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VOL. XI.IX. Mo. 30 LEWISTON, MAINK, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1". l'»26 PRICE TEN CENTS EDITORIAL ON ATHLETICS Will Give Xmas INTERMURAL CARNIVAL IS TO AROUSES CO-ED INTEREST Pageant Sunday BE HELD AT BATES FEB. 12

Consensus of Opinion Points to Early Participation by Florence Hancock Directs Association Promulgates Rules which are to be Used Bates in the More Mild Sports. Many Practical Cast of 20 Players at Each of the Carnivals. Arthur Brown of Bates Difficulties Must be Overcome. is Elected Secretary Winter Sports Union. Under the auspios of the Y. M. and V. W, C, A.'s a pa.cant of the nativity There are many things that Influence written by Mildred Emily Cooke and At a recent meeting of the Maine tin- type <>f athletics of the college girl; entitled "The Adoration of the Kings" intercollegiate Winter sports Union, the it may be Intensivi or superficial, ii will be presented in the college chapel following officer! were elected; Pres- may be biter mural or Intercollegiate, President Gray next Sunday nftoniion at 4:30 o'clock. NEW MEMBERS ident, C. It. Parker of Maine; Vice- it may be lioth or neither, as decided The cast contain! about 20 persons PUBLISHING BOARD president, E. II. Boiling of Colby; Sec by funds, time, desire of the students, Visits J. B. Hall including Prof, ami Mrs. Harms in the HUM;, Arthur Brown of Hate.-; Tien. and primarily, faculty leanings and nib's of Joseph and the Madonna. Pres.. Walter Ulmer '28; Vice urer, x. I,. Green of Bowdoin. derisions. As a result the average col- Discussion Waxes Warm Mis- Florence Hancock is director of Pros., Stillman Hobbs '28; Sec, The following dale.- I'm the wintei lege has decided upon a developmental the pageanl and liss Marion Brown Martha Coombs '28; Treas., sports events were decided upon: and corrective program, making ath- as Varying Topics has charge of the costumes. The col- Prof. R. R. N. Gould; Men's Maine [ntermural Carnival Fid'. -"i: letics a means to ail end, rather than lege choir will sing two anthems under Undergraduate Representative, state intercollegiate Carnival, Feb. 11, an end in itself. are Considered the diiceti f IV.I'. Seldon Crafts. Lewis Foster '28; Women's at Brunswick; Bates [ntermural Car The greatest objections that physical At the service ■ collection will be Undergraduate Representative, nival. Feb. 12. Helen Abbott '28; Faculty Rep- educators have is illustrated in the President Grr.y made a visit at John taken for the Armenian relief fund. A schedule which was to be followed resentatives, Mrs. Blanche Rob- high schools where the girls have no Bertram Hall late Sunday night for a in all the carnivals was promulgated. erts, Mr. Russell McGown. physical examination and the undivided long council about the welfare of most At every carnival there shall be a seven attention of the physical director is everything in general; from unlimited mile ski cross country race, a two mile given to the chosen team which goes cuts to beans at the commons. When DEAN POPE MAKES Country race on snow shoes and a into competition with a "door-die" be arrived there was a rush to room SERIES OF TALKS snowshoe dash of 220 yards. These spirit that disregard! the socinl val- thirteen, official headquarters of the Classes Battle three events are to be run off in the ues of the game, being merely a battle Hall, and every one made ready for a TO SENIOR GIRLS moming. The other events are to be to be won at any cost. The central- long serious session. Several uproars a ski jump, ski proficiency, ski mile, for Championship lid a ski snowshoe relay race, which ization of interest in a small group as >f laughter Interrupted it, however; Thursday evening Dean Pope spoke shall not be for points. It was further found in men's athletics should not for "Prexie" was "one of the boys". to the senior women on the topic "Per- creep into women's athletics. What Goody's giant corn cob pipe was the sonality with reference to obtaining a Varied Program Provides decided that the ski mite race should be mostly down hill. girls need is educational and social beginning of the fun. position after graduation". Dean Dope Competition for all ideals which will emphasise the indiv- President Gray started the ball roll- wished the women to realize, as they will A method of scoring was decided idual rather than the selected group ing by the question; "What's on your soon be seeking positions for next fall. upon. The first place was to count 5, the Students the second place 8, and the third place 1. and give every girl a chance to play mind fellows?" H" brought up the the importance of n pleasant personality. the game. 8neh objections are ground- plan of unlimited cuts. A vote showed Bach team that \isits is to pay its in reference to business. In keeping with the extensive " Ath- less at Bates where physical and med- that a majority favored the system. Katlieiilie Thomas, in Charge of the own transportation and be entertained leties-for-all" program outlined by at the expense of the host college. ical exams, as well as motor ability On the subject of chapel, all believed meeting, explained that, because of her tests eliminate such dangers. that it should be compulsory; but sev- Athletic Director Cutts, for the coming I'm the State Carnival at Brunswick long experience in personnel work in winter, a two day Intcrdasi track meet Dean Pope well-expressed the view- eral suggestions wire made for Washington, Dean Pope is well-fitted to all of the eligibility requirements that will be held in the cage 'his weekend. affect all forms of collegiate athletics point of physical educators in saying, improvement of its services; among speak on the subject. Owing to the lack of time, only two shall obtain in respect to the competi- "I do not feel a superwoman physic- them were more music and more out- Tonight. Dean Pope will give a second intramural events have I n scheduled, tor! in this carnival. All other State ally should be the aim of educntionnl side speakers. In regard to tho pres- lecture " How to write a letter of appli- but they, the tug of war and Hie inter- Carnivals are In be open or free from institutions; among ils aims should be ent program, Prexie said thai usually cation" explaining just what a desirable a system whereby every woman will speakers in chapel receive all the atten- dormitory relay race, are expected lo eligibility requirements. letter of application should contain. bring out a record number of non-track be brot to the highest point of physical tion they deserve. Last year Dean Pope gave similar efficiency possible for her. All sports The disCUSSil n Ih minion- was team contestants. lectures to the graduating women, which The Wells Sporting G N Co. has should lie selected with :i view to the based on concrete evidence. A large proved so valuable thai the present Police Pay Visit (Continued on Page Three) sample of the tomato goolash served kindly offered a championship banner senior girls pers ded her to to the class winning the greatest num- ttlt SUB] r ;':il it. "Prexie" a "„iili. to John Bertram examined it with suspicious scrutiny ber of points in the two .lay program, NEWELL F. TOWNSEND and said that he liked that sort of The rooters of each class are requested stuff but others thought that it was to group themselves in the corners of Wild Goose Chase by the Word has been received of hardly useful for eating purposes. the Athletic Building as follows: V W., the death of NeweU F. Town- Another concrete example of evi- Freshmen Elect Seniors; S. E., Juniors: N. Iv. Sopho- Lewiston Officers send, Bates 1926. at Dotham. mores; S. W., Freshmen. dence was the below normal tempera- Proves Futile Ala., Dec. 4. of typhoid fever. ture of the rooms which hail been pre Class Officers The program; Mr. Townsend was sent to that vailing for the preceding twenty-four Field Events. Dec. 10. 3.30 P. M. State by the Sunday School hours. "Prexie" allowed that he Samuel Kilbourne to Head Shot put 80 pound weigh! John Bertram Hall was assailed S.-itur Extension Society last summer, would kick like a fteer if he bad to Broad jump Discus throw day aften a by two innoeent, stalwart and It was there that he con- live in a cold room. Class. Muriel Beckman Track and Field Events. Dec. 11. looking plain clothe-- men escorted by tracted the disease. The last subject to come up was eon 2.15 P M. "Hob" McDonald. They pr eded to ("First two He was employed in field corned with legal advice in regards to Vice-President 40 yard dash. Trials. Invade each room and to examine its work under the Congregational qualify.) contents, making the appearance of strangers entering to search the rooms. Side, finish Missionary Society in Dale, No serious entanglements resulted, The Freshman elections were com- Mile run. Start Fast Insurance inspectors; but nothing was West side. 10'i laps. Geneva, Henry and Barbor however. pleted last week. The plan followed in immediati danger of combustion. Counties. was slightly different from those of 40 yard dash. Finals. 'tn the contrary they found articles The session broke up the day after it (First In college he was a member began and "Prexie" promised to come previous years and worked very SUC- 43 yard high hurdles. Trials. that they considered foreign to the of the band all four years; again. eessfully. The Student Council prosi two qualify.) normal contents of certain rooms and Prize Speaking 2; Cosmos Club dent, dim linker, called the class 300 yard run. Start Bail side, fin proceeded to confiscate them. They dis 4; and member of Deputation SPECIAL CHAPEL together early in the week for nomina- isb South side, 1 % laps. cover. .I more than they could carry of Team. tions for each office. A list was posted lo yard high hurdle. Finals. what they wanted and so, Instead of Mr. Townsend was always PROGRAM TUES. and an opportunity was presented for Tug "f war. 20 men on team. Sen. <*aIIintr the fire company, they required held in high esteem among the discussion of the merits of the nominees. v. Jim.. Soph. v. Fresh., winners ill the assistance of a few of the occu- faculty and his fellow students. The annual Christmas Service of the Sonic sie.ns of electioneering were in finals. Two minute pull each match. pants of the rooms. They also required As quoted from 1926 Mirror: college choir is to l»' held next Tues- evidence and compel it inn was keener (100 yard run. Start Fast side, finisn the presence of some of these assist- "It is said that some men are day morning in Chapel. than in previous elections. West side, :t'i laps. ants, for a suspicious reason, at a cen- born good natured, others The program for this service con- The vote was east on Friday and 40 yard low hurdle. Trials. (First trally located station in the city (not acquire it. while others have It sists of: Saturday, incmliors being elected by a two qualify.) a gas station). Nothing momentous thrust upon them. 1. Violin duet. majority vote. The list of officers is: | Interdormilory relay, fi men to a developed except that the invaders dis- Surely Newell must belong to Pastoral Symphony from the Messiah. Kilbourne, president; lleckman. vice- team, eaidi man running one lap. (E. covered that they had apparently dis- the first class, because ever 2. Choir selections. president; Adams, treasurer; Parsons, Par., W. Par., J. B., K. \V„ Off-campus. regarded the rights of Upright, normal since we have known him, he A. Holy Night. secretary. All track men barred.) eltizeni of the United states of Amer- has been a good natured sort of B. In excelsis Cloria. (An old Kilbourne, the newly elected presi- 10 yard low hurdle. Finals. ica by searching property without a chap. Newell has shown him- French Noll). dent, was a member of the Fresbmnn warrant. Although the officers of the self to be a capable scholar" C. Come Near Ye Nations football team this fall and is working Googins and Wills law seemed to have incriminated them- Watson for a place on the track team during selves, those offended did not bother H. A vocal solo. tho winter. He won renown at the Attend Conference to take action against them. 4. Vocal Quartet. Freshman initiation by the way in which The beginning of the story was in Debate Australian "There Dwelt in Old .ludea" by ho stood for what lie believed to be Representatives of practically all the the diaappearanee of certain, distract- Griggs. right. The seniors taught him a lesson, eastern colleges gathered at Wesleyan ing, paraphenalia commonly found on Team next Thursday it will be remembered, but he apparently University on Dee. 3. 4 and 5 for a con- most city streets. But the officials, Deputation Team Goes still has ideas of his own and ought to ference which was termed an Intercol- doubtless with good intentions, failed be a Competent leader for 10.30. legiate Parley on American College to take cognizance of the fact that Section to be Reserved on Season's First Trip The other officers arc all prominent Education. Two delegates from ench Hates' students hnvi been, undividedly, for Bates Students and well liked memliers of the class college, the president of the senior class 10 absorbed in their studies and the There are on our campus many ath- galaxy of student activities, that the letic teams which seem to be an and should be able to work together and the editor of the college paper, were The Australian Debate is to be held for a successful vear. invited. Allison Wills nnd Fred Googins disappearance of such scone-marring important factor in college life and articles could not possibly have entered at City Hall, at 8 P. M. on Thursday, which gain much recognition: but yet, represented Hales. December 111. Fred Qoogins '27, Charles Men prominent in various phases of their heads. Of course some things there is another team which is very fall to them, perhaps by chance. (luptill '28 and Hswell Hi own '28 arc importnnt, and, although it does not DEBATING NOTES college work were the leaders of I he dis to take the negative of " Resolved : Unit suasions. Robert Frost, the fnmous New gain as much of our attention as the ENTRE NODS democracy has proved a failure." They athletic teams, it deserves its propor- Five men are to spend their Christ- England poet nnd nn Aniherst pit are to present an entirely new case from mas "vacation" nt Hates, preparing led a discussion on "The Manumitted tional share of honor. This is the Dep The regular mee'ing of Entre Nous that given at the Cambridge Debut.' in for debates which are to take place student." The present all absorbing ntntion Team. question of intercollegiate athletics was was held in the Rand Hall Gymnasium Portland on the question '' Resolved: For the benefit of those who do not directly after the holidays. ablv handled by Krnesl A. Wilkins, the Ifondav evening, December 0, Pres- that democracy is a mistaken ideal." understand what this team is, it might Ralph Blngdon '28, and John Davis ident .leanette Cutts presiding. After There are to bo no reserved seats at '28, are to meet men from I.eland Stan- dean of Chicago University. "What the be well to say that it consists of a the usual business had been transacted, Citv Hall next Thursday, but good sec- ford University, Berkeley, California college students want most" was dis group of voung men who are inter a vary phasing program was given. tions will be reserved for students and ested in the work of the Church. on January 3 in the Bntes Chapel. cussed by Qeorge A. Coo of Columbia faculty. An admission fee of fifty University, the author of " What Ails A piano solo, "Simple Aveu", by These young men go to the churches They are to take the negative of Frances Thome, was played by Louise conts is to be chnrged. in the neighboring towns, where they "Resolved; that we have more to fear Our Youth." Other matters considered than to hope from science". were "The College Man's Philosophy" Bassett. This was follow-ed by n mock spend the week end. The first day, class, the parts being taken by the group conferences are held, followed by The other team, consisting of Fred and the nature of n college curriculum. Googins '27, Charles Ouptill '28 and An address on the value of American following girls; Olive Hill, Dorothy ALUMNI!! a social in the evening. The team con- Small, Grace Hatch, Helen McCaughey, Oswell BrOwn '28, are to study the neg- colleges was given by William T. Foster, ducts the church services on Sunday, Frances Johnson, Dorothy Hnnscom. With this issue your subscrip- ative of "Resolved: that the jury sys- the director of the Pollock Foundation returning to the campus Monday morn Charlotte lewctt. Elizabeth Woods, tion expires. Keep in touch with tem should be abolished'. They will for Economic Research. Bishop Francis ing. Althen Foster, and Gladys Young. The your college, by sending the meet the Tniversitv of Pennsylvania J. McConnell, author of the 1019 Steel A meeting of the team was held concluding number of the program was enclosed blank with your check on .Tanunry 7 or 8, nnd probably Colum- Stocks Report spoke about I he value of Tuesday evening with "Doc" Finnic an interesting guessing game, in which bia University at New York on the a college education as a humanizing fac- to the manager. and the members who are to go to all participated. Monmouth this week end were selected. other date. tor in industry. 118 PAGE TWO THE BATES STUDENT, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1926

■ ml given more opportunity to The Bates Student think and lie original in their ideas Winter Arrives anil work. Intercollegiate Running'em Ragged Member of New England Intercolle- in Dead Earnest giate Newspaper Association JVeWs KOSHIMI YAMAGIWA, Editor Published Fridays during the College '•The way in study," remarked the B. A. LANDMAN, Editor Year by Students of Bates College. poet, with somewhat of a twinkle In Overshoes, Snowshoes and lii. ryes, "is imt with a book open iii HHtriil iinnr.i MORE COLLEGIATE COMMENT Wet Shoes, Oh Dear! Friend Harold Smith has .just blown front of you. Study with it behind FUKD T. GOOGINS, '27 Here's Prexy with the Rig Guns! in, beaming with the news that Wen- I'Miuir-ln-Chlef you." This isn't i|iiite tin line idea In no less radical a magazine than We're in for another winter! One dell Tetley lias made a HI string in JULIAN A. MOSSMAN, '27 nl' seine I |'li-. thai the nay to study- -'The Wnrlil Tomorrow" appears look out the window Sunday night made bowling: Hint El Small Ins rung up Managing Editor is without any hook at all. the name of ciifton Daggett Gray, uuy such iteration ridiculous. And now, a ten string in billiards. Harold is BKIGGS T. WH1TBHOUBB, '28 President of Bates College, 1986- for the next six or eight months, or enthusiastic, is all for an interdorm \ OSWBLL BKOWN '28 along with Woodrow Wilson, Abraham even, perhaps, ten months, we are tournament in bowling, billiards, ping Assistant sta-naning Editor! What do college itndenti want! Lincoln. Pilsudski, and the no less destined to "ear those symbols of a pong, bridge, horseshoes! He would John II. Beammons '27 News Bdltoi Everything. That was about what we prominent Mussolini with their respect- .Maine wintei, the "syspers" and the have Athletic Director Cutts manage Koshlml STamaglwa '211 Sporting Editor "baa baa" ii", ! here isn't any use the whole affair, award nickel plated Grace 11 :t 11 '21 Debating Editor gathered from a discussion upon this ive views o.i Dictatorship and Demoe rubbing it in. Everyone is fully con silver cups to the high scoring dorm- M. Elizabeth Hilton '-7 Woiui n's I'M! lor topic. There was a united sentiment, racy. Here is his statement, for the I;- i i..ud A. Ijundniiin '27 benefit of the few who by chance have scious of the fact and appreciates Ins itories, paste blue ribbons on the Intercollegiate Editor however, that there were too many misfortune. That was a good start, • ;,,,„, v. ti I.ii' i in y Editor failed to read it. " If we are to escape shanks of the best qualified compet Dagmar Carlson '1! Personal Editor compulsory features in college today. bondage of the mind, we must hold fast though. If only everything could start itors. ASSOCIATE BDITOBa students have their course mapped oui in the gnat American tradition of the way wintei started lasl Monday Irate Roommate has just tossed him morning we'd have some last little col- out. threatening to wrap n horseshoe Ruth Choaley IT, Ralph Blagden 'II, for them too much, if they are to be political liberty. Tiiis means freedom Auburn ('mi '2S. A urn I'olcinan '28, of opinion anil unhindered public dis- lege on our hands. around his neck But, we reflect. Har- Flunk Glazier '28, Charles Guplill '28. "cultured'' they must take a spat Arising to the occasion, everyone old's idea is fundamentally sound: how Ingle 'II, Arland Jenkins 'II cussion. Have we I Bolshevist among Herbert Ovlatt 'II, Amelia Wood '28. lering of this and they must nays I us? Let us provide a Hyde Park or resignedly unearthed last year's over relieving it would be were some of Faith Blake '29, Howard Hull '29, Helen hit nl' the other, A philosophy pro- Boston Common for him in every citv. shoes and toipie and fared forth to these I-love nn- hnvs put to a proof of Mini.MH '29, Lawrence Lebeau '29. It is only pent up propaganda that breakfast. To find the snow a loot deep their supposed abilities. We doubt, for Eunice UcCue '19, Frances Mugulrc '29. fessor can 't conceive of a college man on the level was not so bad; but to Mildred Mitchell 'II, James Solomon possesses explosive possibilities," Not instance, if the guy next donr ever won Ii '19, Edward Carlson '28. who haan'l studied philosophy. A lan- so worse, eh .' try lo follow the walk and get oil' into more than two games of hopscotch. Ill SIMSS IIKI'AKTMEIVT guage professor insists that students a. gutter fully up lo the hips—"Aye! FLBTCHBR SHEA. '27 must have a knowledge of his subject. Freshmen Rules for the Whole of Us. There's the rub." The snow plow did December vvaneth into winter vaca- Thi' following rules were posted eventually get around, in lime so that tion, and still the basketball court is a Business Manager And so tin- battle c.i' the "interior" there was no excuse for not going to ANTHONY JBCUSCO '27 recently by the faculty of a small nonentity. Coach Cutts promises, how- progresses. Blesses, ami to classes we went. And Advei tiling Managi i college in Kansas for the regulation of ever, that the interdorm nnd Interelass then, if you had worn overshoes your games will be held no matter what hap- Assistant Buslui ■■ Managi re Student morals: "No dresses shall be Lindsay, a former student of Oxford worn to college which are shorter than feet were uncomfortably warm and a pens, that arrangements will in- made DWlght E. Walsh 'II Mel ten IfOUltOD '28 sizable puddle of water formed around and International dobati r of renown, six inches below tin knee." I would for the use of the Armory if the locker your feet or, if you didn't wear your building is not finished by January, Subscriptions, $2.50 per year in advance like to add at this point that these was heard in remark, "I can't under rules are not endorsed by the writer Overshoes, thai same puddle ul water Single Copies, Ten Cents stand how any professor can compel B formed, this time inside. But, that is Written notice of change of address of this column. The success enjoyed by the Frnsh- student In attend his lectures. At "Use or possession of lip-stlcka or one of the penalties of winter I Soph track meel is a worthy tribute to should lie in the hands of the Manager As if a big snow storm wasn't enough, one week before the Issue In which Oxford we selected the lectures .-mil rouge on school eampus is prohibited." the founder of the new athletic build the change Is to occur. the coldest day of the year was piled ing, Bntes enjoys, for the first time classes thai we enjoyed. If a professor "Wearing of belts by boys is pro diluted, their use to be supplanted by right on top of that. None of the ill her history, winter training facil- Entered as second class matter at couldn't make his subject Interesting suspenili i-s usual strollers were noticed on that day. ities excelled at no other college in the post olllco at Lewiston, Maine. we just didn't go." There is some Even the classroom was not proof against New Engalnd, Ample room for both this cold snap. Although no one fro/.e food for reflection in this thought. Oolby Follows Usl "The Colby track and field events, n spacious gal- The Bdltor-ln-Chlef Is always re- his ears while he was listening to u lery for spectators, both natural and sponsible for the editorial column and We an- frank and hold enough to Echo" takes eognlranee of the fact the general policy of the paper, and that our President si rolled Into Barker lecture, it was not al all difficult lo see artificial lighting, excellent henfing and the Managing Editor for the matter remark thai if such a system were for S hull session and the writer one's breath like Hie cloud of steam I ventilating systems the new athletic which appears in the news columns. from n ten kettle. One class the lest adopted lure that the students dropped the remark 'that they do not building is cei-tainl- a material addit- The Business Manager has complete were not so fortunate—was dismissed charge of the finances of the paper. would'nl In- the only ones who might suggest a presidential visitation into ion to t! ollege. after fifteen minutes of attempting to Slid themselves alone sometime. the cloistered deeps of Hcdman, bul Printed by it's an idea". Colby may yet follow Inat Hie room by other methods than The athletic office announces that the recourse to the' radiator. The other M 1:1:1:11.1. & WEIIBER CO.. ill our footsteps. faculty committee on curricula is con Auburn. Me. Doctor Bode, speaking of "A Col* classes shivered on. Bul that is another ducting an investigation of the college of Hie penalties of winter! lege Man's Philosophy of Life" said Do you believe t ' Howdoin and ClaSl schedule wifli an eye mi all poss Tufts are to try to decide in a debate Winter is here! And lor the bunch ilde arrangements that will secure and that thirty years ago the student who i'iijoy it, we suppose we ought to EDITORIALS to be held soon win thcr the most of insure maximum usage of the new ath- ooked at tin- Universe subjectively hut the undergraduates in our colleges and be glad. They're in their ele it now. letic plant. Some progress is expected B that today lie looked at it objectively. universities are wasting their time. Snowshoes and skiis are fust appearing. from the fact that the schedules of It's line if you can enjoy it, bul other- NEWELL TOWNSEND lie also declared that we can only Perhaps some of us are; it's not for Bates women include fewer laboratory nn- to say. wise it's unpleasant, to put it mildly. courses than those of Bates men. The recent news of tin- death Interpret the past in the light of pres- However, there is one consolation; all ent day discoveries. of Newell Townsend '26, eomea Here's another use for Oilio Cutts' thai snow that fell Monday can't full Jumping on to specific performances ugain. That much of winter is behind made during Saturday's meet, we note 1., MI as i great shock. Bo soon proverbial Ivory Soap. Ivory Soap us, any way. >omc a hre.-ik in the ranks In commenting on "Intercel sculpturing ha-- taken the men's dor- first of all the good work of Wood '29 Athletics" Dr. Barnes! Wilkins, of mitories by storm -it Antiorh College. and Ilubbard 'SO. Both men accounted the class of 1926. [Jewell for one third of their teams totals. i IhicagO l"nh i rsity said, ' • the gri ,i Models of nymphs and aesthetics are h- many friends during his : done iii iniv/.i re!!,-'-, o ITs that correct Y. W. C. A. NOTES Royal Adams '29, won two mi.Idle dis- ,,i- years here and he is SSl evil was the distortion of values Prof. Britanf I really think I could tance runs, and is regarded as a comer. Long distance men showing excellent remembered as an earnest and in the minds of students, alumni, drag on. with such an extensive know- The V. W. C. A. meeting this week and administration officials. "He ledge of sculptural terms.) with a was given over to an Open Forum. form were Cushing '30, Lind. '30, and devoted student. Those who Ghesley '29. Kilbourne '80 in Hie hur declared that the football season cleansing material as a medium. The purpose was to finish a discussion came to know him intimately Here's an excellent opportunity for the already begin, upon in last week's dies, and Colitis 'oil in the d-islies were will remember his friendship resulted in a lowering of the stand Fine Arts students to put their aca- meeting. Some of the problems which two other men who performed cred and sincerity of purpose in life. aids of scholarship, demic knowledge into actual practice. have been discussed are those in regard Itably. He had ehosen a noble calling. to excessive noise in chapel, the dut \e\v Debating Advertisement at the ies of the college girl to her studies The interelass tr.-n-k u I of In day We, Hie undergraduate body, and in morrow will bring forth the We noticed with considerable inter- University of Maine! During the versus extra curricula, and the real join with the faculty and debate on the Eighteenth Amendment meaning of the word "religion". keenest of competition. The mile est tin- following news item which alumni in expressing our sorrow at the University of Maine it is Lillian Stevens was the leader, and SVent, whose entries number such stars appeared in the last issn,. of Boston as Wills. Wardvvell, Brown. Ohesley, for tin- loss el' "in- whose friend- rumored thnt "there will he high pow- Alice Aiki-ns acted as discussion leader. University .News; "Now that the ered exhibit on display, which should This was the last regular meeting Cushing, and Lind. will be worth cut ship and life will lie keenly ting classes—if there were classes— debating team has carried olT the hypo. interest the male students" il don't of the Y. W. C. A. for the year 1920, missed. know why they necessarily pick on the as next Wednesday evening comes the to sec. thetical intercollegiate championship of male members of the student body annual Y. VV. Bazaar nnd on Sunday the United States and Great Brit this is my own interpolation 1. No afternoon is the Christmas Pageant in It is a far cry to the Spring and ADIEU ain ." In no way de We desire to samples will i : en away, however the chapel. the baseball season, but the recent For the last time the present Student announcement of the schedule brings dotraci from IIM- prominent position in Aye, there's the nib! Board lias the pleasure of editing the to mind the fad that the next B**. - which Boston University debating varsity will Include an exceptional Student. During the past year we Harvard Too Has Bating Problems. teams find thomselvcS. it occurs to IIS The problem Ins become so intern thai REPRESENT BATES number of good men Besides the have endeavored to produce a paper that their use of the word "hypothel the ''Harvard Crimson" lias offered a Small brothers, there are Palmer. AT BANGOR CONF. Osgood, Chick, Peck. Ray. .limmie Cole, worthy of your approval. We have ieal" championship is a line use of priM of fr>n for Hie best os.-jy ,i„ the aimed to include news of importance solution of the gastronomic question. Al Wiseman. Marston, and a host of the word. We wonder what is the others. and interest. As tin- time to jive up Eleven from Hates attended the Stu condition involved in their argument. News from the Cambridge Debatera dent Volunteer Conference held at Ban our work approaches we are more eon To Hie front, debaters! Find the fal Our friends Horklots, Fordham, and gor last Saturday and Sunday. Flor srious than ever of the many mistakes lacy and win the live dollars! Hntchinson, the Cambridge debaters ence Burke 'L'7, is President of the Hold Second of which have been made. Were we to who debated Bates this fall, defeated Maine I'ii ion and Ruth Moore '28, is continue we might profit by Hum and Georee Washington Universitv on the the representative of the western divis- ion. "Y" Box Parties sccomplisk Beveral improvem ints. negative of the proposition. Resolved: SODALITAS LATINA That this House opposes the grnwinn The program of the conference The old older rll.l ngct ll IlliWivor, and tendency of government to invade tin opened Friday evening with a banquet, Painless Extraction of Meetings and discussions were held to the New- we must look for improve Sodalltna Latins was held Tuesday rights of Individuals. Saturday and Sunday. The keynote of in. nls. \s we trie i to profit by the evening, December 7. in Rand Recep- Cash Proves to be Prohibition and Prexy. the conference was "living the abun- mistakes of our pled BSOrS, SO may tion Boom. This was a celebration of "Flask toting, like the use of lip Very Successful the Roman Christmas feast, the Saitn dant life". the new- hoard profit by ours. To the sticks is rare in this neck of the The speakers were Milton Stauffer. nalia. An interesting feature of the woods." Because the Milwaukee Conference in members of tin- new Student Hoard we evening was the special table in the a Secretary of the Student Volunteer President Gray -I ■ s not believe that near .nl hand nnd a large amount of extend Congratulation! and best wishes dining room decorated in keeping with movement: .1. Kingsley Birge, Seere the yonnger generation is a whit worse tary of the American board; Paul money is needed, various means have for a successful year. tin- Saturnalia. Prof, and Mrs. Fred than his own. Ties was taken from been used to secure it. For this pur- Kn.-ipp were guests. Alden; Miss Ruby Philips; and Dr. Lin the Literary Digest for July IO; i92fl, coin of Bowiloin. pose. Russell M. McGnwn has civen two Following the dinner an interesting page 45. line it and on. The delegates included John Beam box parties. The first was held Tues ■ -i was , -, . i, ,] 00| .,,. | mon, Edwin Goldsworthy, Richard day, November 30. The parfv was REFLECTIONS tl pen tire. Hester Ordway gave Our friends ncrc.su the Atlantic were I-'rye, (leorge Rov, Florence Burke. made up of 14 couples including nnlv The following are a few ideas glimpses of "The Roman Day", Aman not quite so fortunate in the debate juniors and seniors. Each girl brought da Poore of "The Roman House". against B. I'. on the interesting prop- Bather Sanborn, Edna Douglas, Hazel expressed at the Intercollegiate Parley Blanchard and Bertha Looke. enough lunch for two nnd the boxes Lucille Toothaker of the "Roman osition. Resolved: That this House recently held at We-hvan. The editors were auctioned off to the boys. The Dress". All the joys of the Saturnalia regrets Hie prominent part played by highest one went at ♦S.SO to Edgar and Senior class presidents from moat were told in a fascinating ski tell by advertising in modern life. Wood who had a tough tight to get of the New England colleges and uni Mary Geary. HEIiTZOO. '04, PRESENTS POL ELECT OFFICERS Rert's box. During the lunch, the Misities were in attendance.) A Latin play "Saturnalia" was stunts which each box included wero given, also. The cast was: LEGE WITH RARE COIN This is a IN MEN'S DORMS acted out. The first part of the eve- Seta, most clever of the servants, head from "The Lafayette". If Mr More Freedom! The nianiim tied Hertzog baa any more of the rarer coin ning. L'nmes were played; the last part, Elizabeth Raton Officers for each of the men's dormi the guests played cards. The "Y" student was the theme of the remarks BelluS, most beautiful servant. I am sure tint our Bursar would find it not unacceptable. lories have been chosen for the year. raised $12 at this party. of Sober! Frost Whl spoke at the par- Ella Uniterm West Parker: President. James II The second partv was also made up L. Calpurvius, master. Shirley Gilbert ley. That the history of education IMPORTANT MTICE! There will Halves; V. Pies.. Ralph M. Dow; Bee. of 14 couples, all freshmen. The high- Hi etor, greatest of the servants. be an important meeting of nil the Trees.. Harold R. Damn, reveals a long proeesi of "freeing stu- est price was $3.00. paid by Dick Hut- Lucille Hicks readers of this column in the telephone Bast Parker: President, Henry P. chinson. It was quite n hilarious dents" was the opening remark of the Boadix, cook. Florence Hancock booth of West I'-irker Hall, Plans Hopkins; V. I'rcs., Gilbert E. Adams; party. Games were played and movies pint. The trouble with students today Prof, Knapp gave a short talk on will be undertaken lo get a larger mini See. Trens.. James D. Preble. were acted out. "Blown of Harvard " is that not , iinugh of them are putting the benefits of Greek to Latin teachers, her of students to read this column. Roger Williams: President, John H. and the "Ounrtorba"k " were the mov- the rending of ['liny to High School Our motto will be; FOHTV READERS Scammon; V. Prcs., Norman Pratt; two and two together, themselves. ies chosen. The football games, played students to create interest; modern BY JCMAS! I realize that this will Sec. Fred E HanSCOmj Treas., Edwin with a hu

in iin- problem but feels that the PERSONALS CHRISTEN INDOOR ATHLETIC advantage of promoting a feeling of Tuesday night, Betty Stevens, Pap acquaintance and friendly rivalry i.a-t Saturday, Lil ian Stevens, Delbert Flanders, Polly Coombs, Helen Abbott, BLDG. BY FROSH-SOPH MEET among the other colleges, as well as Jakeman, Bunny Hnram, Victor I'.owen, Marion (iaicelon, Faith Blake, I'ris. (he added incentive t' liner playing Qraee Hussey, i ett W 1. Alice Lunderville, Paul Chesley, Calvin Bas and the pure fun Involved, warrant the Alkens ami Alberl Boothby of Bow- sen. Bill Abbott, Louis Foster, Juluis Sophomores Easily Capture Third Interclass Contest. plan a trial. .loin, all hiked on' lo the Thorneiag Mueller and (Ionian Shillings attended The Standpoint of Miss Mildred cabin. There, thei enjoyed a Sunday the second "box-party" held at Me Edgar Wood is Highest Point Winner. First Indoor Francis, as head of women's athletics dinner- the better foi home cooking. Qown'l lor the purpose of raisin;; al Hates is of vital interest in bringing mone\ tin- the Milwaukee Conference. Meet Brings Out Much Promising Material. a further explanation to the problem. Greta Thompson 29 ha- been ill at Some good limes are certainly had al Miss Francis states tin case clearly. the Hand Infirm;,:, (or several days, the home of Mr. and Mis. Meleivvn. "Even if there were not the hin- lint we are glad to ki iw, is now improv- The annual track meet between the M;-. Qray was entertained at Eland freshman and Sophomore elaaiei chrii< drance of financial difficulty, Involved ing. by a greater staff, sii.ee educational Hall dining room last Wednesday night toned the new Clifton Daggel Gray Editorial on Athletics by I he Sophomore girls, who have at- Athletic Building last Saturday after and corrective training cannot be omit- Probably the Btudents are not the onlv ones on campus, anxiously awaiting tended the discussion groups held each ii. It wns the Aral time that the Arouses Co-ed Interest ted, there would remain the fact that Hales is a member of the Woman's the Christmas vacation, The profs, too, Sunday afternoon : I her home. T ■, w structure had been used, and it ful- (Continued from Page 1 ) National Amateur Athletic Federation have their plans for the holidays. I'm eirls have found these n ting- very , all expectations There is plenty interesting. of room fur the 45 yard «l:ish and the of America, the main policy of which fessoi Robinson will spend the vacation in New York. Dean Pope will be the short low and high hurdle races. A development of the individual student. is "no intercollegiate competition for I am in favor of Interclass contests, women", mi the stand that loo greal guest of her family al home in Wash very close score had been predicted but iiigton. LAMBDA ALfllA Sophomore term1, ted by its vers- because the individual participant has strain from high tension competition been studied by the coach, who is alert and undesirable features, such as gate stile captain, Kilgar A. Wood, kiekci Professor Townsend too will go home Within a year I.nml,da Alpha tins over tii'1 dope bucket and spilled its in noticing the physical reaction of receipts i.nd undue publicity result." Mi~s Francis went on lo say that Christmas to Cambridge. organised it- association, remodeled it- carefully concocted eontonts hither ami each. Undue strain is reduced to a three club rooms, and is our of If. von. Strength in the field events and minimum, if the contests were inter hockey or basket ball, the favored sports at Bates, as contemplated intor- Miss Maekinnon goes lo Canada, and prominent clul - on campus. second and third places in long ilis collegiate you would have a selected A wall clock, electric stove, set of scholastic activities would be inadvis Mi-- Badger returns to Phillips. The .. races plied up."in impressive num- group chosen for superstrength, ani kitchen nml china u:ie fur the con ft mated by the desire for college appro- able :i- well a- impracticable for a Mciiowns are io -pen,l Christmas with her f points for the Sophomores early the family of Mrs. afcGown. venience of those who are nimble to go in the meet. The final point score was bation, and stimulated beyond the college of the size and location of home lo liinel n. ale to be added to the Hates. Radcllffe alone, among the 60-88, point natural for a woman's physique. attractive wicker furniture, gay hang On the practical side of the question, eastern COlll |ges in such com- I.a-i Thursday, the waitresses in Sand ('apt. W 1 of tin Sophomore tram ■el (the campus necessity) curd petition and thei IN because it has dining room were photographed in their - ilir- high point man of the meet. there are not the funds or staff sulli, i tables. out I'm sueh development; the present available compel,tors within the city. new red and while npions. Tins fall, I!.- won first places in the hitfh jump* a new scheme lias been introduced I.. A. ha- given iwo of it. -iii,. of high hurdles, and shot put and placed departmi nt could not possibly carry a However, Mi— Francis hopes that ea\ ler load. under lie- present system, altho prob- thereby all the waitresses dress in very class parties, After the holidays a gen in two other events, aeorlng a total of (T.'ll New Veal '- party will be given No physical educator of any pres- ably not tin- year, tin- department will attractive ami uniform red and white nineteen points. aprons, before the sophomore one is held. Hnliliarrl, '80, was the man who gath- tige advocates intercollegiate athletics be entered in the "Newton Archery ered the next largest number of points. lor women and since physical education Association" and -en, representatives for women is acknowledged to have there, who altho Bates' representatives Corinne Lord spent last week end at He scored first jilnees in the broad her home in South Portland. GARMENTS jump mid the discus ami a third place developed along more educational lines yet will be individual rather than Inter- collegiate e PI it I] in the high lump. than thai of men (speaking generally,, Repaired, Cleaned and Pressed F see no reason loi jeopardising a Both Mi-- Fraiicll and Miss lias- Mis- Doris Lundervllle was thi Idams, '29 won the 800 and 800 yard of her sisler I'lis. I,in,lei ville several lashes easily ami iii fine time (Hroux, movement which now has Hie conlid feel that in includl group sports, as COLLEGE ST. TAILORING SHOP once of those interested in developing hockey and basket-bait, would be days this week at Frye St. ilnu-e. < appears to lie the lost prospeel We cater to College Students that Bates has had for -cone time in all-round woman-hood." impracticable at the present time due 1'rexy, laughingly, gave his opinion to reason- already stated. Thursday evening, Professor Town ili,' pole vault. Tie cleared the bar in s 1 gave a vor\ interesting lantern 67 College Street good form a' ten feel with scarcely any on the question, in a rather Arlstotlian Although intercollegiate tennis "as way, in that, altho he doesn't know- tried ale,nt i \. - ,.;irs ago I'm- women talk on Brittany in Carnegie Science practice. Cushlng nml Lind of the Hall lo those who have just finished eshman team displayed good form in as there's any particular harm in lucll ami discontinued, Mis- Francis sees no competition still he cmisHcrs it inad reason why under proper arrangements reading the French I k, "Recheur the long runs: the former won the mile Ii 'Islamic." Tin- setting of thi- itor; visable. lie is for the promotion of and organization, it might net again he and the latter took first place in the is in Brittany. 1000 yard run. intemiural sports but believes that the given consideration. The summary follows; men can supply all the gladitorial - exhibitions accessary in the Hales cur A delightful meeting of the Needle I. , vai-i| dash, Trial heats. Isl heat: Club was held last week al the home of Won by I nee '29j - l. A Dole '^1>: rlculum and he certainly doesn't favor Mrs. Gray Hostess Mrs. Itowe. There was no special pro- third. Adams '29. Time ." sees. the idea of female gladiators. I'nw gram, but an enjovable afternoon was ~, I le ;il: Won l.v W 1 '89; Si feels that the fellows can afford the 11 to Soph. Girls at spent in sewing ami chatting. end, Ilinekl.y '80; third, .1. Cole '29. ssary competition with other col Time 5 sees. loges and represent Bates sufficiently Sunday Lectures Third heat: Won by Coutts '30; see in outside athletics. Of course there are two sides to the end. Young '20; third, lluliliard '30. Every Sunday afternoon, whether Time 8 sees. question, it wouldn't be Bates if there there is rain or shine, a large number BATES CIRLS Final heals: Won l.v Coutts "I": sec- were not Thus far the greatest object of the Sophomore girls are seen wend- ions to the proposition are: first, inter James T. Black 1. A. Cole '20: tliir'. Wood '29. ing their way to th- home of Mrs. MAKE THE PAUL STORE scholastic competition would mea in- Time G Qray for the weekly Sunday afternoon YOUR HEADQUARTERS Representative Mile Kun: Won hv Gushing '80; sec centration of development within o small group; second, it would mean conference. FOR innl. Chealey '20; third, Eiley "JO This year Mr-. Gray talks concerning that a desire to win for Males, would 'I' me 1.68 d 5) the great men of Europe who were Coats, Dresses, Millinery, Pole vault: Won In- Qiroux '-'.>: sec- stimulate beyond a normal point; third. reformers of the I Church. She ond, Paul '20; third, Poutts 'so. 'nek of funds. aims. also, to give fuels about their Underwear. Corsets, B&nxyzfis The opinion of the Junior and Sen H. edit 11 feet. countries and their customs, and inci- Hosiery, Gloves ■ Shot Puts Won hv Wood '2!t; second- lor girls as represented by Nat Benson dentally to give a description of her o *-.*•*.*-» *-***' ■- ".. Vk'J. -_-**.. --.-. EJ and Hetty Murray seems to answer the Anthony '20; third. Watklni '30. Travels in Europe last summer. The Dress Goods, Silks, Linens, Distance 86.5. three great objections "Should inter- lectures have been doubly interesting 800 yard dash: 1st heat-Won hv scholastic athletics for women ever by the addition of slereoptiean pic- Accessories J. H. STETSON CO., Inc. \ibms ' '20: s nd. A. Pole '20 2nd become a possibility at Hates, inter tures. mural contests should not cease; if it RFCAUSF. lent Won by f'oiitls •.10; second Card The first week John lluss, a Bohem SPORTING GOODS Brd heat Won by .1. Pole '291 were a case of subordination of one ian reformer, was disOUSSOd; while the Our Styles are the Newest Agents (or Wright Si Ditson second, Lovelace '30. to the other the interclass contests arc second Sunday the diseUSSiOn concerned Our Quality is the Best preferable. However, each year a var- 65 Lisbon St., Lewiston, Me Final heat Won by Adams, second Matin i.uther a great German reformer Our Prices are the Lowest A. Pole and J. Cole, all '29. Time sity team is chosen from the combined with pictures of his country. John Telephone 119 3d i 1 :>). hockey teams, why ijould Ihis team not Knox. a Scottish Protestant reformer, engage with Colby or Maine, if finan- IB yard high hurdle*—Won by Wood theologian, and historian vvas studied Make sure to see ond, Rilbourne '.t"; third, Paul cially possible." the third Sunday afternoon. There E. S. PAUL CO. "■'■". Time. 6.4 sees. The argument eliminates two of the were also stereoptican pictures of Scot- jrard dash Won by Adams; sec objections and the result of a study by land 's beautiful si- nery. CHAS. M. BILLINGS, Mgr. BILL THE BARBER Costello '30; third, Eilbonrne '80. various physicians as compiled by The life of John Calvin, a French for a haircut or a shave Time, 1.21 (3-6). ■Stewart, in the A P. E. Review, Protestant reformer, was enjoyed on 168-174 Lisbon Street Also 1000 vard run Won by Lind '30; reveals that interscholastic competit- the next Sunday, exquisite pictures of Shingling and Bobbing a Specialty. - . end, Pheslev '20; third, Cushing '30. ion properly Supervised, las such com- Switzerland being shown. Last week Lewiston, Maine. riiASE HA: i. T ne 2,12 (0 1(1*. pel il ion at Bates would certainly be), a general discussion on Europe was Broad Jump—Won by TTulihard '30: is advantageous. held intermixed with many details of -oid. Paul '29: third, Knowlton '30 "On the oiher I I." c tinued Nat Mrs. I i ray's trip across, and II ities Telephone 3480 Telephone 250 nistai 1!' feel. and Hetty, "if it is financially Imposs- v isited. 1'iifh .lump- -Won hv Wood '20: sec ible, and considered even under the TRAVEL BY ond lie Let ween Paul '20. Whittier '30. best of conditions as disadvantageous and llul.liard '30. Height, n feet 4 in. to the Individual, we feel that tennis WHITE LINE BUSSES Discus Won l.v Ilnbhnril '30; sec or archery competition Is neither stren- HAHNEL BROS. CO. md, Wood '20; third, Anthony '29. uous nor expensive. We do not wish Contractors for the Distance, 104 feet. lo detract finances from the men. real- Waterville and Rockland via Augusta ising that of course the men can beat Roofing and Sheet Metal Work Leave Hotel Atwood 7.00. 9.45 and 12.30; 3.15 and 6.00 P.M. represent Hales athletically and yet on the we feel that to give tennis or archery Sundays, 8 A. M. 1.00 and 6.00 P. M. Outing Club Has a trial would ii way involve mator NEW ATHLETIC BUILDING Special Parties Accommodated ial financial difficulty." 56 Main Street, Lewiston, Maine No sophomore seemed to care enough Our Motto "Safety First" Much Equipment about the issue to argue the question, 73 BATES STREET WHITE LINE GARAGE while the prevalent freshman belief HELLO BILL Chesley to Have Charge was, that it is their place to receive rather than to give opinions. Let'a go to Longlcy's and get our of Loaning Material Mrs. Nellie Millikin Wade, as a rep Luggage, also have our repairing done rcsentative of the alumnae on the ques- there. A very largo assortment of to Members. tion, takes a rather non committal alii Trunks, Suitcases, Hags, etc. tude. Mrs. Wade rather favors giving Merrill & Webber Co LONGLEY'S LUGGAGE STORE The Hates Outing Club is ready for one sport a trial for a year, of the the winter. A large amount of equip- group sports she would think hockey 227 Main St. ment is on hand consisting of skiis, as the major sport at Hates, prefer- InOWshoeS - ■ I • ■ I toboggans. These are able. However she agrees with the PRINTERS AND in he loaned to members of the Outing seniors and juniors that individual com- ''lull upon request. petition ns exercised in archery and rin> material is in charge of Paul tennis would remove the problem of DISTINCTIVE BOOKBINDERS Chesley, and those wishing to borrow expense as well ns possible injury lo must communicate with him. Any of the player. Mrs. Wade sees objections PHOTOGRAPHY it may lie kept for twenty-four hours anil must be returned at the end of that Blank Loose ' ime. BOSTON TAILORING CO. I 1 1 Cot'/eye Studenh The Outing Club i° planning an act- Books, Leaf ive program of winter sports, and 33>/2 SABATTTJS ST. there are ninny events which are sure Repairing—Ladies and Gents clean Ruled Work to appeal In the members. The annual HARRY L PLUMMER. I'lrnival is to be the feature of the ing and pressing. Dyeing and new Blanks to order "inter season. garments made at reasonable prices. PAOK> and./lrt .5ti,d/o

AM kinds of BOOK and JOB PRINTING executed in a neat, prompt and tasty manner GEO. V. TURGEOTST & CO. FOGG'S LEATHER STORF | JEWELERS | Headquarters for Baggage ■WTATOHEB 95 TO 99 MAIN STREET, AUBURN, MAINE DIA1MCOND8 Repairing of All Kinds Promptly Done 80 LISBON STREET LEWISTON, MAINE 113 MAIN ST., LEWISTON, UE. 110 PAGE POUR THE BATES STUDENT, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1926

beyond reproach. We i\: I him to i neck. It is possible three days a week. same time, and often three) regular arranged so that, on the whole, the champion the cause ol the students A well planned, beautiful and inspiring class gymnastic work, corrective truly deserving are the "B" girls. agamst that even peri is influence sen ice three days a week would reduce classes and dancing—Every girl is Would we be benefiting ourselves! On The Carpet nf the faculty- which, :c ding to the I he evil to a III . II iiiiuni, and would be taken care of actively until her senior It would be wonderful to extend a actually effective. Without doubt, a Bporting hand to rival institutions. It O. V. OSQOOD, Editor accepted student opini is always year when Physical Education becomes wrong. committee of I he president, cuoir elective. Consider the effect which would thrill. But would the thrill ami As for the new editOI of "On the director, a professor, and two students, coaching intercollegiate teams would higher benefit to the few, make up for UBITUAHY Uarpot" in ol some ol!u ; such column if they spend sullicient time and have upon this broader field. It would the loss in activity to the remaining It is entirely fitting that one should witn an equally brilliant caption, we thought, can ml- iduee a type of service seriously curtail their activities in three quarters, then reduced to mere write his own obituary. Few peraona leave a heritage consisti . ol the fol- which shall be I bought -provoking and other directions because of increased "rooters"* have the glorious opportunity. We have lowing priceless COnstitU sufficiently expi wive in true Christian time that would be needed for develop- In conclusion, it would be interest been favored. As our struggles for the 1. Five congratulatory marks moic feeling. Knough of the dead frame- ing Varsity teams, a very much smaller ing to note the position of the colleges yeai draw to a violent termination wo dear ami more treasured than all else. is ork of religion six days a weekl We group compared to the larger group as a whole on the question of Intercol ieap upon this opportunity to present nf the remarks were the lesult Irani the real stuff three times a week. securing training and participation in legiato Athletics. Statistics were gath- a i.'view HI' "in work for this past year ot mistaken idenity. We were mistaken We are young and impressionable, but sport at present. ered from questioiiairos sent out to. and ■ half, t" laud our successes and to tor the Intercollegiate Kditoi or some when you hit us with rubber balls, they Financially, we could not support Physical Directors in the leading woni bemoan or what is more diplomatic to inch). simply biiiiace i T. We want to be hit independent coaches without demand en's colleges and universities in the forget our failures. .. our blessing which ma} 01 ma} with a cannon ball. ing higher Athletic Association dues United States under the auspices of "On the Carpet" has opposed every- nni lie win Hi the words. Ii all depends While we are waiting for somebody or without using some of the money the W. N. A. A. V. The following thing which eould be classified as an on the Editor to come. to do something, let's discuss the thing now assigned to the men. Another results were obtained: attempt to civilize our college com- ;:. One complete year, and one half and lake a popular vote. financial consideration is that there arc 1. Intercollegiate athletics do no! munity. In fact "On the Carpet" has year of perpetual haul'- v>iiii the E. A. Goldsworthy '27 no colleges in our vicinity which offer exist in the leading colleges of the opposed everything, anyway, just from Managing Editor. Total, mi' year and Intercollegiate competition, making long United States, except in a very lira the very glory of the thing. We have a half, We gin the Slanuging Editoi An editorial in the Student last trips. itcd number of schools. discussed all vitul campus problems Into condition anyway, lie proved to week did ear spiril good. Participa- Consider sports themselves. The be a - I dash man. 2. Of those who have had actual from catfish to cow-boys with special tion in Inler-C.illegiate Athletics has fact stated by the editorial that "prac- I. sixty live express ( wrath. experience in intercollegiate athletiia emphasis Upon ru-i'ils. Co eds have been always been an ambition of the girls tically all that are physically able are for Women, ninety-three per cent are Opinions have differed ami certain approached from every angle, and we who love spun. We irare glad to dis- only too eager to obtain their stripes opposed to it. havo been elated many times because individuals have nut been at all back- cm er a plea so well expressed in our and letters" is very true. In each 3. The schedules of this form of we have been able to show them I heir ward in contesting our written opinions. behalf (rom the "Ed" side of the sport we have a first and second team competition show only a limited num- proper place in the present Hates scheme We "ill the whole bunch In the aexl Campus. It is with a reluctance much which allows on the average of fifteen editor without reeling any -icai twinge like thai which Johnny had when he ber of contests for pny one school, so of affairs. (and this is conservative) from each that there is only a very little of even Insidious tea dances were properly n!' conscience. admitted that his "Sister Polly was class to obtain the benefits of com- this type of competition entered upon, anathemati/ed. By securing tin' co-op- ."i. finally there is that priceless gift good looking, too", that we take up petition, fair play and sportsmanship in of two black eyi in Parker the other side ef Ihe question. by the colleges that do support it. eration of the Democratic Party of a sport. Should intercollegiate match Yes, Johnny is a whiz, But Polly is Parker Hall we were able to mitigate Hall. We hand on the memory nf both Interest would be high in intercol- es come into vogue, interest in class good looking, too. Only they're diff- the baneful effects of such social these "shl s" with refested hope that legiate athletics, especially with the affairs would become a secondary con- erent. Come over and sec. We can functions. This year they have not the future editOI can cany mi all our apparent support of the men's side of sideration. Rivalry is keen among use your support anyway and appreci been revived, and a pure type of mas- traditions. the campus. Tin re is no doubt on this classes now, and a championship means May Hie Editor nf lliis column be ate it. culinity has thus been assured—a Bates point, but aie there not some practical a griat deal. Second teams are hon endowed with great success in 1927, manhood unsullied by the vicious tea difficulties! Would intercollegiate ath- ored as well as first, awards are J. B. Robertson party. With these sail and sentimental word letics benefit us more than the present Co educators have been properly re- we end our efforts with the brief, epi syslem , buked. Most of then have taken out grammatic, original expressions "Merry Practical objections! Yes, a few— advice and fought shy, but we fear for Christmas ami, our Physical Education staff consists tho future. Good by. Xnw ! of two members. The aim of physical Intelligence Test ^ In that respect we feel that we have education at this time is to look after fought a game but losing fight. the general health of the group. The Instructor — "Life Insurance ? " Professors, likewise have been taken OPEN FORUM Depart at of Physical Education has The Class (at one man, -without hetitation)— to tasks for minor infringements of supervision over every girls' physical "John Hancock" Bates traditions. The great difficulty development, including physical exam- A lot of fellows lure at Hates have Instructor (beaming with joy)— with taking a "Prof" to task is that dime a lot of grumbling; personally, I ination and follow-up work from her he always has a comeback. don't care much fur all tl Tabbing, freshman through her senior year. "Class dismissed. Your I. Q. is lyi? The same condition holds true in bin if 1 had in crab about something, The Held Includes coaching sports (two, regard to the Library. For several I know what I'd crab about, and my at least, being in operation at the weeks we were forced to sulk thnnigh grumble would be sincere ami consid- the Library like a lone wnll" first because erable. 1 M grumble long and loud we Wrote an article on the vicious prac- about the chapel services, ami if the C^^lAtt INSURANCE COMPANY^—' tice of charging two cents a day on rest of the fellows didn't have the sort The College Store Of •OITON. MAtlACMUtlTTS OvardO bonks, and, second, because we nf res| t fur the formalism of our owed almost enough money to buy all chapel, the grumble would burst into an the hooks on the library slacks. eruption. Compulsory chapel suits me Although the pillars of Mr. Ooram't —it is just as edifying as compulsory edifice quivered and rocked from the elaSSeS. Ami fur t'ne sake ..f public Operates with a mini- impact of our words, the library and H. P. Cummings Construction Co. opinion I can stand chapel six days n WARE, MASS. the system remain. Also our fines week, with numerous church services remain. on the seventh day. Hut I want to do mum of profit to Serve The Editor made three attempts to be more than stand it; I want to get help Contractors for the New Athletic Building literary this pnst season. Then very and inspiration from it. Try and get the Students of Bates BOSTON, MASS., 77 Summer Stree quietly, we gave up the glmst. No one it! seemed to knmv what it was all about, If we must yawn nut the doMOllSgy, any more than we did. But some of mumble the Lord's prayer, ami roll our thOM quoted books surely did have some eyes up at the choir while they shout Regis,ered Druggis fine-sounding names. out the Gloria, why make it compulsory Pure Drugs snd Medicine* One of our greatest achievements was R. Vv. CLARK ' — IN ALL SEASONS — six days a week—not to mention the PRESCRIPTIONS A SPECIALTY the obtaining of new beds for Bast seventh. Nearly four years' experi- Parker Hall. This year "Bob" Mai ence (one is plenty: convinces me that Also, APOLLO CHOCOLATES Donald came bearing real iiifts, and no professor, with the linn- in which eai-li night now the buys in Parker enjoy In- (setting a good example takes to 258 Main Street, Cor. Bates, LEWISTON, MAINE a long dreamless sleep. prepare, can inspire any one person by Also we aided in the downfall nf that EAT a noble thought or an uplifting feel- worker of evil, The Republican Party. ing six days iii a week, if our depn ss Our platform was hailed as a true inter- Ulg chapel service is a fair cxp' Say it With Ice Cream pretation of logical, popular principles, el' our religion? feeling- none of that and in answer to our challenge for an religion for me! opposing platform, the Republican Party Now this is the idea. Even a half GEORGE. A. ROSS merely squawked and went into the Turner Centre respectable expression of Christianity LLM STREET oblivion it deserved, can't possibly be produced six days a ■Bates 1904 Here and now we wish In congratulate the new Democratic Editor nf the Stu- dent. Tinier his management we look Ice Cream for a vigorous, progressive year. We Compliments of expect the new Editor to embn.lv all that is just, all that is noble, all dial is DORA CLARK TASH Lewiston Trust Company

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