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

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Then amidst the roar of thunder All was hushed in awful silence. And from out the depths of heaven Hashed a death-wing'd shaft ot lightning ; Dealing tree and man a single Fatal blow and headlong dashed them, Two stark, lifeless trunks together Down into the lake’s deep water. In the morning, while the women Filled the land with lamentation. On the lake a body lloated Of the man and tree united. All day long the Indians watch’d it, DU the bloody sun was setting. And the thunder’s roar was mingled With the moanings of the west wind; While another storm was gathering O’er the lake a sound re-echoed, And the tree and Agaventah Started on their endless journey ; Often seen and oft forgotten All around the lake they wander. Caring nought for winds nor currents. Moving with mysterious power, Often when the sun in setting I ints the lake with bloody colors, Often when the storm is coming Sounds the voice of Agayentah. Fver armed and on the warpath Roams his spirit restless ever. And his shout t battle calling Echoes o’er the lake forever. Though long vears have past there lingers In the breast of every pale face, Reverence for the warrior’s spirit Doomed to wander without resting. And to all who know this legend. Who have heard and not forgotten, Hath the Spirit giv’n this promise. And hath sworn it by his fathers; That their doings here while gathered In this town of Kan’dasaga Shall be told m coming ages By THE ECHO OF THE SENECA. 9 M. S. J., V)6.

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“The Echo of the Seneca.” A Legend of the “ Lake Gun.” Should you ask me whence this story, Whence this legend? I should tell you. From the lips of a great chieftain, Wise and learn’d in Indian history. Loved and called by them their brother 44 Haiwaisaus ’ the pale-lace Indian. And to whom they’d told this legend Of the “ Echo ” or the “Lake (inn.” In the town of Kan’dasaga In the fort of the fierce Senecas, Fiercest of the fiercest warriors, Uwelt the noble Agayenfah. Straighter than the winged arrow, Towering was his regal statue, And his gav-plumed head was always Seen where’er the light was hottest; Calm and prudent in the council. Swift and cautious on the war trail. Brave and terrible in battle; Well beloved was Agaventah. On a sultrv day in summer In the time of peace and quiet, Agayentah left his wigwam Well equipped to hunt the red deer. When the evening sun was setting. With his prev he started homewards. With long strides he hastened onwards. As a storm was fast approaching. Scarce the high lake bank he’d come to W'hen the tempest swayed the forest, And the lightning through the twilight, Oleamed across the angry waters. On the lake bank crouched the warrior At the foot of a great oak tree, And about him pulled the deer skin To keep off the drenching shower. 8

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Calendar. Jan. Jan. Feb. Feb. Feb. March March April April April May May May June June June June June June June June June June June June June June June June June Sept. Sept. Dec. Dec. 1S95. 10, »5. 6, 22, 27. 5. 26, 12. % 22, 10, 23» 30. 5- 6. 17. 19. 23. 24. 25, 25. -5. 26, 26. 26. 26, 26. 27. 27. Thursday............ Tuesday Wednesday .......... Friday............. Wednesday........... Friday .......... Tuesday......... Friday . . ....... Monday ... Monday............. Friday.............. Thursday ........ Thursday . . . Wednesday........... Thursday . ........ Tuesday............ Monday ............ Wednesday........... 2d Sunday after Trinity Monday........ ... Tuesday . . Tuesday............ Tuesday........ Wednesday . . . Wednesday.......... Wednesday ...... Wednesday........... Wednesday........... Thursday........... Thursday. ... . Easter Term begins. Meeting of the Trustees. . Matriculation Day. . Washington's Birthday. . Ash Weduesday. . Graduating Theses handed in. . Easter Examinations (special). . Good Friday. . Easter Recess begins. . Easter Recess ends. . Senior Honor Examinations begin. . Ascension Day. . Decoration Day. . Senior Terra Examinations begin. . While Medal Orations handed in. . Phi Beta Kappa Election. . Prize Essays handed in. . Term Examinations begin. . Missionary and Baccalaureate Sermons. . Meeting of the Library Committee. . Entrance Examinations begin. . Freshman Prize Exhibition. . Annual Meeting of the Phi Beta Kappa. . Annual Meeting of the Trustees. . Orations for the White Medal. Seniors' Class Day. . Annual Meeting of Associate Alumni. . Election of a Trustee by the Alumni. . Commencement Day. . Summer Vacation begins. 17, Tuesday . .........Trinity Term begins. 17, Tuesday . ....................Second Entrance Examinations begin. X7. Tuesday ... ....... Term Examinations begin. iy. Thursday. . ..........Christmas Vacation begins. io