I STANLEY CH APPLE FRESHMEN All Freshmen LECTURES FRIDAY READ ! FEAR ! OBEY ! To Wear Caps You are now Colby men. For generations, better men than The Alumni Office has anr you have folloiued certain Colby traditions . It {remains to be The initiation of Freshman Rules on Monday, October 13, 1947, was nounce d tha ,t the Colby Alum- seen ivhether ydur class has the guts to live up to these ancient students announced by George Clark, president Beethoven Is Topic nus will be offered to customs thus proving yourselves loyal for one dollar for a year 's sub- , ' Colby men. of the Class of 1950. "Agitation for scription of eight issues or sold Understand these rules, admit no compromise. Their neglect the renewal of the rules after their Of lectur e-Recital individually " for twent y-five cents is obnoxious to faculty, alumni and the student bo$y. The Ken- suspension during the war was begun per copy. by the Class of 1950 and the idea has nebec still floios and human driftwood still is washed over the received the approval ofi the Inter- Stanley Chappie,- an Averill lec- dam to the dark depths of Gehenna. turer of long standing, will give his Student Council," he stated. on the fifth , lecture-recital Friday, October FRESHMEN MUST The Freshman Rules will, whole apply to men only. The women 10, at 8 P. M. in the Women's Union. 1. Wear the Freshman Cap and a Black , will be required to wear caps but "Beethoven ; The Three Peri- Barn Dance Bow-tie, and tip the Hat to all -upper- , wiV be under the jurisdiction of their own ods", will be discussed by Dr. Chap- classmen. s Rules which are to be post- pie. Although there is some disagree- 2. Wa lk on the same side of any and Women' ment in musical circles as to the Set For Sat. every street as the girl's' dorms are ed in Foss Hall. worth of these divisions Beethoven's found. Freshmen must bow in front Freshmen Buy Caps At Bookstore activities are usually divided^ into the of girls' dorms. All Freshmen must buy their caps The members oi the Colby Varsity following three periods;., first, the 3. Kindly remove themselves from all at the Bookstore on Saturday -morn- Show, "Lucky 'To Be Me", will give period of imitation, second the period walks and step into the gutter when ing, October 11. They will cost be- a barn dance Saturday, October 10, of introspection, and thirdly the approac hed by uppercla 'sstnen. tween sixty and seventy cents. In in the gym of the Women's Union. period of extcrnalization. In this last 4. Learn Colby Songs and cheers. Hai l addition, the men must wear black period Beethoven's music was be- The purpose of the dance is to to Colby, Alma Mater , On to Vic- bow ties which can'be purchased at yond the understanding of his con- raise money to be put toward the tory . Fishman's on Main Street. temporaries; his music was for future total cost of the recordings of the 5. Be neatly dressed. Brush your shoes Rules for the men' are being print- generations. Varsity Show in order that they may 1 and teeth. Shave your fingernails ed on a proclamation to be distribut- be sold less expensively. ed with the caps on Saturday morn- Chapp ie Was. Director of B. B. C. and chin. Dr. Chappie was born in London In addition to the regular dances, 6. Because you are now in College da no ing. The length of time that the rules in 1900. His career as a conductor there will be played a few square reason why you should not attend will remain in effect is dependent up- dances which -will be called by Ed Church on the Sabbath. < on the attitude and behavior of the (Continued on page 3) Waller. Music will be furnished by 7. Colby is on the road to better thing's. freshman class. recordings. There is. a possibility that Among these is better living condi- Freshman-Sophomore Code one or two songs will be introduced tions. Don ' t make your room a pig Govern Relations Debatin g Society from the Varsi ty Show by Kenneth sty (even if you are a bore). It will be the duty of sophomores Jacobson at the piano. 8. Carry matches and 'ligh t (Cigarettes to report all infractions of the rules Ss Re-established The committee in charge of ar- for all uppcrclassmen upon request. to the Sophomore Jury. George Clark rangements for tho dance is compos- 9. AH Freshmen must give up seats on will preside over the jury; its mem- ed of Riith Marriner, Elizabeth Bea- Buses and 'in the Spa to all uppcr- bers will be David Montt, Richard The long dormant Colby Debating mish, Gerald Stoll, and Sumner classmen. Borah , George Wiswel l, Ellis Carpen- Society Is beginning to emerge as a Abrainson. 10. Must pick |up any refu'se (pape rs , ter, Allan Dublin, Robert Lindquist, definite force in inter-cpllogiote de- boards , ciga r ette st ubs, etc.) which Richard Pullen, Allan Riof e, Winston bating. arc upon the grounds of the campus. Oliver and Walter Alger, Jr. With' a nucleus of about a dozen Colby To Publish Song FRESHMEN MUST NOT The relations between the freshman debater s, and Mr.. Burdick as adviser, 1. Smoke on tho Campus and Down- and sophomore classes will be govern- the group has drawn up many tenta- Book Availabl e In Nov. town. ed by the "Freshman-Sophomore tive plans, which will include a fresh- I 2. Have any acquaintance with girls of Code". The chief specifications of this man as well as a varsity team. any kind whatsoever , especially he. code are ; As soon as the club has completed The Colby Song Book, which was t wecn the age of 6 and 23. 1. The basis of the code is good its organization plans, it will arrange begun last spring, will probably be 3. Wear Prep or High School Insignias . sportsmanship. a "practice debate with Bates, possibly available into in November. The (You can ' t live on your past here.) . 2. There shall be a Sophomore in about a month. Later in the season songster will include favorite Colby 4. Drive cars between 6 P.M. and 7 A.M. Jury, presided over by tlie class presi- it is contemplated that the club will songs as well as those of tho other dent and composed of a representa- go on a tour through Vermont and Main e colleges and one from each TO BE UNDERSTOOD tive of each fraternity nnd two non- Massachusetts, debating at such col- sorority ,ancl fraternity. fraternity sophomores. Any member leges as Bennington , Middlebury, The' '.committee working on the book UPPERCLASSMEN WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR of the sophomore class may report University of Vermont, Norwich, Wil- in cludes John White Thomas, Jos eph ANY INJURIES RECEIVED WHILE IN THE ACT OP infractions to any member of this liams, Smith, Amherst, an d Mount Smith, Robert Barteaux , Conrad jury. Holyoke. White, Arthur "Rod" O'Halloran, • PUNISHING THE VIOLATERS OF THESE LAWS 3. A list of those freshmen com- ,, . (Continued on Pago 3) Harriet Hutchinson, Marth a Ja ckson, mitting infractions shall bo posted on tho main bulletin board on tho morn- and Donald Nicola. Focus , a magazine published ing before the mooting of tho jury. Tho cover hns tho chapol as tho last your , will appear again this g 4. Tho freshmen on the ECHO Will Institute background. Singers stfarid on tho New Colle e Band year. Focus will accept contribu - list shall chapol stops as a perpetuation of tion's of all types—short stories , (Continued on Pago G) Student Opinion Polls President Bixler's wish for, chapel Led By Comparetti poe ms, critica l essays—i n short sings.' any hind of creative writing. of tiro Col by songs to bo Tho ro will bo a box in the Miller The ECHO considers that one of Some "Th o organization of the Colby found will bo the "Hoidloburg Alma Library to receive contribu tions. Sttt-G News ita main objectives is to sorvo ns a College Band is well underway", an- Mntor",. "Mayflower Hill Song", medium of exchange for Colby, opin- nounced Dr. Ermanno Comparotti, ita "Roll on Kennebec "On to Vic- ion. In-order to fulfill this objective, ", director. "Twenty-five students have doin gamo this fall. The Social Committee of tho Inter- tory", "Col by Marching Song", "Hail, the stud' is instituting a campus poll. joine d tho band, t o f orm a nucleus Studont Council has recently dovisod Colby,- Hail" and "Sons of tho Blu e Repertoire Include * Marches Each Thursday nnd Friday botwoon , for our organization at football and a now form for tho registering of an d Grey ", " Among tho planned repertoire of tlm hours of nino through twelve, a basketball games this year", stated any student social .functions. Tho tho band will bo such woll-lcnown question will ho posted in Millor Dr, Com parotti. f ollowing explanation is given in an Library just outskio tho Spa. Pencils military marches as Hall's "lOthEogi- Among' tho instruments used by tho attampb tp elavlly tho procedure to and paper will bo provided bosldo tho mont", Bngloy's "National .Emblem", band will bo a now boll lyro and boss bo followed in tho proper registering box In which tho answers may bo de- Npw College Bus Purcly's "On Wisconsin ", nnd "Tho of such functions. ' d rum, as well as a sousapliono, bari- Thunderer" by Sousa, Tho songs of posited , Any. comments that you may 1. Procure tho proper form tones, trom bones, a Jl uto, a piccolo, various- colleges, will nlso bo per- wish to oxpross on tho subject will bo from tho ofllco of tho Dean of Runs Ira Rush Hours saxophones, clarin ets and cornets, formed, f Wo- glvon . careful attention. men.. ¦Each 'Drum Major Needed wook tho ECHO will announce Now in, tho band aito :trumpots : 2. Fill out form and return to tho question for tlio following wook, Colby College is now the possessor "Wo aro still looking tor a drum F oster Choate , Beverly Bally, Donald Itocordor of Social Committee. so that you may have tho opportunity of a third bus. Tho now vehicle is a major or majorette; u boy who will Kont, Joan ' Carman, Arnold Sturte- 3. When tho form has boon re- to give tho subject somo thought. Gen eral Motors yellow coaclr, f or- play tho cymbals, preferably ono who vant ; clarinets : Ann Bovorldgo Mar- ' ¦ , turned by tho Recorder, tho organ- . Students, .faculty, and tho whole merly used by tho Maine Control plays the piano for his knowledge of garet Clark, Colla Pliilbrook, Bovorly ization chairman invites clmpor ones administration tiro urged to cooperate Railr oad,' I l contains 20 upholstered music .and rhythm ; nnd [several Bnrnott, Lucille Tavr, Lois Norwood, and roturns f orm to tho Doan of 'is, by participating in th poll. Tho aim Boats of tho reclining typo. French horns", Dr, Comparotti re- Francos Kimball, Hnvpor Lohr; per- Women; tho form is returned im- is to achieve democracy on tho Colby Tho bus will bo ou tho road as marked, "Of course", ho added ,. "wo cussion; Shlrloy Frollo, Harland East- mediately to tho organization campus, soon as possible, probably by tho timo nro always interested in anyone who man ; sousapliono: Thorton Morrinm; chairman. QUESTION FOR THIS WEEKt you rood this urticlo, It has boon would liko to join th o band in any baritone: Chnrlos Mclntyro, Ohar- 4. Organization chairman koapn ¦ Would you bo In favor of trans- pointed in tho Colby colora and will capacity what-BO-ovov," main I-Iui'd; 'trombone: Richard Ray- ifovm until nttov tho social aff air faring tho roadlnn room of the rosomblo tho Blue Bootlo. Tho bus Tho ban d's unif orms, purchased be- marin, Cavloton Stinchflold, Goorgo is over ; ho then 1111a out section library from iu pvtosont loca- will bo used only during tho rush fore tlio war,' "will bo-worn at all band Smith; saxophone; William Thomp- III' of the form nnd roturns it to tion to tho main foyer on the periods , particularly In tho morning a ppearances ', Arrangements havo boon son, Eugene Ohnrtlor; piccolo: Carrie tho Recorder of tho Social Commit- ¦ fl oor above? _ ). and noon hours, made for tho band to go to tho Bow- Bartlott; fluto; Norono Tiubottu. too. ¦ . . i . sure general adherence to a limited numbers of methods of diversion; Wty Glullig f ttfy Pincus Compares American this attempt to build a large group of people -with approximately ,equal a- mounts of instruction and congruent To-Eur opean Universitie s extra-curricular tastes leads 'to fur- By John Pincus than the average European, since ther general similarity within our group. The Colby ECHO having asked me European universities in following to set forth an accounting of my ex- the purpose of developing the intel- Pressure on us to do the same RCPR__8__NT-.0 FOR NATIONAL. ADVERTISING BY periences in Switzerland and the rest lect, do not feel justified in applying class work and enjoy the same activi- National Advertising Service, Inc. the mass methods necessary to raising ties naturally leads to homogeneity CoMege PublisherBtpreseMmtHmt * ,$¦ of Europe during the year 1946-47, 420 Maoisom Ave. - New VOR1 - M. V. I find myself in the position of being the general standard of knowledges. in matters of dress, taste, opinion. cbks-so • Darn *' ¦ Los amslm • SM f-tu-WHn requested to write a chapter after In, the same narrow way as they did Thus a more or less uniform product the book is already finished. I refer, centuries ago, the European Universi- is produced, and the standardized Founded in 1877 und published weekly during the college year under the supervision of course, to the brilliant expose and ties continue to cater to a small sec- student leaves Colby to join the great of the students of Colby College. Member of the Associated College Press and Charter Mem- critique of the European situation tion of society, by making all the mass of the people. Since, he, like ber of the New England Intercollegiate Newspaper Association. Entered as Second Class presented in last week's ECHO by one duties of the student incumbent on thousands of other college graduates, Matter at the Post Office , Waterville , Maine. Subscription price is $2.00 a year. eminently qualified to discuss the himself. is a standardized product, he repre- matter. sents a much greater positive contri- EDITOR-IN-CHIEF SANFORD I. KROLL *48 Europe Develops Individualism bution to society than the heedless Any embellishment or addition I European individualists. lj EDITORIAL STAFF may make is purely superfluous, per- Obviously, one cannot give people information if they are not present MANAGIN G EDITOR JANET H. GAY MS haps, but I am sure that my urgent • Aim Should Be Realism to receive it, and .the European NEWS EDITOR .". HANNA LEVINE '48 desire to emphasize and fortify the method by eliminating required at- Homogeneous groups work for the FEATURE EDITOR MARY BURRISON '48 profound conclusions drawn by my tendance at classes and the system of public benefit ; they have the same REWRITE EDITOR : • GLORIA H. SHINE '48 predecessor to these pages will not be .standards the same wants. Thus in tests, quizzes, and exams that- we , MAKEUP EDITO R RUTH E. MARRINER . '48 interpreted as disagreement with her economic life have here in America, has at the same , they are satisfied by a SPORTS EDITOR BURTON KRUMHOLZ '48 views, nor as a mere slavish imitation time eliminated the methods by which homogeneous product, which enables of that rigorous intellectual honesty mass production methods to be util- ASSOCIATE EDITORS : FRANCES BENNER , DOUGLAS BORTON . CYNTHIA CROOK , physical and mental attendance to and that flashing insight which I so ized to their highest degree, instead ROBERT DARLING KATHERINE DEMPSEY , GERALD FRANK , LIONEL GOULET , the course of study may be controlled. , sincerely admire. of necessitating the wasteful demand EILEEN LANOUETTE , MARCIA MAGRANE , CHARLES O'REILLY , ALVIN Perhaps the strangest point of all Compares American And German for differentiation and hand ,craft that SCHWARTZ is the persistence of European meth- Schools the European product demands. NANCY RICKER , ods of education in the face of their Furthermore since Colby does not ASSISTANT 'EDITORS : SYLVIA FREDETTE , MAIDA BERNSTEIN , To complement the work of my , ROBERT ROSENTHAL , NANCY ARDIFF , MARY HATHAWAY , ALAN SARNER obvious failure. They insist upon at- produce "Fascists or Communists, this predecessor, I have decided to make tempting merely to offer help to the facilitates the task • of government no further mention of the character . , BUSINESS STAFF individual student in his attempt to and freedom of speech and thought and personal habits of the average BUSINESS MANAGER .... JOHN IVES '49 educate himself. They provide the may be treated by the government . European. Also, I shall avoid mention library and, .the professors; the stu- as meaning freedom • for those who BUSINESS ASSOCIATES : RICHARD MARTIN , CHARLES KRAMER of his regrettable dietary habits. dent provides everything else. Ob- share those beliefs and colors which These subjects, as well as the gaiety CIRCULATION MANAGER ANN FRASER '48 viously, this system cannot be used prevail generally, instead of forcing and wild , abandon , of Europe's cities, to successfully pass on instruction to a toleration of all types of attitudes, CIRCULATION ASSOCIATES: JOAN DONNELLY . MIRIAM DICKINSON , SHIRLEE has already been too analytically dis- large groups of students in order something which the French or Brit- RUBIN cussed for me to add any contribu- ¦ that they may thereby further the ish method virtually makes manda- tion of value. I have chosen instead SUBSCRIPTION MANAGER ANN JENNINGS '49 social good; instead, it merely suc- tory, due to its blind insistence on the to add to the remarks that you have ceeds in producing individuals, who individual's contributing .an unnec- SUBSCRIPTION ASSOCIATES : BEVERLY HALLBERG , JEAN SHEPPARD , ' JAN E already read on the European univer- persist i" thinking along individual- cessarily large role to his own edu- POTTLE , BEVERLY BARNETT sity system, and tojiinclude a com- istic lines, and whose various degrees cation. parison with American methods in "the represent a of culture development I could quote example after exam- matter. ' regrettable lack of homogeneity. ple of the social superiority of a Student Opinion . . . I do not .have the audacity to be- Pressure To Do Similar Activities system such as ours at Colby, but This week, the ECHO begins what we hope will become a lieve that 'I am able to make any regular feature. The value that an organized poll can have to such a definitive contribution to the For those who at this point still space forbids it. May I leave you with the student body cannot be stressed too much. In the event literature of the subject as did the fail to understand the clear super- the thought . that our keynote in that the results of these polls show that prior ECHO article on the same affair. iority of our system over the Euro- American education should he real- some sort of action is pean one, perhaps the concrete exam- necessary, the ECHO will, of course, see that the results are Any cogent features of my remarks ism, combined , of course, with strict are due to the inspiration afforded ple of Colby life will furnish a clear brought to the attention of the proper parties. It must be empha- devotion to the principles of liberal- me by the path that another has example. Here at Colby, . we all at- sized . here that it is ECHO policy merely to poll and ascertain 1 ism. Whore can this ideal be fulfilled student opinion. It is for campus organizations like the Inter- trodden; any faults.in my presenta- tend classes regularly under tho student Council, the Student Christian Association, the faculty, tion are due solely to my lack of in- pressure of a just compulsion; wo better than at Colby, where our sight and my own personal failure to take frequent exams and quizzes to leadership stems from a happy com- and the college administrative body to correct the difficulty. instruction emulate the way that has been so make certain that the bination of uncompromising liberal- The greater majority of the opinion polls can be answered clearly shown me. which is being given us has been at ism and stern realism. To emulate by a simple YES or NO. .In addition, there will be space pro- least to some extent absorbed, or vided for those who desire to make constructive remarks. We Aims Of Two Colleges Different: even retained. Various extra-cur- this example should bo the fervent realize that there will be a great amount of temptation for some The first point that should be made ricular activities arc offered to in- desire of each Colby student. to make suggestions which are neither constructive nor perti- clear from tho outset,, is that despite nent. We sincerely plead that the effectiveness of this service a theoretical similarity of objectives, not be curtailed by the urge to be humorous. the aims of thcEuropean and Ameri- In connection with these polls, we particularly solicit letters can universities lire nearly polar op- to the Editor. It is planned to publish the results of each poll in posites. This difference of purpose is Should Skirts Go Down | the following issue. The inclusion of these letters in the same the basis which explains the contrasts issue should furnish a "student's eye view" of the question at which meet the eye of the observer Joe Spina Spurns Longer Skir ts Avis Yatto Spurns Joe Spina hand. of both systems. We hope to establish some soi't of precedent that will be- What is important is not that come permanent in future years. All suggestions as to tech- European universities have no at- I do not profess to be mi authority "To bo or not to be, that is the ii| nique, method, or subject of these polls are invited. tendance requirement while Ameri- on sartorial matters, but I do 'know question." Tho question being, should ' ;>; j';< women 's skirts stay where thoy are S. I. K. can colleges do; that European stu- when a good thine: is no longer good. Mi or go down? Let's nll stop this stupid i :$| dents have a maximum of two exami- How can the dolls of our, country nation periods during the throe to t'cudin',' fussin' and a dentin ' and be- i>;§; prove their worth when thoy choose "No Parkin g Or Nite" ... four years they attend a University, gin by ( approaching this so called \0, Day while American students aro faced to hide their best soiling' points!? 1 battle of tho skirts from a purely j ':|i '¦ To anyone who takes even a brief glance around the cam- with tlie continuous series of quizzes, Tho proof of tho pudding is in tho scientific viewpoint. . [' ¦$ pus, it is obvious that Colby students have become quite pros- tests, and examinations during their eating , . . tho power of a batter is All of you who slaved, skidded or 0 just plain hulled your way through :; * - perous. Not only are several men-students wearing ties, on oc- four years of attendance; what is found in his slugging average, but casion , but Mayflower Hill literally groans under the weight of important to remember Ih tho funda- economics 1-2 will have no difficulty j;! ;:?i how can ono judge the beauty, forti- ' all makes, sizes, shapes, and colors of automobiles. That the col- mental opposition. That is, both sys- in recalling tiro law of supply and'do- |:;i^ lege, is unprepared for this unexpected prosperity is obvious. tems subscribe to tho theory that, in tude, an d curvature ol' the female man d. During the war years the de- $,? The problem of parking has now assumed quite large propor- principle, tho University is a place to pins when so little is exposed as to miin d was groat and every gal nianag- f.';$j od to got that new .suit and a general (' tions. The fact is that at present there just isn't enough parking build tho mind and to encourage tho make a decision impossible. You can't ¦ !$ Htute of happiness wns tho result. apace for student earn. intellect. visualize the beauty of trees by look- \}$ However, after tho war, sales bo- j;'SJ The situation is particularly bad during those clays Universities .Supposed To Form when in g at tho stubs, you know ! gan to drop oil ho some smartlo hit i' the automobiles belonging to the various members of the admin- Lenders ^» istration arc on the campus at • Gosh, I can look back to tho good upon tho idea of tho longer skirt | |;; the'same time that . most of the From such a process, it is supposed , whi ch would students are in class and aren't using their vehicles.' The edges old days when you could viow a pair change the stylo so com- J || but not required , that tho loaders of of gams and knovf that tho girl liked pletel y that our stylo conscious W of the newly planted grass along the lawns near the men's dor- a gen eration's intellectual, an d even mitories and Miller hoi'so hack riding . . . or was the American women would lio forced in- M$| Library have been ruined , without malicious political life, will bo formed. ' The to buying intent, by the necessity of trying to pass a car parked in a "no typo that has nor knees built close a I; leant a few now outlitH. j '^j difference lien in that America, while together. That typo imod to prove in- It worked 1 Women began buying, i/ 'f JA parking zone." The chances are that these cars would .be parked continuing to adhere to tho principle valuable on moonlight picnics, If miles wont up, business got a shot in (\j^ properl y if adequate facilities were provided. belief in word , n o longer maintains a mn'tchofl wore not to bo had you the arm. Tho point in, duo to ineroas- \)p' Although we have constantly envied those who are more in its validity, Th e American l iberal could always tie a stick of wood to ud huHinoHH activity move money in [;%i fortunate than we aro, (those who own these ' college has us its aim in fact, as wonderful Ford in- arts either knee and ask tho gifted girl to n ow in circulation and - this enables Bify ventions), we also feel sort of sorry for them opposed to tho voiced objectives when the Maine walk and—before you could tmy 'wake ouch and every Col by man to . ask l> ,S; winter sets in. To car owners, these are the days of pushing, wh ich may or may not bo enunciated, up, whistle and squirt' tho sparks wore that co-ed out—'to skip to tho Spa )jj | frozen cooling systems, cracked blocks tho creation of a largo body of indi- , and the other mechanical dying' and tho old (ire was underway. an d sip a cool coko. Now remember, ,' troubles which usually accompany vi duals who have received enough i^f winter. We wonder whether mon , thin Is all' du o to the now long W the college has ever considered the construction of low-cost Inf ormation and instruction during I fail to nee tho advantage of tho Hkirt. garages for the l onger skirt. It's added weight, a #J purpo.se of housing students' cars. Even with a their college life to substantially Lastly, man y of waste ol' material, probitbly more ex- the Skirts wore M low rental rate, these housings for automobiles would soon pay h eighten tho general lovol of know- getting too ' pensive and the finished product looks short and took away rath- l | for themselves, and would also pay for their own upkeep. With ledge. or than llko a well rounded Christmas tree adding any charm. With tho « the large amount of land at the disposal of the college, any num- Thus, wo 'have milll onR of college now long length ber of places could be found to place these garages. with twin trunlcH, kept to ¦fourteen ill graduates, «ll possessing enough In clioH , gals who havo nothing to hide We sincerely hope that those who are concerned with the general knowledge to contribute Ho hum , It may bo one wny' of get- |f | will n l.111 arouse intoi'OH.t and those >kj | planning and construction of the Mayflower Hill plant will se- positively to a definite elevation in tin g the skirt down , hut I f ool that tha i; riously consider this proposal , and act on it if it do, can got away with murder. 3 is expedient. the standards of public awaronoHH tiro fairer hox Ih dropping tho cur- So gals go to it. Lot's got out that W We feel sure that the parking situation can be Duo to this ' remedied in the and instruction. , tho tain on a wonderful production , Girls now l ong Hkirt, Wo are glad thoy are ,/ M near future, average American tends to bo a bet- ' you've buttor6d your broad, now going down, If lie doesn 't like them ;|j{j S. I. K. tor In f ormed .an d instructive person -loop in it I now, give him time, ho will. Ii Han del's " The Messiah" will DEBATING SOCIETY NOTICE United States. be again performed at Colby Fraternity Rushing (Continue d 1) All students who - have not Visit Marks Fifth Appearance this year on Saturday night , from page picked up their season athletic At present , Dr. Chappie is the di- December 13th. Starts October Bates Suggests Radio Debat e Colby tickets are requested to do so rector of the St. Louis Symphonic 13 The Colby Glee Clubs , feeling The National Topic this year is: before this Friday. None will be Society, a choral and instrumental that member s of the staff and Resolved: That a World Federal Gov- issued on Saturday and they group, - and is Dean of Men at the ¦ be produced at the gate The schedule of events and the their families may enjoy the ex- ernment Should Be Organized. A must Tanglewood Summer Festivals held per ience of sing 's foot- regulation s governing fraternity rush- ing the choruses secondary topic will be on Labor- for entrance to Saturday annually in Lenox , Massachusetts. He ing j for this year have been announc- of this Oratorio , cordiall y invite Management problems , which is the ball game. has also had close association with Dr. ed .by the Colby Tnterfraternity those interested to join with National High School Topic. There Koussevitzky and the Boston Sym- ¦will Council. them. The first rehearsal be has been a suggestion from Bates that in debating circles in this area , and phony Orchestra. held Monday night , October 13th , Colby and Bates have a radio debate there is now an opportunity for all The fact that this is Dr. Chappie 's Each fraternity will hold one open in. the . College Chapel. Further rushing , party at which on the high school topic as an edu- students who are interested in debat- fifth consecutive appearance at Colb y prospective rehearsals will be held on succes- pledges and present members cational feature for the high school ing .to become the charter members should prove that his lecture-recital may be- sive Monday nights. come acquainted . The schedule of debating teams. of a new Colby Debating Society. is well worth attending. these " smokers " is as follows : To preserve choral balance , it In the past , Colby has stood high More members are needed , so watch will be necessary to know in ad- the daily bulleti n for the time of the October 13, Alpha Tau Omega vance the voices that may be ex- meeting tomorrow night at the Octob er 14, Delta Upsilon pected from the faculty. If Roberts Union. BE WEIL DRESSED ] October 15, Ze!ta Psi interested , please register by COMPLIMENTS OF October 16 , Phi Delta Theta telephone or note with Miss Har- WHEN YOU'RE UNDRESSED/ ' I October 17, Tau Delta Phi STANLEY CHAPPLE riet Hutchinson , t he Annex , October 20, Kappa Delta Rho NOEL'S CAFE (Continued from Page l) Mary Low Hall. . October 21, Delta Kappa Epsilon October 23, Lambda Chi Alpha began in 1922 when he founded the Silence Period Will Be Observed 4, which is the deadline for the filing Modern Chamber Orchestra. For In addition , closed rushing parties of the official bid acceptance form in some years he directed the B. B. C. to which admission will be by invi- the President' s Office. orchestra in England and since tation only may be held between Fri- No Restrictions oil Uppcrclassmen With Compliments of coming to this country, Dr. Chappie day, October 24, and Thursday, Each fraternity may pledge a max- has established a reputation as one October 30. On the latter date bids imum of fifteen freshmen. There are of the outstanding conductors in the will be extended by each fraternity no restrictions on the pledging of up- L. L. Tardiff 'through the Faculty Committee on perclassmen or, of any men who have Rushing. attended Colby previously. 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> r ' ' ' A meeting for the organization of the Inter-fraternity Athletic Vermont Topples Colby Council will be held on Thursday Coast Guard Here Saturday; afternoon at 4 P. M< in the gym- nasium office. All f rat representa- tives are requested to attend. Colby looks For Victory 4 TD's Overcome Lead - This council is the governing body of all fraternity athletic . After pushing the University of twenty yards. This placed the ball on contests. Anderson Coaches Frosh New Backfield To Build Vermont eleven around throughout the Vermont one yard line but a the first half , and picking up a brilli- penalty for holding put the pigskin Coast Guard was defeated by Am- In Cr oss-Countr y Track Mule Team Offensively antly kicked field goal, the Colby back on the fifteen yard line where herst 13-0. The Coast Guard team is Mules dropped a .27 to 3 decision on a Marden pass to Jim Lundin brought coached by the former Colby Coach If you happen to be at the athletic Although Colby • lost again last Centennial Field in Burlington- Satur- it up to the six. But all to no avail, Nitchman. field about 3 o'clock any afternoon, Saturday, hope for a successful sea- day afternoon. for the Vermont line and pass de- As a result of the many shifts , fense stiffened up and Colby lost and you see a group of fellows run- son should not be sent glimmering. The Vermont Catamounts took ad- made in the backfield by Coach Walt the ball on downs. ning around the track bundled in There was some solace to be salvaged vantage of many breaks coming their Holmer, the Mules showed improve- sweat-suits, you'll be ga'zing upon the even .in defeat. Colby outrushed.the way through penalties, fumbles, and As the second half started, so did ment, and with more team practice, members of the freshman cross- big Vermont team and statistically intercepted passes to avenge last Vermont with the help of fumbles should show better coordination. country track squad. gained more yardage. Important too year's 13-6 defeat by Colby here at and penalties against the visiting was the improvement of the blocking Waterville. eleven. A Colby fumble on the For well over a week, under the twenty-six with a Hurley to Kehoe able coaching of "Swede" Anderson, in the backfield. Colby's early offensive play was pass scored six more points for the the .boys have been conditioning by The line looked particularly sad in good, with the line opening huge gaps d Catamounts. Frosh Backfiel a vigorous daily training program of defensive play. This can partially be in the Vermont forward wall. On the calisthenics and running. "Swede" attributed to the aggravated charley defensive, Colby stopped Vermont After a Vermont man intercepted told your reporter that since an in- horses and other minor afflictions of cold and held them in their own ter- a pass with a diving catch and a close Appears Powerful adequate number of men reported McSweeney, Puiia and ritory until the second quarter when decision, the Mules were penalized Staples, , for varsity cross-country, no varsity Grant. "On the whole the team , look- the Vermont team took over the ball fifteen yards for complaining about Freshman football, necessarily dis- program would be held. The squad ed better though their performance on the Colby twenty yard line and the decision which hurt them very continued during the war, has once will be condpcted on a freshman was at times spotty"—Holmer. marched the rest of the way to score. much. The ball was placed on the again returned to Seavern's Field. basis; but men of all classes are el- The try for the extra point failed. one yard line and a play later, the Although the varsity squad admitted- The passing will have "to achieve Vermont boys tallied again. The bid igible for it. more accuracy as four .Vermont in- Tubby Washburn, who played a ly has many shortcomings, Colby for the extra point was good. C. Bean, R. Bens, F. Burnham, H. terceptions played a large part in terrific game at end, booted as pretty gridiron (fans need not be too de- Falkland, E. Hartford, D. Jacobs, T. the Colby downfall. a field goal as can be seen-. He split Interference called against a Col- jected. The impressive showing that Keene, J. McGowan, A. McMahon, T. the uprights from the twenty-nine by back who was covering a Vermont this year's frosh team has displayed The officiating left a lot to be de- Merriam, B. Noiee, and It. Pickett yard line to put Colby ahead 3-0 in back on a pass play, placed the ball in its pre-season practices promises sired, MacPltelemy was given the compose the present squad, with R. the early minutes of the game. on the seven yard line and set up a bright future for the White Mules. heave for kicking the ball in protest Kennedy as manager. another touchdown. The conversion To say that there are several players of a decision. A pass interference Soon after, the Mules were knock- for the extra point was good. on the squad who are now ready for The first meet is scheduled for Oct. penalty was called against Driscoll ing at Vermont's door again by virtue varsity ball is riot an overstatement. 14th against Hartland Academy. though he didn't touch the receiver. of a poor Vermont punt and two pass- Saturday Oct. 11 , Colby will play The club is composed of returned This week the U. S. Coast Guard es by Hal Roberts, one to Harry Mar- Coast Guard at Waterville and will veterans and players fresh from Just how keen the competition is Academy puts in a Saturday appear- den good for fifteen yards and the attempt to even the score with the Class A high school and prep- school for the eleven starting positions is ance at Severns Field. The cadets other to "Tubby" Washburn good for visiting eleven. Last Saturday, the leagues. Under the able direction of best illustrated by the fact that coached by former Colby mentor Nels Coach Bill -Millett 'the boys hope to Coach Millett rates more . than half Nitchman bring a record which is far complete their five-game season on of his forty-man squad as still in from imposing, a 19-19 tie with R. P. the right side 6f the ledger. the running for positions. Those who I. and a 13-0 defeat at the hands of Coburn Opener Oct. 17 have thus far demonstrated outstand- Amherst. The Coast Guardsmen have ing ability are : Bill Brown Eugene two stellar passers in Vaughn and 00 Coach Millett has not yet been , able to choose his starting lineup. He Billings, Bob Cannell, George Col- Binder. One flings the pigskin from rf^v' J$lfe^\ s i, | feated G. Folton , and "Bud" Evarts the Oscar to Sid. His food Moot your Friends at our Fountain won by default, Other first round drives me to drink : Just the matches remain unplayod at this thought of it makes .me want to writing. hang from the chandelier. Whitelaw overpowered Noico, COMPLIMENTS OF Crawford was victorious over Sloano, No other joint can match that and Russ Farnsworth defeated Bow- statement. ers in the fow second round matches AmwSmV t ____^ already complotod. c^S^JiAdfl&fL. * Any resemblance to a living I person As tho play continues, keep your is purely accidental. He eyos on freshman 3. Crawford who couldn't have survived our food. , Cam topplod "Bud" Phillips, va.ssity play- s Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, I ^ sportshirt s er, for tho major upsot of tho first | Italian Sandwiches, round. Crawford won Iris second Refreshments 150-158 Main Street round match, and some of tho votornn racquotoors are a bit worried. ' SID'S Mowry Jewelry Co. v 28 Silver Street "Lot Us Solve Your Gift Problem" Mul's Restaurant There aro sportohirts and Easy Credit 'Terms Arranged Sid Sing Sing oportshirt s and sportshirts. And '85 46 Main St. Waterville, Mo. Good Food some aren 't for campus v/eor. Too gaudy , too dated , too dull. * But theso new "Manhattan " numbers ' are different . They were created SIX ONLY with college men In mind. Extra Heavy Weight Royal Blue Pullovers Part, of a lot purchased by tho student's' stove of Styled smartly, priced ff ri ht! Satan Hall to retail at $ 10.95 : In variety, of solid colors and ' , On nalo Thursday morning at the Bookstore for the snmo price paid by tho tartan plaids. See them today ! . Soton Hall store to tho man- ufacturer. 5 —»ly ¦ $7.00 ' j COLBY COLLEGE BOOKSTORE _._.._ . .,--_._ ,¦ ¦¦ ,. - _ _ _.._ _ — .. — ...... _ .. _. _ - — — ——— .. — — . .. \ Tickets for the Oct. 25 Bow- doin-Colby pigskin contest to be Colby Cheer Squad it: MOLE KICKS V played at BrunswSck will be sold Pemtnesports Oct. 13-17 in the athletic office By Burt Krurnholz in the men's gym. Office hours To Lead Fri . Rally By Nancy Ardifi are from 9-12 and 1:30-5. The About this time every year most, college elevens are moving price is 1.00. No tickets will be Coach Edward C. Roundy present- into full stride. The mighty teams from Michigan, Notre.Dame, sold after Oct. 17. In order to welcome back a fight- ed a talk on "How to Watch a Foot- Illinois and other large colleges are taking advantage of the ing, courageous, if not victorious, ball Game", last Friday evening in weaker rivals being faced in the early season contests used as football team, a newly-formed cheer- Dunn Lounge. He answered many conditioners for the big tests later in the season . On these teams leading squad has announced a rally questions asked by students in the the country's future All-Americas are busy making gains around Yachting Club Competes on the Chapel lawn for this Friday audience, and explained several of the end, through the line and through the air to insure, their posi- afternoon at 4 P. M. fine points of the game. He suggest- tions on the mythical "great" combination* of the American (n Inte rcollegiate Race Sandler Leads Squad ed that spectators at a football game gridiron. While men like Lujack , Justice, Gilmer, Layne, Minisi, Headed by Aaron Sandler, the learn to watch the line instead of the Connor, Scott and Savitsky play for their college teams others, . The Colby Yacht Club entered its cheerleaders, consisting of veterans ball-carrier exclusively. such as Young, Coulter, Hoernschmeyer, Raimondi, Sinkwich, first race of the current season, Oc- Frances Hyde and Ruth Barron and The movies taken at the Colby- and Ratterman, are leading the ranks of professional performers. tober 5. On the Charles River Basin newcomers, David Marzynski, Ken- New Hampshire game were shown. _ in Boston , the Colby sailors competed neth Jacobson, Betsy Stowell, Pris- They illustrated many of the plays "And now is the time When the discussion on collegiate pro- ' with six other colleges and compiled cilla Tracey and Dick Barta, hope to and formations of which Mr. Roundy fessionalism starts. This past winter college football went points. Of the 49 points through the good old Bendix once again and came out in the a total of 49 , provide Colby with the fighting spirit had spoken earlier. , Russell Goldsmith and William Moore which has been so pitifully lacking Immediately following the movie, words of columnist Dan Parker, "Pure as Pittsburg Snow and got 25 in division "A" while Robert in previous years. Though not an the W. A. A. Board held its first as free from commercial taint as a roulette wheel with a gim- Brigham and Charles Mclntyre took easy task , the cheerleaders are hope- meeting of the year. At that time mick. This ritual of purification is performed with whitewash, 24 in division "B. The total score " ful and desire the co-operation of the managers were chosen for the fall crossed fingers, and generous slices of bologna." He went on to of the'meet was'as follows: entire student body to assist in carry- sports. The upper campus 'managers say, "Save for player-raiding, subsidizing, talent-scouting and Division "A" ing out their campaign . are as follows: archery, Anne Hagar; lowering of scholastic standards to accommodate physical giants Boston University—48 If it is humanly possible everyone , tennis, Jeanne Pelletier; riding, Ka- who are mental midgets, the lofty code of ethics adopted last Tufts—45 is requested to be present at the therine Brine; bowling, Mary Plais- Winter-to clean up college football is being observed to the letter." Harvard—40 rally. At this time , the new cheers ted; and hockey Joan Crawley. The Middlebury—34 will be taught to the old students and So professionalism still exists. But what about the small managers for the lower campus are Dartmouth—29 the old cheers to the new. liberal arts college that cannot afford to extend such large ex- Most defi- as follows: archery, Barbara Hillson; Colby—25 nitely, after two lone games on for- penditures for a sports program ? In this type of a school, tennis, Charlotte Crandall; riding, Bowdoin—19 eign, gridirons the team will be wait- probably more than any other, is the true spirit of amateurism , Constance Foxcroft ; and bowling, Division "B" ing support from upheld. And at such small colleges the coaches material rewards their friends and Nancy Ardiff. The lower campus Bowdoin—49 classmates. A vigorous response never equal their other non-material gains. But again at the on hockey manager will not be elected Tufts—42 the part of the students small college it's not too safe to have' a losing team. Alumni are may be the until further notice as those who Boston University—39 incentive needed to inspire the Mules funny that way. They don't look at the amount of ripe material signed up are in hockey classes on that, if it is present will form the core of a winning team, but Harvard—38 to their long sought after victory. the Hill. Dartmouth—28 Large Turn-out Is Desired rather at the record. If that core is missing no . coach, no matter It was decided that Colby—-24 With this factor in mind, the cheer- hereafter W. how good, could turn out a winning team. Such appears to be A. meetings will /:'' Middlebury—21 leading squad makes an urgent plea A. be held at 4:45 the task of Coach Walt Holmer. in the Women' Next week's racing . schedule in- to everyone, students, faculty and s Union every other Friday. Now let us use that most famous Flatbush phrase, "Wait cludes both a (freshman champion- administration, to be present at the The next three meetings will till next year ! !"1 Just a few glances at the Colby Freshman ship regatta and the New England cheering session on Friday. fall on October 17, October 31, and November 14. All Board team make the future seem bright. 'We are convinced that with Associate Member Championship Re- In case of poor weather, the rally members, class representatives Coach Holmer at the helm next year Colby will again start its gatta, both of which will be held at will be in the gym of the Women's , and fall sports gridiron comeback. the Charles River Basin in Boston. Union at the same hour. managers must be present 'at those i meetings. Managers i The new officers of the Yacht %may come to HERE AND THERE : Club are: Commodore, George Wis- meetings throughout the year if they , desire. They are well, Jr. ; Vice Commodore, Dorothy required, however, to attend meetings Maury Smith and Co. were busy raffing the inter-dorm Jackson; Rear Commodore, Olaf while their sport is in season. touch tackle tussle between Roberts and Boardman Halls. . . . Kays; Secretary, Harriet Sargeant; Remember your two bits to see the Nitchman coached Coast Treasurer, Anne Hagar. m^^^^^msf */Ar At/6 Tcnfiie sntdrrrsJir Guard squad Saturday '. . . Keep your eyes on the new gang of ^Httrsfimir —— /%fAu' This week opens the C. Y. C.'s Bourque-Lanigan Post No, 5 Presents cheerleaders, learn your songs and cheers and give them all drive for membership. This member- ' ' CONCERT AND DANCE you've got . . . Really a hot tennis tournament brewing . . . ship is open to all. The fee is $1.00 I Don't . miss Friday nights Pep Rally, a-good time is guaranteed initiatipn fee and $1.00 per semes- Glen Gray and His Famous l ' to all . .. ter. . ^ . . Elms Restaurant # Casa Loma Orchestra Over the Week end : Vermont 27, Colby 3; Mass. State 7, The college has granted the Yacht Waterville Senior High School Bowdoin 6; Trinity 33, Bates 12; Maine 26, Northeastern 6. club the use of its lodge on Great Our Motto Is Halloween Night, Fri., Oct. 31 Pond. This will help in training the Who has all the power in this little old state ? Not the Alma "QUALITY Est. Price $1.50 Tax .30 Total $1.80 Mater . . . Come; Saturday, Texas over Oklahoma U., Illinois would-be sailors in the training boat over Army, Yale over Columbia and Ohio State over Southern which is now being purchased. AND Compliments' of Cal. Right, Punchy ? . . . Look out for the plastic bubbles. SERVICE" World Series Note : Quite a Brooklyn 'club! Hitmim, L. W. Telephone 145 ROY'S 197A MAIN STREET ¦ v,;r/ ¦ - -; Waterville Steam 41 Temple St. Waterville Candy, Peanuts, Ice Cream, Tobacco As you wallc in at game time Laundr y | | | | Rollins-Dunham Co- next Saturday (2:00 P. M., E. DRY CLEANING HARDWARE DEALERS S. T.) you will be requested to ll' ACCEPTED k Sporting Goods, Paints and Oils contribute 25c. This is not for a little | :ff Waterville Mnine the benefit of the bcri beri suf- 145 Main Street Waterville, Me. ______=______-=^^ ferers or rlicltets victims who sup ADVICE TO FRESHMAN I'¦Si ; ' \ at Roberts Union , instead i t i s a oo<>o«
Sigma Kappa Elizabeth Jacobs and Shirley Town were pledged Sunday afternoon by Alpha Chapter of Sigma Kappa. At the first regular meeting, Mar- ian Brush was elected as Sigma's rep- resentative to the Panhellenic Coun- cil. Alpha Delta Pi Hazel Huckins was ejected Pan- hellenic representative; Lois Nor- wood, athletic manager; and Doria Knight, reporter, at the formal meet- ing of the Alpha Delta Pi, Following the meeting, there was n get-to- gether of Actives and Pledges. Delta Delta Delta Janet Dewitl, Harriet Hutchinson, and Lois Smith were initiated Into Alpha Upsilon Chapter of Tri belt Sunday afternoon.
FRESHMAN RULES (Continued from Pace 1)
report to tho jury and receive a fair hearing. Penalties shall consist of mental embarrassment in preference to physical punishment. 5, AH college buildings except East and West Halls are freshman sanctuaries. No sophomore shall at any time enter a freshman sanctuary for tho purpose of removing a -fresh- man l>y force or even of summoning a freshman for any purpose in con- n ection with Hophomorc-froHlinian re- lations. No freshman shall be sum- moned in any way other than tho duly posted notice except under circum- stancus mentioned below. 0. A freshman who ignores J;ho posted summon„ may bo taken by tho sophomores at any time in any place outside tho college buildings. Ho ia in safe .sanctuary inside any college building except Bast and West Halls and may not bu molested insjdo tho buildings, 7. Tho purpose of those regula- ti ons Is to permit tho sophomores to imposu the necessary college disci- pline on any freshman who may need it , ii/iiJ u t the sumo time to protect tho froshnwit) from undue bullying ' ' nnd hnziii g, especially of the sort tlrafc . - ; _ . . . Com'. 1'1 IW-wirrA Wnw TiHWw Ca