University of Massachusetts Amherst - Index Yearbook (Amherst, MA)

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July 4. Marvin and Canavan ring the bell. National salute fired. Lieut, comes up to investigate. The " horsikin " arrives. 7. I. C. Greene finds his room locked, 14. Bell hoisted into the chapel tower. Horse race : Prof. Brooks wins the first heat, 24, Lewis finds an unwelcome visitor in his room. 26. Henderson and Lewis frightened by a night invasion of a cricket. 124

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JdNE. 7- lO. i6. 17- 19. 20. Brilliar t flo-Wers of rqariy a t iie Glitter -ys itt] tl e ii|orr ir g de-W ; Broad expanse of oodlarid fair Woos tl: e gaze to linger tt ere. 23- Band is photographed. Homer breaks a plate. Republican celebration. Presidential salute fired, and the band played. The sheep frighten I. C. Greene. Freshmen dine at Brooks House, Brattleboro. Baccalaureate sermon and address before Y. M. C. A. Grinnell examination, Flint and Fowler prize speaking. Society reunions. Class Day exercises. Reading of military essays. Battalion drill and parade- President ' s reception. Graduating exercises. Sub-freshmen take their examinations. 123

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IDacation |T is the month of June. The summer sun Sheds golden glory over hill and plain; The triumphs of Commencement days are past, And only pleasant memories remain. Deserted is the campus; vainly now From chapel tower melodious accents call To note the passing hours, then die away. And silence reigns in lecture room and hall. The weary student with his careworn face Deep furrowed by the marks of toil and strife, His mind oppressed by learning ' s grievous load, Scarce lightened by the frequent joys of life. To college friends has bid a long farewell And flown to distant climes where earthly woes Disturb not, and where sweet contentment reigns ; Here he has found a well deserved repose. Vacation days ! The very words recall Glad memories of sea and sandy shore. Of idle hours spent on the towering rocks. While gently lulled by Ocean ' s ceaseless roar, Visions of mountain cliff and leafy wood. Of verdant meadow and the winding stream. Of country villa hidden ' neath the trees, — All sweetly mingled in that one glad dream. The scene is changed, and autumn comes apace, The student bids vacation life adieu, September ' s sultry days at last are here, And with them college duties come anew ; Again the silvery notes from chapel tower Peal forth their welcome summons far and near. And all forget the summer ' s idle life, And labor for success in learning ' s sphere. 125