Susquehanna University - Lanthorn Yearbook (Selinsgrove, PA)

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leadership in the Freeburg visitation. Boldly and well as one accustomed to the ground he treads, our Brian leads the cavalcade. But while we ex- plore the deep recesses and hollow vaults of the vast subterranean cavern, our guide mysteriously escapes to trace the airy foot-steps of a fairy-like Brownie. All this was pleasant enough, but it was a harrowing experience to our souls to hear the gentry of the heath, in our laudable endeavors to add something of value to the records of science, liken us to those four-footed offspring of the cattle tribe that discourseth sweet music in the barnyard. It was unappreciative, indeed, but with an effort we survived. It was a sad thing, too, for the girls to know that Professor firmly in- sisted that the specimens come from the geological and not the theological realm. We dare not in our history forget to mention the President of Our Class. Hence, we devote this paragraph to his exclusive use. Of Woodley and Metzger we can say but little. ' Tis true the deeds of the former are often brought to light of late, but the operations of the latter are confined to districts other than the precincts of Little Snyder. However, we may add incidentally that he is still eminent authority on certain portions of German literature. Somewhere in our musings we must call a halt so we yield to the im- pulse now for fear a fresh train of recollections may force themselves upon us, and prove too fascinating for the wearied condition of the historian ' s pen. This is the last time our readers shall hear of t he ' ' Class of ' 98 ' ' through the pages of The Lanthorn. A few short weeks will suffice to separate our persons in paths, perhaps, widely at variance, but we know that memory will o ' er-leap the obstacles of earth ' s intervention and we shall exist again a united company. Where ' er we stray, we trust that in the great annual of the ages a space may be reserved for the recital of the deeds which we may accomplish. May the historian of the future in his impartial history record with un- stinted praise the triumphs and successes of the Class of ' 98. — Historian. 23

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' 93 Class History. IGHTEEN Hundred and Ninety-Eight! What magic in the words. How vividly the} ' represent to iad and lass the climax of years of faithful college work, sleepless nights of study and days of uninterrupted application. At last we can plant the banner on the mountain height and with lust) ' voices cry Eureka. The Summum Genus of which we have fondly dreamed has laid down the dim and shadowy outline of the spirit world and donned the vestments of reality. The highest rank of the college classes has claimed us for her special protection and we have resigned the insignia of last year ' s position to assume a higher role. In the nands of worthy successors we have left the privilege of editing The Lanthorn with the hope that the Business Manager, in the midst of his arduous duties, will frequent the class-room as often as did his predecessor. Profitable suggestions with reference to securing advertisements may also be obtained from ' ' Doc. ' ' (No charges.) We assume this year ' s duties as a class numbering ten souls (incorpo- rate in the flesh), one of our number having been translated to an Ohio college. We have thus far safely and without difficulty braved the storms of the first term and the inexpressibilities of the Christmas examinations. In the perusal of the Shakspearian dramas we have successfully solved all those weighty problems over which eminent critics so frequently contend and like a certain character of Dickens, with one wave of the hand we de- livered the ultimatum and set all further discussion at naught. But those geological trips! Oh, those geological trips! With what easy familiarity did Wagner guide our slender barks over the placid waters of the Susquehanna and proudly point out the percolating ' ' waters and the segregated accumulations. And how earnestly did Bastian, after his return, search for the definitions and illustrations of anticlines and synclines. Thus always will earnest minds diligently search after the truth, and blessed are they if they find it, for, verily, it shall adhere even as doth the clinging vine to the sturdy oak. It is always best when out on exploring tours to be conducted by those best acquainted with the region to be traversed. Hence, Teats assumed

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' Ergo nee studium sine divite vena, Nee rude quid prosit video ingenium, alterius sic Altera poscit opem res, et conjuras amise. -Horace.