Gem Yearbook . has a name of its own. so has each book that is launched mi the sea of humanity. This one we ven-ture to call The Gem. Ami. as all ships have a mission, this gallant craft has one, and nobly doesshe set forth to fulfill it. She carries a large cargo of good cheer consisting of bundles of laughter,groups of pictures, and huge encyclopedias of information — all sent from the port of Taylor Uni-versity. We, the officers and crew of The Gem, are justly proud of our respective positions. We feel thatmuch has been entrusted to us; much depends upon i he timbers of our vessel, and the


Gem Yearbook . has a name of its own. so has each book that is launched mi the sea of humanity. This one we ven-ture to call The Gem. Ami. as all ships have a mission, this gallant craft has one, and nobly doesshe set forth to fulfill it. She carries a large cargo of good cheer consisting of bundles of laughter,groups of pictures, and huge encyclopedias of information — all sent from the port of Taylor Uni-versity. We, the officers and crew of The Gem, are justly proud of our respective positions. We feel thatmuch has been entrusted to us; much depends upon i he timbers of our vessel, and the quality of its cargo;but trusting in the great Providence we send it forth. Your consignment is mi board, your interestis there: receive it with smiles, give your praises if you have any; if not. please dont complain, forwe have done our best. For the prosperity of our dear old school, the interest of our readers, and the blessing of the world,we launch our ship and wave our farewells—Good bye: THE 1 ——-^ if? r : i^Jij§§L


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