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ttijbmt ' LXIII. NO. 1. Vol. BATES COLLEGE, LEWISTON, MAINE, APRIL 16, 1947 By Subscription Students Will Meet April 24 To Discuss Thanksgiving Vacation. B. C. C. Announces

There is a strong possibility that the students of Bates college may Stu-C Starts Complete Revision Dr. Edwin Aubrey enjoy a week end vacation next year for the Thanksgiving holiday, Speaks At Vespers it was announced by the Bates Con- Of Men's Constitution Tonight ference Committee. In the past, the will start tonight at the The Christian Association has se- Thanksgiving holiday has usually Plans cured for its last vesper program been one day only, giving mo t of of the Student Coun- s l^t meeting Sunday night. Dr. Edwin F. Au- the students too little time to tra- I u tor a complete overhauling and brey, president of the Crozier Theo- vel home and return without miss- Lrislon of :he constitution of the Four Attend National logical Seminarv in Chester. Penn. ing classes on a no-cut day. This Lens Student Government organi- Dr. Aubrey is one of the leading practice was discontinued during Liion. it «as announced by Coun- the war, but resumed in 1946. cil President Edward Glanz. A spe- Forensic Congress theologians in the country This ves?er program will be held in the Students will be given an oppor- I ul committee will be appointed Three students and a member of chapel at 7 p. m. Trafton Meiulall tunity to voice their opinion in a I,-(insisting of both members and the faculty represented Bates at will be baritone soloist, and the chapel period to be held April 24. La-menAers of the council. The the third bi-annual Delta Sigma Rlio Carillon will sing. The final decision on the matter Lmmittee will meet regularly to Congress held in Chicago April 10- will come from the administrative beats changes and will then sub- 12. Professor Brooks Quimby of the Dr. Aubrey will be on campus and speak in chapel Monday, April officials. There are other factors [jii their work to the council lor Speech department and students 21. Students who wish to see him to be taken into consideration be- Lpproval. The council, in turn, will Edward Glanz. Jean Harrington, can make an appointment through sides the student body's desires, MBit the new constitution to the and Lila Kumpunen were the dele- Miss Helen Hendrickson in the but the results of the vote will be a Men's assembly for final discussion gates. Professor Quimby was re- Placement office. guide towards determining what- Ld approval. It is hoped that this elected to one of the vice-presi- ever steps will be taken. Lois Youngs and her Religion Iwork can be completed before the dencies in the National Association As it stands now, this is approx- liianner recess. of Delia Sigma Rho. Commission of the C.A. have di- imately the calendar which has al- rected the monthly vesper services As an aid to the committee, Mr. The Congress was set up resembl- ready been adopted by the faculty during the past school year. Dr. and is printed in the new catalog ■tan R°we. dean of the faculty, ing the House of Representatives T. Z. Koo, an outstanding student Co-directors Floyd Smiley and Penny Richter with Leon lias made available notes on the in our national Congress. Various for the school year 1947-48. Christian leader and- Chinese diplo- Wiskup, Chief Script Writer, Discussing the Ball and (a) For Thanksgiving, classes lame project which was started a standing; committees arc appointed mat, spoke at the season's first ves- will close at 11:45 a. m. on Wed- I few years ago. These notes, large- to discuss different phases of pro- Chain Club's Hit Production, 'Me and the Missus". pers October 23. Following the ser- nesday, November 26, and resume It the work of Vincent McKu6ick posed bills and report to the con- vice, students were able to meet at 7:45 a. m., Friday, November I will be used by the committee gress as a whole. Joint conference Dr. Koo personally at a gathering 28. This holiday will be preceded |t! an aid and guide. committees are also appointed to co- in the Women's Union. and succeeded by no-cut days. The new as well as the retiring ordinate the work of committees Ball And Chain Puts [n November the vesper service liouncil has felt the need of a re- working on different details of the (lb) The Christmas recess will marked a significant date in the begin at 11:45 a. m., Friday, De- liised constitution for two reasons. same general topic. A Speaker is history of the college, for in the Vets Colony On Stage cember 19, and will end at 7:45 (first, the old one is too wordy and elected and presides over the con- program there was the formal ser- The history of Sampsonville will a. m.. Monday, January 5. [jutdated. An effort will be made Prof. Brooks Quimby gress. The resolutions finally adopt- vice of presentation and dedication unfold before the students and fac- (c) The Easter recess will begin I: ■ only to bring it up to date, but ed are, sent to the proper Congres- ulty of Bates college next week at 11:45 a. m., Thursday. March ( I. ■ to draw up a more simple set of the newly added stained-glass sional committees in Washington. Stu-G Boards Meet when the Ball and Chain club pre- 2, and end at 7:45 a. m., Tuesday, lof rules. Many of the clauses are windows which are the graduating The labor resolutions adopted by sents "Me 'n the Missus", a series April 6. (Easter is on March 28.) limbiguous and difficult to inter- Elect Class Day gifts of recent classes. Mr. Orin E. the congress called for modified of humorous -ketches tracing the Students will have three alter- pret, needing much clarification. Skinner gave a brief address and For Annual Dinner anti-strike legislation for certain development of the married veter- native proposals to choose from. Isecond, the student body has later delivered an illusrated lecture ans' housing units and showing The first would be to keep the lihown that it strongly feels cer- Speakers, Others industries and the recommendation on stained glass. This evening the Women's StU- scenes of present day life there. Thanksgiving schedule as it is out- tain changes should be made. One The results of the senior class for wider use of compulsory arbitra- On December 1, President Her- dent Government will have a ban- tion where workers were not per- bert Davis of Smith College aided The play will be presented at the lined above. I these is in the present nomina- elections for Class day have been quet in the Women's Union at 6 Little theatre April 24 and 25. The second alternative would |:-.:. system. The committee will at- announced by Trafton Meiulall, mitted to strike. The congress also the cause of the Wolrd Student Ser- o'clock. The event marks the offi- The suggestion for a show origi- eliminate Thanksgiving as a col- |smpt io anticipate situations sim- class president. Class day will be came out in favor of guaranteed an- vice Fund by speaking of the needs, nual wages,, safety standards in desires, and views of foreign stu- cial retirement of the old board nated at one of the first meetings lege holiday, adding this day of va- ■r to the one which arose this year held Saturday. June 14, the day mines, democratization of labor members from their duties, and the of the Ball and Chain club at the cation to the Christmas recess. prior to Commencement. dents. He is National vice-president IK the nominations for the all-col- beginning of March. The produc- Since Thursday would not be a llege elections and to avoid them unions by use of the Australian bal- of the W. S. S. F. and a member of assuming of those duties by the new Class Day speakers are as fol- lot in union elections and strike tion staff and cast were selected holiday, the preceding and succeed- fn the future. the International Student Service in board. Both new and old board lows: Class Oration. Donald Rich- votes, and compusory audits and Europe. and plans were made before Easter ing days would not be no-cut days. Tonight's meeting of the new members will attend the banquet, as vacation. Co-directors Penny Rich- ter: Address to the Mothers and financial statements by the unions. The Christmas vespers featured Students could therefore use their IStu-C will be their first official ter and Floyd Smiley held the first Fathers, Madeleine Richard; Class Concerning medicine, the Con- a program of Bach and Handel well as the invited guests, Mrs. cuts and go home if they so wish- ►nines.- meeting and will be held rehearsal April 8, and intensive History. Florence Furfey; Address gress voted in favor of a system of through the cooperation of the Richardson. Mrs. Bisbee, Mrs. ed. Under this alternative, the i the conference room on the first work will continue throughout this Christmas recess would end Tues- to the Halls and Campus, Albert federal health care with decisional Chora! and Orphic Societies and Hewitt, Mrs. Kierstead. Mrs. Cross, or of Roger Williams hall. This week end next. St. Denis: Class Will. Richard Bald- control remaining in districts and the C.A. The Rev. Edward R. Nel- day, January 6, at 7:45 a. m. heeling i open to any men stu- and Dean Clark. a win; Presentation of Class Gifts, not centrally. This was, in effect, a (Continued on page four) Ticket sales started Monday at All students are urged to think Ptti who wish to attend. about these alternatives and to con- Lila Kumpunen; Chaplain, Henry compromise resolution. Madeleine Richard, retiring presi- Chase hall and will continue to The council was sworn in Tue - s Inouye; Toastmaster, Trafton Men- dent of Stu-G will give a short ad- next Thursday, the 24th. The price sider the merits of each before the ■y. April 8, at a joint meeting of Two delegates from the Univers- is 50 cents each, tax included. vote is taken. all; Marshal, Parker Hoy. dress and members of the old board ! retiring and new councils. Ray- ity of Hawaii were present and saw C. A. Announces The cast is as follows: Mrs. mond HobbB, retiring vice-presi- The committee for Class day are the congress vote in favor of state- will present reports on the various Strong. Valerie Chapman; Mr. knt, administered the oath in the as follows: Invitations and An- hood for this territory. Stu-G projects of this. year. Strong, Leonard Charpentier; Junior Class Elects Jtaence of former President Jos- nouncements, Walter Meserve and Dr. Paul Sweet, former member Cabinet Chairmen Ralph Ball, Irving Davis; Priscilla Ruth Moulton; Last Chapel, Arlene of the Bates faculty and now a his- Midge Willard is in charge of ar- Ball, Ruth Wilbur; Joe Simons, Bh Larochelle. A short meeting The nine commission chairmen Speakers For Ivy Day Crosson: chairman, and Albert tory and government instructor at rangements for the banquet, and Donald Webber; Ethel Simons, Mnred, in which the former tor next year's Christian associa- Henderson and Keith Wilbur; Class the University of Hawaii, visited Mrs. Kierstead is managing the Carol Webber; Lou Bradley, Leon On Thursday, March 27th, the Maberi advised the new council tion cabinet as appointed by the / F> Past activities and proceedings day, Jane Blossom, chairmen, and the Bates delegation at the Con- preparation of the supper. Wiskup; Sue Bradley, Virginia junior class met to decide on the present officers, were announced Edith Hary, Janice Prince. Edmond gress Hotel where the convention Smith; Lizzie, Iva Charpentier; speakers for Ivy Day. The results f"l on what they might anticipate and introduced at last night's' meet- The official installation of New Hobbs, and Roxannc Kammerer, was held. Biltwell, Bill Chamberlain; Strong- are as follows: the future. Refreshments were ing of the all-campus association. Board members to Stu-G took place Co-chairmen, and Edward Wilde, arm, Ed Glanz; Alexander, Orwell Toastmaster: Edward Glanz. "ed after the meeting. The chairmen and their commis- Thursday morning at 8:15 in the William Hennessey, Mary Meyer, Tousley; Iceman, Keith Willbur; Oration: Harry Jofbrack. sions are as follows: Raymond chapel. The old board marched into Painters, Bob Woodward, Robert Toast to men: Lou Flett. Madeleine Richard and Alfred chapel followed by the new board, Cloutier, "49, Public Affairs; Rob- Jones, Frank Chapman, and Rob- Toast to faculty: Joan Thompson. Calendar Wade. Laconia Wins Debate each led by their respective presi- ert Dennett, 47, Religion; Robert ert Blake. Toast to seniors: Stan Freeman. r 16 dents. Mad Richard and Fern Wed, AP " —Women's Stu- Tourney Here Friday Foster, '50, Publicity; Nelson Chairmen of the production staff Toast to coeds: Dick Daley. *(nt Government Old Board-New Home, '49, Deputations; Nancy Dworkin. Mad gave a speech, Prophecy: Bill Sen eny. Four debating squads from New committees are: publicity, Muriel s »ird dinner party at Women'* Students Consider Hudson, '49, Campus Service, Mar- thanking the student body for its Gifts: Vivienne Slkora. Hampshire high schools were on Baldwin; costumes, Dorothy Cole •ion, s-9 p. m. jorie Lemka, '49, Reconstruction; cooperation during the year. She May 28 has Ibeen designated. the_ campus last Friday for the New and Natalie Cutter; tickets, Vir- [Thure., April 17—Women's Stu- 'Marriage And Family' Barbara Mason, '49, Freshman; Pat- then introduced the new president. traditional Ivy Day. The program'- Hampshire Interscholastic Debat- ginia Smith and Virginia Millett; Mt Government party for house "Marriage and the Family" was ricia Snell, '49, Community Society; Fern Dworkin, and simultaneously. stage, Dewis Millett; properties, is under the direction of Jean Har- ing tourney with teams from the old board members retired. [ice-presidents, Women's union, the subject under consideration at Mary Frances Turner, '49, Social. William Perkins; ushers, Marion rington and William Ginn et of- Dover, Lancaster, and Laconia Miss Richard gave Miss Dworkin P. m. B.A. College club plays last night's all-campus meeting of These chairmen-elect are now Larochelle, Sliirley Jonucz, and ficlo. r high schools and Sanborn seminary f children, 4:30 p. m., Little The- members of the C. A. cabinet, the oath of office and she in turn the Christian association. of Kingston, N. H., debating in af- Jean Barry; script, Leon Wiskup. though most of them and the re- then administered it to the new Fr The Rev. Edward Nelson, who ternoon and evening rounds on the '., April 18—Maine debating cently elected officers will not take board members. She praised the Bates-On-The-Air delivered the message at the Bates question: "Resolved, that the fed- ""lament of high schools In over many of the responsibilities of work of the old board and stated vesper service last Christmas, and eral government should provide a This afternoon at 4:00 over •"•e hall, Little theatre, and class that the new board would pledge Senator Cross Speaks system of complete medical care their posts until May, when they WCOU, Bates-on-the-Air will Mrs. Nelson led the discussion. themselves to doing their best in "ns, from 3 p. m. Friday to 11 available to all citizens at public will have been oriented to their new present a dramatic skit by Vi- m Rev. Nelson is minister of the Em- the future. Tommy Crosson was At Politics Ciub Session .. Saturday. expense." Laconia high took home jobs. vienne Sikora basej „n the life 4 manuel Baptist church in Portland. organist for the installation. »t, April 19—B. A. College club the trophy, and its winning team's The orientations began at the Tuesday evening the Poltics eiul> of ~«,Dert Schumann and en- m, Little treatre, at 2 p. m. and Amusing highlight of the meet- sterling silver medals, while San- first joint new and old cabinet This year's vice-presidents of members and their gi-csts heard an titled "The Schumann Ro- ing, which was held in Chase hall J* Baseball at Bowdoin. Maine born seminary came in second meeting last Wednesday night. dorms will have a banquet tomor- address by Senator Burton M. mance". It will feature Norman ^•ting tournament of high from 7 to 8 o'clock, wa the pre- Cross on "Maine Legislative Af- Card, Joyce Lord, Leon Wisk- s with silver-plated medals being William Ginn, current C. A. presi- rom night at 6 in'the Women's Un- hoo view of the Ball and Chain club's fairs". Senator Cross, the major- 's continued. presented to its teams. This is the dent, conducted the meeting, which ion. Arrangements are in charge of up, and Arthur Bradbury, with Iun coming show, "Me 'n the Missus" ity leader of the upper house of George Allen announcing and .. April 20—C.A. Vespers in first time in four years that San- was held at Dr. Alfred Painter's Mrs. Kierstead. PW, 74:15 p. m. President's presented in the form of a skit on born has not taken first place. Ed- home. Plans were discussed for the Maine, impressed his listeners Roberta Sweetaer as techni- f cian. f or invited student*, 3:30-5:30 married life. This entertainment win Gazonski of Laconia was immediate future as well as for next Members of the-new board of with his interest in making the m - Rand hall seniors' canoe was directed by Mr. and Mrs. Keith judged best speaker and awarded year. Stu-G are the following: President. Maine legislative system even Tuesday's program, which 9 J >■ m.-5 p. m. Wilbur and enacted by residents of a $200 scholarship. Charles Ellis of The joint cabinet voted to go on Fern Dworkin ;vice-president, Helen more progressive. The Senator be- was a repeat performance of r~ Papaianou; secretary, Ellie Mills; lieves in international cooperation last Wednesday's program, "*»•• April 22—Speech depart- Sampsonville. Laconia placed second in individ- record as favoring the Nesei war I "'it and Lyn Clark, Joan Thompson, and is considering the introduction was an original dramatic Oratorical contest at Little Richard McMahon was master of ual speaker honors. claims bill now in Congress, an ac- Joyce Baldwin, Joan Greenberg. of a resolution in the state legisla- sketch by Carolyn Booth en- i K'Y-9-.3oP.m. ceremonies for the meeting, which Earlier this week Raymond tion proposed to the group by •• April 23—Baseball—pending. William Strlngfellow, current chair- Marjorie McKeand. Jean Thomp- ture favoring world federalism on titled "Face in the Fog". The was arranged for by Luella Flett, Clou tier and Frank Chapman Ur A man of the Public Affairs commis- son, June Cunningham, June Zim- behalf of. the Bates Student Feder- performers were Joyce Lord, Jtu *-' Prll 24— Ball and Chain secretary, and Mary Myer, vice- staged an exhibition debate be- S m sion. Only two members opposed merman, Arrolyn Hayes, Barbara alists. Ellie Wohn, Stan Smith, and L , * P»onville play at Little president, of the C. A. Refresh- fore the Kiwanis club here in Lew- n^p-m. the measure. Stringfellow also pro- Duemmling, Mary Lou Duda. The Politics Club plans in the Margaret Overton. Technician ments were served. iston on the question: "Resolved, Apr 2$ Round t ble in posed that the cabinet members F.laine Porter, Nan Johnson. Judy future another outside speaker and for the broadcast was Albert IO " — * that labor should have a direct an outing for the members of the St. Denis, and Stanton Smith 10 D m Tie last all-campus meeting of write to congressmen on the mea- Hawkins, Nancy Norton-Taylor, \% !""• ®" - - 8»mp»on- share in the management of in- pl organization. was the announcer. *y in Little theatre, 6-11 the C. A. for this school year is and Judy Witt. 1 n>. sure. scheduled for some time in May. dustry." THE BATES STUDENT, APRIL 16, 1947 <&*wo Government Students News From Sampsonville Qttp Sal** 9tttb«it - Easter vacation ha, COm J 1873) gone, and many of the men Sampsonville are on Visit State Legislature Tbe "Ba^l Rnd Charge" Club's thee Bdi JANICE PRINCE '47 now. The old typewi last I (TeL 3207) By Midge Harthan %% '/ rrtters were u ing away frequently uui.in For many students, a trip to the ed necessary at the session. Bills nz *N THE. mssus v Managing Editor • . 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covered subjects ranging from elec- ■■•■ (TeL S33S7) -Maine State Capital was tbe first of were the reason. S its kind. Most of us bad realized trical power development, voting News Editor MARJORIE HARVEY '47 ment was afforded '- • ■ before we took the trip the impor- age, and Sunday roller skating to (T«l. 3206) four 1 ttie chicks which I ■'«*»J tance of intelligent public opinion state lottery. At approximately EDWARD WILD '47 dolph bought for his News Editor and of taking an active interest in 10.10 one woman representative and tijJ (TeL 83337) distributed to the kiddies governmental affairs, but not until suggested that Rule No. 25 be sus- poor orange one pas ■:.J Sports Editor DAVID TILLSON '49 we had actually seen business men, pended for the remainder of the (TeL 83337) denly, but fur a farmers, school teachers, and oth- session. This motion was answered while . Business Manager JEAN ROSEQUIST '47 ers speak their views did this idea with applause and immediately the Judy Jones had a pink , ,.. ^'"j (TeL 3207) strike home. To be well informed hall became a (scene on lighters Smiley the blue one. and T, n t Advertising Manager CAMILLE CARLSON '47 and actively interested in [local, clicking and snatches flaming as Gibbs Mr. Green Chick. ConcH (TeL 3207) state, and national affairs is the the honorable gentlemen from drawn — chicks are cut. .,,. they peep! (As well *, . MARGARET OVERTON '47 duty of every citizen if) he is to Maine lit pipes, cigars and cigar- Circulation Manager things!) uit"=J (TeL 3207) guard against private interest*, ettes. The woman who made the published weekly during the college year by the students of Bates College who, through the negligence of motion did not smoke. Rehearsals have a Entered as second-class matter at the Post Oil ice at Lewiston, Maine voters, gain their own way in local Most of "the students found this for the play, "Me and ie Mfaa and national matters. morning session rather uninterest- and a quick glance is"! From a distance, the capital at ing routine, since there were no leaves us thinking thai ;...„. NEW COUNCIL, NEW CONSTITUTION, NEW IDEAS Augusta looks prepossessing, with discussions, only the formal rou- up and the script wri tine of passing or rejecting bills. a very nice job. Th< '■■t The story of the new constitution for the Men's Student Gov- its dome, pillars, and long flight of are sed steps. It commands an excellent Most of the representatives appar- for April '24 and 25 ernment Organization is more than good news, it is a big step ently did not like this routine eith- sure an* in the right direction to be sure. However, it is also a challenge view of the countryside since It is reserve a date if you « situated on top of a high hill. In- er, since they were mainly occu- how we live over he to every member of the student body. Whether the work will pied with the comic sections and I side, however, the atmosphere is mud, but fun i.s n f J accomplish anything de iacto and be more than just a de jure cross-word puzzle of the newspa- t a pr& change rests with tlie students, particularly the men. seems very bustling but informal mium. and friendly. Men who look as it per. While the bills were being It must be remembered tht the Student Council is a represen- The beautiful they might come from your own hustled through, the general lack weather Frida'yl ative body. It does have charge of many campus activities that brought a host of Sampsonviujy home town seem to be enjoying a of attention was evident but prob- atiect both male and female students^ such as the rallies, mayor- across the road to G , conversation; with colleagues or ably all bills requiring discussions alty campaign, and the all-college election. In addition, it is the to view the first bas< .,,,. 1 simply walking up and down tbe had been worked out during com- go-between for students and tlie administration. The council the season. We bet ii . ' corridors before the two Houses mittee meetings. chiefly represents the male students, it can only do so ii the meet for the daily session. There The students who visited the time that baby carriages wen wheeled ii* en masse. A!so thougiJ men make their wishes known to the members. are many attractions here for the Senate found the routine much the The work the council is now undertaking is a task which it sightseer; the Senate Chamber, same but with more informality that Mary Jo Larochelle had an eii tra big grin on during | cannot periorm alone. The council members fully expect the the House of Representatives, and because of |the smaller number 7 o students to approach them with suggestions. If the students several museums. One museum in (33) of senators. The senate did LOiU be a Hoojltrto Success spur.Dad Jojo on the a fail to offer these suggestions, the council will be unable to particular is a lifelike woods not have as many bills to pass or Xotice the shine on the windowl reject so that more time was taken carry out its representative function. scene, with a running brook and panes in Jack Cameron's and Jack] to consider each bill. Contrasting We have been noticing in the editorial columns of other col- two moose regarding each other. Joyce's apartments and you'.. | The scene is real enough so that 'the formal Speaker of the House All Frosh Turn Out For An lege publications several comments on the apathy of the veter- cleaning the window- :,S the Senate President was slower in ans towards all activities outside of the classroom. This has not you'd expect to smell the pine mind thereafter. It sure makes speech and talked to the members Evening Of Fun At First Party been the case here as a general rule, yet the poor turnout at needles and hear birds chirping. difference, and we a: i o get] familiarly. some of the Men's Assembly meetings may be an indication The other floors contain the usual At the first meeting of the or- class of 1950. Refreshments were around to it ourselves one | In the afternoon, the discussion that disinterest is growing. We hope not, for if we become offices of Internal Revenue, State ganized class of 1950 someone sug- served in the basement around the nice spring days. Clerk, Fish and Game, etc. On one of the proposed bill for a combi- gested that the way to get our class fireplace. Coke, ice cream, cookies, static, it is inevitable that we will retrogress. One case of chl : bad door, the intriguing title "Hub of nation Income and Sales Tax was together was to have a pary, a and candy hit the spot after all the Many dormitory bull sessions have been held on this subject, held in the House ot Representa- cropped up and tlie <;. ■ . .^1 Hell" merely meant the news of- "Come As You Are" party. It activity we had had, Jim Dempsey and there seems to be strong feeling on the part of many stu- tives. Since all the desks would "if you want anything fice! would be fun, it would put some led group singing and George dents that changes should be made.This is a chance for these Tommy will catch it : not be used by members of the spirit into the class, and it would Rowan, a sophomore, dropped in students to let the right people know how they feel. Doing Shortly before ten o'clock we committee, observers as well as be a means of getting better ac- to accompany us on the piano. We saw Keith Wliibui I nothing will always result in gaining nothing. took seats in the gallery of the those who intended to speak were quainted. Jn short, it was just what Jim's leading was the most spirited the other day, bat :-:.'i[ -• Harry Jobrack. House of Representatives. The given the opportunity to sit where we needed. we've seen on this campus. Why THE saw. House is two stories high with the representatives had in the hasn't he been discovered before huge windows on three sides morning. The committee presented Dick McMahon acted as chair- Our vote for the most cheerful this? Before we returned to the PROFESSORS AND CUTS which causes the hall to have a its various arguments in favor of man for the party. On bis commit- person in Sampsonvl ■ dance floor to bring the evening to bright, sunlit appearance. The the bill. These men, representing tee were Walker Heap, Xorm good old Kenny Baldn The blue book says: ''During each semester a student is al- a close. Walker Heap, class presi- desks of the representatives are in Card, Dick Zakarian, MC for the the open windows we lowed as many cuts in a course as there are recitations per various towns and other interests, three sections radiating from the pointed out how many other states evening, Bill Perham, Sylvia Stu- dent, appointed Xorm Card to act now and then Baying week." This cut naturally may be taken for any reason the as chairman of a committee for a Speaker's platform. The particular used either income and/or sales Iber, Connie Scala, Jean Chapman, had all the pep and - | student wishes. And yet how -many students even dare to cut -plash party at the Y. day that we were there was An- taxes for revenue. At present, most Marge Dwelley, and Judy Witt. As the world. some of their classes, with any excuse short of a nearly fatal Professor and Mrs. August droscoggin County Day so that va- of Maine's revenue is derived from soon as they put their heads to- illness? When the guilty party appears at the next recitation John and Bonnie rious products of the county were liquor and cigarette taxes, and a gether things began to happen Buschman chaperoned the very the professr may make a sarcastic remark, or he may simply Boston this week end on display. Each desk was sup- heavy burden is placed on real es- around campus. After chapel one successful Come As Yau Are party. make a note in his record book, but the student feels earmarked really looking forwai plied with a tall can of apple juice- ^ In ^ gtate of MajDe w^ per. morning, Walker Heap and Dick Every member of the class of 1950 for the rest of the semester. earned tt w days off. as a partial display of the products. cent of the total revenue is gained Zakarian carried Faith Seiple on a left Chase Hall feeling that the a Many of the professors even ask the student where he has In honor of the occasion two drum from real estate whereas in the stretcher to advertise the party. class was something special. The It sure wa> a sad !■' been. As a social question this is fine, but when your answer majorettes from Lewiston High United States as a whole, only l'/ The next morning who should we party had been one huge success removal people gol a i may make a difference in your grade it often requires some tact. 2 School were appointed as honorary per cent. Reasons for increased see but Bill Perham and Lou Taxi- and everyone had had fun. We had ing on Thursday a Maybe you've been home, or perhaps you cut to study for a : pages. revenue were increased funds archis walking around in pajamas .shown that we had spirit. We knew posed to. Back came 1 written in another course, but do you dare say so? our class better. If the class could The procedure of the house ran needed for education, improve- and bathrobes. When Walker Heap the problem of what to \ What difference does it really make? We are paying for our ments, to place the burden of taxa- shaved Xorm Card outside of cha- afford orchids we'd give dozens to till the next week rolled education, and if something comes up which would force us to something like this: a representa- tion on all classes, and to lessen pel, people really stopped to see the committee. The work and plan- cut a class, certainly we are the judges as to which takes prece- tive from Portland requests a bill Lots of company still fl "'A the burden on city and town taxes. what this was all about. ning which they did to make every- dence. The work missed will be made up. No student would be laid on the table. Speaker Ward the apartments and i io^ Since we had to leave before hear- Most oE the freshmen received thing run so smoothly made it pos- 1 face a final without knowing what occurred on the day he then repeats a few sentences same-* of the opinion that our ii' ' ing all the arguments from the op- sible for the class as a whole to thing in the manner of a tobacco invitations to the party when they pretty nice after all, an i missed class. position, it was impossible to judge were looking slightly unusual. show that it has what it takes. Why must a professor take it as a personal affront or as a auctioneer: "Bill 32233 has been re- done ok with its v. - quested to be laid on the table. Is it the merits of the pros and cons When the class gathered at Chase sign of disinterest in the course when a student cuts? Whether the pleasure of the house? It is the adequately. However, the opposi- Hall March 28 at S:30, some ar- his excuse is good, bad, or indifferent, it is certainly his right. tion, represented by business own- rived in gym suits, pajamas, slacks, Janice Prince. pleasure of the house. The bill will English Debaters be laid on the table." Bang! (Ga- ers, whom the sales tax would ob- dungarees, peddle pushers, pin vel.) viously hinder, presented the fact curls, with toweled and turbaned Gals . . . Guys ... that tbe present taxes were not heads. We each gave twenty-five In this maner, bills were passed, Express Thanks economically used. It was evident cents to Terry Fitzgerald and Mai rejected, or laid aside. The com- The two English debaters, Ian S\ Gags . . . Groanl that good clear speaking without MacLeod taking admissions at the ♦ . . Exchange Column ♦ ♦ mittee had previously gone over Lloyd and William Richmond, who oratory created a better impres- door. Everyone came stag since ab- V. the bills so that all were familiar1 participated in the international When an issue of the ST 'llENl sion. Speakers who racked clear solutely no couples were allowed. with them and no action was deem- debate here a few weeks ago and appears, the first thing ""I As the story goes, Jim KeTcerls. fers them so much."—Los Angeles reasoning, sincerity, and a loud The evening at Chase, which was are now traveling about the coun- of us turn to road is I "I monstrous Missouri university Collegian, voice could not uphold their cases. decorated with the class colors, try visiting other colleges and uni- column. To say thai - i:l gridster, when asked his choice of * * * Some discussions of quite a dif- garnet and blue, and appropriate versities, have expressed their ap- tort sting is happening on 1 fraternities, replied with "1 wanna When asked their opinion on Swiss College Open ferent nature were heard by a few signs, got under way when Sylvia preciation for our hospitality in the campus is next to ridiculous, hi be a Phi Beta Kappa.'"—(AGP.) course and professor ratings students who listened in on the Stuber and Walker Heap started following letter to Norman Temple, because of the potent V d students, some of the profs To German Students Temperance Committee. The ques- the multiplication dance. An elimi- president of the Debate council: the choice bits circulate Ii An Indiana coed left a list with Colby said: German students who are now tion of liquor sold in unincorporat- nation dance which followed was My dear Norman: time that consequently nothing her roommate — to avoid confu- "The course evaluation must sophomores may apply for admit- ed territories was raised. It seems won by Pat Ramsey and Xorm An- Ian and I very much enjoyed our new around here ... Of < ' that when a liquor dealer applies sion, she claimed. It read like this: have some point to it. That is, it tance to the 1947-48 Junior Year in drews. Miss Tobias called square brief stay at Bates, and have car- "Gripper" is still going -ti'■•'■- *** " "If I get a call from: must have constructive criticism to Switzerland program, it has been to the County boards and his appli- dances. ried away very happy memories, rt his gal . . . All the coeds cation is rejected, he can appeal to Mort—I have a guest for the offer." announced by the American council During the entertainment which was great to see you again, and to know what their score is. "1 the state liquor commission and : week end. "It would have some value if re- on College Study in Switzerland followed. the exhausting square meet all those friendly people. East Parker hitting a new receive a license. If a town wants • Joe—I've gone to Xaptown. stricted to seniors." dancing, we discovered that our Since we left you we have visited those in West a new low ■ • ■ 'n Courses are open in art, econo- to remain dry, a liquor dealer can Squeezy—Gone home. Don't "A cross'-section student avalua- class has talent. Dave Merrill, Milt Bowdoin, TuJts, and Williaans — of the Roger Bill favori 'i mics, government, history, music, set up business in an' unincorpo- ever expect to be back. tion would give an accurate picture Henderson, Bob Foster, and Art at Bowdoin 'ian absentmindedly Biddeford is still stepping arounj the French, German, Italian, Rus- rated territory (a section whiah Dick—I'm in the library. Come but it would not be desirous in that Griffiths formed a quartet we'd like started off "by saying how glad he sian, and Spanish languages, and does not belong to any town and . . . Doc's still raving about his ir on over." it would promote strained relations to hear more often. Dannie Cohen was to be at Bates, which provok- • • « German literature at the Swiss Uni- cannot vote against the liquor to New York; that's powerful stn between professors and students accompanied this opening numlber. ed roars of laughter. We split on versities of Zurich and Basel. Re- dealer). What this committee was ya know ... It was tea As Others See Us—"America is and tell us little that we do not Avon Cheel also accompanied by the motion there, and an audience quiremnts are two years of college striving for was the power of the Saturday afternoon, and a case wonderitt'." says LiseLotte Meier, already know." Dannie pleased us as she had in vote gave a large majority in favor German and the approval of a stu- County to decide nrhether or not to how good is your equilibrium- • 22-year-old native o£ Schaffhausen, "The professors might get a chapel with her lovely voice. Corky of the principle of Interference in dent's major and German professor grant a license and have the pow- Typical comment on return Switzerland, who is attending City shock ..." — The Colby Echo. Hosking and her electric guitar put domestic affairs by UNO. At Tufts » • • and President Phillips. er of the state, since the County Bates Tuesday. "You look warm* college, Los Angeles. "It seems," everyone in a dreamy mood with we had a 2-1 majority on the Pales- board would be better acquainted over death — you must have h* said Miss Meier, "that most Ameri- "Shakesjearean Shakedown" . . . Expenses, including school fees, those haunting Hawaiian melodies. tine issue, and here at Williams we with the situation. good vacation" . . . Best wi»I'fs cans have a carefree attitude; and Hear about the two new transla- Sept. 15 to July IS, transportation, The impersonations of Charles split again on the motion that On a poll taken in the govern- Miss Myrick. Marge Harvey. I think that is very nice. In Swit- ions of Mark Antony's funeral ora and board and room are announced Radcliffe brought . Talmadge, "Progress is an Illusion", and an ment classes, most of the students Wakeman. and Thelma SI zerland, girls seldom marry before tion? as $1,850. Students under the G. I. Churchill, and Roosevelt very real- audience vote by a small majority agreed that the trip was well worth Are the kids on the first floor they reach their 23rd birthday, and Xo. 1—Acquaintances, devotees Bilt of Rights will be charged only istically to our party. We heard decided that it wasn't while. They had an opportunity to East Parker suffering from * their husbands are generally five of Latinity, compatriots, tender the $1,200 .which cover transporta- that talent scouts were afer Rad- Please give my regards and years older than they. But Ameri- me thy auditory appendages; see the workings of the state and week end, or was that tea tion and room and board. cliff and Mahany for their rendi- thanks to all the kind friends we «trail I convey my physiognomy hither the part private citizens may take battalion of moths on tli cans just rush into things. Maybe tion of "Huggin' and Chalkin'". No met on your campus — President to inhume Caesar, not to pane- Prof. Samuel F. Harms of the in committee hearings. They that is because we Swiss are program could be complete with- and Mrs. Phillips, Prof. Quimby. . . . I will omit the following: German department is in charge of agreed that the formality of read- dreamers and idealists, while gyrize him. out a magician. Believe it or not the girls, Ed, and many others. that smoking is to be permitiel 1 Xo. 2—Buddies, Latin gabbers, information about the program as ing bills in session seemed a rather Americans are more practical." we have one. Dave Merrill still has Forgive a short le'tter of thanks — the reception rooms, the next t >' 1 "Yes," added Miss Meier, "I peasants, make with the sound connected with Bates. cumbersome method of passing or us wondering how he does those we are having a good rest here at a few students want to aim II really am in love with your Amer- Though the University of Zurich rejecting these measures. It was detectors; tricks. The entertainment ended Williams, and this afternon are go- an "O" club in every dorm — SOl"l ica. I only regret that so many I moseyed over to plant Caesar, was first opened to American stu- evident that committees play a when Mayor Jorn Dyer addressed ing to Manchester to see if we can people are never sati-'" ' Americans take their country for not to sing his commercials, dents through this program 24 years significant part in government and .-i-'1 the class to say that since we could get some skiing. Xothing said so 'nuff gaW • granted and are unable fully to ap- etc.—Common Wealth, Mass. ago, the plan was not in action du- through those committees most oil stand on our own feet, he official- Ever yours, ing off. preciate this great land which of- State College, Fort Devena. ring the war. the Important discussions are held. ly ended his guardianship of the ysetab. V William Richmond. ',' THREE 3 THE BATES STUDENT, APRIL 16, 1947 Bertram's Practice ftoens Softball Year EWfiEZ Cats'Showing Pleases Pond; In the first of three exhibition Rich Johnst By games, the Bobcats pinned a 7-5 de- nday. April 29th, the Bates feat on the Bowdoin Polar Bears Chances Even To Win Title 0»M1, Softball League will North Wins Crown, Fnday. May weather helped both By Dave Tillson I"1""1"' 1947 campaign. From all teams play a late season brand of romises to be hotter baseball. "We nave about an even chance tjcations. ii I to repeat ... I don't see how we dollar pistol every step Drubs South 42-21 Don Sutherland started on the can be classed as favorites," de- The night before vacation, a size- mound for the Bobcats, followed by clared Bates' Ducky Pond midway Ai, conclusion is reached after able crowd of loyal sport fans turn- Art Blanchard. The two veteran through an interview Monday ,v,r the line-ups that have ed out to see the fast breaking aces gave up exactly no hits in morning, but "the exhibition game * from .he coaches. The "J. North quintet overrun the defenses seven innings. showed that our pitching is com- of the "Southern Confederacy", and who won the cham- Newt Pendleton, starting Bow- ing along and . . . three or four ex- . Star* • become undisputed intramural \ car, have not lost doin pitcher, gave up one hit and tra base hits looked good." Lship 'as' champa for 1947. member! of that squad. Coach a run in* five innings. Catcher Bud Cautiously Ducky pointed out pti The "Kovler Dribblers" knew in Clason plan to build his Porter singled to left in the second, that the other Maine teams are advance that they had to stop "Ace" much improved. Bowdoin has bet- stan around Harry "The took second base on Bill Simpson's Chalmers, the South star who ter balance, better reserves, and \Villiai">- Williams, you know, sacrifice, reached third on an out. iV caused so much trouble in their that left handed flinger, Pendleton, llu. pitcher of the Year and scored when the Bowdoin 1 last encounter. And that is just Maine's fastball shutout pitcher, fli for all-around play at that catcher couldn't find a ball which what they did. Herb. "The Shadow" Maine's fasteball shutout pitcher, r!', ,r would have if there had had rolled a few feet from him. Livingston trailed Chalmers so Will Braley, best man probably or *„ such an award). Other veter- With Shanahan on the mound for closely that he couldn't even see the 150 candidates out fop- the Lfrom the '46 team are Connors Bowdoin in the sixth, Jack Joyce Gould: One Second Before the scoreboard. Herb did such a Black Bear squad, has added a lit- ard at the keystone. Till- doubled to left and Joe Larochelle Catastrophe good job that the "Ace" got only tle weight and looks even better ;; rry covering the hot walked. The two senior veterans two points in charity tosses. than last year. And Colby is paced II PVf vVeston, McCune. and Dec- of many diamond wars then pulled by three of the best hitters In the North jumped to an early lead Adair: First Batter in '47 Season Lpatroling -i" garden, and Brad- off a perfect double steal. Porter Tennis Squad Trains state. Spinner, St Pierre, and ley, roving center. Wes also has and never were headed throughout walked. Bill Simpson singled home Puia. Puia was second only to Par- (AMP of promising rookies who the game. At the half the score two runs and the Bobcats led 3-0. Track Team Prepares For Saturday's Game ent in the hitting race last season. stood 8-19. It was not a mesh mu- Golf Team Starts » likely to see a lot of action, To stop these teams Ducky's tilating affair, as both teams had Larry Brooks took over the The Bates tennis squad began in- ■te, include Scott, Jenkins, Daly, Nartindale Practice For Opening At Colby strategy, he says, will be two-told trouble finding the hoop. mound duties for Bates in the 8th. tensive training this week in prepa- ■ifcpkic. McMurray, McAlister. —to get the beat nine hitters on Two hits, two walks, a wild pitch, Plans for the first postwar golf This week the track team comes ration for their first match on Sat- iRjvvcIiiH-. Dow, and Palmer. Tak- To start the second half, South he field and to emphasize speed and three errors gave Bowdoin live- team are gathering momentum. At out of its winter hibernation in the urday, the 19th at Bowdoin. The ing a leaf from the varsity note- came out strong, and whittled the and stealing on the base paths. runs and a momentary lead. present the team has six definite cage. This year's team looks better netmen, under the direction of lbook. .1. V- has begun its spring score down to 15-19 before North The all-important pitching burden matches, two with each of the than most seen on Garcelon for the Coach Dick Mansfield, have been at IraininK. It looks as if they are the could crash the net. But finally Bob Bates came back in the last half will fall on Blanchard, who pitch- Maine colleges, the State tourna- past few years and Coach Thomp- work in the gym since the week j tor 1947. "Swi-.h' Wade dropped a long shot of the inning to score four runs ed last year's team to the pennant, ment at Augusta, and a possible try son expects that it will make a before vacation. However, thanks to through the hoop, and the Kovler and clinch the game. Brooks start- Sutherland, and Brooks, who needs Boli Vail, player-coach of the at a tournament whose plans are much better showing than did last wonderful spring weather, at the Kids were off to the races. Three ed off with a free trip to first. Al only a little more control to be Roger Bill Dirty Socks",-would not now being worked on by Colby. year's squad. end of last week the squad has been straight shots hit the mark, as Va- Howlett doubled Brooks to third. very effective. Especially during [commit himself on the probable Arrangements have been made able to come out of doors and put loras. Wade, and Reicker scorched When Bowdoin tried to nab Brooks The first meet is with Colby on the five games in six days' stretch |.:ar'iiii! lineup, but announced the with the Martindale Country Club Saturday, away. There are 23 men in some work on the courts. •ial members of his squad. They the strings to start the Northern at the plate on a Joyce grounder, in mid-May. however. Ducky may in Auburn for the use of their on the squad eligible for this meet. juggernaut. Wade was" hotter than the catcher couldn't hold the ball The team will be composed of six use Hawkins, Mullett, and Jordan || asisl i Mitchell. Colburn. Tib- course for both practice and match- a love tryst in Death Valley as he and Brooks scored. Bill Cunnane In the 100 are Hutchinson, Reale. men who, ranked according to abil- on the hill. All of these last named :. and Art Hansen. Lloyd. play. The athletic department made and Santry: in the 220. Cox. Heap, paced North with 8 fielders and one doubled two runs home and Bates ity, will play six singles matches men need somewhat better control. :m. Henderson, Milton. McKin- a special appropriation to take and Tibbetts; in the 440, Sawyer; charity toss for 17 points. North led 6-5. Carl Stone singled Bill and then will team up to play three "There are a lot of positions on Itrll. Houston, and Johnston. Bob rare of the necessary expenses home for the final tally. in the 880. Quigley and Welch; in doubles games. At this writing it is laid. "Tin- boys from tne Seminary Completely outran and outplayed the squad still wide open," said since a golf team was not antici- the mile, Home. Dyer, and Tissi- too early to tell who the six players in time for the exhi- the South aggregation in fast Brooks took a load off Ducky Pond Monday, and "the nest two pated. cini; in the two mile. Brown and will be or how they will be ranked. I - preceding the regular breaking point tallying play. It was Pond's mind in the ninth when he exhibition games with Colby and The men out for the team are an Mahaney; in the high jump. Potter; At the moment there are twelve Icfinitely North's night. fanned two Bowdoin men and al- Bowdoin will afford plenty of op- unknown quantity as far as their in the broad jump. Lategola; in the hopefuls trying out. The usual pro- South seemed unable to deploy though walking one, forced the portunity for experimentation that Bailey, the popular mentor type of play is concerned and it is hurdles. Perkins; in the shot put, cedure is to hold, an elimination efficiently against the airtight de- next to hit to Kellar at second for will correct some of the errors both [ Smith Middle's White Hopes, expected that the Bates team will Shea and Hugh Mitchell; in the tournament among the members of of commission and omission of last fense of the men from the North. the final out. j stars he doesn't need have a little trouble with the Bow- hammer, Schwartzer; in the jave- the squad. The top men make up However. Wes Baker and Len Friday's game." |j at night. He told me doin team who have as their 1, 2, lin, Angelosante and Swasey; in the team. The others continue to Hawkins spearheaded the attack for Brightest spots for the Bobcat "At catcher," said Ducky, "Por- I - to -leep seeing Levine, and 3 men Ray Lebel, Maine State the pole vault. Curtis. Many of practice and work on their game, South with 8 points apiece. cause were: the excellent perform- ter holds the edge at present." I ry, Goldman, Finlayson, amateur champion, Levin who is on these men. however, are out for hoping to be able to challenge and Suing action for North were ances of Sutherland ami Blanchard: "Stone will be available as will fjeikir. Stewart. Towle. Dick and a par with Lebel, and Fuller Mar- more than one event. defeat one of the ranking members Frank Mullet, Konny Reicker, Nick the three extra base blows by Joyce. Cunnane who will probably alter- Halt Sorenson, and Rubin, jump- shall, a record holder from down n the future and thereby take over Valoras. Milton Henderson. Bob Cunnane,-and Howlett; and evi- "The schedule follows: nate as catcher and an outfielder. l;.t over bench. They are some dence that Bates will be able to Wellesley way. Bates has for its •ne of the positions. Perhaps Barry and Gould will al- Wade, Herb Livingston, Harry Jo- Saturday. April 19— Colby fit tin reasons for the big smiles candidates Ken Smith, Abe Kov- ternate at first base, Barry against brack. Ned Noel, and Stan Gould. match Bowdoin's much improved Watervilk The lack of sufficient time may §hr "Ace" wears. ler, Irwin Donenfeld, Vaino Saari, Offering the compentition were club in the forthcoming state series. not permit the netmen to hold a left-handed hitters and Gould Doc Lloyd, Fred Weston, Paul Saturday. April 26—Bowdoin, against right-handers." "Barry is a Baldwin, the optimistic Jesse Castanias, Don Chalmers. tournament before the match with Weiner, Norm Temple, Wally Vermont Brunswick good catcher too," noted the coach. [ ch Hi the men from North, was Mike Lategola. Stan Freeman, Len Bowdoin. If this is the case the ued on page four) Johnson. "Hy" Berry. Ernest Bish- Hawkins. Wes Baker, and John Saturday. May 3—Middlebury squad members will decide among "Second base and shortstop are op, and George Stewart. Heckler. The referees, Joe Laro- Empire Theatre 1 lullle themselves who will oppose the still problems. Larochelle has the The team is practicing in the temporary nod at short and Kel- ilielle and Wally Johnson, did an Saturday. May 10-STATE MEET 1'olar Bears. Then intra-squad April 16-17-18-19 cage and on athletic field in prep- lar has the temporary assignment excellent job with the whistle. aration for the opening of the local Brunswick matches will be held in the future JAMES STEWART and readjustments in the rankings at second. Joyce, however, will • country club on April 19th. After a Saturday, May 17—Northeastern, 7""""""*" . _ ! made. play part time as utility infielder ( Strand Theatre in few 18 hole rounds a team will be "Maine Home and may hold one of those spots "It's A Wonderful Life" ( picked from the candidates. It is j April 16 and 17 Friday-Saturday, May 23-24 The tryouts include six former perhaps second base." •With 211 colleges represented in expected that there will be more tennis players at Bates. Bob Strong, { "Perfect Marriage" New England Meet Simpson has the edge at third, the ^rrent enrollment in the four April 20-21-22 men than listed here out for the Warren Stevenson, George Billias, Katharine Gibbs secretarial schoqls, j David Niven - Loretta Young Durham, N. H. according to Pond, although Ducky "The Late George Apley" team by the time the course opens. the list looks like a page from the Also "Back Lash" and Dick Woodcock played last observed that he is pleased with World Almanac! College women feel Any men wanting to join the team April 18 and 19 with year. Don Richter andjoe Mitchell the recent play of Valores. v«y much at home at Gibbs — enter should turn their names in to the Where You Get the business exceptionally well pre- played before the war. "Calendar Girl" RONALD COLMAN j athletic office immediately. HOT PASTROMI "Adair will hold centerfield al- pared. Write College Co"urse Dean. Jane Frazee - James Ellison though Howlett looked good Fri- — Paul M. Weiner. SANDWICHES Newcomers are Stan Gould, Ace Also "Last Frontier Uprising" Bailey, Ray Driscoll, Dave Turkel- day. He really hit one on the nose," April 20, 21 and 22 Gordon's Delicatessen taub, Lionel Barbin, and Dave said Ducky, smiling quickly. [KATHARINE GIBBS "Rage In Heaven" Fordham University 187 MAIN ST. LEWISTON "Joyce may play in left field. "JEW VOHK 17 230 Park Ave. Chase. ""ON 16 90 Marlborougfi St. Ingrid Bergman - R Montgomery SCHOOL of LAW Right field is a question. It could CHICAGO II 51 East Superior St. HALL & KNIGHT Accreited College Degree Required Also "Apache Rose" From the size of the turnout and be held by Hennessey, Cunnane, or '"0VIIUNC.E 6 155 Anotll St. NEW YORK HARDWARE CO. the number of men with previous Blanchard when he doesn't pitch." DRAPER'S BAKERY Three-Year Day Course STETSON experience, all indications point to a "I had only two days outside with Four-Year Evening Course top season. If the weatherman is the team before Friday's game," 54 ASH STREET CO-EDUCATIONAL A New Market Opens HARDWARE and HATS kind and the courts remain dry, the Pond commented to explain why Member Assn. of American Law PASTRY OF ALL KINDS team should come through in fine he could not he more definite in SPORTING GOODS Schools. Accredited College Degree Re- $10 to $12.50 fashion. naming the varsity. Gosselin's Market Opp. Post Office Tei 1US-M quired for Admission The jayvee lineup is not certain 203 College Street Veterans of World War II who Lewiston Shoe Hospital because of Coach Petro's absence, 20-22 Chapel Street have completed two years of col- said Pond, but tentatively it is lege work toward accredited degree 7 SABATTUS ST. College Dry Cleaning Maine about as follows: at catcher, Stone |jGROCERIES — Lewiston may matriculate within one year of riPANIIx'S Special Rates for Bates Students and Perham, at pitcher, Hawkins, You Get "SANITONE" Service honorable discharge. »ioRt rot MEN Guaranteed Workmanship ICE CREAM — at Watkma Full transcript of record required Mullett, Ferrick, Leach, and VK-. - in every case Highest Quality Material SOFT DRINKS 205 Main Street Lewiston dan, at first base, Haines, at sec- Agent: Marjorie Lemka For Instant. FIRST YEAR CLASS BEGINS Pick-up and Delivery ond, Wade and Evans, at short- On September 29, 1947 West Parker Hall College Agent stop, Mullett, at third, Valoras, and For further information address JIM TOWLE, Smith M TAXI SERVICE Registrar STERLING in the outfield. Record, Johnson, and Leahey. BOSTON TEA STORE WATKINS By Towle, Gorham, Lunt, Call FORD«AM UNIVERSITY "I particularly want those state CLEANSERS and FURRIERS Wallace and Reed-Barton FOUNTAIN SPECIALS S. S. Woodbury, Prop. SCHOOL OF LAW series games," said Ducky, scan- 302 Broadway, New York 7, N. Y. PRIZE CUPS - CLOCKS Fancy Groceries and Phone 3820 for Routeman 4040 In Cool Air Conditioned ning seriously the unbalanced Bob- Confectionery Fountain Pens - Billfolds cat schedule. I will save my best r Mary's Candy Shop Pleasant Surroundings three hurlers for league games." 'lephone 1S3 249 Main St Expert Watch Repairing Radio Cabs . . . Cautious but optimistic in conclu- 235 MAIN STREET Nichols Restaurant . . . Bus Service sion. Ducky certainly indicated Barnstone-Osgood that the Garnet will be fighting un- Lewiston Maine Jeweler* and Silversmiths 162 Lisbon Street Lewiston, Me. til the last man is retired. It is Noes Lewiston Mains Obvious that Ducky means busi- STILL SERVING THE BEST HAMBURGERS Tel. 474-W SALE . . . "IRREGULARS" of > ness. That much is definite. • AND HOT DOGS IN TOWN FAMOUS MAKE PLAZA NYLON STOCKINGS SUNRISE SANDWICH SHOP Br ands you know well, but slight imperfections which do - Special Consideration for Bates Students Grm Jot in any way affect their wearing qualities, make them FRENCH FRIES LOBSTER '"egulars". Stock up at these savings. Long, short and med'uni lengths?' FRIED CLAMS HAMBURGERS Where The Food Is LOBSTER STEW A group at A SrouP at 'COOPERS' HOT SANDWICHES Always Good LEWISTON $1.50 pr. $1-25 Pr. 405 SABATTUS ST. 57 Elm Street 11:00 A. M. — 1:00 P. M. MAIN ST. LEWISTON If perfect If pe^4 $1.95 a pr. $165 a Pn Hours: 5 P. M. to 1 A. M. HOSIERY . . . STREET FLOOR ^FOUR THE BATES STUDENT, APRIL 16, 1947 Intramural Softball Sixty Couples Attend Services InformaJ Student Federalists (Continued from page three) Available On Cam»J W. A. A. Stages overflowing -ith adjective, and su- Gala Stu-G Tea| Dance College Stages Maine Information and niatetm Tlu. student Government tea •■■ Hake Future Plans perlatives when asked about he cerning various branches Annual Banquet chances. Coach Baldwin has lee. ,,.„„,. (lir .Saturday ushered in the At the Sunday afternoon future ! trying to secure the services of A" tary service are available ^ ' Debate Tourney Here plan-making meeting of the Stu- Last Wednesday evening the Spring social season amid a gay at- dent Federadist executive board, interested, and may be obtaj This Friday and Saturday will Women's Athletic association held mosphere. More than 60 couples plans were laid for a more concen- its Old Board-New Board banquet the office of C. H. S see another Maine interscholastic danced to the music of Lloyd Raf- trated membership drive and a at the Winter house in Auburn at istrative assistant. I debating tourney held on campus Richmond And Lloyd , „ and his orchestra. The bright anuch more active program of ac- 6:30. The affair is an annual event 1C with teams from the nine winning There is a Regular ,\ . tivities. President Dave Tillson ap- of the organization in which the Kovler, Jobrack, Lonergan Backer. decorations in Chase Hal. and the rm schools of 29 competing Maine high Aid Negro Colleges pointed Robert Alward to head a new board officially begins its Cronan. Sweatt. and Michn.ew.ch. peasant balmy afternoon heighten- gram which may interest to schools sending their best squads. William Richmond and Ian Politics Club-like discussion to be ttrm of office. Coach Wes Baker, of the commissioned officers wh Preliminary rounds will be held Lloyd, international debaters from ed the spring theme. held early next month, Jospeh appointment in the Friday afternoon and evening at After supper the outgoing pres- •Rebels" from South, has few sleep- Air Cambridge University, who ap- %litchell to lead a Friday evening and Mrs. Charles Phillips. Con 3:30 and 7:30 in Hathorn hall, with ident, Patricia Wakeman, opened less nights with the players he has Pres Judge Advocate Gen-ral- i peared here at Bates recently, last Thorncrag fireside bull session, and the finals for the three winning a short business meeting by re- ,o choose from. Castanias last Dean and Mrs. Harry Rowe, Dean night helped launch the United a committee consisting o£ George ment, Medical corps n- schools at 9:00 a. m. Saturday. viewing the activities of W.A.A. year's leading slugger, heads the Hazel Clark, Dr. Mary L. Carlson, Negro College Fund Campaign in Billias, Eugenia Sullivan, Leighton Corps, Veterinary Corps, an,) There will be two trophies award- during 19W-4-7. These events in- list which number such names as Cfc New England, when the directors Shields, and Everett Tuttle to fur- Mr and Mrs. Nicholas Xanthaky, lain Corps. ed for the best two schools and a cluded the Back-to-Bates tea, the Burns, Winslow. Angelosantu. Chal- sponsored a debate with Lincoln ther discuss with Senator Cross, a,d Jeanne Mather and Don Suther- $200 scholarship together with a University oil Oxford, Pennsyl- mid-year cocoas, which are spon- mers. Freeman, Lategola,' Heckler, There is another Army , the introduction of a world feder- land were in the receiving line. gold medal for the best individual sored in cooperation with Stu-G Radebaugb. and O'Rourke. ■ vania, the oldest Negro college in ation resolution in the Maine leading towards an appoint-,. speaker. The participants are as and the Outing club, and Health the country. state legislature. Marion Ingraham Off-Campus, with big Norm Dean Clark an.l Dr. Carlson pour- the Coast Artillery. Cavalry, fj follows: week, climated by the Betty Bates Artilery, Infantry, Corps of aj The Britislh team opposed the res- was selected to make arrangements Parent as potential coach and big ed and were assisted by Jean Bucksport high school: Robert parade. In addition to these spe- olution that "The formal dissolu- for a meeting with Mr. Rowe to gun. is also a team to watch. They Thompson. Patricia La Fortune. neers.; Finance Department Grindle, Paul Wescott, Donald cial features, five sports seasons tion of the British Empire would try to determine an acceptable are the "big question" in the pen- Ruth Martin. Marjorie Wilkinson. nance Department, Quartern^!] Blodgett, Arthur Foden. were sponsored by W.AA., in Corps, and Military Police. contribute to the maintenance of meeting date for the club. nant race. Richter. Glanz, Sullivan. Elizabeth Dyer. Jean Thomson, Skowhegan high school: Ger- which a variety of sports were of- Donenfield. Cameron. Chase. Fee- Edith Routier. Jean Gillespie, Bar- trude Cleveland, Wallace Wing, world peace," which was the topic Lois Montgomery is compiling a fered, among them, tennis, hockey, The Navy Department ha, debate here. It was held at Times ley. Gillespie. Chapman. Wilbur, bara Cottle, Margery Hamlin. Joan Robert Hooper, David Moore. revised list of the complete mem- hiking, basketball, skiing, skating, cently announced progrj, Hall, New York City. Tomorrow Melody, and Webber arc going to Hutton. Harriet Stowell. Elaine Foxcroft academy: Jeanette Kin- bership of the club. Tentative volleyball, bowling, and the coming whereby qualified college gradual. the Britons will sail for home hav- try to prove that it pays to live off Thompson, and Faith Seiplc. ney, Theo Page, Charlotte Lyford, plans were laid for a club outing late spring sports. may apply for commissions in uj ing engaged 19 American universi- which would be open to the whole campus. Supply Corps and Civil Engine, Mary Linn. Miss Wakeman introduced the General chairman for the dance ties in debates on a variety of school. The race promises to be a lively Corps of the U. S. Navy. These i Orono high school: Dwight Dem- new president, Lee Davis, who was Jeanne Mather, and her com- subjects. affair, and everyone is cordially in- summer programs particularly, eritt, Jr., Stacey S'tevens, Donald made a short speech in which she mittee chairmen were as follows: Smyth, John Turner. Coinciding with the nationwide urged that W.A.A. look into the vited to drop their books^cheer one to be conducted by the U i Play Production Students Barbara Beattie. refreshments: appeal for $1,300,000 to help finance Marine Corps at Quantico, Vs. Lisbon high school: Hazen God- matter ofl featuring more special on their favorites. The season wffl (oyce Baldwin, decorations: Isabel dard, George Upham, Ronald Negro education, this international Direct Children Projects be opened with a double header, events for the year 1947-48. She Planeta. chaperones; Joan Thomp- Mr. Sampson also has lmpon Schutt, Charles O'Neill. debate will focus attention on the and a "big name" will be on hand "Puss in Boots'* and "Feast of stated that the three delegates to son, orchestra: and Jane Brackett, information related to veteruj Phillips school: Robert Beal, Jo- preparation American Negro col- Adventure" are the two play pro- to throw out the first ball. See you the coming W.A.A. conference in programs. insurance. line Richmond, Charles Coolong, leges are giving their 30,000 stu- jects of the Play Production Class Grensboro, N. C, hope to get sug- there. Gordon Thompson. dents. New England is asked to to be presented Thursday, April 17, gestions for new. sports activities. Stonington high school: Robert contribute $50,000 to this fund, at 4:30 and Saturday, April 19, at The three delegates are to be Pa- Hutchinson, William Goodrich, Er- which helps meet current expenses 2:00 p. m. and 7:30 p. in. in The tricia Wakeman, Lee Davis, and win Eaton, Raymond Crozier. in 33 Negro colleges where student Little Theater. Jane Brown. Portland high school: Gordon tuitions cover only 30 per cent of The casts are made up of the chil- Cote, Richard Gott, Caroline operating expenses. Miss Lena Walmsley, the organ- dren of the Lewiston-Auburn Col- SMOKING j Jacques, Lois Dickson. ization's advisor, was introduced lege Club members who arc spon- South Portland high school: next by Miss Wakeman, and she Margaret Mary Langlois, Grover Tozier Collection Arrives soring the plays. congratulated the old board on its Marshall, Chapman Stockford, In accordance with the will ofl Miss Mary Meyer and Miss Doris work this year. She also expressed * PLEASURE^ | her regret that the Ahletic depart- John A. Henry. the late Dr. Charles H. Tozier of Adams are in charge of the lir-t Boston, the Geology department production, and Miss Mary Gait ment is to lose two instructors,Miss and Miss Joanne "Ingrain are direct- Martha Myrick and Miss Elizabeth Vesper Service has received thirty-six cases of display cabinets and minerals. The ing the second. Tobias, who have both contributed (Continued from page one) Tozier collection arrived here last These plays may be of interest to their services to W.A.A. activities. son, pastor of the Emmanuel Bap- week end and at present is being un- some of the parents of Sanipson- tist church, Portland, spoke on packed by Geology students under ville, if their children are old "The Primacy of the Person." the direction of Dr. Lloyd W. Fish- enough to appreciate drama. NORTHEASTERN In connection with American er. . «. Brotherhood Week, the Interracial UNIVERSITY Youth Choir of the Baptist Youth SCHOOL OF LAW Fellowship of Boston presented a choral service of worship. The choir Day and Evening - KENNEY, is composed of 35 members who a ': Programs of the Negro. Oriental, an.l White PHARMACY. races. George Arkwell. minister of Men and Women music in the Boston area, directed Admitted the choir and Miriam Faulcon who PRESCRIPTIONS 79 Lisbon St Tel. 370 is chairman of the Color Caravan DRUGS Opening Date of the Mas-,. Baptist Fellowship ! Courtesy - Quality - Service Sept. 22, 1947 was the speaker. { The Ethical Pharmacy j You've Tried the Rest, Now Try As part of the University of Life the Best Early application necessary program. Dr. William J. Faulkner, SAM'S Original Italian Sandwich dean of chapel :it Fiske University, I 156 Lisbon St. - Lewiston I LL.B. degree conferred i i 268 Main St. Tel. 83325 Nashville, Tenn., was tin- featured Opp. St. Joseph's Church Prepares for the practice speaker at a vesper service held- at of law the United Baptist Church. Dr. Faulkner's topic was "Daring To FRANGEDAKIS Clark's Drug Store Catalog upon request Be Really Christian." and following 47 Mt. Vernon Street the service, he led an informal dis- G. P. Larrabee, Prop. 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