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

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 ■'r tc of the Si mm. n ed heretofore. For a new specimen has been added to the museum, the Homunculus viridis--habits quarrelsome, color green, and we shall not miss the grass and leaves, being refreshed by sight of verdure of as decided a shade and full as natural. But it is not our intention to keep up a strife which is forgotten in perfect good feeling, on the removal of its momentary cause. In good fellowship with the other classes, we will maintain the credit of our own physically and mentally. Though entering upon this year with diminished numbers, it is only with an increased determination to close ranks and render firmer the lies wich bind us as classmates together —to leave such marks behind as we pass these few years here, that we can point

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to lie Jio of the St: nc i. EDITORIAL '78. the beginning of fast year how long it seemed to look .'■uX 'forward, before that class which entered Hobart rejoicing in the title Seventy-eight, should become Sophomores, with ;iiii-»-£ tradilionary rights to plug hats, canes and whiskers. But the turning year has accomplished the event, and we feel that we indeed have the Sophomore name and fame so often hand- ed down, to maintain. Our first year in College was passed in quietly ridding ourselves of whatever of the uncollegiate customs had been brought within the College walls, and in mastering the studies assigned us. With an unselfish spirit which is truly commendable. Seventy seven per- sisted in leaving us unmolested, a favor for which we are deeply grateful. We came back this year somewhat wearied, it is true, by the hard fighting around sacred Ilium, and by the fatiguing journeys which we undertook with Ulysses. Our trip with Hannibal across the Alps was made rather difficult by chillv weather; but we are rapidly regaining our health and spirits by taking now and then a jar of Falernian or Ctecuban with our jolly friend Horace, and by an overland jaunt in company with the nephew of Artabanus. In all class matters we act in the most perfect unity, gaining, by this, one great element of strength, and being spared the ill fee ing among classmates which class factions too often engender. The lower class certainly has no reason to complain of treatment received from ours. Though not disposed to be overbearing or aggressive, and in fact unwilling to resent insults which might have been offered through mere ignorance, we have shown beyond ques- tion that Seventy-eight permits no invasion of its privileges, and have vindicated the character of the class. Many a broken cane adorns the walls, an unobtrusive but clear reminder to the evil- minded not to arrogate too much, nor endeavor “things unattempt-

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12 Jicho of the Seneca. EDITORIAL '79. - - HE members of the Class of'79 gladly avail themselves —of the opportunity and space granted them to announce • vJjR themselves to the world. £ 5 As Freshmen we introduce ourselves ; and as Fresh- men beg that you will bear with us during the perusal ot this short article. It is not proposed to give here an account ofihe many virtues and fine qualities which the class possesses—the modesty ol the class, for which it is well noted, would not permit it—but merely to set forth plain facts in a plain way, as becometh Freshmen, Let others sound the praises ! Although we can not boast of being the largest ot the many classes that have made Old Hobart’s” classic and time-honored walls resound to their footsteps, it is generally acknowledged that what we lack in numbers we make up in quality. Dame Nature, ever playing some of her wonderful tricks, has been kind to us, and given us a full share of brain and muscle. To the former, our general deportment in the recitation room and the opinions of the Professors testify ; to the latter, our conduct during the few weeks past bears witness. Om associations thus far in College life have been very pleasant. We have formed many agreeable acquaintances in the other classes. The Seniors and Juniors, from their •• lofty heights of dignity,” have welcomed us right heartily to Old Hobart's ” walls, and even the Sophomores, contrary to the law of College custom, have been very desirous to clasp hands across the bloody chasm.” With such good will everywhere existing, all things move on quite pleasantly for us. Our only regret is, that to our long list of pleasures we have not been able to add the pleasure trip across the Seneca at dead of night, a trip which it is customary for Freshmen to take.