University of Massachusetts Amherst - Index Yearbook (Amherst, MA)

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THE INDEX. leave us. We shall miss them, less as exemplars than as compan- ions, for we have been very intimate from the first. We are glad they did not leave us once, but decided to complete the course. We have not much to do with ' 73 and ' 74, only to qaell riots between them. As for ourselves, we are more united than ever, and can say, for our credit, that we have no cliques which so much disturb the peace of a class. May our numbers remain good, and our motives pure. D.

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' 72. - i«-e©£- -i= We have passed the meridian ; and as Juniors, commence the last, but pleasantest haH of college life. Our time thus far has been profitably spent, and if the remaining years show as good a record as the former, we shall have little to regret. We are still on the best of terms with the Faculty ; and never cut or holt reci- tations, preferring rather to use our cheek than our heels. This term closes our study of German, and practice in the Labo- ratory. The interesting lectures on Organic Chemistry, which we are now receiving, are such as no one but Prof. Goessmann could give us, and we hope to have them continued next term. We were glad to attend the lectures on Entomology, by Dr. Packard, but re- gret that much of interest was lost to us. Under the instruction of Capt. Alvord, we have learned to handle the big guns. Much of the beauty of the grounds in front of the College is due to our untiring energy, which seems to be appreciated by nearly all but the Freshmen, who can ' t heed the frequent call to kee2J off the grass but prefer to go ' cross-lots, because they hke to be on the green, and it is so aiohward to go ' round. Our class- work at present is of the highest character found on the farm. The landscape view to the east of the College has been greatly diversified by the numerous dwarf oak and chestnut trees which we have lately set out there. May the College live to see the fruit of our labor. We exceedingly mourn the death of Professor Miller, one of the best of professors, a man of true Christian character, who has labored earnestly here for the spiritual and temporal welfare of the students. Beginning his labors at the time we entered, he had taken a special interest in us, and we were his favorite class. He wUl be gxeatly missed, and not soon will another be found equally qualified for the position left vacant. We begin to realize that the time is drawing near when ' 71 must

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? -7 i 73. Long live ' 73. Pride of the M. A. C, and the terror of all un- wary Freshmen. We have passed safely through the dread ordeal, (which, however, did not amount to much, for ' 72 steered clear, and let us alone severely while we were Freshmen,) and now we stand before admir- ing but envious multitudes, as Sophomores. O, what dignity and majestic grandeur accompany those who bear this glorious title ! Well do we deserve it, though, for we are as smart and jolly a set of youths as ever bore this honored name. Where, O where, in all the universe, can our equal be found ? Echo alone can answer Where ? Though small in number, yet we are great in intellect and muscle. In studies our standing is excellent, and in all out-door sports, ditto. We are well represented in the famous Wilder nine, and two of the strongest oars in the boat crew are puUed by our men. With our Professors we are on the best of terms. We strive to perform the duties they require of us faithfully, and by so doing give them no cause for complaint. With the other classes we get along very well. Peace has been declared between ' 72 and ' 73, and now we smoke the calumet to- gether with sweet serenity and in perfect harmony. With ' 74 we have had so little to do that they are beginning to rejoice at the thought of escaping us so easily. But, pause for a moment, O ye jubilant Freshmen, and hearken unto us while we give you a bit of advice, viz : Never crow until you are out of the woods. You know not at what hour the Sophs may come. Be content, there- fore, to follow meekly in the footsteps of your predecessors, thank- ing fortune for the peaceful and child-like state which you now en- joy. As time rolls on we become more united, and press forward with one accord toward the goal which our worthy Seniors have now so nearly reached, trusting that ere our college life is o ' er, friend- ships will have been formed which death alone can sever. C.