Kenyon College - Reveille Yearbook (Gambier, OH)

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KENYON REVEILLE JtFnpn |B.FbfiIlF. 0 ) ' - mxm i sms mm “Ho! sound the tocsin from the tower.0 The Class of ’62 have called on us to sound the “Reveille.” Be patient with us, 0 ye censorious! Spirit of ’G2, inspire us while wo blow I Kenyon and her children’s ways, shall he our theme. No slight one by the way, nor wanting in interest to Kcnyonites, for our little world of college life, like the great world outside, has its absorbing topics—its cares, its revolutions, all incident to itself. Nor arc we wholly insensible to the throbs of tlie outer world’s great heart; but its pulsations are feebly felt so far away from the grand centres of action. Notwithstanding that the billows of civil commotion roll beyond, scarce a ripple now flutters on this our retired little cove. The horizon of our prosperity is almost free from the war clouds which break in horrid thunders over parts of this devoted country. The stern tread of the son of Jupiter is heard only in distant echoes. Vfe would fain believe that peace still brooded on the land, but she sees the eagle flitting to her quarry, and terrified, leaves the spot which for seventy six y nrs was her quiet resting place. Now and again an electric Hash reveals one and nnother of those who walked in manly pride amongst us stricken by the angry thunder bolts of civil feud. We have not, escaped entirely unscathed. Our quiet was for a time broken by the storm king's voice as lie hurried past. Our worthy President was called, and, like a willing subject, obeyed the summons. In him, a parent to us all is gone, a patriot has fought his last fight, a Christian has received the promised crown. The memory of President Lorin An. drews will ever be revered by Kenyon's sons. The death of our President, although a sad thing to us all, lias, from (lie cause in which he died, but given fresh impulse to the already wide spread fame of Kenyon, the People's College of the West. So far from being an irreparable shock to the growth of our institutions, it will produce, in the Providence of God, a great reaction by which new life will 1 e infused. The attention of the friends of our Alma Mater will be aroused, and the energies of Professors and Students awakened to renewed effort by the luster of his bright example. Active measures arc being taken by our most worthy diocesans to fill his place, and we have no doubt they will meet with success before next commencement. Nearly all who met. in the cold, damp basement last term, again leap from their weary copches, and haste to morning prayers with most devotional feelings, heightened, of course, by net being yet sunk in gross sensuality at the breakfast table, or indulged with much other than the natural temperature in the sacred cloister. Over thirty Freshmen may be seen passing in “double quick” to recitations, the more dignified upper classes fearing that the Profs, may adjourn on them. They will know better before “A. B.” closes their billets-doux. Fpeaking of the Profs, the one who “dreams in Greek,’’ “has,” in plnin Anglo Saxon, “ been aud gone and done it.” He left us this long vacation to return with a “Indie fair” to preside over his household. We beg leave to congratulate him, and hope their cup of happiness may ever be full to overflowing. The “fair” element is very small on the Hill, and, according to report, likely soon to be made smaller. Last year, a few sylph-like forms graced, at times, our campus with their presence. We sec them now no more. “They are gone, alas, like the many.” Only occasionally is the confirmed old bachelor disturbed in his lonely walk by the sight of one of “the sisters,” his meditation broken by their siren voices, his eyes diverted by their specious appearance, lie can live here now in his glory. For our part, wc love the Indies, bless them ! and pray that some benignant deity would compassionate us, and scatter a few more roses of life among the coarser plants which vegetate in this cultured nook. However, wc arc led away by the ladies (“as usual,” says a member of Ye Ambrose Society,)Jrorn our subject. To return. But where were we! Well, no matter. Wc had our Literary Society battles over the heads, of pockets, if you will, of the new arrivals. Fur wo think it in no sin, Kir, To tutu the Freshmen in, Kir, Aim! rt»b them of I he Jr tin, sir, To drive dull care away.” The annual supper came off as usual. The mercury of society love rose rapidly, as hot coffee, oysters, and other smoking viands passed round the festal board. There was a “ How of” beer, if not of “ reason,” to call forth such applause, as toast after toast was proposed and answered. A joke constructed on the tail of some creature whose identity could not be gathered from the context as stated by a muddled Freshman, was cheered as vociferously as if it really had a point. Ye moral youili became “ gay and festive,” as ho smoked his first segar. All united to make night hideous with their noise. Of other midnight revels we will not speak. The decimated hen roosts “might a tale unfold ” The owners certainly do a most a piteous one. The “initiations” out-Leslied “Leslie” in his “Sons of Malta.” The pole was some greased ; the venerable goat in prime condition. Fine ground and lofty tumbling was performed on the stretched blanket. The “ resolution of forces,” philosophising Juniors practically demonstrated by a well-directed pillow hurled at a falling Freshic, the happy honored one encouraged now and then by well-timed application of some dozen pins in the hands of phlebotomizing Sophs. Some Freshies looked pale next morning, for which several reasons could be assigned. It may have been but the natural color contrasting with the walnut stain on the beardless cheek. Mayhap they had recklessly indulged in one of Mrs. S—’s pies, or been refused trust by “old Shy lock ” for five cents worth of his worthless “ notions.” Ye gods ! how the eagle shrieks these hard times, under his tightening grasp. There arc not wanting those who took it to be the cry of a “ wild cat.” They soon discovered their mistake. Our military company, “ The Kenyon Light Guards,” presents a fine appearance as it marches proudly under the beautiful colors given by the wives and daughters of the Professors. So long as there is no talk of offering ourselves for active service on tho border, the warlike ardor runs high. Speak of camp life on the “ Gauley,” and every man is for peace. We think, however, if we were cornered, we would show fight. We would most respect!ully commend to (lie , notice of the heads of the departments, th0 J marked change in the order and decorum ! unionjfTTi TsluflenIs from wITftt was Mm J ease two and three years ago. Not a single instance of discipline has occurred yet this term, a thing unparalleled in the same length5 of time, since our entrance into college. Per-y feet good feeling exists between the Faculty! and Students. The iron glove of despotic i sway is thrown aside, and the subject now kisses the hand lie then would seek to injur No sneaking tutor now creeps along the passages in rubber shoes. The key holes are used for no other than their legitimate purpos. Tho student showing his Alma Mater to his friends ot family from home, is no longer “marked ” as a delinquent. General good order is better preserved now by three or four visits a week, than used to be when the same number per day was made. We have yet- to sec the man who would snowball our present tutor. His, degradation from matriculation would be a light, punishment, compared to the degradation from the respect and esteem of all his fellows. The present incumbent has, by his gentlemanly bearing, elevated to its proper position an office to which, two years since, the janitor’s might well be preferred. Before we bring our already lengthy article to a close, wc will refer briefly to our Secret Frnternities ; not that they need a word spoken in their favor, but, now and again, sophistical articles, which arc calculated to obscure in minor disadvantages, great advantages connected with such associations, appear in the papers sustained by thilke very sociclies, and we would like to show that there is at least one good phase in their character. To every candid mind, they are the links in the strong chain which binds the collegiate institutions of our land so closely together, and unites in brotherly affection the educated men from every section of our broad country. They are, in fact, the students’ Freemasonry. They are the creatures of a natural impulse implanted in the human breast, drawing men together in bonds of fellowship and love. Wc are sorry to record the suspension of the Chapter of the Theta Delta Chi Society, located here. A more generous whole-souled band could seldom be found. As a society, they won the respect of all their fellow' students. Wc regret that circumstances obliged the step which deprived the institution of such ingenuous spirits as existed in the Theta Delta Chi. Of the remaining societies, nothing need he said. On our first page, they speak for themselves in large numbers. Their popularity discovers their worth. They were never, apparently, more prosperous than nt the present time. 8«alb cl Gtotonfl guulmvs. No sadder duty could be ours than that which now devolves upon us. The Angel of Dentil lias come amongst us, and the shadow of lilts wings lias east a gloom over all. The head of this Institution, the cstablisher of its prosperity, the friend and benefactor of those who are gathered here; the teacher, the patriot, the Christian, the man, is dead, and sorrow, deep and heartfelt, has fallen upon us. It was but a few short months ago when he left us for the field of battle. We heard with pleasure and pride of the honor in which he was held by those above and beneath him, and looked with confidence to see him rise still higher. But on our return to College, we found that sickness had seized him, that he had been brought home, and lay at the gates of death. The College was silent and still; the sports were dropped, the songs were hushed, and all attested by their sad looks, tlieir devotion to their dying teacher. As we watched with anxious hearts the progress of the disease, and the sad evidences of his decline became day by day more manifest, we still citing to the hope that the hand of the destroyer might be stayed, and that the sick one might recover. But an all wise Father had otherwise decreed, and on Wednesday, September the eighteenth, his sufferings ended in death. Colonel Andrews is better known as a teacher than as a soldier. To the duties of the former he devoted the best years of his life, to those of the latter, but a few months. In early life, he became widely known and respected from his zeal in behalf of common school education, and to his efforts is greatly owing its early success in this State. When chosen President of this Institution, it had sunk so low that its best friends began to despair ; but a few years of liis administrat ion made it one of the first colleges of the land. When the present war began, he at once determined that duty led him to the field of battle. He left here in command of a company, hut was soon made colonel of his regiment. His military life, however, was but short. Fever, the disease so fatal to the soldier, soon held him as its victim, and he returned to liis home to die. As a teacher, he was distinguished for a clear and comprehensive mind, a strong and sound judgment, great energy, and invincible firmness and perseverance in the discharge of what he considered his duty. When called to the presidency, ho displayed in the new sphere of action an extent of genius, a greatness of tact, an energy and zeal in the prosecution of his business, but above all a purity of motive and a disinterestedness in all his labors, which won the respect and the esteem of all. When he entered the army, he showed at once the qualities which merit precedence, and the modesty which conceals its pretensions. Kind, affable, intelligent and brave, lie soon became a favorite of officers and men. His quick perception and correct judgment, quickly made him skilled in military science, and although his talents were those of a teacher rathe tt.arr those t»F r-i-oIfKw,' -fits•discharged the duties of the latter with credit to himself and honor to the service, llut it. is as a Christian and a man, ho is most to be admired. The virtues of his private character embraced whatever creates love and begets respect. Incorruptible integrity, active benevolence and an earnest and faithful devotion to Christianity, were everywhere known to be his. In liis death. Education lias lost one of its strongest, pillars in this State, our country a true and noble patriot, and the world a shining example. We mourn him as our teacher, we honor him as a soldier and a mail, nnd liis memory we shall ever cherish with love and reverence. Resolutions of the College Students. Whebf.as, In the death of our beloved President, we, the Students of Kenyon College, are called upon In mourn the loss of one whose place in our midst, can never he filled ; therefore. Resolved, That we can only receive with humility this heavy bereavement at the hands of our merciful Father, and bow beneath his chastening rod. Resolved,, That while we thus submit to the wisdom of the Creator, we deplore in the loss of the deceased the departure of a noble Christian character from a rare field of usefulness, the exit, of a life devoted to all that is noble and good, whose influence in the church and cause of education was great and widely extended ; that especially has Kenyon College been deprived of a friend whose heart was bound up in her interests; its faculty of a sagacious nnd prudent head; its student of a beloved and able tcaclier. Resolved, That in his death, brought on by sickness contracted in the arduous duties of the camp, we sec a noble life sacrificed to liis country’s cause. Resolved, That we tend to the nfilleted family of the deceased our heartfelt sympathy, and beg to be considered sharers in their sad bereavement. Resolved, That in token of our respect and sorrow for the deceased, the College Chapel be draped in black, and that we wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days, i Resolved, That wc send a copy of these resolutions to the family of the deceased, nnd that they be printed in the Cincinnati Commertcal, Ohio State Journal, Cleveland Herald, Ashland Times, Western Episcopalian and Episcopal Recorder. W. I . Doty, C. D. M’Guffey, W, P. Browne, L. C Haughawoct, J. K. Mendenitale, Committee. TF(D im ra»m Before the student opening his college career, the choice is given in which of two paths he shall follow. The ancient fable represents them ns two maidens, and they appear to Hercules while yet young, asking liis company. In reality, they appear to every young man now. To yon who have lately entered upon college life, in so many respects different from the ordinary world life as to seem distinct from it, and of whose nature and temptations, you are, in a measure, ignorant, we would commend a careful consideration of this ancient tale. Pleasure appears to you now in the guise of n beautiful maiden. There is the dancing eye, the musical, ringing laugh, a charm attaching to every feature, grace in every movement, perfected art in every adornment. She points to a land of tropic verdure, where palm trees rise, where are shady groves, loaded vines, leaping rills, and the air is redolent with nature’s richest perfumes. The sun shines gloriously in a serene sky. and liis smiles play lovingly over the hills. In the valleys, lakes, crystal clear, are sleeping and, tiny fleets, with their silken sails, lay keel to keel with their perfect semblance, in the lakes below. A shaded hill with banks of the softest green, rises gently from some silvery flood, on which, ’inong whispering groves, a lofty palace blazes in the sun. You gaze enchanted upon the rare beauties of such a scene. But look eloser. Beneath you will detect the tinsel. That tropic verdure breeds miasma. Deadly poison sleeps in those placid lakes. The fleets are quiet, but it is the deathlike quiet which awaits the coming storm. Beneath flint lofty dome, so bright illumed, deep dangers are concealed. Over tliis whole scene, a storm is brewing—furious winds and raging tempests are preparing its desolation. It is no overdrawn picture, young friends. Into the vortex of dissipation you may plunge if you will, and no better opportunity is afforded than here. Of kindred spirits, there will be no lack. The rules for your guidance are simple and soon told. Study little or none at all; frequent till late hours the chambers of revelry, waking the echoes of night ns you return: act well your part in the orgies of Bacchus, and the work is clone. Let no “pious weakness” affect you as you open your career. Be not sensitive to the compunctions of conscience which may smite you, as you doubtingly take the first step. Sad and mournful reflections on home and friends will, perhaps, struggle for an entrance to the heart, and it may be, bitter tears roll in solitude down your cheek. Y'our attention may be arrested by some studious youth, wiio apparently has other ends in view during his college course. It is possible his example may strike you as the embodiment of all that is earnest and noble in life, and like a lightning Hash in the dark night, reveal dangerous and slippery places beneath your feet. Such weaknesses, sentimentalities of existence, nt once crush down, or success is doubtful. Should they bo too strong to be thus overcome, should they cling to you with a tenacity which nil your endeavors can not subdue, change then your course, and take that other path where virtue leads. So we urge you, who are fast nearing the col-lege goal, and who would earnestly impress upon you, teachings which, duly followed, will promote your highest interests. The road is rough and arduous, pointing through thorns and stones, hut the company will be cheerful, and far in the distance rise lofty mountains ciuiopiod with, light transcend onHy pur a. Hera it is, “pinnacled dim in the intense inane,” that rises the object of the scholar’s ambition, the temple of learning—the temple of fame. We urge you, then, to be studious and thoughtful. Live the scholar life. It is an arduous one, but its aims are noble and lofty. They involve conceptions of the highest magnitude. Place before you the high ideal nnd strive with all your powers to compass the great thought. Measure yourself in mind with every other mind. Know your strength, and use it to the best advantage. Aim high, and though the ideal be never reached, yet a more elevated position will be attained than if you had assumed a lower standard. Conceive not the college honors as the “ Ultima Thule,” the “ aummum bonumto be possessed. To do so, contracts the mind and and may injure one’s character as a man. Seek perfection in all your studies, and whether college honors repay or not, an inward satisfaction will be obtained which nothing can compensate. “ A lilth learning is a dangeronii thing; Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian apling.” When wearied with study, learn to appreciate the refreshment and the holy stimulus of poetry. Great and majestic thoughts have naturally an affinity for harmonious numbers. The study of the masters in poetry, will afford you a clearer insight into the depth of life’s earnestness, and make 3fou to feel the infinity of existence. Turn your steps, then, to these arbors of rest, where the lattice is interwoven with leaves of perpetual green, and incense breathing flowers fill the air with their sweetness. You will return from repose with souls purified and enlightened, with a henrt. better fortified ngninst the shafts of temptation, with a stronger stimulus for your holy vocation. Space will not permit to dwell on Hie temptations peculiarly incident to college life. There is one, however, which stands out in deeper relief than the rest, and excels them nil in the poison of the breath it exhales. Beware of the love of popularity. The desire of it will lead to the ultimate abandoning of all character, and degenerate man to the fawning sycophant. The path to honor nnd success often lies directly athwart the great, principle of truth, and one or tne other must be yielded. Let your motto be, “ Death before dishonor.” The resisting a desire for popularity, does not involve an insensibility to reputation, for who can too highly appreciate a good name?—it is better than riches. But the old adage which Socrates gave, when asked the best means of raising a high reputation, is suited for nil times nnd ages. It was this, “Be as you appear to be” We may not dwell longer. In conclusion, we bill you welcome to our midst, you who have lately recorded ardent vows upon learning's altar. You will soon be admitted to the rank of “ Sons of Kenyon.” Be true to Alma Mater. Her mntricnlnti constitute a noble hand, scattered as they arc throughout the world, working in every sphere for humanity’s enlightenment and salvation. As they full in the work, rise to fill their places. You must be ready, when these college days are over, to stand up manfully for the “ light, your country, and your God.” KENYON RE YEI LLE. Huplogiat £taninar$ OF T1IE DMSI8I Bf SR!B. BOARD OF TRUSTEES. Kiglit Dev. CHARLES P. 3HLVAOE, D.D., ML.. President. •Right IIev. G. T. BEDELL, T). D., Ex-officio. Rev. E BURR, D. D. Rev. S. A BRONSON, D. D. Rev. J. M’ELROY, Rev. A. BLAKE, D. D. Rev JOHN H. C BONTE, Rev K GODDARD, I) D. ♦LORIN ANDREWS, LL I). Hon. JOHN W. ANDREWS, Hon ROLLIN’ 0 HURD, KENT JARVIS, Esq. Hon COLUMBUS DELANO, Hon. N. G. PENDLETON. Rev. M. T. C. WING, D. D , Secretary. FACULTY. Fight Rev. CHARLES P. M’lLVAINE, D. D, D. C. L., Oxon. et LL. D., Cantab. President. Rt. Rev. GREGORY T. BEDELL, I).I). Vice-President, and Instructor in Pastoral Divinity. Rev. TIIOS. M SMITH, D D., Dean of the Faculty, Mil nor Professor of Systematic Divinity, and Professor of Biblical Literature and Exegesis. Rev. M. T. C. WING, I). D., Bedell Professor of Ecclesiastical History. Rev JOHN J. M’ELHINNEY, D. I), Griswold Professor of Sacred Rhetoric and Church Polity, and Professor of the Sacred Languages. Prof. H. L. SMITH, A. M., Lecturer on Natural Science as illustrating Theology. Prof FRANCIS WIIARTON, A M , Lecturer on the Connections of Sacred and Classical History, and English Literature in its relations to Theology. fjhilimafjjcsiitn ocittg. —f iff— President. W H. D GRANNIS. Vice President. ALFRED F. BLAKE Secretary. MURRAY C SHOEMAKER. Assistant Secretary. HENRY S. SHERMAN. Trodsurer. SIMEON C. IIILL. Librarian. EDWIN S. STANTON. Vice Ubrario.it. CHARLES I) M’GUFFEY. Historian. HENRY L BADGER. Critics. U. D COLE, H L. BADGER, 0 H PERRY. ----»t8H — MEMBERS. Seniors. Alex. V. G. Allen, Henry L. Badger, Alfred F Blake, Ulysses D Cole, John A Dooris, George Earnst, W. II. I). Grnnnis, Charles F. Paine, Oliver II. Perry, John R. Vance, Matthew II. Wilson, Guilford, Yt. Shclbyville, Ky. Gambier. MuryviUe. Lanesville Dubuque, Iowa. Buffalo, N. Y. Troy, Pa Natchez, Miss Martinsburg. Martinsburg. Juniors. PACTJLTY. ♦LORIN ANDREWS, LL D , Pres., And Loriilard and Wolfe Professor of Mental and Moral Philosophy, Political Economy, c. JOHN TRIMBLE, A. M., Prof, of the Greek Language and Literature HAMILTON L. SMITH, A. M., Professor of Astronomy, Natural Philosophy and Chemistry. BENJAMIN L. LANG, A. M., Prof, of Mathematics and Civil Engineering. FRANCIS WHARTON, A. M., Professor of English Literature and History. GEORGE T. CHAPMAN, A. M., Prof, of the Latin Language and Literature. Prop. HENRY D. LATHROP, A. M., Principal of Kenyon Grammar School. Rev. PETER S. RUTH, A. M., Principal of Worthington Grammar School. E. L. GRAUERT, Teacher of German and French. HENRY M. BLACKALLER, Tutor. R. B MARSH, Tutor in Grammar School. Rev. SAMUEL CLEMENTS, A. M., Chaplain, and Rector of Ilarcourt Parish. Rkv. M. T. C. WING, D. D., Agent and Treasnrer, E. 0. SIMPSON, Bursar. Rev. J. J. M’lLHENNEY, Librarian of the College. EDWIN L. STANTON, Librarian of the Philomathesian Library. SAMUEL II. BOYER, Librarian of the Nil Pi Kappa Library. Deceased. EXAMINING COMMITTEE. Rf.v. W. C. FRENCH, Rev. L. L. HOLDEN, Rkv. P. II. GRKENLEAF, D. D. Rev. II. B. WALBR1DGE, Rev. james trimble, Rev. JNO. 1). HANEON, C. P. BUCKINGHAM, Esq. Hon. G. V. DORSET, Hon. HERMAN CANFIELD, Hon. G. I. YOUNG, 1). L. KING, Esq. JAMES W. WILCOX, Esq. Morton E. Brazee, Geo. E. Farrington, John L G. Fryer, Chas D. M’Guffey, William R. Powell, John T. Protheroe, G eo. C Rafter, Thomas D. Rafter, Wm W. Rafter, James A. Searight, M. C. Shoemaker, Edwin L Stanton, Lancaster. Terre Haute, lnd. Philadelphia, Pa. Cincinnati. Alleghany Co., Md Potts vide, Pa Montreal, C. E. Montreal, C. E. New ITa ven, Ct. Brownsville, Pa. Glendale, Washington, D. C. 2Ju J3i |tapp:t jSogieh}. —nm..... Profident, JAMES KILBOURNE. Vice President, W. D’ORVILLE DOTY. Secretary, DANIEL C. ROBERTS. Assistant Secretary, JOHN N. JACOBS. Treasurer, GEORGE B PRATT. Librarian, SAMUEL H BOYER. Assistant Librarians, CHARLES K. BURR, Jr. J. S. NORTON, G. J. PEET, J. H. PUTNAM, D C. ROBERTS, J. K WOODWARD. Critics, W. M. P0STLETHWA1TE, R. B. MARSH. --►flH— iEiSKRS. Seniors. James A. Brown, Henry L. Curtis, W. D’O. Doty, Janies S. Harter, Ralph Keeler, James Kilbourne, Charles Mbir, n Allan Napier, W. M. Postlethwaitc, Geo. B. Pratt, Wm. E. Wright, Pittsburgh, Pa. Mt. Vernon. Windham Cen.N. Y. Canton. Toledo. Columbus. Newark. BrooEt n, JST. T. Lexington, Ky. Gambier. Cork, Ireland. Juniors. Samuel II. Boyer, Havana, N. Y. Joseph E. Conover, Paradise, Pa. Edward Dolloway, Oswego, N. Y. Richard B. Marsh, Gambier. Sophomores. Sophomores. Chester Adams, Akron. Daniel G. Anderson, Sutton, Mass. George Bosley, Brooke Co., Va. George J. Boving, Lancaster J. Lewis Browne, 7Lint, Mich. William P. Browne, New York City. Fred. S. Burrows, Philadelphia, Pa. William W. Farr, Simeon C Ilill, Lewis W. Marshal1, C. II Mendenhall, Henry B. Mears, Chas. G Penney, Henry S. Sherman, Amos Skecle, Pliny E Watson, Fred. II Wilson, David M. Zeller, Philadelphia, Pa. Fall River, Mass. Washington, Ky. Hamlinton, Pa, Indianapolis, lnd, Newark. Mansfield. Chicopee, Mass. Upper Sandusky. Newark. Germantown. John M. Butler, R. Bethel Claxton, C. William Dean, Charles T. Dobb, William C. Eaton, Wm. B. O. Fullerton, Frank. W. Hubby, Wm. Hyde. John N. Jacobs, Robert Lemert, Sam. Marfield, Jr. Burton C. Mitchell, John IT. Putnam, Geo. W. Richards, Dan C. Roberts, E. Howard Rufiner, Wm. II. Sanborn, Wm. W. Taylor, Henry K. White, John W. Wheeler, Sandusky. Rochester} N. Y. Milan. Gambier. Dresden. Newark. Cleveland. Drummay, Ireland. Brownsville, Pa. Dresden. Circlcville. Piqua. Gambier. Cincinnati. New York City. Charleston, Va. Dubuque, Iowa. Cincinnati. Gambier. Cleveland. Freshmen. Upton C. Blake, Mt. Vernon. George Coburn, Baltimore, Md. Daniel Cox, Cleveland. Rollin C.‘ Hurd, Mt. Vernon. Samuel P. Kelly, Trenton, N. J. Wilbur C. Lothrop, Mt. Vernon. John J. M’Cook, Steubenville. Augustus J. Ricks, Massillon. Ilenry B. Rogers, Ml Vernon. G Henry Smith, Middletown, Ci, Alf W Snyder, Chicago, HI. Henry R. Stout, Clinton, Iowa. Nath. S. Thompson, Cincinnati. James Vicrs, Steubenville. Chas A. Wcnman, New York. Clifford B. Rossell, Trenton, N. J. F reshmen. George W. Bever, Charles E. Burr, Jr. Thad. E. Cromley, John C. Knox, Jr. John M. Hughes, Leb. C. Ilaughawout, James S. Norton, Edward I). More, Chester A. Moss, George J. Peet, George Shaffer, William M. Scott, Charles S. Tripler, John K. Woodward, II. 31. Weaver, Hcury Upford, Cedar Rapids, la. Worthington. Ashville. Philadelphiat Pa. Cleveland. Philadelphia, Pa. Lockport, 1U. Circlcville, Sandusky. De.s Moines, Iowa. Hamilton. Gambier. Detroit, Mich, Philadelphia, Pa. Columbus. Wisconsin. ippam-isre. 22d of February. JAMES KILBOURNE, Orator of the Xu Pi Kappa Society. A. V. GRISWOLD ALLEN, Orator of the Philomathesian. Society. Committee of Arrangements. H. L. Badger, George B. Pratt, Edwin S. Stanton, Sam. H. Boyer. Kenyon Collegian. Editors. A. V. G. Allen, Alfred F. Blake, Jamas Kilbourne, W. E. Wright. University Quarterly. Kenyon Board of Editors. David U. Cole, W. M. Postlethwaitc, W. II. DeL.Grannis, II. L. Curtis. • M8S Mfiiiaws, SENIORS. AI ayoivag, Kara viicag. President, W. D. 0. Dcty. Vice- President, Charles King, Secretary, David U. Cole. Treasurer, W. E. Wright. JUNIORS. President, Wm. W. Rafter, Vice-President, John T. Protheroe, Secretary, C. D. 31’Guffcy. Treasurer, Geo. W. Rafter. SOPHOMORES. Zpyeiv izati dvvapXv. President, Dan. C. Roberts. Vice-President, Frank Hubby. Secretary, A. 31. Campbell. Treasurer, II. S. Sherman. FRESHMEN. President, A. F. Ricks. Vice-President, George Shaffer. Secretary, John W. Hughes. Historian, J. J. M’Cook. Treasurer, George W. Bever. 1861 Valedictory, Wm W. Lathrcp. Greek Oration, Thomas Brown. Latin Oration, Murray Davis. Philosophical Orat'n, Albert B. Payne. Philomathesian Soc, A. V. G Allen. Nu Pi Kappa Soc. W.M. Postlethwaitc Phi Delta, John J. M’Cook. Athenian, J. J. M’Cook. CLASS DAY, 1861. President, Orator, Poet, Historian, Prophet, Musical Director, Geo. B. Eastin. Win. W. Lathrop. Ed. R. Warfield. Albert B. Payne. B. Wells. M. 31. Gilbert. SUMMARY. Seniors, -Juniors, - Sophomores, -Freshmen, - Undergraduates, - Theological Students, Kenyon Grammar School Worthington Grammar School, To till, - 22 17 50 34 123

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 9 X . ? Old. Warriors. WATTAWAMAT. KAHGAHGEE. Braver. KENABEEK, SOANGTAHA, PAHPUKEENA, MISHEMOKWA. A. V. G. ALLEN, JAMES KILBOURNE, W. R, POWELL, E. L, STANTON, W. P. BROWNE, I). C. ROBERTS. Pin Beta Kappa, - 15 Delta Kappa Epsilon, 25 Alpha Delta Phi, - 19 Psi Upsilon, 14 Epsilon Kappa Pi, - 6 Psi Omega, 16 Kappa Alpha Pi, - 6 Kappa ITpsilon, 12 Kokqsing Tribe, 7 K. L - 6, 801 1101101ST1? 8- GEORGE J. ROVING, J, LEWIS BROWNE, FRANK W. HUBBY, ROBERT LEMERT, HENRY S. SHERMAN. VHEBHDEN. GEORGE W. BEYER, JOHN M. HUGHES, JOHN J. M’COOIv, GEORGE J. FEET, GEORGE SHAFFER, HENRY R. STOUT, JOHN K. WOODWARD. (Jlffiss orirtiFs. epsim sim n. DECEMBER, 1861. FOUNDED 18S4. MEMBERS, GEO. WOLTF BEVER, JOHN M. HUGHES, CHARLES E. KILBOIJRNE, JOHN JAMES M'COOK, GEO. JONES PERT, GEORGE SHAFFER, JOHN K. WOODWARD. Old Man- NEESCOTNEEBEG. SliMOKS. A V. G. ALLEN, AY. I). DOTY, JAMES KILBOURNE. J1IYIOU8, C. D. M’GUFFEY, M. C. SHOEMAKER, E. L. STANTON. ALPHA CHAPTER- GAMBIER., OHIO. Ec TV 1855 NOPMO OBEM. JOHN M. BUTLER, WM. O. B. FULLERTON, JOHN X. JACOBS, CHAS. II. MENDENHALL, BURTON C. MITCHELL, CHARLES G, PENNEY, SAMUEL MAR FIELD, Jit. DANIEL C. ROBERTS, JOHN W. WHEELER, FRED. H, WILSON. UPTON a BLAKE, ROLLIN C. HURD, Jr, CHESTER A. MOSS, EDWARD D. MOORE, CHARLES S. TRIPLER, NATHAN S. THOMPSON. mi seta wm, Established IBS©.. Prop. BENJAMIN L. LANG, A. M. Prop. HAMILTON L. SMITH, A. M. 1861 MURRAY DAVIS, NGAN Y. KIUXG, ALBERT B. PAYNE. 1869. ALEX, V. G ALLEN, WM. D’ORVILLE DOTY. 1863. JAMES A, SEARIGHT. Pst U p si t op . ESTATiII-.il F.I 1860. IOTA CHAPTER. RESIDENT. GRADUATES. MATTHEW M. GILBERT, E. OWEN SIMPSON. 1862. HENRY L. CURTIS, WM. H. Be L. GRANNIS, CHARLES F, PAINE, OLIVER H. PERRY, 1863. MORTON E. BllASEE. 1864. GEORGE J. ROVING, FREDERICK S. BURROWS, WILLIAM W. FARR, ROBERT LEMERT, JOHN W. WHEELER, DAVID M. ZELLER. 1865. HENRY ROGERS. BETA OF OHIO. Hon. J. W. ANDREWS, LL. D., Prest. Prof. II. D. LATHROP, A. M., V. P. I Prof. G. T. CHAPMAN, A. M.t Cor. S. j WM, BOWER, A. B., Rec. Sec. RESIDENT GRADUATES. Prof. T, M. SMITH, D. D. Prof. B. L. LANG, A. M. Prof. H. L, SMITH, A. M. Key. E. C. BENSON, A. M. H, M. BLACKALLER, A, M. J. II. LEE, A, B. C. E. MTLVAINE, A. B. E. 0. SIMPSON, A. B. C. H. YOUNG, A. B. TITO HR GRADUATES. A. V. G. ALLEN, H. L. BADGER, W. E. WRIG HT. LAMBDA CHAPTER. Established in. 1852. RESIDENT GRADUATES. 1853. Prop. II. D. LATHROP, A. M. 1856. Phot. GEO. T. CHAPMAN, A. M. 1858. HENRY M. BLACKALLER, A. M. ACTIVE MEMBERS. SENIORS. JOSEPH S. HARTER, JAMES KILBOURNE, CHARLES KING. JUNIORS. GEORGE E. FARRINGTON, MURRAY C. SHOEMAKER, SOPHOMORES. J. LEWIS BROWNE, JOHN M. BUTLER, JOHN N. JACOBS, LEWIS W. MARSHALL, HENRY R. HEARS, CHARLES G. PENNEY, DANIEL C. ROBERTS, HENRY S. SHERMAN, HENRY K. WHITE, FRED. H. WILSON. FRESHMEN. GEORGE W. BEVER, UPTON C. BLAKE, JOHN M. HUGHES, ROLLIN C. IIURI), Jr. JOHN C. KNOX, Jr. JOHN J. M’COOK, GEORGE SHAFFER. 1864- WM. PERCY BROWNE, R. BETHELL CLANTON, Jr. FRANK. W. HURRY, „ CJIAS. H. MENDENHALL, BURTON C. MITCHELL, WILLIAM W. TAYLOR, PLINY E. WATSON. 1865. CHARLES E. BURR, JAMES S. NORTON, GEORGE JONES PEET, JOHN K. WOODWARD.

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 KENYON EEYEILLE KENYON LIGHT GUARDS. Captain, Prof. Geo. T. Chapman. 1st Lieut. Wm M. Postlethwaite. 2d do. W. It. Powell. 3d do. J. Kilbourne. Ensign, J. M. Hughes. Ord. Sergt. Jno. K. Woodward. 2d do. W. 1). Doty. 3d do. W. E. Wright. 4th do. Fred. H. Wilson. 5th do. Geo. J. Peet. 1st Carp. H. S. Siierman. 2d do. E. L. Stanton. 3d do. Jno. Jacobs. 4tJi do. W. P. Browne. College Chibs. SMkspe rea® (Stub. FOUNDED 105©. HI ElHRF.lt 8. A. Y. G. ALLEN, W. DORVILLE DOTY, JAMES KILBOURNE, WM. M. POSTLETHWAITE. HiSTOBlCAL SOCIETY. E. L. STANTON, President. W. W. FARR, Cor. Sec. W. H. De L. GRANNIS, C. F. PAINE, W. R. POWELL, C. I). McGUFFEY, H. S. SHERMAN, C. W. DEAN, JOHN M’COOK. %$tmm f cmuuUng Club Soprano, u - Alto. it William D. Doty, Samuel Jl. Boyfr, Henry K. White, William W. Taylor, Charles F. Paine, Tenor. William P. Browne, (i Frank. W. Hubby, Basso. John K. Woodward, “ deprofundo. mum mm G. B. PRATT, W. W. TAYLOR, R. B. BALCOM, 0. H. PERRY, Soprano• Alto. Tenor. Basso. “ Snitch a filthy pia-—New Ballad. Long Continued Howlout, Soprano. Jay. A. Bn own., 2d do. C. Horridlk Young, 1 at Tenor. Darned Mean Teller, 2d do, Se-fa-bist Paine, 3d do. Durham Hayes, 1 st Basso Thundcroso. D. Curious Roberts, 2d do. do. 0. Huge Peri J IstJBxs, Blundcrasso. J. Peackaiilk Howl away, 2d do. do. J. Allsong Sjr-knigiit, What is it.” Great Booiiy Pratt, Monkey. The above gentlemen are entitled to the thanks of the community for their la(o)udable exertions in freeing the house from swallows by the exercise of their own. These birds being somewhat timid, cannot appreciate the labors of the above, though it is fairly allowed that they sing beautifully: ' K WYm M1B. FRED. C. BURROWS, Violin. 0. H. PERRY, 1 st Flute. K. WHITE, 2d “ W. D’ORVILLE DOTY, Ut Guitar. SAMUEL H. BOYER, 2d “ GEORGE B. PRATT, Violoncello. MMM tiTMMmM PrttMut WILLIAM M. POSTLETHWAITE. Wce-Presicfent. EDWIN L. STANTON. Secretary. W. PERCY BROWNE. Based of Directors, W. DORVILLEDOTY, JAMES A. SEARIGHT, JAMES KILHOURNE, FRANK W. HUBBY. CHASE CEICKET CLHB. OFFICERS. President. Rev. SAMUEL CLEMENTS. Vice-President. EDWARD SOFTLY. Secretary. ALFRED J. E. KNIGHT. Treasurer. SIMEON 0. HILL. Members. John A. Aspinwall, Chas. E. MTlvaiue, Abbott Brown, Chester A. Moss, Richard S. Cooper, Jas. K. Mendenhall, Charles T. Dobb, James S. Norton, John L. G. Fryer, George J. Peet, Charles J. Hendley, Erasmus (). Simpson, Charles Iligby, Henry R. Stout, John L. Kerby, David M. M. Zeller. Prof. II. D. Luthrop, |}a£e gall President. GEO. B. PRATT. Secretary. MURRAY C. SHOEMAKER. Treasurer. WILLIAM R. POWELL. First Nine; Henry Badger, Alfred Blake, Wm. P. Browne, Frank ubby, UJJN „ JlsiL-X' Pl kTT, Wm. 11. Powell, James Searigui v| BLMflEV £( )' 8v BtOfie V. C. EDIBLE BURR, a., In se ingurgitate J. EAT-ONION CONOVER, X. ft., Viveris in visceris. L. VORACIOUS NEWTON, 3. p., Vir eseoe admirand®. ]). CARNIVOROUS ROBERTS, r., Fauces spatiosissimi W. KANKAKEE RECTUS. Omnia pisces, apud ejus verriculo. MMM HASA I’fci jlrlta Jtafotg, 184 b | MEMBERS. T. F. Druit, E. C. Edgerton, C. G. Hathaway, C. II. Neil, W. W. O’Bannon, W. G. Perry, H. C. Proctor, II. Ridgway, J. W. Pierson, R. Stillwell, M. A. Smith, E. S. Uuibstaetter, G. H. Wells, E. Zimmerman, Brownsville, Pa. Fort Wayne, Jnd. La Porte, Ind. Columbus, Ohio. Newark, Ohio. Natchez, Miss. Cincinnati, Ohio. Columbus, Ohio. N.J. Za n esvitte, Oh io. Newark, Ohio. Pittsburgh, Pa. Dubuque, Ioica. Cincinnati, Ohio. ,-abcuut.kp i OFFICERS. Wm. Postlethwaite. •JU3 ZS's 1061. Saturday, Dec. 14, Fall Term Ex. begins. Thursday, Dec. 19, Fall Term ends. 1063. Thursday, Jan. 2, Winter Term begins. Saturday, Feb. 22,Washington’s Birthday. Ash Wednesday, Mar.5, Matriculation day. Sat., Mar. 22, Winter Term Exam, begin. Thursday, Mar. 27, Winter Term ends. Thursday, April 10, Spring Term begins. Friday, June 20, Annual Exams, begin. Wed., June 25, Ann. Meet, of Alumni. tC ,l u Address before Lit. Soc. Thursday, June 20, Commencement. President, Vice-Prcsiden t, Secretary, First Critic, • J$econd Critic, Treasurer, David Hayes, Geo. L. Holden, Jno. P. Ilollway, A. I. E. Knight, Stephen M’Nulty, VJ. K. Mendenhall, Lynn Y. Newton, Albert B. Strong, Thos. M. Thorpe, ------------- The JS.enyon Nursery. Grand Nurse end Old Woman, W. D. Doty. Wet Nurse.—W. P. Browne. Assistant Wet Nurse.—Georgib Pratt. 1.? Dry Nurse.—Sister John M. Butler, W. P. 2d Dry Nurse.—Sister J. L. Brown. 3d Dry Nurse.—Sister P. E. E. Watson. Prime Sage Monitor.—A. Y, G. Allen, I). D. Asst, Counselor, Financier and Dean, E. L. Stanton. Prof, of Music and Mother Goose's 3fclodies, Chas. Forest Paine, A. M„ LL. D., W. P. Prof, of Children's Diseases.—U. D. Cole. Prof, of German.—E. J. Grauebt. Faculty of Physicians called upon only in extreme emergencies, John Dooms, 0. H. Peri,’ Chas. King, W. E. Wright, Allen Napier, Mr. Wilson. Laundress.— M. C. Shoemaker. Spanker.—W, M, Postlethwaite. Medea Uxor.”—James Kilbourne, W. P. Contractor of Flannels, etc—Chas. D. M’GurFEY. BABES. Simpering Babe.—H. K, White. Squalling Babe.—W, W. Taylor. Latest Arrival.—U. C. Blakb, 1!- c,AXT0!f lc. W. Dean. Pouting Child.—Susan H. Boyer. Lithsping Child (ftceetimes).—Johnny Knox. Resident Graduate.—John 1C. Woodward. J. K. Mendenhall. Lynn Y. Newton. T. May Thorp. David Hayes. A. I. Ev. Knight. A. B. Strong. MEMBERS. Burleigh Graham, Monro Mills. Dayton. Cuyahoga Falls. Covington, N. Y. New York. Corunna P. 0. C. W. Bristol, Pa. Peoria, 111. Gambler. Brooklyn, N. Y. JOLLY-GISING; on YE CLASS OF ’G2 VISIT YE CAVES. Introduction. Let me tell you of the Juniors, Of the guy and festive Juniors, Now learned, grave and reverend Seniors, Seniors putting on the “dig and airs, Airs which Juniors must admire, Sed Freshies ” exeunt, retire Song unfitting for this lyre. Ye Equipment. Of the many preparations, Of the many botherations, Of the many pros and cons, Of the two well loaded wagons, Loaded with provisions—pies. Cakes, preserves, and, 0 my eyes! ! Such pickles, snaps, and bread and butter. Ye Weapons, Each encircled with his digits Faint resemblance” to a hatchet, Orful,” murd’rous looking weapon, Weapon, used to break the granite, Sandstone, gneiss or other dornics 1 Weapon used to break the caput ’ Of the rustics, of the jakeys, -On our way we might encounter. Ye Journey and Arrival, To enlarge upon our journey, To tell to you in rhyme or story. How sore of foot, and worn and weary, Wc struggled on (nine miles,) to glory, Would be a task both long and borey; -Preserved in spirit and perspiration, We reached at last our destination,. Yk Dinner at the Cayf.s. Wc pitched our tents, and then pitched in (Caved without aud caved within,) To the edibles, jfcike the cannibals Of HieSandwich isles. Ye Class Spirit. ’ The spirit was found, on examination, In a dangerous state of fermentation; Thinking it bad to see it waste, We suggested to Prof, “only a taste.1’ The effect on some was wondrous queer— Look at Napier ! 0 behold! Ye Keeler gives a Toast, Gather round, ye Juniors all. It is a toast I’ll give: This life to us is but a span, Dmn vivimus laote, live.” A speech ! a speech I ye Juniors cry, Like Germans in a rage; A speech! a speech ! ye hills reply, Keeler, mount the stage. and Speech, 11 What does the Constitution say ? My friends, of course it does”— Twirls his fingers, grins around, Descends and blows his no.se. Ye Class Peregrinates. ITp with stakes, on. with horses, For the Eagle’s Nest” we started; Over rough roads, through the bushes ; How we wished we ne’er had parted With the scenes we’d left. Ah think, Water, water everywhere, Nor any drop to drink.” Ye Consultation. Then we held a consultation; Some would stay, but more, 0 no! Finally we all concluded Back again wc had better go. Ye Class Caves in again. On again we drove the horses, Through the woods we drove the horses— Into trees we drove the wagons; Scared the horses—broke the wagons— lost our wmy—sent out scouts— Found at last our whereabouts— Blazed the trees, lost the hatchet— George wo’nt you run back and letch it ?” Out the woods, ou the road, Like the rooster, stopped and crowed ; Back three miles, caved in ” again. Time, I think ’bout 6, P. M. Ye Evening Repast. The shades of night were falling fast” As we reclined to our repast, The bill” about the same as noon — Sandwich, eggs and one teaspoon ; Biscuit each, and one cucumber, Drinks of lager without number. ODE (OWED) TO YE MESXER. Composed by ye Class Poet” But where is Mesner, the German Prof. ? Why is he not with the rest? IIis pipe he did fill, he went on t he hill, To seek a more comf ’table nest. There is a tavern up there, where one of aged are, Invest to the extent of his tin. You give um the wink, and out comes your drink Of toddy, lager or gin. t Y« Evenixo Festivities. Come now, boys, wood for the fire. See the blaze, it’s rising higher— Now it sparkles, now it dances— (Look out there, Curtis, for your pantses.) All went merry as a marriage bell”— Soon the spirit began to tell. (Per medium.) Few are the cares of night. (Do my eyes deceive, is Dooris tight?) Prof, was jolly; Doty winning; Allen festive; Cole was grinning; Badger sober? Posie,” joking; King smirking; Rectus” smoking; Payne blinking; Grannis growling; Napier ogling; Pratt howling That mellifluous strain so familiar to collegians, Here’s to good old beer, drink her down. Yb Keeler Miss-inq. A-las(8) for Keeler, The gablaut feller.” Ye Prop. Suggests. Como,” says Prof, let’s go to bed.” My patience, Doty, how very red Does look your nose. The result, I fear, of an overdose; You mistake Prof, (in a facet!oils way), That, I assure you, is its natural ray. Ye Class Retire. So forthwith they out with blankets, Out with spreads and shawls and comforts, Cut some sticks, and in they stuck urn— Into terra firina stuck urn; Cut some poles, and cross they laid urn— Took a flag and on they laid it. Emblem of our mighty nation Torn asunder, Seat of plunder, Nothing now but blood and thunder. Yk Junior Soliloquisktu. The queen of night; had blown out her light, Old Sol was mounting his throne, When a form was seen rather lank and lean, Soliloquising all alone.” I’ve rested on down, I’ve stopped” in town I've endured the bugs of college; But for a pillow, a stick and the skeeters quite thick. Are humbugs in truth, I’ll acknowledge. And there the class” lay of formation” clay, Like f layers of stratified rock The inclination was such some dipped too much, To judge from their “bearing” and look. In Conclusion. Having broken our fast, We were ready at last To start for the region of coal.” How we got there I’ve not time to declare. Nor space in this limited scroll. Suffice it to say, W cenjoyed the day As we never shall another. No lack of cheer, plenty of beer— !(52, thy hand ; a brother. ■apriuteb 5i| 38. 3 . Afincn, $