in your sight, Lest them you rue.

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