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

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P73 Vol. v. No. I. 18 3- PUBLISHED BY THE JUNIOR CLASS OF THE i. . . gmmmm p I mm, EDITORS, J. W. CLAY, W. p. BROOKS, X. Y. CLARK, J. F. BARRETT, .). A, BARRl. P. M. HAKWOOl).

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ijditorikl. but hoping that as a reward lor our labor, we shall be able to raise it a step towards that degree of excellence, which it should attain. The past year has, in the main, been one of prosperity and progress, though our p;iih has twice been shadowed by death, and we have been called to mourn the loss of a loved com- panion and a respected Professor. Tlie third graduating clas has finished the four years struggle, and its members are now working to win honors for themselves and the Col- lege. If as successful in the future, as during tlieir stay aiiKjng ns, brilliant indeed will be their record, and many the tongues that shall speak their praise. The Freshman Class, though small, generally appears well ; but certain individuals should remember, that they are not the oniv persons in existence, and that others have rights and privileges, which should be respected. Slowly the standard of scholarship is being raised in the various departments, and no one can fail to notice the great improvement in morals, caused by the dismission of some, who formerly had a residence among us.