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THIRD QUARTER ALUMNUS JUNIOR GLASS DAY EXERCISES G0L6Y MUSICAL CLUBS ! TO BE OFF PRESS SOON TRIM TO BE HELD MIT 23RD IltERSlIT OF MAI NE HAVE SUCCESSFUL SEASON Will Contain as "Roll of The Junior Class Day exercises Combinations of Two Divis- WITH OEED TO MAYFLO WER HILL will be held on the evening of May 23. Honor" Names of Citi- The May Queen, who is to be chosen Roundymen Play Errorless ions Into Colb y College zens Who Contribu- Mayor Dubord Presents Papers To Herbert from the senior class by popular vote, Choir Good Scheme will be crowned. After the corona- ted to The #100,000 E. Wadsworth—Committee Holds Ban- tion "The Tempest" will "be presented Fund by the junior women. The cast is as : Displaying a fine brand of heads-up This season's record of the Colby quet In The Evening follows: baseball, the 1931 Colby Mules turned musical clubs was a very brilliant back the bear by a 4 to 3 one the first under the new scheme Prospero Gwendolyn G. Mardin , The third quarter Colby Alumnus, 1 count. The holiday game was the of combination of the Men's and Wo- . The most significant step taken by problem was to make the governing Miranda Tina C. Thompson by Professor Herbert C- Libby, State series opener for Colby and now men's Glee Clubs into a mixed unit, edited- Colby college in recent decades was board of the College agree with us in Ferdinand Ruth B. Ramsde-l is to come from the press the last that Bowdoin beat Bates, Colby and the Colby College Choir. Abandon- taken Friday afternoon when Mayor this conviction. Needless to say, we Ariel Phyllis B. Hamlin April. It will be replete with Bowdoin are starting off the season ing the usual and somewhat old-fash- days of F. Harold Dubord , representing the were successful and at this time I Nymphs attendant upon Ariel concerning the removal of , tied for the place in the sun. ioned plan of action, the Choir pre- all facts citizens of "Waterville as well as the wish to publicly express our appro-; : (1) MarilLa E. Barnes. to its new site. It will sented a series of Sunday vesper ser- the college citizens committee presented to Her- elation to the President and Trusteed (2) Estelle P. Taylor. i It was Bishop Paddy Davan's timely so-called "Roll of Ho'noi-," vices throughout this section of the contain the bert E. Wadsworth, chairman of the of the College for their decision that (3) Ruth E. Brown. circuit clout with one on in the fourth, Waterville citizens state. the names of all board of trustees, deeds conveying any re-loeation would be made in : (4) Genevieve W. Garran. the air tight fielding of Colby's in- who have contributed to the $100,- GOO acres of land on the Mayflower Waterville. Alonzo . Louise M. Dyer field , along with Ken Mansfield's The clubs this year, as last, were 000 Colhy-Waterville fund, many steady work on the mound that won under the leadership of Mr. John hill site—the future home of Colby. : One of the first acts of the Citizens Gonzalo ._. Marjorie B. Hooper special ' articles written by persons ' the game for the Roundymen. Thomas of Waterville, a very able This presentation was made possible Committee was to pledge to the Col- Antonio Pearl R. Langlois either connected with Colby or Things looked black in the first of and patient director. Mr. Thomas . by the generous efforts of the citizens lege a sum sufficient to purchase a Sebastian : Martha Johnston counted as friends of Colby, and a the ninth when the first Maine man at certainly deserves a great deal of of Waterville who raised over §100,- suitable site in Waterville, that site Stephano Marion A. Lewis number of pages of editorial com- the plate drove a ball over the left credit for this year's work as the 00O to purchase - "the site in order that to be selected by the Trustees. Trinculo : :_^_Dolores Dignam ment. As usual, the magazine will field fence for a trip around the sacks. new system was, because of its nov- Colby may have a more desirable and The success of our campaign has Caliban _Justma M. Harding be fully illustrated. more advantageous location for its Hinks was out at first and then Mc- elty, quite a piece of work to accom- been due to combined community ef- Cabe singled. Mansfield was replaced plish in one season of three months. The table of contents 'as given out new college.. fort. Credit is due -to everyone who The turn-out of students this year by the editor follows: Editorial notes The City Opera House, where the by Roberts on the mound. As Ken contributed. Without in any manner LYFQ RD CONTEST came to the bench was, however excellent and this gave appear under the captions, An presentation took place, was well , he was given a big , depreciating the efforts of a large the director quite a bit of material Achievement, Forward!, Coming Back filled in witness of the deep bonds of ovation for his fine day's work. Wells number of other citizens, I wish to TO BE HELD was passed and Kiszonk batting for with which to work. Soon after the Home, The Cornish Letters, Fratern- affection between the city and the , publicly commend a few outstanding Hallgren singled. Roberts was in a season started it was found necessary ity Expenses, A Civic Center , Reci- college. ' Tlie - Waterville high school , workers in the cause- Oftlffl lST big- hole. One down and the sacks to cut the clubs down to about half procity, An Inspiring Example, "Con- band furnished music and newsreels First, all honor to Dr. Julian D. loaded. Here Fred Briee called for their original size as transportation tacts," Colby Women and Debating, were taken. Taylor, who alone offered to purchase 26 Schools Have Entered hit and ruii but the man at the plate could not be found for the large num- Freshman Reading, "Whither in Edu- Dr. J. Frederick Hill, chairman of , ' one site on which he had set his heart, left the bat on his shoulder and Me- ber of singers that were enrolled. Mr. cation. the executive committee of the Citi- Contest and who was a source of inspiration Cabe was easily out as Chatterbox Thomas made this cut with reluctance zen's committee presided at the ex- : Special articles .include: From the to every worker—a glorious figure, Charlie tagged him as he raced to the as he disliked the loss of so many able ercises. He has played an especially . Administrative Office, President indeed, in this community. Secondly, r Up to Saturday night, April 18, a plate. Perkins struck out thus ending musicians but it was done and from helpful and vigorous role in the suc- Franklin W. Johnson, '91, From Jeru- Dr. Herbert C. Libby, who by the ¦total of 26 schools, representing three the game with it 4 to 3 for Colby. that point on the Choir enjoyed a cessful campaign of the Waterville salem, Nellie Bakeman Donovan, '93, force and ability of his written word states, Maine, Massachusetts, and Maine started off by taking a two splendid season and series of trips. Ne-w Colby, Editor, From the citizens. conveyed so ably to the Alumni of New Hampshire The , had sent in the run lead in the first. The snappy The trips and appearances were in s Office Ernest Cummings Mar- Hon. Burleigh Martin of Augusta, Colby, Waterville's case; and who has names of entrants for the Lyford In- Dean' , double play by Davan-Perguson and this order :first week, Fairfield; second The Good Old Days and the official representative of Governor worked unceasingly in every capacity terscholastic Prize Speaking Contest riner, '13, Plumer saved the. possibility of more week, TNewport and Pittsfield ; third Joseph Coburn Smith, '24, A William Tudor Gardiner made clear since knowledge first came that Colby which is to be held Tinder the aus- Now, Maine scores. Colby's one inning was week, Norridgewock, Skowhegan and to a Salesman of Securities, the loyalty of Waterville' to Colby. would move. Nex:t, give credit to pices of Colby collegB on the after- ,. lietter the fourth. Bob McNamara doubled Madison ; fourth week, College Stanley Stevenson," '02, An- The Colby choir, directed by John "W. Herbert L. Emery, who first headed noon and evening of May 1. The George and Lovett walked. Deetjen beat out Chapel ; fifth week, Gardiner and Au- Boston Colby Alumni, Thomas offered two fine selections the fund raising campaign and who total number of entrants is 45. It is nual Banquet a bunt which Perkins fumbled. Mc- gusta; sixth week, Waterville con- '23, A Per- before Dr. Hill introduced Mayor F. so ably planned; and who gave so un- expected that by Tuesday, April 21 Harland Roger Ratcliffe, , Namara and Lovett scored when Lewis cert in Alumnae Building; seventh Arthur' G. Staples, Harold Dubord whose excellent ad- sparingly of his time and effort as several more- schools will have en- sonal Tribute, missed a throw from Smith on Hed- week, Damariscotta; and last week Rugged Maine dress will z^etain a position of high to endanger his health ; and lastly, let tered students. , Neighbors of the derieg's grounder. Then came Bishop Waterville Congregational Church. Cross Courier, regard in the history of Colby college. us not forget Dr. J. F. Hill whose in- The Lyford Contest has come to be Coast, "From the Red Paddy and his four ply drive over the This schedule required much work on Editor Letters The mayor spoke in part as follows: terest in all matters of public con- one-of the most important public Colby in Washington, , fence in left field. Trie way Paddy the part of the members but there College Presidents, Editor, Mr. Chairman, Members of the Com- cern is known to all, and who, for speaking events' in NewTEngland. No from tipped his hat to the fans as he trotted was not a word of objection, "the Colby Men, mittee of One Hundred, Distingu- nearly a year, has lived Colby and other similar contest attracts so Portland Gathering of across the plate was choice, show must go on," and on it went in- '29 Among ished Guests, Citizens of Water- Waterville during his waking hours many students over so wide an area, William Sheldon Chapin, , The next four innings were score- deed. While this year's schedule was the Graduates, Herbert Carlyle Libby, ville: and who, I am con-vinced, has had his and no contest offer's so large cash less. Colby collected two hits in the a... most extensive one the , leadership " r* ~ " "" Throughout the period in which I sleep disturbed by • similar thoughts. prizes;' It -was establish&Mn 1911 by 7 . . '02, ATLef£er fr6ih China, Chester sixth, but the runners died on base. of the Choir is planning one for next Com- have served as Chief Executive of He has worked unsparingly, to the Will Hartwell Lyford, Colby class of Frank Wood, '14, The Next And then the last of the ninth which year that will take the Clubs farther this city, it has been my pleasure and sacrifice of his personal pleasure and '79 a prominent railroad attorney of mencement, Lester Frank Weeks, '15, , nearly cost the game for Colby. afield. "Ben" Butler, '38, Director Colby honor to take part in many and varied business. All honor to these citizens Illinois, who saw the great import- The playing of Colby's infield was a public assemblies. Most of these 'as- and to nil those who rendered assist- (Continued on page 2) Publicity. A Letter from Burma, Gor- ance of young men knowing how to feature of the gamo. Herb Plumer, importance and don Enoch Gates, '19, Another page semblies have been of ance! All honor to Waterville! express their ideas in public. It is the freshman first baseman, turned in of Colby History, Contributed, In have occupied a prominent place in And now let me reach the real pur- estimated that since 1911, more than a fine day's work for his first varsity Dr. Merrill Speaks Memoxiam, Editor. public interest, even though that in- pose of my part in these exercises. 1250 students from Maine, Massa- gamo. Chatterbox Charlie was rignt In Men's Chapel terest may have been of a more or Let me address myself to the Presi- chusetts, and New Hampshire have there to keep the team on its feet less temporary nature. However, it dent of the Board of Trustees of Col- participated in the preliminary con- and to keep the' fans in an uproar. Last Wednesday's chapel talk was E, ANNUM. HALLOWELL CONTEST can truthfully be said, that this gath- by College, the Honorable Herbert tests, and over 300 havo competed ir Three double plays and no errors isn't delivered by Dr. Merrill, speaker of ering of citizens today, is undoubtedly Wadsworth. tho final contests for the prizes. Ca:;h a bad day's work for the Colby nine the House of Representatives of the TO THE PLACE MONDAY of greater import in the life of this Honorable Sir, a pleasant duty is prizes totaling $2000 have been dis- (Continued on page 2) state of Maine, Dr. Merrill spoke community than any assembly of Wa- mine today ; a duty which will be of tributed. It is hoped that Mr. Lyford on the different outlooks on life. He terville citizens within the memory historic note and which marks an may .be present this year to preside stated that there were two general 12 Students From Public of living inhabitants, epoch in. tho life of Waterville and over tho contest. Miss Snowden mental attitudes. One was the cyni- Speaking Classes Will When I consider tho historical Colby College. For lovo of the Col- The list of schools already entered Reads In Chapel cal or egotistical outlook and the aspect of this assembly, there comes lego, for civic pride and interest, the comprise the following: Yarmouth other optimistic. Take Part to mo a realization of tlio great honor citizens of Waterville have purchased High, Houlton High, Rockland High, Women's chapel for Saturday, April As an illustration of the cynical which fate places in my hands, in the a site for Colby College. To mo falls Windham High, Huntington (Mass.) 18th, consisted of readings from mod- attitude, one also of fear, he used ono 5 On tho ovoning of Monday, April rolo which I am called upon to play. the honor of presenting'to you the High, Lincoln Academy, Bridgton ern poetry by "Gertrude L. Snowdcn of Dr. Frank Crane's "Pour Minute , which load to deeds to that site. I do so now in High Lawrence • (Fairiield) High 27, the 22nd annual Hallowell Prize To detail tho events , , , of tlio class of 1931. Miss Snowden's Essays." The title of the essay was held in tho those exercises would be to repeat (Continued on page i) Coombs (Bowdoinhnm) High, Mer- first number was "Patterns" by Amy "Just Around tho Corn er." ' It illus- Speaking Contest will ho ' College Chapel. As in othor years, what is now well known to everyone rill (Smyrna Mills) High, Fort Fair- Lowell, first in ' tho new school of trated the sense of fear experienced the prizes aggregate ono hundred in Waterville, to everyone in the Druid Society field Higrh, Bangor High, Maiden poetry. This was followed by John by one who is always worrying about dollars and nro tho gift of Judge F. State and , yes,, to everyone in the (Mass.) High, Waterville High, W in- Masofield's well-known "Sea-Fever." what is coming noxt. Ho stated that Holds Initiation throp High M, HallowoN, of tho class of 1877. Nation who has tho benefit of news , Orono High, McGraw Tho third, mado famous sinco the wo all fear "corners." e 's division,.regis- reports, because what lias taken place Normal i Tlie Man of My story, Donald Iloson day, Juno 12 nnd 13 " t their nark to tnko from Waterville p, II, Wheeler. justices of the intolerance which wo Spring, -Joan S. Wellington , '82 , , will bo a.tlirfio. Jthoados, '83. Tliota Kappav Nu, sometimes show to those of other took lior audience with hor for ono iict comedy, "Th o Romancers,','.; byi page 4) what wb believed rightfully belonged J, A. Dnvls and j (Continued on ' P. E, O'Noil, races. In all of fclioso visions tlioro day at Camp Maqun, while Estollo P Edm ond Rostand who Is famed for; to us. J i his plays "Cyrano Do Dorgornc A Citizens' Committee was imme- PIil Doltn Thotn, II. P. Pinson and was a divine Power present, seeking Taylor, '32, tol d about tho dlfl'oront , ," ond- O'Donnell (organized nnd n campaign in- T, D, Grant. f or aid in the soltitlon of those prob- sports one ;could participate In nt I'Clmntocloor," Tho sotting, is laid, in; JW-rs. diately ' , stltntod, to , retain the college. In nil , Dolta Upsilon , P, A, Dorlty and J, lems. The hopes for the ending of Camp Maqim, lluth Pinoo, '31, - din- tho 18th century in Franco, This pop-. { ¦ Gives Musical ¦ . J, Kerrigan , Jr. those wrongs, howovor Is to bo found cussed tho. religious lifo enriched by ulnr piny of high literary.quality-will. e . . . of our. activities, wo wore actuated , ——. Tho election of officers followed a In tlio youth of today, who, ronllsslng adventure, acquaintances, nnd discus- bo directed by Professor. Cecil:A.';R ol., j A musloril was 'offered' on Inst Fri- with -a two fold motive, In the first wo wanted Colby College ba- general discussion. The nowly oloetod tho danger which confronts thorn, sions on present day topics, lias who describes ifc ns VA'gontlo'^a^ day by Mrs; Janiest IC, O'Donnell; Mrs. place,,, tiro on romance by a rowmi)tieJsto!H organist cmiso'wo know it was best for Wator- ofilcors ' nro i Douglass II, Whoolov, will join hands in tho effort to develop ! . It Is said that Camp Maqua -will bo £ P'DonnoIl 7ia n prominent The east of characters 'Inchuloii.slx being tbo first vlllo, but in tho second placo, wo be- president; Harry P. Pinson , vice pres- tho Ideals of true equality. Mr, Al- greater than ovor this yoar, for n ,: nnd has tlio immo of ' ' inoro intensive and extensive program speaking and several minor parts, land-, woman to over broadcast an organ lieved it was best for Colby College to ident; Thompson D. Grant, secretary rton concluded liiwtnlk with quotations B, from appropriate: verso. ins boon arranged which will afford requires a low musicians. 7A copy ot'.i yocital. remain in the city whoso life wns so nnd Harvey Evans, treasurer. , closely entwined with tlio Ufa of tho Tho retiring: officers wove : Howard ill those who attend the conference tills play is in tho , Reserved/.. Book;