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By Dr. C. C. Little

The plan to be described has as its the mind of the pupil is the sole as at present as an end product.) aim the building of a State Wide vehicle in which the intellectual bene­ V. Classification, reasoning, and System of Higher Education centered fits of a college education will be judgment follow next and are only in­ in and directed from the State Uni­ carried, is it not worth studying? frequently and then partially attained versity. VI. The present system is built in at present. By “higher" is meant a type of or­ order to prevent trouble by individuals VI. Imagination, or creative ability, ganization of educational work which and to produce standardization. The may be recognized early and should involves not only the ordinarily recog­ result is that we find so perfect an be cherished, kept alive and developed nized phases of higher education such organization of material that the wherever possible. as more specialized instructors and qualities of individual responsibility Education should consist in the curricula, but a point of view; a and initiative on the part of the study of the abilities of individuals system which involves emphasizing an student have largely been replaced by and in training them to bring out the intensive and extensive knowledge of a desire to utilize the system and to ability which the study reveals. Too the individual to be educated as more fulfill minimum requirements with a much attention is, at present, paid to important than the present interest in minimum of effort. the “putting in” rather than to the organizing and classifying subject VII. The departments or colleges “bring out.” matter in its various grades. of education are chiefly concerned The above have been generalizations based on the present system of higher In the present plan the statement is with offering instruction in the divided into two parts: mechanical phases of teaching. education. We may now take up the function of a State in these matters. (a) The aim and general nature of Thus in five representative institu­ the plan. tions, Alabama, Arizona, California, Opportunities of a State in Higher (b) Proposed steps towards its es­ Harvard and Illinois, out of a total Education tablishment. of 276 hours on educational subjects, (a) General Consideration. There will be no point in advancing 225 or 81.5% are on subject matter, The state university has certain the latter unless the former meets history, and administration. None of very valuable assets to utilize in real­ with approval and our attention will these institutions have apparently in izing this change in viewpoint toward therefore first be focussed on the aim mind a constructive program built on a foundation on permanent biological and nature of the plan. the nature of the individuals to be truths. Weaknesses of Present System educated. In every case the desire I. It is non-partisan— constitution­ In order to understand exactly what seems rather to be to cover in detail al and legal safeguards exist to pre­ is involved it will be desirable briefly all present and past methods of in­ vent the assumption of a non-liberal to indicate what seem to be the weak struction. educational policy. links in the present chain of processes VIII. A t present, “ higher" educa­ II. It has a greater number of known as higher education. tion, as compared with “lower" grades potential candidates for admission to (a) In handling of personnel. of education, does not involve any draw from than most endowed institu­ I. The college makes no effort to qualitatively different steps such as tions because it has a right to hunt collect information concerning the in­ the development of the desire for, or for good material anywhere among dividual aptitudes and weaknesses of of the power for thinking and making the youth of the state. its potential students until they pre­ sound judgment. It simply offers III. It has, as a state institution, sent themselves for admission. greater diversity of subjects, more re­ the chance for close co-operation with II. The candidate is usually given quired units, hours, courses, or credits, the public schools, both primary and no examination or interview by the more specialized teachers, and more secondary, throughout the state. This college to determine his motives, char­ detailed and difficult “ requirements" last named fact is of immense im­ acter, and maturity. than do the “ lower” stages of educa­ portance. (See practical suggestions III. In college little is done to give tion. To be truly “ higher" a qualita­ as to working out of plan.) the exceptionally brilliant student op­ tive difference must be established and IV. It also has certain responsibil­ portunity for advancing at a pace maintained. ities— chief among which is the train­ superior to that of the average of his Suggested Foundation for Reform ing of school superintendents and class. The outstanding weakness in our secondary school teachers. This is IV. In college practically nothing is departments or schools of education, true because done to administer discipline on the in our research in education, in our (a) The state university is non­ basis of failure to live up to one's teacher training, and in our college partisan and non-sectarian. Teachers capacity for work, i. e., an A or B curricula, is that we have not studied should be trained in such an institu­ man is not disciplined or ever repri­ the permanent elements in the situa­ tion. manded for doing C or D work; a D tion. Systems of Education, as at (b) Teachers should be loyal to the man is not rewarded or recognized for present conceived, change as times state. They can best acquire this loyal­ doing B or C work. and places, resources and personnel ty at one of its institutions. This is The direct cause of the four matters vary, but certain fundamental biolog­ of especial importance in a time of mentioned above is to be found in the ical facts are inherent in the human social unrest such as the present. fact that the efforts of colleges are material to be educated— and do not (c) Teachers so trained will, as the being, and for some time past have change. result of their own training, be more chiefly been directed towards the It is upon and around these that we apt to know the secondary educational acquisition of information concerning should build the new system. Some system of the state by first hand ex­ the nature of the students to be edu­ of the more important of these facts perience than would teachers from cated. This viewpoint appears as the follow: other institutions. first matter of importance in the mal­ I. Variations in degree and type of V. Use of teachers who have been adjustment of the college as consid­ mental ability exist. trained in the State Universitv will ered below. II. These variations are usually be based on intimate knowledge of (b) In organization of college view­ most readily recognizable and analyz- them as undergraduates. This should point. able in early stages of entogeny. result in better knowledge of their V. Almost the entire emphasis is III. The variations if inherent per­ abilities and potentialities and accord­ placed on the organization of and de­ sist either expressed or latent. ingly increase efficiency of perfor­ livery of information rather than on IV. Observations is a primitive and mance. what happens to the information in elementary step in education. It (b) Teacher training in use of the mind of the pupil. Inasmuch as should be used as a foundation (not foundation principles. 104 THE MAINE ALUMNUS June, 1924

In training teachers if the plan Maine. This means a relatively uni­ tion will obviously give the teacher under discussion is to be put into form stock biologically. The impor­ new and broad interests, and will sup­ operation, certain duties are clear. tance of this item is great for racial ply both a background and a detailed I. They must be trained to collect diversity complicates seriously the aim in their work. accurate information about their whole problem in its experimental II. The information will then be pupils for several reasons. stages. sent by the teachers to the proposed (a) To send it to the state univer­ II. The size of the University— School of Education at the University. sity where it will be kept on file to 1200—is such that it is not large Here it will be analyzed to serve three use. enough to be unwieldly and not too main purposes. (1) for assistance to future teach­ small to be a significant test. (a) A test of value and effective­ ers of that same pupil. III. The University is sufficiently ness of the teacher collecting it. (b) A basis for judgment as to the (2) for analysis and classification. isolated to be free from the distrac­ tions of a large city and yet near nature and qualifications of the in­ (3) for research by graduate stu­ enough Bangor and other communities dividual pupil (later perhaps to be a dents or by faculty members. to have ample material and oppor­ student at the University). (b) To help them themselves better tunity for practice teaching nearby. (c) A continually up-to-date means to understand the pupil both individu­ of determining the value of this IV. Maine has both city and rural ally and in relation to other pupils. method of education and the degree schools of all types to observe and to (c) To help parents who wish in­ of correlation between the amount of investigate on an experimental scale. formation about their children. ability possessed by and shown by a (d) To help medical authorities in V. Maine has social customs and single individual at different stages of event of trouble in the case of the communities which are relatively well his development. child itself or in the case of any of its established and rigid, thus reducing to III. From such studies by the family. a minimum the possible trouble caused faculty and by graduate students, we II. They must be trained in habits by large shifts in population or in shall have continually provided the of scientific approach to a question social upheavals. means of judging the direction that with its analysis in mind. Only in VI. If the plan proves desirable its modification in the general system— this way can their co-operation with benefits will have been made available calculated to improve its effectiveness one another or with other education to the largest group of old American — should take. organizations be made certain and stock situated in any one state today. IV. The system thus becomes, from permanent. This, from a national viewpoint, would the start, self-perpetuating and, in Since states educate slowly and be highly desirable. some ways, self-modifying. As it pro­ since such a vital matter as the wel­ VII. The University of Maine is gresses it will become more and more fare and proper development of the free in policy; it is not already tied wide spread by the continual increase boys and girls is involved, it is es­ down as are most of the other State in the number of teachers trained sential to put the matter into the pre­ Universities; the present university under it. liminary stages of its operation at administration still has the temporary V. The trustees, administrative once by establishing a school of edu­ advantage of relative newness as an officers, and faculty of the University cation for training teachers along asset. _ _ of Maine are at the present time ready to embark on such a program in so these lines. Summary far as policy is concerned. This in­ S p e c ia l C l a i m s o f t h e S t a t e o f I. Teachers will be trained under stitution is in the unique position of a M a i n e this system at the proposed School of reputable New England University As a place to try this plan the State Education to collect information of over 50 years old in an elastic enough of Maine has very distinct advantages various sorts concerning the traits, condition to embark upon a broad, at present for the following reasons: abilities, rate of development (phy­ progressive policy even though it may I. The University has, as about sical and mental), and personal qual­ involve a fundamental change from 85% of its students, residents of ities of their pupils. This informa­ existing methods. Three Records Go in State Meet Bowdoin won the M. I. T. & F. A. State record of 16 seconds flat. In Running Broad Jump—Won by Corey, Bates ; Farrington, Bowdoin, second ; Dunham, meet which was held on Garcelon the low hurdles, Littlefield of Bowdoin Maine, third. Distances, 21.12 feet; 21.05 Field, Lewiston, Saturday, with a equalled the old record of 24 4-5 fe e t; 20.95 feet. Pole Vault—Won by Bishop, Bowdoin; total of 50 points. Maine placed seconds. second, Stearns, Maine; third, Nason, Bow­ doin. Heights, 11 feet; 10 feet, 6 inches; second with 35 points, Bates third 100 Yard Dash—Won by Mittelsdorf, Colby; 10 feet. with 25 points, and Colby last with 16 Lawry, Maine, second; Baker, Bates, third. Putting 16 Pound Shot—Won by Jackson, Time, 10 seconds. M aine; Charles, Bowdoin, second: Buker, points. The meet was hotly contested 220 Yard Dash—Won by Mittelsdorf, Colby ; Bowdoin, third. Distance, 40.85 feet; 40.80 and, until the Black captured all the Lawry, Maine, second ; Tarbell, Bowdoin, fe e t; 38.35 feet. third. Time, 22 seconds. (Equals record.) Throwing 16 Pound Hammer—Won by places in the low hurdles and the high 440 Yard Dash—Won by Archibald, Bates; Fraser, Maine; Barrows, Maine, second ; Went­ Hamilton. Bowdoin, second : Hearon, Colby, worth .Colby, third. Distance, 184.85 feet. jump the points were distributed third. Time, 50 seconds. (Record.) Throwing Discus—Won by Charles, Bow­ evenly. 880 Yard Run—Won by Foster, Bowdoin; doin ; Barrows, Maine, second; Tracy, Bates, Sanella, Bates, second; Corey, Bates, third. third. Distance, 129.63 feet. (Record). Three new records were made and Time, 1 minute, 56 1-5 seconds. (Record.) SUMMARY OF POINTS Mile Run—Won by Hillman, Maine; Holt, Bow­ two old records equalled. Archibald, Bates, second; Gero, Maine, third. Time, 4 Bates doin Colby Me- the Bates relay runner, broke the 440 minutes, 36 4-5 seconds. One Mile Run...... 3 6 Two Mile Run—Won by McGinley, Bates; 440 Yard Dash...... 5 3 1 0 yard dash record by lowering it to 50 Payne, Colby, second ; Holt, Bates, third. Time, 100 Yard Dash...... 1 — 5 3 9 minutes, 55 1-5 seconds. 120 Yard Hurdles ...... 5 1 3 seconds. In the half mile, Foster o f 120 Yard High Hurdles—Won by Hardy, 880 Yard Run . 4 5 ... Bowdoin was timed for 1 minute 58 Bowdoin ; Ring, Maine, second ; Taylor, Colby, 220 Yard Dash...... 1 5 3 third. No time. Littlefield of Bowdoin fin­ Two Mile Run...... 6 — 3 0 2-5 seconds. Charles of Bowdoin threw ished first in 15 2-5 second, but was dis­ 220 Yard Hurdles...... --- 9 — — the discus 135.53 feet, breaking the qualified for knocking down three hurdles. High Jump ...... 9 — — 220 Yard Low Hurdles—Won by Littlefield, Putting Shot ...... 4 — 5 old discus record made by Bailey of Bowdoin; Hardy, Bowdoin, second; Lovell, Broad Jump ...... 5 3 — 1 Throwing Hammer • • •• — 1 8 Maine at 127 feet 71/2 inches. In the Bowdoin, third. Time, 24 4-5 seconds. (Equals record.) Pole Vault ...... 6 — 3 first heat of the high hurdles in the Running High Jump—Robinson, Kendall and Throwing Discus ...... 1 5 — 3 Hildreth, all of Bowdoin, tied for first place. morning, Ring of Maine equalled the Height, 5.65 feet. Totals ...... 25 50 35 THE MAINE ALUMNUS 105 The Fifty-Third Commencement at Maine

The fifty-third Commencement of convicts, hailing from a score of S. Bickford, Stephen J. Bussell, the University of Maine was held on penal institutions, arrayed in the Charles E. Chapin, Joseph F. Gould, the University Oval, Monday, June 9. garb characteristic of their station Will R. Howard, Alfred J. Keith and A stage had been set up and in the in life, paraded through the principal midst of the beauty of the June day streets. Behind a brass band of their James H. Patten. on the campus several hundred own making, the striped convicts 1884— Leslie W . Cutter and Charles alumni, parents and friends enjoyed created quite an impression upon the S. Lunt. the exercises and watched the mem­ hundreds of people who viewed their 1888— Fred L. Eastman. bers of the class of 1924 receive their procession. diplomas. “Aside from the banterings of the 1889— John Reed. Dr. Francis Gano Benedict of Bos­ crowd on the streets, there was no 1890— Fred T. Dow, Edward H. ton, Director of the Nutrition Labora­ disorder, at least, not until this queer Kelley and Frederick G. Quincy. tory of the Carnegie Institute, de­ gathering rounded the corner of Main 1891— Alden P. Webster. livered the Commencement address. street in Union street, opposite the He spoke on the “ Research Spirit in Bangor House. Here the procession 1893— Hosea B. Buck and Harry M. Modern Life.” President Clarence C. was stopped by Wardens Charles Smith. Little conferred the degrees. Six Smith and Henry Hopkins of Thomas­ 1894— Frank G. Gould. honorary, fourteen masters and pro­ ton, who, by a clever coup, had headed 1896— Perley B. Palmer, Stanley J. fessional degrees and two hundred and these paraders off. Covered by the Steward and Charles P. Weston. twenty-one bachelors degrees were rapid moving rifles and pistols of conferred. the two determined wardens the con­ 1897— Stephen S. Bunker. 1898— C. Parker Crowell. 1899— Fred W. Armes, Rufus H. Carlton, Leonard H. Ford, Archer L. Grover, Edwin S. Levensaler, Mildred Powell McGinley, Herbert P. Mayo, Walter J. Morrill, William A. Murray, Herman F. Noyes, Maurice H. Powell, Allen W. Stephens, Oliver O. Stover, Rena Morrisette Watson, Arthur C. Wescott, Charles H. White, and Charles C. Whittier. 1900— Henry F. Drummond, Guy A. Hersey, Wilbur L. Merrill, C. Omer Porter and Wallace A. Weston. 1901— William McC. Sawyer. 1902— Thomas A. Anderson, Edith M. Bussell, Percival H. Mosher and Ralph Whittier. The following honorary degrees victs quickly surrendered, not a shot 1903— Samuel J. Foster. were conferred: being fired. Mrs. Hilda Libby Ives, Portland, “ In the custody of the armed guards 1904— Paul L. Bean, Edward R. Master of Arts. the convicts were thus marched down Berry, George S. Brann, Clifford G. George Bucknam Dorr, director, Main street to Hammond and along Chase, Vaughan Jones, Benjamin T. Lafayette National Park, Bar Har­ to the foot of State street hill, where Larrabee, Leslie E. Little, John H. bor, Master of Science. six official cars were waiting for the Quimby and Albert L. Whipple. Hugh K. Moore, chief chemist, masqueraders. Brown, Berlin, N. H., Doctor of “Believing that a joke was being 1905— Arthur S. Chalmers, Robert Science. perpetrated local authorities tele­ R. Drummond, Ralph W. Haskell, Edward Robie Berry, (U. of M. phoned to the county jail, where no Horace A. Hilton, J. Harvey McClure '04), Thomson Research Laboratory, information was ' forthcoming. The and Adelbert W. Sprague. West Lynn, Mass., Doctor of Science. parade bore the earmarks of a col­ Dr. Francis Gano Benedict, direc­ lege prank and so the finger of sus­ 1906— A. Guy Bennett and Raphael tor Nutrition Laboratory, Carnegie picion was pointed toward the Uni­ S. Sherman. Institution of Washington, Boston, versity of Maine. Investigation later 1907— Arad T. Barrows, Harold M. in the day revealed the fact that the Doctor of Science. Ellis, Lowell J. Reed and Richard F. President Ralph Dorn Hetzel, Uni­ convict garbed paraders were erst­ versity of New Hampshire, Durham, while students of the university, un­ Talbot. N. H., Doctor of Laws. der the banner of the class of 1914, 1908— Thomas W. Fessenden, Bur­ convening on the Maine campus dur­ ton E. Flanders, James A. Gannett ing Commencement for their tenth and Ballard F. Keith. anniversary.” 1914 Convicts in Bangor 1909— Harold M. Bowman, Ber­ The class of 1914 back on the trand F. Brann, Harold P. Bruce, campus for its tenth reunion was not Registration at Commencement George T. Carlisle, George P. Deering, long in making its presence known. 1872— Edwin J. Haskell. Harry L. Farnham, Howard L. Far­ Saturday, June 7 a delegation for the class clad in convicts costume went 1873— George H. Hamlin and John well, Joe W. Gerrity, William H. Gil­ to Bangor and the following article M. Oak. bert, Ralph C. Harmon, Harrison P. clipped from the Bangor Commercial 1875— Whitman H. Jordan. Higgins, Winfield A. Kimball, Fred­ gives an interesting account of the 1880— James M. Bartlett and Albert erick D. Knight, Harold P. Marsh, doings there. Jesse H. Mason, Norman H. Mayo, “Bangor was treated to an unusual H. Brown. sight at noon Saturday, when 30 odd 1882— Joshua B. Bartlett, Charles Edward W . Morton, Lewis F. Pike, 106 THE MAINE ALUMNUS June, 1924

Clinton A. Plumly, Elmer O. Pray, Betty Mills Towner, Henry W. Tur- Eddy of Boston who also presented James W. Randall, Harold A. Rich, geon. the commissions to Lee and Helen in Dexter S. J. Smith, George L. Smith, 1921— Rachel Bowen Adams, Austin behalf of the American Board of Harry W. Smith, Harry E. Sutton, S. Buck, Carroll C. Swift and Hester Commissioners of Foreign Missions. Guy E. Torrey, Harry A. White, and M. Wessenger. The service was presided over by Harry M. Woods. 1922— Rhandena A. Armstrong, the Maine Christian Association Sec­ 1910— Clifton A. Hall, Herbert D. Mary C. Bunker, Rachel Connor, Law­ retary, A. B. Clark, and participated Leary, Herman P. Sweetser and Har­ rence W. Davee, Hope Perkins and in by the representatives of the local old W. Wright. Helen L. Pulsifer. churches. Rev. Mr. Wilson of the 1911— Jasper W. Everett, Clifford 1923— Lyle M. Davis, Gerald C. United Parish church offered the Patch, Elmer R. Tobey and Mildred Dunn, Antoinette W .Gould, Gladys Commissioning prayer and the choir Prentiss Wright. M. Merrill, Mary C. Perkins, Oscar S. of that church assisted in the musical 1912— William R. Ballou, Carl S. Simpson, Ervin Stuart, Albert E. end of the program. It was particu­ Cleaves, Arthur L. Deering, Walter Weymouth and Marjorie D. Willey. larly fitting that Rev. Harry Vroo­ K. Hanson, Benjamin E. Haskell, man, Lee’s father, should be present Lloyd E. Houghton, Phil R. Hussey, to read the Scripture. 0 . E. Berg, Benjamin C. Kent, Charles C. Larra­ Maine in Turkey 1924, spoke, representing the students bee and Harry E. Thompson. An unusual and wonderfully im- and Dr. Little delivered God Speed 1913— George J. York. presive service was held in the college from the University. 1914— Harold P. Adams, Clifton L. chapel Sunday morning, May 11th. Alumni will remember Lee Vrooman Allen, Ralph H. Boothby, Paul De- This Mother’s Sunday service was, as for his exceptional activity in Uni­ Costa Bray, James S. Brooks, Marion Dr. Little expressed it, “ The home versity affairs during his four years S. Buzzell, Chauncey W. L. Chapman, coming of Lee and Helen Vrooman of as they will also remember Helen Herman R. Clark, Dwight S. Chal­ the class of 1918 to their Alma Mater Stuart for her leadership in the mers, Ralph T. Coffey, Russell S. to receive her blessing before start­ woman’s division. Lee and Helen were Ferguson, Charles E. Grant, Howe W. ing on their term of service as married in Bangor during the summer Hall, Thomas C. Higgins, A. Lincoln of 1922 and this spring have just King, Edward M. Loftus, Warren S. completed their courses at the Hart­ Lucas, Paul W. Monohon, Roy W. ford Theological Seminary. Peaslee, Harry B. Randall, Elsie Tib­ Under the direction of the Ameri­ betts Stover, Joseph W. Strong, Philip can Board of Commissioners of For­ W. Thomas, Wayland D. Towner, Max eign Missions Lee and Helen will sail L. Wilder, Ralph K. Wood and Fred­ in August for work in the vicinity of erick S. Youngs. Smyrna. This field is not new to Lee 1915— Margaret Holyoke Adams, as he has previously spent nearly two Douglas M. Beale, Robert H. Bryant, years in that territory. Frances Dugan Carleton, Ava H. Of special interest to the Alumni is Chadbourne, Robert P. Clark, H. the fact that the Vroomans are to be Walter Leavitt, Gladys H. Merrill, the official workers in the “Maine in Harold C. White and Oscar M. W il­ Turkey’’ movement which has been bur. growing on the campus for two years. 1916— Harold W. Coffin, Llewellyn It is expected that generous subscrip­ M. Dorsey, T. Everett Fairchild, tions from Alumni and students for Isabel F. Frawley, John W . Glover, this work will be forthcoming in the Earl S. Merrill and Doris Currier future and that these funds will be Treat. expended under the personal direction 1917— Grace Bristol Coffin, Charles of the Vroomans in much the same E. Crossland, Flora A. Howard, Rosa­ manner as support is provided and ex­ lind M. Jewett, Alfreda Ellis Keene, pended for Yale in China, and similiar and Joseph A. McCusker. missionary activities. 1918— Voyle E. Abbott, George M. Carter, and Allen Sherman. 1919— Samuel W. Collins, Dwight Architects’ Plans B. Demeritt, Frank E. Donovan, Lee and Helen Vrooman, '18 Newell W. Emery, Francis J. Goggin, Tentative plans for the new Gym­ nasium-Armory were on exhibition in Marjorie Gooch, John E. Goodwin, missionaries in foreign fields. Alumni Hall during Commencement Clifford P. Larrabee, Lawrence T. The Commissioning Service giving and on Sunday Little and Russell of Merriman, Jeremiah T. Reardon and these two enthusiastic alumni the au­ Boston, the architects, had a fine dis­ Ralph A. Wilkins. thority to preach and teach Christ in play in the Board Room. This consisted of (1) the campus 1920— Clara H. Beale, Verne C. foreign lands was conducted by the plan in colors; (2) preliminary sketch Beverly, Ray M. Boynton, Elva Gil­ American Board of Foreign Missions of the proposed new athletic fields, man Boynton, Walter W. Chadbourne, at the invitation of the Maine showing the relative positions of the Doris Williams Donovan, M. Eleanor Christian Association on the Univer­ new to the old; (3) preliminary floor plans for the new Gymnasium- Jackson, Albert E. Johnson, Lawrence sity of Maine Campus. The sermon Arm ory; ( 4) a colored front elevation P. Libby, Lawrence A. O’Rourke, was preached by Rev. D. Brewer plan. THE MAINE ALUMNUS 107

Rain Stops New Hampshire Summary of Last Base Ball Games Game FINAL MAINE COLLEGE CHAMPIONSHIP hit safely and filled the bases. Shana­ The final game of the season was STANDING han scored on Carson’s sacrifice fly. Pc. being played before a large Com­ Won Lost Won Maine went into the lead again in mencement crowd and it was develop­ Bowdoin 2 .666 the eighth. Burke walked and scored ing into a very interesting ball game Maine . 3 .500 when Carson allowed a single to drift Bates .. 3 .500 when a terrific thunder shower in­ Colby ... 4 .333 through his legs. Colby evened the terrupted it. The game was called in count in the eighth. Shanahan hit the fourth, while the score stood one safely and crossed the plate when all. Maine Defeats Bowdoin 14 to 2 Howard poled out a long double. There Maine defeated Bowdoin May 14 in was no more scoring until the 13th. Both teams tried hard to push runs a game ending with the count 14-2. across the rubber but the pitchers Ground Breaking Exercises Though the game was played in twirled tight ball. Driscoll hit safely. Brunswick the major casualties were Dunham flied out to Smart. Perry Before a large Commencement crowd, the Memorial Fund Committee, jn the Bowdoin camp, leaving Morrell singled to right field and the game was won. 20 strong, collectively broke ground with a twisted ankle, Blake with a for the Memorial Gymnasium-Armory split index finger and Daggett nurs­ Sunday afternoon, June 8. The Com­ ing a knee which he dislocated after Bowdoin Wins at Orono mittee on arrangements, of which Harold P. Marsh, '09, was chairman, driving out Bowdoin’s longest hit. After leading for five innings, Maine lost a championship ball game had arranged an excellent program. Maine placed a hard, fast game in to Bowdoin and her chance of win­ A t 4:15 P. M, the Bangor Band the field and hit well. King found the ning the state title. A cold wind blew gave a concert at the assembling point first pitched ball for a home run. Dun­ throughout the game. in front of Alumni Hall. The parade formed at 4:30 and ham and Gruhn each hit for three Maine took the lead in the first stanza with one run, which Bowdoin marched to the site of the Gymnas­ bases while Stearns and Newell did tied in the third. In the same chapter ium-Armory building. The order of little less. two more scores again set Maine march was as follows: 1. Mascots. 2. Bangor Band. 3. Colors and M ilitary Detachment. 4. Senior Class in Caps and Gowns. 5. Alumni, alumnae, faculty and friends. 6. Speakers. 7. Memorial Fund Committee. Arriving at the site which is just east of the present Athletic Field, a hollow square was formed and the following impressive program was fol­ lowed out: 1. Selection by Bangor Band. 2. Prayer by Rev. T. W. Fessenden, '08 (Introduction by Harry Sutton, '09, President of the General Alumni Association). 3. University Hymn. 4. Presentation of Awards (By William McC. Sawyer, '01, Chairman of the Memorial Fund Committee) (a) Memorial Fund Committee Cup. (b) 1912 Class Banner. 5. Presentation of Commissions to Reserve Officers. Freshmen Baseball Team, Class of 1927 6. Selection by Bangor Band. 7. Breaking of Ground by Memorial Maine Defeats Colby After ahead, but a lone run in the fifth and two more in the sixth tied the stand­ Fund Committee. Thirteen Innings ing and brought the contest down to 8. Address by Dr. Clarence C. Little, President of the University. After a hard thirteen inning battle a grim duel. Bowdoin cinched the victory in the eighth when a rally 9. Stein Song. at Waterville on May 21st, Maine won Parade to Alumni Hall her third state championship game gave them a three run lead, to the dismay of the Pale Blue players. Maine Cheering with a score of 5-3. Perry for Maine Concert by Bangor Band. and Howard for Colby staged one of After that Maine never threatened her the best pitching duels of the season. Both teams fought hard but Maine had slightly the better of the argu- Colby Comes From Behind The Olympic Games "ment. Maine scored in the first The return game with Cobly was inning. King hit safely and went to played at Orono before a good crowd The United States of America is second on Burke’s sacrifice. He scored and on a perfect day. sending to the Olympic Games a team on a smashing single by Pierce. Pierce The first six innings Maine built up of over four hundred which will par­ a 5-0 lead. Then Colby started in to was out at second trying to stretch a ticipate in the contests in Track and single into a double. Lunge tripled hit and before the rally was over four and scored on Stearns’ single. In runs had crossed the plate. In her Field athletics, swimming, diving, their half of the inning Colby scored half Maine added another run, making boxing, wrestling, gymnastics, fenc­ once. the score 6 to 4 in favor of Maine. ing, shooting, football, tennis, rowing, Colby tied the score in the sixth. In the eighth, however, Colby tied the cycling and the equestrian events, in­ Shanahan was safe on an error by score and with another in the ninth Burke. Fransen walked. E. Fransen won the game. cluding polo. 108 THE MAINE ALUMNUS June, 1924 Annual Meeting of the General Alumni Association

June 7, 1924, 10 o’clock, Chapel, recommendations of the committee of Report of N ominating Committees Alumni Hall. 62 in attendance. the Alumni Council be accepted. The At the request of the Chairman, President Allen W. Stephens, '99, motion was carried. Prof. George H. Hamlin, '73, placed in nomination the name of Hosea B. in the chair. Report of Memorial F und Buck as Alumni Representative on the, The records of the annual meeting Committee Board of Trustees. of June 9, 1923, were read and ac­ Mr. William McC. Sawyer, '01, Mr. Harry Smith, '93, seconded the cepted. Chairman of the Memorial Fund 0 nomination. Mr. Harry Sutton, '09, gave a re­ Committee, read his report. Voted that nominations cease. port of the Executive Committee of Motion made that the report be ac­ Mr. Buck was elected by acclama­ the Alumni Council. cepted. Motion seconded. tion. This report was accepted as filed Dr. Jordan, '75, asked the question: Mr. Buck expressed his apprecia­ with the records of the annual meet­ “ Has instruction been given to archi­ tion. ing of the Alumni Council. tect as to estimated cost of the build­ Prof. A. L. Grover, '99, for the The clerk read the minutes of the ing?” committee on nominations for officers annual meeting of the Alumni Council Mr. Sawyer replied, “Yes, $400,000 of the General Alumni Ass’n., present­ of June 6, 1924. net. Interest, contingencies, equip­ ed the following slate: This report was accepted as read. ment, etc., will probably use up the President, Harry E. Sutton, '09; N ominating Committee for A lumni remainder.” Vice President, Norman H. Mayo, '09; Council Mr. Foster, '99, “W hat number of Treasurer, Charles E-. Crossland, '17; The chairman then appointed nom- alumni have subscribed?” • Clerk, Herman P. Sweetser, '10. mating committees for candidates for Mr. Sawyer, “About 3300.” the Alumni Council as follows: To Motion carried. E lection of Officers nominate candidates for members at The above names were elected by Report of Campus Planning large, William McC. Sawyer, '01 Dr. written ballot cast by the clerk. Committee W . H. Jordan, '75, and Frederick S. On motion of Dr. Jordan, it was Voted to accept Mr. Crowell’s re­ Youngs, '14; to nominate from the voted that the Alumni Association de­ port on Campus Planning. College of Arts and Sciences, J. W . sire to record its appreciation of Gerrity, '09, A. W. Sprague, '05, and Report of A lumni Members to faithful and efficient service which Dr. L. H. Ford, '99. A thletic Board the retiring president, Mr. Allen W. Mr. Hussey, '12, gave the report A lumni Trustee’s Report Stephens, '99, has rendered the As­ from the Athletic Board. Mr. Hosea B. Buck, '93, alumni rep­ sociation for nine years. Voted to accept this report. resentative to the Board of Trustees, Mr. Gerrity reported for the com Report on U niversity Store Co. presented his annual report. mittee on nominating from the Col­ Mr. Buck made a report on the Uni­ Mr. Norman H. Mayo, '09, made a lege of Arts and Sciences, as follows: versity Store Co. motion that the report as read be ac­ Mrs. Howard L. Farwell (Esta- Last year the Company had a sur­ cepted and that with this acceptance brooke) '08. we extend to Mr. Buck an apprecia­ plus of $5300. For the past three Mrs. Farwell was elected. tion of his service. years the Store Company has turned Mr. Sawyer presented the following Carried. over $1500 to the Athletic Association. names for members at large: Voted to accept the report. A. W. Stephens, '99, for 1 year— Treasurer’s Report term expires in 1925; W. H. Jordan, Report of the treasurer was read Report of Grandstand Committee and explained by Treasurer Cross­ The report of the Grandstand Com­ '75, 2 years— term expires in 1926; land. mittee was also made by Mr. Buck. C. Parker Crowell, '98, 3 years— term Voted to accept the report. The notes have all been paid on the expires in 1927; Mrs. Mildred P. Special Budget Committee Report grandstand and additional financial Wright, '11, 3 years— term expires in Mr. C. Parker Crowell, '98, gave obligations taken over in the plans of 1927; E. H. Kelley, '90, 3 years— term the report of the special budget com­ Athletic Field improvements. It is expires in 1927; Harold P. Marsh, mittee. proposed to turn over the work of the '09, 3 years— term expires in 1927; Motion was made and seconded that grandstand committee to the Athletic W. D. Towner, '14, 3 years— term ex­ this report be accepted and adopted. Board. pires in 1927. Brief discussion and carrying of the Voted to accept the report of Mr. They were elected. motion. Buck on the Grandstand Committee. Phil R. Hussey was nominated and A lumni Secretary’s Report Mr. Foster, '99, spoke unfavorably elected as a member of the Athletic Alumni Secretary Robert P. Clark, toward turning over the business of Board for three years. '15, read his annual report at this the Store and Grandstand Committee Report of Memorial F und time. to the Athletic Board. Treasurer It was voted to accept the report. Necrologist’s Report Report of the treasurer of the A lumni A ctivities F und Mr. Clark read a list of alumni who Memorial Fund was read by the clerk Mr. Norman H. Mayo, '09, was have died during the past year. and accepted. called on to explain the proposed plan Dr. Jordan moved that as a token Voted to adjourn. for the Alumni Activities Fund. of respect to those who have died, we Herman P. Sweetser, '10, Motion made and second that the stand for a few moments. Clerk. THE MAINE ALUMNUS 109 Report of Alumni Members of the Athletic Board

In accordance with the policy, Maine man need be ashamed and for continue hockey for the present. adopted last year by your representa­ whom no apologies need ever be made. Further reduction may be found tives on the Athletic Board, they Their spirit r of co-operation, as necessary. herein submit a report concerning evidenced this last year, will material­ Your representatives have missed their activities during the school year ly assist in the strengthening of our very few meetings of the Board in now ending. athletics. spite of the fact that between the You will remember that at the 1921 This last year the Athletic Associa­ regular monthly and special meetings Commencement an agreement relative tion carried out full schedules in both the Board assembles some fifteen to to athletics at the University was varsity and freshman sports as fol­ twenty times per year. We are glad made between the Trustees and a com­ lows: Football, cross-country, basket­ to report to you that in so far as we mittee from the Alumni Association,— ball, relay, baseball, and track, and a know there has not been an athlete this action being the result of a care­ varsity schedule in hockey. The representing Maine this year who was ful study of the athletic situation Board finds that principally due to the not in college primarily to obtain a made by a committee of alumni which great increase in the number of boys college education or whose participa­ had been appointed by Pres. Allen W . who are candidates for positions on tion in athletics was his main object Stephens. As a result of that agree­ our teams a corresponding increase in attending college,— in other words ment the present method of control, was necessary in inventory of athletic our teams have been composed of real financing, etc., came into being. At outfits, equipment, etc. This of course college boys. We are also pleased to that time it was announced that the called for a considerable investment, report that in spite of a very decided policy would be to put into effect a with the result that a considerable de­ tightening of the scholastic standards program which would strengthen the ficit has been created this year. This of this University there have been finances of the Athletic Association, means that, in the future, either our very few cases of ineligible athletes— bring about permanence in the system income must be increased, the number a condition brought about by the of coaching and in the staff of of sports decreased, the number of ideals and inspiration of Pres. Little, coaches, increase the scope of athletic candidates be limited, or the teams go ably seconded by Graduate Manager activity as regarding the number of without full and proper outfits, equip­ Bryant and the staff of coaches. branches of sport, and especially to ment, etc., etc. We do not believe that We repeat our suggestion of last bring about the so-called system of either of the last mentioned methods year— your representatives are on the “ athletics for all.” It was also point­ should be even seriously considered, Board to represent you and are glad ed out that the development of such and we are therefore forced to de­ to have your suggestions, your criti­ a program would necessarily be done pend upon an increase in income and cisms, and answer your questions rel­ slowly, and that final results could not a curtailment in the number of sports. ative to athletics at the University. be accomplished for several years. The students are already taxed in A thing which we the alumni should In our report to you last Commence­ the support of athletics as much as remember is the fact that in the final ment we tried to show the progress we feel is justified. Income from gate analysis our athletics are of, for, and made along the above mentioned lines receipts may increase but cannot be by the undergraduate body, and are up to that time. We are now able to counted upon too heavily. However, not the property of the alumni— hence report that the period of experimenta­ now that the University Store, the while representing you, your members tion and foundation laying is prac­ property of the Athletic Association, on the Board must always remember tically completed,— the financial prob­ has achieved a solid financial basis, it that the students’ viewpoint cannot be lem has not been entirely solved but is desirable that closer union with the overlooked. we are satisfied that the program of Athletic Association be established, Submitted by “athletics for all” is well on its way to and this will shortly be accomplished W m . McC. Sawyer realization asd will become an accom­ by placing the active directorate of C. Parker Crowell plished fact with the completion of the the Store within the membership of Phil R. Hussey Memorial Building and its adjoining the Board. A similar condition ex­ athletic field improvements, while our ists in the Grandstand Company, and arrangement for all year coaches has it will shortly pass into active man­ Appointed Trustee Of brought about permanence in coach­ agement of members of the Board who ing policies. are located on the Campus. The Uni­ University Of Maine The Freshman Rule has been in versity Store will probably be able to Governor Baxter has named State effect for one year and the Freshmen give quite material financial assistance Senator Harmon G. Allen of Spring­ teams have been handled mainly by in overcoming the shortage of funds, vale to be trustee of the University of Maine. , varsity coaches who at the particular while the Board has asked the Uni­ Mr. Allen has served two terms in season were not busy with their par­ versity to take over the financing of the Maine House and two terms in the ticular varsity sport. This arrange­ some parts of the Athletic Association Senate and has been actively inter­ ment has made possible year around expense which it seems are legitimate ested in educational work, being on the committee on education, both as employment of coaches. We believe University charges. But even with House and Senate chairman. He was that in Graduate Manager Bryant, these sources of assistance the Board largely instrumental in obtaining the Coaches Brice, Murphy, and Kanaley, feels that it is not justified in at­ passage of the appropriation for the and Trainer Wallace, the year around tempting to carry on as many University of Maine in the last legis­ lature, in such form that it was positions thus created, are capably branches of sport as was the case last signed by Governor Baxter, when an filled by men with ideals of which no year, and has already voted to dis­ executive veto had been predicted. 110 THE MAINE ALUMNUS June, 1924 The Board of Trustees Extracts from the Report of the Alumni Representative

At this time a brief resume of the means by which these results are to understood that there be no definite more important things that have be obtained. separation of the College of Agri­ taken place during the past three A fter discussion, it was agreed that culture from Arts and Sciences and years affecting the University may be the President of the University should Technology, and, further that space of interest to the alumni. submit to the Board, in order that it for men’s dormitory development be M e e t in g s o f t h e B o a r d may be placed on file, a statement of confined to the proposed location west During the college years 1921-22, general educational policy involving a of the plaza. 1922-23 and 1923-24, the Board of change in emphasis from the present It was voted that the Board adopt Trustees has had twenty-two meet­ admission system to one involving a the general campus plan as presented ings. greater and more accurate study of by the consulting architects, Little The Executive Committee of the the human material to be educated, and Russell. Trustees has held many meetings on and that the Board understands that Oct. 4, 1923. Contract awarded to matters -needing immediate attention. a policy of this type is to be adopted Otto Nelson Company for construc­ Your representative has attended at the University of Maine. tion of Building of Arts and Sciences. each of the twenty-two meetings of May 18, 1923. Special assessment Dec. 6, 1923. Voted that the Ex­ the Board and each meeting of the of $3.75 per semester levied upon all ecutive Committee be, and hereby is, Executive Committee. students to be collected through the instructed to secure the services of engineers to investigate under their On Aug. 4, 1921, Dr. Robt. J. Aley Treasurer’s office, to be divided as fol­ supervision the heating, water, light­ resigned as President of the Univer­ lows: ing, and sewage systems on the sity and his resignation was accepted $2.99 for men’s athletics; $0.68 1/2 campus and report to the Board such to take effect on Aug. 5, 1921. for women’s athletics and $0.07 1/2 for debating societies. changes as may be found requisite to In the absence of a President the put the various systems in condition Executive Committee of the Trustees May 18, 1923. C. Parker Crowell, to adequately provide for existing and the Deans of the University con­ '98, elected architect of the building buildings and provide for future ex­ stituted an Administrative Committee of Arts and Sciences. tension, the total cost under this vote to handle the affairs of the University. June 1, 1923. The firm of Little not to exceed one thousand dollars. Meetings of this Committee were held and Russell, Boston, elected supervis­ Under this vote Mr. Alfred Kellogg at the University on the first and ing architects for the University. of Boston was employed and has sub­ third Mondays of each month. These The Executive Committee appointed mitted a very complete report of con­ meetings provided a contact not before the Building Committee of the Board. ditions on the campus, as apply to the possible and created a spirit of mutual July 27, 1923. Frederick S. Youngs subjects in hand. confidence which was of much benefit. was elected full time treasurer of the University as provided by the Legis­ I wish to call the attention of the On April 7, 1922, Dr. Clarence C. lature of 1921. Council to the fact that the Board of Little was unanimously elected Presi­ July 27, 1923. Trustees accepted Trustees recognize and appreciate the dent of the University. lot of land north of and adjoining the help given by the Alumni, individually On May 10, 1922, Dr. Little was in­ campus, same having been purchased and collectively. Never before has the augurated as President. and presented to the University by Alumni had a better opportunity to On June 2, 1922, the Alumni As­ the Memorial Fund Committee. This co-operate with University authorities sociation presented the University lot adjoins the Athletic Field and was for the good of the University. This with a plan of the Campus, prepared needed for a part of the site for the feeling of confidence must be main­ by Mr. Evans. proposed Memorial Building. tained and fostered. Oct. 27, 1922, Maine Night recog­ July 27, 1923. It was voted that The University is very fortunate in nized by the Trustees. the following resolution recommended having Dr. Little as President. Under Merit system established as apply­ by the Campus Planning Committee his leadership, with proper support ing to the fixing of salaries of the and presented to the Board by their and co-operation, our Alma Mater members of the Faculty. Secretary, Edward H. Kelley, be ac­ will fast come to the front and take Jan. 5, 1923, the following appoint­ cepted. her rightful place in the College ed a Committee in charge of investing Resolved, That the Campus Plan­ world. funds of the University: President ning Committee approve the general As we look back three years we can Strickland, Guernsey, Gilpatrick, plan of the proposed development as feel that many steps have been taken Dodge and Treasurer Dunn. submitted by Little and Russell, show­ toward the advancement of the Uni­ On motion duly made and seconded, ing location of the Memorial Building, versity. While we may feel satisfied it was voted that the statement of the at the head of a plaza, on the North­ with the progress of the past three President of the University in favor east corner of the present Athletic years, we must realize that our work of a policy of admission to the Uni­ Field, the building for the College of for the University is but begun. It versity involving intellectual and per­ Arts and Sciences on the level ground is a long time program and a steady sonal requirements equalling at least to the north of the present Carpentry fight for us all. those of the New England Certificate Shop, and the proposed Chapel on the Cordially submitted, Board, be approved; but that this knoll where carpentry shop and ob­ Hosea B. Buck. action leaves in every way free the servatory are now located, it being June 6th, 1924. THE MAINE ALUMNUS 111

Phi Gamma Delta to Died During Year 1923-24 Fremont B. Fletcher, ex'17, recent­ Published monthly by the General Alumni Have $60,000 House Association of the University of Maine dur­ ly, at Augusta. ing October, November, December, February, William N. Titus, ex’79, February March, April, May and June. C. Parker Crowell, '98, a Bangor architect, has completed plans for a 18, 1923, at Head Tide, Maine. Subscription, $1 per year. Single copies, 20 cents. new chapter house of the Phi Gamma Raymond A. Fowles, '05, May 13, Delta fraternity at the University of R. P. CLARK ' 15 1923, at South Royalton, Vermont. Maine and construction will be started Managing Editor Irving C. Kenniston, ex’90, June 22, HARRIET B. TUPPER at once. Personals Editor It will be a brick building of Eng­ 1923, at Boothbay Harbor, Maine. PUBLICATION COMMITTEE lish design with a roof of slate. The Harold M. Fish, '15, July 4, 1923. Roy H. Flynt '04 John P. Ramsay '18 outside dimensions will be 35 by 92 Edward J. Finnegan, '09, October A. L. T. Cummings feet and the cost of erection will be 19, 1923, at Caribou, Maine. between $50,000 and $60,000. Editorial and business office, Orono, Me. Alfred D. Davis, '20, October 24, Office of Publication, Furbush Printing Co., The new home of the fraternity is 108 Exchange St., Bangor, Me. to be b u ilt on a lot several hundred 1923, at Portland, Maine. feet south of the site of the building Henry F. Perkins, ex’88, Sept. 9, burned during the Easter holidays. 1923, at LaGrande, Oregon. Commencement Attendance The plot of ground has a 200 foot Charles E. Williams, '02, November The yearly return of alumni of the frontage on College road and it runs University of Maine at Commence­ back 600 feet to the Stillwater river. 16, 1923, at Bangor, Maine. ment time to their Alma Mater is be­ The house will have a front lawn 125 Percy L. Aiken, L'13, November 20, coming more and more popular. 226 by 200 feet, and behind the house 1923, at Bucksport, Maine. there will be ample room for tennis alumni returned this year to partici­ Marie A. L. Lottinville, ex'18, Oct. pate in the 1924 Commencement ex­ courts and a miniature athletic field. 4, 1923, at Boston, Mass. ercises. In 1923, 181 alumni regis­ On the first floor of the house will tered. be a living room 20 by 33 feet, a din­ Samuel Lane, ex’73, December 19, The 1908 Attendance Cup, which is ing room 15 by 33 feet, a library, a 1923, at Houlton, Maine. now known as the 19th Century Cup, guest room, infirmary, reception room, Andrew J. Hayes, '05, January 19, was won this year by the Class of kitchen, pantry and service room. In 1924, at Oxford, Maine. 1882. 33.3% of the membership of the living room, library and dining this class attended Commencement. room will be fire places. Earle N. Kimball, ex'13, Sept. 30, 1873, with 28.5% won second The second floor will be partitioned 1923, at Augusta, Maine. honors. off into 11 study rooms, seven of Dr. Earl C. Follett, ex'16, December 1899, returning for its 25th anni­ which will accommodate three stu­ 15, 1923, at Washington, D. C. versary, was third with 24.2%. dents, three take care of four stu­ William A. Keyte, ex'16, January These three classes are certainly to dents and the one will accommodate be congratulated on this splendid two students. There will be ample 18, 1924, at Bangor, Maine. showing. closet room. Miss Alicia T. Emery, '77, March The Class of 1909 won the 20th Sleeping quarters will be on the 4, 1924, at Orono, Maine. Century Cup. This class, at its 15th anniversary, had 16.4% of its mem­ third floor, which will be a “ ram pas­ George F. Rich, ex’92, February 6, bership returning. 1914 was second ture” with compartments. Partitions 1924, at Berlin, N. H. with 12.3% and 1904, at its 20th re­ which reach neither to the floor nor the ceiling will convert the space into Horace L. White, '98, January 28, union, was third with 8.1% . This 1924, at Alhambra, Calif. cup was awarded by the New York a number of small rooms. There will Alumni Association. be sleeping accommodations for 45. Miss Marjorie Mercier, ex’23, Mar. In the basement, will by 29, 1924, at Princeton, Maine. 2 7 1 / 2 feet, plenty Memorial Fund of storage room and a modern heating June 6, 1924. plant. New Subscribers Oliver C. Farrington, '81 $200. TREASURER’S STATEMENT The Maine chapter of Phi Gamma Receipts Robert S. Leighton, '84 25. Delta is one of the oldest fraternities Total cash received from pledges: Roy H. Brown, '00 50. Deposited in checking ac­ at the University and its members count $32,300.00 include many alumni who have con­ Gertrude L. Fraser, '01 25. Ernest L. Baker, '03 170. On deposit in savings ac­ tributed much to the progress of the counts ...... 67,714.39 Victor E. Ellstrom, '03 400. ------$96,014.39 institution. The new building is to be Leonard A. Lawrence, '04 100. Miscellaneous cash receipts 50.30 owned by the property building asso­ Herbert W . Bacheldor, '05 50. ciation of the fraternity, which is $96,064.69 Ernest D. Bean, '07 25. composed of alumni members. Disbursements Frank C. Richardson, '09 50. Salaries - ...... 7,761.42 Office expense ...... 4,201.81 Christopher Toole, '10L 200. Travel expense ...... 4,099.07 James R. Merrell, '11 3 0 Advertising . ... 3,943.99 George H. Roberts, '14 50. Direct-by-mail publicity.... 9,914.98 Scholarship Cups Intel est ...... 233.66 Russell S. Ferguson, '14 200. Graves farm purchase.. 1,300.00 During Commencement the scholar­ Norman E. Emmons, '15 25. Miscellaneous ...... 387.69 ship cups were awarded by Registrar Thomas G. Mangan, '16 100. 31.842.62 James A. Gannett. The Senior Skull Miller B. Moran, '16L 25. Balance in checking account 507.68 Cup, awarded to the fraternity main­ Stanley G. Phillips, '17 100. On deposit in savings ac­ taining the highest scholarship aver­ Alma Bach McCafferty, '20 25. count ...... •. 67,714.39 ------$96,064.69 age during the year was awarded to John A. McKay, '23 100. Summary Lambda Chi Alpha for the fourth Myles T. Finnegan, '24 25. Deposited in savings ac­ consecutive year. The Pan-Hellenic Donald B. Burditt, '25 25. count - ..... $67,714.39 cup was awarded for similar condi­ Transfer red for expenses of campaign as above...... 31,000.00 tions to Delta Delta Delta Sorority, Opening for experienced turbine Purchase of Graves prop­ and the Junior Mask Cup was given to draftsmen, especially one whose ex­ erty as above 1,300.00 maintaining a higher scholastic aver- perience will qualify him as checker Cash received from sub­ the Phi Eta Kappa Freshmen for scriptions to date . $96,014.39 age for the year than the freshmen of Curtis Marine Type Turbine Plans. R a l p h W h i t t ie r , Treas. of any other house. Refer to E. H. B. 112 T H E MAINE ALUMNUS June, 1924

\ Second Report of the Memorial Fund Committee

June 6, 1924. donated by the Memorial Fund Com­ tects for the new Gymnasium-Armory First of all, we wish to submit the mittee, given to that class having the building, the firm of Little and Russell following figures: largest percentage of its membership of Boston.

Amount subscribed by Alumni...... $430,466.61 subscribing to the fund, was won by In order to enter into legally bind­ Amount subscribed by Students...... 98,457.00the class of 1882. Amount subscribed by Friends...... 13,550.12 ing contracts, it was necessary to A banner, offered in competition by form a corporation. Therefore, the Grand Total ...... $542,473.73 The following figures are submitted the Class of 1912 to the classes from Building Committee was incorporated 1909 to 1915 inclusive, to that class to show how pledges that are due are under the State of Maine laws, on the having the largest percentage of its 24th of January, 1924, as the Me­ being paid: Amount due June 1923 membership subscribing to the fund, morial Building Committee. on Memorial Fund was won by the class of 1909. The purposes of said corporation pledges ...... $20,670.25 Amount paid...... $15,450.25 W e wish at this point to touch are: “To erect a building commemora­ Amount unpaid.... 5,220.00— 75% Amount due Sep- briefly on a few of the high spots tive of the sacrifices of those Sons of tember 1923...... 3,348.54 since our report at last Commence­ the University of Maine who yielded Amount paid...... 2,007.04 Amount unpaid.... 1,341.50— 60% ment. their lives that our country’s civilized Amount due Decem- First: From the Memorial Funds freedom might be saved from the or­ ber 1923...... 6,163.43 Amount paid...... 3,686.31 was purchased, for the sum of $1300, ganized autocracies of Germany and Amount unpaid... 2,477.12— 60% Amount due March a strip of land about 600 ft. wide by Austria. 1924 ...... 1,861.49 three-fourths of a mile long, known “ To acquire, hold and dispose of Amount paid...... 800.87 Amount unpaid.... 1,060.62—42% as the Graves property and owned by real estate in carrying out the pur­ Other payments in Dr. W. J. Morse. This land will be pose above stated. 1923 and 1924...... 4,603.32 Amount paid------3,265.75 used as a site for the proposed Gym­ “To do any and all things, necessary Amount unpaid... 1,337.57— 70% Amount due June 1924 74,309.09 nasium-Armory bed and for future or convenient, to accomplish the pur­ Amount paid...... 23,868.36 development of the Athletic Fields. poses of the organization.” Amount unpaid.... 50.440.71— 32% Second: A Kardex System, consist­ The contract with the architects Of the 44 areas, practically all have ing of six units, was purchased for was then duly signed. made a final report. The solicitation the proper keeping of the Memorial Mr. Ralph Whittier was elected from now on must be handled by the Fund records. This System has treasurer of the corporation. Alumni Office by mail. Fourteen proved invaluable, both for the One of the votes passed by the areas, as follows, have gone over the Memorial Fund purposes and for the directors was: “Voted, that the Com­ top, or in other words have reached Alumni Office. At the earliest possible mittee convey to the architects, their quotas: No. 1, North Aroostook moment more of this equipment through the president, its desire to County; No. 4, Cumberland; No. 6, should be purchased by the Alumni start the construction of the building Hancock; No. 8, South Kennebec; No. Association, for its office, so as to early next summer and also of its de­ 9, Knox; No. 12, Penobscot; No. 13, greatly facilitate the keeping of con­ sire to have a set of alumni offices in Piscataquis; No. 14, Sagadahoc; No. venient and accurate records. the new building.” 17, Washington; No. 25, Greater New While touching on the Alumni Blue prints of the Gymnasium- York; No. 26, Eastern New York; No. Office, I wish to bring out strongly Armory Building are here. These are 27, Western New York; No. 30, Mary­ again the valuable work which is a preliminary study, yet they give land; and No. 32, Southeast United being carried on each day in your ideas as to features, magnitude and States. This leaves 30 areas that have Alumni Office and which I feel is not adaptability. These plans are being failed so far to reach the goal set for understood or realized by most of the adapted to the needs recommended by them. Alumni. Our Alumni Secretary, Mr. the Building Requirements Committee. On August 24 the Committee voted Robert P. Clark, '15, has taken up the This much has been done, much that “four or more alumni be hired at burden where Mr. Wayland D. Tow­ more remains to be done. a salary of $100 a month and ex­ ner, '14, left same, and has carried it Sunday afternoon, June 8th, 1924, penses to serve as a flying squadron along with wonderful vigor and loyal­ at 4:30 P. M. we are breaking ground in cleaning up solicitation in Maine ty. I also wish to express my deep for the new building. An appropriate during the months of September and appreciation to the girls in the office program has been arranged. October." for their 100% co-operation at all In conclusion, if plans can be com­ This proved a wise move for two times. pleted and are approved very shortly, reasons. First that we were able to A Building Committee was appoint­ of payments on pledges due are made check more thoroughly regarding ed by the Executive Committee of the promptly, if satisfactory arrange­ what our field workers have done, and Alumni Council, which consisted of ments can be made at the different secondly it brought in a considerable Dr. Little, Hosea B. Buck, Dr. J. S. banks to finish the building, before all number of subscriptions which other­ Ferguson, Allen W. Stephens, Howard pledges are due, then we hope to put wise we feel we would not have re­ G. Philbrook, Harry E. Sutton, Nor­ in the foundation this fall and have ceived. man H. Mayo and William McC. Saw­ materials on the ground, so that an Later, one of our field workers was yer, Chairman. early start in the spring can be made sent into most of the eastern areas Three meetings were held in Port­ to complete the building. where valuable assistance was ren­ land, Maine, during September, No­ Memorial F und Committee dered the regional chairmen. vember and February, 1923-24. This By W m . McC. Sawyer, The so-called Memorial Fund cup, committee finally selected as archi­ Chairman. THE MAINE ALUMNUS 113

PITTSBURGH binding together the Alumni of the New Captain of Track The annual spring meeting of the University of Maine in the Granite Carl Ring, '25, of Bangor has been Pittsburgh Branch of the University State and keeping them alive and elected to lead the Maine track team of Maine Alumni Association was held loyal to their Alma Mater. next year. Ring has developed won­ at the Fort Pitt Hotel on May 20th, A communication was read from derfully under Frank Kanaley’s coach­ ing and in the state meet this spring 1924 in honor of Professor J. N. R. P. Clark, Alumni Secretary, ex­ he equaled the state record in the Hart’s visit to Pittsburgh. pressing his regrets that he was un­ high hurdles. He is an honor student Twenty members of the association able to be present. and a member of the Alpha Tau were able to avail themselves of the The officers for 1924 of the Associa- Omega fraternity. opportunity to spend a delightful eve­ tion are: Ralph P. Mitchell, Man­ ning with Dean Hart, to hear him re­ chester, President; Roy W. Peaslee, late the interesting incidents of Concord, Vice President; H. Styles travels during the winter, and espe­ Bridges, Concord, Secretary and cially to get, first hand, his views upon Treasurer; and the Executive Com­ some of the more vital needs of the mittee consists of the above named Contract and University. It was a pleasure to officers together with Miss Helen learn of the progress made and the Pulsifer of Exeter and Miss Christine possibilities of advancement under the Peterson of Concord. Security leadership of President Little. (Signed) h e l if e i n s u r a n c e Following Dean Hart’s address. H. Styles Bridges, POLICY is a CONTRACT President Blaisdell called upon M. R. Sec’y-Treas. Tor BOND between the IN­ Sumner, '11, J. W. Brown, '99, R. E. SURED and the Company— it is the Agreement of the Thomas, '23, and H. E. Cole, '02 for Eastern New York parties and the basis of their short talks. The annual meeting of the Eastern mutual obligations. After the speakers had finished a New York Alumni Association was In life insurance two things short business meeting was held. The held Monday evening, April 14th, at are essential — the Contract and the Security. The former, reports of the Secretary and Treasur­ Schenectady. At this time officers for the coming year were elected as fol­ if rightly drawn, safeguards er were read and accepted, and the lows: President, W. C. Plumer, '21, the Insured; the latter pro­ officers for the year 1924-25 were 11 Eaglel St., Schenectady; Vice- vides for carrying out the terms of the Contract. elected. Those elected were: President, W. D. Bearce, '06, 25 The Policies issued by this G. A. Wakefield, TO, President; R. Washington Road, Scotia; Secretary- Treasurer, H. R. Butler, '20, 116 Company are ideal examples E. Thomas, '23, Vice-President; L. R. Mohawk Ave., Scotia; Executive Com­ of liberal, sound and rightly Douglass, '20, Secretary-Treasurer. mittee, C. B. Springer, '18, 117 Elm progressive Life Insurance Contracts. At the close of the meeting, these St., Schenectady; E. G. Glidden, '96, There is no insurance in the present voted unanimously to extend 34 Elder St., Schenectady, and H. P. Mayo, '99, 4 Fifth St., Scotia. market today more worthy the greetings to Mrs. J. N. Hart. Monthly luncheons will be held by name of insurance than that embodied in these Contracts. Below are the names of those who this Association on the second Monday were present. of each month at 5.30 P. M. Any These policies have been developed out of experience P. R. Shean, '22, F. K. Chapman, Maine students or alumni who happen to be in the vicinity of Schenectady and study to a high degree of '22, F. S. Stikney, '23, R. E. Thomas, perfection. The Equities and are cordially invited to attend these '23, W. C. Groves, '13, W. A. Carter, Options are clearly set forth luncheons. The location of the meet­ so that the Policyholder is '09, B. H. Chatto, '05, G. W . Hutchin­ ing place may be had by getting in able to determine just where son, '93, H. E. Cole, '02, C. E. Norton, touch with the President or Secretary, he stands when he becomes a '13, A. H. Blaisdell, '11, M. R. Sum­ whose addresses appear above. Member of this Company. ner, '11, R. E. Bucknam, '07, W . T. Everything embodied in the contract has been tested by Brastow, '97, O. A. Wakefield, '11, J. time, and the rights o f the W. Brown, '99, C. L. Lycette, '11 , H. policyholders carefully con­ W. Hinkley, '13, C. D. Smith, '05, G. Sporting served on every point. A. Wakefield, '10, J. N. Hart, '85. By the terms of the Contract ALL JOHN HANCOCK Poli­ H . W . H i n k l e y , G oods cyholders are entitled to par­ Acting Sec’y-Treas. ticipate in such Distributions Everything for of Surplus as may be declared annually. SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE Spring and Summ er , Sports Policies of the Company are made secure by reserves main­ The Southern New Hampshire tained on the highest standard, Alumni Association of the University CAMPBELL’S. In c . with ample additional contin­ of Maine held their first meeting of gent reserves providing protec­ 115-150 Exchange Street, Bangor tion against all emergencies. 1924 Saturday evening, May 17th at Manchester, N. H. The meeting was held at the New Manchester House • m u . Lif e In s u r a n c e Co m p a n y and took the form of a banquet fol­ O f Boston, Massachusetts lowed by speaking and a social hour. Blake, Barrows & Brown, Inc. Sixty-one years in business Now The meeting proved interesting and President, Harry M. Smith. '91 insuring One Billion Seven Hundred Million dollars in policies on all the Alumni present were en­ INSURANCE—INVESTMENTS 3,250,000 lives. thusiastic, over the continuance of the BANGOR, MAINE Established 1864—Incorporated 1920 Association and work it was doing in June, 1924 114 THE MAINE ALUMNUS

'15— Russell M. Crispin, who is with W. T. Grant Company, has recently been transferred from Schenectady, N. Y., to Holyoke, Mass. For the Hot “NINE YEARS AFTER”— 1915 This way “1915-ers.” How about W eath er “ nine years after?” Are you going to Marriages do your part by contributing to the ' 15— Miss Mary E. Willard and Allen P. class letter this year? Wescott, June 11, at New York. '17 s. c.— Frank W. Harris and Miss Dorothea Have you ever weighed your loyalty T. Ward, April 19, at Saratoga Springs, N. Y. to the class? Which way does it tip They are residing at Wilton, N. Y. the scales:— on the side of action or '22-'22—Miss Muriel F. Goodrich and Lawrence W Davee, June 9, at Orono. They will re­ just talk. side at 114 Columbus Drive, Tenafly, N. J. In a few days you will receive a '22—Miss Mildred L. Gray and Hollis R. Ackley, December 25, 1923, at Cutler. They letter asking for your “class letter” are residing at Jacksonville. — so “ Be Prepared.” ’23-'23—Miss Frances M. Field and Kenneth E. Gibbs, May 30, at Orono. Ex'15—Carl H. Hopkins, formerly manager of the New England Tel. & Tel. Co. at Births Camden, has been transferred to Bangor as '13—A son, Robert Miller, to Mr. and Mrs. manager of the Bangor Exchange. Edward E. Chase, June 8, at Portland. Wt. Ex'17— George E. Fox is with the St. Maurice 7 lbs. Lumber Co. of Three Rivers, Quebec. '16—A daughter, Jean Carvel, to Mr. and Ex'18—Miss Madeline Moore has recently re­ Manufactured by Mrs. Emery D. Eddy, June 7, at Jackson, turned from California where she spent the Mich. winter, and after a short vacation at her E a r l C. G o o d w in , 1915 Ex’17—A daughter, Elizabeth Janet, to Mrs. home in Orono, left for Bryn Mawr, Pa., to Helen Danforth West and Mr. West, May 18, enter on her duties as assistant librarian at M. L . G i l m a n , 1915 at Bangor. Bryn Mawr College. ’ 19-'21— A daughter, Nathalie Pratt, to Win­ '20—W. Linwood Chase has been elected sup­ throp L. McBride and Mrs. Ida Anderson Mc­ erintendent of schools in the Boothbay dis­ Bride, June 4. Wt. 5 lbs. trict. During the summer he will again act as instructor at the summer term of the Farm­ '20—A daughter, Margaret Jean, to Mrs. ington State Normal School, as he has for the Priscilla Elliott Knowlton and Dr. Knowlton, past two summers. Mr. Chase and his family Morse & Company May 26. will reside next year at Boothbay Harbor. Deaths Ex'20— Donald Clark has resigned his position BANGOR, MAINE as teacher of mathematics at the Shaw Busi­ '92—Stanley M. Timerlake, April 11, at ness College, Bangor, and has accepted a Indianapolis, Ind. position as deputy collector of customs at the Lumber By Classes custom house, Bangor. Ex'21—Charles N. Baker is business manager Ex'96—Edwin R. Jordan is a chiropractor of the Cape Shore Inn at Cape Cottage. and is located at 369 Sixth St., Portland, Interior and Exterior Finish Oregon. '22-'23—The engagement has recently been an­ nounced of H. Laton Jackson and Miss Lois '97—Dr. Allen Rogers, teacher and consulting Wood Mantels Art Tiling C. Mantor. The wedding will take place chemist at Pratt Inst., Brooklyn, N. Y., is during the summer. honorary secretary of the Society of Chemical Doors, Sash, Blinds Industry, American Section. '22—Paul E. Murphy has recently moved from Guilford to 201 Washington St., Hartford, Builders’ Hardware '98—Dean Elmer D. Merrill, who was ap­ Conn. pointed Dean of the College of Agriculture, University of California, in January, 1924, Ex'22—Friends of Roscoe M. Pike of Lubec has recently been made Director of the Agri­ will be interested to learn of his engagement cultural Experiment Station in addition to his to Miss Eugenie Adams of Eastport. Mr, duties as Dean. He will represent the Pike is employed as traveling salesman for ...Every Banking Service ... Philippine Government and the University of Swift and Co. from their Calais branch. California at the Conservation Congress to be '23— William M. Foss is employed with the held in Honolulu in August, 1924. Conservation Commission at Albany, N. Y., '00L—James B. Stevenson, attorney-at-law of with headquarters at Warrensburg, N. Y. CHECKING SAVINGS Rumford, visited the Alumni Office on May 31. '23—Edward C. Fossett is owner and manager BONDS '01—Charles W. Bartlett, formerly of Sche­ of a farm at Bristol. nectady, N. Y., is now located at 204 Wade '23—Rev. Alfred G. Hempstead has completed TRUSTS VAULTS ■ Bldg., Cleveland, Ohio, where he is president a 4-year pastorate at Hampden Highlands and of the Factories Equipment Company. has become superintendent of Social Service '07— Everett H. Stetson is vice president of for the Great Northern Paper Co., Spruce the firm of H. R. Beele, Inc., General Con­ Wood Department. He has secured Mr. Roy Merrill Trust Co. tractors, at 265 Genesee St., Utica, N. Y. He Flynt, '04, of Augusta, as assistant editor and publisher of "The Northern," the monthly Dexter, Bucksport, Machias, Jonesport | resides at 22 Hillside Ave., New Hartford, N. Y. published by his department. Mr. Hemp­ BANGOR, MAINE '10—James G. Scales has recently moved from stead’s address will be Greenville, after July. Oklahoma City, Okla., to Hudson, Ohio. '23—The distinction of being the first gradu­ State and National Supervision | '12—Prof. Benjamin C. Kent of the mechanical ate student at Bryn Mawr to receive a Master engineering department at the University, will of Arts degree in English for one year of soon leave for So. Philadelphia, Pa., where he resident work, belongs to Miss Mary C. Per­ will attend a summer course for college pro­ kins of Portland. fessors at the new turbine works of the West­ '23 s. c.—Harold E. Tucker is employed at inghouse Electric Co. This course is designed Highmoor Farm, Monmouth. Dr. Lewis S.Libby for college instructors so that they can get Ex'23— Gerald A. Magill is employed with the instruction in practical engineering problems Cumberland County Power and Light Co. of along with their college work. The West­ Portland. Dentist inghouse Co. conducts a summer course at the Jordan Block Pittsburgh plant for Deans of Colleges of Penobscot Valley Attention O ld T ow n Technology. Members of the Penobscot Valley '13—Luther B. Rogers sailed for Europe June 7 to take charge of the work of instituting Alumni Association: Your annual the service on the electrified section of the dues of $2.00 are now requested and Spanish Northern Railways. It is expected P io n eer that King Alphonso will be present at the the forwarding of your check for formal inauguration of the electric service. E ngraving Co. Mr. Rogers, who is connected with the Rail­ same to Ralph Whittier, Treasurer, way Department of the General Electric Co., Box 836, Bangor, Maine, will be ap­ was active in athletics while at the University, Of Quality especially in pole vaulting. preciated. -Pay now and make the 8 1 Main St. Bangor Me. Ex'14—Harry B. Randall is construction en­ sending of a second notice to you un­ gineer with the Edison Company and is locat­ ed at 157 Beach St., Wollaston, Mass. necessary. J. P. R a m s a y , '18, Pres THE MAINE ALUMNUS 115 1 9 2 0 C lass Page- l9 2 0

EXTRA 1920 EXTRA dividing the expense by the number A. T. & T. Co. Will not be able to be at Commencement but will support whatever class L E T ’S GO present and all. sharing equally. does. PLAN TO RETURN TO MAINE The question of a class letter was Minerva French is teaching in Hartford. discussed and it was decided to leave “ Chick" Friend is a Forester somewhere up IN 1925 Skowhegan way. Can't tell from letter this to the Secretary. The question whether he is foresting in Skowhegan and The greatest pilgrimage of all of finance was then brought up and living in Augusta or the other way around. classes starts for Orono in 1925— the sentiment of those present was to Miles Ham is attending Business College in Cowboys, Indians, Clowns, Pirates, Boston. continue class dues at one dollar per Gertrude Peabody is studying at Teachers Hula Hula Maidens— all from the year. All those present paid at this College, Columbia University, New York. Class of 1920. time. Wilbur Park is a merchant in Orono. Remember that circus of the Class The Secretary made the report of Florence Chandler is teaching in Monson, Maine (I think.) of 1915. They will be there again the treasury and there was a balance Marion Merrill is living in New Bedford. with something new. on hand of $12.35. She is a private nurse. Begin to plan your business affairs On motion the meeting adjourned Marguerite Mills Beach, living in Guilford, Conn., is the only member to report a family now so that you can get away. Bring until called again by the Secretary at of three. Send them all to Maine and bring the wife and all the babies. Make 1924 Commencement. them to the 1925 Commencement. early reservations. Five hundred Leon Orcutt is teaching in South Hamilton, Respectfully submitted, Mass. dollars will be spent by the Class of E . P. J o n e s , Secretary. W. Linwood Chase is superintendent of 1920 to make this a Commencement schools in Canton, Maine and among other long to be remembered at Maine. things suggests a class bulletin of 1920 babies. Have many more but no space this time. Every member should get in touch I f you like it send a letter to your Class with the class secretary—22 Valley Startling Facts Revealed By Secretary and others will follow. Road, Milton, Mass, (during school Questionnaire year) and always East Boothbay, Seventy-six replies were received from the Maine. 308 letters mailed last year. This was not so good when it is added that each letter con­ tained a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Re­ For SUMMER 1920 at 1923 Commencement member this is a year old but, I think, in­ teresting. It is impossible to print all of the There were tyelve of us back for material received but I will touch the ‘‘high 1923 Commencement and we think we spots." and made our share of noise and got our "Pete" Avery is in Des Moines, Iowa doing insurance underwriting. He asked these two share of fun from the banquet. Try questions: ‘How can little "Bannie" inspect Your Vacation to get back this year. It is worth the overhead wires for the A. T. & T. Co.' and time and money. ‘How does “ Mat" Merry like the Hula Hula maidens he found down in Hawaii ?' His A short Class Meeting was held letter was full of fine suggestions. directly after the banquet and your Wullard Wight gives address as Berlin but Hart Secretary makes the following re­ residence as Boston. Should judge he might be taking a part time law course at B. U. port: Wants class letter full of “hot dope." Alumni Hall, Orono, Maine. Edna L. Ruinill has charge of reception Schaffner & Marx room and library somewhere in Cambridge. June 9, 1923. Couldn't tell from questionnaire whether or Meeting was called to order by not married. Tried once for stage so probably not. Clothes Class Secretary, E. P. Jones. The “Kid" Potter living out in Quincy. Still following members of the Class were with Liberty Mutual Insurance and now in present: Lawrence P. Libby, Ray­ Boston office. Is still able to draw a mean hand when seated at the table with the boys. Keep Young!! mond H. Foyle, Verne C. Beverly, “Squirt" Lingley with Converse Rubber in Stephen R. Bussell, Stanley M. Malden. It is rumored that he will shortly Currier, Irving R. Donovan, W. W. revolutionize that industry. Doesn't chew any more and stays out nights quite regularly. Chadborne, Kathleen M. Snow, Ger­ Ray Foyle is in the real estate game in trude M. Peabody, Betty Mills Belmont. Woodman reports that Ray told Miller & Webster Towner, M. Eleanor Jackson. him he had just purchased a three-story house B and was turning? thousands daily. The matter of Class Secretary was Our friend Roger Woodman came down to discussed and after learning that the the City from New Hampshire a few days Clothing Co. present one had been elected for but ago. Hadn't been down before since leaving Maine and it is rumored that he returned one year, Beverly took the chair and with only the price of a hot dog. BANGOR on motion of Libby, seconded from Kathleen Snow is living down in Rockland floor it was voted that K. Snow cast keeping house for Dad. Says she is a real good housekeeper. Oh, yes, “ Zip" Waite is one vote for Jones to continue office now in Portland, probably eating from a until 1925. one arm lunch counter. The Secretary then brought up the “ Dan" Bussell is pushing logs down the question of a committee which he had Penob and comes out every spring about Maine Teachers’ Agency Commencement time with enough ‘jack' to Office, 69 Exchange Building appointed for the preparation of the break any game. 1925 reunion. It was voted that the “Sweatshirt" Jackson is down at college. 27 State Street, Bangor, Maine Has something to do with getting the right committee stand as appointed and kind of food together or with the laying of Oldest and Largest should aid in every way possible for the new cement road from Bangor to Old Teachers' Agency East of the reunion. This committee consisted Town. I have forgotten just for which it is of Stuart Walker, Alfred Lingley, she receives her pay. Boston Kathryn E. Gordon is with Hilda Hodgdon, William H. Holman, '10, Verne Beverly, Betty Mills Towner, '19 and out in Colorado teaching and learning ■ and Eleanor Jackson. to love the West. (I think she said the )West.) Manager Manager The question of the 1925 reunion Have lost “Johnnie" Walker just for the time being. He was to have met the crowd was discussed and it was voted to at the Adams House a few nights ago but leave the matter in the hands of the guess he forgot it. He will be at 1925 strong. PROFESSIONAL CARD Secretary and Committee and that Earl Tracy is down around Boston teaching math and coaching. Not married at time of twenty members of the class be found receiving questionnaire. who would underwrite the expenses Sam Guptill is living in Berlin, N. H. W a l l a c e E . C r o w l e y , ' 18L | of the reunion, each being held re­ Married and has two children. A t t o r n e y a t l a w Ella McFarland teaching down in Marble­ sponsible for an amount not to exceed head. Says it is an awfully hard place. 401 Pemberton Building, Boston 9, Mass. $25. The expenses were to be met by “Doug" Douglass is in Pittsburgh with the 116 THE MAINE ALUMNUS June,

10 locomotives will take the place of 25 The General Electric Company is electrifying the Mexican Railway between Orizaba and Esperanza. Electric locomotives On the first section — with many draw long trains 650 miles over the Rocky curves and heavy grades —10 elec­ Mountains on the Chicago, ‘Milwaukee tric locomotives will take the place of and St. Paul. Eventu­ ally most of the rail­ 25 steam locomotives. roads in America will be electrified — engi­ neers estimate that Economies resulting from electrifi­ this will save more cation will repay the cost of the im­ than a hundred mil­ lion tons of coal a year. provement within five or six years. GENERAL ELECTRIC