Washington and Lee University - Calyx Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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QO slight task lias confronted the Editorial and the Business Staffs of the 1918 Calyx. AltJiough the war had begTin at the time the 1917 Calyx appeared on the campus, yet the greater part of the book had been prepared before the outbreak of hostilities, including the gather- ing of the ever necessary funds. This year tlie case was different. Not only has the student-body been reduced by over 25%, but the AVar-time conditions have proved naturally a detriment to the getting of a sufficient financial back- ing. Contracts had been signed in 1917 calling for a book on the same scale as that of previous years. It was, thei efore, a matter of no mean size and dif- ficulty to publish the book now in the hands of the Washington and Lee stu- dents. Due credit for this must be given to the capable and earnest Business Manager, Murray C. Shoun, former manager of Old Center, Central Uni- versity, Kentucky. He has spared no effort to procure the needed backing and to made the 1918 Calyx a success. The merchants who have so kindly given advertising space are to be thanked by the staff ' . They have proved themselves loyal to the college in these times of financial stress, and conse- quently deserve more than ever the hearty support of Washington and Lee men. To the students who have subscribed, to the societies who have paid for representation, and to all those who have in any way contributed to the financial side of the book, the staff extends the heartiest of thanks. The artists, Messrs. Hartley, Waugh, and Welch have worked faithfully, and their drawings are far above the usual standard of college art. The various members of the staff have co-operated continually with the Editor, who takes this opportunity to thank them for their important services. For articles, the Editor desires to thank Dr. Henry L. Smith, Dr. W. LeConte Stevens, and Dr. J. L. Howe. With these few words, the Editor and the staff ' turn over the 1918 Calyx to the Student-body. Above all other things has the attempt been made to have the book tnilij representative of Vashington and Lee. It is sincerely ho])ed that this attempt has proved successful. Paffe Ten

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