Springfield College - Massasoit Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

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Jforetoori) To faithfully portray the life of our institution, to preserve the records of deeds done, to “render unto Csesar the things that are Caesar’s,’’ is the task that the editors of this volume have set themselves. In so far as the reader is edihed, enlightened, and entertained throughout these pages, in such degree will this task be com])lete, and the trust imposed on the compilers discharged. The 1916 Mdssasoit has iu)t l)een the work ot the editors alone. I ' he entire college has C(j-operated to a remarkable degree, and the heartiest thanks of the edit(jrial staff are due to all who have helped. Special mention should be made of the tireless work ( 1 Ahmtagu h . Modder, of the graduating class, wh(jse artistic ability and unfailing gocxl will have made the ol)taining ot suitable art work a jo ’ to the editors, rather than a task. lo Messrs. Bird, Hoskins, and Ferris, of the same class, are due the thanks of the editors for their splendid work in the Senior section ot the book. Ralph L. d ichenor, ot the ( lass ot 1917, is als( to be commended for his cle er woik with his camera. ' I ' he 1916 jMassdSoit, therefore, greets a generous public with the hope that the labor and time expended on this volume have not lieen in vain, and that it may b( ' c ' onsidered worthy of a jilace in the ever- lengthening line of annuals marking the growth of our college. The Editors. six

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THE. nA5SA5oir --nmETEErr sixtezh (2E ur (E reasurer Springfield College is peculiarly fortunate in its Treasurer, Mr. Henry H. Bowman, President of the Springfield National Bank, who has served now for nineteen years as Treasurer and thirty years as Trustee, not only caring for the funds with scrupulous fidelity hut generously devoting to the promotion of all the interests of the college his wide experience and his mature judgment. Mr. Bowman was one of that group of young Springfield men who learned hanking from Henry S. Lee and whose ideals were formed hy that model Christian business man, so remarkable for his integrity, judiciousness, courtesy, sympathy, and enthusiasm for every patriotic and religious cause. Serving on a number of the most important committees of the Board of Trustees, Mr. Bowman has given freely of his time and thought to all of the fundamental problems of the college, and it has often been due to his foresight and breadth of view that the right course was taken m doubtful matters. Needless losses have been avoided and advantageous arrangements have been made. The dignified furniture of the Trustees room in the Library building — the massive polished oak table and chairs and the beautiful rug — all the gift of Mr. Bowman, may be mentioned as as example both of his generosity and his fine taste. At commencement dinners and on similar social occasions Mr. Bowman is a favorite toastmaster lor he is not only a man of business but a student of the best literature, and as an after-dinner speaker is especially happy in saying the right thing in the right words. His genial good humor and ready wit give the tone to the evening. The general public naturally think most of the athletic, educational, and religious work of the college. All honor to the business men who, standing in the background, by unremitting care of its financial affairs make all the rest possible! Page five

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