Colby College - Oracle Yearbook (Waterville, ME)

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Stella Louise Jones, Z. K. Skowhegan High School, '96, Y. W. C. A.g Treasurer, IQ Member of Executive Committee, 1, Fresh- man Reading, Toastlnistress, 23 Statistician, 4.5 Member of K. A. Stella was born in Skowhegan. This happy event occurred July 23, 1878. At present she is more exclusive than formerly in the use of her favorite by-word: Bless 5 Waterville, Maine. his heart, and her motto: Quality not quantity. The Palmer House ghost still exists, and during the winter term made a prolonged visit upon our Nana After her graduation she will teach for awhile. A .Mary Gertrude Lemont, lfVate1v1lle, Maine EB- lil Ricker Classical Institute 95 Y W C A Member of K. A. Mary entered college with the class of ,QQ, but had the good Judgment to teach for a while so as to graduate with the class of IQOO. Upon her return she was warmly wel- comed, especially by the prospective Kappa Alphas. Wlien '98 graced the campus Mary was a gay and giddy girl, but now she is somewhat sobered down. CNote-Since that day the United States Mail Department has been obliged to increase the number of its mail bags.j Marion Thompson Usborne, Waterville, Maine. VVaterville High School, '96, Secretary, 25 Ode Commit- tee, .33 Treasurer, 4. - The sun first shone upon Marion at Wate1'v'ille, Septem- ber 24, 1878. It has ever continued to shine upon her, which accounts for her warm heart and sunny disposition. WC-IUHY say that she was bam i1zt0t'C0lby. She spent a few years, however, at Watervill.e High School waiting for the right class to come along. She showed her good sense in choosing rgoo. 31

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Harriet Alma Harlow, Gardiner, Maine. B. CIP. Gardiner High School, '96, Y. W. C. A., Hand Book Committee, 25 Conference Board, 2, 3, 4, President, 35 Ode Committee, 43 Member of K. A. 'There sprang into existence a choice specimen of human- ity on October IS, 1877. The highest proof of her good character is the fact that she has served on the Conference Board through three successive Messalonskee seasons with- out expulsion. Wliat she has enjoyed most during her college course is mal 21 la dent. Her favorite pastime is riding behind 'fThe Old Wliite Horse. ' Emma Frances Hutchinson, Skowhegan, Maine. Z. K. Skowhegan High School, '94, Y, W. C. A., First Entrance Prize, Ig Freshman Exhibition, IQ President, IQ Conference Board, I3 Orator, 2, Echo Reporter, 3, Senior Exhibition, 4g Literary Echo Editor, 4, Ode Committee, 4. In 1875, when spring came across the fields, with spring came also Emma Frances Hutchinson. This girl with the long name was born in that town with a long name- Skowhegan-on the banks of the old historic Kennebec. During her college course she too has served on the Conf ference Board, but only for a year. Her winning ways have endeared her to all who know her, and she stands high in the affection of her particular friends Cthis style I5 cents a linej. After the completion of her college course she aspires to be an instructor of Kochology. Grace Belle Holden, Wfaterville, Maine. D B. 111. Norway High School, ,953 Y. W. C. A., Finance Committee, 2, Chairman Hand Book Committee, 35 CPresi- dent, 251 Ode Committee, 35 Class Historian, 43 Echo Reporter, 4, Oracle Editor, 45 Member of K. A. Grace, who has ever been a bright light and ever will be, was born September IO, 1876. It is often s-aid of her that 'Ashe smiles, but smiles on all alike. She wears a 'witching gown Witla a ruffie up and down On the skirt. She is gentle, she is shy, And there's mischief in her eye, But that's no hurt. ' After graduation she will distribute the culture of Colby among the rising generation. ' 30

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Mary Gardiner Philbrook, Augusta, Maine. E. K. Cony High School, '96, Y. W. C. A., Poet, IQ Sophomore Declamationg Historian, 35 First Honorary junior Part, Junior Exhibition, First Priazeg Oracle Editor, 3, 43 Senior Exhibition, Prophet, 4,5 Member of K. A. Mary writes us that she was born on September I5, I777,,' and we hasten to say that she is President of the Y. W. C. A. and therefore her veracity is not to be ques- tioned, but she certainly does not look as though she had seen over a century. WVC confidently expect thatfioon children will not be taught that Augusta is the capital of Maine, but the birthplace of Mary Gardiner Philbrook, the author. I Gertrude Mabel Pike, Wfestboro, Mass. B. GP. VVestboro High School, '96, Y. W. C. A., Fresh- man Readingg Junior Year, German Part, Poet, 33 Address to Undergraduates, 4, Member of K. A. Gertrude began her journey through this vale of tears November 19, 1877. Ego, ich, and je are three dear friends of hers, but There's another, not a brother. Our Ger- trude has always suffered from homesickness and longed for vacation time to come, but this last vacation she stayed in the city, and wasn't a bit homesick. We wonder why! Although she-visited both Augusta and XfVinslow, she did not leave Towne. Notwithstanding she always tumbles up stairs, she herself says, 1 am going to teach five years, no 5 more, no less, and'then-. 2 -f'rt - .. - .- .--- .' , Ethel Mae Russell, Augusta, Mame, 2 f--. , W 1 -':.: fl ,,,,,- B- 41 Cony High School, '96, W. C. A., Toastmis- .'-V tress, i 3 qTreasurer, 25 Vice-President, 35 President, 4g ,jf A -V-4,-, Athletic Committee, 1, 2, 3, 45 Member of K. A. 15' Ethel irst graced the State capital on October 23, 1877. She at once began to grow and she grew and she grew and 1' -- she grew until she could grow no taller. Then she came 3, to Colby where she .has ever .been devoted to athletics and A athletes. Her favorite quotation is: LLTITCG nature's sweet restorer, balmy sleep. Her parents say that her very lirst utterances were outspokeiz, and all her utterances since that time have had that peculiarity. But, dear impulsive Ethel, we forgive you for the kindness of your heart. 32