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

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THK INDKX. Our exercise in practical agriculture is no doubt a new ex- perience to some of us, and productive of some lame arms and blistered hands, and judgine: from the frequent display of watches, when in the field, vvr think that the majority agree that the best part of tiit- exercise is when the bell rings to call us home. The Sophs have manifested an unfriendly feeling toward us from the first; doubtless owing to their inability to exact from us the proper respect, which their great superiority, as Sophomores, demands. Our success as rushers and runners and the flat refusals of Freshies to comply with Sojihoinoric regulations, are other causes which probably bred thi i nfriendly feeling. We have taken a New ne|)arture from the old estab- lished customs of c:ol]eges, by insisting upon our right to qome and go, and wear sucii artic-les of dress as best suits ourselves, regardless of the interdicts issued by Sophomores. It.was thought by some that tiiis action on our part would terminate in a free fighi, bui through the efforts ot ihe Fac- ulty, amicable resolutions have been adopted, and a full rer- ognition of our rights accorded. This is a step in the right direction, and we may look tor- ward to the time, when the rights of gentlemen will be res- pected, as well when acting the part ot Freshmen, as at any other period of their existence. We are fortunate in having such an excellent and able corps of Professors to point out the way, and assist in clear- ing the path of all difficulties met with, in acquiring a scien- tific education. And by our earnest endeavors and strict attention to study, may we be able t show at the end of eacli term, such results as shall testify to their excellence as in- structors. In conclusion, we can only say, that by acting the parr of gentlemen at all times, we hope to merit the good will of all connected with the College; so that in after years, when looking back over our college days we may not have one cause for regret to mar the hap|)y memories c;f tl.e days spent in the M. A. C. B.

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THE INDEX. The class of ' 77 enters colleg-e with her members number- ino- twentv-tvvo. We certninly hope that there will be no diminution of the present number, but rather an increase; and that the succeeding- years will find us all here, struggling on to the desired end in the same sound health and good spirits in which we find ourselves at the commencement of our Freshman year. We are pleased to find in our class one member from Japan, and another from Brazil. The number of Foreigners sent to America to be educated increases every year. This fact shows that the excellence of American institutions is be- ing recognized all over the world. We hope that these gentlemen will be the means of bring- ing more of their countrymen to these shores to be educated. The other members of the class are all fair specimens of Yoimg America and possess a great amount of pluck, that quality which is so essenlially necessary to success in life. . Having safelv run the gauntlet ot second-hand furni- ture dealers, booksellers and society runners, we are at length settled down, and have come to look upon the brick walls of the dormitories with less feelirgs oi homesickness than were at first exhibited, and n nv regard them as our homes. We have also become yjerfectly familiar with the road lead- ing t o the boarding house ; and alter witnessing the feats of some of the members, when there, we must conclude that they were sent away from home in tl)e interest of home economy, as well as toprocure an education.

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1 . 1. IN. liA. 13 f okrd of YiHi tee . MEMBERS EX OFFICIIS. ; ITis Excellency WILLIAM B. WASHBURN. Col. WILLIAM S. CLAHK, IW.iorvi of Culhge. Hon. JOSEPH WHITE, LL.D., S,,re1 mj of Board of J-klncaVwn. Hon. CHARLES L. ELINT, Secretary of Board of Ay, ■icuHure. MEMBERS BY ELECTION. Hon. MARSHALL P. WILDER Boston. Hon. CHARLES G. DAVIS, . Plymolth. ' dk. NATHAN DURFEE, Fall Riveu. HENRY COLT, Esq., . PlTTsriELD. Rev. CHARLKS C. SEWALL, . Mkufikld. PH1NEASSTED.V1AN, Esq., . CUICOI ' EE. Hon. ALLEN W. DODUE, . Hamilton. Hon. GE:OR(iE MARSTON, . New Bkdfokd. Hon. WILLLAM B. WA-IIBUKN, . GitEENFIELD. FuoF. ilEVitY L. Will ri.N ' ti, Camhkidge. HENRY F. HILLS, Esq., . AMIlEliST. Hon. DANIEL NEEDHAM, . (iKOTON. WILLIAM KNOWLTON, Esq., Ul ' TO.V. JOHN CUMMl.NGS, Esq., . WOBUUN.