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Mriu ISantpsljirp. Volume 12. Number 25. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 1922. Price 10 Cents Dr. Butterfield declared at the mittees: deputation, discussion, pro­ the first big project that the organi­ “ CY” COTTON 1923 meeting that one of the real problems DEPUTATION TEAM gram, publicity, Silver Bay. CLASS OF 1921 zation has attempted— the building of the future of New England is that Howard Rollins, ’23, is chairman of the Memorial Athletic Field. A l­ of adequate food supply. “ Almost of the Department of Christian Ser­ ready 68 per cent, of the graduates TRACKCAPTAIN no research work has been done GOES TO NASHUA vice. One of the most important STILL IN LEAD have joined in the subscriptions to the along this line,” he said, “ and to solve functions of this department is to building fund. The main part of the Forty-Two Men Are Out such problems requires the best ef­ Delegates Feel Satisfied publish the college handbook. Mr. work has been done. But in order to forts of all concerned, from producer Marston is Managing Editor and Mr. Members Going Strong finish the job, more help is needed. For Daily Practice Now to consumer.” With Largest Project Ever Barton is the Business Manager. R. On Last Lap of Race Is it too much to ask that every Lloyd S. Tenney, assistant chief Tyler, ’25, and W. Hobson, ’25, are graduate should be listed among the TRIANGULAR MEET MAY 26 of the United States bureau of mar­ UNIQUE PROGRAMME the two assistants. Miss Mildred $1,000 MARK PASSED contributors? Can we not make it a kets and crop estimates, welcomed Bangs, ’23, represents the Y. W. C 100 per cent, memorial Six Events at Durham— New Eng­ the idea of such a research council A. in compiling material for the hand­ It is not so much the size of the land’s Only One Away from Home Get-togethers for Girls and Boys Ex-Student Members Leading in He said that as New' England was book. Other committees are: movies, gift that counts now as that every­ — Three Dual Meets— Scholas­ Prove Popular—Indoor Events Total Subscriptions—Other Class­ comprised of small states such a reception, employment bureau and body should give something. Sub­ tic Tournament May 13—In­ Subsituted for Hikes Because of es Making Great Headway council could serve as a clearing book exchange. scriptions are ranging from $5 to termural Meet April 22 Storm house for the results of studies of Leroy J. Higgin,’23, is chairman of $500, with the average at $32. Many the supply and marketing problems. the Church Loyalty Department. It The class of 1921 is now fast com­ alumni who have already subscribed Clyde R. “ Cy” Cotton, ’23, of the Those present, in addition to Dr In spite of the weather the N. H. is composed of three committees: ( 1) ing to the front in the drive for are sending 10 per cent, more for Phi Mu Delta fraternity was elected Butterfield and Mr. Tenney, were the Deputation team took a trip to hurch membership, (2 ) new students, funds with which to finish the Me­ good measure. Captain of the 1922 track team at a Massachusetts department of agri­ Nashua on April 1 and remained (3) ushering. morial Field. Under the able guid­ To you who have been out of col­ meeting of the letter men held after culture; J. C. Kendall of the New until Sunday night. The team was There are two special committees: ance of Albert Baker who, by the lege the longest, we make a special convocation last Wednesday, April 5, Hampshire State College; Howard sent by the Y. W. C. A. and was he executive committee composed of way is engineering a campaign appeal. Your days at New Hamp­ 1922. “ Cy’ ’ is also a letter man in Edwards, President of the Rhode Is­ composed of eight students, Eleanor Messrs. Horner, Marston, Higgins, worthy of Goethals, the $1,000 mark shire college were precious. Com­ football. He made his decoration in land State College; H. W. Tinkham, Sawtelle, ’22, Katherine Thompson, Rollins and Barton and the finance has been passed, and now on the memorate them now. track in the 440-yard dash and in the secretary of the Farm Bureau Fed­ ’22, Elna Perkins, ’23, Elizabeth committee composed of Mr. Chase home stretch, his teams are racing In order to make this gift unani­ shot put. eration of Rhode Island; Davis R. Baker, ’24, Perley Ayer, ’22, Charles and three associates. neck and neck for an initial position mous, we need to hear from you. There is a squad of 42 men report­ Dewey of the Massachusetts Institute Swain, ’22, Donald Barton, ’24, and at the finish which has been set at Please don’t spoil our hopes of a 100 ing for daily practice undr the guid of Technology; Burt L. Hartwell, di­ Frederick Gray, ’25. $2,000 for this, the most recently per cent, memorial by not replying. ing hand of Coach Harvey W. Cohn. rector of the Rhode Island experi­ The program started Saturday af­ COACH SWASEY’S MEN graduated of all of New Hampshire’s ment station; Alexander G. Cance of For the sprints there are four prom­ ternoon with a get-together for boys classes. ising men out, Carr, ’23, Perry, ’22, Massachusetts Agricultural College; in the Gymnasium and one for girls ARE TO INVADE BAY The ex-student members are lead­ R. J. McFall of Massachusetts A g­ in the Y. W. These consisted of NEW HAMPSHIRE Nassikas, ’23, and Bethune, ’25. The STATE ON SATURDAY ing the way with a total subscription ricultural College; I. C. Davis of the competitive games and relay races. first three men need no introduction of $288 to date but the track team STAFF MEETS Connecticut Agricultural College; Over fifty fellows between the ages to lovers of track at New Hampshire under the leadership of “ Ham” An­ William A. Schoenfeld of the Massa­ of 13 and 18 took part. They were Wearers of the Blue Will Cross Bats AT COMMONS college but the last mentioneed is a derson is proving a worthy contender chusetts department of agriculture; divided into groups of 15 or 20. With Strong Haverhill Profession­ new man, a freshman. Last year for first place, their pledges equalling Ernest K. Thomas of the agricultural The most important features of the als— Several Positions in Ques­ Many Vital Topics Discussed—Re­ Jack Bethune was a member of the $240. The other teams are pretty department of the Rhode Island Hos­ afternoon were a tug of war between tion as Yet vised Constitution Is Brought Forth famous Lynn Classical high school well bunched but one and all show pital Trust company; Sidney B. Has- Troop 2 and Troop 7 won by Troop for Approval—Several Nomina­ track team nd one of its best men. signs of life and with the goal now kill of the Massachusetts Agricultu­ and a boxing match on horseback With the opening game less than a tions Made—Resignations Ac­ Good Men in Quarter Mile in sight it is not expected that any ral College; W. M. Duffers of the by the Deputation Team. week away Coach Swasey has prac­ cepted In the 440 Cotton (Captain), Paine, one of them will get very greatly ’23, Coughlin, ’25, and Campbell, ’25, College of Business Administration Hike Abandoned tically made up his mind as to who of Boston University; Richard Len- will be who when the “ Ump” calls out-distanced. Below follows a tab­ look to be a bunch of winners in their A hike to Mine Falls had been ulated list of the subscriptions in the At a meeting of “The New Hamp­ own event. Cotton and Paine are nihan of the Graduate School of Bus­ planned but owing to the weather “Play ball” next Saturday. The shire” staff, held Wednesday even­ iness Administration of Harvard wearers of the Blue will journey to hands of the executive committee men of proved calibre while Coug’h- it was decided to go through the pro­ when th s paper went to press: ing, April 12, at the Commons build­ lin and Campbell are two fast boys University; L. A. Bevan, secretary gram on the Gym. floor. Haverhill on that date to cross bats ing, a new constitution was read, sev­ with ;the strong professional team Standing of Teams April 15 who were out for the relay team last The girls went through the same eral elections took place and resig­ representing that city Track team (E. A. F. Anderson, winter. The same four are out for PROFESSOR SCUDDER TO sort of a program and also taught nations were accepted. The new Behind the bat Smith, ’23, the ex­ captain), $240.00 the half mile with the addition of TEACH AT BOSTON UNIVER­ the Nashua girls the way New stitution embraces so many changes veteran, and “ Soup” Campbell, ’23, Football team (T. J. Craig, cap­ “Eddie” Warren another freshman, SITY SUMMER SCHOOL Hampshire co-eds dance. that it was considered best to delay are still fighting hard for the berth. tain), 180.00 who is sizing up well in the daily In the evening a social at the Y. act.on on it for a week; accordingly Both are setting a fast pace and this Basketball team (Alice Knox, practices. Professor Harold H. Scudder will W. drew a crowd of about 125. The there will be a staff meeting Wed­ week will tell who will start when the captain), 175.00 In the mile Coughlin, Thayer, ’24, University Summer School.
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