Hobart College - Echo of the Seneca Yearbook (Geneva, NY)

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ECHO OF THE SENECA. 9 EDITORIAL OF '76. the revolution of Dame Nature s cycle hade the mom- 1 hers of Seventy-Six return to Hobart's venerable halls, they iVI : obeyed her commands most willingly and gladly. For. had they not thrown olf the title of “ under-classmen,” and were they not now to enjoy that otiinn cum dig” tradition had ascrib- ed to the Junior year? Such at least was their anticipation, but alas ! how different the reality I For our lofty title, we must give up the happy larks of Sophomore experience, while the only dig.” enjoyed is digging alter mysterious roots, with what results we dare not mention. To recall the history of the past—our first appearance on the College arena — how Minerva-like we sprang into being with the strength of maturity, and at once look a commanding position among those of riper experience ; the victories achieved again and again over the would-be lords of creation above us ; the Soph. Ex- hibition. so universally praised ; and the sad burial of old Elias—these and many other of our deeds need no elaboration ; they are deeply engraved on the Pillar of Fame. The opening of another year has materially increased our ranks with those whoso course hitherto gives ample assurance that the fair reputation of ’76 will not suffer at their hands. We would ex- tend to them a hearty welcome, and in the language of old Rip would add,- May you all live long and be happy!” Fain would we dwell upon the triumphs of the past, and indulge in happy dreams of the future. Hut. as editors of this honored com- pendium of College life, we willingly point to it as an index of our character. In the many improvements made, we lake a pardonable pride, and we trust that wherein our efforts have failed, “ the qual- ity of mercy will not be strained.”

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8 i :cho mi im si:xi: a. we ;in indebted l' thee. Hut do vr not also thank thee for send- ing us fort 11 thus imbued with those powers and faculties, which thy nourishment hath bred within us? He it as it may. we leel re- signed to jo) forth as dutiful and grateful sons, having thee foremost in our hearts. Thou hast.watched over us with a great deal of care and svmpalhv. hast been ever kind to us, and now must we so soon leave thee r Hut. (). Mother! do not begrie ed. There are others who will rtrt r have the same love lor thee that we have al- ways had : they will support and strengthen thee, and that they may bear with thee in thy joys and sorrows is the parting wish ol the Class of Seventy-h ive. Let each one of us, then, who has acted the part of a dutiful son while under thy care -who has received that faithful and affection- ate training which has never been withheld from us, ever be ready to exclaim of his literary parent, with all the delightful emotions of filial respect and gratitude— A1 run. mater, semper llorens, semper honoratissima, semper beam.

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ECHO OF THE SEN EC A. EDITORIAL OF 77 f'm glad I am a Sophomore. And with the Soph‘mores stand, plug hat on my forehead. A rnne within my hand : And though the Juniors are above And Fivshmen are below. We'll show them all we re up to • biz.' And mean to hoe our row. To us who came a year ago The name of ' Fresh was given : We at our work in earnest went— Hurrah for Seventy-Seven I Greek Testament low at our feet Fell like a timid boy. While with “Greek roots, as Prof. Mac. knows We fought the wars of Troy. With Latin Prof, we took a ride In “ Mood Subjunctive's car. But, unlike Icarus of old. Came down without a scar. Geometry and Algebra Arose “with terrors new, But these were vanquished at a blow, While Bain was cut in two. Farewell to thee. O, Freshman year! With all thy tasks so pleasant. We turn us now with right good will To grapple with the present : • Paley” we all by heart will learn. We’ll never smouch in “ Trior..” O f In Latin, Greek, “Bain, (2d part). We’ll still maintain our “ dig.