Kenyon College - Reveille Yearbook (Gambier, OH)

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 EDITORIAL. 7 -iVe have said our number has been well retained. Indeed it has been almost a “ constant quantity.” The reader will observe that the use of the term “constant quantity ” is evidence that our class is mathematically inclined. This is true, “ conditionally, In fact, we can recall an instance of constancy to such a degree as will, no doubt, take the “silver cup” of ’75. Gambier is remarkable, chiefly in that there is no other town exactly like it. Situated on a beautiful “ Hill ’ the foot of which is bathed by the pellucid waters of the picturesque Kokosing, it sleeps, quietly breathing the pure country air, disturbed only by the “ mellow notes of the hooting owl.” Were a stranger to pass through our town during vacation, it would doubtless suggest to him “The Deserted Village,” if he were versed in Goldsmith. And indeed, with a little imagination, the suggestion might arise were he to happen along during term-time. “All quiet along the Kokosing,” except occasionally a harsh or Dire-ful sound on horn or flute, which only serves to prove that no sound is often more musical and far more pleasant than some so-called musical sounds. Except the natural disintegration, our town is also a “constant quantity.” There are those who add such a charm to our little village that some students, on certain “conditions,” are willing to add a year to their regular course of study. To these, ’ 74 would now commit the destinies of ’75. We deem a word of advice to Sophomores not amiss. “He not wise in your own conceits.” Of course, you know many things, but most of you have yet one thing to learn, which is, that you don’t know anything. Dear sirs, many of your so called original and most sage remarks were known to the world long before you arrived. As to Freshmen, we would only say, remember that you must some day be “wise as Sophomores,” and we hope you may get through this sopht state all safe. Embryotic Freshmen, alias “Barbs,” it would only be a waste of precious time and the nec- essary materials for us to give you any advice suggested by our wisdom and experience in College. Such “meat ” would be too strong for you not yet arrived at the downy state. What you most need is extract of Latin and Greek grammar, given in small doses, six times a week. By way of encouragement, we would say to you persevere, and you will reach the goal. Be sure that you walk, all the way. f

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EDITORIAL. F'EW great events come to pass in this world unannounced. Therefore, we would proclaim to all whom it may concern, the forthcoming of ’74. No class in our knowledge has retained its number so well. It is true that,, in the storm-tost voyage we have had, wre lost our entire Stern, but on the whole we have out- ridden the storm hi a manner that would do credit to “Noah’s Ark.” During our first two years we shuddered at thought of losing a Ben is on, and as for Greek, it made us Tremble. Not- withstanding all this, we rallied and began our first term Junior. Although our Sterling worth this term was a Tittle below par, yet during the second term we proved Strong enough to redeem our- selves. All we needed was deeper Tapping, which we had in our last term Junior in Logic. Our Senior year—the crowning one of our course—has thus far progressed under the most favorable auspices. “ We shall make this a glorious, an immortal” year I! To it may Kenyon Took back w ith more pride than to any in her existence. Our class dignity has remained true to all the require- ments. Despite the revolution which has given the present Fresh- men the upper hand of the Sophs., in which revolution the Juniors were of no avail, we have maintained our upright and onward course unmoved by such commotion. It looks as though “Barbs ” are to inherit our mantle, ratfaer than Juniors. The study of Astronomy has given us high»towering flights of imagination, and has also taught us that in this year Kenyon is to see what she never saw? before, and what we consider a rare privilege—a transit of enus; no doubt an after-runner of our transit from College to the busy scenes of life !! After so often receiving “ line upon line,” here a condition and there a condition, and having so often endured many sun-DRY lectures on various topics, we are indeed glad to be so near the welcome words “Accipe hoc''

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Faculty of Kenyon College. y o ELI T. TAPPAN, LL. D.f President, Spencer and Wolf Professor of Mental and Moral Philosophy. JOHN TRIMBLE, A.M., Professor of the Greek Language and Literature. Rev. EDWARD C. BENSON, A.M., Professor of the Intin Language and Literature. THEODORE STERLING, A.M., M.D., Bowler Professor of Natural Philosophy and Chemistry. Rev. GEORGE A. STRONG, AM., Mcllvaino Professor of English Literature and History. ——— • Peabody Profe-sor of Mathematics. Civil Engineering ami Astronomy. Rev. MATHEW CLARKE, Tutor in Kenyon College and Secretary of the Faculty. OTHER OFFICERS: Rt. Rev. G. T. BEDELL, D.D., Rector of Harcourt Parish. Rev. WILLIAM B. BODINE, A.M.. Assistant Rector of Hamuirt Parish. Rev. EDWARD C. BENSON, A.M., Li bra i inn of Kenyon College JOHN G. DUN, Jr., Librarian of Philomnthesian Society. ROBERT M. O’FERRALL, Librarian of Xu Pi Kappa Society. M. WHITE, Agent and Treasurer.