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a well-si)ring of joy within the heart of the giver as he contemplates its 

 broad field of usefulness ! What an oiiject lesson of consecrated wealth 

 to every student who enters its portals 1 The history of Denison could 

 not be written without mention of the elder Barney — and the Scientific 

 Department of the future will date its real beginning and credit its real 

 progress to this generous gift of the son. 



Dignified and modest yet cordial in manner, cultured and refined 

 from contact with books and men as well as by extensive travel, a de- 

 voted lover of home and family, a keen observer of passing events, 

 conscientious and honorable in his business life, Mr. Barney has been 

 an honor and a blessing to the city and community in which he lives, 

 to the Baptist denomination in general and to Denison University in 

 particular. 



