Stevens Institute of Technology - Link Yearbook (Hoboken, NJ)

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but is thoroughly efficacious in cases analogous to the one under consideration. For a precise and accurate definition of our method I would refer you to any convalescent freshman. To fully demonstrate our confidence in this method we allowed about iwo-!hz'7'1z'.v of our class to adjourn to the Cricket Grounds to participate in what was intended for the annual rush between the Sophomore and Freshman classes. The other third of our class, who were at the time either studying or indulging in similar forms of mild dissipation, were overjoyed at the result, though 'twas not more than they expected, and to tell the truth, than the Freshmen themselves anticipated. So trial No. I of our method proved a howling success. Shortly afterwards, a few of the germs being somewhat resuscitated presumed to hang up a tin flag in defiance of our positive orders to the contrary. The artistic manner of our decoration of the same with green paint would have given poor Michael Angelo Qhad he been livingj a severe and prolonged attack of professional jealousy. The next thing was the theatre party 5 but there were a couple of things on the programmes that didn't exactly coincide with '94's views of what ought to be. The Freshman historian will no doubt gloss over this event, considering it one of the things 'twere better not to dwell onf' The theatrical company had the honor, each and every one of them, of wearing our colors, and the inimitable Corinne was graced with one of our red caps of victory. It would have tickled a wooden Indian to death to notice the look of utter discomiiture depicted on the countenances of Mamma's Darlings that event- ful night. This dolefulness was due to the promiscuous and conspicuous display of their title on the ozc!sz'a'e of the programme, whilst we as usual were in it to the tune of our class yell. Didn't it look pretty printed in red ink on the zrzsizie of the programme? 'Tis said, and I believe the tale, that the Thespian who so naturally imitated the Freshman kiss was warned, if he gave away any more of their generic characteristics, that the Freshman Mafia would honor him with a hypotlermic injection of cold lead. Ihave it also on good authority that, besides being charged only half-price for admittance to museums, circuses, etc., they enjoy the other infantile privilege of paying only three cents car fare. Truly, this world is merciful, though many pessimists vehemently assert the contrary! After these many humiliations the Freshies unanimously decided to go in mourning. They dis- played their sorrow by wearing black caps with an appropriate dash of our red, in order to show to all to whom belonged the honor of reducing them to such an undignified and dolorous depths of innocuous desuetudef' Mourning surely becomes them, though 'tis a pity that their iridescent visions of great- ness should so soon be dispelled and such tender sprouts suffer so much sorrow. Before dismissing the Freshmen I would ask them to remember there is a destiny that shapes our ends, rough-hew them as we may, and '93 being that destiny there is no use kicking at any actions prompted by our exalted will.. Being, as I said, their destiny, we shall so exercise its prerogatives that, when our almamater sees us no more, they will bless us, saying, XVc are stronger, we are better, Under manhood's sterner reign. 39

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. I lm. LU wmcsl ,hc UNC ball 5uP,.c,,mCy xvilh '93, Pondering over the score, 93-13, 92 8, I l IC 3 D ' ' ' , :UT will wm.inCC ,hc ,MN doubting 'l'honias 'l of the truth that fools enter where angels dare not QC ICVU ' ' ' tread. The result could have been anticipated, for as Pope says, Ut all the causes that conspire to blind M:tn's erring judgment and misguide the mind, What the weak head with strongest bias rules, Is PRIIJIL-the never-failing vice of fools l The visionary mist of glory that surrounds their lacrosse victory is dissipated when 'tis known that our sole motive for playing that game was to be of benefit to others. Before that gamethalf of our team never handled a stick, and the other half played merely to help the Athletic Association along in at linancial way. '92 always surrounds their deeds with such an amount of jaw-bone that it is hard ln glean the truth, but it may be said in passing that all their victories and conquests 'i like glow-worms, afar off shine bright, But, looked too near, have neither heat nor light. I Passing ruthlessly over the elysian joys of holiday and the ecstatic companionship of our sum- mer girl. we tinrl ourselves entering with dignity and a just sense of our worth upon our Sophomore rear. We arrived in Hoboken and immediately proceeded to the 'Stute. Yes, it was the same old building we saw and we trod the same halls as of yore, but what was that motley crowd of strange beings huddled together, their timorous eyes and gaping mouths plainly showing that they were not students? These Hcreaturesi' were indeed uncouth looking objects, with their carefully parted hair, and a look as if something after the style of a blotter was wanting under their chins. Our thirst for knowledge led us to the 6' Pierian Spring, alias O. W. J., and, upon accurately describing to him the objects of our wonder, he cogitated deeply, then said in tones of contemptuous certainty born of experi- ence, 'i'1'hem? Oh, them's freshmen. How much one does forget in a few short months! Freshmen? We certainly had heard that name before, and further anxious inquiry developed the astounding fact that they were a species of germ arriving annually at the Institute, who, in time, under the fostering care of Sophomores, were apt to develop into full-fledged students. Now these , not from any inherent quality, but solely owing to their presence. To allay the irritation consequent upon association with these things, there were two methods applicable, either annihilation or subjuga- tion. We chose the latter method as being the ffl ' ' ' ' ' ,O most e cacious and gratifying, for if we exterintnated them, that ended the matter, but if we only subdued them, why there they were, a visible and conclu- sive testimony of our supremacy. The sub-method of dealing with these things, collectively designated as ,94., we called, after discarding all superfluous and bombastic Latin phraseology, sitting on them. This method may perhaps not be acceptable to Pasteur, Koch, or other benighted European scientists, germs were .annoying 28

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Nutt' ue come to the loot-ball games. We claim that banner, and all outside of ,92 and their friends will concede ottr claim to be a just one. But H to err is hutnan,,' so we will forgive the decision that gave another tlte possession and honor QU of the championship. True, we 'S played off the dis- pttted game and lost it. for the simple reason that injustice had discouraged those of us who were not already disabled. Sontewltere yott can lind a saying about 'fa fool and his luck, which could be applied to '9z. liesitles all these stirring and historic events, ottr glorious class has performed so many other deeds of lesser itnpnrt that lack of space and tnodesty bids tne be silent, bttt will merely say that, for all the class knows. there are some future silver-tongued orators numbered among its members, but they were so husy eating l?j at the class dinner that the toasts were unheeded. About our lessons I will have little to stty. as they to a college student are of secondary importance. Suffice to mention that in the matter of knocking them cold there has been a little reciprocity. 'Tis needless to explain my meaning, but llllfi' all can proudly cry out, 4' We have met the enemy, they are ours. l or tnore precise information about our studies I would refer you to the catalogue, as this history is too select in its choice of subjects to give them tnore than passing notice. Should you desire to be informed as to ottr friendship and intimacy with the members of the Fac- ulty. l wottld merely say ditto 'l to the experience of preceding classes, as we are too conservative to risk an original opinion. Anything else yott wish to know about us can be furnished by either the cops or O. W. j., as both have been rather friendly to our class, in fact, too friendly. This sketch is intended for a Sophomore History, and it has been the endeavor of the Historian to give utterance to only the truth, and with what success is left to thejudgment of his censors, H The Class ot' '95. To borrow a phrase from a popular ditty, He cares not what others may say. Possi- bly this tale in sotne parts tnay appear slightly varnished.', To all those who so may think, I would say that it has only been used for the purpose for which varnish was originally intended, viz., to render the groundwork more beatttiful and pleasing, without in any way altering its nature. The curtain now falls on ottr Sophomore year, and in that titne we have so lived and acted that every man who composes our class can exclaim in concert with Caesar and with justihable pride, VHIZZI, Wriz, Wd. HISTORIAN. . - pf' -- -1' f Qi I l at 2 I ff' 7 ll:'7gQ9 gg.t an elf- 'I I f egjfl- , to we- H -1 f -1: - 3' f 4 1' N.:-H V, JM. Y'-Nag 1 524-'f1'w 'J'-'Q- .l'w -ma rvel. r' . .af f' '-lfrfifr lift-P'-'ft' '- -s-, f .--,ffl 5Li,i.'LUI ' - l1Z'53ff' -x - , s : ,5.,A ,i 5x:,.,...-.fa .N - e r-s f t S L . A4 .!EE'f55iiiY .iii t - , s i ix ' - 30