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TI-IE ATI-IENIAN LITERARY SOCIETY. The best laid schemes o' mice an' men gang aft a-gley, An, lea'e us nought but grief an' pain for promised joy. So sang beloved Bobbie Burns in one of his immortal songs. And yet it often comes to pass that grief and pain but pave the way for greater blessings far Beyond. This, indeed, it proved in the early history of Tarkio. Ambition called for the county seat and had the building already provided when lo! a rival captured the coveted honor and Tarkio had a commodious building unoccupied. That period marked the beginning of the history of Tarkio College. Undaunted by defeat the citizens of Tarkio established a seat of learning destined to become a leader among the educational institutions of the Middle West. Eternity alone will see the end of the influence wielded by Tarkio Col- lege. The high standards set and maintained by her have made possible the achievements wrought by the Athenian Literary Society. On an evening in October in the fall of l886 the Athenian Literary Society was organized in one of the recitation rooms of the old college building. There had been-so the story goes-a society in existence before that time, but just then it was apparently dead or indulging in profoundest slumber from which it seemed there would be no awaken- ing. The spirit of earnestness which characterized the honored twenty-three who were her charter members has been the key-note of Athenian success. This earnestness and the true-hearted loyalty of Athens, members have made possible the victories already won and are the foundation for the hope of success in'the coming years. Many victories and few defeats have fallen to the lot of Athens. The beginning of victories dates from the year ISSS, when the Athenians challenged the Ciceronians to a literary contest. These contests, which marked the high tide of enthusiasm during Com- mencement week, were continued for eight years, after which the Ciceronians refused further contest. During these eight vears Athens was victorious five times. Since Tarkio College has been a member of the lVlissouri lnter-Collegiate Qratorical Association Athens has sent six of her orators as the college representatives and twice has she had the honor of representing Missouri in the Inter-State Cratorical contest. Three victories mark a three-year contest with the Phi Delta Literarv Society of Tabor College. And again half the debators in the Tarkio-Vtfilliam Jewell debates have been proud to bear the name Athenian. Of those whose names have been upon the Athenian roll in days gone by is Athens justly proud. These are to be found in all the varied walks of life. ln the United States they are scattered here and there bringing honor to dear old Athens and their be- loved Alnfa lVlater. ln darkest Egypt and far-away, sad India you find them telling there to hungry, eager hearts the wondrous story of a Saviour's love. As we turn our thoughts to the future we wonder what things are there in store for us. The achievements and failures of the past have their lessons for the future. The defeats should serve as incentives to greater effort in days to come and victories won do rffark the heights to which in future we may attain. Her motto. H I' v Ji 0 L E eau-r 611, Know Thyselff, is even yet a worthy aim. Her colors, old gold and blue, suggested, methinks, by a golden sunset in the balmy days of Autumn while the eastern horizon bounds a skv of fairest blue, have been the banner proudly carried through almost a score of years. Press on then beloved Athens, having learned the lessons of the past. May thy courage never falter nor thy glory ever fade! May thy honor be unsullied, thv high standards yet ncaintained! R. NICOLL, '99. -53 --
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