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VOL. XVII. JUNE, 1889. No. 6.

THE BATES STUDENT EDITORIAL. A MAfiAZINE PDBLIBHBD MONTHLY DURING TUB ' COLLEOIATK YKAK BY THi jT QW is the time to leave Parker Hall CLASS OF '90, BATES COLLEGE, 1/* to bid good-bye to the boys and I.KW ISTON, MB. gir—grounds, to take a last look at the EDITORS. pennant and a last run for the train. n. J. I'IPKU, E. W. MOKRKLL, To '89 we would say, Do not desert A. N. PEASLEE, G. H. HAMLEN, utterly, but eall often at the sanctum N. F. SNOW, H.B.DAVIS. , / , m ,no 11 {lll

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UONTENTS. ITI1 this nUnibw W€ Md thfi laSS VOL. XVII., No. (J.-JUNE, 1889. "\J// ° ** of 's-.i (lodspeed. For three BOITOBIAI 188 , , ,., • i- LITBBABT: years we have had their companionship, Class-Day Poem 188 anti we have found warm friends Class-Day Address—Friendship 184 A, ... ., ,.,,, . , Baccalaureate c,ie ' 187 among them. All the little jealousies class-Day Ode i»7 and differences of our first year to- Va.,di,.oryAd,lrcss-Thc Spirit of Appro- . fa . since beell buried, elation 188 W a Ivy-Day Poem no and it will be with sadness that we Ivy-DayOration-The Sincere Life 141 shall look for the last time into their Ivy Odes 144 LOCALS 144 faces as a class. We are stronger BASB-BALL NOTBS 147 an(j better for having known them, COHHBNOEMENT NOTBS 180 PERSONALS 101 and the memory ot our pleasant asso- EXOHANGBS 153 ciations with them will always be fra- POKT'S CORNER UH „r . ,, ,, .,, , POT-POURRI 188 grant. We know the world will be 130 THE BATES STUDENT. better for their going forth into it after THE Empire State may well be their four years' sojourn here. They proud of its action in regard to will carry with them a host of good that system by which every word and wishes from all, and especially from motion of a student is entered on the the class of '90. debit or credit side of a strict account. The marking system has been abolished in New York City public schools. SPEAKING of base-ball, the prin- The student of Cornell knows nothing cipal of one of our best fitting of his rank save that he has or has not schools once said that when a student passed. The object of this is to make is deciding what college to attend, he love of learning the onlv incentive to does not ask which has the best presi- high scholarship. Its value is being dent or best facility, but which has the recognized in some other institutions, best ball team. Doubtless this does have and they are therefore discouraging the much influence with some, and justly, founding of any more prizes. too. No one can be blamed for pre- But why does this system meet with ferring to go where his companions will growing disfavor? The 'reasons are be interested in manly sport, as well chiefly two. It is impossible to do jus- as hard work ; and, other things being tice to every student in ranking. equal, the scale might well turn in There is therefore dissatisfaction which favor of the college bavins the best is greatly aggravated if any favoritism and cleanest ball team seems to have been shown. Then it We say cleanest, because the nine tends to develop relative rather than represent the undergraduates of the absolute excellence in study and writ- college, and people will judge of the ing, and a superficial method of work whole from the behavior of the men that will tell in the class-room. The supported in the ball field. If they question becomes not, How much can are gentlemanly and work well together, I learn? but, What can 1 seem to have they will win good opinions, not only learned? not How well can I do? but, for themselves, but also for their col- How much better than my fellows? lege. But such exhibitions of temper This is not the condition of the best and profanity as have disgraced some work, for "nothing is done beautifully of the members of visiting nines on that is done in rivalry." our grounds this spring are enough to prejudice many people against their ^IT'IAT a wonderful power there is college. We know it is possible to **. in example ! If you don't believe play ball well, and yet be gentlemanly it, the next time you see a man make; in every way; and we cannot help believe laugh before people, just watch thinking that the record of our nine in his audience. Ten to one they will all both respects has helped to raise laugh, too, or at least smile, although Bates much higher in the estimation of they know he is only making believe. many people. "People are so vvofully like sheep," THE BATES STUDENT. 131 some one has said. But every flock of hut, however that may go, the pennant sheep has its leader, and therein lies a is still ours. hint to the man that wants to impress Great credit is due the boys, and himself on the world. Be a leader. hardly can we express our gratitude to Don't go with the crowd, imitators them for the earnest, faithful work amount to little ; but be independent they have done. Our battery is as and faithful to truth, and you will good, if not the best of any in the neither lack followers nor fail to be league. Call has done excellent work useful. Heroism inspires heroism, and behind the bat, and surely Daggett's the man that stands by his colors, pitching cannot be too highly appre- come what may, has in him the ele- ciated. His effective curves have ments of a true hero, while his un- battled the skill of the best batters in swerving fidelity rings out a bugle call the league. Somehow they couldn't to all that is noble in human nature. ''get used to him." Wilson has played To set bravely the good example second base as no other man of the instead of weakly following the had nine could have done. Like Day, the one, ay. there's the nil). It is so hard short stop, he is always in the right to stand alone, and so easy to fall in place. Gil more and Graves are mas- witli others. But a leader or a fol- ters of their positions. Putnam's ex- lower, which will you lie. On your cellent work in left field and Emery's choice depend the issues of life for you, base stealing have attracted much at- perhaps for many more. tention. While Day was unable to play, and WVHIS year our nine started into the during the sickness of Wilson, Garce- Jj field with the determination to lon has exhibited the ability of u nat- give the other college nines an oppor- ural ball player. Without much prac- tunity of no easy struggle for the first tice, he has played very good short stop. position. In this they have succeeded, But while we highly congratulate and great were the disadvantages under the members of the nine, we cannot which they carried on the contest. refrain from special thanks to our With Wilson, our pitcher, disabled, manager, E. N. Cox, who has so skill- with captain Day, our short stop, on fully conducted the affairs of the base- crutches, and with the loss of the first ball department. Though the assess- two games without any exertion on the ments have been much less than in part of our opponents, a deep darkness former seasons, yet the financial con- clouded our prospect; but necessity dition of the association at the end of found another pitcher in Daggett, that the league season has never been bet- darkness cleared away, and "there is ter. sunshine again." The next six games Now the strife is over, boys, and are ours and the championship comes the battle is won ! You have the hearty to Bates. At the present writing there appreciation of every student in the is one more game still to be played ; college. You have earnestly and faith- 132 TEE BATES STUDENT.

fully done your part, and now the ban- from examinations any students whom ner that crowns your victories floats they think have not done satisfactory on the breezes at the foot of David work. Amherst, the pioneer of self- Mountain. government, has abolished examina- tions substituting a series of written MjjF you would lose that tired list- recitations held at irregular intervals 41 less feeling," don't take patent during the term. The fact that the spring medicines, but go out door and world moves forward and not back- take some of God's oxygen. Of course ward is sufficient reason for believing we do not mean for you to waste your that the latter system will prevail. time out doors, but there are more ways than one for dissipation. We are TOKjvIIAT are you going to read this often exhorted to take care of the W!L summer? It is time to pack the precious moments, and so we should, trunks now, and books should go at the but it is certainly a waste of time to bottom. To begin with, don't take pore over a book so long that you can too much heavy reading. Some who not tell whether you are reading Men- have never tried it may think the sum- tal Philosophy Of " Robinson Crusoe." mer vacation a fine time for reading up The mind can not act vigorously in a Greek and Roman History, for perus- diseased body. A well-developed man ing that work on English Literature, should have a fine physique as well as or for devouring those learned articles a high forehead. If our efforts are to on '•character" or a kindred subject be successful, we must develop the to be reproduced in some startling muscle as well as the brain. essay. All this may sound very well. It is a good theory and may succeed in lipiIK crusade against the ranking the case of one student in ten. But Jj system is making headway, and it is hot in the summer and studying is we hope to see evidences of the fact at an effort. You want something for Hates. A recent number of the Nine- spare moments, and English Literature teenth Century contains a strong pro- and History are not invigorating in test against this " sacrifice of educa- five-minute doses. Therefore, unless tion to examination " which wastes the you make up your mind that you will energies of the average student in read those books, you are liable to do spasmodic efforts to pass, rather than no reading at all. in steady work for the sake of learn- Here is another plan : Are there not ing. It is needless to dwell on the man)- standard works which you know evils of cramming. Every professor are interesting which you intend to and student knows what they are. The read some time, but never have had only cpiestion is the remedy. quite time for yet?—such books as Two schemes are ottered. The Uni- "Arabian Nights, " " David Copper- versity of California has tightened its field," "Tom Brown at Rugby," grip, and the professors may exclude " Roinola, " " Les Miserables, " etc., THE BATES STUDENT. 133 etc. If you begin one of these books in. you will finish it because you enjoy In the spring-time, lo, the peasant Sows the seed and trusts the harvest it, and there is so much accomplished. To heap high his empty garner. Is not reading "David Copperfield" College days have been our seed-time, under a shady tree better than making Careless often, often sober, Always hopeful have we labored, one's-self sick with a water-melon to Jesting, singing as we planted. while away the time? You enlarge IV. your stock of general information, Into ocean, ancient sailors become acquainted with the best au- Poured out wine as a libation, thors, and amuse yourself all in one. That their voyage might be successful. It is a good plan to make a note of We have poured a worthier offering— All the sweet wine of youth's ardor, the titles of desirable books and select Lost forever on time's ocean, the best. If you want some history, That our voyage may be triumphant. learn about the beach or town in which v. you are summering. Make up your Each great painter's master effort mind beforehand what you will read, Was to paint the Holy Mother, And the child upon her bosom. then get the books and go at it. Would that one might paint the picture Of our tender foster mother With her children gathered round her, LITERARY. Bringing love and honor to her. VI. Standing by the unhewn marble, CLASS-DAY POEM. First the sculptor in his fancy BY A. L. S„ 'H!>. Carves the statue, makes it perfect, Thrills with hope and expectation; I. Thus we. feel that college duties Back and forth with measured footsteps, Have been shaping our ideals, In his study paced the poet, Have been edging up the chisel All the busy world about him Ready to shape life's grand structure. With its hum of many voices. And associations, daily, With its blessings and its curses, With our classmates and our teachers With its ceaseless strife for riches, Give a breadth to our ideals, Readied him not in his seclusion. Inspiration to our purpose. Unto him those spacious alcoves, Grateful are our hearts to each one Filled with various-vestured volumes, For the service he has rendered Were a world of life and action. In the blending of the outlines. And he fancied that each hero, 1'ainter, poet, sage, and prophet, VII. Came and blessed him, spake unto him, It is for the sinister raven Raised their eyes and pointed upward. To croak notes of sad foreboding; For the Muse to blithely crown you II. With the laurels and the myrtles. There is beauty, strength, and grandeur Yet what crown can be more precious In this life, if we but see it. Than of years of patient labor, It is sad and dreary only All unselfish, uncomplaining'.' When we know some duty slighted. What of beauty can the poet We may take our place among those Find in all his devious wanderings Whose lives are as benedictions, In the shadow land of fancy— If we do what's set before ns. What that can exceed or equal 184 THE BATES STUDENT.

Tender ties <>f love and friendship enough practical wisdom in the twig of Siieli as hold our class united, a tree to unfold the mysteries of heaven Make them one in hope and purpose? So I bid you, classmates, cherish and hell, had we but the capacity Toward all men the kindly interest to receive it. Though we to-day speak That you cherish toward each other, of those yearnings of the human heart That has made our days at college Like as flowers with sweet perfume, that can be satisfied only by the human That has made our future prospect heart, of that higher friendship that As a leafy, flower-paved vista. must be reciprocated between sympa- VIII. thetic beings, though we hold to you Scarce eight moons have come and vanished, that power in debility, that strength in Since dentil's angel was among us, weakness, that hope for the hopeless Since we heaped the sacred emblems, Evergreens and flowers united, that conies only from the sympathy of On the casket of a classmate. the human soul, yet all things are pos- Short his battles, yet his triumphs sible friends. Everything is an actual Well might teach us all a lesson. Few the hours till comes the parting. friend from which we draw this truth, Who can hope that all may ever this light. Everything is a friend Meet again in life's strange lab'rinth. that can help us to help ourselves, that In tin; grief that comes of parting. Let us pledge that we will honor can lead to a higher knowledge of self. All the human obligations, And this tender feeling of affection All the duties (iod has for us. is but another name for the uncon- scious gratitude which a generous soul feels toward its benefactor, best sym- FRIENDSHIP. bolized by the color and beauty put on CLASS-DAY AOORKSS—BY G. H. L., '89. by nature in return for the sunlight. RIENDSHIP is a natural scheme Could you analyze the love of your F for the development of man. The friends you would find that in secret normal or natural sphere of man is understanding there had been satisfied development, and nature uniformly that for which your soul hungered; places within the life principle a yearn- that a new light had been shed in upon ing and a law of selection for that your life. All else we see about us is which alone can develop and exalt. but as the goods upon your counters, Hunger and thirst are as true of the things of barter, a mockery, for friend- sonl as the body. As the germinating ship is not friendship that does not seed seeks for the light, so are we by purify the life. this correlation between the natural I can see in this plan of friendship yearning and the natural supply the eternal fitness of things. Friend- tempted to reach for the light of our ship, life, is a gymnasium for the prac- life that which will nourish justice, tice of manliness. It is not enough charity, and holiness. that man should know the very essence This element is truth, and truth is of justice, but to become Godlike he God. On all things there is left the must do, must in friendship practice stamp of infinite knowledge. There is these virtues toward his fellow-men as THE BATES STUDENT. 135 the author of nature does toward him. " is to cut it in halves." It gives hope to It is indeed most true that man is not youth, strength to manhood, bathes the in himself an entity, that " there is whole world in sunlight, and " permits DO separate good," that in the highest us never to grow old." Hawthorne sense, before a man can be selfish he likened Christian faith unto a cathe- must be unselfish. It is laid deep in dral with divinely painted windows, your very nature that the truer you arc so might I the relation of friendship. to your friends the truer will you be to Standing without, you see no glory, nor yourself and your God. can possihly conceive any ; standing Could I emphasize the value of within, every ray of light reveals a har- friendship I would draw from life and mony of unspeakable beauty. your experience. There is no power The crudities of this crude nature, under heaven that gives so much cour- the juts of this rugged character, can age, hope, and increased power as to be brought into proportion ; the power know that there are those who under- dormant in all men can be brought to stand and appreciate you, that there life only by the subtle influence of are those who have expectation and friendship. I have seen in wild places, eonlideuce in you. midst thorns and impenetrable shade, For with our friends our little worth rough boulders hurled together by the stands but as a type or suggestion of forces of nature, forming, where they what we may become. We most of all met, a basin, the receptacle of what remember what has been called that was worn and rent from their masses. divine something that shines in our From that common soil sprang a fair- friends and makes us see the arche- est flower that breathed tenderness and typal man and what might be the am- grace, converting the wilderness into plitude of nature's first design. My a place of enchantment. Thus in this friend, I worship not only what you life souls most stern and impenetrable are, but you are to me all that is in are brought together by an affinity akin your power to become all that you in strength to the gravitating force of yearn to be. And what is this but the the rock. From that enchanted spot, clothing your ideal, that shaper of where souls meet and converse, springs human destiny, in a human form, with something both fair and kingly, rend- a human heart that beats for you. iiiii' the toughest environment, soften- This mingling of aspirations I have ing the hardest heart, feeding the life of sometimes thought to be like that of the noblest thought and feeling of the oxygen and hydrogen—it burns without human soul. flit or flutter and almost unseen, but its If, then, friendship thus receives its flame contains the highest known power. sanction from God ; if we are brought Thoughts never before dreamed of together by that which is beyond our come in all the freshness of inspira- control; if you and I are friends, and tion. To share our joy is to redouble it cannot be changed without changing it; " to share our grief," says Bacon, what is eternal in nature, seek for 136 THE BATES STUDENT. friends only those who seek yon. Or and inconstancy. Not only are peo- rather, seek not at all. The only way ple likely to find what they look for, to obtain friendship is to be more de- but they are prone to look for what serving of it. Here at least are blessed they find in themselves. If you have not those that are worthy. Best friends true friends the fault is yours. Do not cotne unsought; deepest understanding go mourning through life that the world is not expressed by words ; the richest has no love for you, when there is fruits of friendship are not in loud pro- nothing in you lovable. See that your fession, but spring from inner sources own heart is unsellish ; here is your only and are in secret consciousness. work. For the roughest element in Friendship demands that you be what society has instinctive reverence for you seem. The hypocrite can hope unassumed worth and purity. There neither for the favor of God nor even lives not the person who does not love the love of man. Show yourself, mis- the sincerity, simplicity, and unselfish- takes and all, for in higher friendship ness of the child. Add to this the wis- there can be no deception or equivoca- dom of a well-spent life ; every heart tion. From this it follows that the must own its grandeur and acknowledge path of true friendship will be rough its sovereignty. and cragged. But better it be the The friendship, thus springing from mountain current hurled momentarily within, has a self-sustaining independ- from its bed to be purified by the air ence's not left in spasmodic doubt, for and sunlight, throwing into life sparkle the giver knows, with Longfellow, that and beauty and a song, than the slug- affection never was wasted. If it en- gish stream that conceals within its rich not the heart of another, its waters bosom the unclean till the fountain of returning back to their springs, like the crystal water has transformed itself rain, shall till them full of refreshment. into a stagnant pool, holding only the The friendship thus springing from bitterness of life. within will transcend the environment The friendship of him who has not of a human friend, love virtue for virt- charity, who is not a friend in fortune ue's sake, and climbing by love to and misfortune, is not worth having. men will reach its own home in the Such friendship is a spider web, where bosom of God, and not one of you will we should have the aflinity of heaven— ever be alone who entertains a pure a thing calculated to ensnare, not to thought. exalt. Such a one may be a friend of What I have said comes as a testi- your reputation or fortune, but when monial of what is welling in each one alone and within its secret chambers of you, my classmates. We must part the heart speaks without dissimilation, not so much as students in Hates Col- does it beat with tender solicitude for lege as friends before the altars of you ? sincerity. For four happy years have Yet do not encourage the custom of we struggled and stood each for all. suspecting every one of dissimilation All unseen and unnoticed have been THE BATES STUDENT. 137 woven ties so strong, yet so tender, Thou who didst, with thine apostles, that I must not with utterance profane Sail the Galilean lake, Be our pilot through this journey, your secret. From this richly freighted Bid our hearts new courage take; sadness of the heart comes the cry, May we learn to read the signals Farewell ye halls and groves of maple Nature gives on every hand, Ma^- thy chart of inspiration and elm; farewell ye landscape and Bring us to fair Canaan's land. all so dear ; farewell ye familiar faces ; When the voyage of life is ended. farewell ye merry sportive echoes; When we cease to draw this breath, farewell ye my classmates. For never When frail Nature bids us anchor may we here again gather as the class By the quarantine of death, May we look for life eternal, of '89. Threads of silver, the wrinkles As a gift from God on high, of care may come, ay, may come and May we grasp by faith the promise, go, ere some we again behold. But Christ is coining by and by. neither space in its immensity, nor time ♦ ♦♦ in its eternity, nor fortune with its CLASS ODE. ceaseless vicissitudes can ever sever BY A. E. H., '80. my life from Hates College, from the AIR—" Gypsy's Warning." life of these college friends. If there We are leaving Alma Mater, arc hopes and dreams that never per- Now we say our last farewell: We shall meet no more together ish, there is a spirit, there are memo- Answering to the college bell. ries that never die. These years shall From the farm and crowded city be as a living fountain with which to Met we one bright summer's day; Hand-in-hand we've journeyed onward cleanse the turbid succession. And Till four years have passed away. throughout their course remember that Classmate, tell us of the journey- no greater friend will ever be given you Has the struggle been in vain ? than the opportunity to befriend these Does the recompense seem meager ? whose strength and weakness you un- Is there more of loss than gain ? In the lessons we have studied, derstand so well. Be true to your In the friendships we have made, friends, be true everywhere, evermore, In the memories, hallowed memories, and all shall be yours that friendship, We are many times repaid. life, heaven itself can give. When we visit Alma Mater In the days that arc to come, When we see our ivy clinging Fondly to our college home, BACCALAUREATE ODE. May it be to us a lesson, May it teach us all to be BY A. E. H., '89. Toward our college, true examples AIR—Bar aria. Of abiding loyalty. We are sailing down the harbor, Down the harbor to the sea. As we pass through hall and class-room Out between the rocky headlands, Which fond memories e'er recall, Far beyond the isles are we; As we stand before the picture And before us rolls the ocean, Hanging on the chapel wall, May the mingled joy and sorrow Where life's hidden breakers lie, Never cause us to repine, While the Syrens of temptation May we ever heed the motto Sing their sweetest melody. Of the class of '89. 138 THE BATES STUDENT.

THE SPIRIT OF APPRECIATION. scholar works for a selfish, practical VALEDICTORY ADDRESS—BY 0. J. E., '89. end. The whole product of his educa- JO life of the present century stands tion is a commodity. He is ready to ]HL more replete in the richness of its sell his Latin by the yard and his energy and enthusiasm than that of mathematics by the pound. He will Louis Agassiz. Regarding neither write poetry for pay and prose for a wealth nor fame, he studied natural price. Often successful, tried by his science with a devotion intense and in- own sordid tests, he has nevertheless satiable. The most prominent element fatally misjudged the grand purpose of in his character, controlling his being education, whose aim is to give power and shaping his destiny, was the spirit of mind and generosity of spirit, and of appreciation, that subtle element Compared with the appreciative stu- that arouses the human faculties to dent, he is as mediocrity to ideality. their utmost vigor, exalts the imagina- That education in which an appre- tion, inspires zeal, unselfishly recog- ciative spirit is the molding force, nizes excellence and emulates ideality. always develops patriotism, warm Even as Agassiz could see more appreciation of one's country. The beauty in a cluster of mollusks chis- true patriot plunges not into the heat eled from the Silurian rock, than in the of wars or the contention of nations most splendid jewels that ever sparkled for the glory he may reap, or spoils he in the diadem of a king, so the student, may win. The spirit that resists the patriot, the Christian, the idealist tyranny as long as one human right is is enraptured by his occupation only as trodden under foot, and suffers martyr- it appeals to his spirit of appreciation. dom rather than swear fealty to an un- It is not strange that an element so just cause, is not born of selfish greed vital should be of priceless value in all nor of personal ambition. It is the true education. It is an active, work- offspring of generous appreciation. ing force, liberating all the nerve Achilles, with his glittering spear, and power of acquisition. The work of Ulysses,with his death-dealing bow, are the appreciative student throbs with poor examples of heroic manhood. The the living energy of the fervid brain ; crusaders, with their martial pomp and while that of the intellectual, but mi- knightly deeds, contributed little to the appreciative scholar is marked by the permanent good of mankind. True mechanical excellence of a literary ma- patriotism appreciates too highly the chine. The appreciative student works blessings of peace, and feels too deeply not for name nor emolument,but intox- the sacred ties of a human brotherhood, icated with his love of study pushes to find attraction in bloodshed and his research to the very boundaries of devastation ; yet, when the cry of dis- human knowledge, finding ample com- tress rises from a crushed and bleeding pensation in the delight and satisfac- people, the same love of humanity tion of an enriched and cultured mind. spurs the patriot to deeds of desperate On the other hand, the unappreciative valor. 'Tis then that the springs of THE BATES STUDENT. 139

justice and humanity, sunk deep in the finds its purest and noblest expression. hearts of men, are stirred to their It is a fountain of strength and joy depths and the spirit that can show its flowing into each daily life to gladden appreciation of right, whatever the and refresh the weary toiler. cost, triumphs grandly over the assaults " He lives most who feels most." of evil. He feels most who appreciates most. The realm of religion and philan- Appreciation constantly searches out thropy is hut the realm of patriotism new objects for emulation, and invests extended till it includes all mankind. common things with a halo of beauty. In this realm appreciation manifests it- The unappreciative man, though he self as a spiritual, grace-giving power. owns a palace, deals in gold, and re- It marks the difference between the ceives homage from half a kingdom, Christian who is saved through love of yet lives in a leaden world, deaf and (lod and of good works, and him who blind to the glories God meant for his accepts religious teaching and avoids happiness and inspiration. But the wrong-doing through fear of being appreciative man, the man who can lost. The spirit of appreciation is feel, finds a charm in every work of aglow with the fires of sympathy, ami his hand and is inspired to Godlike en- through sympathy is man most helpful deavor. He gathers treasures from all to man. He only is ordained to teach ages. The world of literature and art living truth, or minister to distressed is a world of delight. He is thrilled humanity, who, looking into the human with the pathos of Meredith and walks heart, understands its passions and ap- in majesty at the side of Milton. His preciates the energies that govern observation is quickened. To him the human conduct. Cold reason rarely (lowers have a brighter hue, the birds comforts affliction or drives wicked- a sweeter song, and the stars a more ness to repentance. Generous, sym- radiant luster. As he stands with head pathetic appreciation such as inspired bared to the pure breath of heaven, he a Howard, a Luther, or a Wilherforce, thanks God for the boon of life. His is the mind of God, working through friendships are numerous, generous, chosen servants, to establish his king- and deep. The grasp of his hand gives dom in the hearts of men. The soul encouragement and hope. His heart which gathers its strength and hope is so large, his zeal so contagious, that from infinite power and wisdom, and his presence is at once an inspiration then consecrates its treasures to the and a benediction. good of mankind, is the highest ex- Carried to its highest degree, appre- pression of Christian worship that the ciation constitutes genius. In oratory religions of the ages have produced. and in music they only may aspire to But it is not in the patriotism that " Thoughts that hreathe and words that burn," attracts the eyes of a grateful people, who, possessed of some great truth, not in the philanthropy that wins the are impelled by the passion of their ap- admiration of mankind, that this spirit preciation to give it utterance. Grat- 140 THE BATES STUDENT. tan wrought himself and his hearers IVY-DAY POEM. to a frenzy when his thought tinned to BY H. J. P., »90. the woes of his country. Handel Three years ago, on wisdom's quiet stream touched thousands of hearts and him- That Hows for ay into the restless sea Of life, appeared a hark that bore a band self wept at the pathos of his own Of buoyant youth. The promise was, that at symphonies. The masterpieces of The harbor's mouth, for each he found a ship sculpture and painting were executed Well rigged and staunch to stem life's raging storms. by men whose divine conceptions found Ah ! many golden day-dawns have we seen expression upon canvas and marble. Since lirst we met. And happy days have Appreciation not only makes greatness, passed With scarce a cloud to dim the glist'ning rays hut unselfishly recognizes it. Murilo That danced around our onward moving bark. stood a whole day before a painting in Enchanted lands of beauty have we found; the Santa Cruz chapel, " Waiting," as And distant scenes with twilight dullness he said, " for Christ to he taken down veiled, On nearer view, a hidden grandeur showed. from that cross." Works of intellect How oft, while dashing past, some gloomy rough appeal to the mind, works of appreci- O'erhanging cliff, to our astonished gaze ation touch the heart. Thus the sculpt- Appeared broad fields of knowledge, dotted here ures of Alcamenes were models of ex- And there with thoughts eternal. Grander ecution ; hut those of Phidias seemed grows to glow and throb with the warmth and The prospect, yet we know our happy band Must soon disperse for ay. Our list'ning ear passion of life. Can e'en now catch the busy harbor's whir, A great author has said: "Those And dimly gleam the promised snow-white works in which the mind is mostly sails. Beyond is dark, a mist obscures our view; engaged, are the fine arts." Hut the Bat hope has spanned the space with rainbow grandest of all arts is the art of human hue. life, and he who can interpret its lights Our prize near won, 'tis well we rest to-day, and shades, mold its possibilities, and And listen to Ibis tale from legends old. transform its ideal pictures to sub- Rabbi Ren Arden was a man of God, stantial realities, is the greatest of all A pare and noble man, but stern and cold, artists. Truly has the poet said : Who, true to trust, feared yet the chast'ing rod, And, strict with self, did strictly guard his " We live in deeds, not years; in thoughts, not fold; breaths; The heart, he taught, was richer far than gold; In feelings, not in figures on a dial. That one may live, he must obey the law; We should count time by heart throbs. For sin leads unto death, no pardon here he He most lives, who thinks most, feels the no- saw. blest, acts the best." Appreciation while ministering to How oft the heart in lone ambition lives, learning, to patriotism, to virtue, and to And strives on rainbow ladders for the sky, art, is itself crowned with happiness Rejects the simple beauty naturo gives, And flings life's golden cup of pleasures by. and honor, and its votaries are 'Twas thus the Rabbi's aim had been too " Diademed with a glory that shall not fade." high; And, finding sin, had faith in man no more; Forgot that every heart some precious jewel Great virtues magnify little vices. bore. THE BATES STUDENT. 141

He read God's word that men his image wear And such a morn as did the Rabbi greet! And Bought what hope the human forms All nature bathed in Hoods of living light, foretell; A thousand flowers exhaled their odors sweet, •'Tis false," he cried, "no spark divine they And birds enchanted poured forth their de- bear; light For sin and death too plain their message tell In melting songs that charmed the breezes' They're clay, stamped with eternal marks of flight. hell. All beauty seemed to center rouud the fold I'll strive no more these wretched forms to Where Zobah's wavelets gleamed like burn- save, ished bars of gold. But spend my time in prayer, in yonder hermit cave. " With tottering steps the Rabbi neared the place. Once while he slept, a heavenly radiance He knew his goal of earthly joy was won; shone, Yet paused,once more to look on Nature's face, And angels spoke: " Thou would'st thy God Then trembling, kneeled the tangled reeds descry, among', Resume thy work, live thou no more alone, And o'er the spring his anxious glances But search earth's busy, active passers-by, flung, Be lost in them, thyself alone must die. And startled saw himself, yet looked again, (Jo thou, and when again we summon thee, Then fell back satisfied; he'd seen the Ood In Zobah's pool, shalt thou thy Lord reflected within. see." How blest indeed is he, who, mid life's joys, The Rabbi woke, and slowly gathered up Life's sorrows, life's defeats, life's victories, The tangled threads of duty he had dropped; And life's ambition, never loses sight But worked like one who drank some bitter Of that within the man—of the divine. eup, Loved classmates, when your ship, both temp- And thought therein to lind the prize he est-tossed sought; And sailless, has neared the distant port No joy found he in present duties wrought, Towards which it glides, if you have noble But like the kite that breezes bear on high deeds Thus aimless toiled he on, nor asked the reason Performed, then, looking in the quiet depths why. Of water, you shall sees retlected in Your countenance, the mirrored face of God. One night, long after cherubs starry crowned, Had swung the tired world to realms of rest, The Rabbi's homesick soul no peace had found; But longed in Zobah's quiet depths to test THE SINCERE LIFE. The angels' pledge. At length, disdaining IVY-DAY ORATION—BY A. N. P., ".K). rest IN every sincere life there is perfect He rose, and through the shadows sought the place, harmony between all outward ex- But long in vain he peered, he saw no heavenly pressions and inward conviction of face. right and duty. Whether one's con- With stronger zeal his work again he sought; viction of right is in accordance with Each passing moment marked some kindly the absolute right or not is wholly for- deed; eign to the question. It is his duty to He helped the poor; the lepers lonely lot Was happier made; to all who felt his need, follow that conviction and no other, Assistance gave, nor asked returning meed. not even the universal one. This is, In golden showers the years their gifts let moreover, the prime condition of prog- fall, Till, weak with age, one morn he heard the ress. The price of higher knowledge angel's call. is the use of that already gained. 142 THE BATES STUDENT.

On the low plain of policy it is best. tion of new truth and wholly ready to I need not use the hackneyed illustra- act upon its promptings, and so views tion of the petty theft creating a de- things as a seer or a god. It is a type faulter. That is too gross. It is the of the highest, because guided by abso- things of apparently slight Importance lute intelligence. In short, this deeper, to the superficial eye that undermine subtler influence which underlies ex- the possibility of sincerity. A glance, pression and power, and on which a word, a motion, expressing what one beauty depends, is only pure sincerity. does not truly feel, is its death-blow. This is the beauty which glows in every The glass of truth is dimmed, rough- child's face, which permeates each no- ened, warped, distorted, thickened here ble manhood, which lives in every fur- and there, until the mind within knows row of serene old age. not whence comes the one faint strug- The sincere life is the well-propor- gling beam. "For that which is volun- tioned life, the life architecturally per- tarily untrue will soon he unwittingly fect when completed. The architect SO." has a plan for every structure he rears; John Burroughs says that before but only when the last capstone is in beauty there must be power. It is true position and the stagings torn away, but power is dependent on sincerity. can others conceive it. and then only The necessity lies in this that beauty in such degree as they sympathize with cannot exist of itself as form, color, the builder. Imagine the stones endued odor, outline. It must have expression with life. As oriel or buttress begin and therefore purpose. There may be to swell out in majestic curves and ex- a languid enjoyment of some of pressive angles, the stones become these details, fascination even, hut alarmed because they are not in line not the repose and satisfaction that un- and appear to destroy the symmetry of derlying truth imparts. the structure. So they draw back and 'Tis said : " Intelligence is the lead- complacently think that they have ing feature of beauty ; almost anything aided the master-builder. Hut will the will do for a background." But there dead wall please him as the turret or are two intelligences whose dividing battlement he planned? There is a plan line is sincerity. The face of the Jew of God in every human structure. As in literature from Shylock to Fagin is each stone, be it thought, or word, or alive with intelligence of selfish power, act is placed, He says, "Stand thus." but it is not therefore beautiful. An The position may align with nothing idiot is a delight by comparison. It is below it, still let it be taken The a perverted intelligence, removed from architect knows His plan, and all His its proper functions. Sincerity of ex- lines will harmonize when the structure pression has been driven from the is complete. features by the slow torture of neglect- The sincere life is consistent in the ing sincere action. Hut the other in- best sense of that word. Emerson telligence is wholly open for the recep- says: "A foolish consistency is the THE HATES STUDENT. 143

hobgoblin of little minds. With con- of progress. This is the sincerity that sistency a great soul has simply noth- creates strength. Later, see him at ing to do. It may as well concern it- Lystra. Boldly proclaiming Christ, he self with its shadow on the wall. Out becomes a target for the mob, and so upon your guarded lips. Sew them up well is their work done that he is cast with pack-thread; do. Else if you out of the city for dead. But recover- would be a man, speak what you think ing, on the following da}', he declares to-day, in words as hard as cannon- the same truth, to the same multitude, balls, and to-morrow speak what to- amid the same dangers. The whole morrow thinks, in hard words again, world applauds the courage of the act. though it contradict everything yon Yet if we seek for the germ of his said to-day."' These words are indeed strength, we find it in that other scene hard as cannon-balls, but no to-morrow —when he was allied with the opposi- of his ever contradicted them. They tion. Sincere action then made sincere stand as the pattern of his life, as they action always possible. Had he are that of every heroic, sincere man. flinched in that first instance, had he Consistency of life and thought is the excused himself from action then, he friend of sincerity, attempted consist- never could have been what he was, ency of yesterday's and to-day's action the invincible bulwark of the Christian is its foe; for it leads away from church. Though his life was the re- conduct based on the simplest motives lied ion of his conscience, and his whole into those complexities that always in- career sincere, I know of no life afford- i volve us in a sea of doubt. ing more strikingly opposing action, The most nobly, sincerely inconsist- more inconsistent in its superficial ent life ever lived was that of Saul of sense. Yet its inmost significance is Tarsus. Horrible as the scene is, I both consistent and sincere. Those like to think of him standing just out- lives that follow the simplest motives, side the walls of Jerusalem, at his feet as a mountain brook takes any course a heap of garments, close at hand their that leads it downward to its goal, the owner lying naked and bruised by the Open sea, always reveal at last their hurtling stones, while the air is rent real strength and consistency. with yells of fanatic rage. He was The seal of sincerity is set upon the young and cultured, skilled in all the eyes. Look into them, and if you find lore of Jerusalem and Rome, sensitive no barring doors shutting your gaze and sympathetic as a child; yet he from the deeps of the soul behind gave his sanctioning presence and en- them, trust their owner. As the placid couragement to this terrible act, be- surface of a mountain lake reflects the cause it seemed his duty. Stephen heaven so that-its depths seem infinite, was not more sincere in enduring his so immeasurably profound are those martyrdom, than was his executioner eyes that reflect a life of sincerity, of in inflicting it. This is the sincerity obedience to inward conviction of right that I have called the prime condition which is the voice of God. 144 THE BATES STUDENT.

Not in the crashing storm, not in the Then out in the joyous sunlight, 'Neath the sky's most gracious dome, carved and sparkling fountain, not in Come we forth to train the ivy the glances of studied effect, not in the To thy walls, dear College Home. life of painstaking search for duty, but Not a noble tree we plant here, in the unclouded sky, in the pool of But a tender ivy-vino; crystal water, in the innocent depths Weak and lowly and defenceless, Clings it to these walls of thine; of a child's eye, in the clearness of a Guard it well, fond Alma Mater.' sincere life are hidden the secrets of Heavens, send from your clouds above beauty, symmetry, consistency, and Dews that nightly shall refresh it! Sun, pour on it rays of love ! strength, the golden fruitage of sin- Ivy-vine, that we have planted, cerity. With thy leaves so cool and green, Ever upward push thy tendrils, IVY-DAY ODES. That thy beauty may be seen! Silently, in the great future, No. 1. To all those who look on thee, By J. L. P., '90. Of our love to old Bates College ' AIR—" The Lorelei." Thou shalt then our witness be. What memories link our hearts To Chapel and to Hall? What scenes will linger over LOCALS. In the glad thoughts oi all'.' They are of pleasant seasons Victory they bring! That we've together spent; B-a-t-e-s,'Rah! 'Rah! 'Rah! For class-room, field, and woodland The pennant they've won! To us their charms have lent. Boom-a-la-ka! Boom-a-la-ka! The college woods, whose wild depths Champions of the league ! Are sweet with birds and (lowers; Boom! Bates! Boom! Mt. David, whose calm majesty Miss B. W. Williams received the On high above us towers; prize for the best Sophomore essay. The blossom-covered campus, The young trees' pale green leaves,— The reading-room has been newly Such scenes, and more, inspire us, papered, painted, and carpeted this Their fragrance through us breaths. term. Not in the present only Prof, (in chemistry)—" What is the We'll dream these visions o'er, principle use of English gum?" Miss But, joyful we will bear them Unto that far-off shore, p.—«»To chew." Where sits age, never mindful Mr. Leathers, ex-janitor, after one of Of the sorrows of its youth, But thinking of the pleasures the hard-won victories, gave the base- Of its early days of truth. ball nine a treat at his house. Prof, (speaking of the analysis of No. 2. air)—" After we have added the hydro- BY J. L. P. AIR—" Far Away." gen, what do we do next?" Miss-II.— When fair Nature is a-blooming, " We explode." Birds are singing in the air, It is an excellent plan to cultivate Flowers up from earth are springing, Giving forth their fragrance rare, the powers of description early in life. THE BATES STUDENT. 145

The subject of the Freshman's last in analyzing plants was examined essay was : "The Base-ball Ground." Tuesday, June 25th. About two hun- All the "jumps" of Bowdoin's dred different plants were analyzed. Field Day, including the standing high Mr. Woodman's division was victor, jump, standing broad jump, running scoring 7,464 points, while Mr. Piper's broad jump, and hop, skip, and jump, division scored 5,061 points. Mr. were won by A. S. Ridley, formerly of Woodman presented the best plant Bates, *90. record and herbarium; Mr. Nichols The Senior prize declamations of the the second best. Latin School were delivered at the Since 187.'!, Bates has won the Main Street F. B. Church, Friday championship eight times, Colby live evening, June 14th. The first prize times, Bowdoin three times, and Maine was awarded to In a E. Gould, the State, once. Maine State has com- second to S. 0. Baldwin. peted but three times. During the past seventeen years, the whole num- Two errors appeared in the local ber of times the other colleges have column of the last number. In the won the pennant exceeds, by but one, tabulated score of the Bates-Colby the number of times Bates has won. game, Parsons' name and record were The years in which Bates won the pen- omitted. His record may be seen from nant are '7:5, '7.'), '70, '77, '7«, '79, the totals. In the Bates-Bowdoin '80, and '89. game, the score by innings should be reversed. The first of a series of lectures in the college course was given Monday • We extend thanks to the alumni who evening, May 27th, by Rev. Reuen have contributed for the support of Thomas, D.D., of Brookline, Mass. the base-ball team this term. F. W. Subject, "The Worth of Man in Soci- Sanford, H. C. Lowden, G. E. Paine, ety." On Wednesday evening we list- and J. W. Goff, '8(i, and R. E. Att- ened to Rev. Elijah Horr, D.D.. pas- wood, '8f>, have all been much inter- tor of the Haverick Congregational ested in the base-ball work this season, Church in Boston. A few years ago, and have freely contributed for its sup- Dr. Dorr attended Commencement at port. Bates, and became so interested in the The Y. W. C. A. have chosen the college that he has ever since been its following officers for the ensuing year : earnest friend. President, Miss Howe, '90; Vice-Pres- Those who were at the prayer-meet- ident, Miss Bray, '91 ; Corresponding ing, June 5th, had the pleasure of list- Secretary, Miss Williams, '1)1 ; Re- ening to Mrs. G. S. Hunt of Portland, cording Secretary, Miss Wells, '92. It National W. C. T. l\ Superintendent was voted to hold meetings every week of the Department of Instruction in the instead of every two weeks, as for- Higher Schoolsof Learning. Mrs.Hunt merly. is an interesting, lady-like speaker, The work done by the Junior class and her subject, " Temperance, Purity, 146 THE BATES STUDENT.

Chivalry, and Truth," engaged the Bashful Man—Bottle of Gall. closest attention of all, both in the Qt. F. Garland. Class Humorist—Bag of Laughing Gas. evening and the next morning as well, Miss K. P. Snow. when she addressed the whole college Class Ode. in the chapel after prayers. Planting the Ivy. For the past month (-very one has At the annual reunion of the class been happy. Every week there has of '88, of Nichols Latin School, the been something going on, either lect- following resolutions were adopted : ures or recitations, to relieve and to Whereas, We believe that much ben- refresh the wearied brain. The even- efit will accrue from a permanent or- ing of May 22d was passed pleasantly ganization of the graduates of Nichols by the Seniors at the house of J. T. Latin School: Small; on Decoration Day the Soph- Resolved, That the class of '88 hold omores had a very pleasant time at a meeting at 10 A.M., on Monday of Miss I'nlsifer's; Tuesday evening, Commencement week, 1890, for the June 11th, the Polymnians rejoiced in purpose of forming a general alumni athletics in the G-ymand in toasts and association ; other dainties in the lower chapel; Resolved, That the presence and Monday evening, the 17th, the Euro- co-operation of all graduates of the in- sophians did the same; Wednesday stitution be requested; evening, June 12th, Professor Stanley Resolved, That a copy of these res- received the Seniors, and Thursday olutions be printed in the Nichols Echo evening the Juniors were made ex- and the BATES STUDENT. tremely happy at the house of Pro- The Ivy-day exercises of the Junior fessor Angell. Although on Friday class of '!)0, were held at the College evening following, every one was Chapel, Monday, June 17th. The fol- sleepy, yet no one was too sleepy to lowing is the order of exercises : join in the grand procession to escort MUSIC.—1'ItAYEIf.—MUSIC. our victorious ball nine home and to Oration. make themselves replete with bananas Solo—Jerusalem. F. S. Pierce. and "tin; best ice-cream of the sea- Poem. H. J. Piper. Selection . . . Orchestra. son," in the Gym. It was feared for a Presentations by W. F. Garcelon. while the roof of the building would Fast Man—Bit. F. B. Nelson. be raised by the oft-ascending IJoom- Class Attorney—Can of Lye. Miss B. Howe. a-la-ka's, but it stood the test until, Faculty Pet—College By-laws and out of respect for our weary nine, we Detective Guide. F. L. Day. adjourned to dream till Monday of Chestnut Vender—Tin Measure, Bags, and Lozenges. F. S. Pierce. transparencies, of '• roosters with their Paul Pry—Key-hole. Miss M. Braokett. feet up," of victorious Hates and the Rash Man—Tall Hat. G. H. Hamlen. garnet pennant. Oracle—Tripod. Miss M. F. Angell. Ambitious Man—Ladder. W. H. Woodman. To be kind is to be wise. THE BATES STUDENT. 147

BASE-BALL NOTES. the second with the Maine Central In- In this Dumber we are delighted to stitutes, at Pittsfield, on the following- print the scores of the six successive day. Pennell, of the Latin School, league games that won the pennant for pitched this game and Daggett kept Bates. Beside this we make mention his strength in reserve for the next of other games, and give a brief ac- victory. At North Anson, Bates was count of the trip of the nine to the defeated with a score of 12 to 7, at Provinces. Pittsfield they won by a score of 14 The first victory of the season for to 8. Bates was won from the Colbys, May May 18th our nine met the M. 8. C.'s 15th, at Waterville. The following is at Uangor. The game was won by hard the score: playing. Daggett and Wilson occu- HATES. pied the box for Uates, and both pitched A.B. K. 11.11. T.B. S.U. P.O. A. K. Graves, 3b., .4 1 2 2 2 2 1 () finely. The score : Wilson, 2b., .41001602 BATES. Putnam, l.f.. . 1 2 l 10 0 0 0 A.B. |{. II II. T.lt. B.B. P.O. A. I, Daggett, p., .14 2 4 ;; l «i 0 Graves, 3b.. .711 10201 Call, c, ...31000421 Daggett, p.,2b., 5 :: 3 .-, 4 2 7 3 Gilmore, lb., . 4 0 J 101102 Call, c 3 3 1 4 2 !l 0 1 Knox, o.f., . I 0 0 0 0 I 0 2 Wilson, 2b., p., 0 2 3 ., . •'! 2 112 0 14 0 Wagg, 3b., .001 11120 Totals, 41 10 « 14 17 30 20 14 Gilmore, lb., .500001100 M. S. C. Roberts, c.f., .321 31001 A.B. R. B.II. T.B. SB P.O. A. E. Foster, c, . . 3 2 1 2 0 7 7 1 Keith, 8b., .34141111 Kalloch, r.f., .51 1 21 000 Blackington, p., 5 2 1 3 0 2 17 1 Smith, 21).. .41220412 Rich, r.f., . . 0 3 3 4 0 0 0 0 Megqulre, s.s.,. 5 0 2 2 0 11 3 Bird, 2b., ..51221413 Merrill, l.f., .41001001 Haggett, l.f., .50000101 Vickery, c, . . (> 3 2 2 1 !) 0 0 Totals, . . 38 9 <) 13 6 24 25 8 Babb, lb., ..500001101 SCORE BY INNINGS. Drew, c.f., . . 5 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 0 7 8!) Lord, s.s., ..501 1 0130 Bates, 2 13 12 0 10 0-10 Totals, 45 14 10 15 3 30 24 8 Colby, 10 0 2 2 0 12 1—1) SCOKK BY INNINGS. Base on balls—Bates, 1; Colby, i). Struck 1 2 3 4 5 (i 7 8 !) 10 out—Bates, 13; Colby, 4. Two-base bits—Fos- Bates, 1114 0 112 1 4—Hi ter, Kallocb. Tbree-liasebits—Daggett. Passed M. S. C, 13 0 13 4 0 0 0 2—14 ball—Call. Double play—Wilson, Gilmore. Base on balls—Bates, 10; M. S. C,

May 22d, Hates met Colby at Bruns- BATES. A.B. K. B.1I. T.B. S.B. P.O. A. B. wick, and won the rubber game of the Graves, 3b., .442 2200 0 Hates Colby scries. The game was Daggett, p., .53113 2 12 0 hard fought by both nines. The score Call, c 5 3 2 2 2 8 3 3 Wilson, 2b., .51241240 speaks for itself: Day, s.s. ..62111121 KATES. Gilmore, lb., .5 2 3 5 0 12 ' 1 0 Putnam, l.f., . li 1 2 4 2 2 0 1 A.B. R. II.II. T.I1. S.B, l'.O. A. K. Graves, 8b., .5233410 0 Knox, c.f., .(ill 12010 Daggett, p., . 4 1 1 1 4 (i «i 1 Emery, r.f., .4 1 0 0 2 0 0 1 Call, c 4 1 1 2 0 5 2 0 Totals, . 40 IS 14 20 15 27 23 (i Wilson, 2b., . 6 0 0 0 1 6 1 0 Gilmore, lb., .40000 12 0 0 M. S. C. A.B. R. B.II. T.B. S.B. P.O. A. K. rutnain, l.f., .40001801 Keith, 3b., c, 2 10 0 2 4 4 3 Knox, c.f., .40002100 Blaekgfn,r.f.,p.,3 2 0 0 3 10 1 Garcelon, s.s., 110 0 10 8 1 Rich, c.f., ..31110200 Emery, r.f., .42124021 Bird, 2b., ..50112322 Totals, . 38 7

BOWDOINS. Vickery, c, .10 0 0 0 110 A.n. B. B.n. T.B. p.o. A. E. DMW, 0.1, ..40000210 Packard, 3d., ..5200201 Daggett, 1.1, .3100100 2 Freeman, 2b., ..5124441 Babb, lb., . . 4 1 0 0 2 G 0 0 Newman, 1.1, ..4100101 Lord, 8.8., ..31001018 Thompson, r.l, ..5 01110 0 ______! Fish, c 5 0 117 3 1 Totol8« • »i 7 7 7 8 27 21 6 Jordan, c.f., ...8200802 SCORE BY INNINGS. l'rentiss, s.s., ..4111051 1 2 3 4 5 G 7 8 9 Gately, p., ...4112061 Bates, ... 1 0 4 0 2 2 0 1 0—10 Dowries, lb 4 0 1 2 9 1 2 M. S. C, ... 4 1 0- 1 0 0 0 1 0— 7 Totals, . . . 39 8 7 11 27 19 10 Struck out, Bates, 12; M. S. C, 8. Base on SCORE BY INNINGS. balls-Bates, 8; M.S.C.,4. Two-base hit-Dag- 1 2 3 4 5 G 7 8 9 *® p,W8ed ball—Vickery. Umpire—C. W. Bates 1110 18 2 8 4-1G Ric,,ar(ls- Bowdoins, . . l l o o o 0 6 o 0- 8 The Champions returned to Bangor Earned runs-Bates, 4; Bowdoins, 2. Two- at nignt) ancl „„ the following day base hits—Emery, Freeman (2), Downes, . . , - „, , , . . .. Gately. Three-base hit-Garcelon. Home Stftrted for «' Johl1' arriving there at run—Putnam. Bases on balls— Bates, 8; Bow- 2.30 P.M. They were cordially re- doins, 2. Struck out-by Daggett, 5; by Gately, ceived by the St. John team, with 3. Double plays—Gately, Freeman, Downes. ■ ,, " , n ,, ,, - ,. Passed„„„ ,, balls—Fish, .. ~ , .5.., TimeJ- of i game—2 o hoursi .whom they J 'played J on the three follow- 15 minutes. Umpire-E. A. Nevins. log days. On the first two days the June 3d, Bates met M. S. C. at weather was ver* ""favorable for ball- Orono. This game won, would give P**1"* Rttin fel1 :it times » the dia" the pennant to Bates. Our boys were mond was in terrible condition, and determined to beat and beat they did. the foS was so thick that thc out-IMd- It was a hard struggle and the score erB were completely lost to the view of shows it. This was the third game tl,e b,M'M0' The CtomploM were won from the M. S. C.'s this season. beaten twice« °" tl,e tl,i,d dftV the The score- Ban came ont' a"d tne grounds were BATES. '" n'"° condition. The home team pre- A.B. R. B.H. T B. B.B. p.o. A. K. seiited their strongest battery, Small Graves, 8b, ..32222020 ' , ' , Daggett, p., .e 2 s 4 3 o 8 o «d Bog8i» of Iwt year • M. 8. C.'i, Call, c, ... 4 4 o o 2 9 2 o but the Champions batted freely and

Gllmore, lb., . i 1 2 2 0 10 1 1 WOn easily, by a score of 13 to 7. to .> Day, s.s., ..50331530., . , .. , , Putnam, i.f., .40001111 thc 8arPr,8e of " thousand people. Little, c.f., ..30001001 On the following day, Saturday, Garcelon.s.s., . 5 0 110 0 3 2 they left by the Canadian Pacific road Emery,r.f., . 2 1222211 for Monctoii, ninety miles distant. In Totals, 39 10 11 12 12 27 20 7 the afternoon they were defeated by M- s- c- the Monctons, with the aid of the urn- \ V R 1' 11 X XI -- H I'II A V Keith, 3b., c, .21 0 6 1 12 o' 6 pire. by a score of f> to 4. Sunday Blackington, p., S i 3 8 2 o 14 o morning they started on the 4 o'clock Rich.r.f., . . 5 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 . . , „ \.f . . .. . - Bir.i, 2b., ..512203 3 o u&iD tot Hftllfax> a»«ving there at 8, Holden,3b., .40110300 i*-M. The team speak very highly of 150 THE BATES STUDENT. their reception there by the Socials. COMMENCEMENT NOTES. Each morning they were driven around BACCALAUREATE SUNDAY. the city in a four-horse barge, and Sunday, .June 28d, was baccalaure- many were the Bights they saw. They ate day at Hates. The weather was speak in high praise of the public gar- pleasant, and many people were pres- den, the park, the forts, the citadel, ent to hear the sermon. This day was and the surrounding scenery. Monday, the fiftieth anniversary of the Presi- at 1 P.M., they met the Socials on the dent's graduation from Dartmouth. diamond; the home team presented After the sermon the class ode, com- Flynn for a pitcher. The game was posed by the blind student,A. E. Hatch, very close, the Socials winning by a was sung by the class. score of 7 to 4. In the game on the In the evening the church was again following day there were many bril- crowded to hear the annual sermon, by liant plays by the Champions who won Rev. W. H. Bowen, I).I)., of Provi- 5 to 8. The Socials made only two dence, R. I., before the students of the base-hits. The general report of the Cobb Divinity School. The text was boys is that the Socials are a very gen- from Isaiah xxii: 13 : " Let us eat and tlemanly team, and they also speak drink ; for to-morrow we shall die " ; II. highly of Mr. Sheraton, the genial pro- Timothy i: 12 : " For 1 know whom I prietor of the Queen Hotel, whose have believed and am persuaded that guests they were. On Wednesday, he is able to keep that which I have the nine started on their return, riding committed unto him against that day." 870 miles, as far as McAdam Junction. The discourse was extended, very Thursday they went to Houlton, where strong and able. they defeated the home team, 10 to 2. Friday morning they started for Lew- CHAMPION DEBATE. iston, where at 7 P.M. they were re- The annual Sophomore debate oc- ceived by an enthusiastic crowd of curred Monday afternoon, at 2..'50 admiring friends. o'clock, at the Main Street Free Uaptist After the return of the College Church. The programme : MUSIC.—PKAYKR.—MUSIC. Champions from the Provinces, the Question—Ought tlie State to Support the Lewistons arranged to meet them on Higher Institutions of Learning? the Lewiston grounds, the 22d and AH'- NeH- 24th. The Lewistons are a strong F. L. Pugsley, Miss Maude Ingalls, C. E. Woodside, W. L. Nickerson, team, and the Champions were obliged MUSIC. to light for the victory. The Cham- Miss Alice Deal, C. K. Smith, pions won both games, the first, 11 to 7, Miss Grace N. Bray, N. G. Howard, W. S. Mason. * \V. F. Hani. the second, 12 to 8. On account of MUSIC. the lack of space we are not able to Committee of Award—Hon. A. R. Savage, give the detailed scores. W. H. Newell, Esq., J. R. Dunton, A.B. Committee of Arrangements—C. R. Smith, \V. L. Nickerson, W. S. Mason. Mortal wounds give the least pain. * Excused. THE BATES STUDENT. 151 JUNIOR EXHIBITION. In this number we are unable to give any The original prize declamations of detailed report. The concert was all the Juniors were delivered Monday it promised to be. evening in the Main Street Free Bap- THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL. tist Church to a large and attentive Wednesday, at 2 P.M., occurred the audience. Music was furnished by exercises of the anniversary of the (Jiven's Orchestra. The following is Theological School. The programme : the programme: MUSIC—PRAYER.—MUSIC. MUSIC—PRAYKR.—MUSIC. The Infallibility of the Roman Cath- Supremacy of Conscience. Blanche Howe. olic Church Tested by the Old What has the Pulpit to do with Testament Apocrypha. Politics ? F. S. Pierce. Edward W. Cumraings, Middlesex, Vt. Symmetry. Jennie L. Pratt. Henry Ward Beecher. Old Men at the Front. Nellie F. Snow. James Everitt Ooslinc, Farmingdale, N. B. MUSIC. Some of the Evidence for the Gospel. Development. W. F. Garcclon. George Thomas Grimm, l'ittsficld, N. H. Faith as a Factor in Civilization. MUSIC. Mary Brackett. The Use of the Imagination in the Man's Faith in Man. T. M. Singer. Interpretation of the Scriptures. The Message of the Sky. A. N. Peasleo. Henry Chapman Lowden, Cornwallis, N. S. MUSIC. Are Miracles Possible'.' A Perfect Manhood. H. J. Piper. John Naaon, Chelsea, Mass. Essentials and Non-Essentials. The Relation of Christ's Miracles to Dora Jordan. the Credibility of the Gospel. The Higher Education of Women; John Herbert Roberts, Lowell, Mass. is it going to pay 1 Mabel V. Wood. MUSIC. The American Navy. C. J. Nichols. The Credulity of Christ's Day. MUSIC. Committee of Award—Hon. A. M. Spear, Gambert Brunei! Stuart, Boothbay. A.M., Prof. J. U. Brackett, Ph.D.. Rev. Excellences of the Extemporaneous Method of Preaching. Thomas Spooner, A.M. Zephaniah Eugene Whitman, Lowiston. CLASS DAY. The Problem of the Colored Popu- The Class-Day exercises were held lation of the South. in the College Chapel, Tuesday, June Irving Windsor, Greenville, It. I. MUSIC.—BENEDICTION. 25th, at 2.80 P.M. The order of exer- cises were as follows : COMMENCEMENT. A.M. MUSIC.—PRAYER.—MUSIC. Commencement, Thursday at 10 Oration—Scholarship a Trust. The following is the order of exercises :

E. L. Stevens. MUSIC.—PRAYER. —MUSIC. History. Susan A. Norton. MUSIC. Salutatory—The Emancipating Influ- Poem. A. L. Safford. ence Of Literature. Prophecy. F. W. Newell. Adelbert Leon Safford, Dead River. MUSIC. Cedric, the Saxon. Parting Address. G. II. Libhy. Idella May Wood, Lewiston. Class Ode. Sung by Class. (Modern Languages—Second Honor.) PIPE OF PEACE. The Human Mind; Its Gradual Develop- CONCERT. ment. John Irwin Hutchinson, Auburn. The Commencement Concert oc- (Mathematics—First Honor.) curred Tuesday evening in Music Hall. MUSIC. 152 THE BATES STUDENT.

Knowledge of Our Own Times. '7:5.—L. C. Jewell is a physician in Eugene Leslie Stevens, Troy. (Rhetoric and Knglisli Literature—Second Honor.) Chatham, Mass. The Eclogues of Virgil. '7.'!.—E. P. Sampson, principal of Mary Simmons Little, Auburn. the Saco High School, has been chosen (Modern Languages—First Honor.) Living by Proxy. principal of Thornton Academy, Saco. George Hobart Libliy, Pownal. '74.—II. II. Acterian is taking a (Ancient Languages—First Honor.) special course in music at the State MUSIC. The Pathos of the Past. University in Minneapolis. Blanche Aipen Wright, Lewiston. '74.—.1. II. Hoffman, late of Shel- (I'sycliology—First Honor.) burne Falls, Mass., has accepted a call Cheap Land. Fred Webster Newell, Durham. to the Congregational Church at Peter- (Natural Sciences—First Honor.) boro, N. H. Problems of the World's Thinkers. '7').—Professor .1. R. Brackett of Ethel Ingeborde Chipman, Auburn. (Ancient Languages—First Honor.) Colorado University has been elected MUSIC. President of the State Teachers' Asso- The Ministry of Poverty. ciation of Colorado. Fred Johnson Daggett, Scytheville, N. IT. (Rhetoric and English Literature—First Honor.) '7G.—G. II. Merriman is preaching Valedictory—The Spirit of Appreciation. in New York. Charles Jay Emerson, Newport, N. II. '7G.—II. W. Ring is Superintendent MUSIC—CONFERRING DEGREES. —BENEDICTION. of Schools in Ogden, Utah. Commencement dinner at 2 P.M., in '76.—B. H. Young is a physician in Gymnasium Hull. Amesbury, Mass. Address before the literary societies '77. — F. F. Phillips is chemist for a by Rev. Henry Blanchard of Portland, Philadelphia firm, and lives in West at 7.45 P.M. Somerville, Mass. Friday, 8 P.M., President's reception '78.—J. Q. Adams has returned to the graduating class. from Florida, where he has spent part -+-+- of the past winter in recovering his PERSONALS. health. '78.—C. F. Peaslee is in the grain ALUMNI. business in Chicago. '67.—Rev. G. 8. Ricker has accepted '78.—C. E. Hussey is principal of a call from the Olivet Congregational the high school in Wellesley, Mass., Church, Kansas City, Mo. and a teacher in the evening school in '72.—Mr. C. L. Hunt, a former res- Boston. ident of Auburn, and graduate of '78.—F. O. Mower is a teacher in Hates,class of '72,for the past four years Napa City, Cal. superintendent of public schools of '80.—C. II. Deshon is principal of Braintree, Mass., has been unani- grammar school in Buffalo, N. Y. mously elected as superintendent of '82.—W. T. Skelton is with a Pub- public schools of Clinton, Mass., at an lishing Company in Cincinnati. increase of salary. '8.'3.—O. L. Frisbee, Proprietor of the THE BATES STUDENT. 153

Oceanic, at Star Island, Isles of Shoals, President of the State Normal School, lias been appointed Notary Public for Madison, South Dakota, and leaves to New Hampshire. assume his new duties in September. '.S3.—F. E. Foss, of St. Paul, Minn., Since his graduation from Bates Col- was married June Gth, to Miss Mittie lege he has made a reputation as a suc- Hanscome of Oak Park, 111. Mr. cessful teacher in the North Anson Foss is a graduate of the Boston In- High School. stitute of Technology, lie is civil '87.—II. E. Cushman, of this city, engineer of the Chicago, St. Paul & a student of Tufts Divinity School, Kansas City Railroad Co. has been engaged to preach in the Uni- '85.—Born to E. B. and Ada H. versalist churches at Paris Hill and (Tucker) Stiles, a girl, May 12, 1889. West Simmer through the summer The first Hates missionary horn in the months. His engagement began June Free Baptist mission field 16th. '85.—To C. T. Walter and wife of '87.—A. S. Littlefield graduated St. Johnsbury, Vt., a daughter, Doro- from Columbia College Law School thy Charlotte, was horn April 27th. June 12th. '8;").—A quiet home wedding occurred 'H7.—Jesse Bailey has resigned his in Lcwiston, Monday at 0 A.M ., at the position in Talladega College, Ala- residence of O. G. Douglass, Esq. It bama. He intends to go to Europe was the marriage of his daughter, Miss this summer and after his return will Maud M. Douglass, to F. A. Morey, study for the ministry. ' Esq., of Keeseville, N. Y., a member '88.—B. M. A very has been elected of a prominent firm of attorneys in Principal of Monmouth Academy. that place. '88.—Miss Cobb has just finished a '85.—Rev. F. S Forbes, who grad- successful year at Northfield, Mass., uated from Obcilin Theological School and lias been elected for another year. last summer, has accepted a call from '88.—C. W. Cutts was married, the Congregational Church, Nebraska April 10th, to Miss Grace Garvin. City, Neb. The ceremony was performed at New '«(!.—J. II. Williamson has opened Castle, N. II. a law oflice in Madison, South Dakota. '80.—Charles Iladley of the Newtou EXCHANGES. Theological Seminary, formerly of Lcwiston, has been engaged to preach A high pile of Exchanges, all de- at the Baptist Church at Saccarappa, serving notice, and only a short space for the next two months, in the absence devoted to it. What shall be done? of the pastor. They are welcome friends to the editor, '80.—Mr. J. W. Goff, of North and all receive private recognition, but Anson, a graduate of Bates, who has only a few can be introduced to the been studying law with Baker & Cor- readers of the STUDENT. These are nish, has accepted the position of Viee- some good representatives: 154 THE BATES STUDENT.

The University Quarterly fondly com- stance of their careful literary criti- memorates the death of Professor cism : Carroll. While the paper is not filled The article on " Conversation," though short, with funereal details, as is too often the is well written. It speaks of some of the ad- ease under similar circumstances, vantages of conversation and the qualifications of a good conversationalist. enough is said to show that in him the How unusual for an essay on such a students feel they lose a valued friend subject to treat of such things ! and instructor. The Undergraduate contains an ar- Dr. Virgin contributes a powerful ticle, by Professor Wright of Middle- article on the well-worn subject, "The bury College, on "College Verse and Scholar in Politics. lie claims that its Makers." Although recognizing every student should devote some time that sentimeutality often takes the to special preparation for political place of sentiment, he finds the prose work. These two statements are es- writing of college men equally faulty. pecially worthy our consideration : He therefore thinks that it also should One-sided men have no substantial claim to be judged on its own merits. In re- he called educated men, and in your relation gard to it, he says : to every possible public question that can arise, The opinion seems to prevail among college you should by long followed habits of thorough men that poetry is essentially effeminate. preparations, be amply furnished with abun- Hearty enjoyment of it is a betrayal of weak- dant Information. Never make your private ness; to produce it is to write one's self in a libraries in their growth like the leaning tower certain degree non compos. I venture a belief of Pisa. Beauty is attractive, but the winsome- that the college poet is held by a majority of ness of speech is like to the power of flod. Do his fellows in more or less conscious contempt. not be persuaded that the reign of oratory is Ifowever great his attainments, he is credited ended on the earth, but prepare yourself dili- with possessing in his mental make-up at least gently for other usefulness by a cultivation of one long-haired streak. Else why should lie the art of graceful speech, not for the enter- make verses? The evidence is of the prima tainment of others simply, hut for the help of facie sort. How the suggestion would be re- of your fellow-men in understanding their po- ceived that perhaps his poetic, efforts may litical duties. He who can expose a fallacy evince a finer mental organism or a riper men- by a few penetrating words, he who can be- tal development then X.*s glibness on politics head a monster of error by one sweep of his and the tariff or Z.'s second-hand theories as to cimeter, he who can explain a difficult subject the relation of wages and capital, I do not in a few plain sentences, may ask no nobler know. It is a suggestion I have never vent- way of doing good, may seek no higher sphere ured to offer, partly from utter hopelessness among men. This for the educated man is of of its serious reception and partly from fear unspeakable Importance in considering the that my habitual estimate of X. and Z. may range of his political duties, and I urge it upon do injustice to a brace of worthy young men. you, young men, with a special emphasis. The number also contains two poems A recent number of Lasell Leaven of more than ordinary merit. Aside took the STUDENT to task most sarcas- from these, there is but little literary tically for its provincialism, and matter, and an increase of this depart- claimed great refinement for itself ment, at the expense of some other solely on account of its nearness to now unduly long, would be an im- Boston. We submit the following provement. from their exchange column as an in- There is a better proportion main- THE BATES STUDENT. 155

tained in the Huverfordian. Its edi- And it is true; for with the half-closed eye The dreamy mind can see them at their play, torials do not range over the whole Whene'er their jealous guardians set them frees intellectual, political, and social world, To sport for one brief hour in twilight gray. but arc confined to the interests of Hav- er ford. Space will not permit us to STILL WAITING. give a careful review of the literary Down upon the long coast stretches, work or those other departments al- Where the sand clinics meet the sea, Half buried, lie the gray old timbers ways sought first by the eager student, Of the fair Ship, Fleur de Lis. and we close with this extract: Still dame Margaret of Cherbourg, BEVERIB. Scans the billows, day by day. Methought I saw, as in a dream, Twenty years have rolled their cycles, Ui>on a sluggish forest stream, Since her good man sailed away. A boat slide softly down. Every evening finds her saying, The helmsman slept in cushioned stern, " Sure, he'll come before the light. " O'ershadowed by tlie grateful fern Every morning flndfl her praying, Tliat overhung the bank. " Send him, Lord, before the night. " The vessel veered from side to side, Swayed by the whims of th' eddying tide> Still upon the long coast stretches, And the wind that softly blew. Where the sand dunes meet the sea, Half buried, lie the gray old timbers Waking, I pondered long in awe, Of tins fair ship, Fleu de Lis. Until, by brighter light, I saw, —Dartmouth. The soul in reverie. MAY. Woven is sunlit green, POETS' CORNER. In sweet designs, frost-saddened hues among, Though many a glade is seen The garland-grace that tender hands have WOOD NYMPHS, Hung. ISY BRIO, '90. The forest king's review, Upon an afternoon in early spring, A joyous retinue. When couches 'neath the pints stretch warm —F. F., '77, in Homcrinllc Journal. and dry, When through their waving boughs the whis- pering winds CLOVER. Are breathing soft and low a subtle melody; BY ERIC, '90. Clover rod and white, A When odors such as Arab never knew Assail the listless sense with fairy power, Grasses bending low With the weight of heaven's dew And (lowers trembling at the lightest touch In the morning glow. Lie (dose against the old tree's massive tower; O, then it seems the. legend must bo true Through them stepping light, Woven by the happy Greek in days of Eld, Dashing dew aside, That nymphs are hidden in each cooling spring, Trips a maiden young and fair And dryads in the gray trunks are held. Fit to be (heir bride. That every bird atilt among the leaves Clover red and white Is some fair being in enchantment's guise; In her cheeks at play, That, doing pennance for some strange offense, Drops of dew ' neath lashes dark Would fain unmask himself to mortal eyes. Dart the morning's ray. 156 THE BATES STUDENT.

Happy is your lot, " Let OS, then, be up and doing," Clover white and red, Lest our work shall bo too late, . Springing light and shining bright Still remembering, not forgetting, At thy young bride's tread. We were third in 'eighty-eight. " Slide." —Colby Echo, Mai/17. POT-POURRI.

A PARODY ON A PARODY. Professor—" What's the Diet of " Tell me not in mournful numbers" Worms?" Student (fresh from Biol- That base-ball is all a dream, Or that Bates is so " forsaken," ogy)-—" Dirt and dead leaves. "—Ilav- She can't beat the Colby team. erfordian. Two to one. A PARODY. " Tell me not in mournful numbers " " Life is real! life is earnest! " . That this life is but a dream! Echo answers, " all is well, " When the boys of Colby College Though the ringing " Boom-a-la-ka " Meet the men on Bowdoin's team, Sounds poor Colby's funeral knell. To play ball. "Oh, mister."

" Life is real! Life is earnest! " " Not enjoyment and not sorrow " And we know that all is well, Stopped Bates in her march to fame, For old Colby beat the Bowdoins, They laugh best who laugh the latest, And she hushed their loudest yell, For we got there just the same, About the sixth inning. Sick or lame.

" Not enjoyment, and not sorrow " "In the world's broad Held of battle" Stop us on our march to fame: There are chicks that crow too soon, But we work, that each day's practice Birds that sing in early May-time Help us win another game, May be moulting e'er 'tis June. If Even Colby.

" In the world's broad field of battle, " " Trust no future howe'er pleasant," In this life of chance and fates, Oft recall your past defeat. Be not cast down and dejected, Crowds and mascots will not follow, For we once have beaten Bates, For they know you cannot beat. Easy, too. " 'Cause why."

"Trust no Future, howe'er pleasant! " How the league games must remind you, Let the lost games be forgot! That you've got a school-boy nine; Take no crowds, nor mascot specials! Playing marbles is their business, We can win as well as not. Base-ball is not in their line. '"Cause why." In 'eighty-nine.

All the league games do remind us Games are won, and you're defeated, That we've got a dandy nine: Now the pennant waves at Bates, Playing ball is just their business, Bowdoin, M. S. C, and Colby, Winning games is in their line, All have met the same sad fate. Base line. " Too bad."

Games are gained, and nines defeated, Too late now to begin doing; But our boys are on the turf, You have gotton up too late; For they won on May eleventh, They are fourth, and can't forget it, Now they think they own the earth. Who were third in 'eighty-eight ? Too bad. Boom-a-la-ka. B US INKS $ DIRECTOR Y. BATES COLLEGE.

FACULTY OF INSTRUCTION AND GOVERNMENT. REV. OREN B. CHENEY, D.D., THOMAS L. ANGELL, A.M., President Professor of Modern Languages. KKV. JOHN FULLONTON, D.D., REV. JAMES ALBERT HOWE, I).I)., Prof, of Ecclesiastical History ami Pastoral Theology. Professor of Systematic Theology and llomiletics. JONATHAN Y. STANTON, A.M., GEORGE C. CHASE, A.M., Professor of Greek anil Latin Languages. Professor of Rhetoric anil English Literature. REV. HENJAMIN F. HAYES, D.D., THOMAS HILL RICH, A.M., Professor of Psychology and Excgetical Theology. Professor of Hebrew, RICHARD C. STANLEY, A.M., JOHN II. RANI), A.M., Professor of Chemistry and Geology. Professor of Mathematics. REV. THOMAS HILL, D.D., HOWARD R. CHADWKK, Lecturer on Ethics. Instructor of English Literature and Elocution.

0 LA SSI GA L DEPA li TM EN T. TERMS OF ADMISSION. Candidates for admission to the Freshman Class are examined as follows: — LATIN : In nine hooks of Virgil's .Kneid; six orations of Cicero; the Catiline of Sallust; twenty exercises of Arnold's Latin Prose Composition, and in Ilarkness' Latin Grammar. GREEK : In three hooks of Xenophon's Anabasis; two books of Homer's Iliad, and in Iladley's Greek Grammar. MATHEMATICS: In Loomis' or GreenleaPs Arithmetic, in Went- worth's Elements of Algebra, and Plane Geometry or Equivalents. ENGLISH : In Mitchell's Ancient Geography, and in Worcester's Ancient History. All candidates for advanced standing will be examined in the preparatory studies, and also in those previously pursued by the class they propose to enter, or in other studies equivalent to them. Certificates of regular dismission will be required from those who have been meml>crs of other Colleges. The regular examinations for admission to College take place on the second Saturday l>efore Commencement, on Tuesday preceding Commencement, and on Saturday preceding the first day of the Fall Term.

COURSE OF STUDY. The regular Course of Instruction is that commended by the leading Colleges of the country as eminently adapted to secure liberal culture and a sound classical education.

EXPENSES. The annual ex|ienses for board, tuition, room rent, and incidentals are $180. Pecuniary assistance, from the income of thirteen scholarships and various other iienefactions, is rendered to those who are unable to meet their exj>enses otherwise. Students contemplating the Christian ministry receive assistance every year of the course.

THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL.

This is a department in the College, established by vote of the corporation July 21,1870. It occupies Nichols Hall, situ- atetl about a quarter of a mile from the College buildings, and is in charge of a special Faculty appointed by the College corporation. Candidates for admission are required to furnish testimonials of good standing in some Christian church, and to give evidence of their duty to prepare for the gospel ministry, certified by the church of which they are meml>er8 respectively, or by some ordained minister. Those who are not graduates from College, previous to entering upon the regular course of study, must be prepared for examination in the common English branches, Natural Philosophy, Physiology, Chemistry, Geology, Astronomy, Algebra, and in the Latin and Greek languages. Tuition, room rent, and use of libraries free. COMMENCEMENT, Thursday JUNB 27,1889. JiUS WES S DIRECTOR Y.

NICHOLS LATIN SCHOOL.

This Institution is located in the city of Lewiston, Maine, and is named in honor of LYMAN NICHOLS, Esq., of Boston. The special object of the school is to prepare students for the Freshman Class of Hates College, though students who do not con- template a College course are admitted to any of the classes which they have the qualifications to enter. The School is situated near the College and Theological School, and thus affords important advantages of association with students of more advanced standing and scholarship. The Course of Study comprises three years and as many classes; that is, the first year, or third class; the second year, or second class; the third year, or first class. The classes are so arranged that students can enter the school at any time during the vear.

BO ART) OF INSTRUCTION. IVORY P. FRISBEE, A.M., PRINCIPAT Teacher of Latin and Creek. W. V. TIBBETTS, A.B Teacher of Ancient Historv and Geography. AUTHOR TOWNSEND, A.B Assistant in Mathematics. E. W. MORRELL Teacher of Mathematics and Latin. C. J. EMERSON ' Teacher of Elocution and Rhetoric. For further particulars send for Catalogue. 1. P. PRISBEE, Principal LYNDON INSTITUTE, LEBANON ACADEMY. Pupils fitted tor Business, Scientific Schools LYNDON CENTRE, VT. or tlitj best Colleges. W. C. HICK, A.15., Principal. WALTER B. BANGER, A.M., PRINCIPAL, For further particulars, address tins Principal, Teacher of Latin, Greek, and Political Science. or ELIHU HATES, Sec'y Trustees. JTDSON is. BAM, A.M., Teacber of Natural Science and Mathematics. WILLIAM L. BUNKER, Teacher of Banking, Book-keeping, ami Penmanship. New Hampton Literary Institution, HENRY B. 15ACON, Teacher of Elocution. JOS. II. HUMPHREY, Teacher of Vocal Music. Miss NEW HAMPTON, N. H. JEANNETTE I!. WILSON, Teacher of French. Six Courses of Study—Classical, English and German, and English. Miss CLARA L. HAM, Classical, Regular Scientific, Musical, and Com- A.15., Teacher of Latin and Greek. Miss MABEL mercial College Course. c. BEMIft, Teacher of Instrumental Music. Miss Address, REV. A. 15. MESERVEY, A.M., Principal. EMILY KIMBA.LL, Teacher of Painting and Draw- ing. MRS. R. II. HARVEY, Matron. For both sexes. Young Ladies' Classical Course. College Preparatory Course, Scientific Course, each GREEN MOUNTAIN SEMINARY, of four years; Commercial Course, of one year. WATERBURY CENTRE, VT. Instruction given in Music, Painting, Drawing, and Courses of Study—College Preparatory, Elocution. Classical and English Commercial. The best Character of instruction unsurpassed by any sim- Commercial Department in the State. Ex- ilar institution in the State. Modern Methods in penses Low. LANGUAGES AM) SCIENCE. No crowded For further particulars address the Principal, classes. An excellent LIBRARY, adapted to wants Miss LIZZIE COLLEY, at Waterbury Centre. of students. A rare CABINET, probably unequaled by any similar institution in Northern New Eng- land. Chemical LABORATORY for individual ex- MAINE CENTRAL INSTITUTE, perimenting. A pleasant RKADING-ROOM, eon- PITTSFIELD, MAINE. taining a large number of the best papers and mag- azines. Large rooms and steam heat. Delightfully Thorough Courses of Study in English, located. Summer home of N. E. Conservatory of M usic, for 1885. Classical and Scientific Branches. I. W. SANBORN, Sec'y andTreas., Normal Department attached. LYKDONVILLB, VT. J. H. PARSONS, A.M., Principal. />' USINESS DIRECTOR Y. Crayon Artist and Photographer, As he is now situated in his NEW STUDIO, SANDS BUILDING,

Has facilities for all kinds of Photographic Work which are unrivaled in the State. We make a specialty of large work, such as GUOUI'S, LIFE-SIZE HEADS, and LARGE FULL-LENGTH PHOTOGRAPHS, which with our large camera and superior light we execute in the highest perfection of the art. Full line of samples on exhibition at our studio. Prices low.

SPECIAL RATES TO STUDENTS. CALL AND SEE US. -F. E. STANLEY. Strictly Pure Confectionery, Made Fresh Every Day, EXCEPT SUNI5A YS, AT *±"HH BROADWAY CANDY STORE, Prom the Beat Granulated Sugar. Price, Hi to 40 Cents Per Pound. M. 10. doss, chief Clerk, K. W. Hodgkins, Candy Refiner. No. 223 MAIN ST., LEWISTON. S. A. CUMMINGS, Proprietor. • CHARLES A. ABBOTT, • Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Fine Toilet Soaps, Brushes, Combs, &c. - Corner Lisbon and Main Streets, - Lewiston, Maine. Perfumery and Fancy Toilet Articles in great variety. Physicians' Prescriptions accurately compounded. WM. A. ROBINSON, Apothecary, A. TJ B TJ 14 ]ST , Carries a full stock of TOILET GOODS, RAZORS, Robie's Shirt Store PERFUMERIES, SOAPS, &c. IS HBADQUABTEBS FOB Chemical and Laboratory Supplies a Specialty. Shirts, Collars, Cuffs, Neckwear, Call and see him. Boxing Gloves, Dumb-Bella, and Indian Clubs, A at Manufacturers' Prices. NEW STYLES. 49-SIIIRT PATTERNS CUT TO MEASURE.^*

MURPHY I THE MRS. M. B. BARKER, HATTER

MUSIC DEALER, SIGN, GOLD HAT, Lisbon Street, Lewiston. LEWISTON, - - - MAINE. BUSINESS DIRECTORY. you Will Find a Good Line of Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, and Slippers AT O. O. MORRELL'S. CORNER MAIN AND LISBON STREETS, - - - LEWISTON, MAINE. siiiv —lti<; BLACK BOOT. Lewiston Monumental Worts, H. B- Skinner, Manufacturers of Monuments, Tablets, etc. Esti- Manufacturer of mates furnished for Cemetery ami Building Work, from Lijrht, Dark, and Red Granite, American or Bobbins, Spools, and Skewers, Kalian Marble. Ami Base-Rail Bats. Also, Fitted Hard Wood. 12 ami 14 Kates Street, Lewiston, Maine. Orders by Mail promptly attended to. JOHN P. MURPHY, Manager. LEWISTON, MAINE. E. Cornish & Co., E. & 18. Millett, (Successors to R. F. FOBS,) DEALERS IN PRACTICAL TAILORS, Court Street, AUBURN, ME. Millinery and Fancy Goods, C. F. CORNISH, COTTKR. 13 Lisbon St., Lewiston, Me. FOR NOBBY STYLES, CALL ON Wakefield Brothers, JJ, Tiombly & Co,, DEALERS IN Drugs, Medicines, and Chemicals, CUSTOM TAILORS, Fancy and Toilet Articles, Sponges, Brushes, IVrtnmcry, etc. Physicians' Prescriptions carefully com- Opp. Y. M. C. A. Block, Court St., Auburn. pounded, and orders answered with care and dispatch. GEO. ii. COUB, COTTER. 114 Lisbon Street, - - Lewiston, Maine. If You Want to Buy Ezra H. White, D.D.S, THE BEST GRADE OF COAL, DENTAL ROOMS, LOW, FOK CASH, CALL ON So. 1 LYCEUM BLOCK, J. N. WOOD, 64 Middle Street. Lisbon Street, - - Lewiston, Maine.

A SPECIALTY MADE Wood, Robinson & Co., JOBHKHS OK PAPER AND yWINE.

Special sizes made to order. State Agents for the llano Manifold Letter Book. Writes and copies at the same time. SCHOOL AND COLLEGE 101 Main Street Auburn, Maine. THE BATES STUDENT, POINTING A Magazine Published Monthly During the Collegiate Year by the CLASS OF '90, BATES COLLEGE. LEWISTON JOURNAL OFFICE. LEWISTON, MAINE. BUSINESS DIRECTORY. HIGH STREET LAUNDRY AUBURN, MAINE. NATHANIEL DAVIS Proprietor.

HP" Office: A. S. WOODMAN, Room 49, P. H. mSi All Work Neatly and Promptly Done. REPAIRING Neatly Done, if desired. BARBOUR & OLFENE, DE A LICKS IN Loring, Short & Harmon, DRUGS, MEDICINES, CHEMICALS Fancy anil Toilet Article?, Sponges, Brashes, Perfumery, MANUFACTURERS OF &c. Physicians' Prescriptions carefully compounded, and orders answered with care and dispatch. 268 & 123 Lisbon Street, LEWISTON. BLANK Books, R. C. PINGREE & CO., DEALERS IN

136 Main Street, STATIONERY, PLANING MILL WALL PAPERS,

AND ALL KINDS OF LAW BOOKS, WOOD WORKING. OPP. PREBLE HOUSE.

Indian Clubs turned to order. PORT LAN D.

LEWISTON STEAM DYE HOUSE, No. 141 Main Street.

JOSEPH LEBLANC, . . . PROPRIETOR. Clothing Cleansed, Dyed, and Repaired, F. I. Day, DOUGLASS & COOK, Fine Boots and Shoes. • Books, Stationery, Paper Hangings, WINDOW SHADES, PICTURES AND FRAMES, 188 Lisbon Street, I wiwton. ,83" Frames made to order. NOT THE BEST Rut just as gooil DOYLE BROTHERS,

Can be bought of Lewiston Five Cent Store, L. C. ROBBINS 32-38 Lisbon Street. As anyplace in the citv. Directly Opposite the Crockery, Glass Ware, Tin Ware, Toys, Notions, etc. Catholic Church, and Near the Free Baptist Church, Wholesale and Retail. MAIN STREET, No. 270. J. DOYLE. 1". M. DOYLE. BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

G.W. ELLARD & CO.,

&RCC1D£^T 178 Lisbon Street, INSURANCE COMPANY, LEWISTON, "<* HARTFORD, CONN. Boots, snoes, and utters. ORIGINAL ACCIDENT COMPANY OF AMERICA, LARGEST IN THE WORLD. LEWISTON AGENTS FOR PAYS ACCIDENT CLAIMANTS, $3,000 a Day. "(J3. Lc. Douglas' Sfioe-s" "MORAL: INSURE IN THE TRAVELERS." WARD WELL'S 1 OR GENTLEMEN, AND ART STORE "Taylor's Adjustable Shoes" IS HEADQUARTERS FOR FOR LADIES. OIL PAINTINGS, ETCHINGS. S Principals) 11 STEEL ENGRAVINGS, Assistants, ami aTEACHERS number for Music, WANTED! also An ami Specialties, send Pastels, iind Artotypes. PICTURE FRAMES ID all stamp tor application form ami circulars of Informa- new and desirable patterns. BRONZE GOODS, STATUARY, STATIONERY, ETC., ETC. tion to Always in stuck a large assortment of goods suitable for National School Supply Bureau, WEDDING and BIRTHDAY PRESENTS. Call and ex- Mention this paper. Chicago, 111. amine our stock before purchasing elsewhere. You can earn $50 to S150 WARDVVELL'S ART STORE, per month during your vaca- tion selling our specialties in NO. 29 LISBON STREET. Tt '• Nursery Stock. Wo can give situations to fifty good, energetic men for the sum- mer, or permanently if they wish, and would like 9 to hear from any who mean business. The work is All of Harper «C* Ji rot hers quickly learned, is easy, healthful, and profitable. Our best salesmen have been students who have Sehoot and College Text- taken up the work during vacation, send for terms. McMANAMON & LUETCHFORD, Hooks, Dictionaries, and Nurserymen, ROCHESTER, x. Y. Hooks of Reference will be furnished at lowest prices NEW + DINING + ROOMS, by A. C. STOCKING, 57 Lisbon St., Near Music Hall, lewiston, SO lironifield St.. D. F. LONG, .... PROPRIETOR. Meals at all hours. The Best of Steaks, Oysters, and Ice- BOSTON, MASS. Oream. CATEHI.NO FOB PABTIBS A BPBCULTT. The liest place in the city to get a Nice Oyster Stew, Corres]>n)i(tcn<<' solicited. THE LARGEST STOCK OK CHOICE ^JUDKINS' LAUNDRY, Flour, Groceries, Provisions, etc., 187 Lisbon St., Lewiston, In the City, can be found with Is NOT EXCELLED IN FINE WORK. NEALEY & MILLER, Cor, Main and Bates St-eets, LEWISTON. Trv US, and we will convince you. a^-lJottom Prices always guaranteed, BUSINESS DIRECTORY. AUTHORS OF BATES. If you have a book you wish to have published, and want to know how to have it done at a slight expense, write to CHARI.ES T. WALTER, Publisher, St. Johnsbury, Vermont, enclosing stamp, and stating what von have, and if possible, enclosing MS. All MSS. sent in this way will be carefully returned, if sufficient postage is enclosed.

RECENT PUBLICATIONS. THE STORY OF THE PURITANS, By WALLACE PECK. Illustrated by five full- page illustrations by B. W. Kemble, and about forty vignettes, in tints, by O. Herford. CoverC design by Keiublu. Price, $1.00. HOW DEACON TUIIMAN AND PARSON WHITNEY KEPT NEW YEAR'S, By W. H. H. MURRAY, Illustrated by Thomas Worth, and others. Price, $1.25. THE DORCAS SOCIETY, and other sketches, by JAMES BUCKHAM (Paul Pastnor) of the Burlington Free Press. Illustrated. Price, $1.00. SONGS FROM THE SEASONS, By DEXTER CARLETON WASHBURX (Bates, '85). (Second Edition.) Price, $1.25. THE LEGEND OF PSYCHE, By CARRIE WARNER MOREHOUSE (Bates, '77). Price, $1.00. Send stamp for illustrated circulars. CHARLES T. WALTER, Publisher, ST. JOHNSBURY, VERMONT.

THE ATTENTION GEO. H/L. 13 O-A. IK, OF »FL0RIST« TEACHERS W STUDENTS 37 High St., AUBURN, MAINE. Is called to the following list of Cut Flowers a Specialty. SUCCESSFUL BOOKS: Apgar's Plant Analysis, mlor liice Bure Sandier Bryant & Stratton's Book-Keeping, ■GO TO- Cooley's Physics, Cooley's Chemistries, J±. E. HARLOW'8, Gray's Botanies, Where a large slock and variety is always on hand. Fisher's Outlines History, Robinson's Mathematics, A. E. HARLOW 58 Lisbon Street. Swinton's Readers, Swinton's Geographies, NEW YORK STORE. Webster's Dictionaries, Etc., Etc., Etc. PUBLISHED BY B. PECK & CO., Importers, Jobbers, and Retailers of IVISON, BLAKEMAN & CO. Dry and Fancy Goods, Millinery, &c. NEW YORK. BOSTON. CHICAGO. 126 AND 128 LISBON STREET, LEWISTON, MR. BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

RICHARDS & MERRILL, Merchant Tailors,... ;'.:;^,, Ready-Made Clothing, Furnishing Goods, etc. Wo have always on hand a very large ami choice selection of Foreign and Domestic Woolens, in latest styles and nov- elties, which we make to order, and guarantee in Fit, Trimmings, anil Workmanship, equal to any that can be had In Maine. (£/■ A full line of Fine Custom Ready-Made Suits and Overcoats always on hand. Our Motto ■. Quick Sales at Small Profits. No. 1 Lyceum Hall Building, Lewiston, Maine. IOSEPH |>l LLOTT'S * STEEL** PENS. ( . THE FAVORITE NUMBERS, 303,404,332,351,170, ;■•■■/ AND HIS OTHER STYLES SOLD BY ALL DEALERS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD

J. H. STETSON & CO., DR. EMERY BAILEY, Successors to BEAN A STETSON, DENTIST, Dealers • in • Stoves, • Ranges, • Furnaces, No. 3 1-2 LISBON ST., LEWISTON. And Ventilators, Tin, iron, and Copper Ware, Zinc, Lead Pipe, Sheet Lead. &c. Tin. Iron, and Cupper Gas administered to extract Teeth. Work to order. 05 LISBON 8TBEET.

WALKER BROTHERS, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in PRINTING Oysters, Clams, and Lobsters Goods Delivered Without Extra Charge. * OF ALL KINDS *

55 Bates St., Near Main St., Lewiston, Me. EXECUTED WITH NEATNESS AND DISPATCH, IN THE HIGHEST STYLE OK THE ART, EXCHANGE HOTEL, AND AT MODERATE PRICES, R. YOUNG, Proprietor. AT THE OFFICE OF THE Centrally located near all stores ami depots; near headquar- ters of Horse Kailroad. CHAPEL ST.. NEAR MAIN & LISBON STS. LEWISTON. |ewiston Journal.

*%<>%*■ BUBIER & MASON, WE MAKE A. SPECIALTY PAINTERS AND PAPER HANGERS HOUSE AND DECORATIVE PAINT- First-Class Bookf College Printing ING, GRAINING, GLAZING, SUCH AS KALSOMINING, AND Programmes, Catalogues, Addresses, WALL-TINTING. Sermons, Town Reports, Etc. All Work Done in a Workmanlike Manner. Don't send out of the State for Printing, for we BATES ST., On*. ELECTKIC LIGHT STATION. guarantee to give satisfaction. CURTIS & ROSS' Successor to TKAOUE & HAI.E, DRUGGIST AND APOTHECARY, 28 LISBON ST., LEWISTON. Photographs of all kinds and .sizes finished in the best possible manner. Having perfected the I'hysicians' I'rcscriptions accurately compounded. Bromide process, we are now readv to furnish the PERMANENT BKOMIDK PICTURES of any size and at moderate prices. To customers wishing for Bromide Pictures, no charge will be made tor making the negative. FREE-HAND • CRAYONS • A • SPECIALTY. SPECIAL • RATES • TO • CLASSES. CURTIS Sz ROSS, r Cor. Lisbon and AHII Sts., I.ewiston. O. A. NORTON, Coal, Wood, and I lay, 89 Ash SI, ami in Grand Trunk Sard,

LEWISTON, MAINE. %&-Orders by Mail anil Telephone promptly tilled.

A. L. GRANT,

Manufacturer of Pure CONFECTIONERY,

160 Lisbon Street, LEWISTON.

H. IHlKSSK.lt. K. W. IlKKSSKIt. E. H. GERRISH, R. DRESSER & CO., APOTHECARY, DKAI.KKS IN 145 Lisbon St., cor. Ash, LEWISTON, ME. Meats, Groceries, and Provisions, Prescriptions promptly and accurately prepared. Full line of Chemicals, Drugs, Perfumes, Toilet 181 MAIN 8TRBET, LEWISTON. Articles, &c., at Reasonable Prices. CARMAN & THOMPSON, JORDAN, FROST & CO., Wholesale anil Retail Dealers in Eastern, Western, and Southern Radiators, Valves, Steam and Gas Pipe Lumber, Mouldings, Gutters, and Brackets. and Fittings, Hoilers, Engines, Pumps. Planing Mill and Lumber Yard Foot of Cross Canal. Shafting, Pulleys, Hangers, and Engineers' Supplies, LEWISTON, ME. WM. JORDAN. A. E. FKOST. K.M.JORDAN. 48 MAIN STREET, LEWISTON, ME.

JOHN Y. SCRUTON & SON, Fine Custom Tailoring | Ready-Made Clothing,

23 LISBON STREET, LEWISTON, MAINE. GEO. W. SMITH, Established 1874. Turning, Carving, Scroll Sawing,

AND FANCY WOODS, \». opge, 24 Main Street, - - LEWISTON.

IMPORTANT! ^ine • ^pinjing If you want good TEA, COFFEE, FLOUR Or anything else usually kept in a first-class Grocery Store, or if you intend to visit any part of the world (especially 88-^)2 f(?Giiip ft., Europe), or are sending for friends or sending money to friends, be sure and call on JOHN GARNER, Omni and Provision Dealer, Agent for Fleischmann & Co.'s /fubupr?, flfaine. Compressed Yeast, Passenger and Exchange Agent, PARK STREET, 213 I.EWISTON. [ You Have 0 To

You can use it to good advantage in looking over our EXCKLLENT ASSORTMENT OF FURNITURE:

For every part of the household. If you do not wish to purchase now, come in and look us over and get posted so that you may be able to select correctly in the future. In this issue we would direct attention to our CHAMBER • SET • DEPARTMENT Which is crowded full of choice designs in all kinds of wood, made strong, and finished perfectly. We will be glad of an opportunity to show up the line. Our Prices will be As Low as the Lowest. BRADFOED, CONANT & CO., 199-201 Lisbon Street, Lewiston, Me.