Amherst College - Olio Yearbook (Amherst, MA)

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tion, makes no attempt to develop the speaker apart from the thinker and writer. For this reason he keeps in close connection the work in logic, rhetoric and elocution, and in a large measure secures the triple results of good thinking, writing and speaking. As no other college work affords a freer, larger expression of what the student is himself in calling out all his possibilities of heart and spirit, it becomes, under faithful, sympathetic direc- tion, a most fruitful means of general development. So conscientiously does Professor Frink improve such opportunities that, highly valued as is his in- struction, yet it is for his general helpfulness, and personal interest in those who come under his influence that we believe he will be most gratefully re- membered. FRANCIS H. STUART. Brooklyn, N. Y., September 23, 1891. . Francis H. Stuart, A. M., M. D., who, at the request of the editors of the OLIO, has prepared this sketch of Professor Frink, is the son of Judge Wil- liam Z. Stuart, LL. D., '33, and brother of Charles B. Stuart, '73, Thomas A. Stuart, 774, Will V. Stuart, '80, and William Z. Stuart, '83. One of the leading physicians of Brooklyn, and a distinguished writer on medical subjects, Dr. Stuart is well known in Brooklyn by his prominent connection with the Young Men's Christian Association, the Long Island Historical Society, and other organizations that aim to educate the social and religious life of the city and add to its increase of culture. ' W , A att if 11

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the fact that the great work Professor Frink has done in connection with his department at Amherst is widely known and highly appreciated. It is but a few months since he declined a Hattering and urgent invitation to a professor- ship in Dartmouth College, and now that his alma wafer is looking for a presiding otiicer it is but natural that she should turn to one of her most able and scholarly sons. But realizing the honor conferred by such an offer, every true friend of Amherst College will join in the hope that it may be declined. The department of Logic and Oratory owes its present efficiency and high standing largely to the earnest and intelligent efforts of Professor Frink, and it would be a serious misfortune to the college to lose his services at this timef' In this connection should be added an extract from the Utica Prem, a paper edited by a former student of Professor Frink, and now a trustee of Hamilton College: The name of Professor Frink has been frequently mentioned for the presidency of Hamilton College, though so far as known without his knowledge or consent. Professor Frink is a polished gentleman and thorough scholar. As a preacher he has been called to supply prominent pulpits in New York and New England. He is an enthusiastic worker, and brings out the best abilities of those under his instruction. Of the position nientioned, it may be said that Professor Frink never per- mitted himself to bea candidate by assent of any kind on his part. Aside from great natural gifts and high attainments, the success of Professor Frink has come largely from an unusual capacity for work, high ideals and skilled methods, united with an earnest personal interest in each student. However large the class, every member is thoroughly known, and is instructed, criticised, or encouraged according to his special need. A relentless critic, his chief aim, however, is not to point out faults and deficiencies, but to dis- cover the better elements and by their cievelopment make good the defects. His power to recognize the possibilities of future excellence when present condi- tions are adverse is most remarkable. Many an unpromising student owes to his quick and generous appreciation the stimulus to a successful career not only in college but in after years. Perhaps this is why the student so often becomes the life-long friend, turning to him after graduation as freely and confidently for counsel and sympathy as in college days. He believes in young men, and, while earnest in putting up every barrier against evil influ- ences, is not inclined to judge harshly the mistakes and follies of youth that do not indicate vicious tendencies. A Much of his excellence as a teacher of public expression, whether in writing or speaking, is owing to this knowledge of the student and sympathy with him. But large as are the results of such patience, skill and personal interest, they alone would not have given him his peculiar success in oratorical training. This he owes especially to his method, which, beyond the elements of elocu- 10

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1 891 . September 17, October - November December 22, 1 892. January 7, 28, February 22, March 29, April 14, May - 1 1, June 23, 26, 27, 28, 29. September 13, 15, October - November December 20, THQ: Goffege: Getifc-znElew. THURSDAY, fzfay nulfxcdl, W EDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, THURSDAY, MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, May nalfxeril, VVEDN ESDAY, THURSDAY, SUNDAY, MON DAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, frfagf uoljfxcrll, WEDN ESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, TUESDAY, The Fall Term ends at half-past eleven s.A.fx2-,rv-v-vx,x,Nfx,x,x The Fall Term begins at eight o'clock A. M. Holiday fMountain-dayl. The Thanksgiving recess. o'clock A. tw The Winter Term begins at eleven o'clock A. The Day of Prayer for Colleges. Holiday fWASllING'l'ON'S Birthdayj. The Winter Term ends at half-past eleven o'clock A. M. The Spring Term begins at eleven o'clock A. M. lloliclay fliield-dayl. 5 The Gymnastic Exhibition. 1 The Lester Prize Exhibition. The first examinations for admission begin. The Baccalaureate Sermon. IY. M. C. A, Address before the Hitchcock Society of Inquiry, and the The Hardy Prize Debate The Kellogg Prize Declamations. Class-Day. The Hyde Prize Exhibition in Oratory. Meeting of the Alumni. Commencement Exercises. Alumni Dinner. The President's Reception. M. The second examinations for admission begin. The Fall Term begins at eight o'clock A. M. Holiday lMountain-dayl. t The Thanksgiving recess. The Fall Term ends at half-past eleven o'clock A. M. 12