Kenyon College - Reveille Yearbook (Gambier, OH)

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was unfortunately not then in attend- [providing that we shall be in bed and fcftee at the College. | all lights extinguished by a certain The ‘work of erecting a substitute hour} and no conversation allowed du-for this bmidmg has already coramenc- ring study hours, would be very desi-cd. The situation chosen is several j rable. it would also be well to have rods further to the south-east. Work- every student marked who is found at fenen are to be seen at all hours of the any time with unsinoothed hair, mud-day bjcaking the earth with their dy boots or dusty breeches. If, how-pickaxes, preparatory to digging a cel- ever, these additional rules were cn lar, Such proceedings indicate a spir- forced, it would be necessary to make it of enterprise not to be daunted by , a larger assessment of damage money lire, hurricane or tempest. But it is I at the beginning of the term, in order truly a sad sight to look upon the ruins i to pay the tutor for his extra trouble, of that once stately edifice, Sublime Poor Tate! however innocent he may even in their downfall, they remain there still, a monument at once of terrestrial grandeur and perishability,— They are frequently visited by the disconsolate students. Many a mourner have we seen at divers times, gazing upon them with folded arms, solitary and alone, like Scipio among the ruins of Carthage. But we have already dwelt too long upon so mournful a subject and must hasten to another topic. During the present term the Kenyon- ites have had better opportunities to become acquainted with boarding school regulations than ever before.— The faculty, considering that there was a radical defect in the system ef College discipline as heretofore maintained, began to think seriously of a total reform. Their attention was very naturally turned to the boarding school kept by Mr. Blake, which has always been noted for good order and strict discipline. It was decided to draw up for the College a set of rules and regulations modeled closely after those of this school, for the promotion of regular habits and good moral character in the students. The project has succeeded to a charm; of that more anon. Acting upon the principle of the nursery rhyme, Early to Led, early to rite, Makoa children healthy, weal by, happy and wif'-,’ It has been decreed by the h gher powers that every student is to be promptly in his room by half past 7 .o’clock in the evening, ft or is any absence! in the day time allowed except for re- ! citations and meals In order to en-! force these laws a tutor is employed. The same member of the faculty-, who has the task of training the intellects of the Freshmen in the right way, is entrusted with the additional labor of visiting every dormitory at least three be, he must yet bear many an unde served reproach from the indignant students, who never seem to reflect on the injustice of blaming the subaltern for the pecadillos of the commander in chief Thanksgiving day has just passed with no very remarkable occurrence. Its characteristics were, as is always the case, slippery walking, roasted tar-kies, and a sermon measuring one hour, twenty-three minutes and nineteen seconds in length. That is the truth, reader. There is not so much sen ioric hyperbole about it as might at first appear. Its length was not unusually great either. The sons o( Kenyon h ive listened very frequently to much more marvelous discourses than that, and are by no means appalled even when their worthy pastor brings out his “twenty-third ly and lastly-1' And now we must close this editorial, which is much longer than was at first intended. We can sum up the result of our convictions thus,—that student life is the easiest and most joyous under the sun; private admonitions, long sermons and sneaking tutors to the contrary notwithstanding. The lion having finished his roarine retires from the stage. Reader, good night and a happy vacation. moat dignified Senior in hid class. Besides, it was gravely whispered around that the village doctor was successfully in love, and that the rec tor himself, having fairly preached himself into |ihe belief that grit without grace would never make a perfect man, had very serious thoughts ; of combining the two, by taking to himself a wife. Why then bhould Paterson hesitate? • All the other dignitaries were looking out for them selves, why should be not do the some? This he was resolved to do, and decided upon the next Sunday evening as the time when he would bring things to a focus. He knew, too, how to go to work; he had just read the Courtship of Miles Stand ish, and he was bound to follow the motto oF the old Captain “do yourself what you wUh to be done well.” “Why don’t you speat for yourself, John,” was continually sounding in his ears like a friemdly mentor to warn him against j itusticg so momentous an affair to other hands. On the evening in question Paterson left uo j (Ujbg undone which would tend to render his personal attraction! effective. His dress was ad justed on his manly form in a manner perfectly killing. His ambrosial locks were made to as eiurue a graceful neglige, which he thought would Music—Chorus, be altogether irreaistable. Fearful was the waste ef lime at the toilet. At last his personal deco rations were done—one more brush at those delicate whiskers, and—with a parting glance of s;ilisftiction at hia figure in the glass—be march1 ed forth lo church—handsome fellow ! Everything seemed to be propitious. Priscilla Wits in her accustomed seat—and alone. The sermon commenced, and, Paterson being judge, its e ce!knee was only surpassed by its length. Whether the text was taken from the Bible or Irotti.Beecher’s “Whimsicalities” our youthful Adonis could not tell; and although the preacher's description of the various colored Friars of the olden time was most graphic, and calculated to impress the minds of his audience with the deepest solemnity NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. m OIIAND Ef To be held in Rosse Chapel, DECEMBER 32d, 1858. raTiifi There's where you get your Green Corn! Music—Solo, On ye brave,”.....G. D. Stroud. Professor Ethics, L.L. D. will give his views on the objective and subjective, the ego and non ego,—my horse, me and the tree. Music—Solo, “ I am not mad,”.....,R. McNeilly The Attorney General having returned from the West, will now make a few remarks on Theism, in which he will confine himself to a description of the Kansas Cow, which yields cream instead of milk, and has its tail frozen bo hard in winter, that it retains a stiff horizontal position all the summer. “ Home has no charms for me.' ...................Rebecca. Zo'far Von Umlant having taken observations of the Comet by caudle light, will deliver u German Externporaly on his discoveries. Music—Solo, “ Yang kee-du-ial.” ......Ngan Yoong Kiuag: Outside tickets gra is. Theologs and ba . bios half price. Reserved seats for ladies and seniors. Smoking allowed in the Park-et. S. S. FRENCH WOULD respectfully inform the Aristocracy, Country Jakes and Theologs, that he baa on baud a large assortment of every thing in general, nothing 1U particular—Shoes, Su- gar Plums, CoaH({ jjj Oil, Gam Drops, Mouse traps, und all other Sweetmeats, always and although, to show i to he had for cash, or notes payable on delivery the bi aty of variety in unity, he dilated with a Till? WHITE WITTE! , His love was great, his wit was small, When lie wetu forth .for to wo ; Entd kind sir, I'd rather not, J're something else for lo dr.“ — Old Mortality. Wherever are collected together bodies of young men, ear there generally are in the neigh borhood of Collegiate Institutions, and where at the same time there are a goodly number of young ladies, there will Ltcessarily he consider able love making, which, if it does not result in times a day, or oftener if appearances l jdung further, will furnish the place with con-are suspicions, and seeing that every filial‘matter for gossip and scamlnl. Ga student is in his proper place. If any one is found delinquent terrible consequences ensue. A mark is given for each offence, and if the rebellious one still persists in his wayward course, he is summoned before the faculty, who bier, like similar places bus not been exempt from this kind of amusement. During the last twelve months the little god, Cupid, baa been playing general smash; aiming Lid arrows promiscuously, frequently wounding where it was least expected, and causing hearts to go pit a pat. sit in solemn conct vs every Monday ; which bad hitherto been altogether petrified to evening: The tutor is invested with the gentler feeling of our nature I he authority of marching all delin- quents from their rooms to the faculty meeting,—whence he has been given ilie nickname of Charon. Charon received from one to three oboli for every soul that he ferried across the Acheron, but whether the tutor is paid an extra Ice for every fractious student whom he assists to haul over the coals, is a matter we have never been able tode- Amongst these unfortunate victims was a class-mate of ourH, whose real name it will not be necessary to give, but whom, for the sake of perspicuity, we shall designate as Robert Rater-son, a name rendered famous by the author of Waver ly. For a few months past it became evident to all that some mighty change was passing Over Paterson, His handsome form received more atten. t ermine. As to the results of this.strict College discipline, we afe happy to say that they have been in the highest degree beneficial. Peace now reigns in the once noisy neighborhood of Gambier. Citizens can slumber quietly in their beds without fear of being disturbed by midnight serenades. Young ladies ran have their evenings to themselves without being bored by sundry intruders in tha shape of students, who never seem to know when they are not wanted. In consequence of the salutary new rules the fair ones are reliev-1 from tliis pest, and precluded from the painful necessity of giving the mitten to many an obnoxious suiter. But unfortunately they have not been able to get rid of the Theologians so easy,— for these, being priviledged characters I lion in the way of personal adornment; his carriage which was before dignified, was now more 90 than ever, and bis whole appearance was altered. Various conjectures were afloat as to the cause of this transformation. Some supposing that a rich maiden aunt had bequeathed to him the finest half of Patagonia: others, with more reason, that all was rhe result of hia a« 9 iming Hie new position as n member of the Senior class. But all' were mistaken. It came out that Pa'er son was in love; yes, dead in love. She upon whom he condescended to bestow his affections was the belle of the village, the lovely Priscilla, Whoso gentle dam? and arure ey ' Caused many a. heart to throb ut.d Hgh. Phtareon's love, however, was all on one side, Priscilla had given him no cause to suppose that his passion was reciprocated. But he had just been studying that branch of philosophy, which teaches, that it we would have others love us we meat love them. Thia suited bis case, aod he thrilling eloquence and touching pathos which drew forth tears from the few who were not aaleuu it all fell upon our friend like rain upon tha wig of a water fowl. All the beauties of logic Aid rhetoric were lost upon him. What did he care whether houses in their playfulness turned somersets into the water arid remained there wjtb their chimney pots downward ? What mattered it to him? he was right side lip and in tended to rentoia so. No, bis though were on the grand strike he was about to make. Priscilla sat there in all her beauty—a few minutes more and hte was to have the exquisite satisfaction of gat-I anting her home. What else could he think of? WJmt else, dear render, under such eifeom stance!, could you have thought of? With these delightful anticipations, with upturned and closed eyes he joined in the closing hymn. And now the time had come. As ho took his hat and walked down the aisle of the church, even a, careless observer could have seen that he woe bent on some desperate undertaking. Now ho has arrived at the vestibule, where Priscillr, in placing her fair hand upon his arm, was to exemplify the only idea he had of variety in unity. In the excess of his anticipated joy, a tremulous feeling crept over bis soul which almost overpow ered him. Fortifying himself, however with its old saying, ‘ Faint hoart never won a fair lady He was at once by the side of bis euchantress, and with a lofty gracefulness of mein which only Paterson could assume, offered bia aruv. Judge of the blank astonishment of the poor fellow, when, with majestic dignity, bat with her of the goods. Students are also informed that he has opened an extensive Livery Stable, where is to be found a superior breed of AUic and Roman PONIES, for sale or hire. For the su perior agility and ftectness of thee animals, reference is made to the Professor of Ancient Languages and the Tutors. Also, kept at the store a food assortment of Imported American Liquors. Sold by the Barrel, Piet of Single Drink, Gentlemen eel ting drunk before leaving, will find posts outside to lean against. N, B. Members of the Faculty will find a good article of Town Brewed XX —Entrance at the side door, wherei “ mdm” is the password. College Hotel WRIGHT continues to entertain the barbarians in that hospitable style for which he has been so long distinguished. His Cuisine ia supplied with all the delicacies of the season. P. 8. Haring just returned from Cincinnati he suggests that the citizens of Gambier boulder the streets. A. Gh. T9 NOW OPENING the greatest variety of Dry x Goods, Groceries, Queensware, Hardware and' Cutlery, ever offered in this portion of the Sublu Bury sphere. His motto is : “Quick profits and slow sales;” or “A quick shilling is better than a slow penny; or “Two pence clear is a peony saved; or “ Take care of the pounds and the shillings will take care of themselves;” or “Who struck Billy Patterson, R$q.” SUa youthful clerk beautiful blue eyes fashing forth the molt with- amilee benignly on all customers. all ike world over, do not fall under I wa.3 prompted to commence operation . He the same regulations. But it is useless j therefore concentrated a1! the powers of bia mind to enumerate the other improvements, - tothis object,and loved strong, cot doubting that I.et it suffice that midnight revelings have been brought to an end, and henroosts regained their primitive inviolability. We can imagine nothing better calculated than such regulations to teach young men good habits, and fit them for individual independence in after life. But perhaps we may be allowed to suggest that there is still room for Improvement. An additional rule the fair creature upon whom he woa thaa silently operating, would, just aa the steel to the magnet, floon have to yield to bia influence. A t last, thinking that he perceived signs which indicated that hU magnetism was working, he was deter mined to go ahead. There were other reasons, also, why be should not bo backward. He was from New York, the very centre of civilisation and refinement —had intermingled with the most poshed exquisites of Bnm’way, and wna tbe eriog indignation, Priscilla replied: “Thank you, I hare company already ” Early the next morning ns our hero stood cog dating on the uncertainty of human affairs in general, and on unrequited love in particular, bis meditations were interrupted by a child by the name of Frank, who, after searching round the room, called out: “Mr. Paterson, have you found b icki e mlt ten?” The only answer waft that which silence is said to give—a nervous twitching of the mouth, showed that it had been a home thrust, and that Paterson was disturbed. SPECIAL NOTICE. MADAM SAW RR Q ILL continues to cheer the, y hearts of lovelorn and dca-pendent students with excel- lent Oysters, Turkey, and magnificent Coffee. Tha Ptodenta nU with one accord, . Lament those latter days, While Mrs. dower, mourning, telli “ flow bad her buriaces pay .” Silent tbe room—the echo dead !— The puppies on the wall Attend no more with raided head. To Tobv'a boirteroae call t P. S. We didn't w rite this doggerel onnrolvcs. tEj Licca Bona Albae invemnntos iuCmit pretiis. Juvenis Rex Arthur aliente vigiiat, et cam Feli eao aimilis Whittingtonio est. Brr ©mtsrttr ScMimacftrr DER BCHUMACHER LEVI, tnacht gttte aj Stiefeln und Sctnhe, und eat aehr an i@ aenehtn gegan alten welch© ihu besucher.. Er mach seme Woare bio besten, und asif dee neuesten Weiue, ggjfi ittgen §gjou(j«« Has lately been enlarged and improved. The editors flatter ibemaelvc that the Collegian for thia year will be inperior to “Harper’s Week ly.” It will be published irregularly during the College year. Terms, $2.00 per annum, and no grumbXng allowed, even if the numbere should be three months behind tune. SIR. Manufactures Boots a shoes according to the latest Paris fash ion a. All ye tbat would have your pedal deformities obscured, or your soteS mended, go to him immediate !v. John still rhymes and reasons, Id and out of aeaaons, Sings and sews, laughs and “blows,” Toasts his to i and on he goes. fTcrdncvrii.

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fittnnr Societies. 9 X 03KAYX nsim. • SENIORS. Wiliam Bower, London, England; W, H, Dyer, Manchester, Vt,j Charles B. Guthrie, Putnam; J. Denton Hancock, Wilkesbavre, Pa.; M. Hodkinson, Jr,, Pittsburgh, Pa.; J. A. J. Kendig, J. H. Leer E.H. Mayo, William McCarty, C. E. Mcllvaine, R. C. Smith, R. N. Smith, George D. Stroud, C. 11. Young, Ashland; Lansing, Mich; Troy; Cork, Ireland; Cincinnati; Cincinnati; Monroe Mills; Philadelphia, Pa; New Haven, Ct; JUNIORS. S. S. Boone, Chicago, 111; Carlos E. Butler, Havana, Cuba; Kent J. Chase, Rome, N. Y; Henry W.Chipman, Detroit, Mich; Joseph W. Cook, Winterset, Iowa; James L. Daymude, Amity; William S. Dunn, Bellefontaine; Spencer Franklin, Samuel Griffin, John A. Harper, Henry M. llcrvey, Robert McNeilly, Joseph Packard, Jr, C. M. Sturges, John W. Trimble, A. N. Whiting, G. S Benedict, M. A. Trimble, H. C. Winslow, J, T. Burr, S. M. D. Clark, M. S. Davis, J. Delano, 1860. Cleveland, Gainbier; Cleveland; 1861. Mount Vfernofl, W. Baton Kouge; Cedar Rapids, Iowa Mount Vernon, W. N.TJennison, Jr. Columbus; W. B, Fulwiler, Peru, la; J. K. Hubbard, C. D. Jones, Kenyon College: GAMMER. OHIO, ........DECEMBER, 1858. Circleville; Salem, Va; Pittsburgh, Pa; Martinsburgh; St, Louis, Mo; Fairfax, Va; Mansfield; New York City; Columbus. SOPHOMORES. Rufus L. Avery, Mansfield; Royal B. Balcom, Thomas Brown, J. M. Dillon, W. C. Ellis, A, E. Fillmore, Ofho H. Fryer, tycorge Gamble, E. K. Grabill, W. W. Lathrop, Alfred McClure, Albert B. Payne, R, D Robinson, E, Owen Simpson, T. M. Smith, George Taylor Bczalecl Wells, Gambier; Mount Vernon; Zanesville; Chicago, 111; Zanesville, Philadelphia, Pa Cincinnati; Lancaster, Pa; Carbonda'e, Pa; East Union; Richmond, la; Millwood; Baltimore. Mil; ! Union town, Pa; Brownsville, Ts; Dubuque, Iowa. N. Y, Kiung, O. M. Loomis, J, Smith, C. Springer, G. W. Thomas, G, B. Wilson, J. T. Bond, F. C. Crawford, J. A. Brown, J. Crowell, Jr., Henry Curtis, W. D. Doty, Francis Gregg, V. Ingraham, Ralph Keeler, T. Kellogg, J, Kilbourne, C. King, E. Kitzmiler, E, Law, D. VV. Linder, Geo. E. Mann, C. S. Medary, II. Napier, W. Postlewaithe, G. Pratt, J. Stamp, Af. Stamp, W. S. Stark, J. Swan, Jr., T. 0, Tongue, B. Van Trump, Wm. Wright; Helena, Ark; Cincinnati; Cliina; Pittsburgh; Hillsborough; Zanesville; Chicago, 111; Katesville, Ark; 1862. Port Republic, M4; Terre Haute, la; St. Clair Pa; Cleveland; Mount Vernon; New York City; Longford, Ireland; Peoria, III; Toledo; Gambier; Columbus; Newark; Newark; Evansville, la; Charleston, 111; Gloucester, Va; Columbus; Philadelphia; Lexington, Ky; Gambier; Mount Vernon; Mount Vernon; Wyoming Valley; Columbus; Leonardsville, Md Lancaster; Kankakee, III. LSJ ' £ ££%£ £ LEi J£i u ----4---- WM. BOWER, R. C. SMITH, W. 6. MARSHALL, B. P. STRADER. Editorial Clanjamphrie. Sami.—“Haro you the Lion's part written? pray ym, if it t «vq;iv« it jno; for I am rflow of study.' fyonites. They boldly stood their | ground, shouting, firing or singing, as inclination directed. Thus matter ! continued until the bell for evening prayers caused a general scatter. We are sorry that we are not able to give a more detailed account of the proceedings on this momentous occasion But the truth of the matter is that w«v were not present at the scene of action. The unatniable state of the weather prevented our egress from our sanctum. All our knowledge of the matter was derived from hearsay or from an occasional glance cast out the window. We sat comfortably by the fire with our feet on the stove, porin; , ° |r Coleridjje’s Chmtabel, and vain • a too terribly,you would fright the ladle , thnuhoy endeavoring to “see the point’5 of that shriek, and that were enough to bang us all. Midsummer Night’ Dream. Such, gentle reader, are our apprehensions, There are many who will expect the editorial to be the “Lion’s part” of the Reveille, and consequently will be on the lookout for something extraordinary. It is accordingly with fear and trembling that we set about our arduous task. As Quince wisely remarks, it is nothing but roaring, and therefore can be done extempore. We | most wonderful production of poetical genius. With fearful risk of being in dieted for want of patriotism we make tli s frank confession, as an excuse tor such meagre details. No set of men can rejoice more heartily over the completion of Ascension Hall than we do. It marks an era in the history of Kenyon, an era of progre s and of improvement. But the completion of this new build -ing was not without its drawback.— intend that this shall be most emphat-1 About a week previous there happen FRESHMEN. H. Li Badger, Gainbier; A. F. Blake, II. M. Bronson, U.D. Cole, John A. Dooris, L. F. Dunham, George Ernst, Gambier; Smdusky, Marysville; Zanesville; Loekport, N. Y; Dubuque, Iowa; W. II. De L. Grann:s, Mount Vernon; J. C, Hansel, Peoria, lift L. A, Jones, Arthur M. ftinzic, J. G. Maxwell, John D. Murphy, Oronhyatekha, De Witt Parshail, 0. II. Perry, Cincinnati; Chicago, 111; Philadelphia; Worcester, Mass; Brantford, C. VV; Lyons, N; Y;. Natchez,. Miss. PH3 DELTA SOCIETY. Francis Amory,..........Evansville, la, D, 0. Amkraoo,.......... Fulton, Mass. J oh n B! ac k m an ......... ....Gam bi er. J. II, Boyer,.......A...Havanas, N. Y. M. E. Buell.............Lancaster. 0. E. Bowen,.-...................College Hill, 0. W. A. ConnoIIey.. ......Portsmouth, 0. 0. M. Dean,.........Now 4 , O, CL B» Farrington., ......Terre Haute, In. J, II. French,.......... Granville, 0, J. L. G, Fryer............ Philadelphia. W. Gill................. W. Ginrh................ W- E. Moorhead........ . . .Philadelphia. VV. L. Morriaoa,........Indianapolis, la. E. VV. 3. Neff,.........OincioirntL John T. Prothtroe,......PottsviHe, Pa. D. ....Gambier. G. A. Robinson..........New London, O, A. D. Rockwell,............New Canaan, Coun. E, Sharpe............«...Evansville, la. 0, C. Sprigs1..... .......Baltimore, Md. J U. Storey............Brooklyn, N. Y. E. T. Sum wait..........Cincinnati. Edmtmd Taylor,..........Wilkeebarre, Pa. W. D. K. Townsend,.......Sandusky, 0. G, B. Upharr,............Newark, 0. J. W. Wheeler......... Cleveland, 0. C. L. Williams .........PaineaviHe. ically an extempore editorial. Owing to the haste with which the Reveille has been prepared this year, the sheets will be in the printer’s hands almost before the ink is dry. Therefore, in ed a calamity which will be remembered and deplored as long as Kenyon shall exist. It is a scene which we shudder to describe and over which we would gladly draw a veil. Nothing dulgent reader, prepare for a terrible but a sense of the stern and un voida GounciUum Panditnonii, SOCRATES, SILEMUS, ALCmtADES, CATO, APOLLO, ME P U IS TO PH ELE3, FAUST. BACCHUS, GUNOTATOR. Hymeneal Cowiiundruimt. M’OAfM fciWJSffiTfTi Why are Pastors like rabbits? Because when I winter approaches they seek their Burrows. Why is a certain, lady who speut. the summer in Gambier, like Dr. John ton? ' Bt: cause she lia« gone lo that Bourne whence no traveler returns. .... ----------- ■■ ■■■—■■ . SMi HI Lra U CSB-U£J G, £J, Allan, G, H. Fay, J. II. Hamiltony H. A. Lewi , C. 0. Little, W. 8. Marshal!, J. G. Mitchell, T. H, Reardcn, E. Stan , J. P. Stephens, B. F. Strader 1859. Cleveland, Co I umbos; Milan; New York City, Delaware, Charleston, HI, Ptojua; Cleveland; Cedar Rapids, fowa Trenton, N. J, Cincinnati; SL A. Woodward, Wyoming Valiev, MA«RiED- -On Thursday, Not. I8lh, at Chica-go, by the Rev, N. H. Scheuck, Mrs, Martha Irwin to Dr, 6. T. Boprwk. ----At Cincinnati, on Weekday, Dec. let, by. Rev, A. BlaitC, Mri, L. D. Burrow to Rev, J. W. Ckacras f, all of G mbisr. Go it while you're-young- roar got up” on the spur of the moment. We do not think it necessary to bear in mind Quince’s last injunction and try not to tlo it too terribly, for fear of frightening the ladies; for we cannot flatter ourselves that wo shall be likely to have many fair readers. The Kenyon Reveille, unless we are mistaken, has but a smalt circulation outside of the motley throng of students who grace—or disgrace, as the case may be, —Gambter Hill and the adjacent regions, with iheir erudite presence. It would indeed be a consolation to us, learned readers, to know that our pe riodical does now and then find its way to your homes and claim a perusal from your sisters, cousins and—acauaintan-landes. To say that Kenyon- was never so prosperous as at present, would be a stale piece of news. Our Freshman class is the largest ever entered, numbering fifty in round numbers. The rest of the classes have all received additions—the Sopohmore four, the Junior and Senior each one. For him who loves nature m her most striking forms Kenyon affords an unbounded field for observation. If he delights in her most verdant productions, all that is necessary is to cast a glance at the Freshmen. If he prefers her wildest forms, wo refer him to the Sophs. But if he takes the most pleasure in contemplating her noblest, loftiest and most gorgoolis works, lei h;m turn his attention, of course, to the Juniors and Seniors,—particularly the latter. For then is the time when the mind emerges from the crysalis or Sophmoric state, and expands into the lofty and ethereal sphere of intellectual sublimity, when the individual withdrawing bis attention from the dark realities to come, soars .upwards on the wings of imagination,—whjle “his eye, in a tine frenzy rol 1 i jtgyg I a n ceqVrom earth to heaven, from heaven to hrdi ”—(we quote from memory;)—and, ifi short, he imagines ih:U ho kfioWSmore now than he ever‘Will £§fam, even should he live asdongas the Wandering Jew — Ah! Seniors, you will hereafter look back upon these times as the halcyon days of you life Enjoy them while you can. The stonework of Ascension Ifa’l has at last been completed. On Saturday afternoon, November 13th, the, last block was laid on the tower. A few moments after the stars and stripes; floated above it. In spite of the pouring rain near y the whole College assembled in the campus opposite the newly-built castellated structure and cheered until their throats were hoarse. Firearms were discharged incessantly, and the small cannon belonging to the College, commonly yclept “the Baby,” -was brought oat and tnade to do considerable service. The excitement continued all the afternoon The threatening sta e of the heavens, the sharp, biting cold wind; drizzling rain and general war of elements could not dampen the enthusiasm of the Ken b!e duty, which devolves upon us, can induce us to relate the heart rending occurrences of that Sunday afternoon. We refer to the complete destruction of one of the College buildings by the fiery element. Early in the aft moon a stream of smoke was observed to ascend from one corner of the ed fie and soon afterwards to burst out into flame. The alarm of fire was instantly given, and with terrific effect. The College poured cut into the campu the animate contents ot its dormitories Consternation reigned supreme. Some ran for assistance, some yelled, softie went after water, and some few did nothing but stand still and look on, with as much coolness as Nero surveyed the conflagration of Rome. A fiddle was all that was necessary to complete the ahalogy. At last some water was brought, but before it could be thrown on the fire, some malicious person spread a report that there was a quantity of powder concealed under the roof. Tnis induced the whole crowd to draw back some distance, ami no one dared approach near enough to use the water. Those who expected an explosion, however, were disappointed. When the roof and woodwork of the building had all been consumed', the fire gradually died awayv leaving the bare walls standing. But after night had set in even these were leveled with the ground in a very miraculous manner, though whether by human or supernatnrHl agency has never been satisfactorily determined The fire was beyond a doubt, the work of an incendiary, whom the most vigilant efforts of the College police have • not been able to detect. There is, however, reason to believe that he whole secret is by this time in the hands of the august Privy Council of Kenyon, who will take measures to bring the criminals to immediate justice. The loss of the building will be a severe one, but most fortunately will not be felt by the College, owing to the economical institution of ‘ damage money.” The most curious circumstance? connected with this affair remains yet to be mentioned. About eight months ago a fire was discovered in almosi precisely the tame spot in the roof o the same building. The alarm was immediately given end every body expected to see the noble edifice barnt to the ground. And such, indeed, would have been the case, were it not for the extraordinary presence of mind of a certain courageous student, who then held) the rank of Junior. To the surprise and terror of all the spectators he ascended to the burning roof, at the risk of his life, tore up a few of the shingles, and then, with tho assistance of another, poured on a bucket of water, which extinguished the fire and saved the building from destruction. We should be glad to give the name of this gallant fireman, but are not allowed to do so. Had he been present on the other occasion, the edifice would undoubtedly have been saved, but he

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THE STUDENT'S LOVE; oft, What tha Love-Lorn Swain saith to the Gambler Public. lie referrtik to former MinstreUie. Whilome, in accents wild the poet sang Of what a dreary life his youth pursued, E’er wom u’a voice and music keenly rang Through his small world of fancy’s shadowy brood Whose single joys swell to infinitude, And make his dismal, dirty, smoky room 11 Paradiso I barred of brush and broom. The Bard maketh a wild assertion unprecedented in History, for which the gentle reader will of course vouch. But now. Oh Lyre, awake another strain; Tender and sweet be it, to tell the tale Of what the consecrated inner fane [veil; Displayed, when love and hope drew back the Aye, all ye brutal, unpoetic souls may rail t As Ancient Pistol saith, in his fine sonnet,— “The Poet’s dead in love, and that’s the end on it” The Bard shoxedh forth clearly the grower of as sociaiion, quad crat demonstrandum by Joseph Hawn, and “tticnd J lo use the icords of an illustriously mild Senior, maketh a resolver’ One night, (oh wondrous, beauteous, fearful night I) {I’m in a fearful long parenthesis.) {With what dark beauty is thy form bedighll) (How high has ile and taller candles riz7) I sat weighed down, by sickly heaviness,— The heart burn pierced mo lo the very core,— And then 1 made resolve to smoke no more. He'exptaineth for the benefit ojf his friends by what train of thought fie was led to this con elusion. Fond memory led me back to other days,— To lhe yeurs when muddy, sickly smoke Inspired no portion of the euipassioned lays, That from my prisoned heart, tumultuous broke, Tq its depravity my soul awoke And sought for other pleasures to resign, That iu whose praise it roused the “tuneful nine,’’ The youth dreameth absurdities equal to any crazy bard from Waller down to Wordsworth, and all uncl ' truth, 1 dreamed 1 was in love. The pleasing fact Shot through ray heart liko peanuts in a crowd. 1 turned and twisted,—knew not how to act, And talked about it to myself, aloud, [browed, Though of the dimpled smile, nnd eyes arch And felt like going swiftly off the handle. Despite of glee and goswif, scoff and acatidal. He fedcih rejoiced at not having committed Aim self on the momentous question, 'Twas well, ob Muse, 1 didn’t, what a joke It would have been to all sarcastic friends. How could I bear the torturing lover's yoke, “And let concealment”—here the likeness ends, J The mention of it, now the sacred wound rends, Beside there always must bo asperate parties, To settle where tender damsel's heart is. Higresseth on morality and wisdom. What%lockheads, superfine, umitigated, We men by course of circumstances are, How much tall anguish we;ve ourselves created j In getting Yich, or drunk, or woman mated— In getting wise we have the least anxiety, And of our follies never feel satiety. Speakcth csnvcrniug laughter in the abstract. Some men I've met, who laugh at what, they know not, Some who ne’er laugh at anything at all, And neither wisely act because they do not See all the lights that flit this earthly ball. I am as grave as a funeral pall, Because, in this, our College, being jolly Is held the blackest, deepest, rankest folly. An act of (he will. But to return. I donned my best apparel; My shining yellow vest, and broadest collar, Determined with ferocity to daro all That from my change of sentiment would follow, To call on, whatever you please to cat! her, I knew full well, as some one said lung syne, “I waauT quite prepared to call her mine.” lie scateth himself in the vacant chamber of Jiis own HearCs Queen. I went, ye Gods! and crept into a corner— I hid myself behind the shining stove,— I staid there, looking liko a ghastly mourner, “Killing myself,” like Patrick, “all for love,”— My head between my hands convulsive dove. And like the bird that bps the good digestion, I thought myself concealed, beyond a question. He expericncdh the intangible spirit of devotion entering in and taking possession of his soul. But soon, a fragrant air of angel presence Stole o’er my senses, softening my pain, A mild, ethereal, spiritual essence, Like health and reason to the clouded brain, Such moments come not to the heart again;— For when that gush of pent up love is o’er, We’ve passed the fountain, to return no more. He hccometh pathetic toward fair lad yes. Oh! thoughtless damsels, did you never dream How much mischief your bright eyes have done? How poetry ia scribbled by the ream. And put into (he Are as soon as done, To us poor frogs, I tell you Tis no fun, And then to have you scoffing, gaming at us, And we such stupid, jolly fools, dod rat ubI Ik begs forgiveness for his wandering thoughts,' and dilateth upon failures in general. I’ll try another Btraio. I'm so digressive, In that resembling quaint old Larry Sterne, To tell a love tale is, you know, oppressive, Especially to one whoso feelings yearn For something better than the smiling scorn That meets a fellow when he's acted silly, And wept bis eyes out for some charming damsel, He is aroused by the sound of her voice to a ce rukan state of intoxication. She sang. I felt my higher, better nature Rise, in the shape of iny light auburn hair, To do respect to that delightful creature,— The paragou of all that's good and fair; “1 felt,” »s W. S. M. says “upon a tare,” And was entirely, gloriously jolly,— A very king of fools, and prince of tolly, Is on the edge of the abyss, ready to fall into t c vortex below. We talked away on every subject known,— On novels, tales of silly people’s love; You may be certain I’d not tell my own, For fear Twould in the end a failure prore, But soon my fainting courage better throve, And I determined to declare my feeling, [iag. Though it might break the lamp or raise the cjil- The poet becomes, according to the rules of the “Procidoh procidexlc profane ” Society fmn fully insane. I went down on my knees and look besoechipg, And then began “my dearest, oh! ray dearest! — Said she, “you certainly want better teaching, Get up—why sir, your brain is none the clearest, Besides, you, on your knees do look the queerest Of all the animals that I can fancy, From the hyena down to the chimpanzee!’1 The bard is made to assume the appearance oj' a willed peach, when the air is admitted to the exhausted receiver. “I’m very sorry, Mosty, to deny Your pressing suit, but circumstances force Me to declare a sorrowful reply:— We can be perfect friends, you know, of coarse, And nAt let this slight matter be the source. Of ought distressing to our kindly feelings.’ — Hero she looked up and gazed upon the ceifing. Proving the theory of that poetical maximdhai ublcssinys brighten as they fake their jligUT “Some people's geese,” they say, “are always swans, — Possession always giving most delight. But £ must be of thoao unruly ones, Who never manage to be in the right. If ever I have seen a vision bright, [leas, ’Twas when the damsel made remarks so heart And broke ray heart by being so darned artless. Expresseth the starvation of heart which he cx perienced. , I felt like that poor visionary youth, Who, gazing on a startling beauteous face, A painter’s vision, void of earthly truth, Drank iu its all angelic, quiet grace, Until his footsie,pg rooted to the place, And then, the love for alt the wild unknaW Drove Btern pale reason from her tottering throne. Hath cold water thrown on 7iis seething hopes. There sat one who adorned each castle grand, That e’er had risen from any heated brain, Realities cold waves now Bwept the sand Whereon those structures rose—to sink again, And those dark billows murmured a refrain: “Lost ever, evermore, beyond thy hope, Go pay thy debts and buy a piece of rope!” lie cross questioned , I thought Twould answer to be systematic, And so demanded all ihe reasons why, Thinking ot logic, clear and mathematic, E’en on this subject, as not very dry, I asked the question with a hearty sigh, But hoped however that she’d be dunifounded, And take some standpoint rather badly founded. JJul it completely nonphuted by n disagreeablefad. It reminded of College rultt about celling onyuung Indict. She said, “my dear good sir, the simple fact ia You're very ugly, and it would be treason, For any one at all whose head uncracked is, To ask for any farther, better reason;— And now you’ve staid beyond the proper season; 'Tis time each student should be at his duties, Since idleness of every vice the root is.” Anketh. a favor in the ftdi mnl year ' style. I sighed again, and asked her for a favor, If on her friendship I could e’erdepeud, Though my request of oddity might savor, But if unpleasant let the matter end, We'd part of course as very hearty friends: Would she be willing (hoped she wouldn’t balk My trembling hope) to take a moonlight walk. Tke weather being clear and cold if rather iwIruwH. iSVtirunrJif i aought under tlijUetUticM. The March winda whistled, wrappers were ar ranged, Her shining head extinguished in a hood, Remarks upon the weather were exchanged; The moon was out with all her shining brood; The air and tempest nearly froze my blood; And still we talked of Romeo and Melnotte, And every other sulky, tragic sot. TK bard tjnoted from the Grand Old rtt- temptetA un original etanca which ta frozen ts All mouth. We grew pathetic on the dreary road. About poor Genevieve and “dark ladye.” I started on a grand, ferocious ode, Commencing, “Oh! my love, I’d die for thee,”— Just then the wind raged round tremendously, And broke mo down before the rhyme could follow, Sublimely fearful from my utterance hollow. Ttmieth to Dryatduet any know ledge of the svhjrrt, since cold weather if dcttructicc to lone’ temperament. Well, it ia said by some old foolish sages, Who never greeted him iu all their lives, That every human heart yonng love engages, And in ail seasons he still lives and thrives, But never in cold weather are his gyves Worn by onr icy northern saints and sinners. Unless it can be sutd wc love our dinners. Love leaeeth him in the cold. So love slept out, like gas-light when the meters Are frozen solid by the steps of weather, Or like a damsel’s toes, when slender gaiters Refuse decidedly to hold the leather; In fact, bo far as love’s concerned I’d rather Watch him performing, like that youth Jack Horner, On warm plum pudding in a cheery corner, Suggeetcth a better method of curing love of a tronbb. tame character than fhat adopted by (Ac author of UUtcr-SwSet. If David of tho poem Bitter-Sweet Had walked with Mary in that awful weather, His heart’s salvation would have been complete Without a stain on the conjugal tether, llis wits would ne’er have journeyed off to gather Wool, for that course of useless reasoning That sounds liko preaching without pointed sea Boning. The poet difagrcen with the Laureate «« to (Ac count to be jmraued about midnight reverie . So it was, then, I led her swiftly home, And didn’t stay to dream beneath the trees, Nor talk to “cedars,” as in “Maud, a poem,” About the pleasaut, shivery, cutting breeze, I can’t spy that damp grass with me agrees; I rau back to the old delightful College, With its stern, quiet look and air of knowledge. He return eth to old habitt, and profeseeth hi ability to cure alt wounded by the fair enemy of mankind. I smoked and slept, recited and grew cynical, Made up my bed and put on a clean abirl, Because like all old bachelors, quite limn teal, About the methods of removing dirt, Became, as fellows say, “a perfect squirt And stand prepared, whene’er occasion proffers, To cure the love of every one that offers. ftOlNG TO PROPOSE. Here in the dull retiring west, Where Kenyon’s turrets shine, Whose floors the graces oft imprest. Dancing round learning's shrine. Lone students quarreling with time, We grumble at its stay; But funny peaks and doggerel rbymo Attend its listless way. Two students of the Senior class, That last bade us farewell, Left us a curious bit of gas, And be it ours to tell. But first why take our former friends, And hold them forth to view? To gratify uo selfish ends, But the story's good and true. And Seniors are the worthiest men To shine in College rhymes, Besides ’twill call them back again To freaks of former times. Well, well, our heroes both were known, Full well around the hill, Perhaps some loving few would own A alight remembrance still. They live in close companionship, Together always found; Aud while surmise was on each lip, Conjecture fluttered round. And some supposed some common lot Of grief, or pain, or care, Or something—what, it matters not, Conjoined the loving pair. And scarce a single night flew by, Without a visit paid. They loved the ladies—ask you why? I know not. So Twas said. We fellow students vain surmised; But all was wrapped in doubt, Outwitted oft, we tell surprised, To And our guesses out. For one was always full of fun, With spirits overflown, But never got a lesson done, A secret all his own. The other wore saddened brow, A dubious, doubtful stare, His fellow students wondered, how He got so sad aud where. Keenly wo watched what might befal, And this at last descried: Doleful had no repute at all, His cast the folks denied. His reputation on the hill Was miserably small, Though night and day with strenuous will, He plied hia graces all. And yet his looks were good in truth, His manners gentle, kind, A noble but a luckless youth As any you could find. One night at last forth merging strayed Our two distinguished friends; After a nightly visit made, And now our wonder ends. For as they talked along tho toad, A luckless Freshman wight O’erheard their words in freshman mode, And got bis lesson right. “Now, Doleful,” said the favorite, “Why my advice discard, “I tell you Tis your benefit “To turn another card. “’Tis true you're pleasant company, “Your jokes are full of fire, “But you can ne’er respected be, “While going to admire. “Why man, and with a knowing wink, He hastened to disclose A secret: “I manage so they think “I’m going to propose. “You still shrink back, foreboding ill, “Too conscientious far “To prosper on ibis Gambler bill, “Or wage such crafty war. 14 fTwas only just the other night, 4'Old Mrs. G. arose, “To preach with nil her wondrous might “The going to propose. 44 ’Twas just tho plan she said to make “A young man's worth appear, “But, ob! she bath, her heart Twould brtal , “Young men's behaviour here. “Denouncing, then, she raised her voice, “Aud spoke with Wrathful fire, “For illustration, you her choice, “Your coming to admire.” Poor Doleful raised bis downcast eye, “I own,” said he, “ Tis true; “If not too Isle, henceforth I’ll try “To sell the folks like you. Bright freshly published all ubout, Aud fast the story ran, And o’er the hill the tale went out, Dispute it ye who can. And many on the bill were moved To change the OJious plan, Which ruled none ever should be loved. No non-propo3ing man. But yet in truth wo dare not say Such troubles all are o'er, The good folks still the old game play, Some sharper than before. Aud many a good youth often meets Mamma’s cold distant frown. And icy dullness withering greets His news fresh in from town. And Misses, too, with pouting gaze, Languish hat sickly smiles, Wondering how long the gallant stays, How slow pretension dies. The smiles of love, affection’s tears Are only kept for those Who cease admiring, hush their fears, And valiantly propose, Papa is silent, dull and stern, Wrapped in severe intent, Anri Kenyon blush for shame to learn He tells our President. Alas! Papa, we censure not The remedy you chose, For cold these visits are, we’ve thought, When none wilt dare propose. Ah! fellow students, have you not Ftill often grieved to feel Neglected, hen pecked, spurned, forgot? Come answer my appeal. And if you’ve seen attentions given, That you might justly claim, Fear not there’s hope this side heaven, And don’t be fast Lo blame. Don’t fash jour head on Gambier bill, Nor on yourself impose; But make resolve with changeless will To visit and propose. The ladies won’t refuse at all; Such sleight were never known; Be bold and barriers prostrate fall, And make the bliss your own. Mamma with smiles of studied shape, Will herald round your fame, I don’t care how the jealous ape, You’ll have a glorious name. Bright fairy eyes will burning beam, To make your visits bright, And, oh! the very words will gleam Around you every night. The darkness of the College room Has no disgust for those, Who win sweet smiles to light its gloom f By goiug to propose. Freshmen hang not yonr cowring heads, Diminished though you be, Proposing gilds an orb that sheds A brilliance e’en on ye. And Sophmores no longer bn So reckless, thoughtless wild, A riddle’s solved, come here and see, No longer be beguiled. Poor Juniors there's the open road, No Senior dignity Debars. No longer lazy plod, Propose and happy be. Seniors, alas! Tis vain to try To wake your smouldering fire; You’ve learned to let proposing lie; Continue to admire. Dough unto others os you would hace them Dough unto you. ROGERS still persists in making the “staff of life.'5 All who are in waut of “canes.” apply early. He also keeps a splendid assortment of Drugs, such as Sardines, Bologna Sausage, Clay Pipes, and Smoked Herring. CAPTAIN BROWN, KEEPS constantly on band a large assortment of Groceries, Provisions, Spices, Segars, Perfumery, aud Tobacco, which he will sell at unwarrantably cheap rates. Also, a complete supply of Wine. Foreign and Native. Brandies and Liquors of 11 kinds—far medicinal purposes only. Students need not apply, who have not received al least one proicncliaa from the Doctor during the-Terw