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

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press of whose life can never pass from this town. Truly Hobart has lost much. The resignation of Dr. Potter from the Presidency caused general surprise and regret throughout Geneva. For the past twelve years he has had the pleasure of seeing his work widen and strengthen under his ex- cellent care. Now, when the general prosperity of the college invites his presence, he feels that he must go. God speed him in his new work, wherever it may be. it is with deep regret we say “ Good-bye “ to Dr. Potter, with heart-felt sorrow that we are forced to say it to his charming wife. At present the college is progressing quietly and safely under the capable hand of the Dean, Prof. Durfee, who was appointed acting Presi- dent by the Board of Trustees, until a new President is found, worthy of succeeding the men who have gone before. Athletics are on a sounder basis than ever. There is good interest evinced in all the teams. A running track is in process of construction. The crew will soon be at work again. Above all there are more evidences of college spirit than have been seen of late years. It is worthy of cultiva- tion. A college is no college without it. Let it grow. 8

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After many untoward delays the Echo Board for '98 have fulfilled their duty to their class and present to you, with some misgivings, the fruit of their labors, the thirty-sixth volume of the Echo of the Seneca. The plan of former Echoes has been kept as nearly as possible, and some features of the older issues have been restored. Real labor and much time have been expended in its compilation, labor and time that have been found in places where no recitations were and where an occasional •• run interposed to relieve the monotony of the collegiate tread-mill. Remem- ber then to be gentle in criticism and to treat this volume as an old friend, little changed in the passage of a year, in whom failings are to be expected and not unsullied perfection as in some new and unknown paragon. Thanks the board does not desire. If their work shall serve only to refresh the memories of those who have passed from us, or reflect aught of credit upon their beloved Aima Mater, they will have been only too well thanked. It is fitting to note here the events of the past year which have affected the college. With great sorrow we record the deaths of Bishop Coxe and Dr. Rankine. The former was one of the truest friends the col- lege ever had. staunchly upholding its scholarship and its Faculty. The latter was for two years our president, a man full of good works, the im- 7

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Officers and Students of F)obart College.