Susquehanna University - Lanthorn Yearbook (Selinsgrove, PA)

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pass. Perhaps in some cases we have not been strictly literal ; as it were, we have read between the lines, an accomplishment which certain members of the Junior class possess to a marked degree, and no doubt there are others. We desire to express our gratitude for all outside assistance, in the way of sketches, borrowed jokes, financial aid, etc. Our task is almost finished. With a sigh of relief we lay down the editorial pen and assume duties of a different nature. If we succeed in gaining one good friend for Susquehanna, our labor will not have been in vain. Trusting that such a result may follow, we leave The Lanthorn to the tender (?) mercies of the critics. Respectfully, The Editors. 10

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INTRODUCTORY. CARCELV three years have passed since our institution made its advent into the college world under the new and advanced name of Susquehanna University. It had known but two Junior Classes before ' 98 assumed that dignified title. Early in the beginning of the present school year, the duty of publishing a College Annual forced itself upon our attention. With the spirit that characterizes everything connected with Susquehanna, we decided that it must be done ; but when we should find time for the work was a question not easily solved. In consequence of a somewhat unsettled and changing course, our first term was overcrowded with recitations, so that but little attention could be given to extraneous considerations. However, we selected a name and bravely set to work, determined to snatch odd moments from play and comfort (never from school work) to accomplish our purpose. That we have done so will soon appear; how well, we leave you to judge. We make no apologies. ' Tis true we might have done better, but we desire to leave a margin for succeeding classes to work upon. Had we made it perfection, there would be no incentive to improve, and it would soon fall even from the position to which we might raise it. We have established a precedent, let other classes follow. We chal- lenge our fellow-students, the Sophomores, to rent the sanctum vacated by the staff of ' 98, and beat us if they can. We want to be surpassed. We shall always be proud of any success that may attend Susquehanna and The Lanthorn. Our endeavor has been to chronicle the events of the year in a pleas- ing and attractive manner, and, if possible, to present that side of college life as it exists at Susquehanna University, which catalogues cannot com-

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