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CA Describes Actual JuniorS Offer Toasts Music Room Situation n,n IT T\ To the Bates Student Body: room was considered inadequate. At Annual Ivy Day I feel that it is essential at J thereby raising the problem of this point to clarify the posi- ! acoustics and ventilation. The By SARA KINSEL tion of the Christian Association cost of moving the set, the extra At 8:30 a.m.. Monday, May in regard to the issue raised by wear on records, the cost of fur- 11, the juniors will take part in the editorial in last week's nishing the room, and the prob- the 82nd annual Ivy Day, which has been planned this year by BATES STUDENT. It is true lem of proctoring also weighed a committee consisting of Faith that the CA Music Room in the heavily in making this conclu- Vollans, Richard Teevin, Carol Women's Union has been a sion. Furthermore, from the Swanson and the class officers. problem. The problem is not so viewpoint of WRJR it meant in- This is the time of year that much with the personnel of the vading an area of Pettigrew the juniors prepare themselves for participation in a firmly es- Women's Union. but rather Hall which is enclosed for their tablished Bates tradition, Ivy with the seemingly unsuitable purposes only. Day exercises. It is at these ex- Music Room hours, and the per- We thereby conclude that the ercises that the juniors are un- sistence of individuals using the situation was grossly misrepre- officially recognized as seniors. sented in last week's BATES room for studying purposes dur- Music Sets Mood STUDENT. Our relations with ing listening hours. the Administration have not The program will be pre- There are many solutions to only been adtquate, but also co- ceded by a medley of Bates the overall problem of gaining operative. songs played by Prof. D. Rob- more participation in the CA Sincerely, ert Smith. Then, under the lead- music program. One of these Jack Lawlon, The Ivy Day Committee is shown above making final plans ership of the marshal. James solutions which was looked into CA President for the 82nd Annual Ivv Dav, to be held next Monday. Wylie. the juniors, enveloped in was the possibility of transferr- their caps and gowns will march ing the music room to Petti- stu c Revises s stem solemnly into the chapel to be grew Hall, in co-operation with Muller Praises Peary, - Y seated together. WRJR. This was considered to After an introduction by Rich- be only a tentative proposal, 0f Choosing Proctors ard Vinal, president of the class and was far from being a decid- Extols Explorer's Spirit ! To the Men's Assembly: of 1960. Russell Goff, the toast- ed agreement. Further, the CA By F. CHANNING WAGG longcs of life. What kind of man Two weeks ago the report of master, will proceed with the Cabinet did have serious reser- Dr. Ernest P. Muller spoke be and what made him drive the Student Council--Student rest of the program. John Law- vations about the desirability of Monday morning of the 50th an- onward? [Government Student - Adminis- ton will present the Ivy Day such a move. tration Relations Committee was niversary of the discovery of the Native Of Maine Oration. submitted to a combined meet- Recognize Drawbacks North Pole by the late Admiral Peary was born in Maine and The majority of the program ing of both governments. The In an attempt to investigate P(

TWO THE BATES STUDENT, MAY 6, 1959 Guidance Office Presents Music Festival Comes Frosh Contest Tonight; To Lewiston Saturday Speak Extemporaneously More Job Opportunities The Western Maine Music Interview offices for senior men who have Festival, which this year is be- The tryouts for the Freshman terial, the originality in the | point of view toward the topic, Thursday. May 7 majored in the liberal arts, and ing held in Lewiston, will take Extemporaneous Speaking Con- who are preferably in the top test were held at 4 and 7 p. m. ! the delivery, voice and diction, Captain June Vorce of the Air place on Saturday, May 9, be- half of their class scholastically on Thursday April 30, in Petti- | and filling the time limit to the Force Commission for Women tween the hours of 8 a. m. and best advantage. . will speak with interested stu- and who have earned part of grew Hall, under the direction of 1 p. m. The Festival will be us- The faculty and student body dents. their college expenses. Interest- Victor Seymour, Instructor in , ed men should write to Mr. A. A. ing the facilities of Lewiston Speech. Those qualifying for the are invited for the contest. Here Career Openings is an opportunity to see our ex- | Rikkola, Regional Reporting High School, Jordan School, and contest are Marianne Bickford, The State of New Jersey has Manager, Dun and Bradstreet, Rebecca Bishop, Richard Carl- cellent freshmen speaking poten- St. Joseph's School. The Gray announced case positions for Inc.. 6 St. James St., Boston 17, son, Sharon Chase, Una Fosdick, tial in action. women. Further details are Mass. A descriptive brochure is Athletic Building, the Alumni Rachel Harper. Richard Jeter, available in the Guidance and also available in the Placement Gymnasium, the Chapel, and the Grant Lewis and Nancy Luther. Stu-C Placement Office. Office. Filene and Gannet Rooms in The contest itself will be held (Continued from page one) The Winthrop House, a girls' at 7 this evening in the Filene Summer Opportunities Pettigrew Hall are among the the Proctor System, to bolster it club in Worcester, Mass., has a Room, Pettigrew Hall. Partici- University of Hawaii offers a places on the Bates Campus that where it has short-comings, and vacancy for an assistant director. pants will have their choice of six-week summer school pro- will be used. strengthen its most creative and The position offers opportunity gram from July 21 - August 1, topics from current events to the strongest functions. for professional development and It is expected that about 6,000 i 1959. For information and appli- latest fashions. Selection will be made as ob- advancement for a woman who students of various high schools ! cations write Dr. Robert E. Select Topic jectively as possible, based on wants to work with young peo- in Western Maine will partici- From three topics chosen at I Cralle, Director University Study i the impression the Council has ple. If interested, write to Miss pate in the Festival as well as random, each participant will be (Continued on page eight) I of the candidates, both in terms Harriette Aull. Executive Direc- members of choirs, glee clubs, given half an hour for the or- I of individual character and of tor, Worcester Girls Club. 67 and bands. Fifteen Bates stu- ganization of the assigned ma- the rapport the applicant has Lincoln St., Worcester, Mass. dents will assist at the Festival. terial. Each speaker' will then with the men in his chosen dorm- CA Considers Last Sunday the Bates College have five to present the topic to The United States Department itory. We wish to determine how Chapel Choir participated in the of the Interior has a position the audience. the applicant fits in with both BloodBankFund weekly Bowdoin College Chapel Judging the contest will be Dr. open for a biometrician or sta- the Council's expectations and Service. As their anthem, they T. P. Wright, Jr.. Dr. H. K. Greg- tistician at the biological labora- with the situation he may face For All Campus sang "Alleluia" by Randall ory, and Karl M. D. Rosen. Lynn tory. Woods Hole, Mass. Work- in the dormitory. Thompson. The service was held Croshaw will preside as contest ing knowledge of calculus is re- The CA Cabinet last Wednes- Students Act Maturely ' day night discussed the possibil- in the Bowdoin Chapel at 5 p. m. chairman. quired. For details write the Elsewhere in this edition ap- After the service the choir mem- The contest will be judged on Bureau of Commercial Fisheries, ity of establishing a reserve pears the recommendation of the fund at the blood bank at the bers were guests of the college the speaking on the selected Woods Hole, Mass. Joint Mayoralty Committees that Central Maine General Hospital. for dinner. topic, the organization of the ma- Mayoralty 1959 be cancelled. The Veteran's Administration No definite decision was made This decision was reached after Hospital in West Haven, Conn., concerning this; however, advan- two hours of soul-searching, in has an opening for bio-chemists tages of such a plan will be con- OC Plans Outing WAA Has Banquet, what was for me personally a who are interested in working sidered in the future. If the plan With Sun, Sand, most meaningful experience. with radio-active isotopes in were found to be feasible a re- Presents Sweaters, Bates students were faced with clinical diagnostic procedures serve supply of blood would be Sea And Clams a real moral issue and were able and clinical investigation. For left in account at the hospital Class Numerals, Cups more information write to Dr. to make a mature and rational for use of any person connected Mary Ann Houston and Eliz- On Sunday, May 17, the Outing Donald L. Buchahan, Chief, Ra- decision of utmost importance. I with Bates in need of such as- abeth Drum were the dual re- Club will sponsor its annual dioscope Service, Veteran's Ad- speak for the Student Council in sistance. cipients of the WAA senior clambake held at Popham ministration Hospital, West expressing the respect and ad- Dwight Haynes announced that award given at the Awards Ban- Beach. Steamed clams and an Spring Street, West Haven 16, miration we feel toward the because an organist could not be quet held in Fiske Dining Room ocean breeze end the pre-flnal Conn. activities. Sun, sand, and perhaps Men's Assembly, our friends and found to play for the proposed last Monday. At this year's pre- classmates, for their having The United States Underwater a dip in Maine's cold ocean wa- religious service in the chapel on sentation of awards, Judith At- taken this stand on such an im- Sound Laboratory at New Lon- ter are always the highlights of Sunday, May 3, the service wood, President of WAA, pre- portant issue. don, Conn., is trying to fill two would not be held. sented the cups in recognition of the day. This event is free for all Bates Peter Bertocci, technical writing and editing the outstanding contributions to Siu-C President positions in physical sciences and the association and of good students. Students must sign up engineering. Programs, descrip- Rob Players Install sportsmanship of the two girls. for the meal, however, on May 11, 12, or 13 during the dinner hours tions, and application forms are Another highlight of the ban- New Board Members, at Rand and Commons. No one SERVICE ON available in the Guidance and quet was the awarding of gar- can be served the meal unless Placement Office. net sweaters to Elizabeth Drum, FOREIGN CARS Plan Performances his name is taken then. Mary Jane Mears, Barbara and Dun and Bradsireet have a few The Robinson Players Execu- Busses will be available for Smith, Judith Atwood, and Diane openings in their New England tive Board held a meeting Tues- transportation. Students are re- Sutcliffe. Thirteen girls from all Best Buys day, April 28, when new mem- minded that the usual Bates pol- classes received their Bates on Calendar bers of the Board took office. icy for college sponsored trips is "B's," and thirty girls were New officers elected at the to be followed. Plymouth* - DeSotos Today awarded their class numerals. General Election were installed, Slmca CA Cabinet Meeting, 7-8, and retiring board members Special guests at the banquet MIGs - Austins - Morris Minors Chase Hall Ritz Theatre gave comments and constructive were Mr. and Mrs. Norman or Guaranteed Used Cars CA Vespers, 9:15-9:45, Chapel THURS.-SAT.— suggestions for the coming year Ross, Mr. and Mrs. Milton OC Meeting, 7-10, OC Room Lindholm, Miss Hazel Clark, and "THE BUCCANEER" See SHEP LEE at to the new board. Yul Brynner Speech Department, Freshman Miss Nancy Harrington, Betty Next year the Rob Players Charllon Heston Advance Speaking Contest, 7-8:30, Fi- Bates for 1959-1960. lene Room plan to present three major per- "THE HOT ANGEL" Auto Sales, Inc. formances, including one Shake- Friday SUN.-TUES.— 24 Franklin Street spearean drama. Ivy Day Marching Rehearsal, Last Club Night "SOME CAME RUNNING" Dial 4-5775 - Auburn, Me. 9:05-9:30, Chapel Schedule Classes Frank Sanatra OC Work Trip. Maine Appa- A major activity scheduled for May 12. 1959, is the last Dean Martin lachian Trail, 12:00-9:00 p. m. next year will be informal Club Night of the 1958-1959 "THE HARD MAN" G/'bbs girls OC Advance. Bridgton, 12:00- classes in acting, directing, make- year. (Closed Wednesdays) Sunday up, costumes, and lighting. These get Monday student-taught classes, which are open to anyone, will provide top jobs Ivy Day, 8:35-9:30 both enjoyment and experience Planting of Ivy, 9:30-10:00, strand through lectures, demonstrations, Corner of Coram Library and actual productions of one- Tuesday act plays. People in these class- Thurs., Fri.. Sat. Club Night es will also participate in the major Rob Players productions. "PLUNDERS OF Wednesday PAINTED FLATS" Honors Day An interesting highlight of the meeting was a letter to the Rob "NO PLACE Players recently received from TO LAND" Special Course for College Women. Chapel Schedule Miss Schaeffer. Miss Schaeffer Residences. Write College Dean wrote from England where she is Friday for GIBBS GIRLS AT WORK. studying Shakespearean theater Sun., Mon., Tues., Wed. THE MURDER D. Robert Broon, Christian at Stratford-on-Avon. A copy of TRIAL THAT O^tiiarine Science Monitor Miss Schaeffer's itinerary will be SHOCKED THE "HEY BOY! WORLD! Monday posted in the Little Theater in IJNt[Dtf!r«t 1 Gibb S HEY GIRL!" «—^ SECRETAR IAL Ivy Day order that anyone who wishes Sun. - Mon. - Tues. Sophia Loren - Anthony Quinn I BOSTON 16, MASSACHUSETTS, 21 Maryborough St. Wednesday may correspond with Miss "FORBIDDEN NEW YORK 17. NEW YORK . . 230 Park Ave. Honors Day Schaeffer this summer. "THE BLACK ORCHID" MONTCLAIR, NEW JERSEY . 33 Plymouth SI. ISLAND" PROVIDENCE 6. RHODE ISLAND. 155 Annell St 1*1

THE BATES STUDENT, MAY 6, 1959 THREE Stu-G Meeting Features Hazing As Main Topic; WRJR Anticipates Converters, Committee, Representatives Plan New Program Freshman hazing was dis- Sign-up sheets for little sis- Prepares For Immediate Delivery cussed at the last Stu-G Board ters will be put up in each dorm meeting. At the first house meet- for the freshmen and sopho- An extremely encouraging let- order was brought about by some lubes. Immediately, Wulff ing, hazing representatives will ter was received at WRJR last the manufacturer's moving and Richard Van Bree got to mores wishing to have little two times in the last year. be elected from the in-coming week. It was dated April 24th, work, and by 5 p. m. Sunday eve- sisters next year. Cordially yours, sophomores. These girls will 1959, and it was sent by Allied ning the transmitter, with the Brenda Whittaker announced C. Shelton work with the Hazing Commit- that there will be a meeting of Radio Corporation. It runs as Customer Service help of three supplementary tee, which consists of Laura Tru- power transformers borrowed all new proctors at 3:30 p.m.. follows: This letter meant a great deal del, Carol Petersen, and Kather- Gentlemen: from Dr. Woodcock, was once Wednesday, May 20, at the Wo- to those of us at the station. For ine Marshall. The committee will We have been advised by again sending out the "Voice' of men's. Union. Presidents and one thing, it meant that by May then start planning a meaning- Merit Transformer Co. that Bates College. A special delivery vice-presidents will meet next 11th at the earliest, we would be ful haze program which can be they will ship the balance of letter was mailed the next day to week to discuss the role of house your order to us in two weeks. in a good position to install a put into effect in the fall. Gates Radio Company, the com- councils. The delay in completing this converter in each of the dorms pany that manufactured the remaining WRJR-less. This will transmitter, for another trans- give those students who haven't former to replace the old one. heard us a chance to do so, Meanwhile, our power output re- since we arc planning to stay on mains as high as before. the air until May 29th. At pres- This exemplifies the spirit and ent, we have fair-to-perfect cov- relative independence of WRJR erage in Milliken, Cheney. Frye, and those connected with its op- Hacker. Smurd, and Whittier. erations. It also demonstrates The reception in all other dorms why we are running a campaign range from poor to "nil." for funds, although we are ac- Incident Occurs tually not intent upon remain- Another incident that occurred ing independent and self-sus- last week could have been dis- taining. We would just like to astrous had it not been for provide WRJR with more sup- available equipment lent to us by port and financial backing. How the Physics Department. On the about you? Don't let your dorm- morning of Sunday. April 26th. itory representative leave your while the operational efficiency room empty-handed! Help keep of our transmitter was being WRJR on the move! checked by Allan Wulff, the Richard G. Parker '62, power transformer blew out, Public Relations Director burning out a terminal wire and ' WRJR-FM WRJR Program Schedule Wednesday 10:55 Campus Devotionals 8:00 Campus News 11:00 Sign Off from U. of Maine Sunday 8:05 "The LM Show" 1:00 "Music for a Sunday Af- from U. of Maine ternoon Afternoon" with 8:30 Symphony Hall Jack Henderson 9.00 National News 3.00 "Pianoforte" with 9:05 "Imagination" Dave Burnett with Pete Onksen 5:00 Sign Off 10:00 "Variations in Music" 8:00 Sign On with Phil Lewis 8:01 "Broadway Music Hall" 10:30 "Sandy's Nite Show" with Lois Chapman 10:55 Campus Devotionals 9:00 "Your Sentimental Jour- 11:00 Sign Off ney" with Ray Hendess Thursday 11:00 Sign Off 8:00 Campus News 8:05 "Especially for You" Monday with Gray Thompson 8:00 Campus News 8:30 Symphony Hall 8:05 "The D. J. Show" with 9:00 National News Dave Singer, Jeff Kenyon 9:05 "Tops in Pops" with Kim 8:30 Symphony Hall Worden, Marianne Bickford 9:00 National News 10:00 "Improvisation" 9:05 "Music from Studio A" with Harry Bailey with Neil Jay \ 10:30 "Sandy's Nite Show" 10:00 "The Double L" with 10:55 Campus Devotionals Bill Lersch. Janie Lysaght 11:00 Sign Off 10:30 "Don's Nite Show" Friday with Don Reese 8:00 Campus News 10:55 Campus Devotionals 11:00 Sign Off 8:05 "LP Warmup" with John LaVigne, Dick Parker Tuesday 8:30 Symphony Hall 8:00 Campus News 9:00 National News 8:05 "The Dick Larson Show" 9:05 "J. S. 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FOUR THE BATES STUDENT, MAY 6, 1959 Editorials Spend Your Summer It's good to see our 1864 corner What Is Ivy Day? sign back on the tree. Perhaps it was just in need of repairs. Loafing This Year This Monday, the class of 1960 will march into the Chapel, Some believe thai every- By SUZANNE KIMBALL ter, we exhausted all conversa- present the annual Ivy Day program, and plant their ivy at tion on what we had done the thing works out for Ihe best If the intellectual atmosphere the southeast corner of Coram Library. To many students, night before. So, we usually went in the long run. at Bates is getting you down, and Ivy Day will mean nothing more than just that. Come Ivy to the girls' room to listen to the you're eagerly anticipating a Gay sure gets rattled, espe- women talk and pick up a few Day, many students will arrive at the Chapel, blurried eyed, summer of loafing with pay, I cially when the trolls attach fiz- nuggets on cooking meals and per usual, and perhaps catch a glimpse of the meaning, but zling wonders to her auto. have just the suggestion. I mean, when you think about it, wait- raising children. before they realize it, Ivy Day will be over. How does Leon enjoy your One of the distinguishing characteristics placing college car, Joe? ressing is just too much on the Migrate To Cafeteria students off in a class of their own is the general dislike for feet, camp counseling means a About an hour later, we would We understand that the Black lot of brats who tire you out. and anything which is traditional. Ivy Day is a tradition, and it have the morning 15 minute cof- Stallion is quite an effective soft- coal-mining is dirty anyway. fee break, which meant mass mi- is one which has, through the years, lost a great deal of its ball player. Typical of the Bates So, work in a factory. That's gration to the cafeteria to hash well-rounded man. meaning. This has been mostly due to general student laxity what I did last summer. You can over the bosses. About 17 min- and apathetic concern for Ivy Day. There are a few tradi- The late Egyptian king. easily lose your mind in such a utes later, we'd crawl our way tions which remain at Bates, but most of them are seen as Farouk, has left a stateside job. Transitron Electronic Cor- back to the benches and resume things which have always been done, and therefore, have to endowment fund for the es- poration was the name of the conversation. But Mike used to tablishment of a university place; they made transitors and be continued. get mad once in awhile. Then named after this beloved some other little gadgets. I still we'd have to resort to singing. Ivy Day does have a meaning. It marks the unofficial be- monarch. don't know what department I Sure, they did pipe in music ginning of the senior year for the junior class. It offers the was working in. Well, anyway, Stevie seems to have started an from Boston, but you couldn't juniors, after three years of relative disunity, a chance to we used to punch in at 8:00, run hear it over the roar of the come together, and with a common bond present a semi- evening tradition at one of our more popular gathering spots. to our seats, and wait for the big machines anyway. serious, a semi-humorous program featuring various speeches "boss." Mike, to come around and and toasts. Two words have always been associated with Ivy We were ready for your say Hi!" Then the luscious rou- Well, after a half hour lunch, Day — tradition and sentiment. memorial dinner but where tine began. an afternoon break, and many were you, Joe? Fortunately yawns, we'd get through the day, Measures Screws Students March Down Main Street the day was saved for the and enter the bright sunshine at The Bates STUDENT, in June, 1878, reports the following: Good Of All. My work was especialy stimu- 4:30 in the afternoon. It went on lating. I used to set up eight bas- like that for 12 weeks.. Natur- "Wednesday, June 12, the class of '79 inaugurated the time Really. Jeff, you ought to know kets in front of me; then, with a ally, once in awhile we'd have honored custom of celebrating Ivy Day. A shield-shaped tab- by now we go in only one direc- let, with the figures '79 and an ivy leaf carved upon it, was gadget from the nineteenth cen- better days — like the week the tion! Where else is there? placed on the southeast corner of Hathorn Hall, and the vine tury. 1 measured screws and boss was on vacation; or when was planted just beneath. The line of march extended from Ye Olde Hobby Shoppe is sorted them accordingly. My first we got flea bites from the ma- College Street to Main Street and back to the chapel by Main really raking in the business day, the bigger "boss" took an chines and had to go to see the and Frye Streets." Included among the sentiments expressed these days, especially right hour explaining the higher math- nurse for a half hour. Septem- was the hope that the "exercises might prove a strong bond after some of those exciting, ematics involved in turning the ber finally came, and we left in of friendship to the class, and that the ivy planted might be new, and varied meals. The handle. Of course, he was aU. the midst of laughter, looking in reality an emblem of trust." question today is Where did of Maine grad, so he really knew forward to college where we Ivy Day, as expressed by an editorial in the June, 1929 our former 3-times-a-week his stuff. could culture ourselves in the STUDENT, "creates a unifying sentiment, that becomes breakfast-muffins go? About an hour and a half la- true academic style. sorely needed by the time the. junior year is reached." The "Lois, we would like you to orator at the first Ivy Day exercises "applied reasoning to meet Carol ..." college customs, and showed how much more pleasant the Tell us. Nippy, what is the Drake Enjoys Seminar; memory of student life is rendered by these ceremonies, and story on the Weeds? speaking of the day, then being inaugurated, he symbolized, in the figure of the growing vine, the intellectual and social Hope all your Hawaiian fans Suggests It To Others growth of the class." A remark in the 1878 paper also stated took full advantage of the free leis • which were displayed at Scandinavian Seminar* that "the unreasonable conservatism of the Faculty com- Slotsherrensvej 21 pelled them to conduct the exercises without even a half- Rand Hall before the dance. Our American sputniks Vanlose, Denmark holiday, but it is hoped that this year's success will remove 15 April 1959 for succeeding classes all discouraging obstacles." Thus was will really miss Henry's keen the first Ivy Day, 1878. eye which has so ably kept To the Bates Administration, them in orbit. Faculty and Students: "Homely Man" Received Jackknife You can't get to the Brooklyn I have recently received and Ivy Day has changed a great deal down through the years. Bridge from here to sell your read copies of both Mr. Lovejoy's It originally began with a series of serious talks given by cer- baloney wrappers, Cookie. and Mr. Clarkson's letters to the tain members of the junior class. Music was provided by an Neil loves to see his name Bates Student concerning par- orchestra, and the first part of the program was presented in in print. ticipation in the Scandinavian a rather religious manner. The second part of the program To boast and brag and shout Seminar. was lighter, featuring the annual presentations. These pre- it. As a member of this year's sentations changed from year to year, and some of the out- But no one knows just who group under the program in standing onces included the following: "The Handsome it is — Denmark, I find my impressions Man," "The Ladies Man," "The Popular Man," "The Bashful Or cares a bit about it. of the Seminar differ completely Man," "The Awkward Man," "The Homely Man," "The from those held by Mr. Lovejoy. Lucky Man," "The Biggest Eater," "The Baseballist," "The Mr. Lovejoy has written about Fop," "The Nomad," "The Bachelor," "The Cynic," "The On The Bookshelf impressions he himself has en- Country Maid at Bates," "The Old Fogy," "The Reckless countered in Sweden and Nor- Rider," "The Broker," "The Jack-Of-All-Trades," "The Over- Last Train from Atlanta way and thus has condemned the worked Student." and the literal "Midnight Oiler." by A. A. Hoehling entire Seminar program based on Miss Paula Drake An Apache Campaign in the Juniors Plant Ivy At Library his personal experiences alone. Sierra Madre This is an unfair accusation have gained tremendous values. For a long time, a very important part of Ivy Day was by John G. Bourke since in all three countries, I It is also true that there are in the burying of the Ivy Day Speeches. Placed in a brass The Best of Don Marquis know personally of students who (Continued on page five) cylinder, the speeches were buried with the ivy, to be un- A History of the United Nations earthed at the class's twentieth reunion. The June 27, 1911 Charter by Ruth B. Russell STUDENT reports that "the class was excused from all Baudelaire — A Self Portrait recitations and was privileged to wear caps and gowns at the by Lois Boe Hyslop and Bates-Colby baseball game held in the morning on Garcelon Francis E. Hyslop, Jr. Field." During the early Ivy Days, the Chapel used to be Chessie's Road beautifully decorated with garnet and white bunting at the by Charles W. Turner "Bates f&Stu&nf ends of the seats, much as is done at weddings today. For a Foreign Aid Reexamined long time, Ivy Day was held in the Gymnasium and lasted by James W. Wiggins and EDITORIAL STAFF for over an hour. Helmut Schbeck EDITOR-IN CHIEF On Monday, the juniors will toast among other people, Gregorian Chant by Willi Apel Dean Skelley '60 the faculty, the seniors, the co-eds, and the men of the Empire in Brazil by C. H. Haring MANAGING EDITOR SENIOR EDITOR campus. Students should realize the significance of Ivy Day Six Plays by Kaufman and Hart Eunice Dietz '60 Frederick Graham '60 and the planting of the ivy sprig. With the seniors nearly The Founding of the Federal Re- NEWS EDITOR Jean Tuomi '61 gone, juniors suddenly realize that they are almost seniors public of Germany. FEATURE EDITOR Robert F. S. Yap '60 themselves. After three years of sweating it out, they can by John Ford Golay SPORTS EDITOR Alan Wayne '60 take pride in a function distinctly their own, at which time, Stewards of Excellence BUSINESS MANAGER Franklin Holz '60 in a humorous, and yet a thoughtful mood can express to by A. Alvarez Faculty Advisor — Dr. George R. Healy themselves and to the remaining classes a distinctive unify- A History of the Christian ing element of that class. Ivy Day is a tradition which we Church by Williston Walker Published weekly at Chase Hall, Bates College, during the colloge year. Tel. should all enjoy, and which juniors, in specific, should un- The Splendid Little War 4-8021 (Sundays only). Printed at the Auburn Free Press. 09 Main Street, Auburn. Entered as second-class matter at the Lewlston Post Office Jan. 30, derstand and appreciate. by Frank Freidel 1918 under the act of Mar. 3, 1879. A member of the Associated Collegiate Press. n THE BATES STUDENT, MAY 6, 1959 nvi Drake Enjoys Seminar Morozumi Attends Gakushuin; (Continued from page four) a year in Scandinavia, only to some students in all three coun- seek tangible recognition from tries who have not found all other people that he is better Rooms With Akihito's Brother they hoped for from their year qualified for a job or is entitled in Scandinavia. But this is in- to academic credits, etc., then he By HENRY MOROZUMI Prince went into the university Took Walk evitable in any situation. As Mr. may be sadly disappointed. What There was once a public school as a freshman. I did not see him Needless to say, it was quite a Clarkson points out in his letter the year gives you is not neces- in Japan, like the public school often except at a few large school job sneaking out of the dormi- "... The Scandinavian Seminar sarily recognition from other in England, to which only the events. tory. Prince Yoshi used to dis- is not something I would rec- people but recognition of your- sons of nobility were admitted. My first year in senior high guise himself. He would put on ommend for everyone . . ." and self. The name of the school was call- school, Prince Kyu Lee, grandson his trench coat and a hat. He it is not always easy to determine ed Gakushuin or Peers' School. thought this was the best dis- Gives Insight To Foreign Life of the lost Korean King, and I if a certain program is right be- The school was run by the Impe- formed a boy scout troop which guise. A couple of students would fore one tries it. Individuals, of We found that this dimension rial household. It was believed consisted only of the students surround him. We would sneak course, differ and everyone does of the program was not really to have the best facilities in from the Peers' School. Prince out from the rear gate. The coffee not react to all situations in the clear to us until we had been Japan at that time. Of course Kyu became the troop master shop down town was our haunt. same way. over here for a few months. there was a similar system for and I took the position of patrol The coffee shop was like our Bob- daughters of these people. But Mr. Clarksc»h has done an ex- Naturally, there were some who leader. Among our members was cat Den. there was no co-education. After supper we used to take cellent job in answering Mr. found that this was not the kind Prince Kitashirakawa, whose I was privileged to attend this a bath and then we would leis- Lovejoy's letter with definite of program they were looking grandfather was a Commander- school because my father was a facts. I also feel that one can for, and out of our original group in-Chief of my father's troops in urely walk around campus. We Lieutenant General of the Em- usually studied until eleven or so be over here on far less than of 72, eight have left the pro- Formosa. I also had Higashizono, peror's Guard. The educational and then went to bed. We used Mr. Lovejoy's minimum figure of gram. There are a few others whose father was one of the system of this school was: six to talk about various subjects 2,200 dollars. It is true that travel who have made adjustments teachers of Prince Yoshi, the years of primary schools and before we finally fell asleep. within Denmark costs less than within the program. Emperor's second son. three years of senior high school in the other two countries, since Modern life is so influenced by Influenced By Christianity before we could enter the uni- Roommate of Prince distances are considerably less. what we do and what others ex- Prince Yoshi was considerably versity. There were no such I was selected as roommate of Of course, the seminar does not pect of us, that sometimes it be- influenced by the Christian faith. things as entrance examinations Prince Yoshi. This was probably pay for travel if a student comes necessary to remove our- at any of the stages. due to the fact that my father He knew his Bible well. Before changes his mind and decides to selves from our everyday habits was a high ranking officer. In the he went to bed, he would say a Made No Distinctions move elsewhere. However, even and customs and really seek to dormitory, I associated with him prayer. This was something dif- in the two other countries, one discover what lies beneath this In 1943, I entered the primary just like an ordinary student ex- ferent from the traditional belief should be able to figure on a surface — that is what and who school. At that time the Crown cept that I called him "Your of all Japanese emperors. All maximum of 1,900 dollars. In we are as individuals. I feel this Prince was in the fourth grade Highness." We had to get up at Japanese emperors should be Denmark, I would say it will av- program gives us the opportun- and his younger brother was in 6:30 every morning. As far as I Shinto. erage from 1.700 dollars to 1,800 ity to live in surroundings which the second grade. At school, we can remember he did not use an As regards girls, my roommate dollars. are not familiar to us so that we did not make much distinction alarm clock, but asked me to was very popular among girls. Program Needs Evaluation may learn to know ourselyes. between the princes and our- wake him up in case he over- He used to tell me that he was selves. But we did call him, the To further supplement what Language Becomes Beneficial slept. This turned out to be vice "moteta" or that he was popular Crown Prince, "Your Highness." Mr. Clarkson has said, I would versa. We had a nickname for among girls. I happened to men- I am a member of the Seminar The Gakushuin was located add that many of the values of him, "Yoshi-deko," or "The Man tion that I spent a summer with as a "professional" student, close to the Crown Prince's pal- such a year under the Scandina- From Mars." Hatsuko at her summer house. I whereas Mr. Lovejoy is a "grad- ace. A special gate was made for vian Seminar are not apparent or was quite surprised later when uate" student and Mr. Clarkson his use, to go back and forth Our duty was to make our beds even always tangible. Many I found that her name was in- is a "junior-year-abroad" stu- from his palace and the school. first thing in the morning. His times during the year, we have cluded in Prince Yoshi's book as dent. This grouping certainly Every morning, he was supposed Highness used to do a pretty asked ourselves, "What am I do- one of the candidates for a gives a good cross section of to appear at a certain time, say, good job in making his bed and ing here?", when we felt were princess. opinions based on three levels of ten minutes before the school cleaning his room. He did not were gaining nothing new. But Chased Out background. I would also point started. The gate was so located know how to handle the broom at the same time we were ex- out that being a "professional" that he had to walk through a properly, though. Just before I went to take my pressing this feeling we were in- student has its own special prob- part of the playground about two Prince Studied Hard examination at Tokoyo Univer- wardly gaining new insight into lems of age and background dif- hundred feet to get to the school sity I spent a summer at Karui- our own problems and lives. Prince Yoshi did not care ferences in the folkehojskoler. building. As soon as he appeared zawa. While I was there I learn- These values are not easily ex- much how he appeared to other Nevertheless, the program has at the gate, the teacher of our ed that Prince Yoshi's sister was plained for they must be earned people. For example, he just been a fine one for me. physical education department playing tennis at the imperial and accepted as a part of a year combed his hair in a general di- called attention to everyone, in- villa's tennis court. So, my in Scandinavia. I would strongly recommend it rection but it suited him. He had to everyone who is really chal- cluding the principal of the some other attributes which made friends and I tried to go there, Two very typical questions lenged to learn more about the school. We greeted him in a mil- him very likeable. He was always but low and behold! we were people seem to ask first regard- people of another land. In order itary salute without moving an in a good and happy mood. He caught by her old tutor. We were ing this year are, "What will you to do this, one must learn the inch until he entered the build- was an industrious student. He then chased out. get out of it in terms of acad- language. The language is really ing. never came back to the dormi- I took the Grew Foundation emic credit?" and "Will you find the key to the entire year in Formed Scout Troop tory until he had finished all his examination in that winter and a better job upon returning to was very lucky to pass it. I re- Scandinavia and opens doors to When I went into the senior assignments for the day. the U.S.?" If a person expects ceived a scholarship to come to every aspect of your life here. year in high school, the Crown Between three and five in the to go back to the U. S. after such The satisfaction that comes from the United States. afternoon, we had a relatively suddenly realizing you under- free period. We usually studied. Left For U. S. stand a situation or that you ac- See Our But when we got bored, we used At a farewell party, I met Mr. tually can make an addition to to sneak out of the dormitory John D. Rockefeller. He suggest- DeWITT the conversation is unmeasur- Selection of Diamonds and go down town. Since we ed that I see Mr. Hirasawa, a able. Yes, the challenge is there HOTEL were not supposed to go out Bates graduate. if you will take it and if you without getting permission first, In the early part of August 16, honestly give of yourself to a we had to pass through ten pairs 1955, I left Japan with various Nearest the College program in which you have faith. of eyes. Prince Yoshi had two memories of the past and came to Most sincerely, doctors, two educators, two de- Bates College. I have been away DINING COCKTAIL JEWELER " J ROOM LOUNGE Paula Drake, tectives and a couple of police- from home for almost four years men. They were always keeping now. Instructor, watch over him. 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VV\ SIX THE BATES STUDENT, MAY 6, 1959 Leaheymen Overthrow Maine, 12-11 In a wild, three and a half hour slugfest, Chick Leahey's Varsijy nine turned back the University of Maine, 12-11 to register their first State Series win of the season last Mon- day at Garcelon Field. It was also their first appearance before Bobcat Tracksters Romp; the home folks this year and the enthusiastic turnout was treated Bates 126, Opponents 38! to everything from a bristling rhubarb to the annoying incur- By DICK YERG was won by Barry Gerstein, By ALAN WAYNE sion of a gnome vehicle in cen- The Bates track team rolled up with Allen second and Fletch terfield. Sargent Field, nestled on that majestic mound on the out- points faster than Flaherty roll- Adams third. Broad jump Maine Coach Banished skirts of Waterville known as Mayflower Hill, will be the ing in kegs on St. Patty's Day as honors were won by Douglas scene of the 60th Annual Maine Intercollegiate Track and Starting pitcher Bob Graves I Walt Slovenski's boys hit triple followed by Dave Erdman, got the win, but needed help in Field Championship Meet this Saturday starting at 10:00 figures for the third time this Pete Gartner, and Dave the eighth from Dick Wilson and a. m. With the exception of the war interruptions, the four '• spring. The Bobcats attained a schools have been meeting regularly since 1895 in a long and Boone. in that order. The dis- Gerry Feld when Maine erupted I season high of 126 points to 22 for five runs to pull within one lopsided rivalry which has seen Bowdoin win on thirty- cus likewise saw the Cats for Brandeis and 16 for Colby in run of the Cats who were play- three occasions, Maine on twenty-four, Bates on three and j Saturday's triangular meet at take 1, 2, 3, 4 with it going host college Colby on nary a one. The State Meet which has ing their first game since April Garcelon Field. The Garnets to Hubbard, freshman Carl 25th. However, Feld retired the long been, as the breakdown illustrates, a personal duel be- j copped first place in fourteen of Peterson, Allen, and Adams. side and blanked the visitors in tween Maine and Bowdoin, has in the past two years seen [ the fifteen events, with Brandeis' the uproarious ninth which saw the magnificent ascension of the Bobcats to the Pine Tree \ George Doring winning the 220 The high jump was taken by state track pinnacle. Victories at Lewiston in 1957 and co-captain Pete Gartner as Maine coach Jack Butterfield get yard dash to give the opponents the heave-ho from Umpire Bill Brunswick last year have played their part in the tremen- their only first. he cleared the bar at six feet dous recovery of Bates track teams from the doldrums — a Donovan, adding to the glee of even. Co-captain Bob Erd- recovery engineered by Coach Walt Slovenski and a group of Smith & Douglas, Inc.. Function the very proficient local bleacher very talented men, competing in what could be referred to John Douglas and Rudy man, and Dumont, New Jer- jockeys, led by Tom Johnson and as the Smith-Douglas era. Smith both took the usual sey's Jerry Walsh tied for Ray Castelpoggi. THE TWENTY-ONE CONSECUTIVE victories over 31 two iirst places. Rudy romp- second place position in the Two Big Innings Decisive opponents in a two year period starting in January, 1957 ed to victory in the 440 with high jump and Dick Lapointe After Maine's Dean Deshon hit featured, among many other things, defeats pinned on Maine a lime of 49.6 seconds, and gained a fourth. a two run homer in the third, the and Bowdoin, which were avidly followed by those collectors Leaheymen stormed back to also took honors in the 880 James Coasts Home of rare items like arrowheads, four leaf clovers, etc. How- score six times in the bottom ever, the Cats received the first chink in their armour in in one minute, 58.7 seconds. Diminutive redhead Reid James half. Graves was hit by a pitch, February when a powerful Maine contingent stopped them John Douglas swept in the coasted home to easy victory Norm Clarke beat out a bunt, indoors, 69-53. An opportunity to avenge that defeat pre- 120 yard high hurdles and once again in the two mile event Dick Moraes singled Graves ents itself Saturday. the broad jump. Larry Hub- with a time of 10' 37.8". Other home and after a force out and an error by the inept right field- IN THE WORDS OF SLOVENSKI: "Maine is a slight fav- bard was also a double victor first place winners for "Walt's er, Joe Murphy cracked a sin- orite on the strength of their indoor win and the quality of as he took the shot put with their outdoor competition (Boston College and New Hamp- guys" were Jim Keenan in the gle to drive in Moraes, making shire). We have had horrible preparation and our kids have a 43' 9' .i" toss, and the discus 220 high hurdles, Dick Lapointe it 2-2. Art Agnos then hit a pop not been at the peak that real competition would bring out. I with a hurl of 120' 2". Despite in the javelin, Pete Schuyler in fly to right which the Oronian think it will be a question of who gets hurt the most by Bow- the 126 points, the meet had the mile, and rocket-like Barry misjudged, letting it roll to the doin. There are a lot of unknown factors that can hinder an unusual aspect in that the Gilvar in the 100 yard dash. fench for a triple and three more us." Walt continued by stating that Maine has the edge in Bates track powerhouse fail- runs. Danny Young singled several events. "I'm not that confident. I still have a lot of Brandeis got its 22 points on ihome Agnos, making it 6-2. ed to eclipse any records. one first, three seconds, two figuring to do. Naturally I have high hopes and our kids Maine scored single runs in thirds, and four fourths. George should be ready for a rip-roaring effort. It comes down to Weightman Pete Allen was the 5th, 6th, and 7th, but a Gar- Doring was the high point scor- the one that wants to win it the most." credited with eight points as he net five run uprising in the fifth er for the Judges with a win in took seconds in the hammer and offset this. The Cats pushed The meet shapes as being another close struggle, equaling the 220 and a second place in the the shot, then later in the after- across a singleton in the sixth or very possibly, exceeding last year's show. The locals are 100. The White Mules from up noon gained a third place in the and then hung on to win it. weaker this year while Maine has a very well-stocked team Waterville way had a rough af- which, I'm afraid, will stop the Lewiston boys this time discus. The Erdman brothers combined for 18J4 points. Bob ternoon as the best showing around. .' . . made by Colby was Graham's Douglas Shelved BOBCAT BANTER: The inclement weather last week got 10;^ with seconds in the 120 and 220 high hurdles, a tie for second in the pole vault. Colby limited sports activity considerably, with only golf and took no firsts, one second, four Word was received late second in the high jump and he Monday that John Douglas, track competing. . . . Getting back to track and Slo- thirds, and five fourths. venski's remark about the 'horrible preparation', the absurd finished in show position in the star broadjumper and hurd- meet last week was the third in a series of fiascos that rival 100 yard dash. Dave picked up "Nugget" Corner ler, suffered torn' ligaments the Patterson-London farce in the race for the ridiculous. eight points as he soared over the As an interesting , sidelight in his knee in last week's It certainly is a sad state of affairs. . . . 12' 6" mark for a first in the pole here is how the Bates scoring meet and will be unable to * * * vault and he also took second went on a basis of the home compete in the State Meet. place in the broad jump. state team members: New Jersey The loss of Douglas' 10-15 EDITOR'S NOTE: The Sports Staff of the STUDENT Sweep Four Events , 39, Connecticut 30, Massachu- point contribution will put a would like to extend its sincere congratulations to Capt. Bates made a clean sweep setts 29, New York 12, Maine 8, decided crimp in the Bates Ross "The Kid" Deacon, a swingin' cat who through per- of four events. 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THE BATES STUDENT, MAY 6, 1959 SEVEN Middle,North,JB Battle For Lead Slovenskimen Seek Third Straight Title; In Softball Play Pale Blue Rated As State Meet Favorites By CHARLIE MESHAKO The annual Maine Track and ribbons in last year's outing. Bowdoin's Ed Dunn (21' 2") are The mile belongs to Bessey but The intramural Softball play Field Championship Meet at Wa- John Douglas, broadjump; real scoring threats. Pete Schuyler will push him. has gotten away in traditional terville Saturday shapes up as Rudy Smith, 440 and 220; Erdman vs. Linekin From then on the points are up intramural style. Errors, runs, one of the closest in its sixty and Pete Gartner and Jerry Co-captain Erdman has unsuc- for grabs. The two mile will go rain, arguments, broken bats, and year history. Walsh, who tied for high cessfully vaulted after Linekin to Maine's Bill Daley with Bow- wild pitchers are occurring in no Last year Bates bested Maine jump honors. However, four for four years and must end the doin's Les Moran with Reid rationing manner. As preseason in the last event by a 65.1 to 62.2 will not be quite enough as 13 foot jinx to tie him. Maine's James fighting for third. forecasts indicated, North and score while Bowdoin notched depth will decide the meet. Roland Dubois and Bowdoin's Here is the schedule of John Bertram Hall are the top 37.7 and hapless Colby failed to Maine Dominates Weights Tom Reiger are the spoilers. Blue events for a meet which will riders in the "B" division while score. Consulting the crystal ball for ribbon winners in the high jump be well worth the SO-mile favorite North and challenger Maine is the heavy favorite on an event by event prophecy we last year Jerry Walsh and Gart- drive to Waterville. Student Middle eye each other in the "Big" league. Johnson Loses Control In Sunday's cold and windy activity, Middle's "A" group dropped JB 11-4 behind the sure right arm of Billy Davis. Middle took advantage of Mai Johnson's wildness and a couple of infield errors to tally seven times in the first frame. Bill Wade decided the contest with his base clearing double which sent Middle ahead 5-0. This was enough for Davis & Company. JB scored all their runs in the bottom half of the first and would have caused more trouble save for Benny Ma- louf's outstanding defensive gems. This was a mighty costly defeat for JB for they are leading North by only four points in the overall in- tramural point standings. It looks like trouble for the "far corner dorm" since those who know predict North won't taste defeat in soft- DEFENDING CHAMPS — The nucleus of the Bates track team which will defend its title Saturday. Kneeling (1 to r): ball play. Bob Erdman, Larry Boston, Joel Young. Dave Boone, Pete Schuyler, Rudy Smith, Jeff Kenyon and Co-captain Dave Off Campus Upsets Erdman. 2nd row: Lou Riviezzo, Jim Keenan, Dewitt Randall, George Goodall and Reid James. 3rd row: Jerry Walsh, The Off Campus team pulled Fletcher Adams, Larry Hubbard, Dick LaPointe. Pete Allen, Doug Morse, John Douglas and Co-captain Pete Gartner. an upset in beating Rene Gold- the strength of their resounding see Maine dominating the weight ner have not improved and fortu- support will be very much muntz's Roger Bill nine, 13-10. indoor victory over the Cats. field on the strong arms and nately neither has anyone else appreciated. The Home Towners jumped off to This swami goes out on a backs of Terry Home (140'-dis- but Maine's Dick Beyer (6' 2") Field Events Trials an 8-0 lead behind the hitting of limb to predict a 72-68 win cus); Larry Jackson (44'-shot); wants that crown. Javelin Throw 10:00 A.M. Dennis Sweetser and Frank for Maine with Bowdoin at and Pete Hannah (148'-hammer). Broad Jump 10:00 A.M. Ricker, and aided by the horrid Bowdoin's Larry Wilkins is the Hammer Throw 10:00 A.M. 25 and Colby 0. This is not Bowdoin offers spoilers Dean fielding of the RB boys, a great pick in the low hurdles with Shot Put 11:00 A.M. to say the locals could not Turner (128'-discus) and Ed factor throughout the game. Fred Douglas a close second. Jim Discus Throw 11:00 A.M. pull it out. They have four Haviland (145'-hammer). The Turner and Al Wayne sparked Keenan and Maurice Dore will Running Events Trials of the eight remaining com- Garnet must counter with a dan- Roger Bill back into the contest fight for the 3rd with dark horse 440 Yard Run 10:00 A.M. petitors who copped blue gerous but inconsistent weight Bob Erdman behind. Douglas High Hurdles 10:15 A.M. with their timely hitting but 100 Yard Dash 10:30 A.M. team. Larry Hubbard can hit 45' should cop the high hurdles but their teammates couldn't cope in the shot and 134' in the discus Low Hurdles . 10:45 A.M. Erdman can't handle Maine's 220 Yard Dash 11:00 A.M. with Bob Dube's offerings as he Intramural Schedule and Pete Allen once broke 130' kept his team in front to notch Cliff Ives and Dore. in the discus. Field Events Finals his first game of the young sea- Today 6:30 Pole Vault 1:30 P.M. East Parker - Smith Middle A Rudy Counted On son. Wayne proved to be no Javelin Has Close Field Javelin Throw 2:00 P.M. John Bertram - Roger Bill B In the 100 yd. dash Barry Gil- Broad Jump 2:00 P.M. Spahn on the hill as Off Campus The javelin could be a vital Hammer Throw 2:00 P.M. sprayed the field with his melon Thursday 6:30 var will trail Wilkins and Maine and wide open event. Dick La- High Jumo 2:30 P.M. pitches. ohn eramtBr aces Phil Haskell and Dale De- Shot Put 3:00 P.M. pointe (187) and Doug Morse Discus Throw 3:00 P.M. The batters were Dick Krause, John Bertram - Smith North A lano. The 220 may finish as it did Off Campus - Smith Middle B (185) are to be reckoned with, last year, Rudy Smith, Haskell Running Event Finals Jim Hall, Don Lacount and Clark but its doubtful if Maine's Dave Whelton. The pitcher was Frank Friday 6:30 and Wilkins unless Lou Riviezzo Mile Run 2:30 P.M. West Parker - Faculty A Linekin, the '58 champ at 185, or or Barry Gilvar can improve at 440 Yard Run 2:40 P.M. Holtz. That's all JB needed as High Hurdles 2:50 P.M. West Parker - Smith South B will Spencer (182) or Bill Lucas the blocks. they tagged a 12-8 defeat on West (181) are greatly frightened nor lOOYard Dash 3:05 P.M. Two Mile Run 3:15 P.M. Parker "B". Sunday 2:00 is Bowdoin's Ron Tripp (180). The 440 belongs to low- East Parker - Smith North A 880 Yard Run 3:30 P.M. Walker, Jefferson Homer flying Smith but Maine's Art Low Hurdles 3:45 P.M. John Bertram - Smith North B Broadjumpers Must Repeat Conro (51) and Spencer (51) In ariother minor league battle, 220 Yard Dash 4:00 P.M. John Douglas leads a broad could break up a Bales mo- Freshman One Mile .lav Curry p.nd his "Wee People" iunday 4:00 Roger Bill - Smith South B nopoly unless Riviezzo or Medley Relay 4:15 P.M. were buried 21-7 by the men of jump squad which must equal West Parker - Smith Middle B Boone could bring in the big North. Pete Walker and Dave last year's sweep but thus far ^iinttmiimiminiiHtiiiitTiiiiunniHi:iniiiuniiiiiiimntnnmininiiiiiTOiiiiumiiiiiiiiinn points. The 880 could be a Jefferson hit back to back home Monday 6:30 has lacked consistency. Co-cap- Off Campus - Smith North B sleeper race as Mr. Smith runs in a display of power which tains Dave Erdman and Pete John Bertram - Smith Middle B (1:57.6) may go against Dale left the onlookers aghast. Gartner are joined by Dave Bessey (1:55.6) and Wilbur I For Graduation STANDINGS Tuesday 6:30 John Bertram - Faculty A Boone in the elite 21' circle but Spencer (1:58). Larry Boston "A" League Off Campus - Smith South B Maine's Leland Hale (21' 7") and might pick up a 4th. Have Your Friends and W L Smith Middle 2 0 Family stay at Smith North 1 0 For A John Bertram 1 1 Norris - Hayden L&A BOWLING Faculty 0 1 ALLEYS Kosher Style Meal SWAN West Parker 0 1 Laundry 8 Ash Street or Evening Snack East Parker 0 1 I TOURIST HOME "B" League 10 ALLEYS GORDON'S Modern Cleaners Automatic Pin Setters Smith North 2 0 Serving Bales Students 547 MAIN ST. John Bertram 2 0 SNACK BAR For 24 Years For Reservations Roger Bill 1 1 Campus Agents Open During the Week and Home of Hot Pasiromi Call 2-3721 Off Campus 1 1 WAYNE KANE All Day Sat. and Sun. Sandwiches and Pizza Smith South 0 1 Under New Management Smith Middle C 1 BILL HEIDEL Dial 2-9103 187 Main St. Tel. 3-1031 \ West Parker 0 2 jiHnmmiiraiiiiiiirauiiniiiiiiiiiiininiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiciiii.iiiinimiiiiraiiiiiifflfflk \%L EIGHT THE BATES STUDENT, MAY 6, 1959 Sports Schedules Beatniks Look For Life; Varsity Baseball Deacon Wins! Saturday—Bowdoin Move In Multi-directions Monday — at Maine By JACK DeGANGE From ACP 'lost generation' after WW I; JV Baseball The Bates College Spring athletic season was presented San Francisco's North Beach, well, this is sort of a WW II lost with one of the most exciting and long sought for events in Thursday—Bridgton Academy home of the beats, may now ex- generation, that's all. Friday—Methuen H. S. Life Far Away four years as the Garnet golf team took to the road and de- tend from Newfoundland to Monday—M. C. I. Mexico, if comment in the col- "Studying over the type of feated the University of Maine 4 to 3 at the Penobscot Valley lege press on the beat way of Varsity Track guys that are Beats, I find most Country Club on the strength of* life is any indication. of them are ex-GI's who've trav- Island which also met Maine, Saturday—State Meet Captain Ross Deacon's over- "I don't b'lieve in thuh Gov- eled over a good portion of the Massachusetts and New Hamp- whelming 7 and 6 victory over JV Track ment I don't b'lieve in the p'lice world, seen many different cul- shire over the weekend. tures which they constantly com- Art Smith of the Pale Blue squad. Monday—M. C. I. force I don't be'lieve in thuh Hawkins Shines Postal Services I don't b'lieve in pare with their own. Most of the It was a tremendous victory for Varsity Golf the 'phine company I don't time they feel the U. S. come out The only bright spot of the day the likeable Bobcat captain who Today — at Bowdoin b'lieve in th' Armed Forces I on the short end of the stick in for Bates was the performance copped his first victory in four Tuesday — at Maine don't b'lieve in the sewage sys- the comparison. years of varsity competition with of Tom Hawkins. The bespecta- tem I don't b'lieve in nothin'." Varsity Tennis Crowd Attends Discussion the Bates linksters. Maintaining cled senior won both his matches Student Tom White at Mexico Today—Tufts Formal and informal discus- his usual modest composure, Dea- whiel the only other point of the City college gave the COLLE- sions on the "beats" are being con brought his record to a matches went to southpaw fresh- Friday—Bowdoin GIAN his view of the beats. He held on many campuses. Univer- humble 1-34. But the long string man peter Gove who pkked up Saturday—Babson lived for a time in the San Fran- sity of New Mexico LOBO an- of defeats were more than equal- a victory against his Rhode Is- cisco "among the group, 'made nounced a symposium on the ed in this resounding victory. land competition playing in the Morozumi the scene' if you will. subject there. An "overflow Teammates Set Stage number four position. Beat Means Aware crowd" attend a forum on "The (Continued from page five) What and Why of the Beat Gen- In the other individaul matches "By the way, Beat doesn't Another match scheduled for Recently, quite a few kids have eration" at Gonzaga University, with the Black Bears Bob Zering, last Friday with Tufts was post- asked me what I thought of the mean dragged-out or tired: Spokane, Wash. John Allen and Tom Hawkins poned until his past Monday as marriage of Prince Akihito and that's a very crummy miscon- One panelist, a professor Eng- added victories to the Garnet part of a triangular match at Miss Shoda. Since I have been ception that people have; what it ling, said the "beats" are actual- cause. Zering overpowered Ernie | Waterville with Colby. away for quite some time, I hesi- signifies is that they're on the ly within the tradition of what Slothman 4 and 3 and Allen best- tate to make any comments on beat, in tune, aware, almost over- he termed "subversive litera- ed Ray LeFollette of the losers the marriage because I do not aware and sensitive of what's ture," that is the tradition of 4 and 2. Hawkins set the stage Guidance really know much about it. But going on. over George Hansen. Jon Proth- Emerson, Mark Twain, Whitman (Continued from page two) I would* like to say that what His "No, the Beats are just a group era, Butch Heidel and Ed Stiles and Thoreau. Tour to Hawaii, 3305 Wilshire Highness did was almost similar of people who've sort of run up for Deacon with a 2 and 1 win Blvd., Los Angeles 15, California. to what the Meiji Emperor used against a wall, guys who're just Mankind Stripped To Marrow found themselves on the losing Singer Sewing Machine Com- to do. punching in the dark, really. National Student Association's side of the ledger as the middle pany offers summer employment I would like to extend my con- They're definite rebels against National Student NEWS con- of the Maine lineup came through for men which may lead to in- gratulations to His Highness, the prevailing social system, cludes: "To call the beat gen- with a strong performance. terest in permanent business Prince Akihito from far away against the 9-5 and no down pay- eration a movement is giving it Lose To Bowdoin careers in the company. For in- Maine. ment set. They aren't exactly more credit than it is due. 'Move- After winning their first State formation write W. L. Nussbum sure of what they want, but they ment' when ascribed to group Series match the Bobcats moved General Agent, Singer Sewing do know what they don't want. action usually implies direction Machine Company, 55 Temple Monday Chapel into a triangular match with Trying To Fnd Place and force. 'Beatniks' move in Bowdoin and the University of Place, Boston 11, Mass. (Continued from page one) multi-directions at once and lack "Negative, sure, but the way I Rhode Island on the home course U. S. Maiines offers six-weeks was a very real one. Peary of force is their watchword . . . see it is that they're builders at the Martindale Country Club. summer training program for changed all this. with nothing to build: the same "If we may say one positive The Garnet saw their Series rec- sophomore and junior women. He initiated the use of American energy force for pi- thing of the 'beats' it is that they ord equalized as they bowed to Write by May 3 for an interview Eskimo methods of clothing, oneering exists in them that ex- represent humanity stripped of Bowdoin, 6 to 1 and then found appointment. Address: 1st Lt. dog - sleds, food and shelter. isted in the Daniel Boone arid all that civilization has given their overall record set at one Mary L. Vertalino, Women's Of- All in all it took him twenty- Henry Ford generations you them as a heritage — both good win and four losses as they also ficer Selection Office, 200 Sum- five years to come to the might say; but, there isn't really and bad. They are mankind fell before Rhode Island 5 to 2. mer St., Boston 10, Mass. right combination of techniques much of any place for them to stripped to the marrow, trying in The win left Bowdoin in first A position is available for a and weather conditions. The ex- pioneer today. The point is that vain to find someplace to start place in the Series with a pair of young man to take care of boats pedition of 1909 was a success they feel they're in a society that again." victories while the match was j and grounds for the summer, because of the thoroughness of wants to make of them 'main- part of a northern trip for Rhode | The boats to be cared for are a his preparations. Among his ad- tained'; well, they don't want to vocates were the members of the be maintainers, so they'd rather Peary Club of New York and be nothing at all until they can Theodore Roosevelt. A Gift To YE OLDE HOBBY SHOPPE figure it out. knock-about, a dinghy, and three "The nucleus of the group up Your College row boats; and the grounds there are sincere, honest individ- work will be to assist the regu- uals trying to find their place, Can Result In A lar employee. The work is from that's all. 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