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VOLUME X.

EDITORIAL BOARD.

Peederick C. Stevens, Managing Editor.

Charles H. Cutlee, Chaeles Haggeety, Caeroll E. Haeding, K[oEACE B. Hathaway, John W. Manson.

Feedeeic a. Fishee, Business Editor.

BOWDOIN COLLEGE, BRUNSWICK, MAINE, 1880-81. PRINTED AT THE JOURNAL OFFICE, LEWISTON, MAINE. INDEX TO VOLUME X.

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Editorial Notes 1, 13, 25, 37, 53, 63, 79, 91, Alumni Association, The Portland 143 103, 115, 127, 139, 151, 163, 175, 187, 197 Alumni, Bowdoin 169 Editors' Table 12, 24, 36, 50, 62, 90, 113

Athletic Association, The . 20 126, 150, 174,208 Athletics 11, 23, 35, 50, 62 Exhibition, Senior and Junior 10, 143

Base-Ball 20, 48, 61, 77 Exhibition, The Sixty-Eight Prize 58 Experiences, Our 57 Beldagou, Our 1 54 Boards, Meeting of the 102 Field Day 47 Boating 32 Freshman Year, My 166 Bowdoiu's Boom (Base-Ball) 36

Bowdoin Stories 118, 130, 179, 203 Ivy Day 46 Bugle, The 138 Junior Customs 43

Cheating in College Studies 142 Medical School, The 31 72 Class Day .j Memorial Hall 121, 204 Class Day Oration, The 66

Class-Eoom Characters . : 28 Necrology, '79-'80 88 Cleavelaud Cabinet, The 6

Clippings 11, 24, 36, 50, 62, 89, 102, 112, Personal ....10, 23, 35, 49, 61, 78, 88, 102, 111,

125, 150, 162, 173, 186, 208 124, 138, 149, 163, 173, 186, 196, 207 Commencement Day 73 Psychology 165, 177 College Friendships 4 Race, The Boat 45 College Glee Club, A 33 Race, Bowdoin Fall 97 College Items 9, 21, 34, 44, 59, 75, 87, 100, Resolutions 78 108, 123, 137, 148, 161, 171, 184, 195, 205

College Room, What I saw in a 120 Secret Societies 83 College Singing and Musical Organization ... 41 Secret Societies, Early History of Our 29

College World 1 1, 23, 35, 49, 62, 89, Sketch from Real Life 17 102, 125, 149 Some Objections to Our College in the State. . 168 Convention, Alpha Delta Phi 60 Sophomore and Freshman Contests 85 Convention, Delta Kappa Epsilon 110 Sophomore and Freshman Customs 56 Convention, Psi Upsilon 60 Sophomore Year, My 181 Convention, Theta Delta Chi Ill Sports, Our 105 Crews, The : 19 Stanwood, Robert G 84 Curriculum, The New 74, 83 Stump Speech, My First 94

Drill, The 200 Sunday Services 71 .

INDEX.

COMMUNICATIONS.

PAGE : Some Present Needs of Our College 191

Reply to • Bates Student, A 132,147 gports Our 135 EuDDing Base 8 subjects, Our 159 Bugle, Support of the Wanted, a College Dictionary 183 Boat-House Debt .135 POETRY. Composition Writiug 144 Cash Account, My 6 Curriculum, The New 106 Clara 142

District School Teacher, The 145 Class Poem 69

Drill, Letters 192 Important on Fragment, A 31 Drill, The 86, 98, 133 Genius and the Fish 16 Editorial on Psychology, A Reply to 182 Hazy Past 82 Evangeline 190 Ivy Poem 40 Field Day 21, 160 Kiss Me, Lucile 179

Good Manners 33 ^ . „

LatTu Poets, I ranslations from . Library Catalogue 7 Local Lyric 28

Mail Box, The 122 Moonlight ...^ 166 Musical Association 134 „ Orpheus, 203 Needed Reforms 146 Our New Neighbors 56

Out-Door Seats 33 Passage, The 19

Positiveness 157 Rec[uited 57

Reading-Room 122 Voices of Spring .204 ,#in

Vol. X. BRUNSWICK, MAINE, APRIL 28, 1880. No. 1.

BOWDOIN ORIENT. If we modestly wear a hat that fits us now, it may yet rest uneasily upon our expanding PUBLISHED EVERY ALTERNATE WEDNESDAY, DURING THE COLLEGIATE YEAR, BY THE CLASS OF '81, OF brow; on the other hand, should we assume BOWDOIN COLLEGE. a hat of pretentous proportions we may become the objects of ridicule. With chilling EDITORIAL BOARD. sarcasm an exchange remarks: "The new Charles H. Cutler, Horace B. Hathaway, Board of Editors enters the arena of college Frederic A. Fisher, Carroll E. Harding, Charles Haggerty, John ~W. Manson, journalism with a becoming bow, modestly Frederick C. Stevens. declares its intention to make the the Terms — $2.00 a year in advance single copies, 15 cents. ; true representative Remittances should be made to the Business Editor. Communications of Alma Mater, etc. It in regard to all other matters should be directed to the Managing Editor. is Students and Alumni of the college are cordially invited to contribute amusing to note how these new editors fill articles, personals, and items. Contributions must be accompanied by the writer's real name. their paper with promises which they never

Entered at the Post Office at Brunswick as Second Class mail matter. fulfil." In our nringled perplexity and enthusiasm we may affirm that we expect to gain as CONTENTS. we go, and receive support as we deserve. Tol. X., No. 1.—April 28, 1880.

Editorial Notes 1 The past year has been one of considerable Literary : Translations from Latin Poets (poem) 4 change and activity in our college life, and, from College Friendships 4 My Cash Account (poem) 6 indications, the next will witness this in a still The Cleaveland Cabinet.—1 6 greater degree. The Orient, during the next Communications : Librarj' Catalogue 7 year, will continue to strive to preserve all Support of the Bugle 8 Base Running 8 that is good from the past, and to further the College Items 9 true interests of the college and its students. Senior and Junior Exhibition 10 Personal 10 College World 11 Athletics 11 We ouglit, perhaps, to give early notice Clippings 11 that, in accordance with the constitution Editors' Table 12 adopted by the retiring Board of Editors, we shall select our successors with regard to the EDITORIAL HOTES. worth of their communications, and no one shall be eligible who has not contributed. It The preface is rarely written until the has always been understood that the high and author has finished his work ; the reason is mighty editors of the Orient look with favor obvious : The preface and. the work m ust be upon those who write for their columns, but harmonious, and it is easier to fit the hat for until the last year the above-mentioned plan the head—to adapt the preface to the work. has not been a well defined and established As we attempt to raise our hats, in a principle. As has heretofore been remarked, graceful manner, to " our friends and patrons," this regulation is adopted in some of the

we are conscious that our editorial head has larger colleges and it is one which commends not matured in its breadth and profundity. itself. Allow us to say to the members of '82 !

BOWDOIN ORIENT. that it is very difficult to judge of the merits spicuous only by their absence. In their of a writer by one communication. Modesty final decision we hope that the Faculty will forbids us to add that we hope to show the take into consideration the advantage which same good sense in the choice of our success- we might derive from these lectures. ors which the preceding Board have evinced We feel sure that we express the feelings We send the first number of tlie new vol- of every member of the Junior Class when ume of the Okient to many Alumni. To all we speak in praise of the faithful and pains- interested in the welfare of the college and taking manner in which the Chemistry and its work, it is of the highest importance that Astronomy of last term, under Prof. Robin- they should take our college paper, and thus son, were conducted. In Chemistry, lectures keep informed of what is going on here. alternated with practical work, and, at the Those who have been out of college fifteen close of the term's work, Astronomical talks years or move can hardly realize the important were given on points not fully treated in the place college journalism now occupies in the text. The lectures aimed at practical instruc- modern college, yet the way in which to tion on the subjects taken up. The manner understand college life of to-day is hj reading in which the practical work in Chemistry was the college papers. Occasionally the Orient conducted must have involved no little trouble has received communications from Alumni. in preparation of materials, to say nothing of These have always been favorably received the martyrdom the instructor must go through here and elsewhere. We shall be glad to in examining nasally the contents of number- receive these contributions at any time. less test-tiibes. Under Prof. Robinson, a student may be sure of learning all of which We regret to learn that the plan of his receptive faculties are capable, and of get- opening the lectures before the Bowdoin ting ftill credit for what he does know. We Philosophical Club to the upper classes, as are sure that all who have been under his announced in the local columns of the Orient, instruction will unite in a vote of thanks for has been given up. We are informed, not by pleasant and faithful treatment. rumor merety but upon good authority, that some" members of the Faculty were desirous It seems to be the choice of many of our that the students should receive the benefit students, who, by their standing in scholarship, of these lectures. have received appointments for the exhibition Considering the few opportunities offered at the close of each term, to shun in any us for attending lectures on general educa- possible way the preparation and labor of tional subjects, we think that any one will taking part in these exercises. While we admit that the students should be granted admit that many have a natural dislike for this slight privilege. The only lectures open any public display of this kind, we claim that to us at present are the Saturday Evening this dislike is not a sufficient excuse for beg-

Religious Lectures, and for these we are in- ging off. This getting excused, however, is debted to the venerable and ever faithful not confined to the timid speaker. It is more Prof. Packard. Tiie pi'ofessors, if there are often the lazy and selfish, who think that an}'-, who expect to make their papers too since this work adds nothing to their rank philosophical for the comprehension of aver- they will not put themselves out any, if it can age student may be assured that on such be helped. They forget that they have taken occasions students will make themselves con- the right of representing the whole body of BOWDOIN ORIENT. 3

students, and that those appointed with them with Cornell, Columbia, and Wesleyan ; but have a right to demand their assistance in it was found impossible to make any definite making a creditable appearance. If the feel- arrangements, and it is chiefly for this reason ing of justice is not sufficiently strong to urge that no crew will be sent from here this year. a student to acquit himself honorably of this As we had not entered an inter-collegiate duty, we would suggest that some means be race for sometime, it was very necessary to taken, by those interested, to compel that begin preparations early in the season. which should be done of its own accord. The committee chosen to solicit funds from the Alumni meet with very good success, The time approaches when we shall hold and there is little doubt that money enough our annual Field Day, and it may not be out could be raised for sending a crew next year of place to say here that much of its success if we should conclude to do so. We learn depends upon the officers of the Athletic from the Harvard Echo of the 19th inst., that Association. Cornell, Columbia, and Wesleyan have finally It often happens that until the time for agreed to a race, probably open to other col- printing the programme arrives, there ai-e no leges, and to be rowed " at a time and place entries for any of the contests, and no one to be agreed upon." Possibly a permanent can tell whether the meeting is going to association may be formed which will make be one of interest or not. This should not some certain arrangements for a race next year. be so. Neither should the programme be As no college crew will be sent from home changed after it is issued ; because where it this season, all our energies can be given to is an object for one class to carry off more the contest for the class championship ; and honors than another, there is apt to be a little it is to be hoped that each class will be repre- trickery to fix certain contests in such a way sented by a crew. that only the men of one class will be en- With four contesting crews, and the benefit gaged in them, thus gaining credit for a vic- of our winter's training, it is not unrea- tory over nothing. sonable to expect a close contest for the

There is no reason why we should not championship and a still better record than excel in all the field sports this year. The last vear. gymnasium has been in use all winter, and many of our athletes are in the best eondi- The base-ball season opens with a very tioD, and, as far as we can learn, there is a good prospect before us, and will, no doubt, decided wish to improve upon the records of exceed in number of games played any former last year. We would, therefore, urge ujjon season for some years. the officers for Field Day, the desirability of The nine seems to be in excellent working laying out their programme early and of se- order, all vacancies occasioned by loss of last curing the interest of all bj^ offering prizes year's players being well filled. The idea of upon which the winners need not be ashamed forming a second nine is a good one, not only to have their names inscribed. on account of the practice they give, but as

it keeps available men ready to fill any va- During last fall and winter an attempt cancj- which may occur in the college nine. was made by the Bowdoin Boat Club to There is evidently a great deal of inter- arrange a four-oared race with some other est taken in what the boys are doing, their colleges, first with Amherst, Brown, Dart- daily practice being closely watched by many mouth, Wesleyau, and Williams ; and, later. of the students. — ! ! ; !

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While, to insure the success of the nine, Could they but well believe it in the heart The trouble and the fear would leave their souls. constant work is necessary on their part, it Thou, then art safe, upon thy couch asleep should not be forgotten on ours, that it requires Art safe forever, freed from all life's ills ! But we around the gloomy urn that holds money to keep a team in the field, and if men Thy sacred ashes shall insatiate weep. are compelled to iAa,y with broken and heavy And unto us no day will ever rise eternal sorrow from bats, and with balls furnished by individual To take the the breast. players, things will not run smoothly, and VIEGIL.—A EUEAL SCENE. interest will die out. ECL. I. If we want a good nine, one that will Happy old man, then thy farm will still remain in thy keeping. work willingly and strive to be a credit to the Ample enough for thy needs, though naked stones college, we must loosen our purse strings and in abundance, Swamps, with bulrushes slimy, do mar the face of them, furnishing they show by whatever thy pastures need, that their endeavors are appreciated. Food unaccustomed thy ewes will never distress and make sickly. Unless the members of the association And from the neighboring flock no baneful contagion paj' their dues promptly nothing can be done will harm them. old mau, thou here, by streams beloved by the manager to repair the Delta or pur- Happy and familiar, chase necessary articles. Mr. Wilson is ar- And by the watersprings, wilt lie in the shadowy coolness ranging games with all the New England Close by thy side, as always, the hedge on the college nines, and unless something unlooked- neighboring roadway. for occurs, we shall have the pleasure of see- Swarming with bees Hyblaean that feed on its blossoms of willow. ing some good here. games Often will win to thy eyes sweet sleep by its mur- murous whispers; Under the deep rock yonder the pruner will sing on the breezes And, meanwhile, will thy pets, the pidgeons with LITERARY. hoarse-sounding voices. And in the lofty elm, the turtle-dove moan as aforetime. TRANSLATIONS FEOM LATIN POETS. Ajionvmous. CATOLLUS.—RITES AT HIS BEOTHEE'S TOMB. CI. Through many lands, o'er many waters borne, COLLEGE FRIENDSHIPS. I come, O brother, and thy tomb behold. To pay thee death's last gift forlorn, Friendship, according to one, is an attach- And call upon thy ashes mute and cold ment between persons of congenial disposi- For fate has taken from me even thee

Alas, my brother, dead unworthily ! tions, habits, and pursuits. Let us consider Yet now the rites which sprang of former years, the matter of friendship in some, at least, of And which, as did our fathers, I outpour, Eeceive thou, mingled with a brother's tears, its varied aspects. And evermore farewell, for evermore. The very nature of man demands friends. " LUCEETIUS.—A DIEGE. " It is not good for man to be alone was said LIB. III. ages ago but there is just as much truth in it "Now thy dear home shall never greet thee more, now as ever. He needs some one with whom

Nor best of wives ! nor darling children run to converse, with whom to share his affections, Again to share thy kisses, and so fill

Thy breast with silent pleasure ! Thou canst not some one to be a companion, to relieve him Win any longer glory by great deeds. from solitude. One cast away on an un- Nor be thy country's guardian. Hard, hard fate One cruel day has taken from thee all known, uninhabited island where there was Life's many dear delights." So mourn thy friends no communication with any others, would be But add not, in their sorrow, " Unto thee No longer is there need of things like these." likely to forget his native language, forget BOWDOIN ORIENT. even how to speak at all from having no one here for the first time, knovring nobody, all with whom to talk. As wealth would be of ways and faces strange to him, how pleasant little worth to one in his condition, and if he it is to find a friend, to come upon some one were in a desert spot, would be only a mock- who will play the pait of a real friend in ery, so, however pleasant might be his sur- doing him some service however slight, in roundings he would long for companionship rendering some information, giving some and would willingly have that at the expense trifling direction. The consciousness of hav- of bodily comfort. When one is in difficulty ing such a friend at hand makes a bright spot his first thought is to look for some fiiend to in a sky perhaps otherwise dull. assist him. " Birds of a feather flock together," says There have been friendships famous in the old proverb, and it is no less true when story for their strength and the degree of applied to the forming of fiiendships among affection between the parties. Witness that human birds. Hard characters wiU associate of David and Jonathan, or Damon and together just as naturally as streams of water Pythias. will run into one pool when the ground in- Yet there have been friendships formed, clines that way. There seems to be some parties to which would have been far better sort of an afl&nit}', chemical, or what you off if alone. There have been many made please, that draws them together. We are for the sake of self-interest, to gain some somewhat doubtful if such associations may private advantage merely. Such are political with propriety be called friendship—certainly friendships—made for the purpose of further- they cannot in the highest sense in which we ing some pet scheme, where the lobbyist takes understand friendship. you around, takes you to ride, professing Then there are friendships formed—and eternal friendship and a great liking for you, close ones, too,—between those of the most and at last it leaks out that he has a very unlike habits or character. Smokers and non- worthy bill that if passed would be the salva- users of the weed, lazy men and active, men tion of the country and himself, but the loss of opposite political views, opposite creeds, of which would be a great misfortune. So opposing societies, are, like the millennium he delicately insinuates that you had better lion and lamb, found lying down together in help along such a good cause. the most peaceable relations. However, we

With many, friendship is only a name, think the closest friendships must be among falling far short of the devotedness of those those of similar thoughts, likes and dislikes. famous examples before mentioned. In college, too, as elsewhere, friendships But let us not commit on our side the are made which, so far from bringing good to fault of cynicism. Let us not be disposed to the parties, are productive of evil to one or look with suspicion on all the rest of the both. One who is careless in regard to his world. We cannot justly say that all friend- duties, who is a man of bad habits or lan- ships are contracted only from self-interest, guage, being brought into companionship with and that none are real and earnest. another who means to do the best he can, who Here, too, in our college world, for we wishes to be moral from a sense of decency have a little world here all to ourselves, a if from no higher motive, but who is too weak reproduction of the world at large, as we to stand out alone, and either fears ridicule have heai'd said often enough, but none the or "doesn't like to say anything," such an less truly, here too, the necessity for friend- one can be of incalculable harm. The ways ship is something real. When a man comes in which friendships may operate for ill are ——! !

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countless. One, perhaps, is obliged to prac- loosen, and so we may in future years look tice economy in order to carry himself along, back to when we were " tenting on the old while his " chum," his friend, has or appears camp-ground," and think of "happy times to have plenty of money, at any rate spends we've had together."

it freely ; he is tempted to imitate his example just to "keep up appearances." Though the other be only thoughtless—assigning him no MY CASH ACCOUNT. bad motive—yet his influence has bad results. My father taught me—bade me well One is anxious to study and make the To keep the debt and credit side, As I, a Freshman, put away most of himself, while his companion does Paternal bonds, then first untied. not care anything for study and only plans With filial reverence I obeyed. how he may get along over his books most But soon my heart was sore depressed;

easily, and constantly hinders and makes fun Alas ! I found that sundry things

Were inconveniently expressed ! of his plodding friend, who by that means

may be kept entirel}^ from the mark he set At length I hit upon a plan : out to reach. Still worse will be these cases Cigars, not few nor far between, Billiards and bets, horses and wine, when one sets himself deliberately at work I charged them all as kerosene. to injure his fellow, and does it under the

guise of apparent friendsliip. There are a I thought to see his brow coutract. His bosom swell, his eyelids fill great many of the dog-in-the-manger nature, Like Captain Bates, when the end-lamp man whom it seems to giieve to Iiave any body Presents by far too large a bill. about them better than themselves, and so A gracious smile suffused his face they labor hard to reduce others to their own As sunlight on the meadows greeu : " low plane. We would be glad to be able to My son ! How studious you've been ! You've burned a barrel of kerosene believe that there were no such, but it must be admitted that not all friends are true ones, But did there lurk a twinkle of fun ? I need not say that no amount just as much as glitter is not a sure sign of Of fatherly cajolery gold. So, then, care must be taken in select- Could make me keep a cash account ing friends, to examine the character of those in whom we put confidence, and to admit none to the close relationship of a friend THE CLEAVELAND CABINET.—I. we do not lest whom know, we find ourselves An account of this cabinet, to be com- in relations distasteful to us, or that we have plete, must begin with sketches of the build- given over our hearts to those utterly un- ing in which it is situated, and of the revered worthy, and who will have no scruple against man, a large portion of whose life was us throwing over at their own caprice. passed in establishing this cabinet. School and college friendships are the Massachusetts Hall is the only building firmest and most enduring in their nature of we have which may be regarded as really any that are formed. is There an intimacy in venerable. In this building during the first college life and class relations that bind mem- years of the college, every department had bers with the utmost closeness. We should be its seat ; the President, the one Professor, glad that it is so, that there is anything that and the half-dozen students lived in it ; there will make such a union which may be a vast recitations and chapel exercises were held, power for good. The graduate renews year and the only call to prayers was the rap of year, ties which by only death can effectuall}^ the President's cane on the floor. As the BOWDOIN ORIENT. college inci'eased in numbers, a new house those of other rich districts. The Professor was built for the President, and a building employed chiefly for this purpose the follow- for the students was erected. This left the ing ; Molybdenite, Cyanite, Stamolite, Lepid- old hall vacant for new uses. When the fine olite, and various micas, especially a green collection of paintings presented by Hon. variety of Muscovite. The latter was found James Bowdoin arrived, they were assigned in an immense bowlder on the edge of the to two rooms in this building. In 1820 the cliff below the Falls of the Androscoggin. medical school was opened in a part of this The exchanges were conducted with such building, and remained there until in 1860 men as the following : Berzelius, -Brongniart, the present commodious Adams Hall was Bruce, Codman, Gibbs, Plaiiy, Hitchcock, erected. Rogers, Silliman, Torrey, and Webster. But the most interesting fact in the his- This accounts for the fact which excites torjr of this building is that here Prof. Cleave- so much surprise among the visitors, that our land performed his great work in the sciences cabinet possesses very many specimens au- of Chemistry and Mineralogy. thentically named by the leading Mineralo- Mr. Cleaveland came here as Professor of gists thirty years ago. Among the larger Mathematics and Natural Philosophy, but his individual collections, which make up the attention was soon drawn to Chemistry and cabinet, are the Hairy collection, the gift of the the new science. Mineralogy. At first his Hon. James Bowdoin, and the minerals of specimens were all kept in his laboratory, the the first Geological survey of Maine. room which had formerly served as the Presi- dent's laundry and kitchen, but as his collections increased, very soon nearly two-thirds of

the whole building were occupied bj^ this de- COMMUHICATIONS. partment. Early in the Professor's connection with LIBRARY CATALOGUE. the college, some men blasting near the falls, Editors of Orient: discovered quantities of quartz crystal, and There is a decided need of some new iron pyrites. In the ignorance of Mineral- and better method of cataloguing our ogy then prevalent, these minerals were mis- library. It is evident that by the additions taken for very precious treasures. But Prof. of the society libraries it will be at least Cleaveland, by his classification of them, necessary to revise the old catalogues, which obtained high praise from Prof. Dexter of never have been of much practical value, and Harvard. From this time the Professor de- why would it not be well to have a card cata- voted himself assiduously to Mineralogy, logue, as the best college libraries elsewhere and, in spite of the poverty with which he have ? With such a catalogue, well arranged, had to contend, within a few years he pub- it would be a matter of but little time and lished his work on Mineralogy, which won trouble to find and procure any book one for him the title of father of that science. might wish, whereas now it requires the bet- From the history of the collections which ter portion of an afternoon to decide what was read at the opening of the cabinet, we will bear upon the subject in mind, and to

it. fault can be found with our gather the following facts : find No The collections of Prof. Cleaveland were, librarian or his assistants, who are always with the excei^tion of a few large donations, ready and willing to assist each and every acquired by exchange of Maine minerals for one, but we can not always find them at : ;

8 BOWDOIN ORIENT. leisure, and even if we do, they are often at sufficient without putting them to a piivate a loss themselves where to look. There are expense of twenty-five or thirty dollars ? many who scarcely enter the library, except We claim that those who have not taken the for the benefit of visiting friends, simply be- number of Bugles they subscribed for cannot cause it is so much bother to procure books, longer honorably refuse to do so, and we which, were it done away with, might induce would ask many of the class who have not many to procure and obtain the advantage of already subscribed to do so now, and thus by the valuable books which are now dust-worn small individual expense a heavy load, when for want of aise. There is by no means, the crowded upon a few, may be removed. interest there ought to be taken in our library, and why would not this change in some way BASE RUNNING.

do away with this much-to-be-regretted lack of Editors of Orient ; interest. B. We desire in no way to grumble at the management or playing of our base-ball nine SUPPORT OF THE BUGLE. of last year, both of which have proven as Editors of Orient successful and even more successful than We wish to call attention of the students, could be expected. But we think there especially the class of '81, to the financial loss of might be at least one improvement made this their Bugle editors for this year. There are year, and that is in base running. It is right several important reasons for this, the prin- here that the only important defect in the

cipal ones of which are these two : many who strength of the past season lay. As every- subscribed have not taken their Bugles, some where else, base running has been considered have taken none at all, others only a part here as secondar}^ to batting and fielding, but the other cause is the expense of this issue, prominent base-ball men have begun to look which was somewhat greater than that of upon it as of equal value, and the new score former years, because of more numerous and sheet adopted for this year's use is planned so costly cuts and a better quality of paper. Of as to bring this department of the game more

the first reason but little can be said; the into notice and give it the position it deserves. generosity of manj'', when looked at as a In the case of our nine, perhaps as much as thing of the future, is much larger than their another in the State, a deficiency in this purse, but they should look upon this matter respect has somewhat diminished the success as a matter of honor, and should be willing of our team. It was very evident in one to forego some personal pleasures in order to match where the score sheet showed for us a keep their word and not to disappoint others. decided superiority in both fielding and bat-

Concerning the second reason, it is something ting, yet a total score in favor of our oppo- our class should be proud of and approve of. nents that base running alone had beaten us.

Our editors have deserved high credit for the It is no exaggeration to say that in a match work they have done, and we are all glad to game of importance, one of the nine showed

claim it as an honor to the class. The publi- a inexcusable ignorance of even the positions

cation was in every way satisfactory ; it was of the bases. There must and should be something we could willingly send to our some way to remedy this evil of last year in friends as an every-day insight of college life. this year's team, and we hope and trust that

Now is it right that the editors chosen by the it will be done, then, with the proficiency class should personally pay for something which it has formerly shown in batting and which goes to do it credit ? Is not their work fielding, we have little to fear for its success. "

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COLLEGE ITEMS. The Medic twisteth into his moustache much wax, grasps his cane, and smiling com-

Spring suits. placently, sallies forth, for the weather is fine. Term began April 13th. In Astronomy: Mr. J.—"Have the stars

Second-hand books are in demand. a proper motion ? " Mr. J. —" Professor, Are you ashamed of your ancestoi's ? what do you understand by a proper mo- " They say " Stib "' reached up and caught tion ? a heron. Greene spent his vacation with friends

Can any one inform '• Doc " what " that upon the border of the "Nutmeg" State. He H2O stands for '? reports hunting in a hack to be an easy way but a very unprofitable one. " Hercules " amuses himself by running — around the bases in 15 seconds. Prof, in Chemistry : Mr. C. " What is the principal use of Phosj)horous ? " Mr. C. Only one of our Faculty left to enjoy —" To make soap," and when the Prof, single blessedness. Happy man. said next, Mr. C. felt that he had made a match- It cost "Aitchey " a dollar to see him step less reply. out, but it was cheap at that price. The north-west room on the ground floor Bill}' has his opinion of the Prof, that of Maine Hall, formerly used bjr the Athe- will ask a question outside of the notes. nian Society is being made over for the use The Medics kick foot-ball a great deal, of the praying circle, and will be ready in a and have, apparentl)", suitable men for a good short time. team. It grieves us to tell it, but it cannot be Plimpton, '82, dislocated his shoulder, and passed over in silence. The first words will, for the present, be unable to pull on the uttered by a prominent member of the pray- river. ing circle, while recovering from an anaesthetic The Senior crew was the first to get on were "Ante up." the river. They mean to carry off the cup For once the scripture received its share at any cost. of attention, but it was unkind to stick it so The college team played their first game tightly to the bulletin-board that even one of of the season April 15th, defeating a picked our persevering Professors could only scratch nine, 30 to 1. off one corner of the leaf. — Rogers, '81, has returned to college. He Prof, in Psychology : Mr. S. " In what " has been cultivating his voice of late, much part of the book are you most interested ? to our sorrow. Senior (maliciously) —" In the part near the

The Bowdoins will plaj^ the Harvards in eud, sir." Prof, mentally resolves to give him Portland May 1st, or 31st, or upon both those a zero the rest of Iris course. dates, the 31st being a legal holiday in this It is reported that the Faculty have formed State. a secret organization called the B. 0. X. — The manager of the B. B. A. has made Bowdoin Philosophical Club,—and that they arrangements with the Trustees of Presump- hold weekly meetings with closed doors and scot Park of Portland, whereby he can use it shutters, and no ordinary mortal has as yet foi' any game of ball. It will be put into penetrated the sacred mysteries of their fra- good repair at once. ternity. 10 BOWDOIN ORIENT.

Prof, in Ethics—" The action must be Memorial Oration by J. V. Mueller. * Frank E. Smith, Augusta. repeated to form the habit." Senior (who Compulsory Education. has been wandering from the question)—"Yes, Geo. L. Weil, N. Andover, Mass. sir, I was just coming to that point." Prof.—

" Aliem, yes, I was thinliing it about time." Too Much Governed. John Scott, Clinton. And now that Senior meditates muchly upon Napoleon IV. how he will get even with the man of Ethics. Frank Winter, Bethel. Theistic Bearings of Evolution. t Harry L. Maxcy, Portland. The Diver (English Version from Schiller). * Portland. SENIOR AND JUNIOR EXHIBITION. f Clinton L. Baxter, * Juniors. t Absent. \ Excused. It is some time " after the fair," but we must not neglect to mention the Senior and Junior Exhibition of April 1st. Although

occurring on that famous day, it was by no PERSONAL. means an " April fool " affair. We would compliment the committee on [We earnestly solicit contributions to this column from anj' wlio may have an interest in the Alumni.] a very neat and tastefully gotten-up pro- '28. —Rev. Edward Francis Cutter, D.D., died in gramme, and congratulate them on the Charleston, S. C, March 28th. He was born in talent secured. musical Portland in 1810, and graduated at Audover Theo- Praise is due the speakers for a very cred- logical Seminary in 1831. He has been pastor of itable performance of their parts. The sa- the Congregational churches in Warren, Belfast, lutatory was particularly well delivered for a Beardstown, 111., and Eockland; and was at one time editor of the Christian Mirror. speech in a " dead " tongue. Usually all '32.—Rev. Cyrus A. Bartol has recently published that can be distinguished in such cases is a book entitled " Principles and Portraits." The " vos salutamus" but on this occasion, one portraits coutain Channing the Preacher, Bushnell having any knowledge of Latin could not have the Theologian, the Genius of Weiss, Garrison the failed to get the drift of the orator's remarks Reformer, Hunt the Artist, Shakespeare. '35. Rev. Stephen Allen, D.D., is re-appointed as he complimented the President on his pub- — Presiding Elder of the Augusta District of the lic services, and feelingly addressed the Methodist church. " Seniores, Jitniores, Sophomores, et Novitii." '36. —Epbraim Wilder Farley died iu Damaris- Adding only, that the parts were most of cotta, April 12th. He was born in 1818, and was a them delivered very naturally and with free- lawyer. He was a member of the Maine House of dom from mere declamation, we subjoin the Representatives in 1843 and 1851-3, and a member of the Thirty-third Congress. In 1856 he was a full programme : MUSIC. member of the State Senate. '39.—Rev. C. F.Allen will preach during 1880-81 Salutatory Oration in Latin. church in Fairfield. Fred W. Hall, Gorham. at the Methodist Chinese Immigration. '50. —A flourishing town in Dakota has recently Frank (Moulding, Lewistou. been named Goodwin, iu honor of the late George English Version from Tacitus. P. Goodwin of this class. * William A. Gardner, Augusta. '51. Gen. C. W. Roberts has been nominated a Signs of the Times. — Eichard L. Swett, Brunswick. member of the Board of Superintendents of the Soldier's Homes. '51. —Hon. J. C. A. Wingate has been nominated English Version from Mirabeau. S. Consul at Foo Chow. * Carroll E. Harding, Hallowell. U. Ought we to Despise our Ancestors ? '56. —Rev. T. S. Robie is to preach during Henry B. Wilson, Portland. 1880-81 at South Plymouth, Mass. — —— —

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'60.—L. G. Downes has been elected delegate to A memorial has been prepared at Oberlin by the National Republican Convention from the fifth those interested in the spelling reform and signed district, and L. A. Emery, '61, alternate. by the members of the Faculty and others to be '62.—Rev. E. N. Packard recently preached the presented to Congress, requesting that body to ap- sermon on the 250th Anniversary of the Cougrega- point a committee to investigate the needs of a tionalist church at Dochester, Mass. change in our method of spelling. '65.—E. J. Millay has been appointed Attorney for Sagadahoc County. '69.—Col. Henry B. Quinby has been appointed ATHLETICS. Claims in Missouri. a Commissioner of War Cornell will adopt the Rugby game of foot-ball. '71. —Rev. E. S. Stackpole will preach during Field meeting of Cornell Athletic Association, 1880-81 at Lisbon and Sabattus. May 8th. '72. —Herbert Harris is a music teacher at Annual field meeting of lutercollegate Athletic Machias. Association, at Mott Haven, May 29th. '77. —Mr. Edgar M. Cousins, of the Senior Class in Bangor Theological Seminary, has accepted a The boating interest is reported as rapidly in- call from the Congregational church in Cherryfield. creasing at Hobart. Quite a large number of men '77. —H. H. Smith has been re-elected Supervisor are training for the college and class crews. of Schools at Machias. The best record in the United States for running broad jump was made by J. J. Foohees, at the last

field meeting at Columbia ; distance covered 21 feet COLLEQE WORLD. 8J inches. Ex. The Yale-Harvard race will take place at New London on Thursday, July 1st. This is one day Annual interstate oratorical contest of Western earlier than the announcement which has been going colleges at Oberlin, May 5th. the rounds of the papers put it. The ladies' gymnasium at Oberlin, was almost The record in boating between Oxford and Cam- wholly destroyed by fire the other day, with all its bridge stands nineteen to seventeen in favor of the contents. former. Since 1870 Oxford has been victorious only Annual convention of Psi Upsilon, at Michigan twice, while during nine years Cambridge never University, with an oration by Clarkson N. Potter, won a race. May 19th. The Columbia crew consists of The Yale Glee Club realized $1,000 from its Age. Ht. Wt. Chas. Eldridge, S. of Med., 24, 5.6 154 concert at Steinway Hall. This raises the fund ap- T. A. Painter, Jr., '81, 21, 5.11 164 propriated to the navy to about $4,000, which is A. H. VanSindern, '81,S. of M., 20, 6.2.J 175 sufficient for all this year's expenses. H. R. Muller, '81, ^19, 5.114 1654 Colby votes as follows on the Presidential candidates : Blaine, 73; Edmunds, 7; Tilden, 7;

Grant, 5 ; Sherman, 2; Bayard, 2. A canvass on party preferences last term, resulted as follows: CLlIPPINGS.

Republicans, 100 ; Democi'ats, 10; Greenbackers, 4. term time is hardly The New Yoi-k World gives this summary of The German of as agreeable as that of vacation. Ex. the college votes on Presidential candidates : N.Eog. N.T.&N.J. Penn. The South. The West. Total. A Fresh translates from the Latin " maturosque 13 col. 12 col. 8 col. 6 col. 9 col. 48 col. Blaine 711 579 462 48 688 2,488 patres," "the paternal mothers." Ex. Grant 634 5]4 130 55 305 1,638 Prof, in Moral Philosophy—"Mr. K., what end Bayard 500 375 161 407 87 1,531 " Sberman .589 246 48 18 251 1,152 has a mother in view when she punishes her child ? Tilden 66 55 33 164 65 383 Mr. K. blushes and sits down.— Vidette. Edmund.s 248 40 14 302 Seymour 30 40 9 63 18 160 We comeback to our daily grind in the full belief Tliurman 14 7 34 69 124 that a third term is unconstitutional, a terrible blot

Scattering 357 124 48 _ 60 174 872 on the curriculum, and ought to be given up—to Total 3,159 1,973 898 849 1,771 8,650 base-ball and boating. Ex. — — —:

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As two Irishmen were passing a sign-post, one in regard to religion. It declares that " Yale is still

of them, looking up at it, exclaimed to his comrade a long way from any abandonment of her old-time " " " " Whist, Mike ; thread saftly owver the grave o' the position as a Christian college." Slang and A dead. He was farteen years ould, and his name was new phase of Development " are humorous and en- Miles To Boston." Spectator. tertaining.

Mr. Smarty (of the Sophomore class) returning We find the Hobart Herald a very substantial from dinner and walking between two companions, paper. Its editorial notes are vigorous and well- meets a little French boy: Mr. S.— "Hallo, boy! written, some of them are of interest to college stu- How are you? Where's your dog?" L. F. B. dents everywhere. The article on Chaucer is a little " heavy. The next article, " A New Era," is vigor- I'm all right ; an' there's my dog 'tween 'em two men." Ex. ously written and interesting. The Ttiftonian appears to be a paper which will always be welcome to our table. Its space for editorial notes is rather short. Its literary depart- EDITORS' TABLE. ment is well filled. Its whole appearance shows that it is carefully gotten up. In the heap of exchanges on onr table we recog- The College Argus is a well-written paper, nize a world of thought and actiou peculiar to itself straightforward and independent. There are two Each paper is representative of the sentiment of its points in it which we will notice particularly as they college. The care of issuing these journals must be seem to be as applicable to Bowdoin as to Wesleyan. one ofthe most beneficial portions of the college course. The first is the rare phenomenon mentioned of all The uniform neatness and well-written contents of the Faculty being present at prayers one morning. these papers show well the care and ability of the History does not record that such an event ever editors. Presumably there is between all these occurred here. The remarks on the marking editors the common bond of a desire to issue a good system will win approval everywhere. paper ; hence each, knowing the diflSculties in the The last number of the Cornell Era is a most way, should have sympathy and charity for the excellent one. The editorials are bright and to the others. We shall take up no " hereditary " quar- point. The " Senior Statistics " is a well-written rels, and, indeed, we shall try to be on good terms article and full of wit. Its locals are numerous and with all. But if we do quarrel, the quarrels shall interesting. In the exchange coluinn the complaints be all our own, and terminated, if possible, when we coming from college papers are ably handled, and lay down the quill. the reviews are very just. Prom Harvard we have received the Crimson, In the pile of exchanges, so many of which are Advocate, and Echo. Each of these is very inter- dry and uninteresting, it gives us great pleasure to esting in its own way. In the Crimson we espe- come across so bright and independent a paper as cially admired the " Rape of the Bell " and the the Vassar Miscelhimi. Its literary department is " Standard at Wellesley." In the Advocate the agreeably filled with critical and descriptive articles, editorials, and the article on " Mistakes in College its " De Temporibus et Moribus" is excellent; in

Life," are especially good. The Echo is an excellent fact we can make no unfavorable comment on the example of a college daily. All its comments are number. We shall always gladly welcome this directly to the point. paper to our table. In the Chronicle we find one of our most agree- In Scribner's for May, Literary Criticism is repre- is sented by Mr. E. C. Stedman's Study of able exchanges. There an air of pains-taking E. A. Poe ; about it which we miss in some other papers. Its Art Criticism, by Wm. C. Brownell's Paper on the literary articles, on subjects which elsewhere would Younger Painters of America ; Modern Progress, by be dry and uninteresting, are here treated in a Theo. L. De Vinne's Paper on the Growth of Wood- " very entertaining manner. The articles on Class cut Printing ; History, by Schuyler's Peter the Spirit " and " College Politics " are of interest to the Great. Besides these articles the Interest of the whole student world. But in our estimation the number is well sustained by Cable's " Grandis- best point in the paper is its locals. These are simes"; Burnett's "Louisiana," and the usual abundant and well-arranged. amount of poetry, discussion of timely topics, In the Yale Courant the article of most general etc. The Enghsh edition of Scribner's Magazine interest is the editorial discussion of Yale's position now amounts to 11,000 copies. Vol. X. BRUNSWICK, MAINE, MAY 12, 1880. No. 2.

bowdoijst orient. that we are enabled to publish the Orient in the form that we now do. This generosity PUBLISHED EVERY AIiTERNATB WEDNESDAY, DURING THE COLLEGIATE TEAR, BT THE CLASS OF '81, T3F of theirs should be reciprocated by us as far BOWDOIN COLLEGE. as is possible ; and this can easiest and best be done by trading with them, rather than EDITORIAL BOARD. with those who have told us that " they had Frederick 0. Stevens, Managing Editor. fooled away money enough already, in giving Frederic A. Fisher, Business Editor. Charles H. Cutler, Horace B. Hathaway, to that paper and to the other shows of them Charles Haggerty, Carroll E. Harding, students." John W. Manson.

Terms — $2.00 a year in advance ; single copies, 15 cents. The Acta announced in its last number, Remittances should be made to the Business Editor. Communications in regard to all other matters should be directed to the Managing Editor. that on Thursday last they would state their Students and Alumni of the college are cordially invited to contribute articles, personals, aud items. Contributions must be accompaoied by the writer's real name. decision, from the number and tenor of the letters they received, in regard to the calling Entered at the Post OBoe at Brunswick as Second Class mail matter. of the meeting of editors to organize an CONTENTS. Inter-collegiate Press Association. Though To). X., No. 2.—May 12, 1880. it is impossible for us to send a representative Editorial Notes 13 to New Haven, yet we hope that sufficient

Literary : The Genius and the Fish (poem) 16 encouragement will be given, and that the The Cleavelaud Cabinet. IT 16 — association, if formed, will not disappoint the A Sketch from Real Life 17 The Passage (poem) 19 expectations of its founders. At present we The Crews 19 fail great benefits Base-Ball 20 to see what would accrue Athletic Association 20 to the college press in general from its forma- Comiuunication:

Field Day 21 tion ; but we certainly do think that even if College Items 21 not so profitable, it would prove one of the Personal 23 College World 23 pleasantest of the various inter-collegiate Athletics 23 Clippings 24 associations. If success does attend it, the Editors' Table 24 credit that is due should be given where it belongs, to the persistent and untiring efforts EDITORIAL NOTES. of the Acta for its establishment.

We hope that our subscribers and friends The college library has just received as a will see that those AA'ho advertise with us, are gift from Professor Longfellow, the whole patronized in preference to those who do not series of his famous " Poems of Places." do so. The advertisers have all been selected They comprise thirty-one volumes in all, from with care, and can be cordiallj' recommended the press of Houghton, Osgood & Co., and by us as both honorable and profitable to deal are of the greatest value to any one who with. The}' desire to help tlie college and would see and know what poetical gems are the students, and it is partly by their liberality suggested even by the familiar places about 14 BOWDOIN ORIENT.

us. Among them, on subjects in this vicinity, to do much honor to the association as donors,

are those beautiful poems by the author, on nor class as winners of it. It has tarnished so

"Prof. Parker Cleaveland" and " Morituri much, standing exposed as it has in the library

Salutamus," which seem indeed fitting to be during the past year, that it is now hardly included in the library of the college which suitable to be placed on exhibition as a prize.

he has done so much to honor. As it is now, one would naturally be

Professor Longfellow has been desiring ashamed to point it out to visitors, and be for some time past to establish some central obliged to explain what it is, and that the

place in Boston at which books could be sent, association that gave it had just divided six intended for the college library. times the cost of this cup among its members. By this gift he has set a good example, The association should not permit this to and one that we trust will be imitated by the continue for another year. The cup can many friends of the college. easily be brightened and changed so as to

make a very good individual prize ; but as it

There is an evident need of more class is now, a class would almost prefer to be feeling to enliven the interest and produce a beaten rather than have its name connected more general proficiency in base-ball through- longer with such an emblem of victor}'. The

out the college. At the beginning of every association has acted on this matter as it

season it is found necessary to fill vacant should, and now it remains for the directors places upon our nine from those who have to obey their instructions. been for years out of practice. If a piize

were offered for the best class nine in college When we asked in our last number for as for the best class crew, we would have in communications to our columns from the mem- constant practice thirty-six men instead of ten bers of the college, we only called upon or twelve from whom to choose the college those who were aspirants to .the honoiable nine. position of Obibnt editor, and entirelj' By the means of an annual prize to be neglected the rest of the college. But beheld by the class which should produce the cause in our hurry we did neglect them, we best nine, we might greatly add to the pres- yet hope they will not neglect us simply on

ent weak assistance afforded by the class that account. The Orient is a college spirit, which in other matters has already paper, and represents abroad the thought and

proven a powerful agent for the general col- sentiment of Bowdoin. But this it cannot lege welfare. We hope that this suggestion truthfully be said to do, unless the student will call attention to the importance of this body contribute more largely to its pages than matter, and perhaps add another interesting they have usually done in the past, and dis- feature to our already enjoyable field days. cuss thoroughly and intelligently the various topics of interest that arise in the college. The effects of the parsimony of the Ath- To be sure the Seniors are now nearly through, letic Association of last year is well illustrated but from the interest they have always disin the cup which the Junior class now holds played in college matters, we feel assured that as the prize for the Tug of War. It is cer- our asking for its continuance through the tainly as good a one as could be expected columns of the Oeient, will not be in vain. from the amount of money that was appro- The Juniors should now feel that the priated, but was necessarily of poor metal responsibility and success of the paper for and worse workmanship, and never calculated the coming year lies on them, and that the BOWDOIN ORIENT. 15

best way to manifest it would be to subscribe will give a cup worth five hundred dollars as and contribute as largely as possible to its a prize for a college regatta during the early

columns. There should be no need for per- part of the summer. Mr. Soule is truly

sonal solicitation for this, for class duty and generous in his support of nearlj'' all depart- the good that will result should be a sufficient ments of athletics, but very flattering success

stimulus for it. has not attended his efforts to promote them, To the Freshmen we can say that they especially boating, during the past year or can never commence too early. Plans now more. Bowdoin would have liked much to under consideration, and wliichmay be adopted have entered some college regatta this season

during the present year, would make it of if sufficient notice had been given for our

great advantage to those who have contributed, needful preparations ; but as no definite and so that in the meantime they can well afford suitable arrangements were made in time for to make a beginning. this, we were compelled to give up the idea of going abroad and concentrate our energies The plan of the boating course on the upon our class races. But just as we had

Androscoggin has at last been received, and is made our decision, this great regatta was for sale by tlie Commodore and First Director announced, and, though we regret to say it, of the Boat Club. This was to have been we shall be obliged to stay at home from this ready early last term, but being destroyed in the also. One reason of course is, that we have burning of the building of the Boston Helio- not had time to prepare to meet the multitude type Compan}^, it has been delayed until the of crews that are entering; but another and present. This plan has already been fully perhaps greater one with us, the fact that described in the Orient, and it is hardly we cannot afford to have our boats sawed. necessary here to commend it at all. The We don't take very many around with us accuracy and faithfulness with which the wherever we go, and it would incommode us, drawings and measurements have been made, to say the least, to have any such carpentering and the degree of excellence which the work done to them, as usually lingers around Mr. of tlie Heliotype Company insures, will not Soule's boating prizes. Wesleyan has also only make this valuable simply to the " Memo- concluded to withdraw from outside regattas rabil" hunter but also indespensable to one and attend to class races alone. So, from at all interested in boating, to compare the indications now, no college association will be time and course of the crews each season. formed for this 3'ear, and the only races that The cost of the plan has by far exceeded will be rowed are those that are arranged the estimates at first made for it, and will directly between the colleges. involve a considerable loss to those who have managed the affair, even if every man in col- Why cannot we have singing in the chapel lege will purchase one. At the low price Sunday afternoons? We offer no apology for that is asked for this, there is no one in college bringing up this subject now, for it is about the but should what take one, not only for the time that the annual urging is made for better value of the plan itself, but also to help those singing in college. There has been no music who have expended both time and money in in the chapel since the departure of '78, and carrying this matter through. it does seem strange that a class as small as that one was, should take awaj^ from the college It has been announced through the news- all the energy and talent in that direction. papers that Mr. Soule, the Hop Bitters man, The upper classmen can well remember 16 BOWDOIN ORIENT. how much pleasanter this singing used to Just then the Genius too, appeared

To drive the little fish ; chapel exercises of make the monotonous But spying bait he nibbled, veered. Sabbath afternoons, and this alone would well Was landed in the dish. repay the musicians for their trouble. Elated with tliis famous prize It has been objected that there is not suf- Off went the fisherman, Where Genius ne'er can tyrannize ficient material now in college to form such a O'er little fish again. choir as is needed. Tliis may be true, but no attempt has yet been made for this, and all that has been done in this direction has been THE CLEAVELAND CABINET.—II. to lay back and wish there was one. During the later years of Prof. Cleave-

. Then the complaint also exists of there land's life, the minerals belonging to Bow- being no organization, nor anyone sufficiently doin College were dei:)osited in the second interested in this to carry through a matter of story of Massachusetts Hall. The minerals this sort. To be sure there is none which were numbered and properlj^ catalogued. has done anything of this kind, but there is The catalogues were carefully prepared by one that could easily and properly do it. The Prof. Cleaveland. One catalogue embraces Prajdng Circle might extend its efforts in this the minerals belonging to the college; a sec- direction, and as it contains many fine singers ond is devoted to the minerals belonging to among its numbers, they might carry through Prof. Cleaveland ; a third comprises the Haiiy this matter very satisfactorially. remain- The collection ; the fourth, the geological speci- der of the students would readily furnish them mens contributed by the State. The Shat- with all their lielp that is possible and necessary, tuck collection of shells forms an important and there is no reason, if they will take hold part of the Cabinet. of the matter, but that they could make a After the occupation of Adams Hall by success of it. We hope that this Avill be dis- the Medical School, in 1862, the upper story cussed by them, and speedily too, and that of Massachusetts Hall was not used for in- again we shall have the pleasant Sabbath sing- struction. In the course of a few years after ing that we had the first year of our course. this abandonment, it was noticed that the specimens were exposed to moisture after every heavy rain, and many of the numbers were becoming detatched and illegible. It LITERARY. was therefore thought best that the more valuable specimens should be removed for safe- THE GENIUS AND THE FISH. keeping to a room in Adams Hall. The minerals had never been provided with written Once flowed a little, babbling brook labels, so that it became necessary to prepare Down through a quiet glen, Within whose bosom fishes took an entire suite. As far as possible the desig- Their store of kuowledge in. nations previously given by Professor Cleave- cabinet Now o'er this brook a Genius swayed land were retained, in order that the

With stern and sturdy hand : might not lose, in any degree, its distinctive There all the little fish that played character. This portion of the cabinet was He cast upon the land. used for mineralogical instruction. The re- Perchance some little flsh one day maining specimens and many hundred dupli- Were sporting in a nook, exhibited, Near where a waiting fisher lay cates, which had never before been With basket, line, and hook. were arranged in the old cases. BOWDOIN ORIENT. 17

Few who were acquainted with the Mu- such a step may soon be taken, but let the

seum, ill 1860, would liave noticed any change friends of the college see that this imme- in 1870, and yet hundreds of specimens had diate need is met at once. been taken away for the formation of the duplicate cabinet. SKETCH In 1873, Hon Peleg W. Chandler refitted A FROM REAL LIFE.

Massachusetts Hall as it is at present arranged. He was an editor. Not one of those who Some had wished to remove the old building make and mould public opinion through the to make way for a more pretentous one. medium of great dailies, but an editor on a The generous act of Mr. Chandler prevented less magnificent scale. His sphere of labor this change, and enabled the immediate reu- was confined to a college journal. He had niting of tlie divided collections. Geological succeeded in writing an article which " took," specimens and duplicates of minerals were not only among the readers of his paper, but placed in the wall-cases. The type speci- among exchanges as well,—a feat seldom ac- mens were arranged in the table cases in the complished by mortal man. The "boss," by body of the room. courtesy the managing editor,—had said to " In the galleries of the cabinet are the ex- him : Sam, you've made a hit. Give us tensive ornithological collections, and the val- another piece in the style of your last and

uable collections of shells. it Avill make our reputation. Make it as It is a curious and significant fact that funny as you can." Thus encouraged the Professor Cleaveland never attempted any youthful editor began to work with a light scientific arrangement of his minerals. The heart and a determined purpose. natural system employed by him in his trea- 'Twas past the noonday hour. Lessons tise was admirably adapted for the display of and lectures for the day were ended, and the certain relations of the minerals. The con- editor had a little spare time in which he jecture may be hazarded that the Professor hoped to do his work. The young man was saw, at an early period in his studies, that a firm believer in the adage, " Sufficient unto mineralogy would be sooner or later recon- the day is the evil thereof," and was often structed and placed on a firm chemical basis. compelled (?) by his maiij^ duties to reverse He further felt that it Avould not be wise to the old rule, and never do anything to-day attempt this work of reconstruction with an which could be put off till to-morrow. Thus unaided hand already over-burdened by pro- it happened that it was the day before the fessional work. The present arrangement is day on which the copy must be in the print- based upon chemical grounds, and is that er's hands, ere the editor commenced his generally adopted by mineralogists. In the work. He lighted a cigar, and seized a pen, order there are many vacant spaces. These with the injunction, "Be as funny as you empty boxes with their imploring labels may can," fresh in his mind. He wrote for seven be construed by visitors as very significant minutes steadily, and in that space accom- hints. The boxes ought soon to be filled by plished seven lines containing just forty-seven exchange or purcliase. words. He was getting along well. Then In this cabinet Mineralogy is well repre- came a knock at his door. In response to his sented, but Geology is rather neglected. invitation to come in, there entered as he as- Some friends of the college are agitating the certained by actual enumeration, four Juniors, question of erecting a new building to be de- three Sohpomores, and two Freshmen. They voted to Geology. It is to be hoped that were his friends, all of them, and undei- other 18 BOWDOIN ORIENT. circumstances he would have been glad to hurled against the door, and after it were sent see them. As it was, he wasn't. But he sundry imprecations in which yaggers were made the best of the matter, put aside his consigned to regions where there is said to be writing, furnished pipes and cigars for the wailing and gnashing of teeth. Of course smokers in the crowd, and—made himself the editor thought it was a spittoon cleaner, agreeable. It required some astute dissem- —if he stopped to think at all, which is ulation to accomplish this last, for the ques- rather doubtful. But when Tutor M. opened tion, " When will I finish my article ? " re- the door, he was silent and opened not his peated itself over and over again, and seemed mouth. Both were too much astonished to to reverberate in his ears. At the end of an speak ; and the tutor, comprehending dimly hour, his company departed and solitude that something troubled our hero, silently again reigned in the editor's apartment, inter- stole away. rupted onl}^ by the rapid scratching of his Six o'clock, —tea-time, and only two-thirds pen. of a page written ! The work must be fin- But he wasn't succeeding so well as he ished before eight the next morning. The at first had been. After covering two pages editor goes to his evening meal, as a man who with writing, he erased line after line, until walks in his sleep. He is absorbed in only the original seven remained. These thought, and sweetens his tea with salt and were decidedly humorous and he wished to puts vinegar on his toast, and yet observes continue as he had begun. Then came it not. Only a few moments are necessary to another knock. The editor, hesitating be- satisfy his appetite, and he again returns to tween a curiosity to know who was there and his room. The door is locked and he has not a desire to finish his sketch, did not- at first the key. He does not delaj', but bursts the respond. The knock was repeated. Curi- lock, then lights his lamp and his pipe, and is osity triumphed over prudence, and the un- once more ready for business. " Be as funny known was rashly given permission to enter. as 3'ou can ! " The words still ring in his

It was a cigar pedlar ! For an hour did the ears, but now they seem a hollow mockery. youth vainlj' struggle to be free from his op- Ah, woe ! Why did he ever attempt to be pressor. Then patience left him, and he told funny? Why had he so rashly sealed his the garrulous vender of the narcotic prepara- doom ? But it was now too late for reflection where he would see him and his wares tion. And he writes, erases, and re-writes, before he would purchase, and tlie cigar man then re-erases. Fifteen minutes have passed departed. During the remaindei' of the after- and he has got ahead but little. Then three noon, the editor was only intejrupted seven classmates enter. " Come, Sam, a game of " times by calls from spittoon cleaners, a book whist." " Whist be d esecrated ! shouts agent, a boy with his wash-bill, and others tiie irate editor, and the boys retire. The fel- with business of a like nature. low in the next room then commences his One of his callers was Tutor Markemlow evening cornet practice. Some noisj^ Sophs who will probably never come again. As institute a horn blow, wliile tlie Freshman was said, the young man's patience was ex- Glee Club holds a rehearsal. hausted quite early in the day, and those who Through it all toils the patient writer, and came after the cigar pedlar were warmly through the silent hours of the night,—for greeted. Tutor Markemlow came last. The there is silence at length,—and ere the morn- only response he received to his knock was ing sun has gilded the eastern horizon he has thus given : First, a huge stick of wood was finished—what? A masterpiece, a witty, ; : : .

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mirth-provoking sketch which shall secure to especially noticeable for freedom from " splash- him the applause of the college world ? No ing." The following are the statistics of the but he has finished forever his humorous writ- crew Age. Height. Weight. ing, consigned the last of it to the flames and E. G. Spring (Capt.), bow 21 yrs. 5 ft. 10V4in. 150 lbs. J.Scott,No.2 28yrs. 5 ft. Sin. 165 lbs. watched in fiendish glee, while they devoured R. 0. Gilbert, No. 3 23 yrs. 5 ft. 9% in. 150 lbs. W. S. Whitmore, strolie 21 yrs. 2 m. 5 ft. 11 in. 165 lbs. it. He was as funny as he could be, under Coxswain G. S. Payson. the circumstances; but that wasn't enough. Average age 23 yrs. 8 m. Average height 5ft, 914 in Instead of the excellent production he had Average weight 157Vj lbs. intended, he was compelled to send the printer The Junior crew, which is the same as an essay on " The Power of Ratiocination as last year, has not become yet entirely accus- developed under adverse conditions," which tomed to their new Davis rowlocks, but they drew forth wonderful expressions of opinion, are gradually getting again into their old, none of which were very complimentary, except swinging stroke. The crew is in very good that of the Professor in Psychology, who was condition from the training of last winter, loud in his praise of it. and with the advantage of having pulled together one season and become familiar with the stroke, will soon be rowing in good form. THE PASSAGE. But they labor under some disadvantage of "Oh, boatman," cries Lisette, course, in being the lightest and smallest crew "Across the stream I'd go, on the river. The crew is as follows Maisje suis trap pauvrette Pour payer le bateau." Age. Height. Weight. B. W. Larrabee, bow 20 yrs. 5 ft. 7 1-i in. 143 lbs. r. C. Stevens, No. 2 19 yrs. 5 ft. 6 in. 154 1-4 lbs. " Coine daily, dear Lisette, F. A. Fisher, No. 3 24 yrs. 6 ft. 8 1-4 in. 171 3-4 lbs.

A. PettengiU (Capt.), stroke. . . 21 yrs. 5 ft. 9 1-4 in. 150 lbs. I'll gire you passage free, G. E, H, And lightly float the shallop Coxswain Chamberlain. Average age 21 yrs. That bears my love and me.' Average height 5 ft. 7 3-4 in. —Ex. Average weight 154 7-8 lbs. The Sophomore crew has been obliged to THE CREWS. work with substitutes in place of two of its One thing that speaks well for our boating regular members, and, therefore, no criticism interests tliis season, is the fact that each class can, as yet, be made about their style of row- is represented bj^ a crew. ing. The men in the waist are new to their In a few days the attraction peculiar to positions, and have had but little boating ex- this time of year, of tlie old stumps and bushes perience before. They are to have a new set along the bank of the Androscoggin, will be of oars with broader blades and longer " reach." felt by members of each class, and no doubt The crew is as follows : " early morn " will find them concealed near Age. Height. Weight. W. G. Reed (Capt.), bow 21 yrs. 5 ft. 11 in. 160 lbs. the water's edge, watch in hand, intent on W. A. Moody, No. 2 20 yrs. 5 ft. 9 1-4 in. 167 lbs. B. U. Curtis, No. 3 19 yrs. 5 ft. 11 in. 160 lbs. taking the " time " of one of the crews. W. O. Plimpton, stroke 21 yrs. 5 ft. 7 in. 175 lbs. Coxswain A. G. Staples, It is too early for any extended criticisms Average age 20 yrs. 3 m. Average height 5 ft. 9 1-2 in. of the different crews. The Seniors were Average weight 165^ lbs. the first on the i-iver, and consist of the same The Freshman crew is rowing in the for- men as last j^ear, with the exception of Gil- mer class boat of '79, which has been repaired bert, who has had no experience in boating. and reduced in weight. The crew seems to

They are working hard and give every prom- be in earnest, and is making very marked ise of being stronger than last year. They improvement. Of course considerable variety in row very good form ; the feathering being in the matter of stroke is still to be seen in :

20 BOWDOIN ORIENT. the rowing, but not more than ayouIcI iiaturallj^ We give below the height and weight of been working for be expected. The following is the crew : the eleven men who have Age. Height. TVeigM. the nine J. B. Reed, bow 22 yi-s. 5 ft. 11 in. 160 lbs. Weight. Height. Waterman, No. 2 21 yrs. 6 ft. 10 1-2 in. 165 lire. J. P. J. "W. Wilsou, Captain Vi'o 5.8 F.P. Knight, No. 3 22 yrs. 5 ft. 10 in. ITOlbs. J. Kcapp 186 5.9i E. W. Chase (Capt.). stroke 20 yrs. 6 ft. 11 in. 165 lbs. W. - 1?:? ^.Ui Coxswain P.M. Fling. V. A. Gardner. J. "W. Mausdu --- 174 5.11i Average age 21 1-4 years. 164 Average height 5 ft. 10 1-2 in. A. Q,. Rogers 5.11i Average weight 162 1-2 lbs. W. 0. Winter- 165 5.9^ H. L. Mascy 150 5.1Ui in All the crews are beginning work H. E. Snow 153 5.10 earnest, and the contestants of last year seem G. Haajjerty 154 5.6 C. H.Cntler 130 5.8 very likely to improve their record and make F. B. Smith 130 .5.6* regatta an exciting one. the coming Averase 156 5-11 5.9^^

BASE-BALL. THE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION.

Since the college will not send out a crew The directors of the Athletic Association this year, we would call the attention of the are making every preparation for a successful students to the fact that they have good meeting the first of next month. The list of material for a nine, and that with proper sup- contests has alreadj^ been made out, and an port tliey will undoubtedly leave a better active canvass begun for the entries. The record than any other nine we have liad for a list at present contains eighteen numbers, two long time. We do not speak about support- more than last year ; enough certainly to give ing the nine, for the purpose of telling 3'ou every man at least one in which he may that you have not answered in a generous exhibit his strength and skill. maimer to the calls it has made upon you The entries are quite numerous consider- heretofore, because that would be an unjust ing the eaiiiness of the season ; but they complaint. But we want to tell you that the have all been obtained by personal solicitation demands made upon you have been very liglit of the directors, while the body of the stu- in comparison with that of other nines, and dents have not come forward as yet with any that now when you have a promising team, help in this direction. and the expense of sending out a college crew Mr. Robinson, aiding the sports by every will not fall upon you, it is a good time to means in his power as he always does, has send out a nine. The boys would like to offered to absent all those from gymnasium visit the different New England colleges and duty who Avill report to him beforehand of play, not that they anticipate any great their intention to practice for Field Day dur- victory, but because they have been entirely ing the regular hours allotted to such work. confined to this State, and have had few Thus any one at all able to enter any of the chances to meet with clubs that knew any games will no longer have the old excuse of more about base-ball than themselves. They no sufficient time for practice. The prizes claim that even though they ni4t witli defeat in are promised to be much better than ever every game, the experience gained would have before, and if possible will be purchased at least a telling influence on their next year's before the meeting and placed on exhibition; playing. A series of five games will be as the association has already taken the suitable arranged with Bates College if possible, and measures to enable the directors to cdrvy out one of three with Colbj^ University. this desirable plan. This year a new prize :

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will be introduced which will be for the best that insures success in those sports. The average in all of the contests. By this it is same commendable interest should be shown designed to increase the number of entries, to in the coming Field Day. The directors are stand in lieu of second and third prizes, and doing all in their power, but their efforts will to encourage those entering to contest when avail but little if there is not a general and the number is called. The average is made hearty cooperation of the student-body. We by counting the first as three, the second as should take pride in practicing for all the two, and third as one, all beyond these are events of Field Day, that the records made not to be taken into consideration. So the may compare favorably with those of other

more contests that one enters, even if he does colleges. There is every reason, providing a not win in all, the better average will he have sufficient number will take an interest, why

at the end for this prize. The prize for this is our Field Day of next June should be the promised by the directors to be one of the best ever held by the association. We have best, if not the best of all, and will doubtless sureh' as good material as heretofore, and encourage the man who can do a little of added to this, more experience. If a suf- everything, but nothing particularly well. ficient number of entries are made for the A prize will be offered this year as last, events to warrant doing so, the directors in- to the class which wins the most of the contend to purchase prizes several days before tests, and the interest in this will be doubt- Field Day and place them on exhibition. less as great as it was then. All should take an active interest in carrj-ing Below is the list of contests out this plan.

1. Tug of War. Our Field Day is not secondary in im- 2. Puttiug Shot. portance to either boating or base-ball, and 3. Hurdle Race. 4. Three-Lego-ed Race. let us all take hold and with a pull, a long- 5. 220-Yards Dash. pull, a strong pull, and a pull altogether, fi. inO-Yards Dash. 7. lOO-Yards Backward Dash. make the June meeting of this year a grand 8. 1-Mile Walk. success. Besides other obvious advantages, 9. 1-Mile Run. 10. i-Mile Run. a successful carrying out of our sports binds 11. Throwing Hammer. us closer together as a bod}^ of students and 12. Runuiug Broad Jump. engenders college 13. Hop, Skip, and Jump. feeling and loyaltv. 14. Standing High Jump. Quis. 15. Standing Broad Jump. 16. 3 Standing Broad Jumps. 17. Running High Jump. 18. Throwing Base-Ball. COLLEGE ITEMS.

Breezy. COMMUNICATION. Very breezy.

Has spring come ? FIELD DAY. Ivy Day Jane 4th. Editors of Orient: Where are all the Field Day athletes ? There does not seem to be the interest Who fell over Prof. Condon's ash heaps ? taken by the body of students in the prepar- The "yagger" is the only man of leisure. ations for Field Day that there should be. The boating and base-ball men have taken President Chamberlain has gone to Washington. hold of matters with a vim and enthusiasm The walks are receiving their yearly overhauling. " — —

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" How much can you write on civil service in two A Junior on co-education : Yes, gentlemen, hours ? co-education makes man more effeminate, and more masculine, and vice versa." Tickets for Field Day are for sale by the woman Directors. Prof. Avery has an article in the American Ori- Journal, entitled " Contributions to the They say " Major Willette " as a public speaker ental Society History of Verb Inflections in Sanskrit." is a failure. have been appointed by The Juniors who were unprepared on their The following Seniors contend for the '68 prize : Bartlett, themes were treated squarely. the Faculty to Hall, Grindal, Scott, Wing, and Winter. The Sophomore crew are to have new oars from It shows well for the morality of the college, Douaghae of Newburg, N. Y. when two Sophomores and a Freshman will spend The class in Mineralogy is looking for the man all Sunday afternoon quarreling over which class that told them it would be easy. attends Sabbath School the most regularly. The President has been lecturing before the Now is the time when the " tony " man care- Seniors upon Political Economy. fully shines his boots, goes forth upon the newly- of the boat course is for sale by Messrs. The plan flxed walks, and vigorously blesses our worthy Agri- and Spring. Price, 25 cents. Wing cultural Professor, who slowly but surely doeth all

Now that the May Carnival is over, it is hoped things \\'&\\. will be found to attend recitations. that time Those boating men who have experienced the Mr. Johnson gave the Juniors an interesting lect- discomforts of the old boat-house, are loud in their and the characters in Faust. ure upon Goethe, praises of their new accommodations ; but still can The Sophomore that spoke of " arduous liquor" never be satisfied, and are now demanding a new probably meant hard cider, but it is not certain. bath-room and some seats. All desiring Class Day and Ivy Invitations should Prof in Ethics (referring to the control— of order them at once of the respective committees. thought by the civil power) asked a Senior " Mr. P., where does the power of the civil authorities It is rumored that one of the Profs, made a ? " Senior (after long and deeply pondering) friendly call upon several students at their rooms. stop " It stops when man ceases to live." Henry Clay says, " One day I don't get nothing A meeting of the Athletic Association was held to do, and next day I get jes' twice as much. last Wednesday, and it was voted to instruct the Ya-as, sail ! Directors to sell tickets before the meeting to buy What a wail went up when the picked nine prizes, to see if the Tug of War Cup can be changed, walked into the affections of the college team to the and to set the date at which all entries shall be of 11 to 8. tune closed. " In Botany : Mr. S., What can you say of the — A theme was recently handed in to our genial size of the bract ? " Mr. S. " It is so small that it Professor in Rhetoric, copied verbatim et literatim can't be absent." from a celebrated volume. It was passed back The Freshmen have received their new boat, marred with considerable correction, and at the end and are as tickled as children should be over their this little note: "The best of authors sometimes new infantile playthings. make mistakes." Eev. G. W. Field, of Central Church, Bangor, is Instructor—" Now Mr. W., should you say this " expected to deliver the Sermon before the Praying was a mistake, one of Natui-e's accidents, iu fact? Circle, Baccalaureate Sunday. Mr. W.—" I should think not, sir." Inst. —" Well, Some of the ladies were anxious to know where I cannot see why it should not be." Mr. W. one of the pieces of statuary in the Carnival of " Because, sir. Nature does nothing by accident." Authors got part of his costume. Instructor looks around astonished. " " — you got Scene on campus : Yagger (to student who is Prof, in Mathematics —"Mr. Q., have your example ? " Mr. Q. " Yes, sir." Prof. pointing out the advantages of Bowdoin to two " Did you have any trouble with it, Mr. Q.? " Mr. young ladyfriends) — " Say, want yer spittoon cleaned Q. —" No, sir." Prof.—" Isn't this something a lit- out? Ye haint paid me for that other one yet." " tle unusual for you f Student was seen shortly after trying to borrow a ; : .

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revolver, but whether it was to shoot the expurga- 'flO. —Hon. Thos. B. Reed made a strong speech tor of spittoons or to commit suicide, we have uot in the House on the question of the right of the learned. United States to preserve peace at the polls ou The Bowdoins met the Nichols Latin School occasion of voting for members of Congress. Nino last Satiii'day on the Delta, and beat them '61. —G. M. Hicks is Judge of the Municipal

42 to 6. The Bowdoius fielded finely at fii'st, but in Court at Rockland, Me. the last part of the game got careless and allowed '70. —John B. Redman has been prominently their opponents to score. The errors of the Nichols mentioned in connection with the Den:ocratic nom- Nino were very numerous and their batting quite ination for Governor of this State. weak. ^n —Cousens and Fuller were both in town a few days since. Prof, in Chemistry to Senior in "quiz"—"Mr. '72. —Marcellus Coggan has a law office at 27 H., what is the difference between a sulphide and a Treraont Row, Boston. sulphate?" Mr. H— "Don't know, sir." Prof.— " Why, yes you do ; you can't help knowing." Mr. H. guesses several times, when the Prof, says " That will do, Mr. H. I withdraw my previous COLLEGE WORLD. statement."

A Junior called upon Miss 5. the other day to Ohio has thirty-one colleges. get her assistance for an entertainment in which he Princeton's new college chapel will cost $100,- 000. was engaged. Without unnecessary preliminaries The marking system is to be abolished at Colum- he began. " I want to get somebody to take the bia. part of a spinster, and (with a burst of confidence) At Amherst the Juniors recite in German at 6.30 you were the first person I thought of." He couldn't A.M. see why she was so unwilling to oblige him. The first college paper was published 1800, 80 To West Piiiut the young Wliittaker went, years ago. And a quiet cadet too, wa.s he gowns are to bo worn ; Caps and by Williams But the other cadets on him bent College, in which to graduate, instead of dress suits. Only glances of antipathy. Class day and class reception have been abolished class His company all cadets cut, at Michigan University. A supper will take His ears one night they cut too their place. And other attentions be got. Princeton's Senior Class consists of ninety men, Of which none doing it knew. from fifty to sixty having dropped out since the Freshman year. Of course brave men never lied. For this their commandant has said. Thereupon the Court Martial there tried To see how he mashed his own head. ATHLETICS. The Harvard Bicycle Club has over eighty members. Hamilton also is thinking of forming a bicycle PERSOHAL. club. Sixteen men are training for the university crew [We earnestly .solicit contributions to this column from at Tale. any who may have an interest in the Alumni.] It is reported that the Yale University Crew is '46.— Benj. G. Snow, for many years a missionary having a boat built with a seat for the coxswain in bow. in the ilicronesian Islands, recently died of paraly- the sis in Brewer, Me. At Trinity the sum of $200 has been subscribed by the class of '82 for grading and arranging a por- '50.— Some of the papers are calling for the tion of the campus for athletic sports. appointment of Gen. 0. 0. Howard to the superin- A New York inter-collegiate base-ball associa- tendency at " West Point. A paper says: We are tion has been formed, consisting of Union, Hamilton, confident that raids on 'nigger' cadets would uot Cornell, Rochester, Syracuse, and Madison. Each prosper under his command." college in the association is to be played on its own ground by every other college. The first game is to '53.—T. E. Simouton has been chosen State be played May 10th, and the last, June 4th. A Lecturer by the convention of the I. 0. G. T. champion banner will be awarded to the winning recently held at Bangor. club at the close of the season. — — — :

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CLIPPIKGS. and locals. We believe in having considerable space devoted to such matters, and would not advise making a college paper wearisomely literary " Is it the ofQce of the faculty to serve as sus- ; " nor, on the other hand, vi-ould we counsel giving up penders for college breeches.? the literary department altogether. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, We welcome the arrival of the Yale Lit. and When together sang the ranrniug stars, Nassau Lit., monthlies. These are excellent speci- All in harmouious chorus kept tune.—-Ex. mens of college literature, both of them. Why are two young ladies kissing each other an The latest numbers of the College Argus, Bound emblem of Christianity? Because they are doing Table, Oberlin Review have also come to hand. to each other as they would that men should do The Yale Courant is so fuU as to need a supple- unto them. Ex. ment.

Why is a lame dog like a sheet of blotting-paper ? Williams AthencEum has some curious facts in Because a lame dog is a slow pup, and a slope up is regard to college law.s there in 180.5. Students were an inclined plain, and an ink-lined piano is a sheet fined for tardiness to chapel, two cents ; absent of blotting paper. Yale. Courant. from recitation, four cents ; being out of room after

nine o'clock, eight cents ; and so on up to five dol- Extract from a co-eds note-book : lars for playing cards. Those were the " good old Where was Moses when the light went out I Where was Moses, and what was ho about ? times." Sitting on the bed, pulling, off his pants. A new board of editors takes possession of the And so were his sisters and his cousins and his aunts. Jeffersonian sanctum. Not a particularly interest- Literary young man at party—" Miss Jones, have ing number, however. you seen Crabbe's Tales?" Young lady (scornful- The Cornell Era inveighs against the wire- ly) — " I was not aware that crabs had tails." — Lit- pulling and electioneering way of electing its edi- erary young man (covered with confusion) " I beg tors, and also, in its article on " Cram and Election " your pardon, ma'am. I should have said, read makes some sensible remarks. C^rabbe's Tales." Toung lady (angrily scornful)— This picture from the Princetonian will fit a " And I was not aware that red crabs had tails frame in other places. Speaking of Freshmen either." Exit young man. Ex. " When you came here you were fresh. Hard, but inevitable. The slights and snubs of first term didn't remove the taint. Next term you found a

cure. Ton began to swear just a little, that is, you EDITORS' TABLE. used words beginning with D; smoked hard, especially on the way to recitation. At the end of the We really had not realized that there were so terra had a spree ; smoked cigarettes until you many college papers in the country, until we gazed couldn't see for smoke ; drank several glasses "of upon the formidable pile before us. beer, and a little whiskey, too, but that made you The CorneU Graphic has two very good articles, all sick. But you do hope it will come easier in besides one upon Gen. Garfield, which was evi- future. Yes, and you aren't fresh now ? You were dently written by a friend of bis. never fresher than when you deliberately took to The College Blercury urges the men to patronize being hard to cover up your freshness." the Athletic Association. The University also says The Madisonensis puts a bright face in at our " on this subject : We would urge upon every mem- editorial window. It contains an amusing sketch of ber of the university the necessity of giving this a girl's way of throwing a ball, and an interesting subject his active and hearty support. Let each paper, entitled "Ou Horseback in Attica and constitute himself a committee of one to make our Boeatia," by Prof. N. L. Andrews. athletic games more worthy of ourselves." Such The Acta Victoriana, a paper of twelve three- advice is good. We like the University's appear- columned pages, comes from Cobourg, Ont., with a ance and contents very much. series of heavy articles on " The Science of Law," The Bnmonian does not devote much space to " Literary Culture," and " Study," but not much literary articles but a good deal to college matters else to enliven these. Vol. X. BRUNSWICK, MAINE, MAY 26, 1880. No. 3.

bowdoijst orient. reason of such occupancy no damage or injury shall be done either to the land adjoining, or PUBLISHED EVERY ALTERNATE WEDNESDAY, DURING THE to the crops COLLEGIATE TEAR, BY THE CLASS OF '81, OF at any time growing thereon." BOWDOIN COLLEGE. Since the town has been so generous to us in regard to this land, it would seem that the EDITORIAL BOARD. least we can do would be to faithfully and Frederick Stevens, C. Managing Editor. . cheerfully observe this single condition im- Frederic A. Fisher, Business Editor. posed with it, and especially as it Charles H. Cutler, Carroll E. Harding, would Charles Haggerty, Horace B. Hathaway, require but a little care and coiisideiation at John "W. Manson. no inconvenience to ourselves. We feel

Terms — $2.00 a year in advance ; single copies, 15 cents. Remittances sliould be made to the Business Editor. Communications assured that it is only necessary to call the in regard to all other matters should be directed to the Managing Editor. Students and Alumni of the college are cordially invited to contribute attention of all to this matter, to prevent any articles, personals, and items. Contributions must be accompanied by the writer's real name. complaint hereafter by the authorities of the

Entered at the Post Office at Brunswick as Second Class mail matter. town.

CONTENTS. We have spoken before of the Bowdoin Tol. X., No. 3.—May 26, 1880. Philosophical Club, and much i-egretted that Editorial Notes 25 the students, or upper classmen at least, were Literary : A Local Lyric (poem) 28 not to be admitted to its meetings. And this Class-Room Characters 28 Early History of Our Secret Societies 29 regret is greatly increased when we see and Fragment (poem) A 31 hear the reports of its meetings from the The Medical School 31 Boating 32 Brunsivick Telegraph, and from the other

Communication : of college Out-Door Seats 33 sources outside the which were Go,od Manners 33 deemed worthy to enter the sacred precincts. A College Glee Club 33 College Items 34 The subjects that have been lately discussed Bowdoin's Boom 35 there, are such as would strongly interest Personal 35

College World 35 many of the students ; and they would be Athletics 35 Clippings 36 only too glad to avail themselves of those Editors' Table 36 rare privileges, if any opportunity be offered them. We would be the last to begrudge EDITORIAL KOTES. the Brunswick people any of the advantages derived from the college, but we do think

We hope that those who frequent the boat- that if any are permitted to be present at the house this term, will exercise all the care that meetings of the Club, that the upper class- is possible to keep off from the grass of the men should have at least an equal chance field in which the building is situated. When with mere outsiders. To be sure we can get the town of Brunswick gave the Boating good and full reports of them through the

Association the use of the land, it was with Telegraph ; but strange to say, many are so this condition in the agreement, " That by singularly constituted as to really prefer being 26 BOWDOIN ORIENT. present in person, than to get their informa- everything cannot be done by him alone, and tion second-hand. But if this is not possible that we can do much ourselves to keep the for the students to attend, we shall have to campus as clean and tidy as we would wish, be content of course with what little we by simply a little extra care and thoughtful- can get from those who do go outside of the ness. A liint would seem to be all that is college. needed to remedy this, for nothing but carelessness has been the cause of any complaint Last Commencement, if we remember of this in the past. rightly, one hundred dollars was appropriated by the Boards to hire an instructor in elocu- There can be nothing better calculated to tion during the present college year. Two hereafter revive the many and pleasant mem- terms of this year have already passed, and ories of our college days than a good and the work of the third and last one is now well full memorabilia ; and the first and best thing under way ; while as yet no instructor has for this, of course, is a complete file of the appeared, nor have we even heard intimations Orient. There are many in the upper of any appearing. The amount of the appro- classes who have not taken the paper during priation is small to be sure, but if carefully the whole or part, of their time here, and and judicially expended would bring some they can now ill-afford to leave without some instruction at least, where before we had souvenir of old Bowdoin as it was iluring none. This should be one of tlie most im- their college course. The files have been portant branches of our course here, and it is sorted and arianged to supply the deficiencies one that the great bodj' of students would of nearly every one, and for the present all pursue the most faithfully ; and though we that are needed can be obtained very reason- fully appreciate the peculiar circumstances ably of the Business Manager. It is very under which the college now labors, yet when desirable to obtain these quickly, as of neces- our hopes were raised even so slightlj^ as they sity but few copies remain in some volumes, were by that small appropriation, we are not and these promise soon to be taken. The quite willing to give up the idea without value of a set of this kind is annually increas- some explanation as to the wh3's and where- ing, and one will have no reason to legret fores of it. in the future, that he invested when he could

in a full file of the Okient. The appearance of our walks and campus should be a source of pride and care to every We would again urge the importance for student. But how many are there in college all who intend to enter the Field Day con- who seem to appreciate how much they are tests, to do so as soon as possible. The disfigured by the bits of paper and wood, and directors should not be compelled, as hereto- piles of ashes and dirt that are scattered in fore, to run about and solicit the various many and prominent places of the campus ? entries ; but each man that is able should It has been but a short time since it received consider it his duty to do what he can, and its annual spring cleaning, but this n^ould this immediately. In many of the contests never be surmised now from the aspect of the the entries are rarelj'' numerous enough, and grounds around some of the dormitories. To be it is evident that the interest of Field Day sure our worthy Agricultural Professor is suffi- would be greatly enhanced and the records ciently remunerated to perform this very dut}^, much bettered if the number of contestants but we aU should know by this time that could by any means be increased in these. lit. BOWDOIN ORIENT. 27

As it is now but a short time before the list just what they have so long needed and is finally closed, and as none will be allowed deserved. to compete this year unless their names are on the programmes, it can be seen that some Letters have been recently received from expedition is necessary in this. All can now the Secretary of the Lake George Amateur aid in making this Field T)tij a most interest- Regatta Association, and from the Secretary ing and successful occasion ; and those that of the Joint Committee of Columbia and complain hereafter should be made to remem- Cornell, cordially' inviting Bowdoin to join ber that whatever may be the faults they them in a four-oared shell race of one and a find, that much of it is directlj^ due to their Iialf miles, straight-away, on Lake George, own lack of exertion. July 16th. It is much to be regretted that these communications had not been received There seems to have arisen again that by us a month or two earlier, for then a col- peculiar strife between the students and lege crew was in training, and the necessary " yaggers." For the past week or two they arrangements could easily have been made have insulted and threatened many who for attending this regatta. At the time when down during the definite information have been town evening ; some was needed for the and if a student happens to carry a cane, continuance of our eiforts for a crew, noth- he does it often at the risk of personal ing could be learned which would warrant us injury, and of the loss of the cane, unless in raising a larger amount of money, or keep he can conquer a mob of twenty or more. the men longer in training on account of it. The village of Brunswick can easily take It would seem fiorn this, that the other row- the palm for having the largest, most ing colleges do not take into consideration cowardly, mean and despicable crowd of that we are way " down East," far from the

young men (?) of any town of its size : and boating centers of the country ; that our col- as they only possess the knowledge and lege is a comparatively small one, and that instincts of brutes, we must treat them here- months are absolutely necessary for our prep- after as they deserve, and in a manner that arations, where weeks will do for themselves. they will understand exactly what is meant. The race will doubtless be an interesting one,

The authorities of the town are in their usual and it is one that Bowdoin has long clesired state of somnolence in regard to this matter, to enter. And if it be as successful as it now and even if they do know of these flagrant promises, it would seem that from it, a vigor- breaches of peace by these " yaggers," they ous and prosperous association of American do not dare to enforce the law upon the colleges might be formed. offenders. But if the proper authorities do not take the proper measures to stop these This year a new plan has been adopted assaults and insults, the students can and by the Professor in Rhetoric in regard to the must. Just as soon as the ordinary "yag- selection of men for the Junior Declamation, ger " perceives that it is likely to be danger- and it is one that is well worthy of all inter- ous for him to engage in his favorite employ- ested. Each member of the class was to ment, he will stop it ; and it now remains for deposit his ballot with the names of the us to sufficiently enlighten him on that very twelve, whom he considered the best declaim- point. All who apprehend any trouble from ers, upon it ; and those who received a major- them hereafter, should be prepared, and when ity of the votes cast, were to be appointed. it is necessary, give the miserable wretches The results of the balloting showed that nine ; ;

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were elected by the class, leaving three to be Both a sweating and a swearing to his cell. To his cell. recommended by the professor, and coincid- ing very nearly with the selection by the On the days that he "cuts" "Mike" in Chemic " quizzes," " Prof." for the Sophomore Declamation of Chemic quizzes, last year. This method will evidently make When he leaves without regret " Gunpowder's " law ;

• Powder's law, the declamation much more of a class aifair, Then he's toying with some moon-struck maiden's and will beget much more pride and inteiest frizzes. from the class in it; and when the judgment Maiden's frizzes, And caressing cotton batting with his paw. of the class was so nearly that of the pro- With his paw. fessors, it well indicates the cai-e and con- But the Senior's " cutting " days are mostly over, scientiousness with which the ballots were Mostly over. made out. And his days of " yagger " conquests mostly gone; Mostly gone. This plan will work well here, just so long Not much longer can he roll in beds of clover, as it is continued in the spirit of this year, by Beds of clover. And not rise till the going of the morn. the class ; but so soon as the cliques and com- Of the morn. binations that are formed for class honors,

appear in this, then it is evident that no fair and honest result can be reached. CLASS-ROOM CHARACTERS. We hope that this plan will receive a fur- It has been very appropriately said that ther trial, and with honest and careful voting, there were as many minds as men, and noth- the efforts to raise the excellence of our ing could tend more to convince one of the exhibitions will be much strengthened. truth of this saying than a study of college characters within the class-room. It would require much space to attempt a description of all these. So a limit must be made to a LITERARY. few of the most conspicuous. First, the good, honest, hard-working stu- A LOCAL LYRIC. dent, who takes high rank in his class, claims

When the Senior isn't " fakiring " Psychology, one's attention. We are not as prejudiced as Psychology, many, who say that this cannot be done with

And not practiciug the Ethics that he learns ; That he learns, out a sacrifice of real manhood and independ- he doubtless is a " cribbing" his Geology, Then ence ; we chose rather to hold the more Geology, pleasing idea that the majority of our high And a counting up the "ten strikes" that he earns, That he earns. standing classmates are well worthy of their superiority in rank, because they do not seek When perchance he doesn't happen to be ailing, To be ailing, it merely for the sake of surpassing others, Or he has no trouble with his hard worked eyes but for its only worthy end and purpose : to Hard worked eyes, Then he's proving to the " Prof" his health is failing, indicate that they are possessed of a clear Health is failing, knowledge of what they study. And. 'twixt George and himself the hatchet lies, in enter- Hatchet lies. There are many whose only aim ing college is to go through to obtain a diplo- When he daily plays base-ball upon the Campus, and, in their case, the empty title A. B. On the Campus, ma, Like a Freshman does he bend himself and yell They are generally happy -go -easy fellows Self and yell, within as well as without the class-room, and Then back he crawls a puffing as a grumpus, , As a grumpus, the highest rank they seek is that which will BOWDOIN ORIENT. 29 procure for them a clean ticket for each suc- adepts, who have attained almost perfection. cessive 3'ear. The}^ take a comfortable posi- They have a peculiar faculty of perceiving tion and await without anxiety their turn to the professor's jokes when their less fortunate recite. With them an ordinary recitation is a classmates, and even the professor himself, " ten-strike," a " dead " an ordinary recitation. fail to see anything amusing. Perhaps this They often go in " on cheek," and come out might have been encouraged and perhaps second best. brouglit about by some of their instructors " But of " all Dame Nature's handiwork during Freshman year. the rank-seeker is the most curious. He is Another character somewhat familiar, is worthy rather of pity than admiration. Every the one who estimates his I'ank at the begin- movement and action signifies a bid for tiie ning of each term, to be at the end from 8.00 approval of the professor. But there are as to 8.50, but, owing to unforeseen circum- many different ways by which this is sought stances, it is sent liome 6.00 to 6.50 upon the as tliere are different ones who seek it. term bill. The way to fix that matter, is to The quiet man never whispers during tell your " Old Man " that 7.00 is perfect. recitation for fear that " the teacher is look- For the greater portion of the time this class ing." When called upon to recite he endeav- must be well contented, for they enjoy the ors to answer all questions by observing the anticipation of 8.00 or 9.00 for three long way in whicli they are asked. It is useless months, and their disappointment ends with to say that he sometimes "slips up," but if the beginning of the next term. you notice carefully, he always takes the cor- There is one more who deserves mention, rection from the instructor's mouth, repeating that is one who wishes to be first among the it so that it is evident he meant just right but "hard boys," and among the students at the misunderstood the question. The professor is head of the class. Did you ever ask a class- sure of such an one's verbal approval to any- mate anj'thing about a lesson and have him thing he may mention, and so may feel per- answer that he hadn't looked at it, and didn't fectly safe to advance any suggestion he sees fit. even know where it was ? If you have, that's

There are the noisy ones who seek approval the fellow. You vs^ill notice that upon this by making themselves conspicuous, and seem- same lesson he " cuffs a ten." But it is done ingl}' interested and attentive throughout the on cheek and general knowledge. What an whole recitation. They seem to follow set abundance of both he must possess ! You rules, about as follows : First, smile knowing- may rest assured that such an one will make ly at all blunders made by others, and espe- a mark in the world. cially by yourself. Second, before the one reciting has time, whisper tiie correct answer to every question so the professor can easilj^ EARLY HISTORY OF OUR SECRET hear. Third, do not lose an opportunity to SOCIETIES. laugh. Fourth, if the entire class laugh at a During the first forty years of Bowdoin's joke, be sure and make yourself heard. existence the students were about equally To follow out the letter and spirit of rule divided between the two general literary third, requires experience and tact which few societies, while secret organizations were possess, and some can never obtain that pecu- unknown. The causes which led to the re- liar giggle which is so extremely requsite for placing of the general by the secret ones to success. But tiie college is particularly fort- be fully understood would I'equire longer and unate at the present time in having a few deeper study than we can put on this subject. 30 BOWDOIN ORIENT.

In this article we can consider only a part of carried out, the college would have been seri- the most prominent features of this important ously broken up. change in our college life. Fortunately some Even the most insignificant facts in regard were thoughtful enough to record the most to the workings of societies were kept secret intei'esting incidents of this change, and this in those days. The place of meeting was as record has been kindly opened to us that we much a secret as possible, and the time was may make public these events which other- wholly unknown. The time of initiation was wise would be forgotten. varied and concealed by various devices, as

The idea of forming secret societies here sometimes it would be after the adjournment of was introduced by a student who entered the the general society meetings, the candidate for class of '42, in its Senior year, from Geneva initiation before such occasions retiring early College. A societj- having chapters in other with pretended sickness. At other times candi- colleges was quietly founded, and for a short dates were initiated in broad daylight, a time time little change was perceptible from the when such a thing would be least expected. old state of affairs. But such a perpetual The men initiated were unknown for some association of some members of the college time. It was the custom for the members of must, of necessity, have an effect upon elec- the Sophomore class to appear in chapel with tions in the general societies, and the election their pins on, "swing out" as it was called. of the one society of new members caused Such occasions were watched with interest as jealousy. So other students began to think of they first showed who the members were. establishing other associations, and thus there In fact the secrecy was so great that some- was a continual movement in this direction. times a society would continue urging a man The second association of this nature was to join months after he was pledged to another an entirely local one. As soon as it was estab- society. While the opposition of the Faculty lished, hostility to all such organizations was was at its highest pitch, the son of one of the aroused among some of the students who did professors entered college and joined one of not like the changes which such associations the societies. When the other members of must bring about. They threatened that their his delegation " swung out," he remained un- votes and influence should always be against known to avoid the paternal wrath. these innovators in the general societies, a During the first few years of secret socie- threat which then carried a good deal of ties here, members were not elected until weight. The Faculty also, after a few years, their Sophomore year. As the competitors conceived a dislike for the societies and became more numerous, one society began to resolved to abolish them. They labored with elect Freshmen, and of course all the societies

the active members, and also called together soon took up the same custom, . as no society the Freshmen and warned them of the evil would willingly let others gain such an ad- of secret societies. But in vain, for our pro- vantage over it. fane historian records that the members told The secrecy of affairs made each society the Faculty to go—to heaven ; and the Fresh- suspicious of others. Any association of mem- men laughed in their sleeves at the Facultj', bers of the college immediately caused manj^ and followed their own inclinations. The surmises as to the meaning of the movement. devotion of the men to their societies was so The election of officers in the general socie- strong that they regarded as childish the talk ties filled the place which is now occupied by of the Faculty about quietly disbanding. No class elections. Each society strove for the doubt, if the attempt to abolish had been best offices, and to this end " alliances " were BOWDOIN ORIENT. 31 formed between different ones. Fidelity to priation of -11,500 in addition to an annual allies was of the highest importance, and one of $1,000, which was discontinued iu wlien any persons did not regard it, the in- 1830. Massachusetts Hall, so conspicuoirs in dignation of their mates was unrestrained. the early history of the college proper, fur- Of course elections in the literary societies nished the lecture rooms for the Medics up to could not be held under these circumstances 1862. There were but two rooms, one for with so much fairness as before. Doubtless Chemistry upon the first floor, and one for this was one of the causes which led to the Natural Philosophy on the second. It has abolition of these societies. been said by some of those who had the mis- Our historian shows through all his pages fortune to occupy the hard and uncomforta- what extreme devotion the men of that day bly arranged seats of these rooms, that as had to their secret bond ; and the men them- instruments of torture they could compare selves remember even in old age the pleasures favorablj^ with the stocks of olden times. In then experienced and jjiejudices acquired. It the spring of 1862 the school was moved is safe to assert that very few of the students from Massachusetts to Adams Hall which is of that day have lost their faith in the " Greek now occupied by the Medical students. letter " societies. The corps of instructors, although few in number at the first course, was highly favorable to its success, as can readily be seen by A FRAGMENT. the mention of the names of Parker Cleave- land, Nathan Smith, and John D. iESCHYLEAN? Welis. Of the first two naught but repetition could A. O all ye Gods of Paiidemouium, be written ; but by the death of the last, What winged words, what fit eucomiain who May equal these deep charms of music f was said to excel either of the others in many respects, the brilliant career of a truly remark- Cho. My dear, loved, brother, what ! are yoii sick ? able man was shut off in the very beginning. A. all ye ancient Deities of Hellas That his death was a sad blow to the Faculty Don't I noiv play almost as well as PagininiolebuUororpheus ? can be observed by the reading of the records at that time. But it was fortunate indeed ! Cho. Alas The fatal blow ! No drug is of use ! 'Tis awful, terrible—Did some one laugh? — for the school that thej' were able to procure

To read iu vision your sad epitaph : so well-known and respected a man as Dr. He scraped and scraped both in and out of season Mussey to fill his place. Other names which His 'witching violin, and lost his reasou. have added much to the reputation of the What friend will guide the foolish steps of him, whom, whilom college here in the State, and outside, are Sane, may now kind Fates assign to some far such as Childs, De La Mater, Peaslee, and Lee. Marsyassian Asylum ? The first class, as we find recorded, graduated iu 1821 and consisted of but two, Phineas Ingalls and Wheeler Randall. The THE MEDICAL SCHOOL. next class, however, increased the number to

The Medical Department of Bowdoin sixteen ; since which time, with some varia- College was established by an act of Legis- tion, there has been a gradual increase. We lature, the 27th of June, 1820, and in the regret to say that from the lack of a College following September the statutes were enacted Catalogue of Alumni since 1873, we must by the Trustees and Overseers of Bowdoin consider that date as modern, and say that up College. It received from the State an appro- to this time (1873) the whole number of ;

32 BOWDOIN ORIENT. graduates amounts to 1,093, of whom 900 are quite favorable, though there has been plenty living. Since this time the classes have been of wind to give practice in "feathering." large, so that there w^ould be more than a pro- Tlie Seniors have, so far, been working portional number to add to the original one. hard and faithfull}', and their form and stroke The largest class catalogued was that of has improved ever since our last report.

1829, which consisted of forty-six ; the small- They have been broken up somewhat in their est since the first, was that of 1843, consisting practice by the slight, but temporary illness of but seven. Although many of the gradu- of some of their crew. ates of this department are always respected The Juniors have also been disturbed by in any community where they reside, there the absence of their bow for one week, and seem to be no individual cases of extraor- of their coxswain for nearly three. They are dinary brilliancy, but a more general good working well, and with their men all back standing of the whole body throughout the again they hope to attain their old standard. State, and wherever else they may have settled. The Sophomores have but recently become The financial condition of the school has accustomed to their new oars, and as they, too, always been good, and since the discontinu- have been unfortunate by the absences of ance of the State appropriation they have different men, they can be said to have but received no pecuniary assistance from without just begun their training togsther. They are their own resources, except a donation of a working hard, and with their well-known considerable amount by Mr. Adams, for whom energy and strength will make the record the hall they now occupy was named. The that is expected of them. The personel of tuition of the students is sufScient to defray the crew has been somewhat changed since all running expenses. At no time has the our last, Capt. Reed pulling in his old place.

; 3. condition of the school in every respect been No. 2 ; Curtis is bow and Moody, No. more flattering than it is now. This year The Freshmen have, of course, gained opened favorably with the return of an old some during the last two weeks, though not friend. Dr. Dana, whom it had missed since as much as they should. The blame cannot 1869, and under the management of its pres- be justly laid to them, for they cannot reason- ent Dean, who has the respect and esteem of ably be expected to keep the form, or pull ever}' one of his pupils, we can predict noth- the stroke they should, without some more ing but success in the future. instruction than they have had. Their great need now, is constant and competent coach- BOATING. ing; and it does seem as though there might lit man in college who could spare The past two weeks have not been very be some to go down with them at least once eventful for the boating interests. The crews the time a day. They will work well, and with care- have all been working, though not as steadily ful and assiduous coaching could realize the as could be wished, on account of the absence expectations of their friends. There has of several of the men. These absences are one change in the boat since our necessary of course, or they would not occur been but

last report : Gannett, pulling bow, in the but it is to be regretted that they have been place of Reed. so numerous from all the crews during the race will be rowed Friday morning, training of this season, and their effect can The June Itli, and in the meantime it is necessary i-eadily be perceived both from the appear- that some hard work should be done to insure ance of the crews and from the time they and creditable records. have been making. The weather has been a good contest ::

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COMMUKICATIOKS. having a College Glee Club. There is also a benefit which might be derived from a good

Editors of Orient organization, viz., it could be made a means It would be a great convenience, as well to raise money for the support of base-ball as a source of pleasure to many of the stu- and boating. We are obliged to raise money dents, if seats could be placed under the every year for the support of these institu- larger trees nearest the entrances to the dormi- tions, and efforts should be made to give those tories. Seats which would be comfortable who are willing to help us some ec[uivalent and still constructed in such a manner that for their money. they would not be unpleasing to look upon, No means of raising money could so well could be built at a comparatively small accomplish this object as a good Glee Club. expense. It was rumored last year that seats The Glee Clubs of other colleges, as for similar to those mentioned above, were to be instance Yale, raise large sums of money for put up by the college, but nothing has as yet the support of their crews and base-ball been done towards carrying out the plan. clubs. During the past winter we might Considering that the comfort and convenience have had a Glee Club that would have of the students could be so much enhanced reflected credit on us, but those who should by putting up seats where they are most obvi- have moved in the matter, lacked energy, or, ously needed, there can be no reason why the perhaps it was the excessive modesty with college should not, and at once, see that some which all singers are supposed to be afflicted. measures are taken for providing them. G. A Glee Club could, during the winter, give concerts in Portland, Bath, Augusta, and

Editors of Orient : other places in the State, and there would be

Will you allow me space in your columns scarcel}^ a doubt but what it would draw to speak of an action on the part of some of good audiences, and especially if it was the students that certainly gives an oppor- understood that the concert was to raise tunity to estimate the kind of training that money for some college institution, like base- they have received, and to judge of their ball or boating. Now is the time to get a ideals of good manners ? musical organization under way, so prepara- Certain gentlemen, who room in Appleton, tions will be made for a beginning at the first find a fine opportunity to indulge in witty of the next college year. But to form such and courteous remarks, while the members of an organization there must be energy and the military department go through their work. Some seem to think that a musical exercises on the campus. Their polished organization is going to start up of its own expressions will tend to raise the college in accord, all readj' for active work; others, the estimation of the Military Instructor, and that we should wait until some musical genius a comparison with the standard of gentle- comes to Bowdoin before we attempt to do manly bearing at West Point must certainly anything. Neither of these things are very be unfavorable to the latter institution. likely to occur, and we must begin by hard, Wlnthkop. faithful work, to build up a musical organization There will be discouraging obstacles to A COLLEGE GLEE CLUB. work against, but they can be overcome. Editors of Orient Now, Messieurs musical men, throw off your In your last issue, in an editorial note, unbecoming modesty, show a fair amount of were enumerated some of the advantages of interest and enthusiasm, and demonstrate to 34 BOWDOIN ORIENT.

the croakers that a College Glee Club is not Pres. Chamberlain has brought back with him a check of $15,000, the gift of Henry Winkley of an impossibility. Music. Philadelphia.

The Seniors have taken to base-ball. The amount of noise they make is only exceeded by the equanimity with which they pile up the errors.

COLLEGE ITEMS. It is reported that the Medics have bought a cup to be given their handsomest man, and that " Pro- B-o-w-d-o-i-n. fessor" Haley will probably have his name inscribed upon it. 'Eah! 'Rah! 'Rah! Charles Haggerty has been elected President of Bowdoins beat Bates 16 to 3. the Junior class, in place of J. E. Walker, resigned, and J. W. Wilson, Marshal, in place of Mr. Hag- Have you a partner for the Ivy Hop ? gerty, promoted. students have been trout-fish- Quite a number of The " yaggers " are on the war path and have ing. captured several canes from the students. It is said A band stand will be erected at the foot of the a Senior had to drop his burden of dignity and Mall. scud for dear life from one of their mobs. '83 boasts of a man that has not missed an exer- Junior (translating from German)— " I have as- " cise yet. pired too high "—hesitates. Correct," remarks the Instructor, and when the noise subsided, an expla- The shade of the trees is beginning to be enjoyed nation made it all right with the blushing Junior. by the weary. The fallowing have been appointed for the The boating men are on the river every morning Junior Prize Declamations : Chamberlain, Cobb, at five o'clocli. Cutler, Gardner, F. L. Johnson, Lane, Pettengill, Greene, '81, expects to leave June 5th, on a sea Sawyer, Smith, Staples, Stevens, and Wheelwright. voyage for his health. A joke is a joke, but when a fellow jumps into The Freshmen have been rejoicing over a week's bed for a quiet night's rest, and instead finds his adjourn in Mathematics. chum has laid away under the sheet a dozen big June bugs ready to hang on to him with all their The mementoes of German student life wei'e ap- claws, it's, it's —well it's exasperating. preciated by the Juniors. Prof (to bell-ringer, five minutes before the hour great many Seniors have taken drill this term, A is up) —"Mr. S., you have time to recite, I think." which is something unusual. — Mr. S. (starting for the door) "'N—no, sir. Just How did Dan Ducello's clown know that a col- about time to get there." Prof, shakes his watch lege was a place for sick people ? and is undecided whether it or the bell-ringer has become crippled. The floats have been pushed out, and the walk set up, preparatory for the usual low water of spring. The boat-house is soon to have a new bath-room, to be built on the lower floor in the northwest cor- The veteran Washburne has been with us again ner. The water is to come from the river, and the with his basket of poetry, and " dictionary contain- tubs will be supplied by the classes separately and ing words." 2.1,000 not by the Association. The Seniors have already The class in mineralogy recite in two divisions. ordered theirs, and hope to have them put in before They made two mineralogical excursions last week the regatta. with Prof. Robinson. Mr. Lee received last week 147 specimens of It must be amusing to the Medics to have strong marine vertebrates, dredged by the United States nerved classics steal iuto their clinics and then faint Fish Commission. These specimens were received when a patient is brought in. through Spencer F. Baird, who is at the head of the Commission, and are duplicate specimens, la- Field Day promises to be a decided success if we belled very nicely and iu a splendid condition, mak- may judge from the number of entries and the zeal ing a valuable addition to his collection. with which many are working. It was only the other day that a Senior and The term of the Maine Medical School closes Freshman were discussing the various crews, when Wednesday, June 2d. Prof Chapman delivers the the Senior asked, " Which crew would you have closing address to the graduating class. win, J ? " The Freshman said that he didn't The Psi Upsilon Association of Maine, held its care. "Don't care!" exclaimed the Senior, "why annual supper at the Falmouth, in Portland, Mon- don't you want your own crew to beat ? " " Be- day evening. May 24. An oration was delivered by cause," gently replied the Freshman, " I don't want Judge J. W. Symonds, and a poem by Geo. E. B. the other crews to row so poor that our crew can Jackson, Esq. beat them." At this the Senior subsided. 56 4 : . — ;

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BOWDOIN'S BOOM. '51. —The Russian Government has sent to Hon. A. C. Hamlin, of Bangor, the order of St. Anne of Last Saturday witnessed what all bave been the second degree, and the certificate. This is in waiting four years to see, the Bowdoins beat the reward for polite services rendered by Dr. Hamlin Bates. A large crowd came from Lewiston, and to the Russians on the steamer Cambria, so long in with the home talent, made the Delta resound with our waters. their war-cries. The playing of the Bowdoins was '58.— Col. P. M. Drew will deliver the at magnificent, their otf inning being but a short one, address So. Paris, Memorial Day. costing but three runs. Capt. Wilson's fielding, batting, and base-running were superb, and his '68.— F. E. Hitchcock is at Rockland, Me., where efiective pitching was the feature of the game. he has been successfully practicing medicine for sev- The fielding of the Bowdoins was sure, and when eral years past. '75. necessary, brilliant ; while their base-running was a — Chas. A. Black is teaching the High School great improvement over last year. Snow took a at Berwick. fine fly after a long run, and .Smith a great made '76.—Taylor is teaching at Goshen, 111. catch of a long foul bound, and Haggerty made a pretty catch at center. Rogers' batting was tremendous, coming just when it was needed. The Bates played finely at first, but after their sixth inning, got badly " rattled." Their batting COLLEGE WORLD. was weak for them, not being able to hit the straight

balls of Wilson, every time ; and Parsons, though Princeton's (future) telescope is 22 inch ; pitching well, was bit hard and safely. Har- vard College, 15 inch; Hamilton, 15 inch; The " boys " are jubilant, as well they may be, Michi- gan University, 13.5 inch; Vassar, from this splendid victory over the strong team of 12.3 inch; Oxford, England, 12.2 Bates. ; Cambridge, England, 12 inch. The Princeton glass has The remaining games will be played at Lewis- been ordered from Clark, of Cambridge, Mass. It will ton on the 26th and 29th; Portland, the 31st; and be about the fifth or sixth in size in the world. Princetonian. on the Delta, June 5th. Appended is the score The Louisiana State University, of which Gen-

AB 1b BTBH ] eral Sherman was in charge in 1861, has hitherto WUson, p 6 3 3 14 2 8 Sanborn, 2b.. .4 14 4 2 3 been a military school, and somewhat cramped in Smith, l.f. 6 12 8 10 1 : Parsons, p.. ..4 115 17 3 Snow,r.f. 6 1 3 12 1 ! Wilbur, c 4 2 1 7 14 5 its appointments. A bill has been introduced into Knapp, c 6 1 2 15 9 1 3 | Norcro5S,3b.. .4 3 3 3 2 the State Legislature to extend its curriculum and Haggerty, o.f.. 114 10 Eowell, c. f.. ..4 2 6 Maxcy, 2b....5 5 4 2 Hatch, r. f.. ..4 increase its educational material. It is proposed to Winter, lb.... 16 6 12 Nerens, lb 4 10 2 5 14 change its name to Louisiana National University. Eogers, s. s. ..5 3 2 11 1 1 Richards, \. f.. 1 Gardner, 3b... 5 2 2 13 2 1 Coding, s. s.. . 4 3 5 The highest salaries paid by any college are

Total... 50 12 16 88 27 12 8 Total. ..36 6 3 27 27 15 24 those to the Professors at Columbia, who receive amounts varying from to SCORE BY 123456789INNINGS. $7,500 $3,375 ; Harvard pays from $4,000 to $3,000 ; Tale and Princeton, Bowdoins 12 7 2 4—16 of Bates 0000300 0—3 about $3,500 ; University California, $3,600

Two-base hit— Brown, from $3,000 to $3,500 ; Amherst, Smith. Struck out—Bowdoins, 5 ; Bates, 4. First $2,500 ; Base on errors —Bowdoins, 13 ; Bates, 4. Balls called—on Wilson, 48 ; Williams. $2,200 ; Cornell, $2,250 to $1,000 ; Wes- on Parsons, 47. Strikes called—on Wilson, 28 ; on Parsons, 30. Wild leyan, $2,500. The salaries to Oxford Professors pitches— Parsons, 2. Passed balls— Knapp, 3 ; Wilbur, 4. Time of game —1 hour 30 minutes. Umpire -G.W. Phillips, '78. Scorers—Foss, Bates vary from £900 to £400.—i"*. Washburn, Bowdoin. ; ATHLETICS.

The idea of introducing the Rugby game at Cor- PERSONAL. nell is being agitated.

The Dartmouths are ahead for the college cham- [We earnestly solicit contributions to this eolnmn from pionship. the Princetons any who may have an interest in the Alumni.] But have not yet come East. '43. —Hon. Abernathy Grover, of Bethel, is going West. He designs to locate a stock range on the An athletic field is soon to be laid out at Trinity; it will contain a ball field and lineof theNorthern Pacific Railway, probably in Mon- running track and a tana. pavilion to seat three hundred. '46. —E. B. Webb, was President of American The twenty-pound hammer has been thrown 74 Congregational Union, recently held in New York feet by P. F. Drum, of '83, Trinity, the biggest City. throw in the annals of that college. John '47— C. Smith : Chairman of Executive The Tale- Harvard race will take place at New Committee of American Tract Society. London on Thursday, July 1st. This is one day '49.—Dr. John M. Eveleth has removed to Hallo- earlier than the announcement which has been going well, from Mechanic Falls, the rounds of the papers, put it. — : — —" — — — :

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CLIPPINGS. The Harvard Advocate contains an amusing poem entitled " The Problem." It illustrates the " " Where should a boy be spanked? Free Press. advantages of Co-education by an ingenious con- Thebasemeutisa good p\a,ce.—Neiv Haven Begister. glomeration of terms that would do a mathemati- Conld that be called a " base hit "? cian's heart good Pedagogue—— " First boy, what's your name?" "The yonth and raaid both sick of school Boy ".Jule." Pedagogue— " No, sir ; Julius is your Otf at a tangent flew. name. Next boy, what's your name ? " Boy A good divine then undertook help " Billious, sir." Ex. To try and them through." With such good success that — There is a patient in a New York hospital, who, in his delirium, continually calls out: "Next! next!" " Instead of a binomial The physicians are undecided whether he is a college He a monomial made. professor or a barber. Ex. Their lives run parallel, Before the show window of a picture shop : First — She asks not which is greater. towuie to second " Say, Jim, come away ; don't be But, if the house must have a head a-lookin' at them pictures o' bally dancers, or Thinks it should be the pater." folk'll take you for a Freshman." Era. " The problem now is done When my winks in vain are wunk. That ouee the maid perplexed, And my last stray thoughts are tluiuk. Matriculated now is she Who saves me from a shameful flunk ? The maiden is annexed." My pony. Ex. The Index remarks that " the ' College Chron- A Freshman sat down the first evening of the 'Icle ' of the N. Y. World is a bonanza for weak- term with simply a text-book and lexicon before kneed editors." This being so, of course the Index him ; but getting inextricably mixed up in long periodic sentences, he sent to a publishing house the will never make use of that department. following message: "For my mother's sake send The Ariel strikes us as being decidedly too cum-

on the cavalry ; we are entirely surrounded by the bersome. Cut down to a size more in common with enemy, and shall be cut to pieces." the majority of college papers it would be much improved. It is well and neatly printed.

In the Alleghany Campus is an article by her President, one of a series on the " Hiuderances to a EDITORS' TABLE. College Education." This takes up the matter of expenses, and presents the details of a plan which One of our exchanges—we forget which—re- seems to have worked well there ; viz. : the plan of marks that the Orient under its new management co-operative boarding. One of the students acts as " air of freshness has an which will soon wear off." commissary, and at the beginning of the year each

are glad if we ; We have an air of freshness it is a one pays to him $10, so that he has not less than very desirable thing in a college, or any publication. $1000 with which to make cash purchases. By this it will not off. We hope wear Probably our contem- plan $2.75 per week at the highest covers the cost meant freshness in the sense porary of greenness— of board, room-rent, light, fuel, and care of room, of course we don't take it that ivay. but against $4.50 for the same elsewhere. This seems a With the number for May 8th, the Bnmonidn marvel of cheapness ; whether it could be made to Board " lays down the pen." new A Board enters work as well everywhere is a question requiring con- the sanctum. We wish them success, for the Bru- siderable consideration. deserves it. nonian We are glad to see the Acta's pleasant face The Yale Courant's mind is exercised over chapel again, it is a very bright and pleasant sheet usu- choir matters. All does not to seem be going on ally. In the last number it gave its decision as to just as it ought. The Courant gives a poem on the the calling of the meeting of the luter-collegiate " Janitor of Old South," a parody is which not bad. Press Association. It decided not to call it this It beginneth thusly spring, but hopes that by waiting, success may be "Somewhat back from Chapel Street assured by means of favorable replies from papers Stands an old-fashioned, loved retreat. Across its antique window row that have not yet responded. Though we regret The tall elm trees their shadows throw, that the meeting could not have been called, yet And from his station in the hall, since it was not, it may be possible for us to send a A faithful darkey says to all: ! ' ' Very well, thank ye, sah representative when it is agitated again. Vol. X. BRUNSWICK, MAINE, JUNE 9, 1880. No. 4.

BOWDOIN ORIENT. feel like doing. If this explanation is not satisfactory to all, we know of no other way PUBLISHED EVERY ALTERNATE WEDNESDAY, DURING THE COLLEGIATE TEAR, BY THE CLASS OF '81, OF to help them than to promise that it shall not BOWDOIN COLLEGE. occur again.

EDITORIAL BOARD. There was quite a noticeable feature in Feederick C. Stevens, Managiug Editor. some of the events of Field Day this year Frederic A. Fisher, Bii.«:iDess EfliUir. Charles H. Cutler, Carroll B. Harding, which we were sorry to see, and that was the Charles Haggertt, Horace B. Hathaway, lack of preliminary practice. All the records John W. Manson. of this and the last Field Day that were Terms — $2.00 a year in single advance ; copies, 16 cents. Remittances should be made to ttie Business Editor. Communications really worthy of mention, were only obtained in regard to all other matters should be directed to the Managing Editor. Students and Alumni of the college are cordially invited to contribute by hard and continued work before the con- articles, personals, and items. Contributions must be accompanied by the writer's real name. tests; and on this account it is not to be

Entered at the Post Office at Brunswick as Second Class mail matter. wondered that in some events of last Saturday

the winner's record was not Avhat it should be. CONTENTS. No reasonable man could expect to do much Vol. X., No. 4.—June 9, 1880. honor to himself or the college unless he Editorial Notes 37 worked in his department, it Literary: some and did Ivy Poem 40 seem strange to see some men, who are capa- College Singing and Musical Organizations 41 ble of well, Junior Customs 43 doing so make only indifferent College Items 44 records, if indeed they won at all. We hope The Boat Race 45 Ivy Day 46 to see some change in this for our next Field Field Day 47 Day, and that those who can do well in the Base-Ball 48 Personal 49 different sports, will practice in season, and College World 49 Athletics 50 will consider a good record of some value as Clippings 50 well as the prize. Editors' Table .50

As it is now nearly time for the '68 Prize

EDITORIAL NOTES. Exhibition to take place, it is of interest to know that the money for this has never been

In offering an apology to our readers for paid over, and each year all that is obtained, slight the delay in the appearance of tliis is collected by writing to those who promised number, we would ask them to consider the it. '68 was indeed a true and loj^al class, and extra work for its preparation, both for our- by the establishment of this prize has done selves and the printers, and that it all had to be much to advance the standard of speaking done much later than is usual. Besides, after and writing in college ; but it is to be regretted the festivities of the two days, it did seem that something more definite has not been hard to again resume our old editorial duties, done about the financial jDart of it before this. and to pretend to do what we did not really To many, the honor of winning would alone 38 BOWDOIN ORIENT. be sufficient; but to many others, also, tlie be for them to work regularly now, and hard money that they really earn in preparation for enough to keep themselves in good condition. this would not come amiss. To be sure the It has been remarked of the regatta this year, rivalries and contentions are the same now as that with more and better practice in their though there were "millions in it," and per- stroke that the records, especially of the three haps that is all that is desired or intended. first crews, could be easily improved. It is

But if something more substantial could be evident that by this extra spring training assured for this exhibition prize, it would of the men would all be in much better course be much more profitable and satis- condition, and there would not then be factory to the contestants. that necessity for them to re-learn in the fall what they had got and forgotten the spring The last Bowdoin and Bates game showed before. There could be no more favorable

plainly what but few had considered before : time for this practice than the present. All

that the Bowdoins should not play an work on the river is, of course, much pleas- of ball important game after dissipating for anter than in the dusty gymnasium ; and when

two previous days. The circumstances and it is thus possible to choose, it would seem results of the games of both this year and that it should not be difficult to do so. We last will explain sufficiently in what condition hope that some of the crews will continue

the men are to play in a close contest ; and their work, and we feel assured that its good the manager of next year should carefully results will be shown in the next closely consider this very thing before making his contested regatta. arrangements for the season. It cannot be

expected of men who have been as excited as Now that Field Day is over, and there is

they were over the boat race. Ivy and Field a prospect that some money is left in the Days, to play a better or more steady game. treasury, there should be some steps taken for For, though they outplayed their opponents procuring a new prize for the Tug-of-War.

at almost ever}' point, yet when the critical Something is needed for this that is both ele- moments came that demanded fine and sure gant and durable, and should be protected in

playing, it could only be done by cool heads some manner that it may remain for more and fresh and strong bodies, and these our than one year in good condition. Besides the men did not have. The next game will pre- prize with suitable inscriptions, there should sent an opportunity to retrieve all this, and be some means by which the victors of each

with the work that we know our boys can do year can be remembered. It is entirely out when they are in good condition and have to of the question to have them engraved on the do it, we feel assured that they will make the prize, whatever it may be ; and so a piece of next contest what it should be. parchment, suitably prepared, would seem to be the best means for preserving them. This With the spring regatta it has usually been matter should be attended to this season, for, the custom to stop all training and practice if neglected now, it will not be many j^ears for the season, and only to commence again before the victors will be quite forgotten, with next fall the term. To be sure there is when there should be some easilj^ accessible no immediate need of keeping a crew at work means for remembering them. hard, nor should it be asked of the men to This suggestion will also apply very fitly continue the training of the past month ; but to the Boating Cup. The winners of each they should see of what advantage it would year should have a place in some official BOWDOIN ORIENT. 39

record ; and when this can be done so easily the last time. It is something which, of

it is strange it has been so long neglected. course, is deeply felt by every Senior ; and its Besides the name of the crew, the record, impression on the underclassmen, by the date of race, and other such interesting statis- separation of those with whom they have tics, should have a place on the parchment. associated so intimately from one to three We hope the Boating Directors will also look years, cannot easily be effaced. after this, as they can easily do before the end The pleasantness of this occasion can be

of this term. greatly increased by good singing, as all the

upperclassmen well know ; and the appropri- Perhaps the one thing the students have ateness is still more striking when the Parting most desired, and complained so much of its Ode is voluntarily sung by members of the lack during the past year, has been composi- college. Last 3'ear all who were here can tion and declamation ; and now when they remember that although the singing was have it in abundance they complain of its fine, far better perhaps than the " boys " could frequency. Of course the Faculty do not do, yet it did not seem to have that heartiness, try to suit everybody in the course here, but that sentiment which alone comes when the if they did the method which has just been " Farewell" is sung by their fellow-students, adopted by our worthy Professor of Rhetoric and every word of that beautiful ode is meant would be the most satisfactory to the greater, by the singers. It certainlj'- did seem very and by far the better sentiment of the col- fitting that the underclassmen, and especially lege. The latter will only complain now, if Juniors, should offer their services for this they do at all, because it was not begun the occasion on Thursday last; and we feel very first part of the college year, and carried assured that all are much better satisfied than through in the same spirit that it is now. if the singing had been done by outsiders. The questions which are given to the All acted on this quickly as they should, Juniors for discussion are live topics, and and those kind feelings which have so long ones in which every student should take a existed between the classes, were much deep interest ; while in their preparation for strengthened b}^ such kind offices as these. these subjects, many will gain some ideas about these that they would get in no other way. Ths Sophomores have voted, in a recent To be sure the majority will coincide warmly class meeting, to have no Burial of Analytics with the first, and in many cases it may be this year. This action is one that AviU be said, the only article they may find on their much regretted in college, not only by the subject; but even this is far preferable to the upperclassmen, who have fully observed these old system, when in many cases they would very customs ; but especially by the '82 men agree with no one at all. Though begun themselves, when they hereafter have occasion later in our course than we would wish, yet to glance back and see where others were if continued through the next year it will faithful, they were remiss. The customs give the drill in this that we hoped and which we now have are very appropriate to expected when we entered. each year of our college life, and none seem more fitting than the burial of " Anna " at Of the many old customs which we are so the end of Sophomore year. All observances fortunate to possess in Bowdoin, none can be of these tend to strengthen the college and more affecting, appropriate, or better remem- class feeling in every one, and they will fin a bered than when the Seniors leave chapel for large place in the pleasant recollections ; — —; ! ———' —

40 BOWDOIN ORIENT. of our course which without them would A woman clinging close to him

My pen is vain ! A certain grace. be void. Like mellow light on harvest fields,

To be sure the Sophomores claim to have Adorns the beauties of her face ! The grandeur which attends old age. very good grounds for the stand they have The native loveliness of youth. taken, but they hardly seem such as would How simply are they typified In David Giles and in his Euth ! satisfy the other classmen. Their numbers, An active step, a manly form, although quite small, are fully equal to '78, A sunny face and laughing eyes and they had a very successful and long-to- 'Tis Edgar Bruce ! Shall I disguise " What Edgar cannot if he tries? be-remembered burial. And as to all "yagger His eager flush betrays the truth, attacks, such as were witnessed last year, the Her modest blush afflrras, again, How surely he has aimed—the elf upperclassmen would as readily help them in Who hunts for prey the hearts of men ! these, as in other things when necessary. In silence, not with Passion's words. The Two,—through paths familiar, fraught When '81 began by observing every college With pleasant memories—the Two, custom in its turn, it was hoped that it But One in heart, but One in thought, Exult in mutual sympathy would be long before a class would fail of And uow they reach a height, and look doing as well in that respect, and on this Upon the meadow at their feet winding brook. account we more regret that '82 has fallen The waving elms, the The distant hills, the gilded West back into the old and excuses of former ways A study for a painter's brush ! and weaker classes. From their record and A painter's skill could not portray The eloquent expressive hush energy in the past we expected something Of this New England Sabbath day. gloi'ies oft precede better of them ; and now, when the college The sunset

The darkest shadows : Gentle Peace spirit seems so strong and growing, are we Enchains their hearts with silver bonds sure that they will most of all regret that From which they do not seek release. The while, unknown to them, a cloud they have not done their share to aid it, and Of wanton, unforeboded ill to make our course more pleasant and memo- Is hovering restlessly above The sleeping vale and watchful hill. rable, as Bowdoin life should be. A special court convened to try For witchery —how dark a stain, And one which years will not efface. Upon New England's honored name. When Superstition works her will LITERARY. Maliciously, the noblest men Are singled out ; a lovely face And winning ways are cursed, then. IVY POEM. The day of execution came Its brow was dark nnd cold its breath CHARLES H. CUTLEE. For Sympathizing Nature, too.

Began to feel the chill of Death ! The State of Massachusetts counts Among the doomed were David Giles Among her children, sturdy grown And Ruth his daughter ; strauge the charm When Maine was but a foster-child, Which drew her lover there ; his arm A city not to us unknown Could not avert th' impending harm. In early years it did not ruar When David Giles, with tottering steps, The harmouy of sight and sound— Approached the scaffold's dizzy stairs, A labyrinth of noisy streets : With groaus of bitter grief the throng A few rude homes are clustered round Were murm'ring incoherent prayers ; little church so artlessly The ; Unshaken as the granite hills It seems to me no less a part He quietly repeats the prayer Of Nature's handiwork than are From which a wizard shrinks,—and then The graceful trees which shade its Heart. The hangman does his work ; but there- But look with me ! There comes a man How beautifully white— stands Ruth ! Whose quaker hat does not conceal Her parted lips express no sound; The silvery hair beneath its rim Now looking pleadingly above. And what do nearer steps reveal ? Now looking wistfully around ; !!; ! ——; — ; —! —!

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Unable longer to endure When, after days of weary toil, The torture, Edgar called for aid The Winter's cruelty prevailed To save that life, for which his own Against her swiftly failing strength,

Thrice willingly he would have paid ! For once her dauntless spirit failed : With rude rebutt' and cruel words A murmur trembles on her lips, The surging wave was turned away, She does not utterly despair The prisoners were hurried off Although the wild, relentless storm To wait and hope another day. Is mocking as she kneels in prayer. With those whom desolation made The sun has left the cheerless earth, His fit companions, Edgar Bruce, And now the sable shadows fall. Despairing, fled the haunted scenes Which, as she sinks upon the snow, Which mocked his grief. As one may loose Are wrapped about her like a pall His skiff and seek a better shore 'Tis not as easy thus to shun The sunset glories oft precede

A broken heart ! They sought a home. The darkest shadows of the night As other pioneers have done, 'Tis true, as well, the deepest shades But Cheering Hope ?—She helped them not Are ushers of the morning light To bear the hardships which they met A little village, nestled 'mong Their hope to die and be forgot. The hills of Maine, we might have seen

Or else to live and to forget One day iu June ; the woods and fields

Are clothed in Summer's freshest green ; But when a people is aroused Melodious sounds and shouts of mirth No power can disregard its voice Will welcome us as we draw near. The last to suffer martyrdom For Song and Laughter, strangers once.

Was David Giles ; we may rejoice Have taken up their dwelling here. That many more were not ensnared A silence falls upon the group, By Superstition's cruel hand As two of them advance and bow We know that thirty thousand thus Before an aged priest. I think

Were murdered in our mother-laud. You recognize the faces now ! When Mary Queen of Scots, a child. Among the curls and raven locks

First saw the sunny hills of France, He weaves an Ivr ! With this done King Henry opened wide the doors The merriment breaks out again.

Of every prison which by chance And well it may, the Two are One !

She journeyed by ; but now we see Of all the peerless days in June, The innocent have liberty Why honor this f Of all the vines And in whose honor may it be ? Which deck the earth, why honor this,

Behold ! A People's Majesty ! Which now so gracefully entwines And Ruth ? —Her agony was that The chapel walls! That we may do Which marks a soul that suffers long As others in the past have done ?

So now, amid the springing tears, A deeper meaning, far : To-day Her joy is like a silent song A fellow feeling makes us one ! But when they said that he had fled Then, classmates, let the ivy be In hopeless grief—Did she despair "? The emblem of our unity ! Ah, no ! She hesitated not To follow him —she knew not where. And could she do aught else, think you ? Would Keason show another way ? COLLEGE SINGING AND MUSICAL If Hope could tell her she must go Could Reason tell her she must stay ? ORGANIZATIONS. While some could pity and implore And others jeeringly deride, In our search after data relating to this Not one would willingly engage subject, we find that the students paid more As her protector and her guide. attention to music at two periods, one be- Not one ? Forgive the thoughtless words ! A better Friend than all beside : tween '30 and '40,- the other between '60 and Divine Protection gave her aid. '70, than at any other. Therefore, of neces- Divine Direction was her guide. Among the rough and rude, she found sity, the present article must deal chiefly with A welcome true in every place ; those periods. Our information is but limited, So full of pathos was her hope That tears ran down and if this article stirs the memories of any of the rugged face ! eagerly she How questioned them our readers, we hope thej^ will send us more To find some clue by which to guide Her longing search. How many times details so that we may write a more extended Her constancy was sorely tried history of the subject. 42 BOWDOIN ORIENT.

For several years succeeding 1830, Mr. After entering college the first association C. J. Noyes, of this place, attended recita- of that kind which he joined was a quar- tions in the college as a special student, and tette. The members of this quartette sang also attended medical lectures. He was the for their own amusement, serenades and animating spirit of musical organizations in chapel services. After the leader graduated the college. He constructed an organ, and it was disbanded for several years, and after- with some of the students formed a Philhar- ward never was so successful as before. monic Society. The material then at hand In 1863, having excited an interest in the for such purposes was of the best kind. subject among the students, this same man Among the best singers of the time were organized a band of seven members, only two Seabury, '33, Fordyce Barker, '87, Jefferds, of whom, however, had ever played a brass '38, and Kimball, '39. The organization en- instrument before. Within a few weeks this joyed a very active and useful existence. band filled its first engagement at Yarmouth, An old graduate speaks of the great where they played for a school exhibition. amount of musical ability in college at the Meanwhile, it had also performed escort duty, time, and one cannot look for a moment into by heading a procession on the campus in the college life of that day without being im- honor of Daniel Pratt. In the autumn of pressed with it. There were no such exclus- that year the organization was increased to ively college songs as those of to-day, but the sixteen members, and the " Bowdoin Cornet students sang a great many songs common in Band" was now in a very flourishing condition. other places. At the gatherings of the gen- Instruments were hired in Boston, and the eral societies, odes composed for the occasion Faculty became sufiiciently interested in the were sung. The students also furnished Band's success to purchase for them several nearly all the miisic for the village church. instruments, and to erect for them a stand For instrumental music there was a band on the Campus. There evenings mau}^ a called the Pandean Band, which was consid- familiar tune was discoursed to delighted ered very tine. This band became quite skill- listenei's. During that year the band played ful and performed music of the most difficult for most of the college exhibitions, prize dec- kinds. The band was often called to other lamations, etc., and gave as good satisfaction towns to perform. Some members of the as more expensive organizations from a dis- band used to serenade the ladies of the sur- tance would have given. In June of that rounding country. " Yaggers " were then year the band celebrated its first and only even more numerous, and much more danger- anniversary by an excursion to Mount Blue, ous than now, as there were many saw mills which occupied two days. on the river and all the workmen in these In 1864 several of the best members of were accustomed to join in the noble sport of the band graduated with the leader, so that attacking the students. Often the serenad- the band was with difficulty reorganized in ing parties came in contact with these wild the autumn. Yet the " Bowdoin Cornet " animals, and a poem by Wm. H. Allen, of Band still existed, and during the next year Girard College describing such an encounter did itself great credit.

is still extant. Old graduates of the college look back In 1860 the college had the good fortune on these organizations as the pleasantest inci- to have among its members one M'hose nature dents of their college course. The singing was wholly musical, and during his stay here in chapel is always prominent in their recol- musical organizations were very prosperous. lections. This chapel singing has been main- ;;

BOWDOIN ORIENT. 43 tained almost all the time, no matter how trust this method will be continued in the low interest in singing may have sunk. As future. we read the letters of graduates, and com- While Mathematics were required during pare the rich reminiscences of times when the first three years, " The Burial of Calcu- there were such organizations, with those lus " was a Junior custom which we find was when there were none, we feel inclined to in vogue as far back as 1853. It will be seen advise those interested in music to do all they that the programme differed somewhat from can in this matter, if for no better purpose, that of more recent classes. The class first yet for the enjo)'ment it will give them in met in the mathematical room, and thence future years. proceeded with the corpse to the chapel. Here the exercises consisted of an organ vol- untary, a prayer, and a hymn followed by JUNIOR CUSTOMS. Scriptural readings, a eulogy, and benedic- Upon the Senior devolves the duty of a tion. Then the mourners formed a proces- dignified bearing and the responsibility of sion, as follows : First, the chief marshal and leaving to his underclassmen an example aids, followed by a fictitious Professor of worthj' of imitation. He ought to be, and Mathematics in charge of two policemen generally does consider himself a paragon of then the band, the committee of arrange- impartiality and general good feeling to all ments, the sexton, the pall bearers with the lower classes. coffin, the officers of the day, and the sev- The duties of the Sophomore are some- eral classes in their order. After marching- what of the same nature, but are restricted through the principal streets they proceeded to the superintendence of one class. The to the burial ground among the pines, here Freshmen's time ought not to weigh heavilj', they formed an elli^jse around the grave and, receiving as they do the anxious attention of after listening to a prayer, sang a dirge. The the Sophs., and the quiet, but telling, inser- burial services were then concluded, and the tions of our worthy Professor in Mathematics ceremonies ended by another dirge from the at the same time. But Junior year is enliv- band and a benediction. ened very little by the excitement or respon- But the most prominent custom of the sibilities of real college life. It would scarcely year, and in fact the most prominent event of be realized that there was such a year at all the year, is our Ivy Day. The custom of were it not for a few endearing customs, by planting the Ivy was first introduced by the sustaining which we remind our companions class of '66 in their Senior year. The only that we are alive. difference between their exercises and those

Among the oldest of our customs are of the present time is the addition of Ivy those of Junior exhibitions and the prize Honors. Their orator was G. W. Kelly declamations, the former occurring twice dur- poet, G. T. Sumner ; odist, H. L. Chapman. ing the year, in which the class is represented For some reason this custom was not kept up by the eight best scholars up to this time. by the Seniors, but dropped altogether for The contestants for the prize awarded the eight years, and finally re-established by the best declaimer, have, until this year, been class of 1874 in her Junior year, since which the chosen by Faculty for excellence in deliv- time, with the exception of '75, it has ery, but as an experiment, the present Junior occurred annually, and has been steadily class have chosen her own representatives, increasing in interest. We trust that another and so satisfactory a choice was made that we omission will not be chronicledfor many a year. : — —

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A young lady from Portland innocently asks, COLLEGE ITEMS. " " How many men play in your base-ball nine? " " Go to your quarters ! To my classmates and friends, for the generous The Freshmen drink cider. and kindly manner in which they have made up to sincere '83 began to review June 7th. me my recent loss, I desire to express my gratitude and thankfulness. John Scott. Senior vacation begins June 15th. During the race Friday, thieves entered the boat- Will some one gag that " Berry " ? house and stole two gold watches and $30 from Did any one leave the section room ? Spring and Payson, and $20 from Scott, all of the

The receipts for Field Day were $69.50. Senior crew. It is thought that an old hand did

Eev. E. H. Byington preaches at Monson, Mass. the job. valetudini The Seniors will go out of chapel for the last A Soph, translated sed nunc quidem " time, Thursday, June 10th. tribuamus aliquid : But now let us take something for our health," and the way that wicked class The classes celebrated their victories Saturday smacked their lips would make a temperance in a way that recalled old times. preacher groan. The Bowdoins play Bates College Nine at Pre- During the absence of the President, the Seniors sumpscot Park, Saturday, June 12th. had a singular misunderstanding about the hour of The '68 Prize Exhibition will take place at recitation to the Instructor in Military Science, and Lemont Hall on Monday next, June 14th. several days elapsed before they all learned the The new bath-tubs at the boat-house do not exact hour of recitation. seem to be in great demand as long as the river is Excited Bates Man (during game between Bates so near. — and Bowdoins) " Oh ! Dang ! He had ought to The prizes of Field Day and cups for boat race went ! " Young Lady (overhearing, to sarcastic have been sent to Carter Bros., Portland, to be Bowdoin Man) —" Is that a Bates student ? " Bow- marked. doin Man—" No, Miss, that is their Professor of

It is surprising to see how soon after the race the Rhetoric." boating men had their names put upon the regular The term of the Maine Medical School closed sick list. June 2d. Prof. Chapman delivered the closing The Bates Student states that four members of address, which was decidedly able and interesting. the present Sophomore class are making prepara- Dr. Mitchell awarded the diplomas, and stated that tions to enter Bowdoin next year. the School would probably open in October, making a longer term hereafter than sixteen weeks. '81 had new slides put on their boat on Wednes- day before the race. The crew say after they At the close of the exercises at the Medical become accustomed to them they will be a great School, Wednesday, Dr. C. E. Webster, of Portland, improvement. in behalf of the medical class of '69, presented a portrait of the late Dr. Wm. C. Eobinson, which The census enumerators from college are H. W. received by Dr. Mitchell with the assurance Grindal, Salem, Mass.; L. B. Lane, West Sumner; was that it should be properly hung and cared for. John Dike, Bath; J. 0. P. Wheelwright, Deering; M. L. Sanborn, Denmark. Prof. —" Mr. P., to what height does the atmosphere extend ? " Mr. P. —" About three miles, sir." " We almost froze in recitation room this morn- Prof.—" But are not some mountains higher than ing," remarked a chilly Soph. " Then you all must that?" Mr. P.—"Yes, sir." Prof.—" Then what have got near zero," replied a facetious Freshman, would you do with their tops, Mr. P. 1 " Mr. P. as he dodged the fury of the man of brass. " Why, sir, let them project above the air below." The following have been appointed for the Soph- omore Prize Declamation, at the end of the term Prof, iu Psychology, illustrating mistaken judg- " Bates, Belcher, Blondel, Gilmau, Goodwin, Holway, ments of size, remarks : I have noticed when McCarthy, Moody, Pierce, Plimpton, Sanborn, and coming home in the morning, just before daylight, " Stinchfield. that the moon looked as large as a house, and ;

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" Class wood up. Oh ! I had been out to preach," the same positions, while '82 increased her looks little blushingly interposes the Prof. Class a lead to about six lengths. During the last incredulous and wonders what time the audieuce three-quarters of a mile the Juniors gradually went home. gained upon '82, and '80 and '83 had an ex- Medic (to young lady) —" Miss S., I am going to citing struggle for the third place, which the take part in a dramatic entertainment to be given Freshmen gained during the last quarter of a soon." Y. L — " Indeed, what part do you take, Mr. L.?" Medic—" Bartender." Y.L.-" Bar- mile by a strong spurt. The crews main- tender, there is quite a mistake about— that ! " Medic tained this order to the finish, which the —" Pray how, Miss X. ? " Y. L. " Why, it would Sophomores made in 19 minutes 46 seconds be more natural if you were on the other side of the Juniors, 20 minutes 1 second ; Freshmen, 20 bar." Collapse of Medic. minutes 19 seconds ; Seniors, 20 minutes 26 seconds. The time was about thirt}^ seconds more THE BOAT RACE. than that of last year, but the doubtfulness No regatta since our connection with and excitement of the entire race more than Bowdoin has ever been looked forward to made up for the difference in time. That with so much interest as that of Friday, June the Sophomores had made great improvement 4th. It was the first race since the one be- can be seen by a comparison of last year's tween '75, '76, '77, and 'T8, in which each time, 21 minutes 30 seconds, with last Fri- class has been represented by a crew, which, day's. Tlris was largely due to the determi- of course, greatly increased the interest. The nation and perseverance with which they day was all that could be desired with the have trained themselves, and in no small de- exception of a breeze which made the water gree to the interest and encouragement re- a little rough, but to no great disadvantage. ceived from their class. '80 also lessened her At about 11 o'clock the signal for the start was last year's time by good and judicious train- given and the crews took their places as fol- ing, being off the river scarcely a day on ac-

lows : First position, '80 ; second, '83 ; third, count of sickness or absence of members.

'81; fourth, '82. At the word "go," '80, '81 perhaps labored under a slight disadvan- with a very fine start, took the lead by about tage, having pulled around the entire course two lengths. The Juniors got a fair start, but once on account of unavoidable circum- but '82 and '83 started quite poorly. They stances. But it was evident that the crew soon gathered themselves, however, and '82, were not by any means in the condition thej'- by a powerful spurt, soon made up the dis- were last 3'ear, and she with pleasure yields tance, while '83 bravely held her own. At the cup to the Sophomores because they had the end of the first half-mile, '82 gained the a better crew. Great credit is due to the lead, wliich she held to the finish, while from crew of '88 for the patience and perseverance this point to the foot of the island a most excit- with which they pulled before and during the ing series of spurts took place between '80 and race. The class ought surely to appreciate '81, each passing the other several times to be their boating stock, which, with another year's as quickly repassed. Shortly after turning the practice and experience, will give the best foot of the island, the Juniors gained the sec- crews a hard pull if not a stern one. ond place about two lengths behind the Soph- But one accident of any account happened omores, and the Seniors led '83 by about the during the race. Capt. Reed's slide gave out same distance. For the next three-quarters near the end of the second mile which of a mile '81, '80, and '83 maintained about probably retarded them enough to have : ; :

46 BOWDOIN ORIENT. made a difference in time. We give The Oration, by Mr. Cobb, was a fine one, the names and weight of the Sophomore being thoughtful, forcible, and appropriate. " crew : Capt. W. G. Eeed, No. 2, 150 lbs. The subject considered, was Our Need of a

W. O. Plimpton, stroke, 163 lbs. ; W. A. New Educational System." He spoke of the

Moody, No. 3, 155 lbs. ; E. U. Curtis, bow, cori'uption existing under our form of govern- 150 lbs. ment, of the evils and dangers that will result

Prof. Robinson acted as time-keeper ; In- from it, and claimed that it was largely due structor Robinson as referee ; H. A. Wing, to the ignorance and carelessness of the masses '80, J. W. Manson, '81, E. T. McCarthy, '82, of the people. He then suggested the Com- H. E. Cole, '83, as starters and judges for the pulsory System as a partial remedy for this, '81, classes they represent ; J. W. Nichols, and showed by other countries the good effects J. W. Crosby, '82, H. P. Kendall, '83, were of its use, and closed by eloquently calling judges upon the island. upon all tiue college men to introduce and advocate those systems and principles which tend to the elevation of the masses of the IVY DAY. people, by raising their standard of education. The delivery was very good, holding the '81 of The class of held their exercises closest attention of the large audience to the in the chapel. The Friday last, June 4, end, when it was long and loudly applauded. weather in the morning was all that could be The Poem, by Mr. Cutler, surpassed even desired, but in the first of the afternoon the the expectation of the audience, and was a usual Ivy shower came up, wetting the grass great advance over the ordinary Ivy effusions. so that the customary out-door presentations His delivery was almost perfect, every pos- chapel. seats had to be made in the The sible shade of thought in the poem being were early filled by the many friends of the really pictured to the hearers., much increas- class, and but for the shower just before the ing, of course, the efi^eet of the beautiful exercises, the attendance would, doubtless, production. have been yet larger. Chandler furnished At this point the audience were requested the music for the occasion, and, as might be to retain their seats, as the customary out-door expected, that was all that could be wished for. exercises were to be held within the chapel. The programmes were very pretty and appro- The Honors were then awarded by the priate, and were by far the best yet seen here President in some very neat remarks, being " for Ivy Day. frequently applauded as his humorous " hits At 3 P.M. the class marched in under the were appreciated. The Honors were as direction of the Marshal, Mr. J. W. Wilson, follows and filled the Senior seats ; when the follow- Best Moustache, Moustache Cup E. 0. Achorn. ing programme was carried out, the speakers Lazy Man, Arm Chair A. Q. Rogers. gracefully introduced by the President, being Dig, Spade C. E. Harding. Mr. Haggertj^, by a few appropriate words Handsome Man, Mirror A. Hitchcocli. Spurs W. I. Cole. MTJSIC. Ponyist, Popular Man, Wooden Spoon F. A. Fisher. Prayer A. G. Petteugill. MUSIC. The happy recipients accepted the gifts Oration A. C. Cobb. with some very witty and fitting responses, MUSIC. "bringing down the house" by their Poem C. H. Cutler. often MUSIC. humorous and telling " points." ; : : "

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After the awards the Curator, Mr. E. H. One of the closest contests of the day Chamberlin, received the trowel as the badge was the 220 yards dash, and the " spurt of his office, and accepted in a very pretty near the finish, by F. L. Johnson, was warmly and appropriate speech. The class then applauded. The hammer was thrown nearly marched out and planted their Ivy and sang 16 feet farther than last year. After the ex- the following ode, by F. L. Johnson perience of our last two Field Days it would be well to take some extra precautions in this Asph'iug Ivy vine, Long life and thrift be tbine, contest against accidents from wild throwing. And beauties form. Of course all were interested in the Tug-of- Fond scenes slialt thou recall, Upon Old Bowdoin's wall, War, a trial of strength between eight men Held fast by tendrils small. from each class ; and after straining of muscle Through wind and storm. and ploughing of the ground,* '80 pulled '82; We love this custom dear. then '81 drew '83 over the line, and the final Of happy Junior year tug was concluded by the victory of '81 over Bless it, Sun ! And when by death made few, '80. Again these scenes we view. Credit is due the Directors for the smooth- How love will burn anew For Eighty-one. ness with which the exercises passed off, and their programmes were very neatly gotten up. As upwards thou dost climb, So through allotted time, The following were the officers : Shall our course run.

Our emblem ever be. Referee, Prof. F. C. Robinson ; Master of Cere- As true and tried as we. monies, H. S. Payson ; Judges, D. A. Robinson, To us, at last, may He Henry Johnsou ; Time Keepers, L. A. Lee, Address " Well done." G. H.

Pierce ; Directors, L. B. Lane, E. U. Curtis, C. H. This closed the exercises of the afternoon. Dunning. In the evening the Ivy Hop was held at The following is the order of exercises, Lemont Hall, with music by Chandler. The with successful competitors and records of company in attendance was quite large, in- this and last Field Days cluding many ladies from abroad. The dancing was kept up till the " wee " hours, 1. Mile Rtjn.—F. L. Johnson, '81, 5 min. 51 and all expressed themselves as having an sec. 2. Standing High Jump. W. S. " immense " time. — Whitmore, '80, 4.2 feet. Last year, 3.45. 3. Running High Jump.—H. L. Johnson, '81, 4.8. feet. Last year, 4.25. feet.

4. Putting Shot.—31 Lbs.—J. FIELD DAY. E. Walker, '81, 19.8 feet. Last year, 20.25 feet. The Spring Meeting of the Athletic As- 5. 100 Yaeds Dash—3 Heats.—H. R. Griveen, '80, 10.5 sec. Last year, 10.75 sec. sociation took place Saturday, June 5th, with 6. Running Broad Jump.—H L. Johnson, '81, a very pleasant day, not uncomfortably warm 16.1 feet. Last year, 15.7 feet. for either contestants or spectators. The 7. Hop, Skip, aijd Jump.—Charles Haggerty, number of entries was unusually large, owing '81, 37.3 feet. Last year, 38.17 feet. in part, perhaps, to the new feature of a " Best 8. Mile Walk.—W. W. Towle, '81, 9 min- " utes. Last year, 8 min. 25 sec. Average prize ; but there were rather too 9. 220 Yaeds Dash.—F. L. Johnson, '81, 26.25 many failures to " come to time." The rec- sec. Last year, 35.5 sec. ords were very good, though not, on the whole, 10. Throwing Base-Ball.—J. W. Nichols, quite up to those of last year. '81, 318.8 feet. Last year, 332.3 feet. : —

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11. Standing Broad Jump.—W. S. Whit- relished ; the Bowdoins winning by their very more, '80, 11.25 feet. Last year, 10.45 feet. steady playing. 12. Three Standing Broad Jumps.—Chas. BOWDOINS. . BATES. I Haggerty, '81, 30.3 feet. Last year, 30.17 feet. AB IB ETBRPO A E| AB 1b R TBB PO A E Wil8on,p 6 118 4 5 2 Sanborn, lb.. ..5 3 10 3 13. Half-mile Run.—A. E. Austin, '83, 2 miu. Smith,l.f 5 1 2 12 2 2 Poss, s. s 6 2 17 10 4 Snow,c 5 114 11 4!ParsoDS,p 5 2 5 2 4 1 26.5 sec. Knapp, r. f. ...5 4 10 1 Wilbur, c 5 10 2 5 3 3 Haggerty, c.f.. 5 OiNorcross, 3b. . .5 2 2 10 2 4 3 14. Throwing Hammer—16 Lbs. — W. 0. 116 Maxcy, s. 8....6 115 11 3iBowell,c. f. ...3 4 10 Plimpton, '82, 76 feet. Last year, 60.1 feet. Staples,lb 4 1 4 12 lHatcli,r.f. 5 116 1 — Rogere, 2b 4 114 14 0;Nevens, 2b. . . .5 10 2 15. Hurdle Race—6 Hurdles, 100 Yds. Gardner, 3b.... 4 6 3 2 Richards, 1. f.. .4 10 2 6 1 H. R. Giveen, '80, 16 sec. Last year, sec. 16J Total . .42 7 7 47 27 14 16 Total 42 9 4 39 27 1118 10. Three-Legged Race.— G-. S. Payson, '80, Bowdoins 3 3 1 0—7 H. R. Giveen, '80, 15.25 sec. Last year, 12i sec. Bates 1 10 10 10 0—4 17. 100 Yards Dash Backwards.—H. R. Home run—Smith. Earned run—Bowdoins, 1. Struck out—Bowdoins,

2; Bates, 1. First base on eiTors—Bowdoins, 10 ; Bates, 9. Balls called Giveen, '80, 15.75 sec. —on Wilson, 39 ; on Parsons, 61. Strikes called—on Wilson, 14 ; on Par-

; Snow, sons, 32. Base on balls—Bowdoins, 1 Bates, 2. Passed baits— 3 5 At 1.30 P.M. the exercises of a success- Wilbur, 4. Time of game— 1 hour 46 minutes. Umpire—Mr. Holmes of Auburn. Scorers—Goding, Bates ; Washburn, Bowdoins. ful Field Day were coiiclucled by the presen- The Bowdoins met the Bates College Nine tation in the chapel of the prizes, which were upon the Delta, Saturday, June 5th, in the unusually desirable presents, by W. A. Gard- presence of an immense crowd of people. ner, President of the Athletic Association. As this was the fourth game in the series of The " Best Average " prize was won by W. S. five, and the Bowdoins had won two, the Whitmore, '80. The keg of cider, given to interest was intense since if they /won the the class which won the most prizes, was series would be theirs. Opening the sixth awarded to '81, they having taken ten oat of a inning with the Bowdoins 3 to 0, it looked total of eighteen of them. A new cup is to be dubious for the Bates. But a wrong decision purchased as the prize for the Tug-of- War, and gave them a run, which was the deciding the financial success of Field Day will prob- point of the game ; and when, the tenth inn- ably warrant the purchase of a cup suitable ings closed with the score 6 to 5, the Bowdoins to be placed on exhibition in the college li- were beaten. brary. BOWDOINS. BATES. AB In R Tl 1b R TBR PO Wilson,p 5 2 2 12 1 6 lPoss,c.f 5 114 10 1 Smith, l.f. 6 114 11 1 Parsons, p 5 2 1 6 1 11 1 Snow,r. f. 5 10 6 10 1 Wilbur, c 6 16 2 6 BASE-BALL. Knapp,c 5 4 6 1 4 Sanborn, lb. ... 5 2 21811 4

Haggerty, c.f.. 5 10 7 2 liDresser, r. f.. . .5 2 5 2 1 Maxcv, 8. S....5 114 15 3 Rowell, s. s... .5 117 2 2 which at The game was played Lewiston, Staple's, lb 5 1 1 4 11 1 Tinkham, 2b.. .5 5 2 12 Rogers, 2d 6 3 6 3 2 Roberts. 3b. ... 5 000121

resulted in ' Wednesday, May 26, a bad defeat Gardner, 3b. ..5 6 19 Richards, 1. f... 4 14 4 3 1

for the Bowdoins, by a score of 16 to 6. The Total 45 7 5 50 30 16 14! Total 44 8 6 60 SO 18 17 Bates batted very hard and fielded well, while 123466789 10 2 0—5 the Bowdoins, though fielding fairly, did not 12 2 1—6 Two-base hits—Haggerty, Sanborn. Struck out—Bowdoins, 4 ; Bates,

bat at all. Following is a summary from the 0. First base on errors—Bowdoins, 10 ; Bates, 7. First base on balls

Bowdoins, 1. Balls called —on Wilson, 36 ; on Pai-sons, 60. Strikes called

score —on Wilson, 18 ; on Parsons, 31. Passed balls—Knapp, 3 ; Wilbur, 1. SCORE BY INNINGS. Time of game— 1 hour 36 minutes. Umpire—H. W. Ring of Portland. Scorers—Goding, Bates ; Washburn, Bowdoins. Bowdoins

It seems that a new association has heen formed Bates, ; struck out— 1 Bowdoius, 1. Balls called—on Parsons, 32 ; on 47. Strikes called—on Parsons, 20 on Wilson, 34. Wilson, ; First Base of which the Yales are the only members; the by errors—Bates, 4 ; Bowdoins, 8. Earned runs —Bates, 1. Passed balls

—Wilbur, 4 ; Kuapp, 3. Umpire—Mr. Ranger. Scorers— Coding, Bates " ; name is the Nominal College Base-Ball Associa- Washburn, Bowdoins. tion," and according to the New York World, Yale The game at Lewiston, May 29th, was a already has the championship of the association, surprise to most of the Bates men, and hardly having won all the games to be played. BOWDOIN ORIENT. 49 FERSOKAL. COLLEGE WORLD.

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any who may have an interest in the Alumni.] . the United States. '30. —Hon. Bion Bradbury has been chosen a Williams has withdrawn from the Inter-Colle- delegate at large to the Cincinnati Convention. giate Literary Association.

'41. -Chas. D. Herbert accepts a call to Sinclair- The circulation of the Harvard Daily Echo was ville, N. Y. 2,050 for one week, recently.

'53. —Bishop J. F. Spaulding, of Colorado, met The Rev. E. E. Hale is preparing a historical with a severe accident on one of his recent mis- sketch of the Phi Beta Kappa. sionary journeys, but is now reported as rapidly The great Mohammedau University in Egypt has recovering. 10,000 students and 300 professors. '57. —Rev. E. A. Rand, a frequent contributor to The Annual Register shows the number of stu- the papers and magazines, has just published a dents in Columbia College to be 1,494. book for boys, which is very highly commended, Jeff. Davis has been invited by an Indiana Uni- entitled " Pushing Ahead." versity to address their Alumni in June. '61. A memorial window in the Episcopal — Henry Winkley, Esq., of Philadelphia, has given chapel at Fortress Monroe, Va., bears the name of during this year about sixty thousand dollars to Lieut. Albion Howe, 4th Artillery, U. S. A., who Dartmouth. was killed in the Modoc Indian campaign. The first President of Harvard was tried, con- '65.— J. E. Moore is a delegate from the 3d victed and obliged to resign his office, on charge of Maine District to the Democratic National Con- being a Baptist. vention. The overseers of Harvard have voted to open '66.— S. B. Carter, was President of the Conven- the library to students, under proper restrictions, tion of Young Men's Christian Associations of East- on Sunday afternoons. ern Massachusetts, held at Woburn, recently. Dartmouth has just received $50,000 from B. P. '68.— George A. Smyth has resigned his Profess- Cheney, Esq., $40,000 of which is to be in endow- orship at the Vermont University, and accepted an ing a Cheney Professorship in Mathematics. a.ppointment from the government to serve at the The Prmcetonian states that the first college Torpedo Station, Newport, R. I. paper was published at Dartmouth in 1800, and the '70.— Hon. John B. Redman has been chosen College Mercury says it was at Hobart, same .date. a delegate at large to the Cincinnati Convention. Which is it? '70.— F. Ernest Hanson died at Chicago, Thurs- Harvard's Summer School of Science opens at day, May 20th. He had been Principal of the High Cambridge, July 7th, and will continue four weeks. School at Lafayette, Indiana, for the past few There will be excursions for field work three or four years. times a week. '74.—George B. Wheeler, of Franklin Falls, The boys at Richmond College cut down three N. H., was united in marriage with Miss Laura E. trees in the campus, which interfered with base- Crawford of Brunswick, Me., Tuesday, May 18th, ball playing, and straightway the Faculty " sat by Dr. H. P. Torsey of Kent's Hill. Mr. Wheeler, down " on base-ball. in company with Mr. Wilbur E. Crawford, has pur- Goethe once presented a set of bis works to chased the DaUy Leader of Bioomington, 111., the Harvard College Library. A fact which has just charge of which they assumed June 3d. been brought to light in making a new catalogue of '76.—Married at Gorham, June 2d, John S. the German literature of the library. Leavitt, Jr., to Miss Lizzie Moore. Among the " probable occupations " of '80 at '76.—Mr. E. H. Kimball, formerly of the law Harvard, we find 70 intending to study law, 22 look firm of Millay & Kimball, has bought Mr. Millay's toward business, 13 to medicine; the "religious interest and still continues the business. view" of 34 is Unitarian, of 34 Episcopalian, of '80.—Nathaniel Emerson is House Physician in 22 Congregational, 27 are " undecided," 12 have the General Hospital, Boston. "none." ————— — —

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ATHLETICS. The Cornell center-flelder is called spider because he takes in all the flies. Ex. Yale has decided not to send a crew to Lake " George. What is the first duty of parents towards the Sunday School 1 " Senior (quickly) — " To furnish About 250 students attended the Yale nine on children." their trip to Cambridge. Prof. —" When I look through this quartz Brown has only one barge, in which all the class crystal, I see everything double," [applause] " and crews have to take their turn. I am perfectly sober, too." Ex. Columbia has accepted Cornell's challenge to Men often jump at conclusions ; so do dogs. row a four-oared race at Lake George early in July. One recently jumped at the conclusion of a Senior The University four of Pennsylvania University and scared him not a little. Hamilton Lit. were to row with the Naval Academy cadets, June 8. Miss Green did wed young Mr. Brown The barge of the defunct Boating Association at A really gallant feller And the result, so we're informed, Williams has been sold to the Dartmouth students. Is now a little yeller. Monmouth College students are partial to the " Professor, is this scabrous 1 " said the young game of leap-frog. The co-eds have a high board botanist carefully comparing a leaf with his beard fence around their practice grounds. of one day's growth. " Well, I don't know," said " " The Freshman crew had a walkover in the the Professor, " it might be pubescent—better call

Princeton class races, and have challenged the it minutely purbescent." Brunonian. Cornell Freshmen to a four-oared race. The Prof, was ten minutes late to recitation, The Yale Lit. reports numerous ball games dur- whereupon all the young men cut. Next day, the " ing the past month, with no defeats. Among them Prof, meeting one of them, said : That was a nar- are Yale vs. Harvard, 21 to 4; vs. Amherst, 8 to row escape you had yesterday. I was detained

; also May 22, vs. Harvard, 1 to 0. talking with your father, who thought of coming into the recitation, but finally decided not to." Harvard's Field Day seems to have passed very Beacon. satisfactorily. The 100 yards dash was won in " " " 10^ sec. Shot was put 33ft. 1 in. The running Darn a fool ! said Wilkins to his wife. Cer- broad jump covered 20 ft. M in. The mile run tainly," replied Mrs. Wilkins, flourishing a darning- took 4 min. 443 sec, and the mile walk was won in needle. "Whereabouts are you worn out?" 7 min. 48? sec. In several events previous "bests" " Some folks are too smart to live long," retorted were beaten. he. "My dear," she answered, sweetly, "let me congratulate you upon your fair prospect for a long The average weight of the Yale Junior Crew is life." — Undergraduate. 155 lbs. ; of the Sophomore, 159 1-2 lbs. ; and of the Freshman, 151 2-3 lbs. The average weight of the

University Crew is 183 3-4 lbs. ; average height of same, 6 feet, and average age, 21 3-8 years. The heaviest man on the Princeton Freshman Crew EDITORS' TABLE. weighs 192 lbs. ; the average weight, 171 1 -2 lbs. We notice that some of our exchanges have taken in earnest our local editor's joke about the secrecy of our Faculty's Philosophical Club. It is true that the Faculty have such an association, but

CLIPPINGS. all the secrecy there is about it, is that the meetings are not open to the students. " Jane," said her father, " I thought you hated The Concordiensis is chiefly taken up with base- stingy people, and yet your young man— " Why, ball, and it is justly proud of the record its nine pa, who said he was stingy ? " " 0, nobody," re- has made. Outside of this there is nothing partic- plied pa, " only I could see that he was a little close, ularly interesting about the number. as I passed through the room." The Syracusati doesn't have much to say about ! ; :

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' base-ball, except to prove that their nine was Oh ! "A colloquy between two of our college

' ? ' beaten by inferior nines. It has little to say about girls ' : Who was the goddess of war ' Juno.' " base-ball or the championship, while other college ' How did Juno ? ' papers overflow with all sorts of base-ball notes. According to the Sjjectator, Columbia is agitat- Some parts of the paper are not smoothly written, ing the question of making considerable change in and on the whole it is a rather uninteresting number. the curriculum. These are some of the principal " The Dartmouth of this week is a very good num- ones : The establishment of full electives in ber. The Article on "Dante" shows earnest Junior and Senior years; the introduction of French, thought and careful preparation. " Carmel " is German, Spanish, and Itahan as electives, instead

also a well-written and interesting article. They of Anglo-Saxon in Sophomore ; and Roman Antiq-

take gracefully their defeat at base-ball, which is uities in Freshman year ; the degree Bach. Science, certainly the wisest course. Their change in regard or Bach. Letters to be given to those who take full to taking Freshmen into societies is certainly a electives, B. A. being granted to those who elect wise one, and worthy of careful consideration. the same course as at present pursued The After stating that the change consists in refraining establishment of a course of graduate instruction, from all " chinning," or " fishing " as we say here, to embrace Greek, Latin, Sanskrit, Mathematics, and in not allowing any Freshman to pledge before Political Economy, Anglo-Saxon, etc., and as soon he has been in college three months, the editor as can be arranged, Hebrew, Natural Theology, " writes : With this change successfully inaugurated Natural History, etc." Some six additional in- the natural outcome would be the cessation of the structors will be required for this. Definite action indiscriminate taking of men simply to fill out dele- has not yet been taken, but it is likely to be adopted gations. It is true that every society has a great in part, at least. deal of useless timber which would never stand the The Brunonian for May 22, presents the first test of three month's trial and society men would number of the fourteenth volume. be restricted to those who are worth something." " The " Glance at Dickens " in the Madisonensis The Yale Becord has an excellent editorial is, in our humble opinion, very well written. In a criticism of faults some of the of college papers- short sketch of an author it is hard to avoid the faults which most of us have probably met with to fault of confining one's self to dates and events in our sorrow. his life, or of very closely following other his- Prom the Crimson we clip the following, which torians. The author of the " Glance " evidently seemed to us the best part of the last number has read many of Dickens' works, and carefully, too. There is truth and sense in this that the "Hear the drouing of the bees " ' "Madison man says : " The average And the meiTy linnet's glees, Ex.' editor As the west wind's symphonies picks up a paper after making up his mind whether

' ' Through the pines are dancing! he is going to set on ' it, or puff,' and runs See the hot air rise and quiver, through it in about three minutes. Then he pro-

In the uieadow ' ' by the river ceeds to slash ' or plaster with praise,' as he is Trnant-lilie advancing determined. In our opinion the exchange depart-

ment is to give a picture of other papers, . . . " Let us to the woodland's hie, and Where the breezes rustle by this we think is best done by culling from those And the moss is crisp and dry, papers their best thoughts, and condensing into a And the shade is plenty paragraph the news." We certainly think that the There we'll talk of other days " Ex." department ought to give some idea of other Spent like this in giving praise papers otherwise than by simply calling them To Dolce Niente." far "good," "bad," or " indiflerent." If not, the It really passes our comprehension how a paper numerous other papers do no good to any but the " can in cold blood publish an article on the degener- Ex." man, and are perfectly unknown to many acy of puns, as does who would like to know something about them, the Beacon ; and in the same and number punish its readers with such specimens as certainly such "cuts" and "puff" are not very " " " interesting reading. these from the local column : Can a man who is in the habit of talking very loud, while in the We have received the Hamilton Lit. and Yale exercise of that function (!), be said to turn yell-ohl" Lit., but want of time prevents a further notice. 52 BOWDOIN ORIENT.

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BOWDOIN ORIENT. year, and the Freshmen should remember it is about time for them to think of paying the PUBLISHED EVERY ALTERNATE WEDNESDAY, DtTRING THE COLLEGIATE YEAR, BY THE CLASS OF '81, OF Association for their class boat. They can BOWDOIN COLLEGE. but be satisfied with the trade they made for it with the boat club, and with its record in EDITORIAL BOARD. the last regatta they should no longer permit Frederick C. Stevens, Managing Editor. it to be thus incumbered. The crew that Frederic A. Fisher, Business Erlitor. Charles H. Cutler, Carroll E. Harding, they now have is worthy of every possible Chahles Haggerty, Horace B. Hathaway, encouragement from the class, and the best John "W". Manson. way to show that is to pay for their boat now,

Terms — $2.00 a year in advance ; single copies, 15 cents. Remittances should be made to the Business Editor. Communications and hereafter to fit it up in the style of the in regard to all other matters should be directed to the Managing Editor. Students and Alumni of the college are cordially invited to contribute other classes. '83 is a class of very fair size, articles, personals, and items. Contributions must be accompanied by the writer's real name. and as there have been no extraordinary col-

Entered at the Post Office at Brunswick as Second Class mail matter. lege expenses this term, they should easily raise the required amount. CONTENTS. We feel assured that but a word is needed Vol. X., No. .5.—June 33, 1880. for this, and that when they understand how Editorial Notes 53 Literary: much the money is needed for the new boat- Our New Neighbors (poem) 56 house, they will promptly liquidate this debt. Sophomore and Freshman Customs 56 Requited (poem) 57 Our Experience 57 The Freshmen have at last concluded to The '68 Prize Exhibition 58 College Items 59 have a cla.ss supper, and in so doing they have Psi Upsilon Convention 60 Alpha Delta Plii Convention 60 received the approbation of every one who Base-Ball 61 believes that the old customs of Bowdoin Personal 61 College World: should be maintained. It is very important Athletics 50 that the Freshmen should become early Clippings : 50 Editors' Table 50 imbued with the true spirit of college life, and it speaks well for that of this class, that EDITORIAL NOTES. they should thus determine to take the right and good old way. They will doubtless find As the next number will not be issued this occasion as all before them have, to be until after Commencement, unless otherwise one of the very pleasantest of their course, ordered, it will be sent to the Catalogue and forming a \ery fitting f.nis to perhaps address of the students. All desiring extra their best remembered year in college. It copies or communicating in regard to these is to be hoped that as large a proportion of matters, should at once address the Business the class will attend as is usual ; and that the Editor. Freshman Class Supper and exercises of '83 will not disappoint the eager anticipations of It is now Hearing the end of the college its participants. 54 BOWDOIN ORIENT.

We have had frequent complamts from feeling and with the single desire for the gen- the Alumni and other subscribers, that we eral good. And we think that all will find, have not devoted sufficient attention to our after the first hasty and heated impressions

personal column to make it what it should have passed away, that there are some good

be. They state that to them it is the most grounds at least for whatever opinions we

interesting part of the paper, and that if we may advance. This is but the first part of would wish to please our patrons we must our editorial year, and we shall persevere in

collect more personals. this policy to its close ; so in all that may While we appreciate these feelings of our hereafter appear in our columns, we trust friends, we shall have to tell them that we that our motives and desires will be appre- have thus far done the very best we could, ciated by all those concerned. and whatever they desire to be bettered, they

must lend their aid for its accomplislnnent. It will be remembered that we have spoken Since we have had control of the Okient, before of the trouble with the "yaggers," we have received but one communication from and urged that severe measures be taken for

the Alumni, and that- of but three or four defense if necessary ; now we wish to renew

lines ; so we conclude that though the many that advice. It is quite probable that some desire information, but very few are willing of the money wiiich was recently stolen from

to give it. If each one would help us by the boat-house, has been spent for the poor now and then sending in something they rum that incites these miserable wretches to

know would be of interest, we could have a their evil deeds ; and if the authorities of

column that would satisfy al], but unless they Brunswick had possessed any abilitj^ or energy do this we shall have to continue doing the at all, instead of remaining quiet for fear of best we can. losing some votes for their reelection, they would have made some investigation and Some of the comments and criticisms that adopted some measures for prevention before

the Orient has made this term have been this. It is said that an ex-convict has been " received with considerable disfavor by those the leader of these yagger " forces ; this

interested ; and claims liave been made that seems very fitting, and it should be a great

it was only done by prejudice, personal ill- source of pride to the people here, to know feeling, and a desire to " set on " certain things that such a gang and leader can practically and individuals, if we may be allowed the have control of the streets on whatever nights exjDression. they may wish. It would seem, that after a moment's con- Just here there seems to be an obhgation sideration of this, its fallacy would be evident. upon us ; if possible, and whenever sufficient The Orient is designed to be conducted in evidence can be obtained to warrant the step, the interests of the whole college, to sustain some of these roughs should be removed from its various sports and customs bj^ whatever this vicinity and condemned to their natural means are in its power, and to encourage and abiding place at Thomaston. discourage whatever we think would be for But in the meantiuie each one who appre-

the benefit of all. In pursuance of tliis pol- hends any assaults from them should go pre- icy, while we have control of the paper we pared to meet them, and should remember

shall criticise strongly, and we shall try to that when he is acting foicibly and deter-

fairly whatever we think is deserving of it; minedly in defense of himself, he is also doing but it shall all be done with the utmost good good a service to the community. BOWDOIN ORIENT. 55

It is now nearlj^ the end of the spring fix the ideas of what actually, hS(S ^hkpplei^ed term when they always have been unusually firmly upon the students, then it would seem desperate, and on this account we should exer- as though such crude and 'absiii'd notions of cise more than usual care in our dealings with modern and mediaeval governments, their them ; and we trust that unless these attacks theories and functions, could h3ikl\ly exist are stopped, that some of them will receive after the long and interesting course which such punishment as they have been long would follow in Bryce's. All other work that deserving. has been done this year was intended to sup-

plement the text; but it would seem that if Perhaps one of the greatest and most this could be changed so that the latter would desirable changes in our curriculum for the not be quite so prominent, that the results at past year, has been the thorough course in the end of the next year would be much more history for the three underclasses. But at satisfactorj' and permanent. the end of the year, in looking, back over the work, it is very natural to see many places Undoubted as it is that music hath its where great and perhaps needed improvements charms and that they are appreciated by most could be made. The Juniors in their Mediaj- every mortal, yet in our short experience we val and Modern History have been very fort- have found that even the greatest lovers are unate to have instruction that has been both sometimes wearied by its excess. It has been thorough and faithful, and they have profited the habit probably as long as the college has quite as much as could be expected from the existed, for the ambitious but amateur musi- course confined to such a text as Bryce's Holy cians to treat their friends and neighbors to Roman Empire. As far as it goes, this book free concerts in their line, and at this venera- is excellent, but it does not give to the stu- ble custom we suppose we have no business to dent that clear and adequate idea of the complain. If this music could be judiciously changes in any nation outside of the one of mixed, vocal with instrumental, it would not which it treats, and very often not the idea in seem quite so bad ; but when we have to that which he should have ; and it takes for take each, separate and straight, even our granted a previous knowledge of this Yevj patient but wearied soul is sometimes over- history much more than the average man pos- flowed by this excess of harmony. Thus far sesses. we have persevered and held our peace about It is that to be supposed the great major- it, but when it came to horn solos at all hours ity of men when they enter Junior year, are of the day, and Pinafore at that, we felt it our quite ignorant of this period which they are solemn duty to lift our feeble voice in protest about to study, and it would hardly seem as against it. though they could intelligently discuss the If any judgment had been shown either various theories, ideas, and drifts which are in the selection of tunes or times for practic- so eloquently and ably set forth by Bryce, ing, perhaps we could have borne it longer; until they had learned something of what the but when it is sounded at all hours of the day, results of these or various other previous ones from morn to dew}' eve, and even in the still had been. What seems to be needed in this hours of the night and sanctity of the Sab- is what was attempted the first of the year, bath, then it is evident that something must only carried if possible a little farther. If a be done. Most of us have to work a little skeleton of general European history were here, and cannot afford to listen all the time, given in a few lectures, essays, or any way to however good the music may be; and when ; ; ;

56 BOWDOIN ORIENT. we dp care to do so, we prefer to choose our impossible to locate the exact time when any hours for it. It is to be hoped that some of them were first observed. As fast as an have privileges here besides these hornblow- old custom dies, some new one comes to fill

ers ; but if there are none, it only remains then its place. During our own college course we for the aggrieved ones to rise and institute have seen the slow and painful death of a some. time-honored custom, hazing, and the " aching

void " thus left in the minds of many is as yet unfilled. As we write of Sophomore cus-

LITERARY. toms, it may be well to give some slight obituary notice of the departed. We know that OUR NEW NEIGHBORS. in the " good days of 3'ore," Freshmen were

Oar neighbors have come, subjected to Sophomoric discipline of the A latelj' wed pair, most approved kinds. And built them a bouse The earliest case recorded is that a Fresh- In the lot over there. man of the class of '33, now a professor in Their callers are few the seminary at Bangor, was put under the We've seen none at all

But th' leaves bide tb' house pump by the Sophomores ; he, however, turned From spring until fall. the joke on them by having them prosecuted.

In their garden each morning. A man of the class of '47, now a well-known At work with a will. clergyman in New York, was at the head of We used to see both, of But now it's quite still. a society for the discipline Freshmen. This society decorated with black material Both are excellent singers; '^ all sorts of hideous devices a room in an And filled with delight. and They'd play just enough unfurnished house opposite the campus. To make their work light. They initiated Freshmen with a service of But she's been gone so long such a nature as not to be soon forgotten by fear she is ill We the victims. The Sophomores of the class of 'Though there's called neither he " Of the drug nor the pill. 1865 had a society called Delta Omega," the object of which was to play jokes on Freshmen. In one case they invited a Fresh- Ah! here comes little Johnnie. man, who had not been invited to any other What is that you say ? consented, " Five birds in the nest society, to join them. He and " In the tree-top o'er the way ? they subjected him to a three-hour examina-

tion to test his fitness ! Each member questioned him in some branch such as mathe-

SOPHOMORE AND FRESHMAN matics or classics. It is said that he scanned CUSTOMS. for them the preface of Livy in the most Class customs give color and intensity to approved manner. This period was fertile in college life. AH of us can easily imagine such societies, for soon after the event re- what a dull time we should have here, if cer- corded above we see our beloved Phi Chi in tain customs were not observed annually by the columns of the Bugle with a long list of each class. Most of these customs seem to verj;' active members. have sprung into existence naturally from the One of the greatest events in the college impulse given by the association of so many year in those old times was the " hold in." young men bent on enjoyment, for it is almost It was the custom for the Sophomores, as ! ;

BOWDOIN ORIENT. 57 they came out of chapel, to stop in the door- As we read the accounts of the exploits way and attempt to keep all the Freshmen of a past generation, can we admit, as some inside. The Freshmen attempted in eveiy way of the college Alumni would have us, that the to get at least one of their men out, usually college has degenerated since their times ? taking the lightest man and throwing him Surely the conclusion we must form is that over the barricade. If they got one man out, we behave rather better than our fathers did, the Sophomores were considered beaten. It even if we don't always have so good times. may well be asked what the Faculty did during all this, but all the answer we could get to our inquiry was that the}' winked at it REQUITED.

The " Burial " was described in our last The Senior to his fair one wrote note of invitation, number. All we would add is that the parts A Her presence most earnestly besought were not always written in a style befitting His day of graduation. public delivery.

She came ; and in his heart once more Twenty years ago rope pull was the only The flame of love was kiudled class contest. There were two of these every Her name was last upon the list Of victims he had swindled. year—one in the fall and the other in the spring. As the years passed by, base-ball His pleadings and his vows she heard With calm consideration, and foot-ball were added, but they have never Accepted him and took his ring varied very much from what they are at With little hesitation. present. Forth to the world our hero went The Freshman class formerly made a To find his proper station, great occasion of its class election. The class And, strange to say, he soon was in A paying situation. of '62 had the most exciting one I have heard of. The different factions brought men here As on his fortunes now he mused, Quite deep in meditation, to vote whose claims to belong to the class " Said he : 'Tis time to euter on were very slight, and who never again took The conjugal relation. part in any college exercises. Money was " Twice seven times I've been engaged. expended very freely in carrjdng these engagements on these And broken ; I'll claim the hand of her to whom operations. When the class election came, My last love words were spoken." however, the factions were so equally matched And then in haste a letter went that they could fill only a part of their To her whose name he cherished. offices. The Sophomores at that time at- Reply soon came ; by it, alas ! tempted to break up Freshman class meetings, His hopes were crushed, —they perished. just as has been the custom within our own " I'm sorry, sir ; I'm married now ; memory. They broke out the windows, In vain your protestations. You came too late, yours was the ninth threw in water, and sometimes the affair — " Among the applications ! ended in a regular fight. There is little to be said about " peanut drunks." The class of '65 had one which OUR EXPERIENCE. was about the same as those of the present There are certain aspirations common to day, but as to their origin I could get no new-fledged editors of college papers, among information. Freshman supper also was which may be numbered the desire to make held many j^ears ago, but it was always about their paper a " true exponent of the college," the same as at present. usually publicly announced in the first edito- 58 BOWDOIN ORIENT.

rial ; but this is not the only epidemic, for no everything in his power for either college or sooner does the subscription list come into paper, except subscribing, with also a promise their possession than a determination to to do even that at some future date, probably increase its size, at least fifty per cent., takes next year. Thus the way is made very easy firm root in each editorial mind. for the new Board to carry out any plans of To accomplish this most worth}- object, improving the paper, that a limited supply of many original and for the most part equally funds prevented their less fortunate prede- effective (?) devices are resorted to ; but cessors from doing. the more usual course is to direct, with the But what shall we say of the remaining aid of a triennial catalogue, polite invitations seventy-five per cent, who did not deign to to the Alumni, v^ith return postals and a even reply ? Only this, that we rejoice to specimen copy of the paper containing a think that those postals were directed with touching editorial to the effect that every ink, and could not be used for any other than patriotic Alumnus should keep well informed to reply to our most polite and disinterested of the internal affairs of his Alma Mater by requests. subscribing to the college paper. Still, with all the rancor of blasted hopes

With a sigh of relief the last letter is gnawing our hearts, we cannot conscien- directed and a discussion arises at once as to tiously say that the Alumni do not fairly sup- what shall be done with the proceeds from port the college paper, and we sincerely the new subscriptions, which are soon to come thank those who send words of encourage- pouring in with every mail ; whether the ment, especially as the next Board is to be paper be increased in size, with new covers treated so handsomely. and a finer quality of paper ; a trip to the White Mountains or some watering place, be indulged in at the expense of the editorial THE '68 PRIZE EXHIBITION. purse. noticeable One feature of this solicit- Not a very large representation of Bruns- ing subscriptions is its total freedom from any wick's beauty and culture, together with a merel}' motives ; mercenary the subscription goodly number of students, assembled in is asked, not for anj^ pecuniary advantage of Lemont Hall, Monday evening, the 14th, to the editors, and when the invitation is declined criticise the pei-formance of the following pro- it is not on account of expense, but because gramme : of a very peculiar conjunction of circum- JourDalism ; Its Power, Abuses, and Uses. stances. This fact would be at once apparent Henry A. Wing, Mattawamkeag. Danger to the Republic. to one reading either the invitation or the The Fred W. Hall, North Gorham. refusal. Still this method is usually success- Is Suffrage a Right or a Franchise ? ful to the degree of procuring the autographs John Scott, Clifton. New England ; Past, Present, and Future. of about one-fourth of those addressed, which, Emery W. Bartlett, East Bethel. added to the experience gained, is no small Centralization. Herbert W. Grindal, Salem, Mass. reward for writing, directing, sealing, and Abraham Lincoln. paying the postage of some fourscore letters. Prank Winter, Bethel. Although not financially a decided success, While both Messrs. Wing and Hall were two very gratifying facts are brought out by speaking the confusion made by those coming the replies to these letters, for nearly every late was very annoying. one expresses the warmest sympathy on the We regret that we have not space to give part of the writer, aiid a willingness to do as comprehensive a synopsis of each part, as BOWDOIN ORIENT. 59

we had expected to do. Mr. Wing reviewed the exhibition would not have had an air of the influence of the press in its important haste. bearings, and closed with an earnest appeal for puritj'^ and honor in American journalism. COLLEGE ITEMS. His utterance was too rapid to be distinct. With plain and forcible words Mr. Hall pointed The Water ville girls don't flirt.

the the : out Danger to Republic the tendency '83 will have a class supper. to declare dishonestly the result of elections. The Faculty are taking to archery. If his style of delivery lacked anything, it Collins, '80, left Thursday for Colorado. was vigor and enthusiasm. Juniors examined Wednesday, June .30th.

Mr. Scott's arguments were clear ; his '68 Prize was awarded Prank Winter, Bethel. logic, in a few steps, led to the conclusion It is said that the Senior lemonade was strong. that Suffrage is not a Franchise. He then What awful " sails " all the Seniors made in discussed the wisdom of property and educa- examinations. restrictions. tional Mr. Scott made use of Clark, '76, and W. T. Cobb, '77, were in town a

satire without carrying it to the extreme ; his few days last week.

manner of speaking was rather labored and The Freshmen are toiling hard at base-ball, monotonous. Mr. Bartlett paid a warm trib- preparing for next year. ute to our Puritan ancestors, reciting their Of course there will be the usual exodus to Bath great influence for purity, freedom, and to see the great London Circus. fences and hedges advancement; he showed the great progress The are receiving the white- washing preparatory to Commencement. in literature and science which New England It was rather hard on one of the Seniors to be has made during the past century or more, taken for a Freshman by the B. H. S. girls. and favorably compared its future with that The last game between the Bates and Bowdoins of other sections of the country. He writes at Portland, resulted in a victory for the former, 10 very gracefully and speaks in a pleasing man- to 2. ner. delineating After the advantages of a F.L.Johnson has been appointed bell-ringer; centralized government in a country made and Staples, Senior Librarian in place of Cutler, up of so many discordant elements as the resigned. United States, Mr. Grindal alluded to the It is stated that the price of blank paper has fallen now that the Seniors " grave results of centralization in other coun- 'have given up fakir- iug" Psychology. tries. The danger lies in the aggregation of C. H. Cutler has been appointed Senior Libra- power in our legislative bodies. Mr. Grindal rian, and Bates, Belcher, Holway, Reed, and Stinch-

. did not speak with his accustomed ease on fleld. Junior Librarians. account of the lack of proper preparation. But one Senior attended church the first Sab- It was Mr. Winter's purpose to show how bath of their freedom. Who says that compulsory Abraham Lincoln was a man of destiny. To attendance is not a benefit ? excel in the treatment of such a subject one The flower beds near Massachusetts are looking must give evidence of originality in thought finely, and after they have been planted a few more or marked excellence in expression. That times they will be really ornamental. Prof. Mark Beal has been engaged to give in- Mr. Winter succeeded in this is attested by struction in elocution the remainder of the term, the fact that to him the prize was awarded. and he has already become quite popular. It may not become us to say that if music had The graduating exercises of the Brunswick High been provided the speakers could have more School took place at Lemont Hall, Monday evening, easily held the attention of the audience, and June 2Ist. Chandler's six furnished the music. ; :;

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OflScers of Praying Circle, elected June 12th, While the poor honest wight Got wound up so tight are : President, C. H. Cutler ; Vice President, C. As to turn every doubting man pale. E. Harding : Secretary, Benson Sewall ; Standing F. H. Committee, A. G. Pettengill, G. H. Pierce, When the term bills came home. Gile. And his big rank was known. At the annual meeting of the Reading Room The first got a neat double X, While the honest young man. Association the following officers were chosen Now gets what he can L. B. ; President, King President, Lane Vice W. By peddling emerald specs. Directors, A. E. Whitten, W. E. Nason, C. H. Dun- ning. The first eight in the appointments for Com- PSI UPSILON CONVENTION. mencement are : F. W. Hall, Gorham ; W. H. The fortj^-seventh annual convention of Chapman, Bowdoinham ; W. L. Dane, Kennebnuk the Psi Upsilon Fraternity met with the Phi H. R. Giveen, Brunswick ; F. Goulding, Lewiston Chapter at Ann Arbor, May 26th and 27th. A. H. Holmes, Brunswick ; H. L. Maxcy, Portland P. Winter, Bethel. Graduate or undergraduate delegates repre- The following are the names of those taking the sented every chapter. Business sessions vpere

Senior prizes : Extemporaneous composition, E. W. held morning and afternoon of both days,

Bartlett, East Bethel ; H. W. Grindal, Salem, Mass. the literary exercises on the evening of the For excellence in composition, H. W. Grindal, first day and the banquet on the evening of Salem, Mass. ; H. L. Maxcy, Portland ; E. W. Bart- the second day. The business was transacted lett, East Bethel ; H. A. Wing, Mattawarakeag. of the Phi, A meeting of the Athletic Association was held in the new chapter-house which in the Freshman recitation room on Monday, June has recently been erected at a cost of $15,000. 14, at 1 P.M. The report of the committee for At the literary exercises. Prof. Chas. K. Field Day was submitted and accepted. A vote of Adams, LL.D., (Phi, '61,) presided and deliv- thanks was extended to the officers ; and that the ered a very able address of welcome. Hon. surplus money be deposited until sufficient be Clarkson N. Potter (Theta, '42,) delivered an accumulated to purchase a suitable cup for the Tug- of-War. oration on the political condition of the coun- Seniors played their game of base-ball Tuesday, trj'. Charles Dudley Warner read an essay June 15th. The nines were named the Pearnoth- on " The Western Man." After these exer- ings and Knownothings. After four exciting innings cises a reception was held at the chapter- the game was closed with the score 20 to 18 in house, at whicli several hundred persons were favor of the Fearnothings. The features of the present. On Friday evening the delegates game, besides the general good playing, were the went by special train to Detroit, where nearly remarkable record of Grindal, he making but one error, and the strong umpiring for both sides. a hundred members partook of the convention banquet. Prof. E. L. Walter (Phi, '68,) Deep in a corner, Almost a " gonner," read an ode, and Perry H. Smith, of Chicago, Conning his numerous " cribs " acted as toast master. The convention finall}' Quiet the Fresh sat, Wholly iutent at adjourned in the early morning hours, after Strengthening trembling ribs. one of the pleasantest and most profitable

By crowding in rudely, sessions in the history of the fraternity. Planning it shrewdly,

This corner he managed to fix ; For if he went there ALPHA DELTA PHI CONVENTION. With text-book all bare, The 48th annual convention of Alpha Delta He couldn't get coveted six. Phi met at Rochester, N. Y., May 26th and Then rising up boldly. 27th ; and business of much importance was Glancing round coldly, transacted at the secret sessions held in He made a magnificent " sail "; Odd :

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Fellows Temple. A telegram of congratula- ing to be anxious to make the visit a pleasant tion was sent to the Psi Upsilon Convention one. The next game will be played in Bruns-

at Ann Arbor, and a reply received the next wick, Saturday, June 26th. Below is the morning. The reception given to the dele- score in full gates by wives of the resident Alpha Delts, COLBYS. PO A E AB 1b TBR H po a was held in Power's Gallery of Fine Arts, WilsoD, p 3 6 Ryder, s.s 4 14 15 Smith,!, f. 5 10 Lord, 1. f 4 4 3 Siiow,r.f. and although something nevei- attempted 5 1 1 Worcester, c. ..4 3 3 1 Knapp, c 5 7 2 3 Woodcock, 3b. . 4 4 6 Haggerty, c. f..6 2 Andrews, before, was a complete success. 1 c.f... 3 13 Maxcy, s. 8 5 3 1 1 1 Marshall, 3 " p 6 lea, lb The public exercises were held in the 5 11 0;Judkins, r. f. ..3 2 Rog< ,2b.. 3 3 l:Wadsworth,lb.3 16 Corinthian Academy of Music, which was Gardner, 3b.... 6 14 1 1 1 1 ChapUn, 2b 3 12

Total adorned by floral decorations both numerous, . .43 9 56 U 27 13 9 Total 31 2 14 127 20 13 beautiful, and appropriate, and were attended Bowdoins 1 7 10 Colbys 1 0—1 by a large and cultivated audience, including Struck out—Bowdoins, 3 ; Colbys, 1. Balls called- I Wilson, 25 ; Marshall, 71. Strikes called—off Wilson, 19 ; off Marshall 25 'Time of many noted members of the fraternity. The game— hour 20 minutes. Scorers— 1 H. B. Wilson, C. A. True UmDire—^ E. F. King, Colby, '80. subject for the evening, " The Twentieth Cen- tury," held the closest attention for two hours, when tiie delegates and others partook PERSONAL. of an elaborate banquet at the Osborn House.

Hon. E. H.Roberts, of Yale, '50, presided and [We earnestly solicit coinuiuuioatinns to this column from any who may have an interest in the Alumni.] acted as toast master, and it was well into ']8.—Rufus Anderson, D.D., died at his home in the small hours before the parting song was Boston Highlands, Sunday morning, May 30th. sung. The convention was one of the best He was born in that part of North Yarmouth, Me., ever held, and one long to be remembered by now known as Cumberland, in the year 1796. those present. Having graduated at Andover Seminary in 1822, he engaged in the service of the American Board of BASE-BALL. Foreign Missions, and for thirty-four years fulfilled the duties of Foreign Secretary with clear The Bowdoins met the Colbys upon their judgment and Christian courtesy. During this time grounds in Waterville, Wednesday, June he visited the countries lying about the Mediterra- 16th, defeating them 11 to 1. The Bowdoins nean Sea three times, and once extended his visit were sent to India in later to the bat and scored one run. ; years he visited the Sandwich Islands. He has published The Colbys then went in and, favored by five important missionary works. For many years his quiet home in the errors, were allowed to score their only run. Highlands has been a place of rest and comfort for In the third innings the Bowdoins got five returning missionaries. base hits, and assisted by the errors of the '37.—John Orr Fiske preached the conference Colbys brought in seven runs. After this sermon at the Maine General Conference, at Fox- both nines steadied down to their woi-k, and croft. '42.—Rev. John it was mostly one, two, three, and out. Diusmore was chosen Modera- tor of Kennebec County Congregational The best playing for the Bowdoins was Conference. '55.—Rev. B. P. Snow is one of the delegates done by Wilson, Knapp, and Staples. For from York County to the National Council in St. the Colbys, Worcester, Woodcock, and Wads- Louis, to be held in October. worth played the best game. The Colbys '57.—Rev. Cyrus Stone has received the appointment to the undoubtedly played the best fielding game of pastorate at Rockland, in the East Maine (Methodist) Conference. any played against the Bowdoins this season. '59.—William Gray Newell died in Illinois, May, The treatment of the Bowdoins by the Colby 1880. nine and students was gentlemanly, all seem- '64. —Webster Woodbury was chosen as dele- — — — — ; —

62 BOWDOIN ORIENT. gate from Somerset County to the National Cou- to the wall) —" Er—er —Vassar's got an elevator." gregatioual Council. Student. '68. —Robert L. Packard has resigned his posi- A Junior being asked if his knowledge of a chair was a priori or a posteriori, said a posteriori. tion in the Patent Office, and is now under Major He did not see why the class laughed. Ex. Howell in the United States Geographical and Geo- Professor —" Can any one tell us the original of logical Survey. ! ' " the expression Go to ' Embryo minister—" Per- 76.—Prof. A. H. Sabin has received the appoint- haps there was something more to it once, and they ment of Professor of Chemistry in the University of left it off because it did not sound well." Beacon.

Vermont. There was a young lady in specs. '79. —Mr. Albert H. Pennell has resigned his Who was known as Miss Mary Anne 5 position as Instructor in Mathematics and the Natu- With her heavenly cheek, And her Hellenic Greek, ral Sciences at the Hallowell Classical Academy. She mashed Proctors, Professors, and Prex. —Ex. COLIxEaE WORLD. EDITORS' TABLE. ATHLETICS. As the end of the term draws near the majority A lawn tennis club of eight members has of the college papers are almost entirely occupied recently been formed at Williams. with accounts of Field Days, Commencement exer- Three new single sculls are being built by the cises and other local matters. Of course, under Columbia Boat Club, and more will be provided if such circumstances, the papers are not as interest- necessary. ing to us as they usually are, yet each is doubtless its The great Kichmond, it is authoritatively said, interesting to own patrons, and thus it accom- will be a member of the Harvard Medical School plishes its desired object. next winter. The Oherlin Beview, however, takes upon itself the task of criticising all the Eastern college papers Race between the four-oared crews of Columbia, in a body, because they record what is going on in Cornell, and perhaps other colleges, on Lake George, the colleges from day to day. The trouble is that at Caldwell, N. Y., July 16. Ufe at Oberlin is so different from life at nearly all It has been proposed that the Harvard Bicycle our other colleges, that they cannot appreciate Club ride in a body to New London, Jane 29th, merit in anything which is not conducted according spending two days on the journey. to Oberlin methods. To change college journals to what the Beview would like, would require a radical Annual race of Princeton, Columbia, and Penn- reformation in our colleges, for every good paper sylvania University's four-oared crews, for the reflects the sentiment and life of its college. Also, Childs Challenge Vase, on the Schuylkill River, at there is a very decided difl'erence of opinion every- Philadelphia, June 28. where, as to the advisability of making college papers heavy, literary magazines, and trying to compete with our old North American Bevieiv. The editorial articles in the Amherst Student CLIPPINGS. are very good in the last number, —we have seen no better ones in any of our exchanges. The other well — " departments are conducted, and the paper is Student " Professor, how do you take ruSs .? one of the best we receive. Professor (abstractedly)—"With considerable sugar, Spectator is readable thank you." Record. The as usual. In the article on Life at Columbia, it is spoken of as a great Our chapel choir's singing is like drift wood hardship to be waked at half-past eight a.m. ; also floating on a stream—it drags on the bars, but don't prayers are said to occur at half-past nine. Let us amount to a dam. Princetonian. have some such arrangement here, by all means ! First Junior—" What was that tender thing of At Wabash College co-education is strongly Hood's now?" Second Junior—"Oh, yes! you advocated. The Wabash speaks of it as not a mean his— er— Tale of the Shirt." matter of choice for the college but of policy and necessity on account of the decrease of students in In Senior examination in International Law, one that institution during the last few years. One of of the class was assigned " The Right of Search." their Professors contributes a scientific article on It was gratefully accepted and diligently employed. —Hx. the diamond, which is a very interesting exposition of the qualities of this wonderful mineral, yet we Prof, in Political Economy—" Why have woolens, doubt the wisdom of making the paper a scientific " cotton, and hosiery lately risen ? Junior (pushed journal. ; #ia

Vol. X. BRUNSWICK, MAINE, JULY 14, 1880. No. 6.

boavdoijst orient. nearly every department of the college, and with very good I'eason can expect still more PUBLISHED EVERY ALTERNATE WEDNESDAY, DURING THE COLLEGIATE YEAR, BY THE CLASS OF '81, OF during the next. The classes have not been BOWDOIN COLLEGE. particularly large, not quite as much so as we

would wish ; but from appearances, the next EDITORIAL BOARD. Freshman class will be of very respectable Frederick C. Stevens, Mauagiug Editor. size. The cui'riculum has not been materially Frederic A. Fisher, Business Editor. Charles H. Cutler, Carroll E. Harding, changed, but what has been done has been for Charles Haggerty, Horace B. Hathaway, the better. The course in history has been John "W". Manson. much extended and improved psychology has ; Terms — $2.00 a year in advance single copies, 15 cents. ; Remittances slinuld be made to the Business Editor. Communications received much more attention than heretofore in regard to all other matters should be directed to the Managing Editor. Students and Alumni of the college are cordially invited to contribute there has been some instruction in elocution ; articles, personals, and items. Contributions must be accompanied by the writer's real name. and the examinations in nearly all the studies

Entered at the Post Office at Brunswick as Second Class mail matter. have been much more rigid and searching. CONTENTS. Butit is in our .sports that we iiave made our greatest improvement. The boating interest Tol. X., No. 6.—July 14, 1880. has much exceeded that of years past, and, if Editorial Notes 63 it next year what it now promises, it must Literary : be Class Day Oration. —The Progres.s of American result in sending a fine crew to represent us Art .". 66 Class Poem 69 abroad. The base-ball record is, on the whole, Sunday Services 71 Class bay 72 quite satisfactory. The Bates have been Commencement Day 7.3 beaten, and on their own grounds, which. has The New Curriculum 74 College Items 75 not been done before for years ; while the Base-Ball 77 championship of the State is a tie Personal 78 now between Resolutions 78 the Bates and Bowdoins, each winning one college series and four college games out of "EDITORIAL MOTES. seven played. Next year, as it now seems, we can reasonably look for better things ; and

By request of the class, we publish in full with proper care and management, can place the oration and poem of Class Da}^ They the Bowdoins where they should be, at the head. are both excellent productions and are cer- The interest in general athletics has also tainly worthy to be preserved as the best advanced. Many former records have been memorabilia for this long-to-be-remembered beaten, and other fine ones made,—in some occasion. Any desiring extra copies of this instances comparing very favorably with those number should at once address the Business of the inter-collegiate contests,—though in Manager, as the edition was limited. foot-ball, la crosse, etc., nothing has been done. Next fall some attempt should be made to

In looking back at the end of this j^ear, revive these, and it need not be long before we can see considei'able improvement in we can have a good place in them also. 64 BOWDOIN ORIENT.

The general health of the college has been the history of the college. That it will be a good, though perhaps the excuses to the class faithful, able, and valuable work is assured

oflScers might seem to tell a different story ; by its authors, and it will be one that every and the true, lo3'al college spirit has been true son of Bowdoin should possess. The much increased by the general satisfaction labor that has been expended in its prepara- and pleasant relations with the Faculty. tion has been very great, and as no remuner- As we said before we can look forward to ation is expected for the work, it is but just the next season witli pleasure. With Memo- that the Alumni should bear the trouble and

rial Hall finished ; a large and fine Freshman expense of its publication. Most of the class to supplement the energy and ability in credit for this splendid work is due to the ef- college ; with a new curriculum more popular forts of our venerable and beloved Pro- and better adapted to our needs ; with the fessor Packard, and the devotion of his long assurance of amicable relations between and useful life to the college is now most fitly '81 classes, students, and Faculty ; the year of crowned by this labor of loyalty and love. should be a memorable one in the history of Bowdoin. One of the features of Commencement week that should be abolished, is tiie Com-

The Commencement of '80 has come and mencement Concert; it always results in a gone, and it has brought together a larger deficit, and rarely gives the satisfaction that number of Alumni than usual to renew the is expected from the artists. Considerable acquaintances and associations of former stir was made this year to do awaj' with it, years. The class reunions have not been and we hope that next year it may become very numerous, for the classes, especially the large enough to be successful. The people of older ones, have become so widely scattered; the town will not patronize this concert no but every Ahunnus has seemed to come back matter how good it may be, and if a large thoroughly imbued with the sentiment of sum is expended in securing fine talent to loyalty and love for his Alma Mater, and to draw a large audience from abroad, the out- bear witness to the good work she has done la3' cannot be realized; while if the concert and the progress she lias made. These huge is cheaper the crowd will be smaller, and annual reunions have strengthened and will then, of course, there is a loss. Thus it strengtiien the college, by increasing the seems to be about as broad as it is long, and class and college feeling in every one ; and it is about time for a change. they will revive the old, and provide for new ways for filling the pressing needs of the in- At the Alumni Dinner, last Thursday, stitution. We hope that all who came back Rev. Dr. Webb made some timely and fitting were not fully satisfied with the present ap- remarks, in which he spoke of the Faculty pearance of things, and that during the com- leaving the Commencement exercises, and ing year they may be able to aid as much condemned them for so doing. This was as they have expressed the desire to do so, spoken at the right time and right place, and in order to place the college where they we tender him the hearty thanks of the stu- would like to see it. dents for his bold and manly stand. It is hard enough for a young man, inexperienced Among the good things that have been in public speaking, to address a wholly inap- accomplished at this Commencement, have preciative audience on a hot day, and when been the arrangements for the publication of he perceives that the Faculty, who are ex- ;

BOWDOIN ORIENT. 65 pectecl to be present and listen, are either in- next season. Nor can this criticism be attentive or absent, then it cannot be won- confined to the nine or its managers alone, dered that he is careless or discouraged. but to the whole of the students for the spirit Perhaps the Faculty have not thought of which they have sometimes manifested in these this, but this thoughtlessness is all the more matters during this last term. That nothing inexcusable since they do not mingle with the succeeds like success is well shown in the fact students to find out what they really do and that most of the carping and faultfinding was think on matters of college interest, and it is done after the defeats, while after the vic- only by such bold and timely words as Dr. tories everything was above reproach. It is Webb spoke, that they will be called to a full evident that there was the same management realizing sense of their duty. in one as in the other case, and, that in ever}- contest, each man worked honestly and ear- After a most successful Commencement, nestly to win. That criticism of the nine and the class of '80 has left the walls of " Old its management is sometimes necessary, is

Bowdoin," and gone to make a name and true ; but the critic should be one, who has place for themselves in the world without. clone all that lies in his power, financially or Their career in college has been a checkered otherwise, for its success, and even then there

one, but it is one of which they have good is no need for loud, abusive, and violent reason to be proud in its remembrance, for it language. has always been characterized bj^ thorough In their playing every man, undoubtedly, loyalty to the class and college. They have did the best he could, but the fielding and no remarkable reputation for scholarship, 3'et batting can be, and must be, improved to but few classes have gone forth for whom a accomplish what we should next year. We brighter future can be predicted, and who now have the requisite mateiial for a fine

have enjoyed to a higher degree the respect nine ; and, if proper judgment and energy is

and good will of the Faculty. displayed in utilizing it, without fear or favor

But it is to the great energj^ and abilitj^ to any in so doing, that record, for which all that '80 has ever displayed in the various col- have so long and earnestly hoped, can be lege sports, that the chief praise should be made given. To them must be the chief credit for the building of the new boat-house, and for Perhaps the one thing that has materially the great revival of the boating and athletic aided in sustaining pleasant relations between interests during the last two years, and the the Facultj^ and the students the past year, records they have made in them but few has been the constant and cordial support of classes can surpass. They have ever been all legitimate sports by the former. The boys hard rivals, but generous ones, in the various have worked hard this season to make a cred- college contests, and we are sure that as they itable record for the college and themselves. leave us, there is no man connected with This fact the Faculty have seemed to recog- tlie college Faculty, or undergraduates, but nize, and that it results directly in a great what will wish the best of prosperity and benefit to the college without any detriment to happiness for the " Jolly Boys of '80." the scholarship of the men engaged. During the past season, the Faculty have often aided

In base-ball, as in boating, there is consid- the boating, base-ball, and athletic interests erable chance for honest criticism, and to not only by their presence and words of consider where and how we may improve encouragement; but also by more substantial ;

66 BOWDOIN ORIENT. and permanent means when necessary, thus olic church, and denounced the magnificent showing that they realized that the welfare of sculptures of Angelo, and the beautiful paint- these legitimate sports and the true prosperity ings of Raphael alike as wicked idols. But and contentment of the college are identical. paintings, moreover, had always been associ- Throughout the college, there now seems to ated with kings and nobles, and were looked be an intense and growing sentiment of col- upon by these moralists as among the numer- lege loyalty, and that old spirit of grumbling ous vices which surround a court ; so that art and dissatisfaction, so strong while the interest for its ozvn sake was condemned. Doubtless, in physical culture was but small, has quite if any Plymouth or Salem limner had under- departed with its increase. The importance taken more than a simple silhouette, he would of physical as well as mental and intellectual have been watched as a suspicious character, training, is appreciated by the authorities ; and, and very likely have had his ears cropped or just so long as it so continues, these feelings been sent back to England as a perverter of and these pleasant relations will continue to the public morals. No wonder, then, that it exist and strengthen. was a hundred and fifty years before painting gained a strong foothold in New England

and that even now Boston is inferior as an art center to either New York or Philadel- CLASS DAY ORATION.—THE PROG- phia. The other provinces did n(jt manifest RESS OF AMERICAN ART. this hatred but were totally indifferent, ex-

BY FKEDEEIC W. HALL. cept Virginia, where the royalists, by whom it The circumstances of the early settlers in was settled, kept alive a love— or rather a this country wei'C peculiar, and resulted in a memory, of tlie fine arts, by means of their peculiar people. The persecution which had family portraits. But Virginia had not the driven them here, and the character which energy of the northern colonies, and to tliem had brought this persecution upon them, to- we must look for Avhatever has been or shall gether with the want and danger which con- be done. tinually threatened them, all tended to make American art is divided into three distinct a stout, vigorous, shrewd race of men.; periods bj' well defined limits. The first ex- and to develop to the utmost their coarser tends from the arrival of Snuybert in Boston and more practical powers. For the fine arts in 1725, to the death of Stuart a hundred they had neither time nor inclination, and years later. The second from the latter date the opinions of their descendents, in this, as to the Rebellion. And the third down to the in other things, have followed theirs; so that present time. To Bishop Berkeley, to whom the piogress of American art, of wliich I am this country owes so much, is due the credit about to speak, has been correspondingly slow. of giving tiie first impulse, by persuading The early settlers of New England were Snuj^bert to settle in this country. Although above all good haters. When they hated a he was an artist of no more than mediocre thing they hated it thoroughly, and every- talent, and painted nothing but portraits, thing connected with it. The Catholic Snuybert undoubtedly gave a great im- church had alwa3's been known as the patron pulse to art in New England. The most of art; the grandest works of the old mas- peculiar thing about early American art, ters had represented scenes from the New is the sudden appearance of the greatest

Testament ; but these stern iconoclasts con- painters the country has ever produced, at a demned everything connected with the Cath- time when there was no gallery or school of ;

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art, no house or church decoration, not even aspiring painter. Faults they certainly had, a public building of any pretension in but their excellencies outnumbered their

the country. First and foremost came faults ; and while we cannot but think that Benjamin West. Born so far from civiliza- the following school was better suited to the tion that he obtained his first paints from country and the age, we should not forget the Indians, entirely self-taught, he jjainted the honor due to them as the pioneers of pictures which contained touclies that he American art. never surpassed. But there was no demand The next school, which dates from the foun- for such a genius among the Quakers of dation of the American Academy of Design in Pennsjdvania, and he was early compelled to 1828, is the first strictly American school.

go to England, where iiis talents were at The period succeeding the Revolution had once recognized, and a few j^ears saw him been one of change, when the great question of the President of the Royal Academy, the existence engaged the attention of the new

favorite of the King and of Europe. The republic ; but with the settlement of this experience of Copley was much the same question and the i-eturn of order and prosper- nearlj' all his pictures painted on this ity, there arose a demand for the fine arts side the water are portraits of members of which resulted in the formation of the Land- the royal government. With Stuart and scape School. It was a spontaneous up- Trumbull it was somewhat different. The rising in a country where the native race was nation had been born, and the worthies of the not interesting, the type of the people had new government and the heroes of the Revo- not become settled, and nothing was wholly, lution, following the example of their former grandly beautiful, but the scenery. At rulers, allowed their faces to be immortalized. this time Americans first realized their na- But even then, although patriotism demanded tionality. It was evident in the writings a national school, the patronage was not suf- of Irving, Cooper, Bryant, and Longfellow; ficient to keep the leading artists from En- and the artists, following their example, cut

gland ; and Stuart and Trumbull as well as loose from the old European models. Dought}^ Allston, who followed, passed much of their led the way with his views of the Hudson lives there. and Catskills, and at once the eyes of the With Stuart's death ended the first period artists were opened. They discovered that

and first school of American' art, if it can the human figure was not the only subject be called American, for the five great worthy of the canvas ; that there had been a artists who composed it and stood head and world of beauty hidden in the mountains, shoulders above all contemporaries were lakes, and valleys of their own land. Fol- better known in Europe than in Amer- lowing Doughty came Thomas Cole, Durand, ica. Their masters were English, their pat- and a score of others, who assisted in maldng ronage was English, their style was English, this a distinct American school ; and their suc- and in short hardly anything was American cess shows that the}' had struck a responsive but their birthplaces. They were all histor- chord in the hearts of their countrymen. ical painters, and like most painters of that Strength and breadth were somewhat subord- class were obliged to support themselves by inate to delicacy and finish, as might be portrait painting. By their intense enthu- expected among new painters, who could siasm for art, in spite of all obstacles, they grasp parts rather than wholes ; but it was a prepared the way for the national art of the normal growth, backed by no foreign patron- future, and were always eager to assist any age, following the natural growth of the ;

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people in culture and refinement ; and had not will partake of the merits of them all. The na- the public taste and public morals been de- tional character is becoming more firmly fixed, based by the Rebellion, would noAV jjrobably and in that character is implanted a strong love be known as the American school. for art. It is seen in the rapidly increasing With the war all was changed. A class number of galleries and museums which have of newly enriched men rose to the surface, been founded by private individuals; and in and to fill their newly built houses and the increasing demand for an art education, galleries an abnormal demand sprung up. shown by the large number of new schools The taste of the purchaser, as we may for instruction. This is a most encouraging- well imagine, was not of the highest. The sign ; for it is upon the mass of the people in quiet, delicate paintings of the Landscape this country that the artists depend, not on School gave way to brilliant daubs in green, any privileged class. Art travels by no royal yellow, and red. As the heart of the new road ; it cannot run, it walks step by step and rich man yearns naturally after anything the taste of the people leads it. Before we French, our artists were encouraged to shuu can have a grand national school, the whole all originalilj'" and devote themselves to mak- mass of the people must be raised to a cer- ing wretched imitations from Messonier and tain standard. It took a nation of musicians Gerome. Society was shoddy and flash, and to produce Mozart, Mendelssohn, and Beetho- art, to suit it, must also be shoddy and flash. ven, and it will take a nation with a love for The currency was inflated, the country was art, and correct art, to produce a Rubens or a inflated, the people were inflated, and art was Rembrant. Every influence should be set to inflated too. All schools were broken up work to bring the people to this standard. everj' artist was his own teacher, though the The collection in the possession of this college prevailing tendency was to imitate the modern should not be left to moulder on the damp French schools in coloring and subjects. walls of the chapel. It should long before

But this period of disorder is nearly over. this have been brought out from its obscurity

Out of this chaos we are gradually emerging to take its place, where it belongs, near the and taking definite form and direction. The head of American collections. And Bowdoin art schools of Boston, New York, and Phila- should be known as a college where the fine delphia, with their distinguished masters, have arts are cultivated and a correct taste im-

been the principal agents in arousing this parted ; though,' perhaps, it would be difficult interest. Hunt started the new movement, to do this so long as the once plain panels in and around him has grown up a body of the chapel are disfigured by some of the young, enthusiastic painters, Avhose success pi'esent daubs, a disgrace to the good taste of shows that men with a deep love for nature the college, and bad enough to make the fig- and the ideal, can do strong, original work ures in the gallery above start from the canvas. here, without studying twent}' years abroad. But our gallery might be a power in New The new school has not yet reached the posi- England, and we have good reason to hope

tion which it should oceujjy, and it is rather that with the increased prosperity of the col-

as a school of promise than of achievement lege it may be known, as it should be, as the

that we can speak of it. It partakes too best college collection in the country.

much of the surroundings from which it arose, The prospects for art in this country in but we must remember that it is only a step the future are most promising. Science and to something higher. As the American literature have obtained a firm foothold

nation draws from every country, so its art here, and there is good cause to hope that ! —;

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time may transfer the center of art even, to And lo ! while yet I gazed, athwart the gloom Did dart a golden beam which vanished not. this side the water. We are getting the Then to the sky my eyes I turned and saw, monej' here, and talent must follow money. For in its depths, faint spots of azure blue Begirt by clouds no longer gray, but white With increased wealth will come increased With silvery brightness. Slowly the bright sun's culture, and with culture a demand for a pure rays

Divided the darksome depths ; bis dazzling face national school of art. And with this demand Came dimly struggling through the misty veil, will come a true national style. It will not And light diffused around. Such magic power be as luxurious or sensuous as that of Europe, His touch possessed, that in a moment more. Like incense heavenward soariug, giant wreaths for Puritanism in art looks with suspicion on Of shining cloud arose as though impelled anything mellow, languishing, or rich in color. By enchantment of some mystic force. Ere long, around my lonely watchiug-place, It will be perfectly pure proper, would be — New glory spread,— all clear and bright and pure. perhaps the better word. It will never offend Behold how o'er the valley speeds the public taste or injure the public morals. The swiftly flying light It will draw much of its inspiration from The mist retires, — the scene stands forth In radiant beauty bright. nature, for nature is the only fully developed The darksome clouds, just now so drear. object in the countiy. It will never become Like guilty things have sped away, rest above silent gorge monotonous, for the country is too large with And some Which rarely sees the light of day. too varied tastes. But it will be strong,

pure, and vigorous, like the people it is to Now through the faint and silent air Fresh breezes gently blow. please, and the nation it is to represent. And to them bow the fields of grain And forest trees below. The mountain brooks dash from the rocks, Wild rushing, singing as they leap, CLASS POEM. And seem t'exult as though just roused, By Nature's kiss, from ling'riug sleep. BowDoiN Class Day, July 6, 1880. I almost hear the songs of birds, BY EMERY W. BARTLETT. Among the swaying trees I seem to catch a faint, dull sound Tempora mutaniur, nos et mutamur in illis. Like distant hum of bees. I Stood upon a lonely mountaiu-top, I know that joy is everywhere. While far around and deep beneath, there lay And hope and life in everything; A thick and heavy cloud of gloomy mist The air, the woods, the teeming earth Which in its fleecy pall wrapped up the earth, Awake to praise the sun, their king. The suu and the bright light of day. No sound

Did issue from the floating mass. Noiseless Rejoice ! rejoice ! the streamlet shouts,

As is the kiss of the moon's pale beam upon Kejoice ! the field replies,

The silent lake, the clouds about me moved Rejoice ! rejoice I 'tis Nature's voice As though invisible spirits their breath diftlised And man in heart complies. To agitate the stillness of the air. All things that live are now awake Faint streaks of grayish light anon would seek And smiling in the welcome light,

To penetrate the gloomy veil ; but soon While sordid care is driven away. Were lost imiuiugled with the murky mass. Just as the morn dispels the night. The deep and awful silence filled my soul, Oppressed my heart, and weighed me down with While on this bright and lovely scene I gaze

thoughts Behold a change appears ! Tlie gentle breeze, Of sullen bitterness. Forever lost Just now as warm and soft as infants' breath, Seemed all the happy and past; only sad Grows fast and faster to a rushing gale ; And shadowy images of unhappy hours While all the clouds which seemed to idly float, To Memory's call responded. The golden dreams Like boats upou a deep and stagnant lake. Of youthful days, the swiftly flitting scenes. Together roll, and in their folds collect The joys tliat once were mine, were vanished quite, In one huge mass, the mists of all the air. And dark and drear as the mists about me spread Hoarse-sounding murmurs from the depths below Appeared the specters that their place usurped. Fall on my ear, like sounds from an angry sea, In awe I gazed upon the dreary scene. And mingle with the fitful, sullen roar And sighed, and longed to see the light once more. Of heavy blasts which 'round the summit sweep. ; ;

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The sun hides uow his face ; and now looks forth As sweet as Eden's bliss. Our sky is bright

And fiercely glares upon the darkening mass And free from cloud ; while not a thought of change Which blacker grows with each successive gust. Disturbs the gentle flow of life's smooth stream. No trace remains of rock or hill or dale, But Time with noiseless wings is hovering ever

Of stream or wood, in the valley at my feet. Above our heads ; aud as the years go by. But all is covered o'er with inky cloud. We feel, but canuot see, his shadow "dark

That o'er us slowly falls and hides our path ; And now succeeds the lightning's flash. Until at length some violent shock disturbs The sudden pause,— th' tumultuous crash And startles us as from a troubled sleep. ; The echoes run from peak to peak And we awake with bewildered, anxious gaze, And all the rocks and caverns speak. Seeking, but finding not, the happy past.

Swift rush the clouds by tempests driven Ah ! then the sense of something wholly lost And wildly dart the fires of Heaven, Prom out our lives comes stealing o'er our minds, While crash aud roar and deaf'ning peal And all too late, we realize the worth, The elements' power to man reveal. The blessings and the wealth which once were ours

But now, alas ! all gone,—faded forever. The thunder's voices fainter grow But not in vain are all regrets. The clouds ; The lightnings now no longer throw That o'er us brood, the tears to memory shed. Thei'r fitful glare above my head, The earnest longings after vanished joys But far away their flashes spread All have a use, and all a lesson teach. O'er depths of cloud which augry glow And hoarse resound with nmtt'rings low. And now, my classmates, as we sever The valley, too, sends up the roar From scenes and friendships cherished long, Of all the streamlets brimming o'er Perhaps to hear no more forever And rushing through ravine and plain. The joyous laugh, the festal song. Enlivened by the copious rain. The boisterous shout, the happy greeting Which gladdened us in days gone by, On bills but now in sunshine bright We come to know that joy's as fleeting Descend the dismal shades of night As twihght's glow upon the sky From every part swift moves away The last faint trace of dying day. That all of life is full of changes. The neighb'ring peaks like sentinels tall And all oui' years are as one day Are grimly watching over all. When gloomy cloud with sunshine I'anges Thousands of gales have swept their crests, And light and shade alternate play. Thousands of storms have drenched their breasts, For, lighter than the mists of morning Thousands of seasons of frost and cold,— Is all our early grief and care, Thousands of years away have rolled. Which flees, while yet the sun is dawning. Whilst they have stood as now they stand Upon the gently stirring air. In silence gazing o'er the land. But when the parting hour is nearing, And daylight's beams but faintly glow. The angry storm has ceased to sweep. While misty shapes around appearing And all the winds are hushed in sleep. O'er all the scene their shadows throw. It seems that Death now rules the air, How like the storm-cloud darkly hovering For night and gloom are everywhere. On silent wings above our heads. The gloom that wraps its sable covering

How like the grand, mysterious changes wrought And o'er our hearts its mantle spreads ! By Nature's art in one brief hour of lime

Are all of life's transition I Day and night This hour is not of utter sadness Do not difler half as much as we ourselves, For Hope sends forth her cheerful rays, If we compare to-day with yesterday. And thoughts of mingled pain aud gladness The ever-changing clouds, the rushing gale. Attend us on our several ways. The lightning's brilliant flash, the furious leave these halls a band unbroken storm. We ; The glorious calm, the solemn night,— are all For Death, while raging through the land, Exemplified in this strange life of oars. From us has never sought a token The change from summer's glad and golden days Nor on us laid his dreaded hand. To winter's cold, and freezing, angry 'winds

Is active ever ; but yet we fail to note linger long, ye memories pleasant

Haw like it is to what goes on within. Of college days,—our happy days ! And like bright spirits ever present For life and growth together work with death Be guides to us iu Life's dark maze. Within ourselves as in the world without. And in the midst our spheres of duty At times both joy and hope abound; we breathe When doubt and care upon us fall, The richest perfumes in the air, aud Love, The past will shine with changeless beauty That choice elixir, feeds our souls with dreams Obedient to Memory's call. BOWDOIN ORIENT. 71

SUNDAY SERVICES. Second, it is addressed to intelligence.

Third, it is addressed to freedom ; that is, It was tlie good fortune of the Praying it is capable of being disobeyed. Circle to get Rev. Dr. Field, of Bangor, to it is supported sanctions. preach the sermon Sunday morning of Com- Fourth, by mencement week. With the exception of The lawgiver has power to enforce his command or cause the violator of it to suffer but three or four, all the active members of evil. It was shown that the sphere of posi- the circle were present and occupied seats in peculiar opportunity for conflict the body of the house. tive law gave because their sources are dif- Dr. Field spoke from the words, " Watch of laws. First, ferent. Many laws from many masters are and Pray." He said : Man does not blossom binding on us at the same time. Second, into manhood with a simple and natural im- because law is fully bi'ought to light by slow pulse—as the flower opens its petals ; God stages epochs of revelation. Third, con- has not so much made us as he has made it — flicts of laws arise from having different in- possible for us to make ourselves. Work is terpretations, but after all it is not God's pur- better than genius. However much idle the- pose that we should be free from conflict and orists may have discredited it, it is true that struggle with the forces and laws that en- the greatest workers have been prayerful viron us. In this lies the discipline of life and men—heroes in action have ever been chil- character. end of law is to bring out the dren in prayer. If work and prayer are not The is a responsibility on combined, either pride or despair will follow. worth of man. There each one, and on each one the consequences Pride is such a blemish to character that all must fall. virtues are often hidden by it. Failure can But there is something greater than law. not bring despair to a praj^erful man—a truly Something toward which it is the road. " For good man cannot fail. The speaker closed is schoolmaster to lead us to with an earnest appeal to the young men the law a Christ." May we not fall short of that goal. whose opportunity it is to live in a time of the graduating class, the when tliere has never been more to be hoped Gentlemen to which you have been look- or feared for the future, and never such activ- hour has come for four years. go forth ity and change. ing forward to You great masters in The earnest simplicity of the speaker in stirring times. There are great questions to breathed into his words a potent influence. the world. There are be clear, keen conscience. The Baccalaureate was delivered at 4 p.m. answered. Have a a habit of obedience, a largeness of in the church, before a very large and culti- Cultivate vated audience, the subject being the " Con- spirit. The universe is under the govern- of Don't stand alone. You have flict of Laws." The text was from Romans ment One. still for vii:23. The point was made that some of been one. Will you not be one in what- these so-called conflicts are not really conflicts right? By whatever road you go, of laws, but of the ambiguous and figurative ever work yo>i are engaged, will you not be still one ? Shall not we all bring in a harvest meanings we attach to the term. Law in its lives and loves ? true sense was then defined as a rule of at last to our God, who ever action laid down by a master having power There is one God, one law, one far-off, divine which the whole creation is moving. to enforce his command. Four tests were event to given of law proper, as distinguished from what is called so metaphysically. The music of the mowiug machine on the campus soothed, our recitations. First, it implies authority. I : ; —;

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CLASS DAY. The Closing Address of Grindal was very The Class Day of '80 may well be called appropriate, easily and pleasantly written, a success, and. literally closed their college and was well received by his hearers. course with a blaze of glory. The morning The class then proceeded to the space was wet and foggy, and gave promise of an roped off, when they sang the following Ode

: unpleasant day ; but after the exercises in the by A. H. Holmes church the sun began to appear through the How strange that life's purest and rarest of blossoms, clouds, and it took but a short time to com- Though constantly yielding their gladdening per- fume, pletely clear the sky and dry the campus, and Scarce awake in full measure response in our bosoms. the remainder of the day and evening was all Till lost in their fragrance and perished their

bloom ! that could be wished. The exercises in the Thus almost unnoticed the blessings around us church began at 10.30, where the following Have passed scarcely known by the hearts they programme was presented: would cheer But now full remembrance of promise that crowned MUSIC. us, Prayer W. P. Ferguson. Returns as the season of parting draws near. MUSIC. Oration F. W. Hall. And surely 'tis meet, as we stand on the border, MUSIC. Which divides the dim future from memory's Poem E. W. Bartlett. domain, To review the heart-music our union has taught us, These parts were truly excellent both in Soou to mingle its notes with life's sober refrain, composition and delivery, and we will leave In Friendship's remembrance it matters not whether 'Tis sorrow or joy life's dark urn holds in store all to criticise for themselves as both are pub- Though friends long united no more walk together, lished in full in this number. Tet, brothers in heart we'll be one as of yore.

The audience was quite large and testified And when in the noontide of manhood's exertion. bj^ their applause to their appreciation of the Perchance when sustaining a rugged career, Overcome by life's toils or fortune's reversion, exercises. We seek for repose in remembrances dear ; At 3 P.M. a large audience had gathered Howe'er joyous the hours that heaven has sent us. Or with what happy moments our lives be around the Thorndike Oak and listened to the may blest. following parts We'll turn to the picture-hung gallery of memory And find Alma Mater the brightest best. Opening Address—The Ideal in Life G. L. Weil. and History H. A. Wing. Prophecy E. C. Burbaiik. Then came tlie smoking of the Pipe of Closing Address H. W. Grindal. Peace. All did nobly, but those who tried to The Opening Address by Mr. Weil was a appear the most unconcerned, showed the fine one and was very well received, and it greatest lack of practice. After the smoke certainly made a great addition to the pro- the class proceeded to cheer the college build- gramme of previous j^ears. ings, beginning with Appleton, ending with The History of Mr. Wing was somewhat Memorial, reviving in this an old and very lengthy but held the closest attention of the pleasant custom. audience to its close. It was witty, pointed, This closed the exercises for the afternoon, and very well written, and by those competent and all began to prepare for evening. to judge was considered the best history that The evening was slightly damp but dark, has been delivered for a long time. showing off the decorations and illuminations The Prophecy of Burbank was in parts finely, but spoiling the fire-works. original and witty, and it met with very good The illuminations were very fine, making favor from the class and audience, but some the campus around the oak ablaze with light, parts showed lack of careful preparation. and that, with the strains of the witching :

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waltzes and the ring of happy voices, was a and excessive heat was prevented by a ver}' scene long to be remembered with pleasure. refreshing bieeze. The procession formed in The dancing began about 8 o'clock and con- front of the chapel at 11.30, with O. D. tinued without intermission until 1.30. The Baker, Esq., of Augusta as Marshal, and pro- ladies and dresses were all pretty and charm- ceeded immediately to the church. The body ing, and if ever there could be found a fitting- and the transepts of the house were well time for romance it was '80's Dance on the filled with an audience whose close attention Green. During and after the dancing there throughout showed the great interest they were private spreads at various rooms, and took in the exercises of the day. As soon as this was kept up till the hours of morning. ' the Alumni had taken the seats reserved for The crowds of spectators was large at the them, the exercises were opened with music. dance, bnt the arrangements for them was After Rev. Dr. Brastow, of Burlington, Vt., excellent under the circumstances. Some had offered prayer, the following programme fine fire-works were set up, but owing to the was carried out

dampness only a part could be lighted at a 1. Salutatory, in Latin. time, which, of course, spoiled the effect. Frederic W. Hall, North Gorham. 2. Chinese Immigration. This ended the Class Day of '80, and it is Franklin Gouldiug, Lewiston. conceded to have been one of the finest ever 3. Materialism and Immortality. Albert Harmon Holmes, Bridgton. at ; the credit for it is held Bowdoin due to 4. Napoleon IV. the untiring efforts of the committee, Perkins, Frank Winter, Bethel. 5. Psychological Analysis in Works of Conant, and Dane. Imagina- tion. Following are the statistics of the class as Horace Robert Giveen, Brunswick. C. Development and Design. compiled by tlie Historian : Harry Lincoln Maxcy, Portland. Total number connected with the class, 51. 7. The Ethics of Economics. Number graduated, 30. 2ti took entire course. ] Henry Asa Wing, Mattawamkeag. entered Sophomore year ; 2, Junior; 1, Senior. 27 8. Public Safety. are Maine men; 1, Massachusetts; 1, Colorado. Total William Higgius Chapman, Bowdoiuham. length 173 feet 4^ inches; avetage, 5 feet 9J inches. 9. The Race Question. Tallest man 6 feet 3 iuches; shortest, 5 feet 4i Walter Lee Dane, Kennebuuk. inches. Weight, pounds; average, 4628 1.54i ; heav- 10. The Language of the Study and the Language lightest, 101. total is iest, 190 ; The age 706 years of the Street.

1.5 days ; average, 23 2 months years 6 months 15 Herbert White Grindal, Salem, Mass. days; oldest, 2L» years 5 months; youngest, 20 years E.\-ercises for Degrees of Master of Arts and 3 mouths. lu politics 21 are Republican ; 8, Dem- ocratic ; 1, National Republican. 24 are Protec- Master of Science. tionists : 6, Free Traders. 6 are Unitarians; 5, Con- 11. Sacred Latin Poetry. gregationalists ; 4, Universalists ; 3, Episcopalians ; Mr. George Thomas Little, Auburn. 2, Methodists; 2, Baptists; 1, Calvinist Baptist; ], 12. Valedictory, in Latin.

Christian Socialist ; 1, Liberal ; ; 1, 4, no preference. Robert Edwin Peary, Washington, D. C.

Favorite studies: Psychology, 6 ; Political Economy, After the graduating class 3 ; History, 2 ; Modern Languages, 3 ; Mathe- had received their matics, 4 ; Greek, 2 ; Mineralogy, 1 ; Geology, 1 ; no diplomas, and the Degree of Master of Arts choice, 5. The intended professions are : Law, 15; had been conferred on several members of the Business, 4 ; Medicine, I ; Ministry, 1 ; Teaching,

2 ; Civil Engineer, 1 ; Manufacturing, 1 Journalism, ; class of '77, the exercises were closed with a 1 ; undecided, 4. prayer by the Rev. Dr. Webb, of Boston. The procession of Alumni then formed again COMMENCEMENT DAY. and marched to Memorial Hall, where the We could not have had a better day for Commencement Dinner was served. Two Commencement Exercises than Thurstiay. hundred tickets were issued for the dinner. Scarcely a cloud could be seen in the sky, As soon as all had taken their places, the 74 BOWDOIN ORIENT.

Rev. Dr. Savage offered prayer. Then all The prayer-meeting in the morning for showed that the exercises of the morning had Alumni, was held in the new room of the given them good appetites, and did justice to Praying Circle, and was well attended. All the bountiful repast which had been prepared. present expressed themselves as much pleased After the dinner was disposed of, Pres- at finding the Circle so pleasantly located, and ident Chamberlain called the meeting to order, were earnest in their pra3'ers that tlie Circle and among other agreeable things announced might enjoy a pleasant and useful future. that Memorial Hall would probably be completed before next Commencement. The usual hymn was sung. The President called THE NEW CURRICULUM. on Prof. Packard to tell of the progress of the Freshman Year. history of the college. The Professor was received Avith cheer after cheer, all persons in 1st Term. the liall rising to salute him. He reported that the history would be published as soon as the subscription list would justify its being done. Hon. Samuel H. Blake, of Bangor, of the class of '27, was then called. He paid well- merited tribute to Prof. Packard, to Bow- doin, Presidents Allen and Chamberlain. Gen. Brown was then called for, who had been chosen by his class to speak for ihem. He made a speech worthy of the representation of such a class, referring to its enterprise while in college, and the honorable positions held by many of its members since. At the close of his speech he begged leave to introduce Hon. T. B. Reed, M. C, who delivered one of the best and most humorous speeches of the afternoon. Dr. Webb, class of '46, lamented the way in which Trustees and Overseers went out after the exercises liad begun, and advised them when the}" wanted a drink not to go out so publicl}'. Speeches were also made by Rev. Dr. Robie, class of '40, C. E. Soule, "42, President of the Alumni Associatian of New York City, Rev. Dr. Brastow, '57, and by the Rev. Dr. Lee, of St. Lawrence University. In the evening the President gave a reception to the Alumni and friends of the college. All who attened reported a most enjoyable occasion. ;:

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The number of men examined here was twenty- four. In addition to this number twenty have re- 1st Term. 2d Term. 3(1 Term. ceived e.^arnination papers at their schools, while Pol. Eoonomj. Const. Law. Soi. of Govt, and Logic. Ethics. Society. there have been some private examinations. This Geolofry. Hist, of Phil. Chris. Evidence. will ensure a class of about fifty. Gen. Chem. Const. Law and Ge(dogy. The following officers were elected at the annual meeting of the Bowdoin Base-Ball Association

President. F. E. Smith ; Vice President, T. C. Lane Mineralogy. Anal. Chemistry. Secretary, C. H. Dunning; Treasurer, E. U. Curtis; German. Assistant Treasurer, S. T. B. Jackson ; Directors, English Literature. H. S. Payson, Chas. Haggerty, R. C. Washburn.

The college property is now worth over Rhetorieals, "Wednesday, P.M. half a million, and about half is in real estate. This figure In.-itrnotion in Spanish, Italian, and Anglo-Saxon will is given as the result of an estimate which was made be given to those who desire it, during Junior and Senior about a year ago by President Chamberlain, on the years, as extra. basis of a business estimate. All the college funds Memoranda. — For the Junior and Senior years are unusually invested —the rate of interest being studies indicated in the first and third divisions are compulsory, and ill addition thereto every student must elect over six per cent, on the average. one of the studies in the second division. The figures in The Boards transacted mostly routine the parciithasis indicate the number of recitations each business, week ill the study against which the figure is set. There very few important measures being before them for are to be four recitations per week in the studies not thus consideration. A committee was appointed to pro- marked. There are to be two recitatiims in the forenoon cure plans with reference to of Saturdays, and none Wednesday and Saturday after- enlarging Adams Hall. noons. English Compositions are to be continued in the Voted to establish Chairs iu Latin Language and Lit- Junior and Senior years. erature, and a Chair in Elocution and Oratory, as soon as the funds of the college are in a condition to

permit it. COLLEGE ITEMS. F. H. Gile, '83, met with a sad accident on Sat- urday of last week. He was playing base-ball on " Good-bye, '80." the Delta, and while attempting to play first base, was struck on the end of one of the fingers of his " Welcome, '84." left hand, which broke it, projecting the bone Pleasant vacation, all. through the skin. Dr. Mitchell dressed it, and for One hundred dollars has been appropriated, as a time it was thought the finger would have to be last for year, an instructor in elocution. amputated, but it is now doing better, though it will result in a permanently stiff finger. The following prizes were awarded : Smyth Math- ematical Prize to W. A. Moody, .$300; Latin Prize The class of '60 had a reunion and dinner at the and Greek Prize, $2,5 each, to M. S. Holway. Falmouth, Portland, Thursday evening. The class One of the oars which the crew of '81 used of '5,5 also held a very pleasant reunion in Portland, Sophomore year, has been made into canes and they Thursday evening. Upon this, the twenty-flfth an- are now being sported at night by the friends of the niversary of their graduation, a reception was ten- crew. dered to his classmates by Hon. W. L. Putnam, at Mrs. Stone, of Maiden, has offered to complete his residence on State Street. The classes of '70, Memorial Hall, and given assurance that the money '7.5, and '77, held reunions this Commencement, iu will be advanced in September, when she turns over addition to those of '55 and '60. to the college .f60,000 for the endowment of the One of the most pleasant occasions of Com- class in mental and moral philosophy. Mr. Wink- mencement was the lawn party given to the Senior ley's gift of $25,000 -$10,000 given last year and Class and friends by Prof, and Mrs. Carmichael, on $1.5,000 this— is invested in part in real estate which Monday afternoon. The party was held on the is paying a return of over nine per ceut., and part is beautiful lawn in front of Prof. Carmichael's resi- deposited on call in a working library for the Senior dence. The time was most pleasantly passed with class. archery, croquet, &c., &o. An interesting part of :; :

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the afternoon's entertainment was the archery income of this is to be paid for the benefit of the tournament. A beautiful arrow was awarded, to the President— a sort of perquisite or pension. The sucoessful competitor. It is safe to say that the money has already beeu deposited at the call of the Seniors and friends will loug retain pleasant recol- college authorities. A curious bequest has been lections of the afternoon passed " at the Pines." made recently, but the matter is in the hands of the President, and has not yet come up for action. At a meeting of the Phi Beta Kappa Society the A gentleman has willed his entire estate to the college following officers were chosen : President, Hon. upon the condition that a certain line of his descend- Josiah Crosby ; Vice President, Hon. Joseph W. ents shall be educated here free of expense to them. Symonds; Secretary and Treasurer, Prof. F. C. The estate is said to be of considerable value. Val- Robinson; Literary Committee, Prof. J. B. Sewall, uable gifts to the college have been made by two Rev. E. N. Packard, Hon. Wm. L. Pntnam, Hon. Seniors—F. 0. Conant, of Cumberland, and E. G. D. C. Linscott, Rev. C. S. Perkins. The following Spring, of Portland, both of the Scientific Division. members were elected from '80: Chapman, Dane, Mr. Spring has given a collection of fine South Hall, Holmes, Giveen, Goulding, Maxcy, Winter. American agates and some fossils from that conti-

The following titles were conferred : C.E. on C. nent. Mr. Conant's gift is a miscellaneous collec- L. Clarke, class of '75; A.B. on W. G. Passett, tion of fossils, mostly from this State. He has also

class of '72 ; .M.S. on A. H. Sabiu, class of '76, and made a previous gift of a similar nature. The.se

E. A. Scribuer, class of ; A.M. on B. T. Deer- m fossils are found in the clay formation, and do much ing, class of '72, and Parsons ; F. Geo. A.M. on H. to make the Bowdoin collection the most nearly per- Dillingham, D. B. Fuller, G. A. Holbrook, G. T. fect in the State.

Little, L. A. Stanwood, class of "n ; LL.D was con- No doubt the Prof, was thinking of William Tell, ferred on Cyrus Hamlin, D.D. ; D.D. on L. O. Bras- as he fitted an arrow to the string of his new bow, tow ; A.M. on M. T. Ludden, Lewiston, and Weston Thompson. for he was smiling. But, hang it. Bill must have had a better ari'ow, or something, for the Prof.'s The annual meeting of the Alumni was held in arrow was seen to go smashing through one of the the Chemical Lecture Room, Hon. Josiah Crosby windows of the laboratoi-y, though he evidently presiding. It was voted to convey to the college all meant to shoot the other way. interest of the association in Memorial Hall, and on motion of Peleg W. Chandler, that a committee be The Sophomore Prize Declamation took place at appointed to arrange for the completion and publi- the Congregational Church, Wednesday, June 30th. cation of the History of Bowdoin College, begun by There was a large number present who evidently Nehemiah Cleaveland, and continued to 1850 by appreciated both the speaking and music. W. 0. Prof. Packard. Also a vote of thanks was tendered Plimpton was awarded the first prize ; Geo. H. to Prof. Packard for his services and devotion to Pierce, the second. The following is the order of work. this exercises The class of '80 held their class supper at the Robespierre's Last Speech. Sagadahock House, Bath, on Friday evening, July 9. M. S. Hiilway, Augusta. The Signing of the Declaration. — Lippard. There was a large attendance and the usual jolly W. 0. Plimpton, Litchfield, time. The following officers were elected for three freedom and Patriotism.—Dewey. p. H. Bloudel, years: President, Goulding; sis Vice Presidents; Topsham. Fanaticism. A. P. Belcher, Parraington. Secretary and Treasurer, Spring; Committee, Joan of Arc.—DeQuiucey. Conant, Gilbert, and Weil. The class voted their C. B. Stinohfield, Brunswick. Bell of Atri. — Lougfelloi\'. boat to the Association to pay the debt on the boat- "W. A. Moody, Kennebunkport. also for house ; a full reunion in three years, and a Curse of Regains. — G. P. Bates, Xarraouth. class cup. The following toasts were then given Burr and Blennerhassett. "Wirt. E. T. McCarthy, Peabody, Mass. Alma Mater, Weil ; Faculty, Hall ; Class, Giveen The Character of the Revolution. —Wilson.

Ladies, Conant ; Boating, Spring. The regular M. L. Sanborn, Denmark. Maclaiue's Child. MaoUay. toasts were interspersed with toasts to the Governors — Myron H. Goodwin, Gorham. of North Carolina and South Carolina. Shamus O'Brien.—Sheridan Lefanor. George H. Pierce, Portland. A friend of the college, who withholds his name, The Roman Soldier. —Atherstone. " has given $5,000 for the Presidential Fund." The C. H. Gilman, Portland. : 5 5

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The class of '83 held their class supper Irish Disturbance Bill.— O'Conuell. * P. B. Smith, Augusta. at the Sagadahock House, Bath, on Tuesday even- How " Ruby " Played.— Anon. ing, July 2d. Proceeding to Bath on the evening A. G. Pettengill, Brewer. train, each disposed of himself as he willed till Three Days in the Life of Columbus.— Anon. *W. A. Gardner, Augusta. 9.30, when all gathered in the parlors of the Saga- Jeptba's Daughter. — Willis. dahock, and thence marched to the banquet hall, C. H. Cutler, Farmingtou. where they did ample justice to the bountiful and Tiiussaint's Last Struggle for Hayti.— Phillips. L. B. Lane, West Sumner. elaborately served supper. After the substantials Unjust National Acquisitions.— Corwin. had been thoroughly discussed, the following literary P. C. Stevens, Veazie. * Absent. exercises were admirably carried out, with President

Winter gracefully presiding : Oration N. B. K. Petteugill. Poem H. J. Russell. BASE -BALL. History H. P. Keodall. Prophecy E. A. Packard. The last game of the season was played These were all excellent, and were greeted with on tlie delta, Saturday, June 26th, between generous applause by the clals ; then the toasts the Bowdoins and Colbys. It proved to be were offered by Toastmaster Cole, and were re- one of the most exciting and interesting- sponded to as follows " Class of '83 E. C. Washburn. games of the season, and was a good wind- Bowdoin C. H. Dunning. up" for the "boys" for this season. The Our Boat Crew S. T. B. Jackson. Our Base-Ball Nine F. H. Gile. ground was quite wet from a heavy shower C C. S. Woodbury, in the first of the afternoon, this Instructors for Past Tear < H. E. Snow, and doubt-

( E. W. Chase. less accounted . for many of the numerous The Coming Freshman W. J. Collins. " " Our Girls H. A. Bascom. errors on both sides. The Colbj^s batted hard The responses were witty and to the point, and not but fielded quite poorly, while the Bowdoins till the small hours did the merry company seek a took their "off" innings at first, and played few hours' rest before separating Saturday morning a fine " up-hill " game. Gardner did the best for the summer vacation, all being fully satisfied batting, Snow and Wilson the best fielding with themselves, their class, and their Freshman Supper. for the Bowdoins ; Worcester led the batting, and Woodcock did the fielding for the Colbys. The Junior Prize Declamation was held at the Following is the score : Congregational Church, Monday evening, July 5th, BOWDOINS. COLBYS. at 8 P.M. A large and fashionable crowd was in AB iB K TBI I A E AB 1b R TBR PO A E attendance and gave the closest attention to the Wilson, p 6 10 2 2 4 Ryder, s. s.. . .5 2 18 12 4 Smith, l.f 6 1 2 12 2 Lord, 1. f 5 114 2 1 somewhat lengthy programme. But few of the SiiOW, c 6 1 1 11 5 1 6 Wmcester, C..5 2 4 16 6 4 10 Kuapp, r. f....6 1 3 12 Marshall, p.. ..6 10 3 7 4 pieces were oratorical, most of them dramatic ; and Haggertv,2b..6 1 3 12 3 2 Andrews, c. f.. 2 1 17 2 2 Staples, lb.... 6 2 2 16 2 Woodcock, 31). the speaking was far above the average, showing 7 5 14 5 Rogers, s.s 6 3 6 2 2 1 i Judkins,r.f.. .5 114 10 careful work and the benefits of even the short Caller, c. f. ...6 11 Wad3worth,lb 5 1 2 12 11 1 Gardner, 3b... 3 3 14 5 4 Chaplin, 2b. .. 3 18 4 17 elocutionary drill by Prof. Beal. Prof. Chapman 52 13 14 85 27 8 13 45 13 12 76 27 19 29 gracefully presided. The prizes were awarded: Earned runs— Bowdoins, 1. Three-base hit—Haggerty. First base on

errors Bowdoins, 14 -, Colbys, 8. Struck out Bowdoins, Colbys, First, Carleton Sawyer; second, A. G. Pettengill. — — 7 ; 2. Balls called—On Wilson, 19 on Marshall, 89. Strikes— Wilson, ; On 26 ; Following is the order of exercises : on Marshall, 47. Double play—Haggerty. Passed balls—Snow, 1 ; Wor- cester, 8. Wild pitches—Marshall, 2. Time of game— 2 hours, tjmpire

Parrhasins and the Captive.—Willis. —Gr. W. Phillips, '78. Scorers—Bowdoins, Washburn ; Colbys, Philbrook. Carleton Sawyer, Cumberland. SUMMAIIT OF GA5IBS FOR THE SEASON. Fitz James and Roderick Dbu. Scott. — GAMES WON. A. C. Cobb, Portland. Bowdoins vs. Bates, May 22d, at Brunswick 16 to 3 Battle.— Schiller. The Bowdoins vs. Bates, May 29th, at Lewiston 7 to 4 H. W. Chamberlaiu, Brunswick. Bowdoins vs. Colbys, June 16th, at "Waterville 11 to 1 The Diver.— Schiller. Bowdoins vs. Colbys, June 26th, at Brunswick 14 to 12 F. L. Johnson, Pittsfield. GAMES LOST. Death Bed of Thomas Paine.— Lippard. Bowdoins vs. Bates, May 26th, at Lewiston 6 to 16 J. 0. P. Wheelwright, Deering. Bowdoins vs. Bates, June 5th, at Brunswick 5 to 6 (10 inns.) The Tempest.— Anon. Bowdoins vs. Bates, June 12th, at Portland 2 to 10 H. L. Staples, Parsonsfield. 61 to 52 : :

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We give below the averages of players Resolutions adopted by the Eta Charge of the Delta Chi Fraternity, on for the season in fielding and batting, also Theta the death of E. C. Metcalf: totals compared with opponents : Whereas, It has pleased our Heavenly Father RECORD EOR 1880. to remove from the scenes of this life Cha'c's our beloved Games ab r lii Av tbr lb po a e Ac't'd brother, Edwaed Claeence Metcalf, class of '77, Rogers, 2b., 8. s 7 33 6 10 .303 38 5 U 17 15 .674 Bowdoin College ; therefore Staples, lb 5 2i 4 7 .292 38 7 62 4 .929 Wilson, p 7 35 8 10 .286 60 9 10 39 4 .025 Resolved, That while acknowledging with sub- Gardner.Sb 7 32 8 8 .260 60 6 20 4 11 .869 mission our faith in the wisdom of Him who doeth Snow, r. f., c 7 36 6 6 .166 43 8 12 4 13 .862 all things well, we take this method of expressing Haggertv, c. f., 2b 7 36 9 6 .166 46 5 8 16 .600 Knapp,c.,r.f 7 36 7 6 .139 48 6 35 7 18 700 to the relatives and friends of the deceased, our Smith, l.f. 7 36 9 5 .139 47 6 10 1 6 .647 heartfelt sympathy in their deep sorrow at the death Winter, lb 2 9 11 .111 10 2 16 2 3 .850 Maxcy, 2b., s. 9 6 28 5 3 .107 29 2 12 16 9 .750 of one whose career had been so promising. Cutler, c.f. 1 5 .000 00 110 .100 Resolved, That inasmuch as this Charge and the

Total 7 310 61 61 .197 402 54 189 91 89 .739 Fraternity have lost one who was ever watchful of Opponents 7 298 52 72 .242 369 62 189 116 129 .701 its interests, and whom all honored as one of the purest and best of men, as a mark of respect to the memory of the departed, our badges be draped in mourning for thirty days. PERSONAL. Resolved, That copies of these Resolutions be sent to the relatives of the deceased, to the press, to the Grand Lodge, and the several Charges of this [We earnestly solicit Odmmiinicatious to this column Fraternity. from any who may have an interest in the Alumni.] H. A. Wing, '80, '57. Rev. E. A. Rand, lately a CongregatioDal — F. C. Stevens, '81, minister, is to be ordained to the Episcopal ministry Ieving Steaens, '82, in July. Committee. '59.—Rev. Dr. H. M. King, of Boston , addressed Bowdoin College, July 9, 1880. the Maine Baptist Education Society at its recent annual meeting at Augusta. At the Reunion of the class of '77, Bowdoin Col- '64. —Rev. Addison Blanchard has been called to lege, held at Brunswick, July 8, 1880, the following the Union Street Church, St. John, N. B. resolutions were adopted '64. —Henry B. Emery, for sometime a member This day of our first triennial reunion brings the of this class, died in Boston, May 26th, from the sad news of the death of our classmate, Edward effects of a surgical operation. He was wounded Claeence Metcalf. While we recognize in this on the Plains a few years since, and has never first removal from our number, the hand of One who recovered from the shock. doeth all things well, and the action of a wisdom '70. George W. Hobson was married in — Mon- higher than our wisdom. treal, on June 16tb, to Louise Augusta, daughter of Resolved, That we, the class of '77, Bowdoin Col- the late Adolphe Kettembeil, of Rothenburg, Ger- lege, would thus express our heartfelt sorrow at the many. death of him who has been so early and so suddenly '76. F. Pratt was ordained to the Diac- —George stricken down. onate by Bishop Neely, in St. Luke's Cathedral, Resolved, That we express our deep sense of the Portland, on Sunday, June 27th. together with G. high moral worth and intellectual ability which A. Holbrook and A. M. Sherman, of '77. characterized our classmate. Resolved, That we extend to his relatives and friends our warmest sympathy in this hour of sad RESOLUTIONS. bereavement. Resolved, That copies of these resolutions be in- Whereas, Our Divine Father has removed one of serted in the Bowdoin Orient and Brunsioick Tel- our number, Oeiville C. Goedox, from the scene egraph, and also bo forwarded to the family of our of earthly activity. classmate and to each member of the class. Resolved, That we, members of the class of '76, E. M. Cousins, deeply mourn the loss of our classmate, and assure L. H. Reed, the family and friends of our departed brother of E. A. SCRIBNEE, our respect and friendship for him, and of our sym- Committee. pathy for them in their sorrow. Resolved, That copies of this be sent to the family and friends of our classmate, and one be inserted in A Freshman left his books behind the door, the BowDoiN Orient. north end of Maine Hall, while he went to dinner. C. G. BUENHAM, Shortly after he came back he was heard anxiously A. T. Paekee, inquiring for a hammer, as several nails firmly held Feed. Stimpson, Committee for Class. his property to the floor. Moral for the Fresh Bowdoin College, July 8, 1880. Never desert your books. Vol. X. BRUNSWICK, MAINE, OCTOBER 1-3, 1880. No. 7.

BOWDOIISr ORIENT. way, the duty of every undergraduate to subscribe to tlie Orient, if for no other PUBLISHED EVERY ALTERNATE WEDNESDAY, DURING THE COLLEGIATE YEAR, BY THE CLASS OF '81, OF reason, because it is the college paper. But, BOWDOIN COLLEGE. aside from any consideration of patriotism or "good citizenship," there are reasons why it EDITORIAL BOARD. is " a goodly thing " to have the Orient, for Frederick C. Stevens, Maiiagiii!: Editur. in its columns are recorded the college Frederic A. Fisher, Business Editor. appointments, the results Charles H. Cutler, Carroll B. Harding, of base-ball and Charles Haggerty, Horace B. Hathaway, boating contests, as well as various other local John W. Manson. matters of interest to every student, to say

Terms — $2.00 a year l.v advance j single copies, 15 cents. Remittances should be made to the Business Editor. Communications nothing of the culture and refinement to be in regard to all other matters should be directed to the Managing Editor. Students and Alumni of the college are cordially invited to contribute derived from reading the "heavy articles." articles, personals, and items. Contributions must he accompaijied by the writer's real name. There can be no more convenient memento

Entered at the Post Office at Brunswick as Second Class mail matter. of college life, or one which will recall more vividly the past, than a file of the college CONTENTS. paper. Tol. X., No. 7.—October 13, 1880.

Editorial Notes 79 We would just suggest to those wishing Literary : The HazjT Past (poem) 82 to become members of the next Editorial The New Currioulum 83 Secret Societies 83 Board, the expediency of sending in a few wood Robert G. Stan 84 words to that effect in shape of a contribution Sophomore aud Freshman Contests 85 Communication 86 to our columns. We have made and an- College Items 87 Personal 88 nounced our rule and intend to adhere to it Necrolo.sy, 1879-80 88 strictly, regardless of the attending conse- College World 89 Clippings 89 quences; and we wish all concerned to under- Editors' Table 90 stand this fact. A word to the wise should

be sufficient ; and we hope it will be followed EDITORIAL NOTES. by a goodly number of communications on

topics that are of interest to us all. This number of the Oeient will be sent

to each member of the Freshman class ; and, There is always much complaint at the unless notice to the contrary is given to the beginning of each fall term, concerning the Business Editor, the paper will continue to be taken from sent. The subscription price for the remain- property that has been the rooms

the A^acation ; the present term ing numbers of Vol. X. will be 11.50. The during and back numbers 50 cents. has been especially unfortunate in this regard. There can be no good reason why this state In place of the customary words of advice of things should exist, except from the negli- to the Freshman on rules of demeanor, we gence or something worse, of those who open

would mention, in a perfectly disinterested (?) and clean the rooms during vacation ; and it 80 BOWDOIN ORIENT. well behooves the college authorities to inves- for us, and our term would also interfere with tigate this matter before it continues much the time which would probably be convenient longer. If we cannot safely leave our goods to the others. Although we strongly sympa- in our rooms during vacation, we desire to thize with the efforts of the Acta for the know it in season so as to provide some means establishment of the association, and realize for their security during our absence. Most fully the benefits that can accrue for the mem- of the things taken were small and compara- bers, yet we must let our best wishes for its tively valueless it is true, but this can surely success stand this year in room of our pres- be no excuse for this petty pilfering, and ence. makes it none the less aggravating to the losers of the property. By calling the atten- We would remind the different societies tion of the proper authorities to this matter, that the matter of Bugle editors should receive it would seem as though this should be the their immediate and careful consideration. last term to furnish complaints of this kind. Last year, although the editors were chosen comparatively early, yet the publication was

Why do not some of our prominent poli- delayed till the beginning of the winter ticians here form campaign clubs for the term, causing much dissatisfaction among the work that can be done in college, or do they students and friends, and entailing a severe propose to let their wind and Reading Room loss, financially, upon the editors. This can be

discussion take the place of all active work ? obviated by choosing them as soon as possible, These clubs would have been very interesting making them responsible for this delay instead and profitable during the campaigning of the of the societies to whom it could be justly

past few weeks, and will be still more useful laid last year. to the different parties during the next fort- The Buffle, representing to the degree night. A very large proportion of the stu- that it does the college abroad, should have dents are voters, and as most of them come sufficient time for its careful preparation, and

from this close and hotly contested State, it as it is important for all concerned that it

would seem as though a little energy should appear this term, we hope that the editors, be shown in getting these votes where they when chosen, will at once set about their '82 will do the most good. The formation of live work. With the material that presents, campaign organizations furnish the easiest way we can expect something excellent, and it to do this, and so we would ask again why do will ever be a matter of regret to them and

not the politicians start campaign clubs ? all, if this is in any way delayed.

In the last number, the Acta again pre- We have spoken before of the benefits, sented their pet project of an Inter-Collegiate we maj^ almost say necessity, for a prize for Press Association, and asked the several col- the class nines corresponding to the cup of the lege journals mentioned there to announce Boating Association, and the present seems an their willingness to give the proposed associa- especially fitting time to again urge it and the

tion a trial. None would be more willing than ways and means for procuring it. ourselves to aid this association, providing the As in every graud and good object some

circumstances were favorable ; but from ap- one must go ahead, and it is because of this pearances now a delegate from us will be lack in the past that we have not this much impossible this season. We are away "Down needed help for our base-ball interests. The East," which would make quite an expense finances of the Base-Ball Association, at ;

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present, would hardly warrant any expendi- and pleasant pastimes. We now enter upon a ture for such a purpose even if it would be new year of our course which, we believe, each proper under any circumstances, and it remains class will find widely different from the last.

then for the money to be raised outside. The Freshman, as he for the first time We do not seem likely to have a gift of carefully surveys the many features of college such a prize from any class, or such way as in life, cannot help noticing tliat there is some- the case of the cup, and the only sure and thing more to it than can be obtained by a speedy way that is left seems to be the ever hasty glance given during Commencement

old yet ever new subscription. What we time. He finds that our college course is not

should suggest is this, that the directors of the one solely devoted to selfish enjoyment and Base-Ball Association circulate a paper among conviviality,—here as elsewhere success can the students and base-ball friends without the only be obtained after hard and persistent college asking for as much as practicable to work. To this class we extend our most purchase a prize suitable for the purpose. hearty welcome, because we have every It would seem that since the nines have reason to believe that you possess the right themselves taken hold so well this term, for material from which to form a class worthy no other purpose than to fuither the interest of the college of which you are now a part. of this sport in college and of bringing out As Freshmen you may feel that you are in the best material with which to fill up our reality of but little importance, but there is a nine for the season of 1881, quite a respect- better time coming and the years will pass able amount could be raised this fall, if it is swiftly by, as you ascend step by step up the immediately and energetically pushed forward. ladder of class precedence.

It is to be hoped that the directors will con- The class of '83 now doubtless feels that sider this, and if they have the base-ball a new duty rests upon their shoulders ; that interests of the college at heart will do some it is theirs to see that no harm comes to their such thing to make permanent the interest newly assumed charge. To them we would already awakened in the noble sport. say we congratulate you in striving to do your part in removing the custom of hazing, which This number of the Oeient welcomes the has for some time past proven such a draw- return of the students from what, we hope, back to the name of Bowdoin. We hope and has been a vacation of enjoyment, although by trust that nothing will occur between your no means devoid of profit. As we return to class and '84 which will place in the hands of our editorial duties with the determination to those ever ready to attack our college, anj^ make all the improvement which lies in our additional weapon with which to smite us power in our department, so that we may we hope that you will display none of that deserve a continuation of the support already pride so false and inconsistent, which has in received from our friends, we cannot help feel the past contributed so much detriment to but that for the most part the students have, class and college. If you continue in the each one, returned with an equal determination course which you have so wisely adopted, and to do their best to further the true interest of do not allow yourself to be influenced by a few the college, —the scholar to make this a more upperclassmen, who are more apt to display telling year than the last, the base-ballist and the flippancy of their ill-governed tongues boating men to see to it that nothing shall be than their good sense, you will find your- detracted from the warm interest that for a self not only respected by the Faculty but by year past has been shown for these healthful the great majority of upperclassmen. ; ; ; — — —! ;

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To the Juniors we can say but little. You And the louder he kept knocking, so much faster I sat rocking. have passed through the humiliations and Till my very members stiffened, and my brain bewil- tribulations of Freshman year and stood up dered round did soar. But I summoned up my courage, and I drew the nobly in the midst of Sophomoric excitement latch back from the door. and danger, and we only ask that you do not Then I thought my time was o'er allow the fancied enjoyment of "Junior ease" In there stepped a form Satantic, stirring in my to detract from the deep and appreciated in- soul a panic. terest you have shown thus far in our sports Such as pray I yet, may seize upon me never more For its face, though highly painted, and its bearing and other college matters. as one sainted. As for ourselves, " dignified Seniors," we Voice within me told me plainly, naught it was but Sophomore. cannot say that we are sorry that the end is " From the land of demon spirits, to inspect thy fast approaching when we shall make our skill in classic lore. Have I crossed thy threshold o'er." farewell bow to Bowdoin, and the pleasant recollections connected with that name. We "Mount thee then upon yon table, and translate this Grecian fable can trnly say we miss '80, because she was Stay yet, scan the first ten verses smooth and one of the most active of classes in every quickly o'er thing pertaining to the good of the college. Let the dread of death now fire thee ; let not hope, but fear, inspire thee." Her example is yet before us, and although And by all the Greek and Latin gods he loudly she has given us an arduous one to follow, swore Did I fail in one brief measure, or a particle ignore, yet it is worthy our best endeavors and we I should see my friends no more. shall do our best. If we are fortunate enough

And that oath my heart did fail me ; terror's arrow to make any improvements upon her good did impale me. record, the accomplishment itself will be suffi- And I fell down prostrate at his feet upon the floor. Now with flowing tears did pray him; now be- cient reward for our exertions; if we do not sought that gold might stay him ; attain so high a degree of success in the per- And his pity, mercy, now with quaking limbs did I implore. formance of our duties, we mean that it shall But again with imprecations on my youthful head, be due rather to a lack of capability and he swore, judgment than to any lack of loyalty to Old I must mount that stand once more.

Bowdoin. " Now display how thou art awkward, now translate from English backward. Show, if thou canst do no better than thou did'st before." LITERARY. As his hand to grasp extended, all was in confusion blended When a sudden thought came to me and bright THE HAZY PAST. hope did smile once more. Once upon a midnight dreary, while I thought me In his face I looked with firmness ; in his ear did of my Deary, loudly roar, " Of the Deary left behind me, left behind a month or Sentio, te esse Sophomore." more; Suddenly, I heard a knocking, and then some one "Freshman green," he fiercely shouted, "verdant " sly uulockiug. thou art sure, undoubted Drawing back bolt of the springlock fastened to my Then a flend-like horror seized him, and he rushed chamber door. out through the door. Frightened then, I stared and trembled, and my Swiftly down the entry long; dimmer, fainter, he was gone. heart chilled to the core ; " " Then I coolly muttered, bore ! Now, when solitude is dreary, peacefully I think of But again my limbs did tremble, and my fright Deary ; naught could dissemble, For since that eventful night, there hath crossed my As that fleud, the same persistent, still kept knock- threshold o'er ing at my door Never once that Sophomore. Princetonian. BOWDOIN ORIENT. 83

THE NEW CURRICULUM. Not to go into particulars, our new curric- In place of that former bright oasis of the ulum seems to aim at the golden mean between week, Saturday, the new curriculum provides a purely prescribed and nearly purely optional

Wednesday and Saturday afternoon. If, at course. While requiring a reasonable amount one time more than any other, the stern reality of those branches of studj^ an acquaintance of this change forces itself upon the minds of with which is implied in a liberal education, those of us who return to another year's it still affords a chance for personal choice as

work at Bowdoin, that time is Friday evening, to which one branch shall receive the two or for, while forced to admit the correctness of three additional terms' work. With an addition, which proves two half days equal to opportunity for three years' work in the

one whole one, what is there to replace the Ancient Languages and Mathematics, five

comfortable, easy-going, free-from-all-care feel- terms in German, a more than usual propor- ing of that delectable Friday evening, when tion of time given to the Higher English the easy chair received us happy with the branches, the new curriculum seems to be a

prospect of two tvhole days without " toil or decided improvement on the old one.

trouble " ? Then it was that we planned excursions for trout-fishing or minerals or, per- ; SECRET SOCIETIES. haps, set off a part of the next day for beating the carpet or resetting the broken leg of the sofa. Of the many profitable and pleasing phases How happy the Freshman who knows not of a college life none are more important what the " new departure " has taken from than the connection we have with the society him. By the increase of one in the number to which we may belong; its advantages are of recitations per week, it has been made much more numerous and important than possible to allow considerable choice on the those which might be derived from local part of the student in the studies of Junior societies devoted solely to literary work. To and Senior years, without, however, diminish- be a good and loyal member of one of these ing the amount of required work in Sciences great secret fraternities which are found in and Modern Languages. Mathematics, Latin, nearly all the large universities of our coun-

and Greek are still required during the first trjr, necessarily impells one to feel that he is two years of the course, in the same or a a part of a grand whole, the existence and prosperity larger amounts, than before ; while as optional of which depends upon the stabil- studies, the classical scholar now can indulge ity and worth of its parts. Each different in the pleasant searchings for Greek or Latin chapter has a true pride in and a praiseworthy " " roots ; and the Mathematical mind revel ambition to make itself one of the most prom- in sines and co-sines during the first two terms inent of them all, and so in this way are of Junior year, which pleasure would formerlv brought together the students of distant col- have been denied him at the end of Sopho- leges in a friendly rivalry, which is checked more year. from reaching extreme or even the least inju- The Wednesday afternoon Rhetoricals, rious of bounds by the warm affection felt continuing throughout the whole course, ought for their common parent. to be sufficient to satisfy the yearnings of the Beside the countless benefits derived from most ambitious student of Oratory and Oiio-- this connection with other colleges, there are inal Composition. We are pleased to find manv and important benefits derived in the two additional terms of German and Ei}o-li)sh chapter itself and by the individuals thereof. Literature optional during Senior year. We know that in our own chapter, and ;

84 BOWDOIN ORIENT. we have every reason to believe that in all be composed of fellows, some of whom have the chapters of the various societies repre- been brought up surrounded by the luxuries sented at Bov/doin, a true brotherly feeling and privileges of the rich, and others who had exists, that every member rejoices at the suc- been obliged, on account of more limited cess of his brother member and sorrows at means, to work their way along. his mishaps, and it is by this very character- These circumstances will cause factions istics of secret societies that one of the prin- which no one can deny would be such as to cipal objections to their existence is promptly deprive those justly fitted for ofQces by their and effectually answered, i. e., that they are in- peculiar talents for them, and place others in jurious in any way to a student's morals. The positions which they could but poorly and reputation and standing of a society must inadequately fill. With these objections, necessarily depend upon the reputation and which are the most commonly brought for- standing of its individual members, and if ward, and which are really the most impor- nothing else would tend to make the members tant, removed, what reason can there be that work for their own moral improvement and the college should not tolerate secret societies ? that of his " society men," the ver}'' fact of But there are many advantages which should rivalry with other societies would serve this be overlooked. Society to a college man purpose. means something even after he has graduated Another objection, but one much less war- it is one of the many bonds which closely con- ranted, is that of societ}' work as interfering nect him with the institutions of which he with the proper college work. In our answer was once a member. One of the first objects to this we would not wish to be considered as of interest to an alumnus, on a return to some in the least dejjreciating the value of time Commencement, is his society, and indeed he spent upon the regular requirement, but some seems to take almost as much pleasure in its recreation is needed to make the attainment prosperity as he would in the prosperity of the of good from our efforts proportioned to the college itself. time spent upon, and we had much rather trust the man almost wholly given to society ROBERT G. than one entirely absorbed in plugging and STANWOOD. having in view only position in his class. A large circle of friends has been saddened But this is by no means necessary. An by the disappearance of Dr. Robert G. Stan- abundance of time is allowed the most enthu- wood. He went out in a dory from Bunge- siastic of society men to stand high or even nuck Landing, three or four miles from lead his class. The most serious of objections Brunswick, for an hour's row, on the after- to the influences of secret societies is that noon of August 25th, and has not since beei;i of class politics, and it cannot be denied but heard from. His boat, containing his hat, oar, that some bad feeling and even bitterness is cane, and one drifted ashore on an island often engendered by the selfishness with which opposite Yarmouth the next morning, but no each society seeks to make itself more promi- other traces of him have been found. He nent in class honors, but would there not be was an excellent swimmer and thoroughly at full as much conflict and discussion for these home in the management of a boat, and it is honors if societies were abolished? Would therefore conjectured that a slight indispo- not cliques arise in our classes out of which sition, of which he had complained earlier in day, into evils vastty more detrimental would spring ? the may have developed a serious Every class in our college would necessarily illness, under the effect of which he either fell BOWDOIN ORIENT. 85 overboard and was drowned accidentally, tossed. There were but three rushes. J. W. or landed '81, somewhere and wandered away Manson, served as referee ; E. U. Curtis unconscious of his condition and identitj^. He and W. O. Plimpton, of '82, as judges for the was graduated from this college in 1875, later Sophomore and Freshman classes respectively. from the Medical School of Maine, and has The next in order of occurrence was the been for the past year or two the successful rope-pull, Friday morning following. After Principal of a Classical School in Waterbury, some unnecessary delay the word was given, Conn., where, as in Brunswick, his early and both classes immediately laid back to home, he enjoyed the respect and regard of solid work. This time the Freshmen did not the community. He was a young man of prove so easy a prey, and for almost a minute, steadfast, blameless, Christian character, un- which probably seemed an hour to the contest- selfish and devoted in his relations to his ants, there seemed to be no advantage for family '83 and friends, and his loss is much to be either side ; then drew the resolute Fresh- deplored. Great sympathy is felt for his men a few feet forward, but were quickly family in their affliction. He was married dragged back and over the line, much to their in 1879, to Miss Frances D. Bowker of disappointment and chagrin. This was one Brunswick. of the finest and most exciting rope-pulls ever witnessed in front of the chapel. Referee, J.

W. Manson ; Judge for '83, SOPHOMORE AND FRESHMAN E. T. McCarthy, '82 ; Judge for 84, W. G. Reed, '82. CONTESTS. The last of this series was the base-ball The annual contests between the Sopho- match, which had been looked forward to by more and Freshman classes have taken place our sporting men with much interest, as per- with the usual amount of excitement attend- haps presenting good material for the Univer- ing them. sity Nine of next year ; nor were they disap- The first of these was the foot-ball game, pointed, for although as a whole the Fresh- which came off Thursday, Sept. 1. The time men did not show any extra talent in this appointed was 2.30 p.m. The Freshmen line, we feel assured that '84 can at least came out and took their positions quite creditably fill the vacancies occasioned by the promptly, but the spectators were kept wait- '80. loss of Below we give the score : ing a short time for the bold, bad Sophomores, SOPHOMOKES. FRESHMEN. who at length came forth from one of the AB IB R TEU E AB ]B Knapp, c 7 Waterman, c. . .5 1 rooms of North Appleton, where, doubtless, Stetson, p 6 Burns, p 5 i Packard, lb 7 J. Torrey, lb...5 1 they had been making the necessary prepara- Chase, c.f. 7 Prince, 2b 5 Pearsons, l.f. ..7 WriRht, 3b 4 Collins, Mb 7 tions for " their beef." As they marched Bradley, s.s 4 1 Bascomb, 3b. ..8 Chase, l.f. 4 Dunning, s,s...6 down the walk, attired as is customary, in Sweetser, c.f. ..4 1 Cole, r.f. 6 Packard, r.f 4 the most ferocious looking garbs possible, and 69 6 27 115 9 40 6 33 31 sung that blood-chilling tune of hits— Old Phi Chi, Two-base Knapp and Bascomb of the Sophomores ; Chase ofFreshmen. Time of game, 3 hours, 15 minutes. Umpire, E. U. we could perceive a tremor creep over the Curtis, '82. The best playing for '83 was done by Knapp and Packard. Of the " Freshmen, Prince made a fine fly catch, Chase, limbs of the unsophisticated Freshie." " Re- an excellent double play, and Wright several very brilliant plays. venge was stamped upon their spear and blood their battle cry." The game was for the Prof. Packard repeated his lecture on " College Reminiscences," to a large and appreciative audi- most part uninteresting. It proved an easy ence of students, at the Chemical Lecture Room, victory for '83, Cole kicking the ball over the last Tuesday evening. It was much enjoyed by all present, and at the close was greeted by long and main path in about 18 minutes after its being continued applause. :

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moreover, that edu- COMMUHICATIOH. men ; we know, many cated young men,-—some from our own col- Editors of Orient lege, met their death, not always on the battle- By your kindness I will ask a few ques- field, but often from the unnecessary hard- tions which may be answered by the fellow ships which brutal or incompetent officers who cares to read them : inflicted upon them. The government was

Is it reasonable to suppose that our coun- induced by the knowledge of these facts to try will enjoy uninterruptedly the blessings give military instruction to a comparative of peace for twenty or thirty years to small number of colleges, in order that in come? case of emergency there might be no lack of Ask any one who has made a study of educated officers. Bowdoin was among those political problems and has witnessed the ex- who received this privilege and now she is tremes to which party spirit has carried men about to lose it, unless the boys give it bet- in our National Congress. Ask any officer ter support. There are colleges enough—not in the regular army if he expects to be called outside of the State—who covet our advan- into active service again—and what will he tage. say? In the drill I see nothing attractive either If you have noticed the tendency to dis- by way of exercise or amusement, but in view regard the honest result of elections,—if you of the probability or even the possibility of have seen how prejudice and excitement will its future use, the present inconvenience and sweep our people off their feet—then ask expense seem very triffing. The expense of yourself the question. the gymnasium for four terms will nearly pay Do not call me an " alarmist " if I refer for the drill for four years. The manual of " you to " The Fool's Errand —a book which the drill is but the A, B, C's of military sci- has been so widely read in the North and so ence, and if anybody thinks he can learn severely repressed in the South, and which enough to command a company by the expe-

" will do more harm than Mrs. Stowe's ' Uncle rience gained in the last term of Senior year

Tom's Cabin,' " as a Southern newspaper he may learn his mistake also ; he would not

declares ; this work is acknowledged to be a know enough to command the Bowdoin Ca- faithful representation of the state of things dets in their imposing evolutions on the in the South as they have been and as they campus, and what would he do with a body of are now, somewhat modified. men in a battle ? Would not four years'

I ask, again, is it reasonable to suppose that work in the drill, without the certificate of our government, which does not protect the the President and Instructor, be worth more

rights of its own citizens to-day, will be so than the certificate without the experience ? vigilant and so strong that you and I may In Germany a man's education is not com- never witness the ravages of war ? plete until he has served several years in the " " Every generation has its fighting to do regular armjs can we become citizens of the —is almost a proverb. At the beginning of United States, competent to meet a citizen's the last war it was the grog-sellers, the Iiorse- requirements without a knowledge of mili- jockeys, and the butchers who could most tary matters? In one side of the balance is easily raise a company and get a commission, a sword and more or less present inconven-

and it is a fact, well known to everj' general, ience ; in the other side is a musket with " that it was not easy to get rid of these officers " hardship for your equipments—which ? who were totally unfit to command a body of Interrogation Point. ;

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COLLEGE ITEMS. The election news was warmly received and discussed here, and the small bets thereon were all Psychology. paid promptly.

The " Judge " appeals. The first examination of the Seniors in Psychol-

Have you been to the Park ? ogy will be held next Thursday. An interesting Seen " Twots" curves? time is expected. L. B. Lane has been elected delegate to the The new pumps are appreciated. Theta Delta Chi Convention which meets at New All the rooms but five are occupied. York, Oct. 20 and 21. Have you smoked one of Prince's cigars * Instructor in Geology—" The best example of Evidently the Rev. Mr. Byingtou is not forgotten. basin is, perhaps, the delta of the Mississippi. H. A. Wing, '80, spent a few days with friends Billy—" Yes, yes, / think so." here. Prof. Ladd will meet the Senior Class at his resi- defeated the Freshmen Saturday, The Seniors dence, in delegations of eight, to discuss his refresh- 28 to 7. ments as well as the topic of the day. Lane, '81, is bell-ringer in the absence of F. L' A. G. Pettengill has been elected delegate to the Johnson. Young Men's Christian Association, which meets at carpet will It is conceded that J. 0. P.'s new Lynn, Mass., Oct. 19th and 20th. wear well.

'' The following men have entered from other col- A Freshman is going to save his marks to " cut leges: A. D. Gray, H. H. Chase, Geo. G. Weeks, prayer-meeting. Carpenter, from Bates, and Diusmore, from Colby. Pettengill, '83, sprained his ankle in the game The newly-made Sophomores made the usual between '83 and '82. amount of noise at their promotion, with horns, Libby, who entered in '80 but was absent some- bells, vocal gymnastics, and the "old ancestral gew- time, has re-entered in '82. gaw." The $70,000 from the Stone estate has been paid Complaints are made of things taken from the over to Prof Young, the Treasurer. rooms during vacation, while they were being re- sidewalk Brunswick boasts of, is The new which paired. Why is not the college held responsible for a big improvement on the old mud path. such losses? rooms received general overhauling dur- The a Prof.—" Mr. W., what is sound ? " Mr. W.—" It improved. ing the vacation, and are much is the noise produced by the vibration of the parti- The initiations of the different societies have cles of air against each other." Mr. W. sits down been well attended by the younger Alumni. midst thunders of applause. Prince, Freshman, says that since a certain soci- One of the Seniors, just after examination, ety will not have him he will be a " Hoodun." asked a Freshman how old a yearling was. This " A. C. Cobb will represent his chapter in the creating some applause, he said, No, I don't mean Delta Kappa Epsilon Convention at Trinity, Oct. 20. that, I want to know whether the name is yearling or yelling." Our thanks are due Mr. Washburn for the com- Junior to Freshman (who is not taking part in plete record of the nine given in the Commencement the foot-ball match between the Freshman and number. Sophomore classes) —"Why don't you go in and help Clay's boiled dinner, a la Gipsy style, was Henry your class ? " Fresh. —" Oh, I don't play foot-ball the attraction for the north end of Wiuthrop, last I take the drill." Saturday afternoon. " " What sort of a curve would that line make ? is to notice It wonderful what a number of heads asked the Professor in Physics to one of his bright pop out of the windows when the High School girls pupils. " A parabola," promptly guessed the tremb- appear on the campus. ling Junior. "Next!" called the professor, till he

The class officers are as follows : Mr. Lee for had completed the circuit of the class, giving each a Senior; Prof. Robinson, Junior; Mr. Cole, Sopho- chance to exercise his originality for curves, when more; Prof. Smith, Freshman. he quietly informed them it would be a straight line. BOWDOIN ORIENT.

Prof, in Mineralogy (to student plugging his Devonshire St., Rooms 13 and 14, Boston. Ap- lesson behind the next man's back) — "Mr. S., pointed, Sept. 7th, by Governor and Couacil, Notary where is Apatite found ? " The Rubber-Stomached— Public for Suffolk County. Man (thinking roll was being called) "Here!" '76.—W. G. Wait, Counselor at Law, 15 Pem- Applause from the pit. berton Square, Room 6, Boston, Mass. '77. Junior and Freshman discussing James Russell —The Brunswick Telegraph says that Mr. " James W. Sewall, of Oldtown, a graduate of Bow- Lowell : Fresh.—" Where does he live now ? doin, class of 1877, and took young Metcalf's Junior—"Oh! He is Minister to England." Fresh. who —" Do you suppose he works much of his poetry place with Col. Waring, is now preparing two com- one into his sermons there?" Junior looks whole plete sets of plans of the Memphis drainage, to Holland. Geo. Tillson, volumes of contempt at the poor Fresh. go to London and one to W. of Thoniaston, of the same class, is employed as an The following are the men pledged to the differ- assistant on drainage works going on in Kalamazoo, ent societies: Alpha Delta — H. C. Finney, S. Mich. These works are not in charge of Col. War- Walker, J. A. Waterman, W. Watson, Child, of '84. ing, but after his system, and Tillson was employed Psi Upsilon— John E. Cummings, E. C. Smith, F. under Metcalf on the Memphis sewerage. Sweetser, D. C. Clark, H. R. Bradley, L. E. Pack- '77. —Frank J. Lynde, a partner in the house of ard, C. E. Saywood. Delta Kappa Epsilon—E. E. F. T. Meaher & Co., of Portland, was killed by the Chase, H. M. Wright, A. H. Brown, J. W. Burns, J. cars at Old Orchard, Monday, Oct. 4th. Through- W. Bailey, J. Crosby, C. E. Adams, J. C. Hall, of out his collegiate career he was loved and esteemed '82. '84 ; H. Carpenter, A. G. Staples, of Zeta Psi— by all who knew him, as well as by his classmates.

Geo. 6. Weeks, of '82 ; S. G. Poland, A. C. Cobb, After graduation he become interested with Mr. W. K. Hilton, P. W. Charles, R. Thompson, of '84. Meaher in the drug business, and has been a citizen ThetaDelta-A. D. Gray, of '81; H. H. Chase, of of Portland the past two years. His mother bad '82; W. H. Cothren, M. H. Orr, of '84. just removed to the Preble House from Bangor, where she had decided to take up her quarters for the winter, and her son was going to join her there. Naturally one of the quietest and most unobtrusive PERSONAL. of men, Mr. Lynde was at the same time a smart, active business man.

["We earnestly solicit commuuieations to this column from any wlui may have an interest in the Alumni.] '29. —Moses Soule, a distinguished classical NECROLOGY, 1879-80. teacher in Lyons, 111., has retired from active life.

'30. —Nathan Tilden Moulton, Lawyer, Chicago, 1818—Rufus Anderson ; b Cumberland, Aug. 17, Boston, May 30, 1880, xt. 84. 111. 1796 ; d '35. —Nathan Longfellow, Manufacturer and 1819—John Dennis McCrate ; b Wiscasset, Oct.,

Farmer, Needham, Mass. 1802 ; d Sutton, Mass., Sept., 1878, fet. 77.

Jacob Abbott ; b Hallowell, Nov., 1803 ; d '47. — S. N. Merrill, Attoi-ney at Law, Tehama, 1820— Oct., 1879, set. 76. Cal. Farmington,

1828—Edward Francis Cutter ; b Portland, Jan., '47. —Isaac Stevens Metcalf, Civil Engineer, etc., Charleston, S. C, March, 1880, xt. 70. Elyria, Ohio. 1808 ; d '49.— Zabdiel Boylston Adams, Physician, Fram- 1830—John Harris Converse ; b Durham, Dec, Newcastle, June, 1880, aet. 72. ingham, Mass. 1810 ; d

Johnson ; b Bristol, Aug., ; '49. —Rev. Ammi R. Mitchell, Diamond Springs, 1832—John 1806 d Morris County, Texas. Clifton, Staten Island, N. T., Dec, 1879, jet. 73. Fayette, '50.— George Howe Vose, Farmer, Oakland, Cal. 1833—Isaac Palmer; b Sept., 1807; d 73. '56. —Edwin P. Parker, appointed orator for the No. Ansou, Feb., 1880, ret. Delta Kappa Epsilon Convention, Oct. 20 nest. 1834-Ephraim Wilder Farley ; b Newcastle, '75. —Edwin Herbert Hall received the degree of Aug., 1817; d Newcastle, April, 1880, ret. 63. Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University, 1880. 1838 Thomas Glidden Kimball; b Monmouth, 1811 Waterville, Dec, 1879, xt. 68. '76. —0. C. Stevens, Counselor at Law, 53 Sept., ; d — — —— —

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1839—Edward Payson Weston; b Boothbay, Jan., In Lafayette College hazing is dead. There the Sophomoric hazer is dropped into the class he 1819; d Highland Park, 111., Oct., 1879, jet. 61. hazes, and the on-lookers are rusticated. 1839—John Walton Davis; b Wellfleet, Me., class of '60 of putting win- Jan., 1817; d Provincetown, June 27, 1880, ast. 63. The Harvard are a dow in Memorial Hall representing the " War Cry," 1840— Silas Morton; b Hebron, Oct., 1818; d and the class of '80 have voted $2000 for a similar Otisfleld, July, 1879, ast. 61. purpose.

1845— Moses Morrill Butler ; b Sanford, March, On and after Sunday next the library will be ajt. 56. 1824 ; d Portland, Oct., 1879, open every Sunday from one to five o'clock p.m. 1842—James Lewis Nutting; b Otisfleld, June, No books will be delivered or received, but the library will be open for those vfho wish to read. 1818 ; d Pine Grove, Pa., June 20, 1880, ret. 62. Harvard Advocate. 1846—Benjamin Galeu Snow ; b Brewer, Oct., The Vassar girls consumed during the past year 1822 ; d Brewer, May, 1880, sat. 67. 45 tons of fresh meat, 2^ tons of smoked meat, 2 1852— George Newton Jackson ; b Foxcroft, July, tons of poultry, 3 tons of tish, 5 barrels of mackerel, ; 46. 1833 d Chicago, Oct., 1879, aet. 28,000 clams (who counted 'em), 442 gallons of

1856— Edward Williams Thompson ; b Bruns- oysters, 255 barrels of flour, 2 tons of buckwheat, 5 barrels of pork, 36 bushels of beans, 1,910 bushels wick, Feb., 1836 ; d Batesville, Ark., Dec, 1879, a3t. of potatoes, 8,904 dozen of eggs, 93,602 quarts 44. of milk, 8,005 bananas, 22,611 oranges, 13,402 ounces 1858-Edward Card Conant; b Alfred, April, of— gum! Talk of the fragile appetite of "lovely Providence, a3t. 41. " 1835; d R. L, Sept., 1879, woman !

1858- Albert Jewett ; b Alva, May, 1833; d

Knoxville, 111., May, 1862, a3t. 29. 1859—Henry Dearborn Hutchins ; b Fryeburg, CLIPPmGS. Nov., 1837 ; d Fryeburg, June, 1880, a3t. 43. I860—William Dudley Haley; b Bath, June, Don't the Venetians live on credit when they 1837 ; d Bath, Jan., 1880, set. 42. use their goue-dollars to travel with"? And yet 1863— Gideon Libby ; b Saco, March, 1817; d their ovvers do have something to do with it. Queen. Bethel, 111., Sept., 1879, ajt. 62. 1865 We know not if we know —Thomas Davee Anderson ; b Belfast, May, we know. We know not if we be, 1838 ; d Portland, Oct., 1879, set. 40. Then surely we can never know 1870 — Frederic Ernest Hanson ; b Buxton, About Psychology. -JJecorrf.

March, 1850 ; d Chicago, 111., May, 1880, ret. 30.

1875.—Eeuben Baston, M.D. ; d Cape Elizabeth' A smile quite seraphic. of diphtheria, Sept. 28, 1880. His countenance wore. As he left that dread chamber 1876 — Orville Clark Gordon; b Chesterville, Of mystical lore. Feb., 1845 ; d Jan., 1880, ast. 35. The cause of the gladness 1877—Edwin Clarence Metcalf; d Newport, E. I., That filled pleasure's cup.

July 8, 1880, ajt. 23. Is : He knew not his lesson. And was not called up. 1877-Frank J. Lynde, killed at Old Orchard, — C. C. N. Y. Free Press. Oct. 4, 1880, ajt. 24. SOIfSET TO A rRESHMAN.

Sweet little babe, as yet thy untrained tongue Can scarcely lisp a word, unless it lies COLLEGE WORLD. To some kind Prof in Wisdonn's nurseries type of Innocence! here thrown among Of the thirty-six composing the graduating class A throng of wicked men, who would be hung at Oberlin last year the two standing- highest were Should all their evil deeds be told ; whose eyes ladies. — CoMr/er. Behold thy pallid face—who hear thy cries

With joy unlimited. Learn this while young : A graduate of Harvard is about to issue a Song Seek not before the mighty Soph to eat. Book of all the colleges, and it will be for sale at all Without a well-washed face, and fresh, clean bib the principal universities. Princeionian. ; Or else deep grief will be the consequence. The Freshman class at Harvard numbers 220 ; at And when the dread examinations greet thy verdant

Yale, ; at Cornell, ; 200 130 at Amherst, 90 ; at the Gaze, seek not to hide thy crib

University of California, 61 ; and at Dartmouth, 90. It is the cradle of sweet Innocence ! — Chronicle. —Acta Columbiana. : —

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" " very When spelling is reformed she'll write : Cromwell." We do not think such articles are " I'm sailing on the oshun, generally read, and the greatest fault about such, is sale in site, The se is hi, no that they must be compiled to so great an extent It fllz me with emoshun." that very little room is left for originality. To write But one " spell " will not change it's name, an historical article on a man or time of the past, For she'll be se-sic jest the saim ! requires a vast amount of reading up in different EMENDED QUOTATIONS. authors, and a careful consideration and weighing Multum in parvo—A Sophomoric crib. of the facts thus gleaned so as to make them the Clironique scandaleuse—The Section Book. writer's own. Most are unwilling to take so much Pons asinorum -The Sub-Freshman bridge. trouble and thus it happens that the generality of Bete. Noir—A pony. historical sketches are merely condensations of some — " Manum de tabula " Mind the casts ! one's life of somebody. Yet if such an article be

Otium cum dignitate—A college Presidency. well written, it gives a condensed view of a man or I\u>di (Teao-ov—You know how it is yourself. period very useful to give a reader a general idea —Ex. of a subject about which he perhaps would know The Amherst Student gives a Freshmen cate- nothing if he had to take the trouble of reading a chism in which, among others,— are the following large work for himself. We would suggest to the questions and answers : Q. " Is the Faculty a Olio the propriety of lengthening its local space even police force?" A. —"No, the Faculty is not a — to the exclusion of its science column. police force." Q,. " Ought you to love the Fac- Says the Courier editorially but wisely—beg par- ility 1 " A. —" Yes, we ought to love the Faculty." — " class-room, Q. " Why ought you to lo've the Faculty— ? A. don, we mean and wisely: "In the "Because the Faculty love us." Q. "Ought you speak correctly and in a way to be understood. In " — No, we ought not to love the Sophomore f A. " company express your ideas with clearness and to love the Sophomore?" Q.—"Why ought not accuracy ; not with studied precision, but with ease. you to love the Sophomore ? " A.—" Because the Sophomore does not love us." Never be under the necessity of saying 'I know it, but can't express it.' By this is not meant the use of twice or thrice the number of words or phrases proper for expressing an idea, for such volubility of speech leaves an impression of weakness of EDITORS' TABLE. thought." The Index "ex." man is fully as sarcastic as ever Now once more comes the time to take up the in remarking on other papers. He has not hit us pen and scissors for the purpose of "going through" lately, but we are expecting it. If a paper is not the exchanges. We think our friends must have wholly unworthy, we believe in giving it credit for imagined that we have no such thing as summer tbe good in it, but we don't believe in wholesale vacation " Down East," judging from the armful slashing just to fill up the "ex." column. of mall matter that accumulated at the post-office We acknowledge receipt of a pamphlet entitled, during our eleven weeks' rest. Just as well, for if " The Back-Bay District," by and from Moses King, none of them ever "set the river on lire," they will editor of Harvard Register, Hand-Book of Boston, do to start an editorial coal-fire -after they have etc. It is a descriptive guide book of a tract of been well looked over, of course. about 1,000 acres which Boston has added to her Now let us see. What have we on our table? territory by filling in the marshes on Back Bay. The Vassar Miscellany to begin with. Always Also contains excellent engravings of the different welcome ladies. You say you are now " taught the public buildings, churches, etc., and is certainly laws of waggling your jaws." We believe it after cheap enough at 25 cents. this Thanks are also due Messrs. G-. P. Rowell & Co., "The days of school were waning fast, oi, ot, ot, ot, oi, ot, ot, ot, ot, oi, for the American Neivspaper Directory for 1880. were almost Tbe examinations past, This work contains a list of all the newspapers and ot, ot, ot, ot, oi, 0, periodicals published in the United States and Can- As to Room I., witb downcast look, A Soph

EDITORIAL BOARD. There has been some little complaint of Frederick Stevens, Mana^in;; Editor. C. late in regard to our new curriculum, as there Frederic A. Fisher, Business Etlitciv. are some few things that do not quite suit all. Charles H. Cutler, Carroll E. Harding, Charles Haggerty, Horace B. Hathaway, What these complaints are, where they are, John "W". Manson. and why they are made we are sure that all

Terms — $2.00 a year in advance j single copies, 15 cents. Remittances sliould be made to the Business Editor. Communications interested in the college would like to know, in regard to all other matters should be directed to the Managing Editor. Students and Alumni of the college are cordially invited to contribute —if they leally amount to anything at all, articles, personals, and items. Contributions must be accompanied by the writer's real name. so we cheerfully offer our columns to any who

Entered at the Post Office at Brunswick as Second Class mail matter. may wish to enlighten tlie public. The curriculum is not perfect of course, C0NTE2STTS. but it cannot be seriously denied that it Yol. X., Ko. 8.—October S7, 1880. is better than the old one, and that the thing Editorial N"otes 91 to do now is to study to improve the new. Literary : My First Stump Speech 94 The ideas and suggestions of the students are Bowdoiii Fall Race 97 Communications 98 of some value in this, and we think that if College Items 100 they formulate their complaints that some- Meeting of the Boards ] 02

Clippings 102 thing of good may be drawn from them ; so Personal 102 we ask for communications on this subject EDITORIAL KOTES. through the columns of the Orient.

By an unaccountable oversight the Oki- In the present number we publish a com-

ENT failed in its last number to greet its munication on military matters, in reply to a numerous subscribers with a pathetic appeal similar communication contained in our last for the prompt payment of subscriptions. issue. The subject is one that is well worthy For this omission pardon is asked with more of all the discussion it can have, but we are than usual liumility, as careful I'esearch shows rather sorry to see that of our last corre- it to be without precedent, for in no past spondent written in the style and vein that volume of the Orient do we fail to find in it is, and should hardly insert it if it did not number seven an open and manly confession represent the opposite side of the question that the editorial purse is empty of cash and for as it stands, it is liable to provoke much the waste-basket full of threatening letters adverse, and in some cases undeserved, criti- from the printer. The present Board feel cism from the friends of the military depart- well repaid for their labors in the liberty of ment. We, of course, do not hold ourselves re- being " molders of public opinion," but not sponsible for any sentiments contained in :

92 BOWDOIN ORIENT. either of the communications, but shall ever dents. The facilities for training for the be happy to open our columns to the argu- sports, as boating and base-ball, should be ments presented by each side, hoping that by bettered, and from the encouragement which it a genuine interest in this department may the Faculty and Boards have given to sports be created for the benefit of the college and in the past, we may very reasonably expect it. the students. The present gymnasium has many excellent features, and those combined with some The large amount which has been added novelties from the other college g3Tnnasiums, to the working funds of the college within will give us what we have needed and the past few mouths, is a source of great pride desired. We should like much to see a and satisfaction to every friend of Bowdoin. beginning made before our class leaves ; or

But we can yet not covetously but truthfully even if not, to be assured that Bowdoin is say, there is still room for consideralile more. to have good and substantial buildings for The professorships that were established have all her immediate uses. been much needed ; Memorial Hall has long been suffering to be finished ; and now that One cannot appreciate the blessing that those things are likely to soon be accomplished, the Peucinian and Athensean Libraries will it is safe for us to look about and see what be to the college and students till he has ex- more needs to be done. That Professorship amined them as they now are, sees and under- of Oratory and Elocution, on which action was stands the system of location and cataloguing, taken by the Boards last Commencement, is and the great labor which has and the much

needed ; the librar3' fund and cabinets can and more that must yet be expended upon them.

should be largely increased ; besides the new, Though to the casual visitor the signs seem and wetrustgood,gymnasiumof which we have rather repelling, yet, if but an inquiry is made, spoken elsewhere. The friends of the college the whys and wherefores would be readily now seem thoroughly alive to its interests, explained. The books are arranged in sec-

and it is to be hoped, and almost expected, tions according to their subjects, and as they that even a year hence we may congratulate now stand on their shelves a great and need- ourselves that these things, too, have been less confusion, involving much extra labor accomplished for the good of Old Bowdoin. and pains, must result if they are disarranged and mislaid to any extent. We at last have the pleasure of announc- By speaking to Mr. Johnson in charge, ing that Memorial Hall will be completed, and any volume that is wanted will be readily that too, soon and satisfactorily. The money found, and can be consulted or taken away if is in the hands of a singularly able committee desired, by applying to the librarian. The

with President Chamberlain at its head, and cataloguing is by the common card method,

we may hope to see the preparations for its and when completed will bring the library completion begun immediately. The gym- quite within the reach of all. There is a vast nasium, as now, must of course be vacated, so deal of work yet to be performed there, and the Boards authorized or instructed the com- when finished we trust will repay the faith-

mittee to procure plans and specifications for ful and able labor that accomplished it.

a new one, and it is stated that funds can be raised for that purpose. When the gymna- A plan has been lately suggested that sium is built it should be a good one, and one can but meet with favor from the students

that will fully satisfy the needs of the stu- that is, to transfer the magazines belonging to ;

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the Reacling-Room to the Athensean and Peu- what is more, no organization for this sport,

cinian Library-Room in the south wing of nor a place for any in college. All this is the chapel. The college now has about partly true, but otlier colleges which we con- eighteen periodicals, which would also be at sider no better nor smarter than ourselves

the same place accessible to the students, and have all of them, and it would seem that if with the libraries close at hand for reference we would care to sustain our reputation for and study, a greater literary interest and taste enteiprise we must soon make some kind of

might be developed. As it is now cliains, a start in this. Perhaps it is too late for any padlocks, etc., are necessary for the preserva- effective work for this season, but a little

tion of those in tlie Reading-Room for the use beginning can be made, and an interest cre-

of the public, and even then if the pilferer be ated which would aid much if it should be pretty stout and his desires pretty strong, he tried next year. We hope this will receive generally manages to carry off a chain in addi- some consideration from those who should be tion to his intended plunder. Besides, there interested, and that foot-ball may soon have

are but few facilities for examining them at the place among us that it deserves. the desk, where they nov/ are, —insufficient

room and seats,—and it nearly always results The Acta has seemed to think that politics in their destruction before the expiration of could be profitably discussed through the the month, if not by theft, then by wearing or columns of our college papers, and asks for tearing them to tatters. The only disadvantage the general opinion on the subject. Although to this proposed plan would be, that they could many of our students are voters and would not be accessible in the morning and evening. naturally be interested in the discussion of But it would seem as though better facilities, these questions, yet does that seem a good more comfortable room, and a large increase and sufficient reason why their introduction in the number, should counterbalance that, into our college papers should be so desirable to besides the opportunity then to take them at this time ? the rooms for a short time. The plan should And on this subject we think that it can receive the immediate attention of the direct- here be safely remarked, that much of the ors if possible, notice ; and be given of the influence that college journalism now possesses transfer of next month's magazines to better in its sphere, much of that marvelous growth quarters. and improvement which has so characterized

the last decade of its historj'', manifested as Where is our foot-ball ? In former years this improvement is in the generally elevated there were always a few friendly games played tone of the different papers, and the harmony after the Sophomore-Freshman match, or at which now seems to prevade the college least a little practice in kicking, but this year newspaper ranks,—much of all this can be the silence since the game has been unbroken. well ascribed to the entire absence in these this is so could be well Why answered by papers of the virulent political discussions of pointing to the general indifference, we may the professional sheets. And though our col- say laziness, of of those even many who leges are communities quite apart from the

should go ahead ; or if one felt like making busy world, yet the politics that would be, some more decent excuses for the neglect of and are discussed there must of necessity be this most important sport, he would undoubt- the same politics that are discussed without edly claim that base-ball, etc., boating, take and must receive the same hasty treatment all our available time and strength; and and heated argument, and engender the same ;

94 BOWDOIN ORIENT. passions and prejudices as though the fate of torch and sported a striped yellow-and-red the nation depended with what vigor they uniform at all the grand rallies, argued any- were there handled. And all of that sort of where and everywhere with all those who business, that one may wish or need, can be could not agree with me, and got just as mad very easily found in tlie larger metropolitan and excited, and made just as much noise as journals; and, of course, treated much more though I was forty instead of twenty-one. In ably, exhaustively, and practicallj^ ; while if fact, as can be seen, I was a model Amer- one has anything really deserving the ear of ican-citizen politician — everywhere more ready the public, this can just as easily be obtained to attend to the business of the public than either on the stump or through the columns my own, and with much more regard for of his favorite local paper ; to say nothing of the welfare of the nation than that of neigh- the long essay's and themes that can be in- bors or family. flicted on the instructor, and orations at public At the very beginning of the present and private exhibitions. campaign I waxed enthusiastic, and quite as But it may be urged that only political early made up my mind to help my party with principles on the abstract need be discussed, my own valuable services on the stump. So, and those would surely be fitting. But how just as soon as the State Central Committee long could this be maintained before it would was organized and in running order, I sent be found necessary' to introduce just a little them a very polite letter informing them who of the filth and recklessness of outside politics, and what I was, giving as references many of just to add a little vitality to the learned dull- the heaviest men in my native place, and tell- ness and monotony of these momentous dis- ing them how much good I knew I could do on

cussions? But even if it be not necessary to the stump ; and as for all mercenary motives, resort to that plan to sustain them, could not all that I cared or expected was to have my the charge be justly brought of their being expenses paid and ten dollars or so a week, too heavy and ponderous? Which very style with perhaps a fair chance for a good, easy of articles, if we remember rightly, no paper paying office after our grand victory and after has exercised a greater or more beneficial in- mj' graduation. As I anticipated, an answer fluence to take from college journalism, than came in due season, and though they accepted has the Acta. So we fail to perceive why, at my services they hardly thought them worth the present time, weighty political essays more than my expenses, made no mention of should be any more commendable than here- any office after election, and were also a little tofore, and why we should be compelled to indefinite about my appointments. But I look upon the elaborate airing of the political didn't care ver}^ much, about those little opinions of the statesmen of the futuie, in things ; the expenses can be made pretty large the place of such college news, gossip, and I thought, and there really was a little time fun which before has filled their columns. needed to prepare my eloquent and effective address.

Well, time rolled along ; my speech was

LITERARY. completed ; the campaign waxed hotter and

hotter ; election day was drawing uncomfort- MY FIRST STUMP SPEECH. ably near, and yet I had received no notice of

I was always something of a politician my appointment. Could it be that I was for I constantly read the j)apers, attended forgotten; that all of those bright visions of all the mass meetings on both sides, lugged a fame and glory which would follow my tri- —

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umphant march through the land ; that all of old fellow, who was a self-appointed committee those eager bursts of applause from the vast to conduct us to the hall. We were some waiting multitude, entranced by the impas- late when we got there, and found a little low sioned eloquence with Avhich my speech was smoky apartment, but quite well filled with

adorned; that those ardent congratulations of voters, small boys, and giggling girls ; the my delighted friends and acquaintances, and whole mass odorous enough with onions and those witching smiles from bright eyes and poor tobacco to disgust even a man with cherry lips of my lady friends, were all to come cast-iron nostrils. Just here I must confess to naught and vanish whence they came ? to feeling a little down-hearted at not seeing and just because ray letter had probably been the band that I imagined, and at the hall and mislaid and my appointments forgotten by a audience before us ; but then, thought I, the blundering and negligent committee. But ladies will come in soon, they are always a you may be sure that I did not stop for such little late, and they will surely be here by slight obstacles as those. I went to see tliem the time I commence, for I was to speak last. myself; was very cordially received, and was Just here the Chairman came up, shook hands appointed to speak three days thence at a rather cordiall3' all round, escorted us to the plat- small country town which had the reputation form, and without further ceremony intro- of being a hard, rough, copperhead district, in duced my companion as the speaker of the company with a prominent, though rather evening. I didn't like that very well, and unpopular politician of my acquaintance. when my turn came I was bound to show I went home in a flurry of excitement, them who really was the speaker of the even- and for the next three days hardly ate, slept, ing. or sat any length of time, and for aught I My companion's speech was a little dry, I know talked or walked any ; and when tlie thought, and a deal too long ; and he dwelt eventful day came, I waxed my rather feeble altogether too much on statistics and such moustaclie carefull}^ dressed my curly locks in things, and did not know how or try to raise the most artistic style, and as to the rest of any entlmsiasm in his audience. But at last my adornments, they were simply gorgeous. he even stopped, got a fair lot of applause, Early in the evening, with the gentleman who and sat down. Now comes my turn. My was to speak with me, we started for our spirits did sink a little, and my knees trembled appointment, having a ride of about ten miles a good deal in spite of all I could do ; but before us. I am afraid I did not talk very there, a good eloquent introduction will dis- sensibljr going out, for all I could think of pose of all that. But here it is: "Feller were the bands of music I fancied would be citizens, we'll now hear a few remarks from

there to greet us ; a large and finely decorated young Mr. , on the issoos of the day," hall, packed with the intelligence, the refine- spoken in a decidedly ordinary nasal tone, ment and beauty of the community, all ready while leaning comfortably^ back in his chair. to appreciate my many telling points and This, combined with my other disappoint- witty stories ; the glowing intioduction and ments, gave my spirits another jump down- the cheers that was sure to meet us when ward ; but here I was, I must go ahead and presented. I had really pictured the whole make the best of it, without all those elaborate stirring scene, from first to last, to myself. preparations which I had been accustomed to

But how different the reality ! see in the city. So I began, a little bit

We arrived in due season at our destina- bewildered, I am afraid : tion, and were met by a rather hard looking " Mr. President, Fellow-Citizens, Ladies :

96 BOWDOIN ORIENT. and Gentlemen," and here I stopped, for I had ent parts of the room. This caused them to entirely forgotten what I intended to say next, laugh pretty loud, and as they seemed humor- but thinking to flatter tliem I belched out, ously inclined, I concluded to give them " "and Coiintiymen." "No sass from ye, yer another funny story, so I begun again : Just blasted idiot ! Shut up on that or we'll plow here, Mr. Chairman and Fellow-Citizens, I am " the dirt with ye ! and other like assuring ex- reminded of a little incident of which I once pressions, were heard from different ])arts of heard : A stranger, passing a church-yard, the room. And here I was also more forcibly and seeing a hearse standing hard by, inquired reminded of the inapprojiriateness of my who was dead. The sexton informed him.

' ? epithet by a couple of soft potatoes, one dis- What complaint ' asked the inquisitive arranging my elaborate and beautiful necktie, one. ' There is no complaint; everybody is and the other just picking my ear. All these satisfied,' said the old man." little favors did not help me one bit, but see- Though I tried to set tliis out also, they ing I must propitiate them quick, I began one didn't laugh at all as I expected, but sat as of my funny stories, although I knew it was sober and quiet as deacons. I was a little not the right place for it. " My friends," siiid disconcerted at this, and hardly knew what to I, as the last potato picked me, "that reminds do next, when I was startled by the swash of me of a little story I once heard about a an egg close to my ear, and the spatter against fancy ball in the West, where one of the the wall behind me, and then the thump of a gentlemen seeing a young lady coming from huge soft potato right in the middle of my the refreshment room with an order of immaculate shirt bosom ; and amid consider- " dances in her hand, asked, 'Miss Angel, is able uproar I began again : Fellow-Citi- your programme full?' 'My programme zens, we now have an epoch in our history." " full!' ejaculated the fairy maiden, 'no, I " A what ? bawled out an inebriated old rather gness not; a hunk of sponge cake and sinner on a seat in front of me. "I nev (hie) a couple plates of beans don't go far toward never heard them (hie) terbater bugs called

" ! filling ray programme, I can tell j'ou.' that 'fore (hie) " This sort of stirred me

I don't know whether I told the story up, and I began to go for them a little : right or not, but I tried to act it out, and as " This is a free country for the rich and wise they all laughed I guess I did make some as well as for the ignorant and degraded, for impression, though I heard a young rough the high as well as the low, .in the East as near the door say, " What a cursed fool that well as in the West, amid the pine-clad hills " feller is making of himself ! Only he didn't of the North as well as among the sunny vales say cursed. Then I commenced again of the South, and I have just as much right " J'ellow-Citizens, this is a great and glorious to talk politics to you ignorant negroes here country." " Who said 'twant ? " squeaked as has the blackest Republican in Mississippi the omnipresent small boy, from the back part to any countrymen ! " I was a little flustrated, of the room. Of course I didn't take any and I don't know as I did say exactly what I notice of that, though it did make them meant, or at any rate I didn't mean exactly laugh quite as much as my story did, and I what I said in that old copperhead town, for went on. " It is the land that our forefathers theyimmediately rose and went for me. "We'll " " and foremothers fought, bled, and died to see if you can sass us ! Call us niggers, " " found and preserve." "How do you know will ye ! Tell us we don't know any- there wan't five mothers ? " " What kind of thing !" and such expressions, accompanied by preserves did they found? " came from differ- rather ancient and odorous eggs, doubtful to- BOWDOIN ORIENT. 97

niatoes and potatoes, juvenile yet hardened line for the race over the mile and a quarter squashes, and by a large variety of vegetables course. The men, although in many cases quite too numerous to mention, all seeking new to rowing, had been in training for sev- the acquaintance of different portions of my eral weeks, and consequently felt the impor- anatomy. tance of showing to the best advantage. The Chairman and my companion, early About half-past four, Mr. Robinson called perceiving" the danger had easily slid out, so them to their positions, Fisher's crew being

when I turned I suddenly found myself alone, No. 1, from the boat house ; Plimpton, No. 2 ;

and it can be safely inferred here that I didn't Chase, No. 3 ; Larrabee, No. 4. At the word

stay there very long ; for seeing an old man "go" there was a simultaneous splash as the close to me, before he could touch me I started sixteen oars struck the water, and Chase's for the window, raised tiie sash and leaped boat showed its bow at the front. ' But before from the' second story to the ground, not stop- they had pulled a half dozen strokes. Moody ping to see that the man was nearly eighty broke his oar at the button, and Chase's crew and was coming to help me. Having gath- was out of the race.

ered myself up as quickly as possible, I ran The other crews, notwithstanding the for the team, minus hat, overcoat, and gloves, shouts of " hold on," " let up," " come back," with shirt, necktie, and clothes well bespattered kept on pulling for dear life. Lari-abee turned with the vegetable, animal, and all other matter the stake first, with Plimpton second, while that had been liberally showered as bouquets Fisher's " beefy " crew brought up the rear, upon me. and this was the order at the end of the race. I soon found the team and my companion Time 8.52. Larrabee set a good, clean stroke in it, and borrowing a coat and hat from the and his crew pulled well together, but was Chairman, we were soon on our way home, closely pushed by Plimpton's crew, winning both of us silent, and I deeply pondering on only by a boat length. The following are the

the vicissitudes of human life and especially names of the crews : in politics. But on our way home I believe '80 BOAT.. we did agree upon a story of the horrible Larrabee Stroke and Captain. J. W. Mauson No. 3. outrage and indignity which had been prac- Keed No. 2. ticed upon us, to regale our party friends Kogers 1 Bow. E. H. Chamberlin Cox. through the columns of the Daily Eagle of '82 BOAT. the next morning. All those dazzling visions Plimpton Stroke and Captain. of fame, glory, etc., have now slunk away E. U. Curtis No. 3. from before my eyes, and Jiereafter I shall de- Carpenter No. 2. Sveeetser Bow. vote, as I still feel, my really great talents to Staples, '82 Cox. the measuring of calico and cotton thread in '81 BOAT. the corner dry goods store of my uncle, and Fislier Stroke and Captain. leave the science and practice of politics to Brown, 'M No. 3. coarser and grosser natures. Gardner No. 2. Gannett Bow. Holway Cox. '83 BOAT. BOWDOIN FALL RACE. Chase Stroke and Captain. Moody No. 3. The interest in the scrub race culminated Towle No. 2. Achoru Bow. Wednesday afternoon, four crews coming into Fling Cox. BOWDOIN ORIENT.

COMMUKICATIOHS. not " this country will enjoy uninterruptedly the blessings of peace for twenty or thirty

Editors of Orient : 3'ears to come," we most emphatically affirm, As the matter of the Department of Mil- depends largely upon the future success of itary Science is brought more prominently our own Military Department. This hope of into view by a circular recently issued and peace we willingly rest here in the hands of signed by our most highly esteemed and pop- competent managers. Attention, Battalion ! ular tutor in this department, " 31. Crawford, Since your last issue we have scarcely First Lieutenant Second Artillery, Professor had sufficient time for any extended con- of Military Science and Tactics in Boivdoin versation with " the only officer of the reg- College, Maine,'' and as in your last issue you ular army " now in college, as to whether were asked certain questions evidently meant he expects again to be called into active to be concerning its use in the "perpetuation service, but to sufficiently satisfy your of our Republic in years to come," and hints readers of the dangers daily surrounding to its political friends, what a bulwark RJio them, we would say that we understand that Alpha Kappa would prove, if necessary, upon one occasion this commissioned officer against an uprising of " Rebel Brigadiers," was summoned b)^ the President of the United we cannot allow your expectant leaders, espe- States away from his duties here, and meas- cially those removed from the war-like ap- ures were immediately proposed in our Fac- pearance of and military atmosphere which ulty meeting lest the Queen of England pervades our college on drill days, to look might not also be in need of his services. through your columns unanswered and dis- What the establishment of a military post at satisfied. Nor shall we suffer the extreme Bowdoin could have to do with a " Fool's modesty of our Commander-in-Chief to keep Errand " we cannot at present answer, but from public sight the many blessings which refer ourinquirerto the popularity with which maj' accrue to our government from his the boys chose the drill and the success which masterly efforts. its electors attain in military tactics. " Is it We feel sure that the people of Maine do reasonable to suppose that our government, not appreciate the fact that within thirty which does not protect the rights of its own miles of the State capital, a short distance to citizens to-day, will be so vigilant and so those accustomed to marching, there is in strong that you and I may never witness the constant training a squad of youth who know ravages of war ? " I would answer, plainly, no fear, and study the art of fighting for the no. We must have more men trained sole purpose of preserving peace, else they throughout the whole country as we have could have felt no concern for the safety of them here. Men with huge beards and small the State last winter. But to the answer of brains, men with large pipes and small mus- those questions which are worthy of the best cles, men with good bellies and poor eyes, in efforts of the deepest thinker and most ac- whom we may place confidence else the very complished writer, and the onerous burden of foundation of our Republican form of govern- which we take upon our narrow shoulders, ment will molder and crumble, and the very not because we feel strong enough to bear objects for which our forefathers fought be it with credit, but because a duty to your lost in partisan broils. As to whether a "four readers cautions us not to pass over a matter j^ears' experience in the drill, without a cer-

of such marked importance to our welfare tificate from the President and Instructor, and the welfare of all mankind. Whether or would be worth much more than the certifi- !

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cate without the experience ? " We can an- But to pass on to our circular which all

swer but for one ; for ourselves we should our parents must have received. What a

choose the certificate first, last and all the masterly production ! By the most convinc- time, because it would show to others what ing and pleasing phrases it leads along tiie our acquired knowledge could not, that fond parent, and induces him in very many we had received instruction in Military Science cases to recommend the drill to his son. from a department second only to West Point. First, it impresses the father with the kindness To the last question, whether or not a man of the government through the "bounty of might become " a citizen of the United States which this college affords a military training" competent to meet a citizen's requirements to his son. Second, it speaks of the lack of " without a knowledge of military matters ? military discipline in most other colleges, and We respond to the civilian in this manner. gives his economy a slight nudge by telling Go watch the dignified Rho Alpha Kappa as him how much we can enjoy here at the gov- he parades upon the base-ball field during a ernment's expense. Third, it tells how much game, or watches without the slightest ap- danger to the government may be averted in parent excitement our boat-races, then can after years by the Bowdoin Cadets of to-day. you feel that you possess the nerve to render Fourth, it shows how little time is required your vote of paramount importance with his to really master the art. Fifth, another bid

Or rather should they be equal ? But in an- to the avaricious ! (O ye feeder of the swering in part these questions, we have not greedy!) Money prizes for expert marks- as yet touched upon many excellent quali- men ! Sixth, after leading the reader up this ties belonging almost exclusively to the Bow- smooth and pleasant path, after exciting a doin soldier, one of the most conspicuous of fatherly ambition for the future of his son,

which is self-esteem. We could hardly call and tickling his economical fancies, suddenly it conceit, because it is scarcely more than and subtlety it gives the " Old man's pocket- just that they should feel the importance of book " a " slug " and calls for $10 or $12, but military instruction as above that of civil, and by a happy combination of words it seeks to it is scarcely more than natural that after lessen the cost by showing the glories it the frequent and hearty applause they have would purchase. Think, it seems to say, of so often received from the windows of our your son William at Bowdoin College drawn dormitories, that they should perceive their up in battle array, wearing a pair of gray acknowledged superiority over classical civil- trousers with big black welts on both legs, a ians. In a true cadet a spirit to push ahead dark blue blouse with a row of shiny brass is always awakened, and many instances can be buttons, "two pair of white cotton gloves," and sighted where, in the very face of all hope last of all, but by no means least, a military " and reason, resemblances to beards have been cap with a great big piece of "red pompom sprouted, and although such one's have sel- on top, and the blouses and caps to be ordered dom attained any degree of success it cannot by "ilf. Crawford, First Lieutenant Second be laid to any lack of blind ambition or fool- Artillery, Professor of Military Science and hardy perseverance. Other perhaps essential Tactics, Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Me." B. qualities might be spoken of, but would im- part no new knowledge of military characters, Editors of Orient : " " such as cheek," " bold and sublime cheek It has been asked in the Orient before, in its purest application, which is truly an Why cannot we have foot-ball here, try to important attribute. establish a team, practice some among our- 100 BOWDOIN ORIENT. selves, and make a beginning for this vigorous men who are and should be strongly inter- and manly sport at Bowdoin ? The reason is ested in it, and if the initiatory steps were obvious, and it is one that is quite true of our taken this fall to change the constitution and musical interests, viz., that there is no organ- create an interest, it would never be any great ization in college to further and support it. burden on the association. That this reason is a good one, can be seen The base-ball and boating men will soon by the comparison of the time which is de- stop their active out-door work on the field voted to it with that to base-ball and boating, and river, and what could be better exercise and remember but a few years since it was for either than a half-hour or more good work quite equal to either of them in tlie fall. But at foot-ball, not to speak of the great enjoy- just here a very pertinent question arises. ment there always exists in the sport? Can we support another organization in col- It depends on some one to go ahead in this lege devoted to the promotion of athletic matter, and we think it can and should be sports ? This can be readily answered in the done by the Athletic Association, and would negative by examining the long list of names ask that the directors at least take it into con- in all the associations who have not paid their sideration ; and we trust that ere long we dues, and then consider that the great ma- shall hear, as of old, the joyous shouts of the jority of men who would be interested in many struggling contestants in that noble foot-ball are already members of one or more sport that has quite vanished from among us. of the three existing associations, and would F. B. not probably feel like help supporting another and new one.

So since it would seem inexpedient to try COLLEGE ITEMS.

to form another association, does it not seem A enusoieutions Senior onoe prepared a goodly fakir, one of that something miglit be done through Of the que.-itiocs it but fully covered one; completely, the old ones? The fall term, beginning But he writing that Folded up his papers neatly, so late as it does, forces the boating man Said, tis better than the whole ten poorly done. to substitute for his class races " scratch Are you going to Bowcloiuham ?

races," as requiring less skill and training ; so "The gentleman from Fryeburg." this association is nearly as busy in fall as in The straight Phi Chi ticlset went in to .win.

spring. Taey say the village of Lisbon Falls is dry—very The base-ball men also choose their cap- dry. tain for the ensuing year, try to get out their Larrabee broke the last oar of the original '81 men on the delta, and this fall have played set. has been chosen captain of the several interesting and profitable games. So W. A. GJ-nrdner college nine. this association, too, has all it can well attend First quarterly examination in Psychology, Fri- to in this fall term. But with the Athletic As- day, Oct. 2^d. sociation it is diffei-ent. So long as the terms Lawn Tennis seems to be the favored game with are arranged as now, it will be impossible to some of the boys. have a Field Day in the fall, and as the as- • Tes, yes ; an eight-cent plug of tobacco is pretty sociation is one of the largest in college, and good for one chew. generally has quite a handsome sum left each Topshara Fair developed the flirting capacity of year, after expenses of Field Day, what we most of the Freshmen.

would propose is that they assume some charge A. E. Whitten, '81, has been appointed Senior over foot-ball. This association contains the Librarian and Messenger. "

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The festive "yagger" still haunts the halls in the enlightenment of those who room in the same search of something to do. liall with the telephone.)

Pres. Chamberlain t)egan his lectures on Political The following men have been chosen ^Jt^'te editors

for '82 : E. Economy, Wednesday the 20th. R. Jewett, Alpha Delta Phi ; G. F. Bates, The Plans of the Boat Course of which wp have Psi Upsilon ; A. M. Goddard, Delta Kappa spoken before, are for sale at 20 A. H. Epsiloii; Geo. G. Weeks, Zeta Psi; E. T. McCarthy, Theta Delta Chi. Wilson, pitcher and captain of the college nine for two years, has given up ball playing. We can stand horn blowing, the yelling of " lights out," discordant singing of Phi Chi, and even The bonfire in the rear of the college buildings an occasional sprinkling of water in Sophoraoric en- occasioned considerable uoise for a small ail'air. deavors to bring up the Freshmen in the right path. Now that the scrub race is over, it is to be hoped But when one of these bold youths imitate so closely a little practice on the delta will be worked in. one of the Faculty in his whiskers, that near-sighted Bro. is Tenney the authority that the money for Seniors touch their hats to him, we must protest the new gymnasium will be forthcoming when and beg that either the Faculty man or the Soph needed. sacrifice his beard. Some of the class crews have already been on The Peucinian and Athenaean Libraries are now the river since the races, showing a commendable open daily from ].30 p.m. until dusk, and books may interest in the sport for nest season. be consulted or taken by applying to Mr. Johnson, Kent's Hill Nine seems to be able to hold their in charge. It is desirable that the books should own with Bates and Colby, having beaten the former not be mislaid, as they have been sorted and ar- 1.3 to 4, and losing with the latter .5 to 4. ranged very carefully, and for that purpose the for- The first meeting of the Seniors for the practice bidding signs are raised. The process of catalogu- of Parliamentary law was successful in confusing ing is now going on, but it must be some time yet chairman, secretary, and every one present. before it can be completed.

Capt. Bates would take this means of informing A convention of the religious societies of New the Seniors that life insurance policies can be ob- England colleges was lield in conjunction with the tained before going into the chemical lecture room. annual convention of the Y. M. C. A. of Mass., at Lynn, Oct. 19-22. The sound of a horn, now-a-days, is more dis- The societies of eight colleges, tressing to one of the Profs., as shown by his prowl- Amherst, Bates, Bowdoin, Brown, Colby, Wesleyan, ing around the halls, than to the average Freshman. Williams, Tale, and one seminary (Willisten), were — represented by thirteen men. Two sessions were Instructor " Mr. W , will }'ouenlarge on that held Wednesday. At th'e first, the question, " How topic 1 " Mr. W immediately takes his seat, can religious work in colleges be bestaccomplished?" remarking that he don't think be will, as he already was discussed weighs 210. ; and at the latter the importance of all college religions societies joining themselves to The old mathematical recitation room in South the college branch of the Y. M. C. A. was presented Maine Hall was altered during vacation, and now by the college secretary. The convention was a runs through the whole width of the building as the very satisfactory one, and it is to be hoped that it Senior class room. will form but one in a series of conventions which The President reports that within the past four will tend to unite more closely the students and dif- months $105,000 has been paid into the college treas- ferent religious societies of our New England col- ury as gifts, adding thirty-three and a third per leges. cent, to the working fund of the college. There lived a funny Sophomore who blew upon a horn, The following papers have been added to the 'Twas the only simple pleasure that he had. But there came a cruel Freshman with reading-room : Puck, Scientific American, New En- intimidating brawn, gland Journal of Education, Journal Health, of And he smashed that little trumpet pretty bad. Christian Union, Golden Bute, Daily Kennebec Journal. Then the Sophomore was angrv, but what good could that do, A scientific (?) turn of mind in the case of two For his little horn would never live again. And he dared not buy another, for the brawny Freshman, Seuiors has culminated in the construction of a tel- too, ephone. (The preceding remark is not made for Inquired, " Are your little horn-ets pay-n ? — "— ; ; —;

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MEETING OF THE BOARDS. Gilbert, at home, in Turner, Me. Giveen, in California. The Hnurds met in Portliiiid, on Tacsday, Oct. 19, Goulding, in the office of Androscoggin Mills, transacted their business and iidjounied. After tlio Lewiston. adjournment members present were entertained at Grindall, in Columbia Law School, New York the residence of P. W. Chandler, Federal Street. also teaching an evening school. Votes of thanks were adopted to the representa- Hall, in business, Vallejo, Cal. tives of the family of the late Admiral Henry K. Harding, teaching at Hampden, Me. Kno.x, Thatcher, for the gift of a portrait of Gen. Holmes, A. H., in business, Brunswick. painted by Gilbert Stuart; to Henry Winkley. Esq., Holmes, A. D., teaching in Bridgton, Me. of Philadelpbia,for the gift of .$15,000, in addition to Jones, in Auburn, Me. $2.1.000 previously given for the establishment of a Maxcy, at home, in Portland. Latin Professorship; to Mrs. Valeria J. Stone of Mai- Payson, in business, Portland. den, Mass., for the gift of S.")0,000 to establish a Pro- Perkins, in business and studying law, Waltham, and fessorship of Intellectual and Moral Philosophy ; Mass. to the same lady for the gift of $20,000 for the com- Purington, teaching in So. Turner. pletion of Memorial Hall, on certain specified condi- Scott, studying law in Portland. tions, and with thanks the gifts were accepted. Spring, in business, Boston, Mass. Voted, To establish the Winkley Professorship of Swett, at home, in Brunswick. Latin Language and Literature, and to establish the Weil, studying law in Lawrence, Mass. Stone Professorship of Intellectual and Moral Phi- Whitmore, studying law in Gardiner, Me. T. was elected to fill that losophy ; Prof. Geo. Ladd Wilson, H. B., at home in Portland. Professorship at a salary of $2,500. W^ilson, V. C, teaching in No. Conway, N. H. The President was requested to convey the Wing, studying law in Bangor. thanks of the Boards to Mrs. Stone for her munifl- Winter, teaching in Berlin Falls, N. H. will cent gifts. study law in Bethel. A committee of the two Boards was raised to superintend the completion of Memorial Hall, consisting, from the Trustees, of President Chamber- lain, Hon. J. W. Bradbury, Hon. Peleg W. Chand- Overseers, of CLIPPINGS. ler, Hon. J. B. Brown ; from the Cyrus Woodman, Esq., of Cambridge, Mass., Prof. J. B. Sewall, Braintree, Mass., E. F. Packard, Esq., Au- With your metre poetic, and metre prosaic, metre'for a sigh or a bellow. burn, G. E. B. Jackson, Esq., Portland, and Galen And There's the metre we don't like,— to meet her bv moon- C. Moses, Esq., Bath. The committee was also in- light structed to procure and accept plans for the con- Tete-a-tete with the other fellow ! U. Herald. struction of a gymnasium, whenever the means can be obtained without a resort to college funds. Tt is now settled that J. Frost was the author of The Boards voted to appropriate to Instructor "Beautiful Snow." for course of D. A. Robinson the sum of $.50.00, a Prof, (in Physiology) —" Mr. S s, what are class on Hygiene. lectures to the Freshman the characteristics of mammals?" Mr. S s. Degrees out of course were conferred : A. B. on "Mammals are animals that hatch their eggs aud Daniel Thomp.son Richardson, class '41, Augustine walk on the gvomid."—Argus.

Simmons, class 71 ; S. .M. on Serope A. Gurdjian, Science enumerates 588 species of organic forms class '77. in the air we breathe. Just think of it ! Every time you draw a breath a whole zoological garden slips down your windpipe and no free tickets to the PERSONAL. press. Ex. "Pull up your stakes," the old man said " "Why don't you Westward fto cdinuiuulcatinns to this column ["n^e earnestly solicit And start a farm ? " The youth replied, interest in the Alumni.] from any who may have an " I would, if Idaho." '80 The following roll of is as nearly correct and " " Chivalrous boy ! his sire exclaimed, able to give; we hope that complete as we are any " Tour pluck full well I know mistakes will be corrected and additions made : I'll help you out, if that is all " Bartlett, teaching in No. McGregor, Iowa. You need. Here, Ivanhoe ! Burbank will teach in Shapleigh, Me. He started out and Westward went, Chapman, with Col. Waring, at Newport. Inspired with youthful ardor ; Collins is studying medicine in St. Louis. But something whispered at Cheyenne, Conant, in business, Portland. " Would you go If-e-vada? "

Dane, studying law in Kennebunk ; will teach in " I know I said if Idaho Manchester, Me. I would not ask for mower : Edwards, teaching in Topsham. But now, that I can take my pick, Ferguson, at home, in Shapleigh, Me. My dream is surely ore ! Vol. X. BRUNSWICK. MAINE, NOVEMBER 10, 1880. No. 9.

BO WD O IN ORIENT. our attention must again be directed to our legitimate duties, and there are many that PUBLISHED EVERY ALTERNATE WEDNESDAY, DURING THE COLLEGIATE YEAR, BY THE CLASS OP '81, OF seriously require it. Our studies, the different BOWDOIN COLLEGE. sports, class matters, and the like now need all the time we have, and it is to be hoped

EDITORIAL BOARD. will receive it. Frederick C. Stevens, Managing Editor. Frederic A. Fisher, Busioess EdiUir. The Monda}' World of November 1st, in Charles H. Cutler, Carroll E. Harding, its college column, spoke of the enthusiasm Charles Haggerty, Horace B. Hathaway, John AV. Manson. for Lawn Tennis that exists in many of the

$2.00 a year in advance single copies, 15 cents. Terms — ; prominent colleges, and it suggests to us the Remittances should be made to the Business Editor. Communications in regard to all other matters should be directed to the Managing Editor. propriety of further cultivating it here. A be- Students and Alumni of the college are cordially invited to contribute articles, personals, and items. Contributions must be accompanied by the ginning has been made and some interest writer's real name. already awakened, and it is to be hoped cer- Entered at the Post Office at Brunswick aa Second Class mail matter. tainly that it will be increased with the next

CONTENTS. season. There is an abundance of room, and Vol. X., No. NovEiiBER 10, 18S0. 9.— the same vacancy exists for it here as else-

Editorial Notes 103 where, and it would seem that it could but Our Sports 105 flourisli if energetically undertaken. Now, Communication : The New Curriculum 106 while the interest in some of our otlier and College Items 108 vigorous sports seems to be dormant, Delta Kapim Epsilon 110 more Theta Delta Chi HI there is a splendid opportunity to vent all sur- Personal Ill College World ..112 plus energy in developing this, and to place Clippings 112 us in some respects beside other colleges. Editors' Table 113

EDITORIAL KOTES. There should be a determination in each class in their elections of tliis year to carrj'

Presidential election has come and gone, out, just so far as is possible, the various col- and we trust that the passions, prejudices, and lege customs for the year, and to put forward bitternesses engendered by the heated canvass men who will ablj' and energetically perform of the past four months liave departed witli the duties assigned them. One cannot be it. The Orient has, of course, refrained aware until the occasion is past, how much is from any discussion of the various issues, not lost by the neglect to observe these customs, onh' because we are removed from the active and if there be an early determination and canvass by our term beginning so late, but preparation for these, when the time reallj- also because our Editorial Board, in town, does come half the work will seem to have consists of three Republicans and three Dem- been performed. The various class sports ocrats, and each party is mightily afraid of should also receive proper attention in the the other. Now that this excitement is past, meeting, and all signs of decadence manifest 104 BOWDOIN ORIENT.

now should be met by the old-time work and will prevail, for the property of the society, enthusiasm. We can hardly afford to let our under its present conditions and restrictions, old customs and sports now go by default, for is invaluable to any student interested in the by them t!ie general health and contentment history of this State, and fully supplements of the college has been bettered, and our our college librarj' in this important particular, fealty and love for Old Bowdoin largely in- and it would seem as though the benefits of the creased. nearness of such a library as the college possesses, would quite compensate for many of the ad-

It would seem as though it was about vantages of Portland. And if it is also pro- time for the Freshmen to be stirring in boat- posed to do away with the annual meeting on ing matters, not only for their own good but Tuesday of Commencement week, the change also for that of the college. In former years at would be felt still more severely by us, as it this time of the fall term there have been eliminates an important feature of interest to quite a number of men working hard in the the older alumni of our own college, and to gymnasium, and as manifest enthusiasm in many other noted men and scholars from this the class without, over a boat and their pros- and other States. For these reasons we ear- pects of winning. nestly hope the change will not be made, and

This subject is one that cannot longer be the old-time advantages from the presence and delayed by them without permanent detri- meetings of the society yet left to us. ment to their own crew and to the interest in the other classes, and if they do not soon For some time past many of the college go ahead in this matter, the upperclassmen papers have been striving to persuade the should advise them. At their class meeting, students to bestow their patronage exclusively which must be held soon, they sliould make upon those who advertise in their columns, arrangements to immediately put six or eight and have advanced many s&und reasons for good men in the " Gym," work them as hard so doing. These same arguments may well as other classes have, begin tlie discussion and apply here, and even more forcibly than in canvass for a class boat, and blow and talk of many colleges, because we do not have so what this crew can do as other good Fresh- large a field to gather advertisements and men have done. Then, and not till then, will have not so much trade to bestow, and unless

is will the interest in boating begin to revive ; and it concentrated not be perceptibly felt. whoever in the upper classes really has the Now, while the Bugle editors are collecting future good of boating at heart, had better their advertisements, and before the next manifest his interest and enthusiasm by first Board assume charge of the Orient, the stirring up the Freshmen. business men in tliis vicinity should be given to understand that those who advertise will A meeting of the Maine Historical Society get the trade of the students, and those who has been called for Tuesday, Nov. 23d, in have " given money enough to that paper and their library room in tlie chapel, to consider other shows of them students," will get no the subject of the removal of its library and more money than they give. This is a matter curiosities to Portland. Mr. Tenney is much that directly concerns all in college, for the agitated over this, and in the Telegraph of subscription list will not nearly pay the last week advances some very sound and solid printer's bills, and the size and worth of the argumentswhy thiscliangeshoiild not be made. papers must depend to a great extent on the We certainly hope that Mr. Tennej-'s views liberality of the advertisers. Now it would BOWDOIN ORIENT. 105 seem as though all in college who have any for the general good, it would be much more interest in the welfare of its papers, can and possible to make belter and fairer selections should aid them by patronizing its patrons, and with much the better spirit than is usual. and we hope tliat when the case, as it is, is It is certainly to be hoped that in these understood, that there will be no difBculty in friendly struggles that all will try to remember procuring advertisements in the future. that something is owed to the class and college, and that society and friends should not Among the subjects that should be care- be allowed to usurp their places. fully considered by the Seniors this year in their class meeting, should be those of pictures and Commencement Concert. Hereto- OUR SPORTS. fore a committee for each has been elected in We do not believe that, as a general thing, the usual manner, and then left to work their it is best to make loud talk or write loud own sweet will, but this year a change should articles which can, in any way, discourage be made if possible, and the sentiments of the those who participate in our sports, but we class known and expressed upon them. There cannot help taking this opportunity to warn has been much discussion in the different col- the boys that if matters take the course they leges about doing away with the Commence- have been tending to since the close of this ment Concert, and some excellent plans have sporting season, we shall not show up in the

been submitted as substitutes for it, some of spring with much enthusiasm. which are well worthy the attention of the Some of our best base-ball players and Seniors. These questions should be carefully boating men have given us to understand that

considered before any decisive action is taken they are to take no part in the sports of next

upon them, and even now it is not too early year, and although we do not believe that any to begin their deliberation. one should desert the college or class interest on account of personal feelings, yet we must It is now quite time for the class elections admit that they have some good reasons for to be held, not only for the sake of settling so doing. In general we will say that the these matters themselves, but also so as not boys here have backed up the sports very to delay the Bugle managers any longer than well, but during the past season there were is necessary. The procrastination of these many hasty and bitter things said about the matters this fall has seemed to indicate an boating and base-ball managers, and those unwillingness on the part of nearly all to participating in matches and races, and some- enter upon the usual bitterness and hard feel- times our base-ball nine has not been assured ings formerly incidental to these contests, and of the necessary funds to pay their expenses it is to be hoped that these sentiments will be to and from the places of arranged matches, continued through the elections. Each class until within a few hours before the departure needs to put forward its very best men for of their trains. the various class positions, not only for the Besides those who have made unpleasant worth of the men themselves but also because talk about these things, there are those who its honor and well being as a class depend on have taken no interest in sporting matters

and demand the very best services of all the whatever. The boys should show more members. Society feeling will, undoubtedl}^ anxiety about the success of the college nine

rule this year as it has before, but if eacli or tlieir class crew than they do, not that they

man, society, and clique will yield but a little do not talk enough or subsciibe enough, but : —

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they do not take the pains to keep posted as We hope that the spring will find our best to the evei'y-day affairs, and men who would material at work, for we have better material

wish you to judge by their talk that the}'' were for either boating or base-ball, and brighter the most active of backers to the boat crew prospects for successful records in both next or base-ball nine, only show themselves on the year than ever since we have been in college, river banks or base-ball fields in case of a race and if we are only united and energetic we

or match. It is not so pleasant as might be can have cause to feel proud of Bowdoin's imagined for our athletes to practice two sportsmen a year from this time. It espe-

hours a day at base-ball or rowing, if they cially behooves the Senior class to arouse them-

feel that no one is watching their daily selves, for next spring will be our last oppor- improvement. But such as take no sincere tunity to show what kind of stock we are interest in sporting matters, would do those made of. that do, and who are willing to undergo some

self-saci'ifice to encourage such things, a favor if they would bridle their foolish tongues, and not drive the best men from their merited positions COMMUKICATIOH. by unpleasant sajnngs. A boating man or base-ballist can easily tell who takes pride in a THE NEW CURRICULUM. good class crew or base-ball nine bj- their Editors of Orient honest excitement, and if the loudest praise The editorial in your last issue concerning

comes from a hypocritical tongue, it is all the the complaints that have arisen from the

more disgusting to them ; and when censure adoption of a new and revised curriculum is comes from that same source, we blame those presented most opportunely.

to whom it is directed, for taking it at all as Although it cannot be hoped that any the general sentiment, as we think has some- ideas or suggestions made on the part of the times been done in the past. students will receive any close attention or

Now the object of this piece is not to consideration at the hands of that body which discourage those who are truly workers, but, instructs, watches over, and legislates for us,

if possible, to wake up some of the less active yet it is not unfitting that we, as their pro- who we know care something about the name t^g^s, should express our opinions on their of the college in sports, and if they can see mode of instruction and torture, and, to use how things are now tending " will make a an expression of the street, " let them know new brace," and endeavor to give our sport- what we think of it." ing men an idea that thej' are interested in The right to vote without fear and the the success of the sports. To those who are freedom to express our opinions without pro- intending to withdraw from the sports we scription are the greatest privileges accorded would say that we hope to see your opinions to an American citizen. Our old Puritan changed before spring, for we trust that in ancestors left their native land because they calmly considering these things you will not could not act and speak as their conscience allow personal feelings to draw you away from prompted them. They came to America, your duty to the interest of our sports, and to New England, and in time was raised the you cannot help seeing that by so doing you greatest republic the world ever saw, whose are simply pleasing your enemies and those very foundation is free men, free speech, and a of sporting interests, while displeasing the free ballot. Hence we believe it to be within best friends of both. the province of the student body to shout BOWDOIN ORIENT. 107

their praises for, present their opinions of, and also consider within their power to decide. utter their complaints upon any measure that But we do not think, in order to keep the directly effects them. In fact to offer praise students in town over the Sabbath and pre-

when it is due ; to signify condemnation when vent them from returning to their homes,

the case demands it. they should so revise the curriculum as to The Faculty are continually reiterating require recitations on Saturday morning. that they " do not want to be at sword's There are but few institutions of learning points with the students"; that they "have in the land but give one entire day out of the " a deep and heartfelt interest " in us ; that it week to the students. Moreover, we are not pains them most excruciatingly " to see a stu- desirous that Bowdoin gain notoriety in this dent wander from the straight and narrow particular. On the other hand we are op- path. They want to exhibit a fatherly regard posed to such an acquisition to her fame.

for us, and to originate and consummate any Look at it in a practical light. What is plans that will be for our good and happiness. gained by the new order ? One recitation. The student mass are grateful for this, and That amount of work done which could be appreciate the interest which the Faculty performed in five days with but the slightest

manifest. But when that legislation is carried extra effort. For instance : (Pardon details.) on which they consider detrimental to their We learn that the Sophomore class has Greek welfare, then, with true American patriot- and Mathematics on Saturday. Suppose the ism they demand a hearing. If they are not Mathematical recitation occur on Wednesday heard, then the pretty reiterations mentioned afternoon. Then there is a Greek exercise above are paltry, and fall to the ground. lost. How much ? One fage. One-fifth of

They are a mask, under cover of which more a page additional each day ! Will this extra complete and despotic control of the student woik break down the health of the average

is sought for. student ? But to return to the main question. The "But," cry the supporters of the new complaint arising from the adoption of the arrangement, "rhetorical exercises must occur

new curriculum is universal. Tliere is not a on Wediiesda}'." Quite true ; but is not

sane student in college who commends it ample time allowed for a recitation before the throughout. On the other hand some of the exercise, which, by the way, rarelj'^ begins requirements necessary for its fulfillment are before quarter of 3 ? Again, to mention universally denounced. We refer more par- details. There are many students in college, ticularly to the rule compelling recitations to who, on account of weakness or disease of the be held on Saturday morning. Of this we eyes, are unable to devote the evening to wish to speak. The general arrangement of study. How does this new requirement affect studies is, on the whole, worthy of approval. them ? The week's session closes at half-past As to what year of the course this treatise, 12, Saturday. The disposal of the rest of the that language, or those sciences should be afternoon is governed by the caprices of the allotted, we believe a thorough discussion on students. But when can the lessons for Mon- the part of the Faculty can determine. As day be mastered? There is no time available to whether this study should be pursued to a except on Saturday afternoon, consequently more complete end, or that one dismissed as the entire week must be devoted to study. unworthy of so much attention, Ave admit to The Faculty discourage any idea as to the be within their jurisdiction. As to whether advisability of Avorking on the Sabbath. this should be elective or that compulsory, we Thus the matter stands. These are the — —

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hundred dollars to twenty-five that facts ; and were they presented in their true "Two my man draws first blood." light to the students' parents, we have no hesitancy in predicting that the new arrange- Wonder if " Chris" had his head shaved in order that " Teddy " might get " in his hair." ment, which necessitates this state of affairs, not would be immediately repudiated and con- The Freshmen are steadily improving in deport- demned. The motives in the mind of the ment, and will soon be worthy of their station. Faculty be good, but like those of Presi- may President Chamberlain has gone to New York to dent Hayes in regard to civil service reform testify iu the General Warreu Court of Inquiry. and the Southern question, cannot generate If this column is not particularly brilliant do not any advantageous realization. judge us harshly—we bet New York would go Dem- Were space given us, we would expatiate ocratic. more fully on the injustice of the requirement The editors of the Bugle are hard at work collect- of Saturdaj' recitations. As it is, enough has ing material for their number. It will be out at the been said to set the ball in motion. We end of the term. " believe it an unwise and unconstitutional" A new man from Bates says he supposes that decision on the part of the Faculty, and reit- when he has been here longer the Brunswick people erate our disapproval and condemnation of it. will invite him out. Eh !

N. G. The F. A. C. D. Society held an uproarious meeting Friday night, much to the edification of S. B. and B. and its admirers.

Some facetious youth exercised his fertile ingenuity, last Saturday night, in painting names on some COLLEGE ITEMS. of the buildings in large letters.

They say that the ground where one of our heavy " Billy " voted right. Seniors fell while ruuning to prayers the other morn- " Go on with your story." ing, looks like the crator of an extinct volcano.

Camp-meetings are in order. Whittier, of the Senior class, having been in- Did he find him at the door? spired by the desired Grace, showed his loyalty by " driving to Yarmouth to vote for Garfield. " Who can tell what a baby thinks f And now the festive yagger with a spittoon cigar The " Lady " is the latest authority on Geology. and a second hand chew breathlessly watches the The "Judge" has gone into the military busi- archer as he swiftly sends his arrow to the center of ness. the—Delta.

A Freshman wants to know where " Douglass President (to Senior polling Bible notes in chapel Lane " is. which he mistakes for a newspaper) —" You'll read

no such thing here. This is the house of God." The latest grind on '81 is two lessons in Psychol- ogy the same day. P>-incetoti.ian. Twenty-one of the Senior class cast their votes Hon. W. P. Frye understands the geography of for Garfield, four for Hancock. Four Hancock this section of the country. men did not vote as they considered Massachusetts safe The only Democrat on the Faculty deserted his enough—for Garfield. party and voted for Garfield. A very modest young lady, who was a passenger A rare bird is to be seen under a glass case in on board a packet ship, it is said, sprang out of her No. 6 Maine Hall. Call and see it. berth and jumped overboard on hearing the captain, The class of 77, through Geo. T. Little, has pre- during a storm, order the mate to haul down the sented the library with forty volumes. sheet. JEx. ;

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Mr. A. M. Edwards, '80, closed his term of tho Cyrus Woodman, Esq., of Cambridge, who was Topsliam High School on Friday, Oct. 30, and was present at the meeting of the Overseers on Tnesday highly complimented by Bro. Teniiey and other dis- last, not long since found stowed away and evi- tinguished visitors present. dently forgotten, daguerreotypes of Profs. Packard and Smyth, taken 35 or 40 years ago, by the then The Freshmen carried out the ancient cnstom of firm of Southworth & Hawes, occupying rooms ou peanut drunk, Monday night, as far as scattering Tremont Row, near the entrance to Pemberton peanut shells and breaking a jug on the chapel steps Square, and Mr. Hawes is in business to-day at the goes towards putting it through. same place. Mr. W. procured them and presented

Two Freshmen had the sublime cheek to take a them to the college. jug in broad day light, march across the campus, The address before the Bowdoin Philosophical get it filled with cider and return with the same. Club on Friday evening, 30 ult., was by Rev. W. P. P. S.—It was good cider, though. Fisher, his subject being " Church Architecture." The instructor in his lecture to the Freshmen on He conflued his remarks to the architecture of the hygeiue informed them that it is very injurious to Western churches, not going over the rich field which wear the hat known as the "plug hat." The in- the early Eastern churches have so fully cultivated, structor is correct. It would be injurious, especially and pointed out ou the blackboard the way in to the hat. which the Basilica was changed to fit it for a house of public worship, and from that he passed to con- President Chamberlain states that the $3500 sider the Romanesque style of church architecture estimated by the committee to strengthen the walls and said little of the Gothic which succeeded it. of Memorial Hall is too small, and that it will cost

at least $5000, and the money will all be forthcom- P. W. Chandler, Esq., has presented to the li- ing when required. brary of Bowdoin College, a set of the theological works of Emanuel Swedenborg in the original Latin, If a man's age is counted by the anniversary of twenty-eight volumes in all, bound in fourteen. The each birthday, there are two men in the Freshman first edition is now very scarce but has all been class aged five and six years respectively. They translated into English. The Latin edition, now were born ou the 29th of February, consequently presented to the library, was edited by Dr. Tafel, their birthday comes once in four years. Royal Professor of Philosophy, and Librarian of the The following was heard to pass between a University of Tubingen, in 1857. This edition is also scarce, as a large part of it was Senior and Instructor : S.— " Will you please tell me destroyed by what my rank was last week?" Inst.—" I do not the great fire in Boston in 1872. The college library think I can tell. I do not remember the rank of a has nearly all the translated books and several vol- student unless it is something extraordinary. I do umes of the original Latin edition, which are very not remember yours." Exit Senior. scarce indeed.

The Praying Circle has a room in the north end The following officers have been chosen by the Junior of Maine Hall of which it may well be proud. The and Freshman classes : Junior class—Mar- shal, room is a part of the one formerly used for the J. W. Crosby ; President, E. T. McCarthy President, Athenoean Library, and has been thoroughly over- Vice T. C. Lane ; Secretary and Treas-

hauled. urer, I. Stearns ; Orator, Pierce Newly papered, carpeted, supplied with G. H. ; Poet, W.

chairs, 0. Plimpton ; Odist, George arm and inside shutters, it is a model of G. Weeks ; Chaplain,

neatness and comfort. C. E. Stinchfleld ; Curator, W. H. Moody ; Commit- tee of Arrangements, E. TJ. Curtis, W. W. Cur- A special meeting of the Maine Historical Society tis, J. R. Jordan. Freshman class—President, A. has been called to meet at its library room, in the Pierce ; Vice President, C. C. Torrey ; Secretary chapel, on Tuesday, November 23d, to consider and Treasurer, H. Dunning; Orator, A. G. Brown; whether the society will remove its library, cabinet, Prophet, J. W. Bailey ; Poet, F. L. Prince; Histo- and collections to Portland, and if so, upon what rian, H. C. Finney ; Toast Master, S. E. Packard; terms, conditions, etc., and to determine whether an Committee of Arrangements, W. E. Stone, H. E. assistant librarian and cabinet keeper shall be ap- Wright, S. G. Poland; Committee on Odes, W. K. pointed. Hilton, J. Torrey, A. F. Swcctsei". 110 BOWDOIN ORIENT.

Tuesday evening, a little before 7 o'clock, an '81, was chosen marshal, E. 0. Achorn, '81, G. H. alarm was given by Mr. Cole, who discovered the Pierce, '82, aids, and a baud was immediately or- laboratory on fire. In a short time students and ganized of all the available musical talent in col- Faculty were on the spot, finding the fire to be in lege. At the parade on Wednesday night, the Bow- the part used as a workshop by Prof. Robinson. doin Battalion was giveu a place between the visiting Pails were soon at band, and Profs. Chapman, Rob- companies and town companies, and formed a very inson, and Mr. Lee, assisted by the students, poured important and noticeable feature of the procession. water on the flames, confining them to the work- Their band, as all conceded, " took the cake," not shop, and for the most part extinguishing them. only from the quality of their music, the number The Niagara engine got a stream on and put out and kind of their tunes, at which Phi Chi, as might any lingering sparks. The early discovery of the be expected, predominated, their uniform, consist- fire, together with the good work done by the watering of fine civilian's dress for members, with "plug pail brigade, no doubt saved the building. The bat " and white band, while the drum major in his cause of the fire is supposed to be by the breaking habiliments, surpassed even Solomon in his great- of a bottle of Greek fire which was in the work- est pomp and glory. The uniform of the eighty shop. Prof. Robinson lost his tools, while the dam- men in the ranks consisted of a wide white age by water and fire is slight and covered by band on their hats with a big black B in front. It insurance. was not very gorgeous but quite distinguishable from the others. The transparencies were numer- The building committee having in charge the ous, and some very good. Among them were : completion of Memorial Hall, met here on Monday, " T(e)ar-iff you can the solid North," " K-Neal 2 P.M., a large majority of the members Oct. 25, at Dow-n Hancock and Weave(r) shroud," " Tbe being present. The committee in a body visited the 'Medics' Book-er vote for Fusion," and some really building, and it was quite apparent that the walls excellent caricatures. The march was a long one, must be strengthened, as preliminary to any work but nearly all persevered to the end, their only in- on the interior. The question of what that strength- terruptions being the ivitt)/ remarks of the happy ening should consist, and its probable cost, was Democrats looking on. A collation was served at referred to Prof. Vose and Architect Fassett to Lemont Hall, abundant in quantity and of very report as soon as convenient. These gentlemen good quality, and after one got through the crowd have since reported that the probable cost will be into tbe hall, he could readily find an abundance for nearly $:i500. Tbe committee voted to accept the his idle hands to do. The visiting companies de- plan prepared by Prof. Vose, for tlie completion of parted on their respective trains about 11.30, and the lower room, two large rooms for lectures if you — taken altogether the celebration was one of the please, near tbe main entrance, and one large room — best that Brunswick has for a long time boasted. in the north end capable of seating 300 persons. The upper hall is to be finished in tasteful style, not yet decided upon, tbe committee referring all tbe plans of the structure as it now stands to the follow- DELTA KAPPA EPSILON.

ing architects for reports for finishing work : F. H. The thirty-fourth annual convention of this fra- Fassett, N. J. Bradlee, Peabody & Stearues, Carl ternity was held on Wednesday- and Thursday, Oct. Fehmer, and Mr. Preston. The committee further 20 and 21, with the Alpha Chi Chapter of Trinity voted to alter tbe original plan of the stair-way and College, Hartford, Conn. to construct a grand staircase, which always proves There were present about one hundred dele- so inviting in all our large halls. gates, representing twenty-four of the fraternity's

The Republican town committee on Monday last, chapters. At tbe first session the following men invited the students to participate in their celebra- were elected as the permanent officers of the con-

tion of their grand victory, to take place on Wednes- vention : President, H. W. Rolfe, Amherst ; Vice Secretaries, day, the 10th. A meeting was held in the Senior President, C. F. Coffin, Indiana ; W. D. recitation room, presided over by Mr. Achorn, '81, Bidwell, Williams; A. B. Linsley, Trinity. The at which committees were appointed to make all preliminary business of this session was followed by necessary arrangements as to the march, and to the more important business of the convention, dur- prepare suitable transparencies. Mr. F. L. Johnson, ing which the utmost interest was displayed and the .

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greatest euthusiasm manifested. It was voted that the presence of a large number of the older gradu- the next couveution be held with the Tau Chapter ates, among whom the venerable Dr. Francis E. of Hamilton College, Clinton, N. Y. Martindale, of the old Alpha Charge, Union, one of After the business of Wednesday, carriages were the founders of the fraternity, will be especially on hand at the enti ance to the hall, in which the remembered by the undergraduates for his zeal and delegates had an excellent opportunity to visit all enthusiasm of the places of interest in and about the city, and Thursday evening Wm. L. Stone, LL.B., of New the two hours' ride was most thoroughly enjoyed by York City, delivered an oration on "Our Eminent all concerned. After the morning session on Thurs- Men," wbich excited the deepest interest. day the pictures of the delegates were taken upon The biography of the late John Brougham, by the steps of tbe new State Capitol. Franklin Barge of New York, was a touching sketch The public exercises were held in the Opera of that eminent actor's social life and character. House, which was filled with a very enthusiastic The poet, Rev. Cameron Mann, of Ithica, dis- audience. After the opening song by tbe members played tbe brilliancy of bis imagination in one of of the frateruity, prayer was offered by the Rev. his usual polished productions.

Mr. Burton, of Hartford The address ef welcome The banquet, after tiie literary exercises, was ex- was delivered by Rev. Mr. Wright, of Boston, who tended to the wee small hours. The decorations of offlciated as presiding officer, introducing as orator the tables and the serving of the menu were charac- of the evening the Rev. E. P. Parker, of the Theta teristic of the Sturtevant, and the assembled guests Chapter, who announced as his subject, " The Min- extended their thanks to the proprietors for their istry of Natural Beauty," which he treated in a courtesy during the convention. masterly manner, eliciting frequent applause from The next convention is to be held in New York, the audience. The poem by tbe Hou. George A. under the auspices of the Xi Charge of Hobart. Marden, of Lowell, Mass., was a production worthy

of great praise ; abounding in wit and humor, it kept every one in a continual roar of laughter. The benediction having been pronounced, the delegates adjourned to the Allyn House, where a PERSOHAL. sumptuous banquet was provided, after which toasts and speeches were in order until a late hour, when [We earae.';tly solicit cummunications to this column from any who may bave an interest in the Alumni.] they finally disbanded, every one pronouncing the thirty-fourth annual convention of Delta Kappa '09. —John Mussey, Esq., of Portland, was ninety Epsilon as the best ever held. years old last week. He graduated in the class of 1809. He walks erect and attends to business at his office daily. He is the best looking gentleman of bis age in the State. THETA DELTA CHI. '39.— Hon. John C. Talbot was re-elected to the The thirty-fourth annual convention of the Tbeta Maine House of Representatives from East Machias. Delta Chi Fraternity was held in New York City, at '48. —Rev. E.B.Webb has celebrated tbe twentieth the Sturtevant House, Wednesday and Thursday, anniversary of his settlement over the Shawmut October 20 and 21, under the supervision of the Congregational Church, Boston. Grand Lodge. '48. —Hon. W. W. Rice has been re-elected to Every charge was represented and there were Congress from the Ninth Massachusetts District, for present one hundred and fifty delegates. Conven- his third term, by over 4,000 majority. tion organized with C. C. Kneisley, of Dayton, '.50. —Charles E. Butler is a cotton merchant and Ohio, President; Charles Leonard, of Tufts, Secre- resides at Fulton, Tenn. tary. After organizing the convention proceeded to '50. —Hon. William P. Frye was re-elected to consider the important business before it, which Congress from the Second Maine District, for his occupied four sessions, and the greatest unanimity sixth term. prevailed throughout all its deliberations. The '54. — Hou. William D. Washburn has been re- time between sessions the delegates spent in viewing elected to Congress, iu the Third Minnesota Dis- the places of interest in and around the city. trict, for his second term, by 8,000 majority. A vei-y pleasing feature of the convention was '60.—Hon. I^homas B. Reed was re-elected to — — —;

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Congress from the First Maine District, for bis tliird The University of Louisiana has dismissed all its term. professors and will be entirely reorganized. '61.— Hon. L. A. Emery was elected to the Maine The Faculty of Tale College, at its meeting Senate from Hancock County. Thursday, voted that, from this date, the two Fresh- J. Locke was re-elected to the '66.— Hon A. man secret societies. Delta Kappa and Kappa Sigma bis Maine Senate from Cumberland County, for Epsilon, should be abolished. The organizations second term. thus destroyed are chaptered fraternities, having '74. was re-elected to the —A. G. Bradstreet branches at Bowdoin and other colleges. They have of Representatives from Bridgton, for Maine House e.xistod at Tale, the one since 1845 and the other his second term. since 1840. '78.—W. W. French has given up engineering Tale's fall regatta took place October 7th. '81 and commenced a three years' course in medicine, at beat '83, making one and one-half miles in 13.22, College of Physicians and Surgeons, 23d Street and '83 being 36 seconds behind ; '84 academic rowed 4tb Avenue, New York City. with '84 scientific and won ; time for one mile, 6 '78.—J. T. Davidson has been elected Prosecut- min. 20 sec. ; scientifics, 6 min. 39 sec. In the Dun- ing Attorney of Tippecanoe County, lud. ham club race, Capt. Shipley's crew came out first '80. —A. H. Harding is at present studying law at time for one mile, 6.20. The single scull race be- Bangor, and will soon begin teaching at Hampden. tween Bishop and Vernon did not come oS', as '81. —Harding is teaching in Steuben, Me. Bishop tipped over. Vernon was unwilling to post- '81.— Mason is teaching in Upper Bartlett, N. H. pone, and made the course in between 17 and 18 '81.—Nichols is teaching in Stetson, Me. minutes. '83. —Winter is teaching in Bethel, Me. wishes re-echo the '83. —Cole is teaching in Bridgton, Me. The Record to take up and cry to send our crew to England. Tale never had

a better opportunity ; Yale never had a better crew. As champions in this country our crew can well challenge 0.xford, the champions of England. Co- COLLEGE WORLD. lumbia met with success ! Cornell is about to try it ! Harvard has tried it and failed only through

lack of co-operatiou from the other side ! And now The Trinity Tablet publishes a list of the Fresh- when Tale has the best " eight " that ever pulled a man class. Only twenty-eight is rather a small college oar, let her not be weighed it the balance number. and found wanting! Yale Record.

At Columbia, only 20 men out of 100 applications for admission to the Freshman class, got in without conditions. CLIPPIKGS. It is stated that England has four universities ; France, fifteen; Germany, twenty-two; and Ohio, A Junior says he's a Greenbacker. He some- thirty-seven ! times backs the Freshmen. Harvard turned out 700 men for the Republican Why is Gillott a dishonest man ? Because he torch-light procession in Boston the Monday before makes people steel pens and says they do write. election, and as usual attracted the most attention. Targum. The Cornell crow won the one and a half mile Prof, (in Biology) — " How is a cat's tongue boat race at Lake George, July 16th. The time formed?" Student—"So as to make night hide- was, Cornell, 9.12; University of Pennsylvania, ous." Amherst Student.

second, 9.20 i ; Columbia, last, 9.27 J. " build no palaces for me, Robert L. Stuart has presented Princeton Col- For bappy may the bumble be."

lege and Seminary with $100,000 each. The money Right. Don't forget it. The humble bee not will be used by the college for the purpose of com- only may be happy, but always is if he can sting you

pleting the endowment of some professorships and on the back part of the hand and make it swell

founding others. until it looks like a quart of hca.na.—Ex. — — —

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Why is a bee-hive lilie a rotten potato ? Because A little peach in the orchard grew, A little peach of emerald hue. a bee-hive is a bee-holder ; and a beholder is a spec- —Kansas Ciiy Times. tator; and a specked 'tater is a rotten potato. Catch on ? Brunonian. A little boy he climbed the fence, And took that peach from hence to thence. translates A student of French the passage, "et —Detroit Free Press. les postillions marchaient des deux cotes, de I'atte- A little colic found him there, lago," " and the postillions were walking on two And then he climbed the golden stair. ribs of the horses." Chronicle. — mini.

It is high time to rise up against the tyranny of His weeping playmates could not tell to heayen or the so-called "weaker sex." Co-education is the Whether he went —not. —Madisonensis. order of the day. It is a poor rule that won't work both ways, and Vassar must admit boys. He found a good warm place there, though Too tropical to peaches grow. " One tonch of nature," etc. Street Preacher " I now ask, brethren, what can I do to move you what shall I do to move you iu this world of wickedness?" 'Arry—"Send round the 'at gov'nor that'll move 'em." EDITORS' TABLE.

Professor of Latin—" Mr. S., I see you are a The first number of the first volume of a new trifle rusty in the rudiments, will you decline Mu- paper comes to us from the College of the City of lierf" Mr. S.— " Mulier, Mu— . Professor, I New York. It is called the Free Press, aud is should like to know what sort of a looking woman " published by the editors aud edited by the pub- this is before I decline her." lishers." A mutual bearing of one another's bur-

(translating from the French) — ; bills ? Junior — "The dens who foots the child of the baker is sick." Tutor "No, no, not the We believe that without exception every ex- child of the baker, the child of the bakeress." change has headed its local columns with " Sub- — ain't the child of Junior "Well, the bakeress the scribe for the " Good advice. child of the baker ? " Tutor—" No, no, not in The College Argus opens its fourteenth volume French; not in French." with a very good specimen of college journalism.

" is its The Prof, asks : What are the principal fea- A new feature club arrangment with various tures of the two ends of an animal ? " A Senior weeklies aud magazines. " " says : A fore and aft structure." But what is The Rambler advocates forming the Editorial " " the aft structure ? He simply blushes. What Board from all four classes, so that when the Seniors " is on the fore part? "A head." "What is on retire there may be at least two or three who know " the aft part ? He blushes aud gives it up. Thus the ropes. This plan might work, if the three who the tale was only half told. were left did not grow to feel themselves competent to "run" the paper without assistance or advice It seems that a device had been adopted in Liv- from others. We think our plan of requiring that erpool, by which each voter at the election was to those who wish to be editors shall furnish communi- hand his ballot to a man at the door where his party cations will have a good effect in obviating, to some was represented. A costermonger arrived with his degree, at least, the "greenness" of a new Board donkey gaily decorated with the colors of the lib- when it takes charge of the pen and scissors. eral candidate, but he handed his ballot in at the writer conservative door. The representative of the op- In the Courant a indulges in a rhapsody over " Modern Lorelei" which (or he posite party smilingly stepped forward to show the A whom) saw or dreamed he saw. " I dare not," he says, " at- mistake, but the costermonger insisted that all was tempt to describe the face I saw the cheeks right as he intended to vote for the conservative — so nicely rounded and as delicately tinted as the rarest candidate. "But," said the liberal, "your animal shells that eastern oceans bury in their glittering is decorated with our colors." "That's all right," sands; the ears so fragile that it seems as if a move- replied the costermonger, " he's an ass. I'm a

ment must (please not ; conservative." detach them touch) the —

114 BOWDOIN ORIENT. nose, the mouth so small and in such perfect propor- with the presentation of diplomas, and perliaps a the president, make an agreeable tion ; the dimples, Cupid's kisses ; the slender neck few words from melting away into the most bewitching curves and substitute for the present system ? " According to lines of beauty," (yum, yum, yum) " but I will try the Beacoji's " ex." man, "the majority of college and tell you how I met her." He goes on to tell journals show no raison d'etre. They are in general how and then how most disobligingly she vanished. insipid sheets, straining terribly after something humorous, which they easily attain," etc. Isn't that "Wehmuth," in Universiti/ Magazine, is very a little sweeping, Bro. Beacon f well written as a whole. It, however, seems to us we should prefer some other expression than The November number of Scribner contains a " Tlionght, short but appreciative article by Hon. Richard H. Bright as sunbeams, shimmeriii}; upon Dana on the late President "Woods, and it is well The (7?oZ;ose (lewdrop on the leaflet caught," etc., worth the perusal of all Bowdoin alumni and students. President Woods, during his long term of although that is, we suppose, a scientifically correct service here (from 1839-55), deserves quite as much epithet. The begiuning, however, is better credit as any one man for the great advancement "As in the first sweet moments of repose, which Bowdoin made, and for the position it held "When sleep spreads o'er the form a deepeuing shade that of its history ; and this critical Of restfnluess, and gradually close during period abilities, The eyes, and all things foreign seem to fade, but loving study of the character, and aspir- So, o'er the s(m], in witching twilight, steals ations of the leader in this advancement, can but A mood so sad, so grateful, so diverse be interesting and instructive to us all. His opin- And various in the thoughts that it i-eveals ions on all topics seem to have been peculiar to him- thrall immerse. lu shadowy fancy's self, positive but conservative, and not in the least seem that some diviner breath That it wonld dependent either upon his friends or position, or Fresh from the threshold of a Paradise upon the events in the more active world around Had come, reclaiming e'en that heart from death political sentiments were strongly Demo- "Whose strings are tnned to sorrow's own device. him. His negro slavery as a thing good So half subdued and lost in dreamy thought, cratic ; he advocated The earth forgot its trials and annoy in itself, and not as a necessity to be submitted to, In wistful longing; all life's cares as naught." and he warmly defended Calhoun's theories as to the Constitution. His theological opinions were "We are sorry that an Archangel should not know quite as peculiar and pronounced ; he departed from how to spell, or with his far-seeing eye should fail the course his predecessors had pursued in respect to take Bowdoin into his landscape. At all events to the Congregational clergy, declined to mingle in he addresses us as Baldwin Orient, Badwin College. their ecclesiastical councils and their ministerial This is about equal to the address we saw the other associations, did not preach their ordination ser- day upon a small bos in which some specimen or mons, seldom appeared in their pulpits, and strongly subject for analysis had come to " The Proflfessor of opposed some of their peculiar principles. These Boden College." political and ecclesiastical positions in this strongly The Columbia Spectator continues to publish car- Congregational and abolition State, and in a college toons as before. The last number contained one which had contributed hundreds of able and influ- entitled "True Civil Service Reform." On one side ential men to the Congregational clergy, and had are ranged the tents of a host with banners flying sent faculty, alumni, and students to do noble and " above with such inscriptions as these : Reform the distinguished service in the Union army, doubtless Civil Service," " Tweedled," " "Watch and Prey." led to his resignation of the presidency, or at least These form the support to a fortress which has for influenced it to a considerable degree. The article a motto around its turrets, " To the Victors Belong of Mr. Dana will show how and why it is possible the Spoils." From the ramparts of Columbia Col- for a man learned, pious as President "Woods un- lege, apparently, a " columbiad," composed of such doubtedly was, and in no way biased by self interest, metal as Philosophy, Political Economy, Law, but quite otherwise, to entertain such, and the radi- Constitutional Law, History, etc., is just about to be cal positions that he did, and from this alone it is fired, to send destruction hurtling through the ene- well worth the reading. President "V^^oods will ever mies' ranks. The carriage of the gun is built of be remembered by those who were under his instruc- the solid timbers of a " Post-graduate Course, three tion with affection and veneration, and such contri- years," and " School of Political Science," the latter butions as this and "the masterly and captivating branch of instruction having been lately established discourse of Professor Park," will be always grate- there, much to their satisfactiou. The Sjjectator fully received and appreciated by the friends of also appears with illustrated head pieces to the col- Bowdoin. umns "About College," "College "World," "Our The World, published every day in the year, Exchanges," etc. is sent by mail, postpaid, at .$12 a year, $3 for The Beacon says: "The propriety of changing three months, or $1 a month. The Monday issue, the present plan of Commencement is being agitated whose second page is devoted to the Book Reviews among members of the Senior class If a and College Chronicle, is sent separately at $1.50, Commencement is desirable, why not have some or 50 cents for four months. All subscriptions speaker deliver an address to the class, or some should be addressed to " The World, 35 Park Row, words of advice to the graduates ? "Would not this, New York." 1

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Vol. X. BRUiSTSWICK. MAINE, NOVEMBER 24, 1880. No. 10.

BOWDOIN ORIENT. is accompanied by a loss of perhaps fifteen dollars per man, it cannot be wondered that PCTBLlSHEl) EVERY ALTERNATE WEUNE.SDAY, DdRINt COLLEGIATE YEAR, BY THE CLASS OF '81, OK the best men are often unwilling to lend any BOWDOIN COLLEGE. aid in its preparation. This pecuniary loss to the editors cannot be allowed to continue for EDITORIAL BOARD. another year. The quality of the Bugle will Prederiok C. Stevens, Maaagiug Editor. inevitabty deteriorate in consequence of it, even Frederic A. Fisher, Business Editor. Charles H. Cutler, Carroll E. Harding, if it does not suspend publication altogether, Charles Haggerty, Horace B. Hathaway, and this last step would be a disgrace which .John W. Manson. would not be easily removed from all connected in Terms — S2.00 a year advance ; single copies, 15 cents. Remittances should be made to the Business Editor. Communications with its class and the college. It is bad in regard to all other matters should be directed to the Managing Editor. Students and Alumni of the college are cordially invited to contribute enough for a class to permit its editors to be articles, personals, and items. Contributions must be accompanied by the writer's real name. so much behind as did '81 its editors of last

Entered at the Post Office at Brunswick as Second Class mail matter. year, but with this as an example, and with the sufficient words of warning that have been GOiSTTENTS. given, we trust that it will be the last and only Vol. X., So. 10.—I^'OVEMBER 24, 1880. class with this disgraceful record. All in col- Editorial ISTotes 11.5 lege should feel that this is a matter that directly Literary -. Bowdoin Stories. —1 118 concerns themselves, and should take every Wliat I Saw ill a College Room ]20 Mcnioiial Hall 12 Bugle that can be afforded to sustain the Communications 122 interest and excellence in this, our annual College Items ." 123 Personal 124 college publication. College World 125

Clippings , 125 Editors' Table 126 In accordance with our so often expressed requests, some of our friends have favored us EDITORIAL NOTES. with communications on topics of college interest, but among them there has been a It is now quite time for the Bugle managers noticeable lack of Juniors. They have been to solicit their subscriptions, and we trust sufficiently reminded before both of what their that this year they will meet witli the liberal duty and what our intentions are, and if they response throughout the college that they make no exertions or efforts to write, they can deserve. The expense of the publication of surel}' have no reason to complain at any the Bugle is now a very heavy one, owing to action the Obient may hereafter take in this the size of the volume, the number of cuts, matter. No one has ever doubted but that and the uniform excellence of both cuts and there is literary ability enough in the class, pruit, and the sale of the whole edition is and no one has ever suspected before that required to pay these necessary bills. Besides modesty has been detrimental to their inter- this, the labor of preparing the Bugle lias been ests, but there must be some such good reason too often great and thankless, and when this for their continued and studied negligence, —

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or, of coiirse, it could not exist. But it is ary Law, and excluding Sundays when of quite time the traditionary bushel should course we do not study, six attendances be lifted from the various iiterar}' luminaries at Prayers and four at Gymnasium. Be-

of the class, if they expect to shine in the sides this, there is the labor of preparing

Orient ; for our year is now over half gone, themes for the Professor in Rhetoric, theses and the few weeks that yet remain of this for the Professor in Psj'chology, and essays on term will be well filled with the usual re- pertinent subjects for the President in Po- views and examinations, and will hardly per- litical Economy. How much genuine thought, mit of much continued effort on the part of labor, and research that will be put upon any our perhaps would-be contributors. But it or all of these can be readily conceived. may be that somewhat colder weather is These hours do not include any of those de- needed to nourish and develop the nascent voted to outside college work, which every intellects of these editors of the future ; if so, Senior in particular must have, business such then of course we can well afford to wait as is connected with his society, the various until the winter term, when we may hope to college organizations and institutions, and last, see our table crowded with the frosty but pert but by no means least, the few liours that we effusions of the ambitious, aspiring, and indus- poor wights are compelled to emplo}- upon the trious youth below us ; and may confidently^ Orient. We do not present this with a view look forward with bright anticipation to the to complaining, but just to show the Faculty future of the Orient, from the energy, inter- that we are of necessity busy while here, and est, and intellect as manifested in the numer- that they cannot very reasonably increase our ous contributions that we have received from labors, and perhaps—but let us whisper it them during the past two terms. let up a little on the work we now have. Such recreations as loafing, reading, except Perhaps it is only natural for a college l^erhaps a few newspapers,. visiting, and po- man to think he is overworked, and to growl liticing so common in days of 3'ore, are quite strongly loudly and in consequence of it; at past for the unliappy Seniors now ; and in any rate the Seniors are now laboring under much of his spare time, on liis way to recita- that impression. To be sure, many of our tions, he casts mayhap a sigh for the ease of studies are at present pursued by means of former days, or, what is better, for the future, lectures, and these may receive and require when for him the " Grind " shall be no somewhat less time than a text-book would, but to receive the benefit that one should, the same or even more time may be profitably There are certain customs in existence employed. Under the old curriculum former here, or it should be said have been in ex- Seniors used to get along very comfortably, istence here, that are more or less intimately not much hard work and considerable easy connected with the Old Bowdoin hazing, play ; but with the advent of the new curricu- which, it would seem, would be more properly lum has come increased work for all classes, honored in the breach than the observance. and particularly for the Seniors. Just now All reasonable men in college must now con- they are having six hours per week in Chem- cede that the old hazing spirit has quite de- istry, five in Political Economy, four each in parted from Bowdoin, and is not again likely Geology and Psychology, increased on exami- to be resurrected. Whatever opinions there nation week to six for Psychology, one hour may be among the students as to the expedi- per week either in Rhetoricals or Parliament- ency and justice of the means taken to secure BOWDOIN ORIENT. 117 this end, yet now that it is nearly accom- this, that the college may be much the more plislied in fact should be remembered and prosperous and effective for good. respected, and those with the true sense of the fitness of things will yield as cheerfully as There is considerable stir in many col- they can to the mandate of the higher pow- leges, that have not yet taken this action, over ers tliat be. And the first thing should be the abolishment of compulsory attendance the abandonment of those customs to Avhich at prayers, in some for Sundays and others we have referred, for all attempts to resur- for the week days, but as yet this agitation rect them or prolong their natural existence has not reached us. It has not probably en- here do not show real manliness and cournge, tered the heads of the Faculty to make any or true class and. college loyalty but ratlier such great innovation at present, and it has how mucii those who practice them are be- certainly not entered the heads of the stu- hind the s}iirit of the time. dents to ask for it. Some time, and it may Such customs as the Freshman Peanut be soon, a movement to secure this end will Drunk and the like, and all consequent Soph- be started, but it would require a considerable omoric interference witli them must be re- period for it to gain much foice or influence. garded as of this class. Not that such customs Bowdoin is by tradition a ver}' conservative, contain anytliing jiarticularly evil in tliem- institution — but it must not be understood by selves, but the attending reasons and conse- this as hanging back or behind the times—and quences, the very liistor}- of the custom and all such, customs as these, endeared to the its present usefulness and desirability should older Alumni and Faculty b}' the associa- all furnish grounds for its abandonment at tions of their many and faithful years, and by this late day. But among these neither can the recollection of the noble and revered men nor should be classed the respect for all who have so long ministered in them, will re- proper and legitimate class distinctions. To main justso long as these men retain their pres- be sure this spirit is only too apt to be ent influence and control. All the arguments carried to an extreme by the overzealous that would be put forward by those favoring " upperclassman, as well as by the " cheeky this change would be very likely to fall upon Freshman, under the old as well as new order unwilling ears, and whatever benefits or ad- of things, and it would seem as though in the vantages that could be presented would hardly one it was no more commendable than in the receive the attention that they deserve. So other. But there is a golden mean of respect perhaps the wisest thing for us to do would be of Freshmen for upperelassmen and vice versa, to keep quiet, and with all the possible con- and it is clearly the duty of the upperelass- tentment hear of the privileges of others. men to set the right example, as having the Now that we are so well accustomed to the necessary discretion, experience, and knowl- morning service, perhaps it will not make so edge of what this right should be. much difference to us, and perhaps under

Now that hazing is practically defunct, its these circumstances contentedness would be former spirit and customs slowly passing away, much more seemly than pining after the for- and a new order of things established, does bidden fruit of freedom from prayers. it not seem reasonable that it should leceive the best wishes and endeavors of all classes ? It is certainly to be hoped that Prof. Ladd In all fairness a trial should be given, and all, will not misapprehend the significance of the with any true loyalty to their college or respect demonstrations of which he has sometimes for themselves, will use their best efforts for taken notice in the class-room, and it is also " !

118 BOWDOIN ORIENT. to be hoped that those demonstrations will out with great effect the glories of the Kensing- not degenerate with us into mere rudeness ton-stich tokens. The talk somehow turned and vulgaritj^ We think that we will be upon old times at Bowdoin, drifting on into warmly supported by the entire sentiment anecdote and reminiscence, as such chats are of the Seniors, when we afSrm that Prof. very apt to do. Laddis one of the most jjopular and respected " You remember," Percy asked, " the of the professors under wiiom they have had time Prof. W. took the Senior class over into the pleasure of sitting, and all will testify to the Topsham woods botanizing, and the boys his uniform courtesy, kindness, and forbear- hired a hand-organ man to follow? He ance to themselves, to his ability as a scholar, struck up 3Iidligan Guards just as the Pro- and his interest and ability as an instructor. fessor had begun a learned discussion on a Of his branch, Psychologj'', we have nothing rare something or other." to say; there does not seem to be much " How the Prof, laughed," retorted Phil. agreement in the class as to its " merits as a "But I think the funniest time was the science " or its popularity ; and there is a cuspidors. You were out then, weren't you ? large and noisy minority at least who do not Prof. C. got vexed at some of the boys' spit- entertain the same feelings for the study as ting, and remarked that if it was necessary they do for its teacher. In whatever demon- for them to expectorate, he desired that they strations that may occur in the future, we would bring cuspidors with them ; and I'll be trust that Prof. Ladd will recognize in them hanged if every man-jack didn't get a spittoon the regard that is held by the few for the and carry it into recitation next morning study and not at all that for himself. The way Ave banged them about those tiered seats in Adams Hall was a caution to peaceful citizens ! " What jolly old days those were," Percy BOWDOIN STORIES.—I. sighed regretfully. " Do you remember how BT AELO BATES. often Seuex used to say, 'I'm having the best

The room was what Percj^who was accus- time of my life, but I shall never have to regret

tomed to jeer at his friend's fondness for that I didn't know it as I went along.' That luxury, called "a Kensington-stich bower." was a bit of philosophy I always admired." Philip Vaughn had innumerable lady friends, " What a separate world a college is," Phil whose lives, judging from their fruits, must said. " It wouldn't seem to me very funny be devoted chief!}' to embroidering tidies, anywhere else to hang an old circular saw out tobacco-pouches, hangings, and rugs for the of my window and pound it with a junk bot-

adornment of the bachelor's bower; until tle, but as part of my college life, I laugh

floor and wall bloomed out in wildly arranged whenever I think of it. There is a different cat-o '-nine-tails, pre-Raphaelite sun -flowers, way of looking at everything inside the col- and innumerable other testhetic devices, con- lege campus, and I alway have a secret sym- structed upon the conventional plan of mak- pathy for student tricks, no matter how much

ing them as impossible as was within the limits it is proper to disapprove of them fiom an of female ingenuity to compass. outside standpoint. You were not with us To-night Percy and Phil were seated in the night we stole that tremendously long sign those strikingly sprawly attitudes dear to the from the junk shop on Main Street, were you ? masculine soul, puffing at fragrant pipes, and George and Fred and I took it down, and staring at the open fire, whose glow brought just as we got fairly started toward the col- "

BOWDOIN ORIENT. 119 leges, one of Brunswick's two policemen He took his chair as usual, and he must have turned up. George ran one way with the felt a cold chill run down his back from the peeler aftei' him, and Fred and I put up the way in which everybodj^ looked at him." street Avith that confounded sign. We stowed "He'd feel tliat," interrupted Percy, "from it under the Church on the Hill ; and just got the chapel. It is always colder than the into Fred's room when in came George as tombs." solemn as an owl, and said he'd been caught, " He was no sooner seated," resumed the and there was nothing for it but to tug the other, " than his eye caught a great sign board back. It took us half the night to fish stretched across the front of the organ-loft on it out of the cellar and get it up." the opposite end of the chapel, Avith the words

"Dr. C. told me a story the other day," ' Pbay fok the countey,' in letters a yard Percy observed, trimming his pipe, " that high. He read the Scriptures as usual, and pleased me a good deal. Dr. C. roomed on than started in on the prayer amid an awful the southwest corner of Maine Hall, and had stillness such as never was experienced at col- a very sunny place. Gray, who was just lege prayers before or since. He got along to across the entry, came in one day with a lot the phrases with which he was accustomed to of pears not quite ripe, and asked to leave close, and not a word about the country. Then them in C.'s windows to ripen. A few morn- there was a sort of dull murmur among the ings after, Professor Packard called on C. to boys. Nobody made any noise in particular, ask something about a library book. After you know, but there was a kind of stir. The he had done his errand the old gentleman President didn't dare liold out any longer, for walked up to the window, and began to ex- the pressure of that body of boys with all the amine the fruit. ' Very fine pears,' he said, moral sentiment of the country behind them,

' ' it is a variety rare about here too.' They was too tremendous for even his will ; he gave look first rate,' Doc. answered, ' though I've in and prayed for the couutrj^ with the utmost

! not tasted them yet.' ' You'll find them very fervor " " good, I assure you,' Father Packard observed He must have been sincere ! Percy blandly, as he moved toward the door. ' Very commented. " There's a Bowdoin hazing good indeed. I took great pains with that story which always pleased me immensely. graft ! Good day.' And poor C. never had One clay a knot of fellows in the room of X., a chance to explain that he wasn't the man a gallant Sophomore, were discussing hazing. " ' ' who purloined them ! I tell you,' X. said, with emphasis, the " " Pretty good ! laughed Phil. " It Freshies like the fun as well as we do. It's wouldn't have made any difference, though, part of college life. Why, I'd be ducked

! ' if he had denied complicity, I suppose. Cir- myself for ten cents ' Here's your ten cumstantial evidence is too much for most any cents,' returned E., a brawny Junior—you of us. There is a fine story of Prex. Woods, must have seen him, Phil, he was in '67—he that a clergyman in Maine told me. You was famous for his will and his muscle. ' Now

! know the President's sympathies were notori- I propose to duck you ' Remonstrance was ously with the South in the war, and the boys vain, and as E. was big enough to annihilate were not slow to comment on it. One morn- X. had he chosen, there was nothing for the ing when Prex. came in to prayers he was unhappy Sopliomore but to submit, obtaining astonished—or at least I fanc}' he must have only the privilege of being allowed to don old been—to find every man-jack of the fellows in clothes. Thus equipped, X. took his seat out- his place, and all as quiet as stoue griffins. side his room door, surrounded by a circle of 120 BOWDOIN ORIENT. grinning friends, and E. procured a pail of "bum '' oil than to afford so extravagant a lux- water. Do you know, instead of making one ury as a well-lighted hall. Under the lamp grand dash of the ducking, and letting X. off was a coal-hod well filled with ashes, and with that, that merciless E., who had certain frescoed in an apparently careless, though old scores to settle, proceeded to dribble tlie artistic manner, with tobacco juice. The walls cold water over his victim by the dipperful. were also frescoed with names and society Now he would playfully trickle a small stream initials of the college, dotted here and. there down the sufferer's back, then dash a pint full with the marks of rotten apples, and the laths in his face ; again a little cascade would pour were visible in more than one place. upon the Sophomore's head, or an icy stream- I now entered the room without knocking. let meander down his manly bosom. E. piti- I sometimes rapped after I got in, but never lessly held X. to his agreement, and, as he before. I found one man stretched out on threw the last drop of water into bis eyes, the sofa, and from the phenomena, such as poor X., drenched and redrenched, sprang spittle and cigar ashes upon the carpet near away with a string of oaths so hot they might him, guessed he had been indulging in the

have dried him ; but it was never noticed that luxury of an afternoon smoke while in a re- he Avas anxious to discuss hazing again. By clining position, according to an ancient cus-

George ! I'd have liked to seen the perform- tom of the Orients. He was a great admirer ance." and imitator of this favorite position of the Eastern races. Strange to say, in an adjacent WHAT I SAW IN A COLLEGE ROOM. corner, in that upright, tiresome position

I had often been in the same room before recommended for Ijard study, sat his chum but never, perhaps, when I felt in a mood so intensely interested in a book which lay open critical and observing as this time. I even before him. My curiosity luoved me to look felt the spirit coming on before I entered over his shoulder that I might satisfy myself, the room. As I surveyed the outer hall not by reading the title, that nothing serious had a thing escaped my searching eye. As I brought about this unnatural appearance of came down the stairs I saw a lew fragments study. The book was " Hoyle's American of old furniture hustled together at one end Games,"—you can easily surmise what chap- of the hall, with no apparent object other ter he was particularly interested in. Another than to get them out of the waj- in some one's caller, somewhat earlier than myself, had room and leave a chance for the owner to pass drawn the big chair up in front of the stove, in and out of his own door, —his friend on the and his shoes, as they supported it, seemed to other side was obliged to look out for his own cut off any excessive supply of heat from passage. I even examined the furniture and reaching him, and the smoke issuing from a turned away in pity foi- some imagined mem- large briar-wood pipe completely enveloped ber of '85. At the other end of the hall was his face, but I knew him from the aforesaid an empty end-lamp which I am told was feet. lighted only when its tender was out for the The walls were adorned, for the most part, evening, at his favorite church sociable. I with appropriate pictures, although a motto could gather good circumstantial evideiice over one door, reading " Blessed are the pure

that it had been there some time, from its in heart," seemed to claim its date as reaching

appearance ; its emptiness would add nothing far back into Freshman year. The next period to my proof, for the boys had come to a sort chronologically, the Sophomoiic, was clearly

of tacit understanding that it was better to marked by the arrangement of tin-horns over BOWDOIN ORIENT. 121

the mantel and a group of canes held by a not until I had overhauled a neat, innocent cord in their place against the wall. Junior looking pile of boards and barrel staves that ease was characterized by a careless arrange- I found tiie empty beer bottles. But how

ment of knives, pipes, and tobacco scattered comes this ? how comes order where a short

promiscuously over the room, and the only time ago all was ddbiis ? Probably our friends thing that reminded one of Senior dignity had received a visit from tlieir pater familias was a Psychology carefully laid away in its quite recently, and tiie general state of con-

proper place—the book-case. • A pack of well fusion had not had sufficient time to return to worn cards adorned the center-table, and a the coal closet. dusty testament was placed behind one leg of I left the room in silence and returned to

the sofa to save the wall paper. my own to see if similar plienomena migiit be Generally scattered around the room were found there. Spare me the humiliating reve-

hats, coals, novels, papers, etc. Peeping into lation, and hereafter I will endeavor to keep the bed-room, the unmade beds told me that myself in constant preparation for company.

my friends had slept over tliis morning. Here, too, confusion held supieme swa3\ I cannot connect the visibilla there in any regular order, as they were thrown upon bed, chairs, MEMOPJAL HALL.

trunks, etc., but I will tiy and enumerate At a time when so mucli interest is felt by

them as they first sliowed tiiemselves to me : both alumni and undergraduates, in the com- dirty clothes, shaving materials (such as razors, pletion of Memorial Hall, there may be some mugs, and paper covered witii hither), broken curiosity to know its earlier history. chairs, towels, sponges, dishes in which to Tlie first step seems to have been a special heat water, a countless number of glasses, meeting of tlie alumni, held during the Com- some whole, some broken, all dirty, and in the mencement of 1865, with the object as stated bottom of some I thought I espied small by Prof. Smyth, of considering "what measures deposits of aromatic Ci2H220n. I dare go could be taken for a monument or memorial no farther with my enumeration in this room, of the sons of Bowdoin, who hud fallen or

but turn to the clothes-press ; the heap of taken part personally in the war." After wearables here for head, body, and feet told discussing the means best suited to accomplish me of an era of past prosperity for the hatter, this purpose, it was unanimously decided that the tailor, and the shoe dealer, and the care a"Memo)ial Building" would be the best shown in the disposition of these articles pre- form of a monument, since in it could be dicted the returning era. treasured "inscriptions, busts, portraits, flags, Next,- the coal closet. You will now pre- and other memorials of the war," and at the pare for another story of confusion. You same time the college be provided with a already imagine a little coal, a few shelves gallery for its collection of paintings, and a blackened with coal-dust, as well as the arti- much needed liall for its public exhibitions. cles upon them, such as broken lamps, oil It was also voted tliat a committee, with cans, etc. You see on the floor parts of boxes Prof. Smyth as chairman, be appointed to and barrel staves for kindlings, perhaps a carry out this plan. Tiiis committee was not stolen sign, and even a collection of beer bot- fully made up until the next Commence- tles — empty, of 9ourse. Well, I found nearly ment, but in the meauAvhile Prof. Smyth had all these tilings there, but no disorder: every- secured the subscription of $20,000. To this thing seemed clean and in place, and it was committee was intrusted the power to choose 122 BOWDOIN ORIENT.

the site, settle upon the plans, and overseer COMMUHICATIOKS. the construction of the building.

At the Commencement of 1867 it was Editors of Orient : voted that the building be of granite, and There is a reading-room connected with of a cost not less than $50,000. During the college, for the privilege of using which the following year the construction of the we pay a small fee each term. Therefore,

building was commenced, with some $30,000 since it is maintained by the students, it is already subscribed. The death of Prof. entirely unfitting and out of place that the Smyth during the spring of 1868, deprived practice of cutting scraps from the various the building its carried it committee of most effective papers be on to the extent now is ; member, upon whom the chief burden had and the reading-room authorities should take rested. measures to prevent it. At least allow all The subscription list had increased to journals to remain twelve hours, after being $36,233 in the year 1869, and the committee hung up, before attacking them with knife and was then empowered to borrow the amount scissors. Naturallj^ those cuttings are made necessary for. completing the exterior of the of important, interesting, and instructive arti- building, which was finished, as it now stands, cles, as well as of items relating to the col- in the month of January, 1870, at a cost of lege ; and that an opportunity for perusing nearly $50,000. them should be denied to the majority simply The building was finally presented to the to favor and meet the wants of those who are college upon the condition that a debt of overzealons in compiling a memorabilia or

$10,000 be assumed by the college. Memo- scrap-book, is a most deplorable state of af- rial Hall is of the French-Gothic style of fairs. " A word to the wise," etc. architecture, and is 60 feet by 104 feet on the G. R. Umblee. outside. So far as the original plan of the interior of the building is known, it was intended Editors of Orient : to use the basement for the libraries of the Of late it has been quite noticeable to Athcnaean and Peucinian societies, with two many of the students that the mail matter lecture rooms, one on each side of the entrance. which has been put into the college mail-box

The second floor was to be a large hall, as now has not reached its destination at the time it intended, for the public exhibitions and Com- should. We, the students, are assessed a cer- mencement dinners of the college, capable tain amount each term for the support of the of seating about 600. The third floor was reading-room, which includes the carrying intended for the picture galler}'. As far as of the mail matter Avhich is posted in the mail- at present decided upon, the basement will be box here in college, and it seems only just finished into a hall, with a stage in the rear, that these duties should be faithfully per- to be used for rhetoricals and lectures. The formed. When one puts a letter into the col- hall will comfortably seat about 250, and lege mailbox it is understood tliat it will go there will be also two recitation rooms capable on the first mail jtrain which leaves the town, of seating about 50 each. Before finisliing and, moreover, not be subjected to the scrutiny/ the interior of the building it is necessary that of inquisitive students. Can we not have a the walls be strengthened, probably with ma- change in regard to this matter? sonry, which will delay the completion beyond There is also another matter which should any hope of its being in shape for the coming be different. We refer to the time when the Commencement. Boston papers reach the reading-ioom. The BOWDOIN ORIENT. 123 papers are at the post-office quite early in There was a general exodus of students to the Unitarian entertainment at Freeport, Nov. 17. the afternoon, but it is very rai-e that they — reach the reading-room any before dark, Prex. (loq.) "Don't bo surprised, gentlemen, because one of you happens to have his lesson." making each man who will tear out his Thirty-page doses of Physics rather sickened eyes trying to read them in the twilight, or '82, and you should hear them howl. Don't blame hunt around over the end and find a man them. who will lend him a match to do what is the Who said the Bowdoin Philosophical Club was duty of the one elected for this very object. going to admit the Seniors to their meetings ! 'Tis There are also little things as fires to such be false ! looked after, the presence of objectionable and The Seniors had the second examination in Psy- highly odorous "yaggers," much smoking, chology perpetrated on them Nov. 15. Would it loud talking, and discussions there, and in were the last. Professor to get an fact there is a general need of change and Can't some other manage hour-aud-a-half recitation arrangement for the bene- reformation. Vox Studentoetim. fit of the devoted class of '81 1 The happy Senior rejoices in twenty hours of rec- itatiou per week, not to speak of five or six hours COLLEGE ITEMS. move of compulsory college attendance. The report that the Maiue Medical School was Pull beards are tbo aspirations nowadays. to begin the first of January is without foundation. Prepare your poems on " Beautiful Snow." It will begin at the regular time, Feb. 10. following Seniors have been appointed for " F. P. Knight has returned and entered '84. The the exhibition at the end of the term: Cutler, salu- The proof for the college catalogue is ready. tatory, Cobb, Hathaway, Lane, Smith, Staples, D. J. McGillicuddy, of Bates College, has entered Wheelwright, Wilson. •8]. We bad our first snow storm Monday, Nov. 15,

The Freshmen lu South Maine Hall replaced the aud it put our walks and streetsin that state of pecu- box. liar uucertaiuty, 'twixt mud and sand, so common to in fall aud spring. And now the rattle of the coal shovel is heard iu them the land. Happy is the man uow who has a huge transpar- We would like to hear from the editor man at ency, with rather ancient but significant political Steubens. puns, to show on which side he fought and bled in the late Presidential contest. Mr. Leo is giving the Seniors a short course of lectures on Zoology. The meeting of Parliamentary Law held last Wednesday was a very successful one. A vote of Billy says—"Prof. Ladd, I would like to write censure was passed upon the Secretary of the last about the mind and brain." meeting by a large and enthusiastic majority. " This is a privileged question, and it will take but onc-flfth vote to carry it." There was considerable speculation last week as to the meaning of the visit of Hous. James G. Blaino, The Sophomores are agitating the question of William P. Frye, and William E. Chandler to Presi- Burial of Analytics. 'Tis well. dent Chamberlain. Can it bo relating to the Sena- The Seniors all speak very highly of their pleas- torsbip ? ant visits to Prof, and Mrs. Ladd. Sophomore class officers are as follows: Marshal, The elections of this year, as usual, brought all W. J. Collins; President, A. E. Austin; Vice Presi- outsiders together into " Our Society." dent, C. A. Corliss ; Eulogist, G. B. Swan ; Elegist, The pedagogues are beginning to hie away for W. S. Pearson ; Panogyiist, F. J. Day; Odist, J. F. their youug-idea-shootiug expeditious. Waterman; Historian, W. C. Winter; Secretary The room in South Maiue Hall, formerly used by and Treasurer, H. E. Suow; Committee of Arrauge- Prof. Smith is being refitted for Prof. Avery. meuts, Sewall, Eeed, Alien. ;

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Classical studeutto scientific—" Wbat degree do '40.— Elijah Kellogg delivered an address to you take when you graduate ? " S. S. —" Don't young men at the St. Lawrence Street Church in know exactly, B. C, I think." C. S.— " What does Portland, on the evening of the 14th. that stand foi'?" S. S.—" Why, Bachelor of Sci- '43.— Hon. F. Loring Talbot of East Machias, ence, of course." Maine, died at his residence in that town, recently, " Our Band " received a pressing invitation to aged 57. Mr. Talbot was the seventh child of Hon. is the participate in the celebration at Harpswell, on ilon- Micah Jones Talbot, of East Machias, and day, the loth, but did not accept on account of the first of a family of eight to be taken away. After snow storm. The Harpswellites also borrowed sev- graduating he married Miss Mary C. Badger of eral of " them college transparencies." Brunswick, and at once engaged in the lumbering business with his father and brothers in East Ma- "Bob" is guilty of saying that, "if we were to put chias, where his life has been passed. He was a all the time upon our studies that the Faculty seem member of the State Senate, and held other ofQces to think we should, it would take forty-eight hours of ti'ust and profit, always distinguishing himself by for each day, and- the only time we could have for the fidelity with which he discharged every duty sleep would be while walking to recitation. devolving upon him. In the religious and social, as The new President of the Union Theological well as the mercantile life of eastern Maine he will Seminary, the Rev. Dr. Eoswell Dwight Hitchcock, be greatly missed, and a very wide circle of rela- was Collins Professor of Natural and Kevealed Re- tives will be plunged in grief to learn of his demise. ligion here from ]8.r2 to 1855, when he left to accept At the time of his death ho was a member of the tbc chair of Church History in the Seminary of Board of Overseers of the college. which he is now Presideut. '53.—At the Grand Council of the L 0. G. T., The Seniors held their class election Friday held at Portland, Tuesday, Nov. l.ith, T. R. Simon- morning, jSTovembor 19th, which resulted in the ton was G. W. C. T., and H. H. Burbauk ('60), Sec- choice of the following officers : Marshal, F. B. Mer- retary. rill ; President, H. S. Payson ; Orator, J. W. Man- '57.—Rev. E. A. Rand has been elected Rector of

son ; Poet, F. L. Johnson ; Historian, J. 0. P. the Episcopal Church, Hyde Park, Mass.

Wheelwright ; Prophet, E. 0. Achorn ; Chaplain, A. '58.—Rev. I. P. Smith and wife, of Chatham, E. Whittier; Odist, A. Q.Rogers; Address Under Massachusetts, on the evening of the tenth anniver-

Oak, H. W. Chamberlain ; Pai'ting Address, James sary of their marriage, October II, were visited by their parishioners, who left substantial of Donovan ; Committee of Arrangements, L. B. Lane, tokens W. W. Towle, W. M. Brown ;—the 3d on committee their regard. Speeches were made by the editor of also to assume duties of Secretary and Treasurer the Chatham Monitor, who presided, and by others, Committee on Music, J. Dike, E. W. Larrabee, W. to which a response was given by Mr. Smith. In-

P. Skillings ; Committee on Pictures, H. E. Snow, terest was added to the gathering by the presence E. H. Chamberliu, J. Dike. of other pastors in the village, one of whom, at the close of his remarks read a poem very fittingly adapted to the occasion, and another offered prayer, '60. —John Marshall Brown is appointed Colonel PERSONAL. of First Regiment on General Chamberlain's staff. '61.— Hon. Stephen H. Manning, Republican, was [W"e earnestly solicit communicatinus to tbis column recently elected sheriff of New Hanover County, from any who may liave an interest in the Alumni.] North Carolina, in which Wilmington is situated, by '34.—Rev. Cyrus Hamliu, for twenty years Pres- over 1000 majority.

ideut of Roberts College, Constantinople, and more '73.—The Address of W. C. Shannon, is 15th recently Professor in the Theological Seminary West 31st Street, New York City. at Bangor, has been elected President of Mid- '72.—F. W. Spaulding is now practicing medi- dlcbury College, Vermont. The Undergraduate cine ill New Hampshire, and has been recently mar- " says of his duties : Dr. Hamlin is Senior class of- ried. ficer, and instructor in Psychology and Mental '76. —0. C. Evans is now teaching the high school Science, the same as the President heretofore, as at Atlantic City, N. J. He was married last sum- well as in Political Economy and the other Senior mer to Miss Clark, of Pembroke, where he formerly studies which belonged to Prof. Means. taught. — — —

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76. — Sanford was admitted to the Suffolk Bar, The following are recent bequests to some of our Massachusetts, November 13th. colleges: Oberiin, $1.5,000; Amherst, $106,000;

'78.— P. L. Paine is now studying law and teach- Wesleyan, $75,000; Rochester, .$25,000 ; Syracuse ing at Portland. University, .$30,00; WilUams, $20,000; Yale, $100- 78. — J. L. Higgins has been re-elected as county 000; Princeton, $200,000; Brown, $25,000; aud attorney of Martin County, Minnesota. Bowdoin follows with $105,000. '80—Puringtou is teaching in Bristol, Maine. '80. —Hall is now at Suisun, California. '81.—E. L. Swazey is now at Warm Springs, Corson County, Wyoming. CLIPPIHGS.

Who is the first dead-head on record ? Leoni- das, for he held a pass. Round Table.

COLLEGE WORLD. A Sophomore has discovered that Longfellow is " not an admirer of art ; for doesn't ho say : Dust, " thou art ? Tufts had their Pall Meeting at Mystic Park, The difference between the dancing and card- October 27. A largo number of contestants were playing is just exactly the difference between on band and considerable excitement prevailed. the reel and the I-deal.— Qitefim. Tale won a glorious victory over Columbia in A young lady says the new sewing machine is foot-ball at New Haven, Wednesday, Novembor like a kiss, "because," she blushingly adds, "be- lOth, securing 13 goals and 5 touchdowns to Colum- cause, yon see, it seems so good." bia's 0. The czar's yacht makes fifteen knots an hour, and Harvard played Columbia at foot-ball, Saturday, it isn't a circumstance to a needleful of thread that Nov. 6th, in New York, at the Mahattan Polo a man is trying to fasten a button with. Trans- Grounds. When time was called the score stood : cript. Harvard, 3 goals 1 touchdown ; Columbia, 0.

Scene—young ladies' boarding school : Prof. The number of students at Tale is 1003, at Har- "What can you tell of Pluto?" Miss D.—"He vard 1,3.50, at Michigan University 1,367, at Penn- was the son of Satan and when his father died he sylvania University 1030, at Columbia 1,436, at gave hira Hell." Missoui-i State University 596, at Oberlin, 1,000, at " Wesleyan 164. A Senior was guilty of the following : What is the difference between the sun and a shooting The committee appointed by the Senior class at star?" " One is a sun (son) and the other a ' dar- Amherst, to consult the President in regard to ter.' " He still survives. abandoning the Sunday afternoon service, did not ladies ari'ive at any satisfactory i-esult. The particular Walk up, walk up, and gentlemen ! Here objection to the present system is its element of you have the Great Moral, Intellectual, Supernat- compulsion. ural, aud Infernal Wild Beast Show, positively for

one day only ! Walk right up and pay your money, The Freshman Class at Harvard number 220, at Freshiutn half price, and seats reserved in front for Yale 200, at Cornell 130, at Amherst 90, at the Uni- Vassar girls— for one day only ! Pass right in be- versity of California 61, at Dartmouth 90, at the fore the cages and nevermind the smell; standing University of Michigan 210, at Wellesley College room fenced off for Seniors; Southern students 130, aud 200 applicants were refused within sixty please not spit on the animals—for one day only ! days previous to the opening. Walk up, walk up; members of the Yale press The Hartford Courant knowingly remarks upon charged double price, and no profane language al- the announcement that the Yale Faculty have sus- lowed—for one day only ! Pay your money and pended the Kappa Sigma Epsilon and Delta Kappa cultivate your minds. Wellesley women admitted Freshmen societies: " This will no doubt quite re- only with certificate of character. Bowdoin boys vive these weak and feeble institutions, which hav- must clean their boots at the door. Harvard men ing had heretofore no reason to live, have now the provided with looking-glasses and rouge-pots. All sweet flavor that attaches to stolen fruits." for one day only.—^cta. : — ;

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EDITORS' TABLE. mand men of earnest convictions and pure princi-

ples ; men who can rise above party rule and party

prejudice ; men of just and original ideas, who can fortunate Princetonian ! No less than eight profit by the past and live only for the public weal coutribntions in one uurabcr ! Happy the editorial men who can keep abreast of the times and are board that is thus nobly supported by its constitu-

equal to ; who, in time of ency. Yet, (we only whisper the thought) perhaps emergencies men public peril, supei'ior to- the occasion greater the editors wrote them. " Hare and hounds " seems rise and grow with increasing danger. Such men the country de- to be an object of interest at Princeton. This old has right to expect. such it English game might become popular on this side mands and a To must look for the purifncation of politics, civil reform, the " puddle " and would be an excellent form of and the vindication of universal suffrage." We sub- exercise if " Tom Brown " be any authority. scribe to that, but not exactly to the apparent teach- Wonder if there's any connection between the ing of the article which implies that young " Zeus " in the Acta, who shows conclusively why men should seek political positions in order we ought to part our hair in the middle, and to reform the " Suez," who writes such a beautiful aud touching times. Seems to us there is more honor in being sought on account an poem on the fresh subject, " The Old, Old Story" of honorable reputation than self forward meaning the Freshman. We quote a verse or two in putting one's for a position, even with a good motive in one's own mind. Olio, doubt- of this The "Little Freshie tvim and ta, less, did not mean to be inconsistent, but was it not I wonder what yon are How practically so ? On tbe steps of Authon Hall, " have Jeered by Sophs and snubbed by all. The American people become a nation of wire pullers," affirms the Chronicle. " Children are " Standing -with reUictant feet, "Where babyhood and manhood meet, brought up to it and therefore we find it in college." "Would you fain discern the view " The cause of these remarks seems to be in the man- Of what the future holds for you ? ner of the class elections lately held at Michigan We still live.— C. C. N. Y. Free Press. But University. They seem to have two parties as a we should think the labor of that column of conun- regular thing. Caucuses, "counting out," and drums under the head of " What the Free Press " counting in," have failed to furnish excitement would like to know," would have killed it. For in- enough, as well as failed to settle the vexed ques- " stance : If a Prof, marches about the room at the tions, so the "bar'l" has had to be tapped aud rate of thirty laps an hour, how much sooner could money used in a college election. Verily, we are ad- ho accomplish the same on a pony?" Or this at- vancing. In contrast to the foregoing may be re- " " tributed to a professor aud scholus : "What corded the more perfect union of sentiment which would yoti say of the argument represented by a cat seems to have prevailed at Union College, where, chasing her tail?" " She is feline her way to a cat- according to the Concorcliensis of October 15, " the egorical conclusion." It was the cat, that time, and Seniors' officers were for the most part elected by we hope will not be catching or subject to catechism. acclamation." —JV. T. World. " Every college student and graduate," says the The Oberlin Beview speaks of a visit of con- Campus (Alleghany), " will most certainly unite gratulation paid to General Garfield at his home with us in saying that no criticism could bo made immediately after his election became known. Some upon the present style of college oratory, which 700 professors, students, and citizens, went by spec- could reasonably be regarded as too severe. There ial train. Among his brief remarks, Gen. Garfield is a sameness in it— a want of true, honest elo- " said : The thought has been abroad in the world a quence, and a deplorable lack of iudependeut great deal, aud with reason, that there is a divorce thought. Originality gives way to imitation. High- betweeu scholarship and politics. Oberlin, I be- sounding words, far-fetched metaphors, and pov- lieve has never favored that divorce. But there has erty-stricken similes, have long since crowded out been sort of a cloistered scholarship in the United sound reasoning. Common sense has lost her power States that has held aloof from active participation over effervescent poetry." The Campus evidently in public affairs; and I am glad to be greeted here knows whereof it speaks, and its speech is clearly to-day by the active, live scholarship of Ohio, aud I to tbe point. know of noplace wheresoholarshiphas touchedupon In an article entitled "The opening for Young the nerve center of public life so eftectually as at " in Politics," the Olio remarks : The times de- Men Oberlin You are cordially welcome." Vol. X. BRUNSWICK, MAINE, DECEMBER 8, 1880. No. 11.

BOWDOIISr ORIENT. mated eLsewhere, our athletics have not been

what we would wish ; but in the one more PUBLISHED EVERS ALTERNATE WEDNESDAY, DTTBING THE COLLEGIATE TEAR, BY THE CLASS OF '81, OF term that remains, there is abundant oppor- BOWDOIN COLLEGE. tunity to prepare, if we will, for the next season of our sports. The coming holiday

EDITORIAL BOARD. vacation is short, it is true, yet we trust it Frederick C. Stevens, Managing Editor. may be as full of gayety and pleasure as even Frederic A. Fisher, Business Editor. Charles H. Cutler, Carroll B. Harding, the most sanguine would wish, and that all Charles Haggerty, Horace B. Hathaway, may return better prepared for the hard and John Manson. W. necessary work of next term. All editorial

Terms — $2.00 a year in ; single copies, 15 cents. advance advice to sleigh rides senti- Remittances should be made to the Easiness Editor. Communications as moonlight and in regard to all other matters should be directed to the Managing Editor. festivities, etc., Students and Alumni of the college are cordially invited to contribute ment, holiday would of course articles, personals, and items. Contributions must be accompanied by the writer's real name. be superfluous, and although early, yet all the more heartily does the Orient wish for Entered at the Post Office at Brunswick as Second Class mail matter. " its readers its happiest " Merry Christmas " CONTENTS. and its merriest Happy New Year."

Vol. X., No. 11.—December 8, 1880. At almost the last moment of the term

Editorial Notes 127 we are glad to announce that the long-desired

Literary : boom in base-ball matters has been started Bowdoin Stories. —II 130 Communications : with enthusiasm and every prospect for its An Open Letter 132 The Military Department 133 continuance. The amount of money which The Musical Association 134 it now seems probable can be raised will be a The Boat-House Debt 135 "Our Sports" 1.35 great encouragement for the best work of the College Items 137 The Bugle 138 boys for next season and be quite sufficient Personal 138 for their ordinary needs. It is to be hoped that over $400 can be raised, and as but little money will be needed by the boating interests

EDITORIAL KOTES. for next season, it would seem as though this should be easily done. The boys are not will- With the present number we close the ing to give up base-ball here, and every man second term of our connection with the Ori- who really wishes the success of the nine will ent and the first term of our present colle- sacrifice that abundant funds and encourage- giate year. This year will be rather an ex- ment may be given them, and when the list perimental one for the new curriculum ; and is completed may it exceed even the expecta- though of course too early to judge of its tions of the most sanguine. results, yet, with very good reason the past term may be regarded as a very quiet, studi- The Senior Classes at Bates and Colby have ous, and successful one. " As has been inti- voted to have no Commencement Concert, and 128 BOWDOIN ORIENT. perhaps no public exercises on Class Day. It about the lack of which so much has been is time the Seniors here should be thinking said in the past, will be presented for the first about their concert,— whether it will pay to time as a part of our curriculum under the devote about two hundred dollars or more instruction of Professor Chapman, and it is merely to keep up a custom that should have to be hoped that a large and interested class been obsolete long ago, and to furnish a good will greet the introduction of this favorite show to a crowd who will not pay for it, or study. German, Analytical Chemistry, and to spend their money for something that will Mineralogy will furnish those who wish an op- yield an adequate return. The Committee portunity to pursue still further their studies in on Music, which was chosen at the class meet- those branches, and their popularity and that ing, received no instructions at the time, and of their instructors will render it difficult for of course can do nothing until some decisive those with no particular predilections to action is taken by the class. If it is necessary choose between them. These electives are for the success of Commencement week that of course but experiments, and we hope that the evening should be occupied, it would the best efforts of the Seniors will be so seem that the committee should find some- directed to make them successful that in the thing to fill the space more satisfactory to the future their number may be largely increased. class and its friends. It has been frequently observed during the There has been some complaint of late past year or more that many of the appoint- about certain articles, as books, papers, gloves, ments and elections in the college have not

etc., being taken from the reading-room and been accurately i-eported to the various out- not returned, and attention is simply called to side newspapers, offering many chances for the fact that this purloining may be stopped. mistakes where surely none should occur. All If " yaggers " are the guilty parties, then it these could not very well have been careless but remains for the managers and students blunders of the printer or the unintentional who frequent the room to constitute them- errors of the reporter, for they have been selves into a perpetual acting police force, and noticed in more than one paper, in more than eject the intruders. But if not, then we one instance, and what is still more remarka- trust that all will be careful about leaving any ble they have always been in the same goods there to satisfy the thieving propensi- direction. By any careless or intended mis- ties of the sneaks who would do such things. arrangement of men in the various college

It is very convenient often for one hurrying appointments, there is an extreme liability to to prayers or recitation to leave a few things misconception in the minds of those who get there until the next hour, and it is shameful their college news from those papers, which that the convenience of the whole college would often require considerable personal ex- should be sacrificed by the mean acts of one. planation to rectify. This is a very small

It is to be hoped no more complaints wUl be thing to notice at this time, it is true, but it made, and that, as we should, we can leave is a still smaller thing to do this or let it pass what we wiR there in peace. without comment, and attention is simply called to this matter with the hope that it may Next term will come most of the electives not occur again. for Senior year, and they are certainly of enough importance to require careful consid- There is one important subject that has eration in their selection. English Literature, been quite neglected here since the dissolution BOWDOIN ORIENT. 129 of the old Peucinian and Athensean Societies, equal to the others, but with the new park, but is receiving some attention now, and is which they are making herculean exertions to capable of still more without detriment to purchase, it will require but a few seasons to those engaged. We refer to the subject of place them fully even with their other sports. debating. To be sure the regular fortnightly discussions before Professor Chapman, and the In the present number we publish a com- exercise in Parliamentary Law before Presi- munication from the Professor of Military dent Chamberlain are some improvement over Science and Tactics, in relation to his depart- what has been, but they only show to us what ment, which is well worth the attention of all might be if those interested would organize underclassmen. It is now time that these and work. The Faculty have done quite all questions must be directly answered by every they can for us in this branch, and all desiring student who will remain here : Do you wish more practice must find the opportunity them- to see the college and its several departments selves. Many of the larger colleges have prosper ? and, if so, are you willing to do organizations devoted solely to debate, and what you can for their advancement, especially through them that practice is had which will if united with your own personal advantage ? be so useful hereafter. If those here who There can be but one response to these ques- seem to wish for this practice are zealous in tions, and all those underclassmen with the their professions, some kind of an organization true loyalty to Old Bowdoin will early and will be formed to further their wishes. The gladly lend their influence, as suggested by next term will be the time for the considera- the communication. Many of the most tion of this, and we trust that if such a club powerful friends of the college are deeply is needed it will soon be founded. interested in the success of the Military Department, and that alone should be a strong

Now that the sporting season of 1880 is reason for enlarging the now too small list of over, base-ball, boating, foot-ball, and all, we drill men. We trust the Sophomores and suppose it is in order to congratulate Yale for and Freshmen will consider this subject im- her remarkable successes during the year, and mediately and favorably, and that those ex- for the position she now holds as champion of cellent plans suggested by the instructor in American colleges in athletics. The Yale that department may not be allowed to fail base-ball team had a personnel and record from lack of numbers. which were unequaled last season, and though not the nominal champion of a limited asso- The past term has been a very quiet one for ciation, yet must be regarded as the real us, not only in the relations between the classes champions of base-ball. In boating, too, for themselves and the Faculty, but also in the the first time for some years, Yale is ahead of various college sports. As we have noticed her old rival ; her eight could not well be before, there has been marked lack of interest, beaten this side of the water, and it is cer- both general and particular, in nearly all of tainly to be hoped they will next season try our sports, and attention has been called to conclusions with our English cousins. Their the need of improvement of some kind before foot-ball team, too, though nominally yielding spring. The communication in the present to the Orange and Black, have yet a record number will, we trust, set some a thinking of which they have good reason to be proud, who before have claimed no responsibility for and upheld the honor of Yale on many a hard the welfare of the sports, and have only fought field. Their field sports were not been too ready to croak over their reverses. 130 BOWDOIN ORIENT.

Though the views of our correspondent may ceiling, rubbing his chin and changing legs in not be unanimously adopted by all in col- his inimitable way, but no happy evasion lege, yet all must confess the great need for occurred to him. A fellow behind him was improvement in many of the respects that he prompting in frantic whispers, and at length mentions. The boating interest, too, needs succeeded in attracting H.'s attention. Old immediate consideration. H. was so intent on the ceiling, though, that

There is a debt on the boat-house unpaid to do this he had to speak so loudly as to be which is liable to be of trouble to the associa- heard over the whole room. Of course every- tion. All ideas of a college crew might as body laughed in concert, but no line softened well be given up from this singular and unwar- in the grave countenance of H. Taking in ranted apathy which has befallen us. The the situation in a twinkling, he drawled out, scratch races of this fall were comparative with perfect composure, ' I am told six " ! failures in point of both time and interest, and months ' How the boys applauded ! if we are not careful the class races of the " There's a good recitation story they tell spring term will be no better. The responsi- of Prof. Chadburn," Percy said, taking up bility for this state of things lies upon all, for the ball in his turn, " though the truth I don't the officers cannot work without an interest vouch for. They say that he began a recita- in college to sustain them, and the interest in tion in Natural History by asking the first college must have proper officers to execute man in the class if he'd ever seen a porpoise. it, or nothing can or will be effected. Next ' No, sir,' was the answer, as prompt as you term we hope to see this discussed earnestly, please. ' The next,' says the Prof., and the and with the desire to help our sports ; and all next said no, too. And so they went down those who have stood in the way of their the class, Chadburn of course forgetting all progress must expect to have told some plain about what the question was before he got truths unless their ways are mended. half through the row. ' Very well, gentlemen,' he remarked in his most magisterial manner, as the last man added his negative to

the rest, ' you may take this lesson again to- LITEHARY. morrow, and I hope to find you better pre-

! pared ' / Another story of him is that he II. BOWDOIN STORIES.— asked once if anybody in the class had ever BY AELO BATES. seen a frog in the water. The boys all said "These things are no end funny," Phil no till it came to G., who remarked that he said, poking the fire. " I don't know whether had seen a frog in the water. ' Good,' the they are so to folks outside the ring, but the Prof, said, ' I am glad there is one man here whole college feeling comes up to me with who is an observer. Now will you tell us, them. Don't you remember the day we '76 Mr. G., under what circumstances you saw boys were reciting in International Law to the frog in the water, and what he was doing.' Prof. Caziarc, and old H. distinguished him- ' Oh,' answered G. brightly, ' I put him in, ! " self so ? Unluckily, this wasn't one of the and he was trying to get out ' days when H. was prepared, and, as he neg- " Some of the Bo wdoin boys did a couple of lected to read ahead in the class, his answers droll things the year after we graduated," Phil " were of the wildest. ' How long,' asked the said. The eternal war between Fresh, and

Professor, ' does a ship remain liable to seizure Soph, was raging with great violence, and there ? after violating a blockade ' H. gazed at the was no end of sharp-shooting on both sides. " ; "!

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I fancy the Freshies were the smarter from to the cook, had sent after them. 'Hurry the two stories I heard. One night they upj' Winter went on. ' The fellers have were laying out for a ' peanut drunk ' —is got dreadful tired of waiting now.' So old there anything funnier in college nomen- Tim bestowed the chickens, smoking hot, in a clature than calling a gorge on that arid fruit basket. ' Will yer take the plates and the a ' drunk ' ?—and they were told that the taters, too?' he asked. But having secured

Sophs, had found it out and meant to stop it. the chickens the boys were not inclined to They went on with their plan, though, and to wait, so they told him to follow with the other the usual bushel or so of peanuts they added things, and off they scud with their booty. a can of cider. Of course when their ene- Saucy knaves ! Perhaps the Fre'shmen did mies interrupted the inocent festivities, they not have a howl over those birds ! And per- bore away peanuts and cider, upon which haps the Sophs, were pleased at the trick " they feasted in high glee. Fancy the feelings But wasn't it clever ? " of those wicked and wretched Sophs, when, Capital ! I only know one thing which on draining the can of its last glass of cider, would have been better, and that was the " '75 five drowned mice dropped into the glass ! thing some of the boys didn't do to Prof. " " By Jove ! That was tremendous ! Z. You know what a little, wizened, dried- cried Percy. "I wonder a Freshman was up man he was, and how cordially everybody left alive to tell the tale ! disliked him. The one year he was at Bow- " I fancy they weren't very cheeky for a doin he made more enemies than he could day or two," returned the other. " But their unmake in a lifetime. Well, X. and Y., '75 second trick was worse yet. The Sophs, be- boys, got into the Church on the Hill one came possessed of a pair of plump chick- Saturday night, when Prof. Z. was to preach " ens on Sunday. They planned to cut a trap-door

" ' Became possessed ' is a good phrase," behind the pulpit, with a spring to be worked interrupted Percy. " I've become possessed by a cord going under the carpet to the stu- of chickens on the Harpswell road myself! dents' seats They meant to pidl the door ' Convey, the wise call it.' Go ahead." out from under him about the time he got " I knew I was touching you in a tender started in the long prayer, and let him down spot," continued the narrator. " Having the out of sight! Unfortunately the sexton chickens, they took them down to that disre- came in, and they had to give the thing up ! " " putable Tim Ponson, who used to cook your Unfortunately ! you say ? Phil said, fowls for you, to have them roasted. Certain laughing. " That shows where your sympa- " choice spirits—both on two legs and in black thies are ! bottles—were brought together for the feast, " They are always with the boys in pri- which Tim had promised should be ready by 9 vate," Percy retorted. " In public I have o'clock in the evening. But a few audacious to disapprove of anything of this sort as " Freshmen, Billy M. and Tom Winter among improper ; indeed, as extremely improper ! them, in some unexplained way got hold of a knowledge of the Sophomoric plans, and at When the maid 1 mean to marry half-past 8 presented themselves at Ponson's I of evenings go to see, I invariably carry door. ' Halloo, Tim,' says "Winter briskly, Watches twain along with me. One is hours and hours too fast, ' are those chickens ready ? " Tim looked a T'other, hours and hours too slow little astonished, but Billy broke in and ex- By the first we meet ; the last I consult when I should go. plained that S., who had delivered the birds —mini. : :

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COMMUKICATIOKS. and proverbial discrimination of your Faculty who so persistently demand the privilege of Editors of Orient carefully perusing each article of the Student The followiug communication, in answer to an before its publication, " in order that nothing editorial in the last issne of the Bates Student, has been refused admission by the editors of the Student, disrespectful or discourteous may enter into it is desired that it be inserted in your columns and its composition." As to our ability to com- not only to correct any possible misapprehension of left, sirs, facts, but also to furnish that opportunity for reply pete with those whom we have why, which simple justice demands. in the wildest flights of our imagination we

To the Editors of the Bates Student never entertained the slightest notion of lay- In your last issue was an editorial criticising claim to such ability. Compete with the ing those who have recently left Bates, and editors of the Bates Student, that dazzling assigning your own reasons for their conduct. array of genius and talent that the world in

Since nearly one-fifth of all the students of its present state of civilization can scarcely the institution have left within the last six appreciate ! The idea is too preposterous for months, it is not surprising that some notice anything. We humbly confess our littleness. should have been taken of it. But that an But, sirs, isn't it letting yourselves down from article so shamefully personal and so mani- your lofty position to taunt us with it ? Isn't festly untruthful, could have recommended it a little cruel to thus unceremoniously crush itself to any one is certainly surprising. us out ? Couldn't you have restrained your- A large proportion of those leaving, who selves and allowed us to do humbly and in have entered other colleges, have come to our own way the little that the grace of God Bowdoin, and for them the article was specially and the ability to mind our own business intended. Allow us to examine it. You as- would have given us the power to do ? But sert that we assigned to you as our " chief inasmuch as you have seen fit thus openly to reason for leaving, the advantage secured to attack us, and by your own comments to place us by the diploma of a more widely known us in a false light before your readers, you institution." Now, while we appreciate as have compelled us to present to you the true much as you do the advantage of a diploma reasons for the course we have pursued. And

from Bowdoin over one from Bates, yet, Mr. if, in the course of our remarks, we present Editor, we defy you to point to a solitary some plain, unvarnished truths for your con- instance of a student leaving your institution sideration, you and your friends need lay no who has assigned to you, either directly or by blame at our door. This controversy is not implication, the above as the "chief" reason of our seeking. Upon you, as its provokers, or as a reason for so doing. This being so, inevitably falls the responsibility. you must admit that the basis of your article When we left Bates, we left with no en- is entirelj^ a work of your own imagination. mity toward that institution. We did what You then proceed to draw conclusions as we supposed we had a perfect right to do. could absurd as your premises were false ; asserting We left because we believed that we that our course is an "indication and confession do better ivork, get better instruction, and of weakness, of cowardice, a compromising receive far greater benefit in every way from of manhood, a simple proclamation that we our course elsetvhere. And in every particu- distrust our own ability to compete with lar we have been satisfied beyond expectation others [you doubtless]." As to the manli- with the change. ness of indiscriminately applying such epi- When an institution is so loosely conducted thets as the above, we leave that to the keen that students go through their recitations BOWDOIN ORIENT. 133

week in and week out without opening a text- But again, you urge that our " class feel- book, and when at the close of each succeeding " should have tended to keep us at Bates. ing term these same students (?) are in some We admit it. No one cherished a kinder mysterious way prepared to make a clean regard or a deeper feeling for his classmates walk-over at each examination, the inevitable than we did. It was this, and this alone that conclusion is that something is wrong. What kept us there so long. We know this to be the result, amid such influences, must be upon the case witli others. How often have we the habits of a student, we leave to be inferred. heard our classmates say, " Were it not for Now, Mr. Editor, you are well acquainted leaving the fellows I wouldn't remain at Bates with the above facts. You knew them when another hour." It was with a feeling of

you wrote that editorial. Do you attempt to regret that we broke these ties ; and pleasant denj- it ? Did you not tell us yourself, scarcely as are our associations here, let circumstances three weeks ago, that. " a large, majority of be what they may, we shall ever cherish a kind your own classmates were doing little else remembrance for the boys we have left. But than wasting their time, and had you known this by no means invalidates our reasons for as much about Bates College three years ago leaving. On the contrary it shows how pow- as you do now, you never would have been erful they must have been. The fact that we " found within its walls ? Delightful, isn't it, broke strong ties shows that stronger reasons this prattle of yours about " weakness," and impelled us. " cowardice," and " compromising of man- We regret that you have compelled us to " hood ? speak thus openly, but trust our reply has Again, you say that he who leaves " does been only commensurate with the provocation not hesitate to inflict an injury on the institu- given. Alpha. tion that has helped him to a position he could not otherwise have obtained." Here again j'our [For the purpose of placing certain matters con- meaning is a little obscure. Perhaps you cerning the military department of the college before the students, we are allude to the fact that very many students requested by the Mili- tary Professor to publish the following article in the enter Bates who could not pass an examina- Oeient.] tion to enter elsewhere. We acknowledge Editors of Orient : the fact, but beg leave to assure you that EMends of the college who are desirous however convenient this state of things maj^ that the military department should be con- have been to you or others on entering, we tinued and become practically successful, have were happily not obliged to take advantage placed, under certain conditions, a very con- of it, and hence owe no debt of gratitude to siderable sum of money at the disposal of the Bates on this score. Or perhaps you refer to department for its benefit. These conditions the fact that a course at Bates necessitates win be fulfilled if twent3'-five or more stu- but a small outlay of capital. Very true, and dents of the present Sophomore and Fresh- we could have remained at home even cheaper man classes will hold themselves in honor than we could have gone to Bates. A neglect bound to receive the regular instruction of to put out a dollar is not necessarily a saving that department for two years from the end of a dollar ; and we confidently assert that of this term. Bowdoin is a more economical college to at- If this proposition should meet with the tend then Bates if the principle of largest approval and acceptance of a sufficient num- returns in proportion to the outlay is a safe ber of the students mentioned, then it is pro- one. posed, with the approval of the President, to 134 BOWDOIN ORIENT.

appropriate such portion of the money as may to interfere in any way against the regular be required for that purpose to the purchase college sports, but on the other hand, con- of uniforms for their use, and in general, for siders them as especially within the line of such other purposes as would otherwise cause its thought and action, and desires to add an expense to the student on account of join- substantially to them, and at the same time ing the military department. Copies of add a knowledge which will be valuable to tactics and such other military books and the student in riper years. publications as may be needed for reference If the scheme above sketched is to be car- to assist a practical, by a theoretical knowl- ried out, it is highly desirable that students edge of military matters, will be provided. should hand in their names before the end of The period of two consecutive years is the present term, and before the regular believed to be the shortest time in which a repoi-t of the military professor, required by thorough practical knowledge of the subject the War Department, is made, in order that can be gained under the present system, and the future prospects of the department in the avoids the intermittent, or term plan, which college may be officiallj'- set forth, although now obtains, and which is unsatisfactory in no military duty will be required except at-

its results. tendance at one roll-call on the last drill day The required attendance at practical mili- of the term. It is also desirable that the tary exercises will continue to be three hours status of the military department be put upon per week, and will aim to perfect each stu- a good foundation before the plans for the dent individually in the knowledge of the art new college buildings are decided upon, in and duties of a soldier, both in the ranks and order that provision may be made for a suita- in command of a company, and if possible of ble drill hall and armory therein. a battalion, for which two or more companies It can scarcely be necessary to urge upon would be necessary. the educated young men of Bowdoin, who The discipline while on drill, will be the are accustomed to think for themselves, the same as that of a well ordered company of probable value in the future, to them as well the regular army or militia, and the sj^stem of as to the State, of a knowledge by their class giving certificates of proficiency to competent of the art of organizing and handling bodies men on graduation will be continued. of armed men, and of the strength and im- In addition to the regular drills, arrange- portance such knowledge will give to them in ments have already been made for a system times of public danger. of target practice, to include both gallery and They have but to imagine themselves in

range firing, for those desiring it, and who have the position of offering their services to the

mastered the requirements of the squad drill. nation on the breaking out of " that tiger in This will also be conducted without ex- ambush," the next war, and the difference in pense to the student, and at the end of each opportunity and position between wearing a year will close with public matches between sword and carrying a knapsack, to recognize selected teams, etc., for prizes, as announced the advantages such a knowledge would give at the opening of the present college year. to them individually. If two or more companies can be organ- " Ce n^est que le premier pas qui coute." ized, competitive drills once in each year could

be had, which would probably prove both Editors of Orient : interesting and instructive. The Musical Association, long contemp-

The military department does not desire lated, is now an assured fact. Through the :

BOWDOIN ORIENT. 135 liberality of the Brunswick people, and espe- which we always felt for the old house, not cially of our professors, sufficient funds have knowing at what time we should be ordered been subscribed to enable the association to to tear it down and give up the land. begin at once its work. This will consist in But while enjoying all the advantages of the main of choruses, glees, and portions of the new house, and congratulating ourselves operas, which will be taken up under the upon our good luck in having it, let us not direction of Herman Kotzschmar. Mr. Kotz- forget that it is not entirely paid for. There schmar's name is a sufficient guarantee of the is still about $92 due. With the exception thoroughness with which the work will be of about $350, given by graduates, and a performed. A good deal of the material will generous gift by the Faculty, the classes of necessarily be raw, so that none we hope will '80, '81, and '82 have paid for the house be deterred from joining on this account. If, $779.77. Now it seems no more than fair then, all will enter into the work, there is no to expect that the class of '83, having enjoyed reason why we should not soon have that its privileges, should at least pay the balance long-wished for pleasure of possessing a good due on their boat ($31) at once. The class glee club, of which we may have reason to be of '80 having presented their boat to the proud. The material now in college is as association, we hope to sell it to the class of good as we are likely to have or have had in '84. If this is done, we can pay our debt and the past. There is a tendency alwaj's to have some money in the treasury. think that students who have gone before, Perhaps some members of the college do have been better able to take hold of such not realize that this debt must be paid at work than. those now in college, and this is once ; but such is the case. Mr. Colby is one of the chief reasons why it is has been so getting anxious for the amount of his bill for difficult, the past few years, to make even a lumber sold to Mr. Melcher for the house, beginning in this direction. One of the and Mr. Melcher says he will pay him as soon objects of this association is to give, if possi- as he receives the money from the association. ble, a thorough training to the students who I understand, from good authority, that if sing at all, in order that we may improve the the money is not paid soon there will be ability we now have,—and it is to be hoped trouble. This I suppose means an attach- that all will take hold to further this purpose ment on the boat-house, which will cause us as much as possible. D. additional expense, and is likely to compel us

to mortgage it. If we cannot pay our whole

Editors of Orient : debt at once, let us hope '83 will pay the During the last season the boating men $31 that they owe, and with which we may were all much pleased with the change of at least appease our creditors. M. quarters, and with the manifold advantages of the new situation. Before then our boat- house was little better than a shed. We had Editors of Orient no dressing-room, no bath-room, no good rests Since the subject of the general lack of for our boats, and were often obliged to carry interest in our sports has been brought up, them a long distance over logs to put them will j'ou allow one who is always interested into the water. We now have a boat-house in base-ball a short space in your columns. capable of holding twenty or more boats, and, Without reviewing the result of the sea- having an indefinite lease of the land on son just passed, in regard to defeats and which it stands, are relieved from the anxiety victories, or noticing any of the mean things 136 BOWDOIN ORIENT. said of the nine behind their backs, let us see withdraw from the sports, we would saj' that if we learned anything by experience. we hope to see your opinions changed before Judging from the first two games even, spring, for we trust that in calmly considering every member of the nine knew the reception these things you will not allow personal feel- he would get. Victory meant hand-shaking ings to draw you away from your duty to the and congratulation, defeat meant all manner interests of our sports." Let us see,—" we of contemptible things said against him ; vic- trust that in calmly considering these things toiy meant abundance of funds, defeat was you will not allow personal feelings to draw an assurance that if you went out of town you 3'ou away from your duty to the interest of would pay your own expenses. It is under our sports." Is it the duty of any member of these inspiring and favorable (J) circumstances the nine to not only overlook all hard words that the nine of next season must start. From said against him, but also to stand ready at the time they begin work in the gymnasium any time to pay his own expenses, and for the until the end of the season, they must under- nine as a whole to hold themselves responsible stand that victory is the condition of support. for all the bats and balls used during the season?— Observation will make it plain to any one Again, to quote from your editorial, " we that next season, to be successful, the nine hope to see your opinions changed before must be much stronger than last. Collecting spring." Let us grant, for a moment, that the all the available material, the most sanguine opinions of those have changed, and that all, must acknowledge that we have none too whom the management desire, agree to play. much. A good pitcher is needed,—is any one Is there anything gained? Many will say, practicing for that position ? No. Why not ? " Yes, we shall have a good nine." How long Because very few care to spend time that will you have a good nine, or rather how long could otherwise be employed more profitably, will that nine be supported ? Judging from upon something which is very doubtful. the past, only so long as the nine is victorious. But some one may say, " What is the use Who ever heard of a professional ball player of talking about this now, let it go until being payed in proportion to the number of spring." Not one minute should it be delayed. games he wins. Then whj^ should our nine be The nine should know immediately whether obliged to go to work with the understanding they are to receive proper support, and govern that thej' are to be rewarded, not according to themselves accordingly. If encouraged, it is their work but according to their abilityto win. right to expect them to work ; if the students It would seem as though it were time that remain inactive in the matter, the nine cannot the students on their part, should make some be blamed if they take the same attitude. advances so as to encourage the boys to work. Another objection might be raised, that there Let the students give some assurance that the are several who, although having been promi- nine will be supported whether defeat or vic- nently identified with the nine 'in the past, tory attends their efforts. Show them in some refuse to play next year. Very well, leave tangible way that through thick and thin, them out. It takes nine men to make a nine. from the beginning of the season to the end, One man, or two men, or three men, cannot money sufficient for all expenses awaits them, make a nine, never mind what their abilities —then, and not till then, will a nine be found are. But nine men by work and with encour- whose fortunes will ever be of interest, and agement, can do wonders. the members of which shall be treated as To quote from your editorial on " Our gentlemen whether they have the good fortune Sports,"—"•To those who are intending to to win or the misfortune to lose. J. —

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COLLEGE ITEMS. Senior and Junior Exhibition will be held at Lemont Hall, Thursday, Dec. 16th. The Juniors appointed are Bates, Belcher, Merriman, and Staples. Prince, '84, has left college. The Instructor in Military Science and Tactics Moody is tbe only Junior electing Calculus. gave a series of lectures on projectiles, to those of his department, during the cold The Juniors began practical work in Zoology weather of last week. Friday last. It is to be hoped that the Freshman who left the The Junior Boat Crew is working hard in the Grymnasium. epistle to his fair one on the top of the letter-box, will receive an answer, and learn, in due season, the There promises to be another exodus of Bates mysteries of the lid of the box. men next term. The lecture before the Bowdoin Philosophical We received a short visit from Belcher, '82, just Club, on Friday evening, Nov. 19th, was delivered before Thanksgiving. by Prof. Carmichael, subject, " Sympathetic Vibra- tion," very About thirty students remained in college during and a interesting lecture it was. the Thanksgiving Recess. The following was elicited in Psychology as re- the The Thanksgiving Recess extended from Wed- gards memory of the class : Number having

special defects, 27 ; defective memory for names, 10 nesday noon until Saturday night. ; for dates, 8 ; for passages from authors, 6 ; for ab- The Historical Society are busily engaged in re- stract principles, 2. While one admitted a general moving their collections to Portland. forgetfulness of facts, 17 were unconscious of any As is usual with the last number of the term, the special defects. Orient has been delayed a few days. It may be interesting to certain of our readers to learn that John W. Manson, formerly of '81, Dart- Term closes Friday, December 17th. Next term mouth, is an editor upon the Bowdoin Orient, begins Wednesday, January 5th, 1881. published by the class of '82, Bowdoin College. The last exercise of Parliamentary Law for the Dartmouth. We would correct our exchange by term, was held on Wednesday, 8th inst. informing them that the Bowdoin Orient is published by the class of '81. Mr. Manson is still The skating on the river was fair Thanksgiving a member of that class. week, but was soon spoiled by the suow. Instructor (to dig-nifled Senior who had There seems to be a greater proportion of men spent his spare time on novels) —"Mr. L., will you give teaching this winter than for many years past. us a specimen of the Echinoderms? " Senior (very The Bugle will be out by the middle of next deliberately, feeling probably the pangs of appetite) week. They can be obtained at 10 A. H. —"Tapeworms, I think." Amid the applause the instructor informed him that many great naturalists Instructor Lee has been giving the Seniors a would class them there, but he begged leave to very interesting series of lectures on Zoology. differ from their opinion.

The Historical Society voted, at their meeting, A base-ball meeting was held at the Freshman Nov. 23d, to remove their collections to Portland. room, at 3.30 Wednesday afternoon, at which measures were taken to place the nine on a firm footing Prof. Kotzschmar's singing class met at the for next season. A subscription was started to pay Chemical Lecture Room, for the first time, Tuesday the running expenses of the nine for nest season, evening. and in a few hours about twenty men had subscribed Bailey, '84, has been obliged to give up his over $100. From appearances now, there will be studies for the remainder of the term on account of over $400 subscribed, enough to place the nine trouble with his eyes. upon a firm basis financially. The old books are to be thrown aside, and all subscribers are to be mem- " " " " Billy and Pond have erased their hair bers of the new association. lines, and begun anew for next Commencement. Success go with them. The following will be absent from college, teach- '81 ing: —Achorn, Newcastle ; Haggerty, Westport; Shooting matches were held daily, at Appleton, Harding, Steuben; Larrabee, Manchester ; Petten- during Thanksgiving week, disturbing their more gill. Brewer; Snow, Bailey's Island ; Sawyer, Bruns- quiet and studiously inclined neighbors. wick ; Mason, North Bartlett, N. H.; '82—Blondell, Bowdoin Chase, Prex's anticipated appointment by the Argus ; Knox ; Curtis, Freeport ; Jordan, Brunswick Libby, should induce the Sophomores and Freshmen to ; Locke's Mills ; Moody, Harps- well take the drill with an eye to future honors. ; Plimpton, Farmingdale; Sanborn, Bethel;

Staples, Bowdoin ; Stearns, Mason ; Weeks, Fair- Seventeen Seniors of the Academical Depart- field; McCarthy, Sangerville; '83—Austin, Parsons- ment will elect English Literature ; eleven. Analyt- fleld ; Cole, Bridgton ; Fling, Gray ; Hutchins, ical ; eight, Chemistry German ; one, Mineralogy. Milan, N.H.; Reed, Holden; Russell, North Jay; 138 BOWDOIN ORIENT.

'84 Winter, Woolwich ; —Charles, R. I. Thompson, Bugle, the hits being excellent and some of them

Cummings, Mt. Vernon ; Knight, Brunswick ; Say- exceedingly natural. ward, Woolwich. The cut before '81 is especially good, and will recall forcibly to all the class that rough and stormy The following will he the course of studies for path up the steep mount of Sophomore year which : Seniors. Required Constitutional next term — is so graphically represented. The '81 men in the Law, President Chamberlain ; Ethics, Calderwood's picture are evidently endeavoring to train the poor Philosophy, Prof. ; Moral Ladd Hickock's Moral little fresh mouse running in their midst, and their Science, Prof. Ladd. Optional Mineralogy, Dana, — good judgment of the nature of the animal is well Practical Chemistry, Qualitative and Quantitative shown by their attempting to coax it with a bottle.

Analysis, Prof. Robinson ; Deutsche Lyrik, German— The only adverse criticism that could be made is Goethe's Prosa, Faust Second Part, from — Dramas that the artist obtruded a little too much of his per- Schiller and Lessing, Hermann and Dorothea, Mr. sonality into the smallest and most active part in

Johnson ; English Literature, Prof. Chapman, with the picture. The cut before the secret societies is a Rhetoricals as usual. Juniors. German Reader, new and good one, as also are the drill and athletic Physiology, Huxley's, Mr. Johnson ; Packard's Zo- cuts, while the boat-house and surroundings are ology, with practical work, Mr. Lee; Physics, Prof. very faithfully pictured in front of that association. Carmichael. Optional —Latin, Greek, Calculus, to There was one cut absent which ever before has several instructors ; Rhetoricals. Sophomores. Rhet- been a noticeable feature of the Bugle, and that is oric, Prof. Chapman ; History, De Corona, Greek the one before the Sophomore supper. This ab- Prof. Moods and Tenses, Avery; Tusculan Dispu- sence is to be regretted, and none should express tations, Burder's History of Literature, Roman Prof more regret than the class which suffered it to be Cole; French, Bocher's Otto's Grammar, Reading so. The cut at the finis is one of the very best, fully at sight, La France Literaire. Optional —Analyti- expressing what every editor, especially of the cal Rhetoricals. Livy, Geometry. Usual Freshmen. Bugle, is supposed to experience, and is in addition

Prof. Cole ; Odyssey and Greek Lyrics, Prof Avery ; very well drawn. Algebra, Solid Geometry, Conic Sections, Prof. As a whole the Bugle can but be satisfactory to Smith. Rhetoricals. the college, class, and we trust the boys will be generous enough to make it so to the editors. Its appearance tins term has necessitated much labor for THE BUGLE. all the editors, and as its result we are assured that all will acknowledge that the Bugle of the " Crim- The Bugle of '82 is now completed and in the son" has fallen in no respect behind any of its pre- hands of the printers, who assure the editors it will decessors. be ready by the first of next week. By the courtesy of the editors an opportunity was given to examine the proof, and judge of the quality and quantity of our next Bugle. It will have the muslin bindings PERSONAL. which were so great an improvement last year, the covers will be of class color, crimson, and "have the [We earuestly solicit oommnnicatious to this column usual designs in gilt on the outside. As a frontis- from any who may have an interest in the Alumni.] piece will be presented a fine picture of our beloved Professor Packard, prepared by the Heliotype pro- '50.—Hon. Wm. P. Frye, of Lewiston, is one of cess from the negative of Mr. Reed. The Bugle the most prominent candidates for United States will not be as large as 'Si's by about six pages, Senator to succeed Hannibal Hamlin. there being less literary matter and fewer cuts, but '50.— Gen. 0. 0. Howard has been ordered to a very good representation of new local societies. Washington by the President, and it is rumored he

The literary part is in the main excellent ; the edi- is to be appointed commandant at West Point. torial is short, crisp, and treating of college matters '60. —Congressman T. B. Reed, of Portland, has in a fresh and vigorous manner. The "Grinds" are written a letter to the Portland Press withdrawing somewhat less numerous than last year, but are his name from the canvass for the senatorship in fully up to the average ; there was noticeable in Maine. thera the absence of many of those bitter thrusts, '61.— Hon. T. W. Hyde, of Bath, has just which have made that column in the past so often a returned from a three months' tour in Europe. reproach to the editors. The parable, of the other '69.— Dr. Frank W. Ring, formerly of Portland, hterary work, is one of ol^ but now of New York City, sailed in the steamship the features the book ; it is witty, vigorous, and pointed, and fully justified by Gallia from New York for Liverpool, on the 17th the circumstances in the preparation of the class ult. He goes to the south of France, and expects matters. The cuts, as might be expected, are sur- to be absent two months. passed by none of the former Bugles, either in de- '76. —Prof A. E. Rogers, of Orono, was recently sign or execution. The first noticeable one is at the married to Miss Mary E. Butler, of Hampden, Prof. head of the Faculty, the subject being one that we J. S. Sewall. '50, ofBciating. think all have deeply felt in some portion of '79.— J. W. Achorn has been appointed agent for their existence. The class cuts, which come next, the pubhshing house of Ivison, Phinney & Blake- are among the best and most interesting in the man, for the State. Vol X. BRUNSWICK, MAINE, JANUARY 12, 1881. No. 12.

bowdoijSt orient. We print in this issue another reply to an article in the last number of the Bates Student PUBLISHED EVERT ALTERNATE WEDNESDAY, DURING THE COLLEGIATE TEAR, BY THE CLASS OF '81, OF in answer to a communication in our last BOWDOIN COLLEGE. number. It is far from the intention of the editors of the Orient to encourage or take EDITORIAL BOARD. any part whatever in a matter of personal Frederick C. Stevens, Mauaging Editor. controversy between certain students here and Frederic A. Fisher, Business Editcir. Charles H. Cutler, Carroll E. Harding, the editors of the Student, and it is with Charles Haggertt. Horace B. Hathaway, reluctance that we print a second article of John W. Manson. this nature. We do it on the ground that as

TER^fs — a year rx advance ; single copies, S2.00 15 cents. a college Remittances should be made to the Business Editor. Communications paper, ours should always be open in regard to all other matters should be directed to the Managing Editor. to tlie Students and Alumni of the college are cordially invited to contribute any member of college who wishes to articles, personals, and items. Contributions must be accompanied by the writer's real name. make answer to any real or imaginary griev- ances within or without our own college. Entered at the Post Office at Brunswick as Second Class mail matter.

CONTENTS. As is usual at this time of the college

Vol. X., No. 12.—January 12, 1881. year, there is considerable anxiety among those interested in our college sports to see Editorial Notes 139 class Literary : the Freshman taking some active meas- Clara (poem) 142 ures toward putting a crew on the river next Cheating in College Studies 142 Senior and Junior Exhibition ]43 spring. We have no doubt that the class of Portland Alumni Association 143 '84 will follow the example of their elders, Communications : Composition "Writing 144 and be represented in the next regatta. The The District School Teacher 145 Needed Kefimns 146 expense of a new boat would fall quite heav- A Replj' to the Bates Student 147 ily upon the class, and there seems to be no College Items ]48 Personal 149 reason why the class boat of '80 would not College World 149 Clippings ]50 be justas serviceable as a new one,which would Editors' Table 150 cost twice as much. If the class does not care to buy a boat outright, for the present, EDITORIAL KOTES. why could it not hire one for the coming season, of the Boating Association, with the stipulation that the amount paid for rent Those of the Senior class who desire to should go toward purchasing the boat, pro- complete their files of the Orient, can provided the whole price of the boat is paid. cure back numbers of the business editor. We hope soon to see the class taking steps We are prepared to have the Orients bound, toward securing a class boat and training a at reasonable rates, for those who wish. At crew for the spring regatta. a trifling cost, one can thus procure in convenient form a memeilto of his college course. Well, base-ball men ! we have given you ;

140 BOWDOIN ORIENT. a lift, and are anxious to see you at work in results. Let us not allow our enthusiasm in the gymnasium repaying the confidence so boating to grow cold, and our winter training generally displayed by us toward you. Your will be well repaid by better health while it traiuing cannot begin too early or be too lasts, beside the additional advantages in the earnestly and persistently carried out. Now spring. The Freshman class should have at is just the time to show the Freshmen that least six men working for positions on their college is a good place to learn how to work, class crew, as has been the custom now for and little honor can be gained in either schol- several years. arship or sporting matters b}^ those inclined to shirk, merely upon general knowledge or Near the close of last term, an attempt natural ability. Two years ago base-ball men was made to raise the necessary amount for here went into winter's training in real ear- the cancellation of the boat-house debt. The nest for the first time, and what was generally amount of the debt was $65.00, of which looked upon as a weak team turned out in about $19.00 was due from the class of '83 fact quite a strong one. Now we have what for their boat. It was thought that a small all look upon as good material, and wish to contribution from each member and friend see it developed in the same manner. We of the Boating Association would be suffi- regret that Capt. Gardner, on account of cient to free it from debt. The actual sum absence during this term, thought best to raised was $31.00, leaving a balance above send in his resignation. If arrangements can the amount due from the Sophomores of not be made at present for another election, $16.00, and an actual debt of $34.00. Now do not wait : organize temporarily, and go at there are more than seventy-five undergradu- it determined to do credit to Bowdoin in the ates who have not given a cent toward this spring. last subscription ; and many who have borne no part of the burden of building our boat- More than usual interest wa-s felt last house. The upperclassmen have some reason winter by our boating men in working in the for feeling that they have done enough gymnasium on account of the prospect of already as many of them have given for the sending a crew to represent us in some inter- third time ; and it is to be noticed that for collegiate regatta. As yet no correspondence one year's use of the boat-house which they has been held with other colleges or associa- enjoy, some of the underclassmen have two tions looking to a race this coming season years. We do not wish to be petulent, but but an attempt will soon be made to arrange there does seem to be some reason in the for such a race, if possible. In the meantime claim that those who are to enjoy the bene- there should be interest enough felt in our fit of our new accommodations for their whole spring regatta to cause each class crew to college course ought to be willing to give begin work at once in the gymnasium. There something to place the finances of our boat- is no need of enumerating the advantages of ing association on " hard pan." If this debt such a course of training, as they have been were paid, there would be a fair chance of fully shown by our past experience. As in raising money enough from the sale or letting most colleges, so in ours, those oarsmen who of the boats now in our possession to paint have kept their muscles hard by exercise dur- the boat-house, a thing which would add ing the winter, have been the ones best able much to its appearance and durability. Per- to enter at once into earnest work at the haps many of the students have not given opening of the season, and with the best serious thought to the desirability or necessity :

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" of preventing this debt dragging along and fer a ruthless fall from the " Seventh Heaven drawing on those resources which are needed before he can settle down to work. In this for incidental expenses. Let each one, who pity—born of experience perhaps—you must has not already done so, give his mite ; and find the apology for the sober reflections thus our boat-house will be paid for in full. which follow Our vacations are more efficient factors in We cannot call attention to the need of our four years at college than we think. gymnasium work too early. During no time Home with its silent influences preaches to in the year is such work more impoi-tant than most of us more effectively than the gallery during the winter term. All sports and ath- seats of the church on the hill. The hearty letic games out of doors are of course impos- ways in which we express our good wUl to sible, and for the most part the students den Tom or Bill are rude attentions when ad- themselves up in their rooms only to appear dressed to a gentle mother. We do not enter- out when it is absolutely necessar}-, and then tain our sisters with the jokes and stories muffled up in heavy overcoats and scarfs as if which are often tainted with indecency. guarding against a breath of pure air. For Somehow at home we hesitate to indulge in a several good reasons the college managers blissful smoke, with our feet hanging over the cannot, or at least do not require gymnasium center table. Upon the streets, too, where work during this term, but heretofore have every face is familiar, we assume a more gen- allowed us the use of a place and apparatus tlemanly bearing. But allow us to say that to obtain the much-needed exercise, and we we make a great mistake if we throw off have no reason to doubt will do so this term. every restraint here, upon the supposition The necessity for the sporting men to begin that the good people of Brunswick do not their work early in order to be properly know us because we don't know them. The trained for successful competition during the B. H. S. girls know every Freshman's name coming season will be urged elsewhere, but it before the end of the year and every Senior's seems to us that the need of exercise for history—yet how demure ! Beg pardon for others is even greater, because the former the digression. But home life often does being naturally muscular and well developed, more than to correct our manners. A fellow are not so much in need of artificial training is not " good hearted " who is insensible to as those more slenderly built or less strongly the kindness of those who have the best right constituted by nature. The individual expense, to be interested in his welfare, and he is un- simply that of heating the building, will be manly who is not inspired by the self-sacrifice small, depending of course upon the number of which is often exercised in his own behalf. those working. During the past two years it Vacation gives a man a chance to think more has not exceeded the usual amount charged practically and candidly than when in the upon the term bills for the other two terms. midst of the interests and enjoyments of col- We hope measures will immediately be taken lege. Perchance the Senior sits in his father's to bring about a general enthusiasm in this office stroking his maiden moustache uneasily. " " " line, and that another week will find a good Ah ! thinks he, only six months more, lively crowd of workers in the gymnasium. and what then ? " The shadows which flit across his brow suggest the painfully practi- We would begin with a cheery greeting cal thoughts which follow. did not our editorial heart bleed for the home- sick Freshman and the fellew who must suf- Princeton is to have a new chapel. ! ; !; ;—; :

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LITERARY. Whatever defects the ranking system may have, all will doubtless acknowledge that it [For the Orient.] CLARA. must in some respects be a true exponent of the class-room work of students, and there- My love is fair beyond compare, fore it ought also to exhibit in some degree Oh, she's a perfect treasure ! For her I keep a love that's deep. the amount and quality of the work done by So deep I cannot measure. the student in his own room. How far this

Her face is fair—and she is true ideal quality is from being realized, is known Her form is lithe and slender by ever}' one who knows the amount of cheat- Her merry eyes are deep and blue, And shine with light so tender. ing done ; for all this cheating is simply for the purpose of getting rank, so that one may Her gentle smile,—it could beguile easily conceive small a portion of the The highest saint of glory how Her rich sweet voice would me rejoice rank of some students is due to honest work. Were I in purgatory Take for example the first class men-

Her eyes are bright as stars at night, tioned. Those in that list reduce their time Her lips are sweet as honey of study to the smallest possible space, and Her winning ways I can but praise For she has heaps of money to reach the required standard, they must be constantly inventing some contrivance to carry them through the recitations. Yet these students injure no one but themselves CHEATING IN COLLEGE STUDIES. ; they make no reputation as scholars, and The custom of cheating in college recita- professors and students come to expect noth-

tions aud examinations is, doubtless, tlie most ing better of them. The question of whether extensive and withal the meanest abuse en- they ought to be in college at all is the ques- countered during the college course. The tion for them to consider. methods employed in this deception, the rush When, however, certain students strive for back seats, etc., are so well known that for honors or other rewards of high standing they do not need enlarging upon. Let us by these methods, the matter assumes a graver proceed, therefore, at once to consider in its aspect. The case might be stated thus

true characteristics the general idea of such there is a competition between classmates, deception. some are above using base means to attain their To all who are intimately acquainted with end, others use such means. If the dishonest

college ways, a natural division of those em- succeed, is their success anything less than ploying deception in their studies would at a robbery of the more upright? No fair- once suggest itself,—the one class consisting of minded person can look at this in any other those who uniformly manage just to keep in way. To the students, such a person when college, the other of those who are aspirants he appears on the stage to carry off his ill- for college honors. Of course there is a gotten reward must have stamped on every middle class made up of those, who in the feature the word thief; suppose his admiring scale of rank might be classed as safe, but friends could know the amount of petty tricks who nevertheless with no assignable reason and meannesses represented in his appear- use deception. However, by considering the ance, would not their shame be much more two extremes we shall be able to bring out painful to them than their pride in him was all the important points in the ease, passing pleasing? In such a bold-faced appearance,

without further notice this middle class. there is much of the old Spartan feeling that : .

BOWDOIN ORIENT. 143 the disgrace was not in the doing of a bad Wallenstein's Address to the Cuirassiers. (English Version from Schiller.) deed, but in being discovered. * William C. Merryman, Brunswick. It cannot be hoped that tliis matter will Gladstone. be reformed until that long-hoped-for golden Leland B. Lane, West Sumner. MDSIC. age shall come ; yet it is clear that any student with a reasonable amount of study can Science and the Emotional Nature. Frank E. Smith, Augusta. do all that is required of him here. It would Our Indian Affairs be well if honor would only arouse itself in Albert C. Cobb, Deering. Speech of Calgaous. the minds of some of us, and show how base, (English Version from Tacitus.) how despicable, how utterly unworthy and * Arthur F. Belcher, Farmington. degrading are the means resorted to by col- Is it Progress ? lege students to accomplish various ends. Horace B. Hathaway, Hallowell. MUSIC. Henry of Turenne. SENIOR AND JUNIOR EXHIBITION. (English Version from Flechier.) * Arthur G. Staples, Bath. The Senior and Junior Exhibition came American Principles and American Catholics. off Thursday evening, December 16, 1880, at John O. P. Wheelwright, Deering. Extract from Speech of Necker. Lemont Hall. There was a very good attend- (English Version from the French.) ance, as is usual when the college gives a free * George F. Bates, Yarmouth. entertainment. The programmes were very Great Models. John Wilson, prettily and tastily gotten up. There seems t W. Portland. MUSIC. to be a rivalry in this direction in differ- our * Juniors. t Excused. ent exhibitions, which, if it is not of advantage to those bearing the expense, is certainly so to those among us who wish to keep them as PORTLAND ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. memorahilia. Contrary to usual custom there The twelfth annual meeting of the Bow- were enough for all present. The music was doin Alumni of Portland, took place at the furnished by Chandler, who more than ever Falmouth Hotel, Tuesday evening, January 4. seemed to merit the good reputation he has There was a large attendance and a very always sustained among us. The salutatory pleasant evening was passed. Among those was finely written and delivered. One present were Hon. W. L. Putnam, Hon. noticeable feature was that, unlike most pro- Chas. W. Goddard, Dr. William Osgood of ductions written in a foreign language, much Yarmouth, C. A. Wells, Esq., of Great Falls, of it was so well understood as to allow its N. H., Gen. J. M. Brown, G. F. Holmes, Dr. meaning in general to be quite plain. The C. W. Ring, C. J. Chapman, Dr. F. H. Ger- rest of the speakers did themselves credit in rish, Jotham F. Clark, Seth L. Larrabee. delivery, and their pieces showed considera- Frank S. Waterhouse acted as Toast Master. ble pain-s taken in their preparation. Too The college was represented by Pro- many were excused, which is a general fault fessors Carmichael and Robinson, and In- of these exhibitions. The following is the structor Cole. A very interesting oration programme was read by Mr. Clarence Hale, followed by MUSIC. a poem by D. W. Snow. Both were warmly Salutatory Oration in Latin. applauded. Letters regretting their absence Charles H. Cutler, Farmington. Sanitary Improvements. were read from President Chamberlain, and

t Henry L. Staples, Parsonsfield. Professors A. S. Packard and Geo. T. Ladd. : ; ;

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The following gentlemen were elected one that poor, uninteresting subjects wiU officers for the coming year : President, Wm. cause poorly written themes, and that if every

L. Putnam ; Vice Presidents, Bion Bradbury, two weeks we are compelled to write a non- Geo. F. Talbot, Geo. E. B. Jackson, J. M. sensical theme upon a subject far be3'ond our

Brown, W. Osgood ; Secretary, F. H. Ger- abilities, we will not therebj^ constantly prac- rish ; Treasurer, G. F. Holmes ; Executive tice and not therefore improve. Perhaps Committee, P. H. Brown, Chas. J. Chapman, some of the readers of the Orient have not here Charles A. Ring ; Orator, Frank C. Payson ; heard concerning the Junior subjects ;

is : Poet, Seth L. Larrabee ; Toast Master, W. A. the list Liberty of the Press, Benevolence

Goodwin ; Dinner Committee, E. S. Osgood, of the Law of Habit, Unconscious Influence, W. Alden, Walter G. Davis. Relations of Science and Art. Very wonderful subjects,—not interesting perhaps, yet very practical. The Freshman can see his COMMUNICATIONS. fate at a distance. We are face to face. There is no evading' one of these subjects

Editors of Orient it is this subject or none. And as one sits Not long since it was urged upon the down to his desk and prepares his bi-weeklj'' members of the Junior class that the only theme, he conceives such a distaste to all possible means by which improvement could forms of composition that an inkstand causes be made in composition writing was the con- him to shudder. stant practice of writing and the constant I beUeve that I speak advisedly when I reading of good books. say that not a member of '82 takes an}' inter-

The question is suggested to nearly every est in any one of these subjects. There may thoughtful student. Are we doing either of be food for very fine compositions in these these? Do we constantly exercise our powers subjects, and yet the average Junior will not of composition ? I believe that the majority see it. There may be some who know where of the members of the Junior class do not, to introduce the pathos, and the reason, etc., and that they fail to do so for the best of into " The Benevolence of Law of Habit," reasons. To the casual observer it would and yet I don't think that such subjects are seem that everything was going on smilingly best. that the bi-weekly themes were handed in There is of course some reason why such with unfailing regularity as the results of subjects were presented, and the most proba- patient care and thought. But it is not so. ble reason is that they enforce originality in Themes are bores, carrying with them no composition. They do, evidently. It is an interest and awakening no love of writing. undoubted fact that the most original stuff They are simply hurried off in the shortest has been made into compositions upon these possible time with no preparation by thought subjects this year that the world ever saw. or investigation. This state of affairs is evi- Now with regard to this idea, it seems to me dently not conducive to improvement, and one that it is quite useless to argue that this is a has not far to seek to find the cause. The cause good plan to pursue. When this originality is simply this, the choice of subjects by the pro- is effected, as it is in this case, by such evident fessor. We have time enough, attention enough, loss of interest, and when it results in slov- but it is utterly impossible to write inter- enly compositions, then I think it should be estedly upon subjects, such as are presented abandoned. Let us have a different class of to us for our discussion. It is patent to every subjects. Subjects of more world-wide inter- BOWDOIN ORIENT. 145

est. Subjects giving chances for the play of the pastor of the larger chnrch, a man per-

fancy and imagination. There may be poets fectly natural in his preaching, if ignorance or novelists in embryo, whose sparks of and want of culture are natural. He would genius are being chilled by contact with such be a good example of the old circuit riders, coldly metaphysical subjects, and to whom a were it not for the fact that he has been toned

change in subjects would be a reviving prin- down by civilization ; he is to them what a ciple. Let him who wishes, appropriate whole tame bear is to a wild one. He puts into his and entire the works of others, he injures discourse a smattering of psychology and nat- only himself, and would most assuredly not ural science which would horrify more culti- dishonor the paper on which he wrote. We vated communities ; in spelling, writing, and can not conceive that any of our eminent grammar he and Josh Billings might hold writers could write so gracefully as they do close competition. upon subjects unceremoniously thrust upon In the very foremost rank of this man's them. Why then should we more than they? followers is Mr. Forbes, a man of the very They wrote from choice, upon subjects of greatest adaptability. This qualit}^ maj'' be world-wide interest, while we who write upon shown by a comparison of his record during subjects of interest to no one, ouT'selves in- the war with his present actions. Then he cluded, are expected to improve. A simple was engaged in enlisting men for the army, reform, the change in the nature of the sub- and he became very successful in that busi- jects would improve in a great measure every- ness by pouring whiskey into the men he was thing connected with theme-writing, but as at work upon until they lost themselves in it is to-day I firmly believe, with due respect drunkenness ; now he fits himself to the to the idea which caused the subjects to be changed circumstances by a lengthened face, offered, that the very purpose of composition and by taking an active part in prayer-meet- writing is being in a great measure defeated. ings. Forbes is also one of a numerous family M. of brothers, and as they all live here, they form

quite a strong party in local politics ; natu- Flat Ceeek, Me., Jan. 6th, 1881. rally, therefore, certain petty office-seekers Editors of Orient: have attached themselves to this family. The lot of a district school teacher has One of the most contemptible of the latter been described very often, but as I have never class is Mr. Little of the school committee. seen a case which is at all similar to mine, I In his greed of office he has literally sold him- will try to picture to yonr readers some of the self to Forbes, and all of his acts are but the characters and incidents of my experience. reflection of his master's will. Hence when The people of this place are very religious, Forbes determined to close my school, he or at least there are two organized churches could not desire a more pliant tool than this here. As soon as I got settled I was told that man. if I desired to have a peaceful time here, I As soon as Forbes learned the church to must attend the meetings of both churches which tlie new teacher belonged, he began his constantly for ; the members of the church of campaign; for the cause in which he was which I am not a member are much the more embarked was a noble one, and like a good numerous here, and they are so zealous in the soldier he prepared for the battle before his " cause," that they would surely persecute opponents knew of any trouble. Yet he was all opposed to them. old too a player to show his hand at once ; he Thus I became familiar with Mr. Loud, allowed the term to begin peacefully and to :

146 BOWDOIN ORIENT. continue so for several weeks. All this time, rounding circumstances, yet there is one mat- however, he was busy laying plans, among ter to which we think it is the desire of a which the following may betaken as examples : large majority of the students that the "powers he at first pretended to have a brotherly affec- that be" should give some attention. And tion for me, that when he came out openly not with the desire to grumble do we ask you against me it might seem to be from a sense of to lend us your columns, but that we may call duty; he also prepared Mr. Little for the part attention to what concerns not only the com- he was to have in the crisis. fort but also the health of the students. As I have said, all went smoothly for Now we believe that one of the require- several weeks; suddenly a rebellion broke ments of health is pure air and enough of it. out among the larger boys in school. After But we do not believe it is necessary to have taking proper measures to quell the disorder, a fresh suppl}' constantly coming into the I went to the committee to get their assurance room, and with such force that the curtains of support in what I had done. To my sur- are made to stand out horizontally, while the prise I found that the infamous Little was light flickers and dances about in the breeze, really in favor of the rebellion, and then for and the door is violently slammed. At the the first time I felt the hand of Forbes same time, from the numerous interstices working against me. around the edges of the floor, a gentle breeze But I must not forget to relate an inci- creeps quietly up one's trouser's leg. Such a dent clearly showing the spirit of the Forbes condition of things is conducive to neither family. On the morning of the trouble, one health nor morality, but on the contrary is of the brothers, whose two sons were in the the cause of much profanity, and many colds row, came into school, upheld the scholars in which necessitate absence from recitations. their rebellion, and clearly declared the plot And yet we do not hesitate to say that fully to turn me out. one-half the rooms are in the condition above Fortunately for me, the other two mem- represented. Many a time have we taken a bers of the committee, after spending a day severe cold by setting in the draft of wind and a half in my school, clearly perceived that coming in around the windows on a windy Forbes had been carried beyond reason by his day. religious zeal, and for that reason they sum- Now, as we are practically compelled to marily settled him together with all his tribe. occupy one of the rooms of the college, we

This is but a fair sample of the fights of ought to have at least as comfortable quarters which this place is the scene. There are also as can be obtained in the town for the same numerous little anecdotes and romances about price which we pay here. But the fact is, by individuals of the town which it is better to far more comfortable rooms can be obtained relate by a winter fireside than to publish in in town, and in many instances for less money. open day. I can recommend to any student, We have no doubt that the " college who is fond of the stories of domestic scan- fathers " desire to be just and fair in all their dals, to teach a term of school in Flat Creek. dealings with their proteges, and we trust it Very Truly Yours, will only be necessary to call attention to this Pedagogue. matter in order to bring about an investigation

of the justness of this complaint. If, after Editors of Orient such investigation, any member of the Faculty

Although we are not generally of a dispo- shall decide that all the rooms are as warm as sition to find fault and grumble about sur- would be necessary for his own health and :

BOWDOIN ORIENT. 147 comfort, we will acquiesce. But if the sonal in his article, replied in lordly accents, justice of our cause is apparent, then let us, by " Well, I did comb you fellows, didn't I ? all means, have the evil of cold rooms and I meant to." Now, Mr. Editor of the remedied. J. Student, we know that not even you will deny

these facts ; and if there is not a slight tinge Editors of Orient • of personality about them, would you be kind The Student makes a reply to our com- enough to explain their meaning ? Possibly munication in the last Okient. We wish you may work another " great principle " out briefly to notice it, as its one or two flat of them. denials and certain misstatements might de- In his reply, the editor of the Student ceive some who are unacquainted with the merely reaffirms the statement upon which he facts. The writer wonders why, if his edi- based Ms former article, instead of giving torial were what we considered it, it should proofs or examples as we challenged him to have called forth any reply. Well, we do, and as he could easily have done had his thought of that. If every one had been con- position been sustained by facts. We again versant with the facts he would be perfectly deny the absurd statement, and again chal- right. No reply would have been needed. lenge him to sustain it. He miglit have gone on unnoticed. But In our former communication we quoted a somehow college magazines are rightfully held statement of one of the editors of the Student, in a certain esteem, and statements made in expressing an opinion of Bates in accord with them, however unworthy of credence or that held and expressed by ourselves. The reply under other circumstances, may borrow writer of the editorial in question denies that from their very place sufficient dignity to in- he ever made any such statement, and implies troduce them to people's notice. that we stated what was false. Now we never The way in which our worthj^ Student stated that the whole hoard of editors stood up editor seeks to crawl out of his difiiculties is and in concert solemnly affirmed that they truly amusing. First, as to the personality regretted ever having entered Bates, and of his article, he says that he meant nobody should not have entered had they known the in particular, but merely set himself up as the institution then as well as they do now. We advocate of "a great principle," of which, supposed that one editor could be found who he is modest enough to imply, he is the dis- had not made the statement. But we did coverer. However this may be, as a matter and do say that an editor of the Student did of fact the article was personal and was so make the statement referred to. As we were considered by the readers of the Student. As considering an editorial, we addressed the Stu- to the denial that the personality was intended, dent as a board of editors, and not as indi- we can scarcely credit it. First, from the viduals. The question is whether an editor fact that before the editorial appeared, and of the Student made the statement, and not while the writer was preparing it (which he which one made it. The one who did make says took him only some six months), an it will not deny it. We mention this merely associate editor told us personally that we to show the unfair spirit in which the reply would "soon find out what his brother editor was written. of the Student thought of us." Again, after There are one or two other facts which he the appearance of the editorial in question, impliedly denies, and the ground for his denial the writer of it himself accidentally met us, is the fact that he did not know they were so. and on being asked if he was not rather per- However logical that reasoning may appear to :

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him, we beg leave to submit that, wise as he more effectual association, are now ready to receive the amount of your subscriptions. is, if the establishment of facts must be made The 79th Annual Catalogue of Bowdoin College contingent upon his having a knowledge of is now ready and can be obtained at the Treasurer's them, then a large proportion of what the Office. world accepts as established has received a Instructor Cole gave the Freshman class a very very thorough refutation. interesting lecture on the Second Punic War, Monday We have endeavored to consider the main morning, Jan. 10. points upon which our friend of the Student The Juniors now rejoice in having lectures and experiments alternate with their recitations in Physics differed with us. There is one point, how- to Prof. Carmichael. ever, upon vsfhich we all agree, viz., the obscu- Bailey, '84, who was out of college the last part rity of parts of the former editorial in the of last term on account of trouble with his eyes, has Student. But we see from a glance at the decided not to return. writer's reply that he explains this by the Any of our readers who can inform us where one fact that, at the time, he was suffering from or more copies of the '79 Bugle can be obtained, will " diseased eyes," and that the light from his confer a favor by doing so. editorial " closed them altogether." Very Topsham adds, during these excellent winter evenings, another to her many attractions for college weak indeed they must have been, Mr. Editor students in the line of coasting. of the Student. The apology is timely, how- Brunswick ice cutters have given the students an ever, and we accept it. You have our heart- excellent chance to show their abilities as skaters, at felt sympathies. Never again run such a a short distance above the bridge. risk. Alpha. The Seniors now have six hours recitation in Psy- chology per week, with two hours of familiar discussion on a topic assigned by the Professor. COLLEGE ITEMS. The class officers for the present term are as follows : Senior, Prof. Ladd ; Junior, Instructor John-

son Sophomore, Instructor Cole ; Freshman, Prof. stone, '84, has left college. ; Avery. Winter, '80, was in town Saturday, Jan. 8th. Our Managing Editor sends in a reasonable excuse Have you secured your key to the billiard club for absence from duty on this number. He is tutor- room ? ing female applicants for admission to Bangor High Files and Perham of Bates, '83, have both entered School. Bowdoin, '83. Smith, '81, represented his society chapter at the '82, has Lane, left college and accepted a position annual meeting of the Zeta Psi Fraternity, held at in Boston, Mass. Toronto, Canada, Wednesday and Thursday, January Charles William Longren, of Wilcox, Pa., has 5th and 6th. entered the class '84. of The Orient gracefully submitted to the decree of New rooms are being fitted up over Ridley's store the Faculty and the term opened Tuesday, Jan. 4th, for the Theta Delta Chi Society .Chapter here. instead of Wednesday, the 5th, as we stated in our At a recent reunion of the class of '77 of Portland last number. High School, Peirce, '82, was elected President. Gardner, '81, is teaching at Kittery Depot, Me.,

President Chamberlain will have the Seniors in and has resigned his position of Captain of the Col- rhetoricals during the remainder of their course. lege Nine on account of his absence during the most of the term. Brunswick is to be favored with a skating rink, to open Wednesday, January 12th, in Lemont Hall. One of our Seniors at present out teaching writes the following daily programme of exercises in his Carleton, '79, conducted the services at the Epis- school copal Church in this phice one week ago last Sunday. From 9 to 9.20 a.m., Reading of the Bible, especial The committee appointed at the meeting of those attention being given to the ancient methods of con- interested in base-ball and desirous of formino; a ducting warfare. . —

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9.20 to 10 A.M., Hand-to-hand contest with the '75.—D. M. McPherson is United States mail older male scholars. agent on the Grand Trunk Railway between Gor- 10 to 11 A.M., Grfeco-Roman wrestling match. ham. N. H., and Portland, Me. 11 to 11.45 A.M., Collar-and-elbow wrestling bouts. '76.— Sargent married Miss Ada M. Leland of 11.45 to 12 A.M., Gathering up the debris. Eastport, Dec. 20, 1880. 1 to 2 P.M., Casting of inli bottles, books, etc., '76. — Stimson is agent of I. & C. Elevator, Cin- after the manner of the ancient cestus. cinnati, Ohio. 2 to 3 P.M., Conciliation of the older girls. '76. —Charles D. Jameson, son of the late Gen. 3 to 3.30 P.M., Temporary suspension of hostili- C. D. Jameson, of Bangor, has received an appoint- ties, during which recitations in Arithmetic, Geogra- ment as civil engineer on the new Mexican Central phy, and Spelling are rushed through. Railway, which will run from the City of Mexico to 3.30 to 4 P.M., Grand wind-up for the day by the El Paso, on the Texas border. The money has been whole strength of the institution, in a ending "rough- already provided for the building of this road, and and-tumble, knock-down and drag-out." the work is being pushed forward as rapidly as pos- N. B. Arnica furnished by the district. — sible. Young Jameson has resigned his position as civil engineer on the Memphis & Charleston railroad, a position he has occupied for the past three years, and has left Memphis for Mexico. FERSOHAL. '77. —L. A. Stanwood is Principal of Public Schools, West Bend, Wis. [We earnestly solicit commuuications to this colunm ^17 —Chapman, formerly in the offlce of Stront from any who may have au interest in the Ahimni.] & Holmes, Portland, is now sthdyiug in the Cam- '34. —Hon Peleg W. Chandler has recently issued bridge Law School. his long promised volume, " Reminiscences of Gov. '11. —Ingalls is on the surgical house staff of the John A. Andrew." Gov. Andrew graduated in '31, Woman's Hospital, New York City, appointed for was a college mate and life-long friend of the dis- eighteen months from April 1, 1880. tinguished author, and as a consequence the book is '77.— Dunbar is editor and publisher of the Vil- doubly interesting. laqe Herald and Lincoln Eecord of Damariscotta, '34. —Henry Boynton Smith ; His Life and Work. Me., a weekly local newspaper with a circulation of Edited by his wife. With portrait on steel by 1000 copies. Ritchie. New York: A. C. Armstrong & Co. Prof. '78. —Geo. W. Phillips has gone to New York to Smith entered Bowdoin at fifteen, where he gradu- complete his medical education. ated in due course, and where he was converted '79.— F. M. Byron is ticket agent at the Michi- during his Senior year; entered Andover in 18-"J4. gan Central Railroad Depot, Chicago. He laid the foundation for the large and exact '79.—W. G. Davis was married Dec. 8th to Miss scholarship, for which he was distinguished, in Mary R. Wildes of Skowhegan. Germany. Having filled the chair of Mental and '79.— A. H. Pennell is a member of the Junior Moral Philosophy in Amherst, he was called to the class of Yale Theological School. Seminary in New York City, where he served with '80. — H. R. Giveen has passed the examination signal ability for twenty-seven years. for teachers of the highest grade of public schools '41. — Rev. R. B. Thurston has resigned his posi- in California. tion as pastor of the Congregationalist Church at '80. —Bartlett is at present engaged in writing Saybrook, Conn. Connty Histories of Iowa. Address, Independence, '50.—Gen. Oliver 0. Howard has been appointed Buchanan County, Iowa. Commander at West Point. '57.— F. Waterhouse, formerly Principal of the Newton High School, has been appointed Head Master of the Boston English High School. COLLEGE WORLD. '61. — S. M. Finger has been elected State Sena- tor from Catawba County, N. C. Yale is to have no more Simday morning chapel '62.—F. A. Hill, formerly Principal of the Chel- and there is rejoicing accordingly. sea High School, will succeed Mr. Waterhouse as Principal of the Newton High School. Rhetoricals, except for the two lower classes, are '62. — Gen. C. P. Mattocks has been appointed " a thing of the past " at Amherst. commissioner from Maine to superintend arrange- Morning chapel at Harvard has been dis- ments for the Yorktown centennial to be celebrated continued. No more can the Harvard Senior in October, 1881. go to chapel in his robe de nuit, eye-glasses and

'71.—Kingsbury Bachelder, Principal of Maine ulster ; no more can the Cambridge student eat his Central Institute, was recently offered the position morning meal with overcoat on, hat in hand, and of Professor in Greek at Hillsdale College, Michigan, take a toothprick and run. Morning chapel has its but was obliged to decline on account of his present uses. It cultivates self-control, as profanity then engagement. becomes a besetting sin. It swells the doctor's bills, '71.—Augustine Simmons has opened a law office by increasing dyspepsia. It is conducive to early in New Portland, as the successor of the late Chas. rising and rapid toilet-making, and is splendid prac- L. Jones, Esq. tice for a hundred-yard dash. Nassau Lit. viaEcho. — — — —

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CLIPPIKGS. Richard Henry Dana, in a paper in Scribncr for November, on President Leonard Woods, relates a triumph of eloquence. One warm summer after- A prospective medic enthusiastically declares noon, nearly thirty years ago, he heard President that people in the hospital are just dying to be dis- Woods preach for an hour and a half to an audience sected. BeJatrasco. which bad been used to set their mental chronome- Prof. —"Mr. M., what is the answer to the sec- ters to twenty or thirty minutes. Yet it was a case " ond question ? " Mr. M. (after waiting in vain to be of Conticuere omnes intentique orn tenebant." He prompted)—"Nobody seems to know, Professor." says: "I can repeat, I think verbatim, many of its finest passages, and retain a clear memory of its thought and order." He has, at different times, met Prof, of History— " S., what was the condi- Mr. two men who, while talking about sermons, re- tion— of the clergy of the eleventh century?" Mr. marked that the best sermon they ever heard was S. " Well, among the married clergy, celibacy was preached by President Woods on a certain occasion decidedly the exception." Amherst Student. twenty or thirty years ago ! The subject of this " At dessert— Guests are telling anecdotes freely remarkable discourse was The Delayed Justice of before the host's daughter. One says, " I heard a God." other in good thing the day, but the young lady's The Colbij Echo for January sends out a " Holi- presence —" nevermind me. Pray go on," "Oh! day Number " in gorgeous apparel. New type in its says the young lady graciously, " I'll shut eyes." my heading is also noticeable. The Echo remarks, on " Ad., long famous for his logical talents, has the subject of college education : In some colleges handed us the following syllogism, which he defies the studies are largely elective, thus allowing the " student to specialize bis course. In others, among any one to disprove : Two negatives make an affirmative. Wrong is the negative of right the them Colby, the studies are chiefly compulsory, since it is thought that all students need substantially the afQrmative ; therefore two wrongs make a right." BerMleyan. same education. The second is, we think, the true view." There is some truth herein, for, as the Echo They talked Astronomy. "I wish 1 was a star," adds further: "In civilized life the different classes smiling his poetic fancy. " he said, at own I would and professions are brought into close relations with rather were a comet," she said, dreamingly. you each other. As members of society men should have tumultuously, " His heart beat and he asked, And broad, not narrow, views. Yet narrow-miudedness why?" "Oh," she said, with earnestness, "be- is what a special education in college tends to give." cause then you would only come round once every It does not seem to us necessarily true that electives fifteen hundred years." Ex. should bring about such an undesirable result, particularly where, as with us, the elective system is chiefly ontheprincipleof further pursuance of studies already taken to some extent. While we do not advocate electives at the beginning of a course, yet we EDITORS' TABLE. think that in the latter part some electives may be profitably introduced.

The Trinity Tablet gives us the history of a beast Lafayette College Journal is wholly devoted to an in the college museum. "Meg was a lovely account of the re-dedication ceremonies of Pardee blonde. Her home was in Bnenos Ayres, and she Hall, with a description of the building, which was was loved by all who knew her." Mr. Therium was burned in June last. Among the speakers were the most favored suitor for her band. His parents President Hayes and Hon. Horace Maynard, Post- were poor though dishonest, and be did not see how master General. the wherewithal could be obtained for marrying the Very ajpiyropos to the condition of things in this lovely Meg. He determined upon suicide in his de- section of the country is this remark from the Knox spair of obtaining her. He determines to starve to Student : " We wonder if it wouldn't be a good plan death, and does so, with a little assistance from a to publish in the Student a record of the Faculty's file with which he had provided himself in case it attendance at morning prayers? They argue that should take too long to die in that way. After many by keeping a record of our attendance, they make years some naturalists discover, in this region, bones such attendance on our part more regular and con- of which they could make nothing but the skeleton stant. Perhaps, by adopting their rule, we might of a man. But as this was of too small consequence secure similar results in their case." to science, they determined to manufacture some bones and build a beast to suit. They also found Thanks are due for the copy of the Harvard stone tablets describing the sad history of this pair, Register before us. Anything of interest relating to and, uniting their names as they themselves would Harvard College one can be sure of finding therein. have done, had not Fate been adverse, the result This December number contains a portrait and " is a name for the animal—Megatherium. "If any of sketch of James Russell Lowell, a Letter to a my readers doubt this story, let them examine the Young Student " in regard to the study of English structure as it stands to-day in the cabinet, and Literature, besides much other entertaining matter, they will find that part of it is not real." with several illustrations. ffitwitia ^=p=^ Vol X. BRUNSWICK, MAINE, JANUARY 26, 1881. No. 13.

BOWDOIN ORIENT. a subscription of about $325, with the prospect of additions from those who were out, PUBLISHED EVERY ALTERNATE WEDNESDAY, DURING THE COLLEGIATE YEAR, BY THE CLASS OP '81, OF engaged in teaching, or for other reasons. At BOWDOIN COLLEGE. this meeting another committee was appointed to change the old constitution in whatever

EDITORIAL BOARD. manner thought best, and to report the fol- Frederick C. Stevens, Managiug Editor. lowing Saturday, at which time this commit- Frederic A. Fisher, Business Editoi-. Charles H. Cutler, Carroll B. Harding, tee brought in a new constitution, so imper- Charles Haggerty, Horace B. Hathaway, fect and insufficient had they judged the old John "W. Manson. one. It was read, and in the main accepted.

— -, Terms $2.00 a year in advance single copies, 15 cents. Our new association, with such a constitu- Remittances should be made to the Business Editor. Communications in regard to all other matters should be directed to the Managing Editor. tion so unlike tlie old one in all its essential Students and Alumni of the college are cordi.illy invited to contribute articles, personals, and items. Contributions must be accompanied by the for writer's real name. points, has its most prominent features,

these : First—Membership to be gained only Entered at the Post Ofiice at Brunswick as Second Class mail matter. by annual subscription of at least one dollar, except active members of nine, who are CONTENTS. always members. Second—Tlieir member- Tol. X., No. 13.—January 26, 1881. ship is to cease after the year for which they Editorial Notes 151 have subsci-ibed has expired, and the newly Literary: Our Beltlagon 154 formed association has filled their oiEces and

Communications : taken the places of those who forfeit their Positiveness 157 Our "Subjects" 159 membership by refusal to renew their sub- Next Field Day 160 scriptions. Thus the association is to have College Items ; 161 Personal 162 the advantage of being composed of those Clippings 162 who are expressedly interested in the base- ball season during which the^' are members, EDITORIAL HOTES. and providing for its continuance from one year to another by suitable articles and Near the close of last term a meeting of sections. all those interested in base-ball was held, in which the prospects for next season were discussed and the expediencj' of reforming, or The winter term is here, as in many other perhaps better reorganizing, the old associa- colleges, the sickliest of the year, and entails tion. The result of the meeting was the a far greater bill on the "Average Repairs" appointment of a committee to solicit volun- to send the excuses for the term to the parents tary contributions to defray the running ex- and guardians, in accordance with our well- pense of a nine for the coming season. known regulation. But the sickness in col-

Another meeting was held Wednesda3% Jfi"- lege this term is quite as remarkable in its 12th, of this term, and the committee reported quality as for its quantity, for but seldom 152 BOWDOIN ORIENT.

does it amount to more than a necessary champions, and how do such ancient and absence from chapel for the term,—sore dignified institutions as Yale and Princeton throats and colds from early morning air, of appear while really engaged in quarreling ? course,-^-qr it may be two or three days dur- Will Cornell go to England and bring back ing a huge storm, before some hard exami- the trophies that are anticipated, and if so nation, or after a new novel has been issued. will wind or muscle gain the most glory ? Evening air is considered generally very Should not the Acta meet the Targum accord- beneficial for such diseases, though the ing to the rules of the A. P. R., instead of as doctor and druggist is quite often consulted at present, and if so who shall be the referee, during the day. That is the principal com- the Oherlin or the Niagara man? Can the plaint here, and in this respect we are University of Pennsylvania riot ever be con- much favored over many of the other doned? Should not the Index be made to colleges. Princeton's epidemic, it is to be resume its ancient occupation, and the Review hoped, will never again visit an American to republish its tracts on the sinfulness of college, and Princeton claims it will certainly sports as at present conducted in the Eastern not visit them again, since their new sanitary colleges? The final settlement of such ques- regulations and improvements. Harvard seems tions would, at least, relieve some apprehension, to have quite recovered from its severe attack even if they could not furnish any positive of measles of last term, and appears quite able diversion. The sick and afflicted can also be to resume its ordinary duties of base-ball, boat- visited and comforted ; and to one interested ing at the new gymnasium, and Memorial Hall. at all in a new science, Meterology, as at

This winter Brovs'n is the especially afflicted present conducted by Vennor, would furnish one. The Providence Journal has published an work for the winter. Such minor matters as article severely criticising the dormitory sys- study can receive som£what more attention tem there, and demands some reformation in this winter while there are no events of greater the health regulations of the college. No importance to divert the student body, and paper has, as yet, ventured to investigate the certainly this is the golden opportunity to cause of the remarkable amount of illness recruit our energies for the hard and stirring here, but when one does, and discusses the labors of the coming spring. subject thoroughly and justly, it must con- elude that the chief source of disease is the Now that the Seniors are so nearly through system of marks, as conducted at present, and with the subject of Political Economy there the evident premium that is put upon that seems to be a general impression that there method of obtaining the granting of excuses. is more that can yet be learned by them, although the college course does not afford As the Acta has truly remarked, dullness the opportunity. Unless one has a special seems to pervade, at present, the entire college predilection for those studies it is extremely world, and despite some spasmodic attempts dull and often quite piofitless to undertake to introduce some little excitement over col- them alone, but by the mutual discussion, legiate and inter-collegiate matters, it seems criticism, and research that is possible by most likely to continue through the winter. members, new interest and even enthusiasm This period of quiet has come very appropri- may be generated in those hitherto almost ately, in which may be settled many of those profitless branches. What we lack here now

matters of moment which have arisen in our is this mutual aid outside of the class-room,

college life. Who are the rightful foot^ball and the surest and best way to secure this BOWDOIN ORIENT. 153 would seem to be the formation here of a those who have the responsibility for such Society for the Advancement of Political matters must either take the initiative, or Science, and enter into correspondence with understand that the consequences for this the other societies of this kind throughout lamentable state of affairs lies directly upon the country. This plan is certainly a feasible themselves. one and would require but little time, but comparatively little expense, and be capa- One of the very best cures for absent- ble of great benefit to all who may become mindedness would be to traverse our college interested in it. Immediately, or in any event walks, in the condition that they were, and before Political Economy is finished, such an indulge in the favorite occupation of specu- organization should be discussed, and if pos- lating on celestial objects. For the very stars sible an association formed, devoted to the of which one may be thinking he frequently study of those Political Sciences of which sees, and several times, even in passing from there now exists so great a need of intelligent one building to another, unless he exercises understanding and practice. more than ordinary care, or the common experience of man has failed in this instance. The boating men seem to have lost all For the illustration and a clear understanding ambition and interest, and such a thing as of physical geography nothing could be better work in the " Gym " this term does not seem than a study of our walks. We have mount- to have entered their heads. The base-ball ains there, in ranges and isolated peaks, and men are doing just what is required of them, in all possible directions. Valleys also, from and are setting a worthy example to the other gentle slopes and undulations to the pits interests in college of working hard and beneath precipitous ravines and jagged gorges. steadily. The drill men also will be in train- Plateaus of all heights and descriptions, some ing constantlj' through the winter, and this, elevated, some depressed, and no two exactly an optional college duty, makes it especially on a level. Oceans, baj's, rivers as well, all noticeable. Since the " Gym " is now heated complete and ready for business, only await- by the college and tended by some of the ing the next genial thaw and the introduction drill men there can be no excuse for any to of water. Glaciers and slips, too, we have remain away longer, save for the apathy or in every variety, of all sizes and in all worse that seems to have befallen them. places, and every one of course intensely

With the continuance of this state of affairs active. As usual, blame is attached to no there can be but one result, poor records and one for this interesting state of affairs, uninteresting races for this year, and the total except to the clerk of the weather, and he collapse of the boating interest after the de- hearkens not to such cries and groans as now parture of the two upper classes. The lower proceed from the agonized ones. classes have not, nor should they be ex- Some one in his ignorance, probably a pected to have, the same regard for boating as Freshman, has suggested that ashes, gravel, have theupperclassmen, audit is very evident and the like, be spread over the slippery that as they are at present, no crews chosen, places to prevent these many accidents and boats either not bought or not paid for, that it the hard and harsh words unavoidably follow- would require but little to turn them entirely ing. Woe to such ignorance ! It is not the from the sport. We have an abundance of custom for the janitor here to spread these time and material to do something for next favors during the winter months, but to care- season if we begin work immediately, and fully wait till the balmy days of spring when ;

154 BOWDOIN ORIENT. the mud is well dried and a man dares to black LITERARY. his boots for the first time ; then, in the full of the moon, are the ashes carefully piled in the OUR BELDAGON. middle of the walks, to remind him with the A TRUE TALE OF A SOPHOMORE OE TODAY. new spring suit that pride must have a fall, and all is not in vanity. That is the proper My chum and myself had always a linger- time and place for ashes, and those who so ing fondness for cats, but as Freshmen of earnestly demand their use on our icy walks course we did not dare to indulge as we at this season, display only their own igno- would in our felines. But at the very begin- rance and not the culpability of the au- ning of our Sophomore year both of us de-

thorities. termined that we would keep a cat ; so when my chum Tom received a letter from home Following the spirit of the communication informing him that his old beloved household in the last issue of the Oktent for last term, cat. Tabby, had several little Tabbies, I readily there seems to have been a remarkable re- accepted an invitation to accompany him home vival of interest in the drill department, and Thanksgiving for the purpose of selecting one

faithful, optional work is now being done by for the room. Before the recess how we many of those enlisted. For the past few Sophomores did talk of what we would do years the drill has undoubtedly been in disre- and what comfort we would take when we pute among many of the students, though the had a pet cat, after our own heart, gently justice of this singular feeling would be un- purring in front of the softly glowing grate ! doubtedly open to exception, and it has been We never tired of the theme, and had really impossible to realize the benefits that would raised quite an enthusiasm in the whole class accrue from the instruction with sufficient before we left. Nor were we little " Sissies," time and numbers. Under the new scheme or inclined at all to the sentimental, for we the drill promises to have a fair chance, and it could smoke as much, sport tall hats and

is assured that under the present energetic canes just as grandly, sing and, I am ashamed

management and with the present enthusiasm, to say it, swear just as loud and long as the that the best possible results will be attained "brashest" of Sophomores; but even in our and then the comparison can be justly made wildest riots of peanuts and cider, we did some- of the promises and expectations that have times think of home, and wish for even one

been so often put forward by the friends of little household pet. the drill in the past, with the actual profit But Thanksgiving week came, and by the

that is possible. Enough men from the two earliest train we arrived at Tom's home, where lower classes have signed for two years to of course we had to tell all we did or said insure the money referred to in the communi- during the term, the good times we had, etc., cation, and that alone will be of great advan- and had the usual crowd of sympathizing tage to the department, aside from the fact listeners. To narrate all the fun we had for that numbers and time is assured to carry out the week would be tedious, and I am almost the plans that have been proposed. The ashamed to say that we didn't think of our drill this term is optional, but the interest in kitten until the day before we returned,

it is increasing, and goodlj- numbers seem to when Tom's mother brought out six little tri-weakly climb from the awkward squad playful darlings for us to take our choice. Of to the heights attained by their patient and course we couldn't agree, for Tom preferred proficient instructors. a white-and-black one, and I chose a Maltese. BOWDOIN ORIENT. 155

We argued the matter at considerable length, And well did we obey the mandate. We as Sophs always do, in a loud tone of voice, transported carefully and safely in our laps and with a good deal of emphasis, and as the basket in which Beldagon sleepily re- usual got no nearer settling it than when we posed, though occasionally I would hear some began. After We had discussed about an real mean, low-lived remarks as to "what kind hour, and both of us had got thoroughly- of boys those are who would carry cats in the heated, right in the midst of our greatest con- cars," and they "wondered if their mothers fusion and uproar appeared Tom's favorite would miss them any." But we didn't think cousin, of whom he had always been raving of such disagreeable things as that long, and to me, and whose picture adorned the centre only dwelt on the pleasures of hope and -the of his table. Introductions and explanations last sweet smile of Cousin Ethel as she bade followed, of course, and after stating anew our us be careful of our pet. cases as plainly as we could, both of us agreed We did care for him to the best of our to leave it to her decision, for by this time I was ability, and he soon began to show the effects quite as badly " mashed " as Tom, for the real- of it. The best of meat and milk was brought ity even exceeded his enthusiastic descriptions. from the club three times per day for him,

After awhile she selected what we both rain or shine ; and his new, bright rug, which, thought was a beauty, of goodly proportions, by the way, fair Ethel had sent him after he playful, with fur pure black and white ; but had been here about a week, was ever kept in there afterwards appeared, what was not then the warmest place before the fire. No upper- visible, a distinct dirty yellow band about the classman was suffered to pull his tail or ears neck. We bore our feline tenderly away, wantonly, for we are Sophs now, you remem- and then sought to find a fitting appellation ber, and any Sophomore or Freshman who for our pet, for it was of the Sophomore per- dared to maltreat Beldagon met with our suasion. Here again we were at variance, as eternal enmity, and I guess that some of them I wanted a classical name, while Tom preferred know what that means now. All that long some slang college term. Again we were winter term we enjoyed the society of our forced to seek the opinion of the lovely cat, even to our highest expectations, and cousin, and again she heard us as patiently as weekly we sent and received notes from before ; and after watching for a time the Ethel as to her beloved protege, each en- gambols of our innocent pet, engaged then, couraging us to be kind to him. perhaps, in some unusual diversion, she As he grew larger he became very playful, gave him the title Beldagon. It did seem to but never vicious, and he would have been sound rather queer at first, sort of heathenish real handsome if it had not been for that dirty- and foreign-like, but as uttered by those beau- yellow streak of which I spoke before. We tiful lips it certainly could not be bettered. soon forbid all smoking, card playing, or Both of us returned to our college work with scuffling in the room for fear it would affect reluctance, for we had passed a very pleasant his nerves, and neither of us wanted a long, week and were leaving behind a fairy irre- lank, frightened and wild-eyed cat chasing us sistibly bewitching to us both, and who was around college. At the end of the term Bel- destined to afterwards be to our Beldagon a dagon got so large and handsome that we had genuine guardian angel. When Tom and I him photographed sitting on his rug between spoke to her as we were leaving, she bade us Tom and myself, and we sent the picture to a kindly adieu and urged us so sweetly to be all of our numerous friends, the first, of course, thoughtful and good to our dear little pet. to Ethel. 156 BOWDOIN ORIENT.

When we went home vacations we left Oh, if it had only been humble. I, what hmi in care of the lady who managed our wouldn't I have done for her ? As time went club, and on our return we were always sur- on our hearts, formerly so tender and true to prised to see how much he had grown and him, began to harden, for now he began to how wise he had become. When we had come home with huge charges of buckshot really got settled in the .spring term we no- and salt in various portions of his anatomy, in ticed that Beldagon was not as contented as in addition to the customarj^ damages ; and yet

the peaceful days of liis kitteuhood, but seemed we dug it all out and did as before by him. more inclined to travel and see Avhat there Tom invariably held him firml}^ between his was in the world and in things in general. knees, and I operated with a pearl-handled He had incurred some reall_y bad habits, we knife which Ethel had given me. We did feared, and many were tlie reprimands we this with considerable regularity, till one gave him or read from Ethel's letters for his morning he came home with his tail shot off benefit, to wean or turn him from his perilous and one leg broken, of course suffering much career. We were unsuccessful, of course. We more than from the usual charges of shot. might have known that when we stai'ted, so We had a " medic," whom we knew, set his we wrote an extra long, pitiful complaint to leg, and we kept him as quiet as possible for Ethel, and asked what we should do. two or three days, with the hopes that it She only told us to be patient and do unto would break up his fearfully bad habits which Beldagon just as we would have others do unto of late he had been so industriously pursuing.

us. And we did. When he would come But it didn't. He escaped one night while home at 4 or 5 o'clock in the morning, and we were down town calling on some friends, yowl and scratch at our door or under our and we did not see him again for three or window, we would always get up and let him four days.

; ! Tail all gone, in and when, as now frequently happened, And wliat a sight he was , he came back with his face mangled and legs all spoiled but one, eyes almost clawed

bleeding, his ears almost chewed off, his fur out, and ears entirely lost, while only here absent in some places, loose in others, dirty and there on his bloody and mangled back and bloody in what few spots there were could be discerned dirty patches of fur re- left, we would always wash him carefully, minding us of what he once was. Oh, how bathe the wounded members, and prepare the different from the beautiful and spriglitly pet warmest nest before the window for our which the fair Ethel had given us but a few

afflicted but dutiful pet. For Ethel told us to short months before ! We hardly knew what be kind to him. We would then feed him ten- to do with him then. He spoiled the rug derly with warm milk and meat, cover him with Ethel gave him, and we had to trade it off to our softest raiment, and after that, standing the " yaggers " for tvi'o spittoon cleanings. before Ethel's picture, as the guardian angel We next made a nice box and lined it with of Beldagon, we would clasp our hands the softest of our flannels, and in a few days tightly, take a long, fond, and lingering look, we had to burn that also. a deep and troubled sigh, and then hasten He became very irritable from his wounds, about our daily tasks. and the many scratches and festers on the This continued for over a month, and his faces and hands both of Tom and myself actions and hours kejjtgradually growing worse testified to his temper and our devotion to and worse. We would tell him what Ethel had Ethel's commands. If it had not been for to say of him, but it didn't affect him one bit. her, and our daily looks at her picture, and BOWDOm ORIENT. 157

the reraemlDraiice of what she had asked, I am But on the third day he upset our Ethel's afraid that Beldagon's life would have been picture on the overturned ink-stand, and com- at least a month shorter. But at last even pletely spoiled that beautiful countenance.

we could stand it no longer. He was no com- That settled him. I seized him by the head, fort to himself, no use to anybody, and surely Tom by the other end, and we bore him a terrible trouble to us, and after we had sent quickly to the water pitcher. All struggling, to Ethel the full particulars, and got the re- biting, and howling, I thrust my end in and quired permission, we determined upon an steadied the pitcher, while Tom held his end immediate execution. Tom made the bag out firml}', both of us weeping bitterly both from of our best pillow case, in memoriam, he said, the enormity of the deed, and from our nu-

for what had or might have been ; while I merous scratches and bites of the conflict. abstracted the shiny, brass weights of a neigh- It was but a few minutes and all was over, boring trader as my share for the funeral. and eyes and limbs were at last rigid and We caught him and put him into the bag, fixed in death. maimed, sore, and sick, but terribly ugly and We buried him darkly in the water pitcher,

vindicative ; and as we slid him in and heard as he lay in his death struggle, simply putting him strike the bottom, we actually wept as at the head a line to indicate that Beldagon he we thought of him as he used to happily gam- was, and that we were the owners. His grave bol as a kitten in our study, and then sadly was made at the foot of one of those old wiped away the hot tears from our faces, leav- soughing monarchs of the forest, in the grove ing behind on them huge smooches of blood of ancient whispering pines, amid the softly and dirt, as received on our hands in our rustling arches of our evergreen giants, back efforts to capture and bag him. We formed a of our room. And there we laid him, where the short but sorrowful procession to the river, gentle spring zephyrs will mournfully and ten- Tom and I alternately lugging the burden, derly whisper sweet requiems to his memory ; and anon as w"e traveled we would recall some and the little birds, that he loved so well, will of the many pleasant virtues and graces of warble their fond praises to the ever-listening our now almost deceased. After our arrival ears of his saddened friends. Reqides-cat in at the river, lots were drawn, and I sadly cast pace. the bundle into the dark, eddying waters. P. S.—Tom and I will not keep any more A splash, a frantic struggle, a smothered cats, as we had a letter from Ethel yesterday, cr\', a few bubbles on the surface, and, as we in which she sent us a new picture, and told us supposed, all was over. Oh, 'twas there we that she was about to be married to the new made our mistake ! We took the longest way Methodist minister. back to the building, and when we arrived found Beldagon quietly sleeping there on his rug. To say that we were astonished would COMMUKICATIOKS. hardly express our feelings. We could hardly credit our senses, and did not really believe Editors of Orient : him alive till after we had received several " I hate men who have always got an answer, digs and scratches, while feeling to see if it there is no talking common sense with them." was actually Beldagon. Such is one of the sensible remarks by He lived in all his former peace and lux- which Disraeli shows, even in his most fan- ury for two days longer, and that need not tastical novels, that he possesses a more than have been the limit if he had kept his place. ordinary mind. And who will not agree with ; : ;

158 BOWDOIN ORIENT. him? Who has not been wearied and per- of others even if they have a much greater plexed by those who always have an opinion, knowledge than he himself. If he is a Fresh- are always sure it is light, and always'anxious man he is outspoken in his hatred of all

to express it ? Sophomores, and is considered very cheeky.

Confidens comes into my room ; we enter If a Sophomore he is chief in restraining the into a conversation which speedily becomes Freshmen, or rather in urging vigorous meas- a discussion. For he is never content to ures against them, for his actions are in the calmly consider a subject and weigh the inverse ratio to his words. If he has arrived

arguments for and against it, but he hastily at the enjoyment of his Junior ease, he talks jumps at conclusions, forms his opinion, if science with the Professors and disputes on p'ossible contrary to mine, and with the per- Psychology with the Seniors. If he is a sistency of a lawyer, when his case is going dignified Senior—but all Seniors are so nearly against him, endeavors to gain his point by alike in this respect, and their characteristics the boldness of his assertions and the sophistry are so well known that it is needless to men- of his reasoning. He ridicules or denies my tion them. statements and dodges the real poiiit of the Nothing more delights a group of students question, attempting to find some slight quib- than to draw two of these stubborn wranglers ble by which he can turn the argument in his into a dispute and watch them weary them- favor. He thus prevents the consideration of selves to no purpose, neither being able to the question necessary for determining the persuade the other, or by springing a trap on truth, and I am forced to be silent. I venture such a person to, in vulgar parlance, " Put

upon some other topic, but it is ever the same him into his boots." he overwhelms me with a torrent of words, Although one who cultivates such a man- he twists the truth to suit his purpose, asserts ner of thinking unfits himself for seeing everything, admits nothing, and is invincible. things in their true light, yet there is one

I, exhausted, sink back in my chair and am occupation for which he possesses peculiar glad when he leaves. I turn to the pages of qualifications. In fact, the description of the Cowper, the mildest of poets, and find that requirements for a successful lawyer, as given he also was troubled by bores of this kind by one of the most brilliant orators of the Irish bar, Richard Lalor Shiel, well " Let your opinion at whatever pitch. would Knots and impediments make something hitch, apply to the kind of person I have here been Adopt his own, 'tis equally in vain trying to describe : " He must not only sur- Your thread of argument is snapped again The wrangler rather than accord with you pass his competitors in the art of reasoning Will judge himself deceived and prove it too." right from right principles—-the logic of com- Such a person is necessarily superficial mon life—but he must be equally an adept in but frequently plausible, as in his headlong reasoning right from wrong principles, and haste he seizes on arguments, which, although wrong from right ones. He must learn to apparently plain, are really most deceptive, glory in a perplexing sophistry, as in the dis- and refuses to look deep and carefully into covery of an immortal truth. He must make the subject. The especial province of such up his mind and his face to demonstrate in debaters is in politics and religion, for in noth- open court, with all imaginable gravity that

ing else do men beiieve so much for which nonsense is replete with meaning, and that

they can give no good reason as in these the clearest meaning is manifestly nonsense subjects. by construction. This is what is meant by " Such a person has no respect for the views ' legal habits of thinking.' :

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If I should discuss this subject with one serves to make the task of theme-writing of these modern sophists, he would doubtless burdensome, yet we can easily imagine a

say that this positiveness is a most commend- worse state of affairs were each number able quality, as all great men are positive, allowed to select his own subject. and he would pour forth a multitude of ex- True, there would be less work to do, and amples of those greatest in history, science, less mental exertion to make, and each mem- literature, and religion, who under difficulties ber of the class would have ample opportunity have pushed on to success, even although the to discuss subjects about which he might be whole world has been against them, confident interested, but would he obtain the real ben- " in their purpose. I should answer : We efit of the study ?

remember them not only for their positiveness Now, as we understand it, the object of but for the justice of their cause. The kings the study of English composition is to culti- and nobles who laughed at the theory of vate and render more versatile the thinking Columbus were as positive in their opinion powers of students, to strengthen and broaden

as was Columbus himself. But are they even their ideas, and more especially to fit them for

praised for their obstinacy ? Nothing is far- the discussion of general, not particular toYiies ther from my purpose than to condemn a in a clear and grammatical manner.

reliance on truth and to speak lightly of that Now if this IS the object of the study, perseverance which accomplishes whatever could we attain it were we allowed to select

good is done in the world, but when the pur- our own subjects? In the case of a few con-

pose is bad, positiveness cannot be too greatly scientious ones who were determined to derive

despised. There is one old maxim which all possible benefit from the study, we might

explains this case exactly; it is, 'Be sure answer, yes. But the majoritj^ of us, we you're right, then go ahead.' Those who have think, would be more than likely to allow our benefited the human race have planted them- hobbies to govern us in the selection of sub- selves on firm principles, struggled and con- jects, and turn our attention to those subjects quered, while those who have rushed blindly about which we were personally interested, on refusing to listen to reason, have hastened and upon which we could prepare the best

to their destruction." Jano. essays with the least possible trouble ; and thus, though we might perfect our style, yet

other than this we should derive very little Editors of Orient good from the study. A correspondent in the last issue of the Undoubtedly it would be a good idea to Orient while discussing the merits or, per- occasionally allow students to select their own haps better, the demerits of the study of subjects for composition, as it would serve to English composition as now conducted in our relieve the monotony of being continually college, asserts as the cause of all the disin- obliged to write on subjects proposed by terestedness now manifested towards this another ; but if this plan were generally " branch simply this, the choice of subjects adopted we most assuredly believe that little by the professor." or no intellectual benefit would result from it.

Now, though we can fully agree with your Again, we ail know it to be a fact that

correspondent that the subjects which he when the choice of subjects is left with the mentions are not such as would naturally student many old themes are brought into

interest the average Junior, and though we play, and thus the usefulness of the study is believe that the very nature of such subjects lost. :

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We must confess our surprise at this state- Editors of Orient ment made by your correspondent, namely, Although quite early in the season yet it that themes " are simply hurried off in the may not be out of place to call attention to shortest possible time with no preparation by the next Field Day, and if not too bold to thought or investigation." offer a suggestion whereby a greater degree Now if we are able to discuss the " Benev- of interest may be felt and even better re- olence of the Law of Habit," and kindred sults obtained than on previous occasions. subjects without thought or investigation, we Since this is the only time during the college must indeed be remarkable students, and cer- year when a trial is made of the proficiencj'- tainly have no reason to complain because and progress of the students in the sports, such subjects are given to us. Perhaps your and since Field Day occurs in conjunction with correspondent would wish to intimate by this Ivy Day, when many friends of the students statement that many, when such are given for are present, it behooves us on this occasion to discussion, instead of confining themselves to make as good a showing as possible, and to the subject in its literal sense, simply write do this every branch of athletics should be off the prescribed number of pages of balder- represented. It is not enough that the exer- dash, merely for the sake of getting the theme cises of this day consists merely of contests off their hands, with no thought or care of in running, jumping, and the like, although how senseless it may seem to the professor or well enough in themselves. There is need of any others who may hear it. greater variety, and as a remedy for this I Now, would anything be more absured would suggest that there be a few exercises than to think that a student who wastes his by the proficients on the horizontal bar and time by writing such meaningless stuff, and in tumbling. sacrifices his self-respect simplj^ because the Our attainment in base-ball and boating subjects don't happen to suit him, would do are both shown at this time, but the proficient any better if he had his choice of subjects? department seems to be entirely left out, not-

Certainly not. For, judging by the very withstanding it is quite an important element laziness exhibited by him in this case, we in college gymnastics and should have a could only infer that he would be the very chance to display itself. one who, when the chance was offered him, Field Day must seem somewhat tame and would make use of his old themes and in uninteresting to those visitors who, on this every other possible way escape the trouble occasion only, witness exercises of this kind. of composition-writing. Would it not be well, therefore, to introduce Although we sincerely believe that sub- something of this sort into our Field Day to jects for composition ought to be prescribed give a greater variety of incidents and a more by the professor, yet we heartily agree with pleasing aspect to the occasion ? your cori'espondent that there ought, and in Last year an attempt was made to give a order to have any enthusiasm in this study gymnastic exhibition in Lemont Hall, but there must, be a change in the nature of the was given up owing to the proposed inten- subjects. In these times when our country tion of sending a crew away to contend in and indeed the whole world is agitated by the inter-collegiate regatta, the training for political strife, agrarian troubles, financial which drew away many of the proficients. operations, etc., certainly there can be no The short time that those who intended to reason why subjects of practical interest take part in the exhibition were in training, cannot be chosen for us. C. showed, however, that there was plenty of — : ; — ;

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material among the students which, if only as the type, gave a general description of mollusks. Old and young were interested. Lewiston Journal. properly trained, would be available for a Our new catalogue tells us that we have 160 project of this sort. The project proposed undergraduates, of whom 49 are Seniors, 30 Juniors, would not require near as much practice and 37 Sophomores, and 44 Freshmen. There are 14 from Portland. The Medics given, number 103. training as to give an exhibition, and it would The recent donations to the college, up to this interfere not in the least with boating inter- date, amoimt to $120,375, of which $75,000 is from

ests. I think this can be made a success with Mrs. Stone, of Maiden ; $40,000 from Henry Wink-

ley, of Philadelphia ; and $5,375 from other sources. comparative ease, if some competent person The skating rink, after will take the matter in hand and carry it moving from Lemont to Dirigo, has become finally settled in the new box through. There is no need of carrying out shop building. In this connection we clip the follow- any elaborate programme, but only the inter- ing from an exchange, as applicable " Fill his breeches full of sponges spersing of a few graceful and easy acts. I Freshie's going out to skitte He will need their yielding softness hope the students, and the proficients in par- Whe he tries the figure 8." ticular, will think of this idea and lend their The Brunswick and Topsham Musical Association aid for its accomplishment. If this can be held their third and fourth meetings in the chemical lecture room, Tuesday evenings, .Jan. 11th and 18th. done I think the occasion will be inter- more Nearly a hundred were in attendance at each session, esting to the spectators and more of a success mostly singers. Mr. Kotzschmar is highlj' esteemed as a teacher. The Jubilee selections will be used for for the association. Although this is a new the present. Tickets can be obtained of Mr. Ed. plan here, yet it is tried in other colleges with Chandler, at the box shop, at $2.50. There will be eight more lessons. There will be another term success, and why can it not be successful here of twelve lessons if the interest continues. as well? D. The Society for Political Education has just issued its first economic tract, of the series of 1880-81, entitled, " What is a Bank? What Services does it Perform?" by Edward Atkinson. It reviews in a COIxLEGE ITEMS. brief way the functions of money, the difference

between money and currency ; it shows the relation Thursday, Jan. 26th, is the Day of Prayer for which the banks bear to the exchange of commodities Colleges. and services, and, in simple language, sets forth the functions of a bank. It is entirely untechnical in its Thompson, formerly of will complete his 77, treatment, and many persons, unfamiliar with the course with '81. subject but accustomed to think of it as a hidden Donovan, '81, is teaching in Phillips, and Lane, mystery, will be sui-prised to find how simple are the '81, in Oxford, Mass. operations of that wonderful modern financial agent —a bank. A quartette from the Praying Circle will sing at prayers next Sunday afternoon. The last parliamentary exercise of the Senior class was held in the new mathematical room, Wed- Gilbert, H. B. Wilson, '80, and Call, formerly a nesday, Jan. 19th. Those appointed to take part member of the same class, were in town Sunday, were: Hathaway, Pres. ; King, Sec. ; F.L.Johnson, Jan. 16th. on the Main Question ; H. L. Johnson, on Amend- ments The Bowdoin Alumni Association of Bangor and ; Hitchcock, to Prevent a Vote ; Harding and vicinity will hold their annual meeting at the Bangor Green, to Bring a Vote. The President found it House, February 11th. necessary to appoint Capt. Johnson, of the Bowdoin Cadets, as Sergeant-at-Arms to quell disorder which The Senior examination upon the third part of broke out during the meeting. The appointees for Porter's Human Intellect, took place in the Senior Wednesday, Feb. 2d, are : Fisher, Pres. ; Dike, Sec. recitation room, Thursday, Jan. 20th. Gray and McGillicuddy, on Main Question ; God- The Senior recitation room has undergone quite a dard, on Postponement; Brown, on Previous Ques- change. Fixed settees are substituted for the chairs, tion ; Baxter, on Tabling the Question. and adjustable rests for note-books and examination Through the exertions of Capt. Johnson the roll of papers, are provided. the drill department contains many more names than The vestry of Elm Street Church was filled Thurs- it has for years, and quite a " boom" has been started day evening, Jan. 13th. Prof. Lee, of Bowdoin Col- among the wearers of the blue and gray. Thus far 61 lege, gave an interesting lecture on "Shells." He have signed for next term, —8 Seniors, 5 Juniors, 24 gave a full description of the common clam, making Sophomores, 24 Freshmen. For two years 28 signa- a detailed drawing on the blackboard, and using this tures have been obtained,—15 Sophomores and 13 —— —— —

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Freshmen. Instruction is now given in squad drill CLIPPIKGS. and school of company, three times per week, Mon- day, Tuesday, and Thursday, at 4.15 p.m. Thirty- two muskets have been issued thus far, to those who There is one good thing about Sarah B.'s figure, will drill this term and next, and the number will, any way. Very little goes to waist. Ex. probably, be increased to thirty-five or forty. Target " Music hath charms to soothe the savage breast." practice is also held in the gymnasium, Wednesday This is why we see a whole brass band around a and Saturday p.m., with targets and charges reduced dog's neck. Ex. proportional to the distance. The gymnasium is heated by continued fires as much as is possible consid- " Cold cliapel calls collegiate congregations, ering the numerous apertures for ventilation, the Long, lingering lines luxurious lodges leave, coal for this purpose being furnished by the college Slow snow-ploughs scarce scrape sidewalk separations, Deep drifts deluding devotees deceive." treasurer. It is desired now that enough men be obtained to form two companies for batallion drill, There is a subtle distinction between the opera and it is to be hoped that the eiibrt will be successful. (Latin) of the Freshm.an, and the opera (Italian) of the Senior. Beacon.

Henry Wallace and Jane Wallace, his wife, have entered Wesleyan University as Freshmen. Ex. PERSOHAIx. Doubtless they are being well fitted together for a coming life.

["We earnestly solicit oummunicatinus to this ooluniu He appeared to be almost gone. Rolling his eyes from any who may have an interest in the Alumni] to the partner of his bosom, he gasped, "Bury me '41. —Hon. Frederic Robie has been re-elected a 'neath the weeping willow, and plant a single white " member of the Governor's Council for the ensuing rose above my head." Oh, its no use," she snapped two years. out, "your nose would scorch the roots." He got '41.—Hon. Washington Gilbert was presented by well. the members of the Sagadahoc Bar, with an elegant A dark-haired Junior availed himself of the recent gold and ebony cane, on his retiring as Judge of the snow to go sleigh riding with his auburn-hnired girl. Supreme Court, which he has held for many years. Forgetful of all punctuation, when he saw her come '44. —Gen. Samuel J. Anderson, of the First Maine to the door ready for the ride, he yelled, "Hello Congressional District, has served notice upon Hon. Ready!" She didn't go with him, and since then he Thomas B. Reed that he will contest the latter's right has become a hardworking student. Student Life. to a seat in the 47th Congress. '50. —The Augusta correspondent of the Portlaiid Tiny little letters Press says Congressman Frye is likely to be nomi- On a little card. nated by acclamation as Republican candidate for U. S. Help the jolly student' Answer questions hard. Senator, to fill any vacancy that may be caused by Senator Blaine going into the Cabinet. So the little ponies. '63. — Dr. Joseph McKeen, of Topsham, has re- Glanced at on the sly. cently died of heart disease, of which he has been Make the naughty Freshmen Soph'mores by and by. ill some time. He was a grandson of President McKeen, and son of Treasurer McKeen, graduated Be thou like the pony, from Bowdoin in 1853, from the Medical School in Emulate the crib; Make some sad heart happy, 1856, and followed his profession in Topsham till Bid some fond heart lib.* his sudden death. '54. —John O. Robinson has removed from Thom- * Ethiopian for live. Poetic license. Meredith. aston to Rockland, where he enters ujjon the duties — Syracusan. of Attorney for Knox Connty. '60.—Congressman Reed, of Maine, is a candidate for the Speakership of the next House, since Mr. Frye's announcement that he would be a candidate Scribner's for February appears to be a very in- for U. S. Senator in case of a vacancy. teresting number from the hasty glance we are able '61.—Gen. S. H. Manning, of Wilmington, N. C, to give it at this writing. Its rather peculiar cover formerly of Lewiston, was one of the delegates to that it is the " Midwinter Number." the prohibition convention which met at Raleigh, announces The N. C, Jan. 12th. historical sketches of Peter the Great, are continued. '66. —Hon. Joseph A. Locke has been re-elected Art, in two directions, is cared for by articles on the Maine President of the Senate. " Works of John LaFarge," and " Foreign Actors on '68. —T. J. Emery is a member of the present American Stage." new serial story by Mrs. Boston City Council. the A " '77.-—W. T. Cobb was recently admitted to the bar Burnett, A Fair Barbarian," is commenced. This at Rockland. story is reprinted from Peterson^s Magazine on account '79. G. Bourne is studying medicine at the — W. of its particular excellence. All the articles are well Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia. Address, illustrated. 127 South 13th St. ;

Vol. X. BRUNSWICK, MAINE, FEBRUARY 9, 1881. No. 14.

BOWDOIN ORIENT. time this has happened, and on this account an explanation is given to shield the printer PUBLISHED EVERY ALTERNATE WEDNESDAY, DURING THE COLLEGIATE YEAR, BY THE CLASS OF '81, OF as well as ourselves from the needed blame. BOWDOIN COLLEGE. The advice which the President recently EDITORIAL BOARD. gave in regard to our next parliamentary meet- Frederick C. Stevens, Managing Editor. ing, it would seem should but be followed by Frederic A. Fisher, Business Editor. the Seniors. In the past meetings there has Charles H. Cutler, Carroll B. Harding, Charles Haggerty, Horace B. Hathaway, been altogether too much quibbling, too many John "W. Manson. minor and unimportant points have been

Terms — $2.00 a year in advance 5 single copies, 15 cents. Remittances should be made to the Business Editor. Communications raised, and too much disposition has been in regard to all other matters should be durected to the Managing Editor. Students and Alumni of the college are cordially invited to contribute manifested to "wind" the presiding officer. articles, personals, and items. Contributions must be accompanied by the writer's real name. All this can be profitably dropped, and such discussions as were outlined will not only be Entered at the Post Office at Brunswick as Second Class mail matter. interesting and instructive to those who

CONTENTS. partake, but to all, as well, who will follow Vol. X., No. 14.—February 9, 1881. the arguments in them. The members who

Editorial Notes 163 have the matter in hand should early select a

Literary : popular subject and report, that those who Moonlight (poem) 166 My Freshman Tear J66 wish may have ample opportunity to prepare Some Objeotions to Our College in the State 168 Bowdoin's Alumni 169 for an interesting debate on some really live College Items 171 question. Personal 173 Clippings 173 Editors' Table 174 This is the season for our alumni dinners, and amid the good cheer of reunion and gen- EDITORIAL HOTES. eral good fellowship we trust they will yet remember the needs of their Alma Mater,

Some explanation is certainly due to our and at least discuss some means for providing readers for the slight delay of the present for them. Our new gymnasium, which is yet number, and it will doubtless suffice for sev- a thing of the future, should by all means be eral of our past issues. All the matter for worthy of the place it will hold in our daily the Orient was mailed as usual in our col- college life. Our library, although extensive lege box at night, so as to be sent to the and excellent, is none too modern, and the printer by the early train in the morning fund for its annual increase can be very but by the negligence, or something worse, profitably enlarged, besides the catalogueing of of the college mail carrier, it did not reach the south wing, and, indeed, of the whole Lewiston until the middle of the afternoon, library, would be of great advantage to the too late to have our proof come down Satur- students. Some of the professorships are not day as usual. This has not been the first yet fully established, and some of the dormi- 164 BOWDOIN ORIENT. tories might be made considerably warmer the use of the library and compulsory attend- without anj^ detriment to the interests of the ance at prayers. We are already behind institution. To be sure there has been much many of the best American colleges in the during the past year for which we may be liberality of our chapel attendance, and this thankful, but amid this it is always well to spirit will hardly serve to attract many new remember there is something yet to do in the students within our walls, nor give those here future. any higher appreciation of those authorities who will practically close a valuable library, The Seniors, at their last class meeting, in merely to muster together early on a frigid choosing Mr. Reed of Brunswick as class morning a hundred or so young men for photographer, did the correct thing, and cer- chapel services, to which but few pretend to tainly none too early. They can be assured listen. now of fully as good pictures as could be obtained at either Portland or Boston, at far The Bugle managers are again complain- greater convenience, for less expense, and ing of the lack of liberal support from the with greater chances for satisfaction, which students, and it could with quite as good has not always been the case with out-of-town reason as the managers of last year. Out of pictures in the past. Besides all this, Mr. an edition of 500 the}' have on hand nearly Reed has been a liberal and constant patron 250, of which not over 100 now promise to be of both Okxent and Bugle, and has ever taken, leaving 150 to be paid for by the edit-

been generous to the other college interests, ors ; and if it had not been for very careful and this fact alone should be of great influ- management and the liberality of the adver- ence in determining a choice. The committee tisers, there would again have been a de- should now haste to arrange the sittings, and ficiency. The Bugle managers of '80 sold

as many of the class as can make it conven- their whole edition easily, paying all their ient should have theirs this term, that next bills and leaving a handsome profit to the

term may not be any more crowded than is editors, although this Bugle was smaller and necessary. less costly than either that of '81 or '82. '81, as is well known, was a failure financially, During the frigid portion of last week the although the class was one of the largest for heat was shut off from the main library as many years; and '82 now presents the same well as from the south wing, so that, as is doleful tale, and predicts that unless better

alleged, the chapel may be warm enough for support is guaranteed in the future that our prayers. This amounted to practically clos- annual publication is doomed to a speedy ing the library for that period, for it would be death. And with very good reason. The foolhardy and dangerous for one to remain Biogle was formerly well backed by the stu- there any length of time at a zero temperature, dents. Four hundred copies of the edition either to select books or consult references, were invariably sold, although the classes

and, as might be expected, but few did it. were no larger than those at present, and if

And this was all done that prayers might be the present state of affairs continues it can but held for a few minutes in the morning. Al- be presumed that the old generous spirit of though this worked no hardship to the major- loyalty and sacrifice to support college cus- ity of Seniors with the burden of Psychology toms and institutions has departed with the upon them, yet it illustrated well the views of classes of the last few years. What Bugles the authorities as to the comparative value of remain in the hands of the editors of this year BOWDOIN ORIENT. 165 should be taken. It would be but one for and lower classes with the results of their each man, but by it the success, both literary college work, and, conducted in the manner and financial, of future Bugles is assured, and that it is, must be a special hardship on men one of the most enjoyable features of our col- who are compelled to be absent from college lege life will not be allowed to die for want for a time. One would reasonably expect of sufficient support. from our new curriculum that he would be allowed considerable choice of studies during Now that the ordinary Senior is through the year, but when he finds eight exercises with Psychology, it is surely in order for him compulsory in the most abstruse, unpopular, to look behind and try to think of what value and unpractical department, and only four has been the college work of the past half possible in any of the better ones, and when year, for Psychology has really usurped all that eight really .requires, to merely keep the other work for that period. We have along with the lessons, all the available hours gone through very carefully a huge volume for study, then he perceives that promises are of 660 pages in a term and almost a half, with delusive and things are not what they seem. four exercises per week for the term, eight for That course as at present arranged, as the the half term, of which six were recitations. Faculty will have good reason to see if it is

For nearly all the class three-quarters of the longer continued, is nothing but a huge impo- time, and some have even spent quite all their sition on the time, patience, and health of available time upon this single study, and fre- men daring Senior year, and almost as good

" '• " quently only a " dead or two strike would reasons exist for having it compulsory upon be the class-room reward for these hours of the whole class, as do for having Higher Math- labor. Nearly eveiythiug else has been ex- ematics during the whole four years' course. cluded, reading, writing, calling, or pursuing It is a universal sentiment among the Seniors any study to one's taste. Mattering not what that now they have borne faithfully the per- a man's time may be worth or his proclivities secution of eight exercises per week, that it may be, he has been ground to this distasteful should be stopped, and placed on an equality and to him almost profitless bianch only to grat- with the others, four per week. As to the ify the whim of some who imagine that students next class, we can only commend them to the must all be metaphysical philosophers. At same tender mercies that we do ourselves, and the end of all this we may well ask, What has if it be their fate to be ground down to two been the result ? It has been, as all concerned " inconceivables," only one of which, as Hamil- are aware, eminently unsatisfactory to the ton says, is necessary, then with us at the end

"• whole Senior class, to put it mildly ; it has they can cast this huge Intellect " upon the taken from such studies as Political Economy, glowing coals and watch it slowly consume Constitutional Law, English Law, and His- with fiendish glee, thinking meanwhile of the tory fully one-third of actual time for recita- many and wretched hours that have been tion, besides nearly all the time for study and wasted over its pages. outside reading on these subjects; it has caused discontent in the class and thence Inter-collegiate base-ball seems to be in a very among the other students, that in a curriculum flourishing condition. The association is an approved success. Brown has lost many of her best players which contains so many good points that such and probably will not be able to fill their places to a study, and pursued in such a manner, should her satisfaction. Amherst will be as strong as usual. receive the best working part of our Senior Dartmouth has engaged a professional coach and year ; it has discouraged men in the Senior expects great things from her nine. ! ; '

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LITERARY. Each society wished me to join, and finally I

pledged. Unhappy day ! I fell ! My glory

MOONLIGHT. vanished,—instead of Mr. , I was now

[At a literary club meeting at .Juclge ^VWtehouse's, in Augusta, called Freshie ; instead of being waited upon last week, the following unpublishetl college poem by Hawthorne was read, wi-itten in 1825. The novelist was a shy young Senior by every one at the table I now was told to in Bowdoin when he wrote the lines. Ho gave them to his chimi and classmate, Horatio Bridge, a brother of James Bridge, Esq., carve the butter or turn the water for all. of Augusta. Last summer the yellow and wrinkled manuscript was shown to Hon. J. W. North, '60, who detected in it traces of Well, my humiliation had but just begun genius.] when Saturday night came round, and retir- We are beneath the dark blue skye, And the moon is shining bright. ing early I lay musing over my brilliant open- Oh, what can lift the soul so high ing and sudden change, when I heard the As the gleam of a summer night? When all the gay are hushed to sleep, tramp of many feet coming hastily up the And they who mourn forget to weep stairs, and half as many voices crying, " More Beneath the gentle light. beef!" and " blood-er-er ! " You can imagine Is there no holier, happier land that I was not a little frightened when, enter- Among those distant spheres, Where we may meet that shadow band, ing my room without the needless ceremony The dead of other years; of rapping, they ordered me out of bed and Where all day long the moonbeams rest, And where, at length, the souls are blest on with my pants. In spite of all my past Of those who dwell in tears ? declarations of not being bulldozed by the Oh, if the happy ever leave Sophs, I complied. I thought I heard among The bowers of bliss on high, them voices of those who had formerly been To cheer the hearts of those who grieve, And wipe the tear-drop drye. so kind to me. What followed seems a maze It is when moonlight sheds its ray, to me now. I climbed the table, endeavored More pure and beautiful than they, And earth is like the skye to make a speech, and just as I was about to express my deepest respect for the Sophomore class, my mouth was filled with dirty water and my bare toes MY FRESHMAN YEAR. were smartly rapped with canes. I was told to dance. I exhibited my I was a Freshman, that is on certain con- grace in that particular direction, keeping ditions, whicli, however trivial they may have time all the while to the tapping of their seemed at first, I found quite important fac- canes. I then vaulted the door, ran the tors in college my course. I did not aspire to gauntlet, and finally, thanking them for their lead my class far from it. — My ambition was kind attendance and marked attention, I to be hard and popular ; to say that I after- again retired a victim of hazing. My dreams wards attained the first does not necessarily were short that night and to the point. imply the latter, as many believe. I had In the morning, with doggish looks and heard that Freshmen were of but little con- downcast countenance, I ate my breakfast sequence here, but in case it my was very and attended prayers. Nearly all day I different, for the first week I was the most scarcely spoke to any one and few of my sought for and most agreeably entertained of classmates to me. Finally I ventured to any in college, man —invited by everybody to make a confident of my troubles, and sur- their rooms, to their clubs, treated upon every prising enough he, too, had been hazed, so with opportunity to the best of fruit, nuts, con- number three and all the rest of the class. fectionery, etc., that the town could furnish I felt better ; I was no longer alone in dis- refused hundreds of cigarettes and cigars, for grace and my misery had its company. I had not as yet acquired the manly art. Next week came the foot-ball game. I ;

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kicked in the front line the first rush, but was man tricks. We felt like doing something to then sent to the rear for repairs. It was a make ourselves illustrious. We were lost as hard fought game. I watched it after the to what we could do that was original, but, as

first encounter and our men fought nobly. a last resort, followed the prescribed curricu- The rope-pull was not a success. We were lum and greased the blackboards, lugged out dragged. I think we >might have won the the stoves, dragged oif the windows, but

base-ball game if the -Sophs had played fair, were obliged to recite as usual, while the but they took advantage of their class piiority temperature was below zero and the professor and bulldozed. I played first base and right exercised himself by walking around clad in field,—first base until a bigger fellow than I a big overcoat, mittens, and scarf, amusing ran into me and I picked myself up in the himself meantime by watching the boys on field. I was anxious to remain there for the back seat in their endeavors to utilize " " it was my old position. I was better on " fakirs and " horse leaves. The important scheme . a fly ball than a liner. At the bat I did bet- feature of this term was a magnificent ter. The first inning I got a baser and two of initiating a fellow Freshman into a secret or three wild balls under my ear. We lost society of our own getting up. We picked the game. our victim. He was large, but pliable as we

During the rest of the term I tried to thought. We had the plan well laid ; two enjoy myself, but suffered many drawbacks, men were to fish him and get him into their such as leaving a nice silk umbrella in the room, when the whole society were to down chapel entry according to bulletin directions. him, lash and gag him, then we were to carry I lost the umbrella. I spoiled my Christmas him to an unoccupied room on the fourth jackknife vainly endeavoring to pry up the floor, where arrangements had been made to cover to the mail box. I accepted a very walk him up a mock flight of stairs, precipitate flattering invitation through the mail to call him into a barrel, lash the barrel to a door,

upon the President ; found him quite agree- and slide it down the four flights of stairs, ably but rather surprised. I entered Bruns- rattling down coal hods, ash pans, etc., after wick society but found myself, even there, a him to make the ceremony more impressive Freshman. then carrying him back to the room to try his

Vacation was welcome enough, and I nerves with a phosphorized skeleton. The enjoyed relating to my old associates, who initiation fee was to be the expense of a mag- stood around with open mouths and staring nificent feast we had prepared, for our victim eyes, my exploits. How I cowed the whole had a goodlj^ purse. Well, we pledged him, Sophomore class on numerous occasions, which and upon the eventful night enticed him into

are as yet not on record ; how the Faculty my room, when our noble band rushed upon

all touched their hats to me; and how many him. But alas for the scheme ! His strength, tricks I played on the upper-classmen. I had made giantly by fright, overpowered us, and sent home a Bugle which had attracted the leaving behind two black eyes and several attention of the towns-people to quite an fragments of what were once teeth, he dashed extent, and it was only by diligence and away leaving us the initiated and he the energy that I explained how the title "Emerald initiator. Our scheme had slumped through, Infant " signified, by its derivative meaning, a and with sad hearts we cleared away the peculiar degree of natural aptitude and apparatus and deprived ourselves of the rest mother wit. of that term's spending monej' by paying for The second term was the term of Fresh- the treat. About the middle of the term I 168 BOWDOIN ORIENT.

was reminded that my natural Freshman berry sauce bespattered my shirt bosom and

credulity had not passed entirely away, by new white vest. It was too much ; I was finding myself inveigled by a Junior into wild, and, in mj frantic endeavor to avenge believing that the unpainted panels in the this atrocious insult, I seized the colored chapel were the results of scraping off of the waitress around the waist, bore her shrieking pictures by a former class who had a " mean from the banquet hall, cast her headlong into reputation." a half filled bath tub, and, standing majestically My third term was not fraught with many over her, exclaimed, "/S'zc semper tyrannis!" startling events. I prepared, one beautiful I fainted and fell headlong into the tub with Sunday, in my new spring suit and kid gloves, her, and was borne away senseless by my to go to church for a " mash," but my brilliant comrades. I am a Sophomore,—my tale is outfit and hopes were dampened at the same done. time by a refreshing bucketful! of water. The final event of Freshman year was our SOME OBJECTIONS TO OUR COL- class supper. Shall I ever forget it? We prepared to make a night of it when we took LEGE IN THE STATE. the train for Bath. We engaged rooms at the There have been three reasons which have Sagadahock, and then entered the dining hall made the attendance at our college less than where the banquet was to be served. I was it sliould have been, although at present they Poet. The Orator had left the class in are having less effect upon our numbers than speechless silence ; the Prophet had raised for several years previous. Still even now them into ecstacies by the brilliant future we cannot deny that, however false and un- which he foretold for each one ; it but re- grounded they are, they do in no small degree mained for the Poet to transport them from have their influence among certain classes of their feelings of earth born sons to those of people in the State who of themselves know angels—in their minds. I arose, and amid nothing about the inside of our college, and oppressive silence proceeded to unroll my depend upon the knowledge of others, which manuscript. I read : " 2 pairs stockings, 10 in many cases is based upon the most bare- cents; 1 undershirt, mybest merino, 8 cents." faced prejudice and religious bigotry. First It was too much. My attentive audience we hear that parents refuse to send their sons burst into an uproarious fit of laughter. I here on account of hazing, and sometimes saw my mistake ; it was a roll of papers on even the students themselves, awed and in- which I had kept my washing account. I timidated by reports, do not wish to make of explained and sat down. The feast now themselves prey for blood-thirsty Sophomores. began ; meat and wine flowed freely and I That this reason is founded upon the past and soon drowned my sorrow, or would have not upon the present would need no denial to drowned it had not my stomach rejected such those who know us, but outside this belief is fiery potations. Again and again I tried, but many times of much detriment, and there is it was in vain that I returned to the glass. but one way to answer it. My mind became dazed; I knew not where I Hazing in Bowdoin is a thing of the past. was,—fruit, nuts, crackers, fancy pies, lobster If those doubting this statement are not will- salad, and turkey dressing flitted before my ing to candidly investigate the subject for vision and rested upon various portions of my themselves, and place implicit confidence in countenance. This I stood nobly until at the glowing accounts of irresponsible news- last a mingled charge of ice cream and cran- paper reports, then we must suffer the results BOWDOIN ORIENT. 169

of these erroneous ideas, prevalent even novr slave to anything he will hate it naturally, in portions of the State. The second reason whether good or bad, but let him choose of given is that it costs too much to send chil- his own free will and his choice will be deci- dren here. This impression has gained its sive. By refusing to allow a boy to attend a

hold for several reasons, and iirst of all we college on account of its immoral influence is think is the independent tone which charac- to acknowledge the boy's weakness, and more-

terizes the college, and of which we are proud. over to cultivate it, but if he is allowed to

Our officials are ever ready to answer all in- meet it, as he must at some time, and try it quiries as regards expense or other matters face to face, it tests and often makes the man.

here, but they do not, and we hope never will, I feel justified in saying that there is not a belittle the standing of our college by going graduate of the college who will not bear me out of their course and soliciting, or, better, out in stating that more boys who come here begging for students to swell the catalogue, and perhaps pass through the first two years promising tuition and room rent, or other with bad habits are, to use a much abused and pecuniary assistance, to those who wish to ill sounding word, reformed, and during the enter. It is our belief that those who attend last two years feel and act the man. We this college do it or should do it for the good must not answer the question in this way, but they receive, and not to do the college or de- again resort to a simple denial and challenge nomination a favor. But is it so expensive contradiction. This college is not made up here ? Surely the situation is not such as to of a student body which you could justly call make the necessities, such as fuel, board, etc., hard. We do not choose to go into compari- higher than elsewhere in the State, and if our sons with other colleges on this score, not from tuition is sliglitly more we have iimple scholar- any fear, but because we especially detest a ships to balance tliat account. To decisively spirit which we have often seen of tearing settle the matter of expense, it ought to be down tlie reputation of other institutions in sulficient to know the large number of stu- order that by contrast our own may exhibit dents of limited means who have graduated its grandeur. We do not claim tiiat we attend within the past few years, or who are in col- A relatively worthy college, but one that stands lege now. Does not the large number who out independent and worthy in and of itself. are at present and who have lately been teach- If it cannot stand thus as it should stand, then ing indicate tliis fact ? But one principal fault we say let it fall. Would that we might go that is found with us, and the one which is into particulars ou this point, but space, not perhaps the most pernicious as it is the most disposition, forbids. unfounded, is that parents fear the immoral influence of the place. There are two ways in which we may well answer that. A boy, BOWDOIN'S ALUMNI. when he has reached an age sufficient to fit Our college has a body of alumni of which him for college, is at the critical stage of his she may well be proud. A familiarity with life. Wherever he may be he is to be sur- the names of those who have gone forth from rounded by evil and good, two forces, one of these college walls, to win distinction in vari- which is to master him. If you chain him ous pursuits of life, will increase the loyalty of away from all bad influences, it will have the each one of us to our Alma Mater. Bowdoin effect in most cases to make him all the more students and graduates cannot study too long inquisitive of evil ways and evil places when or too carefully the college triennials. As a he shall again be free. If a man be made a stimulus to a more widely disseminated knowl- ;

170 BOWDOIN ORIENT. edge on this subject, we give the names and F. Magoun, class of 1841, is President of Iowa situations of some of the most prominent College. John Cotton Smith, of New York, graduates. class of 1847, is a well-known scholar and Considering first the clergy, we have in preacher. Prof. Egbert C. Smyth of Ando- the class of 1809 the late Nathan Lord, LL.D., ver, class of 1848, has established a reputation President of Dartmouth. In 1818, we find as a scholar and writer. Prof. Charles C. the names of Rufus Anderson, D.D., for many Everett, class of 1850, is well known in con- years most intimately connected with the for- nection with his work at Harvard. John F. eign missionary work, and author of various Spaulding, D.D., class of 1853, is doing honor books on that subject; also the name of Ben- to his Alma Mater as Missionary' Bishop of jamin Hale, D.D., Professor of Chemistry, Colorado in the Episcopal Church. Mineralogy, and Medical Jurisprudence in Among the eminent Bowdoin men in pol- Dartmouth, and afterward President of Ho- itics we find in the class of 1815, Gov. Robert bart College. In 1820, Jacob Abbot gradua- P. Dunlap of Maine, and George Evans, LL.D., ted, who was Professor of Natural Philosophy United States Senator and member of the and Mathematics at Amherst, and a well- House from Maine, and for many years the known author of books for the young. In the old Whig leader. Class of 1823, William Pitt class of 1824 we find the name of Calvin E. Fessenden, Representative and Senator from Stowe, D.D., who has held professorships of Maine, and Secretary of the Treasury of the Natural and Revealed Religion, of the Latin United States. Class of 1824, Franklin Pierce, and Greek Languages, and of Sacred Litera- Representative and Senator from New Hamp- ture, at various periods in Dai-tmouth, Bow- shire, and President of the United States. doin, and Andover Seminary. In 1825 are Class of 1825, James W. Bradbury, United

John S. C. Abbot, the historian ; George B. States Senator from Maine. Class of 1826, Cheever, pastor of the Church of the Puritans, S. S. Prentiss, Representative in Congress Union Square, New York, and also a well- from Mississippi, and a famous orator and known author. In 1832 is the name of "Cyrus writer. Class of 1827, Alpheus Felch, Gov- A. Bartol, D.D., well known as a minister of ernor and Judge of the Supreme Court of the gospel in Boston, and a writer of note Michigan, and United States Senator; also also Daniel R. Goodwin, formerly Professor of John P. Hale, the old and eloquent anti- Modern Languages in Bowdoin, afterward slavery advocate. Representative and Senator President of Trinit}' College, and now Dean from New Hampshire, and Minister to Spain. of the Theological Seminar}' in Philadelphia. Class of 1830, Tliomas Drummond, Judge of In 1833, Samuel Harris, D.D., who has been United States Circuit Court, Chicago. Class President of Bowdoin, Professor in Bangor of 1837, John A. Andrew, the famous old Theological Seminary, and also in Yale Semi- war Governor of Massachusetts. In the pres- nary. In 1834, Cyrus Hamlin, D.D., the mis- ent House of Representatives, William W. sionary, first President of Roberts College, Rice of Massachusetts, class of 1845 ; William

Constantinople, and at present President of P. Frye of Maine, class of 1850 ; William D.

Middlebury College ; also Henry B. Smith, Washburn of Minnesota, class of 1854; and D.D., late Professor in the Union Theological Thomas B. Reed of Maine, class of 1860. Seminary, New York, who has been called the In literature, Nathaniel Hawthorne and leader of American Theology. George L. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, class of 1825, Prentiss, D.D., class of 1835, was a prominent have shed undying fame on the name of Presbyterian clergyman of Ne w York. George Bowdoin. BOWDOIN ORIENT. 171

In the educational institutions of the furnished mounted on 10x12 inch gray mounts, and country Bowdoin graduates have been yery will be ready for delivery by April ; circumstances favoring, some weeks sooner. A complete list of the prominent. In the class of 1832 we find subjects cannot be given now ; it will include, how- John Johnston, late Professor of Mathe- ever, the names of Correggio, Giro Ferri, Domini- matics in Wesleyan. In the class of 1833 chino, Redi, Titian, Zucchero, Poussin, Van Dyck, William H. Allen, President of Girard Col- Hogarth, Copley, Stuart, and others. H. J. lege. In the class of 1837, Dr. Fordyce There was a young K. A. Kadet Who knew not the war etiquette, Barker, Professor in Bellevue Medical Col- When he came to salute, He got such a shoot lege; George Woods, LL.D., President of Thiit he has not recovered as yet. Western University, Pennsylvania. In the There covers the bulletin-board A notice to Ack-a-ioard squad. class of 1840, Prof. Ezra Abbot of Harvard. And so the poor Prof. Has to take his bill off. In the class of 1850, Gen. O. O. Howard, And yield to th' belligerent horde.

Commandant at West Point. Class of 1851, Pedagogues begin to return. Prof. William Packard of Princeton. A. Larrabee, '81, is at home sick.

Class of 1852, President J. L. Chamberlain Look for Medics about this time. of Bowdoin. Class of 1859, Prof. C. F. The head of the class has returned.

Brackett of Princeton. Class of 1861, Prof. The Seniors have begun Caldervyood's Ethics.

A. S. Packard, Jr., of Brown University. Instructor S. V. Cole has a poem in the Ailaniio And be it remembered that four of the eight Monthly.

Judges of the Supreme Court of Maine, that This has been a grand week to borrow Fresh- so boldly and ably stood for the rights of the men's coal and water. Seniors finished Psychology 4th, people, were graduates of Bowdoin : Chief Feb. and are muchly elated over the same. Justice John Appleton, '22 ; William G. Donovan, '81, has returned to finish Barrows, '39; William W. Virgin, '44; Joseph the college term, and Reed, '82, has taken his school at Phillips. W. Symonds, '60. As might be expected, There was some good singing in the chapel Sun- the professional, business, and political life of day afternoon by a quartette from the Praying Circle. Maine has been and is largely influenced by Pres. Chamberlain will be absent for a few weeks, the men who have from as come Bowdoin, is and in his absence Lieut. Crawford will lecture to the instanced by the positions which they hold, Seniors. and in the regard in which they and the The exercise in Parliamentary Law has been college are held by the people. postponed for a few weeks, owing to the press of work for the Seniors.

Washington's birthday comes on Tuesday this year. It is a legal holiday. We hope the Faculty COIxLEGE ITEMS. will appreciate the fact. The cadets had a meeting in the gymnasium, Saturday p.m., from 2 to 4, for target practice, in NOTICE. pursuance to a notice on the bulletin-board. Water- Mr. A. O. Reed is at present photographing man, '84, made the best score, making 23 out of a twenty-four of the most valuable paintings and draw- possible 26. ings in the Bowdoin collection. For the purpose of The President, in a recent lecture, stated it was bringing these to public notice and interest, a sub- possible for a government with a sword in one hand scription heading has been placed in Mr. J. M. to ooiupel a poor man to accept the note it held in the Curtis's bookstore to collect the names of those en- other, but although it might be legal it would not be gaging a set made up of these twenty-four photo- very tender. We don't wonder Prex complimented graphs at a cost of six dollars. The photograps are the Seniors for their forbearance and manliness to to average about seven inches in length and will be him, but he must remember there must be a limit to as wide as may be correspondingly. They will be these deadly puns. — " —"

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The new Board of Editors will be chosen Satur- Prof.—" Why are the wages of the working-men day, March 19. Contributions for editorial honors here higher than in England ? " Senior (standing should be flowing in. about five minutes in silent meditation). Prof, (discouragedly continues) —"Excuse me for inter- It has been suggested by one of the Professors rupting you, but it is because— that mattresses be provided for the Senior recitation

room. Bring them along. Scene : Psychology recitation room. Prof.

Wilson is pitching to Rogers and Wright to " Mr. W., will you please show the process of in- Knapp every day in the "Gym." The nine will go duction and deduction in Newton's discoveries ? into training February 14th. Mr. W.— "I think he discovered his electric machine—" rest of the answer Achorn, represented the Bowdoin Chapter at the The was drowned in the applause which followed. annual dinner of New England Association of Zeta Psi, held at Boston, Jan. 28th. Thursday, Jan. 27th, was observed as a day of Our chum has developed a sudden mania for prayer for the college. There were no regular col- Terpsichorean honors, making a specialty of clog lege exercises after the usual morning prayer in the and jig dancing, and truly life has become a burden. chapel by Prof. Packard. The College Praying Cir- cle held a meeting at 10 a.m., after which Rev. Mr. The opening lecture of the 61st course of the Hinoks, of Portland, delivered a lecture before the Medical School of Maine will be delivered on Thurs- students. Text: "I write unto you, young men, day, Feb. 10th, at 3 o'clock p.m., by Prof. Israel T. because ye are strong." Dana. Seme excellent changes have been made in the J. W. Wilson, in behalf of Psi Upsilon, and H. arrangement of the papers of the reading room. L. Staples, for Zeta Psi, formally resigned their The Boston papers take up one row while the Maine class day offices and refused to take any part in the another. Christian papers have same. papers The been hauled out from their usual stand behind the door and At Senior class meeting, Feb. 2, on report of E. phiced over the New York papers. New York edit- H. Chamberlin, Committee on Pictures, it was voted ors should take the hint. Altogether the arrangement that A. O. Reed, of Brunswick, act as class photo- is the most convenient and desirable. grapher. The Judiciary Committee gave a hearing to Dr. Bowdoin cadets have received an invitation to be Greene, of Portland, on his bill, " An Act for the present at the inauguration of Gen. Garfield. Some promotion of medical science." It provides for the wicked one has expressed the hope that they will furnishing of subjects to the Maine Medical School escort the Faculty there. for dissection and study of anatomy, the school fur- The Seniors who elected English Literature, under nishing to other parties in the State as wanted, the Prof. Chapman, are to read, in the class, " The Pro- subject being those persons who die and are not logue," " The Knightes " and " The Nonne Priestes claimed by friends, and who have to be buried at of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales." the public expense. Prof. A. S. Packard, on Friday evening of last week, delivered an address before the Bowdoin Phi- Ah, who is that much muffled mao Whose grub is carried in a can, losophical Club, upon Nathaniel Hawthorne and S. S. Who sleeps upon a wanning pan? Prentiss, graduates of the classes of 1825 and 1826. The Senior.

Who late at night will sing and yell, Summoning students to chapel these cold morn- And toughest stories loudly tell, ings is an imposition and a challenge to sickness and But sickens at the chapel bell? The Senior. disease. The attendance of the majority of the Professors substantiates this statement, or casts a Who rises when the prayer bells ring, And to his chum both harshly sing, their devotion. doubt on " Say, did you my hot breakfast bring?" The Senior. X friend informs us that on Monday, as he was on the road to Bath, he found the small dwelling house Who that great scarf and ulster wears, Who for his bronchial tube so cares, in the angle between the Brunswick and Bay Bridge That now he cannot attend prayers? Roads, just burned to the ground—caught from a The Senior. defective chimney. Telegraph. We were sorry to But who at eve can always go learn this, but Bro. Tenney's friend was doubtless well Through piercing wind and drifting snow. To tend the train or call below? informed of all the occurrences in that vicinity. The Senior. ; — —

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The latest list of Bowdoin's men (1873) contains Treasurer, Col. Fred Robie, '41 ; Assistant Surgeon, 113 pages and names 1,766 graduates, of whom 1,181 Dr. A. C. Hamlin, '61. are alive. The clergymen among them number 324 The following have been appointed on the staff of Gov. Plaisted: Col. F. E. Hitchcock, '68, Surgeon (226) . The venerable Professor Alpheus S. Packard, '57, a graduate of '16, writing to us last Tuesday, says : General; Co!. Lyman S. Strickland, Aid de "A new issue of our triennial will appear at the Camp. next Commencement. As to my ' History of the '50.—The last Harvard Register contains an arti-

College ' I would .«ay we shall go to press as soon as cle on the Harvard Divinity School, by Prof. C. C. the subscription list will justify. It will be an Everett Dean of the School. octavo volume of some 700 pages, perhaps more, '75. — ISIr. George C. Cressey has recently been with illustrations. The price to subscribers is $5. appointed to the Chair of Modern Languages in

It will contain sketches of graduates from 1806 to Wasliburn College, Topeka, Kansas. Mr. Cressey 1880:'— World. has spent several years abroad fitting himself for such a professorship. Freshie runs his legs a shdlcing. '76. Soph, forgets he should be bold, —Prince is in the office of the Toledo, Del- Juuior leaves his chair a qiialiing. phus & Bm-lington Railroad, Frankfort, Ind. Senior mutters " Blast" the cold. '77.— William T. Cobb lias been .appointed Jus- the paths go slumping. Profs, up tice of Peace and Quorum by Gov. Plaisted. Noses blue and looking old, Hands and feet a thumping, thumping, '77. —Samuel A. Melcher is now teaching at North Perhaps they are swearing at the cold. Oxford, Mass. Of course the weather has been cold. It is '79. —Mr. 0. C. S. Davies has been appointed known generally, we believe, that the winter is a dispensary clerk and assistant to the Board of Physi- severe one, but that don't excuse a man for springing cians at the Insane Asylum at Augusta. such a piece of poetry at us. The idea of a Soph, '80. —F. O. Purington has just finished a success- forgetting to be bold. We set it down as a mistake ful term of school at Bristol. at once. The youth referred to must have died or something; and then the "Junior leaves his chair a quaking." Now we fail to gather from that line whether the Junior or the chair was quaking. It should be more definite. And again talking about CLIPPINGS. the Prof.'s nose being blue and looking old. Now we don't care a picayune whether a Prof.'s nose is Diplomas at Princeton cost fourteen dollars and a blue or red, but we would like to know why his nose half. looks any older when it is blue than when the great One of Yale's most urgent needs is a new labora- drops of perspiration slowly meander down the tory. News. intellectual proboscis on a sultry day in August. Oberlin wants an Alumni Association and a Skat- " Perhaps they are swearing at the cold," this ing Rink. Doubtless resulting from co-education. wretched verse goes on to say. Well, suppose they Two hundred and fifty-one of the three hundred are. Of course they are—that is they ought to be and fifty-eight colleges in this country have been if they are not. It has been cold weather. founded since 1850.

"I never could be so soft as to call a girl my darling or my sheet anchor,'''' whispered a Junior the PERSOHAIx. other day. Oherlin Review. In the fellowships at Johns Hopkins University there are graduates from thirty different colleges, [We earnestly solicit communications to this column Yale having the greatest number, seven. from any who may have an interest in the Alumni.] The Graphic says that Pres. Porter was led to At the election of officers of the Maine Associa- abolish Sunday morning chapel at Yale because it tion of Soldiers and Sailors, the following were of seriously interfered with Saturdaj' evening poker. the officers elected : President, Gen. J. L. Chamber- lain, '52; Vice Presidents, Gen. C. W. Roberts, '51, The Yale alumni have presented the Yale Boat Gen. T. W. Hyde, '61, Gen. Francis Fessenden, '58, Club a steam launch, warranted to run twenty miles Col. T. H. Hubbard, '61, Col. A. W. Bradbury, '50 an hour, for a coaching-boat for the university crew. — — — — ; —

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Eooms in Harvard dormitories cost from $300 There's a row (Rho) of Alpha Kappas, See their buttons shining yellow. to per year. Some students pay as high down $46 And their laugh so blithe "and mellow, as $450 for rooms, and furnish them to suit their That's a charming gay young fellow.

tastes. Oh, his uniform, uniform, alluring! Black stripe, color blue, the bluest, Columbia has an endowment of about $5,000,000, Shade song gives to hero truest, a Department of Arts, School of Mines, School of Pompon too for mention suest. to university." Law, and wants be made a "real Watch him drill before our window, much loved Spectator. Order arms! Or arms right shoulder; [windows. Ready ! aim ! or fire ! My soldier The University of Michigan has had a candy pull. Heeds the grace of warrior older. recreation is usually confined to young This innocent Now you recognize the picture, what a picture! ladies' boarding schools, and is sometimes indulged R. A. K. Cadet, no other. Just like him, there's a blunder, in at Oberlin. Ex. Truly K. A. K.'s a wonder. —Adapted Lantern. Student on Back Seat to Student in Front— " Those from

scavengers have to handle some horribly nasty things, Following out the train of thought contained in don't they?" S. iuF.—"Yes; oflfal." Total col- his annual report, Pres. Eliot at the Yale dinner at lapse of S. on B. S. Boston, referred to the multitude of little institutions, Prof, in Psychology—"Can we conceive of any- favored with the name of college or university, " thing as being out of time and still occupying space ? which have sprung up in the West, and suggested, Musical Student (thoughtfully) —"Yes, sir, a poor as a method of extermination for these educational singer in a chorus.". Ex. fungi, the early capture of their students, and the Two college graduates were talking of their importation to Harvard and Yale of the more desii-- — able of the members of the faculties. Now the comrades " And Amboise ; he was badly deceived, was he not?" "No." "Why, he got married, Western papers will again begin the work of annihi- didn't he?" "Yes." " That's what I meant." lating Pres. Eliot.

Boating is fun—when you win—but it costs a mint of money. '83, at Harvard, had to pay $2,500 for their crew in Freshman year, while last year's navy cost Yale $5,500. Nassau Lit. EDITORS' TABLE. Some students of Bates At too easy rates the Yale Courant lifteth its Were getting (?) their stores of knowledge And now up voice So each packed his trunk, against a compulsory second service on Sundays, and And mustered the spunk, To travel to Bowdoin College. liecord. the Amherst Student saith that two-thirds of the Senior class are in favor of a t/m-d compulsory service, and A Boston paper speaks in the following "uncult- advocates it as a step in the right direction. ured" way of the Harvard Freshmen: "When a An alumnus writes to the 2'uftonian in regard to Harvard student is found with a sign under his over- the obtuseness or the un-see-through-ability of the coat he is nearer being a man of letters than he ever first seven "items" in the local columns of a recent will be again."

number. They were as follows : The Seniors at Williams have only two recitations "'Hey.' 'Oh, Aunt Em!' 'One cut for '83.' a day, in order that more time may be given to a 'Everything turned up side down.' ' Cassino has course of reading connected with their subjects. become popular on the Hill.' ' It is reported that ' Columbia Spectator. What would our Faculty think (the) Snow is Buffeting.' ' Why ever did he do it ? It happened that when I read the above-quoted lines, of this arrangement ? I was favored with the company of a member of Amherst College has given up the plan of having your college and one whose name appears upon the examinations at the end of the terms and years, and editorial staff. I asked for an explanation, and was students are compelled to attend at least nine-tenths surprised to find that some of the editors, even, were unable to reveal the hidden m3'steries of the local of the daily recitations in order to be promoted. So column Mr. Editor, I insist that in a vehicle of the Amherst man is, of all men, most happy. Grades public information is not the place for a cipher abolished, chapel absences allowed to a reasonable dispatch." extent, and the benefits that follow in the train of We have noticed a similar defect in the locals of these innovations, all conduce to fill a man, not en- other journals, —nay, even we are afraid that our own tirely case-hardened, with unalloyed contentment. might sometimes be laid open to attack on that score. Vol X. BRUNSWICK, MAINE, FEBRUARY 23, 1881. No. 15.

BOWDOIN ORIENT. cellent, from the names that appear on the programme, and the object is one that all should PUBLISHED EVERY ALTERNATE WEDNESDAY, DURING THE COLLEGIATE YEAR, BY THE CLASS OF '81, OF feel to aid as much as possible. From the BOWDOIN COLLEGE. comments and commendations of the students after chapel, Sunday evening, they all EDITORIAL BOARD. appreciate and enjoy the music in the services, Frederick C. Stevens, Managing Editor. Frederic A. Fisher, Business Editor. and all those should now testify their enjoy- Charles H. Cutler, Carroll E. Harding, ment substantially by attending the concert. Charles Haggertt, Horace B. Hathaway, The price is low, the time such as will not John "W". Manson. interfere with other college duties, the kind- Terms — $2.00 a year in advance ; single copies, 15 cents. Remittances should be made to the Business Editor. Communications ness of the ladies who have contributed their in regard to all other matters should be directed to the Managing Editor. Students and Alumni of the college are cordially invited to contribute services for this occasion, and the worth of articles, personals, and items. Contributions must be accompanied by the writer's real name. the object should togetlier fill our chapel with

Entered at the Post Office at Brunswick as Second Class mail matter. an appreciative audience.

CONTEjSTTS. There is one feature which, of late, has Tol. X., No. 15.— February 23, 1881. become quite noticeable and obnoxious in our Editorial Notes 175 Sunday morning chapel services, and that is Literary:

Kiss Me, Lucile ! (poem) 179 the slight stamping and scufSng of feet dur- Bowdoin Stories 179 all, perhaps, do My Sophomore Tear 181 ing the exercises. Although Communications : not agree with the advisability of having Keply to an Editorial on Psychology 182

Wanted ! A College Dictionary 183 chapel services Sunday mornings, yet since we College Items 184 have them and are obliged to attend, we Personal 186 do Clippings 186 should, at least, show our respect for them as well as for ourselves, and refrain from all EDITORIAL HOTES. ungentlemanly disturbances. It is to be hoped that all do not fully appreciate the We would respectfully call the attention rudeness and weakness of the act, and that of those of our subscribers who have not paid it but needs their attention called to the their subscription, to the fact that the finan- fact to have it stopped. This word comes cial accounts of the present vohime of the rather late, it is true, but we trust that there Okient must, of necessity, be settled soon. may be no reason for it to be stronger or If those who are in arrears will pay at once, repeated in our subsequent issues. much annoyance will be avoided. By a notice in our local columns, subscrib- In our local columns appears a notice of ers to the base-ball fund are cordially invited the concert to be given in the chapel, March to walk up to the Treasurer's office and settle.

2d, for the purpose of furnishing books for It is now but a few weeks before the limita- the chapel services. The music will be ex- tion allowed by the subscription paper expires, :

176 BOWDOIN ORIENT. and as much of the funds as possible should boat-house debt, from the Hon. Cyrus Wood- be paid in before that time. The Treasurer man of Cambridge, Mass. This generous of the Association has quite enough to do gift will pay every cent of the present indebt- with his ordinary duties without chasing edness of our Boat Club, and permit the use delinquent subscribers ; and with the revival of our future income for those needed im- of our base-ball interests, it is to be hoped provements which we have hoped for as pos- there will be a revival of the times when a sibilities of time to come. The strong desire man paid his subscriptions before he was to have our boat-house painted may now be dunned. The base-ball men are now doing realized before the end of the present college good work in the gymnasium, and are full of year, if the class boat of '80 is sold, as now courage and enthusiasm ; and it now but re- seems very likely to be the case, to the Fresh- mains for the body of the students to early man class. Fi-om Lieut. Crawford's letter, back up their liberal promises of last term, to which expresses a very gratifjdng interest in insure a successful and long-to-be-remembered our boating affairs, we take the liberty of season in our American game. quoting the following

"In a letter from tlie donor inclosing his gift, he In a few weeks will occur the annual finds good reason for encouraging the manly sports meeting of the Athletic Association, at which of the students, in the gratifying stand they have lately taken in favor of that department of the col- there are several important measures that lege, which has been established by the generosity demand careful consideration. In two com- of tlie general government, and the final success of munications which we have published, this which, it is well known, many of its strongest friends term and last, were suggested plans for put- have greatly at heart." ting foot-ball under the direction of the Our appreciation of this encouragement and Association, and for having gymnastic exer- interest should be proved by our own in- cises by the proficients on Field Day. The creased regard for the "manly sports," and a reasons for both of these changes seem excel- determination to merit it by persistent and lent, and after a full consideration and dis- vigorous training for the coming season. This cussion of them, we trust that proper action proof of the high estimation placed on boat- may be taken. Foot-ball is fast becoming- ing by one outside of college walls, should one of the most popular games of the Amer- give new impulse to our own enthusiasm. ican colleges, and if it were placed upon a It speaks well for the active, manly spirit firmer basis here, there can be no good reason of its students, to have the sports of a why the Rugby should not be introduced and college carried through in a vigorous and flourish. This year a beginning, at least, can earnest manner. An ambition to win an be made, and when other sports are laid aside in honorable position as an oarsman or base-ball the fall, foot-ball should be all ready to receive player, is a credit to any student, and the one the attention and energy of the sporting men. who does himself honor in both class-room Action will be taken on these matters and we and sports, wUl gain from his college course trust there will be a full and interested advantage to both mind and body. attendance of the members to discuss and It is impossible for us to begin work on decide them. the river as early in the season as the crews

of some other colleges ; and there is, for this A few da3's since the Bowdoin Boat Club reason, the more necessitj' for constant train- received, in a letter from Lieut. Crawford, a ing in the gymnasium. Now that we have gift of fifty dollars for the discharge of the commenced work, let it be thorough and —'

BOWDOIN ORIENT. 177 unremitted. No candidate for a position on more than the time after dinner until reci- the class crews can afford to lose a single tation " ? We of course cannot answer for day's training. Those of our boating men the whole class, but from the remarks of the who are away will soon return, and we may class after the editorial appeared, and from then expect to see at least five or six men the experience of "ye poor editor" who is working for positions on each crew. The obliged to fill twenty-four columns every experience of last spring taught the necessity alternate week, it has seemed as though it of having one or more spare men in case of was far from being incorrect, though not ap- any mishap to the regular crew. We see no plying perhaps to every individual instance, reason why there should not be four crews con- for it must be remembered that Seniors gen- testing for our college cup at the next regatta. erally have many other duties in college besides preparing for Psychology recitations. Among the communications of the present But what does Prof. Ladd expect? Did number is an answer to an editorial in our he not in one instance advise the class in last issue on the subject of Psychology as at Ethics to only read over the lesson of sixteen present pursued in college, in which our posi- pages of advance, besides review, perhaps tion is severely criticised, and for its justifi- twice or so, requiring two or three hours for cation it seems but fair to examine and review its completion, just to get a fair understanding the communication. It—the communication of the subject? If the majority of the class proceeds to say that " matters of fact were can do that well after dinner, then they surely not correctly stated," and that when so ought not to complain of long and frequent stated "it would be unmanly to let them lessons, even when they are obliged to go over

; pass without comment " also that it was writ- them perhaps a few more times for the ordi- ten "with no spirit of contention or passionate nary and harder every-day recitations. Then longing for the study." These are precisely is criticised the remark that hours have been the grounds on which the editorial was based. " wasted over this almost profitless study,"

As the organ of the student-body we thought and how far is it not true ? One would be it our duty to plainly set forth a truth, how- foolish indeed to claim it was an absolute ever unpleasant, to ask for a reform which waste of time, for even the dullest must the majority of the class have demanded, to learn some things, even in passing over any demonstrate, if possible, the advantages and study, but when it is placed in comparison disadvantages of the course, with no spirit of with what might be in other branches, then hostility to any one, and certainly with due we think the remark can be amply justified. respect and no desire of contention with the To study this as we ought, requires time and

Faculty or students. opportunity. It is not merely to try to re- But what are the facts claimed to be mis- member some particular catch-words or the stated ? The editorial is criticised for saying words as strung along on the page, with only that "nearly all of the class spend three- a vain and vague hope here and there to grasp fourths, and some spend quite all of their some meaning from them for recitation, but available time upon tliis single studv, and it is to ponder long and deeply on these truths

' ' frequently only a dead ' or a two-strike and their logical relations, and to give in one's would be the class-room reward for these own language his thoughts upon it, and this hours of labor." The critic objects on his the average Senior does not and cannot find own case, and asks, " Is it not true that a the time and much less the inclination to majority of the class have not given ordinarily thoroughly do. 178 BOWDOIN ORIENT.

Ample time is surely needed with nothing nearly thirteen weeks ; and some opportu- to distract the attention, but with the possi- nity was then offered for Seniors to read, ble twenty-six college exercises per week re- think, and write on current and practical quiring attendance, and with the many outside subjects in which they might take an interest. duties which some Seniors have, does it seem as Now see if there is any "whim" or "usur- though the average man can,if he will, carefully pation " of anybody in the change. This and candidly look in upon himself upon the term Political Economy, Constitutional and subjects of a lesson of twenty pages or more, International Law, and English History, have advance and review? If not, what value is four hours per week for nearly thirteen there then in half memorizing words which weeks, or about fifty exercises per term, one can place in no particular logical order while the department of Mental and Moral and are nearly meaningless to him, and this Philosophy has eight per week for nearly only done to repeat for a few minutes before thirteen weeks, or over one hundred for the the professor for show on the rank-book, and term ; and while the lessons in such concrete then scarcely ever make the attempt to recall and practical subjects as Political Economy them again. How common this is can be well and History are not over ten pages with no shown by the average recitations, and by the review, in Psychology, a much larger paged benefit that is claimed from the usual ques- text-book, they were, at least, ten pages with tioning, when not explained as clearly and at review ; and in Ethics, with pages about the length as is sometimes done by our, as we all size of tlie Political Economy or History, proudly claim, eloquent and able instructor. fifteen pages with review, are frequently The objection was next raised to the given, in these dryest and most abstract of statement " that we had been ground to this subjects. Now could not a reasonable person distasteful task merely to gratify a whim," suppose there was a whim in this ?

" and is a usurpation of our other studies." Indeed the writer did once fraiikly acknowl- And the criticism further continues, "that it edge that it has taken more of our time than is a huge imposition," " a persecution pursued it ought, and should be placed on an equality in such a manner." But is this fair? " Is it with other studies. But is the course an "im-

manly" or does it strengthen any cause or position," and the study as pursued a "persecu- argument to garble any statements and to im- tion " ? The writer evidently thinks not, but

pute motives and meanings the article as a how is it with less fortunate ones ? Eight whole does not warrant ? " Is it stating the exercises per week for them in this depart- exact truth as to matters of fact?" Is the ment means four exercises more than in any chance or designed selection of a set of vigor- other, and in the very one that is the most ous words and phrases from any article, with- distasteful, abstract, and hard for them. It out their legitimate connection and not used means that the advance lessons are given half in the manner or sense in which they origi- again and in many instances twice as long as nally were, jumbled together with any mean- in easier and more popular subjects, as Polit- ing which malice or liberality may assign to ical Economy and English Literature, with them, a fair argument or criticism of any arti- very frequently a close questioning of the cle? TFe should think not. But again let us half-learned review in addition to the advance. examine the truth of even this. Under the It means that men who are unfortunate old curriculum the departments were placed enough to be absent from college in teaching, practically on an equality, with about sixty or from any other cause, are not only obliged exercises per term, or five per week for to make up orally, but to pass a full written , ! ;

BOWDOIN ORIENT. 179 examination in addition, which is required in they exist to-day, we again afQrm that the but few other departments of college work, sentiment of a majority of the Senior Class will to the manifest detriment of all college work at least sustain the assertion that the course is while present, and for the sole advantage of eminently unsatisfactory,that it has caused dis- passing examinations for which only hasty and content with the excellent curriculum, and dis- superficial preparation is made. couraged men with their college work, and is a It means, also, that the eight hours per special hardship on all who may be absent week in this, in addition to the eight or nine that it has prevented outside reading and and in some cases twelve or thirteen hours in study, and for a curriculum that pretends to the other studies, is unequaled by any of the be modern and more practical, "is nothing principal American colleges, which for the but a huge imposition on the time, patience, most part have fifteen, fourteen, twelve, or less and health of men during Senior year." hours per week for Seniors, with many lectures even at that. But writing, thoughtful writing, is required to be done, and time is given for it; and they are not obliged to fol- LITERARY. low a closely printed text, with the vain hope of inciting a fresh and a vigorous thought on KISS ME, LUCILE! subject for which there is not time to arouse

Kiss me, Lucile, just once again : the needed interest. This is what is meant Your lips, like roses freshly wet, by those italicized words, cleared of all garb- Touch mine, and make me quite forget That I grow old like other men. ling, unfair, and absurd questioning. " But it is asked again if Prof. Ladd has Do you remember far back, when I whispered, ere lips first changed in the regard of the Seniors ? " He our met, "Kiss me, Lucile?" has not, and every word that has ever been How many years ? Did you say ten, uttered in his praise before is still more true Since we were caught in Cupid's net?

Ah, well ! your lips are roses yet: and emphatic to-day. We all have the high- Time only makes them sweeter; — then est regard for his earnestness, his ability and Kiss me, Lucile —Ada. courtesy, and appreciate that in him we have an instructor who has hardly a superior in the country, and that to him should by no means BOWDOIN STORIES. be imputed the mistakes, as we feel, of the What high moral ground most graduates, prominence of his department. Also tliat of a few years' standing, take in regard to whatever implication there may be in such college pranks is well known ; most, but not garbled expressions as "imposition," "perse- all, for some, remembering their own college cution," and " tender mercies," would by any course, look with charity and very likely ordinarily unprejudiced person be referred to with amusement at the jolly college life of all those responsible for this new, and in so to-day. The moralists see no hope for the many respects excellent, course of study. students but in arbitrarily stepping between

In the editorial published before no per- them and their sport ; the other alumni, re- sonal allusions ivere thought or intended, and membering the harmless nature of college should not be discovered but by some super- jokes, hope for the best result. The way for sensitive critic. These are the objections that college students of to-day to defend them- were raised, but notwithstanding them, with a selves, is by referring to the many eminent full knowledge and realization of the facts as and good men who formerly could enjoy an 180 BOWDOIN ORIENT. innocent college joke, though perhaps they peculiar habituS of the college. On one now seem to have forgotten it. occasion, when a certain student had some

Here is an incident which we hope the young lady friends calling on him, Diogenes, participants will forgive us for relating, if they in the wickedness of his heart, went all over see it, for it is really too good to pass away college telling the students that A. had some forgotten. white mice in his room and wanted all the Two bold Sophomores desired a feast of students to come and see them. Soon A. and turkey. As they had none, but knew of a his callers were disturbed by a constant suc- neighboring farmer who had an abundance, cession of students dropping in, though it is they thought it no more than right that he hardly necessary to state that the callers did should furnish the material for the festivities. not stop to see the mice.

Yet, thinking that he would not easily give Whatever may be the reason for it, the his consent, they chose a dark night in which Sophomores have held it to be their right to to visit him. All went well; the turkeys confiscate anything they pleased from Fresh- were secured safely, and were nicely dressed. men. It happened one year that the Freshies On the next night the Sophomores, in high were in the habit of frequently obtaining cider spirits, began cooking their fowl. But mean- to be drunk in their rooms. Of course the while the farmer missed his birds, and at once Sophs looked on this as a very objectionable suspected that they had strayed to the college. custom from their moral view of the subject. He, therefore, hied him to the Prex, and just One evening some Freshies, having signally about the time that our friends had begun failed in several attempts to smuggle cider their cooking, these two worthies had set out into their room, induced two burly townsmen on a tour of investigation. As they ap- to carry a can of the beverage for them. The proached the building they were greeted by Sophs, seeing that they could not secure this the pleasing odor of roasting turkey, and lot by force, resorted to stratagem. As the following this clue they were soon at the door convoy approached the hall door, a wily Soph of our friends' room. But those young men stood in the shadow, and with every appear- were not to be caught so easily. They were ance of fear exhorted the men to hand over apprised of the approach of the enemy, and the can then, as the hall above was full of cider at once planned an escape. They took a rope , Sophs ! This was acceded to, and the and tying it around the pan contauiing their was carried to another room to the delight of feast, lowered it out of tlie window, so that the upperclassmen ; but imagine the impotent no sign of anything unusual remained in the rage of the owners when they went for their room. When Prex and the farmer arrived pay, only to find that they had been outwit- they were studying intently, and to all ques- ted ! tions made positive assertions of ignorance of One class had a society called the "Penta- the matter. But what was their chagrin, gon," the object of which seems to have been after safely getting rid of the enemy, when the perpetration of practical jokes. This so- they went to draw up their booty, to find ciety once attended a circus at Lewiston, all that the rope was cut—their bird had flown. the members being present and bent on mis- Suppose these fellows had been caught, one chief. When the tent had become well filled, young man might have led a very different a member, whose presence was dignified and life. impressive, approached the door-keeper and

Diogenes is a name familiar to all those asked him to ascertain whether Prof. M. (who, acquainted with Bowdoiu, as borne by a very by the way, was a member of the society) were ! : ! !

BOWDOIN ORIENT. 181 present, giving the impression that it was a be found. Finally one was hit upon which matter of the highest impoi'tance. The door- ran something as follows keeper sent word to the ring-master, who, How I care for "Birdie's horses " " thinking it would be a great thing to show "Cosines," faliirs," "Sammy's" "cribs"! What oare T if Sophomore bosses citizens, that they were patronized by such Baby Freshman round in bibs? stopped the performance, and in a stentorian What care I for fierce moustaches ? voice called for the professor. As may be How I care for Sophomore wrath ! " " imagined, he did not have the pleasure of see- What care I for yag^erine mashes ? How I care for the gins of Bath ing the distinguished man arise, and the students returned to Brunswick in triumph over We did not particularly admire the senti- the "ring" ment, but it was the harmony with which A member of a later class made a bet that their sweet infantile voices rang out upon the he could go to a circus without paying the en- still night air which pleased us. I now be- trance fee. When the time came he marched came quite a favorite of the Faculty, and on up to the door, and in a very impressive man- numerous occasions was the centre upon ner announced his name. The door-keeper, which their conversation turned in their regu- overpowered either by his dignity or his ex- lar meetings. I was a frequent caller at the cessive " brass," allowed him to enter, without President's house by special and urgent invi- the payment of the entrance fee. tations. I alwa3's found him suave and seemingly much interested in me, my newly assumed Sophomoric duties, my whereabouts and actions. I always left him feeling as though MY SOPHOMORE YEAR. I had been an honored guest, and that I was I returned to college the first term of considered by him as one of the prominent Sophomore year, full of anxiety for the Fresh- and esteemed pillars of the college. men whom custom had made our wards. As One evening, in the early part of the year, others have been, so I confess I was driven five of us gathered together in our common into bad habits by the weight of responsibility place of meeting, taking counsel upon an im- I felt upon my shoulders. I now learned to portant matter. A Phi Chi note, enstamped smoke cigarettes, and was one of the first to with the usual portentous insignia, and writ- don my handed-down " plug," and grasp the ten in fresh blood, had been sent. It requested ancestral horn. First we made an attack on its victim, in no ambiguous terms,, to hastily the windows by moonlight. We awoke the dispose of a moustache which he had good Freshmen by a volley of coal and demoniac authority to think he was in the habit of yells from their slumbers, and soon all along carrying partially concealed. The message the sides of the three dormitories could be had been disregarded. He in this silent way seen the disarranged toilets and white robes scorned the omnipotence of the valiant Sopho- of those who had but just left their peaceful more. Oh, unutterable cheek ! As we tried couches. to consider the matter as calmly as possible,,

We first called for speeches and toasts to we became more and more excited, till at our own class, and finally ordered the whole length we rushed, a revengeful mob in all its broadside to join in singing the doxology, but fury. Scarcely knowing whither bound, we as the religious home education of many of reached the " Cheeky Freshman's " room. them had been sadly neglected, it was with Doors and locks conld not check ms, and we difSculty that any song familiar to all could only came to a dead halt as we stood directly 182 BOWDOIN ORIENT. in front of a full cocked revolver, held by a wliile riding home, in conjuring up some good " " trembling hand. Halt ! was the command. plan to ameliorate their embarrassing position. "The lines stood fast." Seemingly our re- My ever indulging father gave me the choice vengeful fury had met its master. But no, of teaching a country school or studying with "Truth crushed to earth will rise again." a worthy member of the old school clergy. Ours was a noble cause. Where force would I took the school, and made use of all my not avail, eloquence did. He who for a experience in educational discipline to look moment was our conqueror, laid down his after the spiritual and temporal welfare of my weapon and took up the razor. As one by scholars. one the hairs were severed by the sharp steel, I had but just finished when called back to hot tears rolled down the Fi'eshman's cheeks, college to attend the funeral exercises of my as the last tribute to that which once he loved only female acquaintance in Brunswick, and so well. Our couches received, that night, slight as this was, my heart was full as I heard the bodies of five heroes, at least in their own of the death of poor "Anna," and felt that estimation. my attentions toward her, during her life, had The next exploit was our Sophomore sup- not been up to the standard even of common per. As it was of old under the Spartan law, etiquette. The funeral was ostentatious and glory was the reward of the successful thief, fraught with danger. The mule's hind quar- but woe to him who was caught. About this ters were anointed with oil. Our driver season of the year the purchaser of many a was dismounted ; another, with several strong single ounce of butter, pint of kerosene, or aids, was substituted. As the procession dry goods box, called the penurious Bruns- moved through the streets, so strong was the wick trader to the cellar, while student num- feeling that an attack was made by the natives, ber two quietly walked off with Bro. T 's one of whom was forced over a neighboring best Havanas. One ought not to be surprised fence at the point of a Sophomore's boot. if he beheld a Sophomore leaning against the After the ceremonies a supper of two courses outer show-windows of the provision dealer, —beans and ice cream—was served upon one stuffing his ulster pockets with cranberries, dish, and made relishable by frequent draughts for of all sauces the Epicurean most highly of the darkest and heaviest Milwaukee bever- recommends this to give flavor to the sweet age. It was thus that I finished the second meat of borrowed turkeys. Our class, not year of an eventful college life. having a reasonable opportunity of procuring free beer, voted an assessment of twenty cents each upon the boys of German proclivities. COMMUHICATIOHS. The affair was not brilliant, but one full of meaning and sentiment. Editors of Orient :

Soon after Sophomore supper, I was I wish to say frankly a few words about advised, during one of my calls upon the the recent editorial in regard to Psychology. President, to take a furlough of a few weeks. If I feel that as a member of the Senior class I was not, on my own account, much disap- I am misrepresented by it, or if I believe that pointed or hurt ; but I did feel for my poor it does not state the exact truth as to matters parents. After the ride to the depot, in a of fact, would it not be unmanly for me to barouche drawn by four horses, and the hearty let it pass without comment ? I need not way in which the boys of all classes gave us assure you that it is neither a spirit of con- their parting cheers, I spent my whole time. tention nor a passionate affection for the study BOWDOIN ORIENT. 183

which leads me to say anything. The editorial relations, but few ideas, however, have been referred to states that " for nearly all the class expressed concerning our direct personal im- three-quarters of the time, and some have provement. even spent quite all their available time upon We all know how much the customs of this single study;"—that "it really requires college differ from those of other branches of

to merely keep along with the lessons all the society ; and it is natural that it should be available hours for study;"—that "it has thus, for we come together from widely sep- really usurped all the other work." This is arated localities, our stay is but temporary,

not true in my own case. Is it true of many and we form comparatively few associates

of the class ? Have a majority given ordina- outside of our fellow-students. The result is rily more than the time after dinner until a sort of social ostracism, so that college life recitation ? The editorial speaks of time is generally regarded by those unacquainted

"wasted" on an "almost profitless" study. with it as semibarbarous. Some of our old Does this fairly represent the reward of faith- and rough customs, like that of hazing, have

ful work in this department? Again, it is had much to do with forming such opinions, stated that we have been ground to this dis- and these impressions have become strength- " tasteful task to gratify a whim ; that it is a ened by the fact that college boys are apt to huge imposition on the time, patience, and be rude and impolite in their manners toward health of men during Senior year"— a "per- each other. secution," ^'pursued in such a manner" — In one thing the influence of student life

" conducted in the manner that it is." Has is particularly marked. It is in the almost Prof. Ladd been guilty of anything worse constant use, in our every-day talk, of slang than faithful instruction, such, for instance, and the many bright expressions that are

as we have received in Mathematics ? I quote nearlj- meaningless to an outside person. " from the Orient of Nov. 24th : We think When, as an absent-minded Senior once re- that we will be warmly supported by the marked, " We return to the bosom of our entire sentiment of the Seniors, when we families" our habits in this respect become affirm that Prof. Ladd is one of the most apparent to ourselves. Perhaps we attempt popular and respected of the professors under in the home circle to crack some college joke

whom they have had the pleasure of sitting, and are surprised because no one is amused.

and all will testify to his uniform courtesy, Doubtless, the trouble is that we have used kindness, and forbearance to themselves, to some expression wholly incomprehensible to his ability as a scholar, and his interest and those not liberally educated. We tell of a ability as an instructor." Has Prof. Ladd so brash Sophomore who, for too much cutting changed that he deserves the implication in was shoved by the Faculty after they had such words as "imposition," "tender mer- ground the matter thoroughly, or we give an cies," "persecution," "conducted in the man- account of a class wooding up in church. " ner that it is ? The questions come at once: "What is An Editor op the Orient. brash?" " How shoved him ? " "What did he cut?", etc. Editors of Orient : Some fertile brain has suggested that a Among the excellent communications " Dictionary of College Vernacular" shall be which your last numbers have furnished us, published, which each student may send to there have been suggested many needed re- his " Governor " for the benefit of his family. forms in regard to our sports and general A lexicographer, we think, however, would 184 BOWDOIN ORIENT. be kept constantly employed in preventing minds to the matter. Nor is this an argu- his work from being about a year behind the ment in favor of co-education, on the ground times. that the presence of feminine culture would We are not aware while we mingle with have an ameliorating effect on our barbarism. our companions how much we are addicted It seems as though the latter plan would be to the use of slang expressions. Listen care- like the traditional experiment of bringing fully to a number of students talking together together the profane parrot and the one capa- and you will be inclined to think yourself in ble of repeating the Lord's Prayer, in order Leadville instead of Puritan New England. that the former might learn the piety of the College boys are not necessarily more pro- latter. fane than the average of Young America, but We think seriously, however, that what are careless in the use of language, which needed reform is made in this direction must would be regarded as exceptionable by per- be personal and individual, and that if each sons of good taste. makes tiie attempt now to accustom himself If each one considers the matter personally to the use of pure language he will afterwards will he be ready to use the same expressions be amply repaid for all his time and brains. in good society that he uses dail}' among his B. Y. Kuss. classmates ? We think not. Yet often we hear it argued, as one of the greatest benefits of a college course, that here the manners of COLLEGE ITEMS. a person receive a polish, and that one NOTICE. becomes fitted for a prominent position in The Treasurer of the Base-Ball Association can be society. We see many college graduates found at No. 6 Winthrop, where those desiring to pay cultivation seems to sustain this argu- whose their subscription, and those wishing to add their ment; but if many see the necessity of cor- names to the list, will be pleasantly received.

the inelegance of their language, it recting "This is taking well." in the power of all to drop so may not be This is good whist weather. in easily all the slang which college days Sldllings, '81, has left college. passed for wit and cleverness. When, at Don't forget the concert March 2d. some time, it is necessary to clothe our ideas Ninety-seven Medics registered so far. regret too in pure English we may late the A. L. Crocker, '73, has been in town for a short paucity of our vocabulary. time. Perhaps, on the whole, a too serious view Perham and Files, '83, have become members of of the matter has been taken. We admit ZetaPsi. that some of our most common slang phrases Powers, '74, gave us a call on his way to Lewiston upon law business. are very apt, and seem to express the idea "Billy" has discovered a talent for music, and has more tersely than can be done in any other purchased a jew's-harp. way. No one would care to hear students A new departure in morning chapel exercises is conversing upon every day topics with orator- music. Cole, '81, acting as organist. ical grandeur, but we need to be careful that The Seniors met Wednesday for debate, F. A. our heedless style of speech does not degen- Fisher as President, and John Dike, Secretary. erate into rowdyism. The heavy rains of the week, followed by the cold This article does not advocate any extreme snap, made good skating on a part of the campus,

of reformation : for measures example that the and it is a question whetlter the students or the "yag- Faculty shall dovote their now overburdened gers " made the most of it. ' —

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The Dartmouth characterizes the opening of the occasion. Hon. S. H. Blake presided, Hon. E. B. medical school as the "return of immorality." Ex. Nealley delivered the oration, and Dr. W. F. Shep- Amen. ard the poem.

Prof. Vose is pitching into the Bay bridge, through During the last week there has been a general the medium of communications to the Bath Times and awakening of the sporting men of the college, and Portland Argus. the "Gym." every afternoon presents a lively specta- In a communication to the Lewiston Journal, Prof. cle, with boating men, base-ball men, and athletes "Vose has suggested the establishment of meridian hard at work. lines at Augusta. An interesting relic of the Rebellion, in the shape Lieut. Crawford began to lecture Monday, the 21st of the rebel flag taken at Fort Fisher, is at 11 M. H. inst., on International Law, using Woolsey, fifth edi- Gen. Ames gave it to the Hon. E. B. French, and tion, as text-book. through him it came into the possession of W. K. Hilton, present owner. Mr. Lee has received sixty-two species of iishes collected on the Pacific Coast by the United States Knapp, '83, in running to catch the train Tuesday, Fish Commission. in Portland, missed his footing and fell, breaking his left arm. The accident is to be regretted for his sake It was a cruel thrust at the greatness of our mili- and on account of the nine, as he was to catch Wright. tary Senior to have a medic inquire if that fellow Rogers will have to take his place, as with the uniform was the "mail carrier." Snow is at work with Wilson. J. P. Bickford, 74, W. A. Robinson, 76, F. H. Crocker, 77, Baker, 78, R. L. Swett and A. D. Prof Avery has an article in the Christian Mirror Holmes, '80, are attending the medical school. on the moral status of the college. He gives the two under classes a puff, but then we expected that, after A class in Italian has been formed to recite to Mr. such noble conduct as was manifested over vinegar Johnson. We do not hear of many Seniors joining, the other night. Some of his views, to our mind, owing probably to their devotion to Moral Philoso- are a bit radical, though they may be true. phy- There will be a concert in the chapel on the after- Prof Avery, at a meeting of the Bowdoin Philo- noon of the 2d of March. The programme will com- sophical Club on Friday evening, Feb. 4th, read an prise vocal solos by Mrs. Lee and Prof Chapman, interesting paper on "The Religion of Zoroaster and instrumental solos by Mrs. Carmichael its Modern Representatives." and Miss Alice McKeen, college songs and instrumental music by Owing to sickness Prof Ladd was unable to meet some of the students. The admission will be twenty- the Seniors in Ethics, Thursday, Friday, and Satur- five cents. The proceeds of the concert will be ex- day. President Chamberlain took his hours in lect- pended in supplying music and singing books for ures on " Money and The Banking System." chapel services. The thirteenth annual reunion and dinner of the A boating meeting was held at the Senior recita- Bowdoin Alumni Association occurred at Youno-'s tion room, Saturday, Feb. 19, at 1.30 p.m., at which Hotel, Boston, Wednesday evening, Feb. 9, Prof there was a good attendance. The announcement Packard and Lieut. Crawford representing the Fac- was made that $50 had been received from Hon. ulty. Cyrus Woodman to pay debt on the boat-house, and The Faculty have granted a week's leave of ab- a vote of thanks was tendered him through Lieut. sence in May to the nine. Arrangements will be Crawford, by whom the donation was received. The made to meet the different New England colleo-e financial report was shown to be satisfactory, with nines on their own grounds, so as to play every day, money in the treasury and all debts paid. Short re- if possible. marks were made on sending a crew away, on paint- The opening lecture of the medical school was ing the boat-house, and the relations of the different delivered Thursday, the 10th, by Dr. Dana, who took sports in college, but no definite measures were for his subject, "Fixedness of Purpose." The ad- adopted. dress was a good one, and was well received by the The eleventh annual reunion of the Bowdoin audience. Alumni Association of New York and vicinity took The Bowdoin alumni of Bangor and vicinity held place at the Westminster Hotel last evening. Fifty their annual reunion at the Penobscot Exchange, Fri- gentlemen were present. Before the dinner the fol- day evening, Feb. 18, and it was a very enjoyable lowing officers were chosen : President, Daniel C. — — ———— — — — —

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Weston, D.D. ; Vice Presidents, William H. Allen, exceedingly strong, and that the probability is the JX.D., Fordyce Barker, M.D., Granville P. Hawes, question of prohibition will be submitted to the peo-

Samuel C. Fessenden, and Charles E. Sewell ; Secre- ple. Bowdoin education of course. '68. tary, George Parsons, Jr. ; Recording Secretary, Gen. —John S. Derby has recently been admitted B. B. Foster; Treasm-er, James McKeen; Executive to the Supreme Court of the United States. Committee, Nathaniel Cothren, William A. Abbott, '79.—J. C. Tarbox has received a position at the Almon Goodwin, Frank W. Upham, and Henry Stone. Census Bureau at Washington. The retiring President, Mr, Charles E. Soule, was Chairman of the feast. Near him were seated Gen. Joshua L. Chamberlain, President of the college; Prof. H. H. Boody, Dexter A. Hawkins, Granville P. CLIPPIHGS. Hawes, Thomas H. Hubbard, Gen. Frank Fessenden, is the shape of a kiss?" Why, it's a-lip- Gen. B. B. Foster, the new chief clerk of the District "What tickle, of course. Cornell Review. Attorney's office, and John N. Goodenough. "Our Alma Mater—Ever beautiful and ever dear," was Yale has accepted Harvard's challenge to an eight- given as the leading toast. President Chamberlain oar, four-mile straight-away race. Advocate. responded. Prof. Boody, speaking for the Faculty of One hundred thousand dollars has just been given the college, said, among other things, that he hoped outright to build a new hall for the Harvard Law Bowdoin would in due time graduate women able to School. effectual as toasts do men's work just as men. Other Prof. Franklin Carter of Yale has been elected to were as follows : "Recent Graduates—We welcome succeed President Chadbourne as President of Wil- them to the roll of Bowdoin alumni," H. W. Grindal, liams College. Echo. class of '80; "Wandering Alumni," Gen. B. B. Hon. A. D. White, U. S. Minister to Berlin, will Foster; "Pejepscot Plains, and the pleasant fruits return next year and resume his position as Presi- thereon," James McKeen ; "Bench and Bar," Gran- dent of Cornell. Brimonian. ville P. Hawes. New York Times. Late to bed and early to rise weakens the stomach, the brain, and the eyes. Prof. Wilder, in Health Notes. Early to r'yes and late to bed makes a man's PERSONAL. nose a cardinal red. Ex. Ryes to early all eight in bed, raises to each a pain in the head. [We earnestly solicit oommuuications to this column a Vassar Senior and he was the spare from any who may have an interest in the Alumni.] She was but ambitious historian of the Freshman class. One '25. —The last Harvard Register contains an ap- evening slie playfully called him "Polybios." He preciative article and portrait of Prof. Henry W. asked a friend what it meant, and the friend ex- Longfellow, by Wm. D. Howells. plained that "poly meant inany, bi meant too, and '82. —According to the Harvard Register, Rev. C. OS meant bone. Too many bones." He hasn't spoken A. Bartol will lecture before the Concord School of to her since. Ex. Philosophy this coming summer.

class room : Prof, (to Mr. F., who has '43. —Dr. S. W. Johnson is living at Bristol, where Scene in a he has practiced medicine for forty years. read the passage from the Odyssey referring to th e — " F., where have you seen the '46.-—Charles Stetson Crosby died at Manchester, lotus eaters) Mr. of, before ? " F. (after a Iowa, Jan. 23, 1881. lotus eaters spoken Mr. — I think they are mentioned in '48. —Prof. J. B. Bewail has been chosen Vice moment's thought) " classic Mr. President of the New England Graduates Association the New Testament."— Der howls. F. of the Alpha Delta Phi, to represent Bowdoin. {sotto voce) " Well, I guess Peter ate lotus and '62. —Dr. Dana B. Putnam died in Boston on the honey." Oberlin Review. 11th inst. He was a native of Rumford, Me., born in A law student, renowned for his emphatic lan- 1825. He took his medical degree in the Georgia guage, was sick, some time since, and being in a Medical School, and practiced in that State sixteen state of delirium it was necessary to give him no years, came north in consequence of ill health and nutriment except milk. In one of his more lucid practiced in Boston until the time of his death. intervals he happened to notice the nature of the '61.—Hon. S. M. Finger, a member of the N. C. liquid he was constantly imbibing, and turning to his " Senate, has written that the movement in the Nortli attendant, remarked in his usual style, ! " Carolina Legislature in favor of a prohibitory law is Do you take me for a cheese factory ? Chronicle. twitin §

Vol. X. BRUNSWICK, MAINE, MARCH 9, 1881. No. 16.

BOWDOIN ORIENT. drill in the past, and ask the indulgence of our readers therefor, urging the importance of PUBLISHED EVERY ALTERNATE WEDNESDAY, DURING THE COLLEGIATE YEAR, BY THE CLASS OF '81, OF the question as an excuse for the amount of BOWDOIN COLLEGE. space we have devoted to it. These letters present fully and of course forcibly the views EDITORIAL BOARD. of the gentlemen in its favor, and lest it Frederick 0. Stevens, Managiag Editor. should seem that those opposed do so from Frederic A. Fisher, Business Editor. Charles H. Cutler, Carroll E. Harding, mere obstinacy or perseverance, we hope to Charles Haggerty, Horace B. Hathaway, candidly present in our next issue the objec- John W. Manson. tions from the students' point of view, to the

Teems — $2.00 a year in advance ; single copies, 15 cents. Remittances should be made to the Business Editor. Communications extra prominence of the drill, and some of the in regard to all other matters should be directed to the Managing Editor. Students and Alumni of the college are cordially invited to contribute reasons which in past years has made this articles, personals, and items. Contributions must be accompanied by the writer's real name. department so unpopular apaong us. In the meantime ask for the views Entered at the Post Office at Brunswick as Second Class mail matter. we of any of our alumni or subscribers who may take an inter- CONTENTS. est in this, that all sides may have a hearing, Tol. X., No. 16.—March 9, 1881. and that it may result in the best good for our Editorial Notes 187 college and its students. Literary : Evangeline 190

Communications : It is much to be regretted that our Some Present Needs of the College 191 debates Importance of tbe Drill 192 have been allowed to lapse into the condition College Items 195 Personal 196 they now are, for it is by them that we can best get a fair knowledge of parliamentary EDITORIAL HOTES. procedure, and can discuss and study the leading financial, political, and economic questions of the day. We have now no special organi- Those to whom back numbers of this zation here for discussion, and none was volume of the Oeient are due should pro- needed so long as the Wednesday afternoon cure them before the Orient file passes out exercise was improved as it might be. But of the hands of the present Board of Editors. now from the lack of interest and attention If any members of the Senior class wish to of the majority of the class, the lack of prep- complete their files, back numbers of the aration and argument on the part of nearly Okient can be obtained, at reduced rates, all the speakers and disputants, the petty from the Business Editor. quibbling over minor points, and the disposition to ridicule have quite stopped all In the present number we publish, by the hopes of successful debating for this yea,v. request of the instructor of the Military De- If the exercise is continued, those who are partment, a few letters from prominent gentle- interested should make the needful prepara- men who have been much interested in the tion as before, but it cannot of course be as ;

188 BOWDOIN ORIENT. interesting and profitable without tlie active loudest. This year the attempt seems almost co-operation of the whole class. impossible, or at least clearly impracticable. We have a good boat-house built, paid for, and We have spoken before of the duty of the some money in the treasury, it is true, but students to patronize the advertisers in the the building needs painting sadly, not merely

Okient and Bugle, and have urged the for its appearance, as so many have declared, advantages and almost necessity of the course, but more for its preservation, and that should and at the end of our year we wish to repeat be no small bill for us. For the past few and strengthen our former position. years, on this account, boating has been a The number of copies of Orients and heavy drain on the pockets of the students Bugles sold now will not suffice, by hundreds and since this year the base-ball men have of dollars, to pay even the necessary expenses taken their turn, as is but fair, and of the publications as they are at present, and secured nearly $400 for their trip, it would of course will prevent all attempts to enlarge seem as though it would be extremely diffi- or better them, so far as appearance goes, cult to raise much more than is needed for leaving a large sum to be obtained by adver- the regular assessments of the several classes tisements. Many of the advertisers are com- and associations. To be sure the alumni have plaining, and justly too, that they hardl}' get made fair promises in the past, as to what their money back they pay us, while others they would do, but with the present prospect who do not patronize the student papers at all for money in college, it would hardly seem as have a thriving business. This is not fair to though we should be sufficiently successful the advertisers or papers, and if persisted in outside. will result in the immediate and permanent But even should we have money enough, deterioration of the college publications. By when and with whom should we row? No a little seasonable care, the next Board of college in New England has a crew in train- Editors for the Orient can make a radical ing with whom a race of four-oared shells reform and improvement here, with the aid of could be arranged. Cornell intends to go to all those in college who wish the papers to England if possible, and on that account has succeed. Just as soon as the next Board is already refused Columbia's challenge; while, selected, which will be before our next num- with the races which Columbia has on hand, ber is issued, let them circulate a paper among it would hardly appear as though a convenient the men in college, for signatures to an agree- time could be arranged with them ; and ment to purchase their goods at such places other colleges who have crews are quite only, so far as possible, that patronize either too far away for any practicable arrangements of the college publications. With this paper to be made. There will be an abundance in hand the next Business Manager need have of the best of our boating material remain no trouble in collecting local advertisements, next year, and everything that is favorable and the advertisers, as they deserve, will now will be then, and if ever a crew can be receive the large and increasing trade of the well sent away, that will be our opportunity. college. This year our class races can well receive all our attention. Records can and should be This year, as usual, some have discussed made with the men and enthusiasm we now the project of sending a crew away, though have, and that will be quite enough for our with but little intention of making any real boating interests for this season. If, however,

exertion for so doing, even when talking the after our class races there is any desire for a BOWDOIN ORIENT. 189 crew to be sent away, arrangements could The snow-ball fiend or fool, but perhaps doubtless be made in some of the regattas at both, too deserves a word. It may be very Portland, Bath, or better still at Lake Mara- well to now and then indulge in a little rec- nocook, where it is promised there will be reation in this line, on the persons of those some fine races this season. But all this can who are unfortunate enough to come within be well discussed later, but until then our the reach of these simple minded and so whole attention should be put upon our class easily amused students, but when this pro- crews. pensity is indulged by deliberately breaking the glass from various windows in the halls, As an Organ of the Students we are well then, we think, there should be some interfer- aware that in the past we have been some- ence. No doubt it is a great pleasure for a what derelict of our duty in warning the man of the supposed age of discretion, and students against cutting and defacing the surely large enough to know better, to break buildings, but we are hardly aware that we windows just to hear the glass jingle, or of have complained very much to the Trustees course he woiild not do it ; but when the cost on their condition, whatever we may have of this amusement falls upon the body of the thought of it. But at present a word seems students, then it is time this man, or child, to especially needed in regard to our buildings, speak more properly, was taught his place and and the care which some students and officers duty. of the college as well have had for them. It But there is yet another matter deserving has been, and is still, the custom for some attention, which is quite as important, and men in various ends to establish a shooting that is the ashes, garbage, etc., which is scat- gallery either in the halls or empty rooms, and tered, both by students and end women, on hold matches there in hours not occupied with the steps or near the l)uildings. Although recitations. This, with the ever-accompany- the ash heap is quite as near as any reasona- ing tumult of shooting and yelling, is not ble person would think necessary for all ordi- only a serious injury to the time of all who nary purposes, and much too near indeed in have other business in college besides watch- summer either for beauty or health, yet there ing poor marksmen seeking to become better, are some in college who will not even go as or trying the same themselves, but is a consid- far as that, but pour their ashes from the erable and unjust expense to every man in windows, or worse yet, in the corners of the college. The rooms or halls are nearly every halls, to be simply thrown beside the steps or time defaced by careless shooting, while on the sward by the end women. Part of windows and end lamps only too frequently this blame can be charged to the end women, succumb to the wit and courage of these which it is the plain duty of the college offi- skillful marksmen. But they say, we will cers to overseer, but there is a large part pay for the bills are all put on Average which must be justly laid to the students.

Repairs. But so do all others pay, too. Men Whatever is chargeable to the latter is not who not only have no part in this amusement, mere laziness, but, to speak plainly, innate but who pay for it only too dearly in many stupidity or cussedness, totally unworthy of other ways. This is an imposition which we a man with any respect for himself or regard trust will be soon stopped, but if not volun- for the college and the condition of its build- tarily, then the aggrieved can and must find ings. There are other things quite as bad, some way to assert their rights to peace and which it would be an act of justice for the col- order in our college community. lege authorities to ferret out and punish the i90 BOWDOIN ORIENT. perpetrators. There are but comparatively which the author graduated, to follow the few in college, of course, who are so utterly facts which led to this masterly production, lazy, and we may even say so degraded, but thej' are given below as obtained and con- their number is sufficient, and they are quite densed from Lossing's History of the United

active enough to convey to any intelligent States : stranger that their character was that of the Gen. John Wilson on the 20th of May, whole. 1755, sailed with three thousand men from We all do, or should, desire that our Boston for the Bay of Fundy. Col. Monkton beautiful campus should not be disfigured with three hundred British regulars took com-

any more than is necessary, and those who mand of the united forces, and after captur- do entertain these sentiments must make ing the French forts, proclaimed martial law their influence felt hereafter in repressing over the whole region, with a view of the some of the lazy and disgraceful habits of a expulsion or extermination of the entire few of our fellow-students. Whatever may French population of Acadia (the original, have been in our previous issues, or in this, and now poetic name of Nova Scotia) on a was written and intended for the good of the plea of self-defense, claiming that the inhabi- whole, and any inconsistent acts or words of tants would join their countrymen in Canada, a few should not be immediately referred to and thus form an alliance against the English. the Organ of the Students. Accordingly on the 5th of September, an artifice was resorted to by these bold, unmer- ciful men to capture the peaceful inhabitants, and by a general proclamation, on one and EVANGELINE. the same day, the unconscious victims, old and young, were assembled and taken pris- " Loud from its rocky caverns the deep-voiced neighboring ocean oners. At Grand Pr^ (the scene of the poem)

Speaks ; and in accents disconsolate answers the wail four hundred and eighteen unarmed men were of the forest." marched into the church and there notified of No literary production—of modern times his Majesty's final resolution to the French at least—has made so immediate, deep, and inhabitants of his province. This resolution lasting impression upon the popular mind as may be found in the poem. They were then Mr. Longfellow's Evangeline. Appearing at and there taken prisoners, their wives and a time when he was by no means unknown to families sharing the same fate. On the 10th fame among the lovers of good literature, it of September a part of the exiles embarked, made his name a familiar word to almost all and the wretched people left behind were kept classes of English speaking people, and together near the sea without proper food, adorned thousands of homes with the picture raiment, or shelter till other ships came to of that weak, pale face, the child of his pure take them away. December, with its appalling imagination, turning from the awful desola- cold, had struck the shivering half-clad, tion of Grand Pr^. This beautifully pathetic broken-hearted sufferers before the last of story, immortalizing an "affection that hopes, them wei'e removed. The Acadians were and endures, and is patient," was founded stripped of everything of value they pos- upon the historical incident of the expulsion sessed, and separated along the coast among of the French from Nova Scotia in the year the English colonists, helpless beggars, to die

1755 ; and as it may be of special interest to broken-hearted in a strange land. In one many of the students of the college, from short mouth their paradise had become a des- :

BOWDOIN ORIENT. 191 olation, and the once happy people scattered often the case that some of the most promis- through the many foreign States. ing men are among this number. This con-

The little incident which led to the au- dition of things exists to an unusual degree thor's acquaintance with the ground work of at the present time. The scanty opportunity the poem, is related by James T. Fields, who, to earn money in our State, and the dimin- in his Reminiscences of Hawthorne, gives an ished purchasing power of money when it is account of a dinner given by Longfellow to earned, make it a very hard matter for our Hawthorne and a friend fi'om Salem, in which young men to carry themselves through. he records that tlie friend said to Longfellow, The necessity of extended absence from col- " I have been trying to persuade Hawthorne lege seriously diminishes the benefits to be ob- to write a story based upon a legend of Ar- tained. The state of facts at the present cadia, and still current there, a legend of a girl, time would, if known to our friends, awaken who, in the dispersion of the Acadians, was a deep sympathy, and, I believe, a generous separated from her lover, and passed her life response. in waiting and seeking for him, and only But these particulars cannot be given found him dying in a hospital when both were here. The general statement is that fifty-five old." Longfellow was surprised that the of our students, more than one-third, are legend did not strike the fancy of Haw- worthy applicants for pecuniary aid. To thorne, and said if he (Hawthorne) did not meet these we have the income of thirty-four wish to use it for a story, he would take it scholarships, or what is equivalent to this. for a poem, and from it Evangeline was writ- We have tried to adjust the matter as equit- ten in blank hexameter. ably as possible by averaging the distribution These are the facts that form the founda- among the ajiplicauts. This materially re- tion of the poem which is so much admired duces the aid we should be able to give each in nearly all circles of life, and which has one, and even then some who have come in brought forth from every source so many ex- later have to be left out entirely. We very pressions of esteem and veneration for the much need six or eight new scholarships, or, author whose pure conception embodied in if benefactors prefer, gifts to constitute a the "immortality of thought" the loveliest permanent loan fund, the income to be loaned and noblest character of fiction. to students and the repayments to be added to the principal. The latter fund would thus in the course of time become a powerful source of aid, and thus of strength to the college. COMMUmCATIOHS. There are pressing cases now before us, and

I earnestly hope for means to meet them. Editors of Orient For another matter, we have no library As the Orient reaches a large number of fund. The appropriation each year enables graduates and friends of the college, I avail us to do scarcely more than to keep the li- myself of the opportunity to make known brary in good condition as it is. It is need- some of its immediate needs which we are less to point out to our graduates and friends now making special efforts to supply. the advantages of a well ordered college It is well known that many young men librarj' as a supplementary means of instruc- who seek to obtain a college education are tion. It might be made as efficient, and it compelled to rely on their own exertions to appears to me should be made of as much pay the expenses of such a course. It is importance as any chair of instruction in the :

19^ BOWDOIN ORIENT. college. The advance made in the last themselves, and not leave such care to chance twenty years in all lines of research and or to others. scholarship renders a library well supplied Very respectfully yours, and well up to the times an imperative neces- M. CRAWFORD, U. S. A. sity for good work. Bowdoii) needs a library fund of 120,000. The following is an extract from President It would be a good investment for the college Chamberlain's last report to the Boards and for our friends. One, who has already " It will appear by papers which accompany made liberal gifts to the college, is ready to this report, that the United States authorities start this fund with a subscription of flOOO, are requiring very exact reports of the offi- if others will follow. We may as well move cers of the army detailed at colleges, and for the whole sum needed as for less. We that they are closely observing the degree to must keep the college up in all its branches. which the several colleges thus favored are J. L. C. profiting by the opportunities afforded. I am apprehensive that our military professor will Brunswick, Me., March 2, 1881. be forced to offer a very meagre return at the

Editors of Orient : close of this year. Meantime other colleges In view of the gratifying increase in the are becoming urgent in their application for military department since the publication of this detail, and it may not be improper to say, my last communication to you, from seven- some which abused our college for taking the teen to nearly seventy students, more than initiative in this matter, have since been using half of whom have enrolled for two years, I every effort to obtain the assignment for have thought that it would be a matter of in- themselves. With all these influences at terest to have spread upon the record, the work, it appears to me we are in danger views and opinions of some of the strong of having Lieutenant Crawford recalled. I friends of the college to which I have before should regard this as a serious loss to the col- alluded. I will therefore beg of you to pub- lege. It is true the students do not appear lish the inclosed letters, the sentiments and to take an interest, generally, in this depart- ideas embodied in which, seem to me to be ment of instruction. But it is probably that sound and conclusive. The expressions of the indifference arises largely from a general interest and good will towards the military apathy in the community. In time of peace department, to say nothitig of more substan- we are apt to forget our defenses. tial, but not more valuable tokens, with " The argument for military instruction in which I was encouraged at the late annual colleges, is not simply in the advantage of banquet of the Boston Alumni, by many of such exercises in developing manly bearing the old and influential graduates of Bowdoin, and character, nor merely in the completeness should, I think be made known to the stu- of a modern education, which should at least dents. enable a young man to read and understand With respect to the personal influence on contemporaneous history, and the operations the fate of the drill, which one of the corre- by which nations maintain their rights and spondents accords to me, I cannot agree, for I prestige; but it is also, and more, in the feel that the present interest is wholly due to proper preparation to discharge ably, and an awakening of that sturdy and intelligent without the waste and detriment which re- independence which prompts men to prepare sult from weakness and ignorance, the to effectually take care of their rights and of bounden duty of a citizen to defend his coun- : : —

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try, and in the high propriety of so training tain ; Chief Justice Bigelow was a colonel, our educated young men that in the event etc., etc. of war (and such event is by no means be- It seems to me of the highest importance yond probability) mind may command that our educated men should have some muscle. knowledge of tactics. In case of civil com- "I never want to see again our young men motions, or mobs, the ministers, the doctors, of delicate and fine organization crushed and the lawyers ought to know enough to under the command of those to whom the take the command of men, in order to pre- brute element of force may have given a mo- serve the peace. I know there is a strong mentary advantage over the diifidence that feeling on this subject among the best friends arises from ignorance and inexperience. It of the college, and it has been to them a must be borne in mind also that those who great mortification that the students have

' were successful as volunteers ' in our recent not more generally availed themselves of in- war were those who had some knowledge and struction in this regard by men of first-class training in military affairs." ability. Faithfully yours,

Boston, January 3, 1881. P. W. CHANDLER. My Dear Sir —I am extremely gratified to learn by your note of the 27th ult., that Cambkidgb, Mass., Feb. 15, 1881. the prospects of the drill are so favorable. It Dear Sir —I had but little time to talk has been to me for some time past a matter of with you at the meeting of the Bowdoin great surprise and even of disappointment Alumni last week, and your departure the and chagrin, that the undergraduates took so next day prevented me from seeing you again. little interest in the advantages offered them I was much pleased to hear that so many in this respect. How gentlemen can think an young men had come forward and voluntarily education complete without some knowledge pledged themselves to take the military drill of military tactics, is to me a marvel. It for two years. Until recently I have had may be answered that there was no drill serious fears that the military instructor would when I and those of my age were in college. be ordered from Bowdoin to some college True, and we feel the lack of it every day. which knows better than ours has how to When this subject was brought before the appreciate the value of the instruction which Trustees, I made the statement that, with the the United States so generously provides. exception of President Chamberlain, there The interest which the students have recently was not a member of the Board who could manifested comes just in time, I think, to save understand the details of a modern military us from losing the military instructor, and campaign ; and no one denied it. Moreover, from the mortification of seeing some other when I was young, a good deal of attention college given what we should have lost. I was given to the military drill, outside of the hope that that danger has passed never to college. Some of our most eminent men were return. officers in the militia. All were obliged to Those who have volunteered to drill for

"train." It did not amount to much, still it two years will, I think, prove to be great was better than nothing. When I came to benefactors of the college, if they remain Boston, the rising young lawyers sought the as I doubt not they will—true to their pledges. command of companies. Sidney Bartlett, At the end of that time I hope to see the who stands at the head of the bar, was a cap- drill so firmly established in the good will of 194 BOWDOIN ORIENT. students and Faculty, of Trustees and Over- drill, admitted to me that it certainlj^ had had seers that none of them will willingly see its the effect to give the students a better gait existence again put in peril. and to improve their' appearance upon the There are several reasons why I think that street. the drill, combined with some military instruction in addition, should be regarded as an Though the military may not be the high- important element in education. est style of personal bearing, yet there is The most obvious and not least important about it a certain dignity and self-respect reason is that the health of young men de- which commands attention, and which is a mands that they shall daily take regular, but great improvement upon the easy, slipshod, " not violent exercise ; thus preserving the and undignified manner and carriage of many body's health and hardiness to render light- who are in other respects models of refine- some, clear and not lumpish obedience to the ment and propriety. mind, to the cause of religion and our coun- The incidental advantages of which I

try's liberty when it shall require firm hearts have spoken are hardly less important to a in sound bodies to stand and cover their student in college than the direct ones which

stations." The drill, it seems to me, answers obviously follow the study and practice of

this condition admirably. It is less liable to military habits, and to which we will now abuse and injurious consequences than the turn our attention. exercise of the gymnasium, which many can From the time of Cain, man has been only safely take under the inspection and killing his brother, and his history is largely

personal supervision of one who is not only a made up of his wars. Since the war of our skilled gymnast, but also a physician of Revolution began, nearly one year in six has

experience. seen us in arms ; to say nothing of Indian

Another advantage is that it teaches obe- wars which have gone on almost continuously. dience to legitimate anthoritj', and that liberty We may pray for peace, we may pray for

is not license. I shall be mistaken if it does the millennium, but so long as human nature

not imperceptibly breed a self-respect and a remains as it is we cannot expect that man in consequent respect for the instructors which the future will be much less belligerent than will render college discipline less necessary, in the past. At any rate all past experience and so diminish some of the most painful and teaches us that improvement will be so slow irksome duties of the Faculty. that we need take no account of it in looking ***** at this subject now. Even if the probability The drill will give those who take it a is that foreign wars may diminish, are there

better gait and a more manly bearing ; and not some grounds to fear that there are in

it is to be lioped that hereafter at Bowdoin our present civilization, elements which tend the slouching gait of the students will be the to the increase of internal disorder and which exception and not the rule. can only be put down by force of arms ? The better personal bearing of those who No nation has yet found it expedient to take the two years' drill will of itself be an omit preparation to meet foreign enemies or ample reward for all the time and pains which to repress riots and rebellions at home. If,

the students may spend upon it. The value then, wars, riots, and rebellions are so suie to

of a fine personal bearing is not taught, and come that, at enormous cost, we must be

is too little considered. A lady of Bruns- constantly prepared to meet them, is it best wick, who was rather prejudiced against the that in these tremendous crises the educated BOWDOIN ORIENT. 195

men of the country should lead or follow the spurned the drill. Now that the students are

more ignorant ? No son of Bowdoin can fail taking so decided a stand in favor of the to give the right answer. drill, my heart begins to warm towards the ***** Boating Club. I inclose my check for $50, When an emergency calls to arms, does which you will oblige me by seeing applied not every one feel that the student of Bow- to the reduction of the debt incurred by the doin, who knows how to handle the musket students in building their boat-house. and the sword, and to train a company of Yours very respectfully, raw recruits, will have an advantage not only CYRUS WOODMAN. over the mass but also over the educated men Lieut. Medoren Crawford, about him who have not had his training ? Brunswick, Maine.

His knowledge of arms carries with it a moral power which brings him to the front and enables him to take the lead of his COIxLEGE ITEMS. neighbors without an effort. The very fact

that he possesses this knowledge, which high E. R. Jewett is assistant organist.

occasion may bring into action, will give him Why didn't Billy P. bring her up to the front a standing and a moral weight in the commu- seats ? The new Board of Editors will be elected Satur- nity where he lives which he would not other- day, March 19th. wise have, be he clergyman or be he layman. The dance at the skating rink Saturday evening, It is my belief that the military instruc- was much enjoyed.

tion which the United States grants to our Mansur, '82, and Goodwin, '83, have joined the Delta Kappa Epsilon Society. college, if honestly, faithfully, and judiciously A. D. Mansur and E. F. Holden, of Bates, have used, will be productive only of good to the entered '82 and '83 respectively. college and to the students. The next two This is the weather which discovereth the man years bid fair to place the drill upon that with the hole in his rubber boot.

sure footing which will make it acceptable to Prof. Churchill, of Andover Theological Seminary, is to give a reading in Lemont Hall, March 14. all who are connected with the college. I The next number of the Orient will be delayed have strong hopes that the students who have one week, as it is the last number of the volume. enlisted for two years will, by their manly The janitor has been trying to collect the band conduct and faithful adherence to their vol- instruments, scattered through the college. Any one untary pledges, do honor not only to them- having one should return it. Four crews are at work in the gymnasium every selves but to the college and to you : to you, day, and should they persist in the work of training to whom I feel that all the friends of the col- which they have begun we will see a good race next lege are under lasting obligations for the June. The treasurer of the Base-Ball Association is marked change which has recently taken anxious that the members should pay their subscrip- place in favor of the drill. tions as soon as possible. Remember the time is limited to March 20th. I feel that I have already exhausted your In the competitive drill of Saturday, March 6th, patience, but I have a word more to say. for positions in the companies tor next term, C. H. Some years since one or more of the stu- Cutler was chosen First Lieutenant of Co. A, A. D. Gray of Co. B, and J. Crosby of Co. dents called upon me and courteously told W. C. fire in Hathorn Hall, Bates College, on Wednes- me of the wants of the Boating Club, and A day, did considerable damage to the building. The solicited pecuniarj^ aid. I declined to lend library and collections were saved with difficulty and some damage. The loss on the building is estimated my aid mainly because I did not feel like

at from two to three thousand dollars ; on library and contributing to the sports of students who cabinets about five hundred dollars. : — ;

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A young lady in town who wishes for the success Song—"Jingle Bells." of the nine, sends a subscription to the Treasui-er of Quartets—O. F. Gushing, S. "W. Walker, 1st Tenor;

. C. S. Cutler, John Dike, 2d Tenor; the B. B. A. "Rah" for her. wish there were We C. W. Longren, F. E. Perham, 1st Bass; more like her. G. H. Pierce, C. H. Stetson, 2d Bass. Clarinet Solo—Fantasia Oberon. Weber. J. O. P. Wheelwright and F. H. Little will repre- C. C. Hutchins. sent the Bowdoin Chapter of Psi Upsilon at the re- Song—The Trooper. Flumpton. Prof. Chapman. union of the New England Association of Alumni at Piano Solo. Mrs. Carmichael. Song—" 'Twas a very Stormy Night." Young's Hotel, Boston, Wednesday, March 9th. Quartets—Same as in No. 2. Flute Solo—La Sireue. Terschak. J. W. Wilson. have made arrangements for binding four We Song—" It ought not thus to be." O. F. Cushing. volumes of the Orient in one, at the following rates : Song—" Nellie Gray." one-half sheep, marble paper sides, $1.12 ; one-half Quartets—Same as in No. 2. Piano Solo. E. R. Jewett. morocco cloth sides, $1.35 ; one-half roan black, Song—L'Estasi. Arditi. Mrs. L. Lee. $1.20. A. Duet for Flute and Clarinet—Adelaide. Beethoven. There are one hundred and seven men attending J. W. Wilson, C. C. Hutchins. the lectures at the Maine Medical School, with a promise of two or three more to come in. One hundred and eight is the largest number that has been present at any previous course. PERSONAL.. Sunday, Feb. 27th, marked the completion of Henry W. Longfellow's seventy-fourth year, and the anniversary finds him hale in body, alert in mind, and en- [We earnestly solicit communications to this column have an interest in the Alumni.] joying the congratulations of his friends in the quiet from any who may of a serene and beautiful old age. '34. —Middlebury College, under Dr. Hamlin, is showing signs of unusual activity. A new cabinet We can safely pi-omise a first-class choral and for the philosophical apparatus has been built along miscellaneous concert on Thursday evening, 10th, in the entire length of the philosophical room. In Lemont Hall, to be given by the Association. The Painter Hall twelve rooms and the halls joining them drill has been severe, the progress great, and the have been thrown into one, which is to be used as a selections for the evening are marvelously fine. gymnasium. The proceeds are to be solely devoted to aid the Asso- '42. —Rev. Charles Packard died at Windham, ciation in its work. Telegraph. N. H., Feb. 20, 1881, aged 62 years 4 months 6 days. The following members of the Senior class have '47. —The Monday lectures at Tremont Temple been appointed to take part in the Senior and Junior closed with an address from Rev. Johp Cotton Smith, defended the doctrine of evolution. exhibition at the close of the term : Salutatorian, F who A. Fisiier, Westford, Mass; C. L. Baxter, Portland '53. —Melville W. Fuller is a lawyer at Chicago, H. W. Chamberlain, W. I. Cole, Brunswick ; F. L whose clientage is limited only by his wishes.

Johnson, Pittstield ; D. J. McGillicuddy, Lewiston '57. —Rev. W. E. Darling, pastor of Union Church, Pettingill, Brewer; F. A. G. C. Stevens, Veazie Kennebunk, 1866-9, accepts a call to Wentworth, For the Juniors : M. S. Holway, Augusta ; W. A N. H. Moody, Kennebunkport ; W. G. Reed, Waldoboro '63. Rev. S. W. Pearson, a Congregational min- C. C. Stinchiield, Brunswick. — ister at Somerville, Mass., has become a Unitarian. Memorial Hall.—The committee have determined '68. —C. E. Chamberlain is in business at Bristol, upon the final plans for the Memorial Hall, and the where he is doing finely. sj)ecifications are now being prepared, and bids will '72. —Marcellus Coggin has formed a business con- for carrying forward soon be offered the work. A nection with Child & Powers, Boston. meeting is to be held on the 12th inst., at which the '79. Henry B. Cai-leton is at present studying at contracts will be signed. Work will be commenced, — the Divinity School, 39th and Walnut Streets, Phila- as soon as the weather will permit, on the walls and delphia. on the floorings, which are to be repaired. In our next issue we hope to be able to speak more fully of '79. —Elwood F. Varney, formerly of this class, the general design for the Hall proper, which we are has resigned his Commission at West Point and told is extremely effective and appropriate. has accepted a position as Civil Engineer on the Southern Pacific at Fort Worth, Texas. The concert given in the chapel, Wednesday, was '80.—Jameson, formerly of this class, is at pres- in every way. weather a success The was bad but ent in '81, Rochester University. every seat was filled, about two hundred people being '80. A. M. Edwards has gone West; will settle present. Where every part was received with such — in Iowa or Dakota. favor, it would be hard to discriminate between them. Perhaps the solo by Mrs. Carniichael, and the song '80.—W. P. Perkins is now studying law with Saco. by Mrs. Lee, were especially fine. The following is Burbank & Derby at the programme '83. —Warren, formerly of this class, is at present 1. Duet for Flute and Clarinet—Rondo d'Elizabetta. at the Medical School of the University of Vermont, S. W. Wilson, C. C. Hutchins. in Burlington. Vol. X. BRUNSWICK, MAINE, MARCH 30, 1881. No. 17.

BOWDOIN ORIENT. and we trust will be more lasting than our duties. Our regard for old Bowdoin, too, has PUBLISHED EVERY ALTERNATE WEDNESDAY, DURING THE COLLEGIATE YEAR, BY THE CLASS OF '81, OF been stimulated and strengthened during the BOWDOIN COLLEGE. year by the more intimate acquaintance with her various needs and interests; and we EDITORIAL BOARD, more fully appreciate the work she has done Frederick G. Stevens, Managing Editor. and can yet do, by the influence and ideas of Frederic A. Fisher, Business Editor. wit- Charles H. Cutler, Carroll E. Harding, her alumni and students which we have Charles Haggerty, Horace B. Hathaway, nessed during our editorial connection. The John "W. Manson. results of what we have done, the practice

Terms — $2,00 a year in advance ; sinf^le copies, 15 cents. Remittances should be made to the Business Editor. Communications which we have had, and the habits which we in regard to all other matters should be directed to the Managing Editor, Students and Alumni of the college are cordially invited to contribute have formed, must compensate in some degree articles, personals, and items. Contributions must be accompanied by the writer's real name. for much of the college work we have neglected for the sake of our Oeibnt duties. Entered at the Post Office at Brunswick as Second Class mail matter. But throughout the year we have made our COITTENTS. paper the best one we could, and if it has not

Vol, X,, N"o. 17,—March 30, 1881. been in everj'' respect up to the ideal of many readers, also leave to inform Editorial Kotes 197 of our we beg The Drill 200 them that it has fallen below our standard, Literary: Orpheus (poem) 203 and that the wisdom of experience could cure Bowdoin Stories 203 many of its defects. The Muses, it is alleged, Toiees of Spring (poem). 204 Memorial Hall 204 have not deigned to make an abiding place College Items 205 Personal 207 with us during the year ; but we cannot blame Clippings 208 them, and the excuse they offer will cover Editors' Table 208 many of our own shortcomings, and this ex-

cuse is constantly the appearance of Psy- EDITOHIAL HOTES. chology and its kindred. In looking back over our history of the year we have no rea- With the present number we lay down son to be dissatisfied with our motives, if we our quill and scissors, and vacate the well- are with our work, and we feel that we can worn chair at the approach of our successors. ask for some appreciation for what we willed All the editorial duties of the past year have and labored to perform. To all our friends not been of unalloyed pleasure, it is true, but who have earnestly and steadily supported us certain it is that the path of our experience in our work we return our most cordial bright, has been generally and the spots tliat thanks ; and to them, as well as to our many have been here and there interspersed cannot and eminent critics, we make our last little perceptibly darken it. The acquaintances bow, and bid all our kindliest farewell. that have been formed through these columns of the Orient have been many and pleasant. At the annual meeting of the Orient 198 BOWDOIN ORIENT.

Board, held Saturday, March 19th, the fol- many and virulent criticisms on some of our lowing were unanimously elected as the Board positions, and that things have been said and of Editors from '82: E. T. McCarthy, C. H. done not worthy even of our reply, but to Gilman, M. S. Hoiway, W. A. Moody, W. O. them, as a parting word, we think we can be Plimpton, A. G. Staples, G. G. Weeks. We assured in stating that, whatever has been con- present them to our readers with the assur- trary to the best interests of all, will be ance that they will ever strive for the best opposed in the future just as vigorously and interests of the paper and the college, and forcibly as we have done in the past. ask for them a continuation of the same We have made no pretension to a literary favors that has been granted to ourselves. paper, but we have prepared some of the history of our college and its several institutions, For what do we issue our paper ? From sketches and anecdotes that would be of in- the very beginning of the year this very per- terest, and all the news and opinions on it tinent question has been put to us, and it that seemed fitting to our college publication. should certainly seem as though it were not Our defects we realize, and our best wishes difficult of reply. This paper has been de- and experience are ever at the service of our signed to be the organ of the interests of the successors that the Orient may continue to college. It has tried to commend whatever be the best and fearless exponent of the col- has appeared during the year that has seemed lege, of its alumni, faculty, and students. worthy of it, and it has also sought to repri- mand as delicately but as strongly as was In accordance with the statement which we necessary, whatever it considered detrimental made in our last issue, we publish in our pres- to the welfare of the college and its students. ent number the principal reasons which have It has been the organ of no clique or class, actuated so large a majority of the students and the favors shown one party in any con- who have opposed the drill. .Prejudice and troversy have been willingly returned to the descended unpopularity have undoubtedly had

other ; and whatever side we may appear to their influence for its diminished numbers of have taken, we think has been that of the the past few years, but we think that beyond more thoughtful and conservative portion of and beneath all that, with many of the most our college community. thoughtful and conscientious of the students, We have not endeavored to have a " smart there -were many and powerful arguments paper," if by that is meant an eager striking wJiich decided their action. The Orient has at whatever any one has deemed effusive, but always endeavored to present the views of we have tried to set forth the facts plainly every side, and what opposition to the drill and squarely in the many cases where we has been manifested in our columns during thought improvement was needed, but cer- the past year, has been due to what we judged tainly with no ill-feeling or desire of conten- our duty in giving expression to the honest tion, and with no more belligerent or personal and considerate opinion of a majority of the spirit than was necessary to enforce attention. students. In every strong or apparently harsh statement we have made, we ask for a careful and im- The Acta has at last abandoned its pet partial reasoning of motives and facts, and project of an Inter- Collegiate Press Associa- w^hatever the results maj' have been, we feel tion, on account of the want of encourage-

that vp^e have done our best to have set them ment of the papers of the principal colleges, right. We are aware that there has been as Harvard, Yale, Cornell, etc. For our part, BOWDOIN ORIENT. 199 although we sympathized with the Acta in its Exercises, to conclude all with the Ivy Hop efforts for its establishment, and heartily ap- in the evening. This plan has its obvious proved the idea when started, yet from our merits, but it will have one disadvantage. distance from the point of meeting, the pecu- We could not expect as large an at- liarly inconvenient time, and from the fact tendance of friends and outsiders to the we should no longer have control of the sports in the middle of the week as we could Orient, we should have been obliged to have at the last. At the Ivy Exercises and Boat been absent from the association if formed. Race there would be no difference or advan-

Under the present circumstances it must tage, but in Base-Ball, and more especially on slumber for some years yet, but we think or Field Day, it is extremely desirable, from a hope certainly that some time that such an pecuniar}^ point of view, to have a goodly organization will exist among our principal crowd. It is comparatively easy for men in colleges, and the good anticipated at present the neighboring colleges, and in business in may be realized. the cities to get away Saturday, and tliose are the ones who have so largely swelled our re-

All who take any pride in the beauty of ceipts in the past, but if the time is changed our campus should not forget that this is the we cannot reasonably expect to have much of season in which it can be and is usually much a crowd from this source, and of course no injured. Some men walk across the turf such excitement and financial success that we when they might just as well go by the paths, know is possible. But the benefit to the men without thinking that at this time of the year engaged in the sports, and the ample time they are greatly injuring the grass by leaving that is assured, will make this change, on the deep foot-prints in the soft ground. There whole, a desirable one. are quite a number of paths made now which much disiigure the appearance of various por- At the very beginning of our sporting tions of our campus, and we should all care season it seems tliat it would be well for our that there may be no more of them, and those student-body to consider what are its duties that do exist be no larger than is absolutely toward our sports and the men who engage in

necessary. The ground at present is very them. Every man should take an interest if

soft, and if those who see the reasonableness not an active part in some of them, and the

of this suggestion will but wait until it is benefits of it will be soon manifest in one's firmer, we think the improvement will be own physical welfare, as well as in the in-

noticeable to all. creased enthusiasm and ability of the college as a whole. This interest does not consist At a class meeting held Monday, March in grudgingly giving a small amount semi- 21st, the Juniors proposed a novel and, in annually to one or more of the sporting asso-

many respects, an excellent plan for our ciations, and then loudly growling about its

spring holidays. Their object is to have all expenditure the remainder of the year, nor

the athletic exercises come after the Ivy Hop, does it consist in the constant and ill-natured both to secure a larger attendance at the hop, criticism of the various men who spend their and to give the participants in the sports an time and moiie}'^ to further our sports. But

opportunity to enjoy all the events. By this it is in attending the meetings of the various arrangement Boat Race and Base-Ball would organizations, and selecting the right men for

be held on Thursday forenoon and afternoon the responsible positions ; in contributing as

respectively; on Friday, Field Day and Ivy liberally as one can afford and not complain if 200 boWdoin orient.

the money does not always bring victory ; in ters which were published in the last issue did criticising certainly, but with the aim always not express the sentiments of a majority of the to improve, and never for the sake of mere undergraduates, nor, as we think, of the alumni. fault-finding ; and VFatching and encouraging We again ask the pardon of our readers if we the men at their work, and giving them to appear presumptuous in undertaking to answer understand that they are supported by the the arguments of men so prominent in life, sentiment and substance, which is quite as and sincerely interested in the college affairs. necessary, of the students. It is extremely And as an excuse, we claim that others rare that one is found who does his duty in scarcely less prominent, or devoted to Bow- these particulars, but we surely cannot expect doin, are by no means pleased with the prom- our sports to thoroughly prosper until every inence which is given to the drill. And were man is willing to at least do the best he can we not bound by a request of strict confidence, by them. we should be pleased to give the space we are filling to a letter the tone of which, and the It has been frequently asked of late by name of whose writer, would be a much some of the more thoughtful and busy of the stronger argument. students. Why cannot the library be opened It is claimed that one who does not have Sunday afternoon, so that the students may a practical knowledge of military tactics, is have access to the magazines and some por- without a complete modern education. If we tion of the books ? Since the readitig-room admit this statement, how well does it accord magazines have been taken from their old with the statement of Mr. Chandler that, stand, the time is quite limited in which there " with the exception of President Chamber- is an opportunity for most of the students to lain, there was not a member of the Board read them, and it would seem but fair that as who could understand the details of a modern large a portion as possible be restored to them. military campaign." Does it serve to give us To very many of the students, too, the vs^eek a high respect for the Board ? And to carry days, and especially the afternoons, are busily it still further, we must feel that our instruct- occupied, and there could be no better chance ors, the authorities of our text-books, the men for them to become acquainted with our valua- who stand high in political, religious, and ble library and the current magazine litera- social circles, those who shape the thought of ture than on those afternoons which are usu- the day are lacking in the " completeness " of ally wasted. In some of our principal colleges a modern education. We must look for ex- this request has been granted, and the reasons ample in the military man. for it are certainly as powerful here as with If it is true that a modern education can them, and we trust that those who desire this only be completed by a knowledge of military change will in some way bring this matter tactics, why do such colleges as Harvard and before the authorities. Yale prefer to be without an instructor in this branch? Yale refused the services of a

Brigadier General ; we cry out with alarm DRILL. THE lest we lose a Lieutenant. It is claimed that

It is with two-fold reluctance that we a local militia would be of great value in case endeavor to give our own views of the drill of mobs. But rather would not the sympathy in this number of the Oeient. We hope of citizens of the same place naturally tend that the students will forbear with the recall in the same direction, and thus our local of so old a story, on the ground that the let- soldiery prove an ally of disorder rather than BOWDOIN ORIENT. 201 a correcting force ? In 1877, at the time of are men who were in college when the drill the labor riots in our large cities, the militia was prominent. It was the drill which alien- were worse than useless, and the United ated their affections from Bowdoin, and it States regulars were called in to restore the was the drill that gave the college the heaviest order which was only increased by local mili- stroke of ill-fortune within the memory of the tary sympathy. greater majority of its graduates, as they can-

The drill is favored as a method of physi- not, if they would, deny. cal exercise, and just here is the cliief opposi- It is said that the drill gives a better per- tion of the student-body. It interferes with sonal bearing, and a hope is expressed " that our sports. Those who drill the year round, hereafter at Bowdoin the slouching gait will cannot enter into the contests of the Deltaor the be the exception and not the rule," and the river. Those who drill at all must lose their testimony of a Brunswick lady is called to training for these sports. That this method witness in favor of the superior gait of the of physical development is better than any militia. We cannot help thanking our fiiend other we deny, and cite the authority of no for his high compliment, and congratulate our less a man than Dr. Dio Lewis, who, with female friend on her wonderful acuteness of others, has repeatedly demonstrated that the judgment. She must be an adept in distin- drill does not bring into play as many of the guishing the different gaits of young men, muscles as a well-regulated system of gymna- or have undertaken to administer a strong sium exercise. The end of all physical exer- dose of that substance known among modern cise is to call for the development of as many- druggists as " Tafiy." With what success muscles as possible, and as many motions. those who notice the carriage of our students But you ask, what if it does interfere with may judge for themselves. But we would the college sports ? What do they amount to ? ask if the carriage of returned soldiers, We acknowledge even moi'e fully than our after an experience of years, bears Mr. military friends, that neither of these depart- Woodman out in his theory ? How much less ments are by any means the end of college. would a drill of irregular occurrence during But we do claim that wherever, in addition a college course accomplish this desired end. to our higher duties, we do ourselves honor True there are exceptional cases of marvelous in sporting matters in so far we add to the erectness, wliich produces, in aU the cases we life, the name, and the character of Bowdoin. have noticed, an awkward stiffness in place of It helps to plant the germ of love for Alma the desired grace. We deny that our cadets, Mater in the breast of the loyal graduate. as a rule, have a better gait or personal He can look back to his college days as days appearance, than a majority of the rest of the of pleasure, activity, and fruitful associations, students. And as we have no other grounds as well as days of literary discipline. Claim of proof, we base our denial on our own per- this if you will for " the department of the sonal observance, and appeal to the fairness general government." I will show you ten of others to do the same. instances of unenviable notoriety to everj^ one It is urged that the drill teaches " obedi- of popularity it has given Bowdoin. I can ence to legitimate authority," and " breeds a take you to scores of young men who are consequent respect for instructors." If the beginning to make a mark in life and become story of the military rebellion of Bowdoin was of influence, graduates of this college, who not handed down to us, as well as circulated either are lukewarm in their praise or hot in largelj' in all parts of the State hj our own their denunciation of their Ahna Mater. They graduates, we might yet gather very striking m BOWDOIN ORIENT. ideas of the spirit of " the obedience " and as a study is alien to the purpose of our insti- " respect " which caused all but two members tution, and its strongest defendants dare not of one class to rebel against the laws of the claim for it anything but a secondary place. college. If this is the spirit of obedience which It is substituted for the gymnasium work. No the drill inculcates, then we say good-bye drill. one will deny that it takes more time, and We quote from a letter of the Sundae/ those competent to judge say that it affords Herald the testimony of Rev. Dr. Allen, of less exercise, or at least a poorer quality. Northboro, before the Massachusetts Legisla- Exercise is its legitimate function here. In ture, as indicative of another militarj^ trait of this it has been repeatedly proven to fall short character, "The influence of the drill and of its mark. discipline upon tlie boys was to make thejn Although among students for one class to " unpleasant toward each other." A very good call others fond of " show and display is a recommendation from one in a position of matter to be generally avoided, we cannot such extensive acquaintance. We beg pardon help thinking that there are some, yes, man\% from quoting also the summary of this as we who drill on this account, as well as many tliink admirable letter: "We object then to who are perhaps unconsciously drawn into it the military drill because it is less effective b3' the favoritism shown in this direction by a for physical training than other gymnastics, minority of the Faculty. We are loth to because it interferes witli school studies, be- make this statement, although it is our hon- cause it pampers the love of show and display, est conviction, because in all our sporting because it is so opposed to the well defined matters the Faculty have been our very best purposes of our school system, and its intro- friends, pecuniarily and in every other way duction was pronounced by the City Solicitor possible, but no careful observer, we tliink, of Boston as illegal. We object to it because will deny that special inducements are offered it is shown to be wholly unnecessary even in to those who will take the drill. . Is it a mat- the case of nations far more exposed to ex- ter of wonder that when such partiality is ternal enemies, and because as a protection shown, "the students do not appear to take against internal disorders it may prove a two- an interest generally in this department of edged sword, quite as likely to wound as to instruction" (?) ? In quoting this portion of defend us. But most of all we object because the " President's last report to the Boards," instead of nurturing those feelings and senti- we should like to have it compared with the ments which most powerfully promote peace impression of the brilliant prospect of the and good will among men, its tendency is to drill which the other three communications weaken abhorence of war,—to cause the might give to those ignorant of facts. " " young to look upon it as leading to glory and Again, in the approval and hobbyism distinction, and not as the source of the of the authorities of the present, it should be greatest evils that befall mankind." borne ever before their minds that this insti-

That this quotation is as applicable in our tution was founded by other than them- case as in tliat for which it was written we selves and upon principles made sacred by of others. It is affirm ; first, because an acknowledged tend- sacrifices of the zeal and wealth ency of all colleges, our own among the not the duty, not the moral right of any now liv- others, is to crowd too much matter for study ing to attack, either directly or indirectly, the upon the students. Thoroughness is often sac- monuments of these worthy men who can rificed for the amount of matter, quality too only defend themselves by the reverence often gives way to quantity. Military tactics which belongs to them. It was only a few ! ; : —

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years ago that it seemed to be a question of BOWDOIN STORIES. life and death between drill and college. One of Bowdoin's earlier Presidents was

Both received serious wounds, and a period intensely unpopular with the students ; so un- of peace has followed in which both have popular, indeed, that one class sent to hira,

gradually been recovering. They are mortal through one of its members, a statement of

enemies. They will onlj^ recover to renew its utter contempt for him. On one occasion the struggle. "Choose you this day which this President invited a portion of the stu- you will for j'ou cannot serve both God and dents to his liouse. Another portion feeling Mammon." that they had been slighted resolved to take There may be many who have withheld vengeance on the " Prex." He was in the contributions to our sports because the drill habit of wearing a well-worn "plug" with has been spurned. There may be many such constancy as to convey the impression whose "heart toward the Boat Club may that he had no other hat. Therefore in seek- begin to warm because the drill prospers." ing for a means of revenge, our friends could But we would say that the prosperity of the think of no better, than by taking away that drill is not due to the Boating Association, very necessary article. So they successfully

as there is not a boating man who drills, and purloined it and deposited it in the safest few are likely to enlist even if contributions place possible, on the summit of the old be made to their interests on the condition wooden chapel tower. The "Prex" was up that the drill prosper. betimes the next morning and at once missing his hat he suspected the manner of its disappearance. He determined to find it again before the students had an opportunity to LITERARY. enjoy his embarrassment. After considerable search, he espied his propert}' on its high ORPHEUS. perch, and in his impatience he resolved to ascend himself to bring it down. However,

Hear that lonely-liearted bird not being a skilful climber his first attempt

In ttie cypress calling so failed, and it also attracted considerable at- Hear its oft-repeated word, tention. Heated and provoked he tried again " Orptieus," " Orpheus," sad and low, and again to compass his end, but only suc- Floating outward through the shadows in making himself an object of sport Can it be a bird or no ? ceeded for the assembled students. Finally he gave up his job in disgust to others better fitted Where the poet's grave was cold for such work. And the low branch bended o'er, Sang the nightingale of old A few years ago a young man was a mem- Of the Voice that sang no more ? ber of Bowdoin who last winter took a part in Is it true, or but a story the politics of the State not creditable to him- From the fabulous days of yore ? self or his party. While he was in college he ni. displayed a needless penury. In his Junior

! such glory is not passed, Ah year he was still wearing a suit which, when Every poet finds the same he came to college, was of a light color, but O'er his voiceless dust at last long wear had become offensively dirty. Sings the golden tongue of fame by Songs we love most, somehow utter Some of the boys resolved to force the putting Evermore the singer's name. away of this suit, and took the following means : ;"

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of doing it. After our friend had retired for cow in a neighboring stable which he might the night, the suit was obtained and ribbons of milk. He readily undertook the job. After all colors were sewed in all directions over trying half an hour without success, he was it. As the students were obliged to attend comforted with the information that the cow prayers at 6 A.M. in those days, it was easily had been milked only an hour before. arranged that no other clothes should be available in the rush to get to chapel. So the gentleman appeared before the whole college in VOICES OF SPRING. his suit of many colors. The effect, it is [The following ch.nrming sketch fi-om nature is supposed to have l)den found in a fly-leaf of an bid hook in the library, and hardly necessary to state, was that the ob- from the handwriting, sentiments, and meti'e many have conjectured that it was "wi'itten by Longfellow during liis college noxious garments never appeared again. days, beneath our famous *' Wliispering Pines," but at any rate we commend it to the impartial judgment of oiu" readers.] Bowdoin a few Among the jolly boys of Earth wakes once more from long repose years ago was a young man, now a successful And changing white, in verdure glows. Hope springs again with I'ond delight for his ready wit. He once phj^sician, noted Within man's heart at this glad sight yearned for some choice apples which were And as a captive fiend at last He feels the biting cold has past. in orchard of a farmer near by. growing the But ere there come such thoughts of cheer, He, therefore, provided himself with a capa- Some voices whisper " Spring is here." And strange scenes, too, will greet one's eye, cious bag and betook himself to the orchard. Reminding ever " Spring is nigh." But there he found that some boys had antici- The " festive yagger " on his rounds Again is heard within our grounds pated him, and had already secured a large And then beside the hall is seen, supply of the fruit. Our friend was equal to Shouting as yore, " Spittoons to clean!" " Clean one for five or two for eight; the occasion. He at once personated the in- Just then an old shoe taps his pate, dignant owner, and gave the boys a very moral And as the busy inmate swears He speeds his journey down the stairs. lecture on the wickedness of their course, At morning now no rest is found. which so moved them that they left their For then the busy crow comes round. Whose voice, though sweet as rusty saws, apples on the spot. The great moralist then Yet stands by Iiis eternal " caws." carried out his purpose by gathering the fruit Down town you go, and by the way The small boys still at marbles play. in his own sack. And little further down the street Not long ago hazing was so vigorous in The first hand-organ man you meet. They follow him, a seedy crowd college that bold Sophomores ventured to With awakward steps and voices loud, make Freshmen, rooming in private houses, A gang of " Medics " trooping past and pants " half mast." "light out" and "light up." Some Sopho- With flowing hair "Half Mast," a sign the sailor knows, mores seeing a light in a room supposed to be That signals death wliere'er it goes. occupied by a Fresliman, set up the cry for Such sights and sounds iu accents clear. At once remind us " Spring is near." him to put his light out. As it chanced, the room was occupied by a very energetic lady. the persistence of She, becoming impatient at MEMORIAL HALL. the Sophs, blew out her light, but immediately threw upon the boys a bath of cold water, After many difficulties and obstacles work which decidedly dampened their zeal. is now to begin in earnest on the building. One evening some students and young It is found necessary to have the seams in the ladies were enjoying asocial evening together. stone work of the entire building thoroughly One of the students suggested that they o-routed and pointed. Several stones will should have some milk punch. As no milk have to be reset. The backing inside will great was available, he was told that there was a also be substantially repaired. The BOWDOIN ORIENT. 205 windows of the main story are to be cut the entire ceiling and windows of the second down two feet, for the better effect of the story, and utilizes all the corners of the floor interior. space by ante-rooms, rising only to the height The plans adopted by the committee show, of the upper Avindows. in the first place, a fine vestibule with two This will be the alumni hall, and will be staircases running to the upper floor. A the place for Commencement dinners and all janitor's room and a coat room occupy the large gatherings, except the regular Com- spaces under the stall's, each side. On the mencement ceremonies of the graduating first floor, a wide passage way leads to the class. It will seat about seven hundred principal lecture room, which occupies nearly persons. the entire north half of the floor space. Two The offers and bids hitherto made have smaller rooms open from this passage way, been quite above the money at the disposal one on each side, east and west. These can of the college for this purpose, and it has be used for recitation rooms or small lecture been found necessary to have new plans and rooms. The larger room will seat perhaps specifications made providing for a reduction three hundred persons, and will be used for of cost in details, which wUl not seriously im- general purposes and when it is desirable to pair the general effectiveness of the design. bring all the college together. It will be fin- The contracts are already made for the ished with a view to the possible necessity of repairs and improvements on the walls. The holding chapel services there in the winter rest will soon be concluded, and all work com- and on Sundays, until something can be done mence at once. to make the chapel more comfortable and convenient for such use. The designs for the principal hall, on the COLLEGE ITEMS. second floor, give a beautiful effect. The cutting down of the windows, before referred to, The Medics kick foot-ball. will greatly add to this. All the windows Bruuswick mud is nearly dry. will be filled with cathedral glass, and under- Divers students rejoiced at the Bath Centennial. neath the round, or medallion, windows will Bates is anxious to get a chance to play our nine. be the memorial tablets. Pilasters will be The treasurer of the B. B. A. has a goodly deposit finished between each window, running up to in the bank. the floor beams, and thus making a paneled " Will some one please wake up the gentleman in " wall with a long window and a round window the corner ? and tablet in the alternate sections. The Term closes Friday, April 1st, and opens Tues- walls, cornices, and ceiling will be ornamented day, April 12th. " with decorative painting. Over the entrance Some one suggested that Billy" ask him if we were going to have an early spring. will be a gallery, occupying the space above Prayers Sunday afternoons at half-past five. A the vestibule, and capable of seating seventy- variety of quartettes furnish singing. five persons. At the opposite end, around The present volume of the Orient is over twenty three sides of the stage, arranged as a section pao-es larger than any of its predecessors. of an ellipse, will be a series of seats, rising One Soph's future must seem to be surrounded and receding towards the wall where they with a halo of happiness. He is engaged. will meet the window sills, thus giving, at Prof.—" Mr. W., the Faculty consider you a very once, an economical and picturesque use of deserving young man, and award you a stage and ten space. This plan, it will be understood, shows marks." Mr. W. thinks it a doubtful compliment. — —

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H. A. Wing, '80, called upon us for a few days. Snow burned his hand badly in the laboratory with hot sulphuric acid. A Senior in Moral Science talks about the wrong in breaking any of the twelve comviandments. A glee club is to be formed and instruction given in college songs by Mr. Kotzschraar. The Seniors taking electives are as follows : 7 German, 16 Chemistry, 17 English Literature. The Musical Association has begun its second term with as many attending as the first. In the Maine Medical School there are one hundred and ten names on the register, the largest class Prof. Packard has been in Boston for the past ever in attendance. week, for the purpose of having his profile taken by an artist. Senior translates, "Bin einmals da,'''' "I was there." Inst.—"No! bin! bin!" Senior—"Oh, The limitation for the base-ball subscriptions has already yes ! I have been there." Instructor gets mad. expired, and every delinquent should haste to settle his little bill. Pres. Chamberlain gives one evening per week to the Seniors for an informal talk and questioning, and We would mildly suggest that the janitor of the it is much enjoyed by the boys. First time one week reading-room take a day off and clean the lamp chim- ago last Saturday. nej's of the same. They say " Stib" captured a wooden Indian from President Chamberlain met the Seniors, Thursday the front of some cigar store the other night in New evening, in Senior recitation room, for discussing

York, and was exhibiting it on a ferry boat as the current topics in an informal manner. " only and original King Philip." The photographs of the drawings and jjaintings of The nine got out on the delta Monday, March 21st, the Bowdoin collection are now for sale at the book- and have been putting in some good practice. The store of Mr. Curtis. They are all that could be ex- men take hold well, and if we are not greatly mis- pected from the workmanship of Mr. Reed, and as taken Bowdoin will show up this year the strongest many as possible of the students should procure them. team yet. Senior (to waitress at one of the clubs) —"Have Senior (stroking the his ? First down on lip) you any fresh eggs in the house " Waitress—"No, shall this taken "Think I go down, Harry, and have we haven't." Senior (a little incredulous) —"Hon- off." Second Senior—"Just so, Ed. you do, When est, now, haven't you ? " The waitress waxes very I'd like a spear for a keepsake, if there is enough to indignant at thus having her word impugned, but go around, you know." Ed. rushes to barber. proceeds to bring on the eggs. They were going home from the rehearsal. He Prof. Robinson has received from Dr. Hutchins, of a light weight. She not so light. The night was Reno, Nevada, about twenty-live specimens of silver dark. It was wet and slippery. As their four feet ore from new mines situated at Beowawe. The " flew into the air she cried, "Heavens ! Then there specimens are very rich, varying from $60 to $900 was a concussion, and old mother earth shook as per ton. Those in duplicate will be used in metal- from the blow of a pile driver. lurgical work by the Seniors next term. When the boys received those very tony cards, Whether the "Elder" knows anything else when inclosed in very tony envelopes, visions of beauty, he leaves college or not, he will surely be an adept sweet strains of music, and even the sense of having in the art of sawing fiddle strings. For he scrapes partaken too freely of Roman punch seemed to assail from "early morn till dewy eve," and then right them. But alas for human hopes. 'Twas but the through to early morn, as near as can be judged. advertisement of a tailor, and now they will go out We sincerely pity the instructor and students who of town for their spring suits. room below, above, and around him. There was a little maid And she was afraid Captains—F.L. Johnson, Co. A; H. W. Chamber- To go borne alone from the tire. lain, Co. B ; F. B. Merrill, Co. C. Lieutenants—C. So she found a Utile man

And together oS they ran H. Cutler, Co. A ; A. D. Gray, Co. B ; J. W. Crosby, To bear back the news to her sire. Co. C. 1st Sergeants—E. R. Jewett, Co. A ; B. Sew-

But she stubbed her little toes all, Co. B ; J. F. Waterman, Co. C. 2d Sergeants On a length of dirty hose S. Pearson, Co. ; B. Swan, Co. : H. A. And sprawled In a very graceful manner; W. A G. B Then he fell, down upon her Bascom, X3o. C. Corporals— 1st, R. Linscott ; 2d, F. Rolled over with a yell, 3d, Gave a " cuss " and a very bad " Hose-anna." H. Gile; W.J.Collins. : — —

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On Saturday afternoons the squads shoot at targets Board of Education and did much to elevate the com- in the lower Memorial Hall, under the direction of mon schools during his oiiicial career of three years. Lieut. Crawford. The regular Creedmore target is Mr. Crosby was a strong and influential man in the used, the bull's eye being one-sixth tlie regulation Whig party of the State, and in 1850 was nominated size, the distance (fifty feet) one-sixth the regulation by them as Governor, but was beaten by about 800 distance, and the powder one-fourteenth the usual majority. In 1853 and 1854 he was re-nominated and charge. On Saturday afternoon some good scores elected by the Legislatures, there being no election were made, the best shot being 22 out of a possible 25. by the people. He was the last Whig Governor, and almost the last Whig candidate, though a shadow of The Senior and Junior exhibition will be held at a straight Whig organization survived for a few years Lemont Hall, Thursday evening, March 31. The longer. After his term of service as Governor, Mr. programmes are very neat and tasty, and Chandler's Crosby removed to Boston, where he lived from 1855 Six will furnish the music. The following is the to 1859. In the latter year, he returned to Belfast order of exercises MUSIC. and continued in extensive law practice until his re- Salutatory Oration in Latin. tirement in 1870. On February 22d, 1862, he read Frederic A. Fisher, Westford, Mass. Washington's Farewell Address at a public meetino-. Our Merchant Marine. Frederick C. Stevens, Veazie. Extract from Speech of Lacepede. English Version In 1866, he was appointed collector of the port of from French. * William G. Reed, Waldoboro. Belfast. In 1870 he was chairman of the Eloquence. Clinton L. Baxter, Portland. committee of MUSIC. arrangements for the centennial celebration of the Mormonism. Fred L. Johnson, Pittsfield. settlement of Belfast. In 1874-5, he published in Irish Land Question. Daniel J. McGillicuddy, Lewiston. the Belfast Journal a series of papers called the Meeting of Hector and Andromache. English "An- Version from Greek. nals of Belfast for Half a Century." He was ever Charles E. Stinchfield, Brunswick. highly respected by his fellow-citizens, and will A Criticism on our Public Schools. be Arthur G. Petlengill, Brewer. long held in remembrance by the people of this MUSIC. State whom he so well served in the Executive Chair. The Name of Shakespeare. Enrjlish Version from '24.—Dr. William Mason, a native of Castine, German. *Melvin S. Holwav, Augusta. William of Orange. William I. Cole, Brunswick. Me., but for thirty years a resident of Charlestown, Eobespierre on Death of Louis XVI. English Mass., died Sunday evening of pneumonia. Version from French. He was * William A. Moody, Kennebunkport. a classmate of the late President Franlilin Pierce. The Merit System in Civil Service Reform. '35.-—We found in an exchange a week or Harold W. Chamberlain, Brunswick. two MUSIC. since an obituary notice (date of death not given) of * Juniors. Thomas C. Lane, the only son of Col. Isaac Lane, born in Hollis in 1811. Lane did not gi-aduate with

the class ; we find his name on the catalogue for 1833 a Junior, but he had left college when the April cat- PERSONAL. alogue of 1834 was printed.— Telegraph. '36. —In Boston on Sunday last, very suddenly of [We earnestly solicit communications to this column heart disease, Mr. Jabez H. Woodman, a remarkable from any who may have an interest in the Alumni.] scholar in not only languages but mathematics, At the recent Centennial Celebration at Bath, Rev. though with no practical ability to use his knowl- H. O. Thayer, '62, delivered the Historical Address, edge to advantage. But he was a most genial man Hon. E. B. Nealley, '58, the Oration, and F. W. and esteemed by all his acquaintances. John A. Hawthorne, '74, the Poem. Andrew of the class of 1837 roomed at first with We are requested to coi-rect the error in our last Woodman,— in the house now occupied by Mr. Swett issue, that it was Rev. William Pierson, '64, H. and on Federal Street. Telegraph. not Rev. Samuel W. Pearson, '62, who has recently '43. —Hon. Abernethy Grover, until recently a joined the Unitarians. resident of Bethel, in this State, has during the past '23.—Hon. William George Crosby died at Belfast, year taken up his residence in the Territory of Mon- Thursday, March 17th, aged 75. Mr. Crosby grad- tana, where he is already extensively engaged in '23. uated in Studied law and practiced in Belfast. agriculture. His farm is located in one of the rich He exhibited considerable taste for versification in and productive valleys of that territory, in close his younger days, and delivered many orations and proximity to the line of the Northern Pacific Railroad, poems on various anniversaries and celebrations in the the construction of which is now being rapidly pros- State. In 1846 he was appointed Secretary of Maine ecuted. Lewiston Journal. — — — — — ——— ——— •

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'60. —Hon. William P. Frye, of Lewiston, has The Rochester Democrat knows a liveryman who been elected to the United States Senate to succeed thinks the great want of the day is young men with Secretary Blaine. three arms. He vaguely says it would lessen the '61. — Hon. T. W.Hyde has been re-elected Mayor number of sleighing accidents. of Bath. Three Vassar tourists, stopping at a small German '61. —S. H. Manning was a prominent member of inn last summer, are said to have filled in the column the recent Prohibitory Convention held in North Car- of the register headed " Occupation," with the words, olina. "Looking for a husband." Courant. '61. —Prof. A. S. Packard, Jr., of Brown Univer- — This is a little co-oducational scene : Prof. "Who sity, who is a member of the Entomological Commis- will see Mr. B. before next Monday?" Lady Stu- sion established by Congress, has gone to Texas for dent (hesitating and blushing a little more) —"I shall a few weeks in the service of the Government. see him Sunday night, probably." Transcrii)t. '64. —O. W. Davis, Jr., is proprietor of the Katah- of the "national if din Iron Works, and is doing a very extensive and Speaking game," we wonder profitable business. He employs three hundred it is generally known how often Shakespeare speaks hands, and manufactures a fine grade of iron. of it. Some patient explorer has found out the following mentions of it b}' the great poet: '65. —Rev. J. E. FuUerton has been called to the Congregational Church, Hopkinton, Mass., to suc- Now lei's have a caleh. Merry Wives. ceed Rev. H. O. Ladd, '59. And so I shall eatch the fly. Henry V. I will run no base. Merry Wives. '66. is of the —S. B. Carter one of the Trustees After he scores.—^H's Well. Newburyport Savings Bank. Have you scored me.— Othello. '69. —Rev. W. H. Woodwell has gone to the Sand- The world is pitch anil ^Ay.—Henry V. wich Islands, and is to preach in the District of Kau. These nine men in buckram. Henry IV. What works countrymen ? '69. Clarence Hale, Esq., has been re-elected City my — Where go you with bats and clubs ? Goriolanus. Solicitor of Portland. Let us see you in the field. — Troilus and Vressida. '70. —John B. Redman has been nominated by I will fear to catch.— Timon. Governor Plaisted to be Judge of the Municipal More like to run the country base. Gymbeline. Court of Ellsworth. A. P. Wiswell, '73, is the present incumbent. '72. — Harold Wilder was in town recently. '72.—Dr. W. C. Shannon, U.S.A., who has been EDITORS' TAELE. residing at No. 15 West Thirty-first Street, New Yoi-k City, during the past winter on leave of absence, expects to remain until the middle of April or May. As we now wiggle the pen for the last time in our '80. —Frank Winter has been admitted to the present capacity, we feel that we shall miss the work, Oxford County Bar. for we have enjoyed it, and enjoyed meeting the rep- '80. —Married at Sherman, March 20th, John resentatives from other colleges all over the land— Scott of Clifton, and Miss Justina E. Burnham of Sherman. enjoyed it, even though we have not been called the '80. —H. B. Wilson has gone into business in " dear little Bowdoin Oriekt," by the Vassar Misc., Denver, Col. as our predecessors were. It has been very pleasant to hear in this way from so many institutions, to know how they " do things CLIPPIHGS. there," and what interests them, and what they have, or fancy they have to growl about, " like we do." It is a hard thing to do justice to the vast pile of 'Tis a knurly apple that catches the worm. Ex. exchanges that come to us. We can't find time to A literary student is anxious to know if George carefully review every one, so we are very apt to Eliot left a wife and children. Ex. pronounce them all only " fit for the waste-basket," popular figure in the " It is said that the most Ger- in the most sweeping manner. Doubtless all have man " is the female figure probably, but we don't — good points, though we must admit that in know. some many, the good points are more patent than in others. An Illinois girl's toast: "The young men of either condemning with- America—their arms our support, our arms their But we don't like the way of reward. Fall in, men." out judge or jury, or of lauding to the skies. One Smith— "That's a red nose you have there. Brown." seems too much like setting ourselves up for infalli- Jones, the runner— " Yes, that's a beacon fire." (Beak ble critics, and the other too much like toadying. on fire.) This is absolutely the last one we can "Ehre dem, dem Ehre gebiihrt," we feel to be the chronicle. Ex. Hope so. right principle. If one number is not just all one Athletic Association The Harvard proposes to thinks it should be, wait hopefully for the next. Our Yale, a Yale-Harvard championship field meeting, to papers are designed for records of what goes on at be held at Cambridge some time this spring ; also cannot be expected to look that each year, alternately at Yale and Harvard, a our own institutions, we similar meeting be held. out for their pleasing every one else.