Bowdoin College - Bugle Yearbook (Brunswick, ME)

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y os alutainus M ANY of the more important events in college occur annually. Every year old Bowdoin receives into her fostering arms the installment of Freshmen in whose heads she strives to implant the teachings of wisdom, manhood and common sense. Every year she sends forth into the world young men more or less fitted to take part in the battle of life, or to still farther fit themselves for lives of usefulness and honor which shall reflect credit on their Alma Mater. Every year, as a general thing, the Base Ball Nine grace- fully resigns its aspirations for the pennant in favor of one of those three lesser institutions Colby, Maine State or Bates, and every year the Bugle makes its appearance. The Bugle, having taken a complete course in the cere- bral convolutions of the heads of the several editors, now comes upon the stage to receive his degree from the hand of a critic- ising public. We hope it will be at least, cum laude. What is it he savs? Vos salutamus. Faculty, students, alumni, friends of Bowdoin. where ever you may be, the Bugle greets you and in the name of our be- loved college of which we are all so justly proud invites your inspection. The past year has been one of prosperity and the future of Bowdoin is as bright as the past has been successful. The fac- ulty and students are working in harmony, the fraternities are prosperous with less of the selfish struggle after loaves and fishes, which in times past, has been the menace of class union and general good will among the students. The faculty is practically the same as last year. Prof. Bowen, after a pleasant year with us, left to take the Professor- ship of French at Ohio State University, and his place is filled .bv Prof. John E. Matzke who has already proved himself to be both a scholar and a teacher. Mr. Brownson. who was only with us temporarily, went back to Yale to continue his studies with the regard and good will of all the boys who were fortunate enough to be under him. Mr. Tolman ' S8, who as a gentleman and a scholar needs no introduction to the upperclassmen, comes back to us as tutor in Greek and Rhetoric, and Mr. Parker ' S6 re- turns as assistant to Prof. Lee. Eighty Nine has gone from among us and their place will be hard to fill. Ninety Three litis come in with the customary large stock of verdancy and gall, but the verdancy will fade in time and the nail, though it will not be diluted with water as heretofore, will soon be found to be out of place and will become we trust a minus quantity. Ninety accepts gracefully its heritage of senior dignity, and uses it with the felicity and discretion which would be expected of such an ancient and honorable organization. Ninety One has taken oil ' the short pants . m ffi mf m m m. (7)

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College Jury, Young Men ' s Christian Association. Bowdoin Debating Club, Reading Room Association, Bowdoin Glee Club, Banjo Club and Chapel Choir Society Quartettes, Athletic Association, Field Day Sports, Order of Exercises, Best Bowdoin and College Records Base Ball Association, Base Ball Nines, Foot Ball Association, College Eleven Bicycle Club Tug of War Team, Boating Association, Class Crews, Tennis Association. Ivy Day, Eating Clubs, M. I. X., Checkerboard Minstrels, Memorabilia Bowdoinensia, Illustrious Men, Faculty Game, Squibuli, A Piece of Pie, Grand Howling Farce, Examination for Bowdoin Glee Club Faculty Glee and Banjo Club, Grand Concert, Slugs ( Fpper Cuts, The Reaper and the 1 ' lowcrs Calendar, 66 6? 68 69 70 7 1 72 74 75 76 77 7S 79 Si S2 S3 S 5 S6 87 SS 89 90 yi 9 2 93 104 106 10S 109 110 1 12 4 5 7 120 122 ' -3

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of sophomore boyishness and now wears the garb of upperclassmen as if it was brought up to it. Ninety Two has profited by the ti-aining they received last year, and thus far have made a fair appearance as Sophomores, and to their credit have abolished hazing. Though the college has received no showers of money, it has received several gratifying gifts from alumni and others who still appreciate the needs of old Bowdoin. The Library has undergone extensive alterations which have increased its capacity and convenience. The curriculum has been enlarged giving the student still more latitude in his choice of electives. Notable among the events of the present college year has been the successful organization of a foot ball eleven, and our record is one of which we may well be proud ; out of five games played only one defeat, and that by only four points. 4 to S, 44 to o, 62 to o, iS to 10, 24 to o.. Certainly there is nothing in that collection of scores to make a Bowdoin man ashamed of our first season. Our Glee and Banjo Clubs have reorganized a° ain, though not as large as last year, contain good material, and are prepared to present the musical side of Bowdoin life to a paying public. Finallv the Bugle wishes to speak a word for itself. It has been the aim of the editors to place in this book what a college annual should contain, that is, a list of all the societies and organizations existing in col- lege, and for the enlightenment of strangers and the interest of the alumni we have compiled the Memorabilia Bowdoinensia, which we trust will be continued by succeeding boards, and that where we, from lack of informa- tion , have made mistakes or omissions, they may correct and supplement. By way of relieving ' the monotony of statistics, we have served them up with jokes and slugs, which may in the present, serve the useful purpose which underlies the fun. and in after years recall to the boys as they turn the pages, the little incidents of college life, perhaps forgotten, and bring up before them the well known forms and features of the Bowdoin boys of their time. We would extend our most hearty thanks to all who have aided us in the arduous duties involved in get- ting out this volume, and particularly those who have furnished us with cuts. The success of such a publication as this depends in no small measure upon its advertisements. We can most heartily endorse the firms which have advertised with us, and solicit for them the support from the students and friends that they deserve. We would express our obligations to Messrs. Mitchell Bickford of Portland the printers to whose taste and untiring interest the excellent appearance of this book is due. (3)