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This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the Archives and Special Collections at SCARAB. It has been accepted for inclusion in The aB tes Student by an authorized administrator of SCARAB. For more information, please contact [email protected]. tnfomt l3L'i .kuu Vol. UHl. No. 16 BATES COLLEGE, LEWISTON, MAINE, MARCH 13, 1946 Price: Fifteen Cents Dr. Gordon Poteat Heads Team of Guest Speakers For Religious Emphasis Week S. Moody, J. Lord, Win Roles Women Elect Four Old And New Friends Visit Campus Next In Little Theatre's "Pygmalion ToPickCandidates Following the regular pre-elec- Week For Discussions Miss Schaeffer has annouced the tion procedure the women elected Dr. Gorden Poteat, professor ,j>l for the Robinson Players' on Tuesday morning four members and athletic coach at the Univer- presentation of George Bernard to the Nominating Committee. The sity of Shanghai, China, for thir- Shaw's "Pygmalion", and already women elected were: Ruth Asker, teen years, is the featured speak- ;!,,• members can be found deep in senior; Madeleine Richard, junior' er for Religious Emphasis Week itauarsal at the Little Theatre. Kern Dworkiu, sophomore; Helen to be held this year during the 1'apuioanou. freshman. Patricia [he male lead, the part of Henry week of March 17-22 under the Wilson, president of .Student Gov- logins, wil! be enacted by Stan- sponsorship of the Christian As- ernment, is also a member of this ,•>• Moody. Mr. Moody cojnes from sociation. Auburn and is no novice to the Nominating Committee, ex officio. Held on alternate years during .:age. This year he played one of This method of drawing up a Holy Week, Religious Emphasis : . -tar roles for the Community slate ol' candidates by a publicly Week is an important campus Theatre in Auburn in their adap- announced and elected committee function and will commence this tion of "Pride and Prejudice". was initiated last year. The Nomi- year Sunday, March 17, with a Joyce Lord, an active and talent- nating Committee will have the Vesper Service at the High Street ,.; member of Heelers, portrays job of choosing next year's set of Congregational Church as part of Eliza Doolittle. It was Joyce who proctors for the Woman's dormi- the University of Life series. Dr. Interpreted the sophisticated tories, along with nominating can- Poteat will be the guest speaker Peter Gray" in "Soldier's Wife", didates for the high offices in Stu at this service and he will also ad- lie first production of the season, dent Government. The committee dress the students during chapel on lane Gumpiight. also from the will nominate two women for each Monday. Wednesday and Friday. office: the president, a senior; the Li-1 of "Soldier's Wife", will be Newton C. Fetter The faculty will hear Dr. Poteat vice-president, a junior; secretary- Mrs. Higgins. "Audrey" from "As at their Round Table meeting on V u Like It", and in real life Ma treasurer, a heretofore appointed the topic, "The Orient with and rton Ryon. becomes Mrs. Pierce, office, a senior. Along with these without a Church." housekeeper. Colonel Picker- officers it will nominate four Rabbi Cohen Talks With Dr. Poteat will be a team is actually James Cronin of women for Senior Advisors and of five discussion leaders who will ■two . for Sophomore Representa- last semester's stage crew. Alfred In Lecture Series be guests on the campus through- Doolittle will be played by Floyd tive. Tonight, in the Bates Chapel, out the week, stimulating discus- Smiley, attached to the V-ia unit STAN MOODY The women will vote on the slate under the auspices of the George sion in the various dormitories on on campus last year, who will be in the all-college elections sched- Colby Chase Lecture Series Com- Tuesday. Wednesday, and Thurs- :>:nembered for his characteriza- uled for next month. Women's mittee. Rabbi Beryl D. Cohen, day evenings in sessions lasting • nn in "Heaven Can Wait". Mrs. Returned Athletic Stars Fill Student Government will announce founder in 1939 of the Sinai Con- from 6:45 to 8:15 and from 8:30 to Kynsford Hill, Clara Eynsford Hill, the list of proctors when this com- gregation in Boston, will deliver 10:00, and conversing with the stu- and Freddy Eysnford Hill are por- Campus Classrooms And Fields mittee has completed it. an address upon "Racialism and dents at meals. trayed by June Duval, Rudy Moul Probably one if not the most * on. and Traftor. Mendall respec- striking difference between our American Democracy." Dr. Poteat was 'born in New :ively. college today and the war years Board Raises Tuition He has ample background to Haven. Conn., and educated in the South, receiving his Th.M. degree Records of English dialect are just past is the overwhelming give us a well-rounded picture of at Southern Baptist Seminary. B.-ed by the group for a study ol amount of men present at Bates Beginning July First Prof. Berkelman a problem that is raising contro- Louisville, Ky. Following his work he cockney and British accents. this semester. Certainly this is By action of the Board of Trus- versy and causing concern in at the University of Shanghai, Miss Frank, who has done a great evident to all or. us as we attend tees, tuition at Bates has been in- Edits New Works present-day America. He received class, and hear a few masculine his B.A. degree in 1921 from the where he wrote the book "Stand (Continued on page three) creased from $300 to $350, effeec- Working with Dr. Oscar Camp- voices and opinions for a change. University of Illinois. He was or- By for China", he taught homi- tive July 1, 194t>, for all classes. bell, professor of English ait Co- This recent addition to our cam- dained Rabbi in 1925, after grad- letics, or preaching, and social This action is in line with that lumbia University, Prof. Robert pus will not only be prevalent in uation from the Hebrew Union ethics at Crozer Theological Sem- already taken 'by many colleges Berkelman of our English Depart- the halls of learning, but also in College at Cincinnati. Ohio; after inary, Upland, Pa. At present he is throughout the country and is a ment will edit "Anthony and Cleo- Students Discuss the field of competitive sports. We which followed a period oD grad- pastor of the First Baptist Church direct result of the rising costs of patra" for a new edition of Shake- will again have the opportunity of uate study at the University of (Continued on page two) college operation under present speare. Dr. Campbell, one of the cheering Bates teams on to the Chicago. Cornell University, and UNO Problems day conditions. Among Maine col- leading Shakespearean authorities, many victories that will come in Columbia. The Reconstruction Committee leges, Cotby has also announced is to be chief editor of the works. the near future. We saw what a a comparable increase. (Continued on page four) of the C. A., working in conjunc- The edition will be published by difference a few men made on the Even with the increase, tuition Alumni Interest :lou with the Politics Club and De- Simon and S'chuster very soon. It r^f basketball courts of the Maine col- ait Bates still remains below that aling Council, is currently organ- will appear in the form of a set leges this winter, and certainly of many other colleges. For exam- izing a series of student study with a separate volume for each of Summer Session Plans Sparks L-C Drive with the baseball season just a ple, Middlebury has raised tuition eronps. These groups will discuss the plays. Prof. Berkelman will matter of weeks away, the teams to $40u and Colgate to $450. Being away from campus hasn't .lie more salient problems and fea- write the introduction and foot- Discussed At Meeting in Maine will be again up to their The twelve Bull-tuition scholar- dulled the interest of the alumni 'iires of the United Nations' Or- notes of interpretation for "Antony pre-war level. f~A faculty member of Boston Un- as is evidenced by their continued ganization. ships given each year to outstand- and Cleopatra". iversity for eight years, he lec- There will be a total of four The classes that are represented ing students will be increased to efforts for the Lflbrary-Commons tured on the Bible and Jewish Fund Drive. Recently an alumnus -roups. each centering its atten- by the former Bates men home compensate for the higher tuition. Background of Christianity, while ion on one of the following ma- from the wars cover a large span This will apply to those already sent in a $4,000 contribution from *• Yesterday morning President jor topics: "Administrative Pow- of years as the class of '38 is holding these scholarships. a Maine corporation for the 150 Join "University Phillips met with those men who • r.-", "Judicial and Police Powers", again on the campus in the person Library-Commons Fund Drive. The would 'be interested in a summer total alumni contributions so Bar Colonial Powers and Economic oC Rinaldo Colby, and the class of track man to have around, Daniel of Life" From Here session. Ninety-two men expressed Outlook", finally, "Indian Nation- '50 has two returning Bates men, Boothby, a baseball player, three is $87,733.21 and still coming in interest. There were no plans sl.-ongly. al Rights; Education and Informa- Augustine Davis and Ralph letter man Arnold Card who isn't For the past two years, Protes- made at this, meeting at all since tion". Schultz. To continue the sum- a too recent addition, as he was tant churches of Lewiston and Au •Uumni meetings lately, have it was only a preliminary attempt been sparked by having recent It is expected that the scheduled mary, we have from the class of around for a while last semester, burn have cooperated to make the to. find out what interest there graduates attending quite unex- a ries of four weekly meetings of '40, Reginald Fournier; everyone Donald Day, John Dyer, another University of Life a worth while would be for a summer session. pectedly. During an alumni gather- 'ach of these discussion groups from '41 is either graduated or track man; Edward Dunn, George program, offering over a period of Student Council is to appoint wilj start Thursday evening. still in uniform. From '42 we can Emiuerling, a capable manager of five weeks, from March 10 to April ing in New York City, President March 14th. They will be conduct- see Malcolm Daggett, Pat Harring- the football team; Daniel Gibibs, 7, Sunday evening suppers, study five or six men to meet with Phillips had a chance to talk ti> President Phillips to see what can ed by as yet unchosen student ton, Paul Murphy. Back again Samuel Keller, another baseball groups based on issues of vital Shirley Stone '45, now at Colum- ibe done. This procedure follows bia doing graduate work, Jay Gra- Naders In an Informal, round-table from the class of '43 are George man: George Larchian, Donald concern, and Chapel services. the policy of student participation ham '45, who is working in New Fashion at the various homes of Antunes, Richard Baldwin, Ernest Marr. Arthur Rice, Norman Tem- Bates students, under the auspices in plans and decisions. York. In Worcester, President the faculty. For more detailed in- Bishop, Clarence Chaffers, who in- ple, Edward Tyler; and another of the Christian Association, have Phillips saw Dave Brigham, who formation as to time and place of cidentally performs on the football mester, and threatens to make a shown an active interest in the President Phillips said that the ■he meetings, watch the bulletin field; Wayne Gilmour, Nahum 'baseball man to end the list of University; 84 students have al- number showing interest was en- graduated last month at one hoard daily. Huston, Avron Persky. Michael '44, Alfred Vachon. ready registered for the group tirely too small to run a regular alumni meeting. Last week end saw two big Other than being a source of Touloumtzis. and last but not leas' Recent additions from '45 are: dealing with the opportunities of summer school, but that some ar- alumni meetings in the New Eng- .irovocatlve thought for the indi- we have Mr. first base himself in John Ackerman,. George Baldwin. the Christian in tomorrow's world; rangement could be made to coop- viduals participating, the study Carlton Josselyn, who also per- Howard Dion, Dick Flanagan who 23 students are enrolled in a sec- erate with other schools for a land area. On Friday there was a croups will serve an additional formed on the football field. The also was with us a while last se- ond course, "The World and combined summer school either on gathering at Providence, while on Saturday a larger group met at purpose. On or about the 19th of class of '44 is here in strength name for himself in athletics; YOU"; and 43 in a group devoting our own campus or that of another Boston. April the U. of M will be the gath- with Stephen Bartlett, a good (Continued on page four) (Continued on page three) school. TWO THE BATES STUDENT, MARCH 13, 1946 QJij* fttttfi ftutottt Miss Frank Directs Stu-Vets Swing New Debate Squad (FOUNDED IN 1873) For Community Play One TUfte" March 4 and 5. the Community Into College Life Plans Big Tourney Littie Theatre Association pre- Editor-in-Chief ....- — (Tel. 3207) .... MYRTLE E. HOLDEN '46 The needles clicked, clacked in Pessimistic opinions that veter- The Bates varsity debatiu. sented "Yon Can't Take It With ans would want vocational and -quad welcomes back into its rank- You" by Moss Hart and George- the silence as she braced herself and once more read those closing practical courses of study at the this semester a number of former Managing Editor (Tel. 83397) ELECTRA ZAZOPOULOS '46 Kaufman, directed by Miss Lydia expense of the liberal arts are dis- experts. These men were strong Frank of the speech and mathema words "... and the picture of ya. proved by Bates' new student-vet- supporters of the squad before th, Associate Editors (Tel. 83397) GLORIA FINELLI'46 tics department. my Amber, sitting in the wicker erans, two-thirds of whom are Armed Services claimed them (Tel. 83397) JANICE PRINCE '47 rocker in your slippers knitting The play centered around the studying for an A.B. degree. Their for me is so like you. How lucky Heading the list is Pat Harrins. (Tel. 1015-W) FLORENCE FURFEY'47 theme that material wealth in life advent, coupled with the return of I am to have someone like- you ra- ton. newiy chosen manager ol ti:t is relatively unimportant because 79 ex-Bates men has increased the ther than these gay little birds the men. Among the familiar nanu-; Business Manager ANNE SMITH'46 after all, you can't take it with men in my company flash about — enrollment by 177 men, nearly all are Norm Temple. Donald Day, E,i you. Each character contributes to Blondes, red-heads, dancers, with of whom are stu-vets. The ex-ser- Dunn, and Trafton Mendall. Plant, the development of this idea. The Circulation Manager (Tel. 83398) JEAN ROSEQUIST'47 swinging curls, swaying hips and vicemen represent a.most every as yet incomplete, are being mail, grandfather, cleverly interpreted all eyes and legs — darling you branch of service and their mili- for a tourney to be held with sev- Published bi-weekly during college Entered as second-class matter at by Mr. Donald Webber, turns aside DO have legs? ... but of course, tary duties varied widely. Among, eral colleges including MIT aiid year, except the summer semester the Post Office at Lewiston, Maine wealth and prestige to enjoy him- it's just- that sometimes — but, them are ex-pilots, radio opera- Dartmouth. With such a large ami self with his kittens, snakes, com- how lucky I am — now this blonde tors, navigators, medics, riflemen, strong Bates men's team, we can mencement exercises, and his fam- — but r must close. tankmen, seamen, and cooks — all expect great things Prom an a. ily and friends. Each member of of whom were delighted to drop ready famous Bates varsity team Elections .. . "Don't forget your rubbers dear- the family follows suit from the the rank for the mister, although est, Harry". On Friday. March 8th, Roben Election time .like Spring, returns always once a year. Yes- mother who paints deplorable por- the majority of the new men come Williams and Frank Stringfellow terday the women voted for a nominating committee which traits and writes pitiful plays to From the corner of the dusky from Maine and Massachusetts won unanimously a debate' wiib the daughter who dances and room a low moan whipped itself there is a wide geographical dig Portland High School held before will in turn draw up a slate of candidates to fill the most im- makts candy "love dreams". up into a good healthy howl, and tribution with men from Illinois the Portland Rotary Club. The sub- portant student offices and positions on campus. We wonder A touch of realism is added by one ball of army yarn sailed in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Del ject was Compulsory Militaiy one daughter, Alice, who won't ac- wild abandon across the room, cir- aware, and from the northeasterr Training in Peacetime. whether this method which is comparatively new to us is ap- states. cept this philosophy so readily cled twice over the waste basket; Tryouts were held Tuesday, preciated? There was a time on our campus when elections Not until her fiance breaks away went limp and fell two inches to To initiate the new men, an ori March 12th, for the Freshmar were a hush-hush secretive affair. Through student effort and from the set pattern of his Ufa the left. From out of the depths entation program was held. Aftei Prize Debate and for the varsity does she fully realize that her Amber whirled up to the ful: cooperation of the administration this procedure was changed interviews with department heads debate squad. These new member- family's idiosyncrasies are mani- length mirror to storm at what on the afternoon of February 26th will be announced later. festations of their answer to what looked back at her. At the same to one of an open, fair and clean-cut method. In selecting can- a Bates Traditions Night in Chase On Friday, March 15th, four you should get from life time she ripped out her pig-tails, didates for these important, attitude-setting positions, the Hall gave the new students a members of the freshman debate and with a swoosh piled her locks Bates people in the play were chance to become acquainted with squad wiil go to Kent's Hill for an nominating committee has two responsibilities. One, and the high on her head; with one swift Ruth Murphy as a convincing in- the college. Talks were given by exhibition debate. Athena Tikelis move fastened them with three more important, is to the student body. This nominating com- toxicated actress, and Stephen Mr. Ernest M. Moore "15, Director and Evelyn Kushner will debate packages of hold-fast bobby pins, Bartlett as the man who came t«! of the Department of Physical Ed- John Driscoll and George Rowan mittee must be certain that the candidates named will have full length, and one half bottle of dinner and stayed five years. Flor- ucation, Mr. Harry W. Rowe '12, on the topic: Compulsory Militaiy the whole-hearted support and respect of the students. The - Dupont's wave-set. Oft came the ence Furfey and Pauline Beal did Assistant to the President, and Mr. Training in Peacetime. On Satur button shoes and cotton stockings, other is to the college. These candidates must meet certain ;he make-up. The play may not be Norman J. Temple '48. February day, the 16th. Donna Golder and etc. — on went her roommate's a great one, but it is excellent en- 27th was given over to registra- Alice Hammond will debate Roll requirements of what the "Safety Valve" calls the "living mid-nit* black sub-deb date dress. tertainment and does raise a phil- tion, examinations, the purchasing ert Alward and Gordon Lindenblad With a splash she covered the tips tradition" of the college. With both these responsibilities in osophical question. The audience of textbooks, and, in the evening, in South Portland. mind, the nominating committee must do the job of setting was amazed and delighted to see of her fingers with 'Forbidden Ap- a banquet given by the Student everything from a printing press ple" and after a ten-minute brawl Council. Attended by the new men the correct candidates before the students. and xylophone to fireworks and a with the top of her roommate's and returning Bates men, it was real live minister (Mr. Spencer). perfume she admitted it was a highlighted by talks given by Bates-On-The-Air From there the nominating committee passes responsibility good solder job and crashing it President Phillips, Coach Ray- Tonight Bates-on-the-Alr will to the student body. It is now the students' duty to register Miss Frank has added another play to her long line of success- over the bureau poured it over her mond W. Pond, and Mr. Leslie present at 7:30 an interview of their preference by voting. If, as it did happen last semester ful activities. Since her arrival six head; careful not to spill any on Spinks. Bates men who are veterans re- the floor — fearing the chemicals in the Stu-C first elections, a majority of the students do not years ago, she has directed fivt Mr. Milton J. Lindholm, Director turned to campus this semester vote either through neglect, carelessness or apathy, they have plays tor the group, including "My might spoil the varnish and thus of Admissions for Men. stated, Robert Smith will interview sum raise her room bill. On her way well know figures on campus as then forfeited their right to complain about the outcome of Sister Eileen" and "Double Door", when interviewed, that Bates is and has played the lead in "Cry through the hall she threw the confident that the new student- Pat Harrington, Donald Marr, Paul the election. If we want our candidate to be elected, the only cleaning lady's mink over her Havoc". Besides teaching seven veterans will succeed. Past expe- Weiner, Charles Hamlin, Penny G. shoulders and sailed out of the way we can show it is to vote for him, not to bewail the fact classes, she finds time to speak to rience, he pointed out, shows that MacDonald, Bob Harris, ami that he lost AFTER we neglected to vote. various organizations in the com- dorm with a hazy blue fog of taboo the veterans' average grades are George Antunes. The program ;.- swirling around her head and feet produced by Muriel Stewart, the Having voted the next responsibility of the students is to munity and last year directed the as high, or higher, than those of radio script for the WAC recruit- causing hejr to stumble several civilian students; a reflection of technician is Ted Hunter, and wi) support the officers by registering with them our trust, sug- times. On she pressed toward the be announced ing drive. Orchids to a clever di- the maturity and purposefulness of gestions, troubles and complaints. They in turn will take them rector for a difficult job well done, ivy covered den of iniquity. With the ex-servicemen. These programs, arranged and head thrown back she entered the to the channels provided for such. With these steps the demo- and a hearty round of applause for produced by the Radio Class, w., cratic channels that have been set up on campus during the the cast. hall and stood surveying the continue to be heard every Weil scene; to see — three hundred anu nesday at 7:30. last two years can be workable and wholesome. If they are one mid-nite black sub-deb date Canterbury Club Elects not, the fault will not lie with the students, since, at least, we dresses, and three-thousand and Religious Emphasis Week Officers For New Year will have done our job. ten finger tips covered with "Fir- Speakers Bureau Picks Electra Zazopoulos '46. (Continued from page one) bidden Apple", lined up against Canterbury Club opened the new at Lewisburg, Pa., student pastor, the left wall chattering and laugh- semester with an election of new Up After War Lull and a member of the faculty of ing all with one eye to the left and officers. They are: President, Bar- Bucknell University. their right eyes to the right. Of bara Chandler; vice-president, Organized in 19,36 to help met; The team of discussion leaders course a few may have had their Barbara Brown; secretary, Jo In- the need for speakers in near-by left eyes to the right — but it was communities and to aid studeni- Change The Q. P. R.'s includes some old friends and gram; and treasurer, Charlotte some new to those of us who were all too confusing. And what was to Grant. Co-chairmen of the pro- who have some ability in public There is one factor relative to the academic end of the pres- on campus for the last Religious the right? . . . Blue serge suits gram committee are Bill Stringfel- speaking to get additional experi ent college scene which we feel bears public discussion. Stated Emphasis Week. Among those weil and shoulders, and sometimes jus' low and Vesta Starrett. ence, the Bates Speaker's Bureau is again functioning as under simply, the problem is this: A senior returning after several and favorably remembered are blue serge suits. The night wore This semester the club is start- peacetime conditions. The war Mrs. Louise Pfeutze, director of on and the taboo wore off — the ing a new scheme of weekly meet- years' absence from intellectual endeavor finds it necessary caused an interruption in this ser Campus Services for the USO Di lights were low, the music was ings. They will alternate a discus- to compete on an equal basis with normal seniors in regard to vice. Programs which Include In- vision of the National YWCA. Mrs. low but Amber's blue serge suit sion with a social meeting. In addi- dividual speakers and exhibition the all-important quality point ratio. It would seem that the Pfeutze has been active in YW was even lower — in fact he only tion, since this is the Lenten sea- debates are prepared under the di former student should be allowed at least one semester to work since her student days at the came to her shoulder! son, weekly Holy Communion will rection of the Speech Department get his academic bearings and reform, if possible, his study University of California, working An owl shivers and for the sake be served on Wednesday mornings habits. Would not a lower Q. P. R. f this first post-bellum at Pasadena and Stockton, Calif. of atmosphere gives with a "hoot" at 6:45 at the rectory, at 9 Curtis Individual speakers will be or In 1935 she was appointed Dean of available for programs on such term accomplish this end? It does seem a bit unfair that he as he moves closer to the tree, street, for all Episcopal students. Women at Whittier College but whose figure dances like a wraith These will be followed by break- subjects as: Contemporary Maine should be required to maintain the same standards from the later returned to Philadelphia as on the wall. Far in a shadowy cor- fast, and allow time to return for Poets, The Immortalities of Liter outset as students who are completing an uninterrupted col- National Student Secretary for YW ner a pig-tailed girl swathed in a that S o'clock class. ature, The Church and the Com lege career. We understand, from totally unreliable sources work in the Middle Atlantic Re patch-work quilt writes "Harry Another objective of Cantenbury munity. and many other interest that Cornell allows not one but two semesters for this reorien- gion. She has atso served on the darling, I am yours forever," this semester is to join the nation- ing and diversified topics. Debates tation process before the faculty axe falls on the deficient National YWCA Board. Amber. al organization. Through this, they on the topics of Compulsory Mili- Dr. Newton Fetter, Assistant Sec- tary Training and Socialized Medi undergraduate. In view of Bates' tradition of academic excel- will come in contact with other retary and . Director of University schools who have Canterbury cine are also available. lence, perhaps two semesters is a bit extreme, but would one Pastor and Student Work at the Students Discuss UNO Clubs. Colby has already asked for On February 23rd, Pat Harring term completely disrupt the status quo? Board of Education, Northern Bap- a conference sometime in Spring, ton. recently returned to the cam tist Convention in New York, has (Continued from page one) We think that seniors, since they have to reach the highest and there is an annual conference pus after a long absence, spoke to also been a guest on Bates cam- ering place of a conference com- at St. Mark's School, in Southbor- the Danville Grange. His topic, en- Q.P.R., have the biggest beef in this respect, but the same is pus. Dr. Fetter graduated from prised of four students selected ough. Mass.. next week. Besides titled "Cold Feet In New England", true to a lesser degree of the freshman, sophomore, and junior Bucknell University, Colgate-Ro from each of Maine's colleges. conferences, national Centerbury presented a veteran's point of view classes. A graded system of lower Q. P. R.'s is indicated for Chester Divinity School, and was There the representatives will supplies topics for discussion and of the rugged weather of New Eng all students who have been out of touch with 'book-learning" granted the honorary degree of draft their version of an improve- outside speakers. land on his return. Doctor of Divinity by Bucknell. He ed United Nations' charter. The for .he last few years. The club has for advisors Rev. Paul Simpson was a guest was university pastor and secre- conference completed, the Bates Mr. Bowers of Trinity Church, Rev. speaker at a luncheon meeting of tary of the Christian Association delegates will return to report to The casualty rate among vets for the semester just com- Mr. SVeetser of St. Michael's, and the Lakeville Grange in Monmouth at the University of Michigan for a combined meeting of all four Mr. Seward of the Spanish depart- on March 6th. His topic dealt with pleted was rather high. It would be unfortunate if the pur- study groups. several years, and from 1919 to ment at Bates. With more than 70 "Airways to India". pose of the G. I. Bill of Rights were to be defeated by a situa- 1941 he was university pastor in Students Interested in this pro- Episcopal students on campus, we Another speaker sponsored by tion so easily remedied. the Greater Boston area. gram who have not as yet joined are looking forward to an inter- the Speakers' Bureau will go to (Continued on page four) Les Smith '48. are urged to do so immediately. esting semester. (Continued on page tour) 3 £ 1*7 THE BATES STUDENT, MARCH 13, 1946 THREE
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