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Maine Alumnus, Volume 7, Number 8, July 1926

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Scene at Inauguration of Dr. Harold S. Boardman. (Left to right) Col. Frederick H. Strickland, President of Board of Trustees; President Boardman; Prof. Warren J. Moulton, President of Bangor Theological Seminary

In This Issue INAUGURATION OF PRESIDENT H. S. BOARDMAN Page 103 REPORT OF TRUSTEE HOSEA B. BUCK -Page 105 ALUMNI MEETING MINUTES- Page 110 MEMORIAL FUND REPORT— Page 111

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Vol._ 7,No. 8______July, 1926 DR. H.S. Boardman BECOMES SEVENTH PRESIDENT ON JUNE 12TH IMPRESSIVE INAUGURATION CEREMONY IS FEATURE EVENT OF ALUMNI DAY IN COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM-GOVERNOR BREWSTER SEES BRIGHT FUTURE FOR M A IN E -N E W UNIVERSITY HEAD PLEDGES “ SERVICE BEFORE SELF” PROGRAM IN ADDRESS

Dr. Harold Sherburne Boardman became the seventh President of the University of Maine, June 12, when before a colorful gathering which included representatives from practically all of the New England institutions of higher education, Governor Ralph O.. Brewster and his staff, the Board of Trustees of the University, faculty, students, alumni, and friends of the institution, Maine's own native son was inducted into office on Maine's beautiful campus, of which he has been a part for thirty-five years.

Dr. Boardman is the first alumnus of “ It is my priviledge, because of the cour- of Trustees, provided by the State, to The University of Maine to become its head tesy of my brother trustees, to bid you which he is primarily responsible, in the and it was therefore particularly fitting welcome here today It is, at best, a contracts of the scholar and the adminis- that he should be inaugurated on Alumni solemn ceremony when a man is to enter trator with his associates throughout the Day in the program of the 55th annual upon duties that mostly evolve criticism, land, and in cordial co-operation with each University Commencement It was also and the bright spots seldom see the light passing state administration and the just the natural thing that scores of alumni of publicity There are bright spots sturdy citizenry of Maine to build ever traveled great distances to be present to somewhere, always, and the particularly more stately educational mansions dedi­ see then fellow son of Alma Mater “ Maine" bright one this day is the assurance that cated to the service of mankind be vested with the rights and privileges of our University is recognized by the people “ There is ample reason to expect one of its administrative directorship) of Maine, as one of its greatest assets, and the most enduring and one of the most And what a day! N ever was there one that in their hearts is the desire that she profitable incumbencies at the University more beautiful and never was the Univei­ go on and still on, showing in the future, as that the state has ever known Stability sity campus and the particular spot of the in the past, her graduates in successful and co-operation are the key-notes of his ceremonies, the University Oval, the nat- careers within our State past In entrusting the high opportuni- ural amphitheatre in front of Alumni Hill, Governors there have been, governors ties of this institution to his care the State more splendid in its brilliant Spring garb there will be, but the Governor of today is of Maine anticipates with confidence the than on this important day in the history the one who can most successfully meet nurturing of an intellectual, moral and of the University. The natural decora- the requirements of the University during spiritual culture that will grow ever more tions of pine, green sloping lawns, cedars the period of Maine’s Publicity Campaign profound and will turn out citizens who and the blend of these with the colorful I have the pleasure of presenting Governor are qualified to lead this state and this academic degree hoods, the pretty gowns Brewster nation into more and more exalted service of the feminine guests, and the brilliant to the Maker of mankind ” skies above, all went to make the exer­ Gov. Brewster’s Address cises beautiful in their setting Pres. Boardman Inducted Gov Brewster's address was devoted to Exercises Begin the subject of the education problems In his address, which was short and to Promptly at three o’clock the parade which face the State of Maine at the pres- the point, Col Strickland, as President of formed with Registrar James A Gannett ent time, and especially as they relate to the Board of Trustees called attention to as marshal and to the strains of the Uni­ higher education and the state University. the brilliant record of Dr Boardman and versity R O T C Band, made its way to His remarks were pleasing to the under- conferred upon the Maine educator the the University Oval The Star Spangled graduatcs and alumni assembled for he rights and privileges of his office, declaring Banner played by the band was followed was optimistic in his conception of the him elected president of the University by the invocation by Rev W Leroy future of the institution and predicted Col Strickland spoke as follows Haven, pastor of the United Parish Church brilliant service and expansion under “ Fifty-eight years ago by virtue of of Orono, and following another band selec­ Pres Boardman Federal and State Legislation, this educa­ tion, Col Frederick H Strickland of “ The new president of this institution tional institution first opened its doors. Bangor, President of the Board of Trustees, knows full well the heart and the thought In the succeeding years, well known edu- introduced Governor Brewster. In part, of the people of this state. It remains for cators have occupied the Chair of Presdient his introductory remarks were as follows: him in intimate conference with the Board From her portals, men of renowned 106 THE MAINE ALUMNUS July, 1926

FRATERNITY PLEDGING: baseball and any other sport that the to elect a president for the University athletic board may approve Assistants I will not in this report undertake to give On June 5th, 1925 the trustees voted may be engaged as the occasion arises. in detail the steps leading to election of that on and after Sept 1st, 1927 no fresh- The coach of varsity sports shall formu- Dr Harold S Boardman of the Class of men or other first year students be eligible late the coaching system for both varsity 1895 as president of the University. It for pledging by or residence in fraternities, and freshman teams ” is sufficient to state that after deliberation either local or national and consultation of the twenty-five or After considerable study and thought it ELECTION OF VARSITY COACHES: more names under consideration for the is felt by the trustees that this rule apply­ November 7th, 1925 upon recommenda- position, Dr Boardman was on May 21st, ing to fraternity pledging of freshmen will tion of the athletic board the trustees 1926 the unanimous choice of the trustees work to the benefit of the individual stu­ elected Fred M. Brice as head coach of The first Maine alumnus to be placed in dent, the fraternities, and hence to the varsity football, basket-ball, baseball and that position, with an intimate knowledge University as a whole This is a matter any other sport that the athletic board of the University and its needs, and of that should be fully understood by and may approve, for a term of three years, the State, and with the united support of receive the united support of the alumni at an annual salary of $4,500 00 Also the alumni, faculty, and the trustees, RESIGNATION OF DR. LITTLE: Frank Kanaly as head coach of track, Dr. Boardman will bring to the Univer- including cross-country and relay, both sity, as its head, those requisites necessary On July 2, 1925 Dr. Clarence C. Little varsity and freshman teams, for a term of to a successful administration of the president for three years handed to the three years, at an annual salary of $ 1500 00 affairs of the University Board of Trustees his resignation as Presi- UNIVERSITY ORGANIZATION • dent of the University It was with a LEGISLATIVE BUDGET: great deal of regret that the trustees April 15, 1926 the trustees adopted a accepted the resignation of Dr. Little, code under which the University is to be The trustees are soon to begin the effective Sept 1st, 1926 On August 6th managed This had been carefully preparation of a budget to present to the the trustees voted “that Dean Harold S worked out by Dean Boardman with the Legislature that convenes in January, Boardman be made acting president of the assistance of the other deans and the 1927 To that end, as in the preparation University, his services to begin Sept 1st, faculty It sets forth clearly the author- of the previous budget, the alumni asso­ 1925 ” During the college year following ity and function of the different adminis- ciation is invited to assist through a com­ the resignation of Dr. Aley the executive trative heads of the University and should mittee appointed for that purpose This committee of the Board of Trustees with prove of value in the management of is important as the alumni should be fully the four deans of the University consti­ University Affairs informed as to the financial problems of tuted a board of administration This the University, and the requests to be FULL TIME NURSE. body worked in harmony and through its made of the Legislature for funds to be meetings brought the trustees and faculty May 21, 1926 upon the report of the applied to 1927-8 and 1928-9 Dining into closer relationship with each other health committee, the trustees voted the past two years under the efficient While the experience proved good in the “ That each student be assessed $1 00 per direction of treasurer Frederic S Youngs one instance the trustees did not feel that year on his or her term bill for the employ­ 1915 the University has travelled well the University should go on through ment of a full time nurse for the combined within the budget, and applied a sub­ another similar period without an acting nursing service for town of Orono and the stantial payment toward the outstanding head continuously on the job Under the University. This arrangement is for the note indebtedness direction of Dean Boardman the work of year 1926-27 only ” the University went along smoothly during HONORARY DEGREES: CLASS 1926 LOAN FUND • the college year, 1925-26 May 21, 1926 the trustees accepted from Each year the trustees are called upon TRUSTEES SCHOLARSHIPS: the class of 1926 the sum of $300 00 to be to grant honorary degrees to certain known as the “ Class 1926 Loan Fund ” individuals who have brought or may October 2d, 1925 the trustees voted The terms of this gift are as follows To bring credit to the University Having “ That four trustee scholarships be estab­ be loaned to seniors of good scholastic served on this committee since being a lished one for a student in the College of standing during the last semester of their member of the Board of Trustees, I can­ Agriculture, one for a student in the Col­ senior year Payment of such loan to be not refrain from calling attention to the lege of Arts and Sciences, one for a student made before March 1st of the following fact that the alumni, through a proper in the College of Technology, these to be year Interest to be at the prevailing channel, should take an active part in awarded to State of Maine students only, rate Loan to be limited to $100 00 but recommending those to receive this degree and one at large for any student in any the amount to be preferably $50 00 except I feel without doubt such degrees have of the three colleges previously mentioned, in exceptional cases ” been allocated to those not, in many excellence of grades to be the chief con­ ways, so deserving as are certain of our sideration in awarding all" FRESHMAN COACH: alumni whose achievements have not been recognized by us COACHING POLICY May 21, 1926 upon the recommenda­ tion of the athletic board, the trustees I think the alumni association should Oct 2d, 1925 the trustees voted that elected Mr William Kenyon, a George­ make some leal constructive effort through the following policy as applying to athletic town University man, as freshman coach which the work and achievements of of our coaches be adopted effective December 1st, in football, basket-ball and baseball for a more prominent alumni may be made 1925 “ There shall be one man as head term of three years at a salary of $2000 00, known to all Maine alumni coach of both varsity and freshman cross $2200 00, and $2400 00 per year, respect- country, relay and track one man as lvelv Respectfully submitted, head coach of varsity football, basket-ball, H o s e a B. BUCK baseball and any other sport that the ELECTION OF PRESIDENT: athletic board m a y approve, and a for the second time within a period of coach of freshman football, basket-ball, four years the trustees were called upon Bangor, Maine, June 7th, 1926. THE MAINE ALUMNUS 107 189 SENIORS GIVEN DEGREES AT 55t H ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT. SIX HONORARY DEGREES CONFERRED BY UNIVERSITY— WILLIS “ BUMP” BARROWES IS AWARDED THE WASHINGTON WATCH— IDEAL WEATHER BLESSES OUTDOOR EVENTS— ALUMNI BANQUET AND HOP IS CLIMAX OF BUSY DAY FOR VISITING GRADUATES

Degrees were conferred on 189 Seniors, honorary degrees were awarded to six distinguished personages, and 17 advanced degrees were given in recognition of higher study at the 55th annual Commencement exercises of the University of Maine, held in the University Oval, June 14. Weather conditions continued to be ideal and for the first time in years the commencement program of this institution was completed with all outdoor events held according to schedule. Honorary degrees were conferred as greatest improvement in mechanical draw­ follows ing during the first two years of his college course. This prize is given to Popkins Doctor of Laws Zakarian, class of 1928 George Emory Fellows, former President CENTRAL DISTRICT ALUMNI of the University of Maine, and now Pro- ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP, $30, fessor of History and Political Science at is awarded to a sophomore pursuing a reg- the University of Utah ular curriculum whose deportment is sat- Doctor of Engineering isfactory and who attains the highest rank Paul Dudley Sargent, ’96, Chief Engi­ of his class during the Freshman year. neer, State Highway Commission of This is awarded in the Fall, and was given Maine last year to Mary Pauline Aiken, class of 1928 Doctor of Science ELIZABETH ABBOTT BALENTINE Elmer Drew Merrill, '98, Dean of the SCHOLARSHIP was endowed by the College of Agriculture, University of Gamma Chapter of Alpha Omicron Pi for California a woman member of the sophomore class Doctor of Engineering This scholarship is given to Ella Theresa Walter Wilson Crosby, ’93, specialist in Bulmer, class of 1929 Highway Engineering THE PHI MU SCHOLARSHIP is Doctor of Music awarded to a woman student whose schol- arship and conduct are deserving The William Rogers Chapman of New York award is made this year to Marada Lucy City, Director of the Maine Music Festi­ Dr. George F. Fellows Johnson, class of 1927 val Dr Fellows’ address was brilliant, THE JOSEPH RIDER FARRING­ Master of Arts scholarly, forceful and timely And it TON SCHOLARSHIP, the gift of the five Kate Clark Estabrook, Superintendent contained food for serio u s thought not sons of Mr and Mrs Joseph Rider Far- of the Mt Vernon House of Orono only by the graduates, to whom the lington, is awarded this year to George Dr. Fellows’ Address remarks were primarily addressed, but to Farrington, class of 1927 all assembled. Steps Ahead in Civilization was the THE STANLEY PLUMMER SCHOL­ subject of the commencement address by ARSHIP, given to a deserving student, is SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS Dr. George Emory Fellows, former presi­ this years award to Maple Ismay Percival, dent of the University and now professor class of 1929 THE KIDDER SCHOLARSHIP, $30, of political science and history at the Uni­ was endowed by Frank E Kidder, Ph D , THE WALTER BALENTINE PRIZE, versity of Utah Denver, Colorado, a graduate of the Uni- the gift of Whitman H Jordan, Sc D , LL A universal study of history and govern­ versity in the class of 1879 This scholar- D , Orono, Maine, a graduate of the Uni­ ment, a cultivation of moral character as ship is awarded to a student whose rank versity of the class of 1875, is awarded to will make human relations a joy rather excels in his junior year The selection is that student who excels in Biological than a menace and a relation by the people made by the President and the Faculty Chemistry This is given to Ardron of this nation that isolation is impossible This award is made to Carl Milton Har­ Bayard Lewis, class of 1928. and that co-operation must be fostered to mon, class of 1926 for the college year the end that relations between nations THE FRANKLIN DAN FORTH 1925-26 may be peaceful and progressive—these PRIZE, awarded to that member of the Dr. Fellows gave as the steps to future PITTSBURG ALUMNI ASSOCIA­ senior class in an agricultural curriculum advance in civilization and of the last of TION SCHOLARSHIP, $30, is awarded who attains the highest standing, is the three suggestions made said to a member of the junior class in the Col­ gift of the Hon Edward F Danforth, of “The world now has to attack a new job lege of Technology, the ability and the the class of 1877 This year the award and the sincerity with which it works will needs of the student to be considered in goes to Beulah Elizabeth Osgood, class of determine whether the struggles of men making the award The scholarship is 1926 through the ages shall have been in vain awarded this year to Paul Edwin Watson, PENOBSCOT VALLEY ALUMNI or shall lead to humanity’s crowning class of 1927 ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS Two achievement In this work the educator PRIZE OF THE CLASS OF 1873. scholarships of $50 each are awarded to has a place of influence unequaled by that This award is given annually to that mem- two male students selected by the Pres- of the warrior or statesman.” ber of the sophomore class who show s the Continued on Page 112 108 THE MAINE ALUMNUS July, 1926 ATHLETIC BOARD REPORT SHOWS MAINE'S HOUSE IN GOOD ORDER BUSY YEAR’S WORK IS NOTED AND SUCCESSFUL YEAR OF UNIVERSITY’S TEAMS IS REVIEWED— COACHING SYSTEM IS EXPLAINED AS IS COMPLETED FORMATION OF MAINE INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

The development of the program for Stanley Wallace, for four years trainer result was no reflection on the quality of athletics at the University, as recom- in all branches of athletics, continues in the coaching or the effort of the team that capacity, though during the past mended by a committee from the Alumni One of the outstanding developments year he also temporarily handled fresh­ of the year occurred last month It may Association and adopted by the Univer- man basket-ball and baseball be news to our Alumni, but nevertheless sity authorities and the Athletic Board in John Quinn, an alumnus of the Uni- is a fact that there has never been an 1921, is approaching its final stage. Com­ versity practicing law in Bangor, served organization or agreement between the pletion, during the past school year, of the as head coach of freshman football last four colleges of this state by which our Indoor Field Unit of the Memorial Gym­ season Next September he begins ser- so-called state senes contests in any sport, other than track, were governed nasium-Armory has brought us appreci- vice under a three-year contract as an For years Maine’s Athletic Board, reali- able nearer to the goal “athletics for all,' assistant varsity football coach speciali­ zing on the varsity line zing that such a condition was the basis the coaching staff, except for one assistant for most of the disagreeable situations coach, is composed of year-round members William Kenyon, a new man, has been that arose in the championship contests, of the faculty, and all are working on long engaged on a three year contract as an has labored to bring about the formation assistant coach in football, basket-ball of an association patterned after the N. E. term agreements, the freshman rule, in and baseball, assigned to act as head Conference or the “Big Ten” Conference force for three years, has gone by the coach of the freshmen teams in these three of the Middle West We are now able to time when it was a rather difficult handi­ sports report that the Maine Intercollegiate cap to the ’varsity teams and has com­ Athletic Association has been formed, It will be noted that under the above menced to act as a feeder of a larger sponsored by the athletic governing \ arrangments Coaches Brice and Kanaly bodies of Bates, Bowdoin, Colby and amount of better trained material and have full charge and are responsible for Maine, and that hereafter all athletic thus is equalizing the year-to-year strength both varsity and freshman coaching in competition, and matters related thereto, of our varsity teams, the treasury of the their respective fields of work between the members, will be handled Athletic Association is recovering from The year has been moderately success­ by that association, rather than by the the deficit incurred in bringing into being ful as regards victories In football haphazard methods of the past the present system of athletics. Maine won the State Championship and The remaining terms of service of your tied with Univ. of N H for the champion­ representatives to Athletic board are as From the above we would not have you ship of the N E Conference In basket­ follows infer that the Athletic Board believes ball the team won a fair number of its there are no future problems to be solved; games but lost to N H in the objective C Parker Crowell finishes a three-year rather, that it looks back over the year contests In baseball, Colby, before the term at this Commencement State Series started, was picked by the of 1925-26 with a feeling that much has Phil R Hussey has one year to serve press as the unquestioned 1926 State been accomplished toward the funda­ on a three-year term mentally sound basis without which Champion Certainly her veteran team Maine cannot hope to experience any seemed to justify such a prophesy, but Wm McC Sawyer has two years to extended period of successful athletics our team upset the predictions by tying serve on a three-year term with Colby for the State Title and came With the resignation of Coach Murphy within one game of leadership in the N E Of late it has been a favorite topic of to take effect December 1, 1925, the Conference In cross-country Maine won persons, who for this or that reason Board siezed the opportunity to re-adjust the State Championship; placed fifth in thought it wise to do so, to appeal in the the duties and personnel of the coaching the N E run in spite of the fact that the press with condemnation of the so-called staff The staff and its assignments are judges failed to score one of our men whose “over emphasis on athletics in the Ameri­ now as follows actual finishing position would have can colleges ” Your representatives on given us second; and placed among the the Athletic board are able to find no F. M. Biice, head coach of football for such condition at the University of Maine, the last five years and for two years head leaders at the National Intercollegiate run at Van Cortland Park, N. Y. City. and we believe that there has been no coach of freshman basket-ball and base­ time when the University has had in a ball, has just completed his first year of a Our relay team won and lost during the season, but defeated N. H in the objective broad and healthy manner any brighter three-year contract as head coach in charge athletic outlook of both varsity and freshman teams in all race at the B A A games Our showing three of these sports. in the State Track and Field Meet in May was disappointing in that we placed third Respectively submitted, Frank Kanaly, head coach of cross­ after believing that we stood some chance country, relay and track, handling both to win; but upon reviewing the matter (Signed) varsity and freshman in these sports for it appears to us that perhaps we allowed the past three years, has just finished his our desire for victory to warp our judg­ C PARKER CROWELL first year of a three-year conti act to do ment of the quality of our material PHIL R. HUSSEY the same work. Certainly the Board feels that the final WM McC SAWYER THE MAINE ALUMNUS 109

MESSAGE FROM NEW PRESIDENT “ BILL” MERRILL, CLASS OF 1900 WESTERN MAINE ALUMNI ELEC­ HOLDS RESPONSIBLE PLACE IN TION OF OFFICERS Western Maine Association “ G. E ” ORGANIZATION June 10, 1926.

June 10, 1926 President & Officials of the Gen Alumni Association On June 5th a few members of the University of Maine Western Maine Alumni Association, tak­ Orono, Maine ing advantage of my youth and innocence, elected me to the office of President Gentlemen I don’t know as yet whether congratu- On June 5th, the meeting of the Univer­ lations or sympathies will follow Sym­ sity of Maine Alumni Association was held pathies are undesirable No normal at the Elks Club at Free Street, Portland, poison prefers them to congratulations, and, therefore, if you please, I will accept Maine and was presided over by Benjamin only the congratulations, leaving the Haskell and the following officers were sympathies for the pessimist Congratu- elected lations are proper when we consider the Wilbur L. Merrill ’00 President Ralph H Boothby Ex-’ 14 possibilities in the office The Western One of Maine’s many alumni who have Vice President Edward Hacker ’20 Maine Alumni Association comprises the been “ heard from” since graduating is largest membership, or, perhaps, the Secretary and Treasurer. William W. Wilbur L Merrill, better known as “ Bill” largest potential membership, of any Redman, ’ 15 of the Class of 1900 Of him the General Maine Alumni Association There are Electric Monogram has the following to On account of the unfortunate resigna- perhaps five hundred within our juris- say — diction, which means, naturally, the tion of President Philip Thomas ’ 14 due to “After completing his college work, he greatest opportunity to be of service to a change of residence, activities in this was connected for a brief time with the the University, the General Alumni Asso­ Construction Department of the Boston vicinity have been somewhat curtailed ciation, and to Ourselves Office of The General Electric Co and Last October at the time of the Teachers’ In order for us to function at all, later with the Great Northern Paper Com- however, it is necessary that our list be Convention a joint meeting of the Univer­ pany In May, 1901, he entered the revised and reduced to the proper density sity of Maine Teachers Association, West- Testing Department at the Schenectady there is no need of kidding our selves into ern Maine Alumnae and the Western Maine Works, and left in 1903 to go with the believing that every name on that list is Hudson River Water Power Company, Alumni Association was held at the Elks good material, and we are therefore satis­ being stationed at its C Plant at Spier Club with an attendance of 116. This fied that our list is considerably diluted Falls At the same time we feel in great need of was pronounced a very marked success an expression of the minds of those living “ In 1901 he joined what was then the and considerable credit belongs to the out of Portland, as to the best methods Power and Mining Engineering Department officers of the Western Maine Alumnae of the “ G E ,” devoting himself at with which we can properly include them Association We are anticipating consid­ in our activities. We realize a fault in first to marine work, which was at that erable more assistance and cooperation the past—that, although the membership time handled by that department Later, was supposed to include the surrounding he took up paper mill and cement mill from them this coming year. Professor towns and cities in the Portland section applications and made important con- Pollard officiated as-toastmaster and the of the State, yet the activities have been tributions to the development of electrical principal address was delivered by the apparatus in those fields, to the develop­ concentrated entirely in Portland Rev. Frederick Olsen of South Portland. To start off with, we want a group of ment of electrical shovels, and to high One other meeting was held at which a 100 volunteer correspondents who will speed built-in motors During the war he answer our letters as we send them from developed a method for making anchor mock trial was conducted and this also time to time chain for the Emergency Fleet Corpora- was a great success. tion which represented a great economy Will each one, particularly, outside of The newly elected officers took their Portland, who is at all interested in the over the hand-forged chain formerly used office without any platform or political improvement of our Association through “ With the reorganization of the Indus- service to them, WRITE, even if it is trial Engineering Department in 1922, obligation. They are, however, desig­ but a card saying “ Count me in ” Mr. Merrill was placed in charge of nated to the problems of increasing the This letter is placed in the “ Alumnus,” developmental and special engineering interests of their members in order that for the reason that we have no funds to work, in which capacity his genius in con­ the Association may function as a useful mail with, and we arc not willing to begin nection with unusual problems of an assessing a few. engineering nature was made available to unit of the general alumni body. A word from you will give us courage the entire department While engaged Yours very truly, to carry through some of the schemes and in this work he was largely responsible for the development of the super-synchronous programs we have outlined WILLIAM W. REDMAN ’15 motor, the simplification and consolida­ PLEASE WRITE. Sec. and Treas tion of our lines of direct-current motors R H BOOTHBY, T4 WWR S and the development of a new automatic Headquarters Address are welding head These activities Care of Wm W. Redman, Secretary brought him into such close contact with transfer in 1925 to the staff of C E Redman’s Travel Bureau the factory that his advice on matters of a Eveleth, manager of the Schenectady Preble S t, manufacturing nature was sought in Works, to study methods and processes of Portland, Maine. increasing measure. This led to his manufacturing ” 110 THE MAINE ALUMNUS July, 1926 ALUMNI MEETING MINUTES AND EXECUTIVE SECRETARY’S REPORT

REPORT OF ANNUAL MEETING silence at the conclusion of the leading of THE MAINE ALUMNUS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, JUNE 12,1926 this report in honor of these, our former members During the past year the ALUMNUS has been printed in Bangor by the Bun 16 Report of the U of M song book The annual meeting of the Alumni Printing Company They were given committee presented by H F Drummond, Association was called to order by Presi- accepted as a report of progress and placed the business as then price was the lowest dent Harry E Sutton at 9 A M , Alumni on file. and then equipment promised satisfactory Hall, with 50 present work 1 The minutes of the annual meeting 17 Report of the Nominating Com­ of last year were lead and accepted mittee consisting of E R Berry, H F More illlustrations have been used this 2 N H Mayo, Chairman of the Drummond, and W. E Barrows, ’02, was year than formerly and this practice should Executive Committee, presented a com­ presented by its chairman, E R Berry, be continued prehensive report of the work which the as follows. Recent issues of the ALUMNUS have Executive Committee had accomplished President—Hairy E Sutton, ’09 been put out under the direction of John during the past year Vice President—Norman H Mayo, ’09 P Ramsay, '18 who has been working 3 The minutes of the annual meeting Treasurer—Chas E Crossland, 77 on publicity for the Collection Committee. of the Alumni Council June 11, 1926 were Clerk—Archer L Grover, '99 read and approved Alumni Member Athletic Board— 4 Report of Treasurer Charles E. C Parker Crowell, ?98 NATIONAL ADVERTISING Crossland presented, accepted and thanks The MAINE ALUMNUS is a mem­ Upon motion H P Sweetser, the clerk expressed to him for the clear and com- ber of Alumni Magazines Associated. prehensive report made was instructed to cast one ballot for the above named nominees and they were This is an organization made up of nearly 5 Report of Alumni Trustee, Hosea declared elected all the alumni publications of the country. B Buck, ’93 lead and upon motion of N II. Mayo it was accepted 18 The committee consisting of H P For years those in charge of these alumni 6 Voted that the report of Hosea B Marsh, H. P Wright, and W D Towner, papers have felt that alumni publications Buck as Alumni Trustee, be printed in full nominated the following as members at should cany considerable more National in the next issue of the Alumnus large of the Council and they were declared Advertising Very little had ever been elected 7 Voted that resolutions of apprecia­ secured although it is recognized that the tion in accordance with the suggestion of W H Jordan, 75 E E Chase, 73 leaders of alumni magazines form a select Hosea B Buck be expressed by the Execu­ Wm McC Sawyer, ’01 group as they are all college men and tive Committee to Ora Gilpatric, Houlton, and Hon Frank E Guernsey, 19 The committee on nominations women What had been sold was secured Dover-Foxcroft whose term of office as for the College of Agriculture consisting of through advertising brokers which de­ member of the board of Trustees expired Chas E Crossland, M D Jones, and creased our net profit considerably June 19, 1925 and May 31, 1924 L. H Merrill nominated A L Deering During the past year a Committee from respectively. and he was declared elected Alumni Magazines has worked out a plan 8 The report of the Alumni Secretary, 21 The committee representing the whereby they expect to sell considerable Robert P. Clark, was lead and accepted College of Technology nominated E R National Advertising for the entire group B erry '04 and he was declared elected 9 The report of the Memorial Build­ The MAINE ALUMNUS has joined ing Corporation was presented by Wm 22 Mr. E J Haskell, 72 suggested with the others participating in this plan McC Sawyer, Chairman, and accepted that in arranging a program another year and has advanced money for the prom o 10 The report of Ralph Whittier, alumnae should be given an opportunity of the plan This advertising at as Treasurer of the Memorial Building and urged to attend the annual meeting Corporation, presented and accepted first will be largely for hotels and will Voted to adjourn probably appeal in next Fall issues The 11 A financial statement prepared by Ralph Whittier, Treasurer of the U of A L Deering money advanced will be returned to us as M Memorial Fund was read and accepted ° (Acting Clerk) revenue comes in and the plan promises 12 The following committee was to make the MAINE ALUMNUS appointed by the Chair to nominate a practically self-supporting REPORT OF ALUMNI SECRETARY representative to the Alumni Council for FOR YEAR 1925-1926 the College of Technology: LOCAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONS B C Kent George H. Hamlin H C Crandall The past year has been a busy one for Local associations are carrying on as 13 Report of budget committee of the the Alumni Office A rapidly glowing usual In company with Acting-Presi- Alumni Association presented by R H alumni body and an increased use of the dent Boardman your Secretary visited Fogler accepted and placed on file services of the Alumni Office have con­ Boston, New York, Schenectady, Phila­ siderably increased the routine work while 14 Report of the Alumni Member of delphia and Washington Nearly all the the construction of the Indoor Field last the Athletic Board presented by C Parker Summer and Fall and the drive to collect other local associations have held meet­ Crowell accepted and placed on file Memorial Fund subscriptions during the ings The Alumni Office helps these 15 Necrology report was lead by the Winter and Spring have given us a major local organizations in all ways possible Acting Secretary. All members stood in task throughout the year. Continued on page 112 THE MAINE ALUMNUS 111 MEMORIAL FUND BUILDING COMMITTEE AND TREASURER’S REPORT

REPORT OF UNIVERSITY OF MAINE MEMORIAL BUILDING COMMITTEE MEMORIAL BUILDING COM­ GENERAL STATEMENT MITTEE (June 10, 1926) (June 10, 1926) Contract Paid Unpaid In making the following report, perhaps the first thing to which attention should *Little & Russell $ 21,758 27 $ 21,699 31 $ 58 96 139,213 57 0 00 be called is the Indoor Field Unit, as it **Otto Nelson Company 139,213 57 King & Dexter 411 10 411 10 0 00 stands on the Campus today Most of Boston Bridge Works 66,400 00 66 400 00 0 00 you are aware that this Unit has been Arthur B Fels Company 13,600 00 11,151 90 2,148 10 used by the University teams, and teams Dole Company 7,529 00 11,151 68 0 00 which have been invited here to compete, Extras 3,622 68 F S Morse 2,058 00 2,057 68 32 continuously since January of this year Miscellaneous Expenses 0 00 7,484 46 0 00 Among the things that have been accom­ plished through the use of this Building $254,592 02 $259 569 70 ***$2,507 38 is the training of the different track and *Estimated on a basis of money paid architects to date as per contract plus expense money paid them relay teams, baseball squads and spring plus an estimate of money yet payable to architects allowing them 40% of 6% of the money yet due practice by the football squad The contractors first Indoor Track and Field Meet was held at the informal opening March 11th **Contract price $133,424 00 Allowances 2 70S 90 at which time the use of the Indoor Field was given and accepted At this meet $ 130 655 10 approximately twenty-three hundred peo­ Extra Work 8,558 47 ple were present. Next, on April 24th, $139,21 3 57 Dual Track and Field Meets were held between the University of New Hamp- ♦♦♦This figure does not include any estimate of further expenses which are too indefinite to be foretold shire and the University of Maine, also with any accuracy between Bridgton Academy and the University of Maine Freshmen Again a Dual Track and Field Meet was held UNIVERSITY OF MAINE MEMORIAL FUND UNIVERSITY OF MAINE MEMORIAL BUILDING CORPORATION between Portland High School and the TREASURER’S S TatEMENT University of Maine Freshmen (June 10. 1926) TREASURER’S STATEMENT None of the above activities could have taken place without the Indoor Field Receipts (June 10, 1926) The Indoor Field has proven its worth Total cash received from Receipts in many ways It would be haul to pledges deposited in realize, on account of the unusually late checking account $211 002 62 Total cash transferred l o ans—Temporary from from Memorial Fund Spring, how our track teams and baseball individuals 15 300 00 teams could have functioned at all well account for building, Misc. Cash and Interest 532 SO expense's $200 411 37 this year without this Indoor Field The —------$250 S9 5 ts l o ans $85.OOOOO Military Department has also used the Disbursements Interest 40 11 Indoor Field a great deal and to leal ------$285 151 48 Salaries $104 16 9 3 advantage We believe that the different Office Expense 5 404 74 Disbursements uses to which the Indoor Field has been Travel Expense 4 27 1 02 put have been earned out very smoothly Advertising 3 943 99 Account Loans $25 000 00 Publicity 9,905 00 considering this is the first year of its Office Expense 312 86 Interest 233 00 existence Little & Russell, Arch'ts 20,359 65 Memorial Building Com 200,411 37 Little & Russell, Com’on 1,339 66 On January 17th, 1926 at a meeting of From Savings to pay Otto Nelson Company 139 213 57 the Executive Committee it was Voted Loans 15 300 00 King & Dexter 411 10 Graves farm purchase 1 300 00 “ That an Advisory Committee have con­ Boston Bridge Works 66,400 00 Miscellaneous 792 32 Arthur B Tels Company 11,151 90 trol of the operations of the Indoor Field Balance in checking tut 4, 853 45 Dole Comp my 11,151 68 until the title is turned over to the ------$256 895 48 Interest 2 308 67 Trustees The following Committee was Miscellaneous 7 481 46 appointed William McC Saywer, '01, S u m m ary chairman, Harold S Boardman, ’95, and Campaign Expenses $ 35,030 00 $285,133 55 Benjamin C Kent, '12 ” Building Committee 200 411 37 On balance in checking Loans— Temporar y f r om Just as soon as the different contracts account 317 9 3 individuals 15,300 00 $285,451 18 were awarded for the Indoor Field, the Graves farm 1 300 00 construction began This work was Balance in checking acct 1,853 45 (Signed) rushed as quickly as possible and as care------$250,895 48 Ralph W hittier ’02 fully as possible through the supervision (Signed) Treasurer RALPH WHIt t IER, ’02, 4 of the Building Committee The Indoor Treasurer Field being a decidedly new type of build­ Accounts checked and audited to June 9th, 1926 ing in this part of the country, a great Accounts checked and audited to June 9th, 1926 to the best of my knowledge and belief to the best of my knowledge and belief many questions came up which necessi- IRVING PIERCE, IRVING Pie r c E, continued page 112 Auditor Auditor 112 THE MAINE ALUMNUS July, 1926

REPORT OF ALUMNI SECRETARY REPORT OF UNIVERSITY OF MAINE REPORT OF U. OF M. MEMORIAL FOR YEAR 1925-6 MEMORIAL FUND COMMITTEE BUILDING COMMITTEE Continued from page 110 Continued from page 111 (June 10, 1926) tated close supervision from the beginning At the 1925 Commencement, a report Coach Kanaly was on the job even hour THE MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM- was made under date of June 3d for the that the track was being built and the ARMORY Memorial Fund Committee This report Committee keenly appreciates his advice embodied the changes in the personnel of and the example he set by his loyalty Other reports will cover in detail the the Memorial Building Committee and, The advice of experts was secured when- new Indoor Field and the work of the also announced the awarding of the con­ ever possible and the Building Committee Memorial Fund Committee and the tracts for building the Indoor Field Unit feel that as the Indoor Field Unit stands Memorial Building Committee As they Since this time no meeting has been held today, all may well be proud of it constitute a large part of the work of the of the Memorial Fund Committee The The Committee wishes to pay tribute Alumni Office it would seem fitting to say work of this Committee has really been to the group of five alumni of the Univer­ that much remains to be done before taken over by the Memorial Building sity who made it possible to construct the our Memorial is completed, and all pay­ Committee with the exception of the Indoor Field last year, by personally ments on the Memorial Fund collected collection of moneys pledged, sending out endorsing Building Committee notes to Maine Alumni must not lest on their oars of notices, correspondence and the general the sum of $85,000 Such endorsements We must row on! office routine which has been handled in were necessary before the Committee the Alumni Office could borrow money from the bank to therefore, it seems unnecessary to give enable them to finance the construction MISCELLANEOUS any further report of the work of the Memorial Fund Committee as the leal We feel that the Treasurer's report of Due to the generosity of individual meat will be found in the Treasurer’s the Memorial Building Committee will alumni our office bookshelf has a com­ report of the memorial Fund Committee bring out the financial side of the complete Indoor Field Unit The completion of plete file of Prisms. These are very valu­ Respectfully submitted, able to us the Indoor Field and the use of same has memorial Fund Committee, shown us the great need in the near future During the past year we have had WILLIAM McC SAWYER, Chairman of the second unit, namely, the Gym- clipping service and now a scrap book is n asium This can be built only when kept in the Alumni Office, which, as years 189 SENIORS GIVEN DEGREES the money to finance same is at hand go by will tell the story of Maine day by Continued from page 107 In conclusion let us say that the con­ da\ ident of the University, the Executive stant and whole-hearted support at all Secretary of the General Alumni Associa­ times of the Alumni Secretary and the tion and the Faculty Committee on Honors Alumni Office is deeply appreciated by who are found to be worthy students and ALUMNI DUES the Memorial Building Committee of satisfactory scholarship and conduct \ Preference shall be given to students from Respectfully submitted. The Treasurer's report will give us the Penobscot Valley Scholarship No 1 is encouraging news that alumni are really awarded to Richard Wilder Merrill, class MEMORIAL BLDG COMMITTEE, supporting their association this year of 1928 Scholarship No 2 is awarded to WILLIAM McC SAWYER, ’01, There has been a large increase in the Merrill Harmon Dooer, class of 1927 Chairman. number of those paying dues this year THE CLASS OF 1908 COMMENCE­ over last and more money has been MENT CUP awarded annually to the collected from dues than any year since nineteenth century class having the largest percentage of its members Week, was won we organized The lull that came with in 1925 by the Class of 1885 MAINE SCORES 10 POINTS IN NEW the Memorial Fund drive has been over- ENGLAND MEET come and we are on our way to a steady THE TWENTIETH CENTURY COMMENCEMENT CUP, awarded an- yearly growth nually to the Twentieth Centry class Maine picked up 10 points in the annual Maine alumni have won for themselves having the largest percentage of its mem­ New England Intercollegiates at Cam- a prominent place in the University bers register for Commencement, was won bridge, Mass , May 21 and 22 in 1925 by the Class of 1900 family All should strive to deserve the Thompson won the shot put, Hobson, love and confidence which has been won THE WASHINGTON ALUMNI AS­ who has been elected captain of track for by years of devotion to the best interests SOCIATION WATCH is presented to that member of the graduating class, who, 1927, tied with Stanford of Tech in the of Alma Mater in the opinion of the faculty and students pole vault, and Hillman was fourth in has done the most for the University dur- the mile Respectfully submitted, ing his course The watch this year is awarded to Willis Manning Barrows, of Tech won the meet and Bowdoin was (Signed) ROBERT P CLARK. the Class of 1926, of Dover-Foxcroft second THE MAINE ALUMNUS 113

UNIVERSITY STORE AND GRAND­ ALUMNI NECROLOGY REPORT WASHINGTON ALUMNI STAND CORPORATION For Year 1925-1926 The Alumni Baked Bean Supper held June 11, 1926 by the Washington University of Maine Ex-’74—Charles F Osgood, March 26, Alumni proved a most enjoyable occasion To the Alumni Council 1926 at Bangor In spite of the rainy morning a group of 54 The committee appointed at the last alumni, wives and then children collected annual meeting of the Alumni Council, to ’76—Samuel M Jones, November 4, at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry W “report on the general relationship of the 1925 at Springfield, Mass Bearce in Cheny Chase, at six o’clock University Store and Grandstand Corpo- Ex-’79—Loomis F Goodale, December The beans, baked in a bean hole were ration to the University Athletics” here­ 17, 1925 at Tampa, Florida of then usual superior quality and served with begs leave to report that m the opinion Ex-’79—-Asa C Morton, recently in as supper for every one and for Sunday of the committee it is inadvisable to urge B a n g o r morning breakfast for those who had fam­ any change in the present policy of the two ’80—Charles T Pease, April 5, 1926 at ilies our host and hostess deserve much corporations Denver, Colorado credit for their kind hospitality At least two members of your committee Ex-’80—Willis L Oak, March 12, 1926 After supper Mr. N C Grover called have been in conference with officials of the at Caribou the meeting to order The winner of the two organizations as at present constituted watch, Willis Manning Barrows, was an­ and are in accord with plans worked out Ex-’80—William J Rich, Jarman 25, nounced and the watch shown to the dining the past two years, plans which 1925 at Washington, D C alumni before being sent to President promise to be continued ’84—U S Senator Edwin F Ladd, June Boardman for presentation During the year ending June 30, 1925, it 22, 1925 at Baltimore, Md The following officers were elected, after appears from the report of the Store Com- ’84—Clarence S Lunt, February 1, a vote of thanks to the retiring officers pany that the sum of $1,500 00 was turned 1926 at Rochester, N Y Piesident—Clifton E Chandler over to the Athletic Association in lieu of Ex-’84—James A Dunning, October 7, Vice President— F T Norcioss rent and the further sum of $2,948 00 to 1925 at Havana, Cuba Secretary & Treasurer—E O Whittier cancel outstanding debts of the association ’88—Frank L Small, recently in Seattle, Executive Committee— (above officers) For the year just closing it has been Washington B A Chandler, and N C Grover voted to turn over the same amount as The meeting adjourned to enjoy the last year, $1,500 00 in lieu of lent and a Ex-’94—-Abbott C Smith, August 13, movies of the pageant which Mr Clark so further sum of $1,500 00 out of the store 1925 at Bangor kindly sent and M r L A Rogers ex­ company’s undivided profits and surplus ’96—George W Jeffery, December 11, hibited The store will show a balance of cash on 1925 at New York, N Y hand and stock m trade of thirty-five Ex-’97— William N Fowler, February (Signed) MILDRED II MERRILL, thousand dollars ($35,000 00) part of 1924 at Searsport Sec'y-Treas which is held as a building fund ’98—Daniel L Cleaves, about a year The Grandstand association has notes ago in New Jersey ’15—Raymond T Woolson, October outstanding of $4,500 00 and bills payable ’98—Curtis B Mitchell, about four 15, 1925 at Lisbon, N II of about another one hundred dollars, years ago at Unity ’16—M rs Walter Dolan, (nee Minnie about the standing shown last year. Parks) March 6, 1926 at Orono Within the last year, however, the grand­ Ex-’98—Edwin E Nowland, March 24, stand has been newly planked and painted 1912 at Westboro, Mass Ex-’17— George E Fox, recently at at an expense of about $1,400 00 Next ’99—Harold H Clark, July 7, 1925 at Three Rivers, Quebec year it is proposed to repoint the cement Ellsworth Ex-’19—Ray W Dolloff, in the Fall of work and plan to retire about one thousand ’00—Lewis A Barker, August 4, 1925 1924 in notes With the present stand and at Brookline, Mass Ex-’19—Roy H. Smith, M arch 6, 1921 bleachers, ample accommodations are ’00—Julius S Dunn, October 16, 1921 at Providence, R I provided for even the year’s biggest at Cleveland, Ohio Ex-’21—Edward M. True, August 7, crowds The grandstand corporation feels Ex-’OO—Edward L Kittredge, July 13, 1925 at Holden, Mass that it will need no further assistance in 1925 at Bangor Ex-’22—Mrs Arch B Blaine (nee working out its own obligations Francoise Barrett) recently in Cedar your committee believes that both cor- Ex-’01—Leland F Goodspeed, July 11, porations are now and have been in capable 1925 at Kalamazoo, Mich Rapids, Iowa business hands and should be encouraged Ex-’02—Roy G Dow June 21, 1922 at Ex-’22—Arthur R Grey, December 7, rather than cramped in working out a Betula, Pa 1925 at Rutland Heights, Mass policy that seems to possess safe and Ex-’02—James M Green, February 9, ’23—Rudolph Nissen, June 16, 1925 at sound business methods 1916 at Lankershire, Cal Halwey, Pa Respectfully submitted, ’05—Chailes D Woods, at Newton, Ex-’23—Ruth Barstow, July 13, 1925 at Mass Calais W D TOWNER, ’14 ED WARD II KELLEY, ’90 ’09—James W Randi ll, November 16, Ex-’23—Philip W Hodgdon, March 5, 1925 at Waterville 1924 at Portmouth, N II Ex-10—John F Stinchfield, December Ex-’23—M rs Harold E Pratt, (nee 1921 ELECTS NEW CLASS SECRETARY 8, 1924 at Clinton Bernice Nicoll), Apnl 29, 1925 at Bruns- wi c ’ 13—James A Leary, August 12, 1925 At a class meeting held during com­ Ex-’23—Kenneth M White, June 30, at East Hampden mencement, Horace C Crandall was 1925 at Bangor elected Secretary of the Class of 1921 to Ex-’13—Rev Albert E Morris, Sep- Ex-’24— Maurice A Rich, June 25, 1924 succeed Winthrop L McBride Cran­ tember 7, 1925 at Augusta at Portland dall’s address is 517 Fellsway East, Ex ’14—William G ward, in 1925 in Ex-’25—Francis E Hale, in 1921 at Malden, Mass Massachusetts Orono 114 HE MAINE ALUMNUS July, 1926

FOOTBALL PROSPECTS LOOK GOOD REGISTRATION AT 1926 COMMENCEMENT REPORT OF MAINE SONG BOOK AS SEASON NEARS COMMITTEE 1872— Edwin J Haskell 1873— George H Hamlin, John M Oak Orono, Maine, June 10, 1926 I t ’s not a far cry to football and before 1875— Edson F Hitchings, Whitman H Jordan alumni realize it, Head Coach Fred M 1876— Charles P Allen, Edward M Blanding The Committee appointed by the Brice, his assistant John T Quinn and 1877— Edward F Danforth Alumni Council to study the prospects for 1879— George O Warren Freshman Coach William Kenyon will 1880— James M Bartlett a new Maine Song Book and report at be looking over the candidates for the 1882—Charles S Bickford, Stephen T Bussell, this year’s commencement, reports as 1926 Maine ’Varsity at Bar Harbor where Will R Howard follows the advance guard of next Fall's eleven 1885— James N Hart, Fremont L Russell It is the unanimous opinion of the 1886— George F Black will assemble in early September for 1887— Mrs George F Black (Hicks) Committee that a new song book should preliminary training and hardening-up 1890— Charles A Dillingham, George P Gould, be prepared but that the matter should On paper, Maine looks good Advance Edward H Kelley be approached carefully and conserva- 1893— Hosea B Buck, Walter W Crosby, Harry dope doesn’t amount to much when one tively and without undue haste M Smith It is recommended that publicity and considers that the task of making a fust 1894— Frank G Gould clerical work among the alumni should be class eleven out of a small number of vets 1895— Harold S Boardman, Leroy R Folsom and subs looked pretty discouraging a 1896— Paul D Sargent, Charles P Weston handled by the Alumni Secretary's office year ago Yet Coaches Brice and Murphy 1897— Stephen S Bunker, Charles II White and that a carefully selected board of produced a fine fighting team which 1898— C Parker Crowell editors be appointed to have charge of swept its way to a clear State champion­ 1899— Archer L Grover the selection and arrangement of the ship and a tie with its inter-state rival, 1900— Henry F Drummond material to be incorporated in the book 1901— William McC Sawyer, Samuel D As to the matter of financing such a New Hampshire Last year was a fortu­ Thompson publication the University Store will nate one for the coaches in that the men 1902— Ralph Whittier were splendidly conditioned and major 1904— Edward R Berry, Vaughan Jones, Albert undertake the responsibility of the pub­ injuries were lacking throughout the L Whipple lishing and sale of the book in accordance greater part of the schedule 1905— Curtis E Abbott, Horace A Hilton, with the letter from Mr Mainwaring J Harvey McClure, Adelbert W Sprague, Mary The coaching lineup looks strong attached to this report McG Williams The committee has already received Head Coach Brice begins his sixth year in 1906— Mrs L N Edwards (Hodgdon), Hallett some assurances of cooperation from charge of gridiron activities at Maine C Elliott, James W Elms, Harry A Emery alumni who are capable of supplying new He has worn well and will no doubt 1907— Richard F Talbot material for such a book increase his prestige with another football 1909— Harold P Marsh, Jesse H Mason, Norman H Mayo, Harry E Sutton season Up from the task of coaching 1910— Frances E Arnold, Clifton A Hall, Respectfully submitted, last Fall’s freshman eleven comes Jack Herman P Sweetser, Harold W Wright (Signed) Quinn, himself a former Maine linesman, 1911— James A Cahners, Jasper W Everett, who saw experience also on several George­ Avery C Hammond, Harry Homans, Clifford II F DRUMMOND town teams, and who should make Brice Patch, Charles D Rea Elmer R Tobey, Albert A W SPRAGUE Verrill, Benjamin O Warren, Mrs Harold P J A GANNETT a good assistant To complete the foot­ Wright (Prentiss) ball teaching staff, the athletic board 1912— Mrs Robert Buzzell (Mariner), Frank L picked Bill Kenyon, former Georgetown Darrell, Carl B Estabrooke, Walter K Hanson, MAINE BALL PLAYERS ARE ACTIVE Phil R Hussey, Benjamin C Kent star all-around athlete, who has been ON SUMMER TEAMS engaged as freshman coach by the board 1913— Ernest T Savage, John C Wallace 1914— Paul D Bray, Mrs Lewis Libby (Hobart), of trustees on a three year contract Wayland D Towner Maine athletes have figured prominent- Kenyon will coach the yearling basket-ball 1915— Douglas M Beale, Ava H Chadbourne, ly in Maine semi-pro and Summer resort and baseball teams in then seasons He Robert P Clark, Harold Cooper, Raymond D baseball box scores Douglass, Raymond H Fogler, H Walter Leavitt, comes well recommended, and a former Captain elect “Cocky” Hackett and pupil of Coach Brice, should tie in well Gladys H Merrill, Harold C White, Osmar M Wilbur Mose Nannigan have been playing with with his old master's system 1916— Lewis O Barrows, Walter T Brown, Camden in the Maine Coast League while Last year's leader, “ Ginger” Fraser, Harold W Coffin, Guy B Condon, Erlon V “ Pat” French, Maine, ’17 has been tackle, Freddy Newhall, end, Wallace Crimmin, Arthur L Davis, Mrs E L Herlihy (Robinson), Lewis H Kriger, C K Lane, John T player-manager of the Belfast team in Elliott, guard, and “Bump” Barrowes Leecock, Guy C Palmer, Mrs Leroy Smith the same circuit. Raymie Lunge, former halfback have graduated Left as vete­ (Lougie), Horace H Towle, Mrs John W Treat Maine first sacker has been playing with rans are Mose Nannigan and Mike (Currier), Walter W Webber Jack Coombs, Kennebunkport team which Lavorgna, ends, Captain Paul Lamoreau 1917— Luther N Amos, Charles E Crossland, is composed of many Big three college Fred D Crowell, Weston B Haskell, FLora A and Minnuiti, tackles, Tommy Dixon, Howard, Philip N Libby, Joseph A McCusker, players Joe Gray has held down second guard, Joe Simon, center, Casey Cas- Frank O Stephens base for Wiscasset “ Hap” Crozier has sista, quarterback, Carroll Osgood, 1918— Weston S Evans, Edward L Herlihy, been pitching for Brownville in the Piscat­ quarterback, Pat Peakes, halfback, John P Ramsay aquis league Pat Peakes has been with 1919— Dwight B Demerritt Art Sylvester, fullback, as well as several Milo Pete Perry was with Bangor- 1920— S Reginald Bussell, Newell W Emery, first string subs of last Fall Up from Raymond H Foyle, Albert E Johnson, Raymond Brewer for a short stay in the Maine freshman ranks come Rip Black, a back, D Stephens, Henry W Turgeon, Mrs Newman II League and since leaving has worked some Ken Young, another back, Larry Hobbs, Young (Hackett) for Togus quarterback, Spud LaPlante, Folsom and 1921— Margaret Blethen, Roger C Castle, Coltart, all former frosh players in the Horace C Crandall, Francis J Goggin, Dorothy E Hart, Erling Heistad, Wesley C Plumer, Katherine backfield, as well as several other good 1924— Hazen H . A v er, Arthur F Cloudman, D Stewart, Harold B Swicker, Harold S Tibbetts, Edward C Cutting, John M F Donovan, Ralph men who received first-class line training Effie Weatherbee, Newman H Young M Huthchinson, Cristabel Finley Lawrie, Sidney from Coach Quinn last year 1922— Achsa M Bean, Herbert W Fifield, Osborne, Ivan R Pease, Bernie E Plummer The team will play Fifth Infantry of Ardis E Lancey, Frank L S Morse 1925— Floyd N Abbott, James T Blair, James of Fort Williams, Portland, Rhode Island, 1923— Virginia Averill, Virginia Colbath Crandall, P Boyden, Jr , Fernald Hodgdon, Nan L Mahoney, Everett B Mansur, Wesley F Porter, Elizabeth Anna E Martin, Carl E Ring, Claude H Tozier, Continued on page 115 Ring, Ruth Spear, Marjorie Willey Arelene J Ware THE MAINE ALUMNUS 115

MAINE TIES WITH COLBY FOR TRACK TEAM ‘BETTER’ THAN HAROLD A. RICH, ’09 WINS STATE BALL HONORS THOSE WHEN MAINE WON AT ARCHITECTURAL PRIZE WILL WRITES IN ALUMNUS Maine and Colby finished the 1926 base­ Editor of The ALUMNUS — ball race in the State series in a tie for first Harold A. Rich, ’09 of Auburndale, place, each winning four and losing two I saw the State Meet and Bowdoin and Mass is announced as winner of the fourth games Bowdoin was third, winning Bates romp home ahead of Maine And prize of $250 in the competition of the three and losing three, with Bates in fourth since then I’ve heard all sorts of grum- American Gas Association for the design position with one game won and five lost blings among our alumni as to the of a six room suburban home “trouble” I had heard so much that I Maine won from Bates twice, split even decided to study the situation and went Three hundred and sixty-three designs with Bowdoin and had beaten Colby at back into records of the State Meets back were offered in the competition for the Waterville when the two teams met at in 1913, 1914, 1915 and 1916 prizes of the American Gas Association Orono early in June If Maine could win, the title would come to orono clear if I believe I am light when I say Maine Colby proved the winner Maine would just didn’t have the material of expert then be tied with the winner of the Bow- enough calibre, to win this year with Bow­ YOUNG ENGINEER WANTED doin—Colby game to be played later doin producing a good team and Bates The Alumni Office has received a letter bringing out so many “ dark horse” track Colby scored a run in an early inning from one of the power companies in the stars Maine rallied and tied the score in the State of Maine advising of an opening for ninth by good hitting Both teams had Comparing records, I find that Maine’s a young engineer with that company chances to score in the tenth but failed track team of 1926 would be a better point The letter follows, and any Maine man With two out in the eleventh Captain Jim scoring team on the track and as good a interested may have further information Peabody knocked out a home run to deep team in the field as any of our champion­ by writing the Alumni Office — left center and this score proved Colby's ship teams back there from 1913-1916 margin of victory No better game was This is a faster and stronger age and our “ I am writing to you to inquire if you can place ever played in State senes baseball and no 1926 Track Team, I believe, is no excep­ me in touch with a young man who would be tougher loss was felt at Orono than this tion to the rule. This surprised me at interested in joining our engineering department here in Rumford for a year or so, or possibly longer one Good pitching was in order and first but I can see how i t ’s possible, and I He should be an engineering graduate, and should Trainor for Colby and Perry for Maine believe that as years have passed and have at least three years actual surveying and pulled themselves out of some tight places athletes have improved, we have not mapping experience The work which we have improved as fast as the others. I believe here for him to do would be mostly inside office Maine’s team was crippled with Bob we lost the State meet because we gave work in going through our past records of surveys Durrell, shortstop out of the game with and recording this information in a definite neat all we had but it wasn’t enough With injuries, Joe Gay playing second with a and permanent form for filing in our vault If you but one exception, no Maine man “ fell lame leg, and Cocky Hackett, centerfielder know of any such person or should think of any one down ,” each turned in a good performance, within the next few weeks, I would appreciate it if in bed with tonsilitis Yet Coach Brice's but most always there was some one a you would advise me ” makeshift team which had Nanningan at little better, and accordingly, we lost out short, Lewis, Meserve and Crozier in the fields, played good ball Prospects look Sincerely yours in Maine, HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL bright for a good team in 1927 with Perry, pitcher, Newhall, first base, and Alumnus Thompson, pitcher, the only ones lost to A former Maine man holding a Second- the squad by graduation MAINE’S SCORES ary Certificate from the State board of Carroll “Cocky" Hackett, ’27 of New Maine, 1 Colby 7 Education would like a teaching position Vineyard, regular centerfielder for two (Exhibition) for next Fall, either as a High School years and captain of his 1927 Freshman Maine, 0 Brown, 3 Principal or as a teacher in the Secondary team will be captain next year He is a Maine, 7 Rhode Island, 5 Maine, Schools This man’s address may be fine fielder and a very dependable man at 7 N H Univ . 5 obtained by writing the Alumni Office bat Maine, 9 Bates, 2 Maine, 2 Bowdoin, 3 The final standing of the State Senes Maine, 5 Bates, 2 FOOTBALL PROSPECTS LOOK GOOD and a Summary of Maine’s games follow Maine, 2 Bowdoin, 1 AS SEASON NEARS Maine, 5 Colby, STATE SERIES 1 Continued from page 114 Maine, 2 Conn , 7 Conn Aggies, St Stephen, Colby, Won Lost P C Maine, 1 Colby, 2 Bates, Bowdoin and Nex\ Hampshire Maine 4 2 667 University Five games will be seen at Colby Totals, 41 38 Orono and the remainder away. Bowdoin 4 2 667 will be played at Brunswick this year and Bowdoin 3 3 500 Maine won 6 games New Hampshire at either Durham or Bates 1 5 167 Maine lost 5 games Manchester, N H 116 THE MAINE ALUMNUS July, 1926

to the future. The Alumni Office is some interesting member of our big The M aine Alum nus making a study of the problem. alumni family and plans are being Published monthly by the General What are your ideas about it? made for the first few sketches. Alumni Association of the University of What common purpose do you Maine during October, November, De­ This does not mean that Univer­ think Maine alumni should have? cember, February, March, April, May and sity news will be slighted but on the June It is time to get down to bed rock other hand there will be more and if you will write in your alumni news of interest. Subscription, $1 per year. Single copies, opinions, criticizing freely the past 20 cents and offer constructive criticism for Alumni can assist the editor of R. P. CLARK, ’15 The ALUMNUS by writing of those Managing Editor the future, you will indeed be help­ ing to solve a difficult problem. Maine graduates who are deserving BERNICE FORTIN Personals Editor A common purpose will make our of sketches and whose experiences alumni body a real force. We mean and successes will interest others. Editorial and business office, Orono, Me. to have a regular program. It Office of Publication, Burr Printing Co , should be in accord with the policies 46 Columbia S t , Bangor, Me of the University. Root for it, for Dr. Harold S. Boardman became it will be worth while! the seventh president of Maine on June 12, probably as eventful a day E d i t o r i a l in a Commencement program as has By the vote of the General Alumni ever been recorded in the records Association at its annual meeting, of the University. The General Alumni Association the report of Trustee Hosea B Buck Future Bright “Tried and found of the University of Maine is no With Capable qualified” was the longer an infant in ’93, is printed in What is our Trustee Buck’s full in this issue. Leader at Head, way Col. Freder­ swaddling clothes, Alumni Asso­ ick H. Strickland, basking contented­ Comprehensive The report covers ciation Striving Report. two years, from President of the Board of Trustees ly under the loving For? expressed it as he inducted President care and direction June 1924 to June Boardman into office. Maine’s first of a handful of far-seeing and per­ 1926. When submitted to the Alum­ alumnus to be her head— “ and haps optimistic alumni. It has ni Council, it was voted that the wisely so” remarked more than a outgrown the days when the daily report be carried to the general few editorial writers. routine of a young Alumni Associa­ meeting the following day for its first reading and action. tion was sufficient. Maine alumni The future looks bright. Faculty, want a leal mission, a common Provided there exists an alumnus student body, and the Alumni will purpose, a policy, if you will, which who doesn’t know what the Univer- find in D r. Boardman a capable will make their organization attract­ sity has been doing in the past two leader and he will find in their ranks ive to all and of value to both the years, reading of Mr. Buck’s report thousands of loyal supporters. individual and the University. will enlighten him. No better re­ port was ever presented to the The time has come for us to Alumni Association, and the very It is interesting to note from the select a goal; to decide what we completeness of the report and its remarks of President Boardman in want our Association to eventually interesting detail is simply another his inaugural address, and from the develop into; to determine what indication of how thoroughly and report of the Alumni representatives place alumni should ultimately have conscientiously Mr. Buck has per­ to the athletic board that “Maine’s in University affairs. When we formed his duties on the Board of athletic house is in good order.” have decided these and similar Trustees. He is the Alumni’s repre­ Especially is this questions, Maine alumni will have a sentative and is responsible to the Athletics are in announcement common purpose. There will then Alumni Association when making Healthy Condi- pleasing when a be the beacon light of a definite reports. tion at U. of M. review of the ath­ objective guiding us through un- The ALUMNUS feels sure that it letic records for chartered ways. Thousands of expresses the opinion of every the year recently ended is made, Maine alumni will, like a well- alumnus and alumna when it says, and Maine is found to be the winner trained army, always be advancing “Well done” in appreciation of of the State Football Championship, as a unit towards the achievement “Hosea’s” efforts. The University State Cross Country Championship, of a common purpose. and our association is fortunate in tied with Colby for the State Base­ An organization to deserve and having this man in the harness. ball Championship, besides tying for keep the interest of its members the New England College Confer- and to justify its existence, must ence Football and Baseball titles. have a worthwhile purpose. Our More news of the Alumni will be But for losing the State meet, Alumni Association throughout the published in THE ALUMNUS next Maine had a perfect year under the first years of its lifetime had for its year than has been the case in years right kind of conditions. More purpose the organization of Maine past, according to present plans. training was given more men than alumni for the good of both the A survey of ever before and more Maine men individual alumnus and the Uni­ Of The Alumni, printed matter helped to make the year’s victories versity. We have accomplished the For The Alumni during the past certain by competitive effort for organization to some advantage and By The Alumni year shows that to the individual and as an organi­ news of Univer­ places in ’varsity teams. zation have helped our Alma Mater sity happenings has had the promi- Prospects for 1926-27 look bright considerably. What now? nence. on paper and Maine should be at The leaders of our Alumni Asso­ It is hoped that The ALUMNUS the front or very near it in practi­ ciation are giving careful thought can present in each issue a sketch of cally every sport. THE MAINE ALUMNUS 117

PHILADELPHIA ALUMNI HOLD new University President, H S Boardman ENJOYABLE PICNIC congratulating him on his election on behalf of the association “ Boardy’s” In accordance with the established reply was also read and applauded The VACATION DAYS custom, the annual picnic of the Phila­ question of attending the Maine—St delphia Alumni Association was held on Stephen football game next Fall as a picnic are Saturday, June 12th, 1926 The location was discussed and it was unanimously chosen was Erdenheim Farm, on the G decided to do both Annondale-on-the- A Widener Estate, Chestnut Hill, P a , HAPPY DAYS Hudson is only about 60 miles from Sche­ the members being the guests of Mr E A nectady and 45 from Albany and we should in Stanford, of Class ’06 turn out a record crowd Football has In spite of a very threatening weather been the “ main game at Maine” for a long forty-two were present for the occasion Hart Schaffner time and will draw the alumni as no other A novel feature was a five-inning baseball game between two picked teams Also game can & Marx Clothes quite a number of the members refreshed themselves by swimming in the Wissa- (Signed) C A PRIEST '22, hickon Creek, which flows through the Sec’y-Treas Estate The picnic ended with the usual baked bean dinner, the beans being supplied by wives of the various members, and cooked Alumni Personals MILLER & WEBSTER CO. in true New England style Those present included Mr L G Paine, '85, Mr A BANGOR W Drew, ’90 and M rs Drew, Mr W A WEDDINGS Valentine, ’91 and Mrs Valentine, Mr G S Frost, ’98 and Mrs Frost, Mr C '12—Arthur L Deering and Miss Crystal Bow­ H Lombard, ’00 and family, Mr A D man, married June 15, 1926 at Orono '93—Harris P Gould has recently had his address '22—Edward F Kenney and Miss Emma M Case, ’04 and family, Mr E A Stanford, changed to read 3909 13th St N W , Washington, Maconarchy, married June 3, 1926 at Baltimore, D C '06 and family, Mr G A Hills, ’06 and Maryland Mr Kenney is Chemist with the '96—Elmer E Kidder has been highly honored family. Mr W A Fogler ’09, Mr E W United States Department of Agriculture, Food by receiving the appointment of State Engineer of Woodsum, T5 and Mrs Woodsum, Mr and Drug Inspection Station, Bureau of Chemistry Idaho as Superintendent of State Highways Mr and Mrs Kenney are residing at 4210 1/2 Vermont L R Douglass, ’20 and Mrs Douglass, '99— Edwin M Smith is Chief Engineer of the Ave , Baltimore, Maryland Fairfield Paper Company at Baltimore, Ohio Mr Mr A R Chapman, ’21 and M rs Chap­ Ex-26—Gordon Falt and Miss Agnes M Hall, Smith resides at 513 East Wheeling S t , Lancaster, man, Mr A E Kittridge, '23 and Mrs married May 19, 1926 at West Eden Ohio Kittridge, Mr J C Hutton, ’25 and '01—William H Boardman is having his m ail guest, M r H W Raymond, '25, M r A received at 73 Pomona Ave., Newark, New Jersey '01—-Nathan G Foster is a lawyer at Rumford, BIRTHS H Repscha, ’25 and guest, and Mr. C B Maine '01— lewis G Varney is with the McClintic Eastman, ’25 '13— A son, Douglas, Jr, born June 11, 1926 at Marshall Construction Company of Pottstown, Pa Pittsfield, Mass to Mr and Mrs Douglas Richard­ Mr Varney resides at 213 High S t, Pottstown, Pa (Signed) son Weight, 9 pounds Ex-’02— Mr and Mrs Charles R Sugden (nee Ex-'l6—'18— A daughter, Joyce, born December Ida Bean) of Bangor have recently purchased a 1, 1925 at Houlton, Maine to Mr and Mrs Albert W. A FOGLER, ’09 home in Winterport L Robinson (nee Vera Gellerson) Weight, 7 1/4 pounds Ex-’02—John H Maddocks, is mechanical engi­ neer for Fisk Rubber Company as fieldengineer in '17—A daughter Jane Coharn, born March 12, EASTERN NEW YORK PICNIC charge of construction work in factory Mr 1926 at Tulsa, Oklahoma to Mr and Mrs James C Creeden Maddocks may be addressed at 412 Broadway Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts The annual Spring picnic of the Eastern '18— A daughter, Doris Winifred, born April 7, '03— Silas G Small is now back at his home at New York Alumni Association was held at 1926, at Orrtanna, Pa , to Mr and Mrs Carl S Johnson Weight 7 pounds 21 March Ave. West Roxbury, Mass the Rosecrans’ cottage, Braekabeen, N Y Ex-’03— A lo n d L Chesley is chief chemist for ’21— A daughter, Margaret Helen, born May 8, on Alumni Day, June 12 The following the American Tobacco Company and resides at 1926 at Guelph, Ontario, to Mr and Mrs L 541 Park Ave , Brooklyn, N Y Maine men were present B Bradbury Brown (nee Carol M Hamm) Weight, 83/4 pounds Ex-’06—Percy D Fraser is doing Inspection 1 6, H W Chadbourne ’02, K Cyphers '21— A son, David Wesley, born May 19, 1926 at work at Rochester, New York Mr Fraser resides Schenectady, N Y , to Mr and Mrs Wesley C ’25, M R Driscoll ’25, H P Mavo ’99, at 87 Tryon Park, Rochester N Y Plumer Weight, 9 pounds, 7 ounces G A Potter ’20, C A Priest ’22, C B Ex-'06—Perley W Varney is with Building '24—A son, Herbert Alvin, born May 21, 1926 at Springer 1 8, R E Strickland ’04 A total New Haven, Conn to Mr and Mrs Philip Constructors at Tampa, Florida, building office of 26 sat down to the very fine chicken Harriman Weight 71/2 pounds buildings, hotels, ware houses of both steel and reinforced concrete ’25—A daughter, Barbara Mae, born April 17, dinner served by Mrs Rosecrans Un- '07— Franklin P Holbrook is employed as fortunately the weather was not very good 1926 at Buxton, Maine to Mr and Mrs Melville II Johnson Assistant Engineer on the Southern Railway with in the morning and there was some rain headquarters at Knoxville, Tenn Mr Holbrook in the early part of the afternoon so several has his mail received at 601 East 5th Av e , Knox­ ville Tenn who were intending to attend the picnic D e a th S '07— Charles H Martin is now located at 415 were kept away In addition, a few of W ed 115th St , New York, Ex 12—-Arthur W Benson, died December 5, our live wires were attending commence­ 1925 at Wellesley, Mass '08—Fred E Bartlett is reading at Gorham, ment, otherwise there would have been 35 Maine or 40 present. '08—Frank H Purinton is an attorney at law in the Fidelity Building, Portland Mr Purinton In spite of the inclement weather the BY CLASSES lives at 15 Noyes S t, Portland usual high class baseball game was held '09—Jesse H. M ason has changed his address while the laches played cards. '77— Alvah D Blackinton may be located at from Brooklyn, N Y to 12 Walnut St , Watertown, Coal Exchange Building, Scranton, Pennsylvania Mass Following the dinner the secretary read '87—Addison R Saunders is now residing at '09— living II Moore is with the Western Elec- a letter from President Plummer to our Hanover, Maine tric Company at 195 Broadway, New York, N Y 118 THE MAINE ALUMNUS July, 1926

’ 10—Raymond P Norton is Production Manager with H P Hood & Sons, Inc , and resides at 30 Burr Road, Newton Centre, Mass Cool Off With ’ 10— I Maxwell Stover has had his mail address changed to 7 Schirmer Road, West Roxbury, Mass ’ l l —Harold G Wood is in the Furniture business OLD TOWN at Hallowed Ex-’l l —Monroe Ames is an Osteopathic Physi­ cian and Surgeon at 624 Rives-Strong Building at Los Angeles, Cal Ex-’ l l — Winslow L Gooch is assistant State TRUST COMPANY Forester of Virginia and his mail is received at Box 477, Ashland, Virginia ’ 12—Francis E Clancy is a Landscape Gardener Savings Department at the Bangor State Hospital ’ 12— Ralph W Redman resides at 6 Nutting Ave , Amherst, Mass Checking Accounts Ex-’ 12—George Middlemans is construction superintendent for J A Utley, contracting engineer, at Detroit, Michigan Mr Middlemas resides at 1104 Pingree A ve, Detroit Mich Ex-’ 13—Walter A Cowan is an Attorney at Law at 102 Exchange S t , Portland

■ High Grade Bonds Ex-’ 13— Morrill S Pope is a lumber inspector Made by with the Steene Mill Company at Ellisport, Wash­ Bought and Sold ington MAINE M EN ’ 15—William E Bowler is in the Sales Depart­ ment of the Graybear Electric Company at 401 Hudson St, New York, N Y ’15—Lloyd E Pinkham is Manager of the Rem­ ington Cash Register Company at 48 Montgomery S t , Jersey City, New Jersey Mr Pinkham OLD TOWN TRUST resides at Franklin Turnpike Hohokus, New Jersey THE ALUMNUS Ex-’ 16— Mr and Mrs Harold W Bidwell are From the Press of residing at 8 Bridge S t , Warehouse Point, Conn COMPANY Mr Bidwell is in the real estate business now oper­ ating at Narragansett Pier, Rhode Island and ORONO, MAINE Burr Printing Co. Florida He has six Real Estate offices in Florida 46 Columbia St., Bangor, Me. and is a member of Deland Realty Board and National Realtors Association Ex-’16—Irving C MacDonald is District Sales Managers of Valentine Company of Chicago Ill Mr MacDonald resides at 521 Lafayette St , S E , Grand Rapids, Michigan ’ 17— Charles I Emery is with the Metropolitan Catering for all Occasions Quality Printing—Binding Sales Department of The Best Foods Inc at 297 4th Ave , New York, N Y Mr Emery is residing at Society Printing and 146 Glenwood Ave , Jersey City N J WEDDINGS ’17—John H Melincoff is now located at 112 Hampshire S t, Lawrence, Mass Engraving Ex-’ 17— Samuel C Cheney is in the Ford Sales BANQUETS and Service business at Ashland Wedding Stationery Ex-’ 17— Alfred D Hayden is with the Norfolk RECEPTIONS Fire Department, Station No 11, Fairmount Park Norfolk, Virginia and resides at 210 West 35th S t , Norfolk, Virginia No Job Too Large— No Job Too Small ’ 18—Voyle E Abbott is with the Florida Motor Lines at Palm Beach, Florida Mail Orders Promptly Handled ’ 18— Frederick B Haines is receiving his mail at Box 418, Ashville, North Carolina Have Catered for ’ 18—Thomas F Shea is with the Travelers Insur­ ance Company of Hartford, Conn He resides at 4 Commencement Banquets Wells Road, Wethersfield, Conn Ex-’18—Claude T Giberson is now located at 16 Shrine Banquets LATEST AND BEST Lake W ales as manager of one of the Associated At 75th Anniversary of St. John’s A Lifelong Monthly Income if 5-10-25c stores Inc Mr Giberson was married Commandery, Bangor—Fed 5000 Totally and Permanently Disabled over two years ago and now has a daughter, six Before Age 60 months old No further premium payments ’19—Preston E Lurvey is Cost Accountant for $100 a month for life Simmons & Hammond Manufacturing Company of Portland Mr Lurvey resides at 128 Grant St E. E. SPRUCE $10,000 at your death to your Portland beneficiary or $20,000 if death at any age is accidental Payable in Ex-’ 19— Alice Cahill is now Mrs Alice Cahill 171 Middle St., Old Town, Me. a single sum, or as income for a Budges, D C , Ph C and is located at Manufac- term of years or for life turers National Bank Building, Rooms 706-709 Lewiston, Maine or $10,000 to you in your dependency Ex-’ 19— Karl M Pattee is Structural Engineer COMPLETE COVERAGE with Densmore-LeClear & Robbins, architects and KARDEX engineers, 610 Park Square Building, Boston, Mass Sold by Mr Pattee is residing at 72 Falkland S t C am- All facts visible JOHN P. RAMSAY, ’18 bridge, a ss KARDEX-RAND CO., Inc. (Mutual Life Ins. Co. of N. Y.) Ex-’20— Lieut Omer A Kneeland is a Naval 231 Middle St., Portland, Me. 57 MAIN ST. BANGOR, ME. Officer with the United States Steamship Sands Phone 3024-W and his mail goes care of Postmaster, New York, Used in the Alumni Office N Y THE MAINE ALUMNUS 119

Ex-’20—James R McCabe is sub foreman in the Installation Department of the Western Electric Company of West Palm Beach, Florida Ex-’20— Miss Edna L Rumill is in charge of the UNIVERSITY OF MAINE Reception Room and Company Library of Lever Brothers, in Cambridge, Mass Miss Rumill may A Philosophic be addressed at 44 Church S t , Cambridge Mass The State University Ex-’20—Robert S Stearns may be located at Profession Maintained by the 111 West Main S t, Waterbury, Conn Ex-’20— Alonzo H Tuck is Superintendent of The Law? N o; although State and General Schools at Upton Maine like the law it requires a ’ 21—Eugene E Gannon is a salesman for the grasp of affairs, economics, Government Merrill Mayo Company of Waterville. Mr. Gannon resides at 151/2 College Ave , Waterville and tendencies. ’21—Harold B Swick who for four years has so Medicine? N o; although College of Arts and Sciences efficiently served Guilford High School as Principal has resigned that position to acept one as Super­ like medicine its practice College of Agriculture intendent of Schools in Bennington, Vermont requires insight into hu- College of Technology Ex-’2 1— Mrs Carl W Tobey has changed her man character. address to 167 Spring S t, Meriden, Conn Maine Agricultural Experiment ’ 22—Foster B Blake resides at 291 Park Place, The Ministry? No; al- Station Brooklyn, N Y though there is in it much ’22— Stephen A Griffin is Head of the History Graduate Courses Department of the Taunton High School at Taun­ of that interest in the wel- leading to the Masters’ degree are ton, Mass Mr Griffin resides at 377 Somerset fare of others which dis- Ave , Taunton, Mass tinguishes the minister. offered by the various colleges. ’22—Albert E Pitcher is in the Drafting Room Summer Term of the Moore Steam Turbine Corp of New York This profession is the Mr Pitcher resides at 274 North Main S , Wells- underwriting of life insur- of six weeks (graduate and under­ \ille, New York graduate credit.) ’22—Ernest H Ring resides at 3 Summer S t , ance. Orono Mr Ring is associated with his father in What we are saying, and the timberland business at 44 Central S t , Bangor For catalogue and circulars, address ' 22—The engagement is announced of Miss Ruth have been saying in these Shepherd and Wilfred E Slater The wedding to pages, is that we, as a strong THE REGISTRAR take place some time soon and established company, Orono, Maine ’22— Myron Watson has resigned his position at have to offer to an educated the University of Maine and is now an insurance agent with headquarters in Portland man not only adequate fi- Ex-’22— Frank Landers is surveying at St nancial return for ability Petersburg, Florida and is residing at 1815 Bay S t , shown, not only freedom Every Banking Service North for and encouragement in ’23— Mr and Mrs Louis E Curtis, Jr are resid­ ing at 15 Spruce S t , Pine Grove, Pa Mr Curtis the exercise of ingenuity CHECKING SAVINGS is construction engineer for the Phoenix Utility and originality, but also a Company connection with a business BONDS ’23—Leo St Clair is on a committee investigating TRUSTS VAULTS wage payment systems for the General Electric which can and does feed, Company of Schenectady, N Y as few can or do, your im- ’24—James A Annett is with the Stratford High measurably strong and im- School at Stratford, Conn , as head of the Science portant hunger for phil- Merrill Trust Co. Department also Faculty Advisor Mr Annett has recently been married and is to spend the summer osophic satisfaction in Dexter Bucksport Machias Jonesport at Biddeford Pool, Maine daily work. BANGOR, MAINE ’24— Sidney Osborne is m the Philadelphia Sales You can obtain complete and Office of the Westinghouse Electric & Manufac- confidential information by call' State and National Supervision turing Company at 30th and Walnut St , Phila­ ing on one of our General Agents delphia, Pa or by writing to the Inquiry Bu- Ex-’24—Phillip E Arnold is at the Y M C A reau, John Hancock Life Insur- at Portland ance Co., 197 Clarendon St., SUPPLIES FOR Ex-’24— Lloyd E Fossett is working in the office Boston, Mass. Athlete, Hunter, Camper, Fisherman of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company of Newark, N J and resides at 285 Park Ave, DAKIN SPORTING GOODS CO. Newark, N J 25 Central Street______Bangor, Maine ’25—James P Boyden, Jr is Illuminating Engi­ SHEP HURD, ’ 17 neer with the Baton Rouge Electric Company at Wholesale Retail Baton Rouge, Louisiana or Bo sto n Massachusetts ’25—George S Brookes is Minister of the Union A Strong C ompany, Over Sixty Years Congregational Church at Rockville, Conn Rev in Business Liberal as to Contract, Brookes resides at 62 Union S t , Rockville, Conn Safe and Secure in Every Way. ’25—Julia D MacDougall is a Dietitian in charge DILLINGHAM’S of special diet at the Bellevue Hospital, New York, BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS N Y Miss MacDougall resides at 440 West 26th AND BOOKBINDERS S t , New Y ork, N Y ’25— Reginald L Reed may be located at Box BANGOR, MAINE 146, Way land, Mass ’25—Claude Tozier is with the Traffic Depart­ Blake,Barrows & Brown,Inc. ment of the New England Tel & Tel Company of President, HARRY M. SMITH, '93 Lowell, Mass MAINE TEACHERS' AGENCY Wm. H. Holman, ' 10, Manager INSURANCE—INVESTMENTS OLDEST and LARGEST in MAINE Bacon Printing Co. Dependable Printers BANGOR, MAINE More than 1 0 ,0 0 0 Positions Filled 22 State Street, Bangor, Maine Exchange Bldg. Y. M. C. A. Bldg. Established 1864—Incorporated 1820 BANGOR, ME. PORTLAND, ME. We also make Rubber Stamps The things we de- pend upon most we appreciate least

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