University of California Berkeley - Blue and Gold Yearbook (Berkeley, CA)

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quarters have been found necessary to accommodate the classes in French, and the crowded laboratories and shops illustrate the enthusiasm in the practical scientific lines. Philosophy, Political Economy, Classics, etc., hold their own, and the Philo- sophical Union, Students' Congress, and Classical Club have each received an impetus which promises to last. The first mentioned is on a very firm foundation, and is assuming due prominence, the Classical Club is a new venture, but its success and popularity have been gratifying to its promoters, while the Students' Congress helps in a minute degree that faculty of such great importance, which we, thanks to the lack of an instructor, are unable to develop. Every student should have, at his option, a course in elocution. Under such conditions, and under such conditions only, can we get the maximum effect out of a collection of thoughts. The last of September, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, witnessed the usual consignment of tender youths, a large crowd of youngsters, as exuberant, noisy and precocious, as is the wont of Freshmen. Ah, well-a-day! among them is much good raw material, and we must not put any duty on such. Under the parental guidance of the worthy Juniors, and under the less important intellectual and athletic instruction of the Faculties, when they don their white plugs, they will undoubt- edly be a great credit to the institution. By the way, speaking of athletic training, reminds me that I must not fail to say that, under the efficient instructor, and ineflicient examiner, great strides have been taken in this department. In fact, I am informed that even the young lady students can now take U great stridesf' owing to the gymnastic 'C culture which they receive. Dame Rumor reporteth that they intend giving a closed field-day in the 4' Gym at seine future date. Undoubt- edly they enjoy the recent acquisition of a furnace and warm water in this building as much as do the young men, who are not longer compelled to sufer cold chills and colder HQO. HJlg'LtCb calicnte is indeed a blessing. And now a few words regarding the out-door sports. Football had a brief but spirited existence, baseball has drawn a new lease of life, and we anticipate honors for our team. As for tennis,-well, you're not in it unless you play. There seems to be something about the game that fills just what the student wan ts after six or seven hours of recitation 3 and the courts entertain their devotees from morn till night. It is to be regretted that the Regents, who have been so generous as regards in-door exercise, cannot be prevailed upon to help us out a little more in out-door athletics. As it is now, the boys have to stand the whole expense, and it proves quite a strain. Concerning improvements in the grounds, Dt at jf if it if is is X But then, of course, we are so poor, and have such a threatening prospect ahead of us that possibly we should be thankful I 8 l

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are exgawe iinieoiqigiinw New ff-ffgf gg, Wilt? T has been said that architecture is frozen poetry. lVhat charming thoughts would fill the air, could we thaw out some of our frigid rhyines,-the Gymfl or the Mechanics' Arts building! But, alas! ideas result not so easily, and must be the outcome of intuitive reading or concentrated thought. As our 'tguardian angels take pretty good care that in these two occupations we have little rest, so, charitable or uncharitable reader, criticise not our work as you would one from the pen of a professional book-writer. The aim of the BLUE AND GOLD is three-fold: to be a chronicle of college organizations and their records not accorded a place of honor in our esteemed contemporary, the Register 5 to be a reflector of those events and incidents which make college days so fondly revered and treasured in a man's memory, and to bring into the sunlight such failings, individual and institutionary, as may be remedied when thought over by those in whose power it is to correct them. This latter often causes many wounded feelings. But to none have we been intentionally unj ust, and we hope that the mantle of time will envelop the deformed assertion, and hide it from the recollection of him whom we have accidentally wronged. But we turn to our advancement within the past year g and it is with more than pleasure that we are enabled to an- nounce the commencement' and progression of the finest chemical laboratory in the world. The external appearance of this architecturally beautiful building occupies a noticeable position in our annual. It will be most aptly situated, and the internal arrangement was perfected with reference both to the local needs which experience has made visible, and to the kind and worthy suggestions made by interested savants. Let us hope that the wide field and practical applications of this science will make evident the necessity of maintaining it in a manner commensurate with its importance. Our new Professor of English takes hold of his work with the vim and energy of a young man,- as is true also of the present head of the Department of Physics. Courses under both of these gentlemen seem to be very popular. Increased C 7 D

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that we have one or two trees, a spear or so of grass, a few shrubs and several loose scantlings, and We should not expect any landscape gardening, flower beds, or artificial stone sidewalks. lVe are, however, proud of the aqueduct, along Which we tramp each inorning and evening. Truly, though, We may speak with delight regarding the interest which the Board of Regents take in our personal comfort. They coine over so often, and talk with the representative students, inquiring particularly into every little necessity, and showing such a desire that we should be up with our Eastern neighbors in the matter of convenience. They have even gone so far as to have one cup put into the lunch-rooing and we hear that they intend to give us soap to Wash our hands with, and towels to wipe thein on, not to mention ininor improvements. But, ah mel We can not have every- thing, can we, dear Regies ? Now, trusting that our attempts to iinprove the BLUE AND GOLD artistically and literally will not pass un- noticed, we place it before you, with the hope that it will prove as entertaining to the friends of Ninety-One as have her other Ventures. -:- I-sg'-:-.Z-v' -I--.'A.'-L' -NZ .- .vA-.i,., .- A -,.-.KAY - va, C95