Kenyon College - Reveille Yearbook (Gambier, OH)

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EDITORIAL. 7 the ever-to-be-here railroad has not been altogether abandoned ; but the sound is unnatural in this rustic retreat, and seems tres- passing upon our delightful solitude. The tide of man’s railroads and improvements, however, moves slowly but irresistibly along, and will finally, we fear, reach even this unheard of place of great learning. In conclusion, we would say that we can look back upon our College course, and think of it as time pleasantly, profitably and monotonously spent. We can recur with pleasure even now to that part of it which has passed ; and perhaps, after the lapse of a few years, every recollection of it will be attended with joyful feelings; but for the present we too would l eg not to be slighted, and would also ask Time for a change.

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6 EDITORIAL. not. But we certainly do know that for many reasons we mourn their departure. As regards the standard of the College, it has certainly been perceptibly raised, owing, perhaps, to the fact that we have so many prodigies among us. For here, it should be remembered, no one ever studies; we acquire our knowledge by---well, it is one of those wonderful things that can not be accounted for. But certain it is that little time is wasted in useless pleasure (per- haps owing to the scarcity of inducements), with but little fear of the results of “All work and no play,” at least until after our course has been finished. . Perhaps here it would not be out of place to mention also the marked progress of our Grammar School. In fact, its members seem fair to rival College students in importance, and are so anxiously watched over and so tenderly caressed by some of the latter, that we would beg leave to offer the suggestion that care be taken lest Kenyon Grammar School should change places with Kenyon College. Again, if the expression may be pardoned, we have become somewhat more civilized. We both rise and retire at a more gen- tlemanly hour, and feel better for the change, both in body and mind. In fact, in every respect we live more comfortably than in years past, and have greater facilities for supplying our de- mands; one of which, the easiest way to get to Mt. Vernon, has met with unlooked for improvement. Now, we can get there by railroad—but, alas! only on a freight train. On the whole, our College life, if not a very checkered one, has been aptly fitted for the student, being conducive to good health and sound minds. It is true that here we are far removed from any great worldly gayety and bustle; but the little enjoyment we have had, has only served to heighten the pleasure. But we can not forget that during long intervals, while engaged in deep study, our souls are jarred by the whistle of a locomotive, telling us that

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8 OFFICERS OF INSTITUTIONS. iters ojj the FACULTY OF KENYON COLLEGE. ELI T. TAPPAN, A.M., President, Spencer and Wolfe Professor of Menial and Moral Philosophy. JOHN TRIMBLE, A.M., Professor of the Greek Language and Literature. Rev. EDWARD C. BENSON, A.M., Professor of the Latin Language and literature. THEODORE STERLING, A.M., M.D., Howler Professor of Natural Philosophy and Chemistry. Rev. GEO. A. STRONG, A.M., Mcllvaino Professor of English Literature and History. Peabody Professor of Mathematics. Civil Engineering and Astronomy. OTHER OFFICERS. Kt. Rev. G. T. BEDELL, D.D., Rector of Harcourt Parish. Rev. WM. B. BODINK, Assistant Rector of Harcourt Parish. Rev. MORRIS A. TYNG, A.M., Librarian of Theological Seminary. Rev. EDWARD C. BENSON, A.M., Librarian of Kenyon College. M. WHITE, Agent and Treasurer.