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IN MEMORIAM JOHN HENRY NEVILLE 'll'hat is man that thou art mindful of him? —T s. 8:4. Prohor Neville, the X.stor of classical learning at State University of Kentucky, is dead. and. in departing, leaves no superior to take his place. 1 e was born November 1G. Ib T, in (’hristinn County. Kentucky. Often have we lieara him say: Mv birthplace was fourteen miles south of that of .Jefferson I a'is. am it. is strange that I was not as inveterate a Confederate as he. It was not, however, t be so, for. while still young, he moved to Ta .well County, Illinois. After receiving the degree of Bachelor of Arts in IS It), and that of Master 0! Arts in iSo , from Bethany College, West Virginia, he became Professor of Greek, Cat in, and Higher Mathematics at Eureka College, Illinois. He was one of its founders, as well as a professor of this institution for five years. From 185' to ISoS. he was Professor of Latin and Greek in Christian University, Canton, Missouri. His whole inclination was toward a literary life, and in 1859, lie returned to his native state and taught until 1865 in Kentucky University of Uarrodsburg. When the same institution was reorganized and incorporated with Transylvania University, lie still retained his connection with it until 1880. In this year, he became Dean of the Classical Department and Professor of Latin and Greek at Kentucky State College, which position he held until his. death. I11 1899, the Stale College of Kentucky conferred on him the degree of Pm:tor of Laws. Dr. Neville was a scholar of wide and varied erudition. A refined and thoughtful man, he gave to all that courtesy which marks the majesty of a gentleman. Though not without the tendency to meditation, revery and introspection which accompanies genius, he lived his own life of unremitting study and unceasing application. In conversation, his historical remarks were concise, graphic, and without undue explanatory comment, betraying a fine sense of historical mindedness. Carefully and quietly, he studied the political and social questions of his day, never ceasing to be a scholar and a philosophical thinker. Tn his work, the Professor was exact: he had no tolerance for illiteracy, no patience with mediocrity. Of the reality of the future world, he had full assurance, and on occasions spoke to his classes of its nearness to him. “Calmly he looked to either side and here Saw nothing to regret or there—to fear. Whatever the future may hold in store for individual history, .lie Doctor's students will never allow his memory to fall within the shadow of oblivion. In the class-room, lie was devoted, kind, patient, and indulgent: he extended to each the same unreserved candor which lie demanded for himself. We shall never forget his beautiful and consummate translation of the Oarminum XIV, Liber II of Horace, and of the last chapter of the Agricola of Tacitus. The surest evidence of his greatness is evinced by the permanent conquest lie has made of the esteem and affection of a loyal student constituency; and in after years, he shall live as the central figure of their most pleasant reminiscent moods.’when tliev may trulv sav that “There he stands in memory to this day. erect, self-poised, A witness to ages as they pass. That simple duty has no place foi fear.” 6
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EDITORS’ PAGE |NE more year has passed and again the Senior Class inflicts upon an indulgent and long-suffering public the series of pictures, articles,. poor jokes, and near-poems that constitute a college annual. We offer no excuses for this iniquity and beg that our readers, especially the members of the class of ‘09, remember that the deed was not of our choosing, and that the above-mentioned class is in reality the culprit, we the faltering tools. As such we realize that our weakness in being led astray entitles us to a share of the penalty, and for this we stand wait- ing with bowed heads. Being cognizant of the fact that the essential feature in the success of an annual lies in its opportune appearance before the public, we have directed our main efforts toward having the J09 Kentuckian appear two weeks earlier than the usual time. Commencement week, at the expense of the quality as well as of the quantity of material appearing within this volume. But, worthy censors, we beg leave to remind you of one or two facts, before you render judgment upon our work. Firstly, it is not our intention to give to the world a masterpiece of rhetoric or literary art, but simply a compendium of facts and occurrences, which, when perused in after years, will bring back tire fleeting fancies and fond memories so dear io the life of the college boy or girl ; and if this volume ever brings a moment of happiness into a life burdened with responsibilities and sorrows, then shall we feel amply repaid for our time and labor. Secondly, this work is not compiled nor edited by professional men, nor does it represent the work of years: it is simply the product of leisure hours (and to these we must add those hours in which we have necessarily slighted our class work) of a number of college boys and girls, to whom life presents other and equally difficult problems. So, again we beg, be not over harsh in your censure. Bv way of conclusion, we wish to express our heartfelt appreciation and sincere gratitude to all those, who by word of suggestion have exhibited their interest in the '09 Kentuckian, and more particularly to those who by practical assistance have made it possible for us to publish this volume. And by this, the consummation of our joint labors, we wish, in part, to show the appreciation of our class for all that has been done for us by our Alma Mater, our Faculty, and our associates in college. THE STAFF.
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