(EIip NI'm ilamuslurp V ol. I, No. 19. DURHAM, N. H., FEBRUARY 21, 1912. P r ic e 5 C e n t s . NEW HAMPSHIRE BEATS AN­ POULTRY DAY AT NEW H A M P­ 1914 CLASS HOLDS DOVER. THE NICHOLS SHIRE COLLEGE. SOPHOMORE HOP. Game Won in Last Three Minutes. MEDAL AWARDED Held at Durham, N. H., February 2 0. In the most sensational basketball Instructive discussions by practical game of the year New Hampshire de­ poultry raisers. Everyone interested feated Andover on the latter’s floor by Prof. James to Receive in poultry raising attend. Most Successful Dance the score 22-20. The game was un­ New Hampshire College, through its interesting in the first half but in the It Next March. Extension Service, held a conference for last period Came, Thompson, and Hol­ Poultry raisers on February 20. Officers Held Last Friday. den played wonderful basketball, over­ of the different local Poultry Organiza­ coming a lead of ten points and holding The so-called Nichols Medal will be tions in the state and other practical the opponents without a score. Holden awarded to Prof. Charles James of the poultry raisers, making a success of The sixth annual Sophomore Hop scored six baskets from the floor one chemical department in March at the their business delivered instructive given by the class of 1914 was held last which was the deciding goal of the con­ Spring meeting of the New York lectures. Every phase of the subject Friday evening in the gymnasium with test and Thompson in the last few section of the American Chemical from incubation to marketing was in­ the largest assembly in the history of the minutes of the game made two spectacu­ society and is given to Prof. James on terestingly treated. There were al­ event in attendance. A concert and lar shots from the center. his paper, “Some Rare Earth Com­ together ten speakers who are authori­ reception was held from eight till nine The game started off slowly with pounds,” which he read before theMarch ties on the topics they discussed. There o’clock. This was followed by dancing Andover easily taking the lead after a meeting last year. Prof. James will also were 100 in attendance. which Listed until two.The matrons and few minutes of play. At the end of read another paper before the society It was proposed by the officers of the Pres. Brackett were in the receiving the first half the score stood 20-10 and this coming March. local poultry orgazations to form a line at the reception. Holden had made all of New Hamp­ It is a large gold medal, bearing the State Branch of the American Poultry As usual the gymnasium was at­ shire’s points. In the second half the device of an alchemist working at his Association at the same time, as there tractively decorated with a number of style of play changed. Came at center desk, and represents an allegorical is a crying need for more efficient or­ palms, ferns, evergreen, bunting and shot two from the floor and Holden figure of Dr. Faust as portrayed by ganization and cooperation amongst banners. The matrons’ corner at one made two free throws count. With Goethe. On the reverse side is en­ poultry raisers in the state. end of the building was especially three minutes to play Thompson drop­ graved the name of the donor, of the Two sessions were held, morning and tastily arrayed, the artistic draping of ped two neat goals from the middle of recipient, and a statement of the reason afternoon, the morning one commenc­ the college colors, (the American flag and the floor in rapid succession and with of the award. The design was drawn ing at 9. About fifty visitors were the new batalion Co. A, displayed for seconds instead of minutes to play by H. B. Weshsler and revised by present. the first time.) adding much to its at­ Captain Holden clinched the game by a Henry M. Toch, both of whom had A partial list of the speakers and pro­ tractiveness. marvelous goal from a difficult angle especially in view the correctness of gram follows: March: at the center of the gymnasium. The the costume of the alchemist and the Show Yard Standard in Relation to March—“Fratt,” F. Borth work of Lowd and Watson at guards finished design is unique. Utility, Mr. Luther Roblins, Nashua, Overture—‘ ‘ H u ngarian Lu st spi el, ” speaks for itself for Andover did not The medal is given by the New York N. H., See. Nashua Poultry Association; Dela-Bela score in the second period. The sum­ section of the American Chemical Plants and the Marketing of Eggs,Mr. Medley—“Bits of Ren ick’s Hits,” mary: Society from a fund donated by W. H. H. C. Shaw, Milford, N. H., Pres. Mil­ J. B. Lampe -New Hampshire Andover Nichols. This is the ninth time it has ford Poultry Association ;Standard-bred Xylophone Solo—“American Patrol,” Holden If Bickford, If been awarded and is the only medal Poultry and Specialization, Mr. E. W. Meacham Sanborn s, Thompson rf Washburn rf given strictly for original chemical Cunningham, Exeter, N. H..; Incu­ Selection—“The Girl of My Dreams,” Crosby, Came c Thompson lc research in America. As before stated bation, Brooding and Selling of Day- Hoschna Lowd lg Heckembourg lg the presentation will take place before old Chicks, Mr. E. G. Carlton, Milford, Characteristic, “Tally-Ho,” Watson rg Dillon rg the New York section next month. N. H.; Dressing and Marketing Poul­ J. Bernstein Score—New Hampshire 22, Andover Prof. James received the degree A. try, Mr. H. G. Burns, New Boston, N. Following this concert the grand 20. Goals from floor-Holden 6, Came I. C., from University College, London H.; Profitable Egg Production, Mr. march was formed and under the direc­ 2, Thompson J. 2, Thompson L. 4, in 1904 and the degree F. I. CM in Louis Demeritt and Mr. E. M. Felker, torship of Marshal R. W. Smart was fouls—Washburn 4, Holden 2. Referee 1907. Since that time he has been Dover, N. H.; Diseases of Poultry, led by class president W. H. L. Brack­ Hay, Time 20-minute halves. with the New Cransley Iron and Steel Mr. C. W. Larrabee, Madbury, N. H. ett and lady. The marshal was as­ Company, England, and the National sisted by the following aids; C. G. VARSITY 43, ALUMNI 14. Refining company of West Chester, N. Paulson, H. R. McCartney, W. E. Y. He came to New Hampshire MY MACKINAW. Arthur, J. E. Davis, L. S. Riford and Last Saturday afternoon in a desul­ College in 1908. The Nichols medal T. A. Davis. The matrons included: tory but interesting and amusing bas­ is not the only one Prof. James has E.—The Junior class has recently Mrs. C. H. Pettee, Mrs. C. L. Parsons, ketball game before a large audience of received for in 1900 he was given the purchased a mackinaw coat of red plaid Mrs. E. J. David, Mrs. T. J. Laton and guests at the various house parties, the Ramsay Silver medal in chemistry. for each member. This new custom is Mrs. Marcia Sanders. varsity defeated the alumni by the Since coming to this institution Frof. the stimulus of the following poem. The committees in charge were as score of 43-14. James with his quiet manner, and wide A Junior mackinaw I wear, follows: The substitutes played during the scope of chemical knowledge has won And I am in the swin, Executive: W. H. L. Brackett, presi­ first period which ended with the not only the deep respect but the ad­ It makes the jealous sophomore stare, dent; G. L. Ham, vice president; C. J. score 4-3 in favor of the alumni, but miration and friendship of the entire Gee whiz; I pity him! Dresser, treasurer, Miss L. A. Cole, the first team went into the game at the student body, the individual mem­ secretary; H. M. Eastman, G. N. beginning of the second quarter and the bers of which are only too glad at any He’s green with envy I am told. Perkins; R. H. McNeil. game immediately lost its closeness. time to get a view of his extensive He scowls and wags his jaw, Invitations and Orders: J. E. Davis, The varsity was able to score almost “rare earth” collection or to hear him I prize it more than all my gold, chairman; J. P. Hayes, P. M. Blake; at will, Holden and Jones excelling in tell of and explain the results of some My plaided mackinaw. N. McCrillis; J. H. Taylor; T. A. Davis. floor work and in shooting. Wyman for new experiment. Decorations: R. W. Smart, chair­ the Alumni scored three difficult goals In comfort, every breath I draw, man; Miss F. A. Nudd; T. P. Reardon from the floor. The summary: RIFLE TEAM SHOOT. There’s lots of room to grow, Miss L. A. Cole; H. O. Halvorsen; Varsity 43. Alumni 14 I would not swap my mackinawr, J. A. Tufts; J. R. O’Connor; B. F. Holden rf Sughrue rf The rifle team lost to Maryland week For any garb I know. Brown; T. A. Davis; M. R. Lambe. Sanborn S., Jones, If Wyman If before last. Last week they shot 805 Music: C. J. Dresser, chairman; Crosby, Sanborn H., c Johnson c against Massachusetts. Now Sophs, withhold that smile, or Miss L. A. Cole; G. L. Ham. Thompson rg Hammond rg The score: sneer, Floor; R.